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EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Boyce Watkins Issues Statement In Response To Tyler, The Creator’s Comments On Hot 97

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Odd Future member Tyler, The Creator went on a passionate rant against social commentator Dr. Boyce Watkins during an interview with Hot 97. The Cherry Bomb album creator took issue with Watkins’ 2013 criticism of a Mountain Dew ad he directed. The commercials were eventually pulled from the Internet, and the soda company ended its relationship with Tyler over the controversy.

The Q&A with Ebro In The Morning included Tyler complaining Watkins never reached out to him about the commercial’s content and the writer cost him other business opportunities. He also stated his personal message to young people about not doing drugs and staying out of trouble was completely ignored. The Los Angeles native ended his statement by saying, “F*ck Boyce Watkins. He’s a b*tch.”

[ALSO READ: Tyler, The Creator: “F*ck Boyce Watkins… He’s A B*tch” (VIDEO)]

Dr. Watkins issued an exclusive statement to AllHipHop.com about Tyler, The Creator’s comments:

I hold no ill will toward Tyler.  It seems that this experience two years ago still pains him, and I’m sorry to hear that.  But he has to understand that the financial success of one black man should never matter more than the well-being of the entire African American community.

But the offer is still open. If Tyler wants to call me on the phone, I will greet this brother with open arms. The truth is that he and his inappropriate advertisement were casualties in the crossfire between me and Lil Wayne. We can’t support the feeding of poison to our people.

Around the same time, Lil Wayne was receiving heavy criticism for rapping the line “Beat that p*ssy up like Emmett Till” on Future’s “Karate Chop (Remix).” Those lyrics also cost Wayne an endorsement deal with Mountain Dew.

[ALSO READ:Lil Wayne Apologizes To Emmett Till Family During Concert]

Young Guru Talks The Making Of “The Blueprint” & Why Jay Z Did Not Lose To Nas (AUDIO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Jay Z’s 6th studio album The Blueprint is regularly considered one of the crowning achievements in the Brooklyn emcee’s discography as well as one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time. The classic 2001 LP was engineered by longtime Jay musical partner Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton.

[ALSO READ: 1500 Or Nothin, Young Guru & Just Blaze Explain Makings Of Jay Z Tidal Concert]

Guru was a firsthand witness of the Roc-A-Fella crew’s dominance in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. The Delaware native returned to The Combat Jack Show to discuss his work with the Roc, and he took time to talk about the creation of The Blueprint.

According to Guru, Kanye West – a rising producer at the time – offered Jay a CD with 9 beats. Seven of those tracks ended up on The Blueprint. The remaining two became Alicia Keys’ “You Don’t Know My Name” and an eventual Ludacris song.

Kanye’s work effectively set the tone for the entire project. Fellow producer Just Blaze then followed that soundscape for the tracks he contributed. Guru says the bulk of the album was mostly completed over one weekend.

Perhaps the most famous song from The Blueprint is the Prodigy/Nas diss record “Takeover.” Fourteen years later there is still an active debate about which iconic emcee walked away the winner of the battle between Jay and Nas. Many fans often point to the Hot 97 poll that crowned Esco the victor.

For Guru, the home team did not take an L. He explained why the radio survey was not the determining factor on which emcee was the winner of one of the greatest rap battles in history.

He told Combat Jack:

The day that everything went down on Hot 97. We didn’t play “Takeover.” We played “Super Ugly.” So “Ether” comes out, we go to the studio the same day we hear “Ether.” So in less than a 24 hour period, you got “Super Ugly” as a response.

If you put “Takeover” versus “Super Ugly,” “Takeover” is a better record. “Takeover” has facts. “Super Ugly” is playing the dozens…

People didn’t imagine anybody could get with Jay at that given moment. But “Takeover” didn’t lose to “Ether” on the radio. “Super Ugly” lost to “Ether” on the radio…

I thought [“Ether”] was a great record. But my thought was, “How could you pick ‘Ether’ over ‘Takeover’? Because ‘Ether’ is like somebody playing the dozens. And we came with facts.”

Will I admit to you that “Super Ugly” is not as good as “Ether”? Absolutely, but “Ether” is not as good as “Takeover.”

[ALSO READ: Memphis Bleek Discusses Starting Jay Z/Nas Battle]

Listen to Young Guru’s interview below.

NEW MUSIC: Omarion Ft. Kid Ink & French Montana – “Im Up”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Omarion connects with Kid Ink & French Montana for his feel good track “Im Up”. Produced by Nic Nac. Tags from LA Leakers for now.

Listen below.

T.I. On Iggy Azalea Facing Public Pressure: “Suck This Up” (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) “She’s still rich,” answered Hustle Gang boss T.I. when questioned about how protégé Iggy Azalea is doing. In recent months, the “Fancy” performer has been facing public backlash for cancelling her “Great Escape” tour, posting perceived homophobic tweets, winning Hip Hop awards, and appropriating Black culture.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Lil Debbie Calls Iggy Azalea “Trash” (VIDEO)]

T.I. and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris were interviewed by The Breakfast Club this week, and the Atlanta rapper addressed Iggy’s tough time of late. After unabashedly standing up for the newcomer in the past, T.I. appeared to take a more tough love type of approach with Iggy this time.

“It was going to be something. If it wasn’t the slip ups she’s experiencing now, it would have been something else,” said Tip. “At least she don’t do drugs and go to jail. So right now what we’re dealing with – I feel like with the amount of fame and reward that comes from it, you gotta kind of suck this up.”

When asked if he feels if Iggy can “bounce back” from her recent troubles, T.I. replied, “I think that she’s the determining factor on that. As long as she is still passionate about making music, and as long as she still gives 100% to her fans and the people who come out to see her, then I think the answer to that is absolutely.”

[ALSO READ: T.I. Addresses Criticism Directed At Iggy Azalea Over Cancellation Of Her “Great Escape” Tour (VIDEO)]

Watch T.I. and Tiny’s interview below.

EXCLUSIVE: Ms. Lauryn Hill, A$AP Rocky, Raekwon, Ghostface, The Roots & More To Play ONE Musicfest 2015

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) The ONE Musicfest is returning for a sixth year, and the Atlanta-based festival’s 2015 line-up includes some of the top Hip Hop/R&B acts in the world.

Concert goers can expect to see Ms. Lauryn Hill, The Roots, A$AP Rocky, Wale, Raekwon, Ghostface, Janelle Monáe & Wondaland, The Internet, Raury, SZA, Scarface, 8Ball & MJG, Big K.R.I.T., and more on Saturday, September 12.

The event is being held at Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood. ONE Musicfest will feature multiple stages, 25 global DJs representing different musical styles, local vendors, games, and interactive activities. To purchase tickets visit www.onemusicfest.com.

Last year’s festivities included performances by Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Method Man & Redman, Isaiah Rashad, and Jhené Aiko. Check out AllHipHop.com’s video recap of the 2014 ONE Musicfest below.

2Pac Will Be Featured In N.W.A Biopic “Straight Outta Compton”?

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Rumors
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Much of the Hip Hop world is waiting for the N.W.A movie Straight Outta Compton to hit theaters later this year. We know the film will include group members Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, DJ Yella, and MC Ren (even though Ren seems to be p##### about not being featured in the movie’s trailer).

And we know that actors were cast to play famous people who were around the crew like Snoop Dogg, Warren G, The D.O.C., Suge Knight, and Jimmy Iovine. But it seems Tupac Shukar will be part of the film too!

Ice Cube posted a pic of him with Pac and John Singleton on his Facebook page with the caption: “Happy Birthday to the homie Tupac. Shooting the Tupac scene for Straight Outta Compton today, the stars are aligned…”

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Michael Rapaport Talks Witnessing The First Time 2Pac & Snoop Dogg Met (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Actor and Hip Hop head Michael Rapaport was a recent guest on Snoop Dogg’s GGN show. The star of movies such as Zebrahead, Higher Learning, and Bamboozled recalled being present for a very monumental moment in rap history.

[ALSO READ: Snoop Dogg Wants To Be The Next CEO Of Twitter?]

“Do you remember the first time we ever met?”  Rapaport asked Snoop. “I believe it was 94, but it was the Poetic Justice wrap party.”

“That’s the first night I met 2Pac,” Snoop responded.

“I know. I saw it. I saw you meet him. I was right there. I saw the whole thing,” added Rapaport. “It wasn’t tense. But then he started rhyming, ‘All your people are looking at me.’ I was like, ‘Yo, he’s freestyling kind of threatening.'”

Apparently, an impromptu rap battle broke out at the event as Snoop and Pac met face-to-face for the first time. Snoop also revealed that was the first night he ever smoked a blunt rather than his usual joint. Pac was the one to show him how to roll a blunt and later introduced him to the movie Juice as well.

Of course, the two Hip Hop legends would go on to be part of the Death Row Records roster. They recorded the tracks “Wanted Dead Or Alive” and “2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted” together.

[ALSO READ: Scarface Recalls Times Touring With 2Pac & Finding Out About His Death (VIDEO)]

Watch Michael Rapaport’s interview below.

