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A Quick Story of The Effects of Kendrick Lamar’s Control Verse
(AllHipHop News) By now, everyone living above rocks has heard Kendrick Lamar’s murderous verse on Big Sean’s “Control” where he effectively tells the Hip Hop game they are beneath him.
Though Kendrick only named ten rappers, a bevvy of others chimed in. Some took it well and others not so much.
These are the emotional and psychological effects Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse had on Hip Hop in 18 hours.
It gave Fabolous a sudden urge to find a recording studio:
Any studios open yet?
— Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) August 13, 2013
…and apparently gave him amnesia of previous 24 hour recording studios he has recorded at:
OH! & Tell your favorite NY rapper @PlatinumSoundNY is open 24hrs. — ℳعℓ O. (@Bombshell_Mel) August 13, 2013
It opened up Tyga’s eyes that were once admittedly blinded by the allure of money and rededicated the young MC:
Hours later this career changing epiphany was deleted but the determination seem to not have faded away:
Can’t sleep.up Listening to beats……… — T-Raww (@Tyga) August 13, 2013
Mac Miller heeded Kendrick’s threat and began forgetting all nouns and verbs and began planning an adjective-only rap career:
If I can’t do no more nouns or verbs ima start comin with the wildest adjective bars that anyone has ever heard. — Mac. (@MacMiller) August 13, 2013
Meek Mill accepted the challenge (without his usual exclamation marks):
Lets have fun…. But lets really see where all these guys are really at #onlythestrongsurvive
— Meek Mill (@MeekMill) August 13, 2013
First, Paul Cain took claim of Los Angeles:
@kendricklamar I’m The King Of LA Till One Of Y’all Prove Me Wrong! Better Read Some More Books & Write Some More Verse Young’n! #BKNYNigga — P.CAIN…STUDDA GANG (@PaulCainSF) August 13, 2013
Then named the songs that will be in response to Kendrick:
Matter Of Fact “So U Wanna Be King” Will Be Followed By “N#### Wit Attitude” P###. by @youngHYPElife — P.CAIN…STUDDA GANG (@PaulCainSF) August 13, 2013
Then interestingly enough claimed he stopped rapping years ago:
@S_CLASS101 Absolutely Not! I Stopped Rapping Years Ago Bcuz NY N##### Wasn’t Making NY Music Anymore! #RightOrWrong
— P.CAIN…STUDDA GANG (@PaulCainSF) August 13, 2013
After bouts of arrogance, Lupe Fiasco began assuming the personality of a few of the MC’s Kendrick Lamar mentioned:
Then tweeted himself in a circle:
Then an OG came down to speak to the youngin’s:
ATTENTION M.C.’S: Complaining about @kendricklamar verse on twitter is Gossip. Getting in the studio trying to write a better one is Hip Hop
— Big Daddy Kane (@bigdaddykane) August 13, 2013
In the end, Kendrick Lamar’s force of nature verse on Big Sean’s “Control” caused personality disorders, loss of memory of local recording studios, hurt prides and so much more.
However, over 15 hours later and it hasn’t caused one response song.
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Freeway Ricky Ross Details Autobiographical Book With Journalist Cathy Scott
(AllHipHop News) Former drug Kingpin “Freeway” Ricky Ross has announced details about an upcoming autobiography, with acclaimed investigative journalist Cathy Scott.
The book focuses on the story of Freeway Ricky Ross, who was one of Los Angeles’s biggest drug traffickers in the late 1980s and early 1990s, running a coast-to-coast $600 million drug operation.
“It will be directly from my mouth as you read it,” Freeway Rick Ross told AllHipHop.com. “It will be the story no one knows, my rise and fall, the connections, exclusives on my involvement in the entertainment industry at my height and how the cocaine trade as we know it blossomed.”
Freeway Rick’s drug empire, which was connected to the infamous Iran/Contra scandal, was dismantled by the government when he was sentenced to life in prison in 1996.
The life sentenced was overturned on a legal technicality and Ross eventually spent 20 years in prison for his drug-related crimes.
Cathy Scott, who wrote books on the murders of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur, will help Freeway Rick tell his story.
“It will cover the early 1970’s through the 90’s likely. Much of it is from me scribing while in prison, but Cathy and I will flesh it out together. I expect it to be a big seller.”
Freeway Rick, who will be featured in an investigative piece on the cocaine trade in the October issue of Esquire, said his autobiography will drop in 2014.
