This is an interesting one indeed. Last night, Ab Soul was at the CRWN event in New York City with Elliott Wilson and something popped out of their conversation. Ab Soul seemingly wants to do the unthinkable. He suggested that he wanted to try to get the whole TDE taking over the coveted Detox project on for Dr. Dre and put it out. As it was explained to me, this isn’t something that’s actually on the table, but just something he wants to do. What do you think? It took me a minute to process it, but I think its possible this could work for the modern era…even SZA. Update Detox! U.D.! U.D.! U.D.!
(AllHipHop News) August Alsina was taken to an intensive care unit at a New York hospital after the R&B singer fainted during his concert. It appears Alsina suffered from multiple seizures, and he remains at the medical facility.
According to TMZ, the singer’s rep has confirmed Alsina is being treated for seizures. The rep added doctors did not find any drugs in Alsina’s system besides marijuana, and the cause of his on-stage collapse was likely due to exhaustion and dehydration.
The “No Love” performer passed out during his concert at NYC’s Irving Plaza on Monday. Witnesses at the venue stated Alsina was still unconscious when security took him backstage.
Alsina is the latest entertainer to reportedly be hospitalized for seizures. Over the last several years, Rich Homie Quan, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross have all been connected to the serious medical condition.
(AllHipHop News) Schoolboy Q, Rick Ross, and Wiz Khalifa – those are the only rappers who have scored a number one album on the Billboard 200 in 2014. According to predictions, Lecrae is likely to become the fourth Hip Hop artist to join that list.
Hits Daily Double‘s final first week sales numbers for Lecrae’s new album Anomaly would put the LP at the top of the charts. The project is looking to push around 88,000 units opening week. That total would edge out Maroon 5’s V (78,000) and Jhené Aiko’s Souled Out (71,000).
This would be the first #1 album for the faith-based performer. Lecrae’s 2012 album Gravity debuted in the Top 5 with 72,000 copies sold, and the LP took home the Grammy award for Best Gospel Album.
Billboard’s official album chart will be revealed later this week.
(AllHipHop News) The closing track on disc one of The Notorious B.I.G.’s Life After Death featured the Hip Hop legend telling the story of his sexual escapades with a woman and later robbing her New York Knicks boyfriend.
It seemed Biggie’s “I Got A Story To Tell” was just a normal exaggerated rap tale, but apparently the song was really based on a true story.
Former Knicks All-Star John Starks made an appearance on ESPN2’s Highly Questionable, and the show’s hosts asked him about the Biggie track. After pointing out he was not the NBA player referred to on “I Got A Story To Tell,” he did hint that he knew who Big was talking about.
“That wasn’t me. First and foremost, I’m not even 6’5”. I’m 6’2” actually, so it couldn’t have been about me,” said Starks. “I know who it was about, but I’m not going to say. I can’t tell you.”
When asked if he knew if the story was true, Starks stated he “heard something about it.”
(AllHipHop News) After the success of their joint “On The Run Tour”, could Jay Z and Beyoncé drop a joint album? According to DJ Skee, the answer is yes. Skee announced the news on his Dash Radio network.
“The biggest couple in music… they’re working on an album together. You know who I’m talking about – Jay Z and Beyoncé. I have confirmed. I have talked with a couple of sources,” revealed Skee. “We all know what Jay Z did with Samsung last year, and we all know how Beyonce came out of nowhere, but this secret will top all of them.”
Of course, Jay and Bey have collaborated on numerous songs throughout their careers including “’03 Bonnie & Clyde,” “Crazy In Love,” “Part II (On the Run),” and “Drunk In Love.” The power couple’s “On The Run Tour” concert special will air on HBO this weekend.
While ya’ll sleep, we still up grinding and so is that man Chris Brown. Earlier, he stopped by the LA Leakers headquarters to promote his new album “X”, which is in stores now. Before taking off he decided to bless the mic with a freestyle over Schoolboy Q’s “Studio” track.
(AllHipHop News) Odd Future member Frank Ocean has been hard at work on his next studio album for a while. Not much information has been revealed about the follow-up to the Grammy-winning channel ORANGE, but the names of two high-profile producers that have been working on the project is now public.
According to Billboard, Hit-Boy and Rodney Jerkins have gone into the studio with Ocean. Hit-Boy has produced songs like Jay Z & Kanye West’s “N##### in Paris,” Beyoncé’s “XO,” and Drake’s “Trophies.”
Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins’ production discography includes Destiny’s Child’s “Cater 2 U,” Ciara’s “Got Me Good,” and Michael Jackson’s “Xscape.”
Ocean has also hired a new management team. After firing 4Strikes Management back in June, the “Thinkin Bout You” singer has brought on Three Six Zero to handle his business affairs.
“Frank is an incredibly intelligent and creatively brilliant individual,” said Mark Gillespie, co-founder of Three Six Zero Group. “We’re proud that he felt Three Six Zero was the right home for him.”
Despite his recent break up with Khloe Kardashian, French Montana is still in the booth everyday cooking up heat. Today, he let’s loose a new solo joint titled “Suicide”. His project “Mac And Cheese 4” is on the way.
After a starring role on Eminem’s Total Slaughterreality show and an absolute thrashing of his longtime rival Loaded Lux on PPV, Dot Mob general and New York native Murda Mook has become the official poster child for battle rappers worldwide.
With his star on the rise and the art form reaching new levels, it was no surprise that BET would want to capture some of the magic for the upcoming Hip-Hop awards.
But he was a bit surprised when (and how!) the Doggfather, Snoop himself hit him to do it.
Mook sat down with MrMecc to chop it up about the new Gladiator School segment, when and how rappers can audition,who’s already made the cut and how it all came to be.
(AllHipHop) R&B king Ne-Yo can add philanthropist to his long list of professional accolades.
Thursday night, the Grammy-Award winning artist and his nonprofit The Compound Foundation, held their third annual “Fostering a Legacy” in NYC.
Sponsored by Porsche Cars North America, the “Fostering a Legacy” benefit is their premier fundraiser which honors individuals that have impacted children’s lives through their contributions, dedication and advocacy.
Event chairman and Co-CEO of Sun Capital, Mark Leder hosted over 100 philanthropists, business executives and music professionals as they filled into Gotham Hall for a night of entertainment.
Mila J, Kevin Liles, Carol’s Daughter founder Lisa Price, Ne-Yo’s mother Lorraine Smith, and Porsche Brand & Lifestyle VP, Cristina Cheever were some of the guests on hand to support.
Ne-Yo hosted the awards ceremony with help from Saturday Night Live comedian and recent VMA host, Jay Pharaoh.
Jodie Blum, adoptive parent and Executive Director of Grammy U, and former foster child Steve Pemberton, Divisional Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of Walgreens, were the special honorees of the night.
Following the dedication, the party kicked into high gear as the audience were treated to performances from both Ne-yo and Trey Songz.
Trey Songz perform a medley of hits including “Heart Attack” , “NaNa” and “Say Ahh”, while Ne-Yo belted his high-energy hit “Let me Love You” and more.
The dancing didn’t stop there as Questlove jumped on the 1’s & 2’s for the official after-party.
Ne-Yo on The Compound Foundation’s Mission:
“Circumstance should never stand in the way of a child’s dream. Being a foster kid, you kind of get this red stamp of disapproval before you get an opportunity to prove and show who you are, and I don’t feel like that’s fair. That’s why The Compound Foundation was founded; to keep these kids inspired, to keep these kids educated of the opportunities that are out there for them, and to make sure that these kids understand that where you come from, and where you end up don’t have anything to do with each other.”
Check out AHH’s exclusive video with guests & honorees of the night below, and head over to The Compound Foundation to learn more about their work in the community.
(AllHipHop News) Wale called The Russ Parr Morning Show to discuss his upcoming project The Album About Nothing. While speaking with the radio program’s co-hosts, Wale was asked about Maybach Music Group boss Rick Ross’ role in settling his recent social media spat with fellow MMG artist Meek Mill.
“[Ross] was high,” said Wale. “He gonna come in that joint smelling like a tree trunk. But that’s how he is though. He was just like, ‘Man, what? We ain’t talking bout this right now.’”
The DMV representative then expressed how it was unfortunate the two rappers got into that public argument two days before Meek went to jail. Wale says he has not had the chance to speak with Meek since he has been incarcerated, but they were able to connect through other people.
“I actually did a song with his cousin, his best friend,” revealed Wale. “And I even poked fun at Meek and me arguing on the record. It’s all good. I think he comes home in late September, so it’s all good on all sides.”
Eric Bellinger and The Game have teamed up once again, this time for Bellinger’s upcoming mixtape, Choose Up Season, for the track “Awkward.” The mixtape is slated to be released on October 1st. Additionally, a trailer debut for the mixtape happened today.
