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Bang Em Smurf Talks 50 Cent Dissing Sha Money XL + Talking With Young Buck Before G-Unit Reunion

(AllHipHop News) In a recent interview with Mikey T The Movie Star, Bang ‘Em Smurf discusses how 50 Cent’s recent social media disses towards Sha Money XL are “corny” and why he is ok with Young Buck siding with G-Unit after his fallout with 50 Cent.

On June 19th, 50 Cent posted a photograph on his personal Instagram account blocking out Sha Money’s face and calling him “Soft” and that he will “always lose against me” in the photo’s caption. According to Bang Em Smutf, 50 Cent is “corny” for dissing a man whom was integral in the formation of 50 Cent’s early success:

Sha Money’s a good brother [that] put his life on the line for [50] as well. Just by rolling with him. Cause Sha Money ain’t no gangsta or none of that. He been an executive in this game for a minute. About his money. So, he actually put his life on the line by rolling with 50. You know what I mean? Did a lot of groundwork for 50. A lot of studio sessions with 50 pressed all the CD’s with G-Unit, for 50. He did a lot, so that was actually corny on 50’s behalf

Back in 2012, Smurf stated that him and Buck were still friends due to the fact that neither one of them disrespected each other during 50 Cent’s feud with Smurf. Buck and 50 engaged in a war of words back in 2008 after 50 Cent released a taped phone coversation between him and Young Buck. On the G-Unit song “Nah I’m Talking ‘Bout”, Buck enthusiastically proclaims “50 said we ain’t never going broke”, a claim Smurf can respect as a reason for Buck to reunite with G-Unit:

I spoke to [Young Buck] a few times. Buck a good one too. I always had love for Buck. But, you know, at the end of the day he had business with 50. So he going to ride with 50. I ain’t mad at that. I got love for Buck.

Check out the full interview below:

Drake Announces Title Of His Next Album

“We already got spring 2015 poppin’
PND droppin’, Reps-up P droppin’
Majid Jordan droppin’, OB droppin’, not to mention me droppin“-
Drake on “0 To 100”

(AllHipHop News) Drake seems to be a man of his word. Earlier today (July 15th), Drake revealed in a press release that he has the title for his next album.

According to the press release, Drake’s next album will be entitled Views From The 6, seemingly deriving its name from the two major area codes in Canada (416- Toronto, 647- Ontario). Drake’s album will be released after his Warner Bros-distributed OVO Sound releases Majid Jordan’s EP “Place Like This” and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s “PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO” on July 29th.

While there is no release date for Drake’s album, his “0 to 100” lyrics alludes to his other affiliates P. Reign and OB Obrien releasing albums as well.

Drake is set to host the 2014 ESPY Awards tomorrow (July 16th) in Los Angeles, California. The event is set to air live at 9 P.M EST on ESPN.

Hip Hop Rumors: Young Joc Headed To Divorce Court

Honestly I had no idea Young Joc was even married considering his behavior on LHHATL this season, but yes Joc is indeed married and his wife is fed up with the reality TV shenanigans and is filing for divorce.

TMZ reports:

The wife of “Love and Hip Hop” star Yung Joc must have finally reached her tolerance level of watching her hubby and his sidepiece on TV … so she’s pulling the plug on their marriage.

Alexandria Robinson filed to divorce the 31-year-old rapper. They were high school sweethearts and have been married for 13 years. They have 3 kids.

Alexandria acknowledges in her docs … she and Joc have been separated since Feb. 2012.

She wants the works — spousal and child support. She says she only pulls in $1,875 a month. But she’s banking on getting royalties from his music publishing rights.

Not surprisingly, Alexandria cites adultery as grounds for the divorce.

Joc’s been carrying on a high profile relationship with Karlie Redd on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.” They live together on the show. And get this … the GF gets really p##### off when she suspected he cheated on her.”

Now why are you just now filing them papers?

Karrueche Tran: I Had To Fight Rihanna and her Millions of Fans For Chris Brown (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) There are light switches that aren’t this on and off. In a recent interview, Brown’s on-and-off girlfriend Karrueche Tran speaks on the difficulty with dating Chris Brown and how she had to f

Yesterday (July 14th) Tran posted a photo on her personal Instagram account seemingly alluding to a recent breakup with Brown as it stated “you have shattered my heart, but you have not shattered my love.” During her recent interview on Just KeKe, the 26 year old model stated that he hardest part about her relationship with Brown was “the heartbreak, because it was a real situation” and thus began tearing up. Before that statement, Tran explains the difficulty in dating a celebrity with an even more famous ex:

It’s the case of the ex. We all go through it But In this case, my boyfriend is a celebrity, whose ex-girlfriend is an even bigger … you know what I’m saying,” she said. “Not only am I fighting a battle with her, I’m fighting a battle with her 14 million fans. So imagine how that feels for me.

Check out Karrueche Tran speak on dating Chris Brown, battling Rihanna and more below:

Hip Hop Rumors: Joseline's Sidepiece Comes Forth

Poor Joseline. The last few days for her have been pretty rough, from the video surfacing of her drug induced freestyle session to getting booed off stage in Dallas (I was there that night, it was actually kinda sad, but Stevie saved the day). Well now Joseline’s alleged sidepiece, an Atlanta producer by the name of Ferrari Ferrell is coming out explaining the video and also claims that he’s been chopping down the Puerto Rican Princess.

Now if this info is true, that’s pretty disrespectful to get it in at the
house…#butthatsnoneofourbusiness.

Hip Hop Rumors: Jay And Bey Skyping Marriage Counselor?

Rumors have been circulating for months that Beyonce and Jay-Z’z marriage has been on the rocks for a while now. The Mirror is reporting that to keep their relationship from going under, they’ve been having online sessions via Skype with a marriage counselor.

“With continuing speculation concerning the state of their union, the couple have added further fuel to the fire by undertaking marriage counseling.

The duo, currently on their his ’n’ hers On The Run tour – which is unfortunate timing – are reportedly having online and Skype sessions with a therapist in a bid to maintain a strong relationship.

Says a source: “It might sound drastic but in America especially, counselling is fairly standard procedure.
“They have known their therapist for a long time and try to have weekly sessions just to keep communication open and make sure there are no misunderstandings.

“It’s about maintenance rather than trying to fix anything hugely wrong. They are both happy and their daughter, Blue Ivy, remains their absolute priority.””

 

Jay Electronica Mentions Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Wale & 50 Cent In Cryptic Tweets

(AllHipHop News) After Jay Electronica’s return to the spotlight at the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, the next logical question is: Does Jay Elect’s resurfacing mean his long-delayed debut studio album is close to being released?

[ALSO READ: Jay Electronica Says He Struggled With Drugs & Alcohol In Recent Years]

When blogger Karen Civil decided to ask Jay E directly via Twitter, the emcee responded by sending off a series of tweets. The posts included Electronica criticizing the current music scene, confirming he will be releasing music this year, and mentioning Kendrick Lamar, TDE CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, Wale, 50 Cent, and Drake.

Some of Jay E’s tweets have since been deleted, but you can check out screenshots of the tweets below.

[ALSO READ: Jay Electronica Returns To Twitter With Message For Lyor Cohen & Peter Rosenberg]

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Tupac Broadway Musical To Close After Just 6 Weeks

(AllHipHop News) Holler If Ya Hear Me was bringing Hip Hop to Broadway, but according to reports the musical has not been bringing audience members to the seats. As a result, the 2Pac-inspired show will be shut down after only six weeks.

[ALSO READ: Tupac Inspired Broadway Musical Gets Opening Date]

“I was unable to sustain this production longer in order to give it time to bloom on Broadway,” said lead producer Eric L. Gold in a statement.

The play centered around the music and lyrics of rap icon Tupac Shakur. Holler If Ya Hear Me starred accomplished spoken word artist and musician Saul Williams, and was directed by Kenny Leon (A Raisin In The Sun).

The New York Times referred to Holler as “one of the worst-selling musicals in recent years.” Last week the show only managed to occupy 45% of the seats at the Palace Theatre. The production was never able to bring in more that $175,000 a week in gross revenues. The critical response to Holler was also lukewarm.

“My hope is that a production of this caliber, powerful in its story-telling, filled with great performances and exciting contemporary dance and music will eventually receive the recognition it deserves,” added Gold. “Tupac’s urgent socially important insights and the audiences’ nightly rousing standing ovations deserve to be experienced by the world.”

[ALSO READ: Chuck D Shares A Letter He Received From 2Pac]

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony To Auction One Copy Of Reunion Album For $1 Million

(AllHipHop News) Wu-Tang Clan shocked the world when the group announced they would be releasing only one copy of their Once Upon A Time In Shaolin album, and RZA later said he received a $5 million bid for the collector’s item. That idea has apparently sparked another legendary 90’s rap group to do the same with their upcoming project.

[ALSO READ: RZA Says Wu-Tang Clan Offered $5 Million For One Copy Of New Album]

According to TMZ, all five members of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are reuniting to produce one final album. It will literally be one album. The Cleveland emcees plan to auction the project for an asking price of at least $1 million.

Fans that cannot afford to put up an offer will still have the opportunity to experience Bone together again. The crew is planning a 20-country world tour starting in December. The album auction is set to take place in 2015.

Reports of tension within the group have surrounded Bone for years, but Bizzy Bone told AllHipHop.com in 2013 when disagreements happen between group members, they take a break from each other and then come back together to work later.

“It’s five brothers from the Midwest. It’s gonna be some tension. It’s gonna be some fighting,” said Bizzy. “It ain’t as drastic as people are thinking. It ain’t like this big explosion where everybody gets mad. Nah, a brother go to his own house for a couple of months and get things out and meet back up like okay let’s go find something else. So that’s how men of Bone get things accomplished.”

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Bizzy Bone Talks Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Reunion Album, Competition In Hip Hop & Rumors Of Tension In The Group]

 

Jagged Edge Talks The Importance of R&B Groups & Forthcoming Album J.E. Heartbreak Too

Jagged Edge, with their return, have been showing the world why R&B groups are necessary. The iconic R&B group has been prepping the sequel to their 2000 multi-platinum album, J.E. Heartbreak, twins Brian and Brandon Casey, Richard Wingo and Kyle Norman feel like they can achieve a lot more, and for the first time they feel a lot of support with their new situation. Singersroom caught up with the R&B quartet to discuss their upcoming album, J.E. Heartbreak Too, the need for R&B groups, and much more! Check out the interview below!

Star Threatens To Slap Ebro Darden & Peter Rosenberg (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) The rap battles were not the only face-to-face confrontations to take place at Total Slaughter. Radio personality Star confronted special guest Ebro Darden at the event, and Star let Ebro know he wanted to slap him and his morning show co-host Peter Rosenberg.

[ALSO READ: Total Slaughter Battle Rap Event Recap]

The conversation began with Ebro challenging Star to produce paperwork he claimed proved Darden was a snitch. Then Star questioned why Ebro was even a part of the Total Slaughter event when the Hot 97 host had repeatedly stated he was not a fan of the battle rap scene.

The discussion eventually turned to Star reminding Darden he had issues with Rosenberg. Ebro defended his partner, and Star then claimed he may put hands on Ebro too.

“I will slap [Rosenberg] dead in his mouth in front of you,” Star tells Ebro.

“You won’t. I want to see it,” Ebro responded.

“Should I give you this slap?” asked Star.

The exchange ended with Star asking if the slap to Ebro would get him thrown out of the venue. Ebro simply replies, “It depends on what happens after.”

[ALSO READ: Lord Jamar & Star Threaten Yelawolf & Call His Fans Racist]

Watch the interview below.

 

 

B.O.B. Hosts No Genre PT 2 Mixtape Listening Party in ATL

Mali Hunter recently did it again! This time she brought Atlanta media and music executives together for B.O.B‘s No Genre PT2 Listening Party and media dinner at the infamous Treesound Studios. Treesound Studios has become a place of family, great food, and amazing music. After the press and artists finished eating Mali’s amazing dishes, everyone gathered in the cave to here Grand Hustle‘s own B.o.B. go through a few of his tracks on the mixtape. One of the most well received tracks was “Swing My Way” featuring Sevyn Streeter (a KP & Envyi “Shorty Swing My Way” Cover). B.O.B. took listeners back to the 90s with the ATL classic sample. Sponsored by Corona, Cholula, Modelo and D’usse Cognac, this event left you feeling relaxed yet energized at the same time. B Rich played a few of Trae Tha Truth‘s new songs and T.I. took the mic to support B.O.B’s new project. Check out our recap video below.

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Jay Electronica Says He Struggled With Drugs & Alcohol In Recent Years

(AllHipHop News) “Why hasn’t Jay Electronica released his album yet?” has been asked repeatedly over the last few years. The Roc Nation rapper revealed some personal information at the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival that may help answer that question.

[ALSO READ: Jay Electronica Returns To Twitter With Message For Lyor Cohen & Peter Rosenberg]

Speaking with Revolt, Electronica confessed he battled with drugs and alcohol in recent years, but the New Orleans native states he overcame those vices to get back to a good place in his life.

“I’ve gone through my own personal struggles and living my life. I backslid for a while. Got into the drugging, drinking, and smoking, and now I’m back reformed. All praises due to Allah,” said Jay E. “I just wanted to come out today, clean, sober and with my family, and taking control of my life, taking control of the game.”

Electronica received good reviews for his performance at BHHF. His set included appearances by Jay Z, J. Cole, Talib Kweli, and Mac Miller. The successful return to the spotlight may inspire Jay E to finally give the world his Act II: Patents of Nobility (The Turn) album in the near future.

[ALSO READ: Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay Electronica: Album Is Sooner Than You Think!]

Nikko Responds To People Criticizing Mimi For Doing Sex Tape Because She Has A Daughter (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) Last night Love and Hip Hop Atlanta aired the episode that covered Mimi Faust and Nikko London’s releasing their sex tape to the public. When it was first announced months ago that the footage would become available, many people criticized Mimi for taking that action because she is the mother of a young daughter.

[ALSO READ: Sex Tape Of “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” Star Mimi Faust Set For Release (PICS)]

Mimi and Nikko are both now speaking out about that criticism in an interview with VladTV. In defense of his girlfriend, Nikko says:

Everybody’s getting on her about her daughter, but really those same people weren’t caring about her daughter before this even came out. So why all of sudden are you really worried about her daughter. Her daughter’s not even in the situation yet. She’s not even in the topic of conversation, but ten years from now let’s have this interview again, because that’s when it really matters… I don’t think her daughter is even a factor right now.

[ALSO READ: Mimi Faust & Nikko Smith Talk Sex Tape, Stevie J + Joseline, & Shower Scene (VIDEO)]

Watch Mimi and Nikko’s interview below.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Nipsey Hussle's New Gal Goes Public!

Well, lookie here.

This may not be new news, but it looks like Lauren London has bagged herself another young man. This time, Nipsey gets it on and she’s going public with it on Instagram. She wasn’t this public with Wayne and Trey to my knowledge, but I ain’t really up on this sort of stuff anyway.

Check out the image that she put up. Shaking up the world seems to be her job.

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“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.

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"DeVante Swing" x Joyce Wrice

Jodeci & R&B/ neo-soul lovers will appreciate the interlude entitled “DeVante Swing” by songstress Joyce Wrice.

Wrice paid homage to the legendary super producer, DeVante Swing, of the iconic R&B group Jodeci. Winning us over with her soulful vocals she delivers an intriguing interlude. She samples Jodeci’s classic “Freek N U.” The track is both sensual and sexy and as soothing as neo-soul tracks like the classic “Nothing Even Matters” by neo-soul torchbearers Lauryn Hill and D’Angelo. Check out the song above.

Read Why Producer DJ Mustard Owns 2014 Summer!

The summer anthem  of 2014 arguably may be Iggy Azealea’s “Fancy,” but Roc Nation artist and producer  DJ Mustard has provided the season’s soundtrack.

His stage name is a play on his birth name, Dijon McFarlane, and it’s hard not to hear the Los Angeles native’s infectious brand of west coast trap music on the radio.

The 24- year old’s ad-lib to introduce his songs, “Mustard On The Beat,” has become a staple.

The hits speak for themselves.

From Tinashe’s “2 On,” and Kid Ink’s “Main Chick” to executive producing YG’s debut album, DJ Mustard is dominating.

Since producing Tyga’s X-rated hit “Rack City,” Mustard and his services have been in high demand.

“The game is about evolving,” DJ Mustard said to theGrio,com’s Kyle Harvey during the #BriskBodega tour stop in Chicago. “That’s what Timbaland always told me keep in my head.  I like the music that I make, but I listen to Drake and Kanye. I listen to so many different types of music.”

Other genres on his list include EDM and pop. Mustard said he wouldn’t mind getting into the studio with super producer Calvin Harris (We Found Love), or with hip-hop’s favorite guitarist John Mayer.

“I don’t  know why but John Mayer,” Mustard said. “He would be dope to work, and both he and Calvin know how to make good songs. I’ve been making the hood songs for so long … and I’m not tired of it, but I wanna do everything. I don’t know what he’d do but play that guitar, but we could take it from there.”

Mustard and Mayer? We’d pay to hear that.

You can follow DJ Mustard  on Twiter and look out for debut album 10 Summers to drop later this year.

You can check out Kyle Harvey’s musical coverage on theGrio music page and follow Kyle on Twitter @HarveyWins.