Ace B from the infamous Money Mafia is blowing up the streets in a big way with his new 19 track mixtape offering of Ace of Hearts. The mixtape includes features from Money Mafia, Master P with Production by BlaqNmilD. Ace B has built an international fan base that has the internet and fans buzzing for more of the young New Orleans super star. Listen as No Limit Forever recording artist ACE B has the industry on lock.
Hip Hop veteran Nas has taken Dave East under his wing and he’s ready to show the rising rapper “real millionaire sh*t” as mentioned in their new track that’s BLOWING UP called, “Forbes List”. Dave East has that DJ Drama Gangsta Grillz series coming soon and the 20 track project has a host of noteworthy features that you gotta peep. Nas, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Styles P, Mack Wilds, Rico Love and more all make an appearance on the project aptly titled, Hate me Now, which can be found here: iTunes.
“Black Rose was really personal to me, it made people pay attention but it was a certain moment in my life. Hate me now is a celebration for what’s to come, a celebration for where I aspire to go with my career & the things I’ve gone through to get here. It’s definitely a transitional piece in my journey. Hate me now while you can.” — Dave East
Mary J. Blige is hitting the road and she is taking fellow songstress Tamar Braxton along for the ride.
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has announced that she will be hitting the stage in 12 different cities starting Oct. 30th. “MJB Live!” will past through mostly southern cities like Augusta, GA, Durham, NC, Jackson, MS and Memphis, TN before Mary is heading up north to perform in Buffalo, NY and Atlantic City, NJ.
Braxton will joining Ms. Blige for the two stops in Augusta, GA, Columbus, GA, Orlando, FL and Tampa, FL.
Purchase tickets here.
Oct. 30 – Augusta, GA – James Brown Arena*
Oct. 31 – Columbus, GA – Columbus Civic Center*
Nov. 1 – Durham, NC – DPAC
Nov. 3 – Jackson, MS – Jackson Convention Complex
Nov. 4 – Memphis, TN – The Orpheum Theatre Memphis
Nov. 6 – Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Nov. 7 – Orlando, FL – CFE Arena*
Nov. 8 – Tampa, FL – USF Sun Dome*
Nov. 10 – Florence, SC – Florence Civic Center
Nov. 13 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Events Center
Nov. 14 – Buffalo, NY – Sheas Performing Arts Center
Nov. 15 – Mashantucket, CT – The Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Cyhi The Prynce joins Truth Ali on the Jonathan Hay and Ajami produced single for the official video “When The Sky Opens Up”. This is part two in the five part Urban Hitchcock video series. Check out the cameo from Kxng Crooked of Slaughterhouse at the end of the video.
Certain artists can always be counted on to keep it a hundred when it comes to their opinions on life industry and everything in between. And in case there was any doubt, Detroit native Obie Trice is just such an artist. With Meek vs Drake now in the past-tense, and his new album The Hangover on the scene, Obie sat with AHH’s MrMecc and shared his thoughts on how it went down now that the dust has settled.
Kendrick Lamar is nearing the settlement of a copyright infringement lawsuit regarding a sample he used on “Rigamortis,” a track from his 2011 album Section.80, VIBE reports.
Jazz musicians Eric Reed and Willie Jones III claim that K. Dot used the rhythm of their track “The Thorn” without their permission and didn’t provide any financial compensation. They filed the lawsuit in Sept. 2014 for $1 million, which would cover lost earnings, damages, lawyer’s fee and back royalties. Reed and Jones III also want rights to the song.
The case can reportedly be settled sooner than later. Court documents state that “Parties report that they have reached a settlement and are awaiting two signatures.”
Kendrick Lamar has not commented on the status of the lawsuit.
There area lot of things the streets know BK King Maino for. From running on the charts to running with vixens to running in the streets, his fans are more than familiar. But with #BlackLivesMatter making the headlines and his KOBK mixtape making the rounds, Maino the artist decided it was time MrMecc & AHH heard from Maino the father. Listen up.
Ice-T isn’t a fan of Kanye West’s latest designs. West showcased his new Yeezy 2 line during New York Fashion Week and it was full of nude tones, leotards and over-sized jackets and sweatshirts. Ice took to his Twitter to let it be known that he wasn’t really feeling the Yeezus look.
Kanye's fashion show stuff looks like future Slave gear to me… Just sayin. pic.twitter.com/E59UE882rK
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) September 17, 2015
I'm not POP… So I speak freely..
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) September 17, 2015
Yeezy’s latest garbs haven’t been getting the best reviews though. According to Radar Online, fashion critic Cathy Horyn said the line is “drab, broken-down basics that prove he can’t be taken seriously.”
