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Jay-Z Meets The Original Magna Carta In England, Kinda Changes Name
(AllHipHop News) The Magna Carta was a historical document marking the first time the King of England’s power was limited by his subjects centuries before Jay-Z sold his to Samsung.
Jay-Z visited the 898 year old document at Salisbury Cathedral in southwest England for an hour according to officials at the cathedral. Young Hov also met the cathedral’s dean Rev. June Osborne who said Jay was “a delightful guest.”
The cathedral is showcasing the original Magna Carta next to the artwork for Jay-Z’s chart topping Magna Carta Holy Grail.
In related news, Jay-Z might have changed his name and He changed his name and WE N E O it. Last night (July 17th) the editor of BillBoard Joe Levy sent out a message on his personal twitter informing the world that Jay-Z dropped the hypen from his name:
Breaking: Jay Z has dropped the hyphen from his name, according to his label. I am not kidding. (Wish I was.) Copy editors: take note.
— Joe Levy (@RealJoeLevy) July 18, 2013
The editor soon noted that while Jay’s label has confirmed the drop of the hyphen there have been inconsistencies in its usage:
@wesleyverhoeve Didn’t take anywhere. NYT, all media, fans. Or the cover of BP3, for that matter. iTunes credits “JAY Z”; cover says “JAY-Z”
— Joe Levy (@RealJoeLevy) July 18, 2013
Here’s a picture of the Jay Z iTunes page:
Z-Ro "I'm Alive"
Raheem Devaughn Ft. Styles P "Trigger Man" (Trayvon Martin Tribute)
4-IZE [#BGA] "How'd That Work Out" P### by 9th Wonder
True 2 Life Music "Pop The Glock Pt. 2"
Shawnna "Versace Freestyle"
#FreshHeat: Roach Gigz Ft. Iamsu! "It's Lit"
Hell Rell Ft. Lambo "Never Been Like That"
Laroo Ft. Iamsu! & The Jacka "Imma Tell You"
Rob Carter Ft. Trina "Supa Bad"
Nike Nando Ft. Prince Akeem "Bet I Won't Miss"
Hip-Hop Rumors: Polow Da Don Kinda Disses Diddy
I am sure Diddy got a million retweets and replies when he tweeted prayers for the Martin Family after George Zimmerman beat the case. But, there was one person that wasn’t impressed with the notion of “prayer” for the family. Polow Da Don, the man that once proclaimed himself to be the “King of White Girls,” was not having it! Look at how it played out on Twitter and share your thoughts.
My prayers go out to Trayvon’s family!!!! God bless them!!!
— Diddy (@iamdiddy) July 15, 2013
And then Polow Da Don replied:
@iamdiddy THATS ALL YOU GONE DO???? JUST A PRAYER???? N##### ARE DOOMED….
— MARIO SOMEBODY ELSE (@PolowDaDon) July 15, 2013
Polow has a point, in the notion that praying alone will not help the situation. That’s why people are taking it to the streets and trying to revoke certain laws. The biggest battle…is still ahead.
Polow looks a bit different now by the way.
But it was all good in 2007.
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Chief Keef Skipping Child Support Payments Claims Baby Mother
(AllHipHop News) In late May, police found $8,000 in cash on Chief Keef during an arrest for speeding. Now in June, Chief Keef’s estranged baby mother has taken legal action against the star rapper over unpaid child support payments.
According to TMZ, the mother of Keef’s daughter Kayden claims he has only paid $1,900 in child support. Weeks before his speeding arrest, the rapper born Keith Cozart was court ordered to pay $3,100 a month (including $500 for daycare).
A judge has ordered Keef to appear in court in September to explain the missed payments and an arrest warrant may be issued.
This week has been a real test of the father skills of the Finally Rich rapper after his 1 year old daughter was hospitalized after being in a car accident. Kayden was placed in a neck brace.
My Kayden Is TheOnly Thing I Got To Live For In This Life Of Mine !
— AlmightySo (@ChiefKeef) June 14, 2013
Hip-Hop Rumors: A Suge Knight Movie?
I don’t know who is doing what over there in the news section, but they did a story on Gillie Da Kid, where he’s proclaiming he’s paying Tupac in a new movie. BUT, the factoid I am most interested in is that the movie is a SUGE KNIGHT movie. This could be interesting, if the movie is honest. If you ever want to know what went on with Death Row, read this:
Exclusive: Gillie Da Kid To Play Tupac In Upcoming Suge Knight Film; Discusses Acting Roles
Anyway, there is a new movie being developed about Suge Knight and it seems that Ving Rhames may be playing Suge? Ving and that boy Gillie are putting in work. Can you see him playing Suge?
I don’t know. Maybe.
Here is Gillie talking about playing Tupac.
Here is something that was floating about the internet in 2011, but that was a documentary.
Controversial Death Row Records co-founder Marion “Suge” Knight Jr. is the focus of a documentary that will be produced by and broadcast on Showtime, the network announced Tuesday.
