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Meek Mill Rides Hard For Rick Ross Over “Rape Lyrics” – “Its Hip-Hop”

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Apr 10, 2013 at 7:35amCategory: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) Meek Mill makes it clear where his allegiance lie and that’s with his boss, Rick Ross – despite a controversy that appears to keep growing.

In an interview with Urban Informer, Meek made his stance known.

“I don’t even care about nobody criticizing no lyrics,” Meek said in a candid interview. “People rap about killing stuff all day. Biggie said, ‘Rape your kid. Throw her over the bridge.’ It was nothing, it was just hip-hop.”

Meek also lashed out at blogs and websites that have been critical of his Ross, who heads up Maybach Music.

“Now you got all these weirdos on these social sites voicing their opinion about something anybody say,” he continued. “I don’t care. I’m from the ‘hood. I never really cared about what nobody say in no rap. Rap’s always been talking about killing, drugs, all types of stuff.”

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He also said that hip-hop is just entertainment and not a reflection of reality.

“It’s imaginary visual. If a writer write about somebody getting raped in a movie, that mean he a rapist or he want girls to get raped? No, he just wrote about that in a movie,” Meek said.

Protesters continue to request that Reebok, Rick Ross’ sponsor, drop him, even though the rapper has apologized before.

Meek Mill’s Dreamchasers 3 drops May 6.

Gucci Mane Indicted for Aggravated Assault

By: Jake Crates Updated Apr 10, 2013 at 1:56amCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta bred rapper, Gucci Mane, was indicted on Tuesday afternoon on one count of aggravated assault according to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.

The Zone 6 rapper, born Radric Davis, is accused of striking a soldier over the head with a bottle of champagne at Atlanta night club, Harlem Nights.

This indictment is not the only potential legal trouble Gucci is facing in the foreseeable future, as a second victim has come forward in recent weeks saying Gucci assaulted him two nights later in Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia man said he approached Gucci Mane after the show when he was suddenly punched in the face.

“I haven’t ever been so humiliated in my life and disrespected,” the Philadelphia victim told Atlanta’s WSBTV.

In the first victim’s case, the victim said that he preemptively asked security if he could take a picture with the Brick Squad 1017 leader before he was assaulted.

“I’m in the military. I wanted to get a picture with Gucci Mane, is it OK?” the soldier is said to have asked the guard.

According to reports the first victim in Atlanta was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital and received 10 stitches.

More news as details emerge.

Jay-Z Wants To Sell Ownership Stake In The Nets

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Apr 9, 2013 at 10:46pmCategory: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z is looking to sell his share of the Brooklyn Nets in order to extend his Roc Nation Sports business, according to sources.

Apparently, Jigga Man sees more more money in his new venture than the worth of his investment in The Nets.

The mogul’s move is necessary if he is to obtain certification as an agent in the National Basketball Players Association. Right now, Jay-Z owns less than a percentage of the team, but has been central to the public promotion of the business effort. Jay was also a cornerstone of the team’s move from New Jersey to Brooklyn. Still, he cannot represent individual players and an NBA team at the same time.

According to yahoo, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports hopes to enter into the June NBA Draft, a move contingent on the equity sale. One source said. “This isn’t about one draft, but taking the long view of the business.”

Mazzi Ft. Smoke DZA & NORE “Weight” (P###. By Harry Fraud)

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Apr 9, 2013 at 8:39pmCategory: MOBILE

Russell Simmons Writes Letter To Obama Urging Him To End “The War On Drugs”

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Apr 9, 2013 at 7:19pmCategory: Headlines

[Editor’s Note: Russell Simmons and Dr. Boyce Watkins have delivered a letter to President Obama urging him to address the damage that has been caused by increased incarceration rates and the “War on Drugs.” The letter is below and the entire plea is posted at Glo bal Grind.]

Dear President Obama,

Your hard work and leadership on issues affecting the unrepresented classes of people in our nation have served as an inspiration to many of us who hope for brighter futures for all Americans. In that spirit, we believe the time is right to revise our national policies on the criminal justice system and move from a suppression-based model to one that focuses on intervention and rehabilitation.

