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Wiz Khalifa Sets Off The Smoke Alarm On "Conan" (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) Wiz Khalifa is known for being a fan of marijuana, but his enjoyment of weed may have caused an awkward moment on Conan. The late night show host was in the middle of his monologue when the smoke alarm in the building went off.

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

Conan O’Brien stopped telling his jokes to ask if something like that had every happened before. One of the production workers off camera then tells him that Wiz Khalifa is in the building.

“You’re blaming the band?” Conan says jokingly.

“Well, it’s because it’s the smoke alarm,” replies the show’s sidekick Andy Richter.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Wiz Khalifa – DayToday: UTIOM III (Part 3)]

Watch Conan’s monologue and Wiz Khalifa’s performance of “Stayin Out All Night” below.

Tahiry Hospitalized After Brutal Fashion Week Fight

(AllHipHop News) Reality star Tahiry Jose was brutally beaten and subsequently hospitalized after a fight with a man during New York’s fashion week.

Monday night, rumors began to circulate that the Love and Hip-Hop star had been involved in an altercation. However, by Wednesday there were confirmations.

A man named Carlos Gonzales stands accused of brutally beating Tahiry just before she was to walk the runway at the Toure Designs Fashion Show on Monday. Carlos allegedly accosted Tahiry verbally and then, when she warned him about disrespecting her, he attacked.

He repeatedly struck her several times and then drug her by her hair, according to TheUrbanDaily.com, and that it took about 8 men to pull him off her the celebrity. Tahiry has been released from Lennox Hospital and is recovering at home. Other reports have suggested strongly that Tahiry verbally lashed out at the man and made fun of his sexual orientation and did not actually go to the hospital

Meanwhile, Toure of Toure Designs issued an exclusive statement denouncing the violence and offering some clarity about the overall situation.

“I would like to take the time to clear my company’s name, as this was not a Toure Designs show. We were part of the Angola International Fashion Show event. The incident didn’t take place backstage, it happened in front of the venue.

The Production Manager of the venue Carlos Gonzalez, seemed to already be against this event happening before the altercation took place. I would like to apologize to my fans and celebrity attendees that came to support me for this unfortunate incident. This was something that was totally not in my control. We at Toure Designs do not support or condone violence of any type let alone against women. We wish Tahiry a speedy recovery.”

The show never happened and has been rescheduled.

Carlos Gonzalez has not been charged with a crime at press time.

SBTRKT Feat. A$AP Ferg – Voices in My Head

So if you’re not hip to who SBTRKT is, you need to go sit in a corner and get hip, and fast. The UK producer has teamed up with several big names in including Little Dragon, Jessie Ware, and Sampha to name a few. Most importantly, Drake freestyled on instrumental for “Wildfire”. With a new album on the way, SBTRKT releases a surprising collaboration with ASAP Ferg called “Voices in My Head”. The songs gives off a vibe using  a combination of live instrumentation and electronic backdrops, as Ferg raps about drugs and the hallucinations from said drugs. Look out for SBTRKT’s newest project Wonder Where We Land, dropping later this month.

Get to Know Eric Biddines: Student Of The Game

When you think of Florida’s rap scene, what comes to your mind? Rick Ross, Ace Hood, Denzel Curry, SpaceGhostPurrp, the list goes on. You see that there’s a plethora of artists that try to emulate what goes on in the streets of the Sunshine State. But there’s Eric Biddines, a rapper that brings a different sound to the music scene in FLA.  Biddines’ sound is soulful, and gives you that southern bass that’s aggressive, yet cool. His music brings back to the original sounds of ATL, yet adds his own touch to the sound. The Florida resident’s single “Railroads Down/Unfinished” is a standout, with his video being one of very few independent videos on MTV Jams and in heavy rotation. Yes, Biddines is getting bigger by the minute, and he’s the next rapper that you might want to know about.

Recently, we got in touch with the up and coming artist, and learn that there is more to Eric Biddines than just a rapper. Being from a religious upbringing, Biddines started out listening to mostly soulful music, poetry, and making small performances using a karaoke machine as a kid. I didn’t talk too much when I was young… but it served as a mask for me to be however I want to be and express myself” said Biddines. Though he wasn’t into Hip Hop until the age of 13, the rapper was influenced by legendary ATLiens like Outkast, Goodie Mob, and Dungeon Family, to the point where the sound started to flourish in his music. In a state where booty music is widely popular and gangster music has been successful in the past decade, Eric Biddines stands out musically compared to the competition, but never let’s his Florida background slip away from him, even when he was entering the music scene.

Biddines’ styled is created with the theme of coffee in mind. Coffee and Hip Hop may seem like a weird concept, but Eric established a solid relationship between his favorite caffeinated drink and his music, ever since his first album. “I wanted to create a world that represented me”, says Biddines, “It [coffee] was always my favorite drink…it turned actually bigger than what I thought.” Five albums later, Biddines’ newest project planetcoffeebean2 solidifies the relationship between coffee and his down south flow, and it’s been manifesting into success from his success with “Railroads Down/Unfinished” to his amount of attention online.

For now, Eric Biddines is in production for his new project Elephant Wings, a project that Eric has no rush about releasing. However, even with 25 songs made for the new project, the planetcoffeebean king continues to make new music, with the hopes of releasing it independently. Check out Eric Biddines’ album planetcoffeebean2 and if you happen to be at this year’s A3C, he will be performing at the hip hop festival under HipHopDX’s showcase.

Heater Of The Day: Mickey Factz Ft. Erykah Badu "U(Q)" P###. By Blue, The Misfit

Mickey Factz hits us with a real smoothed out joint here with vocal from the legendary Erykah Badu. The combination of the flow, singing and production from Blue, The Misfit makes for a banger you can put you mp3 player on 10 and just zone out. The first single off of Love.Lust.Lost.II entitled U (Q)

This is the first single off of Love.Lust.Lost.II Mickey will be releasing later this year. Looks like this project is off to a great start, let us know how you feel this collabo worked out.

 

 

Bad Boy Records' 20th Anniversary Includes Stories Of Puff Daddy's Tyranny, B.I.G./2Pac Beef + MORE

(AllHipHop News) For the majority of the 1990’s, Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad Boy Records made millions feel so good, except its employees. Sean Combs and a litany of former and current Bad Boy artists, along with executives, spoke on the formation and existence of Bad Boy Records.

Bad Boy Records begun after Combs’ mentore Andre Harrell fired Combs from Uptown Records because Combs “kind of embodied that hip-hop attitude and spirit, and I rebelled a little bit too much” according to Combs. One of Combs’ biggest signings was of Ma$e, however the Harlem spitter tell GQ that he was initially was looking to sign with another up-and-coming producer with a burgeoning record label:

Before I met Puff, I was sleeping on the floor of a one-bedroom apartment in Harlem, splitting White Castle. You know how small White Castle burgers are, right? My man Cudda sold his Acura so we could fly down to Jack the Rapper [an Atlanta hip-hop convention]. We was going to meet Jermaine Dupri, but they wouldn’t let us speak to him. Then I bumped into Puff on the dance floor.

GQ’s 20th anniversary oral history of Bad Boy Records is peppered with previously unheard stories. One of those is Combs reprimanding Total singer Keisha Epps during a recording session for messing up his money:

Of course, no singer should smoke cigarettes. But I did, and one day I took a break to sneak a couple puffs. He found out and damn near kicked down the restroom door. He was screaming not to mess up his money. I’m like, “Puffy, just wait. I’m not a child.” Finally I opened the door, and he said, in his most quiet voice, “Now, were you smoking?” I said, “Yes, but—” Before I could finish, he said, “Get your s### and go home. There’s no studio for you today. Orevvvverrrr, if I catch you smoking again.”

Check out the full oral history of Bad Boy Records here.

Chris Rock's Jay Z and Kanye West Co-Produced Film To Hit Theaters

(AllHipHop News) Watch The Movie. Paramount Pictures has attained distribution rights for the Jay Z and Kanye West co-produced film Top Five which is directed, written and stars Chris Rock.

In Top Five, Chris Rock plays a comedian-turned-film star named Andre Allen whose encounter with a journalist played by Rosario Dawson forces him to recollect on his past life as a comedian. The film takes place in one 24 hour time frame, which Rock told Variety is similar to TV shows such Louis C.K.’s Louie and Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm:

Louis C.K. is one of my good friends. I watch his show. I watch ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm.’ No one has done a movie like this. Just a movie about a comedian, a day in the life.

The film features appearances from Tracy Morgan, Kevin Hart, J.B Smoove, Cedric the Entertainer and a bevvy of other famous comedians. Rock informed Vulture that spectators will be surprised at Jerry Seinfeld’s performance in the movie:

I think people are going to be surprised with Jerry. I think that’s going to be the big shock of the movie. I mean, it’s Jerry Seinfeld in an R-rated movie, so it’s kind of like a special effect in itself. He did a little bit of it on Louie this year, where you see mean Jerry, you see realistic Jerry, kind-of-dramatic Jerry. I think Jerry’s going to surprise everybody. Everybody’s really good, but I think Jerry’s going to be like, “Wow! Never thought I’d see that.”

Questlove has also been tapped to act as the music director of the film. Rock premiered Top Five for the first time last Saturday (September 6th) at the Toronto Film Festival.

There is no word yet on when Paramount plans to release the film domestically and abroad.

Jim Jones Talks Infamous Ma$e Phone Argument, Dame Dash, Ray Rice Assault Video + MORE (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) Feelings, the #1 leading cause of social media outbursts. During a recent interview, Jim Jones explains why he engaged in a social media tirade on Dame Dash, shares his thoughts on the recent Ray Rice assault video leak and more.

Back in July  2004, Ma$e attempted his first comeback to rap and during an interview with Hot 97 engaged in an on-air argument with Jim Jones. While appearing on Ebro in the Morning, Jim explains that his youth was to blame for the screaming match with Ma$e:

I was young and still heavily running in the streets so my temper was a little bit different. I had no chill button. Right now I got like a 3/4 of a chill button.

The new Zen-like Jim Jones turned off his chill button three weeks ago when he referred to longtime friend and business associate Dame Dash as “the real culture vulture” on his personal Instagram account. After laughing off allegations that his account was hacked during his diatribe on Dash, Jones vaguely explains the source of the rift between him and Dash:

He’s a very smart dude. Sometimes he’s too smart for his own good. That might be one of the problems but I don’t know that many people as smart as he is. He’s a real smart dude, I can’t take that away from him. But that has nothing to do with business sense and how I like to have my business run. But that’s a whole different situation.

Jim Jones also addressed the recent controversy surrounding Ray Rice’s assault video and stated that Ray Rice’s brand was “shot out of the sky” following the video’s release. While Jim admittedly does not want to “decipher what a person’s going through” in relation to Rice’s motives for striking his wife, the Dipset rapper shares Rice’s wife’s sentiments regarding the media’s inopportune time of releasing the video:

All we know is what we saw and what we saw he was  way out of pocket and that’s pretty much all I can see. I don’t know the in betweens, I don’t know what led up to that and God bless them. I hope they get through it. The media is a mothereffer. [The video] came out a few months later, right before his season, the real season started. They obviously got past it, because they got married.

Check out the full interview below:

Hip-Hop Rumors: Khloe Needs A Break From French

If Khloe Kardashian knows whats good for her, she’ll make this break permanent.

US Weekly is reporting the reality star needs some space from her boo French Montana.

“Eight months after she started dating French Montana, Khloe Kardashian has said au revoir to the “Cocaine Mafia” rapper, sources reveal exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly.

“They are on a break,” one source tells Us. “The relationship got too heavy and Khloe needed to take a step back.”

Another insider says the Moroccan-born musician, 29, was too “needy” for the reality star, 30. “It grated on her that he became so dependent on her,” the pal tells Us.

It didn’t help, of course, that her family never really warmed to her beau.

Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner “did not approve and told Khloe all the time,” the first insider says.

And she wasn’t the only one with reservations; a friend previously told Us that sister Kim Kardashian-West and stepdad Bruce Jenner were “very skeptical” of the rapper and worried he was using her for fame.

Kardashian herself didn’t seem too concerned about Montana’s motives, though, even after he admitted he wanted to “capitalize” on the attention.

He later said his words had been taken out of context and gushed that he’d do anything for his lady love.

“She supports me with everything I do,” Montana told Access Hollywood Live in August. “When it comes to her career, I don’t think about it. If she needs me to do something, I do it.”

For the moment, at least, it seems that what she needs is distance.

“She just wants time apart from him,” the first source tells Us.”

French has been quoted as basically saying he’s in it for the ride and fame with Khloe, he later went back and said he was misquoted but to me the damage has been done….

Hip-Hop Rumors: Joe Budden Hints At Who Ray Rice Sidepiece May Be

Now Joe Budden is no stranger to stirring up some s***, but he may be on to something with this one…

Joe shared with his followers who he “heard” may be the woman behind the alleged text messages sent to Ray Rice prior to the elevator altercation with his now wife Janay Palmer.

Word is Rice has been messing around with G.O.O.D. Music’s Teyana Taylor for years and even forked up some dollars to invest in her clothing and hair line.

According to Hip Hollywood, Budden tweeted:

“It may be hearsay, but if the beef between Ray Rice and his wife was over the woman that some are saying?!?! Then sh*t … smh. If ya’ll know who I’m referring to, then that sh*t is crazy to me,” He later reveals the “woman” he was talking about, and that was Taylor.”

A few photos have surfaced of Taylor rocking Ravens gear, including Rice’s jersey…

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Mmph. Taylor’s got a thing for them athletes seems…

Jeezy Talks Conversations on Hustling With 50 Cent, Nightmares of Past Life + MORE

(AllHipHop News) Ex-drug dealers have historically had the best business models in Hip Hop. During a recent interview, Jeezy explained how his past street life led to nightmares in the early part of his career, conversations on hustling with 50 Cent and more.

On his song “Bury Me A G” from his second major label album The Inspiration, Jeezy rapped “four shots to the chest, my n*ggas get at me/They don’ f##### around and f*cked up my new white tee”. In his Billboard interview, the CTE boss explained how those lyrics were ripped straight from his nightmares:

It’s crazy you said that because if you listen to “Bury Me A G” that’s those nightmares I was having. At that point in time I was like, ‘These ni–as are either gonna kill me or I’m going to kill them.’ That’s how I was living cause I would go places like, if you listen to those lyrics I’m talking about me being out in a club and me running into somebody who maybe it might not go right and them shooting me in my white tee.

In a music genre predicated on youth and constant turnover of trends such as is with Hip Hop, Jeezy has accomplished the seemingly insurmountable feat of maintaining relevance. If you ask Jeezy, no matter profession he chose, that hustler ambition would be intact:

I talked to 50 Cent on the phone [years ago] and he said, “If I was still in the streets I’d be an enforcer.” He said, “If Jay-Z was in the streets, he’d still be a boss. What would you be?” Before I can answer he said, “Nah don’t answer, what would you be?” I’m a true hustler. I’m a true leader, that’s who I am.

Check out the full interview here.

Floyd Mayweather Jr: The NFL Was Wrong For Indefinitely Suspending Ray Rice

(AllHipHop News) Birds of a feather flock together and the same may be true for domestic violence offenders. During a press conference at the MGM Grand, Floyd Mayweather Jr addressed the Ray Rice assault video and claims the NFL overreacted in its punishment.

Prior to the NFL’s indefinite suspension of Ray Rice following the September 8th leak of footage of him assaulting his wife in a Revel hotel elevator, the company levied a mere 2-game suspension. A month later, NFL Commissioner Roger Gooddell stated he “did not get it right” and altered the domestic abuse violation punishments to 6-game suspension for first time offenders and a lifetime ban for second time offenders. Mayweather felt the NFL should have stuck to its original 2-game suspension and overreacted to the new footage:

I think there’s a lot worse things that go on in other people’s households, also. It’s just not caught on video, if that’s safe to say.

Mayweather Jr took a plea deal in 2012 after spending two months in a Las Vegas jail stemming from domestic abuse charges he incurred after his ex-girlfriend alleged he physically assaulted her in front of their children. Last week, Mayweather Jr’s former fiance, Shantel Jackson formally filed a lawsuit against Mayweather Jr, alleging he assaulted her and held her at gun point. According to Mayweather, the lack of photographic evidence is enough to prove his innocence:

Like I’ve said in the past, no bumps, no bruises, no nothing. With O.J. and Nicole, you seen pictures. With Chris Brown and Rihanna, you seen pictures. With (Chad) Ochocinco and Evelyn, you seen pictures. You guys have yet to see any pictures of a battered woman, a woman who says she was kicked and beaten (by Mayweather). So I just live my life and try to stay positive, and try to become a better person each and every day.

Mayweather Jr also intimated that he may retire after his next two fights in order “to build the Mayweather Promotions brand.”

QUE Talks About Working With Trey Songz On his New Single "Too Much"

After the massive success of single “OG Bobby Johnson“.

Atlanta rapper Que is back with his new hit single “Too Much” featuring Trey Songz. During his recent sit down with Allhiphop.com.

Que talks about the challenge of stepping out of the shadow of “OG Bobby Johnson”, why he chose to do “Too Much” with Trey Songz, and how he has been handling the attention fromwomen on the road.

The following clip details Que’s thoughts on his music, and life on the road.

Trey Songz is my dawg and I wanted to do something different. Especially coming from OG Bobby Johnson, trying to break out of that. People calling me Bobby Johnson and thinking my name was Bobby Johnson.”

“I had a few actresses and R&B chicks that tried to take a shot at me but I had to turn them down cause they wasn’t a good look lol”

 

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Pharrell Williams' "Happy" Breaks U.K. Download Record

(AllHipHop News) Pharrell Williams’ domination of 2014 has not ended. The Neptunes member adds another major accomplishment for the year. Skateboard P’s smash hit “Happy” has become the most downloaded track ever in the United Kingdom.

[ALSO READ: Pharrell Williams Reveals Artists He Selected For “NBA 2K15″ Soundtrack]

According to the Hollywood Reporter, “Happy” was purchased over 1.6 million times in Great Britain. The G I R L single overtook Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” which happened to feature an appearance and production by Pharrell as well.

“I would just like to say thank you, first and foremost, to the people, because the charts are determined by them. I have a lot to be thankful for because they’ve chosen these things and it’s resulted in ‘Happy’ being what it’s become,” stated Pharrell.

The Virginia producer/performer now has three songs in Britain’s Official Charts Company’s all time top ten. Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” featuring Pharrell sits in the number 6 spot on the list.

“Happy” was an unstoppable force in the States too. It maintained the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for ten straight weeks and has sold 6 million copies in America. The track also reached #1 in over two dozen countries around the world.

[ALSO READ: Pharrell Williams & Tyler, The Creator To Headline Odd Future’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival]

Nicki Minaj Announces Release Date For What She Plans To Be A Classic In "The Pinkprint" Album

(AllHipHop News) The Barbz will have a brand new album from Nicki Minaj just in time for the holiday season. The Young Money rapper announced her third studio album The Pinkprint is scheduled for release on November 24th.

[ALSO READ: Lil Debbie Challenges Iggy Azalea To Make A Hit With No Features + Says Nicki Minaj Looked Weak (VIDEO)]

Nicki has put a lot of emphasis on the critical success of The Pinkprint. Earlier this year she stated her goal was to make her album a classic.

“What’s next is just a classic album. That’s all I can think about right now,” said Nicki.

The LP will likely include Nicki’s singles “Pills N Potions” and “Anaconda.” The latter track has already peaked at #2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

In an ode to the frequent guest to her program, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres recently recreated the Queens performer’s much talked about “Anaconda” video.

[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Sets New Milestones For Female Rappers On iTunes]

Watch Ellen’s “Anaconda” video below.

Battle Rapper T-Rex Says Keith Murray & Fredro Starr Are Not Lyrical (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) While some fans are anxious to see what Keith Murray and Fredro Starr can do in the current battle rap structure when they meet later this month, one veteran battler does not seem to express the same interest. Harlem’s T-Rex spoke about the bout and its participants in an interview with ThisIs50.

[ALSO READ: Keith Murray & Fredro Starr To Battle At MC War’s “New World Order II”]

“We took it to a whole other level. They voiced their opinion on Total Slaughter. Now I’m gonna voice my opinion on y’all,” stated Rex. “Let’s just be honest. Neither one of them n***as is lyrical like that. Y’all ain’t rocked a crowd in years. This battle crowd is much different, and it’s going to be a Bobby Brown fan base in there cause everybody’s gonna be over 40.”

The Total Slaughter tournament champion was joined by fellow Dot Mobb member Murda Mook in calling out some mainstream artists deciding to enter the battle rap world.

[ALSO READ: Bone Crusher & Mike Jones To Battle At MC War’s NWO Event]

“N***s is not going to be jumping in this s**t acting like they trying to make a mockery of what we’re doing,” says Mook.

“A n***a can’t tell me one line they ever liked from Mike Jones or Bonecrusher, so don’t jump in here with this s**t we’re doing,” adds Rex. “These n***as better stay in their lane or just battle each other over there. Don’t come over here f**king with the sharks, cause you’ll swim back missing a limb. If you swim back.”

[ALSO READ: Murda Mook Speaks On Potential Battle With Drake (VIDEO)]

Watch T-Rex and Murda Mook’s interview below.

50 Cent Says He'd Knock Out Floyd Mayweather + Reveals Time Frame For "Street King Immortal" (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent held a Q&A with his fans via the “Hang With” app recently, and of course he was asked about fighting friend-turned-rival Floyd Mayweather. The G-Unit leader made it clear he believes he could take the boxing champ.

[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Joins New “Hang w/” Mobile Video Platform]

“He wanna fight, we can fight. You don’t gotta organize the s**t for a boxing match,” says 50. “Two swings, he’ll see a white light.”

Other topics came up as well. Fiddy reveals he will be going on tour with his crew in support of their EPs The Beauty of Independence and The Beast is G-Unit. He also announced his next solo album Street King Immortal will likely hit stores late November/December and could feature a T.I. appearance.

[ALSO READ: G-Unit Announces 2nd EP “The Beast Is G-Unit”; 50 Cent Explains Why Game Was Left Out]

Watch video of 50 Cent’s Hang With discussion below.

Young Thug & Kevin Gates Throw Shots At Each Other Online (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) It appears rappers Kevin Gates and Young Thug got into a back-and-forth on Instagram. The digital beef apparently started when Gates posted a video to his IG (since deleted) directed at Thugger.

The Atlanta native then fired back with his own IG vid (also deleted) which started with him using the New Orleans representative’s catch phrase “I don’t get tired.” He ended his comments by telling his target to “pull up.”

[ALSO READ: Hip-Hop Rumors: Young Thug Calls Rich Homey Quan His “Hubby”]

Watch Kevin Gates and Young Thug’s Instagram videos below.

C-Murder Disses Brother Master P On "All I Wanted 2 Be Was A Soldier"

(AllHipHop News) The real life story of Cain and Abel continues to play out between brothers C-Murder and Master P. The latest dispute comes in the form of Murder’s new song “All I Wanted 2 Be Was A Soldier.”

[ALSO READ: Supreme Court Upholds C-Murder Conviction; Sets Precedent for Criminal Case Convictions]

On the track, the incarcerated rapper calls P an “unloyal hypocrite.” C-Murder also states he feels his one time “hero” tried to assassinate his character and may have called the police on him.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: C-Murder Ft. Lil Boosie “Came2DaCan”]

Listen to C-Murder’s “All I Wanted 2 Be Was A Soldier” below.

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