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Russell Westbrook Full Highlights vs Bulls
Russell Westbrook is by far one of the most consistent players in the NBA and continues to flourish as a player and a leader for the Oklahoma Thunder.
Joey Bada$$ – "Perception Vs. Reality"
Brooklyn emcee Joey Bada$$ releases a brand new cut, “Perception Vs. Reality”. The track is produced by Pro Era crew member Kirk Knight and is not featured on his critically acclaimed album, B4.Da.$$.
Drake Says He Has Nothing To Do With 'Homecoming: The Lost Footage' Documentary
Last month, it was announced that a film depicting Drake’s humble beginnings would hit select theaters on Mar. 19th. It was assumed that Drizzy was involved in the project, Homecoming: The Lost Footage, since he’s the main character but he has revealed on Twitter that he has nothing to do with the film.
The Drake Homecoming film is not something OVO or Drake have any part in. I feel it is my responsibility to inform and protect my fans.
— Drizzy (@Drake) March 16, 2015
XXL reported that a representative from Drake’s crew said that they “have no creative input into this unauthorized film project and it is nothing to do with OVO in any way.”
Watch the trailer for the rock doc below.
Jermaine Dupri Is Saying Ciara Bit What Singer's Song?
Photo via Ciara’s Instagram
Well people are certainly in the spirit of getting back what they feel they are owed in the music business lately. Marvin Gaye’s family just got Pharrell and Robin Thicke. It seems that artists are always inspired by music by the past, but if one is to use it they have to do it the right way. (The Marvin Gaye case is still.. we digress).
Anyway the latest claim to raise eyebrows is Jermaine Dupri is now accusing Ciara of ripping off Usher’s “U Got It Bad” for her new single “I Bet”. In a new interview with Yahoo, Dupri explained that he felt sympathetic to both sides in the Pharrell and Gaye family case. “Younger producers like myself and Pharrell, we make records that are influenced by other records that are out there,” Dupri. “That’s how hip-hop has always been created — it has some kind of element of something [from] the past. However, Dupri explained that he’s in a similar situation to the Gaye family because he believes that Ciara’s new single, “I Bet,” is too similar to Usher’s 2001 hit, “U Got It Bad,” which he co-produced.
“Ciara’s new single is a complete rip-off of Usher’s ‘U Got It Bad,’” Dupri said. “I’m clear on what I made and I’m clear on how music influences people and I’m clear on chord changes and how people move things.. … It might not be as evident as the ‘Blurred Lines’ situation, but I believe the same thing happened to me.”
Take a listen to both and tell us your thoughts.
Nelly Performs In Iraq To Support ISIS Victims
Nelly has become the first artist to perform in the Iraq region of Ebril, Kurdistan. The STL rep took the stage for a benefit concerts for ISIS victims last Friday (Mar.13).
The concert, which was presented by the Rwanga Foundation, was an effort to raise funds for residents who were displaced by the ISIS crisis and to bring awareness to the volatile, horrific conditions that the Middle East is experiencing. The show also raised money for the peshmerga, the Kurdish soldiers fighting ISIS, the NY Daily News reported. Over 15,000 people were in attendance.
Rwanga Foundation welcomes Nelly to Kurdistan #raperin2015 #TwitterKurds pic.twitter.com/ky3C3fLgPi
— Rwanga Foundation (@RwangaFdn) March 13, 2015
@Nelly_Mo performing live #raperin2015 pic.twitter.com/xRkvu5zck3
— Rwanga Foundation (@RwangaFdn) March 13, 2015
A Man Has Been Charged In The Shooting Of Two Ferguson Officers
There is now a suspect in the Ferguson shooting that left two officers wounded last week (Mar. 12). A 20-year-old man named Jeffrey Williams has been apprehended and charged with two counts of first-degree assault, one count of firing a weapon from a vehicle and three counts of armed criminal action, according to Yahoo! News.
Williams has told the authorities that his intentional targets were not the two police officers but St. Louis County Prosecutor says “we’re not sure if we buy that part of it.”
Williams’ gun matches the shell casings that were left at the scene and he was found through tips from the public.
The two officers were shot during a demonstration after it was announced that Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson was resigning from the department.
Is Blue Ivy's Entourage Causing Preschool Problems?
Photo Via Beyonce’s Instagram
Princess Blue Ivy is making some people unhappy.. According to In Touch Weekly Beyoncé and Jay Z’s three-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, has her own entourage taking her to and from preschool — and the other parents are not happy about it! “A security motorcade drops her off and picks her up from school,” an insider at Blue’s West Hollywood preschool said “There are two cars and three bodyguards!” Allegedly Blue’s entourage is causing traffic jams every morning and afternoon. “Beyoncé and Jay Z have made things a huge hassle,” says the insider, adding, “Other celebrity kids get dropped off by one driver, not an entire staff.” So the question is, is there security on hand all day outside of the school for Blue too? Are we the only ones that are surprised Blue goes to a regular preschool? Is this too much or just what is needed? After all little Blue is the offspring of Jay Z and Queen Bey!.
Sage The Gemini Is Dating Who?
Uh oh! New couple alert. Could Sage The Gemini be Jordin Sparks’ rebound beau from her break up with Jason Derulo? I don’t know about you but Jason and Jordin together and separately got on our nerves. At least Jordin is a pretty girl with some talent. Moving on… there have been rumors of a romance between Jordin Sparks and Sage The Gemini for a little while now. The two exchanged flirty emojis not too long ago, were seen at restaurants together, and most recently they took it to the ‘gram posting a picture suggesting that they were just workout partners. Someone’s getting worked out alright! Sparks’ fans weren’t feeling her new boo, and Sage had to get someone together in the comments section! Check it out below. Do you like these two together?
Gunfire Breaks Out At Houston Block Party Hosted by J. Prince Jr (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) A block party held in Houston on Sunday night ended with two men being shot. One of the victims was taken to Ben Taub Hospital in critical condition, and the other man was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital in stable condition. Flyers for the event announced J. Prince Jr as the party’s host.
[ALSO READ: Jas Prince Discusses His Lawsuit Against Birdman & Cash Money (VIDEO)]
Police are not sure if the two men were the intended targets of the shooting. Investigators are speaking to witnesses. Close to 500 people were crowded at Northeast Houston’s Liberty Road.
J. Prince Jr., son of Rap-A-Lot Records founder James Prince, promoted the charity event on his Instagram page. According to his IG post, the block party was scheduled to end at 7 pm. The gunfire was reported to have taken place at 9:30 pm. It has not been confirmed whether Prince was at the location at the time of the shooting.
[ALSO READ: Rap-A-Lot CEO Releases Warning Track To Diddy And More For Disrespecting Drake (AUDIO)]
Watch ABC13’s report on the shooting below.
PREMIERE: Ayun Bassa- "Emphasis"
Ayun Bassa can’t stress enough how important music is to him on his new single “Emphasis”. The former pro-footballer has put everything on the line for his rap dreams and now that everything is right in front of him there’s no detail too small to be emphasized. Featuring vocals from dddarian and production from Javi Santiago, this won’t be the last time you hear this track.
Kanye West To Receive Honorary Doctorate From School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) The college dropout is about to get a degree. Hip Hop superstar Kanye West recently spoke with Clique, and during the sit down the Good Music leader announced he is receiving an honorary doctorate.
[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Explains Why She Sees Kanye West As “The King”]
“I was a gifted artist since age five and won national competitions and went to art school,” said Kanye. “I’m actually getting an honorary doctorate on May 5th from the Art Institute of Chicago.”
West earned a scholarship to attend the American Academy of Art in Chicago. He later transferred to Chicago State University before quitting school to pursue his music career.