Mr. President, you have demonstrated a commitment to pursue alternatives to the enforcement-only “War on Drugs” approach and address the increased incarceration rates for non-violent crimes. Your administration has moved in the right direction by committing increased funds to drug prevention and treatment programs and supporting state and local re-entry grants. I encourage you to continue your efforts to revamp the policies of the last 30 years that have seen the prison population skyrocket.

The greatest victims of the prison industrial complex are our nation’s children. Hundreds of thousands of children have lost a parent to long prison sentences for non-violent drug offenses, leaving these children to fend for themselves. Many of these children end up in the criminal justice system, which comes as no surprise as studies have shown the link between incarceration and broken families, juvenile delinquency, violence and poverty.

Mr. President, we are a coalition of concerned advocates that is ready to support you in innovative criminal justice reform and implementing alternatives to incarceration. As you set in motion research and policy to combat this societal crisis, this coalition is poised to help you make the transition successful. Some of the initial policies we recommend are to apply the Fair Sentencing Act retroactively so that those sentenced under the 100-to-1 crack-to-powder disparity receive sentences that are more consistent with the magnitude of the offense.

Click here to read the entire letter, and outline of the movement at Global Grind.

Sincerely,
Russell Simmons
Dr. Boyce Watkins

with
Sean “Diddy” Combs
Rosario Dawson
John Forte
Tyrese Gibson
Sanaa Lathan
John Legend
Ryan Leslie
Angie Martinez
Q-Tip
Samantha Ronson
Teyana Taylor
Denise Vasi
Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Hip-Hop Caucus
Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, AllHipHop.com

Click here to read the whole 200+ list of supporters

Rick Ross Concert Cancelled in Canada

By: Jake Crates Updated Apr 9, 2013 at 5:27pmCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) The saga surrounding Rick Ross’ lyrics on “U.O.E.N.O.” continues today (April 9) as sources are reporting that a Rick Ross concert was cancelled in Ottawa, Canada due to protests from college students at the University of Ottawa.

While Ross is still is under contract with Reebok, the Miami, Florida based rapper has been the subject of protests across the United States at Reebok stores and now his concerts.

Despite the fact that Ross has publicly denounced the lyrics in interview and in song, his Tuesday night show in Ottawa at the Ernst & Young Centre was cancelled.

According to O.Canada.com, due to “security concerns” from the show’s promoter, Urban Jamz Ent., the show will no longer take place.

[ALSO READ: Hip-Hop Rumors: Will White Women Take Down Rick Ross?]

[ALSO READ:Protests Scheduled Outside Reebok Store in NYC; Petition Demands Reebok Fire Ross]

“Put molly all in the champagne / you don’t even know it /Took her home and I enjoyed that / she aint even know it,” Ross famously said in the song.

Part of the reason the show was cancelled had to do with a Student Federation at the University of Ottawa, who pulled out of the annual festival, dropping support to bring Ross to the show.

“He wasn’t an artist the SFUO could support,” said Ethan Plato, the federation’s president.

Ross was rumored to be paid between $100,000 and $250,000 for the show.

More news as details emerge.

EXCLUSIVE: AllHipHop x Hittmenn DJ’s Present The #LoudPackTour 2013 (April 8th – 20th)

By: Jake Crates Updated Apr 9, 2013 at 4:42pmCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) This week as part of AllHipHop.com’s continuing efforts to infiltrate developing markets across the country, AllHipHop is kicking off the Loud Pack TourVI with the Hittmenn DJs.

Running from April 8th-April 20th, AllHipHop will be hitting the road stopping at 8 different cities over the course of two weeks with artists from around the country.

In doing so, AllHipHop and the Hittmenn DJs will makes stops in Georgia (Atlanta, Macon, Augusta, Columbus), Alabama (Montgomery, Huntsville) and North Carolina (Charlotte, Greensboro).

