50 Cent To Release A New Project Called ‘The Kanan Tape’?

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Oct 14, 2015 at 9:01amCategory: Rumors

For any G-Unit fans out there, you may be getting some new music from the crew’s leader really soon. 50 Cent hopped on Instagram to flash some of his bands, but he also used the IG post to announce his plans to drop some cuts off a project called “The Kanan Tape.”

Man this lunch money,I gotta go to work I’m still up, no Sleep at all. NEW MUSIC this week,Off The KANAN tape.

Cold in my eyes, ashy knuckles…I hustle so hard, I can't see me legs. LMAO SOUTHSIDE ALL DAY LETS GET IT!!! #EFFENVODKA #FRIGO #SMSAUDIO

A video posted by 50 Cent (@50cent) on Oct 13, 2015 at 11:45pm PDT

Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock & Leonardo DiCaprio To Appear On Q-Tip’s Beats 1 Radio Show

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Oct 14, 2015 at 8:44amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Three A-listers are scheduled to make an appearance on Q-Tip’s Abstract Radio program later this week. Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Leonardo DiCaprio have been named as guest on the Beats 1 Radio show airing on Friday.

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This just in! @DaveChappelle @chrisrock & @LeoDiCaprio will be joining QTip on #AbstractRadio. Friday 7PM PT/10PM ET pic.twitter.com/mGSgbRx5XJ

— Beats 1 (@Beats1) October 13, 2015

The founding member of A Tribe Called Quest started hosting his own show on the Apple Music run platform in July. He joined other Beats 1 Radio celebrity “DJs” Dr. Dre (The Pharmacy), Drake (OVOSOUND), Pharrell (OTHERtone) and Jaden Smith (MSFTS FREQUENCY).

“I try to treat it like a DJ thing, it’s worldwide so it’s playing in 100 countries, so you have to be conscious of your audience. You’re not just playing in a club anymore,” said Tip about his Beats 1 radio show earlier this year. “Rather than just follow any sort of current, what’s popular, you want to try to figure out how to bridge many gaps and bring it all into one singular voice of good music. That’s been my philosophy and ethos.”

Q-Tip’s Abstract Radio broadcasts Fridays at 7 pm PT/10 pm ET on Apple Music’s Beats 1 Radio.

[ALSO READ: Q-Tip Discusses New Beats 1 Radio Show “Abstract Thought”]

Watch footage of Q-Tip on Pharrell’s OTHERtone below.

Check Out The Performances, Cyphers & Winners From The 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards (VIDEOS)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Oct 14, 2015 at 8:05amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) BET aired its annual Hip Hop Awards last night (October 13). The Snoop Dogg hosted event featured some of the biggest names in rap music hitting the stage as well as emcees displaying their lyrical ability in the highly anticipated cyphers. Check out all the performances, cyphers, and winners from the 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards below.

[ALSO READ: BET’s Stephen Hill Talks Hip Hop’s Role In Social Awareness (VIDEO)]

Winners

Best Hip-Hop Video
Big Sean feat. Chris Brown and Ty Dolla $ign – “Play No Games”
Big Sean feat. Drake and Kanye West – “Blessings”
Fetty Wap – “Trap Queen”
Kendrick Lamar – “Alright” — WINNER
Nicki Minaj feat. Beyoncé – “Feeling Myself”

Best Collabo, Duo or Group
Big Sean feat. Drake and Kanye West – “Blessings” — WINNER
Big Sean feat. E-40 – “IDFWU”
Fetty Wap feat. Monty – “My Way”
Nicki Minaj feat. Beyoncé – “Feeling Myself”
Nicki Minaj feat. Drake and Lil Wayne – “Truffle Butter”

Best Live Performer
Drake
J. Cole — WINNER
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
Nicki Minaj

Lyricist of the Year
Big Sean
Drake
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar — KENDRICK LAMAR
Nicki Minaj

Video Director of the Year
Alan Ferguson
Benny Boom — WINNER
Chris Robinson/Lil Chris
Colin Tilley
Director X

DJ of the Year
DJ Drama
DJ Envy
DJ Esco
DJ Khaled
DJ Mustard — WINNER

Producer of the Year
DJ Mustard — WINNER
J. Cole
Kanye West
Mike Will Made-It
Pharrell Williams
Timbaland

MVP of the Year
Big Sean
Drake — WINNER
Future
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
Nicki Minaj

