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Kendrick Lamar Working With London On Da Track?

TDE CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith kind of hinted fresh music from Kendrick Lamar could be coming soon. Will K-Dot’s new work feature beats from Atlanta producer London On Da Track?

It appears it could. London posted a picture to his IG page of him in the studio with Kendrick. The caption reads, “To Keepin a 100 ft. Kendrick Lamar.”

You may know the beatmaker’s name from the “we got London On Da track” tag at the beginning of songs like Tip’s “About The Money”, Young Thug’s “Check,” Lil Wayne’s “Amazing Amy,” and Rich Homie Quan’s “They Don’t Know.”

Will Kendrick be one of the next rappers to get the “we got London On Da track” drop?

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The Game Disses Young Thug During Concert Performance (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) The Game and Young Thug have once again started throwing shots at each other. The two rappers’ issues reignited after Game talked about Thugger during his interview with The Breakfast Club.

[ALSO READ: Young Thug Fires Back At The Game With Stripper Pictures (PHOTOS)]

There is now footage of Game performing at Skee TV Live circulating the net. In the clip, Game ends his performance of “Hate It or Love It” by sending blatant shots at Thug.

“Since I was 10 years old, I was a young Blood. These days y’all n*ggas got Young Thug,” rapped Game. “Y’all favorite rappers wear skirts. My favorite rappers used to put motherf*ckers in a hearse.”

Game is set to release part one of his sixth studio album The Documentary 2 on October 9. The 2-disc project will feature Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Scarface, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Future, and many more.

[ALSO READ: Young Thug Explains Wearing Women’s Clothing]

Watch The Game’s performance of “Hate It Or Love It” in the video below.

Khia Takes Shots At Janet Jackson & Tamar Braxton

Photo via Khia’s Instagram

Thug Misses Khia has kept us talking over the years with her wild antics. It’s been 13 years since she hit the scene with her debut album Thug Misses and lead single “My Neck, My Back.” She never stays gone too long….. well on social media at least. Recently, she took shots at Janet Jackson and Tamar Braxton. She said Janet Jackson cut her out of the music video for their collaborative single, “So Excited,” because Janet thought Khia was sleeping with Jermaine Dupri. Khia also said her last album was better than Tamar Braxton’s last two albums. Oh Khia!

Hopsin Clowns Auto-Tuned “Mumble Rappers” In “No Words” Video

(AllHipHop News) “Mumble Rap” has become one of the most popular and most criticized forms of music today. With artists like Future and Young Thug focusing more on melody and beats than clarity and enunciation, some listeners are hoping the culture shifts back to highlighting lyrical ability.

[ALSO READ: David Banner Feels White Rappers Are Becoming More Lyrical While Black Rappers Are Mumbling]

California rapper Hopsin has stepped up to address his less lyrical peers with the new video “No Words.” The Funk Volume leader relied on humor to express his discontent for “mumble rap.” He even placed some of the blame on the listening public.

“No Words” opens with Hop saying:

Man, rap today f*cking sucks bad. I don’t give a f*ck what anybody says. These fools ain’t spitting no type of dope sh*t. But that’s not even the bad part. They’re not even saying words anymore. They just got a hard ass f*cking beat to trick dumb a#### like you to make you think you like the sh*t…

We got some real f*cking mentally retarded rappers in the game. I know for a fact nobody knows what the f*ck these dudes be saying.

Hopsin did not refer to any artist by name, but by using Auto-Tune, wearing fake “locks”, and pretending to drink lean, it seems obvious the L.A. representative was taking shots at Trap stars.

This is not the only time the “Crown Me” performer has called out other rappers. In August, Hopsin challenged other rap crews or labels to battle his Funk Volume team for $500,000. After his squad went back-and-forth with Horseshoe Gang, FV’s Jarren Benton told AllHipHop.com the half a million dollar offer is still on the table for any other team.

“There wasn’t real beef with Horseshoe Gang. Actually, we consider Crooked I extended family,” said Benton. “It was just all in fun. We’ll still do it if anybody else wants to step the f*ck up. We’ll go ahead and knock you out too.”

[ALSO READ: Hopsin Talks Commercial Vs. Personal Music And Selling Out]

Watch Hopsin’s “No Words” below.

Ice Cube’s “It Was A Good Day” Has Been Translated Into Shakespearean Language

(AllHipHop News) The Royal Frontier is back with its latest installment of modern rap-to-Shakespearean series. After tackling The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Juicy” in August, Ice Cube has now gotten the translation treatment.

[ALSO READ: The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Juicy” Has Been Translated Into Shakespearean Language]

Words from the Hip Hop legend’s 1993 storytelling classic have gone from “Just waking up in the morning, gotta thank God” to “Awake, awake! I pray my thanks to God.” Memorable lines such as “Even saw the lights of the Goodyear Blimp, and it read ‘Ice Cube’s a Pimp'” have been converted to “My name and my colours blazon’d on high. ‘Exalt the fierce, young bawd,’ quoth Mercury.”

Prints of “Twas A Good Day” and “The Notorious Soliloquy” are available for purchase at society6.com. Read The Royal Frontier‘s “Twas A Good Day” below and compare the lyrics to Ice Cube’s “It Was A Good Day” at Genius.

[ALSO READ: Ice Cube Responds To Rap Genius Breakdowns For His “Straight Outta Compton” Lyrics (VIDEO)]

 

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Awake, awake! I pray my thanks to God
For this strange day’s rare, wondrous fantasies.
The cur lieth quiet, air lieth light.
I alight on a meal fit for Shylock
And content myself with the light breakfast.
I received a letter from the maiden,
Whom I pray may finally share her fruits,
And I sent forth to attend her tonight.
Forecasting my future in plagued times
‘Fore casting myself out into my cart,
Delighting as did once the chariots.
Upon brief respite, mine eyes trace the grounds.
O what relief: the knaves are all scatter’d
And for the peace I often hold such strife.
A message arrived from a w####, O,
Whose watery moon glimmers through the night.
I seek the friends playing at bowls for sport
For I kiss’d the jack, desired mistress,
And won a brave game when last we played.
Upon the field, I triumph as Ares
Dreaming a dream that’s touched by fairies.

I returned home to cleanse my foul parts.
Following hair-breadth scapes, Fortune or merth
Quieted the tumult of yesterday.
The boasting enemy that haunts our land
Was haply struck by blindness and did not
Mark me in the manner of those false dogs.
We study lines at my pupil’s lodging
Till weary minds seek chance for sustenance.
Prepare up dice for playing at Bone-Ace.
Behold: not fullams, still the bones obey.
One-and-thirty, again one-and-thirty,
I vanquish my foes; no pip out today.
Crown-filled purse heavy, let us to sitting
For another victory at shove groat.
No soldiers struck down by sword or by maul
Zounds, more such days as these to us befall!

I put money in my purse and left to
Pluck a flower I have long admired
From a garden of herbs with ale mixed.
While my sailors thriv’d ‘gainst insolent foes
I hoisted myself upon a mountain.
The s##### pour’d like tide into the breach,
Plunged, descrying some secret treasure,
And the fierce event my flower wilted.
Awaken! We must obey the time. And
With nectar overflowing from her mouth.
I piloted her back to her garden.
Carouse again! Drank I the potation
And thrust myself apace into the dream
Belike some counterfeit realm of sweet luck.
The constables, now slumbering in peace,
Caged vile vultures that seek carrion.
We sup untroubled on beef and mustard,
My name and my colours blazon’d on high.
‘Exalt the fierce, young bawd,’ quoth Mercury.
Though I am pottle-deep, I hold my drink
While my messenger presents late letters.
I didn’t e’en brandish my rapier
Forsooth a dream, but never happier.

Vince Staples & Mac Miller Discuss White Rappers’ Place In Hip Hop

(AllHipHop News) The last several years have seen a lot of discussion around White performers making Hip Hop music. From accusations of cultural appropriation to debates over the use of the n-word to calls for more acceptance of non-Black emcees, the conversation around race and rap has been extensive.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Sacha Jenkins Talks Hollywood Embracing Hip Hop, Iggy Azalea’s Cultural Appropriation & Eminem’s Acceptance As A Rapper]

The Fader recently published a lengthy conversation between Stolen Youth collaborators Vince Staples and Mac Miller concerning White rappers. The Black Summertime ’06 rhymer and the White GO:OD AM spitter were very open about the topic.

