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Erykah Badu Facing Criticism For Peforming At Accused Human Rights Abuser's Party
(AllHipHop News) Soul singer Erykah Badu is catching heat from the Human Rights Foundation for singing “Happy Birthday” to Swaziland’s King Mswati III. The organization calls Mswati a “corrupt tyrant.”
[ALSO READ: Kanye West Faces Criticism From Human Rights Groups & Conservatives For Kazakhstan Performance]
“She owes us all an explanation. The king is a kleptocrat who lives in the lap of obscene luxury while most of his countrymen toil in abject poverty for less than $2 a day,” said HRF’s Alex Gladstein said in a statement.
Badu spoke with The Dallas Morning News about her performance and the HRF’s response:
I don’t keep up with current events [in Swaziland]. I’m touring eight months out of the year. I wish I was more educated — and I am also not so quick to judge before I find out any information,” said Badu. “I was in attendance with half of the citizens of Swaziland, who cheered him on, and shared a stage with 20 performers, and all of them were Swazi.
I want to address the people, not a group or a government agency. The people know I was not endorsing the king or helping to further his political agenda. I have no agenda. I went into a situation not completely knowing the political climate of the kingdom. I can’t be held responsible for the situation in the kingdom because I signed up as an artist, not as a political activist. I don’t belong to anyone or to anything. Anything I do is because I am a human being, and I am for the people.
This is an opportunity for groups claiming they are for the rights of humans to shine a spotlight on this situation using me as a tool. The people that I’ve walked with for the past 15 years know who I am and how I move and need no explanation. The people who don’t know won’t understand anyway, so why explain?
Badu added there is not a place on the planet she will not go, and she sees “freedom ahead for those enslaved and the slave masters.”
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50 Cent Discusses Steve Stoute, Nas, Jay Z vs Drake, Ghostwriting For Diddy & More
(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent’s media run continues. His latest interview was with Hot 97’s Funkmaster Flex.
[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Drops New Track/Video “Everytime I Come Around”]
The over an hour-long discussion included the Queens mogul talking about his decision to leave Interscope, his issues with Steve Stoute, his current relationship with Nas, Jay Z vs Drake, his thoughts on some of the rising NYC rappers, writing for other artists, and a lot more.
“Jennifer told Puff that he should work with me. So me and him worked together and I wrote some things for him… That was 2000 after I got shot,” reveals 50. “I wrote ‘Paradise’ with Amerie and LL Cool J.”
Watch the 2-part interview in the videos below.
Cassow Ft. Ty Farris & C Plus "Child's Play" (P### By Trox)
Pusha T Talks Gay Rappers & The N-Word With Larry King (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) King Push sat down with Larry King to discuss some controversial topics. The G.O.O.D. Music emcee chats with the legendary talk show host about homosexuality in Hip Hop and the use of the “n-word.”
[ALSO READ: Maino Offers Support For Gay Marriage]
King asks Pusha T why he thinks there are not more openly gay rappers in the industry. The Virginia native responds by challenging the idea that the Hip Hop community would have a problem with a gay rapper if the artist’s music is good.
“At this time, I sort of feel like the gay and homosexual culture is just not – the coming out party is just not that important anymore,” stated Push. “I don’t think we care.”
The conversation then turned to the word “n***a” and Pusha’s position on the NFL’s decision to ban the word.
“I think it definitely should be banned,” says the “Numbers On The Boards” rapper. “Anyone who gets my music, it’s a conscious decision to pick up my music, buy it. I feel like I don’t necessarily want to hear the ‘n-word’ on the instant reply cam as I’m watching the game.”
On his own use of the word he adds, “It’s offensive to some, but I would say that I’m using it amongst my peers and amongst people that I’ speaking with… I’m not offending anyone when I use it amongst people that I’m using it with.”
[ALSO READ: Pusha T Discusses First Time Meeting Pharrell & Kanye West]
Watch Pusha T’s interview with Larry King Now below.
Saigon On "Love & Hip Hop": Your Agenda Is To Make Me Look Crazy
(AllHipHop News) As Love & Hip Hop Atlanta sets to return, one of the stars of the New York edition has decided to leave the show. Saigon took to Instagram to announce he is no longer participating in the VH1 franchise because he feels the agenda of the show was to make him “look crazy.”
[ALSO READ: Yung Joc Discusses New Music Projects, Love & Hip Hop ATL, & Mimi’s Sex Tape]
Saigon adds he is moving on to “bigger and better s**t.” The NYC rapper apparently will appear on an upcoming episode of Iyanla: Fix My Life.
[ALSO READ: Hip Hop Rumors: Is This The Love and Hip Hop L.A. Cast?]
Gary Clark Jr Drops "Blak and Blu" Mixtape Featuring Big KRIT, Talib Kweli & More
(AllHipHop News) Grammy-winning blues guitarist Gary Clark Jr. has released the official Blak and Blu: The Mixtape. The 9-track project features appearances by Big K.R.I.T., Talib Kweli, Robert Glasper, Bilal and Alice Smith.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Gary Clark Jr. Ft. Nas “Bright Lights Remix”]
Stream/download Gary Clark Jr.’s Blak and Blu: The Mixtape and check out his upcoming tour dates below.
