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Cam’ron, Jim Jones & Juelz Santana Reunited In Miami
(AllHipHop News) Fans of Harlem-based Hip Hop collective Dipset have been hoping for a formal reunion of the crew for years. While there is currently no new music from the Diplomats, three original members Cam’ron, Jim Jones, and Juelz Santana did get together over the weekend at Bamboo nightclub in Miami.
The trio hosted the Prestige Sundays event, and according to reports Cam and Jim performed a few tracks for the crowd. It has been more than five years since Dipset has released a full project together, and at the moment another Diplomatic Immunity or More Than Music does not seem to be on the way anytime soon.
During a recent interview with Power 105’s The Breakfast Club, Cam’ron talked about why a future Diplomat album is not likely to happen in the near future:
Everybody’s doing something and it wouldn’t be genuine. We could all go to the studio for two or three days and give y’all an album but it wouldn’t be genuine like with the Diplomat movement. You watched some guys or some kids grow from not really having too much to being really successful, so a lot of our fans grew with us. So if we can’t sit down together for a month or so, not saying everyday, and get it right, it would be fake and nobody wanna give y’all fake music.
Cam did recently release his own mixtape Ghetto Heaven Vol 1. The 19-track tape has been downloaded over 100,000 times at Datpiff.com.
[Check Out Photos Of Dipset At Bamboo: Dipset Reunion at Prestige Sunday’s at Bamboo in Miami]
[FULL STREAM] Blu & Nottz “Gods In The Spirit” EP
If you love Hip-Hop, Blu and Nottz have something for you. Their new EP Gods In The Spirit is available on iTunes, but if you have any doubts, its also available on free stream. Nottz doesn’t does not disappoint with the head nodding beats that may have listeners in a neck track. Lyrically the effort is commendable with bars from Nitty Scott MC, Aloe Blacc, ScienZe, ANTHM, Homeboy Sandman, Rashad and others. Check it out below.
Click here to buy it on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gods-in-the-spirit-ep/id717273178
Exclusive: Rockie Fresh Speaks on Self Made 3 + Touring with Meek Mill
(AllHipHop News) During a recent Self Made 3 Listening Session at Circle House Studios, rapper Rockie Fresh of Maybach Music took a moment to speak with AllHipHop.com about appearing on his first retail release and how he plans to follow-up.
“[It’s] amazing bro, there were ni**as in Chicago telling me I’d never be on the racks. I favorited some of them too, in 2010 when ni**as told me I’d never be in stores,” Rockie Fresh told AllHipHop.com. “[It’s amazing] for me to have my first time being in stores with my big homies Rozay, Meek Mill, Wale, Stalley, Omarion, Young Breed, Fabolous, Gunplay, the list goes on.”
Rockie also touched on jumping on Meek’s “Dreams & Nightmares” tour, which provided invaluable experience to the budding MMG rapper.
“Touring with Meek on the Dreams & Nightmares tour was a super dope experience, mainly because every show was sold out,” Rockie Fresh told AllHipHop.com. “Meek already got his fan base, he’s already popping…me being a member of the squad it was a real good look. I viewed it as a privilege. He was going to sell out if he didn’t have nobody opening for him. For him to give me that look and me to get my fans up, it was a blessing.”
Check out the exclusive interview with Rockie Fresh here:
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Dipset Reunion at Prestige Sunday’s at Bamboo in Miami
Harlem’s own Diplomats showed solidarity over the weekend in Miami, where the trio of rappers hit up Prestige Sundays at Bamboo on South Beach.
Inside the hotspot, Juelz Santana, Cam’ron and Jim Jones hosted the evening, while singer Jason Durelo and Miami Dolphins’ Rashad Jones, who were in the building as well.
Pictures by Thaddeus McAdams of ExclusiveAccess.net.
Solange To Release R&B Compilation LP Featuring Jhené Aiko, Cassie & Sampha
(AllHipHop News) There has been a lot of talk the last several years about the current state of R&B and whether soul music will ever became a major force in popular music again. Well, Solange Knowles is looking to help spark an R&B revival with the upcoming compilation album Saint Heron.
