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Taylor Swift Claims Kanye Is Controlling Kim Kardashian Thoughts as Dispute Reignites

(AllHipHop News) Super celebrity Kim Kardashian talked about her relationship with Kanye West, in an interview with GQ

During the lengthy piece, Kim Kardashian claimed that Taylor Swift was fully aware of Kanye West’s track “Famous” from his February album The Life of Pablo.

In the controversial track Kanye rhymes, “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex Why? I made that b**ch famous.”

The bars were in reference to the 2009 VMA Awards, where Kanye interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Video Of The Year, to let it be known that Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” was more deserving.

“She totally knew that that was coming out. She wanted to all of a sudden act like she didn’t,” said Kim Kardashian. “Swift totally gave the okay. Rick Rubin was there. So many respected people in the music business heard that conversation and knew. I mean, he’s called me a b##ch in songs. That’s just, like, what they say.”

Kanye supposedly videotaped the conversation, just to have proof. Ever since Kim broke the news that the convo could have been recorded, Taylor Swift fans, as well as Kanye’s, have been begging the rapper to release the “evidence.”

In a statement just released, Taylor Swift admitted once again that Kanye called her, but only to ask to get permission to release his song through her Twitter account.

Taylor Swift’s reps blasted Kanye and said Kim Kardashian is being controlled by the rapper.

“Taylor does not hold anything against Kim Kardashian as she recognizes the pressure Kim must be under and that she is only repeating what she has been told by Kanye West,” the rep said. “However, that does not change the fact that much of what Kim is saying is incorrect.”

GQ’s July Love Sex & Madness issue will be available June 21 on newsstands in New York and L.A. and will become available on newsstands June 28.

YG Talks Addressing Politics & Police Brutality On ‘Still Brazy’ Album

(AllHipHop News) YG’s sophomore studio album Still Brazy arrives today (June 17).

The 17-track LP sees the Compton rapper delving into his thoughts on politics with “FDT” and police brutality with “Police Get Away Wit Murder.”

Billboard caught up with the Def Jam recording artist to discuss his latest project. The conversation included YG talking about his decision to tackle social issues on Still Brazy.

YG said:

It was just me knowing what’s going on in the culture and me being a human and really feeling some type of way. Being in the rap game and the rap community, that’s where it started at. Motherf-ckers rapping about what was going in the communities and culture. I feel like, “Damn, ain’t nobody doing nothing, saying nothing big about none of this sh-t.” The friggin’ rap game is watered down so I decided to speak up on the album. Me and Nipsey is the same on “F-ck Donald Trump.” I been had “Police Get Away wit Murder” since last March. I could gave been put it out to capitalize [on the moment] but it was really like me feeling some type of way about what’s going on. I did the record, was like I’mma put it on my album and then sh-t kept happening. I’m like damn this sh-t really crazy.

The deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and Eric Garner in Staten Island, New York sparked the creation of “Police Get Away Wit Murder.”

The incidents caused YG to research other police killings around the country.

The Compton representative also took issue with the media’s coverage of African-Americans. YG added:

The sh-t ain’t right like the world’s corrupted. This sh-t really f##### up. When [the news show a] segment of blacks doing some s-it, they make us look bad. But everybody else is doing incredibly f-cked up sh-t all day long for no reason. Like most of this sh-t happens where we’re from and it’s survival, most of the time. All this other sh-t makes no sense. It’s just happening because motherf-ckers can do it, they getting away with it or they on some racist sh-t. F-ck that sh-t right there. Growing up, they hide this sh-t from you and when you really pay attention and see this sh-t happening, it’s like damn, this sh-t is wild.

Read YG’s full Billboard interview here.

Russell Simmons Gets Political at “Central Intelligence” Screening in Los Angeles

As part of the festivities surrounding the action comedy “Central Intelligence” starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, Russell Simmons was gracious enough to host a night of live stand up comedy followed by an advance screening of the film via his music and comedy network All Def Digital.  While Russell Simmons didn’t have much to say about high school bullying, he had a lot to say about bullying of the political sort in his own special take on Bernie Sanders, Hilary Clinton and inveterate New Yorker Donald Trump.

See what Uncle Rush and some of his other famous guests had to say last week exclusively to AllHipHop.com at this special event:

Beyonce’s Beyhive Goes In On BET For Saying Rihanna’s ‘ANTI’ Album Is Better Than ‘Lemonade’

Hell hath no furry like Beyonce’s Beyhive when they are upset. BET must have forgotten about the backlash they received when Karrueche made the Blue Ivy hair joke on 106 & Park, and how the Beyhive will sting any and everyone. BET got a quick reminder when they tweeted an editorial that expressed that Rihanna’s ‘ANTI’ album was better than Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade. BET Tweeted a link to the editorial (that they would end up deleting) that read,

“[Op-Ed] Sooo…Can We Admit That #ANTI > #Lemonade?”