Black Milk – “Story And Her” (VIDEO)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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While finishing up the second half of his North American dates on his Play Like Hell Tour, critically-acclaimed rapper and producer Black Milk releases the visuals to his If There’s a Hell Below track, “Story and Her”.

Johnny Cinco Drops New Tracks “Knew That” & “Get To It” Featuring Hoodrich Pablo Juan

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Quality Control Music artist Johnny Cinco drops two heaters “Knew That” and “Get To It,” both featuring Hoodrich Pablo Juan. These tracks will be featured on their Poppi Seed Connect mixtape coming soon.

The Internet Goes In On LeBron James After Cavs Lose To Warriors In NBA Finals (MEMES)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) LeBron James had one of the most impressive single player performances in NBA Finals history. “The King” averaged 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game. He became the first player to lead both teams in those stats for the entire series and nearly won the Finals MVP award.

Despite all of those individual accomplishments, LeBron’s Cleveland Cavaliers came up short against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors 105-97 in game 6. As a result, the Dubs are taking the NBA title back to Oakland.

ESPN commentator Skip Bayless may be giving LBJ a pass for not winning another championship because fellow Cavs All-Stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love were injured, but the Internet showed no mercy for LeBron. Instagram users posted countless memes bashing James for claiming he was “the best player in the world” following his game 5 loss and his career Finals record falling to 2-4.

Check out some of the LeBron James memes in the photo gallery below.

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G The Mastermind ft. Gangsta Boo, Shawnna, & Babs – “Murder She Wrote” (Remix)

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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One year after G The Mastermind released his thrilling tale “Murder She Wrote”, he’s back again with a twisted remix featuring the woman’s perspective of their dangerous holds on love. The track features the OG veteran Gangsta Boo, Shawnna (previously of DTP) and Queen of the Ring’s own Babs (Previously of P. Diddy’s Making the Band) On the track, each of the femcees lays a hot verse over the same fanatical bass heavy production filled with even more suspense all tied with The Mastermind’s same melodic chorus. The remix will leave you wanting for more and G’s ability to combine great artists especially female rappers in a time where there seems to be so few is truly something epic.

Premiere: Issa – “Makaveli”

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Category: Trending
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As any legend, it’s not always what you do, but the message you leave and how many generations you touch. Tupac is undoubtedly one of hip hops greatest legends and as an emerging hip hop great, Issa pays homage to the artist whose words will live forever.  “Makaveli” has already hit numerous blogs, mixtapes, playlists, and more. Today, as the world celebrates the birth of Tupac, Good Life Music Group is proud to drop the visual to the T Black The Hitmaker produced “Makaveli” as a continuance of Issa’s homage to an artist he will forever look up to.

Joey Bada$$ – “Paper Trail$” (VIDEO)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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Joey Bada$$ is sharing the music video for “Paper Trail$” from his debut album B4.DA.$$ which is out now via Pro Era / Cinematic Music Group. The Tom Gould-directed black and white video depicts Joey and his mom during the struggle before he found success, B4.DA.$$. Joey premiered the video today on REVOLT and will appear on REVOLT Live tonight at 7pm ET.

Joey is also proud to announce the first annual Steez Day Festival to honor Pro Era’s fallen comrade and founding member Capital Steez. Joey and the Pro’s will be joined by Flatbush Zombies, The Underachievers, Smoke DZA, Phony PPL, and more. Steez Day will take place in Central Park on 7/7 as one of this year’s NYC Summer Stage concerts. Purchase tickets here.

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TOUR DATES

6/16 – Catalyst – Santa Cruz, CA *
6/17 – Regency – San Francisco, CA *
6/18 – WOW Hall – Eugene, OR *
6/19 – Wonder – Portland, OR ^
6/20 – KUBE Radio Show – Seattle, WA *
6/25 – Bravalla Festival – Sweden
6/26 – Provinnsrock Festival – Finland
6/27 – Tinderbox Festival – Denmark
7/03 – Wireless Festival – London, UK
7/04 – Woo Ha! Hip Hop Festival – Tilburg, Holland
7/05 – Coloeur Café Festival – Belgium
7/7 – Steez Day Festival (Central Park) – New York, NY
7/09 – Balaton Sound Festival – Hungary
7/10 – Uebel & Gefaehrlich – Hamburg, Germany
7/11 – Splash Festival – Berlin, Germany
7/15 – Fresh Island Festival – Croatia
7/17 – Slottsfjell – Tonsberg, Norway
7/18 – Hip Hop Open – Stutgart, Germany
7/25 – Fuji Rock – Tokyo, Japan

* w/ Mick Jenkins & Denzel Curry
^ w/ Denzel Curry