Read excerpts from Mac Miller and Vince Staple’s exchange below and the entire article at thefader.com.

Mac Miller: There’s always been a bunch of white rappers in the super-underground scene – cult sh*t, like Atmosphere. I never listened to any of it, but there was a lot of white people like, “I love white rappers because I can identify with them.” The reason white rappers can do what they do is because white people be hoorah-ing the sh*t. It’s like when there are white people on an NBA team.

Vince Staples: White people definitely root for white people.

Staples: I ain’t really f*ck with Eminem at first. I saw “Purple Pills,”and I was like, “What the f*ck is these n*ggas doin’?” But I didn’t really care about rapping. I was trying to hear some Ja Rule, like, “N*gga, where Ashanti at? Don’t nobody wanna hear you rappin’ about your momma.” That’s how I was feeling in my younger days. Eminem was too aggressive for me.

Miller: Now it’s evolved to where you have different types of white rappers. You have a RiFF RAFF, and an Action Bronson, and me, who are all completely different. Earlier, white rappers were just on the super storytelling, very poetic.

Miller:I remember touring and doing shows, and I was the first rap show ever in all these colleges. Six thousand kids, and I’m the first hip-hop show because I’m white-college-friendly. That was always a demon for me. It was hard to sit here and know that, because I was a white dude, I was able to sell easier and be more marketable. That wasn’t tight to me. I wanted to go through the same sh*t that everyone else did. But I did that sh*t, and that sh*t was huge for me.

Staples: Maybe you’re not the problem. Maybe the problem is that black people don’t support each other and don’t f*ck with each other as much as they should. Maybe Hispanic people don’t f*ck with each other and support each other as much as they should. You’re not the problem. White people got the right idea: the first thought, the first action, is to be a supporter.

Staples: White people loved MC Hammer, though. “Can’t Touch This.” Let’s dance, we’re not killing nobody. White people love Michael Jackson. And they love him to this day.

Miller: I might make a song like “Thrift Shop.” This is a thing that me and Vince agree on, that none of our other friends do. Me and Vince and [Schoolboy] Q.

Staples: Q, yeah. I was about to say: Q ready to get that check. I make music at the end of the day. I ain’t worried about sticking to hip-hop. Y’all gotta stop worrying about the race sh*t. It’s more important sh*t out there. Ja Rule got a show on MTV, let’s talk about that.

[ALSO READ: Mac Miller Talks Criticism Of White Rappers & Willingness To Speak On Racial Issues (VIDEO)]

Freddie Roach on Postol Win: “Lucas is About To Quit!”

Velous – “Sex And The City”

Artist/producer Velous has been a busy man within the 18 months. From signing with French Montana’s Coke Boys imprint via Swanky Music Group, appearing on DJ Spinking’s “Adult Swim” alongside Tyga & Jeremih, producing Chinx’s “Dope House,” as well as appearing on Fabolous’ standout record “Gone For The Winter,” the Kingston, NY native has definitely left his footprint on the music scene. Moreover, early this year, the youngster was further thrusted into the spotlight after producing Kanye West’s much talked about single “All Day.”

Since then, Velous has been tucked away in the studio putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming debut project “The Disco.” With the project produced entirely by Velous, it will also feature his brand new record “Sex And The City.” The track was first played by Boi-1da on Drake’s OVO Sound Radio last weekend, prompting Velous to leak the record himself at the behest of listeners. The full CDQ version will be available on “The Disco,” which is slated for release soon.

The Thirst Is Real: 50 Cent’s Effen Vodka Hit Up Maryland

Photo Credit: Instagram

“LOVE BUG on the loose Temple hills MD. Lol Turn up,” 50 Cent, captioned an Instagram photo from last Saturday. These posted memories arose from the recent Effen Vodka promo run from (Oct. 3).  It quickly became apparent that an ardent supporter seemed to “pour up,” with abandon.

