One thing that is for sure is the fact that Lil’ Wayne is a dedicated artist. With that said we may see new music from him sooner than later. We can expect that the music will be good as Lil’ Wayne has expressed in the past, that whenever you ask him what his favorite music of his own is, he will say the last effort as he’s always trying to get better than his last project.
Well yet another new snippet of an unreleased Lil’ Wayne song has surfaced online.
The snippet is being played in the background of the video as Wayne’s friends chill on his tour bus.
Allegedly this snippet is from a ‘Dedication 6’ track. How’s it sounding to you?
Malcolm X was born on May 19 and rapper Cymarshall Law recently dropped visuals for his song “Malcolm, Martin & Madiba” just in time to celebrate the slain civil rights leaders’ birthday.
Cymarshall Law visited the students at Harry Truman High-school in the Bronx to shoot the video for “Malcolm, Martin & Madiba.” He mentored students, gave tips on video production and encouraged leadership amongst the teens.
“Malcolm, Martin & Madiba” is the second song from his upcoming album Hip-hop in the Soul 3. The 14-song album, which was produced by Mr. Joeker, features guest apperances from staples like Planet Asia, Homeboy Sandman, Eternia and others.
Hip-hop in the Soul 3 is due in stores later this week on May 20, 2016 and is already available for pre-sale on iTunes.
(AllHipHop News) The ongoing drama surrounding Master P’s divorce continued in court today, when a judge ordered the mogul to fork over almost $1 million in back support.
The judge ordered Master P to handover the $825,000 he earned from Season 2 of “Master P’s Family Empire” to his ex-wife Sonya Miller.
According to TMZ.com, the amount is just enough to cover the back spousal and child support he owes to Sonya.
The ruling is the latest twist in the three-year battle, which began in 2013, after Sonya filed for divorce after 24 years of marriage.
Sonya also won the right to live in the Calabasas, California home they shared together, despite Master P’s allegations that she was partying in the house.
In an earlier statement, Master P, born Percy Miller, accused his wife of being under the influence of nefarious attorneys.
“I am praying for my ex-wife, she is being strong armed by her attorneys for money. Drugs have destroyed a lot of families but we will get over this. I have a lifetime commitment to my kids,” Master P. told AllHipHop.com in December of 2015.
No word if the family drama will be featured in his upcoming biopic “King Of The South: Ice Cream Man, Master P.”
(AllHipHop News) R&B singer Chris Brown is very fortunate that he wasn’t riding his ATV on the streets of New York, since the city is having a major crackdown on the sporty little vehicles.
Commissioner Bill Bratton recently called people who ride the bikes “screwballs, idiots and morons” in reference to New York’s latest crusade to destroy illegal bikes and ATV’s confiscated by the police.
Commissioner Bratton commented and had this to say at the latest crushing, which took place at Red Hook’s Erie Basin Auto Pound earlier today (May 17).
“We want to send out a very strong message to the nitwits and knuckleheads who insist on operating these illegal vehicles on the streets, sidewalks, parks, and housing developments of the city of New York, creating dangers not only for themselves but more importantly members of the publics,” Bratton said as motorbikes and ATV’s were pulverized.
According to the New York Daily News, officials confiscated 679 illegal vehicles – a 96% increase over 2015.
Brown was caught on video by his neighbors riding his vehicle recklessly through his San Fernando Valley neighborhood on May 12. The video has since been turned over to the police, spurring an investigation on charges of disturbing the peace.
Chris Brown isn’t the only artist that may be impacted by this as riding dirt bikes casually has become trendy in Hip-Hop culture.
With classic hits and legendary artists Pepsi’s Funk Fest has the winning formula!
Funk Fest hit Atlanta in a two-day concert celebration over the weekend at Atlanta’s Central Park.
This years Funk Fest showcased legendary artists such as Snoop Dogg, Goodie Mob, Naughty By Nature, Master P, Babyface, New Edition, SWV, TLC, and Jon B.
It also featured the one and only T-Pain! The weather was perfect and the legendary acts certainly brought the heat with their classics while simultaneously kicking off outdoor concert season.