Tentively titled “Suge Knight,” the film will be directed by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “Brooklyn’s Finest”) and co-produced by Fuqua and Bradley J. Fischer (“Black Swan,” “Shutter Island,” “Zodiac”). Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former Times reporter Chuck Philips is also one of the film’s co-producers.
Showtime said the Knight film is the first in a series of documentaries for the network from “talented and prestigious filmmakers” that “will spotlight iconic and controversial figures.”
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Watch Pusha T's Boiler Room Performance
(AllHipHop News) G.O.O.D. Music’s Pusha T hit up the Downtown Community Television Center in New York City last Saturday for New Era’s #WearYourAllegiance show. The Clipse member ran through many of his verses from hit records like “I Don’t Like (Remix),” “Mercy,” and “Grindin’.” He ended his set with his single “Numbers On The Board.” Thanks to Boiler Room video of the performance is now available.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Watch DJ Evil Dee’s Cypher Featuring Talib Kweli, Joey Bada$$, Buckshot, Skyzoo & More]
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Watch Pusha T’s “I Don’t Like” #WearYourAllegiance performance below. For the full set visit Boiler Room’s Youtube page.
Jay-Z's 'MCHG' To Become 1st Rap Album Since 2011 To Top Album Chart 2 Straight Weeks
(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z’s huge opening week sales for his latest album Magna Carta Holy Grail were just the beginning. Billboard is now reporting that the LP will easily top the album sales chart in its second week as well.
There are no official or unofficial numbers in yet, but industry sources can already conclude that no other project seems to be threatening Jay’s reign at the top.
If MCHG stays at number 1 for another week it will be the first time a rap album has topped the Billboard 200 for consecutive weeks since Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV in September of 2011.
Since that time J. Cole’s Cole World: The Sideline Story, Mac Miller’s Blue Slide Park, Drake’s Take Care, Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, Nas’ Life Is Good, Rick Ross’ God Forgives, I Don’t, 2 Chainz’s Based on a T.R.U. Story, A$AP Rocky’s Long. Live. ASAP, Kanye West’s Yeezus, Wale’s The Gifted, and Cole’s Born Sinner have all reached number, but none of those albums were able to hold onto the top spot for more than a week.
[ALSO READ: A$AP Rocky Only 5th NYC Rapper to Reach #1 in Last 5 Years]
Another week at number one for Jay would also make it five straight weeks that an album by a Hip Hop artist sat at the pinnacle of music sales in the country.
[ALSO READ: “Summer of Hip Hop” Makes History On Album Charts]
Philly WR DeSean Jackson & Snoop Lion Team Up For New Video "Diamonds on my Neck"
(AllHipHop News) There is a long history of professional athletes who decided to venture into recording rap music. Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Meta World Peace, Deion Sanders, and Roy Jones Jr. were just a few of the high-profile sports figures that tried their hand at Hip Hop. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is now adding his name to that list.
The 2-time pro bowler enlisted fellow Los Angeles native Snoop Lion for his new L.T. Hutton-produced single “Diamonds on my Neck.” The pair shot a video for the track directed by DaVisionaryz.
Jackson has no plans to quit his day job. He just wants to explore another part of his life that he enjoys.
“I fully realize that football is my main job, and I love it with all of my heart, but who says you can’t love more than one thing at a time,” says Jackson. “Football and rapping are the two loves of my life!”
[ALSO READ: Bun B Cosigns Texans RB A#### Foster’s Rap Skills]
Watch the video for “Diamonds on my Neck” below.
Check Out The Full List Of Nominees For MTV's VMAs 2013
(Allhiphop News) The 2013 edition of MTV’s Video Music Awards is heading to Brooklyn for the first time. On August 25, some of the biggest music stars in the world will take center stage at the house that HOV built – The Barclays Center.
Justin Timberlake and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will go into the night with the most nominations as both acts earn 6 nods a piece. Up next is pop singer Bruno Mars with 4 nominations.
Rap standouts Drake and Kendrick Lamar each garnered multiple nominations. They will compete against Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, A$AP Rocky, and J. Cole for the “Best Hip Hop Video” award. Other Hip Hop artists Snoop Lion, Jay-Z, T.I., Pharrell, 2 Chainz, and Iggy Azalea received nominations as well.
R&B performers Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Robin Thicke, Miguel, Ciara, Janelle Monáe, Erykah Badu, and The Weeknd will also vie for the newly designed moonman.
Fans can vote for who they think should win most of the VMAs at mtv.com through August 12th. “Artist To Watch” voting will continue until the winner is announced live on the air. The “Best Song of the Summer” will be announced on August 12th.
Check out the full list of nominees below. Who do you think should win the award for “Best Hip Hop Video”?
