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Is Iggy Azalea's "The Great Escape Tour" In Trouble?

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Iggy Azalea had a huge year in 2014, but the Australian performer’s 2015 has not started off that great. She was completely shut out at the Grammy Awards, and now there is talk her North American tour is facing difficulties.

[ALSO READ: Iggy Azalea Says She Didn’t Want To Win The Grammy + Questions Why Eminem Didn’t Receive Backlash (VIDEO)]

According to MTV, “The Great Escape Tour” has been pushed back. It was set to start this spring, but new dates are scheduled to begin in September. Original opening acts Nick Jonas and Tinashe will not be accompanying her.

“Tour dates for Grammy-nominated Iggy Azalea’s The Great Escape Tour, have been rescheduled due to tour production delays,” stated Def Jam, Iggy’s label. “It is extremely important to Iggy that she delivers the show she envisaged to share with her fans and that requires more time in development.”

The Wrap reports the tour is close to being canceled all together. A source tells the site Iggy has been disengaged from her representatives and refuses to do interviews to promote the tour. The “Fancy” star has already announced she is no longer posting on social media sites. Iggy’s Twitter and Instagram are now run by her management.

Until further notice Iggy's Instagram will be run by management. Iggy is taking a break from social media. She loves all her Azaleans!!

A photo posted by Iggy Azalea (@thenewclassic) on

[ALSO READ: Iggy Azalea On Why She Dropped Social Media]

 

GOOD Music's Cyhi The Prynce Talks Kanye West's "All Day" Having 21 Writers (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Kanye West’s latest single “All Day” has three other performers (Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom and Paul McCartney) listed as featured artists, but 21 different people are credited as songwriters for the tune. Good Music’s Cyhi The Prynce was asked why Ye’s song from the So Help Me God album is loaded with so many writers.

[ALSO READ: Kanye West’s Video For “All Day” To Be Directed By Steve McQueen]

Cyhi told Revolt:

When you look at Whitney Houston albums, Michael Jackson albums, you look at their credits – everybody gets credit. The programmers, the brainstormers, the dude who tightens the strings on the guitar. Everybody gets credit when you’re doing monumental music.

Now, if you’re just going in, jump on the beat, smoke your weed, drink your lean, then it might just be two people on the record. When you’ve got a responsibility for pop culture, Hip Hop culture, and the world you can’t be in there thinking by yourself…

He ain’t think of these great ideas by himself. He’s getting inspired by different people. It’s a brainstorm. It’s a think tank. That’s what we’re trying to get people to understand. We involve everybody. That’s just what we’re trying to give the young culture. Let them know everybody’s got to work together.

The Atlanta rapper appeared on Kanye’s 2010 album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and the GOOD Music compilation Cruel Summer. Cyhi has also released his own mixtapes including this year’s BHP 2: N.A.A.C.P.

[ALSO READ: Cyhi The Prynce – “Forever”]

Watch Cyhi The Prynce’s interview below.

The Roots Announce 8th Annual Roots Picnic Featuring A$AP Rocky, Erykah Badu & More

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The Roots crew’s annual Roots Picnic is returning to Philadelphia’s Festival Pier Saturday, May 30th. This year’s concert will include three stages. A$AP Rocky, Erykah Badu, The Weeknd, Phantogram, Hiatus Kaiyote, and more acts are set to perform.

[ALSO READ: The Roots Create Non-Profit Organization To Help Their Old High School]

“The Picnic in Philly is always an event that we look forward to,” said Maverick’s Shawn Gee, Roots Manager and Executive Producer of the festival.  “It continues to get larger each year and the addition of the third stage and the increased size of the footprint will allow us to significantly increase the number of fans that get the chance attend this year.  The lineup is a diverse mix of great bands that will deliver a great musical experience to our hometown crowd.”

Tickets for the 2015 Roots Picnic go on sale to the general public Friday, March 13 at Noon. They will be available at Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Box Office, TLA, or by-phone at 800-745-3000. Citi card members will have an exclusive pre-sale opportunity running Wednesday, March 11 at 10 am to Thursday, March 12 at 10 pm.

[ALSO READ: Snoop Dogg, Action Bronson, Jhene Aiko, Janelle Monae Rock The Roots Picnic (Video)]

N.O.R.E – "Good Money" ft. Troy Ave, Mack Wilds, Tweez, City Boy Dee

By: Jake CratesCategory: Videos

NORE recruits Troy Ave, Mack Wilds, Tweez and City Boy Dee for the homie cut called “Good Money.” While the song dropped a while a go, NORE and co lace up the visuals quite nicely for what is def a memorable track!