Peewee Longway along with MPA stopped by Hot 1079 to chop it up with B High about their latest mixtape “MPA 2”. Peewee also introduces the members of MPA as well as announces the release date for his debut album “Mr. Blue Benjamin” . Moreover, Peewee gives a Gucci Mane update and talks about the success of his latest single, “I Just Want The Money”.
Quincy Jones has been hospitalized due to shortness of breath, the Associated Press reports. The 82-year-old producer was taken to a Los Angeles hospital yesterday (Sept. 17) at 1:20 p.m but is said to be feeling okay now.
His publicist, Arnold Robinson, told the AP that Jones was taken to the hospital “for observations out of caution after having breathing problems Thursday.”
Had a little shortness of breath, but all is good. Still much to do. God Bless. ❤️
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) September 18, 2015
Quincy Jones has been keeping busy though, and recently schooled Kendrick Lamar on hip-hop’s roots in Africa and much more for Hypetrak magazine.
After an interview on Hot 97, many were under the impression that T.I had distanced himself from his mentee Iggy Azalea. The “Fancy” rapper was reportedly blindsided by those comments and then took to Twitter to not only clarify that she was still signed to Grand Hustle but to also say how displeased she was that Tip would discuss any feelings he had about their musical relationship on the radio. T.I is now clearing the air.
“That’s still my partner,” Tip told the AP. ”Her life has taken her in a different direction. My life is still as it was before. But Iggy is doing what she feels makes Iggy happy. That’s what she should do. We’re focused on making the next Iggy record and dodge the same adversities we faced last time.”
The Paperwork rapper said that he never stopped working with her, he only distanced himself from her after her situation with Q-Tip because she was enduring a lot of criticism.
“It’s definitely not a ‘sever my ties, walk away, I’m upset’ thing,” he said. “It was more so like, OK, you have a lot on your plate right now. I’m going to pull back or wait until you come to a place where you’re ready to come back to the table, so we can start again and make history some more.”
Photo via MTV(video)
Kanye West had a hilarious encounter with an aspiring female rapper. While he explained that he couldn’t promise he could sign her, he did take a listen…. although not by choice. Should Ye’ sign her? LOL. You be the judge!
(AllHipHop News) Whenever publications release rankings there is always someone that takes issue with where he or she is placed on the list. That doesn’t just go for artists. Hot 97 radio personality Peter Rosenberg questioned The Source owner/publisher Londell McMillan about his place on the magazine’s Power 30 DJ rankings.
McMillan and Brooklyn rapper Maino stopped by Ebro In The Morning for an interview. The discussion eventually turned to Rosenberg’s placement at number 24 on the radio figures list.
“The Source somehow collectively decided there were 23 DJs whose voice is more impactful than mine – which I found shocking – including DJs in Tulsa, Oklahoma,” said Rosenberg. “And last year my voice wasn’t on the list at all.”
McMillan attempted to explain the Power 30 list is not about the most powerful voices in the culture. He mentioned the criteria for selection is based on the DJ’s ratings, influence, and a market adjustment.
“When I say market adjustments, it’s like the NBA lottery. If you lose, you get a little higher rating,” stated McMillan. “Of course the markets matter, but just because you’re in a dope market doesn’t necessarily mean you should jump over a cat that’s in a smaller market that controls a community.”
After adding he felt it was unfair that Hot 97 host DJ Enuff has repeatedly been left off the Power 30, Rosenberg also argued his own status allows him to have a greater influence on Hip Hop culture than certain DJs in smaller markets.
McMillan responded, “A lot of people profess power who are really standing behind the machine. But when you move the machine and we gotta go toe-for-toe, we see how your power goes.”
“For a lot of people that me be true, but I’m talking about me,” replied Rosenberg.
Watch Londell McMillan and Maino’s interview below.
Photo via Safaree’s Instagram
Safaree just won’t let it go. He still finds time to take subliminal shots at Nicki Minaj! Recently he thanked K. Michelle for letting him be a part of her album, and giving him his publishing and writing credit for his lyrics. He said he’s not use to that. Safaree is still trying to let you know he was writing Nicki’s lyrics. LOL.
Photo via Rick Ross’ Instagram
It looks like Rick Ross decided to put a ring on it. It appears that him and his new girlfriend Lira Galore(Mercer) have gotten engaged. Wow that didn’t take long.
The jeweler Gabriel Jacobs sent his congrats:
“Congrats to my brother and new sis in law @richforever and @lira_galore on there engagement. #rafaellobridalcollection #mmg #MMGQueen #riperic #teamRafaello #liragalore #rickross”
Photo via Chris Brown’s Instagram
Chris Brown is always in some kind of trouble or drama.This time a woman is claiming that she was forcibly thrown off Breezy’s tour bus in Colorado after refusing to give up her cell phone. Chris Brown calls this complete bull. He says where is the video and evidence? Chris Brown says the woman is looking for a come up.
