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Hip-Hop Rumors: What Legendary Rapper Is An Alleged Deadbeat Dad?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Rumors
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Well folks? You know the deal. First of all, this could be asked, “What Legendary Rapper Is NOT A deadbeat Daddy?” Well, we all know there are a lot of deadbeats out there. Furthermore, we keep a lot of secrets rappers hold. With that, I cannot tell the name of this legend, because 1) I love his music, which has been giving us classics since the 90’s, 2) He and his crew would probably find me and kill me violently and 3) This just may be a case of the disgruntled baby moms.

With that said, this OG killah is out there in the streets reppin’ the 90’s to the fullest in these modern times. But, a source hit me up and told me that one of his baby moms is out in these streets homeless wit child. Now, the source said he has money (how much is likely in question), but refuses to help this woman out of her condition. Now, according to the source, the baby muva isn’t a bird or anything like that and suggested he just refuses to help. I think there is more to the story. Nevertheless, I only have this one side of the story.

Don’t get yo’ legs broke, Ma.

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Soul Legend Get To Re-Claim Rights To Hit Hip-Hop Singles “Whoomp! (There It Is) and “Dazzey Duks”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) The rights to two of the best known songs in Hip-Hop history were granted to soul music legend Al Bell, the former head of Stax Records, once home to acts like Otis Redding, The Staple Singers, Isaac Hayes and others.

Last week, a judge granted Al Bell the rights to the hit singles “Whoomp! (There It Is)” by Tag Team and “Dazzey Duks,” by Duice, ending a 10-year battle over the songs.

After Al Bell’s association with Stax Records ended in the mid-1970s, the executive fell on hard times, until he launched Bellmark Records.

Bellmark Records released three hit singles: Tag Team’s “Whoomp! (There It Is),” Duice’s “Dazzey Duks” and Prince’s “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World.”

But Bellmark Records also fell into financial trouble and filed for Chapter 7 in 1997.

DM Records acquired the assets of Bellmark Records and began licensing the two songs in question.

Al Bell disputed the ownership of the songs, claiming his publishing company Alvert Music, which never filed for bankruptcy, owned the rights to  “Whoomp! (There It Is),” “Dazzey Duks.”

A judge sided with Bellmark Records and awarded Al Bell $2.5 million in damages.

Daily Word: Hustle Harder!!

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Great Morning, my Movers and Shakers!

Welcome to the day you stop making excuses and go get what you want! Today’s Daily Word is
dedicated to your Hustle! Those who really want something make it happen, those who don’t make excuses!

You can’t go around wishing for success, but not be willing to take the proper steps in order to attain it! You can have anything you want in life as long as you are willing to put in the work to get it! Effective Immediately, I need you to stop giving yourself a way out! Stop trying and stop thinking in terms of at least! You either do or you don’t!

Don’t say you are trying to be successful… Make a decision that you WILL be then DO IT! If you
don’t have what you want in life yet, you simply have to Hustle Harder! There are million reasons and excuses, but the only thing that can really stop you is YOU!! Get Out of your way and live the life that is intended for you! It’s Always to Early to Quit! Don’t Stop Until You Get What You Came For!!!!
-Ash’Cash

“When someone tells you “no,” it doesn’t mean that you can’t do it, it simply means that you can’t do it with them.” -Karen E. Quinones Miller

“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” -Babe Ruth

“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” -Beverly Sills

“All the so-called “secrets of success” will not work unless you do.” -Unknown

“It will never rain roses: when we want to have more roses, we must plant more roses.” -George Eliot

“Things may come to those who wait…but only the things left by those who hustle.” -Abraham Lincoln

“Don’t stop til you get to the top. And then break out the sledge hammer and keep on going.” -Juliet C. Obodo

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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.

 

EXCLUSIVE: DMX Reveals Details About Almost Becoming A “Bad Boy” And How Biggie Made Him Appreciate A Smile

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) DMX’s new album, Undisputed is in stores now, and for many fans, there is no disputing that musically, Dark Man X is back on top of his game. In an exclusive, sit-down with AllHipHop.com, the rapper reminisces back to his unsigned artist days and shares a story about nearly signing a record deal with Bad Boy – but being overlooked in favor of The Lox.

“You know the Lox got signed before I did. They were a “safer” group,” said DMX. “Puff signed them, and you know it was a blessing and a curse, because they were happy they got signed and they were on “The Benjamins”, but then he [Diddy] made them jiggy and put them in suits and made them write lyrics for him and took their publishing and raped them.”

DMX goes on to explain how Damion “D-Roc” Butler set up a meeting between himself and Diddy, but Diddy passed on signing him because he didn’t feel that DMX was a marketable artist.

“The thing I respect about Puff was that he told me to my face [he said], ‘his voice is too ruff, he’s not marketable.'” You got to respect that.”

In the interview, DMX also shares his fond memories of Biggie and explains how Biggie helped him appreciate a smile.

“I never saw Biggie smile until after he died, [it was] in the ‘Hypnotize’ video,” said DMX. “When I saw it, I was like wow, he was really enjoying his life; and it got taken away from him. It was then that I cherished a smile.”

Check out the exclusive video interview below where DMX shares details about almost signing with Diddy, and explains how Biggie Smalls helped him appreciate a smile:

Hip-Hop Rumors: What Producer Is The Tax Man After Now?

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: MOBILE
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Super producer and artist Sean Garrett has produced 17 number one hit singles for artists including Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Janet Jackson, and Mary J. Blige, so he has to be caked up, right? Wrong!

According to TMZ, the State of Georgia filed a tax lien against Garrett earlier this year, claiming he owes $732,553.57 in back taxes for the years 2006 and 2007.  Sources close to Garrett say the tax bill stems from an error made by an ex employee of Sean’s — and they claim Sean is taking steps to resolve the issue.

As if that wasn’t enough,, Garrett has somehow gone broke and allegedly owes American Express $108,084.62 in unpaid bills. The credit card company is currently suing Garrett, who owes double the amount of his credit limit.

A rep for Sean Garrett told TMZ, “The lawsuit has no merit. The charges in question are result of identity theft and fraudulent transactions that have been in dispute by Sean’s accounting team with AmEx for quite some time. He and his team are currently looking into all options including a private investigation.”

Damn, son! I hope he can get his tax and AMEX situations worked out, credit card fraud takes a long time to prove and dealing with the IRS is no walk in the park. His credit score must be in the dumps right now.

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Mixtape Review: Dice Raw’s “Greatest Rapper Never: The Mixtapes Vol. 1”

By: K1ng Eljay Updated Category: Features
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If you’re familiar with the Hip-Hop scene in Philadelphia, then you should be familiar with Dice Raw. As the principal collaborator and writer for The Roots, the Grammy-winning MC has been cranking out dope rhymes for quite some time, but with the release of his latest project, The Greatest Rapper Never: The Mixtapes Vol. 1, he’s out to show off a bit of his diversity as a solo artist. Although there are some skippables here, the project overall is an accurate portrayal of his unique ability to make different styles of songs, which is a talent that some can’t hope to claim.

Keep in mind that this is indeed a mixtape; from completely going in over Rick Ross’ “Hold Me Back” in a song aiming at Mitt Romney (“Tea Party”), to his radio-aimed “Crybaby” (complete with the unfortunate Auto-tuned hook), there’s several instances that remind you so. However, even throughout those chances taken, there are dope songs that fans familiar with Raw with gravitate and rock to. “My Name Raw” is one of those simple, yet aggressive songs that shows him lyrically flexing, while “Fake Emcees” has him addressing the rappers who act hard, but stay enclosed with human shields/bodyguards.

Although the first half of the LP has an aggressive tone, Raw changes it up towards the end as he reflects with the last few songs. “Dining Alone” has him reflecting over being left, while “Rear Window” has potent content within it as well. The last few songs on Greatest Rapper Never show the traditional ability of Dice Raw; more listeners will be able to rock it than the other misses such as “Crybaby”, and the Nicki Minaj-sampled vocal flip for “The Illest”.

And speaking of rockets, that was essentially what he tossed at Mitt Romney on “Tea Party”. It’s so blatant and disrespectful, it almost comes off as sloppy, but he definitely gets his point across. He’s also one of the few artists to throw tentativeness to the wind and state exactly how he feels on that aspect, but then again, Dice has never been one to hold his tongue.

The best thing about the project might also the worst thing about it; because it’s a plethora of random songs it can come off as lackluster, but the songs that are done well easily outweigh the bad. It wouldn’t be a bad thing to consider it more as an experiment, as Raw is prepping the second edition of his solo trilogy, The Greatest Rapper Never, and could very well be testing the waters to see which songs stick and which don’t. For now, his sampler platter of a project should keep his fans satisfied until the main course.

Rating: 7/10

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