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Tupac Inspired Broadway Musical Gets Opening Date
(AllHipHop News) The music of Tupac Shakur is officially headed to Broadway. Kenny Leon’s musical Holler If Ya Hear Me is set to open this year. The play will begin previewing at New York City’s Palace Theatre on May 26th, and the official opening is scheduled for June 19th.
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Holler If Ya Hear Me is not a biographical story of the late Hip Hop icon. The plot of the musical will center around two childhood friends’ struggles in the inner-city. Pac’s music and lyrics serve as inspiration for the production.
Todd Kreidler wrote the play. Tupac’s mother Afeni Shakur, Eric L. Gold, Chun-soo Shin and Jessica Green serve as producers. Choreography was handled by Wayne Cilento. Casting has not been announced as of yet.
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Hip Hop Rumors: 50 Cent’s Baby Momma Says He Hasn’t Seen His Son In 2 Years
(AllHipHop News) It is never good when family drama plays out in the media, but that is now the case once again for 50 Cent and the mother of his first child Shaniqua Tompkins. The parents of 17-year-old Marquise Jackson have had many public problems in the past, and Tompkins has called out 50 in the press once more.
Shaniqua tells TMZ that 50 has not seen Marquise since May of 2012 and has not spoken to him since January of last year. This was right after angry text messages allegedly from 50 hit the Internet. The texts included 50 apparently telling his son “f**k you” and “Tell your mother she won. She has you and ill make another. I will have nothing to do with you.”
[Related: Hip-Hop Rumors: Is This Text Convo With 50 Cent And Son Real?]
50 recently had a second son, Sire Jackson, with model Daphne Joy. Tompkins latest riff with the New York rapper comes after 50 shared pics of baby Sire on his Instagram page.
50 rep released the following statement:
50 is saddened by the attention-seeking tactics of his son’s mother. He remains a proud and supportive father and feels blessed to have two sons.
French Montana Says He’s Working On Kanye West’s Next Album
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West revealed last month that he would like to release his seventh solo album sometime this summer. Beyond mentioning that he wants it to be an eight song project, there have not been many other details announced about the untitled follow-up to Yeezus.
[ALSO READ: Kanye West Hopes To Release Next Album In Summer 2014]
During an interview with Rolling Stone, Bad Boy rapper French Montana discussed that there are plans for him to play a role in the creation of Ye’s next work.
“We’re supposed to be working on a couple of songs together for his album,” said French. “He got a special project coming out.”
The “Pop That” performer is also working on his next album as well. The next chapter in his Mac & Cheese series was expected to be another free mixtape, but French is now dropping Mac & Cheese 4 as a studio album. M&C 4 will feature a song with Macklemore called “Nightmare.” The first single is expected to be released in the next two months.
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Outkast Officially Announced As Headliner For 2014 Coachella Festival
(AllHipHop News) For the first time early in George W. Bush’s second term, Outkast will perform live on stage.
The line up for the 2014 Coachella Music and Arts Festival and Outkast will headline the first and third to last day of the festival, April 11th and April 18th. Also performing on those days will be A$AP Ferg, Aloe Blacc and a myriad of other performers.
Also announced is a solo set by Pharrell Williams on April 12th & 19th along with Kid Cudi and Nas. Pharrell announced he was working on a follow up to his 2006 solo debut album In My Mind to release in 2014 late last year.
Check out the full Coachella card below:
Hip-Hop Rumors: Rumors About Shyheim’s Alleged Hit-N-Run!
Mannnnn…if you look at the internet, they are going IN on Shyheim! Shyeim has been around since he was “The Rugged Child” back in the 90’s. But he’s 36 now and in a world of s**t. And for good reason. If you didn’t see the report, hit the link below.
There is more than enough reason to diss Shy if you are reading the basic news on the case. But, I am hearing there is more to the story. Basically, the streets are talking. Shyheim has had his street situations, but this one may have been an unfortunate one that resulted in the death of a 29 year old man, Felipe. And Felipe’s people are P##### as they should due to the loss of a loved one.
“My family was friends with Felipe (the man this waste of life murdered.) Then this ni**a is too broke to afford his lawyer fees for a case he’s definatly gonna lose. Theres no getting out of this one you piece of s**t, own up to what you did and do the time. You don’t deserve a fair trial. Everyone should donate money for the family of the victim instead not to this piece of s**t.”
But, I’m hearing Shyheim was running from somebody that was shooting bullets at him, trying to kill him. He was being per sued crazily and then ran the stop sign that ended up causing the death of Felipe. Now, it has not been revealed in the news, but I am told that their may be forensics to support this (meaning bullet holes in the car that Shyheim was driving). This is the rumor as to why Shy ran from the scene of the crime – he was running from his life, I’m hearing. Obviously, the facts will be revealed later. I’m not sure if this rumor, should it be true, will help him at all in a legal sense of it all.
Shyheim’s first song shows ain’t nothing changed.
“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.
