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EXCLUSIVE: Jim Jones Explains Why Eminem Isn't In His Top 5, Craziest Fan Moment + MORE (VIDEO)

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

(AllHipHop News) Lack of sleep can lead to serious health problems…unless you’re a vampire like Jim Jones. Jim Jones spoke EXCLUSIVELY with AllHipHop about how he maintains his health with his lack of sleep, the craziest fan moment and why Eminem is not in his Top 5.

Jones once  remarked that Dipset  “maybe the most influential—besides N.W.A” in Hip Hop ever in a XXL interview. During our interview, he revealed a story of the craziest realization of that fan influence during a show in North Carolina:

I’ve seen a grown man with a Jim Jones tattoo. I forgot, like somewhere in North Carolina or something. On the back of his shoulder and sh*t like that. At a show, I remember that vividly. N*ggas were snapping on me after the show. ‘Yo, that’s mad suspect. N*gga got his name on his body. But, that shows dedications. I’m just glad they’re not typing my name on their body no more.

Back in November 2011, Rick Ross admitted that his two seizures he sustained that year were due to sleep deprivation. When asked if his Vamp Life’s lack of sleep mantra could be detrimental to his health, Jones stated “Rick Ross is also heavy, my brother. I’m in shape, brother. I got to the gym. I live my life different.”

Jones is not simply a hustler but also a student of the game and when asked about his Top 5 dead or alive named a few of his Dipset partners as well as Drake. When asked why he would place Drake in such an illustrious category over artists such as Eminem, Jones explained how Eminem could never enter his Top 5:

I wouldn’t put Eminem in my category because he’s wicked with the rhymes but my music got to reflect on the lifestyle I live. Eminem is by far one fo the greatest MC’s, because he’s an artist, but his music don’t actually put me like I’m feeling like I want to go on the block and sell drugs. It’s a different type of sh*t. When I look at his music it’s like ‘damn, this n*gga is out of control’. I look at him as a real artist and try to dissect what he’s saying.

Jim Jones is releasing We Own The Night II on September 5th.

Check out the first part of our EXCLUSIVE interview with AllHipHop below:

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Bobby Shmurda Was Arrested For Gun Possession A Month Before Signing Record Deal

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

(AllHipHop News) Schmurda sells. According to recent reports, Bobby Schmurda was arrested in Brooklyn, NY for gun possession a month before signing to Epic Records.

On June 3rd, Schmurda was arrested in a Brooklyn apartment after attempting to conceal a loaded 9mm Glock pistol in a couch. He was charged with criminal possession of a weapon.

Three weeks after,a Vine user released a six second edit of Schmurda’s Schmurda Dance from the music video for his song “Hot N*gga”. The video went on to be looped over 3 million times and Schmurda signed to Epic Records in late July.

If found guilty, Schmurda could face up to 15 years in prison.

Will Packer and Taraji P. Henson Host Atlanta No Good Deed Advance Screening

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Lifestyle

Wednesday night Atlanta’s own filmmaker Will “Power” Packer held a private press screening for his new film, No Good Deed. A private dinner with Taraji P. Henson followed. Both the press screening and media dinner were held in Atlanta at Atlantic Station. The house was packed with VIP guests including Mekhi Phifer, Omar Epps, Todd Tucker (Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta”), Kenny Burns and WVEE-FM on-air personality Ryan Cameron.

The media dinner, moderated by Packer, presented a dialogue between both Henson and Packer about the behind the scenes aspects of the film such as how many years they had the idea, switching the cast to two African-American leads, and Henson “play stalking” Idris to get him to sign on. The conversation allowed the media to learn a lot about how the actress and filmmaker poured themselves into the making of this psychological thriller. Henson said that now that she has taken on the role as a producer as well, her hat goes off to Packer because his role as an executive producer is hard. Packer said he would work with her anytime because she’s passionate and has a wide skill set. The film is a great psycho thriller full of twists, turns, and an unexpected ending! Make sure you check out the film when it hits theaters on September 12, 2014.

