Pusha T drops some knowledge about the rap game in 2015. Noting that rappers are complaining and whining, Pusha T said this project came about after being uninspired by the rappers on today’s scene. Check it out below:
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Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Make History, Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa Light Up Cali Christmas 2015
Check out this epic recap of the from this year’s Power 106 Cali Christmas at The Forum in Inglewood, CA. Pharrell brought out Kendrick Lamar to perform “Alright” for the first time in public, Chris Brown dazzled with his choreography, and Wiz Khalifa lis the stage on fire. It was a classic!
Migos Say “Case Closed” With New Song Produced By Zaytoven
Now with Offset home, Migos release new Zaytoven produced track “Case Closed”.
Listen below.
Ghostface Killah Remixes The Weeknd’s “Tell Your Friends” Single
As we wait for Supreme Clientele 2, Ghostface decides to drop some new heat and takes on The Weeknd’s#### single “Tell Your Friends”.
Listen below.
Twitter Drags Silento Over Grammy Snub Comment
Photo via Silento’s Instagram
Everyone from Lupe Fiasco to Omarion is upset over their Grammy nomination “snubs.” Child star Silento was another one who seemed to feel he should’ve been nominated for a Grammy for his viral hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae).” The song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it spent six non-consecutive weeks. It spent eighteen weeks in the top ten of the same chart. The song charted well internationally also. The song’s music video, most popular for its dance, currently sits at 461,020,050 views. All of this didn’t stop the social media stones from coming as Twitter users let Silento have it, telling him that “Watch Me” definitely didn’t deserve a nod! Twitter was not too kind to the teen.
German Rapper Joe Young Drops New Video “Don’t Fall”
Joe Young is back with a brand new video for his song titled “Dont Fall”, of his upcoming mixtape “Gone Till November”, which will feature guest appearances by Dave East, Cormega, No Malice, Raekwon & more!
Watch “Don’t Fall” below.
Iggy Azalea Accepts Erykah Badu’s Apology & Gives A Nice Offer
Photo via Iggy Azalea’s Instagram
It appears that both Erykah Badu and Iggy Azalea have moved on and settled their differences. Erykah Badu responded to a fans tweet saying she wanted to apologize to Iggy because she’s one of her daughter’s favorite artists. Being the comedian she is, Erykah also cracked a joke telling her children if they liked Iggy so much then why don’t they “go be with her.” Iggy decided to accept Badu’s apology, and she even invited Erykah’s daughters to attend a show on her forthcoming tour if they do well in school. Azalea also let it be known that she’s a big fan of Erykah’s work. Check out Iggy’s invitation below!
Listen to Pusha T’s New Single “M.F.T.R.” Featuring The Dream (Produced By Boi1da)
With his Darkest Before Dawn album on the way next week, King Push keeps the buzz going with new single “M.F.T.R (More Famous Than Rich)” featuring The Dream. Produced by Boi1da.
Listen below.
Straight Outta Compton Goes Triple Plat
Straight Outta Compton, the seminal album from N.W.A., hit triple platinum status last month.
The album was propelled once again by the success of the movie of the same name, which dropped to rave reviews this summer.
Much of the controversy that existed in ’88 continued in relevance in 2015. Straight Outta Compton, the album delved into misogyny, freedom of speech and police brutality.
Bow Wow Takes Another “L”!
Photo via Bow Wow’s Instagram
Bow Wow just can’t catch a break. Sometimes it seems like he should stay off of social media. The kid sets himself up every time. Bow Wow says Dab is a strong way to smoke marijuana. He says its the purest form of marijuana, and it’s extremely strong. He says the dance comes from when you smoke and you cough, and well the first thing you allegedly do is …… “DAB”. Jose Guapo quickly let fans know that Bow Wow can’t tell you anything about DABBIN. He asks wtf is wrong with Bow. Rich The Kid also jumped in and told Bow Wow,
“Somebody pls tell Bow Wow s### cuz that is NOT where the dab came from. Fukin clown’.”
