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Mack Maine: Lil Wayne Has Not Signed A Gay Rapper To Young Money

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne has no problem signing a gay rapper, but that does not necessarily mean he already has made that signing. According to Young Money President Mack Maine, the rumors of Lil Wayne signing an openly gay rapper are false.

Rumors recently spread that Lil Wayne signed openly gay rapper Fly Young Red last Friday (April 4th) after 24hourhiphop.com reported that Lil Wayne announced signing Red. According to a quote obtained by the site, the rapper’s sexual orientation had no factor on his decision to sign him:

Gay, straight, black, white, blue or purple. Good music is just good music. Have you ever been in the club when that joint came on? ni**as go crazy when that drop. I had to make him YMCMB [Young Money Cash Money Billionaires].

The site also posted a quote purportedly from Birdman cosigning Wayne’s decision:

I support everything my young’n do. Young’n brought Red into the boardroom, we met behind closed doors, we spoke like men, we handled business like bosses. We ended up making him a offer he couldn’t refuse. It’s YMCMB forever, ya dig? We support Red movement and what he tryna accomplish. We definitely support the movement.

However, Mack Maine went to his personal Twitter account to dispel the rumors:

Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa + More To Perform At Snoop Dogg’s Wellness Retreat on 4/19 + 4/20

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Recreational usage and sale of marijuana became legal in two states in the USA this year: Washington and Colorado. Today (April 9th), Snoop Dogg announces that he and a few other artists will promote cannabis legalization by performing two concerts on Snoop Dogg’s Wellness Retreat.

Snoop Dogg, Wiz and a few special guests are set to perform at the WaMu Theater in Seattle, Washington on April 19th. On the unofficial national holiday of marijuana consumption, April 20th, Snoop and Wiz will be joined by YG and Smoke DZA at Red Rock Theater in Denver, Colorado.

Snoop also teamed up with Leafy, an online information and education resource for cannabis consumers, for the #MyLeaf social media contest. Fans just have to tag @Leafly and use #MyLeaf with a photo or video on Twitter, Instagram or Vine that showcases creative/artistic support for the cannabis movement. Two winners (one in Seattle, one in Denver) will receive  VIP press passes to capture behind-the-scenes footage, $500 Visa card and more. The contests runs between today and April 14th, 2:59 EST. 

Tickets start at $47.50 and can be purchased at Snoop’s official website.

Boston Red Sox David Ortiz Asks Drake “Can I Get In The Studio And Drop A Few Ad-libs?”(VIDEO)

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) David Ortiz has three World Series championships, one of the greatest post season careers statistically and tens of millions of dollars in salary and endorsement income. However, the Boston Red Sox’s slugger asked Drake to grant him something he has never been able to attain.

Appearing on MTV’s Off The Bat From The MLB Fan Cave, Ortiz explains to Drake how his “Started From The Bottom” song was the Boston Red Sox’s theme song. Later, Ortiz makes a request to Drake that would begin his music career:

I really like when you say ‘now my whole crew f*cking here.’ Anyway, the reason I am writing you is to say, when you write the next anthem for Red Sox Nation, can I get in the studio and drop a few adlibs?

Check out Ortiz write his letter to Drake on MTV’s Off The Bat From The MLB Fan Cave below:

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Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Want YouTube Founder To Pay For Stalling Court Case

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) The ongoing legal battle between celebrity couple Kanye West/Kim Kardashian and YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley has entered another phase. Radar Online reports Ye and Kim K are now asking a judge to order Hurler to pay $6,650 in legal fees for attempting to stall the case.

[ALSO READ: Kanye West: I Don’t Care How Crazy I Look To Anyone, As Long As I Can Make The Best Product]

West and fiancée Kardashian accuse Hurley of breaking a confidential agreement by leaking footage of their wedding engagement. The two stars sued Hurley last year and claim he has not complied with the pre-trial portion of the case including refusing to turn over 124 documents requested by West’s attorneys.

Hurley had asked a judge to throw the case out on the grounds that releasing the video is protected by his First Amendment right of freedom of speech and the fact that the plaintiffs have not sued other media outlets that posted the video.

[ALSO READ: YouTube Co-Founder To Kanye West & Kim Kardashian: Why Aren’t You Suing TMZ?]

The trial is reportedly scheduled to begin on November 17th.

