(AllHipHop News) Two of Memphis, Tennessee’s greatest Hip Hop acts are joining forces for a new project. Three 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul announced on Twitter over the weekend that he is headed to studio to craft an entire album for 8Ball & MJG.
8Ball & MJG and Paul previously worked together on Da Mafia 6ix’s “Yean High” from the 6ix Commandments mixtape. The Southern rap legends’ last LP was 2010’s From the Bottom 2 the Top.
West Coast emcee YG taps Young Money’s Drake for the new song “Who Do You Love.” The duo and producer DJ Mustard came together for the track off YG’s debut album My Krazy Life.
(AllHipHop News) Jim Jones’ fiancee Chrissy Lampkin reverted back to her old ways earlier this morning (December 29th). According to TMZ, Lampkin was arrested for assaulting a woman at New Jersey bar.
While no specifics regarding the victim’s age, name or physical appearance were disclosed, it was revealed that Lampkin’s assault bloodied the woman’s eye and was hospitalized. Lampkin was arrested for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct by Edgewater, NJ police.
Jim Jones picked up his fiancee from the police station as she was released.
This is not Chrissy’s first fist fight. During Season 2 of VH1’s Love & Hip Hop, Lampkin assaulted Juelz Santana’s girlfriend Kimbella Vanderhee after Kimbella informed Fabolous’ then ex-girlfriend Emily Bustamante that she dated him while Emily was pregnant.
Over three and a half months after Drake released a trailer for his Hit-Boy produced “Trophies” song, the highly anticipated collaboration lands online.
Employing the same vocal tone and flow of his “Worst Behavior” song, Drake trudges through Hit Boy’s grandiose horns for his victory lap for a successful 2013.
This may not be the official final version of the song as the chorus is simply the beat changing with no vocals. Drake explained to Revolt around the time of the release of the “Trophies” trailer that the song was not included on his Nothing Was The Same album because of his dissatisfaction with the hook:
I had two different hooks on there. I didn’t like either of them. I started sending it around. As great of a job as other people did it didn’t sound right if I wasn’t on the hook.
Check out Drake’s first ever Hit-Boy produced song, “Trophies” below:
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star Ice-T will venture into the world of podcasting for the first time in January, with the launch of a new podcast.
On January 7, the veteran rapper will launch the “Ice-T: Final Level” podcast with digital agency The Paragon Collective.
The “Final Level” show will be co-hosted by long time manager, Mick Benzo of Sirius XM’s long running Hip-Hop show Zulu Beatz.
The rapper will produce two “Final Level” podcasts each month, that will feature him talking about current affairs, along with special guest interviews from the entertainment world, along with listener call-in’s.
“Podcasting is a great next step for me and my guy. It’s an uncensored medium, and it’s a direct connection with my fans,” Ice-T said. “Mick Benzo and I can explore any topic we’re interested in without restrictions, from video games to philosophy to rap and rock. And I also don’t have to leave my crib.”
The first episode of the “Final Level” podcast features Ice-T discussing his experiences with fans who cannot separate his rap persona from his character on “Law & Order: SVU,” which is now in its 15th season.
“We believe Ice has one of the most earnest and distinct voices in the entertainment industry. Whether he’s rapping, acting or talking about the First Amendment, his fans appreciate what he has to say and what he stands for,” a rep for Paragon added, noting that the show already attracted sponsors like Squarespace and NatureBox, to ensure the show remains free to listeners.
The “Ice-T: Final Level” podcast will be available via his website and iTunes starting on Tuesday, January 7th.
The world of Hip-Hop pauses for a moment to mourn and reminisce over the life of Doe B, the rapper signed to T.I.’s Grand Hustle Records. He was dope. And he was tragically cut down early this morning by gun men at a show in Montgomery (The Gump) at a club called The Rose. Now, The Rose has another name now, but its still The Rose, according to sources. The Rose has been plagued by violence and murder, going back decades sources say. And they changed the name in an effort to change the association. But…I am being told that they didn’t do anything fundamentally to change the way people conduct themselves there.
Apparently, there was lone gunman that emptied a clip shooting every rounds at the Doe B. He was apparently struck in the chest and thigh. He was then taken to the hospital. Kim Johnson, a 21-year-old celebrating her birthday, was hit in the head and killed instantly. According to sources 6 other people were hit by bullets too.
According to sources, the gun man was allowed to enter the club by somebody. Hopefully, there is some form of justice.
Damn shame.
Below is the interview AllHipHop conducted with Doe B.
Fabolous dropped his Soul Tape 3 mixtape on Christmas, which had its share of highlights, this collab with Jeezy being one of them. Keeping with the formula, Vinylz and Boi-1da turn in a soul-sampling beat, but of course it knocks a little harder than most.
Reports remain sketchy, but Doe B was allegedly shot inside a Montgomery, Alabama club called The Rose, which has a violent reputation. DJ Frank White, a member of Doe B’s circle, proclaimed on Twitter that he would do everything in his power to have the club closed, because of the gun violence that has occurred previously.
Other rap artist and industry insiders sent their condolences on various social media. Additionally, thousands of fans and mourners shared their feelings on various social media outlets.
(AllHipHop News) Upcoming rapper Doe B, real name Glenn Thomas, has been killed. He was 22.
The details are sketchy, but initial reports are that the emerging rapper was killed by gunfire.
T.I., who signed Doe B broke the news on Instagram.
“RIP to my lil brother Doe B. We gon miss u my n####. U’ll never be forgotten & U WILL NOT DIE IN VAIN. We Love U champ. Always. Just rest now my n####….WE GOT IT From here,” Tip posted.
Doe B, a native of Montgomery, Alabama, was shot in the eye approximately three years ago and saw his career burgeon as he found a new dedication to his craft. After working with local talents, he then got the attention of T.I. who signed the young rapper for his credibility as well as his way with words.
Early reports suggest that he was performing in a club in his hometown when he was shot. Apparently another woman, 21-year-old Kim Johnson, was killed as well.
Doe B also performed earlier this year at a celebration for AllHipHop’s 15th Anniversary.
We send our condolences to his family and friends.
AllHipHop’s first and final interview with Doe B is below.
Somebody done messed up. LOL! Diamond from Crime Mob is not the woman claiming that SB is her baby daddy. The rumors be all wrong sometimes. The rumors that I go said just that, but nobody really made the distinction. Soulja Boy just likes women named Diamond. Anyway, I knew something was strange when there were reports that Diamond was on welfare. Now, I know times are hard, but not that damn hard.
The folks over at TMZ are letting it go though. Here are the pics of the woman with the 5 year old son that is allegedly SB’s.
“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.
Khloe Kardashian might be literally divorced from Lamar Odom but she’s still reeling from the emotional pain that her relationship caused. She posted the following message on Twitter that could very well be a shot:
Raised in Jamaica Queens, New York, Focus The Truth spent two years recording/producing tracks and music videos in London, UK. MC’ing since the age of fourteen, Focus learned the power of lyrics and how they can be used to deliver a message, rather than present largely untrue tales to reinforce stereotypes.
What sets you apart from other Hip Hop artists?
Focus The Truth My unique selling proposition is my versatility. My music is international in scope. In addition, I have the flow and smooth voice to rap over all kinds of beats. Also I’m well educated. I have a BA in English and an MBA. My street poetry is something that grows on you more and more. I am not aiming to make just one hit and bank off of that. Rather, I am striving for greatness.
Who is your target market?
Focus The Truth I market my music towards the college circuit. I’m targeting “Hip-hop heads”ages 17-40. My music appeals to those who truly appreciate the way Hip-hop used to be. Hip-hop fans who enjoy lyricism and poetry like my music. Being from Queens, I also have that street feel a lot of Hip-hop fans look for. You can put me in the same lane as a J. Cole, Kendrick more or less.
What single or project are you currently pushing?
Focus The Truth The Project I am currently pushing is my street album called “Berwick Road.” The whole project is banging. The feedback has been incredible. If we get fans to listen to the whole project there is a very high chance they will fall in love with it. The current single off of the project is “City of Angels.”
Who does your production?
Focus The Truth I work a lot with the producer Smoking Indoors from London. He does a majority of my production. I also work with some other talented producers. One is Kamo from France. He has produced some hot tracks like City of Angels and Sweet Disaster. Also, Isyss from London has produced some bangers for me. I am open to work with anyone with talent.
Which artists have inspired you and What is the philosophy by which you live by?
Focus The Truth Artists who have inspired and influenced me are Nas, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Notorious BIG,Raekwon, Lauren Hill, Pusha-T, Curren$y, Joey Bada$$, Freddie Gibbs, Kendrick, and Wiz Khalifa. And my philosophy is “Stay true to yourself and keep your circle tight.”
A West Side, Chicago man hired friends to kill his mother so that he could gain access to more than $90,000 from her bank accounts as well as funds from two of her life insurance policies, reports the Chicago Tribune.
Qawmane Wilson, 24, who is also known as Young QC, has been charged along with two accomplices with murder and home invasion in the death of his mother, Yolanda Holmes, 45, last September. Holmes owned a popular beauty salon in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood.
All three offenders were ordered held without bail.