On Friday evening Pastor Troy opened the show and took us back with the ’99 classic “No Mo Play In GA.” Goodie Mob had the crowd jamming to “Get Rich To This,” and T-Pain took fans down memory lane with his hit “Buy You A Drink” and many of his other classics.
Naughty By Nature took us back with “Hip Hop Hooray” and “Jamboree.” They also did a tribute set to the late great Tupac! Uncle Snoop Dogg brought the house down by closing the night. It was clearly a gangster party as fans rapped along to classics such as “2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted,” and “Next Episode.”
With the exception of Master P, Saturday belonged to R&B. Jon B opened the show with his classic “They Don’t Know” & “Are U Still Down.”
SWV had women singing at the top of their lungs to their classics such as “Weak” & “Anything.” Master P turned up the energy and made all in attendance say Uhhhhhhh.
TLC reminded fans why they were regarded as legends and how they sold 75 million when they slid into their classic such as “Creep,” “Scrubs,” and “Waterfalls.”
Babyface reminded R&B fans why he is heralded as one of the greatest artists and songwriters of our generation as he eased in between performing his own hits and the hits that he has written for others. Babyface took you back to the days where you fell in love as he sung “Soon As I Get Home” and After 7’s#### [penned by him] “Ready Or Not”. New Edition is truly one of the best male R&B groups to do it, and they reminded you why when they sung “If It Isn’t Love’ and hit their classic choreography.
The Funk Fest concert series truly unites music lovers as is celebrates classic and timeless music! Funk Fest will be in Birmingham this Saturday, May 21, 2016 with New Edition, Guy, 8Ball & MJG, and Silk!
For more information on the Pepsi Funkfest and upcoming city tour dates visit here: http://funkfesttour.com.
(AllHipHop News) The Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color hosts its 2016 Gathering of Leadersfor its national membership and K-12 school leaders, featuring informative workshops on cultural pedagogy, trauma, school-to-prison pipeline, rites of passage and more; influential speakers; tours of successful NYC schools and historical sites; and a recognition event to applaud a decade of providing professional development to the field.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
“All The Difference”
Film screening on the lives of two Chicago-youth and their journey through college Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 5:00-9:00PM
Guided tours of the Schomburg Center and a special, COSEBOC members-only screening of “All The Difference” (read more & view trailer), followed by a post-film panel discussion featuring Joy Moore, Marcia Canterella, Robert Henderson, Lionel Allen and moderator Rhonda Bryant.
THURSDAY, MAY 19
Opening Ceremony/Youth Presentations/Keynote Plenary “Framing the Narrative for Boys and Young Men of Color”
Jacob Javits Convention Center, 8:30-10:00AM
The Opening begins with The Grand Procession of Young Men entering into the venue with all of the Gathering leaders, dignitaries and distinguished elders. This processional occurs with vibrant drumming and establishes the intention and ambiance for the entire conference. Cohorts of young men will present their creative rendition of the gathering theme, followed by a Keynote Address from David Johns, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans.
Tour & Youth Panel
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 11:15AM-12:15PM
Brief Tour of the venue and a Panel Discussion with Black and Latino boys entitled “Reframing the Narrative: Re-Imagining the Educational Journey of Boys and Young Men of Color.”
“Kingmakers of Oakland” Film Screening & Discussion
Jacob Javits Convention Center, 4:45-6:45PM
A screening of “Kingmakers of Oakland”, described as “an inspiring 5-part docu-series that explores the short history, challenges, triumphs, and five-year road to sustainability and success of the Office of African American Male Achievement Program (AAMA) in the Oakland Unified School District,” a nationally recognized, culturally-centered curriculum helping to close the achievement gap for Black boys. View the trailer below.
FRIDAY, MAY 20
Youth COSEBOC Talks
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 8:50-9:50AM
A TEDTalk-style session with cutting edge, innovative young leaders and thinkers of this era, who will showcase that the power of ideas has the capacity to change attitudes, lives, and ultimately the world.
Youth Hush Hip Hop Tour
Guided, multi-borough bus tour leaving from Schomburg Center 10:00AM-12:00PM
#COSEBOC10’s young men will be immersed in the roots of Hip-Hop as they take a guided tour of some of the culture’s earliest landmarks, including the park in Bronx that helped birth it all and spots of interest in Harlem.
COSEBOC 10th Annual Awards Luncheon
Jacob Javits Convention Center 12:00-2:00PM
With a keynote address from Carmen Perez of Harry Belafonte’s Gathering for Justice, the Awards Luncheon will feature recognition and remarks from key leaders in the organization’s 10 years, along with a special performance from the award-winning Philadelphia Youth Poetry Movement. COSEBOC will also announce the newly established Jacqueline L. Carter Memorial Education Fund on behalf of the late children’s book executive and philanthropist.
COSEBOC Talks
Jacob Javits Convention Center 2:30-4:00PM
After the youth hold their own version in the morning, #COSEBOC10 attendees will gather for the first ever COSEBOC Talks session, a TEDTalk-style conversation on the transformational impact of Mentoring between Wayne Harris of Cambridge Strategic Services, Dr. Stephen Powell of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, and a few of the country’s most inspiring young men of color.
Hip-Hop Slam with Science Genius’ Dr. Chris Emdin
Jacob Javits Convention Center, 6:00-9:00PM
NYC’s Expanded Success Initiative will host an engaging “Hip Hop Slam”, showcasing the unconventional way #COSEBOC10’s host partner is using urban innovation to teach academic and life skills. Dr. Chris Emdin of Teachers College at Columbia University, the mastermind behind the popular Hip Hop-based Science Genius program, will be a highlight of this night of representing and rhyming.
SATURDAY, MAY 21
“Trauma In The Village” Summit
Wyndham New Yorker, 8:30AM-12:30PM “Trauma in the Village” is an expertly facilitated session that will allow members of the Village to share, strategize and find solutions to aid in the healing process for boys and young men of color who have experienced or live in environments plagued by trauma. Featured participants include: youth spoken word team Kingmakers of Oakland, depression and suicide expert Richard Taylor, Dr. Janice Stevenson of Total Health Care in Baltimore, Dr. Michael Lindsey of NYU’s School of Social Work, Dr. Olga Acosta Price of George Washington University, Kenneth Braswell of Fathers Incorporated, University of Pennsylvania’s Howard Stevenson, and Eric Grimes of WURD Radio-Philadelphia.
Well the Future Hive will like this. Future & Ciara were in court today over joint custody of baby Future, and Future reportedly won!
CiCi was extremely optimistic as she tweeted,
“Where There’s FAITH, There’s HOPE. God is An Awesome God!”
Future who’s still facing a $15 million defamation lawsuit from Ciara, won joint custody of their son Future Zahir. Ciara and her lawyers were arguing that Future was a bad dad!
According to TMZ, sources connected to the former couple say Ciara claimed Future was a bad parent who was not present in the child’s life.
Allegedly Ci and her lawywers also trash talked Future to the judge by saying he was a bad person. Apparently the judge was on Future’s side as he asked for joint custody, and California courts favor joint custody. We wonder if she’ll win her $15 million defamation lawsuit against him.
(AllHipHop News) Rick Ross who’s already affiliated with Wingstop as a owner of several franchises will team with the fast food chain to start a scholarship fund for underprivileged youth, Ross recently revealed.
Rick Ross revealed the initiative at an event marking the launch of Wingstop’s new online clothing store Wingshop
The scholarship will be provided to any Wingstop employees who qualify.
Grants will also be provided for education and mentoring programs, with the aim of decreasing the drop out rate in the states Ross operates his franchises.
Over the past several years, Rick Ross has opened new Wingstop locations in multiple states including Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and New York.
Rick Ross is working in partnership with the Wingstop Foundation and Gradnation to establish the scholarship.
Who says the Warner Bros. Pictures movie release “The Nice Guys” starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, can’t have some soul? Certainly not Hip Hop stars Kelis and Kenny Mac, as yesterday in concert with Legendary Damon and courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures they hosted a very special dinner and advance screening of “The Nice Guys” movie at the swank Estrella Sunset in Los Angeles.
