Snoop Dogg Blasts Billboard’s “10 Greatest Rappers Of All Time” List

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Nov 18, 2015 at 6:48amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Once again a media outlet’s top artist list has sparked a serious online debate. This time it was Billboard’s “10 Greatest Rappers Of All Time.”

[ALSO READ: Eminem, Usher, Jay Z, Beyonce & Nelly Make Billboard’s “Greatest Of All Time” Lists]

The long-running music publication ranked the top ten G.O.A.T. emcees as follows:

10. Lil Wayne
9. Kendrick Lamar
8. Ghostface Killah
7. Lauryn Hill
6. Andre 3000
5. Nas
4. Rakim
3. Eminem
2. Jay Z
1. The Notorious B.I.G.

Billboard provided the following explanation for why the selections were chosen:

Diehard fans, music nerds and critics love lists. But in rap, rankings like this take on a special level of import: aside from moving a crowd (shouts to Rakim), MC means proving you’re the best. In no other genre do artists so blatantly express their desire to outdo competition. That made Billboard’s editorial list a more high-stakes undertaking than usual. Many favorites — Kane, Drake, KRS — didn’t make it, and each of those omissions hurts deep down. Note: we’re ranking these folks as MCs, not artists. That’s why Dr. Dre and Kanye West, for example, two legendary producer-rappers who don’t match the mic skills of those listed here, were left out. Even Tupac, perhaps the most influential rapper ever globally, is arguably known more for great songwriting than dominant bars.

It seems that description was not enough to satisfy rap legend Snoop Dogg. The West Coast representative took to Instagram to blast the list. But not because Billboard omitted his name. Uncle Snoop took issue with his “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted” rhyme partner 2Pac being snubbed.

Roc Nation spitter Jay Electronica offered a different take on Billboard‘s G.O.A.T emcees. Instead of outright chastising the publication, Jay E decided to share the article’s two authors (Steven J. Horowitz and Alex Gale) with his Twitter followers.

Who do you consider the 10 Greatest Rappers Of All Time? Share your list in the comment section below.

Redman Gives Mixed Review Of Jay Z’s Tenure As Def Jam President (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Nov 18, 2015 at 6:22amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Shawn “Jay Z” Carter’s run as president of Def Jam Recordings has been both praised and criticized. Under Jay Z’s leadership the company found success with Rihanna, Nas, Jeezy, Rick Ross, Ne-Yo, and others. However, some artists on the label complained President Carter spent too much time and money promoting himself rather than focusing on the roster.

[ALSO READ: Rihanna Joins Jay Z’s Roc Nation, But Still Connected To Def Jam]

Redman was at Def Jam during Jay Z’s turn as the top executive. The New Jersey emcee shared his thoughts on Hov’s tenure with Sway In The Morning.

“Jay was cool as hell up there. He definitely showed all the artists love as far as when we seen him. It was like he was going to try and do his best. I guess he really wanted to try to help the artists,” stated Redman. “It was kind of out of his hands, because they left him with a mess. Like Bush left Obama with a mess to clean up. So he couldn’t do too much.”

He continued before laughing, “I do know when I was going up there at Def Jam when Jay was up there, they had cheese and wine. It was like a wine fountain in there. Every Friday they were eating sushi, like $2,000 – $3,000 worth. And I needed promotion.”

[ALSO READ: Listen To Eminem Call Into Shade 45 To Speak With Redman (AUDIO)]

Watch Redman’s interview below.

Darryl “DMC” McDaniels To Write For Marvel Comics

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Nov 18, 2015 at 6:02amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC and his partner Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez are joining the Marvel Comics family. According to CBR, the Darryl Makes Comics founders will contribute to Guardians of Infinity #3 in February.

[ALSO READ: DMC Discusses His New Comic Book Series & Possibility Of A Run-DMC Biopic (VIDEO)]

Guardians of Infinity features characters from Guardians 3000. Drax, Rocket Raccoon, Groot and others from the modern team are a part of the series as well. Infinity will also introduce a brand new team called the Guardians 1000.

DMC and Miranda-Rodriguez are listed as writers along with artist Dan Abnett for #3. Gary Choo will design the cover. The 40 page comic will run for $4.99.

Darryl Makes Comics is an independent comic book imprint created by McDaniels, Editor-in-Chief Miranda-Rodriguez, and Senior Editor Riggs Morales.

“Hip Hop was always based on creativity. So what we’re trying to do with this comic book is not trying to create anything that’s new; we’re just going to show the world what’s already there… the beauty and the creativity of it,” stated DMC about his comic brand.

[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar, Lupe Fiasco, Ice-T, Mobb Deep & More Get Marvel Variant Comic Covers]

Fake Lil Wayne Promoter Scams Alabama State University

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 11:16pmCategory: News

The shady practice has reached epic levels, particularly online, and Alabama State University is the latest vicim of a fraudulent promoter.

Lil Wayne was expected to perform for homecoming week at the university this week, but officials realized they had been scammed by a person pretending to be the rapper’s promoter.

Wayne’s real manager Cortez Bryant officially ended the speculation.

“It saddens me to say but this concert is fraudulent. Wayne was never booked for this show. Graduating from an HBCU myself I hate that one of ours schools was victimized,” Bryant said. “Fake promoters are the lowest of people on this earth because they are damaging the integrity of artist and most important hurting the fans who are expecting to see their favorite artist. I’m now in contact with Alabama State University and will do everything in my power to work with them to persecute whoever was behind this. It’s not fair to the college students.”

ASU officially said they would seek litigation against those that perpetrated the act of crime against the school and the students.

People Want Answers From Diddy Over “Tupac” Allegations

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 10:57pmCategory: Rumors

I haven’t seen it, but a new documentary called “Murder Rap” has opened up some deep wounds. In the movie, they allege that Diddy had Tupac killed and Suge had Biggie murdered in retaliation. Now, we know Diddy has long maintained his innocence and the authorities have never come close to arresting the Bad Boy mogul. It seems like a lot of people saw this movie and immediately took it to Diddy on social media. Most people weren’t necessarily looking at him as guilty, but they certainly wanted him to address the allegations. I hope they are addressed too! This can’t be life! Below is the trailer I found online for the movie. FYI: Diddy addressed this movie when it was just a book, calling it “fiction.”

For more…click here.

Signs The World Is Coming Back To An End

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 10:12pmCategory: Rumors

What would you do if somebody raped your wife? Beat them up? Kill? Sue? Would you cut their genitals off then eat them in solidarity with the victims? Not so much. Well that is what Rudi Efendi did over in Indonesia. He actually got arrested after they found a suspected rapist all mutilated, burned up and dead in a car. Rudi Efendi’s wife Nuriah was raped by another person named “Rudi.” Efendi eventually confessed to the crime and admitted that ate the man’s penis. How did he do it? He hacked it off and went home and fried it. “I ate his ‘vital tool’,” Efendi told police. “I ate it to heal my heart ache towards the victim,” he said. WOW. That’s the “Why” in all of this.

Bruh man was not playing with his revenge plot.

This is how I was when I saw this:

Queens Group 821 Releases Remix To Viral Hit “Lobby” Featuring Slim Jxmmi (of Rae Sremmurd)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 6:18pmCategory: Music

Upon logging into Instagram and searching the “#LobbyChallenge” hashtag, you’ll find a plethora of clips of gangstas, hustlas, kids, video vixens, and grannies alike having fun, participating in the “Lobby Challenge” – a carefree dance with a grim undertone. The dance was created by the Against Da Grain Ent.’s trio properly known as 821 Boyz, the hottest prospects out of Queens, New York. With the original single already making waves, the 821 Boyz add Rae Sremmurd’s Slim Jxmmi to the mix and he’s no stranger to turning up the dial whenever he drops a verse.

Listen below!

Busta, Diddy & French Get Lit, Announce Hot97 Hot For The Holidays Concert

By: Jake Crates Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 5:26pmCategory: Videos

Busta Rhymes has always had one of the livest, most out of control, in your face, bust you up side your head shows in Hip-Hop. From hit after hit, to his control over the mic and the crowd, you always know you are in for some real live sh*t when you see Busta Rhymes perform. Check out the footage below as Busta makes a special announcement for the holidays, that you definitely don’t want to miss.

This year Hip-Hop fans are in for treat as Busta & Friends are giving back for the holidays. Along with his friends at HOT 97, Busta is throwing a concert that will feature performances from Puff Daddy, Mary J. Blige, Lil Wayne, Sean Paul, French Montana, Jeremih, Fetty Wap, and many more. Check out Hot97 for more info here: Busta Rhymes & Friends: HOT For The Holidays concert

Is This DJ Khaled Beating The Crap Outta Somebody?

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 5:16pmCategory: Rumors

YOOOOOOOOO! DJ Khaled is known as a disc jockey, album maker and even a funny guy. But, something seems to have happened him where he may be kicking like Holly Holm did Ronda Rousey! Nobody really seems to know what this his, but there may be a lawsuit coming if there’s somebody willing to step up in that manner. This was allegedly somebody affiliated with the rapper “Stitches” from Miami.

Thoughts?

Unreleased Version Of Jay Z’s “Black Gangster” Drops

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 5:03pmCategory: Music

There are very few unreleased songs from Jay Z, but lo & behold, another one pops up. “This Life Forever” has been found by DJ Absolut from about 1999. The original appeared on the soundtrack of “The Black Gangster.”

Ronda Rousey Hides Face After Brutal Beating, Floyd Mayweather Encourages

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 4:53pmCategory: Lifestyle

Ronda Rousey is not as talkative after losing her UFC title to Holly Holm. Over the weekend, Rousey was decimated in the second round, finished with a brutal kick to the face. She reportedly has already undergone plastic surgery for her injuries. In an airport, she shunned the media, completely covering her face.

Meanwhile, one-time arch nemesis Floyd Mayweather offered her and encouraging word. AND, offered to help her improve her boxing skills.

BT: Champ, I hear you’re about to get on your plane. Is there anything else you want to say before you have to go?

FM: I want Ronda Rousey to hold her head up high and don’t let this discourage you. If you need help as far as with boxing, I’m here to help you. It’s all about timing and inches. Her ground game is unbelievable. She’ll be okay. You know, but I’m waiting for the comeback of Jon Jones and the other guy that Jon Jones faced before [Daniel Cormier]. I would love to sponsor those guys. I look forward to working with a lot of MMA f!ghters as far as teaching them boxing techniques. It’s the little small things in contact sports that can take you to that next level.

Source: FightHype

Did Lil Wayne Cause High-Level Tidal Exec To Leave?

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 2:50pmCategory: Rumors

I am not sure how this could’ve happened, because Lil Wayne is such an upstanding person. But, the fact of the matter is, he was allegedly the reason a high ranking member of the Tidal team departed. Over the summer, Vania Schlogel quit. She left soon after Wayne bought in as an owner of the streaming service. None of the rumors floating around specify what Wayne could have represented to make her quit so fast. Anyway, AllHipHop talked to Vania and she seemed super confident about Tidal.

Wayne is like “whatever, whodie!”

Rick Ross And Nas Drop A Banger In “One Of Us”

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 2:15pmCategory: Music

Nas and Rozay have made some pretty good music in their day. Earlier in the year, they got together with Scarface. But, Rick Ross and Esco have a real gem in “One of Us,” a song from the Miami Boss’ Black Market. Listen up and weigh in.

Chance The Rapper Will Perform On ‘Saturday Night Live’

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 2:04pmCategory: News

Chance the Rapper will be gracing the stage as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Chano will perform on the Dec. 12th episode, according to the show’s official Twitter account.

December is looking good. #SNL pic.twitter.com/URafpplRR3

— Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) November 17, 2015

Chance is currently on the road for his “Family Matters” Tour, which wrap just before Thanksgiving on Nov. 25th.

[ALSO READ: Chance the Rapper Talks #BlackLivesMatter; Calls #AllLivesMatter “Bullsh#t” in Hot 97 Interview]

He hasn’t released a full length solo project this year, so he may be performing his latest track, “Angels,” which he premiered on the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in October.

Is A New Wiz Khalifa & Wale Collaboration On The Way?

By: ClassicOne Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 1:43pmCategory: Rumors

Photo via Wale’s Instagram

It looks like Wale & Wiz Khalifa could be cooking up some new music. Could it just be a collaboration for one record or more? Could you see Wiz and Wale doing a collaborative joint mixtape project? Could this be “The Breeze” 2? Hmmmmmmmm.

Photo via Wale’s Instagram

Rich Homie Quan’s Baby Mama Calls Him Out Over Sexual Hypocrisy!

By: ClassicOne Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 1:28pmCategory: Rumors

Photo via Rich Homie Quan’s Instagram

As you know Rich Homie Quan is very expressive. Right after saying f*ck you to DatPiff, He took to his Instagram to let you know,

“These h*es are for everybody. Just because you put a ring on a h*e finger don’t make her your’s dog. That h*e is getting d*ck put in her right now.”

Before fans could call him out for his hypocrisy, his baby mama jumped in the conversation to call him out! She posted,

“You be the main one putting yours inside ALL of em. No breaks. You’re for everybody. It’s sick.”

We aren’t sure what to make of Quan and these double standards and risky behavior! SMH Be safe out there RHQ and wrap it up at least. SMH.

Watch Tinashe Perform “Player” On Jimmy Fallon

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 1:13pmCategory: Videos

Produced by LULOU and Alex Purple, “Player” is the first official single taken from Tinashe’s highly anticipated sophomore studio album, Joyride. Written and recorded over the past year, Joyride will be the follow up to 2014’s critically lauded debut studio album, Aquarius.

Watch below.

Lamar Odom May Be Charged With Drug Possession Due To Overdose

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 1:07pmCategory: News

Lamar Odom may be in some legal trouble due to overdosing on drugs at a Las Vegas brothel last month. TMZ reports that the Nye County District Attorney is considering charging Odom with cocaine possession or being under the influence of a controlled substance.

This would be the first time in the county’s history that someone faced criminal charges after overdosing.

A representative from the District Attorney’s office shut down claims that Odom was being treated unfairly because he is a celebrity.

[ALSO READ: Lamar Odom Discharged From Las Vegas Hospital And Transferred To LA]

“He’s not being treated any differently because he’s a celebrity,” the rep told TMZ. “He’s being treated just like any other Joe Schmo.”

The former LA Lakers player is reportedly unable to recognize family and friends and may be suffering from a brain injury. His speech is also limited.

Young Thug Claps Back At Trick Daddy By Bringing Up Old Beat Down

By: ClassicOne Updated Nov 17, 2015 at 12:58pmCategory: Rumors

Photo via Young Thug’s Instagram

A lot of what Young Thug does doesn’t make sense to anyone, so we are trying to decipher one of his recent posts. Thugger has let it be known on multiple occasions that he is NOT a fan of The Breakfast Club. Young Thug wasn’t a fan of Trick Daddy’s interview with The Breakfast Club either! He took to his Twitter to tweet,

“Again #BreakfastClub IS THE DEVAaal Uma doe em like Guwoop did em if they call me doe.”

He went on to say.

“Dear Trick Daddy, Mr Trick Trick drop you old p#### ass outside a club, punked yo teeth out and is still breathing #Oldpussy freeze me.”

It seems like Young Thug wanted to remind Trick Daddy about an old beat down he received from Detroit’s own Trick Trick to let him know that he’s not threatened by him. People just won’t let Thug be himself huh?