(AllHipHop News) Now that the issues between Chicago’s Lil Durk and Los Angeles’ The Game are settled, Durk is speaking out about exactly what happened the night the two rappers confronted each other at a L.A. club.
Durk spoke with the L.A. Leakers about the incident, and the “Picture Perfect” rapper explained he and his crew felt the need to address the situation with Game face-to-face while both men were in the same room.
[ALSO READ: Game & Lil Durk End Beef After Confrontation At L.A. Club (VIDEO)]
Durk said:
The whole club scene was just like a standoff. Like, “I’m holding my ground.” And they’re like, “I’m holding my ground too.” Some people don’t do it like that. Some people rather not walk up to somebody in the club and do it. I heard plenty of times people ran from him. So I was just standing my ground. Where I’m from we don’t run. Especially for us being in another city on the come up. We can’t let nobody do that to us. You know? So we took it upon ourselves – We didn’t approach them like, “You hoe ass n***a. F**k wrong with you?” We just hollered at him like we just wanted to see what it is, see where we standing.
The entire ordeal between Durk and Game started over Tyga’s “ChiRaq To LA” track. Game used the song to defend Tyga by dissing Durk. According to Durk, a phone call was set-up between he and Game, and they were able to squash the beef.
Lil Durk’s new mixtape Signed To The Streets 2 drops today (July 4).
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Watch Lil Durk’s interview below.
(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne has always been open about being a huge fan of Jay Z. The Young Money rapper even shouted out Hov on his “D’usse” single released earlier this year.
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While the two superstars have fired subliminal shots back-and-forth at each other in the past (see “H.A.M.” and “It’s Good”), Wayne reinforced his respect for the Roc Nation emcee in an interview with MTV.
“Hov is the God. I give Hov a big shout out at all times,” said Wayne of his “Hello Brooklyn 2.0” collaborator. “We was just on that D’usse heavy. I don’t write none of my music – what I mean by that is I don’t write it down – so I just go in there and say whatever come to my mind. So what came to my mind that night was what was on my mind that night.”
When asked if Jigga might make an appearance on Tha Carter V Wayne states he doesn’t want to bother Jay, but another collaboration is not out of the question.
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Watch Lil Wayne’s interview below.
Wiz Khalifa unleashes the remix of his hit single “We Dem Boyz” featuring Schoolboy Q, Rick Ross ,Nas and a new beat. His new album “Blacc Hollywood” is set to release August 19th.
The name “Pink Grenade” might be unfamiliar to you, but just you wait; in two months, the SMH Records crew promises they will be Famous as F*ck—a guest spot from 2014 XXL Freshmen and rising star Troy Ave doesn’t hurt either.
You will be hearing much more from Pink Grenade in the weeks and months ahead, including a “Famous as F###” (Remix) featuring Royce 5’9 and there debut LP, Fear Of A Pink Planet, which is slated to be released this summer—which includes Johnny Deep (yes, that Johnny Deep!!) guesting on three tracks as well.
“We On” is included on Slum Village’s new EP Vintage, which is a limited edition EP available on vinyl and limited to 1,ooo pieces and is now available for purchase. The Vintage EP is the prequel release for Slum’s forthcoming LP, YES, which will be released this fall and includes collaborations with Chance The Rapper, Jon Connor, De La Soul, Phife, Bilal (among others) and production from Jay Dee, Black Milk and Young RJ.
(AllHipHop News) Two months ago Jay Electronica abruptly deleted his Twitter account, but the prodigal son has returned to the social media site with a few words for some people in the industry.
The Roc Nation emcee is calling for accountability from record executive Lyor Cohen, radio personality Peter Rosenberg, and others associated with Hip Hop.
[ALSO READ: Jay Electronica Deletes Twitter Profile]
Both Cohen and Rosenberg have been in the news this summer for controversial reasons. Dame Dash called on Cohen to address his role in what Dash sees as label heads pitting rappers against each other for financial gain.
[ALSO READ: Dame Dash: Lyor Cohen Stop Trying To Rape My Culture (VIDEO)]
Rosenberg angered many in the culture when he publicly accused Public Enemy’s Chuck D of “trolling” and questioned the rap legend’s recent participation in Hip Hop.
[ALSO READ: Peter Rosenberg Calls Chuck D A Twitter Troll; Chuck Responds]
Electronica mentioned Cohen and Rosenberg by name in a series of tweets today. The “Shiny Suit Theory” rapper says Rosenberg needs to apologize for his comments about Chuck D and Cohen needs to answer some questions. Jay made it clear it’s not about “beef” but “accountability.”
Oh yeah, @Rosenbergradio you owe Mr. Chuck D and apology and we are gonna see to it that he gets it. Publicly.
— ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTRONICA (@JayElectronica) July 3, 2014
The days of no accountability and everyone just out here free willying is over. — ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTRONICA (@JayElectronica) July 3, 2014
Ps, somebody tell Lyor Cohen and those like him, Dame is looking for him. WE have some questions for him. #accountability
— ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTRONICA (@JayElectronica) July 3, 2014
We putting the entire music industry on high alert. #Accountability — ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTRONICA (@JayElectronica) July 3, 2014
Too much Clowing and Baffoonery going on out here in the name of “keeping it real”. Its Clean up house time.
— ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTRONICA (@JayElectronica) July 3, 2014
and for the record, i have no beef w @Rosenbergradio. He’s been my guy for a long time. We just can’t stand by and tolerate some things. — ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTRONICA (@JayElectronica) July 3, 2014
Peace!
— ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTRONICA (@JayElectronica) July 3, 2014
Marquis Daniels may be best known for his prowess on the court as a professional NBA player with the Milwaukee Bucks. But once he puts down the rock, he picks up the mic and spits truths about his life and times as “Q6.” While on the stage or in the studio, Q6 delivers southern-bred rhymes on life outside the paint – the way he truly experiences it.
Having rapped since high school, Q6 quickly developed a love for the rap game just as strong as his affinity for the court. A native of Orlando, Florida, Q6 credits his upbringing in the south for his musical influences. Inspired by the dirty south grittiness of artists like Trick Daddy, Hot Boys, Gucci Mane, Lil Boosie, and BG, along with the stylistic sonic aesthetic of southern players like Outkast, and UGK. He always knew he would find a balance between sports and music and make his living through both.
After completing his stint at Auburn University in only 3.5 years, he joined the league with the Dallas Mavericks. As he got his first dream off the ground, Q6 never forgot about his other passion and maintained a plan to make it a priority once he was more established. Working nonstop on his music while concurrently heating up the hardwood, he puts no time to waste penning rhymes after games and in his down times between flights, recording tracks in the summer off season and on his free days.
Q6 focuses his own rhymes on the truth of his everyday life and the experiences he’s been through. He has already collaborated with southern rap legends like Boosie, Gucci, Trina, and Gangsta Boo to name a few. He most recently got the Maybach Music stamp of approval, with backing from Rick Ross’ MMG Black Bottle Athletes for his latest mixtape release, “Kategory 6.” Check out his KaTegory 6 Mixtape below!
Raekwon releases the 3rd offering of his “Throwback Thursday” series. This time he drops some bars over The Isley Brothers’ “Footsteps In The Dark”. Be on the lookout for his new album “FILA” coming soon!
Mass Appeal’s Boldy James releases his first single “Crunchin” off of his upcoming mixtape Trapper’s Alley 2 dropping September.
With a host of features lined up, Val is starting things off with Freebandz affiliate Young Scooter featured track called “Wait A Minute.” Val has developed quite a resume having performed songs with Waka Flocka, Young Thug, Jim Jones, Roscoe Dash and Young Scooter to name a few. Val is preparing to release songs throughout the summer and leading up to an EP in the Fall.
Little did people know the BET After Party was the way to go as the annual ritual came to an ending. In the midst of the fun, at the JW Hotel, Cricket Wireless crafted an oasis and a hub that housed all the celebrities that partook in the post-show festivities. Humorous moments were all over the place. T-Pain was spotted trying to exit, did a U-Turn after seeing the sea of people outside of the party. Watching men fawn over Boris Kodjoe is always hilarious, but the German-bred actor was accommodating to all of his doting fans. Footballer DeSean Jackson kicked it on the couch with T-Pain, comic Michael “Motha Sucka” Blackson, an episode that lead to raucous laughter. Hip-Hop staple Big Tigger hosted the Cricket Wireless after party which also attracted Tyrese, the cast of “Being Mary Jane,” DJ Traci Steele, Elle Varner, Lorenz Tate, August Alsina, Angela Simmons and others.
All images courtesy of Cricket Wireless, who sponsored the BET Awards and official after party.
(AllHipHop News) The next Drake and Kanye West collaboration will have to wait. According to Drake will no longer be co-headlining the Wireless Festival with Kanye West due to an illness.
Drake was schedules to perform at the two day festival in London and Birmingham this weekend, with him headlining one of those dates. Drake explains his sudden cancellation is due to doctor’s orders:
I got sick a few days ago and although I am on my way to bouncing back, my doctors have made it clear that I am not physically fit to fly or deliver the performance my fans expect and deserve from me.
Kanye West, who was set to co-headline the event with Drake, will now headline both nights.
Drake is also scheduled to host the upcoming 22nd annual ESPN ESPY’s awards Wednesday, July 16, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. in Los Angeles at 9 PM EST.
Hip Hop legend MC Lyte teamed up with Reebok to hold a celebrity gifting suite to support her non-profit organization, Hip Hop Sisters Foundation. The event, held at Reebok’s showroom in West Hollywood, CA – brought out over 300 tastemakers, industry executives and celebrities who showed up to support the organization. Celebrities such as Lil Mama, Karma, Malaysia Pargo and Brandii Maxiell of Basketball Wives LA, Rapper Charli Baltimore, Singer Eric Bellinger, Singer/song writer Kevin McCall, Actor Guy Torry, Actor Robert Riley from VH1’s#### the Floor, Actress Vanessa Williams, Laura Govan and D. Woods, were gifted with items from Reebok as well as luxury designers, Yoze, Scrapes and Gravel, Bellargo, Child of the Indig and Defend Paris. Guests also received items from Creme of Nature, Joodj, Nyambi Skin Care, Miss Jessie’s, Christine and Love of Labels while enjoying beverages from Lavish Vodka Cocktail, appetizers from Chef Danielle Liz and sounds by DJ Jermaine the Gentleman.
MC Lyte thanked her guests for attending the suite and for supporting the organization; “I want to thank each and every one of you for coming out today to support my organization, Hip Hop Sisters Foundation, we are all a part of larger cause to help redefine the essence of women and girls through unity, hip hop and empowerment.” Lyte said, “Thank you for supporting this movement.” The event was definitely one of the highlights of BET Awards weekend!
After finding success with his song, “Making Love” ft August Alsina last year, Boston rapper/singer G Montana is back again with an internet friendly single for the blogs, websites and fans featuring both Scotty ATL and Emilio Rojas.
On the cusp of his yet to be titled EP in August, G Montana is releasing several songs and videos to preclude the effort. Of the content being released, G Montana is offering fans and media an inside look at his life in the “My Town” vlog series that will showcase G Montana’s life in Boston, his time on the road and in the studio.
Take a listen to “Go Hard” below:
It’s officially Summertime and AllHipHop.com and DJ Hustle will be blasting out Summer mixes for you called The Jump Off Mixes. Listen to DJ Hustle’s jump off mix. More mixes will come out so be on the look out and for more hot music to get your days an night jumping with today’s hottest Hip-Hop! Let DJ Hustle know what you want to hear in the mix @AllHipHopcom or @DJHustle.
Our first mix features songs from Juicy J, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Kanye West, Roscoe Dash, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Schoolboy Q, B.o.B , T.I. and more. Vibe out to our first mix and let’s get Summer started right!
Recently reports surface that for years Mya and Jay-Z have been carrying on an affair for years, and Mya came through via Instagram and shut those rumors down quick.
After a fan asked if the report was true, Mya responded with:
“Never did, never was, never will. Illegitimate thirsty sources with no facts and that’s the “media” for you- especially today. I play second to no one, pay my own bills, have my own label, own management company, rely on God only and respect myself & marriage way too much for nonsense. False rumors are crafted for ratings & numbers. And miserable, unhappy people need someone to judge to deter the attention away from their own misery and feel better about their miserable lives. If they did it to Jesus, they’ll do it to anyone. God Bless.”
There’s one out the way, what about all the other reported jumpoffs?