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Gun Violence Victim Hadiya Pendleton’s Mother Appears In New Gun Control Ad

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Feb 20, 2013 at 10:33amCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) “Tell Congress to support common sense reform so no more innocent children are killed, and no parent has to go through this heartbreak.”

Those are the closing words of a new gun control public service announcement narrated by Cleopatra Cowley-Pendleton. Cowley-Pendleton is the mother of Hadiya Pendleton, the 15-year-old honor student who was gunned down in Chicago just days after performing with her high school band at President Obama’s second inauguration.

Hadiya was shot in a park on the South Side of the city while she and her friends stood under a canopy to get out of the rain. Two suspects were arrested for Hadiya’s murder. Michael Ward, 18, and 20-year-old Kenneth Williams, have been charged by the Chicago Police Department as the shooter and getaway driver in the case.

[ALSO READ: Chicago Police Says Gang Involved In Hadiya Pendleton Murder Named After Lil Wayne Lyric]

Pendleton’s tragic death become a national story and once again thrust the ongoing violence in the streets of Chicago into mainstream media headlines.

While many observers and victims of the gang-related violence in Chicago had been calling on President Obama to weigh in on the war-like death rates happening in his adopted hometown, the President had remain mostly silent on the issue.

It was Pendleton’s murder that finally pushed President Obama to comment on the violence in Chicago. He even mentioned Hadiya in his State of the Union Address last week as an example of why new gun control legislation like universal background checks and limiting the amount of ammunition in magazine clips is needed.

Cowley-Pendleton and her husband were seated next to First Lady Michelle Obama at the Capitol as President Obama gave a passionate appeal to lawmakers to pass new laws that would help prevent more unnecessary deaths as a result of gun violence.

[ALSO READ: 5 Takeaways From President Obama’s State of the Union Address]

Hadiya’s mother has fully embraced her new role as a gun control advocate. In the 30-second ad sponsored by Mayors Against Illegal Guns, she promotes the passage of a new federal law for background checks for all gun sales.

You can watch the MAIG ad featuring Cleopatra Cowley-Pendleton below.

[ALSO READ: AllHipHop.com’s Past Coverage of the Violence in Chicago]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Basically, Bosh’s Wife Got Around Like Tupac? Cam’ron Chimes In!

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Feb 20, 2013 at 8:44amCategory: Headlines

“Sunthin ain’t right.”

Man, people have no respect and ZERO f**ks to give! First of all, Lil Wayne probably did stab Chris Bosh’s wife. Its been revealed that she scammed Weezy out of a large sum of money claiming she was stricken with cancer. Weezy, the nice guy that he is, gave her a large, undisclosed sum of money to help her.When he did, he never heard from her again. Boom.
But, that’s old gold.

Here is the newness. Cam’ron posted a pic on Instagram and revealed that she was around the way of his friends even before Wayne. Damn, Chris Bosh’s brain will be eating itself alive. This can’t be life!

Or can it?

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

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Daily Word: Push Beyond Your Limits!!

By: Ash Cash (@IamAshCash) Updated Feb 20, 2013 at 8:12amCategory: Lifestyle

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Happy Wins-Day my creatures of greatness! Welcome to the day you begin to test your limits and become greater than you are! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to getting out of your comfort zone! Where you are right now, whether good or bad is nowhere near where you can possibly go! The heights that you are poised to meet is so far up that if you looked now, it would look small and insignificant… You know like an airplane. But best believe that the power you possess can take you farther than you can even imagine! With that said it is imperative that you begin to push yourself beyond your limits! Stop staying within your comfort zone and jump out on a limb for what you really want in life! Our comfort zone kills more dreams than an alarm clock going off after a three-day weekend! Don’t fall victim to good when great is even a possibility! Where you are right now is just a pit-stop… Keep going and win the race!!
-Ash’Cash“If we stay where we are, where we’re stuck, where we’re comfortable and safe, we die there… When nothing new can get in, that’s death.”
-Anne Lamott

“To the degree we’re not living our dreams, our comfort zone has more control of us than we have over ourselves.”
-Peter McWilliams