Track of the Year
“Alright” – Produced by Pharrell Williams and Sounwave (Kendrick Lamar)
“Blessings” – Produced by Boi-1da and Vinylz (Big Sean feat. Drake and Kanye West)
“Commas” – Produced by DJ Spinz and Southside (Future)
“IDFWU” – Produced by Dj Dahi, Dj Mustard, Kanye West and Key Wane (Big Sean feat. E-40)
“Trap Queen” – Produced by Tony Fadd (Fetty Wap) – WINNER

Album of the Year
Big Sean – Dark Sky Paradise
Drake – If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late
J. Cole – 2014 Forest Hills Drive — WINNER
Kendrick Lamar – To Pimp A Butterfly
Nicki Minaj – The Pinkprint
Wale – The Album About Nothing

Who Blew Up Award
Bobby Shmurda
DeJ Loaf
Fetty Wap — WINNER
Rae Sremmurd
Tink

Hustler of the Year
Dr. Dre — WINNER
Drake
J. Cole
Jay Z
Nicki Minaj

Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style)
A$AP Rocky
DeJ Loaf — WINNER
Drake
Kanye West
Nicki Minaj

Best Club Banger
Big Sean feat. E-40 – “IDFWU” (Produced by Dj Dahi, Dj Mustard, Kanye West and Key Wane) — WINNER
Dej Loaf – “Try Me” (Produced by Dds)
Fetty Wap – “Trap Queen” (Produced by Tony Fadd)
Future – “Commas” (Produced by DJ Spinz and Southside)
Rich Homie Quan – “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” (Produced by DJ Spinz and Nitti Beatz)

Best Mixtape
Future – 56 Nights – WINNER
Future – Beast Mode
Future – Monster
Lil Wayne – Sorry 4 The Wait 2
Travis Scott – Days Before Rodeo

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
Drake – “Blessings” (Big Sean feat. Drake and Kanye West)
Drake – “My Way (Remix)” (Fetty Wap feat. Drake) — WINNER
E-40 – “IDFWU” (Big Sean feat. E-40)
Kendrick Lamar – “Classic Man (Remix)” (Jidenna feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Lil Wayne – “Truffle Butter” (Nicki Minaj feat. Drake and Lil Wayne)

Impact Track
Big Sean feat. Kanye West and John Legend – “One Man Can Change The World”
Common and John Legend – “Glory” (From The Motion Picture “Selma”)
J. Cole – “Apparently”
J. Cole – “Be Free”
Kendrick Lamar – “Alright” — WINNER

People’s Champ Award
Big Sean feat. Drake and Kanye West – “Blessings” — WINNER
Fetty Wap – “Trap Queen”
Future – “Commas”
Kendrick Lamar – “i”
Rae Sremmurd – “No Type”
Rich Homie Quan – “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)”

Performances

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Cyphers

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’12 Years A Slave’ Writer John Ridley To Direct Movie About Rodney King & The L.A. Riots

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Oct 14, 2015 at 7:54amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) The Oscar-winning screenwriter of 12 Years A Slave is set to tackle a story from more recent history. According to the Hollywood Reporter, John Ridley (American Crime) will direct a film about Rodney King and the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. The untitled movie is being produced in conjunction with Broad Green and Imagine Entertainment.

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Ridley’s based on true events motion picture will focus on how LAPD police officers getting acquitted for beating King on camera led to six days of rioting in the spring of 92. More than 50 people were killed, 2,300 people were injured, and an estimated $1 billion of damage was done to property.

“This is a seminal event in our country’s history, the reverberations of which are still far too relevant today. We were blown away by John’s amazing screenplay and we know that under his direction and the aegis of Imagine, the film will be truly incredible. This is why we started this company. To make movies like this,” stated Broad Green founders Gabriel and Daniel Hammond.

The upcoming L.A. Riots movie comes on the heels of over a year worth of highly publicized news reports about unarmed citizens – such as Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Walter Scott, Freddie Gray, and Sandra Bland – being killed at the hands of police officers or while in police custody. Many of those incidents were caught on video much like the King beating.

[ALSO READ: Justice Trail Activist Prohaize Runs From ATL To NYC To Bring Awareness To Police-Civilian Incidents (PHOTOS)]

Rapper Teriq Royal Posts Selfie Video After Being Shot In The Head?

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Oct 14, 2015 at 7:24amCategory: Rumors

A rapper named Teriq Royal claims he was shot in the head, and then posted a selfie video to social media.

He wrote on Instagram:

Yes me and the homies got shot at couple days ago ???? AK47 bullet flew past my head and I was hit with the bullet fragments , 3 frags stuck in my forehead for life . They stopped right on my skull before they could enter my brain … GOD IS REAL YALL ! ✊✨ I should’ve died that night but I felt God move me back just enough for the bullet to miss. Take this life sh*t serious ! I was almost on a T-shirt ?? I’m just blessed enough to be here for a reason, can’t nobody stop Gods plans

For someone who only has 4,000 followers on Facebook, 43 followers on IG, and 8 followers on Twitter this is one hell of a way to get your name in the press.

