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A Record Label Claims FOX Stole Their Name For 'Empire'

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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When someone hears the word Empire, thanks to FOX we automatically think of thier new hit series starring Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. But a record label of the same name claims the name was theirs first and wants the network to pay them for using it.

TMZ reports that Empire Distribution says that the show Empire has tainted their image because it is ran by a “homophobic drug dealer who is prone to murdering his friends.” The company says they will accept that and the show if FOX pays them $8 million. The price can be lowered to $5 million if they agree to give their artists some shine on the show.

FOX has reportedly fired back with a lawsuit of their own in hopes that a judge will deem these claims bogus. In their defense, the network says Empire Distribution is not very well known and that they appear on page seven of a Google search.

Did Rich Homie Quan & Young Thug "Kiss" And Make Up?

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Photos via Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug’s Instagram

Once upon a time Young Thug called Rich Homie Quan his hubby, and the Atlanta rappers were seen together at various promotional events. Lately it seems like the two couldn’t get along with Young Thug even referring to Rich Homie as B*tch Homie Quan at one of his shows. It appears that the two may have made up as Young Thug posted on his Instagram that he isn’t beefing with Rich Homie, and RHQ followed Young Thug again on Instagram. RHQ also said he wishes Young Thug the best. Hmmmmm.

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Amber Rose Defends Blacc Chyna, Says Moms Can Be Sexy

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Photo via Amber Rose’s Instagram

In between Amber Rose’s thirst trapping photos on social media and the organization of her “womens’ empowerment” “S### Walk” (Smh) she has taken time out to defend her bestie Blacc Chyna (who was also left for a member of the Kardashian Klan lol). Blacc Chyna was criticized for some of her sexy club attire, and Amber Rose took to her Instagram to say:

“Chyna, a mom can wear whatever the f*ck she wants. We are moms 24/7/365 even if we’re at the club having a good time or when we wanna dress sexy….. but moms are also sexual beings too duh how do you think u got here?…

Her whole rant can be found below:

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Action Bronson Plans To Release A Visual Cookbook Inspired By 'Mr. Wonderful' Album

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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To celebrate the release of his major label debut album, Mr, Wonderful, Action Bronson stopped by Hot 97 to chop it up with the Ebro in the Morning crew. During their chat, the “Baby Blue” rapper dished on his plans to drop a cookbook inspired by his album.

“I have a visual cookbook coming out for the album,” Bam Bam told Peter Rosenberg. “So it’s going to be three of the most incredible chefs, not just in the country but in the world, making dishes inspired by the music.”

[ALSO READ: Action Bronson’s ‘F–k That’s Delicious’ Webseries Is Coming To Cable]

The three chefs include Mario Batali, Michael White, who Bronson called an “Italian food mogul” and Michael Voltaggio, who won Top Chef against his brother. It may be titled F###, That’s Delicious Presents Cooking with Mr. Wonderful: Dishes Inspired by the Music.

Watch the interview below.

Diddy Is Clapping Back At Fans On Instagram?

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Photo via Diddy’s Instagram

Even with a crazy busy schedule Diddy finds times to check people or kill them with kindness on his Instagram page.

Diddy recently replied to some Instagram comments with some comical responses. Diddy told one fan that he would never Drake him, and why was he acting like a peasant on a Sunday. He told another don’t forget to refer to him as Doctor Combs as the fan asked did he even graduate. He replied to another saying how was he ugly if the person who was commenting had their face blurred in their pic. Lol Diddy clearly gets entertainment from your silly comments. After all why do people follow people to talk bad about them?

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Wale Unveils Third Cover For 'The Album About Nothing'

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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For the release of his next album, Wale has changed things up and decided to have three different album covers that are loaded with a message. A week before he drops his fourth album, The Album About Nothing, the DC spitter has unveiled the third cover for the project.

[ALSO READ: Wale Reveals One Of The Three Album Covers For ‘The Album About Nothing’]

On the cover, Folarin sits alone in a booth at the Seinfield-famous coffee shop and seems to be in a deep train of thought as he sits across from an empty space.

[ALSO READ: Wale Reveals ‘The Album About Nothing’ Tracklist]

 TAAN  drops Mar. 31st with features from Jeremih, Usher and TDE’s resident songstress SZA.WALW ALBUM ABOUT NOTHING COVER 3

T.I Talks New Album, 'Trap's Open' (VIDEO)

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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T.I spilled the beans about his upcoming album, Traps Open, which he says is apart of a trilogy that started with his album Paperwork.

“So the first installment, the motion picture, was supposed to be cinematic, it was supposed to be nostalgic,” Tip told HHS1987. “This next one is going to be unapologetically gangsta. It’s trap music.”

[ALSO READ: ‘ATL’ Sequel Confirmed By T.I]

Besides working on a new album, the actor/reality star is also working on the sequel to his coming-of-age tale ATL. While making new music and new films, the “No Mediocre” rapper is trying to dodge drama being brought his way by Marvin Gaye’s family due to his involvement in the controversial “Blurred Lines” track. The family was awarded over $7 million after Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams were found guilty of infringement of Gaye’s song “Got To Give It Up” but T.I was not, and they are trying to change that.

Watch his interview below.

Rich Homie Quan Assaults Security Guard After Being Denied Entry Into Miami Club

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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Rich Homie Quan allegedly got violent when he was denied entry into Miami’s Club Liv at the Fontainebleau.

According to TMZ, the Atlanta native became livid when a security guard told him he could not enter through the VIP entrance because the club was full and that he had to wait in line with the regular folks. The “Walk Thru” rapper reportedly went on a cocky tangent yelling, “I’m Rich Homie Quan and I’m a rich millionaire, b####. I’m coming through these doors. I’m with Flo Rida!”

A Miami Beach Police report says that Quan then punched the security guard twice, which broke his nose and busted his lip. The guard also said he was bashed in the back of his head by one of the rapper’s entourage members.

After the attack, Quan and his crew escaped in a speedboat. Police are looking for him.

Jay Z's Music Streaming Service "Tidal" Is Available For Free 7 Day Trial

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Jay Z’s bid to purchase Aspiro was approved earlier this month, and the company’s streaming service, now known as TidalHifi, is set to launch. The current Tidal website includes a counter that indicates listeners will be able to use the app in 5 days.

[ALSO READ: Jay Z To Take On Spotify & Beats Music By Purchasing Music Streaming Company Aspiro]

A message on the site reads:

Introducing the first music streaming service that combines the best High Fidelity sound quality, High Definition music videos and expertly Curated Editorial.

The hi-fi service is said to offer 25 million tracks for streaming with lossless audio quality. Recommendations, playlists, interviews, and other features are also part of the Tidal experience. Music fans can try out the service with a 7-day free trial. The monthly rate is listed at $19.99.

There have been reports that Jay met with several high-profile entertainers including Beyoncé, Madonna, Rihanna, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Daft Punk, Chris Martin, and Jack Black to discuss his vision for Aspiro/Tidal. The meeting supposedly focused on artists’ rights and the performers’ ability to profit from the streaming of their music.

Revenues from streaming surpassed CDs for the first time in 2014. Subscription streaming from services such as Spotify and Rhapsody totaled $1.87 billion as compared to $1.85 billion for CD sales. Streaming’s revenue rose 29% from 2013 while CDs fell 12.7%

Some artists have complained the profit sharing from streaming is too heavily tilted toward the music labels and the streaming services. Taylor Swift pulled her music from Spotify last year, because the pop superstar felt her art was not being properly valued through the free service. Swift’s music is included on Tidal.

[ALSO READ: Hip Hop/R&B Was The Most Popular Genre On Streaming Services In 2014]

Dame Dash Takes Aim At Complex's Marc Ecko, Calls Him A "Culture Vulture"

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Damon Dash is not done calling out individuals in the industry that he sees as hurting the culture. The veteran mogul announced he was declaring war on Complex during a recent interview with Hip Hop Motivation, and Dame continued his take down of the company’s founder Marc Ecko on Instagram.

[ALSO READ: Dame Dash Responds To Criticism For The Breakfast Club Interview & Charlamagne’s Comments (VIDEO)]

The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder posted a picture of Ecko on IG with a caption which referred to the fashion designer as a “culture vulture.” The creator of the Eckō Unltd joins Lyor Cohen, Steve Stoute, and Joie Manda on Dash’s list of executives he has marked as stealing from Hip Hop for their own gain. Dame’s message also takes issue with DJ Vlad of VladTV.

Dame wrote on IG:

This is Marc Ecko to me he is the fashion version of Lyor Cohen his Buisness [sic] model is make money of urban people… He did it in fashion but Ecko got corny fast now he thinks he’s gonna do it again with content…when @complex plays artist videos on there sights and all of the artist content on@complex and @vladtv how come they get paid and the artist don’t?….there are commercials… I asked@vladtv and he said he was doing us a favor promoting our stuff while they got paid… Please don’t try to play the millennial generation I’m gonna at least give my culture the information so they don’t get robbed early and he doesn’t own @complex a hedge fund does he’s a nerd with a hedge fund who’s Buisness [sic] model is Rob our culture#culturevulture no disrespected to complex staff yall always been cool wit me but your man is out of line and he’s a lame and I’m not just gonna talk about it im going to make a move on you and your whole company watch.. I walk it like I talk it… This is a fight a lot won’t understand but trust me you will thank me later business is war everyday I’m just gonna let yall see it first hand

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Dash previously worked with Ecko during Kevin Powell’’s Congressional campaign. The two co-hosted a fundraiser for the noted Hip Hop journalist at Dash’’s art gallery in 2010.

[ALSO READ: Joey Bada$$ Named New Creative Director of Ecko Unltd]

Hustle Simmons Gets Into A Brawl With Members Of Bleu DaVinci's BMF Crew (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) A disagreement turned physical at the “Hustlepalooza” showcase in Austin over the weekend. The SXSW Festival event’s host, Hustle Simmons, got into a fight with members of Bleu DaVinci’s entourage on stage.

[ALSO READ: SXSW Festival Rapper Charged With Sexual Assault (VIDEO)]

The brawl reportedly started when Simmons refused to allow DaVinci to perform alongside MMG’s Tracy T. The members of DaVinci’s BMF crew then attacked Simmons.

“I put this sh*t on for y’all. $100,000 over the last six years,” Simmons told the crowd after the melee. “I don’t give a f**k about a BMF, none of that motherf**king s**t. I’m a grown ass f**king man. I don’t disrespect them, you don’t disrespect me. I’ll fight every n***a on this motherf**ker. I ain’t never no b***h. So when you come to s**t like this, respect this f**king stage.”

[ALSO READ: Bleu DaVinci Says Big Meech Co-Signs Drake (VIDEO)]

Watch footage of the incident below.

Beanie Sigel Talks Making A Comeback After Being Shot (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Beanie Sigel and Young Chris were surprise guests at Meek Mill’s “Welcome Back” concert. The celebration of Meek’s return from jail took place in their hometown of Philadelphia on Saturday.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Rick Ross Explains Why He Signed Wale & Meek Mill To MMG (VIDEO)]

After Beans and Chris hit the stage at the event, the two Roc-A-Fella Records alum spoke with Revolt about the Broad Street Bully’s first public performance since his release from prison last August and being shot in December.

“They can’t kill me. Them n***as can’t kill me,” stated Beanie.

After shouting out Meek, Beans then added, “You know what The Joker told Batman in Gotham City right? Wait until you get a load of me.”

[ALSO READ: Beanie Sigel & Young Chris: This Is Roc-A-Fella For Life, I’m Still On The Payroll]

Watch Beanie Sigel and Young Chris’ interview below.

SXSW Festival Rapper Charged With Sexual Assault (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) According to multiple reports, rapper Asa “Yung Gleesh” Asuncion has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Austin. Yung Gleesh was in the city to perform several shows at the SXSW Festival.

[ALSO READ: Yung Gleesh Ft Fredo Santana & Chief Keef – “Sorry (Remix)”]

The Washington, DC native had performances on Thursday, March 19 at the Rio Rooftop, The Roosevelt Room and the Gypsy Lounge. The alleged victim told police she and a friend went to another friend’s home that night. She admits to getting intoxicated and passing out around 2:30 am Friday morning.

Supposedly, an hour later Yung Gleesh and his entourage arrived at the location. The victim’s friend says she woke up around 6 am to find Gleesh on top of the victim with parts of their clothes off. The friend claims she pulled him off the victim and then an argument began. The victim was taken to a local hospital.

When police arrived at the home, Gleesh had already left. His manager told investigators the 25-year-old rapper had several more shows in Austin, then he was scheduled to perform in Dallas before flying back to D.C. The later performances were apparently canceled.

An arrest warrant was issued for Gleesh. He is currently not in custody. Gleesh’s most recent Instagram post is from March 20, and his most recent original tweet from his certified Twitter account was on March 19.

[ALSO READ: Maino Addresses P### Star’s Assault Case Against Him Being Dropped (AUDIO)]

Watch KXAN’s report on Yung Gleesh below.

Ludacris – "Charge It To The Rap Game"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Ludacris drops his latest leak produced by Illmind “Charge It To The Rap Game”, from his album “Ludaversal” due out March 31st. Pre-order now on iTunes. Stream “Charge It To The Rap Game” below.

Gucci Mane – "Dessert (EP)"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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After releasing 3 mixtapes “Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner” last week, Gucci Mane is back with a new 3 track mixtape “Dessert” to finish off the series. Production by Honorable C-Note, Purps & Mike Will Made It.

http://www.audiomack.com/album/traps-n-trunks/dessert

DreamWorks "HOME" Open In Theaters Soon + Soundtrack

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Alternatives
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Photo via DreamWorks Animation

HOME opens in theaters nationwide on March 27 through DreamWorks Animation and features vocal talents from Rihanna, Jim Parsons, Steve Martin and Jennifer Lopez. The highly-anticipated animated film by DreamWorks, HOME, exemplifies that “Representation is so important”. Young, multi-cultural girls will easily identify with the character Tip (voiced by Rihanna). The highly-anticipated animated film by DreamWorks, HOME, exemplifies that “Representation is so important”. Young, multi-cultural girls will easily identify with the character Tip (Rihanna).

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The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to the highly anticipated new film from DreamWorks Animation, HOME will release Tuesday, March 24th on Westbury Road Entertainment LLC. with Roc Nation and UMG distributing. The soundtrack features Rihanna’s “Towards The Sun,” Jennifer Lopez’s “Feel The Light” as well as “Red Balloon” by Charli XCX. Other artists who appear include Coffee, Kiesza and Jacob Plant.

Check out the trailer below:

Click HERE For the HOME Soundtrack.

HOME Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Track Listing:

Towards The Sun – Rihanna

Run To Me – Coffee

Cannonball – Kiesza

As Real As You And Me – Rihanna

Red Balloon Charli – XCX

Dancing In The Dark – Rihanna

Drop That – Jacob Plant

Feel The Light – Jennifer Lopez

Bleu Davinci On His On and Off Again Relationship With Jeezy

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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Los Angeles rapper and Check Runners Ent leader, Bleu Davinci, sits down with DJ Smallz and discusses his on and off again relationship with former BMF affiliated rapper Jeezy, bumping into him recently at NBA All-Star weekend in NYC and CIAA week in Charlotte.

Ryan Leslie Launches Disruptive Multimedia

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Alternatives
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Photo by Adam Berry Getty/ Redferns

Grammy nominated producer, singer, songwriter, rapper and Harvard University graduate, Ryan Leslie is innovating again for 2015. Ryan has written and recorded with the likes of Kanye West, Diddy, Snoop Dogg, Fabolous, Rick Ross, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, and more, aside from penning notable hits of his own. In 2015 Ryan is elevating the industry to another level, challenging the status quo, and creating a movement in entertainment that is just now starting to be felt.

With 2015 already well underway, Ryan continues to prep for a number of highly anticipated projects and music releases, alongside the launch of his new company Disruptive Multimedia. Because Ryan is dedicated to having a close relationship with his fans, he has created Disruptive Multimedia. “DMM” is a next level, mobile first, technology platform that bridges the gap between fans and their favorite celebs. In it’s current iteration as an iPhone app, it allows fans the opportunity to text and interact with artists directly. As a result, artist are able to capture precision data on who their biggest fans are and allow them unparalleled insights into how those fans are supporting. Disruptive Multimedia is aiming to revolutionize the world of entertainment and create the perfect marriage between technology and culture. A bevy of entertainers are seeking a solution that allows them to be more interactive with their fans and successfully track the progress of newly released content, and Disruptive Multimedia is the answer.

Nipsey Hussle speaks on Ryan’s DMM app, and his overall success since working with Disruptive Multimedia: