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Hip-Hop, with all it’s drama, sex and violence, makes for good TV. No wonder television executives are scrambling to produce more shows that center on rappers, baby mamas, video girls, gossip bloggers, athletes and entourages. Who can blame them? It’s become a multimillion genre. So, we’ve figured we give them suggestions for future shows. Shine the light on rappers, who could use the check or are willing to keep it really real when the cameras are rolling.

Cast: Phife Dawg (From A Tribe Called Quest), Magoo (From Timbaland and Magoo), Chad (From The Neptunes), Young Neef (From Young Gunz), Lloyd Banks (From G-Unit) and Gunplay (From Maybach Music Group)

Living under one roof, these sidemen go through competitions until there is only one winner. The winner receives a solo contract with Def Jam records and the chance to step out of the shadow of the front man of their respective group. However, tensions run high when they realize they have to do their album completely solo or risk losing the prize contract.

Villain: Lloyd Banks. He doesn’t think he is a background dude due to the success of “Beamer, Benz or Bentley” and looks down on the other people in the house.

Fan Favorite: Phife Dawg because they know that he is the more talented MC in A Tribe Called Quest.

Cast: Cassidy, Meek Mills

What happens when Cassidy and Meek Mills have to open and operate a hamburger restaurant? Will they put their differences aside and successfully get the business off the ground or will their constant rap battles scare away customers? The fellas make some progress but it all is jeopardized when their respective entourages come in and order at the same time. Stares are given, words exchanged and ketchup packets fired. Can they rebound, continue to run the business and become friends?

Villains: The record labels, who keep trying to sabotage the business and the friendship forming between the two rappers in order to boost beef record sales.

Fan Favorite: Cassidy because he is doing all of the work while Meek Mills doesn’t respond to anything Cassidy says or does.

[ALSO READ: The Good, The Bad, and The Ratchet: What Has Reality Television Done To Hip-Hop?]

Cast: Karrine “Superhead” Steffans, Kat Stacks, Kelis, Shaniqua Tompkins (50 Cent), Amber Rose and Kim Kardashian

These women share the “reality” of living life while raising the children of some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars, Lil’ Wayne, Souljah Boy, Nas, 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa and Kanye West. Each episode will include a guest appearance from a different one of Shawty Lo’s baby mamas.Conflict ensues when the baby mamas think that the wifeys look down on them because their men claim them in public.

Villain: Karrine Steffans because she keeps telling the other women that she has been with all of their men and goes in to graphic details.

Fan Favorite: Amber Rose because she seems to genuinely love her famous man and is not trying to leech off of his fame and start her own brand.

Cast: Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa and his Taylor Gang travel the country and smoke the finest weed in each state. In each episode features a “Smoker’s challenge.” From “The Mile High Bong Challenge” in Denver, Colorado to the “Maui Wowee Brownie Challenge” in Maui, Hawaii. The biggest conflict of the season: Chevy Woods has to take a drug test for his parole officer and no one on the bus has clean urine.

Villains: The police, who constantly pull the bus over and search it for weed and drug paraphernalia.

Fan Favorite: Wiz Khalifa because he completes most of the challenges and tells fans where to get the best weed in their home states.

Rappers are challenged to write a song without using lines from other rappers or ghost writers. Guest include Lil’ Wayne, Rick Ross, Tyga, Nicki Minaj and many many more.The season’s biggest jaw-dropper happens when it’s discovered that Nicki Minaj has been using lyrics from Lil’ Kim’s stolen song book.

Villain: Lil’ Wayne who keeps trying to get other contestants to write his rhymes. When that doesn’t work he tries to copy off of them.

Fan Favorite: Jay-Z because the fans know when he spits Biggie’s rhymes that he paying respect to his dead homie and not just biting lines because he isn’t original.

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Hip-Hop Rumors: The Name Of Beyonce's Upcoming Tour Is…(You'll Love This One)

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Feb 2, 2013 at 10:40amCategory: Headlines

Here is another illseed exclusive for y’all ladies, but this one might even pertain to the men! Why? Will explain in a moment. Lets recap.

So, now that you know that the one they call King Bey, gives a nod to her husband Jay in the name of her new tour! These two are definitely in it for the longest haul!

How do I know?

Because I am hearing that the tour will be called:

EXCLUSIVE!

Go, Jay! Top of the world! LOL

Get at me and please link back.

So, I will tell you this. My source revealed that there is a slim chance that the name of the tour may change OR this may be a dummy name to throw off people like me. Either way, you heard it hear first. I think its a great name and a nod to Black Love.

Holla back, even if you hate me.

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French Montana Hits the Road for First Headlining Tour

By: Jake Crates Updated Feb 2, 2013 at 8:34amCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Bronx bred rapper French Montana has finalized details for his first headlining tour, set to kick off on February 26 at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, DC.

