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EXCLUSIVE: Bishop Nehru Addresses Nas’ Involvement With His Debut Album After Split From Mass Appeal Records

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Back in 2014, Hip Hop luminary Nasir Jones called rising emcee Bishop Nehru the “future of music.” Nas later announced the teenager was one of the first acts signed to his new Mass Appeal Records, and Esco planned to executive produce Bishop’s debut studio album.

[ALSO READ: Nas To Executive Produce Bishop Nehru’s Solo Album]

Bishop has since cordially parted ways with Mass Appeal, but the New York native is still working on the completion of his first LP. Currently, Nas’ contributions to the album will remain part of the project.

“While I was working on it, he was getting involved in stuff already. I think it’s pretty much finished, so I guess his involvement is already done,” Bishop tells AllHipHop.com. “There’s a couple more tracks that I personally want to add. I guess his involvement is pretty much done with everything.”

As Bishy Chulo puts the final touches on his album, he recently kept his fan base fed with Magic 19. The success of his fourth solo effort could help determine if the 19-year-old signs another deal in the near future.

“The album, honestly, depends on how things go with Magic 19,” says Bishop about whether his LP will be released independently. “I have a couple of people trying to get things done. I’m just trying to weigh out some options.”

[ALSO READ: A Conversation With Bishop Nehru On New Project, Evolving As An Artist & Music Having Magical Powers]

Stream Bishop Nehru’s Magic 19 below.

Kureim Cash Featuring Tru L – “Railrod Diamonds”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Music
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Kureim Cash has released his new single “RailRoad Diamonds” ft. Tru L produced by Steezy on the Beat. This song is from his upcoming EP The Formula which is scheduled to drop in August of 2016.

Messy Matrimony: Love & Hip Hop’s Stevie J & Joseline Put Each Other On Blast

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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We don’t know which reality couple is worse these days between Benzino & Althea, Momma Dee & Ernest, or Joseline & Stevie J. Joseline and “Steebie” have been publicly slamming each other on social media all weekend. Stevie even went as far as to say he was never married to Joseline.

Joseline fired back saying Stevie sounded like a hoe by making videos claiming their marriage was fake instead of putting out music in the last two decades. Joseline even claims she rescued Stevie, Mimi Faust, and their daughter from sleeping in Mimi’s sister’s hot garage.

As if that wasn’t enough, Josline seemed to suggest that Stevie J was on the down low, and she has been threatening to expose someone on the cast who she claims likes to watch gay p###. Do you think she’s talking about Stevie? Oh yeah, Joseline has supposedly moved on to date Young Dro, and he too “joins the conversation.”

Did anyone think reality TV would last this long?!

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Zulu Nation Marches On Behalf Of Child Abuse Victims

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Hundreds of people rallied and marched in New York City over the weekend, to protest the state’s sexual abuse laws.

Civil Rights activists that included disgraced child molester Jerry Sandusky’s stepson Matt (a victim of his own stepdad) and Queens Assemblywoman Margaret Markey, marched over the Brooklyn and into Manhattan on Sunday (June 5).

The Civil Rights activists were marching to support the Child Victims Act, which aims to change New York laws that prevent victims of abuse from bringing charges against their abuser, after the age of 23.

Among the marchers in the protest were members of The Zulu Nation.

The members of The Zulu Nation were marching to show solidarity with victims of sexual abuse, after the organization’s founder, Afrika Bambaataa, was accused of molesting multiple boys.

“We don’t tolerate the abuse of women and children in our communities,” said Rekae Medina, a member of the Zulu Nation.

The Zulu Nation came under fire in March, after former Zulu Nation member Ronald Savage did an interview with Shot 97’s Troi “Star” Torain, with claims that Afrika Bambaataa molested him when he was 14-years-old.

A number of other men started to come forward with similar accusations in the following weeks, leading The Zulu Nation to remove Afrika Bambaataa from the organization he founded in 1973.

[ALSO READ: Afrika Bambaataa Out; Zulu Nation Restructures Over Molestation Claims ]

The Zulu Nation’s appearance at the event follows fierce criticism of the way the organization’s old top leadership handled the crisis with Ronald Savage and his allegations.

The former leaders, who have also been removed from their positions, released statements dismissing Savage’s claims as a ploy for publicity.

The Zulu Nation also accused Star, the government and the New York Daily News of launching a conspiracy against Hip-Hop after they published Savage’s allegations.

Afrika Bambaataa also released a statement that was criticized, but he categorically denied any and of all of the allegations from his multiple accusers.