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The 12-song collection will include tracks from Kelela, Jhené Aiko, BC Kingdom, Cassie, Sampha, Jade De La Fluer, Petite Noir, Starchild, Iman Omari, India Shawn, and Solange herself. Saint Heron will be the first edition of an annual compilation released through Solange’s Saint Records.
[ALSO READ: Jhené Aiko Announces Release Date For Debut “Sail Out” EP]
Saint Heron is scheduled for released on November 12th.
Check out Saint Heron‘s cover art (designed by Rashaad Newsome) and the single “Go All Night” by Kelela below.
TLC Movie Huge Ratings Hit For VH1
(AllHipHop News) Being one the biggest selling girl groups of all time and having intriguing personal stories is a combination for a hit TV movie. VH1’s CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story brought in big ratings for the network on Monday night.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the biopic about the 1990’s R&B trio had 4.5 million total viewers. That number is the highest Neilsen rating for VH1 in five years. It was also the highest rated original movie in the network’s history. The program generated 1.9 million tweets during its airing making it the most tweeted show of the night.
The film chronicled the careers of T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli and starred Drew Sedora, Lil Mama, and Keke Palmer. The movie took its title from the name of the group’s diamond selling second album CrazySexyCool.
TLC also released the compilation album 20 as an accompaniment to the movie. The project features some of their hits like “Waterfalls,” “No Scrubs,” and “Unpretty.” 20 also contains the brand new song “Meant To Be” composed by Ne-Yo.
CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story is scheduled to re-air on October 27th at 8 pm and October 30th at 9 pm on VH1.
[ALSO READ: Hip-Hop Rumors: Who Wants To Sue Over The TLC Movie?]
Angel Haze Addresses Her Sexuality On “Same Love” Cover
(AllHipHop News) Angel Haze uses her take on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ hit “Same Love” to reveal her own sexuality and some of the issues she personally had to battle with because of her sexual orientation.
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Angel opens the song by sharing past conversations she had with her mother concerning whether she was straight or gay. She raps, “At age 13 my mother knew I wasn’t straight/ She didn’t understand but she had so much to say/ She sat me on the couch, looked me straight in my face/ She said, ‘You’ll burn in hell or probably die of AIDS.” The Detroit native goes on to address religious condemnation, suicide, and the universality of love.
Angel is set to release her debut album Dirty Gold via Universal Republic in 2014. She dropped the New York EP and the Classick mixtape in 2012. The 22-year-old’s buzzing career led to her be selecting as one of XXL’s Freshman Class members for 2013.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Behind the Scenes of XXL’s Freshman Class 2013 (VIDEO)
Listen to Angel Haze’s version of “Same Love” below.
Preview Of New Timbaland/Jay Z Collab Hits The Net (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) While in Belgium celebrating the birthday of New York Yankee and Roc Nation Sports signee Robinson Cano, club goers got to hear a brand new Timbaland song featuring Jay Z. After working together for Jay’s latest album Magna Carta Holy Grail, the long time musical partners have a new tune that is likely to appear on Tim’s next album.
The upcoming LP was originally titled Shock Value 3, but the superproducer announced that he has decided to change the name to Textbook Timbo. Timbaland revealed the title change during a stop on the Magna Carta tour.
[ALSO READ: Timbaland Previews New Track With Jay Z & Drake In UK (VIDEO)]
Listen to portions of the new Timbaland/Jay-Z track and watch Tim’s album title announcement in the videos below.
Hip-Hip Rumors: Who Wants To Sue Over The TLC Movie?
The word on the street is that somebody is planning to write a tell all book on TLC that will represent some of the other sides to the drama. See, what had happened was, there was a movie the other night on VH1. And, there was another girl before Chilli in TLC – her name was Crystal. Crystal Selene Jones. Word out there is that Crystal is considering dropping a full BOOK to talk about her side of the story. Basically, they are saying that Crystal refused to sign the contract that the rest of TLC complained about for the whole movie. Basically, this means she was smart, but how smart? Not so sure. I’d venture to say that even though they got completely jerked based on their success, T-Boz, Chilli and Left Eye (RIP) are better off than they started out. BUT, I DIGRESS.
StraightFromTheA.com takes this a step farther and they posted pics to prove the validity of her claims.
Crystal took it to Twitter:
It seems that TLC is the brainchild of Ian Burke, Crystal and Rico Wade of Organized Noize fame, but since homegirl didn’t sign on the line, she got cut outta the deal. Sounds fishy! From what I understand, she considers T-Boz and Left Eye (RIP) as backstabbers for continuing on. And they just added another C, which was Chilli.
SPEAKING OF BRAINCHILD – PEBBLES…
Pebbles – who takes credit for bringing TLC to us fans – caught the biggest L last night. For those that don’t know, Peebles is a 90’s singer, turned executive. She was married to L.A. Reid before he cut off his curl and mustache. Pebbly Poo went ballistic. On Twitter, as she was portrayed as a backstabbing, lying, conniving, thieving – but beautiful – record label owner. “I am in shock listening to all this mess and lies on this radio interview!! This is madness!!!” she said on Twitter. “It’s SO hard to believe this! DO NOT believe…Not going to comment about this anymore on here UNofficially. Dealing with this though.”
Pebbles is reported to be looking into her legal options.
“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.
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Master P Offering $10,000 Golden Ticket Raffle With Release Of New Album “The Gift”
(AllHipHop News) Southern rap legend and millionaire mogul Master P is returning with a new album in December. The No Limit Records founder will release his next project The Gift, and the LP will include a special present for fans.
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Borrowing a promotional tactic from Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, each copy of The Gift will come with a “Golden Lottery Ticket.” A raffle will be held on December 23rd with a winner receiving a cash prize of $10,000.
The New Orleans rapper plans to use his latest work to give back to those in need in another way as well. Proceeds from sales of The Gift will help fund No Limit sponsored holiday toy drives.
“As I get better with time, the man upstairs has blessed me and continues to give me the inspiration to share my talents or should I say my GIFT with my current and new fan base of music consumers of all ages and ethnic backgrounds across the world”, stated P. “With the holidays approaching and the economy being the way it is, many families will be unable to buy gifts for their loved ones and that’s why I want to give everyone THE GIFT. Most importantly, I will be able to use my gift of music to help give back to underprivileged kids in many communities, and give them a chance to receive Christmas gifts that they would normally not be able to afford. It is my hope that this will encourage other artists to join me in this movement.”
Master P’s The Gift will be released December 6th. Each limited edition will also be personally signed by Master P.
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Master P To Drop $10k Christmas Present And New Album This Holiday
(AllHipHop News) Master P has sold over 75 million records and now the No Limit Records soldier is looking to sell some more with his new album, The Gift.
The move follows several mixtapes, but the rapper moguls say he’s looking to take a new era over, like the 90’s.
“As I get better with time, the man upstairs has blessed me and continues to give me the inspiration to share my talents or should I say my gift with my current and new fan base of music consumers of all ages and ethnic backgrounds across the world,” Master P told AllHipHop exclusively.
The New Orleans native also said that he would be giving out actual gifts through a toy drive in conjunction with the release of the album.
“With the holidays approaching and the economy being the way it is, many families will be unable to buy gifts for their loved ones and that’s why I want to give everyone The Gift. Most importantly, I will be able to use my gift of music to help give back to underprivileged kids in many communities, and give them a chance to receive Christmas gifts that they would normally not be able to afford. It is my hope that this will encourage other artists to join me in this movement.”
Master P said he will personally sign each physical copy of The Gift. Lastly, one special copy of The Gift will contain a $10,000 lottery ticket that will raffle off a winner on December 23, right before the Christmas holiday.
This is taking it back to the essence of independence and needed promotion,” said No Limit VP of marketing J-Tweezy.
“It amazes me that the concepts of realness and independence in hip hop doesn’t seem to exist anymore. This record will surely be reality for the fans that have been yearning for the return of the real King of the Streets,” Tweezy said.
The opus is set for a December 6 release.
Hip-Hip Rumors: Are Oprah And Obama Beefing?
It looks like Cornel West might be right when he said Oprah lacked “political courage,” but its different. This is big business. It seems like Oprah has opted out of politics all together. She helped Obama get elected with her mighty force of influence, but she also suffered a backlash too. Many of the soccer mom set is comprised of Republicans. They didn’t like when Oprah tried to have some courage! And, the word is it affected her network that was, at that time, in the sh***er. Now, its back and the word is Oprah won’t do anything to mess that up!
Fast forward to present day politics.
Obama has recently rallied a bunch of people in the entertainment sect (what sect? Did I say sect?) and asked them to vouch for Obamacare aka the Affordable Care Act. Alicia Keys stepped up. Jennifer Hudson stepped up. I stepped up. Oprah? NO. She straight up said NO. Its seems that O said she didn’t have time. We know that’s not true! She was partying with Kanye and Diddy at Jimmy Iovine’s house! Some folks – namely an insider named Ed Klein – says that Obama and them double-crossed Oprah. They were allegedly supposed to give her insider access and info for her OWN Network and they didn’t. Also, they charge that she was disappointed that Big Obama didn’t live up to the promises he made in 07-08! Sounds pretty serious to me! Ultimately, Oprah sent a rep on her behalf, but that means nothing!
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Epic Fail of The Day: Groom Fakes Bomb Hoax on His Wedding Day, Goes to Jail
Neil McArdle is the star in today’s episode of Epic Fail of the Day. The British man forgot to book the venue for his wedding and instead of informing his fiancee or their guests, he faked a bomb threat. In the age of post 9/11, I’m not sure why he thought that was a good idea because now he’s going to jail.
Via Associated Press:
Neil McArdle called Liverpool’s St. George’s Hall from a phone booth on his scheduled wedding day in April, claiming a bomb was due to go off in 45 minutes.
His fiancee, Amy Williams, was left standing in the street in her wedding gown while the building was evacuated.
McArdle was arrested and admitted that he made the call because he had forgotten to fill out the paperwork for the wedding.
He was sentenced to 12 months in jail but the good news is that the couple is still together.
50 Cent Fake Cries And Really Acts In Audition For “American Gangster” (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent has 20 acting credits to his name in his 8 year acting career which began with 2005’s semi-autobiographical Get Rich or Die Tryin’. One acting credit you never will see is Ridley Scott’s 2007 American Gangster, however the audition tape has surfaced.
In the 4 minute audition tape, 50 Cent acts out lines for the role of Huey Lucas, one of the brothers of Denzel Washington’s Frank Lucas. The role ultimately went to Chiwetel Ejiofor, the lead actor in the Oscar-bound 12 Years A Slave.
According to Gawker, former William Morris Joanna Wiles and Dana Sims were representing 50 Cent at the time of the audition tape.
Check out the full range of 50 Cent’s acting arsenal below courtesy of Gawker:
MC Lyte & Lil Mama Among Guests For Thurgood Marshall College Fund Gala
(AllHipHop News) Hip Hop legend MC Lyte and rapper/dancer/actress Lil Mama will be attendance at the 25th Thurgood Marshall College Fund Awards Gala next month. The Washington, DC event honors the achievements of individuals that have provided a positive impact on students of public Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
This year’s honorees include Janice Bryant Howroyd, Chairman/CEO of The ACT 1 Group (CEO of the Year Award), Larry Waters, Retired MillerCoors Executive (Community Leader of the Year Award), Johnson & Johnson (Corporate Leadership Award), and Dr. Wayne D. Watson, Chicago State University President (Educational Leadership Award).
Lyte and Lil Mama will be joined at the TMCF Gala by fellow special guests Congressman John Lewis, Washington Redskins player Alfred Morris, and reigning Miss America Nina Davuluri. The event will be hosted by comedic icon Bill Cosby and will feature a performance from Broadway star Jennifer Holliday.
The proceeds from the event help fund TMCF and its efforts to improve graduation rates among students at member schools and provide assistance in post-graduation employment.
“This year’s 25th Gala is perhaps our most important ever because of the unprecedented challenges facing students attending HBCUs. The college access battle is no longer a legal one; it is a purely financial one. For this reason, TMCF is gathering the nation’s most influential people on November 11th in our nation’s capitol to celebrate HBCUs and raise money for their students,” said Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., TMCF’s President and CEO in a statement.