Yes me and the homies got shot at couple days ago ???? AK47 bullet flew past my head and I was hit with the bullet fragments , 3 frags stuck in my forehead for life . They stopped right on my skull before they could enter my brain … GOD IS REAL YALL ! ✊✨ I should've died that night but I felt God move me back just enough for the bullet to miss. Take this life s### serious ! I was almost on a T-shirt ?? I'm just blessed enough to be here for a reason, can't nobody stop Gods plans #TeriqRoyal I thank @iamakademiks @mediatakeoutonig I thank everybody for supporting and sending out prayers #mediatakeout #djakademiks #ComptonRapper

A video posted by THE REAL TERIQ ROYAL (@teriqroyal) on Oct 13, 2015 at 2:17am PDT

3 bullet fragments resting on my 3rd eye for the rest of my life ??

A photo posted by THE REAL TERIQ ROYAL (@teriqroyal) on Oct 13, 2015 at 2:15am PDT

Yea ?? #teriqroyal once I get 1,000 followers i will post picture of them

A photo posted by THE REAL TERIQ ROYAL (@teriqroyal) on Oct 14, 2015 at 2:27am PDT

Justice Trail Activist Prohaize Runs From ATL To NYC To Bring Awareness To Police-Civilian Incidents (PHOTOS)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Oct 14, 2015 at 6:20amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Activists around the country have been employing various methods to institute a call to action against police brutality. One musician literally took thousands of steps to help increase awareness for solutions that create greater transparency and accountability between police officers and civilians.

[ALSO READ: Vic Mensa Shows Support For Assata Shakur & Protests Against Police Brutality At VMAs (PHOTOS)]

On September 20, Edward “Prohaize” Minta began running and cycling from the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to Liberty Island in New York City. After 20 days, Prohaize completed his 750 mile journey to the Statue of Liberty.

Prohaize’s goal was to influence state officials nationwide to mandate body cameras for all active duty police officers. He made stops at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina and the 20th Anniversary “Justice or Else” Million Man March in Washington DC. The entire trek was recorded for the production of a Justice Trail documentary detailing his travels.

Justice Trail is an ad-hoc organization founded in July of this year. The group of like-minded individuals are working to create actions-based and results-oriented solutions for issues such as police brutality, sexual inequality, systemic oppression, and financial illiteracy.

Supporters of Justice Trail have already donated more than $1,200 through the Justice Trail GoFundMe campaign. Their goal is to raise $15,000. The funds from the campaign will be dispersed to Campaign Zero, It’s Bigger Than You, and Run For Justice.

[ALSO READ: Two Men Ran From Atlanta To Ferguson To Bring Awareness To Mike Brown Shooting & Racial Injustice]

Check out photos from Prohaize’s ATL to NYC journey and a video about Justice Trail below.

PHOTOS: Justice Trail (credits: Devyn Springer, Jake Schmutzler)

Urban Model Bernice Burgos Launches ‘Bold & Beautiful’ Sleepwear Collection (PHOTOS)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Oct 14, 2015 at 6:15amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) High-profile urban model Bernice Burgos has teamed with her 18-year-old daughter Ashley Burgos for a new signature sleepwear collection for women. Burgos’ Winter 2015 Bold & Beautiful line includes rompers, briefs and bralettes available in multiple solid and striped colorways.

[ALSO READ: Kanye West Picks Vic Mensa, Tink, Fetty Wap & Holt To Model Adidas Collection (PHOTOS)]

“Bold & Beautiful was created to offer women a flexible option for nightwear or lounging around while at home. I felt there was a gap in sleepwear options and wanted to create a line that serves multiple purposes and still manages to make a woman to feel sexy,” states Bernice. “I’m really excited to have my daughter included in the process of creating and developing this line, because it allows me to encourage an entrepreneurial spirit within her, while getting insight to make this collection relevant to women of various ages.”

Bold & Beautiful items run from $64.99 to $89.99. Each piece in the collection combines soft spandex and micro nylon fabrics. For more information visit bold-beautiful.com.

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Check out some of Bernice Burgos’ Bold & Beautiful items in the gallery below.

Dej Loaf’s Rumored Girlfriend Is Not Here For The “Fake” Lil’ Durk Relationship

By: ClassicOne Updated Oct 14, 2015 at 6:03amCategory: Rumors

Photo via Dej Loaf’s Instagram

Well it looks like Dej Loaf and Lil’ Durk have been getting closer and closer, and rumor has it that the two are actually a couple now. Allegedly Dej and Durk plan on going public with their relationship very soon. There’s one problem; everyone is not here for it especially Dej Loaf’s rumored female boo. Allegedly Dej Loaf has been in a relationship with Angeleah Speights (@AyeRedd), and Angeleah is not here for Dej Loaf faking who she is as a person, or who she is in love with. It seems like Speights is saying Dej still won’t come out the closet, and she’s worried about how others will perceive her. Check out what Angeleah had to say below. What are your thoughts?

Guess What Famous Baby Mama Was Called Out About Hypocritical Matt Barnes-Derek Fisher Comments?

By: ClassicOne Updated Oct 14, 2015 at 5:51amCategory: Rumors

Photo via Kim Porter’s Instagram

Everyone has had something to say about the recent incident of Matt Barnes driving 95 miles to assault Derek Fisher, but it seems like everyone shouldn’t have an opinion, or some definitely shouldn’t express it. Fans recently roasted one of Diddy’s baby mamas, Kim Porter, as she offered her opinion on the situation. She basically said you shouldn’t sleep with a close friend or associate’s ex. Fans wasted no time in the comments “reminding” Kim that she was Diddy’s first baby mama Misa Hylton’s friend, and she was allegedly sleeping on Puff & Misa’s couch when her an Al B. Sure! broke up. To take it a step further they “reminded” Kim that Diddy and Al B. Sure! were very close and worked on music together. Well if all of this is the case, isn’t that the pot calling the kettle……..

Did Soulja Boy Post A Cryptic Message?

By: ClassicOne Updated Oct 14, 2015 at 5:34amCategory: Rumors

Photo via Soulja Boy’s Twitter

It seems like Soulja Boy has had quite a few ups and downs in his career. Most of the “downs” seem to stem from his tumultuous relationships and rumored drug use. Soulja Boy seems to have posted a cryptic message as well as a cry for help on his Snap Chat as he posted,

“I’m going to die soon. I enjoyed my life.”

Is Soulja just saying we all die eventually and happens to be reflecting, or is he suffering from some mental health issues? We hope he is not suicidal.

Are Travis Scott & Rihanna Still Going Strong?

By: ClassicOne Updated Oct 14, 2015 at 5:21amCategory: Rumors

Photos via Travis Scott & Rihanna’s Instagram

While Rihanna has been linked to a few high profile men lately, it really seems like her and her rumored boo Travis Scott are going strong. Rihanna has been spotted at several of his shows and after parties getting cozy with Scott, leading everyone to believe they are more than just friends. Last month she attended all three of his NYC Gramercy Theatre shows, and the two were seen dancing and getting close at a club. The two have been spotted once again allegedly kissing and making out in a club in Paris. We still wonder if they are just really good friends….. with benefits. Scott did almost blush when asked about Ri though! Who wouldn’t want RiRi?

100 PROOF Ft. Red Cafe – “No More” (VIDEO)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Oct 13, 2015 at 8:56pmCategory: Videos

Having their roots in Providence RI, the rap group ‘100 PROOF’ is nothing new to the music industry. The group has shared the stage with a eclectic group of artists both legends from the past (50 Cent, Wu-Tang, Mobb Deep) as well as more current mainstream artist (Lil Durk, Slaughterhouse, Ab-Soul) throughout their time. Their new single “No More”, 100 PROOF collaborated with distinguished rap artist Red Cafe to bring true hip hop. Watch their latest video below!

Check Out The Costume Images From NBC’s ‘The Wiz Live!’ Starring Ne-Yo, David Alan Grier & More

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Oct 13, 2015 at 6:39pmCategory: Alternatives

The classic tale of The Wiz is coming to NBC on December 3. Kenny Leon’s live television adaption of the Tony-wining Broadway play is set to feature Shanice Williams (Dorothy), Elijah Kelley (The Scarecrow), Ne-Yo (The Tinman), and David Alan Grier (The Cowardly Lion).

The rest of the star-studded cast includes Common, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Stephanie Mills, Uzo Aduba, and Amber Riley. Zadan & Meron (Sound of Music, Peter Pan) are producing.

NBC has released the first costume images of The Wiz Live! Check out photos of the actors as the iconic characters in the gallery below.

[ALSO READ: Common & Ne-Yo Join The Cast Of ‘The Wiz Live!’]