Vic Mensa Talks Donald Trump, Voting and More At Hip-Hop Caucus Panel

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Chicago born rapper Vic Mensa hosted an event with Respect My Vote today (June 6) in New York City, in an effort to engage young voters in the upcoming presidential election.

Last week, Vic Mensa announced a partnership with the Hip Hop Caucus (HHC) and their Respect My Vote initiative.

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Today, the rapper sat down for a panel discussion with the HHC, fans and the media at Google at YouTube Studios in Manhattan.

There, Vic Mensa and HHC President and CEO Reverend Lennox Yearwood discussed the major issues facing this year’s election.

Vic Mensa noted the impact social media was playing, and not just for young voters, but also for candidates like Donald Trump, whose use of Twitter as a political candidate, has pretty much never been seen.

“This election is more in our digital age, with Donald trump – at first we were laughing but then we kept clicking,” Vic Mensa said about Trump’s unprecedented saturation of the media.

[ALSO READ: Vic Mensa Wants You To Vote, So He’s Giving Away A New EP ]

Vic said that it was important to stay cool in the face of Trump and those who support his ideological beliefs.

“What we have to do going forward, we have to talk to people they don’t agree with us so we can prove them wrong,” said Vic Mensa.

Reverend Yearwood implored young people to look beyond the 2016 election, in order to pick a candidate that will have a lasting impact for future generations, who face an uncertain future thanks to war,global economic instability and global warming.

“What we have to do for our generation – this is about us,” Reverend Yearwood said. “When climate change hits, Bernie, Hillary, Donald, (they) won’t be around. We know that our parents, they fought for equality. Our generation – we fighting for our existence.”

Vic Mensa recently dropped new music to get his fans attention. Copies can only be obtained by registering to vote at http://RespectMyVote.com/TAGO from now until July 4th.

Hip-Hop Band The Roots Assemble A Massive Lineup For NYC Edition Of “Roots Picnic”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia Hip-Hop band The Roots just hosted their 9th annual “Roots Picnic,” which featured performances by Future, Usher, Migos, Swizz Beatz and DMX.

Now, the revered band is taking the Roots Picnic on the road with the announcement of two dates in New York City, that showcases a massive all-star lineup.

The Roots will bring the Roots Picnic to New York for the first time on October 1 and 2 in Bryant Park.

“This is the culmination of a 2 1/2 year journey that we have embarked upon with our partners at Live Nation to bring The Roots Picnic to NYC,” said Shawn Gee, partner in Maverick Management and co-founder of The Roots Picnic.

“We launched the brand in Philadelphia 9 years ago and plan to continue to build and grow the Philly event in the future,” Shawn Gee said. “The NYC version of the Picnic is unique in that our partnership with Bryant Park will extend beyond the 2 days of the festival with other events. This is truly an artist curated event, as the band picks every artist that appears in the lineup and our headline sets are always unique collaborations that one can only experience at The Roots Picnic.”

Day 1 will be headlined by The Roots, D’Angelo and John Mayer, with additional performances by Kevin Gates, Stretch & Bobbito and Philadelphia’s own, Chill Moody.

Day 2 will see The Roots backing The Wu-Tang Clan, Talking Heads’ frontman David Byrne, and legendary musician Nile Rodgers.

The second day will also feature Swizz Beatz, Styles P., Royce Da 5’9, J. Period., Freddie Gibbs and others.

Tickets for the Roots Picnic at Bryant Park in New York go on sale this Friday (June 10). Check out the flyer:

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The Week Ahead in Hip-Hop: June 6-June 12, 2016

By: shad2487 Updated Category: Features
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During this first full week in June, there are numerous memorable things that have happened in rap history.

Noteworthy films (Beat Street, What’s Love Got to Do With It), albums (Strictly Business, Tha Carter III), and artists (Kanye West, MC Breed) were all introduced to the world which ultimately made a lasting impact.

As the saying goes, “You don’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been.”  Here is a look at notable events that took place in Hip-Hop culture this week from years past.  Check it out!

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Rap Supergroup Prophets Of Rage Launching National Tour At Republican National Convention

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Members of Hip-Hop supergroup Prophets Of Rage have announced a tour of America, that will include a stop at the upcoming Republican National Convention.

The politically charged band features members of Public Enemy, Cypress Hill and Rage Against The Machine.

Their upcoming “Make America Rage Again” tour is a clear play on Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump’s “Make America Great” slogan.

To double down on their political message, Prophet Of Rage’s first tour will launch on July 19 in Cleveland Ohio, the same day as the controversial Republican National Convention.

Prophets Of Rage features Public Enemy’s Chuck D. and DJ Lord, Cypress Hill’s B-Real and Rage Against The Machine members Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk.

According to the members, their mission is to “confront this mountain of election year bulls##t” with revolutionary music.”

A portion of each show will be donated to homeless shelters in each local city. Check out the complete tour dates below:

July 19
Cleveland, OH
TBD

Aug. 19
Fairfax, VA
EagleBank Arena

Aug. 20
Camden, NJ
BB&T Pavilion

Aug. 21
Mansfield, MA
Xfinity Center

Aug. 23
Hartford, CT
The Xfinity Theatre

Aug. 24
Toronto, ON
Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

Aug. 26
Holmdel, NJ
P.N.C. Bank Arts Center

Aug. 27
Brooklyn, NY
Barclays Center

Aug. 28
Wantagh, NY
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

Aug. 30
Noblesville, IN
Klipsch Music Center

Aug. 31
Burgettstown, PA
First Niagara Pavilion

Sept. 1
Clarkston, MI
DTE Energy Music Theatre

Sept. 3
Tinley Park, IL
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Sept. 4
St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Sept. 5
Kansas City, MO
Providence Medical Center Amphitheater

Sept. 7
Morrison, CO

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Sept. 10
Auburn, WA
White River Amphitheatre

Sept. 11
Ridgefield, WA
Sunlight Supply Amphitheatre

Sept. 13
Mt. View, CA
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Sept. 15
Los Angeles, CA
The Forum

Sept. 17
Phoenix, AZ
Ak-Chin Pavilion

Sept. 25
Dallas, TX
Gexa Energy Pavilion

Sept. 27
Nashville, TN
Bridgestone Arena

Sept. 29
VA Beach, VA
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

Oct. 1
Tampa, FL
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater at Encore Park

Oct. 2
West Palm Beach, FL
Perfect Vodka Amp

Oct. 4

Alpharetta, GA
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Oct. 5
Cincinnati, OH
Riverbend Music Center

Oct. 7
Tulsa, OK
BOK Center

Oct. 8
Houston, TX
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Oct. 9
San Antonio, TX
AT&T Center

Oct. 11
El Paso, TX
El Paso County Coliseum

Oct. 12
Albuquerque, NM
Isleta Amphitheatre

Oct. 14
Las Vegas, NV
Mandalay Bay Event Center

Oct. 16
Chula Vista, CA
Sleep Train Amphitheatre

Meek Mill Ends House Arrest Sentence On Stage At Beyonce Show In Philly

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Rapper Meek Mill celebrated the end of his house arrest sentence by joining DJ Khaled and Rick Ross onstage in his native Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday night (June 5)

The “Ima Boss” star, real name Robert Rihmeek Williams, was banned from working during his 90-day detention, which began in March of 2016, after he was found guilty of violating the terms of his probation in December, 2015.

Nicki Minaj’s boyfriend was only allowed to leave the house for community service and charity work.

He was due to be released on Wednesday (June 1), but a judge ordered him to serve eight more days because he failed to complete his community service hours with the correct charities, according to TMZ.com.

But on Sunday, it appeared Meek was a free man as he hit the stage at Beyonce’s concert in Philadelphia and performed “Ima Boss” and “All Eyes On You” with support act DJ Khaled and Rick Ross.

The 29-year-old was on probation relating to drug and gun charges from 2008.

He violated his probation terms by repeatedly changing his court-approved travel schedule without consulting officials.

He was given six more years on probation in addition to the house arrest sentence.

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Rapper LL Cool J Takes Classes At Harvard Business School

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) You would think that after 32 years as a top rapper and actor, LL Cool J would know more than enough to keep his brand strong in the entertainment industry.

LL has released 13 Hip-Hop albums and over the course of his career, he has starred in TV series like “In The House,” and “NCIS: Los Angeles,” while landing roles in movies such as “Krush Groove,” “Any Given Sunday,” and “S.W.A.T.”

And, LL has hosted a variety of award ceremonies, including The Grammy’s, for good measure.

However, the Grammy award-winning artist obviously still has a thirst for knowledge.

LL Cool J was back in school in Boston last week, to exchange ideas and learn about how he can adapt to the evolving entertainment industry, at Harvard Business School.

LL was in a class that included athletes like Channing Tatum, Lakers player Pau Gasol, and LA Clippers player Chris Paul.

The “Rock The Bells” rapper Tweeted with excitement as he was in class.

Both LL Cool J and Channing signed up to take classes with Professor Anita Elberse at Harvard’s Business School of Executive Education.

According to the course description, Professor Elberse taught the celebrity students a number of “proven approaches for launching and managing creative products and portfolios, managing and marketing talent, assessing and determining when to make smaller versus blockbuster bets, identifying and capitalizing on market disruptions, and other strategic challenges.”

