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.
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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”
Photo Credit: Niki G.
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.
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Trevor Jackson Is Set To Be Show Business’ Next Triple Threat Star]
“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.
Spike Lee Rants About “Haters” Claiming ‘Chi-Raq’ Exploits Chicago Violence (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Spike Lee’s controversial film Chi-Raq opened in theaters last week, but before the Chicago based movie even hit theaters there was a lot of criticism hurled at the satirical drama. Even Windy City Hip Hop artists such as Rhymefest, Chance The Rapper, and King Louie refuse to support the new Spike Joint.
[ALSO READ: Spike Lee To Be Awarded Lifetime Achievement Oscar]
Lee did a recent interview with Sway In The Morning to discuss Chi-Raq. The award winning director got emotional as he pushed back against critics that say he is exploiting the violence in Chicago.
Lee said:
For those haters who have not seen the film who felt that we were making fun of the murder on the streets of Chicago or we were making light of it – Let me ask everybody a question. Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother, and nephew were murdered in Chicago. Why would Jennifer Hudson be in a film that ridiculed her murdered mother, brother, and nephew? Why is she being part of that?
He continued:
[At the end of the movie] these black women are holding up posters of their young children that were murdered in the streets. Why would they ridicule their children by being in a film that did that? So people talking that sh*t, they don’t know what the f*ck they’re talking about. This film, in no way, shape, or form, makes fun of anybody that got killed. This film was made to save lives, and all this other sh*t people are talking about is a distraction.
Besides Hudson, Chi-Raq also stars Nick Cannon, Teyonah Parris, Samuel L. Jackson, Wesley Snipes, Angela Bassett, La La Anthony, and Dave Chappelle. The Amazon Studios produced film grossed $1.2 million in its opening weekend.
[ALSO READ: Nick Cannon Releases “Chi-Raq” Song Amid Controversy]
Watch Spike Lee’s interview below.
Jay Rock Calls Out Wale For Speaking On Kendrick Lamar
(AllHipHop News) Every year after the Grammy Award nominations are revealed, the debate about which acts got snubbed always begins. This year’s list of nominees in the rap categories had some observers questioning why artists like Future, Lupe Fiasco, and Vince Staples were ignored.
[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar Earns 11 Nominations For The 58th Annual Grammy Awards]
Maybach Music Group’s Wale went to Twitter to express his own issues about his name being left out of the Grammy conversation. That led to a fan suggesting he and Kendrick Lamar should go on tour together. Wale responded by claiming Kendrick stopped taking his calls after the TDE emcee received his previous Grammy nominations.
K. Dot’s Black Hippy partner Jay Rock then jumped into the situation by calling out Wale for speaking on Kendrick publicly. The 90059 album creator referred to Wale’s feud with fellow MMG rapper Meek Mill by paraphrasing Meek’s claim that Wale is no longer in Maybach Music. Wale later returned to Twitter to add his intention was not to diss Kendrick.
[ALSO READ: Meek Mill Refers To Wale As A “F*ck Boy”; Wale Responds]
Check out the tweets below.
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Did Meek Mill Respond To Drake’s “Back To Back” Earning A Grammy Nomination?
(AllHipHop News) The nominations for the 58 Annual Grammy Awards were announced yesterday (December 7), and it came as a surprise to some people that Drake’s Meek Mill diss record “Back To Back’ earned a nod for “Best Rap Performance.” Social media users used that announcement as a reason to once again make fun of Meek for the way his feud with Drake played out.
[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar Earns 11 Nominations For The 58th Annual Grammy Awards]
It appears Meek is not feeling the idea of his rival being up for a trophy on Grammy night at his expense. The Dreamchaser posted a cryptic message on his Instagram page that seems to be addressing Drake’s nomination. He wrote, “They tipping the scales for them suckas to win.”
Meek then followed that post by adding a picture which featured him and Future. The Atlanta rhymer teamed up with Drake earlier this year for the joint project What A Time To Be Alive, but he later gave his own veiled response about WATTBA, saying in an interview “[the mixtape] never happened.”
Check out Meek Mill’s Instagram posts below and share if you think it was a message for Drake in the comment section.
[ALSO READ: Have Meek Mill & Wale Become Bigger Stars Than Rick Ross?]
Drake’s “Back To Back”: First Diss Track To Get Grammy Nom
The Drake/Meek Mill beef goes to a new height as Drake’s “Back To Back” has become the first diss song to receive a Grammy nomination.
The Grammys nominated the song as a contender in the Best Rap Performance category for the 58th annual award show.
There are a couple of other songs that have been nominated that which are technically diss records like LL Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out” and Lauryn Hill’s “Lost Ones.”
Those songs were not quite as pointed as Drake’s which is why
Lil Boosie To Undergo Surgery Today
Lil Boosie will undergo surgery today to address cancer that has had the rapper reeling.
On his Instagram account, he said, “To all my family, fans n supporters I really appreciate the love n concern that’s been giving to me since I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Tommorrow I go n for surgery n I need prayers for a great surgery n rehabilitation at the MdAnderson cancer center GodGotme.”
Fans of the rapper were extremely supportive and wished the Southern rapper well.
Watch Rick Ross’ New Video For “Crocodile Python”
After releasing his Black Market album this past Friday, Rick Ross shares visual for Jahlil Beats produced single “Crocodile Python”.
Watch below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eKiTgeTMNM
French Montana, Troy Ave & Uncle Murda Show Support For Kay Slay In New Movie Venture
DJ Kayslay is a staple in Hip-Hop almost since it’s inception and is respected in various facets of the culture. He is a respected DJ, grafiti artist and current DJ on Shade 45 radio.
Follow him on his next journey as an independent film maker as the Hip-Hop veteran releases Straight Stuntin’: A Woman Scorned his first of many short films. Tune in here for more soon! Check the pics and video below:
