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Hip Hop Stars & Actors From “The Wire” React To Riots In Baltimore

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Portions of the city of Baltimore erupted in violence yesterday (April 27) as mostly high school students clashed with police in the streets. Vehicles were damaged, stores were looted, a CVS was set on fire, and several law enforcement officers were reportedly injured.

The violent outcry came after days of peaceful protests in the name of Freddie Gray. The 25-year-old man died of a spinal cord injury while in police custody. He sustained the injury after being taken into a police van. Apparently, his detention was because he looked at an officer and then ran away.

The violence also appears to be a reaction to years worth of mistreatment against the African-American community at the hands of the Baltimore Police Department. Residents have received millions of dollars from lawsuits against the BPD for excessive force including a jury awarding $39 million to Jeffrey Alston in 2004. Alston was paralyzed from the neck down after a ride in a police van.

Members of the Hip Hop community are now sharing their thoughts on the ordeal unfolding in Baltimore. Former actors from the The Wire (which was set in Baltimore) also addressed the situation. See what some stars had to say on Twitter and Instagram below.

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Master P To Celebrate Birthday With Remembrance Ceremony For Those Lost To Violence

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: News
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The Hip-Hop mogul turns 45-years-young on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Master P decided to do something different this year for his birthday.  He will be celebrating life, with underprivileged kids that have suffered the traumas of violent crimes and even death.

Master P will be hosting a 45-candle lighting remembrance for those children and their deceased loved ones. Percy Miller says,

It is not about me, it’s about letting the kids grow, so many kids are dying young, I come from the ghetto, I changed my life, we are going to use this birthday to bring awareness to kids that have lost their lives due to senseless crimes. We need to stop killing our future, they are blessings, it’s not about getting presents; it’s about making some kids smile that have been through a lot. That’s the best gift for me.

Master P (born Percy Miller) April 29th 1970, New Orleans, LA, has a biopic coming early 2016 titled Mr. Ice Cream Man.

De La Soul Says Signing To A Label Is Slavery + Explains Funding Album Through Kickstarter (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) When music legend Prince wrote the word “slave” on his face to protest what he saw as exploitation at the hands of Warner Brother Records, some people called him crazy. Fast forward to 2015, and now many artists have come to the conclusion being signed to a label is counterproductive artistically and financially.

De La Soul seems to be among the performers that is done with the traditional concept of working with major labels. The New York based group is releasing their next album independently thanks to funding from a Kickstarter campaign. Posdnuos, Dave, and Maseo have raised over $500,000 to date. The original goal was $110,000.

[ALSO READ: De La Soul x Nas – “God It”]

The members spoke with VladTV about their fan crowd-funding project. They also discussed how being on a music label equates to slavery.

“We’re not gonna be on [an independent label like] Koch or a major. We don’t want to do that anymore. That’s slavery.” said Dave. “So in order to get this completed – partly we funded ourselves, and we have a team, a group of people, a following, and a fan base who believe in what we do. And don’t want nothing in return except the music.”

[ALSO READ: De La Soul, G-Eazy & Ace Hood BitTorrent Bundles Among Top 10 Most Downloaded In 2014]

Watch De La Soul’s interview below.

Nicki Minaj’s Former Group Member 7even Up Says She Was Once On The Run For Attempted Murder (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Before Nicki Minaj became a superstar with YMCMB, she was part of a group called Hoodstars along with ex-boyfriend Scaff B (aka Safaree), Lou$tar, and 7even Up. ForbezDVD caught up with 7even, and he discussed his history with the rapper then known as Nicki Maraj.

[ALSO READ: Safaree Discusses Possibly Collabing With Lil Wayne & Shares His Thoughts On Meek Mill’s Music]

The conversation included 7even talking about the response he got from Nicki after he came home from jail. He says they remained connected while he was incarcerated, but things were different once his time locked up was over. Issues with money played a role in the situation, and he initially avoided trying to contact Nicki.

By this time, the Queens rhymer had already connected with Lil Wayne’s Young Money, and she was building a buzz in the industry. According to 7even, had got a cold response he got from Nicki when he finally saw her again.

“When I saw her she acted like she didn’t even know me. That’s how I felt,” said 7even. “I was like at least acknowledge me. It hurt more than anything.”

7even says Nicki later called him and apologized. She also allegedly offered him money. 7even believes Safaree was upset over his continued friendship with $tar. Nicki and $tar had falling out at some point, and Safaree (Nicki’s boyfriend at the time) blocked her from reuniting with 7even.

“Sometimes people give you money to get rid of you. So now I can’t say she didn’t do nothing for me,” 7even added. “I didn’t even wanna take the money. That was not the purpose.”

Apparently, it was 7even’s mother that convinced him to take the undisclosed amount of money from Nicki. In another revealing moment, 7even claimed at one point in her life, Nicki was wanted by the law for a serious crime.

“She was on the run for attempt murder,” said 7even. “Facts. I’ll keep it a buck. I ain’t saying nothing wrong. She stayed at my crib at the time.”

[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj’s Credit Score Takes A Hit After Social Security Number Leaked On NYPD Document]

Hoodstars featuring Nicki Minaj
Hoodstars featuring Nicki Minaj

Watch 7even Up’s interview below.

