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Nas Responds To Rumors He Released A Secret EP As The Rapper Your Old Droog
(AllHipHop News) Online Hip Hop fans had been debating for months whether underground emcee Your Old Droog was actually rap legend Nas in disguised. Droog released a self-tiled EP in June, and while reports have concluded that he is not Nasir Jones, the rumor still lives on via Hip Hop forums and social media.
[ALSO READ: Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Nas Drop A Secret EP?]
Nas was asked about the Droog speculation during an interview with MTV. The Queens representative claims he has not been following the stories of him secretly dropping a project under a different name.
“What do you mean a secret Nas album?” asked Esco. “I have no idea what you’re talking about… I don’t even know what [a secret EP] means. I don’t want a secret EP. I want you to know it’s me when I drop.”
[ALSO READ: Nas: “Finished Up My New Album, Single Bout To Be Dropping” (AUDIO)]
Watch Nas’ interview below.
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Are Ferguson Police Shooting Each Other?
Are the police shooting their own to justify more force and munitions down there in Ferguson? So, according to reports, a pair of cops have been shot in Ferguson in the last couple of weeks. Now, we know that protesters have been largely peaceful down there with the “hands up, don’t shoot” campaign. BUT, they also had to watch the cops allow somebody to burn a memorial for Mike Brown. Why would they do something like that for a slain youth? And then there was the assertion that the police have been needlessly trying to harass youth down there. Its still very hot! That said, I don’t know fully if this is true, which is why it is a rumor. But here is the food for thought, as told to me. The cops in the 70’s used to set up the Black Panthers in similar ways. They would shoot a rookie or another cop and blame it on groups that were causing “trouble.” They do it to drum up sympathy for their plight when they are losing, as they are with the Mike Brown case. That boy was murdered in cold blood and everybody knows it. These are off duty cops…cops are the only ones that really knows that BS. The cops need to be re-charged and need to shift the Mike Brown narrative. The details of the case are very vague and sketchy. Also, the cops names have not been released last time I checked. I don’t put anything past anybody. This is revolution in progress and I think they will do anything to stop it.
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Troy Ave – "Tuesday (Remix)"
Even though he’s on tour right now, Troy Ave still makes time to get in the booth and lay some bars and he does just that over ILoveMakonnen’s single “Tuesday“.
Fashawn Ft. Dom Kennedy – "Golden State Of Mind"
Fashawn calls on Dom Kennedy for the first offering off his upcoming debut album “The Ecology“, dropping sometime next year. The single is titled “Golden State Of Mind” and is produced by Exile. Definitely something to play while cruising the streets late night with the windows down.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Does K. Michelle Have A Secret Sextape?
K. Michelle can’t catch a break this week.
Documents have emerged stating that the singer may have embellished a tad bit about her being abused by her former boyfriend producer Memphitz.
Well he’s had enough and is now threatening to leak a video from one of their past encounters.
If there is any truth to this, it kinda seems like a low blow, but he is a man scorned and has every reason to fire shots at K.
Beats Rhymes & Life's "Hip Hop Therapy" Program Seeks To Improve Young People's Social Outcomes
(AllHipHop News) The non-profit organization Beats Rhymes And Life (BRL) is teaming with the Oakland Public Library and Oakland Parks and Recreation Department to offer its Hip Hop Therapy initiative to the California city.
[ALSO READ: Kanye West’s Donda’s House Non-Profit Creates Music Program For Chicago Youth]
Youth between the ages of 12-19 will participate in the 20-week-long workshops that seek to increase literacy and vocabulary, creative and critical thinking skills, positive coping strategies, and self-esteem. Mental health clinicians, teaching artists, and peer mentors engage the participants through a therapeutic program rooted in Hip Hop. The young people will also get to record a collaborative album and perform at a showcase.
BRL was founded by social worker Tomás Alvarez III and Hip Hop artist/youth advocate Rob Jackson. The organization has also operated Hip Hop Therapy programs in San Francisco and the South Bronx. Approximately 70 youth per year are served through BRL’s Therapeutic Activity Groups.
