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Two Witnesses Say C-Murder Is Innocent In Murder Case

New details have emerged in the murder case that landed rapper C-Murder behind bars for life. Two witnesses who were at the nightclub where the No Limit rep allegedly fatally shot the 16-year-old victim say that C-Murder was not involved in his death, according to The Times Picayunne.

C-Murder, born Corey Miller, is currently serving life at the Louisiana State Penitentiary after being convicted of second-degree murder in 2009. Miller was accused of killing 16-year-old Steve Thomas in 2002.

Defense attorney Rachel Connor is challenging his conviction and claiming that he did not get a fair trial. Connor filed court documents on Monday (July 20) saying that one of the witnesses, Tim Bush, a former San Antonio Spurs player, could have testified to C-Murder’s innocence.  Bush was reportedly contacted by a defense attorney in 2014 and said that he saw another man enter Harvey nightclub and shoot at Thomas. Bush never spoke to police.

“Mr. Bush has felt bad about not coming forward given that he knows Corey Miller did not shoot that young man,” Connor wrote in the court documents. “Given his sports career, he just did not want to get involved.”

Connor claims that the two witnesses that identified Miller as the killer “had been threatened by law enforcement, had serious potential criminal charges resolved and had to be arrested under material witness warrants in order to ensure their appearance,” according to court documents.

Connor is also investigating a few other concerns regarding the trial, including the competency of one juror, the abuse of discretion by the trial judge and juror misconduct during deliberations.

 

Is Meek Mill Banned From Toronto?

Photo via Meek Mill’s Instagram

It looks like the city of Toronto Councillor, Norm Kelly, was not too happy about Meek Mill’s comments about Drake! The Councillor took to his Twitter page to tweet,

“You’re no longer welcome in Toronto @MeekMill.”

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Kalenna on ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ Reunion: It Was Crazy & Therapeutic

Possessing an impressive cache of creativity, Kalenna Harper, has worked with everyone from from Three 6 Mafia, Diddy, and Aretha Franklin. She is the breathing personification of love and Hip-Hop. Since joining VH1’s, Atlanta-based, reality series of the same name, the unflinching gaze of strategically placed cameras have helped to capture and convey her story. The “Coming Home” singer-songwriter, has quickly become an appreciated addition to the cast.

After the recent taping of Love & Hip-Hop:Atlanta’s reunion show, the respective cast members experienced what the Dirty Money chanteuse describes as an evening of therapeutic craziness. Exasperated by a season of prolonged drama, Kalenna, exclusively opens up about the startling sexual revelations of her crew of characters. “Everybody was revealing who they liked, who they had crushes on, who they wanted to sleep with. They got things off their chest; Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta! It was therapeutic,”she frankly quips.

Check out the full clip to discover what all she has to say about a purported tryst between MiMi, Stevie J, and Joseline. The platinum-selling artist also openly speaks about the topic of sexuality within the Black community.

How does this season of LHHATL compare to previous ones?

EXCLUSIVE: Chinx’s Manager Says Chinx Wanted To Crossover With ‘Welcome To JFK’ (VIDEO)

The release of Chinx’s debut album, Welcome to JFK, is steadily approaching and his manager says he was using his “unique voice” to appeal to a different audience. AllHipHop caught up with Chinx’s manager, Biggs, recently and he says that though the Queens spitter wanted his music to always stay true to the streets, he felt comfortable crossing over with this album.

“With this project he felt more comfortable giving it to the ladies and crossing over and doing what we consider commercial music,” he told AHH. “So when you listen to these records you understand that he was catering to his core audience which was the females.”

Welcome to JFK  is due out Aug.14th and is available for pre-order on iTunes.

Watch the video below to hear Biggs talk about the album’s message and more.

Jeezy’s “Let’s Get It: TM101” 10th Anniversary Concert To Stream Live On Tidal

(AllHipHop News) Young Jeezy is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of his breakthrough album Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 with a special one night only concert event in Atlanta. For those Jeezy fans not able to make it to the ATL on Saturday, Tidal will be streaming the show as part of the Tidal X initiative.

[ALSO READ: Lil Wayne’s “Lil Weezyana Fest” To Stream Live On Tidal]

The A-Town native will perform TM101 in its entirety at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, July 25 starting at 9 p.m. ET. Jeezy will run through tracks like “My Hood,” “And Then What,” and “Go Crazy.” Special guests are expected to make appearances during the hometown event as well.

Tidal X gives fans the opportunity to connect with their favorite performers through intimate performances, meet-and-greets, and dinners with artists. Tidal X experiences showcase and support artists of all levels, giving them a platform to connect with their most loyal fans around the globe exclusively through Tidal.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Bizzy Crook Talks Participating In “Tidal Discovery,” Building Independently & “John Geiger” Single]

2 Chainz To Release New Mixtape In August

2 Chainz has some G.O.O.D music on the way.

After five years, Tity Boy has announced that he is dropping the third installment of his Trap-A-Velli series on Aug. 13th. “Watch Out” serves as Trap-A-Velli Tre‘s first single, which was produced by FKi.

[ALSO READ: 2 Chainz Claims Las Vegas Clubs Have Banned Him]

Lend your ear to “Watch Out” below.

Daylyt To Meek Mill: How You Gonna Call Drake Fake When You’re Signed To The Fakest Rapper? (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) Meek Mill’s decision to call out Drake for using “ghostwriters” is currently the most talked about issue in the culture. Everyone from MMG boss Rick Ross to Atlanta rapper OG Maco to members of OVO and Dreamchasers have weighed in on the controversy. In comes battle rapper Daylyt.

[ALSO READ: Daylyt Has A Message For His Critics + Says His Soul Is “Clearly Up For Sale” (VIDEO)]

The Watts native took issue with Meek referring to Drake as fake in one of his tweets. Daylyt responded by taking a shot at the head of Meek’s label, Rick Ross, in a vlog.

“So Meek now you don’t f*ck with Drake cause you may feel like he don’t write his own sh*t? [You’re saying] sh*t like he’s fake, you can’t f*ck with n*gga that ain’t real,” says Day.

He continues, “All I’m gonna say is, how in the flying f*ck are you gonna say you can’t f*ck with Drake cause he’s not real when the n*gga that signed you may be the fakest rapper known to f*cking mankind.”

Daylyt previously backed up Drake during his conflict with Tyga. He warned his fellow California representative to leave Drake alone. Tyga famously called Drake fake as well.

[ALSO READ: Peep Who Comes To Drake’s Rescue!]

Watch Daylyt’s vlog below.

Chris Brown Blocked From Leaving The Philippines

(AllHipHop News) According to multiple reports, R&B singer Chris Brown has been barred from leaving The Philippines over a contract dispute. CB had just performed at a show in Manila on Tuesday evening.

[ALSO READ: Chris Brown’s Home Was Reportedly Invaded By Close Friends Of The Singer]

Brown was preparing to fly out of Manila by private jet on Wednesday morning, but the Philippine Department of Justice stopped the U.S. citizen from departing. The order was the result of Brown failing to pay back money owed to a concert promoter for a missed show last New Year’s Eve in Bulacan.

Brown’s promoter John Michael Pio Roda was barred from leaving the Southeast Asian nation as well. Both Brown and Pio Roda reportedly could request a clearance certificate which allows them to leave the Philippines if the country’s Department of Justice consents.

Brown was scheduled to perform in Jakarta, Indonesia on July 25. He posted a message on Twitter stating the appearance will be rescheduled due to “safety concerns.”

[ALSO READ: Chris Brown To Perform Free Concert In Haiti]

Vince Staples Talks Alleged Birdman/Young Thug Conspiracy To Kill Lil Wayne (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) “Free Young Thug.” Those were the first words out of Vince Staples’ mouth when asked about an indictment accusing Thug and Birdman of conspiring to kill Lil Wayne. The West Coast representative further elaborated on the wild news story during the sit down with Complex.

[ALSO READ: Young Thug & Birdman Accused Of Conspiring To Kill Lil Wayne]

“Indictments are very easy things to come across. They throw indictments around like candy,” said Vince. “They’re fishing bro, but that’s not really our business. Something happened, but we’re not supposed to tell.”

Thugger’s road manager Jimmy “PeeWee Roscoe” Winfrey has been arrested for shooting at Lil Wayne’s tour bus in Atlanta. Court documents claim Winfrey spoke to both Thugger and Birdman on the phone around the time of the incident.

For Vince, that is not enough evidence to prove the Barter 6 rapper and the Cash Money Records boss took part in planning the alleged hit. The “Señorita” performer suggests the phone conversation could have just been Winfrey admitting he had done something and the person on the other end telling him to hang up.

