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Angela Bassett: Whitney Houston Biopic "Controversy Can Be Good"
(AllHipHop News) If Sex sells then controversy is the machine that manufactures it. Last night (August 25th) on the red carpet of the 2014 Emmys during NBC’s pre-show Angela Bassett explains how directing the Whitney Houston biopic has been and how “controversy can be good.”
Back in May, Bassett was announced as the director for the upcoming Lifetime biopic of Whitney Houston’s life. A month later Houston’s mother Cissy Houston released a statement and expressed that “no one connected with this movie knew Whitney or anything about her relationship with Bobby [Brown].” Bassett admits the difficulty in directing her first movie last night on the red carpet:
It felt like it was flowing from the beginning. Except me with the learning curve, you know. Coming from one side of the camera to the other
In response to the displeasure from members of the Houston family on the biopic’s production, Bassett stated “controversy can be good. It can pique your interest,”
There is no set release date or title for the upcoming Lifetime biopic on Whitney Houston
G-Unit Talks 50 Cent Recording Young Buck's Phone Call, Asking Drake For "0 to 100" + MORE
(AllHipHop News) Last week, G-Unit stopped by SiriusXM studios to preview their Beauty of Independence EP and reveal secrets of their past. In the hour long interview G-Unit speaks on the infamous taped crying Young Buck conversation, the new EP and more.
Back in 2008, 50 Cent released a taped phone conversation between himself and Young Buck with a crying Buck begging to be let back into G-Unit due to monetary issues. Days after the tape’s release, Buck released a dis song towards 50 which had inflammatory lyrics towards 50:
Bit*h nigg*s do bit*h thangs/ Look at 50, what he do just to get fame/ Record my phone call when I spoke from the heart/ That was a year ago, this was a joke from the start/ You a ho, I know/ The only people that record conversations is 5-0.
Six years later during the SiriusXM special, Buck claims he never “felt no emotion” towards 50 Cent taping his phone conversation:
Honestly, to this day, I never felt no emotion or nothing bad. I think people took the part out of the conversation where I became emotional and made as if ‘oh, Buck’s crying. ‘ I’ve always looked at these as my brothers and at the time and everything I was speaking during that conversation was real.
50 Cent and G-Unit’s career was founded on a form of copyright infringement as they are known for making unauthorized remixes of other artists’ songs. 50 Cent says the decision to keep Drake on “Real Quick” was so fans “don’t fall in love with what we did and don’t like the actual artist”:
“0 To 100”, I got Drake to send it. [Laughs]. I called him. The record came out, I was like ‘send me that record. I need that.’ He sent it and then we chopped it up. That’s why we didn’t take him off it. We kept him on the record. So when you play it, you’re still playing a version of Drake’s record.
Check out the full hour-plus G-Unit special on SiriusXM below:
Dame Dash Responds To Jim Jones Calling Him A "Culture Vulture" (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Dame Dash sat down for interview to discuss his recent social media riff with Jim Jones. During the Q&A, Dame expressed whatever it was that sparked Jim to call him a culture vulture, s###, and punk is “family business.”
He also shares his belief that other people will “put a battery” in someone’s back for their own personal agenda.
[ALSO READ: Jim Jones Posts “F*ck N*ggaz” Message After Spat With Dame Dash]
“He’s my brother, and I don’t know why on any level why someone would disrespect me,” said Dame. “What it’s really about is in business, when it comes to Black people when they do business together, it doesn’t matter how much good stuff you do, if one thing is percieved as bad, it might even be misuderstood – Black people get very reactive instead of just talking it through.”
Dash adds that he has no problems with his longtime friend Jones, and he wishes that any person that has issues with him, including Curren$y and Beanie Sigel, would just come and talk to him about it.
The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder says artists need to work together against the agenda of lawyers and other people he feels are trying to take advantage of creative individuals.
“I would be alright having a conversation with anyone that says that I owe them money. Just as long as it’s a civil conversation,” states Dame. “My intent is to never do bad business. My books are always open. I make people rich. That’s what I do.”
Dash goes on to suggest that representatives of Hip Hop need to stop disrespecting each other if they expect people outside the culture not to disrespect its artists. He calls on rappers to use OGs and mediators to help settle beefs so the culture will, as he puts it, stop looking crazy.
The Harlem mogul ends the interview promoting intelligence and peace over unnecessary violence.
[ALSO READ: Dame Dash’s Lawyer Wants To Quit For Lack Of Payments]
Watch Dame Dash’s interview below.
Actors Cast To Play Snoop Dogg & Warren G In N.W.A Biopic Announced
(AllHipHop News) More roles have been filled for the Straight Outta Compton biopic about seminal rap group N.W.A. According to The Wrap, Dr. Dre’s protegé Snoop Dogg will be played by Keith Stanfield and producer/rapper Warren G will be played by Sheldon A. Smith.
[ALSO READ: Casting Agency & Studio Issue Apology For “Straight Outta Compton” Casting Call Notice]
Stanfield is best known for starring in the 2013 drama Short Term 12. The 23-year-old performer is also a member of the Hip Hip group MOORS. He is set to appear in the films Miles Ahead and Selma as well.
Smith previously wrote, produced, and directed the short film The Writer. The Pasadena, California native will also be seen in the forthcoming movie Unspeakable Indiscretions.
Straight Outta Compton is being directed by F. Gary Gray (Friday, Set It Off). Gray was asked early this year about what he was looking for when casting the main roles of N.W.A members Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, and MC Ren.
[ALSO READ: Actors To Play Dr. Dre, Eazy E and Ice Cube In NWA Movie Are Revealed (PICS)]
“Well it’s just a certain thing that a person from the hood has. There are times where a thespian can get there and give it to you, sometimes they can’t, and street credibility it’s just that thing,” said Gary. “When you watch American Idol and they have that it factor – there’s a hood factor.”
[ALSO READ: Director F. Gary Gray Discusses N.W.A Biopic “Straight Outta Compton”]
CNN Releases Alleged Audio Of Michael Brown Being Shot
(AllHipHop News) CNN is reporting to have an alleged audio recording of the moments Ferguson, Missouri resident Michael Brown was shot and killed by police officer Darren Wilson.
The news outlet says the FBI has questioned the man who claims to have recorded the incident.
[ALSO READ: Talib Kweli Addresses On-Air Argument With CNN’s Don Lemon]
An independent autopsy by Brown’s family suggested the 18-year-old was shot at a minimum of 6 times, but there are close to 11 shots on the audio recording. Several rapid fire shots can be heard and then there is a pause before more gunshots ring out.
“I was very concerned about that pause … because it’s not just the number of gunshots, it’s how they’re fired,” said Lopa Blumenthal, the attorney of the man that presented the recording. “And that has a huge relevance on how this case might finally end up.”
[ALSO READ: Killer Mike Talks Militarization Of Police & “War On The Black Male” (VIDEO)]
Watch the CNN report below.
Jim Jones Posts "F*ck N*ggaz" Message After Spat With Dame Dash
(AllHipHop News) Not long after news broke that former associates Jim Jones and Dame Dash clashed on Instagram, Jones returned to the social media site to post messages including the Harlem native saying “f**k n***az” and “money is to be respected.”
[ALSO READ: Jim Jones Calls Dame Dash A S### and “The Real Culture Vulture”, Dame Responds]
Jones’ second picture included the caption, “Respect mine or else it can get different real different.” While none of the Dipset member’s IG posts mention Dame by name, his decision to share those particular thoughts just hours after calling Dash a “punk” and a “s###” could be seen as calculated.
After publicly asking the two to “hug it up” and stick together, Dame went on to focus on the anniversary of the death of former girlfriend Aaliyah. The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder uploaded several pictures of the late R&B singer who died on August 25, 2001 in a plane crash.
[ALSO READ: Zendaya Explains Why She Pulled Out Of Lifetime Aaliyah Biopic]
Joey Bada$$ Says "B4DA$$" Is Almost Done + Hip Hop Is Being Raped For Money (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn’s own Joey Bada$$ is preparing to release his debut studio album B4DA$$. The Pro Era frontman spoke with Montreality about the project as well as other topics related to Hip Hop.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: “No Regrets” A Short Film From Green Label and Joey Bada$$]
“[The album’s] definitely about 90% done at this point. Everything else is sample clearances and features,” explains Joey.
Bada$$ has reportedly tapped several high-profile people to provide production for the B4DA$$ LP. Veteran producer Statik Selektah recently told AllHipHop.com that he is playing a big role on the album.
“I mixed a lot of it,” said Statik. “I brought him ideas. I’m very, very involved with his album.”
B4DA$$ (Before The Money) will be the first full length commercial release for the “Big Dusty” rhymer. Joey also addressed how dollars are controlling Hip Hop more than artistic integrity.
“I just feel like people allow the art of Hip Hop and the culture of it to be raped,” added Joey. “That mediocre s**t is ruling. That do even make no sense. You look at these cats’ lyrics, they’re not saying s**t, but it sounds good. It gets you to turn up. It’s making that money. B4DA$$ coming soon.”
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Joey Bada$$ “Big Dusty”]
Watch Joey Bada$$’ interview below.
50 Cent Says Eminem Has Surpassed Jay Z (VIDEO/POLL)
(AllHipHop News) During a recent interview, 50 Cent expressed his opinion about two of the greatest emcees of all time. The Queens native spoke on his mentor Eminem and Roc Nation boss Jay Z. According to Fif, Em is the best rapper alive at the moment, even above Hov.
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[ALSO READ: 50 Cent & G-Unit Drop “The Beauty Of Independence” EP]
50 says:
You can get like whoever you think is the best Black artist and stand them face-to-face in a room with Em and he will eat that n***a alive. Right now if you had them prepare themselves, whatever way they would have to prepare themselves to come battle, I bet what I have, everything I have, that n***a’s meatloaf… Any other competition we would put theses artists in, he’s obviously surpassed them.
There are points were they will match Em and Jay. That was Live Nation because [Jay Z] sold his touring career to Live Nation. They’ve got to keep him hot enough to go get their money back. So they match him up with Em, put them together cause he got momentum connected to his relationship with Beyonce and his record with Alicia [Keys].
It makes sense, the Detroit/New York show. But it only makes sense to me because of business. It makes sense, because Em sold like 60 million records more than him. How you put them there like they’re equals? It’s tough for me to say some of this s**t and not sound like a hater. But I don’t care.
[ALSO READ: Eminem Announces Release Date For New “Shady XV” Album; Drops New Single]
Watch 50 Cent’s interview with Music Choice below.
Ellis Martin "High On A Monday”
Singer/songwriter Ellis Martin who’s worked and written for Janelle Monae releases “High On A Monday” as his first introduction as an artist.
SparkDawg – "WTF"
Be on the look out for the full version w/ Flacko & Team SPARK-A-LOT’s newest recruit, Rhonny.
Audio Push Ft. Mike L "Mary Jane"
Audio Push hits 40k followers on twitter and blesses the fans with a new track titled “Mary Jane” featuring Mike L.
MAHD "Gorgeous Chick"
Detroit emcee MAHD displays his lyrical talent with the release of his single “Gorgeous Chick”, produced by AwillTraxx. This will appear on MAHD’s upcoming album “13”.
Jeezy Arrested For Assault Rifle Found On Tour Bus, $1 Million Bail
(AllHiphop News) Jeezy’s under the law more than any other influence these days. Earlier today (August 25th) reports surfaced that Jeezy and a few of his affiliates were arrested in connection to gun possession after Jeezy’s tour bus was searched.
Last night, AllHipHop broke the story that police intervention prevented the GA-bred rapper from making a tour stop in Irvine, California.
EXCLUSIVE: Jeezy Unable To Perform After Police Stop Bus On “Under The Influence Tour”
The Irvine Police Department obtained a search warrant to search Jeezy’s tour bus yesterday (August 24th) during their criminal investigation in connection to a man who was murdered backstage at the Under The Influence tour last Friday (August 22nd). A number of members Jeezys’ entourage were arrested for gun possession, the police believe to have uncovered an assault rifle believed to belong to Jeezy.
According to sources with AllHipHop, the man murdered was also a promoter that was working with Jeezy for an afterparty on a previous tour stop. Click here for more details.
Jeezy’s bail is currently $1 million.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Is The Ice Bucket Challenge A Sham?
I knew this was going to happen.
I didn’t trust that damn Ice Bucket Challenge for one second. And I knew that the people were being bamboozled!
So, check it. All these goof ball celebs and also your everyday Joe and Josephine are doing it. I ain’t doing that BS! Give me the Sickle Cell Challenge and maybe we can talk. Either way, the organization that’s doing this, ALS, is under scrutiny. Check the video below and you tell me what you think.
Still wanna do the challenge?
I am glad Iggy did the challenge, because it looks like that booty ain’t fake after all.
And then there’s 50…
And then there’s Orlando Jones.
Wounded Warrior Project…you next. I heard some stuff a ways back.
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Drake Features Rihanna On "Views From The 6", Discusses Their Past Relationship
(AllHipHop News) When Drake said “diss me, you’ll never hear a reply for it” on 2009’s “Successful”, it’s starting to be come glaringly obvious he meant you won’t hear your name mentioned. Days after Rihanna attended the New York City leg of Lil Wayne vs Drake tour, Drake addresses their past relationship on a leaked song.
During the European leg of Drake’s Would You Like A Tour? in late February, Rihanna performed with Drake at Bercy, Paris. The following two weeks included Rihanna and Drake holding hands and video of the pair entering a men’s bathroom separately. Titled after his upcoming fourth album Views From The 6, Drake seemingly addresses the alleged two week tryst in February on the song’s lyrics:
You must remember wakin’ up in Paris with the blunt / You must remember f*ckin’ me like anytime you want/What made us wanna act like we were married for two weeks? / Now we back in California, we don’t even speak / That’s a no-no.
In the song Drake also remarks “you make more money than I do, that sh*t attractive”. Forbes reports that in 2012 and 2013 combined, Draked earned $30 million whereas Rihanna earned $48 million in 2013 alone. The song also features a snippet of Rihanna’s vocals from a YouTube video who says “Say hi M”, after Drake raps “with Jen and Melissa”. Melissa Forde is Rihanna’s best friend.
Check out Drake’s leaked song “Views From The 6” below:
Hip Hop Rumors: Lil Kim Vs. K. Michelle?
Last night during the VMAs, the Queen Bee felt as thought some serious shade was threw her way from K. Michelle.
K. Michelle tweeted about impressed she was with Nicki Minaj’s VMA performance and referred to her as the queen of rap. Needless to say, Kim’s fans didn”t take lightly to the remarks and banned together to put K. Michelle in her place.
Obviously never one to back down, the Memphis hot head responded Kim’s fans.
Lil Kim responded back with:
Photo: MadameNoire.com
Kim later deleted her tweets but we’re actually surprised at K. Michelle’s response. Known for not giving a damn about ruffling feathers, K. was the bigger person and handled the situation very well. We wonder who picked up the phone first, or if anyone picked up the phone at all?
Trinidad Jame$ "Hollywood"
Trinidad Jame$ releases another track for his #SoundcloudMondays series called “Hollywood”.
Jim Jones Calls Dame Dash A S### and "The Real Culture Vulture", Dame Responds
(AllHipHop News) Hip Hop is not dead but the culture vulture seem to be running rampant. Earlier today (August 25th), Jim Jones accused former business parter Dame Dash of being “the real culture vulture” and accusing the mogul of stealing from him.
Dame Dash appeared on Jim Jones and Smoke DZA’s collaboration “Don’t Be Scared” in May and has discussed an upcoming Dipset reunion in interviews this past year. Jim Jones posted a photo of Dame Dash on his personal Instagram account with the caption “This n*gga here is th real culture vulture n a thief f*ck f*ggot lol back to my day”.
Dame Dash posted a photo on his personal Instagram account of his newest venture Dusko Blue, a wine product. Jones posted a scathing comment on the picture’s post alleging Dash stating he is not “built for no street sh*t”:
Dame responded minutes later to Jones’ allegations and slanderous remarks on an Instagram photo of the two:
I’m not sure what exactly would make @jimjonescapo disrespect me publicly or any kind of way but if it’s over money or Buisness i really don’t think that’s the most productive way to deal with things…but I’m always open for discussion as long as we speak as men… I would never be ignorant enough to get on some tuff s###… That’s what’s killing our culture… I have nothing but love for you despite your disrespect…we are all kind of used to the way you react in the moment but it’s just not positive or productive for the culture….let’s lead by example…we can’t be fighting each other it makes us all look dumb harlem does stick together we never fight each other… Please don’t try to make a positive thing look negative….if you have a real issue we can talk about it…my daughter is on this Instagram…. And I love your family my n####… Let’s hug it up…. We dont need to be fighting #harlemstickstogether
Rich The Kid Ft Troy Ave "Problems"
After releasing “Feels Good To Be Rich” earlier this month Rich The Kid is back with a new banger called “Problems” featuring Troy Ave.