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Chilli Reflects On 15th Anniversary Of “No Scrubs” & Response Track “No Pigeons”

(AllHipHop News) Fifteen years ago top-selling female group TLC released their smash single “No Scrubs.”

The track was praised by many women for its takedown of “do-nothing” men, and many guys hated the song for what they saw as its “male-bashing” agenda.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: TLC Movie Huge Ratings Hit For VH1]

Billboard spoke with TLC’s Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas about “No Scrubs.” Chilli shared her thoughts about the making of the Hot 100 #1 single including why she was selected to sing lead over Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins on the Kandi Burruss and Tameka “Tiny” Collette penned song.

“[T-Boz] kind of has her raspy sound,” said Chilli. “I come and put the pretty on the song, so to speak. Her voice is edgy. Mine is very angelic. We can tell whose voice will be better for what. This particular one, it wasn’t even about who’s gonna do it. We knew automatically: Yeah, I got this one. I kind of bring that pop feel. Everyone has their role.”

The success on “No Scrubs” sparked the Sporty Thievz response track “No Pigeons.” Chilli found the song funny, but she also took a few shots at the Yonkers, New York rap group’s version.

“I thought it was hilarious,” said Chilli. “It just sounded like some little boys crying. I was like, ‘Oh, they’re such little babies. They can’t take it.'”

According to Chilli, while “No Scrubs” had its male critics, there were a good number of men who enjoyed the tune as well.

“To me, it’s one of those songs that guys—especially if you’re a guy’s guy—you like it, but you don’t want anybody to know you like it,” added Chilli.

[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar, TLC, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake & More Performed At The AMA’s (VIDEOS)]

Watch TLC’s “No Scrubs” video and Sporty Thievz’s “No Pigeon” video below.


Hip-Hop Rumors: Is This Aaliyah?

Looks like there is an official winner to the Aaliyah movie race. I’ll be damned if it hasn’t been long enough! We need this story to be told, but told right. So apparently, this woman named L##### Price is the latest person to get looped in as “Baby Girl.” I am hearing she is doing the role for her uncanny resemblance to the late singer. What’s funny to me is that there’s some validity to the rumors. I’m hearing Price is SUPER NERVOUS about the role, because Aaliyah still has an incredibly rabid fan base! Can she handle the whole weight of this huge movie? We’ll see, I guess!

Check the resemblance.

RELATED: Click here for once upon a time, Styles P allegedly dissed the memory of Aaliyah. But did it really happen?

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DJ Envy Calls Out DJ Drama For Being A Fake Friend

(AllHipHop News) A recent Breakfast Club interview featuring DJ Drama went from the typical promo Q&A to an open conversation about friendship and loyalty when co-host DJ Envy addressed his issues with Dram.

[ALSO READ: DJ Drama Joins A&R Team At Atlantic Records]

About 12 and half minutes into the interview fellow BC host Charlamagne Tha God asked Envy why he was being “shady” toward Drama.

Envy explains he felt slighted by Drama for not reaching out to him when he decided not to work on a Breakfast Club mixtape.

“I hear Dram said he can’t do the tape, cause if Dram do the tape another radio station won’t play his record. I’m like, Damn, my n***a can’t even call me and tell me,” said Envy. “F**k them n***as. I don’t give a f**k about the politics of the music s**t. That’s my n***a for a long time.”

He adds, “That ain’t a friendly type of individual. That ain’t my friend. That ain’t somebody that I f**ks with. That’s a n***a I don’t f**k with.”

Drama replied by trying to explain how he was pulled between supporting the different radio stations in the New York area.

“I was in a very awkward position and situation in this New York radio station situation,” said Drama. “I was put in the position, on a lot of sides, where I felt like I was caught in the middle where I didn’t want to be, and it became awkward for me.”

Drama further explained how he was banned at rival Hot 97 at one point, and was worried about burning bridges with the station. He did apologize to Envy for not calling him about cancelling the mixtape, and they resolved their issues.

[ALSO READ: DJ Drama Shares His 3 Best Executive Decisions Since Joining Atlantic Records]

Watch the interview below.

Ex-Fiancee Files Restraining Order Against The Game

(AllHipHop News) The Game’s dispute with ex-fiancée Tiffney Cambridge has now led to a restraining order according to TMZ.

After Cambridge filed a police report against Game for allegedly attacking her, a judge has ordered the rapper to stay 100 yards away from the mother of his children. Game has denied he physically assaulted Cambridge.

[ALSO READ: 40 Glocc Denies Posting Disrespectful Photos Of Game’s Fiancee On Instagram (PICS)]

The Los Angeles performer will reportedly be able to visit his kids on weekends. Earlier this week Game posted a message on his Instagram account saying he has been kept from seeing his three children.

[ALSO READ: Game Claims He Has Been Kept From Seeing His Kids For Over A Month]

 

Drake Disguises Himself & Asks Random People What They Think About Him (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) Drake is one of the most polarizing figures in Hip Hop. For every person that loves his music there is a person that loves to hate on him.

The Drake fans and haters mostly likely had a lot to say about him being announced as the host of the upcoming ESPYs awards.

[ALSO READ: Drakes Releases New Track “Days In The East”]

Jimmy Kimmel wanted to get an idea of what people on the street think about the Canadian rap star, so the late night host sent Drake out in disguise to ask random folks questions about him and his hosting skills at the ESPN event. Only thing is the ESPYs are scheduled for July 16th.

Obviously, the interview subjects had not seen the event, but that did not stop them from knocking Drake in any way that they could. One person responded, “Drake is kind of an outlandish guy. He says that he came from the bottom which most likely he didn’t,” and another person provides a freestyle about how he sucks.

One guy even called Drake “a chicken head” when he was told the rapper cried at the show. Drizzy did get some support with one super fan saying he is a “genuine guy.”

[ALSO READ: OutKast, Drake, Chance The Rapper, & Dilated Peoples Tapped For Roskilde Festival]

Watch Jimmy Kimmel Live’s “I Witness News — Fake Drake” below.

 

 

Hip-Hop Rumors: Did The Game Pistol Whip 40Glocc?

The beef between The Game and 40 Glocc is getting very serious, especially in light of The Game temporarily losing his kids.

ALSO READ: Game Claims He Has Been Kept From Seeing His Kids For Over A Month

But, I heard a rumor The Game actually pistol whipped 40 Glocc and there is video evidence of the beat down. Now, the person that claims to have this footage is purportedly trying to sell it. I’m thinking TMZ is going to win that bid if it exists. However, I suspect it does not exist and it may be a prank or something. Nevertheless, God Bless these dudes man. They are going back an forth on social media and sending coded messages that we all pick up on.

RELATED: Hip-Hop Rumors: 40 Glocc Launches Dissfest Against The Game

We still haven’t figured out of 40 Glocc actually got hacked on his Instagram, but that account continues to exacerbate the crazy situation. Hopefully cooler heads prevail!

In the meantime, I’ll be looking for that footage!

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Ab-Soul Reveals He’s Working On “Longterm 3”

(AllHipHop News) It has been four years since Ab-Soul dropped his Longterm 2: Lifestyles of the Broke and Almost Famous mixtape, but the Black Hippy emcee announced he is going back to the series with a part 3. He shared the news on Twitter.

[ALSO READ: Childish Gambino Brings Out Joey Bada$$, Ab-Soul & More For Impromptu Show In NYC (VIDEOS)]

Ab-Soul was not clear if Longterm 3 will be coming before or after his third studio album, but earlier this year he did state that he has a project already completed.

The California native released his debut studio album Longterm Mentality in 2011 and Control System in 2012. The first Longterm mixtape dropped in 09.

[ALSO READ: Ab-Soul Says His Project Is Finished; TDE To Drop SZA Album Soon]

 

Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q & More Discuss The Impact Of “Illmatic” (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) 2014 marks the 20th anniversary of what many consider one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time – Nas’ Illmatic.

Google Play caught up with several members of the rap community for their reflections on the groundbreaking LP.

[ALSO READ: Nas & Q-Tip Perform With The Roots On Jimmy Fallon (VIDEOS)]

Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Peter Rosenberg, Tech N9ne, Sir Michael Rocks, G-Side, and of course Nas himself share their thoughts on the classic project in the special feature.

Nas is re-releasing his debut album as Illmatic XX on April 15th.

[ALSO READ: Nas: I Don’t See Enough Emcees Who Are Brave Enough To Address Social Issues (VIDEO)]

Watch Google Play’s Special Feature: Illmatic XX below.

Kendrick Lamar Song Mentioned In Oscar Pistorius’ Murder Trial

(AllHipHop News) American Hip Hop star Kendrick Lamar became a part of the murder trial of Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius in South Africa. Pistorius, aka The Blade Runner, is accused of killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in February 2013.

[ALSO READ: Accused Bloods Gang Leader Ronald “Ra Diggs” Herron Murder/Drug Trial To Begin]

During the case, the prosecutor asked Pistorius if Lamar’s song “B***h, Don’t Kill My Vibe” led to an argument between he and Steenkamp during a car ride. A WhatsApp message that has been used as evidence in the trial included Steenkamp referring to the song.

The message included Steenkamp saying:

I’m scared of you sometimes and how u snap at me and how of you will react to me. You make me happy 90% of the time and I think we are amazing together but I am not some other b***h you may know trying to kill your vibe.

Pistorius then replied:

I was upset that you just left me after we got food to go talk to a guy and I was standing right behind you watching you touch his arm and ignore me. And when I spoke up you introduced me which you could’ve done but when I left you just kept on chatting to him when clearly I was upset. I asked Martin to put on that Kendrick Lamar album in the car and don’t know it… Granted that it was a s**t song but you should’ve just lent forward and whispered in my ear to change it seeing as I had to drive to pick up your friend.

“Granted that it was a s### song but you should’ve just lent forward and whispered in my ear to change it seeing as I had to drive to pick up your friend.”Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/kendrick-lamar/76651#dA06kmigktrrUGLV.99

When asked by Chief prosecutor Gerrie Nel if the name of the song he was referring to was “B***h, Don’t Kill My Vibe,” Pistorius claimed he could not remember. Nel replied that Steenkamp can’t confirm it either.

“We can’t ask her,” said Nel.

[ALSO READ: Pitchfork Festival Line-Up Revealed Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q & Earl Sweatshirt]

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“I’m scared of you sometimes and how u snap at me and of how you will react to me. You make me happy 90% of the time and I think we are amazing together but I am not some other b#### you may know trying to kill your vibe.”Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/kendrick-lamar/76651#6VJSkm8UIMJKamcx.99 “I’m scared of you sometimes and how u snap at me and of how you will react to me. You make me happy 90% of the time and I think we are amazing together but I am not some other b#### you may know trying to kill your vibe.”Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/kendrick-lamar/76651#6VJSkm8UIMJKamcx.99 “I’m scared of you sometimes and how u snap at me and of how you will react to me. You make me happy 90% of the time and I think we are amazing together but I am not some other b#### you may know trying to kill your vibe.”Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/kendrick-lamar/76651#6VJSkm8UIMJKamcx.99 I’m scared of you sometimes and how u snap at me and of how you will react to me. You make me happy 90% of the time and I think we are amazing together but I am not some other b#### you may know trying to kill your vibe.”Read more at http://www.nme.com/news/kendrick-lamar/76651#6VJSkm8UIMJKamcx.99

Game Claims He Has Been Kept From Seeing His Kids For Over A Month

(AllHipHop News) The Game is having a trying week and according to a recent Instagram post, it may have got a lot worse. Earlier this evening, Game returned to his personal Instagram account to claim that he has had his children taken away from him and has been denied visitation.

Game claims that he has not been able to see his children because of an anonymous persons’ vindictive ways “because I’ve decided to move on with my life” according to the post. Game also expands on the ramifications of these recent actions and how they have affected his son Harlem Taylor:

But it’s funny how someone you’ve done so much for can be so ugly & cruel as to keep my children away from me vindictively because I’ve decided to move on with my life. I love all 3 of my kids more than life itself & it’s one thing to keep me away from them.. & them away from me but [Harlem Taylor] hasn’t seen his younger brother or sister in a month & just texted me “Dad, how come Justice can’t come to my house” & I have to lie to him because he’s to young to understand the real reason why. 

While Game does not name his fiancee Tiffney Cambridge as the individual keeping him from his children, as the mother of the children, she would be the only one who would seem to be able to legally. Game goes on to state he is being barred from seeing his children in order for him to not be able to see his six year old son Justice Taylor on his birthday which is in two weeks on April 25th

All of this just so you can keep me away from Justice on his birthday. What lie y’all gone tell em’ when his Daddy ain’t there ? Like I have been the past 6 birthdays ? The past 6 Christmas’s ? The past 6 years of a sons life whom got his name from a father that patiently awaited his arrival here into this world ???

Less than a week ago, reports surfaced that Game and his fiancee got into a physical altercation on March 19th which resulted in her sustaining a broken nose and filing a police report. Game claimed he “never laid a hand on Tiffney.” According to reports, Game’s fiancee obtained a restraining order against Game on April 2nd, which stipulates he must stay over 100 yards away from Cambridge. There will be a hearing on the restraining order later this month, but no word if it will come before or after Justice Taylor’s April 25th birthday.

The Game has since deleted the post from his personal Instagram account. Check out the full deleted letter below:

“Doing the best I can not to break.. But it’s funny how someone you’ve done so much for can be so ugly & cruel as to keep my children away from me vindictively because I’ve decided to move on with my life. I love all 3 of my kids more than life itself & it’s one thing to keep me away from them.. & them away from me but @harlemcarontaylor hasn’t seen his younger brother or sister in a month & just texted me “Dad, how come Justice can’t come to my house” & I have to lie to him because he’s to young to understand the real reason why. I know they ask about me, I know they love me & I know they miss me as much as I miss them but were not allowed to see each other & for what ??? As if I haven’t been there for them everyday since the day they were born…. They are the only reason I care about breathing another day on earth… They are the sole reason I have become a better person… They are the reason I give back, the reason I help people & the reason I wake up everyday with a smile on my face. Most importantly… They are MY CHILDREN & we deserve to be in each other’s lives forever. What kind of person would get in the middle of someone’s devoted fatherhood when there are countless women out here that are raising there children on there own with no one to help. You would think a father that loves his children the way I do would be the least bit appreciated & not have to beg someone to see his own children. I have worked so hard at being a good parent only to have it taken away by someone who cares not about me, nor the welfare of our children but only about themselves. All of this just so you can keep me away from Justice on his birthday. What lie y’all gone tell em’ when his Daddy ain’t there ? Like I have been the past 6 birthdays ? The past 6 Christmas’s ? The past 6 years of a sons life whom got his name from a father that patiently awaited his arrival here into this world ??? & Cali….. I’m not gone even start.. I will end this by saying…. Daddy loves you…. Misses you… & will always be here no matter what happens !!!! I am a REAL FATHER.”

 

Olympian Lolo Jones Says Drake Will Be Handing Trophies To Rihanna’s Exes At ESPYs

(AllHipHop News) Lolo Jones is an Olympic hudeler and bobsled athlete who is freakishly talented and equally as outspoken. Earlier today (April 10th), Jones implied that Drake would be handing out trophies to Rihanna’s athlete ex-boyfriends.

Earlier today, Drake was announced to host the ESPYS on ESPN on July 16th. On her personal Twitter account, the always loquacious Jones stated that Drake will have difficulty doing his job as host as he will be surrounded by Rihanna’s ex-boyfriends:

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Rihanna has been romantically linked to New York Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp in the past two years.

The Olympian has a history of sending out controversial tweets. A week after the tragic July 20th, 2012 shooting at the showing of The Dark Knight Rises in Colorado that left 12 people dead, Lolo Jones tied shooting guns to being American:

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