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Azealia Banks Clarifies Her Comments About The President; Talks Title Of Next Project

Azealia Banks is not one to hold her tongue about any topic, not even when discussing her lust for President Barack Obama.

In her recent interview with Billboard, she got candid about her feelings for the PLOTUS.

“He’s so fine,” said the 23-year-old. “Those big-ass white teeth and ears hanging off his head? I’m like, ‘Oh my god, I want to f– the President.”

The “Ice Princess” rapper took to Twitter today (Apr. 3) to say that she was just joking around.

The Harlemnite also dished on the title of her follow up to Broke With Expensive Taste and revealed that it stems from her sexuality.

“I sleep with my security guards,” she revealed. “I love security guards. They’re these big meathead bald white guys with blue eyes. And I have had sex with a lot of my female friends. It’s a proximity thing. It’s why I am going to call my next record Business and Pleasure, because I’m always mixing the two.”

Banks social media presence has overshadowed her musical talent for most of her young career and she acknowledged that.

“Celebrities are celebrated, and I don’t think I’m celebrated,” she said. “But maybe one day. It would be nice. I just don’t want to be forgotten about while I’m still alive.”

Read the full story here.

The-Dream Announces 'Crown' EP Release Date

The-Dream is ready to reclaim his crown as the Radio Killa. He took to Twitter to announce that his new EP, Crown, will drop on Apr. 14th.

The Crown EP will serve as the first half of Dream’s new album Crown/Jewel. Jewel will drop June 9th. The project marks Dream’s reunion with his longtime production partner Tricky Stewart  and his first album since leaving Def Jam Records.

The Atlanta native told Rap-Up that Crown will have more of a “modern R&B feel” while Jewel will show more of  his songwriter side because he chose to keep songs that he would normally give away.

“Fruition” and “That’s My Sh-t” featuring T.I are the EP’s leading singles.

The Game Shooting His New Video With Dej Loaf “Ambitionz Of A Rida”

DJ Hustle caught up with the game after a long day of shooting his new video with Dej Loaf. “Ambitionz Of A Rida” is having lately, it shouldn’t be much of a surprise to see that its now receiving the visual treatment. The record itself is in support of Game’s upcoming Documentary 2 album, which drops June 30th. Game says i just might surprise everyone and post it IG.

The Cast of Furious 7 Takes Over Revolt Live + Performances From The Soundtrack

Photo courtesy of Revolt TV

Furious 7 took over the Hollywood and Highland complex in Hollywood, California. The event featured interviews with cast members from the film, including: Vin Diesel, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and Nathalie Emmanuel and musical performances by artists from the official soundtrack, including: Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Wiz Khalifa, Wale, YG, Rich Homie Quan, Tyga, Flo Rida, Sage the Gemini, Sevyn Streeter and Charlie Puth. The cast shared stories about working on the franchise and reminisced about their friend and co-star Paul Walker. Additionally, the crowd of over 1500 people was treated to exclusive clips from the film and musical performances.

Tyrese opened up the Revolt Live Furious 7 takeover:


Wiz Khalifa performs “See You Again” at the Revolt Live Furious 7 take-over

Vin Diesel at the Revolt Live Furious 7 take-over


Wale, Tyga, YG and Rich Homie Quan perform “Ride Out” at the Revolt Live Furious 7 take-over


Chris “Ludacris” Bridges at the Revolt Live Furious 7 take-over


Tyrese, Vin Diesel and Ludacris close out the REVOLT Live Furious 7 take-over

Lil' Wayne Is Selling Mansion Due To Privacy Issues

Photo via Lil’Wayne’s Instagram

Apparently Lil’ Wayne is putting his Miami beach home on the market. After a prostitute, swatting prank, and a random guy hanging around outside…. we would do the same. Allegedly Lil’ Wayne feels his privacy has been compromised because he feels like everyone in America knows where he lives. Even before his estate made headlines for the random things above, it has been said that several strangers got way too close for comfort. So if you are looking for a 15,000 sq ft. home and you have $18 million, head on down to Miami.

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Rich Homie Quan Says He's Not Gay

Photo via Rich Homie Quan’s Instagram

Rich Homie Quan’s relationship with Young Thug, his interesting dance, and more have caused many to speculate about the rapper’s sexuality. Rich Homie decided to clear the air as he states that he is not gay.

“I could never be gay bro; I got two sons. By how fat these blunts is you know I aint gay.”

But wait there are plenty of gay men with biological children. Oh never mind.

Kendrick Lamar Confirms Engagement To Longtime Girlfriend (VIDEO)

Kendrick Lamar is known to keep quiet about his personal life but he did open up a little during his visit to The Breakfast Club. Last week, the rumor mill went to work when a picture showed his longtime girlfriend Whitney Alford with a diamond ring on her left hand’s ring finger. The “King Kunta” rapper confirmed that he was indeed engaged.

“At the end of the day you want to always have loyal people around you whether it’s male or female,” said the 27-year-old. “Everybody that has been around me they been around me since day one and I can’t change that. I always show respect where respect has been given. People have been by your side, you’re supposed to honor that.”

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Look closely to see the diamond ring on Alford’s finger

 

Alford is Kendrick’s high school sweetheart and the couple has reportedly been going strong for 10 years.

K. Dot also spoke about the interview he did with Tupac at the end of the “Mortal Man” track on To Pimp A Butterfly. He said he got the audio from someone in Germany and knew that it would fit the album perfectly.

“Tupac was a prophet and everything he was talking about is going on today and that right there just sparked the idea immediately for what I was talking about in my record.”

Peep the interview below.

50 Cent Says Young Thug Is On The Puffy Juice

Photos via 50 Cent and Young Thug’s Instagram

50 Cent is at it again. He has been making posts that are suggestive about Diddy’s sexuality. With the latest post, 50 Cent says Young Thug is on the Puffy juice after he dug up an old Young Thug post where Thug tweeted, “No h### we smoking penises!!!”

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Lil' Wayne Says 'F–k Cash Money' At Recent Show (VIDEO)

Lil’ Wayne’s ill feelings towards Cash Money Records have yet to subside. While reminding the crowd of his upcoming projects at a recent club appearance, Weezy made sure to insert an impromptu diss to his former record label.

Free Weezy Album coming soon. Carter V coming soon. F### Cash Money!,”he said before dropping the mic and leaving the stage.

[ALSO READ: Lil’ Wayne’s ‘Free Weezy Album’ To Drop In April]

People close to Wayne and Birdman, like Nicki Minaj and Wayne’s daughter Reginae Carter, have expressed their hope for the two to reconcile but it doesn’t look that will happen anytime soon.

Peep the video below.

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Clear Soul Forces – "Kaboom"

As Clear Soul Forces prepare for their upcoming album “Fab 5ive”, the Detroit Hip Hop group shares their latest single “Kaboom” which is produced by up and coming Detroit producer, Nameless. Pre-order “Kaboom” on iTunes now. Clear Soul Forces “Fab 5ive” album out April 28th via Fat Beats Records!!

B-Ezzy – "Whole Life"

Maryland rhymer B-Ezzy is on the verge of releasing his “pre-tape” project Layup Lines on April 16. But first, Ezzy introduces himself with the come-up themed track “Whole Life.” The tape’s lead single was produced by Dope Boi Beatz.

Amber Rose Says She Still Wants To Reunite With Wiz Khalifa

Amber Rose has been publicly heartbroken over her split from her husband Wiz Khalifa. Shortly after it was announced that she had filed for divorce, she took to Twitter apparently distraught over the lost over the father of her child and best friend. Muva took to social media again yesterday (Apr. 2) to profess her love for her estranged husband in a heartfelt post.

