Lil Wayne has brought some big time artists along, but no female has gone as far as his protegé Nicki Minaj. Take a look at the two recording and vibing in the studio and get an up close look at the recording process with Lil Wayne!
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Ice Cube Ends Show After Fans Start Brawling
Ice Cube quickly ended his performance at The Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA after fans began fighting, TMZ reports.
Cube, who also brought out his son O’Shea Jackson, was the last act of the night. About 5 songs into his set, concertgoers in the front row reportedly started throwing fists. The Compton native was said to be furious about what was happening and ended the show.
[ALSO READ: ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Is The Highest Earning Musical Biopic Ever]
Though Ice Cube was infuriated that night, he still has something to be happy about. The N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton is the highest grossing musical film ever and has raked in a worldwide total of $180,712,600 in the box office.
Rihanna Is Not Here For The Relationship Rumors
Photo’s Via Rihanna and Travis Scott’s Instagram
Rihanna is not here for the relationship rumors. Everyday there is a rumor that Rihanna is dating someone she was seen with. TMZ caught RiRi and Travis Scott getting close at a party, but we guess Rihanna is still claiming they are just good friends. Rihanna seems to poke fun at herself suggesting that she’s single because she’s a c###. Rihanna seems to be what every man would desire. We wonder why RiRi is still single.
Astro Freestyles On DJ Tony Touch’s “Toca Tuesdays” via Shade 45
After getting into a controversial argument about radio with E-Bro from Hot97, Astro takes his talents to Sirius/XM Radio for a Toca Tuesday freestle with DJ Tony Touch.
Krondon & Chase N. Cashe – “Couple Dolla$”
Since going solo Krondon has been on FIRE – literally as you will see in the video that homie always has the Fronto leaf on deck to roll up. This track is a banger and the video is a new look for Krondon who made a joint project with Chase N. Cashe called Green N Gold. The Green N Gold EP features Freeway, Iamsu! and TeeFLii and it bangs. Adorning a Louis Farrakhan t-shirt and a green and gold Los Angeles Dodgers hat, Krondon posts up in the city to make this song come to life as he skirts through the city in an old school Benz. Other than that, the homie is waiting for the connect. Don’t you hate when people are late!
PREMIERE: Euro League Ft. Niggod – “Respect The Brand”
Euro League is ready to present his latest body of work to the world on October 5. On that date, the Bronx representative will release his new EP Euro Trip: Continuum Vol. 1.
Before listeners are able to experience Euro’s 5-track effort next month, the leader of Reelife Music Group is letting loose a few precursors to the project. AllHipHop.com has the exclusive premiere of the track “Respect The Brand” featuring Niggod.
“What most people don’t know is that I’m literally a one man record label,” says Euro. “I am hands on with the entire process of producing, writing, recording and promoting every record that you hear from this Reelife Music Group brand. Respect that!”
Production for “Respect The Brand” was handled by Euro League himself. Preorders for Euro Trip: Continuum will be available September 16 on iTunes and Google Play.
Stream Euro League’s “Respect The Brand” featuring Niggod below.
Domangue – “Low Key” (P###. Tax Taylor)
Texas native Domangue has been dropping very consistent and quality music. His 3 releases thus far this summer have been getting great reviews and has even got the attention of a few record labels. Looking to continue his onslaught of quality music Domangue links up with producer Taz Taylor for the very trap percussion heavy single “Low Key.”
Snoop Dogg Responds To Rumors That He Was Kicked Out Of Long Beach
Snoop Dogg has issued a video via Facebook responding to claims that he was kicked out of his old neighborhood in Long Beach by his own set, the Rolling 20s Crips. It was alleged that the Crips were feeling some type of way about Snoop for always name dropping the set but not paying them royalties. When he arrived to his old stomping grounds with three or four cars of security, he was reportedly rejected and shown no love.
[ALSO READ: Did Crips Kick Snoop Outta Long Beach?]
In the video response, Snoop claims that this incident never occurred and it’s a rumor drummed up by gang members who resent that he is doing something positive with “young homies” or are upset that he doesn’t acknowledge them anymore.
“I am the LBC and me and my young homies have a great relationship,” Snoop said. “I’m enlightening homies and showing them how to get it a different way. That’s what real big homies do. I refuse to put a pistol or a sack in my little homies’ hand.”
Snoop also alluded to knowing who started the rumor and promised to have a conversation with them in person.
“You’re gonna get that face to face with me and I’m gonna give you the intellect that you totally deserve.”
Watch the video on his FB page here.
Typ-iLL – “Typ Statik” (P###. by Statik Selektah)
After showing love to his hometown on “Without Love,” U.S. Army Veteran Typ-iLL is back with the neck-snapping “Typ Statik.” The blistering track is the first single off his upcoming album, ‘Veterans Day,’ which is produced entirely by Statik Selektah. Check it below:
Janet Jackson Included Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Poetic Justice’ In Her Show (VIDEO)
After Kendrick Lamar released his Drake-assisted hit “Poetic Justice,” Janet Jackson remained quiet about how she felt about the track, which samples her 1993 hit “Any Time Any Place.”
Miss Jackson showed her appreciation for the good kid, m.A.A.d city tune at her show in Grand Rapids, MI (Sept. 11) when she included in her set. Watch her, along with the crowd, turn up to the song below.
"@its_nae5: Janet was JAMMING to Poetic Justice??? pic.twitter.com/rtcWHve20i" Omg now that's the best clip so far @JanetJackson ? ayeeee
— JUSTGorJess (@thatdivamsjay) September 12, 2015
Marshawn Lynch Among Investors In Sneaker Verifying Tech Company Chronicled
Chronicled partnered with Identiv to develop encrypted microchips which allows small wearable sensors – called Smart Labels – to be attached to shoes. Using an open registry and various applications to track authenticity, ownership, and provenance, the company helps eliminate the sale of imitation sneakers.
“Our technology lets consumers know if their products are authentic at the tap of a mobile phone,” said Sam Radocchia, Chronicled co-founder and CPO. “It also provides brands and retailers with a new platform to engage with the consumer beyond the point of sale and to issue limited edition products.”
“The secondary market for luxury goods and collectibles is flooded with fakes, resulting in illiquidity and daunting consumer risk,” said Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital. “Chronicled’s technology has the potential to make the market safe and efficient, while giving users a better experience. Luxury goods provenance represents a multi-billion dollar sector where blockchain technology can add unprecedented value.”
Chronicled, Inc. was founded in September 2014. The company plans to launch its platform near the end of 2015 with more than 15,000 pairs of sneakers secured. For more information visit www.chronicled.com.
PHOTO: Seattle Seahawks
50 Cent Talks Interracial Dating, Pornography, Southern Hip Hop & More (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent has begun his promo run for his upcoming album Street King Immortal. In order to help bring awareness to the new project, the G-Unit leader became the latest artist to take part in Noisey’s “The People VS” series.
[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Says “F*ck Fredro Starr” (VIDEO)]
The New York rapper/businessman was asked to respond to YouTube comments on his “Candy Shop” video. The discussion included 50 talking about the lack of White people in the clip, southern based rappers changing Hip Hop, his appreciation for pornography and more.
“I’m all for interracial dating. All for it. You don’t watch pornography? Sh*t’s all over the place,” jokes Fiddy.
Street King Immortal is reportedly scheduled for release this year. 50 recently dropped the visuals for “9 Shots.”
[ALSO READ: 50 Cent – “9 Shots”]
Watch “The People VS 50 Cent” below.
Bobby Brown To Discuss The Death Of Bobbi Kristina For The First Time (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Bobbi Kristina Brown passed away on July 26 at the age of 22. The daughter of R&B superstars Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston was laid to rest during a private funeral, and family members have remained quiet about the young woman’s death.
[ALSO READ: Bobbi Kristina Brown Dies at Age 22]
Bobbi Kristina’s father is now ready to publicly open up about the loss. Bobby Brown and his wife Alicia Etheredge-Brown will appear on the season premiere of The Real today (September 14) to share what they went through after the death of his child.
“We prayed and hoped for six months for something better to happen, but when God calls you, he calls you,” said Brown in a promo video for the show. “I’m pretty sure her mother had a part in, ‘Come on. Let’s get her up here.’ – in the best way possible.”
Whitney Houston passed away in 2012. The Grammy award-winning singer was discovered unresponsive in a hotel bathroom. Bobbi Kristina was found in a similar manner in her Atlanta area home.
The Real broadcasts on Fox. Check local listings for air times.
[ALSO READ: Bobby Brown: “Remembering Whitney Houston”]
Watch a clip from Bobby Brown’s appearance on The Real below.
PHOTO: YouTube
DJ Skee Says “Surprise” Joint Mixtape From Two Big Stars Is Still Coming
(AllHipHop News) Last Friday, some rap fans were patiently waiting for the arrival of an unexpected joint mixtape from two big stars. The anticipation began with DJ Skee tweeted, “Damn two people are about to break the internet tomorrow with this mixtape coming out of left field.
[ALSO READ: Are Two Rap Stars About To Drop A Surprise Joint Mixtape?]
The social media message sparked speculation that Drake and Future were teaming up to release a collaborative project. September 11 went by without a word about a potential surprise mixtape, but Skee returned to Twitter to insist it is still coming.
Still coming. Some details have to be worked out, hence the delay, but it's real https://t.co/jwoQnT864w
— DJ Skee (@djskee) September 12, 2015
Drake and Future added to the hype when the Atlanta rhymer brought Drizzy (and Toronto politician Norm Kelly) out at his Ryerson University concert. While Skee reports a new joint effort will be hitting the net soon, he has not confirmed the release will be a Drake/Future project.