The Bad Boy/Interscope artist, who is also affiliated with Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group, will hit 17 dates, zigzagging across the country to perform in cities like New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Denver, Detroit and San Francisco.

“This is my first official headline tour,” French Montana said in a statement released to the press. “Everything has been leading up to this and the release of my album. I’m just excited to get on the road and see my fans, share my music and include them on this journey.”

French kicks off his “Excuse My French Tour,” in support of his highly anticipated forthcoming album Excuse My French which will be available April 16 in stores and with digital retailers.

[ALSO READ: Features: French Montana and AllHipHop.com: Excuse Our Gangsta]

The album is set to be executive produced by Sean “Diddy” Combs and Rick Ross and co-executive produced by Harve Pierre for Bad Boy/Interscope.

In 2012, Montana was tapped by Drake to join his “Club Paradise” tour and has shared the stage with Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and Rick Ross and many more.

French has had quite a successful end of 2012 and early 2013 as his songs “Pop That,”found national success, featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Drake, and rising as high as #1 on the Billboard Hip Hop/R&B chart, garnering over 30 million views on VEVO.

French has also had success with the songs “Marble Floors” featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz, and the Young Chop produced “Ochocinco” featuring Bad Boy’s MGK, Los, Red Café and Diddy.

For information regarding tour dates and where to purchase tickets, visit http://on.fb.me/YH7ABz.

Check below for some of French’s Tour Dates

2/26/13 Washington, DC – Rock and Roll Hotel

2/28/13 Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts

3/1/13 Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall

3/4/13 New York, NY – SOBs

3/5/13 Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop

3/6/13 Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall

3/8/13 Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge

3/9/13 Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe

3/12/13 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade – Hell Stage

3/14/13 New Orleans, LA – House of Blues

3/15/13 Dallas, TX – House of Blues

3/19/13 Denver, CO – The Summit Music Hall

3/20/13 Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre

3/22/13 Portland, OR -Peter’s Room

3/23/13 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile

3/25/13 San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom

3/26/13 West Hollywood, CA – House of Blues

Snoop Lion Premieres Video For "Reincarnated"

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Feb 1, 2013 at 8:11pmCategory: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) Snoop Lion premiered the new video for his latest single “Lighters Up,” today (February 1).

“Lighters Up” was produced by Major Lazer and Dre Skull and features Mavado and Popcaan.

“We were searching for true reggae music,” Snoop Lion said of Reincarnated. “That’s what this record is all about. It’s about paying homage and giving love to those who created reggae music and honoring what it was made for.”

Diplo and Major Lazer handled the production for Reincarnated, which will be released in Spring 2013.

“Snoop is an icon in the game and in the streets and it was an honour to be a part of the video,” Mavado added. “The whole Gullyside family feels good to know that Jamaica is going to get a positive highlight from the video and we are all excited about the release.”

Snoop documented his time in Jamaica recording Reincarnated, which will be released as a film with the same name, on March 15.

“Everyone has a right to decide his own destiny,” said Rohan Marley, Son of Bob Marley and Director of Ambassador House of Marley. “We need more brothers like Snoop Lion to seek Rastafari, seeking the truth about life- live in love- Jah Rastafari, love, my brother.”

A Chat With Upcoming Indie Artist Melodic

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Feb 1, 2013 at 7:00pmCategory: Alternatives

Melodic was the name given by a fan to the R&B and pop artist who composed what many have said are some of the most remarkable melodies and intricate harmonies that the R&B and Pop genres have heard in many years.

The up and-coming artist Melodic had his first big break at age 18 when he wrote,arranged and recorded “So Stellar” for the star-studded motion picture, “Steppin'” starring Mo’Nique, Anthony Anderson and Wesley Jonathan.

In the last two years, Melodic has stepped to the forefront and taken center stage. Last summer, he released his breakout single “Pretty Faces!” Recently, a buzz cut called “Move” , a dance track, caught fire, catapulting him more than 30 places to the number one spot on ReverbNation.com, beating out artists from Philadelphia and New Jersey.

Though Melodic has already proven he can write a relevant song and whip his fans into a frenzy on and off stage, as an independent, he is still strategizing and building his brand so he can write his own ticket. AllHipHop.com.com spoke to the young singer/songwriter about his future.

AllHipHop.com: So I noticed as of this writing you are the number one R&B/Soul artist on Reverbnation in ur region which includes Philly, NJ,DE. That’s a tough market and a lot of competition. How did you work your way to that point?

Melodic: It’s taken years to be quite honest. It took the right songs, the right look, and the right team to help push me to new heights. It’s definitely a tough market, and there are a lot of great artists out there doing their thing. I’m blessed, and always on my hustle. I think I’m quite deserving of this because I’ve worked very hard and I have great fans so far in my career. My fans really do love and support me.

