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Mavado – “I Ain’t Goin Back Broke” ft Ace Hood, Vybz Kartel and Future

Being so close to the islands, you know that We The Best is going to have the best music for hitting the beach this summer. This song combines the Jamaican riddims of Mavado with the soulful auto-tune of Future and a raw verse from Ace Hood. Add Vybz on the joint and we got a perfect track for summer.

Charlamagne Tha God And Tyga Get New Shows On MTV

Charlamagne Tha God is getting a second stab at having his own show,.  The radio personality will host eight episodes of a new MTV show called Uncommon Sense, a half-hour comedy talk show that will also feature a panel of funny folks who will address hot topics on social media, XXL reports. The South Carolina native had his own show once before on MTV 2,  Charlamagne & Friends.

There was talk of Tyga also having his own MTV show but it has now been confirmed. The former Young Money rep will be starring in Kingin’ It With Tyga, which will follow him and his friends and they indulge in their luxury lifestyle while also attempting at stunts that should not be done at home. The first season will have six half-hour episodes. His love life will off limits, according to early reports about the show. Tyga’s BFF Chris Brown has reportedly already shot a scene on the show.

No premiere dates have been revealed.

FRESH HEAT – Bambino Gold – “Doing My Thang” [P###. By Mike WiLL Made It]

Bambino Gold drops an exclusive today titled “Doing My Thang” with production being handled by Mike WiLL Made It. Take a listen to the single below and keep an eye out for the TNT tape to arrive next week.

Robert Bates Is Charged With Manslaughter For Eric Harris’ Death

The Tulsa, OK reserve deputy who shot and killed Eric Harris is being charged with second degree manslaughter involving culpable negligence now that footage of the incident has surfaced, CNN reports. In the video, Robert Bates said he was going to use his taser and accidentally pulled out his gun and fired a shot, which killed Harris.

Bates’ lawyer, Scott Wood, said this incident should be considered an “excusable homicide.”

“We believe the video itself proves that it was an accident of misfortune that occurred while Deputy Bates was fulfilling his duties as a reserve deputy,” Wood said. “He is not guilty of second-degree manslaughter.”

[ALSO READ: Video Of Unarmed Black Man Eric Harris Being Shot Surfaces (VIDEO)]

Harris’ family wants Bates to questioned and are calling for an independent investigation. They reportedly want to know why Bates, who also owns an insurance company, was present during the sting operation that was going to result in Harris’ arrest.

“It’s absolutely mind boggling that you have a wealthy businessman who’s been essentially deputized to go play like he’s some outlaw, like he’s just cleaning up the streets,” said Daniel Smolen, the Harris family’s attorney.

Bates worked as an officer in the 1960s and had been a volunteer deputy since 2008 after completing 300 hours of training and 1,100 hours of community policing experience.

If convicted, Bates can serve up to four years in prison.

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and baby North bring cousins back to Paris after Armenia

 

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Soul Singer Percy Sledge Dies At Age 74

Soul singer Percy Sledge, who is best known for his hit “When A Man Loves A Woman,” died this morning (Apr.14) of liver failure, according to published reports. The 74-year-old was receiving hospice care in Baton Rouge, LA.

Sledge was working as a nurse when he first recorded his 1966 song “When A Man Loves A Woman” that would eventually grow into a smash hit and land int he no.1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

He continued to tour during the ’70s and was recognized when Bette Midler covered his first hit in 1979 and again when Michael Bolton re-recorded it in 1983. Sledge was inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.

He later released an album, The Gospel of Percy Sledge, in 2013. According to BBC, Sledge had surgery for his liver cancer in 2014 and later resumed touring.

Sledge is survived by his wife and children.

Pharrell Williams Is Now The Style Director Of Woolworths

Pharrell has yet another day job. Besides being a coach on NBC’s The Voice and having a partnership with adidas, he has been appointed as the style director of  sustainability-focused projects in South Africa, BBC reports.

“Williams is a global icon for social cohesion, advancement through education and environmental awareness,” said Ian Moir, the CEO of Woolworths, at a press conference in Johannesburg. “These same values lie at the heart of our business and from the foundation on which this partnership is built. We hope Pharrell will help us make sustainability cool for the next generation of South Africans and help us create a better future for our children, our country and our planet.”

For one of the sustainability-focused projects, students will have the chance to participate in a t-shirt design competition where they will use recycled plastic waste for the designs. Pharrell will then pick his favorites to be sold in Woolworths stores. In September, the Grammy-award winner will also host a concert where South African students will be chosen to sing with him.

Skateboard P is also collaborating with MySchool to raise $100,000 for South African schools.

Cle ‘Bone’ Sloan Says He Does Not Want To Snitch On Suge Knight

The other man that was injured in Suge Knight’s fatal hit-and-run refused to identify him as the man who ran him over, ABC reports.

“I will not be used to send Suge Knight to prison,” Cle “Bone” Sloan said at a preliminary hearing Monday (Apr.13).

Sloan, who is advising the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton, said he only took the stand because he was subpoenaed. He claims that he does not want to be a “snitch.”

“Every day, I tried to forget it,” he said. “I just know, I screwed up, and Terry’s dead.”

Sloan suffered fractured ankles, a shoulder injury, a cut on his head and two torn ligaments in his knees in the hit-and-run that left Terry Carter dead.

The judge is trying to determine whether there is enough evidence to take Knight to trial for murder, attempted murder and hit-and-run charges. The former CEO is facing life in prison and is being held on $25 million bail.

Woman Says Black Ink Crew Tattoo Left Her Disfigured

Asabi Barner says she went to the popular shop for a tattoo coverup last year.  Her skin has keloids, is raised, burns and itches to a point she can only have relief by applying an ice pack every single day.  Barner is now suing Black Ink, claiming the shop was reckless, careless and negligent.

 

Drake Announces The Jungle Tour Featuring Future

Drake has announced that he is heading out on a six-date tour featuring Future. For the “Jungle Tour,” the 6 God is heading to Houston on May 24th and then passing through Detroit, Chicago, Montreal, Toronto and then wraps up in New York at the Governor’s Ball on June 5th.

The “Honest” rapper also accompanied Drizzy on his “Would You Like A Tour?” in 2013 after the two called a truce after Future was kicked off the tour for making comments about Drake’s Nothing Was The Same album.

Peep the dates below.

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Exclusive: ATown Talks About His Stolen Song

AllHipHop caught up with rapper ATown at a WorldStar concert date and he dropped a bomb. ATown says that it’s good to have his face out on the scene making people laugh, but something else is going on. ATown explained that someone stole his voice and put it on their own song. When asked if he was taking any legal action he stated, “Stuff is getting worked out.” Check out the video below.

Tamika Fuller Has To Turn To GoFundMe After Losing Custody Trial To Ludacris

Photo via Tamika’s Instagram

Has it gotten that bad? Ludacris’ baby mama, Tamika Fuller, is currently in the process of filing an appeal after being denied a new custody trial for her daughter Cai Bridges. It seems that Fuller is low on funds as she has also launched a GoFundMe page to “Bring [her daughter] Tink Home” and to fund a nonprofit for low income mothers. According to Fuller, even though she is now working full time she still doesn’t make enough money to fight Luda and get her child back.

According to MadameNoire:

“Sadly, on April 9th the judge denied my motion for a new trial. Every day that passes when I don’t have my daughter feels like eternity. After being discouraged with the court system, I decided to share a personal account of my situation on Madame Noire, it was never meant as a media blitz but rather my side of the story in protest of my daughter being taken away when I felt powerless against her father’s machine.

My side had not been shared up until this point and rumors that I was a bad mother or receiving 7k/month child support or asking for 15k were distressing me, none of which are factual. I’m back to working full time, but even that isn’t enough to cover the many expenses that come with this fight.

I was hesitant to set up a Gofundme page but since my story ran I’ve received overwhelmingly supportive feedback from women and mothers across the country who have offered assistance and want to help with launching my organization. I plan to use donation money to start setting up my non-profit “No Mother Left Behind” with a mission to educate, enrich, enlighten and empower low income mothers and also to help bring my own daughter back. I’ve read and appreciate all the messages, prayers and similar stories that I’ve received. You have all made me feel less alone. We are all in this together. Thank you.”

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Did Mariah Carey Take Photoshop Too Far?

So, it’s clear Mariah Carey has had a lot of No. 1 songs, and the lambs (what she calls her fans) certainly are excited to see their favorite release a new greatest hits album, ‘#1 To Infinity’, coming out on May 18. The only issue is her overly Photoshopped album cover. Almost all celebrities use Photoshop, and MiMi may be the Queen of it, but many felt she went too far this time as Mariah looks nothing like the album cover today. Many thought it was a throwback picture from her ’90s and early 2000s days. Fans on Twitter and Instagram went in on Mariah. Did she take it too far this time?

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It kind of reminds you of her #1s album.

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Drake & Madonna Respond To Public Ridicule Over Coachella Kiss

(AllHipHop News) Drake’s awkward response to being kissed in the mouth by Madonna led to the general consensus that he appeared disgusted, disturbed, or sickened. But Drizzy says that was not the case. The “Energy” rapper took to Instagram to respond to the public’s reaction to his reaction.

[ALSO READ: Check Out These Memes Of Drake & Madonna’s Coachella Kiss (PHOTOS)]

“Don’t misinterpret my shock!! I got to make out with the queen Madonna and I feel 100 about that forever. Thank you Madonna,” wrote Drake.

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The Pop superstar used her own IG page to offer a veiled reply to the social media firestorm over the onstage kiss. Madonna posted a couple of pictures that included #unapolgeticb*tch. The iconic entertainer also borrowed lines from her single “Human Nature” which was the song she performed at the Coachella Festival before kissing Drake.

“I’m not your b*tch. Don’t hang your sh*t on me. Not then… And not now. Not ever,” stated Madonna. 

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