Video of the Year
Justin Timberlake – “Mirrors”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz – “Thrift Shop”
Bruno Mars – “Locked Out of Heaven”
Robin Thicke feat. T.I. and Pharrell – “Blurred Lines”
Taylor Swift – “I Knew You Were Trouble”
Best Hip Hop Video
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton – “Can’t Hold Us”
Drake – “Started From The Bottom”
Kendrick Lamar – “Swimming Pools”
A$AP Rocky feat. Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar – “F–kin’ Problems”
J. Cole feat. Miguel – “Power Trip”
Best Male Video
Justin Timberlake – “Mirrors”
Robin Thicke feat. T.I. and Pharrell – “Blurred Lines”
Bruno Mars – “Locked Out of Heaven”
Ed Sheeran – “Lego House”
Kendrick Lamar – “Swimming Pools”
Best Female Video
Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko – “Stay”
Taylor Swift – “I Knew You Were Trouble”
Miley Cyrus – “We Can’t Stop”
Pink feat. Nate Ruess – “Just Give Me A Reason”
Demi Lovato – “Heart Attack”
Best Pop Video
Bruno Mars – “Locked Out of Heaven”
Justin Timberlake – “Mirrors”
Fun. – “Carry On”
Miley Cyrus – “We Can’t Stop”
Selena Gomez – “Come and Get It”
Artist To Watch (Formerly Best New Artist)
Twenty One Pilots – “Holding On To You”
Zedd feat. Foxes – “Clarity”
Austin Mahone – “What About Love”
The Weeknd – “Wicked Games”
Iggy Azalea – “Work”
Best Collaboration
Justin Timberlake, feat. Jay-Z – “Suit & Tie”
Pitbull feat. Christina Aguilera – “Feel This Moment”
Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding – “I Need Your Love”
Robin Thicke feat. T.I. and Pharrell – “Blurred Lines”
Pink feat. Nate Ruess – “Just Give Me A Reason”
Best Video With A Social Message
Kelly Clarkson – “People Like Us”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – “Same Love”
Snoop Lion – “No Guns Allowed”
Miguel – “Candles in the Sun”
Beyoncé- “I Was Here”
Best Rock Video
Imagine Dragons – “Radioactive”
Fall Out Boy – “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)”
Mumford & Sons – “I Will Wait”
Thirty Seconds To Mars – “Up in the Air”
Vampire Weekend – “Diane Young”
Best Art Direction
Capital Cities – “Safe and Sound”
Thirty Seconds To Mars – “Up in the Air”
Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu – “Q.U.E.E.N”
Lana Del Rey – “National Anthem”
Alt-J – “Tesselate”
Best Choreography
Chris Brown – “Fine China”
Ciara – “Body Party”
Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull – “Live It Up”
will.i.am feat. Justin Bieber – “#thatPOWER”
Bruno Mars – “Treasure”
Best Cinematography
Thirty Seconds To Mars – “Up in the Air”
Lana Del Rey – “Ride”
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Sacrilege”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton – “Can’t Hold Us”
A-Trak & Tommy Trash – “Tuna Melt”
Best Direction
Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z – “Suit & Tie”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton – “Can’t Hold Us”
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Sacrilege”
Fun. – “Carry On”
Drake – “Started From The Bottom”
Best Editing
Pink feat. Nate Ruess – “Just Give Me A Reason”
Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch – “Sweet Nothing”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton – “Can’t Hold Us”
Justin Timberlake – “Mirrors”
Miley Cyrus – “We Can’t Stop”
Best Visual Effects
Capital Cities – “Safe and Sound”
Duck Sauce – “It’s You”
Flying Lotus – “Tony Tortures”
Skrillex feat. the Doors – “Breakn’ a Sweat”
The Weeknd – “Wicked Games”
Hip-Hop Rumors: Kanye West Wants More More More And Kim Says No No No (They Say)
Guess what? It looks like Kanye West is out to get more of these:
That’s right. Lil Baby North just was born last month, but Kanye West is already rumored to want Kim to pop out more kids. Seems like Kim is not trying to hear that ish right now, since she had a very difficult pregnancy. She gained a lot of weight too and you know they made a big deal over that.
A source from the Star purporting to be an insider spoke on it.
“At first, Kim thought Kanye was joking, as she’s been through such a stressful time in the past few months and she’s only just started to feel herself again. As soon as she realised he was serious, it sparked a spat,” a source revealed to British magazine Star.
“Kim reminded Kanye she faced a horrific ordeal with Nori. She feels if he was any kind of supportive partner, he would realise how difficult that was for her, and he would wait until she’s regained her confidence.”
I bet that insider can’t get a pic of Baby North!
On the rumor side, Kim is rumored to be looking to sell her weight loss to somebody like Weight Watchers in the same way J-Hud did.
ANYWAY!
Shout out to Bruce Springsteen! Shout out to Bruce Springsteen for dedicating his song “41 Shots” to Trayvon. The original song was dedicated to Amadou Diallo, a victim of of the NYPD.
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