David Alan Grier as Lion — (Photo by: Paul Gilmore/NBC)

Elijah Kelly as Scarecrow — (Photo by: Paul Gilmore/NBC)

Ne-Yo as Tinman — (Photo by: Paul Gilmore/NBC)

Shanice Williams as Dorothy — (Photo by: Paul Gilmore/NBC)

Ruff Ryder’s Drag-On Set To Return With New Music

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Oct 13, 2015 at 4:00pmCategory: Videos

After his record 2 much Cutt tearing up the airwaves, Drag-On is working on completing his long awaited 3rd studio album Opposite of H2O 2 as well as preping to drop a mixtape called Hood Environment hosted by DJ Ball. After tweeting that him and Germany’s finest Hip Hop Export Joe Young would do a song together the fans on Twitter went to show high support of the collaborative announcement. Let us know your thoughts!

Cooking up this Heat with the Hood Environment General. RT if you want that to happen!! Shoutout to @IamDrag_On

— Joe Young (@GorillaJoeYoung) October 12, 2015

Master P Drops New Track “Freaky” From Upcoming “Empire” Album

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Oct 13, 2015 at 3:53pmCategory: Music

With the recent announcement of his new album Empire, Master P gives fans a taste of his anticipated album and drops new single “Freaky” produced by BlaqNMild. This track is definitely a club banger with that New Orleans 808 party sound! New album drops November 28th. Listen below and lets us know you thoughts on Master P’s new track!

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Master P Reveals Release Date, Tracklist & Cover Art For ‘Empire’ Album]

Nems Talks About Battle Rap, “Planet of the Apes” And FYL Brand

By: Emazing Smith Updated Oct 13, 2015 at 3:21pmCategory: Features

In a world where artists are paid to talk, it’s amazing how many rappers have made a career out of holding their tongues. For a bunch of guys who make their living being heard, the term “no comment” seems to come through more often than the truth.

Thankfully, when it comes to Brooklyn native Nems, the truth is never far behind his first words. With his “Planet of the Apes” series of mixtapes making the rounds, the Coney Island mayor sat with AHH’s MrMecc to talk everything from todays battle rappers to the meaning behind his FYL brand. Take heed.

Listen to Ty Dolla $ign’s New “Airplane Mode” Mixtape

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Oct 13, 2015 at 3:07pmCategory: Music

As promised, Ty Dolla $ign releases his new mixtape “Airplane Mode”. Featuring 10 new tracks and production from frequent collaborator DJ Mustard, Mike Will Made-It, DJ Spinz & more. Pre-order Ty’s debut album “Free TC” dropping November 13th now on iTunes!

Mark Morrison Releases “B’Day” Remix, Featuring Wash, Chedda Da Connect & Christopher Martin, Preps EP Hosted By Adrian Swish

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Oct 13, 2015 at 2:37pmCategory: Music

Platinum recording artist Mark Morrison releases the Official Remix to his anthem “B’Day”, which sees the British R&B star team with rising Interscope Records singer Wash who is fresh off his debut hit single “Can’t Trust Thots”, Houston rapper Chedda Da Connect who has been enjoying the success of his certified gold single “Flicka Da Wrist” which continues to be a phenomenon this year, and Jamaican reggae crooner Christopher Martin.

Mark Morrison, who shot to fame almost 20 years ago, in 1996, with his multi-platinum number one single “Return of the Mack”, has linked with Adrian Swish of Tha Alumni Music Group to not only release the remix, but also an EP containing new material, which will be released soon.

8Ball & MJG’s New Artist P-Nyce Drops “Calm Before The Storm” Mixtape

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Oct 13, 2015 at 2:24pmCategory: Music

Legendary hip-hop group 8Ball & MJG must have a great ear for talent! Their new artist P-Nyce’s new mixtape “Calm Before The Storm” is nothing less than lyrical and melodic bliss. P-Nyce rips through hard hitting beats with effortless ease, then switches it up with soothing melody in a single breath. You can tell the new MC feels right at home in the studio mastering his craft. Looks like the living legends may have a future legend on the roster. The push management artist is definitely one to watch, seeing that this is just a prequel to his highly anticipated “Ratchet and Blues” project dropping in the near future.

Chief Keef ft Fredo Santana – “Plottin” (P###. Hurtboy AG X TrapMoneyBenny)

By: Jake Crates Updated Oct 13, 2015 at 2:04pmCategory: Music

After bodies were found at a dispensary in Los Angeles, Chief Keef’s name came up on the local news broadcast, but since then he has denied any involvement in the situation. Ignoring the rumors Chief Keef and Fredo Santana’s are steady at work on their Blood Thicker Than Water tape coming up soon. You can check out the track “Plottin” here.