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Mistah F.A.B. & Arsonal Rank The Other's Skills Ahead Of Upcoming Battle (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) After Joe Budden versus Hollow Da Don and Cassidy versus Dizaster, the next professional recording artist versus professional battle rapper match is set to be Mistah F.A.B. versus Arsonal Da Rebel. The California native will take on the U Dubb rap league boss on January 23rd in Oakland.

[ALSO READ: Profiles In Battle Rap: Arsonal]

F.A.B. and Ars met up on the Sway In The Morning radio show to talk about the event. The rhymers also took the time to offer their assessment of the other’s ability.

“Y’all really be thinking that s**t he be saying off the top is hot? That s**t be mediocre at best,” said Ars. When asked to score F.A.B.’s freestyle skills, the New Jersey representative replied, “Off the top of the head? I’ll say like a good 8 ½ – 9. I saw him in Sweden do some crazy stuff.”

Sway later asked F.A.B. to rank Arsonal as a battler. The Mac Dre associate gave Ars a high-grade as a performer, but he’s not feeling the Da Rebel’s lyricism.

“Lyrically, meh. Performance is crazy,” stated F.A.B. “Lyrically? About a 5. Cause he’s not dope to me… As a performer he’s about a 12 though.”

[ALSO READ: Oakland Mayor Dedicates Day To Mistah F.A.B.]

Watch Mistah F.A.B. and Arsonal interview below.

EXCLUSIVE: Lil Snupe & Boosie Badazz Join Forces For "Meant 2 Be" [VIDEO]

Though tragically killed at just 18 last June, Meek Mill protege Lil Snupe continues to gain fans through his music even after death. Now Louisiana favorite Boosie Badazz has stepped in for the visuals to Snupe’s track “Meant 2 Be” which he’s also featured on. Snupe’s R.N.I.C. 2 Jonesboro project is available for purchase via iTunes.

[Also Read: Second Suspect Arrested For Lil Snupes Killing]

Take a look at the video below:

 

 

'Selma', Common And John Legend Score Oscar Nominations

The nominations for this year’s Academy Awards are in and Selma may be taking home the night’s biggest honor. The critically acclaimed film has been nominated for the Best Picture Oscar.

Common and John Legend also earned a nod for Best Original Song for their song on the film’s soundtrack, “Glory.” The two former G.O.O.D Music reps are fresh off winning a trophy for the track at last week’s Golden Globes ceremony.

Though the movie and the soundtrack have scored nominations, the film’s director, Ava DuVernay, did not. If she was nominated for Best Director, DuVernay would have been the first African-American woman to win that honor. Though she couldn’t make history at the Oscars, she did at last week’s Golden Globes when she did become the first African-American woman nominated in the Best Director category.

No one from the cast from Selma are nominated for an award. In fact, there were no African-American actors nominated at this year’s ceremony. This is the first time since 1998 where no actors of color received nominations.

The Academy Awards will air on Feb. 22nd on ABC.

Indianapolis Colts Player Josh McNary Has Been Charged With Rape

Just days before their AFC Championship game, Indianapolis Colts player Josh McNary has been reportedly charged with rape, criminal confinement with bodily injury and battery resulting in bodily injury.

A 29-year-old woman accused an unknown man of sexually assaulting her on Dec. 1st. Police officials determined that McNary was a suspect after investigating a cell phone the woman said she took from her attacker’s apartment.

The woman, whose identity has not been revealed, picked McNary out of a lineup of photos and said he looked familiar but could not say he was the culprit for sure. She claims that she and her attacker got into a physical altercation where she scratched his face, back, neck and shoulders before she was allegedly sexually assaulted.

McNary’s lawyer, Ed Schrager, said that he denies the allegations but turned himself in to law enforcement officials in a “respectful and peaceful manner.”

“The charges and affidavit publicly disseminated on Wednesday afternoon are not evidence of wrong doing but simply one side’s story,” Schrager said in a statement. “Joshua has full and confidence in the American way, including its justice system, which he pledged to protect and defend as a West Point graduate and lieutenant in the United States Army.”

When McNary’s home was investigated by police, he reportedly told them “I know why you’re here” and had evidence of his own preserved for the police.

The Colts have also issued a statement saying they cannot give their thoughts on the situation due to not knowing many details.

