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Bone Thugs Have Eyes Set On Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Fame

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Bizzy Bone and Flesh-N-Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony say the legendary 90’s Hip-Hop group’s current reunion is setting them up to hopefully one day join fellow Hip-Hop artists Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Run-D.M.C., the Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Chuck D. Discusses Being Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame]

Groundsounds.com caught up with the two rappers at the Friends ‘N’ Family Pre-Grammy party, and they spoke on Bone’s 20 years in the business and part of the motivation to keep going.

“The 20 years- commemorating it. We’re going for the 25 year thing. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Cleveland, Ohio,” shared Bizzy.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Bone’s hometown of Cleveland. The facility and foundation were created to honor artists who have made a significant contribution to Rock-and-Roll music.

An artist becomes eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. So far, only four Hip-Hop acts have been selected for induction into the hall.

[ALSO READ: Ten Reasons to Respect the Legend of LL Cool J]

Bone Thug-N-Harmony released their debut album Faces of Death in 1993 under the name B.O.N.E. Enterpri$e. The group rose to prominence after the release of 1994’s Creepin on ah Come Up and reached national recognition with E. 1999 Eternal in 1995. E 1999 featured the #1 hit “Tha Crossroads.” The song was dedicated to Bone’s mentor Eazy-E after he passed away from complications from AIDS.

“We commemorating 20 years of excellence, of great music,” said Flesh. “All five of the brothers. It’s like real focused right now. Live performances. On tour. We working real strong right now.”

All 5 members of Bone Thugs made a musical comeback recently when they appeared on Games’ “Celebration (Remix)“. The track samples Bone’s Grammy nominated, Top 20 hit “1st of tha Month.”

The reunited Bone are scheduled to perform a series of shows next month in Texas, California, Maryland, Indiana, and Illinois. For more information about Bone Thugs tour dates visit ticketmaster.com

Watch the interview with Groundsounds below.

NOW: Engage In Barack Talk!

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Uncategorized
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With Congress’ public approval ratings at an all-time low, the State of the Union will play an important role in establishing the agenda for the Obama administration’s second term. #BarackTalk, an interactive State of the Union viewing party and online discussion, is an opportunity for America’s young voters and seasoned activists to come together surrounding their vision for change, critique Obama’s address, and form new connections to advance a policy agenda in 2013. The open forum for youth activists and citizens will address the most important political topics of 2013, including climate change, gun violence, voter suppression and youth entrepreneurship.

Featured panelists for #BarackTalk, include Goldie Taylor (MSNBC), Michael Brune (Executive Director, Sierra Club), Reverend Yearwood (Executive Director, Hip Hop Caucus), Rob “Biko” Baker (Executive Director, League of Young Voters), Monique Gamble (University of DC), Jasiri X (One Hood Media), Carmen Berkeley (Executive Director, Generational Alliance), Shamar Robbins (Green For All), Jared Ball (author, I Mix What I Like: A Mixtape Manifesto), Malik Rhasaan (Occupy The Hood), Janee Bolden (Bossip), Austin Thompson (SEIU), Liz Ryan (Executive Director, Campaign for Youth Justice), Jessica Sandoval, Eddie Ferrer (COO, DC Lawyers for Youth), Michael Kemp (juvenile justice activist) and other leading pundits.

Official event partners, include Ustream, Rock the Vote, Voto Latino, Sierra Student Coalition, Energy Action Coalition, Campaign for Youth Justice, USSA, Opportunity Nation, Headcount, Generational Alliance, Our Time, and Spark Action.


Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET
 10-12 a.m.: #MorningStatus: Weekly political livestream with Biko Baker

1-3 p.m.: Talking Points: Monthly political livestream with Carmen Berkeley

3-4 p.m.: Jasiri X performance + Live Google Hangout with special guests

5-6 p.m.: Education panel with United States Student Associate + Opportunity Nation

6-7 p.m.: Juvenile Justice panel with Campaign for Youth justice

7-8 p.m.: Climate Change panel with Sierra Student Coalition + Energy Action Coalition

8-9 p.m.: Immigration panel with Leadership Conference + Voto Latino

9-9:30 p.m.: State of the Union Watch Party + #BarackTalk Tweet-up

9:30-11 p.m.: Reaction Panel with special guests

#BarackTalk will take place in the heart of the nation’s capital at legendary cultural space, Busboys and Poets (2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009) and broadcast live via Ustream at www.YoungVoterLive.com. Join the conversation online using the hashtag #BarackTalk.

J. Cole Releases New ‘Truly Yours’ EP, Announces New Single Dropping This Week

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Roc Nation emcee J. Cole surprised his fans early Tuesday morning by dropping a previously unannounced new project.

Cole announced the release of Truly Yours, a 5-track EP, on his DreamVillain blog.