“60 Minutes” Poll Claims Jazz Is More Important Than Hip Hop

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Any true student of the history of Hip Hop knows that the genre is essentially a cousin of Jazz. Both musical styles were born out of African-American youth culture and both include similar elements like improvisation or freestyling.

[ALSO READ: Pete Rock Honors Jazz Legend With New “Roy Ayers Tribute Mix”]

But according to a poll conducted by 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair, Jazz is seen as “more important” than Hip Hop.

It should be noted the CBS news program and pop culture magazine do not share the demographics of those surveyed, but the answers somewhat shed a light on certain Americans’ thoughts about music (or at least those Americans that watch 60 Minutes and read Vanity Fair).

According to the poll, 73% of those who answered feel jazz is a more important type of American music compared to 19% who selected Hip Hop. A majority – 50%  – also said Hip Hop has reached its peak. Country totaled 20%, Rock 10%, Pop 9%, and R&B 7% in that tally.

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Also, 42% chose this decade’s music as the worst, and when asked to select which artist they would like to see their child study 33% picked The Beatles, 32% picked Mozart, 14% picked Michael Jackson, 9% picked Billie Holiday, and 5% picked Jay Z.

While the 60 Minutes poll separates Jazz and Hip Hop, many acts including A Tribe Called Quest, Common, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Robert Glasper, and Kris Bowers have blended the two styles together.

[ALSO READ: Quincy Jones Expresses He’s Not A Fan Of Lil Wayne]

 

Blu Taps Prodigy, Alchemist, Casey Veggies & More For “Good To Be Home” Double LP

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) California emcee Blu is almost ready to release his 20-track double disc Good To Be Home.

The follow-up to 2013’s York is packed with guest features including Prodigy, Alchemist, Evidence, Casey Veggies, Fashawn, Thurz, MED, Imani (of The Pharcyde), and many more.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Blu – “The West”]

“This is my most defining record ever,” stated Blu.

Good To Be Home will be available on double disc CD, double cassette, and 2xLP vinyl. 1000 units of a translucent gold vinyl will be sold until supplies last.

The deluxe limited edition will include Good To Be Home double disc CD, limited-edition translucent gold 2xLP vinyl with gatefold jacket, double cassette, exclusive T-Shirt, poster, two sheets of official stickers, five packs of custom matches, limited-edition “The West” 45 RPM 7″ vinyl single, and a custom retail bag. Only 200 units of the deluxe version are available.

[ALSO CHECK OUT:  L’Orange – Need You Feat. Blu]

Good To Be Home is scheduled for release May 20th. To pre-order the album click here.

Check out the cover art and tracklist for Blu’s Good To Be Home below.

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Disc 1

1. Home
2. The Return
3. Back Home Again
4. Boyz N The Hood ft. Fashawn, Like & BeYoung (of Pac D##)
5. Whip Creme (Part One) ft. Definite, Big Dame, Co$$ & Swt Pea
6. The West
7. The 50z
8. The LA ft. Secret Service Agents
9. Summer Time ft. Bombay & Arima Ederra
10. The Summer / Angel Dust ft. LMNO and 2Mex (of The Visionaries) & Imani (of The Pharcyde)

Disc 2

1. Rap Dope
2. Dre Day
3. Red & Gold ft. Prodigy, Mitchy Slick & Phil Da Agony
4. Child Support
5. Well Fare ft. Thurz & Casey Veggies
6. He Man
7. Brown Sugar ft. MED & Oh No
8. Bobby Brown ft. Clutch, Mic Holden & Definite
9. Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop ft. Alchemist, Evidence, Tristate, Planet Asia, Donel Smokes, Chace Infinite & Krondon
10. The West (Part Two)

50 Cent Drops New Video For “Power” Theme Song “Big Rich Town”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent has a lot going on at the moment. The Hip Hop mogul is getting set to drop his album Animal Ambition on June 3rd. He also has a new TV show about to air on Starz.

[ALSO READ: Omari Hardwick To Star In Lead Role For 50 Cent’s Upcoming “Power” TV Show]

50’s urban drama Power debuts this summer, and the Queens rapper has now released his own single that will serve as the theme song for the show. “Big Rich Town” features R&B singer Joe. The track is available for purchase on iTunes.

Power stars 50, Omari Hardwick, Naturi Naughton, Lela Loren, Joseph Sikora, and La La Anthony. The show will premiere on June 7th at 9 pm on Starz.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: 50 Cent Joins The Cast Of “Power”; Production Begins (PICS)]

Watch the video for 50 Cent’s “Big Rich Town” below.