“He could see Young Thug say, ‘I don’t f*ck with Lil Wayne.’ He could be like, ‘Alright, the homie don’t like you, so I’m gonna do something on my own,'” offers Vince. “It’s so many ways that could go. I don’t know. Let’s just keep it music. They need to calm down.”

[ALSO READ: Vince Staples Goes On Social Media Rant About Low Album Sales, Gun Violence & Fake Fans]

Watch Vince Staples’ interview below.

Meek Mill’s Business Manager Calls Out OVO Member For Taking Shots At Meek

(AllHipHop News) The online drama between Meek Mill and Drake has now spilled over to their respective camps. A member of Drake’s OVO crew took a shot at the Philadelphia native on his Instagram page, and Meek’s Dreamchasers associate responded.

[ALSO READ: Meek Mill Snaps On Twitter, Says Drake Doesn’t Write Rhymes]

Toronto songwriter Hush posted a meme that read, “When your homie bumping Meek Mill, but the car that just rode by is bumping Future.” The picture featured a man leaping from a broken down car to another vehicle driving by.

Meek’s business manager Coon Philly left a comment on Hush’s IG post. Coon wrote, “When yall see us say it we gonna leave it off ig tho.”

The “beef” began when Meek sent out a series of tweets blasting Drake for having other people write his rhymes. Even MMG boss Rick Ross jumped in the situation by tweeting, “[Meek Mill] speaking facts!!!! Luv myn*gga 4L #Empire.”

[ALSO READ: Rick Ross & Block Are Working Together Again?]

Check out the Instagram posts in the gallery below.

 

 

DonMonique Releases Her Debut ‘Thirst Trap’ EP

Following the buzz track “Pilates,” 20-year-old New York rapper DonMonique finally unleashes her debut Thirst Trap EP, available for stream via Noisey. The 8-track effort features the likes of Remy BanksDanny BrownWara from the NBHD,Noah Caine & Slayter with production by Stelios Phili.

Kap G – “Marathon Man”

Atlanta’s new MC rapper Kap G recently dropped a brand new project entitled: Real Migo S### 3, Hosted By DJ Dynamite. Who also bring us a brand new single from Kap G entitle “Marathon Man” which talks about
the current up-roar brutality and presidential politics, such as Donald Trump and his current comments about Mexican people.

50 Cent Claims He’s Really Worth Less Than $5 Million

(AllHipHop News) Could Forbes richest people in Hip Hop list really be that far off? The magazine’s annual article about rap stars’ net worth put 50 Cent at $155 million. According to 50, he is worth far less than that amount.

[ALSO READ: Forbes Releases Their Top 5 Wealthiest Hip-Hop Artists of 2015]

The Get Rich or Die Tryin’ album creator appeared in Manhattan state Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 21) for the proceedings to decide possible additional punitive damages in his sex tape lawsuit. 50 was already ordered to pay Lastonia Leviston $5 million for posting an explicit video of her to the internet.

According to TMZ, 50 claimed that his net worth is only $4.375 million. The G-Unit leader also reportedly told the court he exaggerates his lifestyle because flashing wealth is part of Hip Hop.

Court documents show 50 (born Curtis Jackson) owes approximately $26 million to various creditors. Besides the $5 million rewarded to Leviston, he also has to pay Sleek Audio nearly $17 million for stealing the headphone company’s product design and confidential private client information.

[ALSO READ: 50 Cent’s List Of Creditors Revealed, Rapper Owes $26 Million]

ATL Rapper OG Maco & Producer Boi-1da Clash Over Drake Ghostwriting Allegations

(AllHipHop News) Meek Mill lit the internet on fire overnight when the MMG artist called out Drake for using ghostwriters. Twitter users began taking sides including rapper OG Maco. The Atlanta native co-signed Meek’s allegations by posting screenshots of the credits from Drake’s songs.

[ALSO READ: Meek Mill Snaps On Twitter, Says Drake Doesn’t Write Rhymes]

Longtime Drake collaborator Boi-1da saw the tweets and fired back at Maco. The producer of Drizzy tracks such as “Over” and “Headlines” was not amused when he saw his name highlighted in a pic added to one of the tweets. Maco and Boi-1da then exchanged insults via the social media site.

This is not the first time Drake has been accused of lifting something from a fellow rapper. In April, Two-9 member Jace claimed Drake stole his beat for “6 God”.  The producer of the track, Syk Sense, later told AllHipHop.com that Drake had the track first. Diddy also reportedly attacked Drake for stealing “0 To 100”.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: “6 God” Producer Syk Sense Clears The Air About Rumors Drake Stole The Beat]

Check out OG Maco and Boi-1da’s tweets in the gallery below.

