Violence erupted in front of the home of Halle Berry yesterday when her ex-beau and baby daddy got into a physical fight with her fiance, actor Olivier Martinez. According to TMZ, Halle’s ex, Gabriel Aubry showed up at her doorstep yesterday to drop off their 4-year-old daughter, Nahla, when he and her fiance got into a huge brawl.
The fight started when Olivier allegedly stated, “We have to move on,” which allegedly caused Aubry to flip out and throw a punch at him, which landed on his shoulder. A scuffle ensued, and Aubry ended up pinned to the ground with a broken rib. According to TMZ, Olivier suffered a possible broken hand and neck injuries.
The police arrested Gabriel Aubrey and granted Halle a temperary order of protection for her, Nahla, and Olivier against Aubry. According to sources, the two never got along, and Olivier is still very upset that a judge denied his and Halle’s petition to move Nahla to Olivier home country of France.
Fortunately, Halle rushed Nahla inside before the fight began, so she was spared the violence between the two father figures in her life. Halle Berry is one of the most beautiful women in the world, and it seems that the two men in her life just can’t get along. Unfortunately for Aubry, this may mean an end to his visitation rights with his daughter, at least until they can get in front of a judge in family court.
Well let me tell you…I was about to be p##### at Keri Hilson! I was about to get ill, son! It seems that I was almost the victim of a prank like so many other people were. But I knew my Kelly Rowland-runner up Boo would never diss the Motherland. Anyway, there was a lot of convo about how few people attended a Keri Hilson show over in Ghana. Somebody posted pics of an empty venue and that Keri spent so much time going over there on Turkey Day. Then they say she dissed them, but there is more:
But, wait a sec. That’s NOT what happened thank GOD. Some fool that had nothing more to do on THANKSGIVING, made a terrible photoshop pic depicting Keri as some idiot. And she’s not. Soooooooooo…..here is what she really said:
Lil’ Wayne wants you to know that he has many other passions in life besides music. In fact, music may soon be taking a back seat in his life, because he wants to focus on some of his other interests. Check out what he told Sway in the MTV Special, MTV First: Lil’ Wayne:
“I’ve been rapping since I was eight years old. That’s a long time. I’d like to do so many more things, and when I like to do something, I end up loving to do it real quick. When I love to do something, I’m fully focused on it and it only. Music is sometimes not that it.”
“I know ya’ll want me around for a little bit and Carter V is my last album.”
Whoa! Do you really believe that Lil’ Wayne will hang up the mic after the Carter V? Well, don’t fret just yet, before his self-proclaimed last album, Weezy will be blessing us with I Am Not a Human Being II on February 19…unless the album gets pushed back again! So far it looks like this album will be a lot better than part one of the album, which was a true dud, according to some hardcore Wayne fans.
Weezy’s upcoming album will feature a “banging” new song featuring Drake and Future called “B*tches Love Me”. But don’t expect to hear a Drake verse on the album. Weezy says Drizzy’s only contribution on this album will be his guest hook appearance on “B*tches Love Me”.
“He gave me one of them banging hooks, so I told him the hook was so amazing, he didn’t need to say nothing else on the album. I already know that song is probably gonna be one of the biggest songs on the album.”
Hmm, I wonder if there is any truth to the rumors that Drake and Weezy are on the outs? His statement above sounded a little shady to me. What do you think?
According to the interview, so far Nicki Minaj hasn’t laid anything down on the album, but Wayne hopes to get her to drop a verse on a song called “Lay It Down” produced by Diplo.
A few months ago in another interview with MTV (Is that the only outlet Lil’ Wayne will talk to?), Lil’ Wayne told them the following:
“Yeah he got some music on there. It’s crazy, actually I don’t want to give too much up but he’s got a big hand in the album, you’ll see.”
Well, it looks like Weezy decided to scrap all of that “crazy” music that Kanye contributed to him, and has taken Kanye West off of I Am Not a Human Being II completely! What the?! Instead Kanye West will be packaging the album through his DONDA creative company. Check out what Weezy said about it below:
“He wanted that. He was like, ‘I wanna package Wayne’s album.’”
“I’ma let ‘Ye do what he do. As long as it ain’t nothin’ out the box crazy. ‘Ye is ‘Ye, he’s a genius.”
Well, Yeezy did the cover and packaging for 2Chainz album, T.R.U. Story, and that turned out great, so hopefully he will do the same for Lil’ Wayne. But I still have to wonder why Wayne decided to omit all of the Kanye features and music from his album? Is there trouble brewing in this relationship, or did Weezy just decide to take a different direction?
(AllHipHop News) Philly has produced some of the biggest Hip-Hop Acts from past to present from Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff, to Beanie Sigel, The Roots, Eve, Freeway and Cassidy.
The city also has a crop of rising MC’s represented by acts like Meek Mill, Young Savage, AR-AB, Chinko Da Great, Chill Moody, Dice Raw’s Raw Life click, Tone Trump and others.
During a recent interview, Meek said his $100,000 offer was misunderstood.
Regardless, both rapper have taken to social media over the past several weeks, to take jabs at each other.
AllHipHop.com recently had the chance to sit with Philly native Tone Trump about escalating tension.
“Ni**as love negativy. If Meek Mill and Cassidy was on Twitter shouting each other out and showing each other love, nobody would say nothing about it,” Tone Trump reasoned to AllHipHop.com. “Because their having a disagreement, people try to instigate it and pipe it up. I’m not taking no part of it, I got respect for both of them. For what they are doing and did for the city and opening up lanes an creating opportunities for ni**as like me to get money.”
Tone Trump noted the seriousness of a rap beef between artists as well known as Cassidy and Meek Mill.
“A lot of people on the outside looking in just look at the Philly beef s**t as entertainment, but me being from Philly, I know how real certain rap beefs done got. Ni**as done lost their lives over this s**t. Ni**as in prison over rap beefs from Philly, ni**as who never going to see their kids because of rap beefs.”
Tone Trump said the beef between two of the city’s most famous, well respected rappers was bad for the city – and dangerous.
“I think its a step backwards for us, we need to be on some unity s**t and getting money so we can control our market the way the Southern artists [control] their market,” Tone Trump told AllHipHop.com. “Where they don’t even have to leave their market to get a whole bunch of money. I feel like the best way of doing that is to mess with each other and not diss each other.”
Watch the first part of the AllHipHop.com exclusive interview with Tone Trump:
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Since today is the day after a major holiday and one of the most hectic shopping days of the year, we’re keeping things sort of laid back and feel good for this list!
And yes! We know we’ve selected just a few of the talented producers out there making dope music. So, these producers are listed in no certain order – check out our list of “5 Indie Producers You May Not Know, But Should”!
Khrysis
While the Hip-Hop heads may know Khrysis, much of the masses have not been properly introduced. Well, allow us to make the introduction! The best way to describe the magic that Khrysis is able to create is by simply saying the word blends. He is like a mad scientist in the lab when it comes to blending feel good, throwback melodies with cutting-edge percussion and other sounds that are perfect for when the party jumps off! There must be something good in that North Carolina water, as this seems to be a big part of that music scene down there, and Khrysis is no exception. The warmth of his tracks induce head bobbing from all within the listening area of his audible treats.
LexZyne Productions
How can you sum up LexZyne Productions in three words? Cuts, scratches, and blends! There is no denying that they are phenomenal at all three, but it runs deeper than that. The sound is decidedly Golden Era with a new millennium flair – a task many attempt but few actually accomplish. LexZyne pleases their listeners by bridging the musical gap between the generations. The Dallas Dynamo has a talent for creating what’s been missing, and allowing it to be fresh and new at the same time is superb. But don’t just take our word, have a listen to LexZyne Productions.
Dirty Joker
Hailing from Hartford, Connecticut, Dirty Joker has an ear. Plain and simple, he can take the most innocent track and dirty it up with percussion and strings, then slap it around with a few futuristic effects. The result is something amazing that sounds so current, yet still adheres to Old School principles. You can listen to a Joker track several times over, and still not pick up on all of the nuances laced throughout the piece. It’s those little discoveries that make the listener want to hear it again and again! Check out Dirty Joker.
Jinesis
Jinesis has the distinct knack for taking what’s comfortable and familiar, and making it something completely brand new and all his own! The New York City native is the definition of versatility, and he constantly creates tracks that allow artists to stand out while still keeping the listener caught up in the music. While this is what music is supposed to sound like, in these times, many artists are either overpowered by their music, or the music is reduced to a mere afterthought by the artists’ strengths or weaknesses. With Jinesis, that delicate balance of musical, lyrical yin and yang are accomplished with ease.
