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DJ Haze Ft. Joell Ortiz, Cassidy, Nipsey Hussle and Dro Pesci “Coast To Coast”
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Oddisee “Slow It Down”
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Kevin McCall “Go To Waste”
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Willie The Kid “Terminator Freestyle”
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DMX Heads Overseas For “Undisputed Comeback” Tour
(AllHipHop News) Rap star DMX’s come back plans are on track, as the rap star has announced a series of dates in Germany and Switzerland.
The Yonkers, New York rapper is launching the first leg of his “DMX Undisputed Comeback Tour 2012,” which will run through Germany.
DMX will head overseas from March 29-April 8, where he will perform eight dates in different regions of Germany.
DMX is slated to make stops in Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin and Stuggart, with one date in Switzerland.
DMX Undisputed Comeback Tour 2012 dates are below:
Mar 29 Essigfabrik Cologne, Germany
Mar 31 Universal D.O.G Lahr, Germany
Apr 03 Uebel & Gefährlich Hamburg, Germany
Apr 04 Union Halle Frankfurt Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
Apr 05 Eventstage Zizers, Switzerland
Apr 06 Index Schuttorf, Germany
Apr 07 Proton Stuttgart, Germany
Apr 08 C-Halle Berlin, Germany
Newcomer Sabi Debuts New Video for “Wild Heart”
Warner Bros. signee Sabi has released a video for her brand new single, “Wild Heart”.
In 2011, Inglewood native Sabi was featured on Britney Spears’ “(Drop Dead) Beautiful” record, and even joined Britney and Nicki Minaj on the Femme Fatale tour. The song may sound familiar as it has been used in E!’s#### show “Kim and Kourtney Take New York.”
“Wild Heart” is available on iTunes here.
Examining the Nation of Islam Through a Hip-Hop Lens: Queen Yonasda (Lonewolf)
Mother. Rapper. Activist. Writer. Daughter of Destiny. Yonasda Lonewolf is all of these things and more. Being born the only girl during a historic time in the Civil Rights struggle for indigneous people in America made her special right from the start. But, being the granddaughter of one of the most controversial men in the world – Minister Louis Farrakhan – makes her downright interesting.
“I have to acknowledge my [late] mother Wauneta Lonewolf – her life, too, was filled like that. And I must say that I love it, because I can walk with so many people of various backgrounds. At times, it can be difficult,” Lonewolf admits. “In the Bible, God said, “I give you land; this is all yours. Sometimes we limit ourselves and we say, ‘I’m from Chicago; I’m from New York. God said, This is all yours.’ I’ve always been able to use that scripture to guide my life.”
As AllHipHop.com learned over its nearly week-long visit with the Nation of Islam just a few weeks ago in Rosemont, Illinios – it takes all types to build a nation. Certainly every movement or civilization in existence has in some way involved women. And Queen Yonasda – with her royal-inspired rap name – is about building and movements and civilization. At the same time, one can’t help but think how she breaks stereotypes. Queen Yonasda wears neither head-covering garb or traditional Islamic attire. Instead, for the special Saviours’ Day occasion, she chooses beautifully-woven and colored Native American outfits befitting a Queen. And she’s plenty down-to-earth.
“The Nation of Islam teaches ‘Knowledge of Self.’ One thing that many religious organizations do not go into ‘self’ – to where you came from, that Jesus wasn’t White,” she says. “Once you have knowledge of who you are and where you came from, you’re going to be much more prosperous – especially if you come from pride in who you are.”
As we floated through the convention center during the busy, activity-filled weekend, it was apparent that the Queen reigns supreme among her Nation of Islam family. She gave orders to high-ranking Fruit of Islam brothers (with kindness), was adored by the women and girls, and worked the panel circuit and stage like a true, music-promoting MC should.
“I released an album in 2009; it’s called God, Love and Music on 101 Distribution, that’s my distribution company, and it’s available for order at WalMart, and FYE, and online. I also have a mixtape that I’m going to release very soon. It’s called All Hail The Queen – it’s off the chain. I’ve got people like Keith Murray on there; of course, Cappadonna’s [with whom she had a previous marriage and shares a son] on there. It’s just a dope mixtape; it’s a party tape, and I want everyone to have a great time with not your typical mixtape.”
