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Hip-Hop Rumors: Lupe Fiasco Vs Childish Gambino Donald Glover?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Jul 29, 2013 at 11:05amCategory: Headlines

What The Hell?

Did I completely miss something here? Went on a twit-rant about Lupe Fiasco and threatened him with violence. But…Donald Glover is not about that life! Or is he?

So, here is what happened from what I have deduced.

Childish Gambino didn’t just diss Lupe out of the blue like people are saying. It was not random. Fans hit Lupe on Twitter and Lupe responded “I don’t work with blacks.” I saw that comment and dismissed it because I couldn’t believe Lupe would say that. Then he was asked about doing a song with Rick Ross and Wale (because he recently did a song with them). To Lupe, those were “n***az.” And he said the difference between Black people and N-words is “they come from different sides of the same chicken.” So, Gambino is a “Black” and other rappers are “N***az.” OK. And then Childish Gambino said what he said, but those words were the EXACT same verbiage that Chief Keef said to Lupe when they had beef. This may all be a big joke…

See below.

Lupe fiasco a hoe ass n#### And wen I see him I'ma smack him like da lil b#### he is

— Childish Gambino (@DonaldGlover) July 28, 2013

Guess what? It turned out to be a big joke. I guess that’s why I didn’t hear about it.

Lupe hit VIBE:

“Well that settles it…even wit a private twitter & obvious jokes I still somehow make headlines… #sideeyes @VibeMagazine @childishgambino.”

I was looking for a beef that we could all joke about! A battle of the nerds!

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

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Balance [#BGA] “Round 1: Divide + Conquer” Freestyle

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Jul 29, 2013 at 10:59amCategory: Breeding Ground

Kanary Diamonds [#BGA] “Fuuk With Me You Know I Got It”

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Jul 29, 2013 at 10:56amCategory: Breeding Ground

[NEW MUSIC] R. Kelly feat./ 2 Chainz- “My Story”

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Jul 29, 2013 at 10:52amCategory: Headlines

“Beat the p*ssy like Django”-R. Kelly

(AllHipHop News) The man who thinks about women when he sees his jeep has teamed up with 2 Chainz for the latest single off his upcoming album Black Panties on the song “My Story”.

Check out the song below:

EXCLUSIVE: Behind the Scenes with YG, Rich Homie Quan, and Young Jeezy

By: TeamDeSymber Updated Jul 29, 2013 at 10:44amCategory: Features

AllHipHop.com was exclusively invited out to kick with Young Jeezy for the video shoot of “Ride for My Ni**as” from the It’s The World (Es El Mundo) mixtape. And, when the big homie tells you to come out because he only wants to talk to you… you show up.

So, AllHipHop.com was in the building at the video shoot, that despite some minor setbacks, went off without a hitch.

“Ride for My Ni**as” is an up-tempo, high-energy club banger produced by DJ Mustard that bangs in the club and on the streets. The song shows off Young Jeezy’s dedication to grooming up-coming artists. New CTE signee, YG changed the game when he said that he wasn’t releasing any more free mixtapes until the release of his debut album Im 4rm Bompton later this year. He talked to us about his signing to CTE and the rise of the “New West Coast.” Atlanta native, Rich Homie Quan is poised to take over after major success with his records, “Differences,” and “Type of Way,” which was just MTV Jamz, Jam of the Week. Both records are on constant rotation in his hometown. YG and Rich Homie Quan held their own on set with Young Jeezy who declared them, “the future,” along with his newest CTE signees, Detroit’s Doughboyz Cashout.

Check out the video for our exclusive coverage of the “Ride for My Ni**as” video shoot with YG featuring Rich Homie Quan and Young Jeezy.

33 1/3 To Publish Books On Classic Albums By Kanye West, J Dilla & Danger Mouse

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jul 29, 2013 at 10:05amCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) In celebration of their 10 year anniversary 33 1/3 is set to release new installments in their celebrated series of books on classic albums. The latest round will feature editions covering Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kirk Walker Graves, Danger Mouse’s The Grey Album by Charles Fairchild, and J Dilla’s Donuts by Jordan Ferguson Richard.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Stream ‘J. Dilla’s Lost Scrolls’ Audio Documentary]

Writers for 33 1/3 have previously tackled Paul’s Boutique by the Beastie Boys in 2006, People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm by A Tribe Called Quest in 2007, Illmatic by Nas in 2009, and It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back by Public Enemy in 2010.

33 1/3 was launched in 2003 by founder David Barker. The collection now contains 86 published titles each written by a different author. Other albums previously featured in the series include Live at the Apollo, OK Computer, Exile on Main St, and Songs in the Key of Life.

Readers can also expect upcoming books on Michael Jackson’s Dangerous, Oasis’ Definitely Maybe, and more. The new volumes are all scheduled to be released by the fall of 2014 through Bloomsbury Publishing.

[ALSO READ: New Book Details Collecting Hip-Hop History]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Will Jay-Z Make A Longer Version Of “Beach Is Better”?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Jul 29, 2013 at 9:16amCategory: Headlines

OHHHHH snap! I’m hearing that there may be a full version of Jay-Z’s “Beach Is Better,” the song on his album that’s less than a minute long. I am hearing that a nearly 4-minute version of the song is on the way. The whole album is pretty good, but a lot of people are totally confused as to why this particular song is so bumping, YET so short! So, I’m hearing that this may be in the works after the “Picasso Baby” fervor is over.

What say you MCHG Committee?

RELATED: Jay Z To Debut “Picasso Baby” Video On HBO

Remember, Jay is debuting the video to “Picasso Baby” on HBO on August 2.

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

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Producing Legend Pete Rock Names Ab-Soul Among His Top 5 Emcees Dead Or Alive

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jul 29, 2013 at 9:00amCategory: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) When the man who helped craft songs like Common’s “The B#### In Yoo,” Kanye West & Jay Z’s “The Joy,” and Nas’ “The World Is Yours” names you as one of his all-time favorite emcees that is a major co-sign for any artist. It is especially noteworthy if one of those rappers has not even released a major label album yet.

That is the case for Top Dawg Entertainment’s Ab-Soul. In a recent interview with AllHipHop, Pete Rock placed the Black Hippy member alongside Kanye West, Jay Z, Nas, and The Notorious B.I.G. on his list of top 5 emcees dead or alive.

[ALSO READ: Pete Rock Discusses New Mixtape, Reuniting With CL Smooth, Yeezus, Top 5 DOA & More]

Ab-Soul will appear on the song “Don’t Ya Just Love It” off Rock’s upcoming collaborative mixtape with Camp Lo – 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s Pt. II. Pete Rock’s first official free project will also feature Talib Kweli, Mac Miller, M.O.P, and Uncle Murda.

In the interview Pete Rock also shared some of his favorite peers. When asked for his top 5 producers dead or alive, he listed Kanye West, J Dilla, Nottz, Kev Brown, and Alchemist. He also highlighted Jake One, and he mentioned he is a fan of DJ Premier. The two legendary Hip Hop producers are planning to release a joint project together next year.

“That’s going to be crazy,” says Pete about his future album with Premier. “The people that you wouldn’t expect to hear over a Pete Rock or Premier beat, you’re gonna hear them.”

Pete Rock also provided the quintessential songs from his production discography, stating that it is difficult to pin down five of his own tracks that he would hold up as standards. He finally decided on his classic with CL Smooth, “They Reminisce Over You,” Nas’ “The World Is Yours,” Big L’s “Holdin’ It Down,” Heavy D & The Boyz’ “Don’t Curse,” and the remix to Public Enemy’s “Shut Em Down.”

Pete Rock and Camp Lo’s 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s Pt. II will be available for free download on July 30 at datpiff.com.

Daily Word: Be AbNOrMal!!

By: Ash Cash (@IamAshCash) Updated Jul 29, 2013 at 8:48amCategory: Lifestyle

Happy Monday my weird and out of place! Welcome to the beginning of the rest of your life and the day you finally realize that being YOU is the best and only way to truly be happy! Today’s Daily Word is to being abnormal! In today’s society we put such an emphasis on being normal that we don’t realize how ridiculous that notion really is. If you look up the word Normal in the dictionary you will see its meaning as conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural, serving to establish a standard. If you look up abnormal you will see that it is a deviation from what is normal or usual. I don’t know about you but there is no way I will be satisfied with life by conforming to the standard or the common type…. And I know for sure our Higher power did not put us here to just be regular! In order to make a true difference in the world and within yourself you must be comfortable being YOU! As Author Dan Pearce, once wrote “Don’t you get it? There is no other you. Out of the six and a half billion people on earth, not a single one of them has had the same experiences in life that you have had. None of them share the exact same passions and struggles. None of them have lived your life. None of them. You are the product of you, and nothing else. Every decision you have ever made over your entire life has led you exactly to where you are right at this moment. Simplified… You are you because of you.” Effective immediately I need you to stop being NORMAL and BE who YOU are meant to be… YOU! The world may not like you for it but always remember… Those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind!
-Ash’Cash

“If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.”
-Maya Angelou

“The things that make YOU different are the things that make YOU, YOU.”
-A.A. Milne