“…often, stepping outside your comfort zone is not careless irresponsibility, but a necessary act of obedience.”
-Andy Stanley

“If you stay hidden in the comfortable and familiar, your spirit can soon grow weary. Venture out and recharge the passion in your life.”
-Ralph Marston

“If your dreams don’t have you reaching beyond your current capacity, they aren’t big enough.”
-Brandon A. Trean

“You have to be uncomfortable in order to be successful, in some ways. If you stay in your comfort zone! You would never do the things that you need to do.”
-Lights Poxlietner

“Fortune sides with him who dares.”
-Virgil

“Get driven into your ambition, pursue your goals passionately and you will see your dreams come alive.”
-Dr Roopleen

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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

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Signs Publishing Deal With Warner/Chappell

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Feb 20, 2013 at 8:10amCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Platinum rapper and music mogul Jay-Z just signed his Roc Nation label to a worldwide publishing administration agreement with Warner Music Group’s Warner/Chappell Music.

The #1 music publishing company will immediately have the rights to all of Jay-Z’s future projects and his music dating back to 2008 which includes The Blueprint 3 and Watch The Throne albums.

The deal will also give Warner/Chappell rights to most of Jay’s entire catalog by the end of 2013. Songs like “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem),” “Big Pimpin’,” and “Dirt Off Your Shoulders” will then be administered by W/C.

In a separate deal, all artists signed to Roc Nation’s publishing wing will see their entire catalogs (including future works) transferred to W/C effective immediately. This includes “R.I.P.” singer Rita Ora, rising R&B artist Bridget Kelly, and frequent Meek Mill producer Jahlil Beats.

“I first partnered with Jay in 1996, and it’s been thrilling to work with my friend over the past 16 years as he’s grown into one of the world’s best songwriters and become a global icon,” said Warner/Chappell President, Creative Jon Platt in a published statement. “At the same time, Roc Nation is one of the most dynamic and influential music companies around. It is home to an extraordinary collection of hit-makers, who are writing and producing many of today’s most popular songs and collaborating with the world’s most successful artists. I couldn’t be happier to continue my relationships with Jay and Roc Nation and build on our partnerships at Warner/Chappell.”

Warner/Chappell will be responsible for monitoring all copyrighted material of Roc Nation’s publishing roster. W/C will also collect royalties and promote licensing deals for television commercials and movie soundtracks for the artist’s music.

“The real meaning of success is being in the position to work with an individual you consider a friend,” said Jay. “Jon Platt is such a person. He’s a man of extraordinary character as well as a remarkably talented executive with an ear for music and an eye for talent. It’s great to watch him grow to be one the best in the business.”

Other artists signed with Warner/Chappell include Madonna, Led Zeppelin, and the estates of James Brown and Michael Jackson.

source: warnerchappell.com

Supreme Court Upholds C-Murder Conviction; Sets Precedent for Criminal Case Convictions

By: Jake Crates Updated Feb 20, 2013 at 7:08amCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Multi-platinum New Orleans rapper C-Murder was on the losing side of a Supreme Court verdict yesterday (February 19), that will uphold his life long sentence for allegedly murdering a 16-year-old fan in 2002.

While the Supreme Court ruling keeps the former No Limit rapper and TRU Records label head behind bars, organizations like the NAACP have suggested that there be an investigation into the jury’s deliberations that ruled 10-2 to convict C-Murder.

In Louisiana, a vote of 9-3 wouldn’t have been enough to convict C-Murder and jurors have come out after the trial admitting that “abusive” persuasion and threats existed throughout the juror’s deliberations.

The case also brings up the heavily contested legal debate at the federal and state levels about whether or not a unanimous vote should be required to convict potential criminals.

[ALSO READ: C-MURDER TRIAL DETAILS]

In 2009 C-Murder was sentenced to life in jail, but since then he has appealed the case on several occasions. The latest appeal reached Louisiana’s Supreme Court.

