(AllHipHop Interviews) In the latest edition of “5 & Done” AllHipHop.com spoke with buzzing emcee Euro League. The Bronx native has excited the blogosphere with songs like “Social Network,” “Magazine Vs Magazine,” “Do You Believe Me Pt. 2,” and “Gold Chains In a Dungeon.” The tracks are precursors to Euro’s upcoming Euro Trip: Continuum EP.
Euro (which is an acronym for Enlighten Under Rule & Oppression) first started his turn as a writer by composing poems. He later converted his love for English composition into rap lyrics. The personal connection created by albums like Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill and Nas’ Nastradamus served as inspiration for Euro’s own take on Hip Hop.
About two years ago the 24-year-old indie performer reconnected with childhood friends MP Williams and Doley Bernays to form ReeLife Music Group. Euro describes himself as the business director/artist of the team. MP is the creative director, and Doley brings the street sound. The crew is looking to expand their company beyond just rap music. ReeLife is working to become an all-encompassing entertainment brand.
Discover more about Euro League and ReeLife in AllHipHop’s exclusive interview.
What can fans expect on your upcoming Euro Trip: Continuum EP?
This new EP is the second installment to this series I’m doing. It’s going to be a very cohesive project – something that’s pushing boundaries in Hip Hop. We’ve crafted our own sound with certain techniques that we use. Everything is going to be customed to the sound that we’re doing. I’m going to be doing a lot of lyrical s**t, a lot of metaphors, a lot of bars, and a lot of thought-provoking beats. It’s going to be crazy beats with different formats.
I haven’t secured too many features yet. I got my boy Doley on there. I know I got singer James Ashli from ReeLife Music Group on there. It’s something very refreshing for a New York artist, especially coming from The Bronx. It’s going to be something people haven’t heard from a New York artist in a very long time.
There’s a YouTube video of you freestyling for Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q, and you worked with Skyehutch, who produced Kendrick’s “Sing About Me,” for your “Gold Chains In A Dungeon” track. Could a Euro and TDE collaboration possibly happen in the near future?
We don’t have it in the works yet, but who’s to say it won’t happen. I definitely think both of our crews’ sounds complement each other. I think we both have lyrical elements about our music, so I definitely think that could happen in the future.
The way I hooked up with Kendrick, he was shooting a video a couple of years ago in New York, and I just happened to go to the video shoot. I pulled him to the side, and I rapped for him. He actually liked the music to the point where he told Schoolboy Q to come listen to me rap. That was dope. He’s in the middle of a video shoot, and he’s telling other people to listen to me rap.
From there I met Willie B – the producer of his “Rigamortis” track. Willie B shared the word throughout the whole TDE camp about us over here on the East Coast. They took a liking to the music. That’s how all the connections came about.
On your “Social Network” track there’s a line talking about guys wearing tight jeans to fit in. What’s your opinion on rappers wearing outfits like leggings and dresses?
That’s a bar from my boy Denzil’s verse, so you would have to ask him about it. But I’ll give you my outlook on it. I’m not into all of the crazy tight s**t. I think that certain fitted looks is okay for certain people. As fashion transforms, people have to adapt to that, especially the artists. They have to build that image, and they have to look like they’re in style and up to date. So I do understand them doing that as far as the fitted look.
I don’t agree with all the too tight stuff, the skirts, and all that other stuff. But I do understand where they’re coming from when they do it, because I do understand the fashion world to a certain degree. For me, I don’t do it, but I don’t knock anybody that does it.
You address gun violence on “Magazine Vs Magazine.” What do you think can be done to combat the ongoing street violence in many inner-city communities?
I believe that certain artists that do come from urban areas should really give back more, but not just monetary, also their own efforts to create programs or build certain facilities that’s based on a positive outcome for the youth.
I understand that if you come from a crazy place, and that’s the content in your music, and that’s what you know then that’s what you’re going to talk about. You’re telling people what you know, so I can’t knock them for saying what they know. But I do expect them to realize when they get to a certain level that they can help other people, then it’s kind of their duty to do that. You’re going to help someone else come from the area you’re from to be successful.
I just really feel like the successful people that come from the ghetto should come back and build programs and a message with those programs about positivity. I think that’s the thing that is really going to make the most impact.
Where would you like to see yourself in five years?
