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BET To Live-Stream Celebrity Basketball Game W/ Snoop Dogg, Lesean McCoy + More

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Uncategorized
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(AllHipHop News) For the upcoming BET Awards, AEG and BET Networks have announced that they will continue the tradition of celebrities living out their basketball fantasies. Today (May 29th), the full lineup of participants for the celebrity basketball game taking place during BET Experience Fan Fest

Snoop Dogg, Terrell Owens and Mike Epps are apart of the 2014 Sprite Celebrity Basketball Game and  have participated in celebrity basketball games in the past with Epps participating during last year’s game. In addition to these celebrity basketball veterans are Philadelphia Eagles’ running back Lesean McCoy, comedian JB Smoove, Brandon T Jackson and many others. 

The event will feature music from guest celebrity DJ, former NBA superstar, Ron “Metta World Peace” Artest.  

BET Experience Fan Fest is taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Saturday, June 28and Sunday, June 29, 2014. In addition to the celebrity basketball game, there will be a youth basketball clinic as well as a Sprite® Slam Dunk Contest. 

The event will be live-streamed on Bet.com.

Check out footage from last year’s BET celebrity basketball game and the full list of the participants in this year’s celebrity basketball game below:

2014 Bet Experience Fan Fest Participants:

Snoop Dogg, Mike Epps, Flex Alexander, Brandon T. Jackson, Jay Ellis, Tank, Cory Hardrict, Bobby V, JB Smoove, Ben Lyons, Tammy “T-Time” Brawner, LaSean McCoy, Cedric Ceballos, Cory Maggette, Terrell Owens and Anthony Lewis.

Vince Staples & Bad Rabbits Release "Made" Single Off Upcoming Converse EP

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Los Angeles rapper Vince Staples and Boston funk band Bad Rabbits unite for the new song “Made.” The track is the first single off Converse’s upcoming CONS EP VOL. 2.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Vince Staples – Shyne Coldchain Vol 2]

The release of “Made” coincides with the launch of the Converse’s new premium CONS Weapon skate and lifestyle sneaker collection. The first installment of the Converse CONS Weapon collection will be available for purchase at various retailers on Friday, June 13.

[ALSO READ: Bad Rabbits Band Is Rocking Out R&B For A New Era]

Listen to Vince Staples x Bad Rabbits’ “Made” and watch a behind the scenes video below.


EXCLUSIVE: Calvin Klein Bacote Explains If Jay Z Was "Still Spending Money From '88" + MORE (VIDEO)

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Jay Z is currently worth over half a billion dollars and a year before his debut album claimed he was “still spending money from ’88”. In the last part of AllHipHop’s EXCLUSIVE interview with Calvin Klein Bacote, the former Jay Z associate speaks on if the famous lyric was true.

Bacote and Jay Z first entered each other’s lives after Klein returned home from prison back in 1986. According to Klein, from his dealings with Jay Z, him spending money from his drug dealing past of the late 80s in 1995 is not far-fetched:

Would you doubt him? I wouldn’t doubt him. I don’ tknow how many shoe boxes he got stacked up. I know how many I had stacked up. If he said it, I believe it. You have to kind of look at his history. How many times have you caught him in a lie? You have to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Bacote stated that he kept up with the 90s Hip Hop albums even during his incarceration and also picks who is the best rapper of all time.

Check out the rest of ALLHIPHOP’s final interview with Calvin Klein Bacote below:

Hip-Hop Rumors: Ma$e Has Moved On With New Chick?

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I think Ma$e is still a preacher. And I think Ma$e is still married. And I think he’s about to make another rap comeback. Well, according to Rolling Out, Ma$e got himself a new thing.

Rapper Ma$e has a divorce looming, but it looks like the former Bad Boy superstar has already moved on romantically. And he’s allegedly seeing a woman with her own high-profile split on the horizon, “Basketball Wives L.A.” cast member Malaysia Pargo. Pargo filed documents with L.A. Superior Court back on May 19 to split from her NBA player husband Jannero Pargo; she cited irreconcilable differences. Malaysia wants sole custody of her children, with Jennero having visitation rights. The Charlotte Hornets guard has not responded to the filing.

According to reports,Malaysia is seeking comfort in the arms of one Mason Betha.

“They’ve been dating for about two months,” a source tells HipHollywood. “She really likes him and they really connect on a spiritual level. They’ve been spending a lot of time together.”

Malaysia’s publicist issued a statement regarding the reality star’s split, but didn’t mention any connection to Ma$e.

“Our family is our top priority and while we have decided to amicably go our separate ways, we ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time. We are both committed parents and plan to remain friends as we co-parent our three children.  At this time we do not wish to discuss the details of our divorce.”

Source: Rolling Out

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EXCLUSIVE: Snoop Dogg Details How He Got His Deal With Dr. Dre

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Category: Features
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How did Snoop Doggy Dogg come to be?