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Awards Gala will take place Monday, November 11th at the Washington Hilton. For more information and to purchase tickets/tables visit www.tmcfdcgala.com.
[ALSO READ: MC Lyte & Kenny Lattimore Team With The TMCF For South African Youth Initiative]
Watch the promo video for the event below.
WTF News: Sloppy Top in High School Cafeteria Leads to Criminal Charges For Students
What the hell is going on with the Internet generation? Anyway, Two freshman students at Etowah High School in Woodstock, Ga. are facing criminal charges after they allegedly had oral sex in the school cafeteria Thursday. Mind you, this wasn’t an off time in the cafeteria, there were other people around.
Via Huffington Post:
“A female student allegedly made a sexual offer to a male classmate during lunch,” school spokeswoman Barbara Jacoby told the network. “The male classmate later told administrators that he thought this offer was a joke, but when the female student began to act upon it, the male student said he stopped her.”
Jacoby said the girl made the offer because another boy “dared” her to do so. Six other male students reportedly blocked other students and staff members from seeing what was going on.
“They stacked up a bunch of books and book bags and people surrounded them so that nobody would see,” student Taylor Powell told WSBTV.
But people did see it because it was recorded. There are conflicting reports. One person said that two boys filmed it but deleted it shortly after because they realized they could face criminal charges (child pornography). However, another student said that it was distributed. I’m going with the latter report because, how else would such a “carefully guarded” incident get out there to this magnitude? SMH.
Lecrae To Drop “Church Clothes 2” Featuring B.o.B, Paul Wall & More
(AllHipHop News) Faith-based rapper Lecrae is set to release his next mixtape Church Clothes 2 hosted by DJ Don Cannon next month. The Grammy winning performer reached out to B.o.B, Paul Wall, Novel, Kevin Ross, Crystal Nicole, King Mez, Derek Minor, and Tedashii to provide guest appearances on the follow-up to 2012’s Church Clothes. Production for the project will include work by Boi-1da, David Banner, ThaInnaCircle, Dirty Rice, Thyshane and more.
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“I’m so excited to share Church Clothes 2 with the people as we have gotten more creative and the music is amazing,” said Lecrae in a statement. “The mixtape has definitely gone to another level, I have grown as an artist with all my experiences and I wanted to share that with my fans.”
The Houston native made history earlier this year when he became the first Christian rapper to win a Grammy for Best Gospel Album for his LP Gravity. Lecrae recently performed at the BET Music Matters Showcase with Meek Mill during the A3C Hip Hop Festival. His latest single “I’m Turnt” is available for purchase on iTunes.
“Lecrae continues to defy the box that people have placed him in and in turn is being embraced by his peers and the public,” added Don Cannon. “His music shows how much of a diverse artist he is and that is what will possibly change today’s music culture. People need to pay attention.”
[ALSO READ: DJ Don Cannon Named Vice President, A&R At Def Jam]
Church Clothes 2 will be released November 7th at www.lecrae.com.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Mona Scott-Young Confirms ‘Love & Hip-Hop Expansion’
Mona Scott-Young has confirmed that we can expect a Love & Hip-Hop Expansion to another city after all the rumors we’ve been hearing. Necole Bitchie caught up with the mogul and asked what was what. She responded with this:
“Of course New York starts up again October 28, so I am excited about that, and I am casting in a few other cities. There’s been a lot of chit chat on the interweb about that. I’m looking at L.A., I’m looking at Houston, looking at New Orleans. Yeah, we’re going to find another city to spread our wings into.”
She’s playing coy but we know she’ll go with the cast that has the most ratchet potential. I’m thinking it might boil down to New Orleans.
In related rumors, Karruechee Tran says she won’t be a part of Love & Hip-Hop LA.
Stream DJ Khaled’s New Album “Suffering From Success”
(AllHipHop News) DJ Khaled dropped his seventh album Suffering From Success today, and now listeners can stream the entire LP. The Miami-based Hip Hop curator enlisted regular collaborators Rick Ross, Ace Hood, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Future, and more for the 16-track project.
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Stream Suffering From Success below.