[ALSO READ: Drake & Norm Kelly Show Up at Future’s Toronto Show]
PHOTO: Instagram
RZA Set To Direct New Thriller ‘Breakout’
(AllHipHop News) Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA is now on board to direct the upcoming movie Breakout. The thriller is being released through Amasia Entertainment.
[ALSO READ: Wu-Tang Clan To Team Up With Nike For Limited Edition Sneaker]
“The multi-talented RZA has mastered the art of music, acting and filmmaking,” said Amasia’s Michael Helfant and Bradley Gallo. “We are ecstatic to have him behind the camera on our next project as he brings a fresh and innovative take to this international action thriller from Rich D’Ovidio.”
According to THR, Breakout is about a young photographer falsely arrested in Bangladesh for drug trafficking. The film is set to begin shooting in early 2016.
This marks RZA’s third turn in the director’s chair. Previously, the legendary music producer was at the helm for 2011’s The Man with the Iron Fists, and he is currently in post-production for Coco which stars Azealia Banks, Common and Jill Scott.
[ALSO READ: Azealia Banks Will Make Her Acting Debut In RZA-Directed Film]
PHOTO: Twitter
Mac Miller’s ‘GO:OD AM’ Album Available For Streaming
(AllHipHop News) Pittsburgh native Mac Miller is set to drop his third studio album GO:OD AM on September 18, but the rapper/producer has now made the LP available to stream on NPR’s First Listen. GO:OD AM features appearances by Ab-Soul, Lil B, Miguel, Chief Keef, and Little Dragon. Production was handled by ID Labs, Sha Money XL, Thundercat, and more.
[ALSO READ: Mac Miller Talks “Beefing” With Donald Trump (VIDEO)]
I'm listening to the album drinking henny in a cashmere sweatsuit with two Cuban links on. We won.
— Mac (@MacMiller) September 14, 2015
Wait lol I meant what's your favorite song from #GOODAM so far
— Mac (@MacMiller) September 14, 2015
[ALSO READ: Watch Mac Miller’s New Video “100 Grandkids”]
Stream Mac Miller’s GO:OD AM below. Order the album on iTunes.
The Weeknd Holds At #1 On Album Chart; Travis Scott Opens In Top 3
(AllHipHop News) The Weeknd’s takeover of pop culture continues. The R&B star’s Beauty Behind The Madness spends a second week at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart.
[ALSO READ: The Weeknd’s “Beauty Behind The Madness” Projected To Open With Big First Week Sales]
According to Billboard, Madness pushed another 145,000 equivalent album units bringing its total to 556,000 sps. Texas rapper Travis Scott will open at #3. His debut studio album Rodeo moved 85,000 units (70,000 sales).
With two consecutive weeks in the top spot, The Weeknd joins Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Meek Mill, and Luke Bryan as the only artists to spend more than one week at #1 on the Billboard 200 in 2015. The Canadian singer-songwriter saw Beauty Behind The Madness open with 411,000 units in its inital week.
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Albums By Meek Mill, Miguel, The Weeknd & Dr. Dre Among Most Media Covered During Summer 2015]
We Reminisce: Red, Meth And Others Rock The Lincoln Park Music Festival
Momentarily, we reminisce as we say farewell to Summer 2015 once and for all. The Lincoln Park Music Festival roared into its 10 year and, like always, Hip-Hop Day was the weekend anchor. The day-long affair was another peaceful event in Newark, NJ that offered newer acts as well as certified legends like Redman, Doitall, Method Man and Erick Sermon, among others. Hip-Hop Day’s stage was hosted by personality Valerie Lora, AllHipHop’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur and the legendary Ed Lover. Check out some of the pictures below.
Red and Meth, Photo By Lincoln Park Music Festival
Hakim Green, Photo By Tony Alvarez
Miss NaNa, Photo By Tony Alvarez
Black Rob, Photo Courtesy Of Lincoln Park Music Festival
Newark, NJ Mayor Ras Baraka and LPMF’s Anthony Smith, Photo By Tony Alvarez
Peace, Love and Having Fun!
Marvel Remix Covers of Kendrick Lamar, Raekwon, and Kool Keith’s Albums
Marvel has been getting a lot of praise from remixing hip hop albums with Marvel characters. Once again, more albums have received the Marvel cover treatment. This time it’s Kendrick Lamar’s Too Pimp a Butterfly, Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, and Kool Keith’s Black Elvis/Lost In Space. The three original covers are swapped out with editions for Guardians of the Galaxy, The Hulk, and Venom. Check out the images below.
Kendrick Lamar Writes 8 year-old Encounter With Tupac.
On Tupac Shakur’s official website, Kendrick Lamar wrote about his first encounter with the legendary rapper. The recount was posted as a dedication in light of Tupac’s 19th anniversary of his death, initially describing Kendrick’s first encounter with him at 8-years old. Although he has passed, Kendrick Lamar has been the artist to continue Tupac’s legacy through his music Check out the letter below.