05/16 Gulf Shores, AL @ Hangout Festival
06/8 Austin TX @ X Games, Austin 360 Amphitheatre
06/29 Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest Main Stage (w/ Outkast)
07/03 Ottawa, ON @ Ottawa Bluesfest
07/04 Toronto, ON @ Toronto Urban Roots Festival
07/05 Montreal, QC @ Montreal Jazz Festival, Place Des Arts -Wilfrid Pelletier Theatre (w/ BB King)
07/06 Quebec City @ Quebec City International Summer Festival
07/08 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
07/09 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
07/10 Chicago, IL @ Taste Of Chicago Festival
07/12 Atlantic City, NJ @ The Music Box, The Borgata Hotel Casino
07/13 Montauk, NY @ Surf Lodge
07/16 Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
07/18 Louisville, KY @ Forecastle Festival
07/19 Sioux Falls, SD @ Sioux Falls Jazz Festival
07/22 Kansas City, MO @ Crossroads KC
07/23 St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
07/25 Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheater (w/ Tedeschi Trucks Band)
07/26 Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen
07/27 Salt Lake City, UT @Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre
09/03 Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion (w/ ZZ Top & Jeff beck)
09/06 Arrington, VA @ Lockn’ Festival
09/08 New York, NY @ Summerstage, Central Park Rumsey Playfield
09/19 Valley Center, CA @ Harrah’s Rincon – Events Center (headline)
09/20 Monterey, CA @ Monterey Jazz Festival
09/21 Guerneville, CA @ Russian River Jazz Festival
11/1 Los Angeles, CA @The Greek Theater (Co-headline w/ Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Wale’s Every Blue Moon To Release Limited Edition Pin Sets
(AllHipHop News) Maybach Music Group rapper Wale’s design and content company Blue Moon is partnering with Brooklyn-based GoodWood NYC for 30 limited edition collectible pin sets.
[ALSO READ: Wale Recruits J. Cole & DJ Premier For “Album About Nothing”]
The set will include several distinct pins. A red, white, and blue pin represents Wale’s hometown team the Washington Wizards. Another black and gold pin represents the success of his career. Two other pins represent his earlier mixtapes 100 Miles & Running and The Mixtape About Nothing. Each pin set will come in a wooden box engraved with Wale’s signature lace font logo.
“Our team at GoodWood believes in creating innovative pieces that not only set the bar for fashion but also personify the talented artists that we work with,” stated GoodWood NYC’s Richard Foster. “It has been a pleasure working with the Every Blue Moon team – fans of the brand and Wale will absolutely love rocking these pins.”
GoodWood NYC previously produced phone cases inspired by fellow MMG emcee Stalley and Pony x Atmos customized sneaker boxes.
[ALSO READ: Stalley Releases “Know More” Mixtape With DJ Steph Floss & DJ Bandcamp]
The limited edition Wale-Goodwood NYC pin set will be available for $30 on May 12 at www.goodwoodnyc.com.
Brklyn Flywlkr – "B*tch Im Extravagant"
Inspired by the late great James Dean and his movie East of Eden, BRKLYN FLYWLKR drops his new single “B***h I’m Extravagant,” drawing influence from the world around him. BRKLYN FLYWLKR is well known across the Texas A&M campus for his lyrical performance and ties with many members of the Aggie football squad, which has catapulted him to the forefront of rappers on campus.
Easy Yves Saint – Blur (P###. Dorian [The Outfit, TX])
The consumption of liquor can be a blessing or a curse. For The Niceguys emcee Yves, it’s definitely both. On his latest solo single, the Queens emcee by way of Texas admits that we may never know the complete story of his alcohol filled nights thanks to the BLUR they’ve left behind. We get enough of a rough outline, though, to fill in the gaps.
The mechanical beat from producer Dorian (of The Outfit, TX) will most likely give listeners the feeling that these hazy nights have become a habit of EYS, with no end in sight. Maybe the rest of the details will come to him on his upcoming EP, Sincerely, Yves, which is due out May 6. The offering will be the first in a series of three EPs, each with 5-6 songs. Looks like he’s about to make a major statement in 2014.
T.I. And The Game Stand Off With The LAPD
(AllHipHop News) T.I. and The Game have had their share of legal fracas, but that didn’t stop the pair from engaging in a stand off with the Los Angeles Police Department.
The pair reportedly thought mutual acquaintances were brutally beaten by the police as they were making a club appearance. In fact, their friends were beaten by security at the club when a fight broke out. According to reports, their associate threw a punch at security and was thrashed, because some of the entourage couldn’t get into the club. While on the ground, the defenseless man was also kicked in the face by one security guard.
The two rappers were on the scene as the police were called to restore order. At points in the video, it seems like the factions would engage each other, but it never happened. The Game particularly seemed upset, but cooler heads prevailed.
TMZ obtained video of the whole ordeal. The first video shows the fight and the second shows T.I. and The Game.
Kanye West And Kim Kardashian To Marry This Week, Reports
(AllHipHop News) Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are slated to get married this week, according to reports.
The celebrity couple is supposedly going to have a civil ceremony and then have a huge public ceremony in Paris next month, says TMZ.
The couple already have a marriage license with has been kept confidential according to the report.
An official of the court will go to the couple’s home instead of them going to a court house, if the report is accurate.
After being legally married, they will go to Paris for an extravagant celebration in Paris, which is expected to be recorded for reality television.