Nicki Minaj – "Truffle Butter" (Lyric Video) ft. Drake, Lil Wayne (Explicit)

By: Jake CratesCategory: Videos

With all the controversy surrounding the “Truffle Butter” song, it’s as if the whole Young Money squad is splitting up. Whether contracts keep them together or they stay together for the love of eachother and the music this song is a reflection of the greatness that is Young Money. Will we ever see it again, only the courts know, but until then, its def something for the clubs and radio!

Chief WaKil Ft. Jinjoo TheGuitarGirL – "Ambidextrous"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Videos

While signed as a producer-songwriter under Brian Kennedy, waKiL had the opportunity to work on projects for the likes of Big Sean, Frank Ocean, Three Six Mafia, Brandy, Nelly, Kelly Rowland, and more. After contributing to several major projects, waKiL released his debut album Little Giant Epic in November of 2013 and the Kansas City native has racked up over 240,000 plays on Soundcloud since. The Los Angeles resident also scores television and film and on top of already having his work placed on shows like the 50 Cent-produced show Power, as well as 22 Jump Street, Chief waKiL has also recently landed placements on FOX’s smash-hit series Empire, ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder, and the feature film Horrible Bosses 2.

We last heard from waKiL in November when he shared the “LOVE” with his fans and new listeners. Today, the Kansas City, MO emcee returns to make his first appearance of 2015 by linking up with All Def Digital’s “The Signal” to premiere the visuals for “Ambidextrous”, which can be found on his latest album. Enlisting the help of the talented JinjooTheGuitarGirL, waKiL raps about pushing the boundaries of hip-hop and creating his own lane in an industry that has been known to deviate.

Velous On Hot 97's Ebro In The Morning

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Videos

Artist/Producer Velous has been on cloud 9 since the release of Kanye West’s “All Day”, a track he had a major hand in producing. Today he paid a visit to Hot 97’s Ebro In The Morning and shed some light on how the track came to be, his musical qualifications, working with French Montana as well as a slew of other artists and much more. Velous appeared on Fabolous’ “Gone For The Winter”, DJ Spinking’s “Adult Swim” alongside Tyga and Jeremih and is set to release his debut project “The Disco” very soon.

Saga Ft. Roc Marciano – "City Streets" (P###. By Marco Polo)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Music

The “City Streets” are both a blessing and a curse: the former for birthing some of Hip-Hop’s most notable figures and giving us an insight into what it takes to get by, while the latter has unfortunately trapped those who have become addicted to the fast life. Meet Brooklyn upstart emcee, Saga, an artist that has managed to seamlessly blend both worlds. Influenced by Brooklyn’s finest, the up and comer makes use of his rhyming fundamentals and lyrical dexterity to elevate himself to become one of the borough’s formidable acts of the contemporary era. For the haters and biters out there, let “City Streets” be proof of Saga’s dedication to self mastery. Trading verses with Roc Marciano, over a criminally minded Marco Polo backdrop, only adds to the allure as to what he has to offer. “City Streets” is the first track taken from Saga’s forthcoming EP, From Out of the Shadows, which is produced entirely by Marco Polo. Stay tuned for more leaks and visuals to follow from this upcoming collaborative effort!

Pharrell Williams And Robin Thicke Must Pay Millions To Marvin Gaye’s Fam

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: News

Jurors took two days to determine Robin Thicke and producer Pharrell violated the rights of the late Marvin Gaye and now must pay $7.4 million.

The copyright case stated that the pair essentially stole the sound of Marvin Gaye’s#### song “Got To Give It Up.” The proceedings took place in Los Angeles.

T.I., who is also in the suite, was exonerated.

The financial burden broke down as follows: $4 million in damages to the Gaye family, $1.6 million from Pharrell and a little over $1.7 million from Robin Thicke. Another $9,375 were awarded in statuary damages.

Nona Gaye, daughter of Marvin, said “Right now I feel free from Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams’ chains. The said the verdict was “a miracle.:”

The Game Calls Out Who For Snitchin' In Court?

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Rumors

You know outspoken rapper The Game thinks he’s the second coming of Tupac LOL, so to no surprise he has gone on a public social media rant calling out 40 Glocc for snitching in court! Surprisingly The Game openly admits to giving Glocc a pretty bad beat down. The Game took to his Instagram to say this:

“Meet Ratatouille aka Master Splinter aka 40 c#### in his mouth in court SNITCHIN…. Got me in here wit all these police, lawyers & sh*t cause yo p*ssy a** can’t take yo a** whoopin like the SUPER CRIP you claim to be…. You ain’t no crip, yo own hood don’t f*ck wit you & you live in Vegas in a roach motel wit 2 prostitutes… I beat yo m*thaf***** a** & you in court tellin on a n****…. Well tell b****… Yea, I did it.. I F**KED YOU UP for the world to see…. Ran up on Plies & my n**** Tune wit that fake thug sh** but when I caught you, you got BEAT THE F**8 UP !!!! Compton n***** wit the bidness n**** !!!! You a mark & everybody know it !!! SAY THAT AINT YOU up there wit yo rat a**”

