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Shanesha Taylor Spends Donated Funds Intended For Her Children On Her Boyfriend's Rap Album

The homeless woman who was arrested after leaving her two children in a car while she went on a job interview gained the sympathy of thousands with her story. Now that sympathy has turned to outrage.

After Shanesha Taylor’s struggle and teary-eyed mugshot gained national attention, over $114,000 was raised from donations of 4,000 people though the online fundraising site, YouCaring.com. The Arizona mother was charged with felony abuse and was mandated by a judge to put $40,000 in a trust fund for her children to avoid jail time. Now that she has missed the deadline to do so, her charges have been reinstated and what she has done with the money has been revealed.

Taylor, 43, has reportedly been spending $4,000 a month on frivolous things, including funding her children’s father’s rap album, according to Reverend Jarrett Maupin, a former supporter of Taylor’s,

“The money is gone by all accounts,” Maupin told FOX. “It’s been spent on designer clothes, family outings in and out of this city and reports that $6,000 spent on studio time for her baby daddy’s rap album.”

Taylor told ABC that anything Maupin says about her is libel and slander and that these allegations are untrue; however, if they are untrue it’s unclear where the donated funds went. Taylor is now using social media to gain donations again while she remains unemployed. Her lawyers have quit and she is due back in court in December.

NBC, TV Land & Netflix Step Away From Bill Cosby While Raven-Symoné Denies Molestation Allegations

As the rape allegations against Bill Cosby continue to pile up, many of his deals are falling through. Streaming service Netflix has decided to postpone premiering Bill Cosby 77,  a stand-up comedy special that was taped on Cosby’s 77th birthday where he joked about relationships, marriage and children. NBC has taken more drastic measures and reportedly pulled the plug on the production of a family sitcom that Cosby was set to star in. Also, TV Land will discontinue airing reruns of the beloved The Cosby Show immediately for an indefinite time, according a network representative. An appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman has been cancelled as well.

Meanwhile, Raven-Symoné has denied allegations that her TV grandfather ever violated her. She took to her Instagram to dispel rumors.

“I was NOT taking advantage of by Mr. Cosby when I was on the Cosby Show!” said the child star. “I was practically a baby on that show and this is truly a disgusting rumor that I want no part of! Everyone on that show treated me with nothing but kindness. Now keep me out of this!”

This morning (Nov. 20), audio was released of an interview with the Associated Press where Cosby denied to comment on these accusations saying, “We don’t answer that.” He also asked if his on-camera refusal to comment would not be used. “And I would appreciate it if it was scuttled,” he said.

Fifteen women, including supermodel Janice Dickinson, have come forward so far alleging that Bill Cosby has raped them after giving them a spiked drink or a pill.

David Cash – "Blu N Red"

David Cash continues to provide new music as we follow him on the path to the release of his upcoming project California C.A.S.H. Having already delivered on singles featuring Young Thug, Eric Bellinger, and Jay 305 respectively, the Nu West rep returns for the second week in a row with a solo effort. Coming from the West Coast, Cash knows a thing or two about gangs, especially the Crips and Bloods, but “Blu N Red” is able to blur colors as blue and red make purple on the heavy hitting track. This song will not be featured on David’s upcoming project.

California C.A.S.H. will include appearances from the likes of Metro Boomin, Jay 305, Eric Bellinger, Young Thug, Scotty ATL, Alley Boy, and more.

RiffRaff McGriff Ft. Mark Ford – P.E. (Phantom Enigma)

Cali native Dex RiffRaff McGriff is back with the first single off of his latest album titled Bronto. Laced with a special guest appearance from Mark Ford, P.E. (Phantom Enigma) displays their tight lyrical dynamics over a clean boom bap beat that was produced by Dex himself.

FRESH HEAT – Raven Felix – "Til We Pass Out"

Fresh of her appearance on Snopp Dogg’s GGN Show, Raven Felix follows up the success of her recent releases “Like That” and Problem collabo “Bad Lil Bish” from her Valifornia mixtape with “Til Was Pass Out.”  The 19 year old L.A/San Fernando Valley natives buzz continues to grow louder as she gears up for her follow up project.  Produced byDante Bowden & Tekneek.

