Treacherous COB’s Niqle Nut released a new single today called “Name Brands” produced by label-mate Komplex. In “Name Brands”, Niqle lets you in on his love for fashion with lyrics delivered smoothly over a laid-back, head-bobbin, and simply cool beat to match.
“Name Brands” is featured on Niqle Nut’s debut album “Imperial” due out on November 18.
The real deal is, I don’t have any intel on this, but I have to say…I am really waiting for this release more than any other artist. The god Elec got everybody open this year and we’re all waiting in anticipation. But at this point in the year I can’t see it coming out even though I hear he’s been working on it.
#WeNeedaJayElectronicaAlbumRightNow
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) September 26, 2014
Rumor has it, back in the day Total, the R&B group down with Diddy, tried to beat up Wendy Williams. Here is the video:
Apparently, Whitney Houston and TLC also tried to touch WW with their fists back in the day.
I am hearing that Young Thug is making efforts to be more “socially responsible” after he got lambasted for his apathy towards Mike Brown and Ferguson. Good for him. Now, if I can encourage him to wear pants. Let me stop before I get beat up. Post that rumor later today.
What happened to Kendrick’s “King Kunta”? It was supposed to drop yesterday! And what’s up with the artwork. You feeling this?
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Death Row Records had a remarkable reign on hip-hop and now the street-wear brand The Hundreds is celebrating the label with a capsule collection. Founder Ben Hundreds describes this project as an “unfiltered look at true O.G.s who shaped West Coast culture as we know it, teamed with a brand dedicated to telling that story.” The collection comprises of short and long sleeve t-shirts, beanies, sweatshirts, hoodies and coach’s jackets with the Death Row logo emblazoned on the front or back.
These goods will be available for purchase online, through their flagship stores and authorized stock lists on Nov. 14th. Peeps the threads below.
Virginia’s Young Money Yawn connects with Juicy J for the first single off his forthcoming DJ Drama hosted mixtape “Street Gospel 2”.
Originally featured on Future’s “Honest” album as a snippet, Mike Will Made It releases the full version of “Never Satisfied”.
As the grand jury debates on whether to bring criminal charges against Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson, who shot 18-year-old Mike Brown back in August, Brown’s mother Lesley McSpadden may be facing some criminal charges of her own.
On Oct. 18th, McSpadden brought a mob of people to attack a group of vendors selling “Justice for Mike Brown” t-shirts. A group of 20-30 people allegedly jumped out of vehicles and rushed towards the group and stole their merchandise and attacked them. One person was hospitalized and another was beaten with a pipe, NY Daily News reports.
Among those vendors was her son’s paternal grandmother, Pearlie Gordon, who was knocked to the ground and struck in the head, according to the police report.
The attackers reportedly stole merchandise worth $1,500 and $400 in cash. McSpadden and the other attackers could be charged with felony armed robbery.
McSpadden and Mike Brown Sr. are currently preparing for their trip to Switzerland to speak at a human rights conference at the United Nations.
Common has made a successful transition from hip-hop to the big screen and now he has snagged a gig on the small screen.
Indiewire reports that Common is taking his hosting talents to Spike TV for the first-ever furniture design competition. The reality series entitled Framework will feature 13 aspiring furniture makers who will compete for $100,000 and the chance to have their furnishings sold by a major furniture manufacturer.
A synopsis of the show says Common has a sense of style that makes him an ideal host and judge for the competition.
“Throughout his career as an artist, Common has been on the cutting edge of trends and brings his keen eye for style and understanding of consumer desire to the competition.”
Spike TV says the contestants will “work with unconventional materials and will be asked to rethink classic deigns and demonstrate their creativity.”
The rapper/actor will also be sitting on the panel of judges that will eliminate one contestant each week.
The series premieres on Jan. 6th.
Details are starting to emerge on what took place between Love and Hip-Hop Hollywood cast members Yung Berg and girlfriend Masika.
Yesterday reports started to circulate that the assault took place because Berg didn’t have enough cash to foot the bill and Masika picked up the tab.
TMZ is now reporting that Masika told police that she has numerous injuries, including lacerations and bruising.
“Masika Tucker told police … “He hit me and dragged me by my hair. He pinned me to the wall and grabbed me by my throat” — this according to the criminal complaint obtained by TMZ.
In the docs, Tucker says she suffered a laceration to her right forearm, a laceration above her left eyebrow, bruising to the left side of her neck, and a laceration to her chest.
In all, Berg was hit with four charges — three assaults and one harassment — but managed to avoid the “obstruction of breathing” misdemeanor … which he was initially booked for when he got arrested.”
Mmph. Everybody loves Diddy according to Instagram.
Diddy celebrated his 43rd birthday a couple of days ago and his main thang, R&B singer Cassie decided to give the birthday boy a shoutout via Instagram.
Well, Diddy’s baby momma, Kim Porter also shared a photo and sent Diddy some love on his big day…
Not one to be outdone, Cassie then shared another RECENT photo of the couple in bed together…
Are the ladies sending shots at one another or was Kim just showing genuine love to the father of her kids?
It could be nothing, or it could be something we should keep an eye on…
This past Monday, Beyonce and Jey-Z say court side of the Nets game (nothing out of the ordinary), but it wasn’t the game that garnered attention, it was Beyonce’s…sway.
The couple exchange a few words and Jay diverts his attention elsewhere. Whatever was said mustve p##### Queen Bey off, and she starts to mule to herself and sway side to side (you know one of those sways where you stop yourself from going the hell off).
Like I said it could be something or it could be nothing. Watch the footage for yourself and decide.
(AllHipHop News) Another day, another magazine cover story for Nicki Minaj. It was announced earlier this week that the “First Lady of Young Money” will be gracing the front of V Magazine. Nicki has been chosen to be the featured artist in an upcoming issue of Billboard as well.
[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Says “Shame On” The Media For Criticizing Her “Anaconda” Video]
The publication provided a sneak peak of the Nicki article. One of the topics addressed during the piece was the Queens rapper’s belief that Hip Hop is a competitive genre. She also declares her upcoming The Pinkprint album will leave a significant mark on the culture.
Billboard reports:
Minaj assures fans (and detractors) that her new record will be more than a victory lap. “It’s corny when rappers feel like they’ve made it and they don’t have to prove themselves anymore,” says Minaj. “You should always be competing. You should always be trying to show that you’re the best. My album is going to be important to hip-hop.”
This is not the first time Minaj has said she plans for her third studio LP to be a monumental moment in Hip Hop. In February, Nicki told DJ Drama that her mission was to create a classic album. The Pinkprint is set to include the tracks “Pills N Potions”, “Anaconda”, and “Only” featuring Drake, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown.
[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Ft. Drake, Lil Wayne, & Chris Brown – “Only”]
(AllHipHop News) How often do you hear about a professional basketball player feuding with a radio personality? That is currently happening as New Yorks Knicks player Iman Shumpert and The Breakfast Club’s Charlamagne Tha God exchange verbal shots.
[ALSO READ: Knicks Player Iman Shumpert Calls Out Charlamagne Tha God & DJ Envy On New Song]
The bickering began when Shumpert released a track dissing Charlamagne and co-host DJ Envy. After mentioning the Shumpert song on Twitter, Charlamagne has also done an interview with TMZ Sports about the matter.
“I think Iman Shumpert just needs to be somewhere focusing on his offense and defense, and not be so defensive and take so much offense when I criticize his rap skills,” said Charlamagne.
When asked if he had ever spoken on Shumpert on his show, Charlamagne stated he did not recall publicly bashing the Illinois native’s rapping ability. He did reveal that he privately relayed that message to Shumpert’s girlfriend singer Teyana Taylor.
Charlamagne then addressed Shumpert’s claim that The Breakfast Club was harming his brand and released the diss track in order to defend it.
“If you’re talking about rap, Iman Shumpert, you have no brand,” Charlamagne responded. “Nobody knows Iman Shumpert as a rapper. I don’t understand how me saying you’re wack as a rapper is detrimental to your brand as an NBA player.”
The star of Guy Code and Charlamagne & Friends then added he wished people would lock Shumpert out of recording studios during the NBA season so that the guard/forward can focus on basketball.
[ALSO READ: Charlamagne Tha God Reveals Why Nicki Minaj Said She’s Never Coming On His Show Again]
Watch Charlamagne Tha God’s interview below?
(AllHipHop News) Once again Math Hoffa is involved in a physical altercation, but this time the situation was set up to ignite the battle rapper. The Brooklyn representative’s latest scuffle took place during a rap battle for DennisCeeTV. The YouTube channel is known for filming pranks which often end up turning violent. When Dennis Chuyeshkov began spitting rhymes about performing oral sex on his opponent, Math grabbed him by the neck.
[ALSO READ: Billionaire Alki David Wants To Take Battle Rap Mainstream Starting With “Ether” Event]
“What’s wrong with the kid?” asked Math before choking Dennis. “Why you playing with me?”
“It’s a joke!” Dennis began yelling. “It’s a prank. That’s the point of the video.”
Math infamously punched Serious Jones at SMACK/URL’s Summer Madness 3 event in 2013. Then earlier this year he was on the receiving end of a blow from Dizaster at King Of The Dot’s Battle of Los Angeles. Math addressed his reaction to the prank on Twitter.
"@The1YaGirlLuvs: @MATHHOFFA choked that lil white mf up instantly lol" what would u do?
— HOFFALUYAH.COM (@MATHHOFFA) November 6, 2014
"@Jamall_anthony: why u choke dat lil guy like dat @MATHHOFFA hahahaha" lol what would u do?
— HOFFALUYAH.COM (@MATHHOFFA) November 6, 2014
[ALSO READ: Math Hoffa and Dizaster Fight During Rap Battle, Both Address The Fight (VIDEO)]
Watch DennisCeeTV’s “Rap Battles In The Hood Part 2” below.
(AllHipHop News) Maryland rapper Logic had been riding high off the generally good reviews for his debut studio album Under Pressure, but the Def Jam recording artist was hit with some face-to-face criticism by Power 106’s Vick One. Before the two began a scheduled interview, Vick expressed his thoughts about Logic’s LP.
[ALSO READ: Logic Talks Being Biracial, His Reaction To Lupe Fiasco Saying He Was Better Than Kendrick Lamar And More]
“Your album was out, and everybody’s giving it critical acclaim… I just wanted to be honest though. My opinion – it was kind of ‘whatever,'” Vick told Logic. “This is me just like [as an] OG Hip Hop fan – [the album’s] a little bit overrated bro, a little bit like you’re sounding like a bunch of other people.”
Logic responded by stating his sound is reflective of him being inspired by other artists. Vick then suggested the 24-year-old stop rapping about “struggle s**t” and focus on talking about sex and drugs.
“Are you serious?” Logic asked.
Someone later cut into the conversation and urged Vick to talk about the album. The video ends with Logic explaining that he wants to present a positive message with his music.
[ALSO READ: Logic Ft. Childish Gambino “Driving Ms. Daisy”]
Watch the exchange between Logic and Vick One below.
(AllHipHop News) A Tribe Called Quest is considered one of the greatest rap groups in history. One of the ATCQ members has now publicly endorsed a group from this generation as one to watch. Q-Tip took to Twitter to offer praise to Atlanta’s Migos. The Abstract even compared the trio to Southern rap icons Geto Boys and UGK.
[ALSO READ: Q-Tip Announces Plans To Release 25th Anniversary Special Edition Of “The Low End Theory”]
NP MIGOS – RN Timeline… These boys tha truth pic.twitter.com/0iN625zqi6
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) November 6, 2014
Man y’all who hating really need to hear the mixtape them boys got bars
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) November 6, 2014
Y can’t n##### f## w it? Luke used to make pop p#### joints geto boys made G s### UGK, ect.. They all creative. MIGOS JUST THE 2DAY WAVE
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) November 6, 2014
Well everything ain’t for errbody. It don’t nobody good / bad either way… Carry on
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) November 6, 2014
Quavo, Takeoff , and Offset of Migos released their latest mixtape Rich N***a Timeline this week. The project follows the previous tape No Label 2 which featured the Top 10 rap song “Fight Night.”
[ALSO READ: Migos Link Up With Rick Ross For Some “Black Bottles”]
(AllHipHop News) New Jersey’s Joe Budden released the first EP of his career this week. Some Love Lost is a 7-track prelude to the Slaughterhouse member’s next full length album All Love Lost. Budden sat down with AllHipHop.com to discuss his EP. The former reality show star also touches on the status of his relationship with Kaylin Garcia and how she influenced the project.
[ALSO READ: Joe Budden – “Ordinary Love Sh*t 4 (Keep Running)”]
Watch Joe Budden’s interview below.
Young Scooter has been making noise in the streets and on the Hip Hop scene for a while now. 9 mixtapes deep into the game, the count music star is gearing up for an upcoming tour as well. Young Scooter states that he feels his latest mixtape, 80s Baby, is his best mixtape to date, as he says that anyone can relate to the music. According to him the mixtape is not the best because of the features, but he feels it’s his best work because of the range of topics it covers. Young Scooter also stated that he feels he is in his own lane with his sound, style, and unique adlibs. The rapper also revealed that before his much anticipated album, he will release another mixtape titled Jug Season.
AllHipHop caught up with Young Scooter to discuss his growth, sound, The Freebandz and Black Migos Movement, “Count Music” vs “Trap Music” his forthcoming album and much more. Check out the video below.
After push backs, delays and being dropped from her label, Azealia Banks has finally released her highly anticipated debut album “Broke With Expensive Taste” today……SURPRISE STYLE!!
Download now from iTunes, tracklist & stream below.
“BROKE WITH EXPENSIVE TASTE”
1. Idle Delilah
2. Gimme A Chance
3. Desperado
4. JFK feat. Theophilus London
5. 212 feat. Lazy Jay
6. Wallace
7. Heavy Metal and Reflective
8. BBD
9. Ice Princess
10. Yung Rapunxel
11. Soda
12. Chasing Time
13. Luxury
14. Nude Beach A-Go-Go
15. Miss Amor
16. Miss Camaraderie
Singer/songwriter Grae drops off “Handle That” produced by Pharrell Williams. Grae’s forthcoming project “Crux: The EP” coming sometime in December.
DJ Kool Herc and The Bronx gave birth to Hip-Hop, so that respect and recognition is mandatory. But rap reaches people from all walks of life, and so it’s foolish to think its potential to kick down doors and influence others is limited to areas only like where it started. Hip-Hop shouldn’t be contained like that; it’s far too great a force to be reckoned with.
Take, for instance, Lazarus. He’s a practicing physician who raps professionally. And it is no gimmick. He is as committed to telling his story about being a doctor as 50 Cent is to telling his about life as a former drug dealer. Additionally, another thing that makes Laz so compelling (in addition to major co-signs from Chuck D, Nas, Sway, and Russell Simmons for his rhyme talents) is that he never traded in one grind for another either. The Detroit native honed both skills by attending Wayne State University and battling at St. Andrews Hall at the same time; now he is in a position to reap the rewards for all his tremendous efforts.
In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Lazarus and D12’s Bizarre take a break from recording to chop it up with us and discuss their longtime connection, the Motor City, breast implants, and their upcoming song, “Open Heart Surgery.”
The record is unlike anything rap fans have heard before, and the following clip explains why.