The course ran at Harvard’s Allston campus from June 1 to June 4.

Near Kanye West Surprise Show Nearly Causes 7,000-Person Riot

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Somebody may get sued after a near-surprise Kanye West concert turned into a near riot.

New York’s Webster Hall plotted a late-night concert June 6 with an appearance by Kanye West, but a swelling crowd of an estimated 7,000 people caused a cancellation. The concert reveal was to make up for Governors Ball that was cancelled dude to poor weather.

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Thousands of people went to 11th Street in the East Village section of New York.

Pusha T, president of G.O.O.D. Music, seemed to brag about the groundswell of fans.

“NYC is shut down…with a trillion kids that look, dress, and think like us… #GoodMusic,” he said on Twitter.

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Did Drake Diss Joe Budden & Diddy On New Song?

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Rumors
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Call me lazy, but I am not going to comb through that Drake song to listen to a Joe Budden diss. However, that seems to be exactly what Joey is saying on his Twitter.

Like some of the people I talked to…if there was a diss, I completely missed it. I am sure that Joe can hear it. Nevertheless, if Drake is sending out some subliminal messages, he will not soon engage in a war of words with Budden. It wouldn’t be the same as Meek.

On the Drake side, the song is dope.

Then, there is the Diddy diss…

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Who Is Going To Clean Up In 2016? Fetty Wap? Drake? Kendrick? Cole World?

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Features
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In 2015, Kendrick Lamar reigned supreme with this intricate, introspective and emotive album To Pimp A Butterfly. The album’s success culminated at the Grammys this year. With Drake winning “Top Rap Artist” and Meek Mill winning “Top Rap Album” at this year Billboard Music Awards, it raises the question: “Who really holds the position on top of the rap game right now?” With the BET Awards nominee list rolling out, we are back at it again. Who is the “Best Male Hip Hop Artist”? We took it to the streets, to find out who the people felt should win this award come June 26th. .

Share your comment below in the comment section to give your opinion.

Two More Victims Come Forward With Rape Allegations Against Ian Conner

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Ian Connor was known as one of the most prolific Hip-Hop stylists in 2015 and 2016, with an impressive resume that included working with big name rappers like A$AP Rocky and Kanye West.

The A$AP Mob affiliate had started building a reputation for himself, before he became even better known – for allegedly sexually assaulting women.

In April, two women spoke out about their encounters with Ian Connor and unfortunately, two more women have come forward to reveal that they were also attacked by the stylist, according to Daily Mail.

Taryn Williams, 23, told the publication that she was assaulted by Ian Connor in 2014 after being asked to visit him in California, while Jenni Stampley, 19, claimed to have been assaulted when she visited the stylist in Toronto in as recently as April.

Williams, hails from Los Angeles, told The Daily Mail that she visited Ian Conner at his Northridge, California apartment one evening. Things went awry after she decided to spend the night his residence.

Williams said she put on an over-sized jersey Conner encouraged her to wear, before he began touching her, which made her uncomfortable thanks to his aggressive behavior.

“He tried to put his face down near my v##### and I pushed him with my feet really hard and said, ‘Don’t, just stop it!’ It was at that point he grabbed my lower back and pulled me to him and he put his penis inside me,” Taryn Williams told The Daily Mail in a new interview.

“I pushed him out again and I said, ‘Please no, stop. This isn’t what I wanted and you said this isn’t what you wanted, why are you lying?’ I just kept saying that ‘Why did you lie to me?’ and he told me, ‘You’re being weird stop being weird,'” Williams claimed. “Then he just forced himself inside me and kept going. I kind of just was waiting until he was finished and I was crying and finally he was done and he fell asleep on the floor so I just made my way to the couch and tried to fall asleep.’”

To make matters worse, Ian Connor took to Twitter to deny the allegations. Not only did he Tweet that the allegations were “lies,” but the stylist also posted texts and videos of his conversation with his accusers.

Ian Connor has now been accused of rape by five women. One of his alleged victims was under the legal age of 16.

Both victims have started to pressure Kanye West to sever his ties with Ian Connor, who has worked closely with the producer/fashion maverick on his “Yeezy Season” fashion shows.

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Plug Brothers (N.O.R.E & Memphis Bleek) “Moguls” Produced by: Smoova

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Music
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N.O.R.E. and Memphis Bleek put in some major work to help get Fat Joe and Jay Z together for the “All The Way Up” and now their making some moves of their own.

N.O.R.E., who is co-host of the hit “Drink Champs” and Memphis Bleek (The Roc) have teamed up to form the Plug Brothers.

Here is the their first collaboration together as Plug Brothers titled “Moguls”: