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LaTavia Roberson Formerly of Destiny's Child Lets Wendy Williams Know She is NOT Broke
LaTavia Roberson made her debut on “The Wendy Williams Show” recently discussing not only the current season of “R&B Divas Atlanta,” but parting ways with Destiny’s Child and Mathew Knowles over ten years ago. LaTavia answered the questions the public has wanted to know for the last decade, including whether or not she was fired and is she broke. LaTavia revealed that she found out she had been fired when she saw she was replaced in the “Say My Name” music video. LaTavia stated she was fired when her and LeToya Luckett wrote a letter to Matthew Knowles requesting new management. Wendy came armed with her usual “in your business” attacking questions, but LaTavia handled it well answering all questions. Check out the interview below.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Young Jeezy Update!
Young Jeezy is coming back for more of that “thug motivation.” The Georgia rapper hosted a listening session in Atlanta and let a select few hear his new music that will be on his new album. Most were uber-exclusive DJ’s with the ear to the streets. This is why we were in the place to be as well. Thanks DJ Drama! In all reality Jeezy limited the number of songs he played but what he presented was very satisfactory to the listener. He also said that he has a special feature that he couldn’t say. I’m thinking it has to be something crazy like Quincy Jones or something. He’s worked with most of the major figures in the game. I also heard Jeezy is dropping an app soon.
Check out our recap of his session that our very own DJ Blak Magic shot:
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Hip Hop Rumors: Stevie J Sends Mimi Text Messages Poking Fun At Father's Death
There are certain lines that should not be crossed, and making fun of death is one.
Mimi Faust lost her father yesterday and instead of her ex and baby father Stevie J sending condolences, he sent her a few messages that would make anyone cringe.
Faust took to Instagram to share Stevie’s kind words with the world.
SMH. Nikko better handle up…
Rick Ross Advises People To Cheat On Schoolwork, Smoke With Their Parents + MORE In New Advice Column
(AllHipHop News) Rick Ross, as the founder of Maybach Music Group, has turned his advice to artists into Top 10 hits and millions of dollars. For a short time, Rick Ross will be Rolling Stone’s advice columnist and yesterday released his first advice column on love, marijuana and more.
Rick Ross is an avid marijuana enthusiast, once ate marijuana on video tape and stated in the Rolling Stone advice column that quitting his smoking habit would be “suicidal”. When one reader asked Ross for his advice on if he should inform his dad to stop asking him and his friends to smoke marijuana with him, Ross offered this advice:
I think you should reconsider. You get to sit around and play video games and s###, and your dad actually smokes weed with you and your homeys? Your situation is pretty unique. Take advantage of that bond time, man. I definitely would have smoked with my father if I could have. I say have an open-door policy. Come on in, Dad!
During the 1950’s and 60’s, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby began being taught in high schools all across America after 155,000 copies were sent to American troops during World War II. Rick Ross graduated from Miami Carol City Senior High School in the early 1990s, and informed a reader that plagiarizing an essay on the book was acceptable because “we’ve all heard the Great Gatsby story thousands of times”:
Look over your left shoulder and your right shoulder. Why not? We’ve all heard the Great Gatsby story thousands of times. Hand in that paper, make your teacher proud and spend that time on something else.
Check out the rest of Rick Ross’ first advice column with Rolling Stone here.
Donald Sterling's Wife Says She's Keeping The Los Angeles Clippers, Clippers' Head Coach Responds
(AllHipHop News) The Sterling family may make the NBA’s attempted forced sale of the Los Angeles Clippers difficult, with or without Donald Sterling as the owner. This past Wednesday, Donald Sterling’s estranged wife Shelly Sterling announced she plans to maintain ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers and the Clippers’ head coach Doc Rivers responded.
The Los Angeles Clippers are owned by a family trust and Shelly Sterling has been a co-owner of the team since Donald Sterling purchased the team in 1981. In a statement sent to ESPN, Mrs. Sterling states that she will attempt to retain ownership of the team if the NBA decides to force the sale:
Commissioner Silver made it clear, that when he announced sanctions against Donald, that the NBA was taking no action against me or my family
Mrs. Sterling announced her intentions of maintaing team ownership a day after Clippers President Andy Roeser took an indefinite leave of absence. Roeser and Mrs. Sterling are the only two alternate governors of the Los Angeles Clippers. Last saturday, the NBA stated they plan to appoint a CEO for the Clippers to oversee day-to-day operations.
A day after Mrs. Sterling’s statements to ESPN, Clippers head coach Doc Rivers stated that it would be a “very hard situation” if Sheryl Sterling retained ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers:
I don’t even want to comment on it because I don’t know yet. I think it would be a very hard situation, I’ll say that much. I think it would be very difficult. I guarantee you every person wouldn’t be on board with it. Whether I would or not, I’m not going to say, I just know that would be a very difficult situation for everybody.
Mrs. Sterling’s lawyer Pierce O’Donnell informed ESPN that not only does Mrs. Sterling intend to fight any forced sale of the Clippers by the NBA but also has legal ground to do so:
Despite all of the furor during the past week, Mrs. Sterling still has property rights. She has worked tirelessly over the years to build up a franchise that was once a cellar dweller into a sports powerhouse. She has the same right as anyone else in America to enjoy and control the fruits of those labors, and that includes deciding whether to keep or sell her 50 percent interest in the team.
Eminem Will Release Spike Lee Directed Music Video On Mother's Day
(AllHipHop News) Eminem may be giving his mother her first positive Mother’s Day gift in years. Earlier today (May 9th), Eminem announced that release date for the music video for his song “Headlights”.
Eminem announced on his personal Instagram account that the Spike Lee-directed video on Mother’s Day (May 11th):
Eminem and Spike Lee began filming the music video in Detroit last month after Eminem announced the pairing on his Instagram account. The Marshall Mathers LP 2 song, which features fun’s Nate Ruess details Eminem’s reconciliation with his estranged mother Debbie Nelson-Mathers. Less than two months ago, the song became Eminem’s 50th song to reach the Billboard Top 100.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Did A Drunk Dr. Dre Speak Too Soon On His Billion-Status?
Uh OHHHHHHH! I suspected this would happen. Last night, Dr. Dre and Tyrese were partying up super heavy until the wee hours of the morning! Dre and ‘Rese were celebrating the supposed sale of “Beats” to Apple for well over a $3 Billion. “The first billionaire in hip hop … right here from, the mother f**king West Coast,” the good doc bragged with Tyrese getting him on Instagram. The windfall presumably would push Dre over the billionaire top. And the internets went crazy and we assume Jay and Diddy got a little sick in their tummy-space that the West Coast don beat them to the coveted spot in Hip-Hop. BUT HOL’ UP. (You knew this was coming.) Last year, Diddy topped the Forbes list, followed by Dre and Jay.
First of all, ALL THOSE VIDEOS HAVE BEEN ERASED! Tyrese deleted them ALL. All that is left is this Breaking Bad-inspired image.
SOoooooooooooooo…the people have started to break down the numbers. According to analysts, Dre will definitely be the richest man in rap, but he won’t be a billionaire yet. Dre is worth about $550 million and the sale (when its official) will push him over to about $800 million. Did Dre just get too drunk and speak too soon or did Apple get at him like “What the F are you doing?” I’m not sure, but there is a way to get to that BILLI, DOC!
I have the solution to make that other $200 Million!
Do this, DRE:
“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.
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NEW MUSIC PREMIERE: P'cise Feat. Troy Ave "County Of Kings"
(AllHipHop Premiere) NYC emcee P’cise taps 2014 XXL Freshman Troy Ave for the new song “County Of Kings.” The duo represent Queens and Brooklyn to the fullest on the track produced by Vinny Idol.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Mixtape Download: TROY AVE presents BSB Vol. 4]
Listen to AllHipHop.com exclusive premiere of P’cise and Troy Ave’s “County Of Kings” below.
Jeezy "Me OK"
Slaughterhouse "SayDatThen"
#FreshHeat: Young Thug & Skooly "Every Morning"
Slim Thug "Chi-Raq (Remix)"
Hip Hop Rumors: Diddy Hires Ghostwriter For Howard Commencement Speech
This weekend, Diddy is returning to his alma mater Howard University to deliver the commencement speech. Some folks have been divided over this because the rapper/actor and constant fixture on the Forbes list never actually graduated from the school.
Regardless of who objects, Diddy is taking the honor very seriously by hiring journalism vet and author dream hampton. Hampton was a fixture during Diddy’s Bad Boy shiny suit days and good friends with Biggie. She has contributed to every music mag under the sun and moved on to being a filmmaker and was the ghost writer behind Jay-Z’s book, Decoded.
It pays to have good people on your team.
N.O.R.E. "Believe Me (Remix)"
#HeaterOfTheDay: Dizzy Wright [#BGA] "Red Balloons"
C Plus "Sour On Deck (Freestyle)"
Injury Photos Allegedly From The-Dream's Attack On Pregnant Girlfriend Released (PICS)
(AllHipHop News) Recording artist The-Dream turned himself into police this week after his ex-girlfriend claims he attacked her back in April of 2013. Lydia Nam accuses the entertainer born Terius Nash of choking, kicking, and punching her while she was pregnant.
[ALSO READ: The-Dream Charged With Assault For Allegedly Attacking Pregnant Girlfriend]
The-Dream has proclaimed he is innocent of the charges, but photographs supposedly taken after the attack happen have now been released.
TMZ published the pictures that show Nam with bruises and scratches on her face, arm, neck, and leg. One photo features a newspaper front page with the date the attack allegedly took place last year.
Nam filed a police report in November 2013. She claims she waited seven months to report the incident because she feared for her life.
According to reports, Nash believes Nam filed the report to avoid being sent back to Canada. A visa concession allows for the victim of crimes to remain in the U.S. in order to testify in a criminal prosecution. Other reports have stated the accusations stem from a child support dispute between the former couple.
Nash was charged with assault, strangulation, harassment, reckless endangerment and child endangerment. He was later released on $20,000 bail.
Check out the photos below.
Questlove To Produce "SoundClash" Music Series For VH1
(AllHipHop News) While in recent years VH1 has come to be known for its reality television programming, the cable network is returning to its music roots for a new series called Soundclash. The show is being executive produced by The Roots drummer Questlove.
[ALSO READ: Questlove Named First “Artist In Residence” At Made In NY Media Center]
Soundclash will feature three different acts performing hits, covers, and collaborations together on stage. The first episode airing July 23rd will include Lil Wayne, Fall Out Boy, and London Grammar. One week later Ed Sheeran, Sia, and Grouplove will be the featured artists. Superstar DJ Diplo will serve as host.
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Lord Jamar Speaks On Young Thug Wearing Dresses
(AllHipHop News) Lord Jamar called himself the “conservative voice” of Hip Hop. The Brand Nubian member has taken on the role of speaking out on several topics in the culture that he sees as damaging including the feminization of men.
[ALSO READ: Lord Jamar Says He Represents Hip Hop Conservatives]
In his latest sit down with VladTV, Jamar offers his opinion on Young Thug. The buzzing rapper has garnered a lot of attention for his music as well as his tendency to wear women’s clothing, and Jamar is not supportive of the Atlanta native’s choice of attire.
“I’m not feeling him,” said Jamar on Thug. “I seen the n***a in a video where he came out, and his n***as got guns but he got on some womanly looking shirt on… It’s like the more effeminate s**t that you do, the more you’re going to have to do other s**t to try to prove your manhood.”
Jamar continues on the point that the emasculation of young men affects society as a whole.
“It’s these emasculated young boys that don’t have no father figure in the hood… disrespect women trying to prove they manhood. Running having mad babies with different girls, not taking care them, thinking they’re being a man. All because they were emasculated in the beginning,” adds Jamar. “What another man wears does affect you cause it affects his mind and what he does in society. It affects what happens in society, and what happens in society is going to affect you.”
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Scarface Believes Homosexuality Is Genetic, But Some Are Making Being Gay A “Style” (VIDEO)]
Watch Lord Jamar’s interview below.