In an attempt to calm the hive, BET tweeted and shared another editorial.

“We Take Beyoncé For Granted” don’t be fooled by #haters #BeyHive stand up.”

Unfortunately the damage was already done and the hive was attacking BET’s Instagram pages with bee and lemon emojis. The real question is, was the first writer right? Was Rihanna’s ‘ANTI’ album better than Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’?

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Future Reportedly Drops Lawsuit Against Ciara

(AllHipHop News) Future and Ciara had been involved in a nasty custody battle over their son. The conflict led to CiCi suing her former fiancée for $15 million, and Future then filed a countersuit against the “Goodies” singer.

According to TMZ, Future has asked a judge to dismiss his suit against Ciara. The Atlanta rhymer reportedly made the decision after he won joint custody of baby Future.

However, Ciara is said to be continuing with her lawsuit against Future. She is currently engaged to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.

Schoolboy Q Trolls The Internet With “Crying Jordan” Album Cover, Reveals Real ‘Blank Face LP’ Artwork (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) Schoolboy Q had the Internet lit after he posted a picture online that appeared to be the artwork for his upcoming Blank Face LP. The pic featured the popular “Crying Jordan” meme with the NBA legend’s face blanked out.

Michael Jordan’s image will not be on the actual cover for the project. Schoolboy spoke with TMZ Live and explained the photo was part of his marketing scheme for the release.

“I just actually trolled the people, because as soon as I put it on my Twitter, everybody just said, ‘Schoolboy Q’s album cover. Schoolboy Q’s artwork,'” said Q. “They defeated the purpose of what I was doing. I have a concept behind it.”

He added, “I had a series of covers that I was going to put out.” One of those conceptual covers features a “blank face” Donald Trump.

Schoolboy later returned to Twitter to reveal the real artwork for Blank Face LP. The TDE emcee’s second major label album is set to hit stores on July 8.

Check out Schoolboy Q’s tweets and interview below.

Missy Elliott To Front New Marc Jacobs Campaign

(AllHipHop News) Rap icon Missy Elliott has been recruited to front designer Marc Jacobs’ latest campaign.

She will be making her debut as a Jacobs muse, but the stylist reveals the Hip-Hop star has been a longtime inspiration.

Calling her “Supa Dupa Fly,”, Jacobs writes:

“From the moment I heard The Rain back in 1997, I was entranced by the genius rhythms and brilliant rhymes of Missy Elliott.

“Missy’s music has kept me and my design team happily energized through countless weekdays, weeknights and weekends during those long hours of sketching, fitting, styling and doing looks.

“In addition to the boundless energy of her music are the visually pulsating and wildly cartoon-like music videos she made in collaboration with the talented and visionary, Hype Williams. I am in continued awe of Missy’s ability to push the boundaries of the style of music both to the eye and to the ear. It was a dream of mine to work with her.”

Photographer David Sims captured Missy for Jacobs’ Fall 2016 campaign.

His new campaign also features performance artist and songwriter Genesis Breyer P.Orridge.

Perez Hilton Takes A Shot At Nicki Minaj, Her Brother, & Meek Mill!

Blogger Perez Hilton and Nicki Minaj are typically known for a clap back or two, but this time around it may have been Perez who gave us the entertainment. The blogger took to Twitter to kick off a nasty feud with Minaj. He seems to be most bothered by the fact that Nicki took time out to tweet her new music, but she hasn’t commented on the Orlando shootings. He was further enraged upon noticing that she also liked a tweet by a fan who blasted him for not having a life outside of d-ck eating. Hilton responded by saying,

“I see that @NickiMinaj liked this tweet. Yes I love sucking d-ck. But mine are all over 18, unlike her brother xo.”

As if taking a shot at Minaj and her brother who is facing rape charges wasn’t bad enough, Hilton also came for Meek as he said,

“I am not scared of @NickiMinaj or @MeekMill. I don’t pay Meek much mind. You know like almost everybody else. #Views.”

#Savage. He brought Nicki’s brother into it as well as Drake’s success. Perez has no chill at all! Should Nicki have issued a statement about the Orlando tragedy?

Vivica A.Fox Criticizes Donald Trump, Says She’s Over 50 Cent

(AllHipHopNews) Actress Vivica A. Fox discussed everything from her stance on Donald Trump to her past relationship with 50 Cent, during an interview with The Wendy Williams Show.

In the interview, the longtime actress and former “Celebrity Apprentice” star, who was “fired” by Trump, had many things to say about her former “boss.”