JayJosh
The Chi-Town sensation has the ability to hopscotch between different genres of music, yet is just as successful at blending those various types of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Reggae when such a mix is called for. His commercial sound is being found in places that range from the R&B Charts with Willie Taylor to Nickelodeon kids programming. But make no mistake, he is able to work both ends of the music spectrum without missing a beat or leaving the Hip-Hop heads out. Sample some JayJosh below.
Follow the producers on Twitter (@KHRYSIS @Jinesis @LexZyne @DirtyJokerzLLC @jayjosh).
Let us know who you think we should be checking out and featuring! Share the best beatmakers from your ‘hood in the comment section below!
Welcome to the day that people spend money they don’t have, to buy things they don’t want, to
impress people they don’t like! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to saving your money!
I know many people wait all year for this day of savings, and some do so responsibly, but this is not the norm! Somehow in this time of economic struggle, folks are allowing themselves to be lured into wasting their hard earned money. I want to remind you that a lot of people are still recovering from one of the worst economic meltdowns in our nation’s history. With bankruptcies, foreclosures and unemployment still high, now is the best time to make sure we are being responsible and saving for a rainy day!
Now is the time to make a decision! We can either allow our impulse and the media to dig us into a deeper hole, or we can begin to be responsible and take care of our priorities!! As you read this, you may have already done your shopping or have convinced yourself that no matter what, you will take advantage of the deals that are available, but I need you to begin to make
better choices going forward! There is nothing wrong with spending if it’s planned, budgeted, and done responsibly, but don’t allow your emotions to convince you that your want is a need! Save Your Money! Invest It Wisely! And Make It Work for you! Stop being a slave to the dollar, and create REAL financial Freedom!!
-Ash’Cash
“A penny saved is a penny earned.” -Benjamin Franklin
“The mint makes it first, it is up to you to make it last.” -Evan Esar
“Money will come when you are doing the right thing.” -Mike Phillips
“The art is not in making money, but in keeping it.” -Proverb
“Money is usually attracted, not pursued.” -Jim Rohn
“Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver.” -Ayn Rand
“A wise man should have money in his head, but not in his heart.” -Jonathan Swift
“Early to bed, early to rise, keeps you healthy, wealthy and wise.” -Benjamin Franklin
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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.
Kurupt is a survivor. He got out of Death Row Records twice, fell out and reunited with fellow Dogg Pound member, Daz Dillinger, went through the passing of his friend Nate Dogg, and is currently feeling the recent loss of his former fiancee and mother to his son, Natina Reed. And, he is re-emerging soon with a new mixtape, Money B*tches Power.
Kurupt has been doing this rap thing for 20 years and has probably forgotten more than most will ever learn. Respect his gangsta!
AllHipHop.com chopped it up with the Left Coast lyricist (TODAY’S HIS BIRTHDAY!) as he spoke on his new life, what his upcoming mixtape means to him, and loved ones lost:
AllHipHop.com: What song on your upcoming mixtape, Money B*tches Power, would you say was the most difficult to record and why?
Kurupt: To tell you the truth, there wasn’t too many records that were difficult to record, because the producers I was working with – Nottz and Battlecat and J. Wells – we already have a rhythm. So there weren’t too many records that were difficult. It was more along the lines of reminiscing on the records we made back in the day. So we had a lot of fun.
AllHipHop.com: Anything that you’ll reminisce on with this mixtape that really stands out to you?
Kurupt: I got one record on there that I’m real excited to see what the people’s reaction is to it. It’s more of a 2000 version of that original gangsta sh*t that they love us for. I’m real excited about sharing that record and seeing how [people] take to it. As well as, I did a record with my son and I’m dying to see what people are going to think about that one.
AllHipHop.com: What would you say the biggest difference between this release and your last solo project, Streetlights, is?
Kurupt: I would say the big difference is with Streetlights, I was more or less revving up. But this mixtape right here, now in motion, and my [next] solo album, I’m gonna be on fire. I’m taking my solo album to a whole different place, a whole different plateau. It’s real exciting to see all of this just come into fruition. I got a new life now. I’m a year sober now from drinking. It’s just a whole new Kurupt. [I turn] 40 on the 23rd of November, so my mind is just totally different.
AllHipHop.com: That’s actually a perfect segue into my next question. Why release the mixtape on your birthday?