Fun Fact: There is a little scene in the film where you think some “action” is going to go down but it doesn’t. Taraji did state that she tried to get Idris Elba to show a little of his crack, butt crack that is!.

Photos by Prince Williams and Joi Pearson.

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Jeezy Posts $1 Million Bail, First Photo Since Release

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

(AllHipHop News) Jeezy’s out and he’s ready to tell his story. Last night (August 28th), Jeezy posted his $1 million bail in connection to a gun possession charge over an illegally owned AK-47.

Five other people arrested in association with gun possession charge posted bail along with Jeezy according to A&R President of CTE Records Steve “Steve-O” Carless. Hours after being released, Karen Civil released a photo of Jeezy with Carless on her personal Instagram account.

Jeezy and five others were arrested after police in Irvine, CA discovered an AK-47 on his tour bus on . Jeezy  pled not guilty to illegal possession of an assault weapon on Tuesday (August 26th) and  is due back in court is next Friday (September 5th).

Check out Jeezys’ first picture since his release below:

Raven Felix – "Bad Lil Bish" (Remix) Ft. Problem

By: Jake CratesCategory: MOBILE

As 19 year old Raven Felix’s newly released mixtapeValifornia continues to build a strong buzz for the L.A native, Problem jumps on the remix for her Valley anthem “Bad Lil Bish”.  Check out the video for “Bad Lil Bish” as well and get a taste of what “The Valley” really is about.

Hip-Hop Rumors: The Hip-Hop Police Are Back?

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: Headlines

Well, did you think they ever left? Nope. The Hip-Hop Police are still here. Anyway, Suge gets shot and now the Hip-Hop Police are allegedly on full alert all of a sudden. Shouldn’t they be investigating that crime instead of doing what they are doing? They are allegedly increasing their surveillance over other performers and requiring that outlets that host these stars report when they are there. I remember when AHH had Remy Ma and G-Unit at events at the height of the Hip-Hop Police era and nobody was notified. They definitely were on the prowl. Anyway, I guess they think that some rapper or singer had something to do with Suge getting shot even though we know these rappers ain’t bussin’ no shot at Suge Knight. Nevertheless, if you are a rapper or singer that’s young, kinda rich and Black – and maybe other races too -watch your back.

 

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50 Cent Talks Relationship With Dr. Dre & Floyd Mayweather; Continues To Clown Floyd

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) G-Unit have been making their rounds to different radio outlets to promote the new The Beauty of Independence EP.

The crew stopped by Power 106’s The L.A. Leakers to discuss the project, and of course other topics related to G-Unit’s leader 50 Cent were brought up.

[ALSO READ: Sales Predictions For G-Unit’s “The Beauty of Independence” Are In]

Taking questions from fans on Twitter, 50 was asked about his relationship with former label head Dr. Dre and frenemy Floyd Mayweather.

On Dr. Dre:

I’m always going to be good with Dre. To not be good with Dre is.. creates extreme conflict with [Eminem], because Em is my Dr. Dre. And Dre is to Em’s career what he is to mine, so I would never do nothing like that.

On Floyd Mayweather:

Like I always say, he’s like my younger brother, but if he says something I’m gonna respond to it, because I think he thinks he can say anything and do anything publicly. Like he’ll do things and then take it back. You see how he said to T.I., he slept with his girl. Then he said he didn’t say that, he was just kidding.

[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Warns Floyd Mayweather To Leave T.I.’s Wife Tiny Alone (VIDEO)]

50 then said Mayweather needs to reach out to members of his family that he is no longer speaking with. The Hip Hop mogul points out that Mayweather also had a falling out with his own father.

He added:

He goes through that thing where he falls out with people. No matter how close they are to him or who they are. He’ll fall out with them, and it just takes him his time to get back around being cool with him.

On the part of his pops [Floyd Mayweather Sr.], I’d always say, “Nah, don’t say that. That’s your father”… When he was gonna train Oscar [De La Hoya] to fight him, but you wouldn’t pay him. So if you ain’t gonna pay him, how he gonna eat? Champ got a lot of different things with him. Don’t get it twisted at all, he’s still the best fighter… He won’t kick my ass. I’m 220 right now.

Meanwhile, 50 is not letting up on his social media attacks against Mayweather. He posted another joke picture aimed at the boxing champ on Instagram.

The latest meme featured a photo of Manny Pacquiao with the text, “SEND TEXT TO FLOYD KNOWING HE CAN’T READ.” The caption read, “Champ I met them girls they cute, now you know I like that. LMAO.”

Fiddy’s IG post came in conjunction with Top Rank promotion CEO Bob Arum revealing he believed the long-awaited Mayweather-Pacquiao fight could take place in early 2015.

[ALSO READ: Just Jokes: 50 Cent Says Floyd Mayweather Can Read (VIDEO)]

Listen to the G-Unit interview below.

 

Nas & Carmelo Anthony Among Big Names Investing In SeatGeek

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) Nas is one of the most legendary rhymers to ever pick up a microphone. The Queens emcee is also a well established businessman.

After taking part in the creation of Mass Appeals Records (Bishop Nehru, Boldy James, Fashawn, & Run The Jewels) and providing capital to over 40 start-up companies, Nas is adding another brand to his portfolio.

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[ALSO READ: Run The Jewels (Killer Mike & El-P) Announce Release Date For “RTJ2” LP]

According to Forbes, Nas joins a superstar team that is investing in the ticket search engine SeatGeek. Well-known athletes Carmelo Anthony, Peyton and Eli Manning, Shane Battier, and Mike Dunleavy Jr. are among the other investors who contributed $35 million in the Series B financing round for the company.

“I’m excited to be on board with the SeatGeek team,” said Nas. “As our world gets more complicated, tools that give consumers simple solutions to make big purchases are going to win in the market, and we believe SeatGeek is that solution for live event ticketing.”

[ALSO READ: Nas: When 2Pac and Biggie Died, I Thought It Was The End Of Rap]

A description on the company’s website reads:

SeatGeek is a ticket search engine that makes finding tickets to live entertainment a cinch. We search dozens of the biggest ticket sites and present the results all in one place, with a simple interface designed for speed and savings. It’s 100% free, now and forever.

Carmelo Anthony and his Melo7 Tech Partners venture capital firm has been very active in finding opportunities to fund growing businesses. The New York Knicks all-star invested in 50 Cent’s SMS Audio in 2013. Melo also served as a worldwide brand ambassador for the headphone company.

[ALSO READ: Carmelo Anthony Partners With 50 Cent’s SMS Audio]

Wale Leaves Jay Z's Roc Nation For Team Behind LeBron James

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Wale is no longer being managed by Roc Nation according to reports. The Washington, DC area native has split with the company founded by Jay Z.

[ALSO READ: Rihanna Joins Roc Nation, But Still Connected To Def Jam]

XXL is reporting the decision to part ways was amicable. Wale is now teaming with Leonard Brooks, Maverick Carter, and Rich Paul at 77 North Management which is also the management home of NBA superstar LeBron James and NFL rookie Johnny Manziel.

“Wale’s growth and maturity is clear, as he continues work on his best project to date. Its rollout has a lot to do with his new management, who have only been associated with the biggest and best brands in the world… #LeBron #Beats #JohnnyFootball,” said 77 North in a statement to Revolt.

Wale joined Roc Nation management in 2009. The “LoveHate Thing” rapper is still signed to Maybach Music Group/Atlantic, and he is currently working on his next studio album The Album About Nothing. 

The Roc Nation roster still includes Meek Mill, Kanye West, Timbaland, and Casey Veggies on the management side. Music artists signed to the Roc Nation label include Jay Z, Rihanna, Jay Electronica, DJ Mustard, Rita Ora, and J. Cole.

