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RED BULL'S BC ONE SIZZLED IN LAS VEGAS

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze)Category: Lifestyle

The Red Bull BC One Final, kicked off in Las Vegas, Nevada this weekend transforming the new Brooklyn Bowl into a B Boy brawl, with Florida B-Boy Vicious Victor taking the title as the Red Bull BC One North America Champion. MTV and SIRIUS XM personality, Sway Calloway, hosted the spin fest as 16 of North America’s greatest B-Boys went toe to toe in four rounds of one-on-one battles that had the crowd mystified by some of the most aerodynamically skilled moves performed.

The North America Final is one of six global qualifiers, which include Brazil, Algeria, Finland, Croatia and Taiwan. Victor will join the winners of these qualifiers to compete alongside 15 of the world’s best B-Boys on the global stage in Paris,France on November 29 at the Red Bull BC One France World Final 2014.

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According to “The Art of Battle” written by the original B-Boy Alien Ness “Every aspect of the dance was created for competition and every move is judged according to its effectiveness as a weapon.” Coupled with individual style, athletic ability and bravado, each B-Boy demonstrated their best skills, rhythm and creative style to impress the panel of judges, which included RoxRite (Red Bull BC One All-Star and 2011 Red Bull BC One World Champion), Neguin (Red Bull BC One All-Star and 2010 Red Bull BC One World Champion) and Marlon (Havikoro Crew, Texas).

August 30th: Latin America Final in Belém, Brazil
September 13th: Eastern Europe Final in Zagreb, Croatia
September 26th: Middle East Africa Final in Algiers, Algeria
October 11th: Western Europe Final in Helsinki, Finland
October 25th: Asia Pacific Final in Taipei, Taiwan

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Although, crowd favorite Gravity, windmilled his way through each round, the judges were more impressed with Vicious Victor in the end. “The battles were really intense tonight” says Roxrite (Judge): What usually happens in the first round is that everyone is going off for the first time so everything is fresh and the level of difficulty is really high. But down the line you see who has more variety with movements, different types of patterns and technical moves. In the end, those are the guys that started to shine more. Vicious Victor and Gravity’s final battle was really intense, but Vicious Victor was dropping a bit more of everything to win.”

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Since its inception in 2004, Red Bull BC One has become the premier competition in the world of B-Boying, consistently attracting the best individual breakers in the world. Originally designed as an “invitation-only” event, the series has now opened to give any B-Boy the chance to compete through a multi-layered global qualification phase. Red Bull BC One celebrates breaking culture by using its original one-on-one, knockout battle format, as opposed to the crew-battle style more prevalent today.

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“It feels really good to win.” Says Victor, “Last year I lost in the first round and felt horrible and I didn’t want that to happen this year. I trained so hard and I’m so happy because all of that training was worth it. I feel really good about the competition tonight, there were some crazy battles and I feel great about representing North America in Paris! Shout out to my family, especially my dad because he believed in me and told me I was going to win. I’m proud and I hope he’s proud too.”

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Dont miss the finals before the World Competition in Paris November 29, 2014. For more info visit www.redbullbcone.com Check out highlights from the North American Finals.

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Latin America, Belém, Brazil, August 30 Eastern Europe, Zagreb, Croatia, September 13 Middle East Africa, Algiers, Algeria, September 26 Asia Pacific, Taipei, Taiwan, October 25.

EXCLUSIVE: Twista Talks Pressure to Succeed & Get Money Gang

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: Features

Photo Credit: Jimmy Fishbein

Learning from rites-of-passage, both right and wrong, Twista, uses his past to prepare for his future. The Chicago MC has earned the personal wisdom of what’s required to remain relevant within the entertainment business. The recent release of his latest project, Dark Horse, again presents the opportunity to deliver. The classic tongue-twisting presence bolstered by universal concepts with resonating themes will either be embraced by the public; or, it will be ignored.

Twista, has infused decades of dedication into the Hip-Hop spectrum. He understands that pressure to succeed that stalks its entertainers. The following clip details his thoughts on handling this pressure; he also speaks on his label Get Money Gang:

The glitz and glamour associated with the entertainment industry is apparent, after stepping off the stage how do you best handle the pressure; so, that it doesn’t become all encompassing?

