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Mona Scott Young Sued For $50 Million For Love & Hip-Hop

Mona Scott Young is reportedly being sided for copyright infringement for stealing the idea that would eventually lead to “Love & Hip-Hop.”

Apparently, 8th Wonder Entertainment, Nicki Lum-Davis, Trisha Lum have taken exception to Scott’s franchise and have taken their grievances to court. They charge fraud, breach of contract and breach of confidence. They say that developed a show called “Hip-Hop Wives,” which included Tashera Simmons (DMX’s ex-wife), Chrissy Lampkin (Jim Jones’ fiance), Mashonda Tifere (ex-wife of Swizz Beatz), and Debbie Lorenzo, Irv Gotti’s ex-wife.

The plaintiffs charge they pitched the show to VH1. After the idea was rejected, the concept was retooled and packaged as “Love & Hip-Hip.”

The suit was filed on March 10.

Neither VH1 nor Scott-Young has commented on the legal move at press time.

DJ Scream Presents…Hunger Pains Artist Spotlight: Tracy T

In his new docu-series, DJ Scream shares the inspiration behind his first studio project in the “Hunger Pains Series”.  Scream gives the viewer a sneak peek into his creative process and shares behind the scenes looks at the hard work and desire that went into the making of “Hunger Pains.”
 
The first installment featured Atlanta newcomer Que, who is seen on the first single from the album entitled “Always”. Here Que talks about his early days in the music industry, the sacrifices made to pursue his art and the desire for more
Second up to bat is the newest signee of Maybach Music, Atlanta hot boy, Tracy T. Tracy discusses his emergence onto the rap scene, his relationship with DJ Scream and his long term visions.
 
The Hunger Pains Series will speak to the artists involved in the album, capture behind the scenes videos and give fans a first-hand look at what it requires to make the dream come to life.

What is the Black Agenda?

power of 9Whenever I hear someone make the statement, “What is the Black Agenda?” I get really p#####. Especially if it’s another black person. There are leaders and political operatives who continue to ask ‘what is the black agenda?’ as though the game plan for black progress has changed the last 100 years or so.

I was at a recent luncheon when a nationally celebrated elected official, who I think is very smart, progressive and works hard on behalf of black people… and their agenda. And the conversation was about our current president and his agenda for black people… his people. So, I respectfully asked this Congressman, why do people like Rev. Sharpton, Ben Jealous and Marc Morial, whom he know well, keep talking about the need to take the Obama’s administration the ‘black Agenda.’ Aren’t those gentlemen black? President Barack Obama is also black, correct? And haven’t these men in mention fought the fight for black people the last 40 years, collectively?

So with that said, they should have the black game plan within them. They’ve lived through it. They’ve felt the affects of not being represented from past actions. And it probably was the same ‘Negro Agenda’ when they where young hustlers. So why do they keep asking such a stupid question, over and over again? And not only is the question stupid, they act like black folks don’t have a clue what the ‘black agenda’ is, so therefore, how can black folks take their concerns and issues to the White House. WOW!

I wonder if white America is asking the same question within their community? Hey Baby Boo Boo, what is the damn ‘white agenda?’ Their agenda is the same as the ‘black agenda, ‘the ‘asian agenda,’ ‘the ‘hispanic agenda’ and every other race of people in this country who has an America agenda for their community.

Economic development, staple and progressive communities with unlimited educational opportunities. This is the American agenda, regardless race, creed, color or sex. Our agendas are so much alike, except, white America has a different way in which they exercise their demand for an agenda. The difference between the ‘white agenda’ is that whites aspire for economic dominance, private and exclusive communities, for the most part. While everybody else just wants a simple slice of the America dream to survive and live collectively in peace and harmony.

TRUTH Be Told: White America has no problem with black folks or any other race climbing up the latter to prosperity, as long as they don’t try and knock them off the latter in the process. And even if other races climb high and fast, whites will only add new steps to the latter that goes higher and in a different direction. So as far as they’re concern, it’s like adding new jobs. You’re not gonna take their jobs because they would just create more work/jobs to handle their ‘white agenda.’

It’s called moving the goal post. When the playing field becomes even and others have progressed, whites in control, almost, always change the course. (See Tiger Woods – they designed new courses to challenge his dominance on an even playing field). This way, no one can ever really catch them. So therefore, you’ll always playing with or against your own racial peers. And in relations to black folks, you’re beating up each other trying to get to a place you’ll never get to.

On another theme of the ‘black agenda.’ I don’t wanna hear potential elected officials running for office or an incumbent doing commercials that talks about crime and violence. STOP trying to put fear in voters! Crime and violence is a by-product of loss wages and high unemployment, which equals communities in despair.

TRUTH Be Told: Candidates, make your slick infomercials and campaign slogans about the need for economic development and JOBS in poor, dysfunctional communities. Give speeches about creating businesses and establishing companies in wards or districts you’re looking to represent- and crime will decrease. That’s what the ‘black agenda’ is; always has been, always will be! Peace and One Love.

I Write to Differ…

Hip-Hop Rumors: Floyd Mayweather Is In Hot Seat Over Alleged Beat Down!

YOOOOO! Floyd Mayweather is the man in that ring. I would not want to see him in a fight. But, imagine the beat down that comes when he’s ordering a beat down Well, we don’t know that Floyd actually did this, but in reading KnockoutNation.com, the accusations are pretty staggering. Peep:

Floyd Mayweather is getting all set for his May 3 fight with Marcos Maidana, but there always has to be some drama. The latest in rumors suggests that Floyd took the law in his own hands. The man once known as “Pretty Boy” hired a couple of dudes to watch his home and then things came up missing in the crib. And Floyd blamed them, according to TMZ. But, wait there is more. The men were told to meet Floyd at a place out of the way. When they got there, they were greeted by Floyd and several other men and then received the beatdown of a lifetime. They also were allegedly beaten with all kinds of weapons and whatnot. The dudes that allegedly stole from Floyd were hospitalized for broken arms and legs. Both men have gotten lawyers and are looking to beatdown Money May in the legal process.



SOURCE: KnockoutNation.com

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EXCLUSIVE: Bun B Talks Protecting Lil Boosie From Himself, Collab Album + More (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) Over the last 20+ years, Bun B has evolved from simply a rapper to a proverbial godfather of the South. After Lil Boosie’s press conference, the Trill OG talked EXCLUSIVELY with AllHipHop about how he plans to protect Lil Boosie from himself, the Hip Hop police, a possible collaboration album between the two and more.

Bun states that Boosie’s return to music comes secondary to his readjustment to “normalcy” after leaving prison.

Boosie finna come home and take a lot of n*ggas’ spots. Take a lot of people’s money. You know what I’m saying? So he’s going to have some haters that want to see a brother violate. Try to put him in a position to violate. We as his brothers got to stand tall and make sure that we can the snakes coming and keep them away from the brother.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: EXCLUSIVE: Lil Boosie Talks His Daughter Using N-Word, Hip Hop Police, Prison Comedy + More (VIDEO)]

Bun B has always  been a staunch opponent of the “Hip Hop police” and in an interview with MSBC this past January he spoke of the unjust monitoring of rap lyrics to incriminate rappers. During our interview he acknowledged that that those same Hip Hop police will be watching Boosie and that the person they need to protect Boosie from is himself:

It’s just important for us to protect him from himself. You know..not…you know, he been gone for a while. So there’s been a couple of different that be going on. Some things he might not be hip to. We got to make sure to protect that brother from that.

Bun makes sure to say that everyone around him needs to be focused and “can’t come around doing things around him that we do by ourselves, because he’ll fall victim to 0ur problems.”

[ALSO CHECK OUT: EXCLUSIVE: Master P Disappointed With Lil Boosie For Getting On Song With C-Murder]

While Bun is skeptical of Boosie and himself doing an entire album together he acknowledges that there’s “a couple of people already in line for that”:

I know he got to do something with C [Murder].  I know he doing something with Young [Jeezy]. Definitely going to do something more with Webbie.

Check out Bun B’s EXCLUSIVE interview with AllHipHop:

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Kanye West Names Some Of The People Behind Coinye In Lawsuit

(AllHipHop News) Kanye West was not too happy about the creation of the cryptocurrency known as “Coinye.” The rapper/producer filed a lawsuit against the digital money’s creators to prevent them from using his likeness.

[ALSO READ: Kanye West Tells Creators Of Coinye Currency To Cease & Desist]

At the time, West was not able to provide the names for most of the defendants. Only web-hosting services like Amazon.com were mentioned by name in the suit. THR reports Kanye has now discovered some of the people behind Coinye, and he has amended his complaint to include those new defendants.

While Amazon is no longer part of the suit, others like Ian Craig (aka Jonny Bravo) allegedly of coinyecasino.com and Alex Cacciamani allegedly of coinye-exchange.com are now included. The new defendants are located across the planet in various countries including United States, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Slovakia, and China.

[ALSO READ: Child Support Case Could Force Jay Z, Kanye West, & Rihanna’s Financial Info To Become Public]

50 Cent Reveals “Animal Ambition” Cover; Performs New Song “Hold On” (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent continues to work to build up the anticipation for his upcoming album Animal Ambition. His latest step is launching his brand new official website.

[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Cites Nas & Rakim As Inspirations For “Animal Ambition” Album]

Along with 50cent.com going live, the Queens rapper also revealed the cover art for Animal Ambition. 50 announced he will be releasing new music every week until May 20th starting with “Hold On” and “Don’t Worry ‘Bout It” featuring Yo Gotti on March 18th. Videos for both tracks with be released as well.

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[ALSO READ: Dr. Dre To Produce “Smoke” Off 50 Cent’s “Animal Ambition”]

Check out 50 Cent performing “Hold On” during his SXSW 2014 concert in the video below.

Jay Z’s Sports Agent Competitors Suggest He Uses Unethical Practices

(AllHipHop News) Jay Z’s meteoric rise as a sports agent has others in the industry complaining about his practices. Does Roc Nation Sport’s competition have legitimate complaints? Or are they just feeling the heat as Jay continues to pull in high-profile athletes like Robinson Cano, Kevin Durant, CC Sabathia, and Victor Cruz?

[ALSO READ: Jay Z & Kanye West To Perform During Samsung’s SXSW Concert Series]

Forbes published excerpts from a recent Marquette Sports Law Review titled “Jay Z Has 99 Problems, And Being A Sports Agent May Be One.” The article lays out some of the grievances other agencies have expressed both publicly and behind closed doors.

Most of the complaints are just speculation. For example, they question whether Jay is guilty of tortious interference by attempting to “poach” athletes already signed to other agents and not disclosing that communication. The article suggests that rivals like Scott Boras (Cano’s former agent) and Rob Pelinka (Durant’s former agent) could sue Jay for interfering with a contractual relationship.

[ALSO READ: Sports Agent Scott Boras Throws Subliminal Shots At Jay Z]

The piece goes on to question whether Jay violated players’ associations’ regulations by signing clients before being officially certified. It later points out other agent’s concerns that the Hip Hop mogul has engaged in unethical behavior.

“Jay Z is by no means the only agent to raise such suspicion, but due to his worldwide fame, the suspicion surrounding him quickly becomes headline news,” states the article. “Whether Jay Z’s actions are actually a violation of any code of ethics is not necessarily clear, but some of his actions definitely have agents, media, and others complaining of unfair play.”

What is at this point just innuendo and suspicion has not stopped Jay and Roc Nation Sports from continuing to add major players to its growing roster. The agency recently signed New York Giants’ Hakeem Nicks.

[ALSO READ: Jay Z Signs New York Giants’ Hakeem Nicks To Roc Nation Sports]

To read the entire article visit Forbes.