 

Silk Headlines ATL Live On The Park & Takes Us Back To ’90s R&B!

Photo by Prince Williams/ ATL Pics

ATL Live on the Park season 6 at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park with live performances from classic R&B group, Silk and emerging female artist Vina Mills. Taiye Samuel a.k.a “The Wild Afrikan” hosted the event and pumped up the crowd alongside DJ Mars and the house-band, Quinn and the Jukebox. July’s edition of ATL Live on the Park was sponsored by Gentleman Jack and Magic 107.5.

The night kicked-off with an energetic performance from indie R&B artist Vina Mills. The up-and-coming songstress commanded the stage covering classics and performing an original titled, “Love Em Good.” Event Co-Founder Shanti Das also sent her mentee, Ryan Bolton to the stage to warm up the crowd performing Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come.” DJ Mars kept the crowd entertained with a mix of old school classics and today’s hottest hits before introducing the main act of the night.

Finally, event headliner Silk took the stage and immediately captured the hearts of true R&B fans performing the classic hit “Meeting in My Bedroom.” Next, the group gave the audience a sneak preview of their forthcoming album (set for release Winter 2015) with new songs titled, “Brown Eyed Girl” and “Love 4 you to Like Me.” Just when the crowd thought the night was over, Silk came through and performed some of their greatest hits including, “Don’t Stop Singing,” “Freak Me” and “Lose Control.” Silk continued to surprise attendees as they doused the audience with water and brought several audience members to the stage including R&B star J. Holiday, for a brief cameo performance. Silk also brought some unsuspecting fans on stage. Lil’ G wasted no time giving lap dances and picking up the fans. Between the phenemonal vocal ability, energy, stage presence, and lap dances Silk brought down the house and took ATL Live on the Park back to the ’90s.

Season 6 of ATL Live on the Park returns to Park Tavern next month for their fourth annual *All White Party* on August 11th, 2015. The official line-up will be announced later this month. For more information about ATL Live on the Park, please visit: www.atlliveonthepark.com or follow them on Instagram and Twitter @atllive_music.

Photos by Prince Williams/ ATL Pics

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Meek Mill Snaps On Twitter, Says Drake Doesn’t Write Rhymes

Meek Mill has set it off on social media, alleging that Drake does not write his own raps.

The ordeal played out on social media when a series of tweets climaxed with the sensational allegations.

The Philly rapper also posted a tweet showing Nicki Minaj’s ex Safaree twerking.

Check it out below.

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Taylor Swift Responds To Nicki Minaj Complaining About “Other Girls” Getting VMA Nominations

(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj had something to say about her video for “Anaconda” being snubbed for the “Video Of The Year” Video Music Award. She posted a series of tweets directed at MTV which included the Young Money rapper writing, “when the ‘other’ girls drop a video that breaks records and impacts culture they get the nomination.”

Pop superstar Taylor Swift must have felt the message was referring to her, because the “Bad Blood” singer responded to Nicki on Twitter. Swift was among the five artists (two women) nominated for VOTY. Minaj then sent messages back to Swift.

[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Questions Why She Didn’t Receive More VMA Nominations For “Anaconda”]

Read Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj’s tweets below.

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Nicki later returned to Twitter to address the “white media” reaction to Swift’s tweet. In particular, Minaj took aim at On Air with Ryan Seacrest for a headline claiming she threw a “jab.”

She also retweeted a fan that called out Swift for not criticizing the “racist media” and pointed out the different press coverage over Swift pulling her catalog from Spotify versus artists taking ownership of Tidal.

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Nicki Minaj Questions Why She Didn’t Receive More VMA Nominations For “Anaconda”

(AllHipHop News) The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards nominations were announced today, and Nicki Minaj picked up  couple of nods for her hit “Anaconda.” The Young Money rapper was nominated for “Best Female Video” and “Best Hip Hop Video,” but she was still wondering why she did not get recognized for other awards.

[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar, Fetty Wap And More Score Nominations For 2015 MTV Music Awards]

Nicki took to Twitter to question why her 480 million viewed video was not included with Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Mark Ronson, and Kendrick Lamar in the VOTY category. She also mentioned “Anaconda” being snubbed for “Best Choreography” and the “Feeling Myself” video being completely shut out.

In addition, the Queens representative suggested when other “girls” break records with their videos they get nominations. Nicki did grab another nom in the “Best Collaboration” field for her contribution to “Bang Bang” with Ariana Grande and Jesse J.

[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Receives Backlash For Missing Wireless Festival Performance]

Check out Nicki Minaj’s tweets below

Geto Boys’ Willie D Calls Donald Trump a Trick and An Ungrateful Bastard!

 

Willie D of the pioneering rap group the Geto Boys has weighed in on Donald Trump’s incendiary remarks about Mexicans and Senator John McCain with an open letter to Trump.

The outspoken rapper who was among the first celebrities months ago to publicly state that he believed Bill Cosby was a serial rapist, is also a top advice columnist for the Houston Press. He expressed intense displeasure over Trump’s choice of words during his presidential announcement when he called Mexican immigrants criminals, and rapists. He further chided Trump, suggesting he was, “An ungrateful bastard” for saying that the 2008 Republican candidate for President, and military vet, Senator John McCain was not a war hero, despite McCain being injured in battle, becoming a prisoner of war while serving in Vietnam, and receiving multiple medals for his courage. Willie D also called Trump a trick who only got to sleep with his children’s mothers because he paid them.

Read the letter in its entirety below…

An Open Letter to Donald Trump
By Willie D – July 21, 2015
First off, congratulations on your commanding lead as the Republican frontrunner in the national polls for the race for President of the United States. I heard you even got a majority 24% share of the vote in a recent poll. Impressive – very impressive. I’d also like to recognize your business acumen. It’s made you a very wealthy man. We are a nation divided, but if there’s one thing all Americans can agree on is our appetite for a good ole rags to riches – okay, riches to riches success story. At any rate you’ve done well for yourself Donny Boy.
You know, when you made those comments about Mexican immigrants being criminals and rapists, my first thought was, “Dude is a clown.” I understand you need something to separate yourself from the pack, and you exercise your little diatribes occasionally to keep your brand out there, but come on man. You’re a billionaire businessman with access to hidden information. There’s got to be at least a molecule of brain matter beneath that fluffy disco rug on top of your head to warn you that even if you are stupid enough to feel that way, that’s not something you should say if you’re trying to convince people that you want their vote for President of the United States.
But I get it. Thrashing Mexicans during an election cycle historically has helped to bring in tons of conservative votes. It’s one of the oldest tricks in the book. Speaking of tricking, you’re also one of the oldest tricks, as all of your kids were conceived by women you paid to sleep with you, including your current wife. Maybe that’s why you hate John McCain so much. He has what you want – respect and real love from a devoted woman who has been with him throughout the ups and downs for 35 plus years.

In your most recent ignoramus remarks, you said John McCain wasn’t a war hero. You reasoned that had he not been captured he would have been a hero, and you likened soldiers who didn’t get captured to winners. So is it the new position of the GOP that POW’s are losers? Our soldiers who return home maimed and in body bags; are they also losers? I’m not a fan of John McCain’s politics, but I’ve always been honest with myself enough to give credit where credit is due, despite the fact that I once authored an anti-war song. That man battled and was beaten, and tortured for almost 6 years for you to have the liberty to say whatever you want. However, to use that freedom to disparage any veteran’s service is a disgrace. If you can’t appreciate the sacrifices our military men and women make, you are not fit to be their Commander-In-Chief.
Your sound bites may be appealing to the few holdout nutcase conservatives who wish like hell they could turn back the clock and enjoy the inequitable privileges of their grandpas, but they will alienate the larger portion who represent the cultural change that’s going on in America. Each time you open your mouth I keep thinking: This guy has to be working for the Democrats because he’s clearly hurting the Republican Party’s chance of reclaiming the White House. Or maybe you’re pitching a new reality show called, “The Fired Politrick.” Yeah I heard NBC pulled the plug on your gig – bummer.

In any event, I think you owe every hard working Mexican immigrant in America an apology, including their kids because the kids have to deal with the shame and indignity of being profiled also. Additionally, you owe Captain John McCain an apology. You owe the families of POW’s an apology; and you owe every single veteran that’s ever been trapped behind enemy lines an apology – you ungrateful bastard!

Enjoy your stay at the top because it won’t be long. But slipping in the polls should be your least concern. I hear El Chapo is still out there and he wants to talk to you about that big mouth of yours.