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Kendrick Lamar Explains Formation And Plans of Black Hippy Supergroup (VIDEO)

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) In 1993, Wu-Tang Clan released their debut album Enter The 36 Chambers which subsequently spawned volumes of solo albums from its group members. 20 years later and emerging Hip Hop powerhouse Top Dawg Entertainment is prepping the release of their second studio album, Schoolboy Q’s Oxymoron, since signing with Interscope Records. The label’s current spokesperson, soft spoken but lyrically abrasive Kendrick Lamar spoke with Guerilla Union about the history of Top Dawg Entertainment’s best kept secret, Black Hippy.

Black Hippy consists of TDE labelmates Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock and Schoolboy Q. They have only released four songs as a collective but promise more is on the horizon.

Kendrick explains that the four MC’s premeditated this long wait until a proper group album, using that time to establish each individual artist.

Check out Kendrick talk Black Hippy below:

Hip-Hop Rumors: Who’s Kendrick Response Got Crushed By Politics?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Headlines
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Guilty as charged!

I have heard that the music industry has formed a force field around Kendrick Lamar in the aftermath of his verse on Big Sean’s “Control.” You forgot that was Big Sean’s song, eh? Well, I am hearing that the “game” tried to stop the Joe Budden joint, but definitely prevented a Loso response. Seems like people up the chain want and need Kendrick to be successful at this time. Kendrick’s success now means success for a lot of people, even those that may want to battle him.
SEE ALSO: Hip-Hop Rumors: We Weren’t Supposed To Hear Joe Budden’s “Control”?

I have been told, several responses have been talked out of rappers or outright squashed to prevent friction. Who is doing the crushing of these higher profile replies? I’m hearing Interscope may be doing damage control.

Would Fav have anything for K-Dot if he did reply? He’s not exactly a battle-type MC even though he’ got punchlines historically. Anyway…yep. After Joe Budden, I don’t see a lot more high-profile responses coming…except one, which I will tell you about in a bit.

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

Illseed, Out.

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Daily Word: Be Blessed and Highly Favored!!

By: Ash Cash (@IamAshCash) Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Happy Monday my fortunate creatures of promise! Welcome to the day that you recognize your blessings and use them to get what you need out of life! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to being blessed and highly favored! Joel Olsteen once said “One of the main reasons that we lose our enthusiasm in life is because we become ungrateful..we let what was once a miracle become common to us. We get so accustomed to our blessings that it becomes a routine and we devalue it..” Make sure that on your road to greatness that you don’t take for granted all of the advantages that you already have in your corner! Realize that the mere fact that you are still alive means that your life still has purpose! Right now as we speak your life is exactly where it needs to be! The good, the bad, and the ugly has brought you exactly to this place and what you do with it RIGHT NOW will determine how high you continue to go! Stop being ungrateful and appreciate where you are and where you are about to go! As Jay-Z recently said “Get the hell up off your high horse, you already have the things that most people will die for, dry yours, why you mad, take the good with the bad, don’t throw the baby out with the bath water…. #FoodForThought! As you analyze those words you must remember to never curse your blessings but instead use them for your greater good! I repeat… Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water! Cherish it! Nourish it! and Help it grow! The Baby will give you all that you need! Count Your Blessings!

-Ash’Cash”Each new day greets us with no rules except for the rules we place on it. Greet this new day with open arms and endless possibility.”
-Steve Maraboli

“To witness miracles unfold in your experience, count your blessings and be thankful. Perceived small blessings accumulate to be the most powerful.”
-T.F. Hodge

“You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestation of your own blessings.”
-Elizabeth Gilbert

“Those who expect to reap the blessings of financial freedom, must, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.”
-Thomas Paine

“Don’t be concerned with what you can’t do. Work on what you can do – then count your blessings.”
-Alan Robinson

“Reflect upon your present blessings — of which every man has many — not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”
-Charles Dickens

“The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.”
-Henry Ward Beecher

“Live your truth. Express your love. Share your enthusiasm. Take action towards your dreams. Walk your talk. Dance and sing to your music. Embrace your blessings. Make today worth remembering.”
-Steve Maraboli

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Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com

Jay Z To Perform First Ever Middle East Show In Abu Dhabi

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Jay Z is scheduled to take his latest tracks off Magna Carta Holy Grail to the region of the world where legend says the real Holy Grail is hidden. According to Gulfnews.com, Jigga will perform at the Yasalam After-Race Concert on November 1 at Abu Dhabi’s du Arena .

The performance will be a part of the final evening of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend in the United Arab Emirates. The concert series will also feature appearances by British bands Muse and Depeche Mode.

“Jay Z is the biggest rap mogul and music icon on this planet. He was an obvious choice. Booking artists of high calibre is important since Abu Dhabi is one of the top circuits in the world,” said Flash Entertainment Vice President Mike Fairburn.

Jay just rapped up his Legends of the Summer Stadium Tour with Justin Timberlake on August 16 in Miami.

The Yasalam After-Race concerts are only available for F1 ticket and invitation holders.