It looks like Rich The Kid and Jose Guapo will need to enroll Bow Wow in DAB 101 class. Get your boy!!!
Omarion Is Upset Over Grammy “Snub”
Omarion seems to think that he was snubbed for a Grammy nomination for his song “Post To Be.” He referred to the song as one of the greatest R&B collaborations ever. Although the single did well on the charts and on radio, many disagreed. Omarion went on to say it’s not easy to make a hit, and because he actually made one he should be acknowledged by the game. He believes the odds have always been against him. He says this isn’t a rant, but it’s motivation that he will be back to win a Grammy. Ummmmmm the song was catchy, but it definitely wasn’t the best R&B collaboration or R&B anything. Carry on O…
What are your thoughts?
Erykah Badu Kind of Apologizes To Iggy Azalea
Photo via Erykah Badu’s Instagram
As we knew Erykah Badu threw quite a bit of shade at Iggy Azalea at the 2015 Soul Train Awards. Badu banned Hip Hop this year from the awards to solely focus on soul music and R&B. Badu actually invited Iggy to come to the awards as said,
“What you’re doing is definitely not rap.”
as she acted as if she was on the phone with Iggy. Iggy subliminally responded by saying it was a shame that it’s almost 2016 and she’s being discredited for her 2014 accomplishments. Just when we thought we were going to get an apology from Erykah, she pokes fun at Iggy again by saying,
“I want to do this for my daughters, I want to apologize to Iggy Azalea; she’s one of their favorite artists, and they listen to her all the time and it’s for them. But when I really think about it, if yall love her so much why don’t yall go be with her then.”
LMAO oh ERYKAH!
Guy Foresees Kanye West & Kim Kardashain’s “Stupid” Baby Name
Photo via Kim Kardashian’s Instagram
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian recently welcomed their baby boy. Ye and Kim admitted that they hadn’t given a name much thought even up until right before the due date. It was even rumored that their son would have a middle name before he had a first name. For months fans have joked about what the two could possibly name their son to follow up to a name like North West. Apparently one fan, @KillRudy, had the ability to foresee the future and suggested that Ye and Kim would probably name their child “Saint or some stupid sh*t,” and well they named their son Saint West LOL!
EXCLUSIVE: Compton Menace Talks Chris Brown’s Gang Ties, & Points Out The Game Is Always “Apologizing”
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Compton Menace is personified progress. This emerging businessman has grown from navigating an afflicted membership. He now calls the shots of his indie imprint, MHG Entertainment. As he continues to forge a financially fruitful future more professional and personal relationships are solidified.
In this AllHipHop exclusive, the “Put On” rapper openly speaks about his interactions with Chris Brown and The Game. Press play and find out who he thinks of as “extended family,” and who he believes is always “apologizing.”
PREMIERE: TwonDon – “Stay Golden” EP (Executive Produced By Smoke DZA)
Rising emcee TwonDon tapped fellow East Coast representative Smoke DZA to serve as the executive producer for his 9-track debut EP Stay Golden. The New Jersey rhymer’s lyrical presentation features the jazzy “Glory,” the soulful “Ghostwriter,” the dark “All Thee Above,” and more.
DZA also makes an appearance on the cut “Too Committed” with Twon. In addition, Stay Golden includes words from Nas presented through a vocal sample from the Hip Hop icon. Ico Beats, Evan Haynes, Dzo Beats, ItsGoodBeats, Brandon Lee, and Dreamlife Beats provided production for the collection.
“I’ve never been one to bring my personal life into my music until I started writing the records for Stay Golden. As my debut project, I made it my business to make sure my audience and listeners finally get a chance to know me on a different level,” TwonDon tells AllHipHop. “Since meeting Smoke DZA back in March, he’s been one of the most genuine individuals and mentors. When he heard I was working on my project, he immediately jumped on board to help me come correct. Stay Golden is my ups, my downs – my struggle, my success, plus more.”