Bellinger stated, “The single life in LA is wild. And the ‘CHOOSE UP’ can get very real. After you choose up, it’s time to leave the club and get your car from ‘VALET’ before continuing the turn up with a ‘HOUSE PARTY’ at the crib. If things go right, you know she’ll pulling out the ‘NIGHT BAG’ and talking to ‘THE PILLOW’ while the two of you become ‘NIGHT OWLS.’ However, it’s usually agreed upon in the beginning that the two of you will ‘NEVER BE TOGETHER’ and that things are just ‘CASUAL’ until one of them catches feelings and things instantly get ‘AWKWARD.”
On the track, Bellinger asks for things to go back to the way they were the day before him and his girl became involved. He sings, “This sh*t is just awkward.” Bellinger sings about the awkwardness that follows a break up where the other keeps in contact with your friends, family etc. The Game raps “Instead of you acting crazy I suggest you see other men.” Cuffing Season is on the way!
Take a listen to the track below and also check out the trailer for the mixtape!
(AllHipHop News) Say what you want about Childish Gambino, but you can’t say the actor/rapper lacks confidence. After calling out Drake (as well as Kendrick Lamar & Schoolboy Q) at a concert in Australia earlier this summer, the “3005” creator repeated his belief that he is a superior emcee to Drizzy.
During a recent presentation with Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg in Los Angeles, Gambino was asked by a member of the audience about Drake. The former star of Community praised the Toronto rhymer, but he did not fall back on his previous statements.
“I don’t hate Drake at all. I really like Drake, if not for no other reason than he makes me better. He really does, for real,” stated Gambino.
The entertainer also known as Donald Glover added, “I think he’s a really good writer and rapper. Right now, I definitely think I’m better than him, but only because I’m working harder than him right now. If he came in right now like, ‘Let’s rap,’ I’d be like, ‘Oh, I’mma kill you.’ But like right now. Maybe he’s got something up his sleeve.”
Gambino performed for the crowd at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theater as well. The audience got to hear the first live performance of the Atlanta native’s self-described “Michael Jackson-esque” single “Sober.”
One more thing the world needs: another celebrity sextape.
Although Iggy Azalea seems to be trying to stop the tape from seeing the light of day, her ex-boyfriend is pretty smart and is finding ways around the system so the world can see those cakes.
TMZ is reporting that Iggy signed her rights away to him back in 2009-meaning he can legally release the video.
“Hefe Wine says Iggy signed a lengthy agreement with him in 2009 — obtained by TMZ — which gives him exclusive rights to “manufacture, sell, distribute and advertise ‘any’ recording embodying visual images.”
Iggy signed the contract to cut records and music videos, but Wine believes all he has to do is put a music bed under the sex tape which he claims would then give him exclusive rights to sell it.
In other words, he believes Iggy has no legal ability to block a sex tape if he wants to sell it.
What’s more … the contract provides that Wine has the legal right to create, host and maintain a website to market Iggy’s works, so he believes he could create a website which would host the video,” TMZ reports.
Poor Igg. I wonder when females will learn that you can’t do the do and let em’ catch ya on film, it’ll come back to haunt you…
(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj wants the world to know that she has stepped up her pen game on the forthcoming The Pinkprint album. The YMCMB rapper tells Rolling Stone her third studio album will be a greater artistic piece of work than her previous projects.
The Pinkprint comes after 2010’s Pink Friday and 2012’s Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Nicki’s debut album got mostly positive responses from critics, but the sequel received a majority of mixed to negative reviews. PF:RR‘s Metacritic rating is 60/100, and the album was panned by TheLos Angeles Times, NME,Slant, and Consequence of Sound.
So far this year, the Queens representative has released the singles “Pills N Potions” and “Anaconda.” Both tracks have crossed the 60 million view count on YouTube with “Anaconda” raking up over 160 million views in just three weeks.
Young Money’s First Lady suggests the collective tracks on The Pinkprint will be different from what the public experienced on PF:RR.
“I don’t think any of these songs could have been on my last album,” Nicki adds. “I’ve grown as a writer. I’m braver in terms of speaking about things I didn’t feel comfortable sharing two years ago.”
Rolling Stone‘s fall music preview featuring Nicki Minaj appears in the magazine’s September 25 issue. The feature covers Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West’s respective upcoming studio albums as well.
Jared Evan let’s go of the first track from his upcoming joint album with producer Statik Selektah. Still Blue is the continuation of the duo’s 2013 LP Boom Bap & Blues. New Jersey’s Ransom tags along for the initial cut “Outside.”
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