AllHipHop.com has an exclusive premiere of ​the legendary Snoop Dogg​ discussing meeting Dr. Dre and getting his first record deal. This is a excerpt from Snoop Dogg’s episode of Guitar Center Sessions set to air Sunday, ​June 1st on DirecTV​.

Snoop recalls how he got his deal with Dr. Dre:
“When I made this song called “Gangster’s Life.” It was a story of me being born into a gangster life, me living a gangster life and me​ passing this gangster life on to my little brother, and my little brother ended up getting killed. It was so deep and so dope how I told the story, it was the song that got me my record deal with Dre.“

This series was filmed live at SXSW, on a rooftop perched high above the crowds with Austin’s majestic skyline as a backdrop. The 12 episode season features a wide range of musical acts including iconic artists Soundgarden, Damon Albarn, and Alice in Chains as well as buzzworthy acts CHVRCHES, ​Phantogram, ​Cage the Elephant and more.

 Watch the Snoop Dog clip here FIRST: ​

 Source: Guitar Center Here are some exclusive pictures from the rooftop performance of Snoop Dogg at SXSW:

EXCLUSIVE: Turk Says B.G. Found "Legal Loophole", Could Return This Year (VIDEO)

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Two years ago, B.G. was sentenced to 14 years in prison for weapons possession and witness tampering. In an EXCLUSIVE interview with AllHipHop, former fellow Hot Boys member Turk spoke about a “legal loophole” that could help B.G. return from his prison sentence as soon as this year and more.

Three months after B.G. was sentence to his 14 year prison sentence, Turk was released from Forrest City Prison in Arkansas after serving nine years in prison for weapons’ violation:

I had 22 years, so I gave 12 years back on an appeal. Not no snitching. He ain’t coming home on no snitch pass. When he come home, he done found a loophole in the law. Which they gave him more time than they were supposed to give him.

Turk spoke on speaking with Boosie following his recent prison release this year and possible upcoming collaborations for Turk’s untitled new album:

I got on the phone with Boosie, probably two or three days since he came home. Boosie working righ tnow. I sent him a record. Waiting on him to deliver on that. If it make it on time, it’ll be on my time, if not, just be looking on music from me and Boosie.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Kendrick Lamar Hard At Work On New Album?

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Its almost two full years since Kendrick Lamar dropped his now-classic classic album G.K.M.C. Well, the guy has been making that money in all of his live shows and events. But, I am hearing that he’s also super hard at work on his new album. From what I hear, they are looking for a fall or fourth quarter release. The word is Kendrick is cooking up another classic solo album and putting a whole lot of work into avoiding that sophomore slump that plagues a lot of artists. What I don’t know is if Dr. Dre will have any involvement in the project. Dre just signed the deal with Apple so nobody really knows where he’s at! But, I sure am happy the deal went through though! Whew!

Lets listen to that new Ab Soul song while we are at it.

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Beyoncé Makes Top 20 Of Forbes World's Most Powerful Women List

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Forbes released its annual list of The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. The leading choices on the 2014 edition understandably include politicians, businesswomen, technology leaders, and philanthropists, but one entertainer managed to crack the top 20.

[ALSO READ: Jay Z & Beyoncé Named Top Earning Couple Again]

Global superstar Beyoncé Knowles landed in the number 17 position on the list beating out former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (26), Queen Elizabeth II (35), media mogul Arianna Huffington (52), and 80 others. German Chancellor Angela Merkel was number one, followed by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen at number 2.

Forbes credits Bey for what it calls a “banner year” in 2013 which featured the success of her self-titled 5th album and the “Mrs. Carter” world tour. The “Drunk In Love” singer is also highlighted for what Forbes sees as Beyoncé “embracing her role as an icon of women’s empowerment.”

First Lady Michelle Obama came at number 8 with possible 2016 presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton coming in two spots ahead at 6. Other notable celebrities to make the list include Oprah Winfrey (14), Sofia Vergara (32), Anna Wintour (39), Ellen DeGeneres (46), Angelina Jolie (50), Lady Gaga (67), and Gisele Bundchen (89).

To see the full list visit Forbes.

[ALSO READ: Diddy, Beyoncé, Jay Z & Rihanna Named Among World’s Highest Paid Musicians]

Reports: Jay Z Cuts Ties With Longtime Business Partner

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) As Jay Z prepares to hit the road with his wife Beyoncé for the “On The Run” tour, there are reports the Hip Hop mogul may be making that trek without another close member of his inner circle. The New York Daily News reports that Jay and longtime manager John Meneilly have parted ways.

[ALSO READ: Jay Z No Longer Pursuing Extortion Charges Against Former Engineer]

One source revealed to the publication that the split was “amicable and mutual,” while a separate source claims it was not Meneilly’s choice to break from Jay. The decision was apparently made several months ago.