[ALSO READ: Wale Recruits J. Cole & DJ Premier For “Album About Nothing”]

Sales Predictions For G-Unit's "The Beauty of Independence" Are In

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) The return of G-Unit has been one of the most talked about news stories of 2014. After reuniting on stage at Summer Jam and dropping songs on the Internet, the crew released the commercial project The Beauty of Independence this week.

So how many fans purchased 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Young Buck, and Kidd Kidd’s new EP?

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[ALSO READ: 50 Cent & G-Unit Drop “The Beauty Of Independence” EP]

According to Hits Daily Double, the project is expected to push between 12,000-14,000 copies in its opening week. Those numbers would put the The Beauty of Independence in a close race for the number 13 position on the chart with Iggy Azalea’s The New Classic (13-15K), Beyoncé’s Beyoncé (12-14K), and Luke Bryan’s Crash My Party (12-14K).

Pop vocalist Ariana Grande is expected to land at number one with her My Everything LP. After earning his first number one album with Blacc Hollywood, Wiz Khalifa is now headed to the number six spot on next week’s chart. The project is predicted to sell between 23,000-26,000 units in its second week.

[ALSO READ: Wiz Khalifa Earns First #1 Album With “Blacc Hollywood”]

The Game Announces Release Date For "The Documentary 2" Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) Back in 2005, The Game burst onto the mainstream Hip Hop scene with his debut studio album The Documentary. A decade later the Los Angeles emcee is ready to release the sequel to his multiple platinum selling LP in the form of The Documentary 2.

[ALSO READ: The Game Releases All-Star Michael Brown Tribute “Don’t Shoot” Feat. Rick Ross, Diddy, Fabolous & More]

Game announced the released date for The Documentary 2 on his Instagram page. He posted a picture of himself in the studio working. The caption for the photo presented new information about some of his future projects which included revealing his 6th studio album is dropping exactly ten years to the day of the original The Documentary – January 18th.

[ALSO READ: Game Throws Shots At G-Unit During Concert (VIDEO)]

The IG caption read:

Hood morning (no typo): Spent the last 48 hours in the studio putting the final touches on #YearOfTheWolf & even though the date is pushed until Oct 14th I can promise my fans this #BloodMoney album will be better than anything else dropping this year ! Thanks for everyone who was apart of it & shout to my hittas @OfficialYonni &@MoussaGArt for grinding with to make the last minute changes to put this album in the can….. #YearOfTheWolf is finally done !!!!! Now on to “The Documentary 2” dropping January 18th…. Exactly 10 years from “The Documentary”….. Nobody is f**king with 2 !!!!!!!!! So don’t drop nowhere near me….. You’ve been warned ! For the people out there like me…. I salute all who are relentless at defying the odds to ensure their own success. Those who dream while still awake…. It is us that hold the keys to the future, keep grinding.. #BloodMoney

Hip-Hop Rumors: Alleged “Thot” Still Suing 2 Chainz?

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: Rumors

I heard they tried to avert it, but it didn’t work. I hard this girl that was labeled a “thot” on an online video posted by 2 Chainz is still moving forward with a lawsuit against the rapper. I don’t think papers have been filed yet, but she’s allegedly going to cite Slander and Defamation of Character. I would assume this chick is some college student with a great rep or something. I don’t know but…yeah.

Oh…Defamation: Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a person’s reputation.

Slander: oral defamation, in which someone tells one or more persons an untruth about another which untruth will harm the reputation of the person defamed.

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Mass Appeal & Red Bull Present "The Burning of Kingston" Graffiti Battle

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Events

(AllHipHop News) Battling has always been a part of all four elements of Hip Hop. Emcees, DJs, and B-boys have competed against each other on the streets in The Bronx to large venues around the world, and now graffiti artists are being given the opportunity to face-off at a major event as well.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Gimme the Loot – Official Theatrical Trailer for New Graffiti Movie]

Mass Appeal is partnering with Red Bull to present “The Burning of Kingston,” a live graffiti exhibition and battle. World renown graf artists T-Kid, CES, Doves, Ribs, Dero, Bio, Doc TC-5, Revolt, Dmote, Cope 2, and YES 2 will compete against each other by tagging an authentic subway car.