In five years, I would like to be the most prominent music production company in the music business. Not just the Hip Hop genre, but all genres overall. I would like to build this ReeLife Music Group brand to be one of the most unique music production brands in the music business. Not just music production. We’re going to do video production and short films. We’re going to get into the fashion area as well. It’s a very unique brand built by a couple of young kids from The Bronx.
I’m going to be doing so many different business ventures, but in the sense of music in five years that’s where I see myself – ReeLife being a global music/entertainment brand. I’m only 24 right now. By the time that happens I’ll be 30-years-old, so imagine the kid being 30 running the most influential music production company. That’s a big statement to make. People don’t start doing things that early, especially running your own company and building a vision for that. So that’s where I see myself in five years.

Follow Euro League on Twitter @iameuroleague and Instagram @Reelifeuro.
Stream/Download Euro League’s Euro Trip mixtape below.
(AllHipHop News) When people take their job too seriously, others tend to get unfairly treated. This past Sunday (April 13th), an aspiring gay rapper from Florida was kicked out of a rec basketball game after it was discovered he was HIV positive.
According to The Orlando Sentinel, Dakota Basinger is a 21 year old aspiring rapper whom spoke on being HIV positive on his personal Facebook account a week prior to the Kissimmee rec basketball game. During halftime of the playoff game, after playing in the league for eight weeks, Basinger was removed from the game by a worker at the recreational center, allegedly at the request of the city:
The guy from Kissimme Park Recreation, he basically came up to me and was like ‘are you HIV positive?’ I said ‘Yeah, I’m HIV positive. Why? What’s going on?’ He said ‘Well, you are no longer allowed to play. The City told us that you are no longer allowed to play.’
Hours after the ejection, Basinger took to his personal Twitter account to voice his frustrations:
Just got through out of a basketball game for being HIV+
— DakotaBasinger (@dakotabasinger1) April 13, 2014
A city spokesperson informed the Orlando Sentinel that Basinger was removed by a part-time whom “acted independently and without supervisor approval.” While the city has “taken corrective action to ensure this does not happen in the future” and Basinger is allowed to play at the rec center again, the part time employee still works at the center as well.
Basinger is an aspiring rapper whom contracted HIV by having unprotected sex with another man.
Check out Basinger’s interview regarding the incident:
On April 21, Adult Swim’s The Boondocks will kick off its fourth and final season. After enduring some pretty incredible—and incredibly hilarious—adventures over the past three seasons, this final one promises to take Granddad Freeman and his two roguish grandsons, Huey and Riley, to new comedic heights with their exploits. To celebrate the show’s fantastic run, a number of its very talented fan/friends got together to curate a Boondocks-inspired mixtape. Hosted by DJ Drama and the Aphiliates, the mixtape features some amazing up-and-coming artists from across the country, including Two-9, Lil Herb, Skeme and Troy Ave., as well as the new single The Boonies, written and performed by Killer Mike and produced by Alchemist.
(AllHipHop News) According to Snoop Dogg, “the coolest game in the hood” is first person shooter Call of Duty: Ghosts. Today (April 16th) it was announced that Snoop Dogg’s legendary voice will be downloadable on the game.
Exclusively for XBOX and XBOX 360, the Snoop Dogg voiceover pack will feature Snoop Dogg quipping such lines as “homie’s out the joint. It’s party time.” during multiplayer gameplay. According to Snoop, Call of Duty is hood approved:
What interested me most about the project is that my voice could be connected with a game that’s so hip, that’s so hood.
The Snoop Dogg voiceover pack will be available for download on April 22nd for $2.99 and will be joined by Blunt Force Personalization Pack.
Check out Snoop Dogg record some of his voiceover and speak on his involvement below:
(AllHipHop News) A dropout speaking to the graduates. P. Diddy is set to give the commencement speech at the graduation ceremony at Howard University.
In addition to giving the commencement speech, Diddy will be given an honorary doctorate in Humanities. Diddy will receive his degree over 20 years after he dropped out of Howard University in 1990 with a business major.
The Howard University commencement is set to take place on Saturday, May 10th starting at 10 A.M.