Vivica called the Presidential hopeful misogynistic.

“Trump is Misogynistic and he insults people,” Vivica Fox told The Wendy Williams Show. “The thing that blows me away with Mr. Trump, and I will still give him respect to call him that because when I did Celebrity Apprentice he was a complete gentleman, I think he has a lovely family, he’s been excellent with business.  But the leader of the free world, our country, the United states of America, has to carry himself with more class like Barack Obama.”

During the interview, Vivica addressed her relationship, or lackthereof, with rapper Queens, New York rapper, 50 Cent. The two had a very well publicized, rocky relationship that did not end well.

“No! Hell to the no. No ma’am, pam. No. No. No. I don’t do him no more, that ship has sailed,” said Vivica, who starred in the video for 50 Cent’s track “Do You Think About Me” from his 2009 project Before I Self Destruct.

“No more memes for that one he gets no more memes, cuz after I talk about him, memes go a flooding,” Vivica Fox told Wendy Williams. “You know what I mean? For some odd reason he thinks I need him to be famous and I don’t.”

Ms. Fox currently stars as Cookie’s sister on the hit FOX show Empire, and also is executive producer of the new docuseries Vivica’s Black Magic.

Gucci Mane Lands First Post-Prison Gig

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Gucci Mane has lined up his first post-prison gig for Atlanta, Georgia, this weekend.

The Hip-Hop star, real name Radric Davis, was set free on May 26, after spending almost two years behind bars.

In May, 2014, he was ordered to serve 39 months for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The sentence was subsequently extended by three years after he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault following a separate attack on a fan at an Atlanta, Georgia nightclub in March, 2013.

And he’ll be back on the Atlanta stage on Friday night (June 17) after signing on to headline a show as part of local radio station HOT 107.9-FM’s Birthday Bash festival.

His Welcome Home Concert will take place at The Mansion Elan.

The weekend-long Birthday Bash will also feature performances by T.I., 50 Cent, Migos, Rich Homie Quan, Kevin Gates, and Rae Sremmurd.

When Gucci Mane was released from an Indiana prison, TMZ reported that he would be under house arrest for “a few months.”

If his live comeback works out, that house arrest is either very lenient or shorter than initially reported.

The rap star wasted no time getting back to work following his prison release – on Mayg 27, he released a new song, titled “First Day Out Tha Feds.”

Post Malone Claps Back At XXL, Says He Has A Hip Hop Album Coming Out Soon

Once people got past going in on how bad they felt the 2016 XXL Freshman Class cover was, they moved on to who they felt like had been omitted. Noticeably missing from the list was Post Malone. XXL’s editor-in-chief, Vanessa Satton, told The Breakfast Club that Post Malone wasn’t selected as she was informed by his camp that he was no longer paying attention to Hip Hop as much, and that he’s going in a more rock/country/pop direction. Post Malone took to Instagram to respond to Vanessa’s claims. He seemed pretty offended that she’d suggest that he was abandoning Hip Hop.

“My love of music should never be questioned. I shouldn’t be chastised in whichever way I see fit. I never have once said that I’m not going to make hip hop anymore. I have a hip hop album coming out in August. I made a HIP HOP mixtape promoting my HIP HOP album.”

Post Malone also set the record straight about why he ultimately wasn’t on the cover. He said he was invited, but he didn’t feel like taking the 6 hour flight to New York. What are your thoughts?

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FIRST LOOK: Kendrick Lamar’s Latest Classic With Reebok [PICS]

(AllHipHop News) Kendrick Lamar just unveiled the third capsule collection with Reebok under a deal promoting the brand’s “Classic” line.

Kendrick teamed with Ian Paley of Garbstore to design a sneaker that is supposed to represent the difficulties the rapper has faced in his life.

The rapper signed a deal with Reebok in December of 2014. Since then, his sneakers have featured a blue and white colorway to represent unity amongst Crips and Bloods.

According to Reebok:

“The seam is a metaphor for the major decisions he has been forced to make – from championing gang neutrality throughout his upbringing to using his artistry to make a difference in his own community and the world over.”

The Reebok x Kendrick Lamar “Classic Leather” will be available Friday, July 1. The sneaks will cost $109.99 for adults.

Check them out:

Hotboy Turk Goes EDM For “FreakDemHoes2”

Hotboy Turk just dropped an EDM remix to his song “FreakDemHoes” titled “FreakDemHoes2.” The remix was produced by Man Darino Remix.

Take a listen:

https://soundcloud.com/turkmrynt/hotboyturk32-freakdemhoes2-man

Jeremih Announces Joint Album With PartyNextDoor

(AllHipHop News) For all the people that have declared R&B music is dead, two 2010’s era vocalists are looking to help breathe life back into the genre.