Illseed, Out.
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Apollo Brown & Planet Asia “God Hour”
A little over a year ago Apollo Brown began working on a project with Guilty Simpson. At the same time label-mate Gensu Dean began working with Planet Asia on a record. The two producers lamented the other working with Guilty and Asia prior to them getting a chance to. So an idea hatched: Apollo would take half of Gensu’s album vocals with Planet Asia and rework them into the vision he had, while Dean would do the same to Guilty Simpson’s verses. The result is one project with two sides: “Abrasions: Stitched Up” and “Dice Game “Shaken” – coming out January 14, 2014.
Sean “Diddy” Combs Acquires DeLeón Tequila Brand
(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs hopes to recreate the success of his Ciroc vodka brand with the acquisition of luxury tequila brand DeLeón.
Diddy and Diageo Spirits have partnered to acquire DeLeón as their second 50–50 joint venture.
Diddy’s company Combs Wine & Spirits and Diageo are already 50–50 partners in Ciroc vodka.
“Celebration is a cornerstone of all my businesses, and this joint venture is a natural extension of that portfolio,” said Sean Combs, Chairman, Combs Wine & Spirits. “DeLeón is an outstanding brand that appeals to those who love exceptional tequila in a distinctive bottle. Together with Diageo, we will take DeLeón to new heights.”
Under Diddy’s leadership, Ciroc has experienced phenomenal growth.
Since 2007, Ciroc has gone from selling 50,000 cases a year, to nearly 2,000,000 cases per year.
According to Diageo’s CEO, it was Diddy’s involvement with Ciroc’s success that solidified the purchase of DeLeón.
“The joint venture with Combs Wine & Spirits and its purchase of DeLeón is Diageo’s latest step toward returning to a leading position in tequila in North America,” said Larry Schwartz, President, Diageo North America. “Expanding our relationship with Sean Combs into tequila was a natural choice given Sean’s ability to galvanize support for luxury brands, as we’ve seen with our work together on Cîroc. Ultra-premium and above tequila is a very exciting segment – we already have a strong brand there with Don Julio and are pleased to complement that offering with DeLeón.”
The tequila comes in five variations, ranging in price from $120.00 to over $1,000.00 per bottle.
“In creating DeLeón, I brought the skills of fine wine-making and natural barrel aging to the art of tequila. The result was a spirit unparalleled in purity and taste,” added Brent Hocking, DeLeón’s founder. “I am entrusting DeLeón Tequila to the capable hands of Diageo and Sean Combs as both have demonstrated a commitment to luxury and quality which reflects my own commitment to the DeLeón brand.”
Shyheim Surrenders To Police In New Years Hit And Run Case
(AllHipHop News) Shyheim, an affiliate of Wu Tang, has turned himself into police and now stands accused in a New Year’s Day hit and run that resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man.
He will likely face a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident, a class D felony, according to a report by the Staten Island Advance.
On January 1, Felipe Avila, a bakery worker, was going to his job in Staten Island when he was struck by a car that Shyheim was driving. Reports say Shyheim didn’t stop at a stop sign, causing the collision. Police say the 36-year-old rapper then ran after the accident, which resulted in Avila’s death.
Prior to turning himself in, Shyheim contacted AllHipHop to express himself and to also ask for support from the community.
In an online video, he expressed how fans and supporters could help him defend himself legally.
At the time of his surrender on Wednesday (January 8), Shyheim was already on $10,000 bail for a 2013 drug-related incident.
Shyheim came out in the 1990’s as one of the youngest affiliates of the Wu Tang Clan. Then, known as the “The Rugged Child,” he was able to make a name for himself through his lyrical skills and his deep relationships with Wu.
Chris Brown Turns Down Plea Deal In Assault Case
(AllHipHop News) Chris Brown has rejected a plea deal in a case stemming from an alleged assault that took place in Washington D.C.
Brown had an incident with an individual outside of a hotel last October.
The lead prosecutor offered the R&B singer a deal that would reduced the charges to simple assault instead of the present misdemeanor assault that carries a heavier penalty.
TMZ theorized that the singer turned down the deal because there is no video of the alleged clash with the singer and the man. If there is a video, Brown’s lawyer would certainly want to see it before they cut a deal.
A$AP Ferg “DTM Awards 14′ (Trophies Remix)”
Rich Homie Quan [#BGA] “Blah Blah Blah”
Bun B Ft. Kirko Bangz & Rich Rocka “Triller (Remix)”
#HeaterOfTheDay: Bodega Bamz Ft. French Montana “Don Francisco (Remix)”
JR Donato “At Sea”
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Gensu Dean & Guilty Simpson “Ink Blotches”
Clinton Sparks Ft. Riff Raff “Stay With You Tonight”
#FreshHeat: Jermaine Miller Ft. Ca$h Out X Cap1 “Big Work”
J Money Ft. Cash Out & Cap 1 “Big Work”
Chinx & Troy Ave “My Hittas”