OG Maco Uses BET Awards to Pay Homage to People Killed by Cops

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: HeadlinesJune 29, 2015

Photo Credit: Instagram

Welcome to the plight of teaching freedom to willingly slaved minds…. My God.

(AllHipHop News) Yesterday (June 28), OG Maco, posted the above listed statement as an Instagram caption, which accompanied a photo of himself at the 2015 BET Awards. Relying upon his action to voice his beliefs, the “You Guessed It” rapper’s t-shirt, which listed the people who have died after interactions with peace officers, made a stoic statement. Mike Brown and Eric Garner are only two of the fourteen snatched souls whose names appear on OG’s shirt.

Below, take a glimpse of the photo. Will there ever be a time when America truly celebrates racial equality?

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Watch All Of The 2015 XXL Freshman Class Freestyles + Vote On Your Favorite (VIDEOS/POLL)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsJune 29, 2015

(AllHipHop News) The 10 artists selected for this year’s XXL Freshman Class each recorded freestyles for the publication. Watch the freestyle videos of Fetty Wap, Dej Loaf, Vince Staples, Raury, GoldLink, Tink, Shy Glizzy, K Camp, OG Maco, and Kidd Kidd below. Which artist spit the best bars? Take our poll.

[ALSO READ: 2015 XXL Freshmen Class Revealed]

Fetty Wap

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Dej Loaf

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Vince Staples

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Raury

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GoldLink

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Tink

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K Camp

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OG Maco

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Samsung and Roc Nation Host Exclusive Concert with Meek Mill, Fabolous, Vic Mensa, Casey Veggies and DJ Mustard

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: LifestyleJune 29, 2015

Photos provided by Pmkbnc credit: WireImage/Samsung

Over the weekend, which happened to be BET Awards weekend, Samsung and Roc Nation hosted an exclusive concert with Meek Mill, Fabolous, Vic Mensa, Casey Veggies and DJ Mustard at the Samsung Studio LA across from the Grove. The private event drew an A-list crowd including actor Jaden Smith, actor Boris Kodjoe, Angela Simmons, recording artist Justine Skye, actor Damien Dante Wayans, recording Jazmine Sullivan, recording artist Wale, TV personality Terrance J, model Sean Ross, and more.

Vic Mensa got the crowd going with “U Mad” and “No Chill” before Casey Veggies took the stage to perform “Back Flip” and “Tied Up”. Fabolous performed his latest tracks including “Ball Drop” and “Lituation” along with favorites “Breathe” and “Throw It in the Bag”. DJ Mustard kept the crowd going with a special hour-long set.

Meek Mill closed out the night with an energy-filled performance of his new tracks, “Check” and “Monster” while also playing fan favorites “Dreams and Nightmares Intro” and “House Party”. In a surprise appearance, Wale joined Meek on stage to perform his hit “Clappers”.

Check out more photos from the event. Photos provided by Pmkbnc credit: WireImage/Samsung

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SNYPA “Bodies” Ft. B Smeezee & Strap Deez

By: Jake CratesCategory: MusicJune 29, 2015

Hoodrich West’s Snypa steps out by teaming up with DJ Scream for the premiere of his new sound “Bodies” featuring fellow label mates B Smeezee and Strap Deez. Snypa made a name for himself working with likes of Young Thug, Young Buck, Benzino & Stevie J (Love and Hip Hop), Zuse and many more. DJ Scream along side Marcus “Rip” Rippy formed the new Hoodrich West imprint under Hoodrich Entertainment to give more artist from the West Coast an opportunity to be heard throughout the Southern region. Expect much more from Snypa, B Smeezee & Strap Deez. Snypa’s “Break Da KNoB” is expected to drop soon.

Nipsey Hussle Responds To Charlamagne Tha God Making Fun Of Lauren London

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsJune 29, 2015

(AllHipHop News) Charlamagne Tha God had jokes for actress Lauren London on Twitter yesterday. The host of The Breakfast Club radio show and the Brilliant Idiots podcast suggested The Game star needed to have on a corset with her outfit at the BET Awards.

Rapper Nipsey Hussle is reportedly dating London, and the California rapper fired back at Charlamagne for mentioning Lauren in his tweet. Nipsey reminded CTG – and the world – about the time Charlamagne ran when he was being attacked outside the Power 105 station.

[ALSO READ: Master P Checks Charlamagne Tha God During Interview (VIDEO)]

Check Charlamagne Tha God and Nipsey Hussle’s tweets below.

[ALSO READ: Nipsey Hussle Arrested In California For Codeine Possession]

Kendrick Lamar & Schoolboy Q Discuss Charleston Church Shooting (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsJune 29, 2015

(AllHipHop News) Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, and Isaiah Rashad sat down with Hot 97 to talk about various topics. Besides covering music, the TDE representatives touched on the recent shooting in Charleston, South Carolina where nine Black church goers were killed by a white supremacist.

[ALSO READ: Jay Rock Reveals TDE Roster To Go On World Tour]

“I feel like, personally, there’s an energy that’s trying to spark an evil race war. Because these events are happening back-to-back,” said Kendrick. “It’s demonized events now. It’s starting to get a little deeper than just hatred.”

While K. Dot offered there is a spiritual component to the tragedies happening around the country, Schoolboy Q focused on the media’s coverage of the issues.

“The media loves this, and we just keep giving them more power by talking about it. We know what’s going on. I just think the media needs to stop pushing it in our faces all the time. It makes hate,” Schoolboy added. “You’re sitting their with your daughter watching TV, and they’re talking about a white dude done killed nine Black people in the church. That makes me hate a little bit.”

[ALSO READ:Nas On Charleston Church Shooting: “Racism Is Rotting America” (VIDEO)]

Watch the TDE interview below.

DC Young Fly Shares What It’s Like Watching Himself On Television

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: NewsJune 29, 2015

Atlanta comedian/rapper DC Young Fly sits down with DJ Smallz and and shares what it’s like watching himself on television, after becoming a household social media name via Instagram and Vine to transitioning into being a rookie cast member on MTV 2’s improve comedy show “Wild ‘N Out”, created by Nick Cannon. He also reveals his best moment from his first season on “Wild ‘N Out”, if the camera adds 15 pounds like the old saying goes and the best thing about being on TV.

Check Out Some Of The Best Memes From The 2015 BET Awards (PHOTOS)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsJune 29, 2015

(AllHipHop News) Last night the Black Entertainment Network held its annual awards show. Stars like Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, and Kendrick Lamar took home trophies and hit the stage. But in the Digital Age, some of the most entertaining moments from the night happened online.

Diddy nearly falling through the stage, Meek Mill’s obvious glee from being with Nicki, Tamar Braxton’s eyelashes, and some artists’ questionable fashion choices became instant fuel for the Internet’s favorite pastime – memes. Check out some of the best jokes from the 2015 BET Awards in the gallery below.

[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Fetty Wap, Diddy & The Family, & More Perform At 2015 BET Awards (VIDEOS)]

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Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Fetty Wap, Diddy & The Family, & More Perform At 2015 BET Awards (VIDEOS)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsJune 29, 2015

(AllHipHop News) Some of the biggest music artists at the moment performed at last night’s BET Awards. The ceremony included appearances by Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Meek Mill, Nicki Minaj, Fetty Wap, Chris Brown, The Weekend, Tyga, Janelle Monae, and more.

Several special performances were part of the event as well. Sean “Puffy/Diddy” Combs reunited with his Bad Boy Records family. The cast of Empire displayed their real life talents. Smokey Robinson, B.B. King, and Janet Jackson were each honored with tributes.

Watch the video playlist of the 2015 Bet Award performances below.

Watch Big Sean’s New Video “Play No Games ” Featuring Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $ign

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: TrendingJune 29, 2015

Big Sean drops his new Martin themed visual for “Play No Games” featuring Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $ign. Directed by Mike Carson. ‘Dark Sky Paradise’ out now!

Quiet, Please: Rihanna Duct Tapes Shut Floyd Mayweather’s Mouth

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: RumorsJune 29, 2015

Photo Credit: YouTube

Yesterday (June 28), during the 2015 BET Awards, Rihanna seems to have strategically used her camera time. Although seated in the audience, she may have cunningly used her appearance to bring more attention to her upcoming visual for, “B*tch Better Have My Money.” While seated next to the boxing superstar, Floyd Mayweather, a few commercials pass before Floyd’s hands are eventually bound together. Next, the “Four Five Seconds” singer is seen duct taping shut the undefeated champion’s mouth.

Was RiRi promoting her new visual; or, was she in cahoots with Floyd’s competition, because that was the only way anyone can get a lick in on Money Mayweather? Check out the video and leave a comment.

NEW MUSIC: Yo Gotti Ft Young Thug – “Rihanna”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: MusicJune 29, 2015

Yo Gotti connects with Young Thug for his new single titled “Rihanna”. Be on the lookout for Gotti’s new album “The Art of Hustle” coming soon. Cop “Rihanna” now on iTunes!!

Meek Mill’s New Album is Out

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: MusicJune 28, 2015

If you happen to be surfing on iTunes now, Meek Millz had just dropped his sophomore LP Dreams Worth More Than Money, according to Complex . The news happen to be coming after the performance of his single “All Eyes On You” with Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj at the BET Awards. Dreams Worth More Than Money is not available for stream yet, but if you want to download it, click here.

French Montana – Off The Rip feat. Chinx Drugs & NORE (Video)

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: VideosJune 28, 2015

Before the BET Awards, French Montana released a new video for his single “Off the Rip”. The single features a mixture of two artists in New York Hip Hop’s past and future, N.O.R.E. and Chinx Drugs. The video itself pays homage to Chinx Drugs, the rapper who was brutally murdered in Queens a few months back. Check out “Off The Rip” below.

https://youtu.be/xXlAmRM_4yY

Diddy Takes A Tumble At The BET Awards!

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: NewsJune 28, 2015

Diddy put on one of the best performances at the 2015 BET Awards, without question. He brought out the whole – well most of – the Bad Boy Records crew! R.I.P. Biggie! But, if you looked fast, Diddy took a tumble as Lil Kim came out to kill her part of the performance.

As usual, the internets come through quickly. Peep it here.

Dej Loaf Fought Her Former Manager

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: NewsJune 28, 2015

This weekend, it was reported that Dej Loaf was in a fight with one of her former managers, according to TMZ. The scuffle happened after two of Loaf’s managers didn’t show up during her rehearsal before the awards show yesterday. Their absence lead to her dismissing both of the managers from her team. The Detroit MC and her camp left the fight unscathed, but it’s reported that the manager in the fight left with a scar on his head.

We’ll keep you updated as this story progresses

Ice Cube, DJ Yela, and MC Ren Reunite At BET Experience

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: NewsJune 28, 2015

Naggers With Attitude was one of the most controversial hip hop groups during the cultures early ages, and has also was the first to offer a true sound from the West Coast. However, ever since the group dispersed, none of the artists have stepped on stage. According to the Rolling Stone, Ice Cube has never stepped on a stage with DJ Yela since 1989.

That all changed last night at the BET Experience in Los Angeles when Ice Cube, DJ Yela, and MC Ren linked up on stage. The performance was organized to help celebrate the release of NWA’s feature biopic Straight Outta Compton. Check out the video below.

Kendrick Lamar Performs New Verse On “Alright”

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: MusicJune 28, 2015

When it comes to Kendrick’s televised performances, you usually don’t know what you’ll get. He either performs brand new music or have dope new additions to some singles. At the BET Awards, Kendrick performed “Alright” from his album To Pimp A Butterfly. In this dope performance, the Cali rapper dropped a new verse on the popular single. Check out the video below.

Shia Labeouf Busts A Crazy Ill Rap!

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: NewsJune 28, 2015

Shia Labeouf is a former Disney actor turned…emcee? You aspiring rappers better beware – there is a new spitter in town. MC Shia. Before you laugh…watch the video. He’s got skills!

Did Nicki Minaj Get Safaree Banned From BET Awards?

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: RumorsJune 28, 2015

The BET Awards are one of the biggest shows on TV, but there is also a political/power side that Safaree has to now contend with.

The rapper and former beau of Nicki Minaj vented on social media after he was not allowed to walk BET’s red carpet.

Some are speculating that Nicki Minaj pushed the button on her ex. This doesn’t state that, but its not inconceivable! Or, perhaps BET is just looking out for their priority.

Don’t make Meek get involved!