Method Man Goes Off On XXL

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Rumors

Via Method Man’s Instagram

One thing that’s for sure is some celebs have had it with the media…… well some media outlets LOL. Today Method Man took to his Instagram page to call out XXL for foul play. Meth said, ” Persona non Grata…. @xxl and
Miranda Johnson #messy the online news editor.. U won’t last in this bizness doin devilish things my sister.. I think the ppl should let @xxl know how they really feel.. Hit em up @xxl.com and Miranda Johnson #neveragain #foolmeonce #whatdoesitmean #pariah #rejectedbytheppl be weary of these ppl if ur in the biz…” Method Man was not feeling the fact that XXL misquoted him. Click HERE to check out the article.

Mike WiLL Made It ft. Jody Highroller & Slim Jxmmi (of Rae Sremmurd) – "Choppin' Blades"

By: Eleven8Category: Videos

What do you get when you take the super-producer Mike WiLL Made It and throw in a little Jody Highroller with 1/2 of Rae Sremmurd? You get the awesome new music video for “Choppin Blades,” directed by Motion Family.

 

Angie Stone Arrested For Knocking Out Daughter's Teeth

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: News

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Former rapper-turned R&B diva Angie Stone has been arrested after she allegedly knocked out her daughter’s front teeth.

She has been charged with domestic aggravated assault.

Police charge that the singer struck her 30-year-old daughter with a metal stand, taking out her front teeth. Angie has claimed self defense, alleging that her child punched her first in an incident that went down Monday night.

Police have not indicated who threw the first blow.

The violent fracas started when Angie demanded her daughter, Diamond, clean up and get her children under control in her home.

“Ms. Diamond Stone then went on to state that Ms. Angie Stone started (getting) in her face, telling her she needed to leave because she is tired (of) her,” police said in the report. “Ms. Diamond Stone then stated her and Ms. Angie Stone started to argue, and that’s when a physical altercation started to occur.” (Soure: Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Angie Stone, 53, reportedly told police she didn’t realize she hit her daughter.

told police she did not know she hit her daughter with a metal stand.

“Once she realized this, she quickly put the stand down and attempted to get away from Ms. Diamond Stone. Ms. Angie Stone then stated while she tried to get away, Ms. Diamond Stone continued to come after her as if to strike her again but stated that Ms. Blondy Chisolm came to break up the fight.”

Blondy Chisolm is a former rapper as well, who once rapped with Angie Stone in the Sugar Hill Records group The Sequence.

Diamond says she walked away from her mother and was the  hit in the face. She called the police.

Both went to the police, but Diamond Stone was released with no charges.

Centric TV Hosts 'Single Ladies' Sip & Share Brunch And Emerges As First Network For Black Women

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Alternatives

Photo by Paras Griffin

Centric TV and LeToya Luckett hosted a “Single Ladies” Sip & Share: A Beyond Brunch Experience” this weekend at the W Hotel Midtown in Atlanta. Luckett and designer Anthony Williams both showcased the new season of “Single Ladies” (which is moving to Centric) and all the fashion the fans love from the show. Luckett also stated that her character, Felicia, is woman of power that demands respect. Centric has now reemerged as the first network for Black Women; this is a bold new move for the network! Black women have gone a long time unheard, and the network has made it a priority to celebrate the diversity of the Black woman. Centric stated that they didn’t “arrive” overnight with the new format but instead they started months ago with field research. Centric representatives interviewed a diverse group of Black women from all age groups. According to the network, Black women wanted to see themselves represented and represented in a holistic way. This lead to Centric proclaiming its commitment to realize that women are stars, and stars are real women. Centric plans to represent the Black woman from the boardroom to the bedroom. It is also a goal of the network to create a new identity space without judgment, but instead with style and grace in all aspects. It is exciting to see Centric reemerge with this format as this type of content deserves a space available on all platforms 365.

Check out more photos from the event below. Photo by Paras Griffin.

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The House Of AllHipHop At SXSW With Raekwon & Ghostface Killah

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze)Category: Features

For the 7th consecutive year, AllHipHop.com has another epic stage at SXSW. Saturday March 21st from 8PM-2AM, The House of AllHipHop Official SXSW Stage 2015 Powered by Digiwaxx Media, will launch one of the biggest Hip-Hop stages at SXSW. We have secured on of the biggest venues in Austin, The Belmont at 305 W 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701. AllHipHop and Digiwaxx official SXSW stage will feature the following acts:

Pro Era’s CJ Fly & Kirk Knight, Philly’s own Gillie Da Kid, Chicago star Lil Durk. For our headliners, AllHipHop.com presents a special 20 year anniversary performance of the classic album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… from Raekwon & Ghostface Killah!

