When Jim Jones and Juelz Santana tried to cross the border to head into Canada yesterday (June 10), little did they know they were in for a rude awakening. The Dipset emcees were denied entry into the country due to their arrest records, TMZ reports.
They were heading to Canada to kick off an 11-city tour. They both reportedly sought legal assistance prior to going to Canada because they figured that thier previous arrests would be a problem. After consulting with lawyers who worked with Immigration and the FBI, they were told they should not have any problems, but were still denied entry.
Juelz was arrested in 2009 for making a death threat and again in 2011 for terrorist threats. Jimmy has three arrests, one in 2012 for a casino brawl and twice in 2013 for driving while intoxicated and disorderly conduct.
Since they are now missing performances, they claim they are losing out on $500,000.
Nicki Minaj has responded to her ex’s vent about thier 12-year relationship on his new track “Love the Most.” On the leaked snippet, he says he felt like a fool during their relationship )especially when he has to watch her kiss Nas) and that he never got the credit he deserves. The Young Money femcee took to twitter on Thursday (June 11) to not only set Safaree straight but to also show her new beau some love.
The “Only” rapper also aired Safaree out and said that he cheated on her in tweets that were later deleted.
“Lesson: don’t cheat on a loyal woman. God will punish u. When he does, tell people the truth. The truth may set u free. Love. Always,” she tweeted.
In another deleted tweet, Nicki also said she has no ill feelings towards her ex.
“I’m happy today not b/c of meek. But b/c i know Im a good person. Don’t hate u. Will always love u. I forgive u. It’s time to move on.”
Master P is looking to bring more positivity to reality television. According to the Associated Press, the hip-hop mogul is bringing his family to the small screen for Master P’s Family Empire, a reality show that will follow him as he juggles working and raising his five children, aged 10 to 25.
“We’re about to make it cool to watch good, positive, family TV,” the No Limit CEO told AP. “The Kardashians are entertaining, but what we’re doing is positive entertainment, which is supposed to not be cool. With my family, we’re going to make it cool, because we’ve been cool our whole lives.”
While Master P raises his youngest two sons, Mercy, 12, and Hercy, 10, he is also offering guidance to his oldest children as they navigate the entertainment industry. Romeo, 25, is juggling acting gigs and music, 22-year-old Veno is a model and 18-year-old Cymphonique is best know for starring on Nickelodeon’s How to Rock and is trying to break into the music industry.
The show is set to premiere in November 2015 via the Reelz Channel.
Rick Ross was arrested while driving in Georgia after a police officer found marijuana in his car, according to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. On Wednesday (June 10), the MMG captain was taken to Fayette County jail and booked on a misdemeanor marijuana charge.
Ross, 39, was stopped on a window tint violation, but the officer smelled a marijuana stench and then found five joints rolled up in the Bentley, said Fayette County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Allen Stevens.
It is unclear if Ross has been released on bond yet.
This is the Miami native’s fourth run-in with the law over weed. He was also arrested in 2008, 2011 and 2013 on marijuana charges.
The off-duty LAPD cop that The Game punched during a game of basketball in March has filed a $12 million lawsuit against him, TMZ reports.
The officer,Onyebuchi Awaji, is suing the left coast rapper for damages that include physical and emotional pain, medical expenses and punitive damages. Awaji reportedly wants $1 million for pain and suffering, another million for emotional distress, $50,000 for current medical expenses and $100,000 for future medical expenses, and $10 million for punitive damages.
The lawsuit was filed back in April. Instead of responding to the lawsuit, Game turned himself into the police on June 8th. He was charged with suspicion of making criminal threats and was relelased on $50,000 bail.
After releasing the audio not too long ago, Method Man is back with a visual for “The Meth Lab” featuring Streetlife & Hanz On. Method Man’s new album “The Meth Lab” hits stores August 21st.
Fresh off the heels of releasing her ‘Jada’ freestyle, DonMonique is back with a video for the Ryan Scott produced track ‘You Aint Heard.‘ The video is directed + edited by Hidji Films. DonMonique will be dropping her debut EP this summer. In the meantime watch this video to hold you over!
Teaming up with New Jersey native Pream-O, rising Atlanta rapper Shawty Pimpin delivers the official remix to his bouncy club banger “Hold Up Lil Baby.” The single has already been in heavy rotation around Atlanta throughout the club scene and now it’s here to stay as Pream solidifies the track with a fiery addition. Expect the official visuals in the near future.
After releasing “101 Cups” featuring Zuse, Chaz Ultra returns with the second single from his upcoming mixtape. Produced by FKi, “Good Day in NE” is a feel-good track that finds Chaz coming into his own as an artist as he puts on a show with his down-to-earth lyrics and infectious melodies. Ultra’s Off The Clock mixtape drops later this summer.
MC Ren was an invaluable component to the success of N.W.A.’s success and without his lyrical contributions the group certainly would not have been as successful.
So when fans see the highly-anticipated movie being heavily promoted, Ren and DJ Yella are not well represented as a part of the controversial rap group’s history in the trailers.
Ren let his explosive views known on Twitter.
“When you have b###### work on a hip hop film that don’t know s### about hip hop this is what happens. How the hell u leave me out after all the work I put into them records,” Ren said. “It’s disrespectful to me, my family and most of all my FANS.”
The native Compton lyricist was particularly vital when Ice Cube left the group after their first album, Straight Outta Compton.
Ren did not offer any venom to the movie’s producers and former N.W.A. members Ice Cube and Dr. Dre. He also had nothing to say to acclaimed director directed by F. Gary Gray. How Ren and others are represented in the movie is not yet known.
New York is a city filled with an abundance of artists that all have their own opinion on the mecca they live in. Jah Limon, owner of Johnny Rags NYC, releases something new to put on for NYC along with the help of King from 334 MO.B.B. as they embody the infamous Wesley Snipes film New Jack City on their new collaboration. The song, which has the same name as the previously mentioned flick, finds Limon and King speaking on the ranging aspects of living in the one-of-a-kind capital. Take a listen to “New Jack City” below.
Jacob York has a built a lucrative career as a serial entrepreneur. From a real estate developer to managing some of the biggest names in entertainment. Jacob launched Jacob York Presents (JYP) in 1993. Little did Jacob know the local New York promotional company years later would go on to host events for some of the biggest names in entertainment including Lil Wayne, Jay Z, Puff Daddy and more.
While in New York, as the music industry boomed and Jacob rubbed shoulders with the right industry execs, the young entrepreneur saw an opportunity for his next business venture: York Entertainment. Jacob along with his older brother, went on to sign local acts around the city, receiving positive acclaim from critics.
His next venture was a collaboration with childhood friend, Lance “Un” Rivera and then-local rap artist Biggie Smalls. All three signed a major deal with Atlantic Records and created Undeas Entertainment in 1994.
York went on to work as a consultant for six of the biggest record companies, and in 2001, relocated to Atlanta, GA to seek fresh, new talent. During a six year span from 2001-2007, York was either responsible for or involved in 85% of the music deals made in Atlanta.
In addition to his success in music and events, York chose to tap back into his first passion: film and television. For Jacob, this most recent business venture is 25 years in the making. Electric Republic is a concept that came to Jacob at the age of 15– in the very first days of the ‘Digital Age.’ Now, keeping up with the current nature of our digital culture. In 2015, Electric Republic produced their first theatrical release, ‘Brotherly Love’ starring Keke Palmer, Cory Hardrict and Romeo Miller. Electric Republic is a true, digital republic; for the people, by the people that manages individuals who have the ability to do more than just sing or act, but become icons and walking brands.
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Check out the ‘Brotherly Love’ trailer below!
AllHipHop recently sat down with Jacob York to discuss ‘Brotherly Love’ and his career longevity in the entertainment realm.
What inspired your transition into film?
It was a natural transition coming from the music industry. My parents were movie buffs and I always had a passion for films. After a long conversation with my ex- business partner Lance Un Rivera who transitioned to film…he inspired me to join the movement. So I studied the film industry for years to understand fully how it works and now I am ready to build my longtime dream of an Electric Republic, which happens to be the name of the productions company.
What about the film’s script was inspiring to you?
I grew up with movies like, “Do the Right Thing”, “Cooley High”, and “Love and Basketball” and I felt like there was nothing being made for this millennial generation. When I read the script I knew I had to make it.
What was the business and creative process of Brotherly Love?
I have a friend named Charles Austin, aka Charlie Mack, who knew a writer named Jamal Hill. Hill was working on a script for the past 10 years. Mack knew I was seeking new scripts and was familiar with my previous works including “Percentage”, a movie I produced a movie two years ago. “Percentage” went straight to Netflix and BET. So he asked me to take a look at the script. I read it and, 24 hours later, I knew that I wanted to put up my own money do this movie.
What sets your film apart from other films that we have seen hit the big screen?
There are not that many millennial movies being made with substance and when viewers go to see this film they will appreciate the authentic feel “Brotherly Love” will give them and the message that is relevant to not only these millennials but for all generations.
The Jacob York empire keeps growing and growing…from music to film. What other ventures can we expect from you?