Besides focusing on creating and marketing, Dark Horse, what’s in the near future for yourself and the artists on Get Money Gang?

 

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Jeezy Pleads Not Guilty To Possessing AK-47, Remains Jailed

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) Jeezy has seen everything, except an assault rifle that allegedly killed a man backstage at one of his shows. This past Tuesday (August 26th) the CTE boss pled not guilty to illegal possession of an assault weapon.

Jeezy entered his not guilty plea in Superior Court in Newport Beach along with 5 other defendants charged with possessing the AK-47 discovered on Jeezy’s tour bus during a police search in Irvine, CA. Jeezy, nor any of the other defendant is being charged with the death of Eric Johnson whom was fatally shot backstage at the Under The Influence tour stop in Mountain View, CA.

Jeezy still has not paid his $1 million bail and will remain jailed. His next court date is September 5th, three days after his Seen It All album is set to be released.

Jeremih, Run the Jewels, Estelle and Fab Perform at vitaminwater & The Fader – Hydrate and Hustle

By: Jake CratesCategory: Lifestyle

To celebrate those who worked their way up from the streets to the stage, vitaminwater® and The FADER have partnered once again to present #uncapped, a series of concerts dedicated to supporting emerging musical talent and hydrating the hustle of today’s breakthrough artists.

This time around the  vitaminwater & The FADER – Hydrate and Hustle #uncapped performance was with Jeremih, Run The Jewels (Killer Mike and El-P), Estelle and Fabolous.

The concert series kicked off last week in New York City with live performances by Jeremih and Run The Jewels. When the line of guests, wrapped around the block, entered the trendy loft venue (SIR Stage37), they began snapping photos for an interactive social media projection wall, screen-printing designed t-shirts and hydrating with an infinite supply of vitaminwater.

Opening the show, was Killer Mike and El-P – aka Run The Jewels, followed by a set by Power 105’s DJ Envy. Some highlights from the show include:

• Jeremih opening his set with a sexy rendition of “Bo Peep”
• Special guests made an appearance including Estelle, who joined Jeremih for their duet, “Be in Love,” before belting her classic hit “American Boy”
• Harlem’s Vado also made a surprise appearance and teamed up with Jeremih to sing their collaboration, “Bae”
• The last and biggest surprise of the night, was NYC hip-hop staple Fabolous, who collaborated with Jeremih on stage before singing a few of his own tracks
• Jeremih ended the show with two of his hits, “Birthday Sex” and recently released “Don’t Tell ‘Em.”

Peep the footage below and look for more content from vitaminwater & The Fader:

Dame Dash Apologizes For Disrespecting Women In "Big Pimpin" Video

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) One of the most famous images of Hip Hop mogul Dame Dash during his run with Roc-A-Fella Records was from Jay Z’s “Big Pimpin'” video. On the clip, Dash could be seen pouring bottles of champagne on various models.

[ALSO READ: Dame Dash Responds To Jim Jones Calling Him A “Culture Vulture” (VIDEO)]

Fourteen years later Dash is now remorseful for those actions. Speaking with Hip Hop Motivation, the 43-year-old music industry veteran offers his apologies to the women he showered with champagne back in 2000.

“There’s things that I see that I did on videos when I was younger that I be like, ‘Damn, I was bugging.’ Champagne Dame, that dude, he was bugging. I don’t even know that guy. If my son even did that I would be appalled,” said Dash. “I’m sorry to all the girls that I poured champagne… I’m not gonna say… because it was Champagne Dame, but I’m not gonna say that excuses it, but I do apologize. I really do. I wouldn’t do that now.”

Dash also discusses sections of the Roc-A-Fella business model that he believes ended up being more destruction than construction.

“The message that we put into the world when we were younger – besides the independence -wasn’t really the most positive, because it was about getting money by any means necessary. But my views have changed since then,” explains Dash. “It’s not the most positive thing to make a man feel bad because he can’t make as much money as you. And that was our business model – embarrassing dudes and making them feel bad cause we had more money than them.”

According Dame, it was that business model that helped open the door for others to be cutthroat and dishonorable in order to make it to the top in the industry. He also adds that he understands why certain people did not like him at the time, because he was “rubbing it in their face.”