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Kendrick Lamar, New York and Hip-Hop’s 40th Birthday
Kool Herc: The Father of Hip-Hop
On August 11, 2013, Hip-Hop Culture, born and bred in the mean streets of New York, turned 40 years old.
On August 12, 2013, Kendrick Lamar lyrically defecated on the whole city with a passionate, lyrical display on Big Sean’s “Control.”
Hip-Hop has always been a fickle beast and still is to this day. The culture is more blood sport than mere music and competition is the cornerstone of it all. Eat or be ate. And that’s a good thing. When Kendrick dropped his bars on “Control” he essentially said, “You guys are my brothers, but step it up. Show me what you got.”
I got love for you all but I’m tryna murder you n***as/
Tryna make sure your core fans never heard of you n***as/
They dont wanna hear not one more noun or verb from you n***as/
What is competition? I’m tryna raise the bar high/
Who tryna jump and get it? You better off tryna skydive
Now, which one of the rappers named will respond (J. Cole, Big KRIT, Wale, Pusha T, Meek Mill, A$AP Rocky, Drake, Big Sean, Jay Electronica, Tyler The Creator, Mac Miller)? Furthermore, New “The Fatherland” York was not left out of the fray. Set to the backdrop of a 40th birthday, the contrast is jarring. What New York rapper will step in and counter Kendrick’s brazen claims of being the King of New York (as well as the West King). Maybe Joe Budden. Perhaps Fabolous. The 26-year-old has Compton resident has demanded that rappers step out out on faith and raise the quality level at its most haughty and at the base “accept this challenge.” Who wants it. In New York’s heyday, there would have been a slew of darts tossed back.
The Golden Era is gone and its not coming back, but if there ever was a substitute, this is it right now. Hip-Hop is no longer separated by regions thanks to the internet. This means there are times when you hear a bit of Andre 3000 or even Eminem in the influences of Kendrick Lamar. This is why A$AP Rocky can be so trill. K-Dot’s major label debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city, proves that he was reared to be great by the likes of Dr. Dre, The Game and others. This is not unlike Large Professor taking Nas under his wing or Big Daddy Kane putting Jay Z on tour. So, there are two sides to this competitive thing called Hip-Hop where the art gets push forward, but you better keep your bars up.
At 40, Hip-Hop music is looking pretty good. Sure, a lot of the “culture” is left on the fringes or with a select few still in tune with more traditional aspects. Then something like this call to arms happens happens and everybody – in synch and unified – remembers what is all about.
Competition.
Being the best.
Iron sharpens iron.
Let us get it on.
I could go on, but I’ll let the legendary Big Daddy Kane have the final word.
I never tried to argue with another m.c. that I was better than him. I got on the mic or stage and PROVED IT!!!!!
— Big Daddy Kane (@bigdaddykane) August 13, 2013
Long live Hip-Hop.
A$AP Ferg Streams Entire “Trap Lord” Album Online For Free
(AllHipHop News) A$AP Ferg is a very charitable (and marketing savvy) Trap Lord. A week before his debut album Trap Lord hits retailers on August 20th, Ferg gives out a free stream of the entire project on his website.
The album consists of collaborations of with Onyx (“F*ck Out My Face”), Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (“Lord”), Waka Flocka Flame (“Murda Something”).]
Stream the entire Trap Lord album here.
In promotion of Trap Lord, Ferg collaborated with BAPE for a a shirt that is a cross between disrespectful iconography and sheer brilliance:
Photo courtesy of High Snobiety.
Frank Ocean and John Mayer Collaborate on “Wildfire” [NEW MUSIC]
Frank Ocean and John Mayer collaborate for another sub-2 minute song on John’s new song “Wildfire”.
Following their pairing on Frank’s “White” off of Channel, Orange, Frank returns the favor somberly singing over sedative guitar licks for Mayer’s upcoming album Paradise Valley.
Check out “Wildfire” below:
Trinidad James Releases New Mixtape “10 PC Mild” [STREAM/DOWNLOAD]
Do not let the title fool you..Trinidad James IS back but he’s not giving out friend chicken. Def Jam’s rookie is following up his popular 2012 mixtape Dont Be S.A.F.E. with his new mixtape, 10 PC Mild.
The mixtape includes features from Travis Scott, Gucci Mane, Young Scooter, Childish Gambino, Cyhi The Prynce and more.
Stream and/or download the mixtape below:
Miley Cyrus Remixes French Montana’s “Aint Worried Bout Nothin” (VIDEO)
Miley Cyrus is well aware of two things. What a good record is and what her skin color is and she has be the center of Hip Hop debates for both.
Last night (August 12th), French Montana and Miley Cryus let go an in-studio video preview of their upcoming remix to French’s summer smash “Ain’t Worried Bout Nothin”.
Check out an in studio preview video of the remix below:
Flying Lotus’ New Theme Song For Aqua Teen Hunger Force Hits The Net
(AllHipHop News) Flying Lotus connects with Cartoon Network once again for the new theme song for Aqua Teen Hunger Force. The L.A. based rapper/producer previously worked on the network’s Adventure Time and collaborated with DOOM for a track on Adult Swim’s Singles Program due out on August 26.
[ALSO READ: Bishop Nehru To Record Full Project With MF DOOM]
Flying Lotus last studio album Until the Quiet Comes was heralded by many music critics as a masterpiece. He has produced for Blu, Mac Miller, and Hodgy Beats. His video for “Tony Tortures” is up for the Best Visual Effects trophy at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.
[ALSO READ: Check Out The Full List Of Nominees For MTV’s VMAs 2013]
Listen to Flying Lotus’ ATHF theme song below.
Riff Raff Arrested For Drug Possession
(AllHipHop News) Mad Decent recording artist and former MTV reality show star Riff Raff was arrested on Sunday for drug possession. The Houston, Texas native’s vehicle was searched by police in Greensboro, North Carolina early that morning after his car was stopped in the middle of traffic.
Officers found an open container of alcohol, weed, drug paraphernalia, and another narcotic in the car. Riff Raff and two other passengers were taken into custody. They were released on bail.
i COULDA PLAYED FOR THE NORTH CAROLiNA TAR HEELS BUT THEY FOUND COCAiNE iN MY CARTWHEELS
— COCAiNE CARTWHEELS (@JODYHiGHROLLER) August 13, 2013
[Related Post: J. Cole, KRS-ONE, Wale, Action Bronson & More Added To Rock The Bells]
Watch video of the arrest via TMZ and a Vine from Riff Raff below.
Soulja Boy Forced To Leave American Airlines Flight
(AllHipHop News) Soulja Boy was forced to exit an American Airlines flight on Friday, because the 23-year-old rapper refused to take his seat. According to TMZ, a flight attendant ordered all the passengers to sit down. Soulja Boy continued to walk the aisles of the plane even after the airline employee informed him what would happen if he did not comply. He was then removed from the plane.
Soulja Boy spoke with TMZ about the incident offering an apology to all involved.
“It was a bad night and me and the flight staff didn’t see eye to eye,” said the “Crank That” performer. “In hindsight, I’m extremely sorry for all inconvenience caused to the passengers and employees of the airline.”
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Soulja Boy “Twerkin Like Miley”]
Watch video of Soulja Boy being removed from his flight below.
Rappers React To Kendrick Lamar’s Murderous “Control (HOF)” Verse
(AllHipHop News) Kendrick Lamar did not hold anything back on his latest verse off Big Sean’s “Control (HOF).” The TDE emcee took a huge step forward in claiming the “The Greatest of His Generation” title by telling several of his peers that the only ones in his league right now are rap veterans Jay Z, Nas, Eminem, and André 3000. He also caught people’s ear when he even claimed that he is “The King of New York.”
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In what may be the verse of the year already K-Dot spits:
I’m usually homeboys with the same n*ggas I’m rhyming with
But this is Hip Hop and them n*ggas should know what time it is
And that goes for Jermaine Cole, Big KRIT, Wale
Pusha T, Meek Mill, A$AP Rocky, Drake
Big Sean, Jay Electron, Tyler, Mac Miller
I got love for you all, but I’m tryna murder you n*ggas
Tryna make sure your core fans never heard of you n*ggas
They dont wanna hear not one more noun or verb from you n*ggas
It seems Kendrick’s message was heard loud and clear, because a few emcees took to Twitter to respond.
@kendricklamar so mad on that song, ha ha… Sheesh @JayElectronica on there like a scientist! Thanks u rappin ass n#####
— Big Sean (@BigSean) August 13, 2013
I hear u loud and clear my n####… @kendricklamar
— PUSHA T (@PUSHA_T) August 13, 2013
If I can’t do no more nouns or verbs ima start comin with the wildest adjective bars that anyone has ever heard.
— Mac. (@MacMiller) August 13, 2013
How can yall think I’m hating on Kendrick right now? Much respect to him for bodying everybody. This day marks a new rap game kno dat. Haha
— oG $w###. (@joeyBADASS_) August 13, 2013
RT @rellyOnSMASH: yo @myfabolouslife u gon let a n#### from compton claim they the king of NY or nah? <~What is this nonsense u talk?
— Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) August 13, 2013
Any studios open yet?
— Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) August 13, 2013
Y’all new NY rappers ready to stop rapping like y’all from down south yet? #kingofny
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) August 13, 2013
Daily Word: Put Family First!!
Happy Tuesday La Familia! Bienvenido a la mejor día del resto de tu vida. Welcome to the day you realize that the people who you surround yourself with are the ones who are either going to take you higher or be your downfall! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to putting your family first! Family as defined by Webster dictionary is a group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head : household or a group of persons of common ancestry : clan or a people or group of peoples regarded as deriving from a common stock : race or a group of people united by certain convictions or a common affiliation : fellowship… Today my definition of family is any group of people who love and support each other unconditionally! I don’t care what your bloodline is, who you grew up with, or what set you claim… Effective immediately ONLY surround yourself with those who will lift you higher! You are who you surround yourself with, so if the love isn’t unconditional, if you aren’t being nurtured for growth then you are wasting valuable energy! Put Family First! Those who no matter what, will never judge you and always guinuinely support you! Because as my favorite quote in the world says…. “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”
-Ash’Cash
“Surround yourself with people who make you happy. People who make you laugh, who help you when you’re in need. People who genuinely care. They are the ones worth keeping in your life. Everyone else is just passing through.”
-Karl Marx
“When everything goes to hell, the people who stand by you without flinching — they are your family. ”
-Jim Butcher
“Only surround yourself with positive people that bring out the best in you and you’ll be surprised at how much happier you are.”
-Oprah Winfrey
“The only love worthy of a name is unconditional.”
-John Powell
“In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.”
-Eva Burrows
“Life is what you make it. If you surround yourself with positive people, you will learn to stay positive. Negative people are a waste.”
-Unknown
“To believe in yourself and to follow your dreams, to have goals in life and a drive to succeed, and to surround yourself with the things and the people that make you happy – this is success!”
-Sasha Azevedo
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Check Out Who Gave Foxy Brown An Endorsement Deal!
Foxy Brown is one of a kind for you people’s delight. Just look at her career and life. No matter how you slice it, if you are a 90’s rapper still be discussed in 2013, you are special.
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And Foxy Brown in special. I love the brown fox, because she’s never shied away from anything. And in light of the recent controversy surrounding her, she has now taking her proverbial lemons and made:
F**k it! Lemonade, b**ches!
RELATED: Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Foxy Brown Steal $900 In Weave?
Last week, they said she was stealing weave! This week, my sources tell me that Foxy is now in the process of creating her own line of weaves. Honestly, I’m not at liberty to reveal who gave her the line of weave, but Foxy has reportedly settled on the name of the line and will be releasing it soon. I got a couple names that she may be using, but I am hearing that the name of the line of weaves all be rooted in her real life name: Inga Marchand. Her name is pretty royal and I am hearing this is how she will present it to the women out there that live a head full of silky weave. Oh, and Foxy got some of you gay brothers too. You know you trolls out there.
Oh you know your want some…
RELATED: Hip-Hop Rumors: Foxy Brown Denounces Those Crazy Jay-Z Rumors!
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Juicy J Says He’s Producing Posthumous Pimp C Album
(AllHipHop News) Texas Hip Hop legend Pimp C will live on in a new album that will apparently be produced by Taylor Gang artist Juicy J. The Academy Award winner announced his involvement with the UGK member’s project of unreleased material on Twitter.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Juicy J Ft. T.I. “Ain’t No Coming Down (Remix)”]
I’m producing the new pimp c album unreleased material it’s gone be a movie!!!!!!!
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) August 11, 2013
The posthumous, untitled album will be the follow-up to Pimp C’s 2011 LP Still Pimping.
Juicy has provided production for Future, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne over the last few years. His third solo album Stay Trippy is scheduled for release this year. It will feature the track “Smokin’ Rollin” featuring Pimp C.
[ALSO READ: Mike Will Made It Says Miley Cyrus Will Be Rapping On His New Single With Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J]