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Ro Spit – “Free Bars Pt. 1”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Fresh off of his acclaimed new track release with MMG’s Rockie Fresh, Detroit emcee Ro Spit is back, only this time it’s just himself and a verse on Free Bars Pt. 1. Premiering on JENESIS Magazine, Ro delivers a confident, clever, and cutting verse over a hazy yet groovy instrumental. As the quick intro on the track suggests, get ready for IV Life, his new LP which is coming soon…

Smoove Gotti – “Faded”

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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Cleveland, Ohio native, Smoove Gotti, has made the fact that his grind is relentless very well-known in the recent months. With over 10 videos that have gone viral over the internet & a Vevo account that has raked in over 100,000+ views, it’s safe to say that his work ethic is that of what makes Ohio artists so unqiuely special.

His new video, “Faded,” further reiterates Smoove Gotti’s restoration of definitive feeling into the art of Hip-Hop. Peep as he takes you through a series of organic clips & as he lets you into a bit of his lifestyle & tells you what it’s like to truly be “Faded”.

Snootie Wild – “Rich Or Not” (VIDEO)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Trending
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Snootie Wild debuts the official video for “Rich Or Not” from his Ain’t No Stoppin Me mixtape, coming in May. Hosted by DJ Drama, #ANSM features appearances from Yo Gotti, Lil Boosie, Chinx, Blac Youngsta and Gunplay. Watch “Rich Or Not” below!

Mackalevin – “Nightmares”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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As he continues to put the finishing touches on his forthcoming project, Brooklyn MC Mackalevin serves up the first offering with the visual for “Nightmares.” On the track, he delves in his deepest darkest fears, showcasing a strong sense of vulnerability. Working on his craft for some time, Mackalevin has opened up for the likes of Troy Ave, Audio Push, Mack Wilds and more at venues such as NYC’s BB Kings, SOB’s, as well as SXSW. Keep a look out for his as yet to be titled project due for release later this year.

FRESH HEAT – Dizzy – “Go Getta” ft Caine

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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Out of nowhere, from the icy city of Edmonton,Canada emerges Dizzy – the next big Canadian act set to spill over the U.S.’s northern border. Case in point is Dizzy’s most recent song “Go Getta,” a motivational song that’s sure to set a fire to anyone’s ambition.

Combine Dizzy’s flow with Caine, a Bone Thugs N Harmony affilliate and you have a strong song that will bang from Cleveland to Edmonton and back again. Fans can enjoy Caine’s raw lyrics that rep Cleveland to the core and a gritty sound that lets you know why he signed to Krazie Bone’s label The Life. While Dizzy’s pop sensibilities and raw edge give fans the perfect song to motivate to the next level in any climate, its his raw energy and excitement for Hip-Hop that bleeds through the track.

Wasiu – “Bout 02 Blow”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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Shedding light on the issues of racism and media coverage of minorities in North America, Wasiu and his crew invade the Montreal underground and in an intense visual for “Bout 02 Blow.” In the video, which premiered via Noisey, Wasiu covers himself with a Haitian flag while laying down his forceful, clever rhymes over the harrowing beat by V X N Y L. “People were scared. They were staring. They were giving us attention. We had the power,” he explains. “Bout 02 Blow” is Wasiu’s latest track from his yet-to-be-titled debut album. “When I say ‘Bout 02 Blow’ I’m talking about a couple things,” Wasiu explained to Noisey. “I’m about to blow up in the rap game, I’m about to explode in a blind fury because I’m not getting the props I deserve, and I’m about to blow, like a terrorist. And when I say terrorist I’m referring to the way media builds this fearful image of Blacks, Muslims, and minorities, and it gets fed into the minds of the masses. But what we as people don’t realize is that this also empowers us and we just have to realize what we possess.”