“No DNA,” Miller’s legal team wrote in one of two briefs filed at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeal. “No fingerprints. No gun. No ballistics. No testing for gunshot residue. No incriminating statements. Not one piece of physical evidence directly linking Corey Miller to the shooting. The irreconcilable tales of two flip-flopping, deal-driven and reluctant (to testify) witnesses is the only evidence propping up the state’s case.”

Despite this, C Murder’s appeal was rejected, and now the rapper must serve life in prison for the murder of a 16-year-old named Steve Thomas, in a now defunct nightclub in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Joey Bada$$, Rap Crew Pro Era, Statik Selektah Announce “Beast Coastal” Tour

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 8:15pmCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) New York rapper Joey Bada$$ New York rap collective Pro Era have announced the Beast Coastal Tour, which will also feature Statik Selektah.

Pro Era group members CJ Fly, Kirk Knight, Nyck Caution, Dessy Hinds will be featured on the tour, along with Flatbush Zombies and The Underachievers.

Joey Bada$$ will perform tracks from his new mixtape 1999, while Pro Era most recent release, P.E.E.P.

The group of rappers will hit 20 markets in North American beginning in Portland on March 21 and wind down in New York at the Gramercy Theatre on April 20, in honor of late Pro Era co-founder Capital STEEZ.

Check out the dates below:

Beast Coastal Dates
Thu-Mar-21- Portland – Peter’s Room
Fri-bMar-22 – Whistler – Garfinkle’s
Sat-Mar-23 – Vancouver – Vogue Theatre
Sun-Mar-24 – Seattle – Neumos
Tue-Mar-26 – Reno – The Alley
Wed-Mar-27 – San Francisco – Slim’s
Thu-Mar-28 – San Diego – Porter’s Pub
Fri-Mar-29 – Santa Barbara – Velvet Jones
Sat-Mar-30 – San Bernardino – Paid Dues Festival / Nos Center
Tue-Apr-02 – New Haven – Toad’s Place
Wed-Apr-03 – Boston – Middle East
Thu-Apr-04 – Providence – PVD Social Club
Fri-Apr-05 – Montreal – Underworld
Sat-Apr-06 – Ottowa – Ritual Nightclub
Sun-Apr-07 – Hamilton – Club Absinthe
Tue-Apr-09 – Pontiac – Crofoot
Wed-Apr-10 – Oxford, OH – Brick Street
Thu-Apr-11 – Chicago – Reggie’s
Fri-Apr-12 – Madison – University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sat-Apr-13 – Bloomington – The Castle Theatre
Sun-Apr-14 – Columbia – The Blue Note
Tue-Apr-16 – Pittsburg – Altar Bar
Wed-Apr-17 – Baltimore – Soundstage
Sat-April-20 – New York – Gramercy Theatre

Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Amber Rose In Labor?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 8:10pmCategory: Headlines

This is a quick rumor and by the time I finish this, she may have had the baby. But, the word out there is that Amber Rose and Wiz are totally all up in the hospital and she is in labor Not much more than that, but God bless them on this. Another Hip-Hop baby on the way.

DAG. I REMEMBER WHEN WIZ WAS A NEW KID I WROTE A RUMOR ABOUT. CONGRATS!

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

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MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD: Realm Reality: In The Grind We Trust

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 5:23pmCategory: Headlines

Actor turned rapper, Rick Gonzalez, readies 2013 music project as rapper Realm Reality. This project can see features from Joel Ortiz, Prodigy, Blu, Roc Marciano, Skyzoo and others on new ‘In The Grind We Trust’ Free Album!

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Tracklist

1.Grindmode Infamous feat. Prodigy (Produced by Breakworks)
2.Piraguas (Produced by Breakworks)
3.Not On The Outside (Produced by Dan Freeman)
4.I Just Want To Be There feat. Blu & Fred The Godson (P###. by Nottz)
5.Forever NYC feat. Boogz Boogetz (Produced by @HeiroWayneMuzik)
6.The Grey (Goonberg) feat. Joell Ortiz (Produced by G ROCKA & MEDI)
7.Street S### (Produced by @Alistfame)
8.Goodbye Summer (Produced by The Olympicks)
9.Cayman Island Getaway feat. The Kid Daytona (Produced by G ROCKA)
10.Lights Down Low feat. CP (Produced by Brall Beats)
11.Wavy (Produced by Dan Freeman)
12.On That Grind feat. Boogz Boogetz (Produced by Dan Freeman)
13.Immoral Ventilation feat. Roc Marciano, AG Da Coroner & Termanology (Produced by BreakWorks)
14.Can’t F### With Me ft. Skyzoo (Produced by G ROCKA & MEDI)

Young Jeezy Honored By Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

By: keepitexclusive Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 3:45pmCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta, Georgia rap Star Young Jeezy took a break from NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, to be honored by Congress.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District of Texas, honored Young Jeezy for his contributions and hard work to better the city of Houston.

“The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to them their own,” the certificate reads.

Check out some pictures from the event below:

Photos by: Thaddaeus McAdams / ExclusiveAccess.Net

Chicago Teen Shot Hours After Obama Visits Chicago High School

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 3:20pmCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) President Barack Obama’s speech to the Chicago youth at Hyde Park Career Academy was followed by the death of the sister of one of the students present. Destini Warren’s sister Janay MacFarlane was fatally shot around 11:30 P.M. on February 15th on the 1300 block of Jackson Avenue in the northern suburban while visiting family and friends.

[ALSO READ: Five Takeaways From The State Of The Union Address]

At the time of her killing, reports state MacFarlane was walking with friends, whom one is suspected at being the original target for the bullet that killed Janay MacFarlane. On February 17th, reported that an 18 year old and 20 year old man were “considered persons of interests”

MacFarlane’s distraught mother, Angela Blakely says the 18 year old was on the path to graduating high school this spring and was going to pursue future studies in culinary arts. Blakely also says the teenage homicide victim frequently asked her about the recent homicide of 15 year old Haidya Pendleton prior to her own untimely death:

“It’s terrible, it’s terrible the only thing I can remember is my daughter telling me, ‘Mommy, it’s so sad about Hadiya. That makes no sense,’ “

[ALSO READ: Chicago Police Say Gang Involved In Hadiya Pendleton’s Death]

Pendleton, who was killed by stray gunfire days after performing at President Obama’s second inauguration, was a major reason for President Obama’s visit to Hyde Park Career Academy. During his speech, the President spoke on the horrendous state of violence in his hometown:

“Last year, there were 443 murders with a firearm in this city, and 65 of them were 18 and under. That’s the equivalent of a Newtown every four months.”

On Thursday (Feb. 21st), Janay’s family will hold visitation from 4 to 9 p.m. at Gatling’s Chapel. Her funeral has been scheduled for noon Friday(Feb. 22nd) at the Greater Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. Her body will be buried at Mount Hope Cemetery.

North Chicago official claim Janay MacFralane’s death was only the second homicide for the northern suburb in the over 13 months.

[ALSO READ: Fixing Chicago’s Teen Murder Culture]

Jesse Jackson Jr. Under Strict Medical Attention

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 3:17pmCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) On February 15th, former Chicago congressman Jesse Jackson Jr was charged for conspiring to allocate $750,000 in campaign funding to personal expenses. In a February 18th statement, his father and illustrious civil rights leader Jesse Jackson says his son is “struggling with the highs and lows of his bipolar disorder”.

The statement from the 71 year old Baptist minister also stated that his son is receiving strict medical attention for a bipolar disorder he has been battling for over eight months. Back in November of 2012, after five months of inactivity due to a medical leave, Jackson Jr won his re-election but later resigned.

His wife, Sandi Jackson is a former alderman and is facing a separate felony charge for filing false tax returns for six years. Both of their separate legal teams confirmed that they will both plead guilty to their charges. Ms. Jackson faces up to three years in prison while Mr. Jackson Jr could face up to five years in prison and have his federal pension of $45,000 revoked. Jackson Jr already been ordered to pay back the $750,000 he stole and could face an additional $250,000 fine.

The Chicago Tribune spoke to an expert on federal sentencing, Ohio State University law professor Douglas Berman about the possible sentencing for Mr. Jackson Jr. Berman states Jackson Jr’s lack of a criminal record, mental illness and willingness to plead guilty will help his case but according to Berman he could still face “a year and a little more”.

The date for their sentencing has not yet been announced.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Beyonce Vs Rihanna: BREWING BEEF?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 2:43pmCategory: Headlines

Jay looks a bit nervous in this pic…or is that me?
I have to give it to Rihanna. That chick has withstood the B-Storm where most of the R&B chicks have just withered away. Think about the likes of Ciara and Keri Hilson. They just cannot withstand those hurricane winds. But. Rihanna has. Rihanna has not only survived but she has totally thrived in the era of Beyonce. They go back and forth for acclaim and magazine covers and stuff of that sort. Word on the street is that B is throwing a bit of shade in RiRi’s direction.

NOW…peep who won the big poll we all partook in for who had the hotter GQ Cover.

DEBATE: Beyonce Or Rihanna: Who Has The Hottest GQ Cover?

Per Rhymes With Snitch, Beyonce took a shot at Rihanna on her new “documentary” – peep the shade:

“People don’t make albums anymore. They just try to sell a bunch of little quick singles and they burn out and they put out a new one, and they burn out, and they put out a new one.”

Here are some stats to back that assertion up:

Rihanna has 12 #1 singles to Beyonce’s 8 and Rihanna’s 23 Top 10 singles compared to Beyonce’s 14 as evidence that Beyonce was taking shots.

What do you think?

This is the pic that should have been taking in a Bizarro Alternate reality.

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

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Mixtape Download: @RealLilScrappy & @RollsRoyceRizzy: Grustling 101

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 2:37pmCategory: Music

Tracklist:

	01. Lil Scrappy – Scrappy Speaks On Rizzy (1:02)
	02. Rolls Royce Rizzy – God Knows (Feat. Lil Scrappy) (4:02)
	03. Lil Scrappy – Grustle Gang (Feat. Rolls Royce Rizzy) (3:15)
	04. Rolls Royce Rizzy – I Don’t Understand (Feat. Lil Scrappy & Atlanta Hawk) (5:01)
	05. Lil Scrappy – Molly Pools (2:24)
	06. Lil Scrappy – Paws (3:48)
	07. Rolls Royce Rizzy – Grow Up (Feat. SpaceGhostPurp) (3:25)
	08. Lil Scrappy – Pornstar (4:35)
	09. Lil Scrappy – Interlude (0:31)
	10. Rolls Royce Rizzy – The Private Club (3:11)
	11. Rolls Royce Rizzy – DMV Shawty (2:19)
	12. Rolls Royce Rizzy – Butterflies (2:18)
	13. Rolls Royce Rizzy – No Time (Feat. Chevy Woods) (2:59)

5 & Done: Big Tech

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 2:09pmCategory: Breeding Ground

Big Tech is riding high with the release of his critically acclaimed EP “It Was All A Dream.” The lead single from the EP is a heart felt, soul piercing song called “Grandma’s Song” featuring DJ Corbett. The single is impacting mix shows and college stations around the country.

Background: Texas based rapper Big Tech is one of the most determined and inspired rappers among the new school Hip Hop generation. Big Tech is committed to providing the world with quality, cutting edge music. This former U.S. Marine sits at the helm of his own record label called “Scratch and Spin Productions.”

AllHipHop.com: What’s good Big Tech. What would you say is your USP? (Unique Selling Proposition) and what sets you apart from other rappers?

Big Tech I believe with me, I have more of a crossover approach, which doesn’t put me in a box to be just another rapper. I appeal to a broader audience and still have the respect from the heavy Hip Hop heads because of my lyrical content. All of my music is about me; It’s who I am, what I’m about, and what I or people around me have been through. My songs come from a very genuine place.

AllHipHop.com: What project are you currently pushing?

Big Tech Well, I just released my new EP entitled “It Was All A Dream”, which is available on my site at www.bigtechlive.com, Itunes, Google Play, and all major online distribution companies. The unique thing about the EP is that there are a number of singles that can be pushed. There is something on the E.P. for everyone’s listening pleasure. It was recorded with the mentality that I wanted the people to be able to just pop it in their deck and listen the whole way through without having to skip a track.