“Everybody Is weird! We should all celebrate our individuality and not be embarrassed or ashamed of it.”
-Johnny Depp

“You have two choices in life…Choice one is to be the same and be like everyone else…Choice two is to be yourself and be a difference-maker.”
-Jazlyn Roehl

“The world is not ready for some people when they show up, but that shouldn’t stop anyone.”
-Ashly Lorenzana

“The only reward for conformity is that everyone likes you except yourself.”
-Rita Mae Brown

“Its hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world, but that is no excuse to lower your value”
-Dolly Parton

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

TO HEAR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THE DAILY WORD **CLICK HERE

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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

Kanye West’s Donda’s House Non-Profit Creates Music Program For Chicago Youth

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jul 29, 2013 at 8:20amCategory: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) Kanye West is helping to implement a new music writing program for at-risk youth in the South Side of Chicago. “Got Bars” will be a collaborative effort between the ARK of St. Sabina youth center and the Donda’s House Non-Profit organization. Donda’s House was named for West’s late mother Dr. Donda West.

“My mom spent her life as an educator, and I am happy that Donda’s House can pick up her torch and honor her life’s mission,” said Kanye in a statement.

The program will work with students between the ages of 15-24 to teach them how to write and record music. Upon completion an EP of the participant’s recordings will be released. “Got Bars” will also provide lessons on exercise, yoga, nutrition, media-literacy, and etiquette training.

“Art instruction and particularly music instruction leads people to become better problem solvers, more flexible,” said Donnie Smith, Donda’s House Executive Director. “There are just so many outcomes that come from the study of music and particularly music writing.”

As Donda’s House’s co-founder and assistant director, Che “Rhymefest” Smith will be on hand to instruct participants in the writing and recording process in a professional studio.

“I am so happy to launch ‘Got Bars’ to honor Kanye West’s mother’s memory and to fulfill one of my Aldermanic campaign goals. ‘Got Bars’ will change our youth musically, get them healthy and keep them busy in a creative, peaceful environment,” added Rhymefest.

The initial program will run from August through October of this year. Those interested in participating in “Got Bars” can apply at dondashouse.com through August 2.

[ALSO READ: NYC High School Students Battle Rap For ‘Science Genius’ Title]

DJ Tim Westwood To Be Replaced On Britain’s Radio 1

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jul 29, 2013 at 7:30amCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) For nearly 20 years Tim Westwood has been one of the leading forces in promoting Hip Hop in Great Britain. The 55-year-old DJ has helped introduce American rap stars to audiences in the UK with his exclusive interviews and freestyle sessions on his popular radio show.

It was announced over the weekend that Westwood will no longer be the voice of Hip Hop on the BBC Radio 1 or 1Xtra stations. He is being replaced by Charlie Sloth whose Radio 1Xtra feature with J. Cole in May made news when the North Carolina emcee announced that TLC would appear on his sophomore album Born Sinner.

[ALSO READ: J Cole’s ‘Born Sinner’ Will Feature TLC But No Other Rappers]

Westwood has been a fixture on the BBC Radio 1 since 1994 when he began presenting the first program dedicated to Hip Hop on the station. The station decided on the host change in order to appeal to a younger audience.

“I’d like to thank Tim for the last 20 years on Radio 1. His passion for Hip Hop is legendary. I wish him all the very best,” said Radio 1 Controller Ben Cooper.

Watch two classic “Westwood Freestyles” featuring Eminem and Kid Cudi below.

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Hip-Hop Rumors: Gucci Mane’s Girl Turns Singer Rapper?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Jul 29, 2013 at 7:21amCategory: Headlines

Gucci Mane has a dope chick named Keyshia Ka’oir …

Well, guess what?

Gucci Mane has signed her to a joint venture it seems and she’s now a member of the Brick Squad. Keyshia has a new song called “Kidnapped” and it features Peewee Longway. It talks about a woman scorned over a dude that’s got another chick in the trap with him. Sounds like a trap to me period. Anyway, Gucci’s baby boo is all into everything these days. She’s a model and has her own line of cosmetics. So, she was doing things before Gucci got on on wax.

Listen to the new Keyshia Ka’oir song below and tell me what you think.

I may be late, but it seem like there are some other songs out there. What do you think?

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

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Tyga Getting Sued For $20 Million By 2 Video Vixens

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jul 29, 2013 at 6:45amCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) The two video models featured in Tyga’s “Make it Nasty” video who filed a lawsuit against the YMCMB rapper are now asking for $20 million according to TMZ. Vixens Elizabeth Velasquez and Azia Davies claim that their breasts were exposed in the clip without their consent, and the two women want $10 million a piece in punitive damages.