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For 2012, Cashmere Agency and AllHipHop.com brought you Snoop Dogg, Timbaland, and a number of surprise guest like Curren$y, Wiz Khalifah and ASAP Rocky (see our 2012 SXSW stage headlined by Snoop Dogg). For 2013, AllHipHop brought Mystical, Taylor Gang , Yo Gotti and a surprise performance from Akon (see last year’s show with Yo Gotti and Mystikal). In 2014, AllHipHop.com brought you Rich Homie Quan, Trinidad James, A$AP Mob including ASAP Nast, A$AP Ant, A$AP Twelvy, A$AP Ferg and A$AP Rocky (see our Mob Madness recap).

All official SXSW badge-holders are invited to the The House of AllHipHop Official SXSW Stage 2015 powered by Digiwaxx Media at 8PM-2AM on Saturday, March 21st 2015 at The Belmont at 305 W 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701.

Our line-up also includes:

Lua Proc

Doughbeezy

City Rominiecki & Quilly

Chad B

D Chamberz

Dough Boy & Charlie Scorsazy

Squirm G

I Am Action

P.S the Artist

Doc Frank

and more!

Hosted by AllHipHop.com’s Fort Knox &  Music by DJ A-Tron

Sponsored by Digiwaxx Media, Relumae Records and Jade Umbrella

If your a Hip-Hop head at SXSW this year, you do not want to miss

The House of AllHipHop!

Pluto- "Temporary Mind"

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Alternatives

Toronto has seen its influx of talent over the past few years with Drake and Abel (The Weeknd), but now young, up-and-coming artist Pluto aims to make his mark as well. His experimental tracks, like “Temporary Mind” from his Jessica EP, are proof of that. The visuals for this emotionally-candid track begin with nothing but angsty piano strokes and Pluto’s faintly-audible crooning. This then develops into heart-heavy lyrics and deeply-toned descriptions of the lows induced by a relationship that is now long gone. Many know about the emotional distress that comes from an untimely breakup, but Pluto successfully brings these emotions to life. With the help of short film director Peter Hatch, Pluto was able to craft the beautiful, yet disturbing retelling of his tumultuous relationship. The 1950’s/film noir stylized video can be found HERE, viewer discretion is advised.

Naked And Unarmed Georgia Man Killed By Police

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: News

A 27-year-old Georgia man was shot yesterday (Mar. 9) in Chamblee, GA by Dekalb County Police, according to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. Anthony Hill, who suffered from bipolar disorder, was naked and unarmed at the time of the shooting.

Police were responding to a call that said a “suspicious person” was crawling around The Heights at Chamblee apartment complex naked and knocking on residents’ doors. When police approached him, Hill began to run towards them and when he didn’t listen to demands to stop, he was shot twice. The officer who pulled the trigger is a seven-year vet whose identity has not been revealed. He is currently being investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to see if he acted appropriately, considering that Hill was mentally ill. He’s also on administrative leave.

Cedric Alexander, director of the county public safety department, said that the police force receives training on how to deal with the mentally ill but their training may need to be revamped.

Common Wants To Play The Green Lantern

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: News

Common’s acting career has flourished over the past few years and he shows no signs of slowing down. He has acted alongside the likes of Queen Latifah and Denzel Washington in successful films but there is one role that slipped away that. The “Glory” rapper was in the running to play Green Lantern in the late 2000s but the opportunity never came to fruition. In a recent chat with ScreenRant, the Chi-town rep revealed that he would still take on that role if he had the chance.

“I would love to be John Stewart and play Green Lantern,” he said. “That was one of those things where I was so excited because we rarely see African-American superheroes or people of color as a superhero. I think it would be great for the world to see, and for people to see, and for Hollywood to put that out there, too. But just for the world to see, just for kids to be able to see, for all nationalities to see a person of color as a superhero, too.”

The Oscar-winning emcee also said he could relate to John Stewart because he was conscious of his community’s issues just as he is.

“John Stewart is from Detroit, so he was this guy that was really for the community, and I really related to that. He used his powers to help people in the community. I was like, ‘Man, I’m going to be John Stewart, the Green Lantern!’ Unfortunately, it didn’t happen at that time. But maybe the possibility is that it could. I would love to.”

The next Green Lantern movie is slated to hit movie theaters on June 20th, 2020.

You can currently catch Com on the big screen in the action flick Run All Night.