My #ManCrushEveryday you know what it is…. We went wrong somewhere and even if we never ever get back together ( Even tho I pray, dream and hope we do) he will forever be the love of my life. The media doesn't make it easy but f### them we gotta live for reality and not society. We forever have a bond because we made a beautiful baby from our Love. Through all the ups and downs of our relationship my heart still beats for him every single day. I'm sick of putting on a front like I'm happy without him. I'm not. He makes me happy. He's the only one who can. Regardless of how our lives Turn out in the long run he will always be the skinny tatted up stoner that has my heart ❤️

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“My #ManCrushEveryday you know what it is…. ,” the Philly native posted on Instagram. “We went wrong somewhere and even if we never ever get back together ( Even tho I pray, dream and hope we do) he will forever be the love of my life. The media doesn’t make it easy but f### them we gotta live for reality and not society. We forever have a bond because we made a beautiful baby from our Love. Through all the ups and downs of our relationship my heart still beats for him every single day. I’m sick of putting on a front like I’m happy without him. I’m not. He makes me happy. He’s the only one who can. Regardless of how our lives Turn out in the long run he will always be the skinny tatted up stoner that has my heart ❤️.”

The two reportedly decided to co-parent their two-year-old son Sebastian peacefully recently after Wiz let Amber hear his latest song from the Fast and Furious 7 soundtrack titled “See You Again” where he rapped “How could we not talk about family when family’s all that we got?/Everything I went through you were standing there by my side/And now you gonna be with me for the last ride.”

After being married for over a year, Rose filed for divorce back in September citing irreconcilable differences. There were also allegations of infidelity from both parties but she claims she was faithful and that Wiz was the one getting around.

 

Kendrick Lamar Showcases Reebok's Ventilator "Day Glo" Pack (PHOTOS)

Kendrick Lamar has already teamed with Reebok for the  “I Am” video and to present a performance on the streets of Hollywood. The West Coast Hip Hop representative and the apparel company have now joined forces to celebrate the 25 year anniversary of Reebok’s Ventilator model.

As Reebok’s brand ambassador, Kendrick modeled the sneaks in a new campaign. The “Day Glo” Pack is available at select retailers for $75 (adult) and $65 (kids).

Check out photos of Kendrick Lamar and the Reebok Ventilator “Day Glo” Pack in the slide show below.

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Foxy Brown Reveals Her Daughter

Photo via Foxy Brown’s Instagram

Foxy Brown has people’s eyebrows raised after she shared a photo on her Instagram page calling the child featured in the picture her daughter. The Brooklyn emcee posted the photo first stating that she had been informed that TMZ was prepared to reveal the story. Since she posted the photo yesterday, I think it’s safe to say that this isn’t an April Fools Joke.

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Dame Dash Explains His Issues With DJ Vlad (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) Damon Dash’s mission of calling out “culture vultures” has turned toward DJ Vlad. He briefly mentioned the head of VladTV on an Instagram post that was mostly aimed at Complex founder Marc Ecko. Dame went into further detail about his issues with Vlad in a video posted on Hip Hop Motivation’s YouTube channel.

[ALSO READ: Dame Dash Takes Aim At Complex’s Marc Ecko, Calls Him A “Culture Vulture”]

“You remember when Vlad called me about [giving] a comment about Flex, and I was like, ‘I don’t have no comment about Flex and Jay. I’m a motherf**king man,'” said Dame. “You don’t ask me about their conversation. You trying to make me look stupid.”

Apparently, Vlad then expressed he felt Dame snubbed him on doing an interview. According to Dame, Vlad sent him a text saying the move was “bad business,” and Dame then told Vlad to “watch his mouth.”

“[Vlad] said, ‘Don’t even send me no more videos. I’m not posting them no more.’ And I said, ‘I’ll see you when I see you,'” added Dame.

HipHopMotivation’s Kenyatta then spoke about Vlad’s apparent reaction to Dame’s comment. According to Kenyatta, Vlad threatened to complain to his business partners at Complex.

“[Vlad] said, ‘I’m going to see how he likes it when I tell the people at Complex that you threatened their number one breadwinner,” said Kenyatta.

Dame suggested Vlad may have played a role in his potential deal with Ecko and Complex not materializing. He goes on to say, “That’s why I’m sick of these motherf**kers. They got to get out of here.”

For the critics that may say Dame is acting like a “Chatty Patty,” the former co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records contends that description does not fit him in this instance because he’s speaking about events he was directly involved in. However, he did address the Funkmaster Flex/Jay Z situation in another video posted in January.