 

Gun Sales Spike Ahead Of Grand Jury Decision In Ferguson

Fearing more unrest, on November 17 Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon formally declared a state of emergency, calling in the National Guard and reducing the scope of power for the Ferguson Police Department, which has faced much criticism for their perceived mishandling of the case.

With tensions at an all-time high in Ferguson, some gun dealers in the area are reporting a sharp increase in first time gun buyers, as some residents are arming themselves ahead of the Grand Jury decision that will decide whether officer Darren Wilson will face charges in regards to the fatal slaying of teen Mike Brown.

According to Metro Shooting Supplies owner Steven King, “First-time gun owners account for about 60% of recent customers. We’re selling everything that’s not nailed down.” He adds, “Police aren’t going to be able to protect every single individual. If you don’t prepare yourself and get ready for the worst, you have no one to blame but yourself.”

 

Jazz Cartier – "Rose Quartz / Like, Crazy"

Toronto MC, Jazz Cartier releases his new track “Rose Quartz / Like, Crazy” via The Fader. The track, which is over a Toro Y Moi track of the same name, was inspired by the movie “Like, Crazy” with Jazz contemplating the back and forth of relationships. Stay tuned for more from Jazz Cartier and his Marauding In Paradise project.

Chris Brown Announces 'X Tour Live!' With August Alsina

Before Chris Brown embarks on his “Between The Sheets Tour” with fellow crooner Trey Songz, he is hitting the road with August Alsina for “X Tour Live!” Breezy took to his Twitter last night (Nov. 18) to announce that he was performing in three cities with the “No Love” singer.

See the dates below and hit the links to purchase tickets.

Dec. 19 – Jacksonville, FL – Veterans Memorial Arena (Ticket info)
Dec. 20 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena (Ticket info)
Dec. 21 – Birmingham, AL – BJCC Arena (Ticket info)

E-40 Reveals Tracklist For Double Album, 'Sharp On All 4 Corners'

West coast legend E-40 has been in the game for over 20 years and has no plans of slowing down. On Dec. 9th he’s dropping 21st and 22nd album when he releases his double album, Sharp On All 4 Corners: Corner 1 & 2. The project will comprise of four albums but he is starting off with a double-disc release. Corner 1  & 2, which also has a deluxe version with 28 tracks, has features from T-Pain, Dej Loaf, Ty Dolla $ign, Boosie Badazz, Ludacris and many more.

Check out the tracklists and pre-order the albums on iTunes.

Corner 1
1. Programmin
2. Can’t F### With Me
3. Money Sack ft. Lil Boosie
4. Red Cup ft. T-Pain, Kid Ink and B.o.B
5. Knockin at the Light
6. Choices (Yup)
7. Three Jobs
8. Paint the Picture ft. Turk Talk and Cousin Fik
9. Straight Mobbin ft. Ezale and Vell
10. 2 Fingers ft. Adrian Marcel
11. Playa ft. VT
12. 707 ft. Willie Joe and Nef the Pharoah
13. Same Since ‘88 ft. Too $hort and B-Legit
14. Family ft. Otis and Suge

Corner 2:
1. It’s the First ft. Cousin Fik and Turf Talk
2. That’s Right ft. Ty Dolla $ign
3. Bass Rocks
4. Sellin Dope Ain’t Fun ft. Mack 10
5. Real N#### ft. Kirko Bangz
6. Quit Hatin
7. Heavy in the Game ft. B-Legit
8. Bout to Pour Up
9. Baddest in the Building ft. Dej Loaf and Luigi the Singer
10. Sleep ft. Ludacris and Plies
11. Real Game for a Player
12. Jumpin Like Mine ft. Cousin Fik and Work Dirty
13. Street Sense ft. Cousin Fik and Choose Up Cheese
14. Give Me Love

Full deluxe edition:
1. Programmin
2. Can’t F### With Me
3. Money Sack ft. Lil Boosie
4. Red Cup ft. T-Pain, Kid Ink and B.o.B
5. Knockin at the Light
6. Choices (Yup)
7. Three Jobs
8. Paint the Picture ft. Turk Talk and Cousin Fik
9. Straight Mobbin ft. Ezale and Vell
10. 2 Fingers ft. Adrian Marcel
11. Playa ft. VT
12. 707 ft. Willie Joe and Nef the Pharoah
13. Same Since ‘88 ft. Too $hort and B-Legit
14. Family ft. Otis and Suge
15. It’s the First ft. Cousin Fik and Turf Talk
16. That’s Right ft. Ty Dolla $ign
17. Bass Rocks
18. Sellin Dope Ain’t Fun ft. Mack 10
19. Real N#### ft. Kirko Bangz
20. Quit Hatin
21. Heavy in the Game ft. B-Legit
22. Bout to Pour Up
23. Baddest in the Building ft. Dej Loaf and Luigi the Singer
24. Sleep ft. Ludacris and Plies
25. Real Game for a Player
26. Jumpin Like Mine ft. Cousin Fik and Work Dirty
27. Street Sense ft. Cousin Fik and Choose Up Cheese
28. Give Me Love

Dave Chappelle Lands On GQ's "Man Of The Year" Cover

Since leaving the spotlight in 2005 at the peak of his Chappelle Show success, comedian Dave Chappelle has left many wondering how someone on top of the world could just walk away from it all.

After jumping back on the stand-up circuit, it seems as if the famed comic is finally back. After being placed on GQ Magazine’s December “Man of the Year” cover, the comic sat down to discuss why he left, his thoughts on Donald Sterling, life in Ohio, the state of his friendship with Chappelle Show co-writer Neal Brennan and more.

Available nationally on November 25, read below for a few quotes from the interview:

Dave Chappelle Man of the Year

Via GQ:

“You know, for a while, I was kind of sequestered. Well, sequestered is not the right word. It was more like Superman’s self-imposed exile. People are always like, ‘I heard you moved to Africa.’ And in reality I was only there for about two weeks.”

“I have a show-business bucket list. There’s just certain things that every entertainer always dreamed of doing. When I was 19, I used to walk up Sixth Avenue and look at the marquee of Radio City. I’d see the lines outside. I’d be like ‘Man, I just want to…Radio City!’…It just so happened the venue was open during the same time frame I was willing to play.”  “For one year, I want to do this thing where I guest-star on as many television shows as I possibly can,” he explains. “I’d be a zombie on The Walking Dead. A corpse on CSI. I’d be the first black guy to f### Olivia Pope on Scandal…”

“The fact that television ultimately made me famous was very gratifying for me. Chris Tucker did it in movies and Chris Rock did it from his stand-up, which was very impressive. But you know, the thing that people most will remember me for is Chappelle’s Show. If I were to never do anything else, that show would be a culmination of what was a very long and tedious process of me learning how to be in the television business.”

 

 

Boosie Badazz Reveals 'Touchdown 2 Cause Hell' Album Art & Trailer

Boosie Badazz has unveiled the album art to his first album since his prison release, Touchdown 2 Cause Hell, which drops in February of 2015 but he isn’t stopping there. Besides the album, the Baton Rouge rapper is also dropping a documentary of the same name that depicts his life and family struggles before and after his five-year prison sentence. The documentary does not have a release date. Peep the album art below and the upcoming documentary’s trailer.

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Chox-Mak Ft. DJ YRS Jerzy – "Wednesday"

Wednesday is here and Chox-Mak & DJ YRS Jerzy have something special cooked up for their fans. As they continue their “7 Day Experiment” music series they are starting to build up some traction with the way they move and drop releases. There is no doubt that they will be something big in the game if they keep working like they have been. “Wednesday” also comes with a radio edit and regular version for any one that would like to have the track. Chox-Mak and DJ YRS Jerzy like to appeal to all audiences with their releases.

http://www.audiomack.com/album/dj-yrs-jerzy/wednesday

SZA – "Sobriety"

SZA is back to share her new track “Sobriety” and announce her forthcoming tour with Jhene Aiko and Odd Future’s The Internet. “Sobriety” features production by Chris Calor, Cody, Thundercat and Sounwave and is the first taste of new SZA material since the release of “9”, her recent collaboration with Willow Smith.

Timbaland Talks The Aaliyah Movie, His New Artist Tink & More

The release and bad execution of Lifetime’s Aaliyah movie set many people off, including her longtime friend and collaborator Timbaland. He stopped by the Breakfast Club to expand on his views of the movie and set the record straight on some of the things in the film that were not true. The Virginia native also spoke about his new artist Tink, who he says saved his life.

How He And Missy Really Met Aaliyah

“She told her uncle Barry Hankerson. My lawyer at the time, Louise West, sent her a demo of the song called “Sugar and Spice.” She liked the track but she didn’t like the lyrics because she was older at the time and then said can I work with them because it’s something about them I like. Then we went down to Detroit and that’s when it all started.”

What He Liked About The Aaliyah Movie

“The good thing about that movie is [that] it brought up awareness of what we have done and a feeling that we don’t have today. You go back and listen to Aaliyah’s music and it makes you realize what today’s music is.”

On His New Artist Tink

“I was like I don’t know if I want to do music because there is nothing out here to do. She was music and she saved my life. She got me looking like this because she’s so young and I felt like ‘she got it’…”

YG Discusses The Concept Behind Short Film 'Blame It On The Streets'

To promote his short film and accompanying soundtrack for Blame It On The Streets, YG stopped by Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning.

Similar to films Murder Was the Case and Jay Z’s Streets Is Watching, the west coast emcee says that the movie is based off of two tracks from his My Krazy Life album, “BPT” and “Meet The Flockers,” and will give people a front row seat to what life is like on the streets of Bompton.

“Some people think that my people [are] just ignorant for no reason,” said the 24-year-old. “The movie is just showing the people how s**t happens.”

Blame It On The Streets drops on Dec. 15th.

Watch the interview below.

 

5 Ways Aaliyah Changed The Music Game

Many fans of Aaliyah Dana Haughton had been waiting over a decade to see the R&B singer’s life depicted in a motion picture. The Lifetime network’s attempt at making an Aaliyah biopic fell flat with many viewers which led to a social media torrent of critical tweets and memes lambasting the production and the movie’s executive producer Wendy Williams.

For many supporters of the “At Your Best” performer, it’s a sad circumstance that Aaliyah’s legacy is now attached to the universally panned television movie. In order to switch the conversation back to Aaliyah’s contribution to music history and pop culture, AllHipHop.com presents “5 Ways Aaliyah Changed The Music Game.”

Aaliyah Helped Create A New Union Between Hip Hop & R&B

It is understandable why Aaliyah is often referred to as “The Princess Of Hip Hop & R&B.” There’s a very defined fault line between what Rhythm & Blues music sounded like before Aaliyah’s second album and what it sounded like afterward. 1996’s One In A Million hit the musical scene like an atom bomb.

The syncopated drum patterns and the melding of Hip Hop production with soft vocals was a fresh approach from the New Jack Swing tunes and power ballads that dominated early 1990’s R&B. What was seen as avant-garde artistry in the mid 90’s eventually became the conventional design for hit records by the turn of the century. The genre has never been the same thanks to One In A Million.

Aaliyah Co-Signed Two Relative Unknown Artists Named Timbaland and Missy Elliott

Aaliyah’s One In A Million could not have been possible if it was not for two unheralded musicians out of Virginia. Producer Timbaland and songwriter Missy Elliott initially collaborated with R&B group Jodeci, but it was Timbo & Miss E’s efforts on Aaliyah’s sophomore album that transformed them into the go-to production team for everyone in the business.

If Aaliyah had not taken a chance on Timbaland and Missy, there is no guarantee that future projects by Usher, Jay Z, Nas, Ludacris, Justin Timberlake, and numerous others would have gotten the signature Da Bassment crew sound that has taken over the airwaves for two decades. Add in the fact that Baby Girl also embraced the early work of the late Static Major, and it is clear her musical family tree includes some of the most accomplished production minds of the last twenty years.

Aaliyah Brought A New Sense Of Fashion

Aaliyah famously described her style as “Street But Sweet.” Like Mary J. Blige and TLC before her, Aaliyah was not afraid to incorporate Hip Hop streetwear into her brand. She was able to break out from the pack by bringing an edgy appeal mixed with sexiness, but she pulled off that feat without crossing over into being overtly sexual.

The most recognizable image of the Brooklyn-born, Detroit-bred songstress was of her ebony bang covering her left eye. Aaliyah’s trendy fashion sense landed her an endorsement deal with Tommy Hilfiger in 1998. At one point her public persona became virtually synonymous with Hilfiger’s red, white, and blue palette.

Aaliyah Became The Blueprint For Future Female Performers

Aaliyah only released three studio albums during her life, but that was enough to leave such a large mark on the game that almost every R&B singer to come after her drew inspiration from the starlet. It’s hard to look at/listen to Rihanna, Ciara, Ashanti, Tweet, Cassie, Amerie, Jhene Aiko, Sevyn Streeter, Rita Ora, Tinashe and others and not see pieces of Aaliyah in them. Whether it’s CiCi’s dance moves, RiRi’s dark side aesthetic, or Tinashe’s silky singing, the Aaliyah element runs deeply through today’s biggest urban vocalists.

Even pop performers seemed to have been inspired by what Aaliyah brought to the table. It’s probably not a coincidence Britney Spears’ 2001 MTV Video Music Awards performance of “I’m A Slave 4 U” featuring Brit dancing with a python came just months after Aaliyah’s video for “We Need A Resolution” guest starred a large snake as well.

Aaliyah Influenced A Generation Of Hip Hop Stars

Aaliyah’s influence on later acts didn’t just include the women of R&B and Pop. This generation of male rappers have openly expressed their appreciation for Baby Girl too. The most well-known Aaliyah stan is perhaps Drake. The OVO front man’s approach to melody is an obvious homage to the “Rock The Boat” singer, and he even went as far as getting a tattoo of his muse on his back. Drizzy also used Aaliyah’s voice on Thank Me Later‘s “Unforgettable.”

Besides Drake, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole have demonstrated their love for the late entertainer as well. Kendrick’s Section.80 contained the track “Blow My High (Members Only).” On the song, K. Dot repeatedly says “R.I.P. Aaliyah” over a soundscape the TDE rapper admits is reminiscent of Aaliyah’s catalog.

Cole teamed with Missy for his “Nobody’s Perfect” single off Cole World: The Sideline Story. The Roc Nation rapper revealed he thought of Aaliyah after he crafted the beat and actually wished he could have had her on the hook. Cole also covered the Missy/Aaliyah duet “Best Friend” for his Friday Night Lights mixtape. Several other Hip Hop artists like Dom Kennedy, Nipsey Hussle, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, Stalley, Crooked I, and Smoke DZA have sampled Baby Girl as well.

The world was only blessed to experience Aaliyah as an artist for eight years. Thankfully her multi-platinum selling albums Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number, One In A Million, and the self-titled Aaliyah, as well as soundtrack cuts “Are You That Somebody”, “I Don’t Wanna,” “Try Again” and the Oscar-nominated “Journey To The Past,” will live on.

The iconic leading lady now sits comfortably in the entertainment pantheon next to “gone-to-soon” artisans The Notorious B.I.G., Buddy Holly, and James Dean –  legendary performers that were only able to leave behind a limited amount of work, but still managed to alter the landscape on which they stood. R.I.P. Baby Girl.

Jhene Aiko Announces Enter The Void Tour With SZA & The Internet

After opening up for Nas and touring with The Weeknd, Jhene Aiko will be headlining her first tour. Deemed the ‘Enter The Void Tour,” the Souled Out singer will be sailing through 13 cities and is taking TDE songstress SZA and Odd Future’s in-house band The Internet with her. The tour begins in Washington D.C. on Dec. 3rd and includes stops in New York, Baltimore and two shows in Los Angeles.  It wraps up right before Christmas on Dec. 21st in Minneapolis.

Tickets are on presale here.

Check out the tour dates and locations below.

Enter The Void Tour

Dec. 2 – Washington, D.C. – The Fillmore

Dec. 3 – New York, NY – Best Buy Theater

Dec. 4 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage

Dec. 5 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory

Dec. 7 – Los Angeles, CA – Club Nokia

Dec. 10 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield

Dec. 11 – Orange County, CA – The Observatory

Dec. 12 – Los Angeles, CA – Club Nokia

Dec. 13 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre

Dec. 18 – Toronto, ON – Sound Academy

Dec. 19 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre

Dec. 20 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues

Dec. 21 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre