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Danny Brown: I'm The Best Rapper Ever And I Need To Be Respected

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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In a recent sit-down with the Huffington Post, Danny Brown gave a few details on his upcoming album. For his follow-up to Old, Brown says he wants it to be almost perfect.

“It’s probably going to be a shorter release than normal because I’m trying to glance perfection with this one,” said the 33-year-old. “With previous projects I had to branch out and show my range. But with this one, I feel like people know what I can do and what I’m capable of, so now it’s just time for me to show that I can make perfect.”

The Detroit native also voiced his dismay with how he is viewed as an emcee.

“I still don’t feel like I have the respect I deserve,” he said.” I’m the best rapper ever and I need to be respected.”

A release date was not revealed. Read the full story here.

Gilles- "Righteous Ratchet"

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Music
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Atlanta artist Gilles is making a name for himself in the Hip Hop world. He recently linked up with producer Mista CJ for his new single “Righteous Ratchet”.

Everything about Gilles is deliberate. Gilles seems to be cut from a different cloth. He is unique in his own right as he intertwines his NY and ATL upbringing. The lawyer-by-day, rapper around the clock is giving it to us again.

Take a listen to the single below.

DJ Funkmaster Flex Says "Who Shot Ya" Was Meant For Mary J. Blige

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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DJ Funkmaster Flex is adding author to his résumé .

VIBE reports that Funk Flex is teaming up with writer Karen Hunter to drop a book of stories about the late Notorious B.I.G. In this untitled book, the Hot 97 DJ drops a bomb about Biggie’s#### “Who Shot Ya?” He says it was not meant for Biggie and was originally packaged for the  Queen of Hip Hop Soul.

“The song “Who Shot Ya” was originally an intro for Mary J. Blige’s album. Uptown/MCA said it was too hard. The song in its original form had a verse from Big, Keith Murray and LL Cool J, though LL never did his verse. The song still exists!”

The book, which will be published by Simon Schuster, doesn’t have a release date.

Sister 2 Sister Magazine Files For Bankruptcy

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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Ever since the internet has taken over, magazines have been suffering. Many magazines have folded and decided to put their energy into their online editions and now Sister 2 Sister magazine has been forced to do the same.  The women’s mag has reportedly filed for bankruptcy protection and is putting the print edition on hiatus. While the magazine is on hold, the focus will be put on their website.

Their money problems have seemed to affect the payroll of their writers as well. A writer took to Twitter to voice his frustrations with the publication. “Never do biz with Sister to Sister mag! I did 3 stories for them 3 months ago. Now they say they are bankrupt and can’t pay me!” journalist Manny Otiko posted on his timeline yesterday (Oct.27).

Sister 2 Sister has been up-and-running for 25 years. The owner and publisher Jamie Foster Brown is currently preparing a statement about the status of the magazine.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Keyshia Cole Gives Birdman A Show!

By: kubeezz Updated Category: Rumors
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Lawd…

Apparently last night everyone’s favorite hood chick Keyshia Cole posted a few videos to Instagram, hoping to gain Birdman’s attention. Now I don’t know if she caught it or not, but she sure got mine crawling all over a damn piano lookin’ wasted as hell.

The videos have since been deleted, but you already know somebody got it saved (shoutout to BallerAlert).

Peep the disaster below:

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Keyshia…please refrain from doing anymore videos like this again, its not a good look at ALL.

PREMIERE: Scoe ft. Xzibit – "Dey Ain't Ready"

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Headlines
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“Dey Ain’t Ready,” a proclamation to the competition shows Scoe’s confidence. This easy, ode to indulgence, demonstrates the Philly transplant’s, comfort in the Cali sunshine and familiar settings. The Xzibit-assisted single, is directed by, Fredro Tovar, of A-Plus Films, culminates in a late-night recording session.

Pushing his pen since the age of 14, Scoe’s lyrics have appeared on, Kurput’s, critically acclaimed, Kuruption!,  and Tha Streetz Iz A M####. Scoe’s début, Young Roscoe Philaphornia, aroused attraction to his work. Subsequent efforts have garnered more interest. Tha Influence, will be released on November 11 through indie label, Kalifornia Dreamin. It will build upon the foundation of support he’s earned.

 

Check out “She Don’t Love You,” the lead single from Tha Influence.

 

 

DJay App Ceo Gives AllHipHop An Exclusive Demo

By: Emazing Smith Updated Category: Lifestyle
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We got the chance to play with this sick app. In seconds you can become a “DJay” with thosands of songs to mix in. This app partners with spotify and gives you endless options. There is no need to carry giant turn tables or ruin your needles. Once upoun a time we left the records at home now we can leave the laptop. Djay allows you to have endless music and rock at party like you been dejaying for years. I recomend this app to someone who wants to have fun and play the role of a dj.

“Anyone who listens to and loves music should be able to Dj, Its for everyone”

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Hip-Hop Rumors: Does Amber Rose Have Wiz In His Feelings?

By: kubeezz Updated Category: Rumors
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Wiz Khalifa shared some choice words via Twitter last night that may cause a few side eyes…

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Hmmm…could Wiz be hinting at the underlying truth about Amber? Did she betray ol’ dude and got him lout here lookin’ like a simp? Or are we reading too much in to things? #questionsthatneedanswers

 

 

Beyoncé's Biography To Be Released In 2015

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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Beyhive rejoice! Queen Bey’s biography is on the way.

According to THR, writer J.Randy Tabborrelli will be penning a comprehensive biography that will “explore all facets of Knowles’ life” that is set for a 2015 release. The book will dish on her childhood, her days in Destiny’s Child and as a solo artist, and her marriage to Jay Z.

Though Beyoncé will not be involved in the book, Tabborrelli plans to get all of his information from interviews with people “who have been pivotal to her personal and professional development.”

“Beyoncé has lived a most incredible, inspiring life. I know my readers will enjoy her journey,” said the author in a statement.

The book, which will be published on Grand Central Books, has yet to be named.

 

Hip-Hop Rumors: What Does Jay Z Have In Store?

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Rumors
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I am hearing that Jay Z is slowly making his way back into the mix of recording. I don’t know much, but I am hearing Jay Z is about to make his masterful return to the rap game after spending a lot of time touring with Beyonce, his doting wife. They seem to be really loving life. This is that rap life though and a lot of young bucks are raising up. I am hearing Jay is coming back through, but there is a slight quandary. What rabbit Jay and the team pull out of their hat this time. Last time he went platinum before dropping. How’s he going to top that? I know I didn’t say a lot here, because there isn’t a lot to say.

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Ray And Janay Rice Respond To Halloween Costumes

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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Halloween is right around the corner and the offensive costumes have commenced. Last week, pictures of a Ray and Janay Rice costumes began popping up on social media. One costume includes a man dressed in Ray Rice’s Baltimore Ravens jersey dragging a blow-up doll, mocking the elevator scene where Rice dragged his now-wife Janay out of the elevator after knocking her out cold. Other costumes consist of the woman being conscious with a made-up battered face.

The couple is very aware of the Halloween get-up and people close to them told TMZ that they are “praying for them.”

Janay sent a tweet over to TMZ last week that read “@TMZ it’s sad, that my suffering amuses others.”

There has also been a picture of a child dressed up as Ray Rice carrying a doll to represent Janay.

The newlyweds have reportedly been dealing with the backlash by being involved in the church. They recently became born-again Christians.

Take a look at a few costumes below.

 

"Beyonce Feminism, Rihanna Womanism" College Course Becomes Reality

By: @SimplyCecilia Updated Category: Music News
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Students at the University of Texas at Austin are already buzzing over the addition of a new course that will focus on Rihanna and the Queen Bee herself Beyonce. Though the course will not be available until Spring 2015, the University has already released some details regarding the curriculum.

According to the University, “They will not be simply listening to Beyoncé and Rihanna for fun or even comparing the roles of Beyoncé and Rihanna in popular culture, rather, students will be studying how the lyrics, music videos, and actions of these women express various aspects of black feminism such as violence, economic opportunity, sexuality, standards of beauty, and creative self-expression.”

In a sign of the changing attitudes towards Hip Hop and R&B, a number of colleges have already made similar moves; including Rice University which offers a course taught by Bun B, Georgetown University which offers a sociology course based on Jay-Z, Harvard University which offers a course on Tupac Shakur and Rutgers University which already offers its own Beyonce course titled “Politicizing Beyonce.”

The course, according to its listing, “Hopes for students to understand the role black feminism plays in culture as well as everyday life.”

Vic Mensa Says Racial Equality In America Is A Lie (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) When Barack Obama was elected President of The United States in 2008, many social commentators were ready to declare America had entered a “post-racial” era. Six years later race is still one of the most divisive topics in this country, and charges of racism and discrimination are routinely part of the national discussion, leaving some citizens to feel the idea of a “post-racial” America is a fantasy.

[ALSO READ: T.I. Says Raven-Symoné Has An Incredible Point About Not Being Labeled African-American]

Chicago emcee Vic Mensa appears to be one of those people that is not buying the belief the nation has moved beyond racial issues. While speaking with Montreality, Mensa was asked to give his thoughts on “the biggest lie in the world,” and the “Down On My Luck” performer directed his answer toward what he sees as systemic racism in the American culture.

Mensa said:

A very significant lie to my life and where I’m from is the lie of racial equality in America and integration. People tend to look at today’s society – a lot of people want to look at it like it’s a post-racial society, just kind of ignoring the fact that the racism is ingrained in the legislation of the laws that we live by. Drug sentencing laws and everything from the smallest to the biggest interval in our society is really run by a big web of lies. I definitely think that the United States government is a large lie.

Mensa burst onto the music scene in 2013 with his critically acclaimed mixtape Innanetape. He was later selected as one of 2014’s XXL Freshman class members.

[ALSO READ: Chance The Rapper, Isaiah Rashad, August Alsina & More Discuss XXL Freshmen List & Hip Hop Culture (VIDEO)]

Watch Vic Mensa’s interview below.

The Fate Of OJ Simpson In The Hands Of The Law Once Again

By: @SimplyCecilia Updated Category: News
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The Nevada Supreme Court has been left to make the final decision regarding the fate of fallen sports hero OJ Simpson.

Sentenced to serve 9 to 33 years in relation to a 2008 kidnapping and armed robbery conviction in which he attempted to retrieve items he claims were stolen from him; Simpson has continued to fight the charges. After going through the lower court system, Nevada’s Supreme Court has the option to hear oral arguments, though District Attorney Steve Wolfson has declined to comment at this time.

Now 67, Simpson is not actually eligible for parole until 2017.

 

 

Bernard Hopkins Talks 50 Cent & Jay Z Jumping Into The Boxing Business

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent & Jay Z are two the most successful examples of rap stars that were able to convert their achievements in music to other business ventures. One of the new areas of entertainment both New York City representatives have taken on is the sport of boxing. 50 has his SMS Promotion, and Jay has his Roc Nation Sports.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Highlights From 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions “Big Apple Boxing”]

BET caught up with boxing legend Bernard Hopkins to ask the current IBF and WBA light heavyweight champion about the Hip Hop moguls’ move into his area of expertise. “The Alien” believes Hov and Fif can bring something valuable to prize fighting.

“Roc Nation, they in the game right now. They put skin in the game big time,” said Hopkins. “Anyone that gets in the game to sincerely enhance what we have already, I’m all for it. Because to me, not one promoter should run boxing.”

Hopkins is set to take on WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev on November 8 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The bout will air on HBO.

[ALSO READ: Jay Z’s Looking To Sign Tennis Prodigy Francis Tiafoe To Roc Nation]

Watch Bernard Hopkins’ interview below.

Keyshia Cole Avoids Prosecution For Attacking Woman At Birdman's Condo

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Keyshia Cole was arrested for battery last month after the R&B singer was accused of attacking a woman in the condo of Cash Money Records head Birdman. Cole, who was romantically linked to Birdman, was apparently upset about finding Sabrina Mercadel in the rapper’s home.

[ALSO READ: Hip-Hop Rumors: Birdman’s Beatdown Friend Files Restraining Order On Keyshia Cole!]

According to TMZ, the Point of No Return album creator will not be prosecuted for the incident. Instead, Cole must attend an informal office hearing with Mercadel where she can be ordered to attend anger management classes.

[ALSO READ: Birdman Addresses Tyga/Drake Fued; “Either You With Us Or You Ain’t”]

 

Nicki Minaj's "The Pinkprint" Album Release Date Has Been Pushed Back

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) With all the drama taking place within Cash Money Records at the moment it seemed as if Nicki Minaj’s upcoming November 24 release date for her third studio album would be a bright spot for the label. Unfortunately, The Pinkprint will not be hitting stores on that day. The album has been pushed back.

[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Takes Over The World In The 2014 MTV EMA’s Promo]

Billboard is reporting the project will now drop three weeks later on December 15. Nicki has already released the tracks  “Pills N Potions” and “Anaconda” which are expected to appear on The Pinkprint. The Queens, New York native also announced her next single “Only” featuring Lil Wayne, Drake, and Chris Brown will be available sometime today (October 28).

Nicki has been championing her new LP all year. In February, the leader of the Barbz expressed her goal was to make The Pinkprint a masterful collection.

“What’s next is just a classic album. That’s all I can think about right now,” said Nicki.

[ALSO READ: Drake & Chris Brown To Appear Together On Nicki Minaj’s Song “Only”]

Birdman Addresses Tyga/Drake Feud; "Either You With Us Or You Ain't"

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) It was only a matter of time before the head of Cash Money would have to speak on the feud between two of the artists signed to his label. During an interview with Hot 97’s Funkmaster Flex, YMCMB co-founder Bryan “Birdman” Williams was asked about the current public spat between Tyga and Drake.

[ALSO READ: Did Tyga Send Shots At Drake On New Song “Make It Work”? (POLL)]

“I haven’t got to the bottom of none of that,” said Birdman. “I don’t really know what’s happening with all that.”

After giving high praise to Drizzy and saying he has no problems with T-Raww, Birdman then goes on to speak on Tyga’s position in the culture as compared to Drake. He also makes it clear either someone is with the Cash Money team or they’re not.

“Tyga knows where he stands in this game compared to Drake. That ain’t no secret. Numbers don’t lie,” added Birdman. “He might be in his feelings, and I got all the love and respect for Tyga, but my intake is I’m family orientated. Either you’re in or you’re out. If you’re out, you’re an outcast to me. If you’re in, we’re family… You with us or you ain’t. You gotta choose your side.”

[ALSO READ: Tyga: I Don’t Like Drake As A Person]

Watch Birdman’s interview.