AllHipHop.com: What are your biggest career accomplishments and most exiting moments?

Melodic: The first big career accomplishment was when I got the placement on the soundtrack to the motion picture “Steppin'”. It was a crazy time in my life personally, and I hadn’t yet come into my own as a brand. But I stuck in that situation and got a major placement! That’s something no one can take away from me. The second would have to be performing at Delaware Teen Idol back in 2011. The response I got on stage, and the reception I received after the show from the fans was bananas! Like, literally I was mobbed. That feeling is so indescribable I think there’s a picture floating around Facebook of it all, somewhere.

AllHipHop.com: Talk about your “Pretty Faces” single and video.

Melodic: Pretty Faces was such an organic experience. It’s funny because the campaign is still going on, even with everything else we have lined up. The moment I got the instrumental from Ric & Thadeus (Producers of Pretty Faces), I was immediately inspired. They titled the beat “Pretty Faces” and so I decided to keep the title. It’s just a record that is so honest and innocent, but raw all at the same time. The music video, which was shot over a course of 6 months by Fred Fistzgiles (Studeo 22) and Kevin “Killa Vision” Allen was most definitely no exception. We had a commercial run on 106th and Park and got airplay on some major stations on the East Coast. Overall, I’m pleased by the outcome and the reception from fans.

AllHipHop.com: What are your thoughts on the state of music and the industry today?

Melodic: I think the industry today is all about the “show me” state. In other words, numbers matter more so than ever before. Which is completely understandable. In this day and age the internet can virtually get you anything you can probably think of. This is why I’m so thankful for my management and my team because we understand and recognize that and we work really hard around it to make sure I’m still being heard. I plan on continuing to build my brand and make great music and put on bigger and greater shows. I feel I bring a lot to the table and hopefully can show and prove it.

AllHipHop.com: What are some of ur upcoming projects?

Melodic: I have a ton of things coming up. I just put out a new single titled “Move” which is totally free and can be downloaded via my SoundCloud or ReverbNation pages. I’m excited to see what this track can do. It’s something very different then what fans are probably used to hearing from me, unless they copped my first mixtape “In Due Time”. I also am putting together a regional tour. It’s going to be really big! I don’t want to give too much away, but it’s going to be 100% live, and visually stimulating. Everyone can look out for my “Who is Phantom Inc.?” cross promotion as well. Fans will definitely love what I’m bringing this year!

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Gunplay Reveals Collaborations With Pharrell And Big Sean For Def Jam Debut 'Medellin'

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Feb 1, 2013 at 1:43pmCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Fresh off the release of his brand new mixtape, Cops N Robbers, MMG affiliate and Def Jam’s own Gunplay is piecing together producers and guests to appear on his debut album, Medellin.

In an interview with HHDX, Gunplay revealed that he has collaborated on a track for Medellin with Pharrell titled “Steel Drums” and is also awaiting a verse from BIg Sean for another untitled collaboration.

“Expect Pharrell on there,” Gunplay told HHDX. “I’ve been working with him recently. I got one with him called ‘Steel Drums,’ and I’m finna do another one featuring Big Sean. I’m just waiting for the vocals back and stuff. It’s going to be huge.”

Artists like Rick Ross, Pusha T, A$AP Rocky, Yo Gotti, Trina and Rockie Fresh recently supplied verses for Gunplay’s Cops N Robbers so it’s certainly safe to assume that he and the label will be calling in some more heavyweights for Medellin.

He also stated that he would be featured on Lil Wayne’s upcoming album I Am Not A Human Being II.

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“I’ve been working with a few cats,” he told the site. “I got one with Turk, a couple of fools, and I’m on Wayne’s new album coming out. I’m on that,” he said. “There’s so much man, I don’t know where to start.” Wayne’s I Am Not A Human Being II is set to drop on March 26th.

Gunplay’s Def Jam debut, Medellin, is slated to be released sometime in the 2nd quarter of this year.

The Roots' Black Thought to Host 3rd Annual "Let's Move Philly" Benefit Concert

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Feb 1, 2013 at 1:40pmCategory: Events

(AllHipHop News) Legendary Roots crew lyricist Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter is once again set to host the 3rd annual Let’s Move It Philly! benefit event and concert taking place on Saturday, February 16th at Sigma Sound.

The event, which is part of a bigger GrassROOTS Community Foundation movement, will benefit young girls’ health and is a result of First Lady Michelle Obama’s national call about the state of both the physical and emotional health of children in our nation.

[Also Read: The Roots and Their Foundation Move the Crowd in Support of Philly Kids]

The concert bill includes a number of both local and national talent such as The Roots frontman himself, two-time Grammy-nominated singer Marsha Ambrosius, Marlene Younglao, rapper Chill Moody, DJ Aktive, and Money Making Jam Boys members Dice Raw, Truck North and STS.