Breezy The Whiz drops the video for his debut single “Comfortable.” The track features fellow Chicago spitter King Louie, and the beat was produced by Plug. Louie delivers a verse full of his well-known humor. Breezy comes through with a voice and flow that’s grabbing the attention of Chitown’s street rap scene. Watch the AllHipHop.com premiere of “Comfortable” below.
Maybe all this confusion around T.I. and Iggy’s business relationship (or lack of relationship) has something to do with the fact the ATL rapper is no longer part of the major label corporate complex (see: Iggy Azalea Says She’s Still Signed To T.I., Takes Issue With Him Speaking In Public).
Hits Daily Double is reporting The King Of The South is done with his situation over at Columbia Records.
“Having just exited my deal at Columbia, I was a rogue artist, busting creativity, just waiting to put music in the marketplace,” T.I. is quoted as saying. “So while I’m sorting out my next situation, I’m blessed enough to be able to control my destiny and put music out as quickly as I want to.”
Tip just dropped a surprise indie EP called Da Nic through Empire Distribution. That’s the same company that has handled releases from Kendrick Lamar, N.O.R.E, Tyga, Snoop, and others. Up next is the full album The Dime Trap coming fourth quarter.
(AllHipHop News) The Game is set to release his next studio album The Documentary 2 on October 9 via Blood Money/Fifth Amendment/Entertainment One Music. The Compton rapper has now shared the official tracklist for the LP.
Game released the following statement:
To my true fans: it’s been really dope to have you ridin’ with me the last 10 years from the 1st Documentary till now. I appreciate your loyalty & the patience you have displayed while waiting for me to finish #TheDocumentary2. This album is better than my 1st for more than a few reasons…. but you don’t have to take my word for it because you will see for yourself when it drops October 9th! After Kendrick dropped his album, then Dr. Dre dropped #Compton then the movie doing 100 million after just 2 weeks….. this album will add to my city’s continuous legacy! I’m proud to be from #COMPTON & I wish Eazy E was alive to see us flourish yet again…… We on!!! This album cover represents the struggle to stay alive in a city where CRIPS & BLOODS have been at war since 1972 & it’s because of you THE FANS that I will again get to give you my documented accounts of life here in Los Angeles. October 9th – history will be made again.
Consumers that pre-order The Documentary 2 will receive an instant track titled “Dedicated” featuring Future and Sonyae. Game will also host private screenings of his short film The Making Of The Documentary 2 in New York and Los Angeles in the coming days.
Check out the tracklist and cover art for The Game’s The Documentary 2 below.
1) Intro
2) On Me Ft. Kendrick Lamar
3) Step Up Ft. Dej Loaf & Sha Sha
4) Don’t Trip Ft. Ice Cube, Dr. Dre & will.i.am
5) Standing On Ferraris Ft. Diddy
6) Dollar And A Dream Ft. Ab-Soul
7) Made In America Ft. Mvrcus Blvck
8) Hashtag Ft. Jelly Roll
9) Circles Ft. Q-Tip, Eric Bellinger & Sha Sha
10) Uncle Skit
11) Dedicated Ft. Future & Sonyae
12) B#### You Ain’t S###
13) Summertime Ft. Jelly Roll
14) Mula Ft. Kanye West
15) The Documentary 2
16) New York, New York
17) 100 Ft. Drake
18) Just Another Day
19) LA Ft. Snoop Dogg, will.i.am & Fergie
(AllHipHop News) Every year fans of the culture debate about which emcees were snubbed on XXL‘s coveted Freshmen Class list. For 2015, Mick Jenkins was often named as one person that rightfully deserved to be on the magazine’s cover.
Jenkins gained a lot of attention for his critically acclaimed 2014 mixtape The Water[s]. The success of the project – as well as signing to Cinematic Music Group (Big K.R.I.T, Joey Bada$$) and going on tour with Method Man and Redman – had many people expecting him to be one of the 10 picks for the ’15 Freshmen Class.
The Chicago representative was recently interviewed by Montreality, and he was asked about the XXL omission. Mick made it clear he felt the publication got it wrong with some of its choices.
“I think there’s a ton of people who deserved to be there based on what they did last year, and I think there’s some people who don’t,” said Jenkins. “It’s been shown to us every year that it’s not based on what we think it’s based on. It’s not based on just talent. It’s not based on just popularity. It’s not based on what it should be, for sure. It’s not really a surprise when things don’t turn out how they should.”
The “Dehydration” rhymer went on to say that he does not really care that much about being on the cover. Jenkins is more concerned about connecting with his fans. His followers can hopefully expect his album [T]he [H]ealing [C]omponent to hit stores by next summer.
Watch Mick Jenkins’ interview below.