20 million is 250 times what fellow Cash Money employee Bow Wow was ordered to pay a French p### star for using her image in a version of the video “Drank In My Cup.” In a Facebook post Bow Wow contested that he did not make the song or the video with Celine Tran’s likeness, but because he did not answer the lawsuit Tran was awarded $80,000 by default judgement.

[ALSO READ: Bow Wow Has To Pay P### Star $80,000]

It’s likely to say that Tyga will be pursuing legal measures for the Velasquez and Davies’ $20 million case.

Kidnapping Victim Amanda Berry Makes First Public Appearance With Rapper Nelly

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Jul 28, 2013 at 2:59pmCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Kidnapping victim Amanda Berry made her first public appearance since being freed from a Cleveland home, where she was held captive for ten years.

Berry popped up on the stage at The Roverfest in Cleveland on Saturday (July 27) to a cheering crowd.

After rapper Nelly performed, he called Berry, 27, back to the stage, who received another round of applause.

“I wanna make sure we get a chance to thank you cause I know it’s a long time,” Nelly told Amanda Berry. “I can’t even imagine the type of courage and strength it took to keep it going so, I commend you and thank you.”

Just a day earlier, Amanda Berry’s kidnapper Ariel Castro pleaded guilty to 937 criminal charges, for his role in holding Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight captive for a decade.

During their captivity, Ariel Castro fathered a 6-year-old with Amanda Berry as well.

Ariel Castro pleaded guilty to the charges and will be sentenced to life in prison plus 1,000 years.

Check out Amanda Berry on stage with Nelly as he performs.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Illseed’s Quickies, Beyonce, TGT, Chris Brown, Rihanna, DMX and More!

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Jul 28, 2013 at 12:12pmCategory: Headlines

TGT is at it again! I am hearing at a recent stop in Ohio, Tank, Tyrese and Ginuwine were a mess! Specifically the boy Ginuwine. Somebody emailed me and said it was apparent that he was “on one,” whatever that means. I just think they may be out of step. But, I was also told that somebody was trying to take chicks back to the hotel that really didn’t want to go back to the hotel. Interesting….and strange. OK, not interesting. Just strange.

If you missed it, Flavor Flav’s final chicken spot failed in Sterling, MI. Damn, Flav. They say Flav didn’t pay one month of the rent in the spot. Not one month.

Rumor has it, Chris Brown may be trying to get back with Rihanna. (((YAWN)))

DJ Khaled kind of played himself with the whole Nicki Minaj marriage proposal. First of all, the chick has a man. Secondly, he’s not her type. That would be me. Nevertheless, Khaled said he is 100% serious and this is NOT a hoax! Peep:

The man accused of killing MJ, his former doctor Conrad Murray, will be released from jail this October.

Beyonce recently went to Target to have some fun. She apparently copped the new Jay Z (I can’t believe I’m actually typing his name with no dash), and the newest Kelly Rowland album.

DMX didn’t get arrested, but he sure is comfortable in a cop car. The homie nodded off in the back of a cop car when he was suspected of DUI. Reminds of of when Scarface said, “I could fall asleep lying next to a dead man.”

Everybody is talking about this:

The Black kid didn’t comb the man’s chest hair.

COMB MY CHEST HAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

— illseed (@illseed) July 28, 2013

I’m out.

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

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Hip-Hop Rumors: Are Pusha T and Kelly Rowland Dating?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Jul 28, 2013 at 9:09amCategory: Rumors

What the b##########?

Peep what they are strongly suggesting at Bossip:

At a Privé nightclub in Atlanta as special invited guests J.Cole and Kelly Rowland popped bottles and partied with their entourages well into the night.

We also saw G.O.O.D. Music’s resident dope dealer Pusha T enjoying himself amongst ATL’s celebrity socialite scene.

Initially, we thought Pusha’s presence at the club was a random occurrence. Maybe he was in town for a show or was recording music in the A, but after seeing a pic that Kelly posted to her Instagram page around 4am we might have to re-think the “randomness” of the whole situation.

We know that Destiny’s Children like “soldiers” with “street credibility” that are known to “carry big things” but WOW.

What do you think of Kelendria and Terrence as a couple?

I give up! I’m the epic fail of the day.

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Hip-Hop Rumors: YO! Did Nicki Minaj File A Restraining Order Against DJ Khaled?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Jul 27, 2013 at 5:59pmCategory: Headlines

LMAOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

This is the funniest thing EVER.

Nicki Minaj has not commented on DJ Khaled’s proposal, but apparently she has not found it funny.

A new site 366 Hip-Hop is reporting that Nicki has filed a restraining order against the big homey Khaled. How can this be? Look at the image from the new Busta Rhymes video, Twerk It.

They having a boogie down ball!

As if this story couldn’t get any more bizarre, just one day after DJ Khaled embarrassed himself by broadcasting a wedding proposal to Nicki Minaj, the Young Money super star has responded by reportedly filing a restraining order in the state of New York, where she resides. According to Reports, this isn’t the first time Khaled has professed his infatuation with Nicki, the DJ has allegedly sent Nicki flowers in the past, as well as random packages, and constantly shows up to her concerts all across the country, according to the report.

Here are more pics from “Twerk It.” Oh and Nicki is supposedly engaged to her guy Safaree Samuels. Awkward.

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

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Hip-Hop Rumors: The Weeknd And The Drake End Feud

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Jul 27, 2013 at 2:58pmCategory: Headlines

This is cute.

It appears that Drake and his former homeboy have gotten current again. The word on the streets (which I am sure is probably all over the internet) is that they were in the studio last night. Basically, Drake posted it on his instagram and its on.

This was swiped from XXL.Yes, I’m that lazy today.

Drake’s new album, Nothing Was The Same comes to America September 17.

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Hip-Hop Rumors: Will Foxy Brown Join Wiz Khalifa?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Jul 27, 2013 at 2:32pmCategory: Headlines

Now, this is an interesting development. I misfired on this rumor before. I foolishly got a rumor that there was something going with Foxy Brown and Artie over at Rostrum Records. I cleared that up in the same rumor so there was no confusion.

But now it has already jumped into a new realm. Just when you thought it was safe, Foxy gets embroiled in a new rumor.

I am hearing that Foxy may actually be JOINING the house that Wiz Khaifa built – Rostrum Records! From what I understand, there are some recruitment efforts. At first I thought this could present a problem with Wiz, since he has a female artist. But, don’t now.

From what I hear, Foxy is basically holding out at the moment on actually signing to the label. I’m thinking this could work well for her career if they can manage her strong personality.

Can this work out?

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

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[Video] Harry Belafonte Wants Sit Down With Jay Z And Beyonce

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Jul 27, 2013 at 1:14amCategory: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) Harry Belafonte would like to meet with Jay Z and wife Beyonce.

Presently, Belafonte is now in Florida attempting to sway legislation to repeal the “Stand Your Ground” laws and protest the acquittal of George Zimmerman.

Jay and Belafonte have had exchanges with culminated on Jay Z’s album Magna Carta Holy Grail, where he tested the legendary Belafonte’s criticism that he and wife Beyonce lacked political tact.

In an interview with MSNBC, Belafonte was asked if Jay Z should continue to play a concert with Justin Timberlake in August, but he expounded greatly.

“I would be hard pressed to tell Mr. Jay Z what to do with this time and his fortune. All I can be critical is of what he is not doing,” the entertainment and Civil Rights icon said. “This conflict that is emerging was not from me as a direct attack on Jay Z or Beyonce. I was at a press conference in Switzerland. Questions were raised by the international press. They asked about the artists and the social engagement of the past based on a film we were watching…and how artists responded earlier in my life and how they responded today.”

“And I made the observation that the highly powerful voice that our community has – Black America has – there is so much celebrity power that it was sad to see that the collective of the celebrity power had not been applied to bring consciousness to the inequities that we face,” Belafonte said. “Artist that heard that responded in a very strong way. You’ll find that Jamie Foxx, you’ll find Chuck D [of Public Enemy]…you find that any number of highly profiled people have taken that critique and called for [a meeting]. We’ve sat. We’ve talked. And I will tell you now that these people that I’ve just mentioned are officially behind Dream Defenders. They are prepared to come down. They are prepared to perform. I would hope that Jay Z would not take personally what was said because it was not said about him personally.”

He finished by extending an invitation to the rapper and singer to sit down privately.

“Having said that, I would like to say to Jay Z, to Beyonce: My heart is wide open and filled with nothing but hope and the promise that we can sit and have a one-on-one. And lets understand each other rather than try to answer these questions and these nuances in a public place.

Jay Z expressed his grievances recently in an interview with his own Life + Times website.

“I’m offended by that because first of all, and this is going to sound arrogant, but my presence is charity. Just who I am. I felt Belafonte he just went about it wrong. Like the way he did it in the media, and then he big’d up Bruce Springsteen or somebody. And it was like, ‘whoa,’ you just sent the wrong message all the way around,” Jay Z said.

For now, Belafonte remains camped out in Florida with the Dream Defenders, who have stayed committed to fighting laws like Stand Your Ground.

Jay Z has not had an opportunity to respond to the video at press time.

The whole video is below.

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