Follow TwonDon on Twitter @TWONDONUC and Instagram @twondonuc.
Follow Smoke DZA on Twitter @smokedza and Instagram @kushedgod.
Listen to AllHipHop.com’s premiere of TwonDon’s Stay Golden EP below.
Woman Sues Kendrick Lamar For $1 Million
A woman has sued Kendrick Lamar for $1 million because of a botched meet-n-greet.
A woman paid $350 for a VIP backstage encounter with the rapper, but the woman said that the rapper’s management upgraded the deal. The new meet-n-greet price was then $10,000 for three minutes.
The fan, Whitney Larkin, apparently upset somebody from K-Dot’s crew and they ended up banning her altogether, a report from TMZ says.
Larkin claims her inability to meet Kendrick has made her profoundly saddened and now seeks $1 million in damages.
Trevor Jackson Addresses Gun Violence In New Music Video For “Like I Do” (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Trevor Jackson uses the visuals for his track “Like I Do” to address the ongoing gun violence plaguing the country. The 19-year-old singer/actor’s cousin, Randon, appears in the video after being shot in the leg earlier this year. Jackson spoke with Billboard about creating the personal clip.
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“I feel like we sometimes let our emotions and anger get in the way,” said Jackson. “Yeah, those [stories of shootings] upset me. Yeah, all those things I see make me angry. But I know everything that I do is going to be more powerful and touch more people in a positive way than if I go out there and cause havoc.”
Jackson is currently working on the follow-up to his latest project In My Feelings. The Indiana native will also appear in season 2 of the drama series American Crime alongside Andre “3000” Benjamin, Regina King, Tim Hutton, and Felicity Huffman.
“I’m blessed and thankful to be able to show people I don’t just act for whatever reason. I act because I really enjoy it. Just like I enjoy my music,” Jackson relayed to AllHipHop.com in September. “I feel like people will take me seriously as an actor. I want to be able to use all that I was given while I’m here on Earth.”
American Crime season 2 is scheduled to premiere January 6 on ABC. Purchase Trevor Jackson’s In My Feelings on iTunes.
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Trevor Jackson Talks ‘In My Feelings’ Being His ‘Control’ & Starring In ‘American Crime’ Season 2]
Watch the video for Trevor Jackson’s “Like I Do” below.
Converse Debuts Original “Rubber Tracks” Playlist Recorded At Iconic Studios
(AllHipHop News) Converse has released a playlist of 13 brand-new tracks recorded by emerging artists from across the globe at some of the world’s most iconic studios including Abbey Road in London, and Tuff Gong in Jamaica, Stankonia in Atlanta. The sessions were part of the recent Converse Rubber Tracks global studio takeover.
[ALSO READ: Converse Rubber Tracks Launches Free Program For Aspiring Musicians To Record At Iconic International Studios]
The program provided 84 up-and-coming music acts free recording time at the legendary studios over a two-week period. The Converse Rubber Tracks playlist will be a growing compilation featuring select original music from the 84 artists.
Converse will also debut 10 short videos that feature key moments captured throughout the recording period, including surprise visits from world-renowned artists Mark Ronson, Thurston Moore, Marky Ramone, Sly & Robbie, and more. Four of those vids will serve as teasers to more in-depth 2016 documentaries surrounding four emerging artists’ experiences throughout the program.
The four films closely follow the journey of Brasilian alt-rock band Water Rats as they make their way to Avast Recording Co., Chinese punk rock group Pumpkins to Hansa Tonstudio, British indie-rock quartet The Magic Gang to Tuff Gong, and Providence-based emcee DAP to Abbey Road.
Check out the tracklist for Converse Rubber Tracks: 12 Iconic Studios playlist and listen to the compilation below.