The showcase will also feature local vendors, live music, and a book signing by Henry Chalfant and Sacha Jenkins, authors of Training Days: The Subway Artists Then and Now.

“The Burning of Kingston” will take place on September 13 from 12-6pm at The Trolley Museum of New York. The event is free and open to the public.

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Watch the trailer for “The Burning of Kingston” below.

Newark, New Jersey To Host "24 Hours Of Peace" Festival

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Events

(AllHipHop News) Gun violence is a serious issue plaguing inner-city communities across the country. Newark, New Jersey is one of those cities fighting against the high number of incidents that are taking the lives of far too many people.

[ALSO READ: Violent Rain, Peaceful People: Newark’s 8th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival]

Newark’s mayor Ras Baraka is teaming with community leaders, artists, local vendors, and others to take a step toward ending the bloodshed in their town with the 4th Annual “24 Hours Of Peace” Festival. The outdoor cultural event’s goal is to address violence through the performing arts.

Peace and unity will be promoted through music, poetry, dance, film, and spoken word. The hope is to give Newark a 24-hour “Time Out” from physical and verbal violence in order to give citizens a glimpse of a violence free community.

Newark’s 4th annual “24 Hours Of Peace” Festival takes place August 29-30. For more information follow 24HOP on Twitter @24HrsofPeace and visit 24hoursofpeace.wordpress.com.

[ALSO READ: Ras Baraka Outlines His Plan To Take Newark, NJ From Brick City To International City]

Watch highlights from the 2013 “24 Hours Of Peace Festival” below.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Mariah Carey Blames Nick Cannon For Failed Albums?

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: Headlines

To the homey: Keep ya head up.

I’m a fan of both Nick and Mariah, so don’t take this the wrong way. But I cannot believe there are rumors than Mariah is blaming Nick Cannon, her doting hubby, for the demise of her last couple of albums. First of all, I thought she had already blamed Jermaine DuPri. A source says:

“She was devastated when her latest album, ‘Me. I Am Mariah … The Elusive Chanteuse,’ sold just 100,000 copies, and is blaming Nick. She turned down lots of opportunities to put her personal life ahead of her career and he didn’t. He takes every job he is offered.”

They are definitely headed for divorce though, which is a shame, because Nick has “MARIAH” tatted on his back. Hopefully these guys can step back and remember why they fell in love in the first place. They went way farther than people ever imagined so anything is possible.

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Trinidad James: I Didn't Need Def Jam When I Signed With Them (VIDEO)

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

(AllHipHop News) Gold backs up the American dollar but it could only back up Trinidad James for so long before Def Jam dropped him. Trinidad James explains why he did not need Def Jam when he signed with the label in 2012 and his future plans.

On August 2nd, Trinidad James announced that his two year tenure at Def Jam Records and released a song entitled “Doin’ Me”. On the song he raps “I did it everybody else way, I’m back to doin’ me” hinting at giving up control of his career during his stint with Def Jam. In a recent interview with MTV, James

I feel like we just had a difference of creative ideas. And for me personally, I know that I am somewhat of a person that’s just gonna do it their own way… For me personally I don’t think I needed a major at the point of time in my career that I was at.

One of the first steps in regaining his popularity as a newly independent artist is getting the fans back. According to James, his unreleased Def Jam debut album was set to help him get a better grasp of his core fanbase:

I wanted to take the people who care on a musical journey. So it’s almost like, ‘Hey if you’re a real true Trinidad James fan raise your hand so that we could put you on a separate island,’ so we’ll know what my actual core following is.

Check out Trinidad James’ full interview below: