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BREAKING: Detroit Allowed To File For Bankruptcy
(AllHipHop News) A court has ruled that the embattled city of Detroit can now file for bankruptcy, a landmark decision.
This represents the largest bankruptcy filing in the history of the United States.
The city now has protection from its creditors and will submit a plan to restructure its $18 billion in debt, according to a new report from the BBC.
A judge said that the city had made a good faith effort to pay creditors, but was unable because of the vast extent of the debt. The ruling will also protect the pension pay out of the elderly.
The report also said that roughly 40% of Detroit’s streetlights don’t work and there are about 150,000 vacant lots and buildings in the city.
Right now, the city’s population is about 700,000, a dramatic decline from the 1950 peak of 1.8 million.
Detroit still offers a vibrant music scene that touts a number of notable Hip-Hop acts.
Hilarious! Rapper Snatches Mic From News Reporter
The following quick video is one of the most stand out Vines of the year. Watch as this rapper snatches the mic from a reporter who stands there looking bewildered and mortified.
Epic Fail of the Day: Man Does Cinnamon Challenge While Getting Pepper Sprayed, Almost Chokes
This is sheer stupidity. Seems like the plain ole cinnamon challenge wasn’t enough for this guy so, he decided to take the challenge while getting pepper sprayed and it leads to him almost choking to death. #FAIL
O DA ADDIC – DAMN (Music Video)
EXCLUSIVE: Joey Bada$$ Discusses Headlining 2013 Smoker's Club Tour
(AllHipHop News) Cinematic Music Group recording artist Joey Bada$$ went from opening for Juicy J on the 2012 Smoker’s Club Tour, to being the headlining act for this year’s outing, alongside AB-Soul , Chevy Woods and A-Mafia.
During a recent stop in Miami, Joey took AllHipHop.com on his tour bus and in the studio, as he worked on new material at legendary recording facility, Circle House.
Joey revealed that he has been gathering valuable experience on the 29-date tour, which kicked off on October 17 in Providence, Rhode Island and ended on November 30 with a sold-out show in Philadelphia.
“The tour has been good,” Joey Bada$$ told AllHipHop.com. “It’s really enlightening. Fans [have] been giving me a lot of literature, so I’ve been reading. I been on my sh**t.”
Check out an inside look at The 2013 Smoker’s Club Tour below:
Drake Posts Snippet Of Unreleased Song Featuring Aaliyah
(AllHipHop News) By now most people are aware of Drake’s appreciation for the late singer Aaliyah. The Young Money performer has a picture of “Baby Girl” tattooed on his back and there had been a lot of talk about he and producer Noah “40” Shebib creating another Aaliyah album in the past. While that full project has been on hold for a while, Drizzy appears to be ready to release another single featuring the voice of the “One In A Million” singer.
Drake posted a short video to his Instagram page with the caption “24 HOURS ON THIS BUS.” Young Money HQ is reporting that the tune playing in the background is a new collaboration between Drake and Aaliyah. Drake had announced that he will be dropping four new tracks before the end of the year.
[ALSO READ: Drake To Release Hit Boy-Produced “Trophies” + 3-4 New Songs Before 2014]
The Nothing Was The Same rapper was previously featured on the unreleased Aaliyah track “Enough Said” in 2012. The song was met with mixed reactions. There is no word yet when or if the full version of the new Drake/Aaliyah song will be released.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Chris Brown Ft. Aaliyah – Don’t Think They Know]
Listen to the snippet of the song in the video below.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Erica Mena and Cyn Santana's Relationship Fake?
Word on the street is Erica Mena had to make some major shake ups in her personal story line in order to stay on the current season of Love & Hip-Hop New York so she went the lesbian route. In previous seasons she mentioned that she “smashes” women but these days she’s allegedly in a relationship with the previously straight Cyn Santana.
Whispers are saying that the relationship was fabricated to created tension with Rich. Who better to put in the middle of a love triangle with two women? Cyn Santana has also been trying to get her Instagram modeling career off the ground so why not go for it, right?
Sounds plausible. Maybe it will by Erica another season on the show.
Kanye West Didn't Like The Beats For Notorious B.I.G.'s "Juicy" or "Big Poppa"
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West media blitz continues. His latest interview was with Atlanta’s V103 radio station. During the Q&A, Kanye speaks on several topics including G.O.O.D. Music artist Cyhi The Prynce, his sit down with Sway, his problems with Nike, and his opinion on a few famous tracks from a Brooklyn Hip Hop legend.
[ALSO READ: Kanye West Stops By The Breakfast Club For In-Depth Interview (VIDEO)]
While discussing how great the Notorious B.I.G. was at being able to popularize any type of track he rapped over, Kanye reveals he is not a fan of the beats for two of Biggie’s biggest hits.
“That ‘Juicy’ beat, I don’t like that beat man,” states Kanye. “And I don’t like the beat for throw your hands in the air if you a true player [‘Big Poppa’]. I don’t like the Dr. Dre worm noise on the chorus. At all, till this day. I don’t imagine that Biggie like that that much either.”
He then adds, “Biggie Smalls made you think that ‘Big Poppa’ beat was cold. It was not a cold beat.”
[ALSO READ: Kanye West Hopes To Release Next Album In Summer 2014]
Watch Kanye West interview with Greg Street below.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Lauryn Hill Secretly Get Married?
Not a lot here. But, seems like Lauryn Hill got married almost one year ago in a very secret wedding on December 31, 2012. Here she is with the lucky man.
I heard this guy above is NOT the spouse though.
“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.
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J. Cole Talks About His Fear Of Becoming A "Rich N***A" (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) For many listeners one of the standout tracks on J. Cole’s sophomore album was the song “Rich N****z.” The cut opens with the Roc Nation emcee rapping “I hate rich n****s,” but it then goes on to reveal the rapper’s own apprehension about the fact he is now one of those people with money he use to hate.
[ALSO READ: J. Cole Responds To Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” Verse On Justin Timberlake’s “TKO (Remix)”]
Cole spoke with Hard Knock TV to discuss track 9 off Born Sinner. He talks about growing up in Fayetteville, North Carolina feeling jealous of his classmates who were more well off than him. He shares another story about his mother having to take on a part-time job and his worries that she would get hurt delivering pizza at night.
Cole also refers to “Rich N****z’s” second verse where he calls out rappers who focus all their rhymes on wealth and material possessions. He then questions himself on whether he is now a part of that group of entertainers that put money first.
“I’m talking to this rapper like, ‘Damn, your flow is ill, but the only thing you offer to world is talking about how much money you have?” says Cole. “I know you’re suppose to write your life, but damn you ain’t got nothing else to talk about. I see through you… Oh s**t. Am I becoming you? That’s the fear.”
[ALSO READ: J. Cole Announces Second Edition Of “What Dreams May Come Tour”]
Watch the interview below.
In Memoriam: A Gang Of Awesome, Respectful Paul Walker Dedications
The loss of 40-year-old actor Paul Walker continues to be felt as an outpouring of condolences and dedications have emerged since his untimely death on Saturday after a car he was riding in crashed into a utility pole and burst into flames.
To pay respect to Mr. Walker, AllHipHop.com has put together a list of a few dedications that have been posted to honor, remember, and mourn the Fast and Furious franchise star.
AllHipHop.com sends our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Paul Walker and Roger Rodas.
Heavy heavy heart tonight. Paul Walker was a genuinely good, sweet, kind, laid back, loving person. Sending much love to his family.
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) December 1, 2013
I just remember him as being so effortlessly golden. He had that way about him, that “thing”… #rippaulwalker #TeamPW
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) December 1, 2013
Paul was a truly good person in a town of questionable characters. ..A real life tragedy if there ever was one.
— Rachael Leigh Cook (@RachaelLCook) December 1, 2013
I’m a devastated right now. My prayers & condolences go out to Paul Walkers family & friends. He was a amazing talent & will truly b missed
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 1, 2013
I’m gonna carry this torch for you brother, with a forced smile on my face and Im gonna open my heart just cause your telling me to.
— Michelle Rodriguez (@MRodOfficial)
December 2, 2013
All my strength, love & faith to the Walker family during this heartbreaking time. We find our strength.. in his light. Love you brother.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) December 1, 2013
Shocked & sad to hear about Paul Walker. Met him several times over the years- a hard worker & always kind. Prayers … http://t.co/wVAKxf97Yr
— Seth Green (@SethGreen) December 1, 2013
Justin Bieber & Chance The Rapper Hint At Upcoming Collaborations
(AllHipHop News) Pop star Justin Bieber has been working with Hip Hop artists since the very beginning of his career. One of his first huge hits was “Baby’ featuring Atlanta rapper Ludacris, and his last album Believe had guest appearances from Luda, Drake, Nicki Minaj and Big Sean.
[ALSO READ: Eminem, Drake & Will Smith Offered To Mentor Justin Bieber]
It appears rising Chicago artist Chance The Rapper will be the next Hip Hop performer to team with Bieber for an upcoming track. JB and Chance exchanged tweets yesterday (12/2) hinting that the collaboration is on the way. Justin then posted another tweet mentioning the Acid Rap creator again along with Big Sean, Diplo, Lil Wayne, and R. Kelly with the message “[they] have no idea what is coming #journals.”
@justinbieber it’s so damn good.
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) December 2, 2013
@chancetherapper@BigSean@diplo@LilTunechi@rkelly the have no idea what is coming. #journals
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) December 2, 2013
Complex is reporting that second tweet is referring to another big song titled “Journals” that will feature all of the named artists. That track is suspected to be the final offering from Biebs’ #MusicMondays. It is expected to drop in two weeks.
[ALSO READ: Chance The Rapper To Appear As Voice Of Bob Marley On “Black Dynamite”]
Beyonce Most Searched Artist Of The Year, "Thrift Shop" Most Searched Song
(AllHipHop News) Bing has announced the most searched people, songs, athletes, and more for 2013. Beyoncé was named the celebrity people looked up the most beating out reality star and constant tabloid subject Kim Kardashian and fellow superstar performers Rihanna and Taylor Swift. Nine entertainers were searched for more than the Leader of the Free World. President Barack Obama landed at number ten
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[ALSO READ: Diddy, Beyoncé, Jay Z & Rihanna Named Among World’s Highest Paid Musicians]
When it comes to the songs that users were trying to find out information about Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ hit “Thrift Shop” landed at number one. Robin Thicke, Pharrell, and T.I. came it at number two with “Blurred Lines,” and Rihanna had her second top three placement with “Stay.”
The top athlete searches in the United States included Tim Tebow (1), Tiger Woods (2), and LeBron James (5). Iron Man 3 was the most searched movie, and Facebook was the most searched social networking site.
[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Joins New “Hang w/” Mobile Video Platform]
Check out some of Bing’s top search lists for the United States below.
Top Searched Person
1. Beyoncé
2. Kim Kardashian
3. Rihanna
4. Taylor Swift
5. Madonna
6. Justin Bieber
7. Nicki Minaj
8. Amanda Bynes
9. Miley Cyrus
10. Barack Obama
Top Searched Songs
1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Thrift Shop
2. Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines
3. Rihanna – Stay
4. Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
5. Jason Derulo – The Other Side
6. Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man
7. Justin Timberlake – Mirrors
8. Miley Cyrus – We Can’t Stop
9. P!nk – Just Give Me A Reason
10. One Direction – Best Song Ever
Top Searched Athletes
1. Tim Tebow
2. Tiger Woods
3. Kevin Ware
4. Ray Lewis
5. Lebron James
6. Danica Patrick
7. Dwight Howard
8. Derek Jeter
9. Maria Sharapova
10. Dale Earnhardt Jr
Top Searched Movies
1. Iron Man 3
2. Fast and Furious 6
3. Despicable Me 2
4. The Conjuring
5. The Wolverine
6. 2 Guns
7. The Great Gatsby
8. Oz the Great and Powerful
9. Snitch
10. Man of Steel
Top Searched Social Networks
1. Facebook
2. Pinterest
3. Twitter
4. LinkedIn
5. Instagram
6. tumblr
7. Reddit
8. Vimeo
9. Vine
10. Google+
Populah Da Man – Really Real
Populah Da Man aka Pop-U Delivers another Street Heat Record. “REALLY REAL” Talks about life as a shooting victim and the shooter as well. P###. by Stimulation
https://soundcloud.com/djvip510/populah-da-man-really-real
WTF News: Woman Scratches Car to Make Her Husband Purchase It
This is insane. A woman purposely scratched a £20,000 ($32,696.00) car to force her husband into buying it for her. Get this, her logic behind this is that because her husband looks younger than her, he owes her this vehicle. Watch the video as the woman goes crazy at China’s Guangzhou Auto Show during an argument with her husband.
Via UK’s Mirror:
Onlookers heard the wife shouting that she deserved the car because she’d given her all to the marriage – especially when she was “getting old” and the husband still looked young.
A scuffle broke out as the husband tried to pull her wife away from the car, but she broke away and scratched the bonnet for a second time.
The damaged car was a BYD Qin – the follow up to the world’s first mass produced hybrid car.
The car is due for release in December, and orders are being taken for 200,000 Yuan (about £20,000).
That is some wild ish. I wonder what happened when they got home.
A$AP Rocky, Just Blaze & Lunice To Join Skrillex's Takeover Tour 2014
(AllHipHop News) EDM DJ Skrillex is one of the highest grossing performing artists in the world. His annual Takeover Tour is a week-long event that covers multiple venues in several cities.
This year’s 4-city, 2-continent edition will feature a handful of Hip Hop associated acts. Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky, producer/DJ Just Blaze, and Canadian producer Lunice will participate in at least one of the locations set to host the tour.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Rockie Fresh – Panera Bread feat. Rick Ross & Lunice]
Check out the line-ups, cities, dates, and venues for Skrillex’s “Takeover Tour 2014” and A$AP Rocky’s video for “Wild For The Night” featuring Skrillex below.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: A$AP Rocky & A$AP Ferg Discuss Music & More On Arsenio Hall Show Extended Play]
San Francisco
02/03 – The Independent
02/04 – The Regency
02/05 – Mezzanine
02/06 – The Warfield
02/07 – Fox Theater (Oakland)
02/08 – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Acts: A$AP Rocky, Seven Lions, Jack Beats, Alvin RIsk, Louisahhh!!!, Craze, UZ, David Heartbreak, Etnik, Samo Sound Boy, GTA, and TOKiMONSTA
Brooklyn
02/10 – Brooklyn Bowl
02/11 – Music Hall of Williamsburg
02/12 – SRB Brooklyn
02/13 – Output
02/14 – Secret Warehouse
Acts: Just Blaze, Lunice, Shift K3Y, AC Slater, Bro Safari, Clockwork, and TOKiMONSTA
Amsterdam
02/19 – Bitterzoet 0
2/20 – Boat Party
02/21 – Melkweg
02/22 – Simplon (Groningen)
02/23 – Studio 80
Acts: Jack Beats, Bro Safari, UZ, Icarus, TC, Noisia, and more
Barcelona
02/26 – Moog
02/27 – Razzmatazz
02/28 – Be Cool
03/01 – Ker Club
Acts: Benga, Alvin Risk, KOAN Sound, and more
via: COS
Big Boi Posts New Photos With Andre 3000
(AllHipHop News) It has been seven years since the public has been able to purchase a project released by OutKast, and it’s been 13 years since a full length album featuring both members trading bars on a majority of the tracks. Rumors of tension between the duo have constantly popped up over the past decade, but with Big Boi and Andre 3000 set to reunite for a tour in 2014 the ATLiens took to social media to show they are currently hanging tough.
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[ALSO READ: The Gang Is Back: Outkast Set To Do Reunion Tour in 2014 (VIDEO)]
While there is no guarantee that the creators of classics like Aquemini and Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik are back in the studio making more music together, the upcoming tour and the pics do provide hope that 2006’s Idlewild may not be the last time Kast fans gets to hear a record from Sir Lucious Left Foot and 3 Stacks.
[ALSO READ: Cee Lo Green Says André 3000 Bothered By Bar Set For Him; Big Gipp: “I Know He Doing Something”]
Check out the photos of Big Boi and 3K below.
Machine Gun Kelly Heads Out On "Raging With Reindeer II" Tour
(AllHipHop News) Bad Boy recording artist Machine Gun Kelly kicked off his second annual “Raging With Reindeer II” Canadian Tour this weekend. The 16 date trek started in Kelowna, British Columbia on Sunday and will run until December 23rd in Hamilton, Ontario.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Machine Gun Kelly – Home Soon]
“Out of the hundreds and hundreds of shows we’ve done, three of my top five wildest were in Canada. Enough said! I love Canada, eh!” states MGK.
Kelly will be performing songs from his catalogue including tracks off his Black Flag mixtape released in June. Up next for the Ohio native is a turn in the feature film Blackbird co-starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, and Danny Glover.
[ALSO READ: Machine Gun Kelly Joins The Cast Of “Blackbird” Movie]
Check out the dates/locations for Machine Gun Kelly’s Raging With Reindeer II Tour and watch the latest installment of his “Kellyvision” series below.
12/1/ – Kelowna, BC – Flashbacks
12/3 – Victoria, BC Club – 9One9
12/4 – Nanaimo, BC – The Queens
12/5 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
12/6 -Edmonton, AB – Encore
12/7 -Lethbridge, AB -Inferno
12/8 – Calgary, AB – Marquee
12/9 – Saskatoon, SK – Odeon
12/10 – Red Deer, AB – The Lotus
12/15 – Winnipeg, MB – Stereo
12/16 – Thunder Bay, ON – Crocks
12/18 – Toronto, ON – Kool Haus
12/19 – Belleville, ON – MJ’s
12/20 – Barrie, ON – The Ranch
12/22 – Montreal, QC – Club Soda
12/23 – Hamilton, ON – Club 77
Jim Jones To Release New EP "We Own The Night" This Week
(AllHipHop News) Rapper and reality television star Jim Jones is set to release his latest project We Own The Night tomorrow. The six track EP will feature appearances from Jeremih, TWO, Sen City, and more.
[ALSO READ: Jim Jones & Crissy Talks Harlem Gentrification, Financial Literacy + More (VIDEO)]
“We Own the Night is a mixture of a compilation and solo efforts from my upcoming Vampire Empire. It’s powerful music that has great street edge and may feel soulful at times,” states Jones. “It has that hustler bravado and drug dealer talk that makes you feel like you wanna go outside and make some money.”
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Cam’ron, Jim Jones & Juelz Santana Reunited In Miami]
We Own The Night will be available for digital download December 3rd. Check out the cover art and tracklist below.
1. We Got It (feat. Ricky Blaze)
2. They Watch (feat. TWO)
3. Nasty Girl (feat. Jeremih & Spin King)
4. Vamp Life (feat. TWO & Sen City)
5. Heard Me Though
6. Hypocrits (feat. Trav, Mel Matrix & Philthy Rich)