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Emerging Artists Discuss Recording At Iconic Stankonia Studios As Part Converse Rubber Tracks Program]
1. ChaCha & IN3 (Shanghai & Beijing, China) – Recorded at Stankonia in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
2. Coro MC (Fortaleza, Brasil) – Recorded at Toca do Bandido in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
3. Diamond Thug (Cape Town, South Africa) – Recorded at Converse Rubber Tracks in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
4. Down & Outlaws (San Francisco, California, USA) – Recorded at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, Canada
5. Fever Charm (Oakland, California, USA) – Recorded at Studios 301 in Sydney, Australia
6. Indische Party (Jakarta, Indonesia) – Recorded at Abbey Road in London, England
7. The Magic Gang (Brighton, United Kingdom) – Recorded at Tuff Gong in Kingston, Jamaica
8. Pax Bai (Chengdu, China) – Recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, California, USA
9. Planta Carnivora (Santiago, Chile) – Recorded at Stankonia in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
10. Pumpkins (Xinxiang City, China) – Recorded at Hansa Tonstudio in Berlin, Germany
11. The Lytics (Winnipeg, Canada) – Recorded at Converse Rubber Tracks in Brooklyn, New York, USA
12. Vaya Futuro (Mexico City, Mexico) – Recorded at Greenhouse Studios in Reykjavik, Iceland
13. Water Rats (São Paulo, Brasil) – Recorded at Avast Recording Co. in Seattle, Washington, USA
Lil Kim Announces New Album To Be Released In 2016 (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Rap veteran Lil Kim is looking to return to the limelight in 2016. The Queen Bee has not released a full studio album since 2005’s The Naked Truth, but she is currently working on a new LP.
[ALSO READ: Fabolous Brings Out Black Rob, Remy Ma, Wu-Tang Clan, Lil Kim, Ma$e & More At Summer Jam 2015 (VIDEO)]
“I’m working on a new album for next year. I put up a post not too long ago, I was at my old record label. So maybe… hint, hint,” Kim told Hot 97.
Kim’s discography includes the platinum selling albums Hard Core, The Notorious K.I.M., and La Bella Mafia. She dropped the mixtapes Black Friday in 2011 and Hard Core 2k14 in 2014.
The Brooklyn rapper also appeared on Puff Daddy’s recent mixtape MMM. The Lox member Sheek Louch revealed to AllHipHop.com that Puff is reuniting with his Bad Boy Family for a tour starting in February. Will Kim be joining the trek?
“I got a couple of tours I’m going to be a part of, so just watch and wait,” said Kim.
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Puff Daddy & The Family To Tour In Early 2016]
Watch Lil Kim’s interview and her performance with Mary J. Blige at Hot 97’s “Hot For The Holidays” below.
Ja Rule Says A New Drama Series About Murder Inc Is In The Works (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Rap themed television projects are gaining favor in Hollywood at the moment. Empire is still must tweet TV, VH1 is premiering its Hip Hop movie The Breaks next month, and 50 Cent has signed on for a new Entourage type comedy series on Fox. 50’s longtime rival Ja Rule is set to get into the scripted TV business as well.
[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Signs On For New Fox Comedy Series ‘My Friend 50’]
The Queens rapper already has a reality show on MTV called Follow The Rules, but Ja told VladTV he is now working on a drama series with Irv Gotti centered around the Murder Inc brand. The label was responsible for producing hit records from Ja, Ashanti, Lloyd, and others. The Inc also dealt with highly publicized beefs and legal drama during its run.
“Gotti’s out in LA putting the icing on that cake right now. Yeah, we’re doing a Murder Inc series,” said Ja .”We got good partners with us, and hopefully it will be coming to Showtime or something like that real soon. Next year sometime, hopefully we’ll get it up and running.”
Viewers can expect to see all the main figures associated with Murder Inc as characters on the show. Ja did not mention whether he will be starring as himself in the series, but he will serve as an executive producer. The platinum selling rhymer previously starred in the films The Fast and the Furious and I’m in Love with a Church Girl.
[ALSO READ: Ja Rule Turned Down $500,000 To Be In “Fast & Furious” Sequel, Part Went To Ludacris]
Watch Ja Rule’s interview below.