Comedian Joe Mande Calls Macklemore’s “Same Love” Corny & Manipulative

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ hit single “Same Love” garnered the praise of many pro-gay marriage advocates, but one supporter of same-sex marriage was not a fan of the track.

[ALSO READ: Watch Kanye West & Macklemore Appearances On “This Is Hot 97”]

Parks And Recreation writer and stand-up comedian Joe Mande spoke with The A.V. Club on why he hates Macklemore’s song. After first stating that he believes “homosexuals deserve equal rights in every aspect of human life,” Mande goes on to explain why he picked “Same Love” for AVC’s “HateSong” feature.

Mande said:

I just think it’s a corny song. I said something to that effect a while ago and then a bunch of people on Twitter—his Shark Face Gang, which is what they call his fans—started attacking me, calling me a bigot and a homophobe. It’s so funny to me how close-minded Macklemore fans can be. They couldn’t understand how someone could agree with someone politically and also think he’s super corny…

I think it’s pandering and it’s sort of manipulative. I think he also is so self satisfied; there’s a gross element of that. He’s super corny, but it’s also a corny song and it’s being devoured by corny white kids who like don’t even listen to hip-hop and already believe in gay marriage, so he’s preaching to the choir, to kids in high school who are in the choir. I know it’s well intentioned and I agree with the sentiment of the song, but I feel the same way about that song that I feel about Bill Maher. I agree with what he’s saying. I just hate how he’s saying it…

He puts himself up on this pedestal like he’s the first rapper to be open-minded and that’s not true at all…

Another problematic part of the song is that, for being this anthem, he spends the first third of the song reiterating how straight he is. Like when he was a kid, he was worried that he was gay because he liked to draw, which isn’t even a stereotype… Just write a song about gay marriage; you don’t have to bring your insecurity or cross-hatching as a kid into it. It can be personal if you’re gay. But if you’re not gay, just say you believe in gay marriage. I feel bad for gay people that they had to adopt this song as an anthem.

[ALSO READ: Christian Rapper Bizzle Addresses His Macklemore Response, Jay Z Pushing The Gay Agenda, & Media Manipulation]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Hmmmmm…Weird Rumors Saying Kanye Needs Money

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Rumors
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Why are they talking slanderous about the homey Kanye West?

The most recent sh#t is that Kanye to the West is in a bit of a cash crunch. The rhetoric goes as follows:

Look for this A list couple who I can’t stand to have to sell their home. Oh yes, they will say they decided to live somewhere else, but the reality is he is having some cash flow issues and needs to sell the house as soon as it is finished. He hopes he can make it that long anyway.

In this report they assume its “Kanye to the” but they never say the name and that’s where I draw the line. I cannot co-sign this malarkey!

Anyway, people are saying its talking about Kimye, but that’s them.

“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.

Illseed, Out.

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Saul Williams To Star In 2Pac Broadway Play “Holler If Ya Hear Me”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) The Tupac Shakur inspired Broadway musical has announced its cast. Kenny Leon’s Holler If Ya Hear Me will feature spoken word poet and star of the 1998 film Slam Saul Williams.

[ALSO READ: Saul Williams’ Response to Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown”]

Besides acting Williams is also an accomplished musician and author. His last album was 2011’s Volcanic Sunlight. He has also worked with artists like Nas and Janelle Monáe, and Williams appeared on the Lyricist Lounge, Volume One compilation in 1998.

Other acts named to the principal cast of Holler If Ya Hear Me include Tonya Pinkins (Jelly’s Last Jam), Christopher Jackson (In the Heights), Saycon Sengbloh (Motown: The Musical), Ben Thompson (American Idiot), John Earl Jelks (Gem of the Ocean), Joshua Boone, and Dyllon Burnside.

Leon is directing the musical about two childhood friends and their struggles living in urban America. Tupac’s music and lyrics were used as inspiration for the story. It is not a biography of the iconic rapper.

The play was written by Todd Kreidler and choreographed by Wayne Cilento. Tupac’s mother Afeni Shakur is a producer.

Holler If Ya Hear Me previews at New York City’s Palace Theatre on May 26th, and officially opens on June 19th.

[ALSO READ: Tupac Inspired Broadway Musical Gets Opening Date]

Watch the video for Saul Williams’ “List Of Demands(Reparations)” below.

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