 

“Unfortunately that’s the limit of our knowledge,” said the team, who have a 13-5 standing. “At this time we are very concerned and trying to find out what the relevant facts are, but we have insufficient information to venture any opinion. As we learn more we will make appropriate updates.”

The Indianapolis Colts play the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 19th.

Ash Wins-Day! – Give Your Dream a Chance!

Give Dreams a ChanceHappy Wins-Day my patient but determined! Welcome to the day that you realize that great things take time! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to planning your work, working your plan and having patience. I was having a conversation with one of my old employees from my banking days and he was talking to me about his current trials of tribulation of being laid off from the bank because of something that was beyond his control. During this conversation he started to state to me how much of a blessing it was because this gave him the push he needed to really pursue his dream of becoming an actor but at the same time was thinking about going back to banking because acting was taking too long!! The funny thing (or not so funny thing) is that he’s only been unemployed for 3 months and is a young guy so still lives with his parents. His rational was simply that he did not want to go back to his parents supporting him since he paid rent for his basement apartment. Three things I told him 1) Never give permanent energy to temporary things 2) Sometimes you have to take one step back to take two steps forward and 3) If you want something bad enough then its always too early to quit. Too often we put time limits on our dream and create this false sense of urgency that makes us quit too early! No matter what your obstacle is, if you are following a dream you must achieve that dream by any means necessary! Be patient!!! Some dreams will happen in a minute, some in a day, and others in years! No matter the time frame you should only be thinking of two days…. The day you dreamt it and the day it became reality! Everything else is part of the preparation process! Give your plans a chance! Stop rushing your dreams as if they will expire! If its worth having then its worth fighting for! Yeah you’ll experience being uncomfortable at first but before you know it your dream will be reality and that little time you were uncomfortable will be nothing in comparison to the feeling of fulfillment! So hang in there! Go for the gusto and make your dream happen!!
-Ash’Cash (@IamAshCash)

“We can do anything we want to do if we stick to it long enough”
-Helen Keller

“Learn the art of patience. Apply discipline to your thoughts when they become anxious over the outcome of a goal.”
-Brian Adams

“The keys to patience are acceptance and faith. Accept things as they are, and look realistically at the world around you. Have faith in yourself and in the direction you have chosen.”
-Ralph Marston

“If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.”
-Buddhist Proverb

“He that can have Patience, can have what he will”
-Benjamin

“Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there.”
-Josh Billings

“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.”
-St. Francis de Sales

Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com

 

Naya Rivera Apologizes For Saying Showering Daily Was 'A White People Thing' (VIDEO)

When Naya Rivera appeared as a guest host on The View earlier this week (Jan. 13), she caused quite an uproar when she said “white people shower a lot more than ethnics” and deemed showering daily or more than once a day “a white people thing.”

After feeling the wrath of Twitter, Big Sean’s ex-bae returned to The View to issue an apology and claimed her comments were meant for comical relief.

“Yesterday, we were talking about a study that says you’re supposed to shower once or twice every three days. I had an opinion on it that was supposed to be a joke. Apparently it didn’t go over so well,” she told the audience.

[ALSO READ: Naya Rivera Recieves Twitter Backlash After Saying Showering Daily Is ‘A White People Thing’]

She made light of the backlash, even reading some of the tweets that condemned her for her comments. See her apology below.

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Pharrell's Hat Will Be On Display At The Grammy Museum

Pharrell Williams’ hat is back for an encore.

He caused a frenzy when he wore that Vivienne Westwood to the 2014 Grammys. Twitter had jokes for days, saying he borrowed the hat from Smokey the Bear while the fast food spot Arby’s also poked a little fun since the hat resembled their logo.

Since the hat took on a life of its own, it will be on display at the Grammy Museum in LA beginning today (Jan. 15) until Mar. 15th. Showcasing the famous headgear is a part of the “Grammy Effect” theme for this year’s ceremony which takes place on Feb. 8th.

The Westwood hat does not belong to Pharrell anymore. Arby’s purchased it for $44.100 when the “Come Get It Bae” singer auctioned it on eBay last year with the proceeds going to his charity, “From One Hand To Another.”

 

Rae Sremmurd's 'Sremm Life' Album Debuts At No. 5 On Billboard 200 Chart

Rae Sremmurd scored the first hip-hop top 10 debut of 2015. Their debut album, SremmLife, has debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 chart, coming in behind J. Cole’s 2014 Forest Hills Drive (no. 3) and Nicki Minaj’s The Pinkprint (no. 4).

With streaming and traditional sales combined, SremmLife sold 49,000, with 33,000 of that being regular album sales  for the first week. The album, which was mainly produced by the duo’s mentor Mike WiLL Made It, features Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, Big Sean and Jace of Two-9.

 

 

See.Francis – "Room Full Of H*es"

New Jersey artist, See.Francis starts the New Year with a new track for the Illustrious fans titled “Room Full Of H*es” to get everyone ready for his upcoming EP “L!GH+$ViaXXXX” releasing July 2015. “Fiat Lux” EP available for free download @ seefrancis.com

Dipset – "Have My Money"

Dipset unites for a new joint called, “Have My Money”. The reunion project is set to be hosted by DJ Mustard, Swizz Beatz and DJ Khaled. Not sure what all those guys are doing on the project, but with those big names its bound to be a success, right?

Joey Bada$$ Talks Being Indie, Love, Money and The Come Up with Jack Thriller

Joey Bada$$ speaks on his big following, his favorite Philosopher and he talks about the initial hunger and desire before the money starting coming. After an image of Obama’s daughter leaked online wearing a Pro Era t-shirt Joey’s popularity seems to be at an all-time high. Check the interview below!

Machine Gun Kelly – "Til I Die"

Clevleand is hoping that 2015 is about to be a big year for the Cleveland music scene, and The Cosign is positioned right in the middle of it via LiveMixtapes. The Cosign is a coalition of DJs and tastemakers from Cleveland: The Good Guys, DJ KY, Tropikana, DJ EV, Big Heff, DJ Ryan Wolf, DJ KNyce and DJ Corey Grand. The group picked some talent from Cleveland and this is the final product.

From hits by Ray Jr. and MGK, to newer names like P The Artist and Casse Laygo, there’s something for everybody. This track is by MGK and is the intro to the project. MGK talks about “The Land” and lets everyone know about his life in city of Lebron and Johnny Manziel.

FRESH HEAT – King Bo and Russ Blade – "Anything Goes" ft Uncle Murda

This heavyweight Queens combo drops another track for the streets this time getting the assist from Uncle Murda. The guys act out on the track showing their ties to the streets and their ability to reach the listener with poignant lyrics that grip the raw emotions of the streets.

“This song is about real life and about how anything goes – people live this everyday. From dirty cops to stick up kids in the street, to gold diggin females. Anything goes on Linden in the Northside of Queens, everything is fair game in the streets, anything goes,” Russ Blade explained.

Currently, King Bo and Russ Blade are pushing their album King Bo and Russ Blade Vol 2: Supply and Demand which is currently available on MyMixtapez.

Bill Cosby Under Fire Again After New Accuser Files Charges

Though many have argued that the accusations that Bill Cosby is currently facing occurred too long ago to establish concrete evidence, new accuser Chloe Goins has officially filed charges for an incident that she claims happened in 2008 at the Playboy Mansion. According to Goins, she was drugged and sexually assaulted by the fallen comedian and is now looking for her day in court.

CHLOE GOINS

After formally filing charges with the LAPD her lawyer advised “Ms. Goins is now determined to accomplish what so many other victims no longer have the opportunity to do— to be the girl that puts Mr. Cosby behind bars, where he belongs. Ms. Goins is here today to seek justice…She fully understands and accepts the immense responsibility that her decision to be here today carries. 

The statement continued, “Apparently, Mr. Cosby feels brazen and confident enough in his actions to make jokes in his recent comedy shows about the 25 plus women that have been brave enough to come out and tell their stories of what he did to them.” Her lawyer added, “Ms. Goins is certainly not joking…Mr. Cosby should and will be held accountable.”

Uber Facing Backlash Against Excessive Fare Surges

After receiving an “F” rating from the Better Business Bureau, New York City Councilman David G. Greenfield is joining the fight against Uber’s now infamous fare spikes, which recently came under fire after many patrons complained of extraordinarily high fees during the holiday season.

Looking to put an end to sky high fares, Greenfield is proposing a cap on price surges explaining “We love Uber, we just hate price gouging… As New Yorkers, we live and die by the rule that we do not want to be ripped off.” He added, “Many of our cabbies are immigrants who are being punished by a $40 billion corporation. It’s quashing the American dream here in New York City.