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Pusha T Responds To Lil Wayne Wanting Off Cash Money Records

(AllHipHop News) The shocking news that Lil Wayne is ready to immediately part ways with Cash Money Records rocked Hip Hop today. One of Wayne’s former rivals jumped on Twitter to offer his thoughts on Weezy’s announcement.

[ALSO READ: Lil Wayne: I Want Off Cash Money Records]

G.O.O.D. Music’s Pusha T feuded with Wayne in past years. The rivalry included Pusha releasing the track Exodus 23:1 where the Virginia emcee called out Wayne’s contract situation at Cash Money.

Pusha jumped back into the fray today by sending out a few tweets directed at Wayne. A couple of messages even invited the “Believe Me” rapper to join him at G.O.O.D.

Read Pusha T’s tweets below.

Pusha T tweets

DJ Just Dizle – "Throwback Thursdays Mix #10" [Let's Get High]

We are back with another edition of the Throwback Thursdays Mix, do you wanna get high? this is your soundtrack. Stream and tracklist below.

Tracklist
01 – Devin The Dude – Doobie Ashtray
02 – The Pharcyde – Pack the Pipe
03 – Scarface – Mary Jane
04 – Beanie Sigel – Purple Rain Ft. Bun-B
05 – Styles P – I Get High
06 – Lil Kim – Drugs
07 – De La Soul – Peer Pressure (Feat. B-Real)
08 – Das EFX – 40 & A Blunt
09 – Redman – Smoke Buddah
10 – Redman – Whateva Man
11 – Dame Grease – Connecticut Kush ft Max B & Messiah
12 – Busta Rhymes – Get High Tonight
13 – OutKast – Crumblin’ Erb
14 – Keith Murray – Get Lifted
15 – Styles P – Blow Your Mind (Rmx) ft The Lox
16 – Redman & Method Man – How High
17 – Domino – Sweet Potatoe Pie
18 – Mad Lion – Big Box of Blunts
19 – Snoop Dogg – Hennesey N Buddah f Kokane
20 – The Diplomats – Purple Haze (Feat. Cam’Ron)

Lil Wayne: I Want Off Cash Money Records

(AllHipHop News) The longtime relationship between Lil Wayne and Cash Money Records appears to be tattered. Weezy took to Twitter today (December 4) to express his desire to be off the label. It seems it was a dispute over the release of his upcoming album Tha Carter V that ignited the social media revelation.

[ALSO READ: Q-Tip Welcomes Lil Wayne To The Zulu Nation]

Read Lil Wayne’s tweets below.

Logic Announces Globetrotting 'Under Pressure' Tour

Logic is focused. Spanning two continents, the Visionary / Def Jam signee, is prepping for his 47 city world tour.

Under Pressure, the acclaimed début album built upon the creative imprint of previous mixtapes like, Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever. The U.S. leg of the tour kicks off in Indianapolis on January 27 at the Emerson Theatre. It culminates  in New York City on March 13 at Webster Hall. Canada and Europe also boast cities on the impressive world tour itinerary.

I am extremely excited to partner with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour for The Under Pressure Tour. They are an incredible brand and I look forward to having them as part of this tour in support of my début album Under Pressure. I can’t wait to get on the road, play venues across the world and get in front of my fans again,” admits the RattPack advocate.

Ticket purchase will be available on Dec. 5. Check out the dates.

1.27.15            INDIANAPOLIS, IN               EMERSON THEATRE

1.28.15            BLOOMINGTON, IL              CASTLE THEATRE

1.29.15            DETROIT, MI                          ST. ANDREWS HALL

1.30.15            CHICAGO, IL                          RIVIERA THEATRE

1.31.15            MILWAUKEE, WI                  THE RAVE

2.02.15            DENVER, CO                          OGDEN THEATRE

2.03.15            SALT LAKE CITY, UT          THE COMPLEX

2.05.15            SEATTLE, WA                        SHOWBOX AT THE MARKET

2.06.15            VANCOUVER, BC                 RIO THEATRE

2.07.15            PORTLAND, OR                    WONDER BALLROOM

2.09.15            CHICO, CA                              SENATOR THEATRE

2.10.15            SACRAMENTO, CA              ACE OF SPADES

2.11.15            SAN FRANCISCO, CA          REGENCY BALLROOM

2.12.15            LOS ANGELES, CA               THE WILTERN

2.13.15            SANTA ANA, CA                   THE OBSERVATORY

2.14.15            SAN DIEGO, CA                     NORTH PARK THEATRE

2.15.15            LAS VEGAS, NV                    DRAI’S NIGHTCLUB

2.17.15            TEMPE, AZ                              MARQUEE THEATRE

2.18.15            ALBUQUERQUE, NM           SUNSHINE THEATER

2.20.15            HOUSTON, TX                       WAREHOUSE LIVE – BALLROOM

2.21.15            DALLAS, TX                           SOUTH SIDE MUSIC HALL

2.22.15            AUSTIN, TX                            EMO’S

2.23.15            SAN ANTONIO, TX               ALAMO CITY MUSIC HALL

2.25.15            ORLANDO, FL                       VENUE 578

2.26.15            FORT LAUDERDALE, FL    CULTURE ROOM

2.27.15            CHARLESTON, SC                MUSIC FARM

2.28.15            ATLANTA, GA                       CENTER STAGE

3.01.15            CHAPPEL HILL, NC              CAT’S CRADLE

3.03.15            NORFOLK, VA                       NORVA

3.04.15            SILVER SPRING, MD            THE FILLMORE

3.06.15            HARTFORD, CT                    WEBSTER THEATER

3.07.15            WORCESTER, MA                 THE PALLADIUM

3.08.15            PORTLAND, ME                    ASYLUM

3.10.15            TORONTO, ON                      PHOENIX CONCERT THEATRE

3.11.15            TORONTO, ON                      TATTOO

3.13.15            NEW YORK, NY                    WEBSTER HALL

3.15.15            PHILADELPHIA, PA             THEATRE OF THE LIVING ARTS

3.25.15            MANCHESTER, UK              MANCHESTER GORILLA

3.26.15            LONDON, UK                         XOYO

3.27.15            PARIS, FRANCE                     LA BELLEVILLOISE

3.28.15            AMSTERDAM, NL                 MELKWEG (OUDE ZAAL)

3.30.15            MUNICH, GERMANY           AMPERE

3.31.15            FRANKFURT, GERMANY   ZOOM

4.01.15            BERLIN, GERMANY             LIDO

4.02.15            HAMBURG, GERMANY      MOJO CLUB

Boosie Shines At 97.9 The Box 32nd Annual "Los Magnificos Car Show"

Already in heavy rotation throughout the South, on November 22 Louisiana emcee Boosie made a stop in Houston to perform at 97.9 The Box’s  32nd annual “Los Magnificos Car Show,” the largest and longest running of its kind in the South.  Held at Houston’s NRG Center, Boosie stole the show as he performed in front of a packed audience, proving that he hasn’t missed a step.

Check out a clip of his performance below:

Andre 3000 Says He Felt Like A Sellout Because Of OutKast Reunion Tour

(AllHipHop News) André 3000 used his time on stage during the OutKast festival run to reunite with Big Boi, perform some of the group’s classic records, and express his thoughts on the world via his clothing. Dré’s 47 tour jumpsuits featuring social, political, and comical quotes have been included in Savannah College of Art and Design’s i feel ya: SCAD + André 3000 Benjamin exhibit at Art Basel Miami Beach.

[ALSO READ: Andre 3000’s OutKast 20th Anniversary Tour Jumpsuits To Be Featured As Art Exhibit]

André spoke with Fader about his tour outfits, and the “Hey Ya” performer revealed he did not go into the trek with the plan of wearing the jumpsuits. Dré was actually not that interested in touring at all.

“Honestly, just, you know—I didn’t wanna do the tour. We hadn’t performed in 10 years. It was old songs,” said André. “I’m like, How am I gonna present these songs? I don’t have nothing new to say. So I was like, maybe I can start saying new stuff while doing these old songs. It became a theme where I was more excited about this than the actual show. This is fun, running out in these.”

3000 was also apprehensive about the fans’ reactions to the Atlanta duo coming together for one last tour. The suits featuring sayings like “across cultures, darker people suffer most. why?” and “art of fart?” became his release from the concerns that core OutKast followers would view their reuniting as just a money-making venture.

“I felt weird about going out on stage and doing it again. I felt like people would be like, ‘Y’all are doing all these festivals, y’all are just doing it for money,'” said Dré. “And I felt like a sellout, honestly. So I was like, if I’m in on the joke, I’ll feel cool about it.”

[ALSO READ: Andre 3000 Talks OutKast Being Influenced By Hieroglyphics, Das EFX & A Tribe Called Quest]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Katt Williams And Hazel E An Item?

This is a joke right?

I saw something about this particular rumor a few days back, but I didn’t pay any attention to it, but I guess the rumors are true: comedian Katt Williams and Love and Hip-Hop Hollywood’s Hazel E are a couple.

Hazel confirmed the news with Sister 2 Sister magazine a few days ago, saying their relationship was still new and fresh.

“After giving her a shout out on stage at one of his comedy shows in Ohio, Hazel E realized Katt’s special acknowledgement raised eyebrows and confirmed the two were an item.

“We met through a mutual acquaintance at an event at The London Hotel in Hollywood. Our relationship has been official for a few weeks,” Hazel E revealed to Sister 2 Sister magazine.

“It’s still new, exciting and refreshing. I still blush when I see him and that’s every day,” Hazel told Sister 2 Sister. “It doesn’t hurt that he is the funniest man on the planet. I cry laughing all day.”

Katt also went on record saying, “I’m excited. She is a beautiful person and she brings a lot of positive energy to my life.””

I think I’ve officially seen and heard it all.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Wiz Khalifa Making A Freaky Flick?

Wiz and Amber are officially divorced and Wiz is doing the most to say the least. From the purple hair to the odd shower pic, lately he’s just been kinda…out there.

This week Wiz stripped down once again and is posted up with Playboy model Carla Howe in a few provocative poses…

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Could this be a hint at a freaky flick from these two coming soon?

Reported Police Officer: Cops Are Being Indoctrinated To Support Illegal Activity

(AllHipHop News) In the wake of the grand jury decision to not indict New York Police officer Daniel Pantaleo for the killing of Eric Garner, a lot of attention is being placed on the training (or lack of) for how cops interact with citizens. In particular, the appropriate amount of force used by police against minorities is being discussed.

[ALSO READ: No Indictment For Officer Involved In Eric Garner’s Death; Officer & Family Release Statements]

One man who claims to be a police officer called into Power 105’s The Breakfast Club radio show this morning, and he claimed that the actions of officer Pantaleo and a call to cover up wrongdoing is an indication of a systemic problem in the department.

“As an officer, we’re being indoctrinated in the precincts, in the rolls calls, were being told we have to support this. We have to show the face of unity – the blue wall, ” said the caller.

He also expressed his belief that Pantaleo should be facing charges for Garner’s death. The choke hold maneuver the officer used on Garner during the incident has been banned by the NYPD.

“The choke hold is illegal. Bottom line. The choke hold contributed to his death it was illegal,” he added. “Even if he was resisting the choke hold is illegal. He could have used other forces to take him down.”

When asked if it will be a time when a police officer would be indicted in a case where a citizen has been killed, he responded, “There’s very few situations. We’re being indoctrinated to support illegal activity. We’re being told unofficially to support this.”

[ALSO READ: Eric Garner’s Wife Refuses Apology Delivered By Officer]

Listen to a segment of the conversation below.

Nem – "Vice"

As the year draws to a close, artist/songwriter/producer Nem emerges from Miami to release his first single Vice, a drug-induced record fusing melancholy sampledvocals over nostalgic 80’s synths courtesy of Nova. Nem vividly paints a picture of his encounter with a girl, who is up for trying anything to give herself a high.

The song seems to take inspiration from the music in the dark yet colorful 80’s tv series based in his city, Miami Vice. His project is currently untitled but will be releasing 2015.

EXCLUSIVE: Big Boi, Nas, & Jimmy Fallon To Join The Zulu Nation

(AllHipHop News) The Universal Zulu Nation has added more high-profile members. After Q-Tip announced that Cash Money’s Lil Wayne joined the Zulus, the A Tribe Called Quest member has now revealed that Big Boi of OutKast is part of the Zulu Nation as well.

[ALSO READ: Q-Tip Welcomes Lil Wayne To The Zulu Nation]

Zulu Nation’s Minister Of Information Quadeer “M.C. Spice” Shakur has also told AllHipHop.com that two other entertainers will become part of the international Hip Hop awareness organization.

According to Shakur, veteran emcee Nas is now a Zulu. The Queens representative’s affiliation with the Zulu Nation follows other legendary Hip Hop performers Afrika Bambaataa (founder)A Tribe Called Quest, Public Enemy, KRS-One, and Rakim.

Shakur has also started a new chapter called “The Honorary Zulu” for those individuals who have exemplified the organization’s principles through music, media, literature, community, and politics. He discloses that Jimmy Fallon will be included as an honorary member.

Fallon became the host of NBC’s The Tonight Show earlier this year. Hip Hop group The Roots serve as the official house band for the program, and numerous rap stars like Rick Ross, Nas, Q-Tip, Wiz Khalifa, T.I., Public Enemy, and Dej Loaf have appeared on Fallon.

[ALSO READ: Nas & Q-Tip Perform With The Roots On Jimmy Fallon (VIDEOS)]

LAPD To Investigate Playboy Mansion Sexual Assault Allegation Against Bill Cosby

Almost a dozen women have come forward accusing Bill Cosby of sexual assault. Now, the police are getting involved.

Earlier this week, a woman named Judy Huth came forward and said she was a victim of Cosby’s in 1974 when she was 15-years-old, claiming that he gave her alcohol and sexually assaulted her to the Playboy Mansion.

[ALSO READ: Woman Says Bill Cosby Sexually Assaulted Her When She Was 15 Years Old]

Even though the case is past the statute of limitations, the LAPD told TMZ that they have “an obligation to investigate all crimes when a victim comes forward.”  This is the first claim against the comedian that the police are investigating.

Huth, 55, filed a lawsuit against Cosby but had not filed a criminal complaint with the LAPD. She is the first woman to say she assaulted by Cosby as a minor.

Azealia Banks Addresses Eric Garner Decision And Takes Shots At Iggy Azalea; Iggy Responds

After the grand jury decided not to indict NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo on criminal charges in the choke hold death of unarmed man Eric Garner, many celebrities reacted with hurt and disbelief. Entertainers like Diddy, Mack Wilds, Macklemore, Big Boi and many more took to social media to express their condolences and dissatisfaction with the decision. Azealia Banks also took to Twitter to address the decision.

The Broke With Expensive Taste rapper then directed her attention at her nemesis Iggy Azalea and questioned where the Aussie femcee was during this turbulent time of injustice.

The “212” rapper then gave Iggy’s mentor a warning.

This morning Iggy responded.

Theres more to sparking a change than trolling on social media. World issues shouldnt be used as a poor excuse to promote fan battles.

— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 4, 2014

Make sure you do something to let YOUR government know how you feel when something is unjust., not JUST your followers on twitter…

— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 4, 2014

Make sure you sign petitions, hit the streets and protest or donate to groups helping to support and rebuild the community too.

— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 4, 2014

HERE ARE SOME ACTUAL PRODUCTIVE WAYS YOU CAN HELP http://t.co/zi5SqDQsTc

— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 4, 2014

Also try not to judge anothers support or ‘lack there of’ solely on if they have ranted on twitter about it, thats not right or helpful.

— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 4, 2014

The world is too hung up on what is or isnt said on twitter. theres an actual world out there and multiple ways you can promote change.

— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 4, 2014

Be mad but be productive, please! Night twitter kids. Peace be with you. xoxo

— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 4, 2014

Also the fact the actual link i posted about helping has the LEAST RT’s on my timeline lets me know your real concern is not awareness.

— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 4, 2014

CLEARLY your CONCERN is finding any reason to promote shade, trolling, fan fights and memes. I know you guys by now, you don’t fool me.

— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 4, 2014

@BritniDWrites no girl, trying to somehow tie me into the whole thing as a desperate attempt at a blog post mention is the issue here.

— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 4, 2014

@BritniDWrites if u don’t like me or my music etc… its totally fine with me. but don’t put words in my mouth or decide for me what i care 4

— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 4, 2014

@BritniDWrites f u and the horse you rode in on this has nothing to do with the REAL issue and everything to do with someones tired old S###

— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) December 4, 2014

Pharrell's 'Happy' Is Spotify's Top Song Of 2014

With 2014 coming to a close, the year-end lists of the best this and that are slowly pouring in. Streaming service Spotify has issued their lists of top albums, songs, artists and albums for the year according to the amount of streams. Pharrell’s Oscar and Grammy-nominated track “Happy” took the title as the top song of 2014. This isn’t surprising considering that “Happy” has become one of the best selling singles of all time and has over 505 million views on YouTube. Pharrell’s album G I R L also scored a spot on the top albums list coming in at number four.

The only other hip-hop artist that made the list was Eminem, who was listed on the top male artists list.

Here’s rundown of the lists released by Spotify:

Top Male Artist:

1. Ed Sheeran
2. Eminem
3. Calvin Harris
4. Avicii
5. David Guetta

Top Female Artist:

1. Katy Perry
2. Ariana Grande
3. Lana Del Rey
4. Beyonce
5. Lorde

Top Group:

1. Coldplay
2. Imagine Dragons
3. Maroon 5
4. OneRepublic
5. One Direction

Top Songs:

1. Pharrell — “Happy”
2. Clean Bandit Feat. Jess Glynne — “Rather Be”
3. Calvin Harris — “Summer”
4. Katy Perry — “Dark Horse”
5. John Legend — “All of Me:
6. Pitbull — “Timber”
7. Magic — “Rude”
8. Mr. Probz — “Waves”
9. Ariana Grande — “Problem”
10. OneRepublic — “Counting Stars”

Breakout Artist:

1. alt-J
2. Royal Blood
3. Tove Lo
4. Future Islands
5. Jungle

Top Album:

1. Ed Sheeran — x
2. Sam Smith — In the Lonely Hour
3. Iggy Azalea — The New Classic
4. Pharrell — G I R L
5. Ariana Grande — My Everything

 

K'Valentine- "Couple B*tches"

Off the excitement of her Talib Kweli collaboration, “Boomerang” also featuring NIKO IS and Cory Mo, Chicago based MC, K’Valentine, releases her solo mixtape Million Dollar Baby, showcasing the power and dominance of her lyricism on all new material including “Couple B######” and “Anti Chiraq.”

Check out the visuals for “Couple B######” and “Anti Chiraq” below.

Also take a listen to her mixtape below.

https://m.soundcloud.com/kvalentine1

Cleveland Officer Who Shot 12-Year-Old Boy Was Emotionally Unstable

The officer that killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice in Cleveland, OH on Nov. 23rd has been revealed to be emotionally unstable and unfit for duty.

In documents obtained by Buzzfeed, Independence Deputy Chief Jim Polak revealed that officer Timothy Loehmann was forced to resign or be fired from the force in 2012 because he was”distracted and weepy” during most of the time on the force and could not “follow simple directions, could not communicate clear thoughts nor recollections, and his handgun performance was dismal.”

Field Training Officer Sgt. Tinnirello said that Loehmann felt that his behavior was a result of a bad break up with his on-and-off again girlfriend. He reportedly had an emotional breakdown one day while working with Tinnirello and made comments like “I should have gone to NY,” “maybe I should quit,” “I have no friends,” “I only hang out with 73 yr old priests” and “I have cried every day for 4 months about this girl.” This was one of three incidents where Tinnirello says he was concerned about Loehmann’s behavior.

[ALSO READ: Surveillance Of 12-Year-Old Boy Being Shot By An Officer Released]

Loehmann was a patrolman for less than a year before he joined the Cleveland Police Department in 2014. Upon joining the Cleveland force, he told them that he resigned from Independence for personal reasons. There was no review of Loehmann’s file because there is no “written policy mandating a review of an applicant’s previous employer personnel file.” This rule will now be changed.

“While our policy does not require obtaining a personnel file prior to employment, the Cleveland Division of Police has amended our policies to request a personnel file from previous employers,” a Cleveland police spokesperson said.

Loehmann shot and killed Rice after a man called 911 and said that he saw someone waving a gun that was most likely fake. Rice was playing with an “airsoft” replica toy gun that shoots pellets.

Kelly Rowland's Mother Has Died

Kelly Rowland has just suffered a tragic loss. Her mother, Doris Rowland Garrison, passed away on Tuesday (Dec. 2) in Atlanta, GA after going into cardiac arrest.

“It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Doris Rowland Garrison,” Rowland said in a statement Wednesday (Dec. 3). “She was an incredible soul who made countless sacrifices so that I could become the woman—and now mother—I am today. We humbly appreciate all the love and support and only ask for privacy during this difficult time.”

Garrison was 66-years-old. She has another child, Kelly’s older brother, Orlando. This tragedy comes a month after Rowland and her husband Tim Weatherspoon welcomed their first child, Titan.

J. Cole Joins Eric Garner Protests In NYC

After showing up unannounced in Ferguson during the turmoil of Mike Brown’s death, emcee J.Cole has done the same thing in NYC; joining those protesting against the Eric Garner verdict. Also seen was legendary director Spike Lee. 

(Photo Credit: @Quikwest)

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[Also Read: J. Cole Travels To Ferguson To Show Support For Mike Brown]

Eric Garner's Wife Refuses Apology Delivered By Officer

Denied the right to a criminal trial after a Grand Jury decided not to pursue any charges in the death of Eric Garner, his family is determined to make their voices heard. Garner, who was killed on July 17 after being placed in a chokehold by Officer Daniel Pantaleo, a move that has been banned by the NYPD since 1993.

Following the decision earlier today, the family voiced their frustration with the verdict and the fact that Pantaleo has not been charged. While at a press conference earlier today, Garner’s wife Esaw Garner was asked whether she had accepted the apology offered by Pantaleo to which she replied, “Hell no. The time for remorse was when my husband was yelling to breathe. No, I don’t accept his apology. No, I could care less about his condolences. He’s still working. He’s still getting a paycheck. He’s still feeding his kids, when my husband is six feet under and I’m looking for a way to feed my kids now.” 

She added, “I’m determined to get justice for my husband. My husband’s death will not be in vain. I will fight till the end.”

A federal investigation launched by the Justice Department is now currently underway.

[Also Read: No Indictment For Officer Involved In Eric Garner’s Death]

Federal Investigation Launched In Chokehold Death Of Eric Garner

Following a Grand Jury decision not to bring charges against Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the choking death of Eric Garner, the Justice Department has advised that an investigation will now be launched on a federal level via a statement released by U.S. District Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Loretta Lynch:

“Since the death of Eric Garner in July, our office has monitored this case carefully. At the outset, informed by prior experience and in keeping with the standard practice in these types of cases in New York, the local investigation proceeded first. As the Attorney General explained earlier tonight, because the local investigation has come to a close, the Justice Department will now move forward with its own independent inquiry to determine whether federal civil rights laws have been violated. The investigation will be conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. The investigation will be fair and thorough, and it will be conducted as expeditiously as possible.”