Kurupt: The 7th was the original date, but due to things that happened, I stopped production and moved it back. It just seemed logical. I want to release it on a day that means something and the 23rd is a very big day for me and my brother. It just feels right; it just feels good and that’s what I’m into now. This mixtape means something- introducing a new frame of mind and new music. [Note: Since this interview, the mixtape has been delayed again due to various circumstances. No official release date has been set yet.]
AllHipHop.com: What puzzle piece does this mixtape fill that, up until now, has been missing in your career?
Kurupt: Really touching base with this new sound that’s out here from the West Coast. For the first time in a long time, I’ve been able to express myself on the music with no worries about what people are gonna think. I made this mixtape for me. I’m gonna bring the original generation in with the new generation on some new G-sh*t!
AllHipHop.com: This March marks the two-year anniversary of Nate Dogg’s passing. How do you see the music industry remembering his legacy and continuing to carry along his music into the future?
Kurupt: It’s crazy. Even when you’re not here, you’re still here. I know I can speak for a lot of people – Nate Dogg is still here. He’s here through his music; he’s here through our hearts and souls. Nate’s gonna be here forever, Nate and ‘Pac. But it does hurt each year that goes by. One thing about Nate, as time goes by, we miss him even more. He was a brother; he was more than a friend.
AllHipHop.com: Do you have any thoughts or comments on the passing of Natina Reed?
Kurupt: She was somebody that you fell in love with immediately. She loved everything. She loved everybody. You just didn’t want to get her mad [laughter]. I was privileged enough to have her in my life as my fiancee. Natina brought the best out of me. We was privileged to have us a beautiful baby boy, Tren. Some people you expect to see until you pass away. Nate was one; Natina was another.
AllHipHop.com: I’m sure I speak for AllHipHop.com as well as myself [when I say] our sincerest condolences and prayers go out to you and yours.
Kurupt: Thank you very much.
AllHipHop.com: It has been a pleasure talking with you. Anything else you want to add?
Kurupt: I’d just like to say thanks for all the support throughout the years to all the fans and everybody out there. Kurupt is in the building! I hope everybody enjoys the music. I’m making music for myself now, and I just hope everybody enjoys it with me.
Kurupt’s Money B*tches Power is coming soon! Excited for it? Sound off below!
(AllHipHop News) Miami Hip-Hop star Flo Rida is giving the public a free concert today (November 23), in his hometown of Carol City in Miami.
The rapper will appear at Carol City Park to host the Big Dreams For Kids Foundation’s “Gospel Explosion,” which will feature Grammy Award-winning group Mary Mary.
“Gospel music is soul stirring, it moves people, we are excited to bring ‘The Gospel Explosion’ to Miami Gardens during the Thanksgiving weekend,” Flo Rida said. “Inspiring words whether spoken or in song can make a world of difference in the life of a dreamer. I wouldn’t be where I am without them.”
Also appearing at the free, all ages event is singer/songwriter J Moss and Pastor Deitrick Haddon.
Flo Rida’s International Music Group is co-sponsoring the event, along with Strong Arm Management and The Big Dreams For Kids Foundation, which is the rapper’s non-profit.
City of Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert will also be at the free Gospel concert.
“This is just one of the many ways we want to inspire big dreams for the families in our community,” Flo Rida said.
The Gospel Explosion takes place today from 4pm – 10pm in Carol City Park, Miami Gardens.
Only on Thanksgiving, can you give thanks to the rumored thugs and extortionists that populate the Hip-Hop underground. Well, this rapper has been trying to make a comeback for years. He was down with one of the biggest crews of the 1990’s and successfully crossed over from the grimy New York underground to the pop with his big, ol’ smile. The ladies loved him and the dudes didn’t hate him either. Anyway, he retreated to the South after the beefs got to be too much and thought recently that the smoke had cleared. But, what do we have here? Despite having the support of some of the present day big names and his pals from the underground, he completely stopped a recent comeback attempt. Everybody was talking about it for a second and it was gone faster than a “hacked” tweet dissing 50 Cent. I heard some of the forces of thuggery that were there in the 90’s are still around and made it clear that there will not be any come up in the rap. I heard that the rapper had planned to release a mix tape on Black Friday only to postpone it indefinitely. He’s always got that backup job anyway.
On Wednesday night, Rihanna ended her 777 tour in NYC at Webster Hall. The raunchy singer was reportedly annoyed with her “big brother” Jay-Z because he strolled in very late to her show and missed what was supposed to be a huge surprise performance for her fans. Check out the way the NY Daily News is reporting it:
“Superstar rapper Jay-Z fans almost got a special addition to her concert on Wednesday night: A performance by Jay-Z. A source reveals the rapper and mentor to the 24-year-old pop star meant to perform alongside Rihanna at her Webster Hall show, “but things didn’t work out.” Instead, Jay-Z caught the singer’s last show in her “#777” concert series from the sound area of the VIP section. While he didn’t join Rihanna backstage after the show for pizza and red wine with DJ Reflex, who opened for her, he did pop by her album release party for “Unapologetic” at 40/40 Club. But Riri still missed Jay: The notoriously tardy pop star didn’t arrive till nearly 2 a.m., for cognac and chicken wings with her family, while Jay-Z stopped in around 1 a.m. for a single drink, then called it a night.”
At least he was there for the photo opp, Ri Ri.
Wait, is that Rihanna’s grandfather in the photo with them. Crazy!
Oh, Thanksgiving. A time of joy. A time of fellowship! A time of a whole lot of eating food that will cause your waist size to increase!
Allow me to introduce myself! My name is Holly “Lil Bear” Lawson and I punch people in the face for a living. I’m a professional boxer that is ranked Top 5 in the world.
I am here to help you make it through Thanksgiving and all of the feasting that you certainly have lined up. Much of my time will be regulated to watching my loved ones eat pies, yams, stuffing, smothered turkey and so much more. Being a fighter is a lonely thing, full of hard work and sacrifice. For every knock out you see on television, hundreds of hours of training has been logged. For every six pack you see flexing as we throw a punch, that boxer has stood around watching somebody else eat something yummy.
Being a woman makes it even harder. On one hand, the athlete in me gets up to run at 5 am and loves the feeling of being at my physical prime. On the other hand, the woman in me likes it when she fills out her dress and is able to enjoy some of the things I bake for family and friends. It can be quite frustrating to have the same urges to eat as everybody else yet stick to a champion’s regiment.
In the last year I have been through 7 training camps of 4-6 weeks each. That means 42 weeks 294 days) of rationing food, only drinking alkaline water, running and training 6 days a week and most of a year spent gazing longingly at every one’s plates at holidays parties and BBQ’s. It hasn’t been easy, it hasn’t always been fun, but it has given me some insight on what it takes to stick to your diet, especially as you ease into the holidays.
It IS possible to have a good time, enjoy your friends and family and still make it through the holidays without destroying all the hard work and discipline you’ve put into your health and fitness in 2012.
Here are 5 ways to get you through Thanksgiving and the holiday season::
Set goals. This can sometimes seem too simple, it’s not. Even small goals held up as something to work towards, end up being motivation to stick to healthier food. It doesn’t have to be making weight for a title fight, it can be something small like buying a smaller dress for New Years, running a quarter mile faster by Christmas or simply not losing any of the gains you’ve made this year. I think there is something powerful in being able to see/hear/touch something, having your goals be tangible instead of just a number. A good idea for this holiday is to go out and buy a hot little dress and hang it in plain sight. Every time you get dressed for an event you’ll see that outfit you are going to be wearing and carry that image in your head for the evening. Sometimes knowing I have to wear a skintight dress will be the difference between eating one of those cookies or having a glass of water.
If you have any questions, comments or simply need someone to give you the tough love and tell you to put down the fruit cake, follow me on twitter at @lilbearlawson and Instagram lilbearlawson
(AllHipHop News) Recently AllHipHop.com sat down with Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records recording artist B.o.B. and spoke with him about his upcoming plans for the holidays and Thanksgiving.
Fresh off the release of his mixtape, F**k Em We Ball, B.o.B. shared his thoughts on the holidays.
The Atlanta rapper said he enjoyed the fact that the industry shuts down for a while, as artists and executives alike enjoy the holidays.
“See when I was growing up, holidays I spent time with the family, you know get gifts. I still do the same thing now, but now like holidays is my time to vacation and get away,” B.o.B. explained to AllHipHop.com.
“Offers my come in at the end of the year you know, and you know if its something to make it a merrier Christmas I’ll take it, but for the most part I try to just shut down and light up the Christmas trees and enjoy,” B.o.B. joked.
B.o.B. also expressed interest in trying his hand at cooking this year for Thanksgiving.
“I think I’m gonna try and cook this year for Thanksgiving. I think I’m going to try to make memory, you heard it here first, I’m gonna Instagram what it look like man” B.o.B. told AllHipHop.com.
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