Earlier this year, Alvarez said in an interview:
In 2004 after piloting a ‘Hip Hop Therapy’ program at a public high school, I witnessed the immediate impact it had on its youth participants, many of whom were chronically truant from school and at-risk for dropping out. 100% of the youth that participated completed the Hip Hop Therapy program, and shortly after we saw an increase in their grades and attendance. They also reported that Hip Hop Therapy changed how they felt about therapy and mental health in general. Others started clamoring to sign up. At that point I realized I had something special.
The 2009 independent film A Lovely Day followed the lives of Oakland teens that participated in BRL’s program. For more information about Beats Rhymes And Life visit brl-inc.org. To sign-up for BRL’s fall program in Oakland click here.
[ALSO READ: NYC High School Students Battle Rap For ‘Science Genius’ Title (VIDEO)]
Watch an interview featuring Tomás Alvarez III and the trailer for A Lovely Day below.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Is This The Woman Amber Caught In Wiz's Bed?
Reports have been flying about that Amber Rose caught Wiz in bed with another woman, and of course the streets don’t keep quiet for too long.
Bossip is reporting that this woman, video model Taylor Hall is the one caught creepin’ with Rose’s hubby.
Wiz may be claiming he’s single but the papers don’t lie. Sounds like homegirl couldn’t wait for the chance to get with the rapper even though he’s still married. SMH.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Compton Rapper AD Announce "Get Loud Tour"
(AllHipHop News) Legendary Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are heading back out on the road. The collective will be joined by Compton’s AD for the “Get Loud Tour.”
The creators of the classic 1995 album E. 1999 Eternal will begin their trek in Houston on October 30. As the opening act, AD is sure to perform some of the tracks from his latest mixtape ComptonFornia 2.
Tickets are available at soundrink.com. Check out the dates/locations for the “Get Loud Tour” below.
10.30.14 HOUSTON, TX – SCOUT BAR
10.31.14 PHARR, TX – PHARR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
11.01.14 AUSTIN, TX – MOHAWK
11.02.14 EL PASO, TX – TRICKY FALLS
11.06.14 CHICAGO, IL – PORTAGE THEATER
11.09.14 ST. PAUL, MN – MYTH
11.13.14 GRAND RAPIDS, MI – THE INTERSECTION
11.15.14 CLEVELAND, OH – THE AGORA THEATRE
11.19.14 SAN DIEGO, CA – HOUSE OF BLUES
11.20.14 LOS ANGELES, CA – HOUSE OF BLUES
11.21.14 RIVERSIDE, CA – RIVERSIDE AUDITORIUM
11.22.14 PHOENIX, AZ – CELEBRITY THEATER
11.25.14 DALLAS, TX – TREES
11.26.14 LARADO, TX – CLUB ANNEX
11.28.14 SAN ANTONIO, TX – SUNKEN GARDENS
11.29.14 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – CONCRETE STREET PAVILLION
Chox-Mak Ft. DJ YRS Jerzy – "Fresh"
Chox-Mak & DJ YRS Jerzy connected with producer Profluent for an old school hip hop feeling release titled “Fresh”. Everything about this single is about their brand “90s FLow” it includes scratching in the hook, raw vocals and more. “Fresh” will definitely take you back to the 1990’s when real hip hop took place.
http://www.audiomack.com/song/dj-yrs-jerzy/fresh
Rashida Jones Directs New Mayer Hawthorne Video "Crime" Featuring Kendrick Lamar
(AllHipHop News) Established actress Rashida Jones stepped behind the camera to direct the Mayor Hawthorne’s new video for “Crime” featuring TDE rapper Kendrick Lamar. Jones, best well-known for starring on The Office and Parks & Recreation, said the video is “a parody of ridiculously exclusive parties which are made nearly impossible to get to but tout themselves as ‘the party of the year.’”
[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar Hints When He Plans To Drop “Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City” Follow-Up Album]
Check out the video for Mayor Hawthorne and Kendrick Lamar’s “Crime” below.
Crooked I, Sway & King Tech Announce New Aspiring Rapper Competition Show "One Shot"
(AllHipHop News) Slaughterhouse rapper Crooked I, radio/TV host Sway Calloway, and The Wake Up Show‘s DJ King Tech are joining forces to present a rap competition series known as One Shot. The three announced the new show on Calloway’s Sway in the Morning Shade 45 radio program.
[ALSO READ: Crooked I Responds To Talk Of Slaughterhouse Vs Black Hippy Battle]
Along with Crooked, Sway, and Tech, SMH Records CEO Mike Smith is also involved in the project. One Shot events will be held in Charlotte, Atlanta, Miami, New York, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco and Los Angeles. A special local guest from will join the judging panel at each stop.
Four finalists from each city will perform in the main event that will feature appearances by professional athletes, local DJs, and TV personalities. A champion from each locale with then face off at the season finale in Las Vegas.
In addition to the stage performances and the judges breakdown, the rappers also undergo a “background check” conducted by Hip Hop journalists Kim Osorio and Kathy Iandoli. Those segments will spotlight each contestant’s story of struggle or inspiration.
“This is strictly for Hip Hop. No corny nothing. This right here is to provide a platform for Hip Hop, for us,” said Crooked. “If you’re an up-and-coming artist, I’m just like you. I had the same struggle. I had the same everything you got. I’m just like you. This is for us. Strictly Hip Hop.”
For more information visit myoneshot.tv.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Vince Staples – Sway In The Morning Freestyle]
Watch the Sway in the Morning episode below.
Khujo Of Goodie Mob & His Family Facing Foreclosure
(AllHipHop News) It appears Goodie Mob member Khujo is dealing with some financial troubles at the moment. TMZ reports the Georgia resident and his family could be close to losing their home.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Goodie Mob Ft. T.I. “Pinstripes”]
The bank has filed for foreclosure on the house where Khujo, his wife, and four sons are living. He apparently owes around $200,000 in 3 months back mortgage.
Khujo reportedly only makes about $1000/month from royalties and performances. He also receives disability payments as a result of loosing a leg in a car accident.
Goodie Mob reunited last year to release their 5th studio album Age Against The Machine. The group released four projects between 1995-2004. Their first three LPs were certified gold.
[ALSO READ: Goodie Mob Reunites For New Music Video “I’m Set”]
Donald Glover (Childish Gambino) To Star In Stripper Movie "Magic Mike XXL"
(AllHipHop News) Donald Glover, aka rapper Childish Gambino, has been added to the cast of the upcoming Magic Mike XXL movie. The sequel to the 2012 film about male strippers will also feature new cast members Jada Pinkett Smith, Michael Strahan, and Elizabeth Banks.
[ALSO READ: Childish Gambino Tapped To Voice Spider-Man]
Here’s the description for the Magic Mike XXL plot:
Picking up the story three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, the film finds the remaining Kings of Tampa likewise ready to throw in the towel. But they want to do it their way: burning down the house in one last blowout performance in Myrtle Beach, and with legendary headliner Magic Mike sharing the spotlight with them. On the road to their final show, with whistle stops in Jacksonville and Savannah to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, Mike and the guys learn some new moves and shake off the past in surprising ways.
Magic Mike 1 starred Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey, Joe Manganiello, Alex Pettyfer, and Matt Bomer. The picture grossed over $160 million worldwide. Magic Mike XXL is scheduled for release on July 1, 2015.
Glover’s previous acting credits include Community, Girls, and his own short film Clapping for the Wrong Reasons. The Georgia native has also released the musical projects Camp and Because The Internet.
[ALSO READ: Watch Childish Gambino’s (Donald Glover) “Clapping for the Wrong Reasons” Short Film]
Jermaine Dupri Fires Back At Supposed Ex-Assistant That's Suing Him
(AllHipHop News) A man claiming to be Jermaine Dupri’s former assistant filed a lawsuit against the So So Def founder for loss of income, damages, and attorney fees. Dupri has now filed his own suit against Taddrick Mingo.
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Jermaine Dupri Introduces His New Artist Royce Rizzy]
According to TMZ, Dupri is claiming that Mingo was never hired as his assistant and was merely a friend who lived off of him. The producer also alleges Mingo wrecked his Hummer, and he is seeking compensation for the damaged vehicle.
Mingo’s original suit accused Dupri of not paying him for working over 65 hours a week from 2010-2014. Durpi in turn states that he gave Mingo free studio time and allowed him to stay in his condo rent free for four years.
Dupri is also involved in another $1 million lawsuit with former business partner Eddie Weathers. He was also sued by SunTrust Bank for $2 million in 2013.
[ALSO READ: Jermaine Dupri Hit With $1 Million Lawsuit]
The Game Ft. Jeezy & Kevin Gates – "Black On Black"
We are only a few weeks away from The Game’s “Blood Moon: Year Of The Wolf” project, and from the looks of it, he’ll be feeding us new material until it’s here. Today, he lets loose another jernt titled “Black On Black” featuring Jeezy and Kevin Gates. Album will be ours October 14th.
Andre 3000 Talks OutKast Being Influenced By Hieroglyphics, Das EFX & A Tribe Called Quest
(AllHipHop News) OutKast undoubtedly reps their home city of Atlanta and the south in general. From naming their first album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik to Andre 3000 declaring at the Source Awards that “the south got something to say,” Dre and Big Boi have always stood tall for their dirty south heritage.
[ALSO READ: Andre 3000 Talks Solo Album & Answers Question About Retirement]
That strong connection does not mean the duo did not draw inspiration from other regions of the country. During a discussion with NPR Microphone Check, Andre spoke about how Hip Hop groups from California and New York played a big part in influencing OutKast’s music.
I have to give a shout out to the Hieroglyphics Crew and Souls of Mischief, because as kids we were hugely influenced by them. When it comes to rap, I would say [A Tribe Called Quest], Hiero, and Das EFX – people don’t mention them a lot – but to me it was about who had the most interesting things, interesting flows. And when it came to that, Tribe had their thing, Hiero had their thing, Das EFX had their thing that was different from everybody else. So when we came out, you definitely could hear the West Coast influence in our rhymes.
3 Stacks goes on to add that he never felt like Kast had an “Atlanta sound.” In his view, the two emcees had southern accents, but their music was a “hodgepodge” of all the different sounds that they enjoyed listening to. OutKast wanted to carry the flag for the city, but they did not want to only create the traditional music that Atlanta had been known for at the time.
Listen to Andre 3000’s interview below.
[ALSO READ: OutKast Brings Out Erykah Badu During Final #ATLast Concert (VIDEO)]
Stalley Ft. Rick Ross & August Alsina – "One More Shot"
Word on the street is that this single was actually leaked without any consent, so Stalley took it upon himself and addressed it via Twitter and decided to let the CDQ quality fly. Possible hit, maybe? “OHIO” on the way.
Migos – "No Mediocre (Remix)"
While we wait for more news about their “Streets On Lock 4” mixtape, the Migos continue to feed the fans new remixes and delivers another freebie “No Mediocre”.
"Yayo" Rapper Snootie Wild To Join "Love & Hip Hop New York"
(AllHipHop News) Love & Hip Hop New York is about to get a taste of the south on its next season. Memphis rapper Snootie Wild claims he is joining the cast of the VH1 reality show.
[ALSO READ: “Love & Hip Hop Hollywood” Star Mally Mall’s Las Vegas Home & Business Raided By The FBI]
“I’ll be on Love & Hip Hop New York,” Snootie revealed to No Judgment Zone. “I’m finna terrorize. I’m not going on there for no love.”
The “Yayo” performer is jumping on board of LHHNY, and Slaughterhouse member Joe Budden is jumping off. In June, the New Jersey emcee tweeted he “retired” from the program.
[ALSO READ: Joe Budden Suggests He’s Not Returning To “Love & Hip Hop”]
Watch Snootie Wild’s interview below.