(AllHipHop News) What was once merely words and Instagram pictures have now manifested in full Dipset glory. Cam’ron debuted his latest business venture with Dame Dash with his Dipset capes on the runway at Mark McNairy’s fashion show yesterday (February 11th).
The capes bear the “Dipset USA” logo, however are not yet available at the Dipset USA online store. Last year, Pusha T walked Mark McNairy’s runway at his New York Fashion Week show that Cam’ron attended.
Check out Cam’ron debuting his line of Dipset capes on the runway below:
(AllHipHop News) Wu Tang Clan fans unite. Sugar Factory Films has liberated an unreleased video of the song “Y’all Been Warned” from the Wu Tang Clan’s fourth album Iron Flag.
Over 12 years after only music video from Iron Flag was released (“Uzi (Pinky Ring) ), the album’s seventh track’s music video is liberated.
Iron Flag marked the least contributions from two of its founding members, Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Ghostface Killah, the latter who released his solo album Bulletproof Wallets the month prior to Iron Flag. This was the final Wu Tang Clan album for seven years.
Check out the unreleased video for Wu Tang Clan’s “Y’all Been Warned” from 2001:
(AllHipHop News) James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond’s trial for the 2009 killing of Lowell “Lodi Mack” Fletcher began this week, and the prosecution in the case is attempting to paint Henchman as the murderous leader of a criminal enterprise who lived a double life as an artist manager.
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond Sentenced To Life; Official Statement]
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“In the public eye and on the surface, Rosemond was known as an executive in the music industry,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Samson Enzer during opening statements. “But beneath the surface, Rosemond was known as a ruthless criminal who ran his rap business like a street gang.”
According to the state, Henchman paid Derrick Grant and Rodney Johnson $30,000 worth of cocaine to kill Fletcher. Prosecutors claim the G-Unit associate’s death was linked to an ongoing beef between “The Rosemond Organization” and 50 Cent’s rap crew over Henchman’s relationship with ex-G-Unit member The Game.
Enzer stated that the Fletcher hit was just one example of violent encounters aimed at G-Unit that involved Henchman. He cited previous incidents including a shooting outside the Hot 97 radio station in 2005. The attorney alleged the last straw for Rosemond was when his son was supposedly attacked by G-Unit’s Tony Yayo.
“Rosemond decided that for slapping his son, a member of G-Unit had to die,” said Enzer.
Members of Rosemond’s organization are scheduled to testify against him in court. His attorney, J. Bruce Maffeo, attempted to convince the jury to disregard the testimony of the ex-gang members.
“[These witnesses] are facing sentences that will literally keep them in prison for the rest of their natural lives,” said Maffeo. “These are individuals who have committed… every crime conceivable to any of us.”
[ALSO READ: Reported Source Claims Jimmy Henchman Was Actually Behind Bogus 2PAC/Bad Boy Shooting Article]
(AllHipHop News) Suge Knight is back in the news once again. This time for allegedly attacking an employee at a weed store. TMX obtained footage reportedly of the former Death Row CEO hitting a man outside a Los Angeles weed shop on Sunday.
[ALSO READ: Dr Dre Suing Death Row Records For $3 Million]
According to the site, Knight was asked to leave the pot dispensary because he did not have a medical marijuana card. The victim also claims Knight threatened to kill him.
Law enforcement is now apparently investigating Knight for felony criminal threats. Sources in his camp say the Suge denies telling the man, “I will kill you.”
Knight is already facing legal issues over multiple cases dealing with him driving with a suspended license.
[ALSO READ: Arrest Warrant Issued For Suge Knight Again]
Watch the surveillance video of the incident below.
(AllHipHop News) The celebration of the 20 year run in entertainment by Nas may be getting even bigger. The Hip Hop legend’s life is reportedly the basis for a brand new show called Street Dreams in development by XBox Entertainment Studios.
[ALSO READ: Nas & DJ Premier To Perform “Illmatic” In Its Entirety At BUKU Music + Art Project]
Deadline reports Street Dreams will be set in the Queensbridge housing projects where Nas was raised. The half-hour program takes place in the 1990’s and covers the “music, family, and the trials and tribulations of the rap game.”
Nas is said to be taking part in the writing and music for the series. Jonathan Levine (The Wackness, How To Make It In America) is on to write and direct.
Xbox is also developing an original live action Halo series. The show is being produced by Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg. The company has yet to release a project.
[ALSO READ: Nas Releases 20th Anniversary Remix Version Of “It Ain’t Hard To Tell”]
Watch Nas’ video for “Street Dreams” below.
(AllHipHop News) Hip Hop veteran Talib Kweli’s cut out the “middle man” for the digital release of his 6th album Gravitas last year by offering it directly to the people on his site Kweliclub.com. The Brooklyn emcee is now providing listeners the opportunity to purchase CD and blue vinyl copies of the LP as well.
[ALSO READ: Talib Kweli’s New Album “Gravitas” Now Available For Streaming]
“One of my favorite things about today’s Hip Hop is the honesty,” states Kweli. “Today’s most popular rappers aren’t always politically correct or deep, but the best are unflinchingly honest. While my story may be documented, I have never truly told my story through music. My true fans have heard bits and pieces through the years, but Gravitas sums up my experience until now.”
Kweli is expanding buying Gravitas into an interactive experience. People that purchase the album through Kweliclub.com will also be added to the performer’s personal address book. This will allow his fans to communicate directly with Kweli by email.
“Social media, YouTube and music streaming sites have made it where a casual listener can say they are a big fan without ever having to actually support the artist by purchasing the music,” says Kweli. “Kweliclub.com is set up for me to be able to stay in touch with my truest fans, the ones who are happy to support me with their dollars. This is a way for me to give back to them.”
Gravitas will be available for purchase on www.kweliclub.com or at online retailers and brick-and-mortar stores though Javotti Media/Fat Beats on February 18th.
[ALSO READ: AHH REVIEW: Talib Kweli “Gravitas”]
Listen to Talib Kweli’s “Violations” featuring Raekwon below.
The TGOD formula is in full effect here, with a beat halfway between G-Funk and elevator music, and Wiz coming through with his signature smoked out hook-style. All three rappers deliver memorable 16s, and all three reference their weed-smoking habits heavily.
(AllHipHop News) Police recently arrested a suspect in the killing of former G-Unit rapper Jamal “Mazaradi Fox” Green. The authorities have now released what they believe was the motive for the January shooting that ended the life of the 42-year-old Queens native and wounded three others.
[ALSO READ: Former G-Unit Rapper Mazaradi Fox Killed, 50 Cent Offers Condolences]
According to The Daily News, sources say accused shooter Jamal Scott was retaliating for the 1998 murder of his older brother. Fox allegedly ordered associates to begin shooting after an argument in July of that year. Scott’s brother Curtis was hit and killed. He was 21 at the time.
“Jamal didn’t pull the trigger. He didn’t shoot him. He just happened to be there when it happened,” the unidentified girlfriend of Fox is quoting as saying. “This is 16 years ago and you’re still harboring that?… Killing Mazaradi, that’s not going to bring your brother back.”
Scott was charged with second-degree murder, attempted murder, and felony assault.
[ALSO READ: Tony Yayo Speaks On The Death Of Former G-Unit Member Mazaradi Fox]
The latest BS is rolling out..or should I say the state of Hip-Hop continues to slide. Why? Ohhh…I dunno. Saigon is the latest rapper to jump way into the messy mess. He’s going to be featured on Iyanla Vanzant’s “Fix My Life” show. Apparently his baby mom issues are so deep that he’s taken to having the Oprah disciple clean things up for him. He made the revelation on Twitter. Sai has admitted to having anger issues and wants to fix them. What makes a good rapper? Anger!!!!!
Anyway, I guess we’ll see how this rolls out.
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Justin Bieber isn’t really even known for his music any more. This kid gets in more trouble than DMX…well maybe not. But, the latest is that he got slapped up by Blake Griffin….
WHAT?
Peep what is being reported.
Justin Bieber can’t seem to avoid bad publicity. A new rumour about him getting ‘smacked’ by NBA player Blake Griffin (who plays for LA Clippers) began circulating online on Monday. Latest report claims that the rumours are false but a recent tweet by LA Laker’s Chris Kaman proves otherwise.
According to Gossip Cop several popular sports blogs, on Monday, reported that Griffin “smacked the sh*t” out of Bieber after the singer refused to put on a shirt inside a West Hollywood Starbucks outlet.
The Starbucks barista is quoted as saying (via Empire Sports):
“He came in with no shirt on and his pants hanging down and underwear showing and tried to order a caramel apple machiatto.”, said Joey Goldsmith, the Starbucks barista, “I just told him he would have to put a shirt on if he wanted to order.”
Bieber reportedly started using cuss words at the barista and threatened to have his bodyguard, “kick his ass”.
Griffin who was sitting at a table nearby, decided to intervene and settle things down but Bieber’s aggressive behaviour resulted in him getting smacked and knocked down to the floor by Griffin.
“I saw Justin stumble out of the door looking like he was crying,” added the barista.
Gossip Cop subsequently reported (after checking with a source close to Bieber) that the story is false. As per the ‘source’, the rumour is “made up”, as Justin has “not returned to Los Angeles for weeks”.
But the following tweet by LA Laker’s player Chris Kaman, which surfaced recently, points towards the report being true after all, at least to an extent.
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New song called Where The Wind Blows from the 18 year old Canadian duo A-Grade. With this being the first song off of their upcoming project “Rhythm And Poetry”, the boys give out a softer sound and different taste as a valentines special.
Follow them on Twitter: @TheAGradeTeam