AllHipHop

homepage

Hip-Hop Rumors: Alleged “Thot” Still Suing 2 Chainz?

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Rumors
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

I heard they tried to avert it, but it didn’t work. I hard this girl that was labeled a “thot” on an online video posted by 2 Chainz is still moving forward with a lawsuit against the rapper. I don’t think papers have been filed yet, but she’s allegedly going to cite Slander and Defamation of Character. I would assume this chick is some college student with a great rep or something. I don’t know but…yeah.

Oh…Defamation: Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a person’s reputation.

Slander: oral defamation, in which someone tells one or more persons an untruth about another which untruth will harm the reputation of the person defamed.

GET INTERACTIVE WITH ALLHIPHOP.COM!

Follow us on Twitter! Like us on Facebook!

Email illseed rumors: ki*********@***il.com

Mass Appeal & Red Bull Present "The Burning of Kingston" Graffiti Battle

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Events
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

(AllHipHop News) Battling has always been a part of all four elements of Hip Hop. Emcees, DJs, and B-boys have competed against each other on the streets in The Bronx to large venues around the world, and now graffiti artists are being given the opportunity to face-off at a major event as well.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Gimme the Loot – Official Theatrical Trailer for New Graffiti Movie]

Mass Appeal is partnering with Red Bull to present “The Burning of Kingston,” a live graffiti exhibition and battle. World renown graf artists T-Kid, CES, Doves, Ribs, Dero, Bio, Doc TC-5, Revolt, Dmote, Cope 2, and YES 2 will compete against each other by tagging an authentic subway car.

The showcase will also feature local vendors, live music, and a book signing by Henry Chalfant and Sacha Jenkins, authors of Training Days: The Subway Artists Then and Now.

“The Burning of Kingston” will take place on September 13 from 12-6pm at The Trolley Museum of New York. The event is free and open to the public.

BurningOfKingston

 

Watch the trailer for “The Burning of Kingston” below.

Newark, New Jersey To Host "24 Hours Of Peace" Festival

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Events
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

(AllHipHop News) Gun violence is a serious issue plaguing inner-city communities across the country. Newark, New Jersey is one of those cities fighting against the high number of incidents that are taking the lives of far too many people.

[ALSO READ: Violent Rain, Peaceful People: Newark’s 8th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival]

Newark’s mayor Ras Baraka is teaming with community leaders, artists, local vendors, and others to take a step toward ending the bloodshed in their town with the 4th Annual “24 Hours Of Peace” Festival. The outdoor cultural event’s goal is to address violence through the performing arts.

Peace and unity will be promoted through music, poetry, dance, film, and spoken word. The hope is to give Newark a 24-hour “Time Out” from physical and verbal violence in order to give citizens a glimpse of a violence free community.

Newark’s 4th annual “24 Hours Of Peace” Festival takes place August 29-30. For more information follow 24HOP on Twitter @24HrsofPeace and visit 24hoursofpeace.wordpress.com.

[ALSO READ: Ras Baraka Outlines His Plan To Take Newark, NJ From Brick City To International City]

Watch highlights from the 2013 “24 Hours Of Peace Festival” below.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Mariah Carey Blames Nick Cannon For Failed Albums?

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Headlines
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

To the homey: Keep ya head up.

I’m a fan of both Nick and Mariah, so don’t take this the wrong way. But I cannot believe there are rumors than Mariah is blaming Nick Cannon, her doting hubby, for the demise of her last couple of albums. First of all, I thought she had already blamed Jermaine DuPri. A source says:

“She was devastated when her latest album, ‘Me. I Am Mariah … The Elusive Chanteuse,’ sold just 100,000 copies, and is blaming Nick. She turned down lots of opportunities to put her personal life ahead of her career and he didn’t. He takes every job he is offered.”

They are definitely headed for divorce though, which is a shame, because Nick has “MARIAH” tatted on his back. Hopefully these guys can step back and remember why they fell in love in the first place. They went way farther than people ever imagined so anything is possible.

SOURCE

GET INTERACTIVE WITH ALLHIPHOP.COM!

Follow us on Twitter! Like us on Facebook!

Email illseed rumors: ki*********@***il.com

Justin Bieber's Protege Khalil Drops "A Long Day Short" (Mixtape)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: MOBILE
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Justin Bieber’s singer protege KHALIL drops “A Long Day Short” mixtape featuring Justin Bieber himself, Birdman, Blake Kelly and Tory Lanez, with production from Mike Dean, DJ Mustard and more!

Trinidad James: I Didn't Need Def Jam When I Signed With Them (VIDEO)

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

(AllHipHop News) Gold backs up the American dollar but it could only back up Trinidad James for so long before Def Jam dropped him. Trinidad James explains why he did not need Def Jam when he signed with the label in 2012 and his future plans.

On August 2nd, Trinidad James announced that his two year tenure at Def Jam Records and released a song entitled “Doin’ Me”. On the song he raps “I did it everybody else way, I’m back to doin’ me” hinting at giving up control of his career during his stint with Def Jam. In a recent interview with MTV, James

I feel like we just had a difference of creative ideas. And for me personally, I know that I am somewhat of a person that’s just gonna do it their own way… For me personally I don’t think I needed a major at the point of time in my career that I was at.

One of the first steps in regaining his popularity as a newly independent artist is getting the fans back. According to James, his unreleased Def Jam debut album was set to help him get a better grasp of his core fanbase:

I wanted to take the people who care on a musical journey. So it’s almost like, ‘Hey if you’re a real true Trinidad James fan raise your hand so that we could put you on a separate island,’ so we’ll know what my actual core following is.

Check out Trinidad James’ full interview below:

OMG "Boy It's Over"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: MOBILE
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Super talented girl group, OMG, are all grown up! These young ladies have begun #TheTransformation, which is an undertaking that embodies the girlz new look and new sound all before our eyes. With #TheTransformation, comes the official reveal of the “new” OMG and the newest single, “Boy It’s Over” —a remake of the Jagged Edge-classic, “Girl It’s Over”.

2014 Global Spin Awards Will Be Televised On REVOLT TV

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

(AllHipHop News) Revolt’s the channel, they’re the DJ’s. Earlier today (August 28th) it was announced that Sean Combs’ REVOLT TV has acquired exclusive television rights to the third annual Global Spin Awards.

Created by Bad Boy Records exce Shawn Prez, the Global Spin Awards celebrates the DJ with a night of performances, awards and speeches. In a press release regarding the REVOLT TV partnership, Prez:

I couldn’t be happier to have one of the biggest names in music television, REVOLT TV, be the exclusive broadcast partner of the 3rd Annual Global Spin Awards. The REVOLT name and fan base will continue to help us grow and celebrate the DJ community. Together we can help the industry underdogs get the recognition they deserve.

At last year’s Global Spin Awards hosted by Sway Calloway, DJ Kid Capri was given the Lifetime Achievement Award, Funkmaster Flex was awarded the National Mix Show DJ of the Year and DJ Mustard was deemed the Producer of the Year. There is no word on who the nominees will be and who will host this year’s award ceremony.

The third annual Global Spin Awards is set to air on REVOLT TV on November 18th, 2014 in New York City. The REVOLT TV broadcast will air the following week.

PROBLEM – '354: LIFT OFF MIXTAPE’ (Available @ 3:54 EST)

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Headlines
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Today, West coast rapper Problem surprises fans with a ‘354: Lift Off Mixtape’ in anticipation of his 21-city Lift Off Tour which kicks off in Santa Barbara, CA September 3rd.  Problem’s mixtape features 14 new tracks presented by the LA Leakers, resident DJ’s on Power 106 and Shade 45.  Problem also teams up with actor/rapper Childish Gambino, his label mate Bad Lucc, internet sensation Bobby Schmurda, among others. Tour Dates listed below:

GRAB THE MIXTAPE AT HERE:

http://www.datpiff.com/Problem-354-Lift-Off-mixtape.640295.html

Problem has also partnered up with Complex Magazine to run a 354: Lift Off ticket contest.  The campaign starts today and ends September 15th. Fans can win a pair of tickets in select cities.

COMPLEX CAMPAIGN DETAILS HERE:

http://contests.complex.com/problem

“I’ve been having a lot of fun recording music lately. Diamond Lane has been grinding in the studio getting this music ready for y’all.  I’ve been in the studio with all types of artists and producers making different types of s###,” says Problem.  “Can’t wait for y’all to hear some new music from me. Shout out to the LA Leakers for putting this together! We had a blast!”

While waiting for Problem to come to their city, fans can also catch Problem on the Top 10 smash ‘Walk Thru’ with Rich Homie Quan , The Game’s single “Or Nah” and T.I.’s upcoming album. Also keep an eye out for Problem to debut his new single, a follow-up to club anthem “Like Whaaat” while on tour.

TRACKLIST:

01. LIFT OFF FEAT BAD LUCC (PRODUCED BY ZAYTOVEN)

02. DOLLAZ AND SENSE / 0 TO 100 FEAT CHILDISH GAMBINO

03. EVERYDAY IS MY DAY (PRODUCED BY ZAYTOVEN/MARS)

04. HOT N#### FEAT BOBBY SCHMURDA

05. MOTIVATED (PRODUCED BY PROBLEM/SALVA)

06. 2 ON/FIGHT NIGHT/SHE TWERKIN

07. NEVER SATISFIED FEAT BAD LUCC (PRODUCED BY PROBLEM/MARS)

08. SIPPIN ON FEAT 12TIL (PRODUCED BY ZAYTOVEN/MARS)

09. WHAT IS 354?

10. GRINDIN IN MY WHOLE LIFE FEAT BAD LUCC

11. LONELY/FANCY/DON’T PANIC

12. LATCH FEAT SAM SMITH

13. HATE FEAT 12TIL (PRODUCED BY KRYSIS OF THE SOUL COUNCIL)

14. CHACHI FOREVER FEAT JARAE

354: LIFT OFF TOUR DATES:

Sept. 3 – Santa Barbara, CA – Velvet Jones

Sept. 5 – Oakland, CA – Grand Live

Sept. 6 – Sacramento, CA – Assembly

Sept. 7 – Chico, CA – Senator Theatre

Sept. 8 – Reno, NV – Knitting Factory

Sept. 9 – Portland, OR – Analog Cafe and Theatre

Sept. 10 – Seattle, WA – Neumos

Sept. 11 – Spokane, WA – Swaxx Nightclub

Sept. 12 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory

Sept. 13 – Billings, MT – Carline Events Center

Sept. 16 – Minneapolis, MN – Cabooze

Sept. 17 – Chicago, IL – Sub-T

Sept. 18 – Appleton, WI – X-Tra 920

Sept. 19 – Lawrence, KS – Granada Theatre

Sept. 20 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre

Sept. 21 – Colorado Springs, CO – Rawkus

Sept. 22 – Denver, CO – Fox Theatre

Sept. 23 – Phoenix, AZ – Joe’s Grotto

Sept. 24 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre

Remy Ma Talks Fans Visiting Her In Prison, Papoose Being Her "Super Cheerleader" + MORE

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

(Allhiphop News) When prison puts your life on pause, putting it back in motion once you’re released can be the hardest ordeal. Recently freed Remy Ma spoke on Papoose being her cheerleader while incarcerated, feeling awkward when fans visited her in prison and more.

Some fans pay exorbitant amounts of money to meet their favorite artist while others simply travel to the prison they’re in. In her interview with Nicole Bitchie, Remy explained that get visitor list did not need to be approved and “anybody really can just come up there.” Remy detailed a story of a woman who traveled from Texas to Rikers Island to visit her:

One time this one girl, she lived all the way in Texas, and I was like “Ok, I really want to leave right now because I’m really uncomfortable. But I feel bad because you came all the way from where you came from.” And she was like “I’m such a big fan. And I just wanted to come and show my support.”

Remy and Papoose were set to wed on a yacht on April 27th, 2008 but her impending incarceration forced the couple to wed while she was incarcerated. According to Remy, Pap being her “super cheerleader” helped her name stay publicly relevant:

I do believe that I had a super cheerleader in my husband. And he made sure people did keep my name on their lips. And my story wasn’t done yet. God didn’t want my story to end the way people thought it would end. Or the way people were hoping it would end…

Check out more excerpts from the full interview here.

Erk Tha Jerk "Swear To Gawd"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Breeding Ground
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Erk Tha Jerk hooked back up with Fly Commons, the producer of the critically acclaimed Junk Food & Vegetables EP. “Swear To Gawd” was created for the fans and supporters of JF&V. For real hip hop heads that support the duo’s sound. Consider this a complimentary taste of things to come.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Was Suge Shot Over Possible Tell-All Book?

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Rumors
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

The streets are still talking! Why was Suge Knight shot? Suge Knight was shot over the weekend! And people wanna know. The New York Post is thinking that a possible tell all book could be the reason for the blam blam season.

Music insiders are buzzing that Knight is shopping a story on his career, from founding Death Row Records in the early ’90s to his hard-handed business dealings, including the legendary tale of holding Vanilla Ice over a hotel balcony to obtain rights to his radio hit “Ice Ice Baby.” Knight was also driving the BMW in which Tupac Shakur was fatally shot by an unknown assailant.

Knight had a deal with Penguin’s Riverhead Books to write his autobiography in 2002, but it was never released. The music mogul has since fallen into legal and financial trouble, having filed for bankruptcy in 2006 after losing a $107 million lawsuit to a woman who claimed she helped found Death Row with Knight.

We’re told that Knight — who’s refused to talk to police about last weekend’s shooting — was also recently shopping a movie and had filmed a pilot for a reality show a few years ago, though it’s never aired. “Suge doing a tell-all book would be a huge best seller, and probably one of the few things he could do,” a source told us.

They also stated that it could have been a “planned assault,” which I don’t buy. That dude was hit with 6 bullets, and 3 went in the belly. That was too close for comfort, but the owner of the club seems to feel this is true.

Other rumors claim it was a “planned assault” and supposed to happen at Brown’s barbecue on Saturday afternoon at his house, but it was botched and was moved to the club. Insiders insist the bullets were always meant for Knight, not Brown. One said, “Before the shooting, Chris stood on a table. He was head-and-shoulders above the crowd. If the shooter wanted to hit Chris, there’s no way he would have missed.”

1Oak owner Richie Akiva apologized on Instagram Monday: “In my 17 years . . . in this business I have NEVER had something like this happen . . . the events of Saturday were extraordinary and appear to be part of a planned assault.”

GET INTERACTIVE WITH ALLHIPHOP.COM!

Follow us on Twitter! Like us on Facebook!

Email illseed rumors: ki*********@***il.com

DJ Clark Kent Talks Stealing His 1st Turntables During 1977 New York City Blackout + MORE

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

(AllHipHop News) During the blackout of 1977, most of  New York City was without light, but DJ Clark Kent still had his thirst for DJ’ing. In his recent interview on Juan Epstein podcast, the legendary producer/DJ/sneakerhead, Clark Kent explained how the 1977 blackout started his DJ’ing career.

Over 3,800 people were arrested and $1 billion in damages were incurred in the two day blackout due to looting and arson. Brooklyn was one of the areas in New York City hit the hardest and according to Clark Kent, he was one of the lucky not arrested:

In 1977 when the blackout happened, I was a block away from Music Factory. Enough years have gone so statute of limitations means I can tell this story and not go to jail. I stole my first turntables out of that store. It was already busted into. The crazy part is, nobody was taking THAT. It was this big wooden..what would look like a coffin to somebody else was really just this big thing that held a turntable and a mixer. It was on wheels, so it was a DJ’s dream.

The now closed Music Factory record store was where young Clark Kent pilfered his first DJ equipment.

Check out the full Juan Epstein podcast below:

Beyonce's Father Claims Divorce Rumors and Jay Z/Solange Fight Were "Jedi Mind Tricks" (VIDEO)

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

(AllHipHop News) Beyonce: word class dancer, legendary singer, master Jedi. In a recent interview, Mathew Knowles alleges that his daughter’s recent negative press has been constructed by Beyonce and her team to trick everyone.

Knowles appeared on 104.1 KRBE’s Roula & Ryan and did everything but say that Beyonce orchestrated the negative publicity regarding her marriage and her husband’s fight with her sister by claiming all of it was “Jedi Mind Tricks”. When asked if Solange’s infamous elevator fight with Jay Z at the Met Gala in May, Knowles hints that it could have been made up for album sales:

All I know is the “Jedi Mind Trick.” Everybody’s talking about it. Ticket sales went up. Solange’s album sales went up 200%. Hmm, I don’t know.

The week after the elevator fight, Solange’s digital sales increased by 233%. Even though Beyonce removed her father as her manager in 2011, Knowles attests in the interview that he and his internationally renowned daughter speak every Sunday. Knowles also hints at an upcoming Destiny’s Child album and tour.

Check out Mathew Knowles discuss the “Jedi Mind Tricks” Beyonce may be employing below:

Mila J Ft. Ty Dolla $ign – "My Main"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: MOBILE
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

After remixing Usher’s “Good Kisser”, Mila J is back with a new DJ Mustard produced single talking about her day one’s with “My Main” featuring Ty Dolla $ign. Her upcoming project M.I.L.A. will be released September 30th.

Suge Knight Released From Hospital Following Shooting

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

(AllHipHop News) Good to be home. Yesterday (August 28th) Suge Knight returned home after being hospitalized for four days following a shooting altercation this past Sunday (August 24th) in West Hollywood.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lt. John Corina informed the New York Daily News that Knight was going to be questioned again regarding the shooting yesterday. Knight has reportedly been uncooperative with the police investigation with a law enforcement official informing the news publication that “we doubt he’s going to tell us anything. That’s typical in cases like this.”

Knight was struck six times at Chris Brown’s pre-VMA party at 1Oak nightclub early Sunday morning. While Corina and the police department believe Knight was the target of the shooting, he refutes claims that it was in retaliation for the Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 murder. The police have stated they have multiple persons of interests in connection to Knight’s shooting.

Knight’s friend Keith Middelbrook informed the New York Daily News that Knight “went straight home” following his release from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

RED BULL'S BC ONE SIZZLED IN LAS VEGAS

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Category: Lifestyle
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

The Red Bull BC One Final, kicked off in Las Vegas, Nevada this weekend transforming the new Brooklyn Bowl into a B Boy brawl, with Florida B-Boy Vicious Victor taking the title as the Red Bull BC One North America Champion. MTV and SIRIUS XM personality, Sway Calloway, hosted the spin fest as 16 of North America’s greatest B-Boys went toe to toe in four rounds of one-on-one battles that had the crowd mystified by some of the most aerodynamically skilled moves performed.

The North America Final is one of six global qualifiers, which include Brazil, Algeria, Finland, Croatia and Taiwan. Victor will join the winners of these qualifiers to compete alongside 15 of the world’s best B-Boys on the global stage in Paris,France on November 29 at the Red Bull BC One France World Final 2014.

P-20140816-00061_News

According to “The Art of Battle” written by the original B-Boy Alien Ness “Every aspect of the dance was created for competition and every move is judged according to its effectiveness as a weapon.” Coupled with individual style, athletic ability and bravado, each B-Boy demonstrated their best skills, rhythm and creative style to impress the panel of judges, which included RoxRite (Red Bull BC One All-Star and 2011 Red Bull BC One World Champion), Neguin (Red Bull BC One All-Star and 2010 Red Bull BC One World Champion) and Marlon (Havikoro Crew, Texas).

August 30th: Latin America Final in Belém, Brazil
September 13th: Eastern Europe Final in Zagreb, Croatia
September 26th: Middle East Africa Final in Algiers, Algeria
October 11th: Western Europe Final in Helsinki, Finland
October 25th: Asia Pacific Final in Taipei, Taiwan

P-20140816-00050_News

Although, crowd favorite Gravity, windmilled his way through each round, the judges were more impressed with Vicious Victor in the end. “The battles were really intense tonight” says Roxrite (Judge): What usually happens in the first round is that everyone is going off for the first time so everything is fresh and the level of difficulty is really high. But down the line you see who has more variety with movements, different types of patterns and technical moves. In the end, those are the guys that started to shine more. Vicious Victor and Gravity’s final battle was really intense, but Vicious Victor was dropping a bit more of everything to win.”

P-20140816-00076_News

Since its inception in 2004, Red Bull BC One has become the premier competition in the world of B-Boying, consistently attracting the best individual breakers in the world. Originally designed as an “invitation-only” event, the series has now opened to give any B-Boy the chance to compete through a multi-layered global qualification phase. Red Bull BC One celebrates breaking culture by using its original one-on-one, knockout battle format, as opposed to the crew-battle style more prevalent today.

P-20140816-00044_News

“It feels really good to win.” Says Victor, “Last year I lost in the first round and felt horrible and I didn’t want that to happen this year. I trained so hard and I’m so happy because all of that training was worth it. I feel really good about the competition tonight, there were some crazy battles and I feel great about representing North America in Paris! Shout out to my family, especially my dad because he believed in me and told me I was going to win. I’m proud and I hope he’s proud too.”

P-20140818-00248_News

Dont miss the finals before the World Competition in Paris November 29, 2014. For more info visit www.redbullbcone.com Check out highlights from the North American Finals.

P-20140816-00064_News

Latin America, Belém, Brazil, August 30 Eastern Europe, Zagreb, Croatia, September 13 Middle East Africa, Algiers, Algeria, September 26 Asia Pacific, Taipei, Taiwan, October 25.

EXCLUSIVE: Twista Talks Pressure to Succeed & Get Money Gang

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Features
Preferred Source Publisher Button>

Photo Credit: Jimmy Fishbein

Learning from rites-of-passage, both right and wrong, Twista, uses his past to prepare for his future. The Chicago MC has earned the personal wisdom of what’s required to remain relevant within the entertainment business. The recent release of his latest project, Dark Horse, again presents the opportunity to deliver. The classic tongue-twisting presence bolstered by universal concepts with resonating themes will either be embraced by the public; or, it will be ignored.

Twista, has infused decades of dedication into the Hip-Hop spectrum. He understands that pressure to succeed that stalks its entertainers. The following clip details his thoughts on handling this pressure; he also speaks on his label Get Money Gang:

The glitz and glamour associated with the entertainment industry is apparent, after stepping off the stage how do you best handle the pressure; so, that it doesn’t become all encompassing?

Besides focusing on creating and marketing, Dark Horse, what’s in the near future for yourself and the artists on Get Money Gang?

 

Please enable Javascript to watch this video