J.R. Donato – “I Suppose”

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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After shutting it down at SXSW with a slew of performances, Taylor Gang’s Atlanta/Chicago ambassador drops new visuals that are sure to garner attention.  J.R. Donato lets go of the video to his new single “I Suppose” which sees him make the world his living room over chilled out production from Sledgren. Look for cameos from Wiz Khalifa! “I Suppose” lives on J.R. Donato’s impending project release “Fast Money & Freedom” Download: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-suppose-single/id990784772?ls=1

Saga – “Eye”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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Rather than becoming preoccupied with the past, and worrying about the future, Brooklyn’s rising talent, Saga, knows that the only way to successfully move through life, and efficiently adapt to change, is by carefully anticipating his  next move. “Eye”, the third video taken from Saga’s debut effort, From Out of the Shadows, brings forth his efforts as an artist that can rock with both street wise hustlers, and story-rap purists. He’s a product of ’90s Boom bap culture, a style immediately showcased on this cut that puts you into the heart of the action. As he drops a barrage of lyrics over a delicate piano riff and snappy drums, produced by the Brooklyn by way of Toronto beatsmith, Marco Polo, Saga gives us a glimpse of Chinatown’s beauty, bouncing between bright open alleyways, and dark storefronts illuminated by neon signs. Be sure to add, From Out of the Shadows to your playlist, which is now available for free download, courtesy of AudioMack.

Dame Dash Discusses Arrest Warrant Issued For Unpaid Child Support (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Reports began to circulate that an arrest warrant has been issued for Hip Hop businessman Dame Dash. After the 43-year-old Harlem native failed to show up to court, a New York judge ordered Dash to pay $340,000 in child support to his ex-wife Rachel Roy or face going to jail.

[ALSO READ: Judge Orders Dame Dash Arrested If Cannot Pay Up]

Dame is now responding to the arrest warrant. The co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records spoke with Boyce Watkins about the matter.

“I don’t know what’s really going on, but like I told you, they started cheating,” said Dash. “The dude Donnell Suares I guess got a warrant, because I’m in L.A. and I never got the dates or times to come back to the court. I never got served anything.”

Suares is the attorney representing the mother of Dash’s children. During his Watkins interview, Dame referred to the lawyer as “crooked” and a “piece of dog sh*t” that is attempting to separate his family for money.

This is not the first time Dame has expressed his frustration with Suares. In February, Dame called Suares  a “coward” and a “culture vulture” on Instagram. Suares issued a statement to AllHipHop.com at the time.

“I simply represent people who are seeking support for their children and are having difficulty collecting child support from financially delinquent parents,” Suares relayed to AllHipHop.com at the time. “It is my privilege to assist this brave woman in her fight to support her children. Despite these attacks, I will continue to help those in need of representation when they need it most.”

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Dame Dash’s Ex Seeking Back Child Support, Lawyer Responds To Dash Calling His Children’s Mother “Weak”]

Watch Dame Dash’s interview below.

ALTERNATIVE PICK – Marc E. Bassy – ‘East Hollywood EP’

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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After garnering posts on the who’s who of blog sites, Marc E. Bassy bring his Bay Area flavor to LA with his East Hollywood EP that’s cumulatively gotten over 200,00 views in just a few days. Touching on love, relationships and the struggles that come with pursuing your dreams, Marc E. Bassy raps and sings his way through this 7 track EP with a sense of nostalgia thats already getting attention from the labels.

“When I say ‘money, fame’ it’s not really just that,” Bassy told Fader. “I’m trying to convey that once you’ve begun dedicating your life to something like entertainment you can’t really escape. It’s an all of nothing path you take if you wanna sing these songs for everybody.”

Freekey Zeekey Ft. Chad B & Tito Green – “We Hustle”

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Music
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Freekey Zeekey, Chad B, & Tito Green have collaborated to let you know about their hustle game on their latest track “We Hustle!” They are really on the grind out in the trenches about that hustle life. They are living the life while focusing on the grind to get more and more money! Take a listen to the Trigga T produced track below.

Baltimore Resident Devin Allen Discusses His Photograph Making The Cover Of Time Magazine

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Time magazine is one of the most respected news outlets in the world. Many photographs that have appeared on the cover of the 92-year-old publication have gone on to become iconic. This week’s issue of Time features a picture from the Baltimore Uprising. What makes this particular photo historic is the fact it was shot by a local resident of Baltimore essentially working as a citizen journalist.

[ALSO READ: The Game Writes An Editorial About The Baltimore Riots]

Devin Allen (aka bydvnlln) has only been engaging in photography for the past two years, but his stirring pictures from the streets of Baltimore became Instagram favorites. One IG pic he posted on April 25 was selected to serve as the image of Time‘s cover story on the situation in Baltimore.

“When I shot that, I thought it was a good picture, so I uploaded [from my camera] to my phone,” Allen told Time. “By the time I’d done that, the police was all around me. I was in the middle of it.”

Protests and civil unrest broke out in Baltimore after 25-year-old Freddie Gray died while in police custody. It has been reported Gray suffered a spinal injury that led to his death, and citizens of the Maryland locale want more accountability from city officials concerning the matter.

For one of those Baltimore native’s work to be represented on such a high platform like Time, provides a first-person perspective not usually presented in the national media.

“For me, who’s from Baltimore city, to be on the cover of Time Magazine, I don’t even know what to say. I’m speechless,” added the 26-year-old. “It’s amazing. It’s life changing for me. It’s inspiring me to go further. It gives me hope and it gives a lot of people around me hope. After my daughter, who’s my pride and joy, this is the best thing that’s happened to me.”

[ALSO READ: Joey Bada$$ Participates In Freddie Gray Protests In NYC (PHOTOS)]

Check out some of Devin Allen’s photographs from the streets of Baltimore below.

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Would you lay down for the Cause :::: don't talk my head off I'm just just playing my part to inspire you to stand up ::: #ripfreddiegray #Baltimore ::: #DVNLLN

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Its beautiful seeing people from multiple Ethnic backgrounds march with us screaming with us it gives you hope, all aren't lost ::: Respect :: #ripfreddiegray #blacklivesmatter #Baltimore ::: #DVNLLN

A photo posted by KnownNobody ◼️◾️▪️ (@bydvnlln) on

As his eye's water i wonder the thoughts running thru his head ::: Yes police have done us wrong but all are not evil, and this picture shows that :::: The news wont show this the Sun paper turned me down multiple times :::: I CAPTURE the real The Good and Bad :::: Repost Share spread the word #Ripfreddiegray #prayforbaltimore #allblacklivesmatter ::: #DVNLLN

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Hands up Don't shoot ::: these images are here to make you feel share them show how strong we are because media wont :::: im here to uplift my people thru my photography ::: #DVNLLN

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We are fighting for the Past Present & Future ::: If you love this city like i do i need you to stand strong and support this city ::: show them how strong we are as one ::: #WELOVEBALTIMORE #Ripfreddiegray :::: #DVNLLN

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Things will get better i promise :::: #ripfreddygray #BALTIMORE :::: #DVNLLN

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My people are tired and are fighting back in a rage :::: #Baltimore #ripfreddiegray #blacklivesmatter #prayforbaltimore :::: #DVNLLN

A photo posted by KnownNobody ◼️◾️▪️ (@bydvnlln) on

Lets Talk about the smiles :::: The future is still bright people ::::: Bet the media wont show this ::::: They wanna show the damages , I'm going to show you beauty that was born from these hard times ::::: #ripfreddygray #BALTIMORE :::: #DVNLLN

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Joey Bada$$ Participates In Freddie Gray Protests In NYC (PHOTOS)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn emcee Joey Bada$$ joined the protesters in New York City over the unresolved death of Freddie Gray. The 25-year-old Baltimore resident died while in police custody.

The lack of information from the Baltimore police concerning how Gray was killed led to peaceful protests and civil unrest in the city over the last week. Other locations around the country held their own rallies in solidarity with the citizens of Baltimore.

Joey posted photos to his Instagram page of the NYC protests. He captured the pictures “#NYC2Baltimore.” The “Teach Me” rapper held a sign that read, “I am Freddie Gray”

[ALSO READ: Hip Hop Stars & Actors From “The Wire” React To Riots In Baltimore]

#NYC2Baltimore

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#NYC2Baltimore

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Tidal Announces “Tidal Discovery” Program & Concert Series For Undiscovered Artists

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) So far the public faces of the relaunched Tidal streaming platform have been chart topping megastars like Jay Z, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Kanye West, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, and others. The service is now announcing undiscovered talent will be highlighted through Tidal as well.

[ALSO READ: Kanye West Reinforces His Support For Tidal After Deleting Initial Promotional Tweets]

The company’s Tidal Discovery is designed to help Tidal users become more familiar with up-and-coming artists that draw the most streams on the platform. Tidal X: Discovery will also include a series of nationwide concerts featuring those artists.

The highest quality releases will be featured in monthly Tidal playlists. Artists on Tidal can select their preferred royalty structure from Phonofile or Record Union. Acts interested in Tidal Discovery can find out more information here.

[ALSO READ: Jay Z To Perform Rare Songs At Free Concert For Tidal Users]

Nicki Minaj May Have To Pay Up If Wig Maker Wins Appeal Case

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Photo via Nicki Minaj’s Instagram

Nicki Minaj may have to pay up if her former wig maker Terrence Davidson wins his appeal case in his $30 million dollar lawsuit. The appeal court has ordered the case to be re-opened due to them believing Davidson has a case against the rapper for allegedly stealing his wig designs. Davidson claimed he created the wigs that made Nicki a star and accused her of cheating him out of millions. Terrence is still claiming that Nicki took his wig designs and then sold them to the public. Nicki is still accusing Terrence of filing the legal battle because he was bitter he lost his most famous client and said he can’t trademark a wig style and therefore she didn’t do anything wrong by selling her wigs. The appeal court came back with their decision and sided with Terrence, explaining that following their review of the lawsuit and the order dismissing the case by the previous judge, they have determined the lawsuit will be re-opened and Terrence can continue the legal battle. The appeal court believes that while Nicki and Terrence had no written contract that doesn’t mean the rapper could steal his designs and sell them on her own. We wonder will Nicki have to drop a few coins in the end.

Mannie Fresh Talks Lil Wayne’s “Carter V” & Why Hip Hop Needs Kanye West

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(AllHipHop News) Mannie Fresh is back working with Lil Wayne. The original members of the Cash Money Records movement of the 1990’s teamed up again for Wayne’s long-awaited album Tha Carter V. Mannie spoke to Montreality about the project.

[ALSO READ: Mannie Fresh Shares His Thoughts On Lil Wayne’s Issues With Cash Money]

“We kind of went back to that Cash Money feel, what you grew up on. The Mannie Fresh sound you knew,” said Mannie. “It’s more of that first Carter.”

The New Orleans native contributed tracks to previous Wayne album such as The Block Is Hot, Lights Out, 500 Degreez, and Tha Carter. Wayne’s Carter V has been held up for months by his label Cash Money.

Mannie also discussed fellow high-profile Hip Hop producer Kanye West. He explained why he believes the GOOD Music leader is important to Hip Hop.

“Kanye is very passionate about what he does. That’s what so incredible about him. There will never be another Kanye West,” stated Fresh. “America sees Kanye. He’s super passionate, and he’ll jump out there at you. That’s the great thing about him. I think Hip Hop needs him. We need more people like him.”

[ALSO READ: Turk Talks Juvenile Re-Signing With Cash Money + Reuniting With The Hot Boys & Mannie Fresh]

Watch Mannie Fresh’s interview below.