Chicago native Jeremih revealed to Real 92.3 that he and OVO Sound artist PartyNextDoor have decided to team up for a joint project.

“A new album is coming out with me and PartyNextDoor called Late Night Party,” said Jeremih. “Y’all finna get that real soon. Then right after that you’re gonna get the trilogy to Late Nights called Later That Night.”

Jeremih released Late Nights in 2015. The LP spawned the hits “Planes” featuring J. Cole, “Don’t Tell ‘Em” featuring YG, and “Oui.”

PND’s P3 is expected to arrive later this year. He recently appeared on Drake’s “With You” off Views.

Listen to a portion of Jeremih’s interview below.

Too $hort Presents Beeda Weeda’s New Visual “Freedom”

East Oakland hip-hop artist Beeda Weeda has made it his current mission to speak out against the many social injustices that are plaguing America today, and is using his music to do so. His new visual “Freedom,” takes on the countries politics, addressing the recent police brutality on the youth – Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown, Tamir Rice – those who lost their lives for being unarmed.

Watch below and join the revolution.

The Game Says Tupac’s Biopic Makes Biggie’s Look Like A Cartoon

It looks like west coast ambassador The Game has put his stamp of approval on ‘All Eyez On Me’, the Tupac biopic. It’s safe to say Game would choose a Pac biopic over a Biggie one any day, but if a Tupac biopic was poorly produced like the Aaliyah one, Game wouldn’t bite his tongue on it either.

The Game says that the film is the real deal, and it makes the Biggie biopic look like a cartoon. Being that Game said this out of his own mouth, this Pac movie actually may do the late rapper justice. If it was a horrible depiction, we would expect to see a very outspoken Game going in. Although ‘Notorious’ may not be cited as one of the best biopics, it still was successful. We’re getting the feeling that this film still won’t top ‘Straight Outta Compton’ though.

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Songwriter Ingrid Burley Explains Beyoncé’s “Love Drought” Isn’t About Jay Z (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) From the moment Beyoncé’s Lemonade visual presentation aired on HBO, viewers began to question if the Houston bred songstress was singing about a rocky relationship with her husband Jay Z. Turns out at least one song from the film/album is actually not about the superstar couple.

Ingrid Burley sat down with Genius to talk about the meaning behind the song she wrote for Lemonade. According to Burley, Beyoncé’s “Love Drought” was actually a complaint aimed at record label.

“Two of the people who were running the label at the time had lied to me and told me Beyoncé wasn’t currently listening to any new music. Then I got to her studio for a writing camp. Literally four days later, they started playing me music,” stated Burley. “They just told me she wasn’t listening to any new music which doesn’t even sound right. I was so p#####.”

Bey’s longtime associate then wrote “Love Drought” as a way to vent over feeling like the label did not respect her talents. The hook to the song is about Burley’s relationship with music.

Watch Ingrid Burley’s interview below.

All Hail Y.T. Heads To Atlanta For “Attraction” Video

All Hail Y.T. (aka Yung Texxas) releases the second video from his “Think Rich” EP. The new song for “Attraction” features production by Bank$.

All Hail Y.T. shot down to Atlanta, Georgia to shoot the video with Andrew Dutton and Kelechi Jude. The visuals were directed by Y.T., while Epic Life Films edited the video.

German Rapper Turned ISIS Terrorist Deso Dogg Suspected To Be Alive

(AllHipHopNews) German rapper turned ISIS member Deso Dogg is suspected to be alive despite a Pentagon Report last fall that stated he was murdered in an airstrike.

“We have no evidence that the rapper known as “Deso Dogg” died in a military action,” stated Bernd Palenda, head of Berlin State Protection.

According to Fox News, born Dennis Cuspert, is reported to have used his social influence to recruit for the extremist terrorist organization since his joining in 2012.

“Cuspert was a foreign terrorist fighter and operative for ISIL who used social media to take advantage of disaffected youth and potential Western recruits,” Department of Defense spokeswoman Elissa Smith commented in a statement last October.

The rapper, who once toured with DMX, has been seen in videos holding the severed heads of ISIS’ enemies and has released propaganda videos promoting the organization.

The rapper was also designated by the US as a “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” in 2015.

Cuspert, who was the son of a Ghanaian father and German mother, recorded three albums with the German record label Streetlife Entertainment and managed a minor hit with his track “Willkommen in meiner Welt” (Welcome to my World), released in 2010.

Nature and Starang Unite For “Nightfall”

Nature returns with some help from Boot Camp Clik’s Starang for the song “Nightfall.” The sonics on this track by the two vet’s were constructed by DJ Insite.

Take a listen. R.I.P. Sean P.!