[ALSO READ: Dame Dash Speaks On Funkmaster Flex Vs. Jay Z (VIDEO)]

Watch Dame Dash’s interview below.

T-Pain Talks Long Delayed "T-Wayne" Collaborative Album With Lil Wayne (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) T-Pain and Lil Wayne have been talking about doing a joint project for years. The “Got Money” collaborators even created the group name T-Wayne. Pain spoke with Global Grind about the status of the potential LP.

[ALSO READ: T-Pain On Criticism For Using Aaliyah’s Vocals: When Someone Dies People Act Like They Were The Greatest (VIDEO)]

“Every time I try to do the T-Wayne album something’s going on with Wayne. Right now I don’t think it’s a good time,” said the crooner. “We send songs back and forth, but he really doesn’t want to release anything cause of his [contract] situation.”

Wayne is currently in a legal battle with his longtime label Cash Money Records. As for T-Pain, the Florida native recently dropped his new mixtape The Iron Way.

[ALSO READ: Lil Wayne Was Handing Out T-Shirts for New Album]

Watch T-Pain’s interview below.

Kanye West & Justin Bieber Sent 500,000 D*cks In A Bag?

(AllHipHop News) Rap star Kanye West and pop star Justin Bieber are both known to be egotistical at times. The website ShipABagOfD*cks.com apparently attempted to burst the two superstar performers’ egos by having the public send them gummy penises.

[ALSO READ: Kanye West And Rick Rubin Working On Justin Bieber’s New Album]

The site supposedly ran a “Buy One/Give One” April Fools promotion which allowed purchasers to ship a bag of d**ks to Kanye or Bieber with a note that reads, “Suck a bag of d**ks.” According to SABOD, Ye totaled 4,004 bags and Biebs counted up 3,558. That is close to 500,000 candy d**ks.

Did Kanye and Bieber really receive the gummies? The world has to wait and see if either performer comments on the purported shipment of mini private parts.

[ALSO READ: Waka Flocka Teams With Pornhub For April Fools’ “Sex Tape” Prank To Promote “Bust” Video]

Watch ShipABagOfD*cks’ video below.

Ghostface Killah Talks 88 Year Ban On Wu-Tang Clan’s “Once Upon A Time In Shaolin”

(AllHipHop News) The release strategy for Wu-Tang Clan’s secret, one-of-a-kind Once Upon A Time In Shaolin album has been called both brilliant and stupid. Many fans – and some Wu members – were not pleased the project could possibly be held from commercial use for 88 years.

[ALSO READ: Method Man Talks Issues With Wu-Tang Clan’s “Once Upon A Time” Album, Producer Cilvaringz, & XXL (VIDEO)]

Wu-Tang’s Ghostface Killah was asked about the 88 year ban during an interview with CBC Music. The “All That I Got Is You” rapper originally had doubts about modern listeners not being able to hear the music.

“My first thing was like, no, give it to the people. What are you going to hold it for?” said Ghost. “Then I look at it, like 88 years, most of us is going to be gone by that time, but you know, I don’t know how the state will be in music at that time, but if it is going all right, it might give Wu-Tang another burst in 80 years.”

In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, fellow Wu comrade Masta Killa also spoke about Once Upon A Time In Shaolin‘s 88 year hold. He focused on the exclusivity and artistic value of the project.

“I think the only way to establish value in something is for it to be exclusive. That’s the whole point that I gathered for that particular piece of art. Music is also art, but it’s been devalued because of how it’s looked at now in the industry,” stated Killa. “So the only way to establish that value is to be exclusive with something. If I’m not going to be exclusive with it, then what’s going to make this piece of art any different than any other album that you can go buy?”

Both Masta Killa and Ghostface Killah expressed they enjoyed the production on Once Upon A Time. Neither emcee has heard the final project, but Ghost says he “murdered” the beats he rhymed on.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Masta Killa Talks Upcoming Solo Project + Wu-Tang’s “A Better Tomorrow” & “Once Upon A Time In Shaolin” LPs]