CORRECTION: Representatives from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago have confirmed Kanye West will be receiving an honorary degree from SAIC, not the Art Institute of Chicago like West mentioned in the interview. Also, the date of the graduation is scheduled for May 11, not May 5.
Watch Kanye West’s interview below.
Lee Daniels Says Common & Oprah Will Guest Star On "Empire" (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) The list of celebrities that have made appearances on Empire includes Mary J. Blige, Courtney Love, Estelle, Jennifer Hudson, and Raven-Symoné. The show’s creator, Lee Daniels, recently revealed he is lining up two more huge entertainers for future episodes of the hit Fox series.
[ALSO READ: Empire: Mary J. Blige Ft. Terrance Howard- “Shake Down”]
While speaking with Access Hollywood, Daniels stated he plans to get rapper/actor Common to guest star on the series. The Chicago native had expressed his interest in having a role on the Hip Hop soap opera.
“Oh yeah, for sure,” said Daniels when asked if he would make a part for the Academy Award winner. “Common, you heard that first.”
Daniels confirmed Common’s Selma co-star Oprah will be part of the Empire cast as well. He directed the media mogul in his 2013 film The Butler.
“She’s going to be on it,” added Daniels.
[ALSO READ: “Saturday Night Live” Spoofs “Empire” In Skit Featuring Chris Hemsworth (VIDEO)]
Watch Lee Daniels’ interview below.
50 Cent Expected To Testify At Trial Over Leaked Sex Tape
(AllHipHop News) Back in 2009, 50 Cent was feuding with Rick Ross. One of the G-Unit boss’ attacks against Rozay was leaking sexual footage of Lastonia Leviston – the mother of Ross’ child. Leviston filed a mental and emotional distress lawsuit against 50 in 2010, and now a judge is ordering that the case move to trial this summer.
[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Still Facing Lawsuit For Sex Tape Appearing Online]
The New York Daily News reports Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Paul Wooten has ruled jury selection will begin May 26 and the trial will begin sometime after that date. 50 and Leviston are expected to testify.
Leviston accuses 50 of releasing a sex tape of her and then boyfriend Maurice Murray as revenge against Ross. 50 has admitted to altering the tape by editing himself into the footage but denies he uploaded it to the Internet.
Murray allegedly gave the tape to 50. His face was blurred on the tape, but Leviston’s was not. She claims the ordeal caused her to become suicidal.
[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Loses $16 Million Court Case To Sleek Audio]
Digital Underground's Shock G Speaks On 2Pac's Last Moments Before His Death (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Before Tupac Shakur became the face of Death Row Records, the legendary emcee was associated with Hip Hop group Digital Underground. Pac famously appeared on the Oakland crew’s single “Same Song,” and Digital Underground members Greg “Shock G” Jacobs and Ron “Money-B” Brooks later added verses to Pac’s Top 20 hit “I Get Around.”
[ALSO READ: Madonna Speaks On Rumored Relationship With 2Pac (AUDIO)]
In a video recently posted to Jesse Surratt’s YouTube channel, Shock G shares his thoughts on 2Pac. He first explained how he believed the performer was a spiritual being while he was still living.
“I knew he was an angel. Not an angel [in] a storybook, an angel for real, in this real world,” said G. “[He kept] getting saved and getting kept out of harm’s way, until it got too intense for him to live in this form, in the flesh, much longer on this planet. It was harder for him to live.”
G then spoke about the final moments of 2Pac’s life. He relayed a story he heard from someone that was close to the rapper when he died.
“There was somebody in the room when Pac finally took that one little bit of consciousness after being in the hospital two years after that final shooting,” G added. “He came to for a little bit, looked around the room, and knew he was there. He was listening.”
According to Shock G, the people with Pac at the time explained to him what happened and told him one of his lungs was removed.