[ALSO READ: Dame Dash Explains Difference Between Working “With” & Working “For” Corporate (VIDEO)]

Watch Dame Dash’s interview below.

Police Say Suge Knight Was Target Of Shooting; Source Says Streets Will Take Care Of Shooter

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) There had been conflicting reports on whether Suge Knight was the intended target of the shooting that took place at a Chris Brown hosted Pre-VMA party over the weekend, but police have now confirmed that Knight was in fact the person the gunman was aiming at.

[ALSO READ: Suge Knight Shot At Chris Brown’s Pre-VMA Party]

Radar Online is reporting a representative of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department has confirmed it appears Knight was the target and not Chris Brown.

Rumors began circulating that Brown may have been the person intended to be hit that night. Even Comedian Katt Williams, who says he was at the scene, suggested the gunshots were actually aimed at someone else and Knight was saving another person’s life.

Suge has reportedly refused to cooperate with authorities investigating the shooting. A source with Radar is also telling the site that the former Death Row Records head is leaving it to people not associated with the police to handle the situation.

“Suge is confident that the gunman will be dealt with on the street, as these matters usually are,” said the source. “Given that it’s gang related, there are serious expectations of a retaliation hit. The longer cops go without making an arrest, the more likely it is that the gunman won’t be caught.”

Knight was shot six times at West Hollywood’s 10AK Club. He is currently in intensive care at Cedars Sinai Hospital, and his room is said to be under police protection.

[ALSO READ: Suge Knight Not Cooperating With Police, His Family Comments On His Health]

 

Chingy Says ISIS Is A Made Up Terrorist Group Created By The U.S. & Israel

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) While many foreign policy experts are calling ISIS one of the biggest threats to America’s national security, St. Louis rapper Chingy is contending that the group is nothing more than a made up creation of the United States and Israel.

[ALSO READ: Chingy Says Rumors Of Affair With Transexual Cost Him His Record Deal]

The “Right Thurr” and “One Call Away” performer posted a picture of hooded men carrying weapons to his Instagram page. The caption for the photo reads:

On another note; I want everyone to beware that #ISIS is another made up terrorist group created by the #USandIsrael to create a major problem which sets off a major solution which is #WAR. Don’t be fooled by your tv programs showing you heads being cut off an all that; they stage things to create wars so that they (illuminati you can call them) can control population and natural resources while depopulating the worlds civilization down. #HELLO #FulldekkFullosiphy

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ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria), also known as ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), became a major news story in recent months after the organization made military advancements in Iraq and took control of large sections of territory.

ISIS has also been credited for the beheading of American journalist James Foley who was decapitated on video.

President Barack Obama is currently considering extending his military campaign against ISIS to include targets in Syria. The U.S. began airstrikes against the organization in Iraq earlier this month.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Chingy “New Slaves (Remix)”]

Watch President Obama’s speech about U.S. airstrikes against ISIS/ISIL below.

Throwback Thursday: The Notorious B.I.G. "One More Chance" Remix

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Music

Throw it back! Now there were quite a few good house party videos in the ’90s but this has to be one of the best!

“One More Chance” was written and recorded by rapper The Notorious B.I.G., featuring additional vocals sung by Faith Evans, and an uncredited Mary J. Blige. It was certified platinum by the RIAA on July 31, 1995. The original version of the song appears on B.I.G.’s album, Ready to Die. The Remix features new lyrics, a new chorus, and a different beat than the original. The song peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It remained the highest debuting single for a rap song on the Hot 100 until Diddy’s tribute song “I’ll Be Missing You” debuted at #1. The music video was directed by Hype Williams and features appearances by Total, Luther Campbell, Heavy D, Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, Da Brat, Jermaine Dupri, D-Nice, Patra, Miss Jones, Queen Latifah, Craig Mack, Tyson Beckford, Aaliyah, Changing Faces, Kid Capri, Zhane, and Diddy. Enjoy the classic below.

Joe Budden Charged With Robbery & Grand Larceny

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) New Jersey rapper Joe Budden turned himself into police in Manhattan yesterday. The 33-year-old has been formally charged with robbery and grand larceny. The Slaughterhouse member was wanted by New York City police after his ex-girlfriend accused him of assaulting her and stealing her phone.

[ALSO READ: Hip Hop Rumors: Joe Budden Denies Domestic Violence Accusations]

It appeared Budden began sending out tweets to his followers from jail. His Twitter timeline included posts about there being wi-fi where he was located and getting out in time to go to a strip club.

The series of tweets come days after Budden taunted the NYPD on Twitter. When authorities were searching for him earlier in the week, the Mood Muzik emcee sent out a messages that included threatening to sue the department and another that read “suck my d*ck.”

[ALSO READ: Police Seek Joe Budden For Alleged Assault On Ex; Budden Taunts NYPD]

Wiz Khalifa Earns First #1 Album With "Blacc Hollywood"

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) It appears the fifth time was the charm for Wiz Khalifa. The Atlantic Records rap star’s latest album, Blacc Hollywood, will open in the number one spot on the Billboard 200 album chart. This gives Wiz his first chart topper.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Wiz Khalifa – ‘Blacc Hollywood’ – Album Unboxing]

Blacc Hollywood sold around 90,000 units in its opening week. While those numbers were lower than the first week totals for his previous major label LPs Rolling Papers (197,000) and O.N.I.F.C. (148,000), they were enough to land Wiz at number one above the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack.

Wiz’s Blacc Hollywood joins Schoolboy Q’s Oxymoron and Rick Ross’s Mastermind as the only rap albums to reach number one on the Billboard 200 in 2014.

Last year at this time there were five different rap artists that held the number one album in the country at some point – A$AP Rocky (Long. Live. A$AP), Kanye West (Yeezus), Wale (The Gifted), J. Cole (Born Sinner), and Jay Z (Magna Carta Holy Grail).

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Wiz Khalifa Talks Celebrity Couples Setting Up Paparazzi Coverage + MORE (VIDEO)]

The Game Releases All-Star Michael Brown Tribute "Don't Shoot" Feat. Rick Ross, Diddy, Fabolous & More

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) Los Angeles emcee The Game collected over a dozen artists for his tribute song dedicated to Michael Brown, the unarmed teenager gunned down by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri.

“Don’t Shoot” features Diddy, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Fabolous, Wale, DJ Khaled, Swizz Beatz, Yo Gotti, Curren$y, Problem, King Pharaoh, Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank.

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[ALSO READ: CNN Releases Alleged Audio Of Michael Brown Being Shot]

“I managed to get everyone on board fairly easy, simply because we have the hearts,” said Game. “We care and are inclined to take a positive approach to resolving an issue that has existed since the beginning of mankind and that is racism and hatred towards one another as human beings.”

The song is available for purchase on iTunes. Proceeds from the sale of the single will go to the Michael Brown Memorial Fund. The Go Fund Me description for the MBF reads:

Michael Brown was an 18-year-old that was killed by a Ferguson Police Officer on Saturday, August 9th.  His family is now seeking justice for Michael’s death.  Their pursuit for justice will be lengthy and hard but with the support of the community they will get justice.  If you are willing to support Michael’s family please donate to Michael Brown’s Memorial Fund.  These funds will assist his family with costs that they will acquire as they seek justice on Michael’s behalf. These funds will not be used for legal fees; all funds will be given to the family of Michael Brown.  We appreciate your support.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: J. Cole – “Be Free” (Michael Brown Tribute)]

Listen to “Don’t Shoot” below.

 

Hip-Hop Rumors: Guess What 90’s Rapper Is Dissin’ Joe Budden?

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: Headlines

I didn’t know either Joey, but now I do. The homey MC Brainz didn’t like something that Joe Budden said in a song. I honestly feel super lame, because I had no idea. Now that I do…lets get into it.

Uh…back in the day…Joe said:

These MC’s is lame, I try to be a MC with brains
These n##### is MC Brains

This song, “Family Reunion,” is really old. I don’t know what the hell, b. Why MC Brains just now decided to respond. But, here it it.


This is weird to me. Uhm…I can’t really condone this…Joe “dissed” Brains in 07-08 and now…in 2014, he replies.
Here is MC Brains hit song from back in the day. He wasn’t really known as a battle dude. More pop-like/New Jack Swing.

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Usher Announces the 'UR Experience' Tour

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Alternatives

R&B crooner Usher has had a successful year, decade, well actually a successful two decades. He even celebrated the 10 year anniversary for his most successful album yet, the fan favorite Confessions this year. Sunday he delivered an electrifying performance at the MTV VMAs as well. Usher has announced that he has an upcoming album and stadium tour. The album – titled UR is almost complete, so it only makes sense for the Prince of R&B to go on tour.

The tour promo shot in black and white, shows the star training, dancing and preparing for what seems to be an another epic concert series. The tour dates haven’t been announced, but we will keep you in the loop as soon as they are.

Check out the tour promo video below:

Logic Ft. Childish Gambino "Driving Ms. Daisy"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Breeding Ground

Earlier today Logic premiered “Driving Ms. Daisy”, featuring Childish Gambino, with Billboard. The song is also produced by Logic and will be featured on his debut album coming later this fall on Def Jam.

Profiles In Battle Rap: Dizaster

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Features

(AllHipHop Features) It was revealed this week that battle rap veteran Dizaster is set to meet Philadelphia emcee Cassidy in a face-off later this year.

With the news of the latest professional recording artist versus professional battle rapper set, it was appropriate to have the battler taking part in that potential monumental event as the third feature in AllHipHop.com’s “Profiles In Battle Rap.”

Diz has made quite a name for himself in the culture. Besides his million plus viewed matches against DNA, Arsonal, and Loonie, the West Coast native has also made headlines for being one of the initial contestants in the Total Slaughter tournament, his Twitter beef with Lupe Fiasco, and the KOTD-banning fight with Math Hoffa. But it is the infamous 2012 “notepad” battle against acclaimed lyricist Canibus that garnered him widespread exposure.

As Dizaster prepares for what could be the biggest battle of his career, Hip Hop fans can find out which past match-ups are some of his favorites. Diz also shares his battle rap Mount Rushmore, his personal favorite emcee of all time, and what other top Hip Hop star he wants to see face-to-face in the ring.

[ALSO READ: Profiles In Battle Rap: Murda Mook]

Hometown

Los Angeles, California

Years Experience

15

Style Known For (ie aggression, wordplay, punchlines, freestyle)

I’m known for everything.

Crew

Krack City

Slogan

I don’t have a slogan. Slogans are for f*ggots.

Leagues Competed In

Grind Time, King of the Dot, Smack/URL, Don’t Flop, Basementality, Ozone, Sunugan, Got Beef?, Punchout

Mixtapes/Albums

None

Favorite Battle (Participant)

Me vs. Canibus 

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Favorite Battle (Non-Participant)

Illmaculate vs. Bender

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One Of Your All Time Hottest Line

When I battled the guy that steals lines. His name is Arcane – “That’s why they call u a welder, Arc/That gotta be your job for real/Cause you hide behind a mask/And the only real reason you got a spark is cause of the bars you steal.”

Your Battle Rap Mount Rushmore

Me, Hollow Da Don, The Saurus, Illmaculate

One Mainstream Rapper You’d Like To Battle:

Kanye West

Name One Battler You Think Could Possibly Beat You On Their Absolute A-Game:

There’s absolutely nobody that can beat me when I’m on my A-game.

Artists You’ve Worked With Musically

I haven’t work with many artists musically outside of battle rap, but I’m heavily connected to all artists outside of battle rap. I do have a track with Crooked I. It’s me, Crooked I, and Horseshoe Gang.

Your Battle Rap Hit List

I’d like to go against Cassidy or Mook.

Top 5 Emcees DOA

Eminem would be number one. I’d throw Big Pun in there. I’d have throw Nas in there. I want to throw in Big L and Crooked I.

Do You Prefer To Participate In A Debatable Battle Or A Clear Victory?

A debatable battle. It creates more talk, longevity for the battle’s life. It’s more of a classic. Everybody wins. I hate hurting people’s feelings, because I’ve done it for too long.

Where Do You See Battle Rap Going In The Future?

Surpassing the industry. I see it getting bigger, becoming like boxing with getting pay-per-view fights,  and becoming a huge part of Hip Hop.

[ALSO READ: Profiles In Battle Rap: Okwerdz]

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