The former Provident Financial executive has reportedly helped navigate the Brooklyn emcee’s business moves for years including the unprecedented Magna Carta Holy Grail Samsung deal last year. Meneilly was also an instrumental player at Jay’s Roc Nation.

[ALSO READ: Jay Z Opens 40/40 Club In Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport]

Kanye West Discusses His Appreciation For J Dilla & Madlib (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Kanye West has undeniably been one of the most influential producers in music over the last decade, but even one of the game’s top beat makers looks to others for inspiration. In outtakes from the Stones Throw Records documentary Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton, Mr. West talks about two board masters’ work he appreciates – J Dilla and Madlib.

[ALSO READ: New Kanye West Music Featured In Adidas World Cup Ad]

“It’s amazing: How could we lose Biggie, Pac, Dilla, Steve Jobs, Michael Jackson? It almost feels like the devil’s winning. We gotta make music and we think, ‘If Dilla was alive, would he like this?’ I have to work on behalf of Dilla,” says Ye. “It’s the best respect that we can pay to great artists that have inspired us so much is to never f**king – never sell out.”

The creator of Yeezus also speaks on working with fellow rapper/producer Madlib.

“I can just paint the scene of how I felt just sitting there with Madlib working on these tracks and just hearing the texture,” said Kanye. “Now that you brought this up we have to get some more Madlib beats for the next projects.”

[ALSO READ: Kanye West’s Next Album Reportedly Will Be “Soulful” & “Dark”]

Watch the clip from Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton featuring Kanye West (21:44, 24:09) below.


 

Iggy Azalea Makes Hot 100 History With "Fancy" & "Problem" Singles

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Australian performer Iggy Azalea made history this week when her first two charting singles reached the number 1 and number 2 spots on Billboard‘s Hot 100. This is the first time an act has achieved that feat in 50 years.

[ALSO READ: Forbes Changes Controversial Title Of Iggy Azalea Article]

Azalea’s “Fancy” rose to the top spot, and she also claims the runner-up’s position as a featured guest on Ariana Grande’s “Problem.” This has not happened since 1964 when The Beatles held 1 and 2 with their initial singles “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “She Loves You.”

The rapper/model also joined three other very exclusive lists. Iggy became only the 15th act in the history of the Hot 100 to have a number one and number two single simultaneously. She is just the third woman to achieve that milestone (Mariah Carey, Ashanti), and she is only the fourth solo female rapper to ever have a number one single (Lauryn Hill, Lil Kim, Shawnna).

[ALSO READ: Tyler The Creator Says Iggy Azalea “Stinks”; Iggy Responds]

Watch the video for Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” below.

T.I. Involved In Shoving Match With Security Prior To Mayweather Fight (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) The self-described “King Of The South” has been involved in several battles in recent days. Footage of a brawl at a Las Vegas Fatburger between T.I. and Floyd Mayweather made the rounds on the internet and television, but that was not the only incident involving Tip while in Vegas.

[ALSO READ: T.I. & Floyd Mayweather Reportedly Get Into A Fight In Las Vegas (VIDEO)]

The Atlanta rapper was apparently attempting to get into a party in Sin City featuring Nicki Minaj when he was denied entry by security. Tip and the guards on post then began pushing each other as onlookers yelled in the background.

This is the third recorded confrontation involving T.I in the last month. He and Los Angeles emcee Game were also in the middle of stand-off with police outside the Supperclub in L.A. four weeks ago.

[ALSO READ: Supperclub L.A. Releases Statement About Videotaped Fight + T.I. & Game]

Watch video of the incident below.

Jimmy Iovine Steps Down From Interscope; Replaced By John Janick

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(AllHipHop News) Now that the Beats Electronics/Apple deal has been official announced, and Beats co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre are taking on roles at the company, Iovine has stepped down from his old job as Interscope Geffen A&M chairman and CEO.

[ALSO READ: Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine & Tim Cook Discuss Apple’s $3 Billion Beats by Dre Purchase]

The long time head of Interscope has been replaced by indie label Fueled By Ramen founder John Janick. The 36-year-old executive began working under Iovine at IGA in 2012. There were sources inside the company who claimed that Janick, serving as Interscope’s president and chief operating officer, was already effectively running the label before the Beats announcement.

“To have been able to work alongside Jimmy Iovine and contribute to the current success of Interscope Geffen A&M–three of the most storied brands in music—has been an extraordinary privilege,” stated Janick. “Now to be appointed Jimmy’s successor and be in a position to carry on his tradition of creative excellence and innovation is a truly humbling honor.”

IGA is currently home to some of music’s biggest stars including Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Lady Gaga, and M.I.A.

“John Janick has exactly what it takes to lead Interscope Geffen A&M: he started his own label, he understands the art of making records and the unique dynamic between a record label and artist, as well as the enormous responsibility that comes with representing one of the greatest artist rosters ever assembled,” added Iovine.

[ALSO READ: Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine Facing Lawsuit From Alleged Co-Founder Of Beats Headphones]