We are expanding into all regions of media. It is going to be a lot more movies, a lot more television, a lot more media and digital properties. We have a lot of projects coming down the pipeline. Electric Republic is 25 years in the making and it is still evolving.
Is the music business much like the business of film or are they literally two different worlds/realms?
There is liberalization to music where Hollywood tends to be less liberal. In Hollywood, it’s very seldom that you will get an urban movie that does the same numbers as a non-urban movie. However, in music, Hip Hop can be number one. Lil’ Wayne can out sell Cold Play.
It’s an uphill battle, but there is always a positive. Just like the music industry, there is an alternative to the machine. Therefore, we chose to produce and distribute “Brotherly Love” ourselves. We said, ok Hollywood, you don’t get it. We’re not mad that you don’t get it. We are going to do it ourselves. In Hollywood there has never been an African-American in charge of a studio. In music, there has been a bunch of them.
Why should people see the film?
People should see the film if they enjoy good content. This film tackles all of your emotions and will leave you shocked at the end. I call that the perfect formula for a great time and experience.
Talk to us about the cast selection?
Keke Palmer came as a result of Shakim. Corey Hardict and Eric Hill came as a result of Kim Harden, the casting director. What most people would find interesting is that Keke Palmer went against her agent who advised her against the indie black film. She felt like this story needed to be told. All of the producers were blown away with Cory Hardrict’s reading.
How important is it to go forward and make sure our own stories are told instead of waiting on Hollywood to tell them?
I feel everyone has their own interest in what they want to make. I have nieces and nephews that I have to think about and I want to create content that they can be proud of and will last for generations to come.
What’s the biggest challenge about producing and putting out an indie black film?
Selling the content…not producing it.
What was the most difficult part of production?
It was very difficult. We were challenged with getting through 21 days of shooting successfully and shopping the project to Hollywood. From day one, we experienced a lot of challenges on site. Anything that could go wrong went wrong… from the lights and toilets breaking to the generators blowing out to not having enough trailers. Revisiting the first day of filming at Overbrook High school; a campus of 2,000+ was open and the students were interrupting filming. In addition, we had a micro budget (anything under $10,000,000 in Hollywood)…therefore sourcing all of our relationships to get the movie on the screen was critical.
Will this be revered as an urban film classic?
I would like to think so.
With your longevity and experience in the music business what’s been most disappointing or surprising in the shift in the business?
The biggest disappointments are executives blaming the music for the decline in the business and not the approach in marketing strategy as the cause for the shift.
Freekey Zekey is set to release his new project Powerbottom Lifestyle soon. Here’s a new banger from it titled We Hustle featuring Lil Wayne, Chad B & Tito Green.
Seven Davis Jr. uses his new single “Fighters” to touch on the recent social unrest that has hit cities like Baltimore, Ferguson, and elsewhere in America. The track will appear on the upcoming Universes LP scheduled for release on July 24.
Davis describes “Fighters”:
“Fighters'” was inspired by seeing the different struggles and political issues of other countries during my travels. Especially watching the current violence in America escalate, from outside of America. How some people fight for very valid reasons and others may be fighting to preserve old practices that are no longer appropriate in today’s world.
The lyrics ‘They’re killing themselves’ refers to officers in America who have been killing and targeting innocent African-Americans. That those officers are killing themselves each time they kill an innocent African American. Not just in America but anywhere people are being murdered.
After releasing “Biggie” just under two weeks ago, Ray Jr. is back today with the official optics for the heavy-hitting remix of his street smash “Same Crew.” Continuing to pay homage to The Notorious B.I.G., Ray Jr. enlists adolescent look-a-likes for everyone featured in the video to similarly replicate Biggie’s “Sky’s The Limit” music video. Directed by Ced Lynch.
Huffington Post recently published an article saying that as of May 30th, the police have shot dead 385 people. with only five month down in the year, thats a rate of two people per day who’s lives were ended by the hands of public servants. As a father of two with a growing fan-base hanging on his every word, Las Vegas rapper Dizzy Wright is in a unique position to teach in more arena than one. With his new album The Growing Process on deck, Dizzy sat with AllHipHop’s MrMecc to discuss, fatherhood, fatality causing cops and family influences.
Zilla drops a 60 song compliation project called, Selective Memory but one of the standout newer songs is “The Game” which was produced by Block Beattaz and features Grilly.
YPC (Young Paper Chasers) Records releases the Intro, a video introducing Melvin Ingram as a Hip-Hop artist. Many recognize Melvin as a linebacker for the San Diego Chargers. Melvin is taking his rap career just as serious as football and will be releasing From Nothing To Something, his anticipated mixtape later this month. Follow @MelvinIngram for updates.