AllHipHop.com: What is your opinion of the current state of the music industry?

Big Tech I like where the music industry is now because its in the hands of the people. There was a time not too long ago where everyone was saying that Hip Hop was dead but then you had artists emerge like J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar and myself who speak about substance in their music. I think the people wanted want to hear more songs with meaning and feeling.

AllHipHop.com: What is your favorite part of your live show? How has it evolved?

Big Tech I’d have to say my favorite part is the crowd interaction. People come to see a show. They want to feel like they know you. I try to include them as much as possible and not just get on stage and rap. You have to give them something to remember you by. Back in the day I would run tracks back to back with no break and just do my thing. But what artist don’t realize is personality will take you a long way. You have to sell yourself to them at all times.

AllHipHop.com: Any final words for the people.

Big Tech Don’t wait till your life has passed you by and look back on what could have been if only you had the heart to follow your dreams! Push for what you believe in and don’t let nothing or no one get in your way… Thanks to All Hip Hop for the opportunity. Also check me out at www.bigtechlive.com

Hip-Hop Rumors: French Montana’s Rumored Girlfriend?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 1:33pmCategory: Rumors

These rappers and their girls. I can’t keep up with ’em. First of all, I thought French was dating Trina exclusively, but it seems that is over. I mean, I think they are still working on some music, but I can’t call the rest. Whatever works, I gotta give it to Frenchie. That man is doing his damn thing. He deserves all the success in the world.

AHH’s 2012 Year End: Illseed’s Person of the Year – French Montana
And as a any King, he’s deserving of a dope chick. Trina may have been the diamond princess or something, but this is his new babe, per the rumor mill. Her name: Sophia Body.

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Thoughts? Dude, French is in there….next up, the Illuminati.

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

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Floyd Mayweather Inks New Deal With Showtime/CBS, Labeled “Biggest In The Sport of Boxing”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 1:25pmCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. has inked a deal a new deal that could make him the highest-paid athlete in all of sports this year.

The undefeated, eight-time world champion has teamed with Showtime PPV and CBS Corporation, to promote Floyd Mayweather’s fights on the CBS Television Network and its respective platforms.

According to reps for Showtime and CBS, the companies have struck a unique revenue-sharing deal with Floyd Mayweather, which will allow him to fight six times, over the next 30 months.

Mayweather averages over 1 million pay-per-view buys per event, the most of any boxer in history.

While terms of the deal were not disclosed due to confidentiality agreements, all parties involved said that it was highly lucrative for Floyd Mayweather Jr.

“At this record-setting PPV performance level, if all six fights contemplated by this deal occur, it will be the richest individual athlete deal in all of sports,” a rep for Showtime PPV said in a statement.

The first fight to take place under the new deal will happen on May 4, 2013, when Floyd Mayweather Jr. takes one Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero.

Consequence (@ItsTheCons) “Looka Here Baby” [@RaqiThunda Diss]

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 1:12pmCategory: Headlines

#HeaterOfTheDay: @Fashawn #BGA Ft. Berner & A-1 “Kush Jar (Remix)”

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 1:05pmCategory: Breeding Ground

Mixtape Download: Astro (@Astronomicalkid): Deadbeats & Lazy Lyrics

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 1:02pmCategory: MOBILE

The highly anticipated new mixtape from Astro entitled “Dead Beats & Lazy Lyrics” hosted by DJ Tech. This new project showcases the Brooklyn emcee’s lyrical growth as well as solid production from: 9th Wonder, BrandUn DeShay, ThatLoserLaron (who is 14yrs old) and MF Doom. The buzz around this mixtape is crazy due to Astro’s lead single “He Fell Off”, which has every taking notice of the BK lyricist giving NYC Hip-Hop a much needed shot in the arm. Astro “The Astronomical Kid” is poised to add to his already growing buzz and further stake his claim as one of the best young Emcee’s in the game. Without further adieu we present to you “Dead Beats & Lazy Lyrics”.

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Tracklist