Since her “Milkshake” days, Kelis has built a reputation in fine cuisine that is just as fierce as her legendary rep in music. Her diversification vis a vis food and music has included graduation from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu culinary school, two cookbooks, her sauce line “Feast” that debuted in 2013 at The Beverly Hills Food & Wine Festival, and her 2015 series “Saucy and Sweet” on The Cooking Channel. As such, it was only fitting that she curated the “Locked And Loaded” menu for a night that included guests Shaun Ross, Bille Woodruff, and DJ Mos at an event that was as entertaining as it was Hip Hop chic. See some pictures from the event below:
Bille Woodruff and Kelis “The Nice Guys” dinner. Photo credit @ArnolShoots courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures (Photo by Arnold Turner/ATA)Shaun Ross and Kelis “The Nice Guys” Dinner and A Movie event. Photo credit @ArnolsShoots courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures (Photo by Arnold Turner/ATA)“The Nice Guys” Dinner And a Movie Menu. Photo credit @ArnolsShoots courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures (Photo by Arnold Turner/ATA)“The Nice Guys” Dinner And A Movie Hosted by Kelis. Photo credit @ArnolsShoots courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures (Photo by Arnold Turner/ATA)
“The Nice Guys” opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, May 20, 2016.
It looks like Jay Z and Beyonce aren’t having the best of luck in their search for a new L.A. home. According to TMZ, their real estate sources say the couple were outbid by designer/director Tom Ford. Apparently Tom offered $50 million for the Beverly Hills mansion, which outbid Bey-Z’s $49 million.
That has to suck as the estate has been said to be pretty nice: 14,000 square feet, sitting on 3.2 acres, with 9 bedrooms, and 10 bathrooms.
The couple has probably joked with Ford about the matter as they both have been supportive of the brand with Jay having a song titled “Tom Ford” and Bey sporting custom made Tom Ford pieces on tour. Jay and Bey lost out on another bid in 2014 to Minecraft creator Markus Persson.
(AllHipHop News) There have been many reports about the dangers of sipping lean. Several prominent rap stars’ health issues have been connected to the practice of consuming codeine and promethazine.
New Orleans emcee Curren$y was a guest on the Drink Champs podcast, and the Jet Life frontman reflected on the time he accidentally drank some of Lil Wayne’s lean. According to Spitta, he mistook Weezy’s purple drank for purple Hawaiian Punch.
“I ran in – basketball thirsty – and f-cking downed one of them b-tches,” recalled Curren$y. “[Wayne] came on the bus and said, ‘Spitta, you’re probably about to die.’ Because I had drunk the whole thing.”
Turns out Wayne and crew did not even wake Curren$y up after they arrived in Miami. The “Bottom Of The Bottle” performer added, “They just left me on the bus like, ‘We really was scared. We left you cause we kinda thought you might have been done.'”
Years ago we never thought we’d see a moment where Faith Evans and Lil’ Kim would get a long, as they were part of one of Hip Hop’s biggest love triangles with the Notorious B.I.G.
As the Bad Boy family gets ready for their two show concert at the Barclays Center this weekend (May 20-21), Lil’ Kim and Faith Evans were spotted dancing and having fun together during rehearsals.
I guess they really buried the hatchet when they gave props to each other on Twitter and during a rehearsal for a Bad Boy show last year. We’re here for it. Are you?
(AllHipHop News) BET.com and the BET Now app will be home to a new web based series highlighting classic albums, TV shows, books, and films from twenty years ago. #20YrsLtr debuts today (May 17) with a feature on AZ’s 1995 debut album Doe or Die.
AZ, along with Nas, Pete Rock, Raekwon, Foxy Brown, Wendy Williams, DJ Premier, Buckwild, Daniel Glass, and family members, will reflect on the LP. The series is separated into five segments over four days. Hip Hop legend Rakim serves as narrator.
“We learned a lot from the forefathers that we loved. We laid our own rules and raised the bar to keep the legacy and the culture of hip-hop going,” AZ told Billboard. “We were just speaking about the life we were living; speaking our minds with no boundaries. It was beautiful … emotion put to music.”
Lil B is not done with Kevin Durant. The longstanding “BasedGod Curse” against the Thunder superstar is still on. B let the world know yesterday that if he has any power, Durant and Oklahoma City won’t be winning the Western Conference Finals series against Golden State.
The curse didn’t seem to do much to stop the Thunder in game 1 though. OKC beat Steph Curry and the Warriors 108 to 102. KD actually had a double-double with 26 points and 10 rebounds.
But if Durant is still worried about any jinx, Lil B says the curse can only be lifted if the two play a game of 21.
Just got word from ” The BasedGod ” that the thunder will not be beating the Warriors in the playoffs series,Durant is still cursed – Lil B— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) May 16, 2016
@InsideHoops durant just needs to play lil b 1 on 1 in a game of 21 for the curse to be released – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) May 17, 2016
(AllHipHop News) Kim Kardashian has vowed never to stop stripping off for selfies.
The 35-year-old reality star picked up the first-ever Break the Internet gong at the Webby Awards in New York on Monday night.
Mother-of-two Kim looked stunning in a black Vivienne Westwood dress as she arrived at Cipriani Wall Street for the ceremony, which has previously been labeled the Oscars of the Internet.
As she took to the stage to accept her award, Kim complied with the organization’s five word acceptance speech limit, choosing to say, “Nude selfies until I die!’ to cheers from the audience.
Kim has courted controversy with several seductive snaps she has posted for fans, with one that she shared in back in March showing her completely naked, with just two black censor strips protecting her modesty.
Kim was slammed by many, including Bette Midler, Chloe Grace Moretz and Piers Morgan, for the picture, while others praised her for her confidence in sharing the shot.
Regardless of the nature of the response, Kim’s pictures always garner attention from her followers – of which she has over 70 million on Instagram and 45 million on Twitter.
She also has a hugely popular mobile game entitled Kim Kardashian’s Hollywood.
Kim’s gong was given to her “in recognition of her unprecedented success online and the bold and creative ways she has used the Internet, social media, apps and video to connect with a truly global audience”, Webby organizers stated.
Kim’s husband Kanye West was also honored at the ceremony, picking up the Artist of the Year award following the release of his new album The Life of Pablo.
Rapper Kanye is famous for his long and rambling acceptance speeches, but he also stuck to the rules as he picked up his gong, choosing “I can’t stand short speeches” as his five words.
Other winners included Jessica Alba, who took home the Entrepreneur of the Year award for her work with The Honest Company, as well as Lena Dunham.
She accepted the New Founders of the Year award alongside Girls writer Jenni Konner for their Lenny Letter newsletter, and the pair chose “Is Drake in the house?” as their five words.
Late night chat show host Jimmy Fallon had pre-taped his acceptance speech for Best Social Content and Marketing, saying: “Kim, Kourtney, Kylie, Khloe, Kendall”.
The main winners at the Webby Awards 2016 are:
Kim Kardashian – Break the Internet award
Kanye West – Artist of the Year
Krysten Ritter – Actress of the Year
The Onion – Lifetime Achievement
Lena Dunham & Jenni Konner – New Founders of the Year
Jessica Alba – Entrepreneur of the Year
#BlackLivesMatter founders Opal Tometi
Alicia Garza – Social Movement of the Year
Making a Murderer – Film & Video Breakout of the Year Award
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – Best Social Content and Marketing
First Lady Michelle Obama – Two Webbys in the Online Film & Video Category
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver – Best Writing in Social
Funny or Die – Best Individual Short (Comedy)
Tracy Morgan – Best Scripted Branded Entertainment
The Weeknd – Best Music Video
Tyler Oakley – Best Web Personality
Straight Outta Compton – Best Digital
Campaign
SNL 40 – Best Events and Live Webcast,
Online Film & Video: Variety
Game of Thrones – Best Overall Social Presence
Jimmy Kimmel Live! – Online Film & Video: Viral
Vanity Fair – Online Film & Video: Documentary
Zoolander Returns to the Runway – Three Webbys, including Best Live Experience in Branded Entertainment
The 69th Annual Tony Awards – Best Event in Social
YouTube Music Awards – Best Music Video Channel
House of Cards – FU 2016 – Best Integrated Campaign
(AllHipHop News) Last week saw Rihanna pull into a tie with the incomparable Stevie Wonder on the list of most Hot 100 Top 10’s. Just seven days later, the Barbadian singer matches up with another music icon on the all-time tally.
As “Needed Me” jumps from 13 to 10 on the Hot 100 this week, the Anti album creator pulls even with Michael Jackson with 29 career Top 10 records. RiRi and MJ are both in third place behind Madonna (38) and the Beatles (34).
Rihanna’s “Work” is also the #8 song in the country, and “This Is What You Came For” – her duet with Calvin Harris – sits at #15. Further down the Hot 100 is the Roc Nation star’s “Kiss It Better” at #62.
Check out the current list of career Top 10 singles on the Hot 100 below.
1) Madonna – 38
2) The Beatles – 34
3) Michael Jackson – 29
3) Rihanna – 29
5) Stevie Wonder – 28
6) Elton John – 27
6) Janet Jackson – 27
6) Mariah Carey – 27
9) The Rolling Stones – 23
9) Whitney Houston – 23
9) Paul McCartney – 23
(AllHipHop News) For two decades Hip Hop fans have wondered who The Notorious B.I.G. was rapping about on his song “I Got A Story To Tell.” The cut off 1997’s Life After Death told the tale of Biggie sleeping with a New York Knick player’s lover and later robbing the basketball star in his own home.
(AllHipHop News) This year has proven that music streaming is not a passing fad, it’s the future of the industry.
After Kanye West, Beyoncé, and Drake each reached major milestones in 2016 thanks in part to streaming, Chance The Rapper is on the verge of making history as well.
HitsDailyDouble reports Chance’s Coloring Book is set to open in the Top 10 on the album chart, despite the fact the mixtape was not for sale.
That will mark the first time a project charted strictly from streaming numbers.
The Chicago rhymer’s third official mixtape collected enough streams on Apple Music to earn between 40,000 – 50,000 equivalent album units. That is likely to put Coloring Book behind only Meghan Trainor’s Thank You (73 – 78K album, 95 – 100K SPS)as the highest charting debut for the week.
Drake is currently on pace to lead the album chart for the third consecutive week. The OVO leader’s VIEWS is predicted to total 200,000 units (85,000 pure sales). Beyoncé’s Lemonade is close behind.
Something isn’t adding up about this one. LOL. Fans in Columbus, Ohio are saying that a promoter tried to get away with hiring a fake Boosie BadAzz to perform at their venue. A fan in attendance told The Shaderoom, that they knew it was an imposter when the fake Boosie hit the stage.
They also said people were asking all day why he looked different, but some were blaming it on him having cancer.
The fan went on to say that they felt bad for the fake Boosie, because by the time he finished lip syncing the one Boosie song that he performed, the club was practically empty. Interestingly enough, Boosie issued a statement on his Instagram saying,
“If yall noticed I haven’t posted a video or pic nor have I posted a snapchat video in the last week since my oral surgery. In the photos that were snapped of me you can see why I hadn’t posted. My face is still swollen from surgery. Cancelling my shows was not a option this weekend. I still performed in full, despite pain, and doubt.”
I don’t know. This guy doesn’t look like Boosie. Maybe Boosie couldn’t make this show and was in on it with the promoter to make the show go on. What are your thoughts?
(AllHipHop News) Drake has been dominating the airwaves of late with his latest release Views and even managed to take the top spot on the Billboard 100 last week with his single “One Dance. ”
The track is his first track to ever lay claim to the top spot on the Billboard 100 as a lead artist.
Drake’s time at the top was rather short however, as Justin Timberlake has over taken the top spot this week with his song “Can’t Stop the Feeling” from the soundtrack for Trolls.
“Can’t Stop the Feeling” is also Justin Timberlake’s first single to debut at #1.
Youth Hush Hip Hop Tour
Hip-Hop Slam with Science Genius’ Dr. Chris Emdin
