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DMX To Pursue Legal Action Against Company Releasing "Redemption Of The Beast"

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) The battle over the supposed DMX album Redemption Of The Beast could be headed to a court room. HipHopDX reports the Dark Man’s brother/manager Montana has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Seven Arts Entertainment, the company releasing the project. X’s team claims 7Arts is in breach of contract.

[ALSO READ: Swizz Beatz & DMX Confirm Reported “Redemption Of The Beast” Album Is Fake]

“[Seven Arts Entertainment] had no right to put out a new album,” Montana told HHDX. “The only contract DMX had was for Undisputed and that came out two years ago. He don’t have a contract with them to [release] another album.”

Seven Arts promoted the project under DMX’s name even though the artist claimed he was not involved in its creation. The company’s CEO Peter Hoffman sent out a statement saying, “DMX and his team fully cooperated on the production of this album.”

Montana contends Redemption is simply songs from X’s Undisputed LP with a few extra records that were not included on the New York rapper’s 7th official studio album.

“The owner called me said he’s stuck with a couple of albums. He wants to push them out. He needed our help, so he had to sit at the table with us and he never did that. He decided to take it upon himself to do what the f**k he did,” added Montana. “He was supposed to take care of some business with me and he took it upon himself not to do it, so he’s gonna have a lot of problems if he does. He’s already got problems.”

[ALSO READ: Label CEO Says DMX Fully Cooperated On “Redemption Of The Beast” Album]

50 Cent Reveals He Recorded A New Song With Eminem

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent may not officially be part of the Shady/Aftermath family anymore, but that did not stop the G-Unit leader from teaming with his old boss Eminem for another track. 50 revealed during an online Q&A that he worked with Em for the upcoming Street King Immortal album.

[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Announces May Release For SMS Audio “Star Wars” Headphones (VIDEO)]

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The exchange with fans was part of 50’s duties as guest editor of the New York Daily News. The live chat session also included the Queens mogul sharing his biggest musical influences (Run-DMC, Jam Master Jay, Nas, Juice Crew), the coolest actors he has worked with (Robert De Niro, Forrest Whitaker), and his pick to win the Super Bowl (Seattle Seahawks).

[ALSO READ: 50 Cent To Be An Editor For A Day At A New York Newspaper]

Lupe Fiasco Says He No Longer Wants To Be Relevant + Talks "Defending" Iggy Azalea

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) After nearly a decade in the rap game, Lupe Fiasco says he no longer wants to play the role of a starter. He would rather just work as the back-up. He first made this admission on Twitter when he stated he was finished addressing the public. Lupe reiterated that notion in an interview with Billboard.

[ALSO READ: After Online Backlash Lupe Fiasco Declares He’s Done Addressing The Public, Quits Twitter]

The Chicago native told the publication he is not upset that his relevancy in today’s music scene has diminished. In fact, he claims to welcome it. Lupe said:

I don’t want to be relevant today. I don’t want to be the go-to guy for the club song or to speak on all the dumb s**t that’s going around. I’m happy being that somewhat sophisticated, overly deep weird guy making powerful music — but just two or three degrees away from the center of attention. There is a new generation speaking to a new generation, so you have a Kendrick Lamar and a J. Cole and the other people who are the new Lupes. I don’t have the same lingo. I don’t sip lean or smoke weed. I can’t compete with a Wiz Khalifa for the attention of a 12-year old.

The “Deliver” rapper was also questioned about his involvement in the highly publicized Twitter exchanges with Iggy Azalea, Azealia Banks, and Kid Cudi. Lupe caught backlash from some users that felt he was wrong for defending Iggy. According to Fiasco, the whole ordeal was not about offering a defense for the Australian performer, it was just him using social media to drive a discussion.

You realize, “Oh, this is a game. Let’s play this controversy-sells game. Let me just engage this fan and have people watch this conversation,” which is what happened. My tweet was literally, “Iggy Azalea has her place in hip-hop,” which is so open-ended. Half the people are coming at her throat, the other half are supporting, and I’m more in the middle — it’s like, I don’t even care.

Lupe Fiasco’s Tetsuo & Youth (his final album on Atlantic Records) is scheduled for release on Tuesday, January 20.

[ALSO READ:Kid Cudi Responds To Kendrick’s “Mike Brown” Comment, Lupe Jumps In]

Kimbo Slice Gets Another Shot At MMA

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Kimbo Slice made his name fighting in the backyards of Florida, but he’s got another job in mix martial arts.

The intimidating pugilist has signed to Bellator, according to MMA Junkie’s John Morgan.

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A formal announcement is expected to be revealed today, as the line-up of Belabor 132 is unveiled.

Kimbo, real name Kevin Ferguson, rose to prominence as his backyard brawls were streamed on the internet.

Slice has not fare well when he tried to transition into formal fighting, in both professional boxing and MMA. And at 40-years-old, he’s got his share of skeptics.

Nevertheless, critics and supporters agree overwhelmingly that Kimbo is a huge draw, despite his limitations. Slice was formerly in the UFC.

Check out one of his infamous backyard boxing matches.

 

Funkmaster Flex Blasts Jay Z's Life+Times Website Over Dipset Article (AUDIO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Funkmaster Flex was feeling some type of way recently about a few of Jay Z’s brands. The Hot 97 DJ went on a bomb-filled rant about his dealing with Hov’s Life+Times website and 40/40 Club. It appears the tirade was an extension of the longstanding feud between Jay and members of Dipset.

[ALSO READ: A Reunited Dipset Freestyles On Funk Flex; Cam’ron Mentions Jay Z & Solange (VIDEO)]

Flex said:

That website is trash by the way. I figured I’d say that trash so you take me serious on where I’m going. They do this interview after I drop my app, asking me a lot of key questions about apps – building apps, how, why, how’d you launch it? But all of that didn’t get put in the story though. But a lot of that information got put into that new Jay Z app. But I was good with that I ate that. I understood it. Everybody’s out here hustling…

Fast forward to today. My assistant gets an email – “We would like to do a story about your involvement in the Dipset reunion” from Life+Times maga… What is it a site? Site’s trash. A bunch of dumb big pictures and no numbers. Y’all can’t move with me in this digital space….

I’ve always been super neutral in this situation. But I don’t understand how somebody from that site can ask me about my involvement in the Dipset reunion. But when I used to go to 40/40, I was told not to play any Dipset records. I’m so confused.

And I’m gonna tell you something about that 40/40 in Atlantic City. There was a security guard that came up to me and told me to change that record, because of my respect for Desiree I changed it. We was gonna wear you out in that club that night. Your whole security is my Tunnel security. I made them dudes rich.

We were gonna press you that night. And just in case you’re feeling lucky, I’m back in Atlantic City this Sunday. You know who I’m talking to. You’re funny looking and you’re a clown. We were gonna take you down that night. You knew it. That’s why you were crying.

Funk Flex goes on to accuse Life+Times’ request for an interview as a ploy to find out Dipset’s next move. He also says Jay’s Samsung “Magna Carta” app may not have crashed if they actually used the information he gave about his own application. Flex then repeats “Don’t play with me,” and says “I let you live in this town, don’t think I can’t ruin you.”

[ALSO READ: Boxer Adrian Broner Apologizes For His Comments Directed At Jay Z & Rihanna (VIDEO)]

Listen to Funkmaster Flex’s full rant below.

Joey Bada$$ Talks Breaking Into The Industry & Malia Obama's "Pro Era" T-Shirt Photo (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn emcee Joey Bada$$ is prepping to release his debut studio album B4.DA.$$ next Tuesday, and the 19-year-old rhymer is making his media rounds. One of those stops was with Bloomberg TV.

[ALSO READ: Childish Gambino & Joey Bada$$ Perform On “Kimmel Live” & “The Tonight Show” (VIDEOS)]

During the discussion with Pimm Fox on “Taking Stock,” Joey recalled his path to becoming one of the most watched young Hip Hop stars at the moment. He also addressed the picture of President Barack Obama’s daughter Malia wearing his group’s t-shirt. The photo caused controversy after it appeared on Pro Era’s Instagram page, reportedly leading to an investigation by the White House.

“It was amazing,” said Joey when asked about seeing the young lady sporting a shirt with his crew’s logo. “I was in Australia. I pretty much woke up one morning, looked at my phone, and I seen a whole bunch of my friends posting this picture of this girl in the Pro Era shirt. I was like, ‘What’s so special about this?’ I didn’t even know who she was.”

Joey goes on to add that it was not until after he read the picture’s comments that he understood the magnitude of the photo. He then posted the pic to his own IG page.

B4.DA.$$ is scheduled for release Tuesday, January 20. It includes production by Statik Selektah, DJ Premier, J Dilla, Kirk Knight, Chuck Strangers, and more.

Obama's daughter in the classic #PROERA logo tee. #presidential #B4DAMONEY #worlddomination

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[ALSO READ: Joey Bada$$ Responds To White House Investigation Into Malia Obama’s “Pro Era” Photo]

Watch Joey Bada$$’ interview below.

Tupac Shakur Exhibit To Open At Grammy Museum In Los Angeles

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Items once belonging to emcee/actor Tupac Shakur will be on display at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles starting next month. The Los Angeles Times reports the “All Eyez on Me: The Writings of Tupac Shakur” exhibition will include Pac’s handwritten notes, lyrics, poems, interview and performance footage, and outfits.

[ALSO READ: Ciara & Her Dad Rap 2Pac’s “So Many Tears” (VIDEO)]

The Tupac Shakur estate provided the items for the exhibit. The late entertainer’s mother, Afeni Shakur, is overseeing the project.

“It means a lot to me that [Grammy Museum Executive Director] Bob Santelli and the Grammy Museum have chosen to honor my son with their upcoming exhibit of his works,” stated Afeni. “Tupac’s writings are an honest reflection of his passions for, and about life. His timeless messages have instilled hope for those who have little, and for others, they serve as a catalyst for change. His words continue to motivate and inspire new generations.”

Pac memorabilia was previously part of the Grammy Museum’s “Hip-Hop: A Cultural Odyssey” in 2011. The California representative’s legacy has also been covered in Grammy Museum workshops such as “An Introduction to Hip-Hop” and “The Art Of Songwriting: Hip Hop.”

“All Eyez on Me: The Writings of Tupac Shakur” will run at the Grammy Museum February 2 through April 22.

[ALSO READ: Tupac Feature Film To Start Soon]

Nancy Grace Challenges 2 Chainz To Weed Debate Rematch; Chainz Wants Fox News Host Next

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) The on-air marijuana debate between 2 Chainz and Nancy Grace went viral almost instantly after hitting the net. The Atlanta rhymer and the former lawyer’s weed face off attracted millions of hits, and Grace now says she wants another round with the man formerly known as Tity Boi. The HLN television host took to Twitter to challenge Chainz to a rematch.

[ALSO READ: 2 Chainz Debates Nancy Grace Over Legalization Of Marijuana (EXTENDED VIDEO)]

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The “Feds Watching” performer has not publicly responded to Grace’s request for another head-to-head, but he recently called out another cable news commentator. Chainz posted a picture of he and Grace on his Instagram page with a caption that included, “That was a great debate, thanks Nancy. [Fox News host] Bill O’Reilly, you up next!”

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[ALSO READ: 2 Chainz – “Road Dawg”]

Judge Revokes Chris Brown's Probation

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Music News
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A judge has totally revoked Chris Brown’s probation in the Rihanna case.

A pair of shootings at club appearances prompted the action, even though Brown was not directly involved in either incident. Authorities feel the singer should serve time, because the shootings happened at his shows.

Sunday in San Jose, five people were shot at a Chris Brown event. And then, Suge Knight was infamously shot at a Breezy party, along with several others at a VMA party in August.

Additionally, a judge said that the singer left the county for San Jose without the permission of the court, which constitutes a violation of his probation.

The singers probation officer said, “There is also concern that when he performs or attends at some of his public events, people will get shot or seriously injured.”

Furthermore, Chris has been arrested a couple of times while on probation, an offense that would normally warrant jail time.

The probation officer recommends jail time, because the singers demonstrates a “pattern of making choices that are counterproductive.”

A formal hearing will happen on March 20.

Nelly Made 50 Cent Apologize To Ashanti?

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Rumors
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Did 50 Cent get shut down by Nelly? Ashanti claims Nelly made the G-Unit General stand down and apologize to his girl.

She also says a bunch of other stuff too.

Remember when Nelly made Eminem stand down back in the day? Nelly’s a all true living G in these streets.

Freeway Rick Ross Gives Advice To Bobby Shmurda & Rick Ross

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Features
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As a drug kingpin, his life and times of Freeway Rick Ross have been well-documented. He was represented in “Kill The Messenger,” a movie how drugs ravaged South Central neighborhoods of color. Furthermore, he’s had a couple rappers (Freeway and Rick Ross) adopt his moniker. These days, Rick Ross is getting it in a completely different way. He’s making movies and speaking to kids. We caught up with Freeway Rick and he gave some advice to currently-incarcerated rapper Bobby Shmurda and even Rick Ross.

Part 1 – “I think that he would be stronger with me than without me. I’m going places he can’t go or won’t go, for whatever reason. – Freeway Rick on Rick Ross

Brooklyn's Ockz Releases Visual For "Don King"

By: @ivyysanders Updated Category: Videos
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Directed by Mazi O, the visual for OCKZ’s “DON KING” is all about the daily movements of a modern-day, Muslim king on a quest for survival and success in America. Lifted from the forthcoming HALAL CHINESE FOOD EP, “DON KING” offers just a taste of the no-pork, no-nonsense intelligence fans can expect from OCKZ.

Florida Police Caught Using African-American Mugshots As Target Practice

By: @SimplyCecilia Updated Category: News
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A North Miami Beach police department is under fire, after being caught using criminal mugshots for target practice at a gun range often used for officer training. In an unbelievable coincidence,  during a December visit to the range Sgt. Valerie Deant discovered that not only were the mugshots of minority offenders being used, one of the photos posted was that of her own brother, who had been arrested over 15 years ago in connection with a drag race.

Said Deant, “I was like why is my brother being used for target practice? There were like gunshots there and I cried a couple of times.”

According to the Medley Firearms Training Center, the venue is often leased to local law enforcement agencies, who are allowed to choose their own target photos.

Though many are outraged at the racial implications of the act, North Miami Beach Police Chief J. Scott Dennis has denied that race played a part stating “Our policies were not violated. There is no discipline forthcoming from the individuals who were involved with this.”

 

C Wells – "I Don't Know" (P###. by Ralph Mny)

By: @ivyysanders Updated Category: Music
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Coming fresh off of the release of the video for “Made In America”, the 21 year old Lynn, MA artist C Wells is back with another single produced by Ralph Mny he is calling “I Don’t Know”. This will play as the second official single off his soon to be released EP entitled “Before The Tour Bus”. The Live Famous general expresses his dreams to us and gives his vision on where he sees himself in the future to what he has accomplished now and why he deserves every bit of what he has dreamed. There has yet to be someone where he’s from that has successfully made it to the top which leaves him not knowing what else to do but strive to be the king. Look for his project in the not so distant future and keep your ears locked on Wells as he continues to hit you over the head with bran new material!

Mariah Carey Inks Deal For First Las Vegas Residency

By: @SimplyCecilia Updated Category: News
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While visiting the Ellen DeGeneres’ show, diva Mariah Carey announced that she will soon call Las Vegas home, following a new deal which will bring her to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace for a string of performances. With a record number of hits, Carey follows in the footsteps of Britney Spears, Celine Dion, Cher and others who have had similar runs in Vegas.

Said Carey, “I have to hope that the fans will enjoy this, because I’m going to be performing, which was kind of inspired by my album Number 1’s. Hopefully, other people will enjoy this. I’ve never done this before.”

Check out the announcement below:

FRESH HEAT – AV – "Green Light"

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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To follow up the release of his 2014 mixtape Compton, which featured the hit single “Run Me My Money” featuring The Game and Too Short, LMKR rep AV is back with a new 20-track project dubbed Thug Life. Features include Lil Mouse, Mac Ace, and Ayoomeco. This is one of the stand out tracks on the project called, “Green Light”.

 

Future & Zaytoven – "Beast Mode EP"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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FUTURE teams up with long time collaborator ZAYTOVEN to continue the “Monster” movement by releasing “BEAST MODE”.

Following this release FUTURE will be continuing his #MONSTERMonday releases with new music videos like his recent videos for “Radical” and “Mad Luv.”

Kirko Bangz – "Vent 3"

By: Eleven8 Updated Category: Videos
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Off his Progression V: Young Texas Playa mixtape, Houston’s Kirko Bangz drops the video for “Vent 3”. Kirko ditches the auto-tune and flexes his rap chops for the track, proving that he’s much more than the “Drank In My Cup” type flow that many know him for. In the third installment of his “Vent” series, Kirko does just that, puts all of his wants and desires on wax and reevaluates life all while draped in a little bit of purple to represent where he’s from.

 

PREMIERE: Bizz-E Blaze – "Love Heauxs" (P###. By B Korn)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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It has been quite some time since hearing from the talented up and coming New York artist. Today the crafty Brooklyn native graces us with a new single titled, “Love Heauxs”. Bizz-E Blaze took the beginning of 2014 by storm and seemed to disappear to the studio towards the ladder part. With a very strong anthem like single produced by “Hold You Down” producer B Korn and a vault full of new records we have been warned that the roll out is upon us. To add to the celebration of a new single, Bizz-E Blaze decides to announce the release date of February 5th for his highly anticipated project “Bizz-Arre”