In a letter addressed to his supporters, Cole explained that while he continues to work on his sophomore studio album, Born Sinner, he felt he needed to share some of the material that wouldn’t make it on to the follow-up to Cole World: The Sideline Story.

[ALSO READ: Hip-Hop Rumors: J. Cole Is Working Feverishly On New Album! Kobe Comments!]

“It’s hard as f**k for me to keep all this music from you for so long, so I know it’s been hard for you to wait,” wrote Cole. “Thank you for your patience. Vibe out to these songs in their raw form, no polish.. just a lot of my soul..”

The opening track, “Can I Holla At Ya,” features Cole rapping about a past love, issues with his stepfather, and an old friend who’s now addicted to drugs over Lauyrn Hill’s “Zion.”

The Fayetteville, North Carolina native also jumped on a Nas track for his version of “Stay,” and he addresses social issues on “Rise Above.”

In another bit of big music news, Cole also announced in his blog post that he will be releasing his next single this week.

He did not reveal the name of the song, but he did add that he believes his new LP will be his greatest project to date.

“1st single coming this week. The album is hands down my best work yet,” wrote Cole.

Cole had previously released the buzz single “Miss America” last November. Born Sinner was originally scheduled to be released on January 28th but has been delayed to a later date.

To download Truly Yours visit www.dreamvillain.net

Daily Word: Get to WORK!!

By: Ash Cash (@IamAshCash) Updated Category: Lifestyle
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TO HEAR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THE DAILY WORD **CLICK HERE

Happy Tuesday my determined and focused!! Welcome to the day you continue to stay on your grind to get what you deserve! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to Work! Talk is cheap! And unfortunately many people consume their valuable hours talking instead of doing! They spread word about what they are going to do and how great it’s going to be once they do it! They contemplate so much about how life will look theoretically that when they are ready to start working they realize that they either don’t have enough time or that they need to adjust their plan! The cycle starts over! They talk some more and after years of talking and not doing they look back to see that they are exactly at the same spot in which they started!! GET TO WORK!! There is absolutely no need tell the world your vision! Do what you know you need to do in order to go where you know you need to go! Words can get you but so far but your actions have unlimited power! Begin today doing what you said you were going to do! Effective immediately you need to keep your thoughts to yourself and just get busy! NOTHING CAN STOP YOU BUT YOU!!
-Ash’Cash

“You don’t have to tell everyone the vision. Just get to work. Let them see it when it manifest.
-James Eichelberger

“If your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt.”
-Henry J. Kaiser

“Ironically, making a statement with words is the least effective method.”
-Grey Livingston

“The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps – we must step up the stairs.”
-Vance Havner

“You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.”
-Henry Ford

“Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts and right efforts will inevitably bring about right results.”
-James Allen

“When work, commitment, and pleasure all become one and you reach that deep well where passion lives, nothing is impossible.”
-Unknown

“Find something you love to do and you’ll never have to work a day in your life”
-Harvey MacKay

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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: Dr. Dre Sues Yamaha For Ripping Off Headphone Design

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Music mogul Dr. Dre is suing electronics giant Yamaha, over headphones the company is manufacturing, which Dr. Dre claims infringes upon his Beats Electronics patents.

Lawyers for Beats Electronics filed the lawsuit against Yamaha Corporation of America last week, in US District Court, Central District of California.

The lawsuit claims that Yamaha is marketing a line of “PRO” headphones that copy the design of Dr. Dre’s world-famous Beats line of headphones.

“Consumers appreciated the design, as well as the sound quality, of Beats and began wearing the Beats headphones around their necks as a fashion accessory even when not listening to music,” the lawsuit reads. “In fact the design of the Beats headphones has been a significant driver of the commercial success of the products.”

According to Dr. Dre, a side-by-side comparison of Yamaha’s “PRO” is so similar, that it will confuse consumers.

To make matters worse, Yamaha is running ads that trade-off of Dr. Dre’s name and the Beats name as well.

In November 2012, Dr. Dre’s lawyers fired off a warning to Yamaha’s counsel, informing them of their infringement.

But, Yamaha continues to market the knock off line of headphones.

Dr. Dre is suing for at least $75,000 in damages, claiming Trade Dress Infringement, Unfair Competition and Patent Infringement.

Check out a copy of the lawsuit below:

Lil Mama To Play Left Eye In TLC Biopic [video]

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lil’ Mama may be close to repairing her reputation, as she has been cast to play deceased singer/rapper Left Eye in a feature film.

The news was dropped by MC Lyte as she was interviewed on the red carpet at an event.

“She just got the role as Left Eye in TLC’s new movie. I am so excited for her,” MC Lyte said.

The veteran rapper said that she also plans to mentor Lil Mama and guide her comeback.

“I’m gonna put a little bit of my concentration and focus on helping to uplift a sister who is talented, smart, witty, and just had her chances cut too short, and that’s Lil Mama ’cause she is a talented young lady,” explained Lyte.

The movie will be a made-for-TV venture that will delve into the roller coaster life of Left Eye. Left Eye was the Hip-Hop portion of the multi-platinum selling group. TLC sold more than 22 million records. The movie will look into other facets of the group, including T-Boz’s bout with sickle cell and the group’s well-documented financial woes.

In 2009, Lil Mama jumped on stage as Jay-Z and Alicia Keys closed out the MTV Awards. She was widely panned for the act, despite being tremendously talented.

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Rappers Enjoy Grammy Weekend Parties and Events

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) As the music world descended upon Los Angeles, California this past weekend for the 55th annual Grammy Awards, the Hip-Hop world came out in drones for music videos shoots, parties, concerts and meet and greets for the fans.

With all the speculation about Hip-Hop getting snubbed at the Grammy’s, you wouldn’t have noticed, given all the events and parties that were scheduled throughout the weekend.

Kicking things off on Thursday, Ace Hood performed at the Roxbury with a host of special guests including Jermaine Dupri, Busta Rhymes and Reek da Villian.

Friday night YG held a sold out show at the Key Club, bringing out everyone from Young Jeezy and Nipsey Hussle to Dom Kennedy and others.

Dom also showed his face at the Colony where he put on a brief performance.

On Saturday YG continued to play host to rappers, as he held his video shoot for the song “We Playin,” ft Young Jeezy, and Wiz Khalifa.

Also on the set were Sir Michael Rocks, YP, John Monopoly and members of the T.I.S.A. clothing brand, who distributed product on the set.

Saturday night, multi-platinum and six time Grammy nominee B.o.B. held his concert bringing out a host of artists including T.I. and Tiny, Nelly and Playboy Tre.

Prior to Grand Hustle hitting the stage, Trinidad James and West Coast phenom Problem kicked off the show with respective sets.

Sunday night DJ Drama and Joe Moses turned out Secret Sundayz, LA’s premier exotic club as B.o.B. and his team popped several bottles.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Shut Up! Carmen Disses Nas….Over Grammys!

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Rumors
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Social Media will be the death of us all. Nas’ ex Carmen, the chick that mothered his daughter, took it to Twitter to air out what really is a personal matter. Seems like she was mad that Nas didn’t take his daughter to the Grammys this year. I’m sure Nas has his reasons, but why take it to Twitter? Some people are just attention w#####. And that word…I won’t even go there with it.

At any rate, she maintains that his daughter should have rightfully been by his side at the big event last night…on Twitter. Shut your FACE and go live in obscurity, chick. Jeez. Anyway, remember she wrote a whole book about Nas that nobody read? SMH.

Nas Dissed By Baby Mama

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What she was really saying was, “Even if Nas does win the Grammy, he lost for not inviting the mother of his first daughter…I mean, his one and only daughter!”

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY!

The Dream…Charlamagne got Donkey of the Day!


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Beyonce Set To Join LL Cool J, Jill Scott And More For 2013 Essence Festival In New Orleans

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Less than 24 hours after taking home the Grammy Award for “Best Traditional R&B Performance,” a press release has announced Beyonce as one of the headliners for the 2013 Essence Festival set to take place in early July at New Orleans’ Superdome.

Beyonce joins a lineup of acclaimed entertainers that includes LL Cool J, Jill Scott, Maxwell, New Edition, Charlie Wilson, Keyshia Cole and Brandy. A number of other performers and headliners for the music festival taking place from July 4-7 will be announced soon.

Beyonce, who performed at the Super Bowl half-time show last weekend and is embarking on her upcoming “Mrs. Carter Show” world tour, will be adding a special date at New Orleans’ Superdome for the 2013 Essence Festival as a headliner.

[Also Read: Hip-Hop Rumors: The Name Of Beyonce’s Upcoming Tour Is The Mrs. Carter Show ]

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Beyonce back to the 2013 Essence Festival line-up. She is truly the ultimate Essence woman,” said Essence Communications President, Michelle Ebanks. “If you missed her tour de force in New Orleans, please join us this Fourth of July weekend so that you can experience it live for yourself.”

She continued, “The Essence Festival features the best in music, culture, arts and entertainment—all of which Beyonce captures through her extraordinary gifts.”

The upcoming performance at the 2013 Essence Festival will not be Beyonce’s first appearance as she previously headlined in 2009 and performed as a member of Destiny’s Child in 2005.

In addition to all of Beyonce’s recent accolades, the singer will be world premiering her self-directed feature-length documentary, Life Is But A Dream, on HBO on February 16th.

For tickets and more information to the 2013 Essence Festival visit EssenceFestival.com

EXCLUSIVE: Meek Mill Hits The Stage In Florida; Brings Out Ace Hood to Perform New Single ‘Bugatti’

By: Mikey T The Movie Star Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Meek Mill came to Miami, Florida last week, just days after rapper Rick Ross shooting, which occurred in Fort Lauderdale on January 28.

Meek took the stage in front of a packed audience at The Cove in Miami, where he performed various hits off his mixtape series “Dreamchasers 1 & 2,” in addition to selections from his debut album for Maybach Music Group/Warner Brothers Dreams & Nightmares.

Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group extended family was out in full effect, as Maybach Music Latino artists and Scotty Boi from Haitian Mafia/Maybach Music artist Scotty Boi took the stage to open for his label mate.

As Meek Mill took the stage he addressed the crowd.

“If you got that ‘Dreamchasers 1 & 2’ make some noise in this b#### …if your ready for that motherfu**in ‘Dreamchasers 3’ make some noise in this bi**h,” before he performed his hit single ‘Young and Getting it” featuring Kirko Bangz

Before exiting, Meek Mill brought out Miami’s own Ace Hood to perform his new single ‘Bugatti’

Check out the exclusive performance here:

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Cash Money Founder To Celebrate Birthday; Rappers Descend Upon All-Star Weekend

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Cash Money Records founder Bryan “Birdman” Williams will celebrate his birthday with a celebrity bash during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend.

All-Star Weekend is taking place in Houston, Texas this year from February 15-17.

During the festivities, Birdman will host his official birthday party at The Warehouse, on Saturday February 16.

Birdman’s party is part of a weekend lineup being promoted by Jetsetters Promotions and Jessica Vickery.

In addition to Birdman’s birthday party, Jetsetters Promotions and Jessica Vickery have teamed up to present a whole weekend, filled with Hip-Hop related events.

On Thursday (February 14), Jadakiss will join Houston rappers Slim Thug and Scarface, who will share the stage for the first time.

“This event is to welcome y’all to my city. definitely glad to be apart of an event bringing these acts together for the first time,” Scarface told AllHipHop.com. “We’re kicking off the weekend right!”

On Friday, (February 15), Philadelphia natives DJ Drama and Meek Mill will be joined by rapper Fabolous and DJ Quicksilva.

On Saturday (February 16) DJ Clue, DJ Quicksilva and Birdman will take over Warehouse with Young Money, to celebrate another successful year.

“The events we’re presenting are more than a party, but an experience,” Jessica Vickery told AllHipHop.com. “From Thursday with the New York to the Houston concert, to Saturday with Birdman’s official and only star-studded birthday bash, we’re bringing the most unique offerings of any events planned all weekend. We even have Fabolous live in concert, something that Houston has never seen.”

For tickets or more information log on to: http://www.TexasAllStar2013.com

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Breeding Ground Spotlight: Nickelus F

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Category: Breeding Ground
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Nickelus F (or Sweet Petey as he’s recently come to be known), fresh off the release of Vices, his newest project that’s so-far received positive reviews, met up with us in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia, and spoke to us about a number of topics, including when exactly he started rapping, his newest project Vices and the different sound behind it, his first contact with Drake, how their collaborative track “Number 15” came about, and more.

Check out the interview HERE:

Download Vices for free here.

Follow NickelusF on twitter @NickelusF

Hip-Hop Rumors: Cruel Summer 2? Deadly Shooting In Delaware!

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Headlines
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CRUEL SUMMER PART 2?
Rumor has it, the G.O.O.D. music family is looking to create Cruel Summer II instead of continually pushing the notion of a Cruel Winter. Clearly, this album is not coming out this Winter…its almost over. So, the verdict is a sequel.

SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END

Well, something sinister this way cometh. There has been a shooting in the First State of Delaware. How weird is it that Obama will be addressing gun violence in Chicago this week and Biden is from Delaware. Here is the AP story:

WILMINGTON, Del. — State Police say three people have died in a courthouse shooting in Delaware.
Delaware State Police Sgt. Paul Shavack confirmed three people died in the shooting Monday morning at the New Castle County Courthouse in Wilmington.
Two police officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Shavack said officers exchanged gunfire with the shooter in the courthouse’s lobby before he passed metal detectors. Shavack did not say whether the shooter killed the two women or whether they were killed in the gunfire. Shavack also did not say how the shooter died.

EPIC WIN OF THE DAY!

Shout out to the Disabled Fish!



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#HeaterOfTheDay: Young Thug Ft. Gucci Mane “Break Dancin”

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Category: Music
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On his Birthday Gucci Mane is dropping his mixtape Trap God 2, he’s also introducing the world to a few of his newly signed artists. Young Thug is making his way up the ranks of the ATL Hip Hop scene, this is his 3rd mixtape release 1st one with his Brick Squad Bossman involved.