(AllHipHop News) The combination of Drake and Future appears to be a winning one with the public. According to Hits Daily Double, label insiders are expecting the duo’s joint retail mixtape What A Time To Be Alive to open with huge first week sales.
Despite being released exclusively through Apple for one week, WATTBA is rumored to sell as much as 500,000 copies out of the gate. That total would be the highest initial week sales for a Hip Hop album in 2015.
Drake already holds the record for his February release If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late with 495,000 copies. Future’s DS2 pushed 126,000 in July. The high-profile collaborative rap effort from Jay Z and Kanye West, Watch The Throne, sold 437,000 copies its opening first week in 2011.
The 500,000 units for What A Time is just an early prediction at the moment. That number could be higher or lower when the final numbers come in next week.
Rick Ross is being sued for rape by a women that claims she was drugged Grammy weekend.
The woman, called Jane Doe in the suit, says she met with Rick Ross and his crew at the W Hotel in Los Angeles. Allegedly, somebody invited her to Cannabis Cup, a weed convention in town.
The woman alleges that a man named Thaddeus “Black” James, a DJ, 3 security guards and the driver took her to the event. During their travels she was allegedly offered liquor, which caused her to pass out. Eventually, she alone with Black after being passed out for 2 straight hours, according to TMZ.
She then says she went back to Black’s hotel and passed out. She charged rape after waking up and realizing her clothing was removed at 8am. She said that Black is the one that actually raped her.
Rick Ross has been pulled into the fray, because the woman feels Black is an extension of the rapper. Rick Ross has not commented on the matter at press time.
He recently proposed to Lira “Galore” Mercer, which was all the rage over the weekend.
Chicago has become a breeding ground for violence in the Black and Latino communities while police brutality fans the flame of tension among the youth. In the midst of it all, Chicago artist Antwone Muhammad (formerly Twone Gabz) and producer SickOne organized Chicago’s hip-hop community in a collaborative effort to address the violence and injustice as well as help Min. Louis Farrakhan organize the 20th Anniversary of The Million Man March, taking place 10-10-15 in Washington D.C.Inspired by the theme of the movement, this song is entitled “Justice Or Else”. The song actually features The Hon. Louis Farrakhan along with a host of Chicago artists such as LiL Herb,King Louie, Saba, GLC, Teefa, Katie Got Bandz, Chella H, Que Billah, Mic Terror and more. The songs production is also a collab with SickOne, Da Internz & Xcel. For anyone in the Chicago area looking to attend the “Justice Or Else” event on 10-10-15, please email [email protected] for more info.
21-year-old newcomer Chason is getting ready to release his debut full length project Recollections. In preparation of the forthcoming effort, the Chicago native drops off the first single “Back & Forth.” Listen to Chason’s latest tune below.
With a knack for creating catchy, attention-grabbing melodies, Drew Parks delivers his new newest single “OMW.” The artist formerly known as Drew32 receives assistance on the instrumental side of of things, teaming up with frequent collaborator Paul Judge to co-produce the track. Parks is poised as he moves into a new chapter of his career, reassuring the listener of that with his polished flow and confident demeanor. Expect Drew Parks’ upcoming project Away We Go to arrive in mid-October.
After releasing the controversial track, Joe Budden returns with the official video for his araabMUZIK produced single “Slaughtermouse”. Watch as Joe takes a trip down memory lane and even speaks on workings with his Shady Records group Slaughterhouse plus more. New album All Love Lost coming October 16th. Pre-order now on iTunes!
In Boston there was a time when the Winter Hill Gang reigned supreme. The story on how they ruled the Boston underworld is a familiar story locally, and its one that has captivated the minds of everyone in Boston for years. Now the story is going worldwide as Johnny Depp plays Whitey Bulger in the Warner Brothers movie ‘Black Mass,’ a story that has long since become engrained in Boston’s urban legends of the rough South Side of the city.
Operating with impunity as a the ring leader of a ruthless empire that moved drugs, buried bodies, gambled, extorted through violence, and other means, Irish Mafia boss Whitey Bulger was as cold as the New England winters. At this point, knowing rappers, we wouldn’t be surprised if his name is in the works to become the title of a Boston rapper’s mixtape if it hasn’t already. With a rap sheet that included a stint at Alcatraz and over 19 murders Bulger got it done with the law on his side, having a brother that was deep in the political game of Massachusetts.
But in this true story crime drama, there are twists and turns that leave a blemish on Whitey’s career as a gangster. Having struck a deal with Boston’s division of the FBI, Whitey was able to run the South side of Boston while he operated as an informant for the ABC boys. Did you say snitch or rat? To Whitey it wasn’t being a rat, it was a business decision that allowed him to make millions moving drugs and dominating the lucrative black market of Boston’s underworld.
Although Jim Bulger still maintains to this day that he “never cracked,” FBI sources say that he simply doesn’t want it to be true given his “Southie” upbringing that frowned upon rats. Either way corruption was rampant. At times Whitey says he paid FBI employees as much as $25,000 – $50,000 cash handing them a box or envelope. To the Winter Hill Gang there was always a way to corrupt government agents. While the FBI was focused on the Italian Mobb, they let the Godfather of the Irish Mafia do his dirty work with no repercussions. To this day Bulger maintains that he always asked the questions, him running the convos and looking for tips, not the other way around.
Hip-Hop culture has always had a fascination with gangsters like Scarface, Goodfellas and other crime movies – this one def adds to the list of films for us to enjoy . Johnny Depp is ruthless, dark and at times chillingly comfortable in his role as a sick and twisted Boston mobster that killed over 19 people that we know about.
While the film tells an incredible story of how the law can get tied up in the streets, but the truth of the matter is that many people lost lives and this guy tormented South Boston for decades. How did the Boston FBI really allow this to happen? The answer and eventual scapegoat was John Connelly, who finds himself at the center of this film. We won’t ruin for you but this is def a good gangster movie for anyone looking to know more about Whitey Bulger the notorious Boston gangster.
Possessing the courage to believe in It’s a Wonderful World, 9th Wonder, uses his encompassing artistry and entrenched Hip-Hop acumen to impact mind,s both near and far. Whether as a former Harvard Fellow, or if he’s testifying from his 1s and 2s, 9thmatic will continue to express his truth. With a Southern soul that’s been shaped by East Cost ideals, 9th Wonder is the personification of Hip-Hop.
Recently, Jamla Records released Prey For the Poor, in which9th Wonder undoubtedly worked as the nucleus of that project. However, it was earlier this summer after Rapsody named her Top 5 Dead Or Alive MCs, that the North Carolina native gave AllHipHop a spontaneous interview. There he exclusively explored how one’s perception of Hip-Hop is influenced by region, exposure, and the ability to relate to the content one’s lyricism.
After watching the video, how does his explanation of the issue at hand pan out?
Houston crooner TJ Boyce’s upcoming album is called “The Life” and with good reason. He is currently resting up in Italy before hitting the road to promote this new crossover single,“Cuz I Ball”, his last offering,was #1 on Mediabase’s Indie Radio Charts for 4 straight weeks and he has enough respect in his city to have the honor of recording with an OG likeBun B who in turn, is infamous for the love he has shown those that are on their way up. All in all, ‘the life’ is pretty damned good for TJ Boyce and with his talent and work ethic, he damn sho deserves it!!
BMB Entertainment’s Fool Boy Marley takes it to the top, literally, in this visual for his new Woe Ready-produced single “Oh No”, directed by Jerry Production.
Check out the new visual to Dusty McFly’s IcePic and Sergio produced track “One Night Only” shot by Marty McFly/Fly Visuals. Roll with Dusty as he hits the Vegas strip for one night only and finishes it of with a night cap. The track can be found on Dusty’s project “Sincerely Fleez” that will be re-released tomorrow9/22/15 for FREE!
Watch this dad’s reaction when his son tells him he got his side chick pregnant. When asked for money to get her an abortion, he tells his son “go out and suck some d*ck”.
50 Cent does not want the details of his Vitamin Water deal mentioned during his bankruptcy case, according to published reports. During a court visit on Sept. 15th, Fif claimed that if the details are made public it could negatively impact his future business deals because companies that want to negotiate with him will have the upper hand.
In 2004, 50 partnered up with Glaceau, who owns Vitamin Water, for his own drink, Formula 50. In exchange for being the face of the brand, he was given a share in the company. When Coca-Cola bought Glaceau for $4.1 billion in 2007, 50 was paid $100 million for his shares in the company. He also signed a deal with Coca-Cola stating that the could still use him as the endorser, but that deal ended in 2009. In that deal, it states that discussing how much 50 was paid to promote the brand was prohibited.
The judge has not decided whether to honor 50’s request.
This would be arsonist got a taste of his own medicine when he accidentally lit himself on fire. For reasons unknown, he lights a van on fire and runs away without realizing the gas can was on fire too. The fire spreads to his clothing as he tries to run away.
Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill routinely take to thier Instagram accounts to showcase their PDA. Instead of flooding our IG feeds, Omeeka will be posing for some steamy pics for GQ. In a 30-second teaser, the lovebirds get too hot for TV in the backseat as Ellen Von Un Werth snaps away. Expect to see the full photo spread in the October 2015 issue. Peep the teaser below.
Straight Outta Compton has become one of 2015’s top films not only because of the exceptional performances by the cast, but also because of the groundbreaking sales at the box office. The N.W.A biopic has reportedly grossed $157.5 million in the U.S and Canada, which has helped the film’s director, F. Gary Gray, set a record for African-American directors.
Gray has become the highest-grossing black director of a single film in domestic sales, VIBE reports. He has now passed Keenen Ivory Wayans, who held the top spot for Scary Movie, which raked in $157 million, and Tim Story whose Fantastic Four grossed $154.6 million.
Gray made his directorial debut in 1993 when he directed Ice Cube’s video for “Today Was A Good Day.” He went on to direct Set it Off, Friday, Law Abiding Citizen, The Sea of Trees and The Italian Job.
The most successful track from Jay Z and Kanye West’s joint album, Watch the Throne, “N-ggas in Paris,” has inspired an illustrated book. Thanks to Bianca Bosso of The Interns, the song was turned into a children-friendly book, titled Friends in Paris, that plays off of Ye and Jay’s bromance.
A man who claims he worked with Sir Mix-A-Lot on “Baby Got Back” has lost a court battle after trying to receive royalties from “Anaconda,” according to theJasmineBRAND.com.
David Ford claims that he collaborated with Sir Mix-A-Lot on a number of tracks, including the Grammy-winning 1992 hit “Baby Got Back.” Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” samples the track and Ford went to court to try to get a portion of the royalties from the song since it pulls from a song he allegedly worked on.
Sir Mix-A-Lot claims that there were never any agreements signed between him and Ford. Ford alleged that he had no idea that he was not listed on the copyrights for the songs he allegedly contributed to, but the judge wasn’t buying it. .
The judge ruled in Mix-A-Lot’s favor and threw the case out.