Mimi Faust got all the world of Black and Hip-Hop talking right now. She’s just “about that life,” I guess. But, what is all the talk worth in pure dollars? Typically when somebody decides to forgo reason and make a highly publicized sex tape, they generally make crazy loot. But, I am hearing that’s not really the case here. My sources tell me that Mimi got a paltry $125k to get screwed on camera. Mind you, that’s a lot of money to somebody like me. But she’s a reality star! I heard these people get $5-$10k to host basic parties! Anyway! That’s what I heard. The one question I had and the source didn’t know was if Mimi is going to get backend revenues on sales. I know she got back ended every other way so why not? Speaking of “back ended,” the same source tells me that the dude Nikko that’s splashing her goes both ways. (PS: Another source just told me that Mimi is getting a huge percentage of the backend sales revenue. But, they estimated that that would result in less money than the upfront cake, cake, cake.)
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“When you get where you need to get, then you can slow down. But life happens so fast, you have to stay on top of things. At the end of the day, no one is going to take care of me but me.” -Scott King
(AllHipHop News) Listing which Hip Hop artist between Dr. Dre, Jay Z and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs is the more insanely wealthy one is a futile exercise in splitting hairs, but Forbes does it annually. In their 2014 Wealthiest Hip Hop Artists List, Diddy reigns supreme,but Dr. Dre has begun making strides over Jay Z.
Diddy, who started his own televsion channel REVOLT in October of 2013, increased his overall fortune by $120 million to a net fortune of $700 million. Jay Z increased his net worth from $475 million in 2013 to $520 million in 2014 with the start of his own sports agency, Roc Nation Sports. While Jay Z increased his wealth, he fell to #3 in the 2014 rankings as Dr. Dre’s wealth increased by $200 million from $350 million in 2013 to $550 million in 2014.
Dr. Dre owns Beats by Dre headphones with Interscope Records CEO Jimmy Iovine. Last year the headphone company reportedly raked in over $1.2 billion in revenue in 2013, a year after Iovine and Dr. Dre spent $150 million to increase their stake in the company to 75%.
Check out the full list here.
(AllHipHop News) You are seldom going to find a more successful year for a rapper than Eminem’s 2002. By the end of 2002, Eminem had two of the highest selling albums of any genre that year, with one being a soundtrack released two months before the year ended. Today (April 16th), Eminem, Paul Rosenberg and the cast of 8 Mile discuss the making of the movie.
In Grantland’s oral history of 8 Mile, the members of the cast attest that it was a concerted effort by Eminem and the producers to utilized authentic Detroit rappers in the battle scene. One rapper, Gerald L. “Strike” Sanders, whom played Lyckety-Splyt was a local MC who had so much trouble with the law that before he battled Eminem in the movie, Em had to bail him out:
It was funny because I was on the run from the feds at that time. When we pulled up to the [auditions], we actually thought it was the feds. At that time I was in the streets, carrying guns. My manager was like, “If they try to arrest you, I’ll shoot in the air, you run!” [Later,] Em done bailed me out on my attempted murder case. Proof went to him to get the money for that.
Many secrets about Eminem’s battle rap past were revealed, including that him and fallen friend Proof never battled each other at the famed Detroit Hip Hop Shop. Mekhi Phifer’s character, Future, was inspired by Proof and would have been played by its inspiration if Proof would have shown up to auditions, according to the movie’s screenwriter Scott Silver. While Proof’s presence was not seen on film, it was definitely felt behind the scenes according to Lyckety-Splyt:
It was times where the crowd would try to heckle Em. And you got people saying, ‘Why ya’ll n—-s around the white rapper?’ I got the mark of stitches on my hand to this day that I had from slapping some dude in the face that said, “F*ck the white boy.” Proof hit him, and he swung, and then I hit him!
(AllHipHop News) In less than a week, millions of people will be able to view Love & Hip Hop‘s Mimi Faust and her boyfriend NIkko Smith’s “private” sex tape. That news was met with much public derision and parody, which Mimi Faust has finally responded to.
Following the announcement of the upcoming Vivid Entertainment film Mimi & Nikko: Scandal in Atlanta, hundreds of derogatory memes regarding Mimi emerged. A day after the onslaught of criticism, Mimi decided to take the memes into her own proverbial hands and send all critics a response t

Since announcing the impending release of her sextape, Mimi has posted a photo of her contact information for booking and “fashion inquiries” as well as a promotional flier for her and Nikko Smith’s upcoming hosting gig at Atlanta’s Arum Lounge.
(AllHipHop News) In December of 2013, Gucci Mane (born Radric Davis) was charged with two counts of possessing a firearm as a felon. If convicted, the Atlanta rapper could face up to 20 years behind bars. According to Radar Online, Gucci is looking to avoid a trial by negotiating a plea deal with the government.
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Radar obtained court documents that show Gucci’s lawyers have asked the judge in the case to postpone the scheduled court date because “all parties anticipate resolution without the need of a trial.”
The docs also read:
The parties believe they may have resolved this matter subject to certain approvals including a meeting with the Court. However, due to various schedule conflicts, counsel have been unable to finalize the matter and given defense counsels respective absence from the jurisdiction over the next week, will be unable to finalize the matter prior to the trial date.
Gucci was arrested last September after two separate incidents involving firearms. He allegedly threatened friends and police officers with a gun.
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(AllHipHop News) It appears Jay Z is taking his Made In America festival to the West Coast. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that a news conference with Jay, L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti, City Council President Herb Wesson, and Budweiser Vice President Brian Perkins is scheduled for today.
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Jay is expected to announce the 2-day festival will be scheduled for Labor Day weekend in the city’s Grand Park. Around 50,000 people are estimated to attend.
District 14 Councilman Jose Huizar previously expressed concerns about the proposed event. Huizar claimed the agreement between the city and festival organizers was done without his input. As the preparations and announcements appear to be moving forward, Huizar’s office is still questioning the showcase.
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“We have questions over whether that is the best use for Grand Park, the so-called ‘people’s park,'” Huizar spokesperson Rick Coca told the L.A. Times. “If it is, what is the public — that is the city and downtown Los Angeles community — getting in return?”
The Budweiser Made In America Festival was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2012 and 2013. Acts that have performed at past shows include Jay Z, Kanye West, Drake, Pearl Jam, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, and Nine Inch Nails.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: PHOTOS: Made In America Festival: Day 1]
(AllHipHop News) Compton, California has a long history in Hip Hop. Veteran acts like DJ Quick, N.W.A, and Game have held the city down for years.
New school emcees Kendrick Lamar and YG are helping to keep Compton relevant, but according to Suge Knight only one of those artists is truly representing the new West Coast properly.
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“YG is in a class by himself,” Suge told BET. “I think the difference is that, some people have a script, some people have a motive. They turn around and say, ‘Okay I’ma be from this neighborhood and I’m going to represent this neighborhood because I’m trying to get on as a rapper.’ YG really represents that s**t.”
While Suge praises the “My N***a” rapper, the former head of Death Row Records also throws a few shots at Game.
“YG really pushing Bompton. Other than that I can’t think of one Compton rapper, even if it’s Game,” added Suge. “Game in an article saying that he’s a ‘former’ gang member. You’re not old enough to really be a gang member yet you say you’re a ‘former’ gang member. YG is a guy that, he represent his music, he represents the city. YG is the only one that made it that has not bowed down and showed he had panties.”
YG released his debut studio album My Krazy Life in March. The project featured fellow Los Angeles rappers Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, and Ty Dolla Sign.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: YG Speaks On Following In Snoop & Dre’s Footsteps | My Krazy Life]
Watch Suge Knight’s interview below.
(AllHipHop News) Troy Ave is one of the rising stars coming from the new New York City Hip Hop scene. The Brooklyn emcee has even garnered comparisons to fellow NYC rapper 50 Cent.
Hot 97 interviewed 50, and he was asked about Troy working with former G-Unit members Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks. Even though he says it was not a “shot,” 50’s response did come off as a compliment and diss wrapped in one.
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“[They sound] good. They actually like his hypemen,” said 50. “Who are you looking to listen to on a Troy Ave record? So those guys are there to just support.”
While, the creator of Get Rich or Die Tryin’ labeled Banks and Yayo as “supporting cast,” 50 does go on to acknowledge Troy and his movement.
“I like the idea of Troy Ave. I would want it to work. You see what I’m saying? Just because I would want something to happen in the city period. But, in reality I see a lot of me in Troy Ave,” added 50.
[ALSO READ: Tony Yayo & Young Buck Team Up For New Track “Devil’s Advocate”]
Watch 50 Cent’s Hot 97 interview below.
(AllHipHop News) The week-long 20th anniversary celebration of the release of Nas’ Illmatic continues. Fuse.tv contributed to the festivities with a 3-part video special about the LP.
In the series, Nas reflects on the making of his classic debut album. The New York rap legend is joined by his brother Jungle, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor, Irv Gotti, Kevin Liles, Miss Info, and others.
Watch 3-part Fuse special Nas: Illmatic At 20 below.