Using Atlanta as a home base, the tour will venture out to the aforementioned cities and return home to Atlanta after a series of concerts, charitable events, radio interviews and meet and greets with fans in each market.

Artists signed up on the tour will have the opportunity to build relationships with Clear Channel and other urban radio stations in those markets, which will give each artist an opportunity to get radio spins and other promotional opportunities in the future.

“The #LOUDPACKTOUR was founded in 2009 and was designed to help and support artists in achieving that next level of stardom. The goal is to help artists create a brand and a fan base simultaneously, while the music is presented to new demographics and markets across the country,” said Kasper founder and president of the Hittmenn DJs.

While in Atlanta, AllHipHop and Hittmenn DJ’s will host an exclusive day party on Saturday April 13th, a club event at Club Crucial with DJ Greg Street on April 15th, a Cali Picnic on April 20th and a Tastemaker Dinner at STK on April 22nd.

Set to join the tour are Wyld (@wyldsworld) from Virginia, V.I.P. (@KPaul and @PimpinPen) from Austin, Texas, Crix Green (@crixgreen) from New Orleans, Louisiana Young Snead (@sneadamg) from Atlanta, Fly Ty (@iamflyty) from New York, and Dat Guy (@whoamidatguy) from Palm Beach, Florida.

The tour is brought to fans in part by @MonsterCable, @DoloClothingCo and @mixsho_net

Take a look at a few of the artists set to be part of the #LoudPackTour promotional video. Also check below for a list of tour dates and appearances.

AllHipHop.com & HittmennDJslive.com present the LOUD PACK TOUR 2013 from @Sevvyn on Vimeo.

Macon, GA -Club Status -April 8th,2013
Montgomery,AL – The Mansion April 9th,2013
Atlanta, GA – Chit Chats -April 10th, 2013
Augusta, GA – Boxing Night- April 11th, 2013
Columbus, GA – Club Skyy- April 12th, 2013
Atlanta, GA – ALLHIPHOP.COM EXCLUSIVE – Birmingham “The Vault” April 13th,2013
Atlanta, GA – Josephine Lounge 94.5 April 14th, 2013
Atlanta, GA -Club Crucial GREG STREET- “ALLHIPHOP.Com EDITION” APRIL 15th,2013
Huntsville, AL – BenchWarmers – April 16th, 2013
Atlanta, GA – Kamals 21 – April 17th, 2013
Charlotte, NC – Club 935 – April 18th, 2013
Greensboro, NC – Sevens – April 19th, 2013
Atlanta, GA – 19th Annual- OFFICIAL CALI PIC NIC “420″ – April 20th, 2013
Montgomery, AL – Frank White Bday Party April 21st, 2013
Atlanta, GA – “STK” TASTEMAKER DINNER – April 22nd, 2013

Hip-Hop Rumors: Will White Women Take Down Rick Ross?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Apr 9, 2013 at 2:52pmCategory: Headlines

This is really getting interesting, if you really take a look at it. Rick Ross has been accused and really proven to have advocated rape in a song. In my heart of hearts, I’m thinking the man just didn’t know what he was saying, because I cannot imagine the man purposefully promoting rape in a rap song. Rozay ain’t really crazy. That said: there have been protests from the likes of Rosa Clemente on down to editors of JET and Ebony and so on and so forth….and really not a lot changed.

But, last week something changed – WHITE WOMEN GOT ON THIS TRAIN! Yes, ma’am! Rick Ross must not know! Waka Flocka doesn’t have any issues, because he’s just upset the sistas! Let him say “White women are played out” and see what happens! There is a woman’s rights organization called UltraViolet and they staged a protest outside of Reebok last week. I think Reebok and Rozay thought it was going to just go away….mannnnnnn…they don’t “just go away” on topics like rape!

They NOT letting this go!

Do you think the White Women will do what 50 Cent, Young Jeezy, Freeway Rick, The Gangster Disciples and even Black Women could not do!? Take down the boss?!

At least they don’t have guns!