The vibrant lady referred to as “Love Bug” stole the spotlight and quickly made use of her fleeting flame. With a clutched bottle of  the Dutch brand in hand, this ardent supporter proceeded to throw it back at the Queens’ entrepreneur. With a smile on his face, soon the “Candy Shop” rapper would partake in the shenanigans.

As the successful spokesperson of the spirited brand, Fif, is taking his responsibilities seriously. Stepping aside from his previous guerrilla marking campaigns, the proven titan has employed a grassroots marketing campaign which seems to be going down, oh so smoothly.

Shabaam Sahdeeq Ft. PH, Torae & 8thW1 – “Men Of Respect”

After laying down his career goals with “Get It,” Shabaam Sahdeeq enlists three Tri-state bruisers for new single “Men of Respect.” It features Jersey City’s 8thw1 along with Sahdeeq’s fellow Brooklynites Torae and the late PH (aka Pumpkinhead) who tragically passed away earlier this year. “Men of Respect” closes out Sahdeeq’s soon-coming EP, Modern Artillery, and it does so with a celebratory air. That’s partly due to the heat supplied by Big Ape, whose sample-flipping instrumental blends perfectly with DJ Devastate’s scratch-laden hook.

Modern Artillery hits all major digital retailers on Oct. 13 via Elite Fleet Records. Limited cassette copies will be available on Oct. 17(aka Cassette Store Day) while a vinyl pressing is scheduled for the near future.

PRhyme Ft. Logic – “Mode”

Initially included as a scaled down version on the official movie soundtrack for Southpaw, PRhyme (Royce Da 5’9” & DJ Premier) unleash the full beast version of “Mode,” which also serves as the first preview from the forthcoming deluxe edition release of their debut self-titled collaborative project. “Mode” finds Royce and Logic going bar for bar for a 7-minute plus exercise of verbal pugilism. The PRhyme deluxe edition will feature appearances from Logic, Joey Bada$$, MF Doom, Phonte and Black Thought.

Pharrell Hosts Press Conference With Kids For New Book, “Happy!”

In what was a pure act of comedy and fun for the local London kids involved, Pharrell hosted a press conference for his new book, Happy! that will be released via Penguin Random House Children’s. The song was a hit selling over 12 million copies and generated roughly 630 million views on YouTube.  In the clip, the kids ask him questions about his favorite book, what he gets in a Happy Meal from McDonald’s and host of other funny questions.

The book itself is a picture book featuring photographs of children across the world celebrating what it means to be happy. The book will be released under the Puffin imprint simultaneously with the US publisher, Putnam, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers on today (October 6th)

Purchase Happy! by Pharrell Williams via Amazon here: http://po.st/happybook

OverDoz. Drops West Coast Banger “Why We Never Leave The Ghetto”

Since releasing their Pharrell produced single “Last Kiss” we haven’t heard much from Overdoz. Today the group makes their return with new single “Why We Never Leave The Ghetto” produced by Terrace Martin & Fredwreck. Debut album “2008” coming soon!

Dame Dash And Curren$y Settle Their Lawsuit

Dame Dash and Curren$y have ended their legal war. According to TheJasmine Brand, the two have settled their $3 million lawsuit out of court for an undisclosed amount.

Curren$y slapped Dash with a lawsuit after the mogul released two of his projects, Pilot Talk and Pilot Talk II, after their business deal didn’t work out and he signed with Warner Bros. The New Orleans rapper claimed that Dash didn’t have the rights to the music nor did he have his permission to release his music. The former Roc-A-Fella boss said he did have permission to release the projects.

With Dash releasing the music, Curren$y claimed that his deal with Warner Bros. was negatively impacted and wanted $1.5 million in damages. After Dash refused to cooperate with the lawsuit for months, Curren$y returned to court in November of 2014 to ask for a default judgment of $2.9 million in damages and $95,000 in lawyer’s fees.

On Oct. 2nd, court documents were filed stating that the two had settled the matter out of court and wanted the lawsuit dismissed.