“When he heard that they say he just went… closed his eyes. He let go. He wasn’t fighting to hold it no more. [He said,] ‘Me with one lung, it ain’t gonna work. I can’t be Pac with a cane.’ It wasn’t how he operated,” stated G. “It would have took the victory of all the things that he’s done and said. I think he knew that it would weakened his statement.”
[ALSO READ: Easy Mo Bee Talks Producing Songs For 2Pac’s “Me Against The World” (VIDEO)]
Watch Shock G’s interview below.
TDE CEO Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith Blames Interscope For Kendrick Lamar's Album Leak
(AllHipHop News) Kendrick Lamar’s highly anticipated new album To Pimp A Butterfly was leaked early on iTunes over the weekend, and the CEO of K. Dot’s imprint is not pleased about it. TDE’s Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith expressed he feels the early release of the album is the fault of Kendrick’s major label Interscope.
[ALSO READ: HEATER OF THE DAY: Kendrick Lamar – “King Kunta”]
The official release for To Pimp A Butterfly was scheduled for March 23. The project features George Clinton, Snoop Dogg, Bilal, Rapsody, and more. Purchase the album here.
[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar Reveals ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’s Album Features]
Rae Sremmurd Ft Nicki Minaj & Young Thug – "Throw Sum Mo" (VIDEO)
Rae Sremmurd release the official video for their third single “Throw Sum Mo” featuring Nicki Minaj & Young Thug. “SremmLife” in stores now!
Nikko Lafre – "Kill The Lies"
Nikko has proven week in and week out that he is a problem in this industry and an artist that will be on everyone’s eyes in 2015. The young artist continues his takeover as he decides to unleash a new slow jam to vibe and ride out to. With stellar production coming from in house producer K-BeatZ, Nikko effortlessly exercises the record and certainly delivers his fans a different vibe from his recently released introduction “Guilty Of Dedication”. With his debut video “Guilty Of Dedication” still creating a crazy buzz and spreading rapidly, Nikko looks to take the streets of SXSW next week where you can catch him on 4-5 stages.
Kendrick Lamar Reveals ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’s Album Features
Countdown to Kendrick is here as the Compton rapper is set to unveil To Pimp A Butterfly. The track listing of TPAB has finally been revealed and the album is offers a diverse collection of guest features. Expect Snoop Dogg, George Clinton, Ronald Isley, Rapsody, Thundercat, James Fauntleroy, Bilal, and Anna Wise on the March 23rd release. See the whole listing below.
1. Wesley’s Theory ft. George Clinton & Thundercat
2. For Free? (Interlude)
3. King Kunta
4. Institutionalized ft. Bilal, Anna Wise & Snoop Dogg
5. These Walls ft. Bilal, Anna Wise & Thundercat
6. U
7. Alright
8. For Sale? (Interlude)
9. Momma
10. Hood Politics
11. How Much A Dollar Cost ft. James Fauntleroy & Ronald Isley
12. Complexion (A Zulu Love) ft. Rapsody
13. The Blacker The Berry
14. You Ain’t Gotta Lie (Momma Said)
15. i
16. Mortal Man
Domi Young – "Live Young Die Young" (VIDEO)
Emerging artist/producer Domi Young hailing from San Diego, more specifically Oceanside, California release the visual for his title track and upcoming anticipated album both labeled “LVYNGDYNG” (Live Young Die Young).
Domi Young has been featured on a myriad of major platforms such as: Young California, AllHipHop, LA Leakers, We The West, Power 106 and just recently getting air play from Z90. With his fan base growing on a larger scale due to this exposure the kid has been getting a lot of attention from influencers in the industry such as Naughty By Nature, and Core DJ founder, Tony Neal. From tongue twisting word play reminiscent of early nineties lyricism, to eccentric metaphors the kid has a gift. This record was produced by HS87 very own Haze Banga, and is a mash up of new wave drum and bass mixed with early eighties, yet also has a trap like feeling that will bang in any speaker that it is played through.