Nas & Noreaga Settle Their Beef (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) The beef between Queen representatives Nas and Noreaga is over. Nas was in Miami this weekend to celebrate the release of his classic album Illmatic. During his set at LIV, the ” rapper brought out his longtime foe to hit the stage with him.

[ALSO READ: Dame Dash, Beanie Sigel & Noreaga To Film “State Property 3”]

The falling out between the one time collaborators was the result of Esco taking shots at N.O.R.E. back in the early 2000’s. This was the result of the infamous issues between Nas and Jay Z. Noriega was associated with Jay’s Roc-A-Fella Records at the time.

The feud continued for years with both emcees sending verbal shots at the other including Nas dissing Noreaga’s 2002 album God’s Favorite on Power 105. In 2011, Nore pointed to that particular moment as one of the reasons he could not move past his problems with Nas for so long.

“He was the intro to the whole album, so he had to hear this album prior to doing that when he got on the radio,” Nore told ThisIs50. “Even though he called me and said sorry, I had never got over that incident, so that’s why you kept hearing me saying little bullsh*t. But that was the young N.O.R.E. If I had the chance to do it all over, I would.”

Noreaga and Nas have now officially settled their differences. The CNN member told the crowd at LIV, “This is the first time I’ve seen this n*gga in 8 years. My big brother.”

[ALSO READ: Nas, Nature & Noreaga “Triple Threat”]

Watch video of Nas and Noreaga’s reconciliation below.

@nasnyc is has and will forever be a person/rapper I respect and honer him and @jungleqb single handedly help my solo career by putting me on that firm album for me and @nasnyc to see each other build and then him to ask me to bless the stage wit him was the perfect Honer 4me!!! I go to Liv often and hardly ever touch the stage but when a legend ask u to perform wit him U DO IT N#### RESPECT MY N#### ESCO(yes I knew him thru the ESCO days lol) it felt good to stand strong as a unit and 1 strong force I am now a boss as well but I'm never to big to give another boss dat love if u was at Liv yesterday u know history was made happy 20th anniversary Illmatic salute Qb lefrak west side queens #whatwhat #GANG #goodbeltgang #slime #hood #QUEENS

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ShaqnLivin (SNL) – “Been Workin”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Rap duo Shaqnlivin releases new record called “Been Workin” with their in house producer Joee Billi while they display their versatility and attacking the track going back forth. Stream SNL’s “Been Workin” below.

Waka Flocka Says Atlantic Records Is Holding Back “Flockaveli 2”, Wants Out Of His Contract

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Waka Flocka Flame is ready to move from his current label home of Atlantic Records. The Atlanta-based rapper sent out a tweet claiming the company is holding back the release of his third studio album Flockaveli 2, and he wants the opportunity to buy out his contract with Atlantic.

[ALSO READ: Waka Flocka Flame Releases 2016 Presidential Campaign Announcement Video]

 

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The project has been in the works for several years. In May of 2013, Waka announced F2 would be released in October of that year. Two months ago he tweeted the album would be released on June 1, 2015.

That February post also included the names Jay Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Drake, and 50 Cent which led some people to suspect it was a list of potential collaborators for his next LP. Waka later told HuffPost Live he didn’t deserve a Jay or Ye feature because he has not gone gold or platinum yet.

[ALSO READ: Waka Flocka Flame: ‘I Don’t Even Deserve A Jay Z Feature’ (VIDEO)]

Kehlani – “You Should Be Here” (Album Stream)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Kehlani drops off her new 13 track album “You Should Be Here”, with features from Chance The Rapper, BJ The Chicago Kid & Coucheron. Purchase “You Should Be Here” now on iTunes & Google Play. Stream below.

Lil Wayne Involved In Argument During Club Performance Prior To Tour Bus Shooting

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) More information is coming out about the moments prior to Lil Wayne’s tour bus being shot at in Atlanta. According to TMZ, Wayne was involved in an argument with audience members during his show at Compound Nightclub on Saturday.

Apparently, Wayne got upset at some people in the crowd. Security removed the concert goers from the venue, and the Young Money boss reportedly received extra protection while leaving the club.

So far, there is no confirmation the dispute at Compound is directly related to the tour bus shooting. Wayne was not injured as a result of the incident. Police are investigating the shooting.

[ALSO READ: Lil Wayne’s Tour Bus Shot Up]

Baltimore City Turning Up

By: styoung1business Updated Category: Trending
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Baltimore City is getting worse everyday with protestors taking things into their own hands. Property and Vandalism is the biggest concern but the people are not letting the police control their streets.

 

Baltimore Rioters Destroy Public Property, Loot BusinessesMAGIC Bible

Posted by Disturb Reality on Sunday, April 26, 2015

Curren$y – “Cars”

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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Spitta has always had the dope videos and behind the scenes coverage, now he unleashes a car themed video like only STS Customs can do. Filled with old schoools and drop tops that would make any car fanatic fantacize about whips, this video is sure to turn some head when you see the cars in this one!

Russ Blade – “Jackin For Beats”

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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New York heavyweight rapper Russ Blade is back again with some freestlyes for the fans to show the Hip-Hop world what he has to offer by way of the bars. On this “Jackin For Beats” track Russ Blade laces the visuals with everyone and shows how he plans to chop the game down. Peep it here!