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EXCLUSIVE: Rick Ross Names His Top 5 Bosses Dead Or Alive (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Features
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“I’m the biggest boss that you’ve seen thus far,” rapped Rick Ross on his Trilla track “The Boss” featuring T-Pain. Since making that declaration on his sophomore album, Ross has grown the Maybach Music Group imprint into one of the most successful in the game, opened Wingstop locations across the country, and consistently made it onto Forbes’ “Hip Hop Cash Kings” list.

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

Rozay is set to launch another business venture with Atlanta music executive Dina Marto. Last month the longtime associates announced their new joint project Artists First. The platform will include a talent search for the next MMG artist.

AllHipHop.com caught up with Rozay and Marto at ATL’s Twelves Studios. The “Hustlin'” rapper was asked to participate in the “Top 5 Dead or Alive” series. Ross names his current top five bosses DOA, and Marto offers advice to young women wanting to break into the business side of the music industry.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Rick Ross & Dina Marto Discuss “Artists First” Platform + Atlanta Hip Hop Scene (VIDEO)]

Watch Rick Ross and Dina Marto’s interview with AllHipHop.com below.

Footage shot by SPEAKTOALL MEDIA (IG: @speaktoall)

Hip-Hop Rumors: Suge Knight Says He's Legally Blind In Left Eye

By: kubeezz Updated Category: Rumors
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Sighs…here come the “I’m legally blind” jokes and references…

Suge Knight’s defense in his murder case will be that he is legally blind in his left eye due to glaucoma, a  side effect of diabetes.

Knight’s attorney Matthew Fletcher is saying Knight hit the men because he didn’t have a clear view of them.

TMZ reports:

“When Suge pulled back and struck Cle “Bone” Sloan the first time … he didn’t have a clear view of his left side, which may have prevented him from turning left, which would have allowed him to escape down the street.

In addition, Terry Carter was on Suge’s left side when he re-entered the parking lot, so Suge may not have clearly seen him before striking him with the truck.

Suge also claims Carter screamed something to the effect of, “Should I shoot him?” Fletcher says because of Suge’s vision problem, he couldn’t see that Carter was not brandishing a weapon.”

This died just can’t stay out of trouble. Always got some s*** goin! Anywho…P.O.P. Hol it down! (sorry I had to)

Hip-Hop Rumors: Amber Rose And Blac Chyna Give Back

By: kubeezz Updated Category: Rumors
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Amber and Chyna are trying to keep up with the ex-significant others and were spotted making it ran in their former place of employment; the strip club.

TMZ reports:

“Wiz Khalifa and Tyga’s exes refuse to take a back seat to them when it comes to making exotic dancer support payments (just sounds classier) — cause Amber Rose and Blac Chyna went big in an L.A. strip club.

The girls hit up Ace of Diamonds in Hollywood Monday night … the same club where Wiz went crazy a few weeks earlier. Once inside, Amber and BC bumped and grinded with some of their ex comrades-in-lucite.

Our sources say both women were paid for their appearance at AoD — though it’s unclear how much … some of it went back to the employees. We’re told they rained $10K on the strippers … right on par with what Wiz and his crew spent.”

 

Dame Dash Explains Why Jay Z & Biggie's "Brooklyn's Finest" Video Was Never Made (AUDIO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) While Jay Z’s early days include working with Big Daddy Kane and Jaz-O, some Hip Hop historians cite his collaboration with fellow Brooklyn emcee The Notorious B.I.G. as the biggest co-sign of Jay’s career. The two wordsmiths traded bars on the classic Reasonable Doubt track “Brooklyn’s Finest,” but a video for the cut was never filmed.

[ALSO READ: Dame Dash Talks Jay Z, Kanye West, Jim Jones, Lee Daniels & More (VIDEO)]

Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash spoke with Hip Hop Motivation about the 1996 Jigga and Biggie collabo. According to Dame, Jay finished his part first, and it took Big about four months to record his verse. But once it was complete, why didn’t the duo shoot any visuals for the song?

“The messed up thing about it was we were going to do the video, and Puff wouldn’t clear it,” stated Dame. “He’s alive. Somebody just ask Puff why he didn’t clear that.”

Besides alleging Sean “Puffy” Combs blocked the “Brooklyn’s Finest” video from happening, Dame also claimed he co-produced the track along with Clark Kent even though he is not credited for his contribution.

Dame also discussed Jay asking him for the rights to Reasonable Doubt for the Roc-A-Fella name, gave advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, addressed how to be successful in the fashion industry, and explained why he dates women of different races.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Dame Dash’s Ex Seeking Back Child Support, Lawyer Responds To Dash Calling His Children’s Mother “Weak”]

Listen to Dame Dash’s interview below.

Diddy Returns To Producing, Says He's Working With Kanye West, Pusha T, The Lox & More

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) As a producer, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ name is attached to tracks by The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, Jay Z, The Lox, and many others. Over the years the founder of Bad Boy Records has turned his attention to other endeavors, but he is now ready to return to the studio as a board master.

Diddy announced on his Instagram page he is back to creating production for various artists including Kanye West, Pusha T, The Lox, and A$AP Ferg. His return to producing will only last for one year though.

[ALSO READ: Find Out What Kanye West, Jay Z, DMX, Beyonce, & Diddy Request On Their Backstage Tour Rider]

He wrote:

Yes the rumors are true. It’s been a long time since I had been really focused on producing music. My first love. Is the type of love that Will never go away! So I’ve come back for 12 months only ! So I’m working on Kanye West LOS GIZZLE THE LOX [Pusha T] [A$AP Ferg] [Cassie] [The Weeknd] and many more announcements to come! I’m back behind this BOARD B!!!!!!!!! Real n***as and real music are back in style! #MMM

Yes the rumors are true. It's been a long time since I had been really focused on producing music. My first love. Is the type of love that Will never go away! So I've come back for 12 months only ! So I'm working on Kanye West LOS GIZZLE THE LOX @kingpush @asapferg @cassie @abelxo and many more announcements to come! I'm back behind this BOARD B!!!!!!!!! Real n##### and real music are back in style! #MMM

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[ALSO READ: King Los Talks Current Relationship With Former Bad Boy Boss Diddy]

FRESH HEAT: Jovie – "Mass Appeal" (Freestyle)

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: MOBILE
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Reared on the Golden Era’s lyricism Detroit’s, Jovie, pays homage to the classic duo of Gang Starr. Here his interpretation of “Mass Appeal” is seen through a 2015 lens. Gritty metaphors reinforced by respected wordplay have compelled outlets such as MTV to show the Motor City MC love.

Waka Flocka Talks Seeing Racist SAE Video & Partying With The Frat (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Waka Flocka Flame was scheduled to perform at the University Of Oklahoma next month, but the Atlanta resident announced he would not be performing after video of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity members singing a racist song emerged online. Waka posted a message on Instagram that included the hashtag #DeathToRacism.

[ALSO READ: Waka Flocka Flame Cancels Performance At University Of Oklahoma After SAE Video]

CNN’s Brianna Keilar interviewed Waka about his decision to pull out from his show date at OU. He spoke about his initial reaction to seeing the footage of the fraternity members chanting, “there will never be a n****r in SAE.”

“I was more hurt, more disgusted, because I knew those kids. I performed for those kids. They made me feel like a brother,” said Waka. “Just to see what a person does behind closed doors is disgusting. I wasn’t angry. I was just disgusted.”

Waka performed for the University Of Oklahoma SAE chapter last year. The “O Let’s Do It” rapper expressed he never felt any racial discrimination from the frat at that time.

“I really can’t blame the kids. That’s passed down,” Waka added.

The university has kicked SAE from the campus and expelled members Parker Rice and Levi Pettit. The family of Pettit and Rice have issued apologies.

“We were as shocked and saddened by this news as anyone,” stated Brody and Susan Pettit. “Of course, we are sad for our son, but more importantly, we apologize to the community he has hurt. We would also like to apologize to the entire African American community, University of Oklahoma student body and administration.”

Rice said, “I am deeply sorry for what I did Saturday night. It was wrong and reckless. I made a horrible mistake by joining into the singing and encouraging others to do the same,” he said.

[ALSO READ: Waka Flocka ft. Young Scooter & NephewTexasBoy – “No Losses”]

Watch Waka Flocka Flame’s interview below.

Is Iggy Azalea's "The Great Escape Tour" In Trouble?

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Iggy Azalea had a huge year in 2014, but the Australian performer’s 2015 has not started off that great. She was completely shut out at the Grammy Awards, and now there is talk her North American tour is facing difficulties.

[ALSO READ: Iggy Azalea Says She Didn’t Want To Win The Grammy + Questions Why Eminem Didn’t Receive Backlash (VIDEO)]

According to MTV, “The Great Escape Tour” has been pushed back. It was set to start this spring, but new dates are scheduled to begin in September. Original opening acts Nick Jonas and Tinashe will not be accompanying her.

“Tour dates for Grammy-nominated Iggy Azalea’s The Great Escape Tour, have been rescheduled due to tour production delays,” stated Def Jam, Iggy’s label. “It is extremely important to Iggy that she delivers the show she envisaged to share with her fans and that requires more time in development.”

The Wrap reports the tour is close to being canceled all together. A source tells the site Iggy has been disengaged from her representatives and refuses to do interviews to promote the tour. The “Fancy” star has already announced she is no longer posting on social media sites. Iggy’s Twitter and Instagram are now run by her management.

Until further notice Iggy's Instagram will be run by management. Iggy is taking a break from social media. She loves all her Azaleans!!

A photo posted by Iggy Azalea (@thenewclassic) on

[ALSO READ: Iggy Azalea On Why She Dropped Social Media]

 

GOOD Music's Cyhi The Prynce Talks Kanye West's "All Day" Having 21 Writers (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Kanye West’s latest single “All Day” has three other performers (Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom and Paul McCartney) listed as featured artists, but 21 different people are credited as songwriters for the tune. Good Music’s Cyhi The Prynce was asked why Ye’s song from the So Help Me God album is loaded with so many writers.

[ALSO READ: Kanye West’s Video For “All Day” To Be Directed By Steve McQueen]

Cyhi told Revolt:

When you look at Whitney Houston albums, Michael Jackson albums, you look at their credits – everybody gets credit. The programmers, the brainstormers, the dude who tightens the strings on the guitar. Everybody gets credit when you’re doing monumental music.

Now, if you’re just going in, jump on the beat, smoke your weed, drink your lean, then it might just be two people on the record. When you’ve got a responsibility for pop culture, Hip Hop culture, and the world you can’t be in there thinking by yourself…

He ain’t think of these great ideas by himself. He’s getting inspired by different people. It’s a brainstorm. It’s a think tank. That’s what we’re trying to get people to understand. We involve everybody. That’s just what we’re trying to give the young culture. Let them know everybody’s got to work together.

The Atlanta rapper appeared on Kanye’s 2010 album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and the GOOD Music compilation Cruel Summer. Cyhi has also released his own mixtapes including this year’s BHP 2: N.A.A.C.P.

[ALSO READ: Cyhi The Prynce – “Forever”]

Watch Cyhi The Prynce’s interview below.

The Roots Announce 8th Annual Roots Picnic Featuring A$AP Rocky, Erykah Badu & More

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) The Roots crew’s annual Roots Picnic is returning to Philadelphia’s Festival Pier Saturday, May 30th. This year’s concert will include three stages. A$AP Rocky, Erykah Badu, The Weeknd, Phantogram, Hiatus Kaiyote, and more acts are set to perform.

[ALSO READ: The Roots Create Non-Profit Organization To Help Their Old High School]

“The Picnic in Philly is always an event that we look forward to,” said Maverick’s Shawn Gee, Roots Manager and Executive Producer of the festival.  “It continues to get larger each year and the addition of the third stage and the increased size of the footprint will allow us to significantly increase the number of fans that get the chance attend this year.  The lineup is a diverse mix of great bands that will deliver a great musical experience to our hometown crowd.”

Tickets for the 2015 Roots Picnic go on sale to the general public Friday, March 13 at Noon. They will be available at Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Box Office, TLA, or by-phone at 800-745-3000. Citi card members will have an exclusive pre-sale opportunity running Wednesday, March 11 at 10 am to Thursday, March 12 at 10 pm.

[ALSO READ: Snoop Dogg, Action Bronson, Jhene Aiko, Janelle Monae Rock The Roots Picnic (Video)]

N.O.R.E – "Good Money" ft. Troy Ave, Mack Wilds, Tweez, City Boy Dee

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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NORE recruits Troy Ave, Mack Wilds, Tweez and City Boy Dee for the homie cut called “Good Money.” While the song dropped a while a go, NORE and co lace up the visuals quite nicely for what is def a memorable track!

Scrilla ft. Rick Ross & Sam Sneak – "Dopeboy In Versace"

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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Scrilla rents out the Versace mansion to shoot this video. Crazy that he got Rozay and Sam Sneak on this one. Its def a great look for Scrilla, we’ll see where he goes from here! Look out for the the Fat Trel cameo too!

Nicki Minaj – "Truffle Butter" (Lyric Video) ft. Drake, Lil Wayne (Explicit)

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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With all the controversy surrounding the “Truffle Butter” song, it’s as if the whole Young Money squad is splitting up. Whether contracts keep them together or they stay together for the love of eachother and the music this song is a reflection of the greatness that is Young Money. Will we ever see it again, only the courts know, but until then, its def something for the clubs and radio!

Chief WaKil Ft. Jinjoo TheGuitarGirL – "Ambidextrous"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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While signed as a producer-songwriter under Brian Kennedy, waKiL had the opportunity to work on projects for the likes of Big Sean, Frank Ocean, Three Six Mafia, Brandy, Nelly, Kelly Rowland, and more. After contributing to several major projects, waKiL released his debut album Little Giant Epic in November of 2013 and the Kansas City native has racked up over 240,000 plays on Soundcloud since. The Los Angeles resident also scores television and film and on top of already having his work placed on shows like the 50 Cent-produced show Power, as well as 22 Jump Street, Chief waKiL has also recently landed placements on FOX’s smash-hit series Empire, ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder, and the feature film Horrible Bosses 2.

We last heard from waKiL in November when he shared the “LOVE” with his fans and new listeners. Today, the Kansas City, MO emcee returns to make his first appearance of 2015 by linking up with All Def Digital’s “The Signal” to premiere the visuals for “Ambidextrous”, which can be found on his latest album. Enlisting the help of the talented JinjooTheGuitarGirL, waKiL raps about pushing the boundaries of hip-hop and creating his own lane in an industry that has been known to deviate.

Velous On Hot 97's Ebro In The Morning

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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Artist/Producer Velous has been on cloud 9 since the release of Kanye West’s “All Day”, a track he had a major hand in producing. Today he paid a visit to Hot 97’s Ebro In The Morning and shed some light on how the track came to be, his musical qualifications, working with French Montana as well as a slew of other artists and much more. Velous appeared on Fabolous’ “Gone For The Winter”, DJ Spinking’s “Adult Swim” alongside Tyga and Jeremih and is set to release his debut project “The Disco” very soon.

Saga Ft. Roc Marciano – "City Streets" (P###. By Marco Polo)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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The “City Streets” are both a blessing and a curse: the former for birthing some of Hip-Hop’s most notable figures and giving us an insight into what it takes to get by, while the latter has unfortunately trapped those who have become addicted to the fast life. Meet Brooklyn upstart emcee, Saga, an artist that has managed to seamlessly blend both worlds. Influenced by Brooklyn’s finest, the up and comer makes use of his rhyming fundamentals and lyrical dexterity to elevate himself to become one of the borough’s formidable acts of the contemporary era. For the haters and biters out there, let “City Streets” be proof of Saga’s dedication to self mastery. Trading verses with Roc Marciano, over a criminally minded Marco Polo backdrop, only adds to the allure as to what he has to offer. “City Streets” is the first track taken from Saga’s forthcoming EP, From Out of the Shadows, which is produced entirely by Marco Polo. Stay tuned for more leaks and visuals to follow from this upcoming collaborative effort!

Pharrell Williams And Robin Thicke Must Pay Millions To Marvin Gaye’s Fam

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: News
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Jurors took two days to determine Robin Thicke and producer Pharrell violated the rights of the late Marvin Gaye and now must pay $7.4 million.

The copyright case stated that the pair essentially stole the sound of Marvin Gaye’s#### song “Got To Give It Up.” The proceedings took place in Los Angeles.

T.I., who is also in the suite, was exonerated.

The financial burden broke down as follows: $4 million in damages to the Gaye family, $1.6 million from Pharrell and a little over $1.7 million from Robin Thicke. Another $9,375 were awarded in statuary damages.

Nona Gaye, daughter of Marvin, said “Right now I feel free from Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams’ chains. The said the verdict was “a miracle.:”

The Game Calls Out Who For Snitchin' In Court?

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Rumors
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You know outspoken rapper The Game thinks he’s the second coming of Tupac LOL, so to no surprise he has gone on a public social media rant calling out 40 Glocc for snitching in court! Surprisingly The Game openly admits to giving Glocc a pretty bad beat down. The Game took to his Instagram to say this:

“Meet Ratatouille aka Master Splinter aka 40 c#### in his mouth in court SNITCHIN…. Got me in here wit all these police, lawyers & sh*t cause yo p*ssy a** can’t take yo a** whoopin like the SUPER CRIP you claim to be…. You ain’t no crip, yo own hood don’t f*ck wit you & you live in Vegas in a roach motel wit 2 prostitutes… I beat yo m*thaf***** a** & you in court tellin on a n****…. Well tell b****… Yea, I did it.. I F**KED YOU UP for the world to see…. Ran up on Plies & my n**** Tune wit that fake thug sh** but when I caught you, you got BEAT THE F**8 UP !!!! Compton n***** wit the bidness n**** !!!! You a mark & everybody know it !!! SAY THAT AINT YOU up there wit yo rat a**”

Method Man Goes Off On XXL

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Rumors
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Via Method Man’s Instagram

One thing that’s for sure is some celebs have had it with the media…… well some media outlets LOL. Today Method Man took to his Instagram page to call out XXL for foul play. Meth said, ” Persona non Grata…. @xxl and
Miranda Johnson #messy the online news editor.. U won’t last in this bizness doin devilish things my sister.. I think the ppl should let @xxl know how they really feel.. Hit em up @xxl.com and Miranda Johnson #neveragain #foolmeonce #whatdoesitmean #pariah #rejectedbytheppl be weary of these ppl if ur in the biz…” Method Man was not feeling the fact that XXL misquoted him. Click HERE to check out the article.