Watch the video of her rocking out at the Nation of Islam Saviours’ Day Hip-Hop and R&B concert. Then check out a video of a people who are near and dear to her heart – her late mother’s tribe from Pine Bluff, Arkansas:
Follow Queen Yonasda on Twitter (@QueenYoNasDa).
SXSW 2012: Reflections Of A First Timer
Former Wives Of Will Smith, R. Kelly And Prince Star In VH1’s “Hollywood Exes”
(AllHipHop News) The former wives of rapper/actor Will Smith and R&B singer R. Kelly will star in a new VH1 reality series “Hollywood Exes.”
Will Smith’s former wife Sheree Fletcher was married to the famous rapper/actor for two years.
She will be joined by cast member Andrea Kelly, who was married to R&B singer R. Kelly for 12 years.
Other high-profile wives have been tapped to star in the “Hollywood Exes,” which is the working title for the show.
Nicole Murphy, Eddie Murphy’s former wife of 13 years has been confirmed as a cast member, in addition to Jessica Canseco, who was married to Jose Canseco for 4 years.
Rounding out the cast of former is Mayte Garcia, who was married to iconic singer Prince for three years.
“Hollywood Exes” will center around the ladies’ post-divorced lifestyles, as well as the struggles they encounter with having husbands who cast long dark shadows over the women’s careers.
Unlike some of VH1’s other reality shows, the five women featured on “Hollywood Exes” have been friends for years.
“These extraordinarily strong women adjusted to and endured a lot while their ex-spouses won fame and fortune defining pop culture for that moment,” said Jeff Olde, Executive Vice President, Original Programming & Production, VH1. “Now these women must re-invent themselves again, stepping out of the long shadows cast by their famous husbands and supporting each other as they define the next stage of their lives – this time on their own terms.”
Hollywood Exes” will premiere on VH1 in the summer of 2012, with 10 one-hour episodes.
Streets of SXSW: 40 Glocc Fills in on SXSW and His Project with Mobb Deep
West Coast rapper 40 Glocc was one of several Hip-Hop artists who took to the streets of Austin, Texas, to experience the South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival up close and personal.
AllHipHop.com asked the rapper about his time at SXSW in 2012 – not his first visit to the large-scale gathering that brings musicians, industry heads, and fans to the Texas capitol for showcases and panels each year. On probation for a domestic violation a few months ago, 40 Glocc noted that he was happy to attend the festival and avoid any breaches of his legal obligations.
In the video below, 40 Glocc also offered details on his project with rap duo Mobb Deep, who he has shared the stage with at SXSW and other festivals, and upcoming work from his Zoo Life Records family:
Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Drake Hooking Up With Lil’ Wayne’s Jump-Offs?
Your boy Drake is a trip! In a recent freestyle for GQ magazine that he dubbed “A Little Favour”, Drizzy admits to hooking up with women who have been with his boss Lil’ Wayne! Check out the lyrics and video below:
“Diamonds hang around my neck, the crib is all finished/No love for these *****es I said this year it’s all business/ It is a shame that a couple of ‘em are off limits/ No offense to my n—a, It’s just the industry’s small, we all lust for the same women,” he spits, going on to admit that he and Wayne have shared some of the same women. “You know the ones we saw before we came in it, I know we aint tripping. I know I got a couple things that Lil Wayne dipped in, ain’t ashamed to admit it.”
Wowzers! Not sure if you all remember this, but Drake was rumored to be sleeping with YMCMB’s Shanell while Lil’ Wayne was in jail. This reportedly caused a rift between the two of them because Shanell was Lil’ Wayne’s girl first.
I wonder if this is who Drake is referring to? Who are we kidding, I’m sure there are about 100 groupies that he’s referring to. I guess the boys over at YMCMB share everything with each other.
Young Vito Formally Charged with Murder of Slim Dunkin
(AllHipHop News) Vinson Hardimon, also known by the alias “Young Vito,” was indicted and charged with murder over the shooting death of rapper Slim Dunkin.
Vito was formerly charged with felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Vito is charged with murdering Mario “Slim Dunkin” Hamilton during a recording session in an Atlanta studio on December 16 2011.
According to reports, Dunkin was recording in the the booth, when an argument ensued.
Young Vito entered the booth at some point and the pair began to tussle.
The altercation then escalated when Young Vito shot Slim Dunkin in the chest amidst the struggle.
Slim Dunkin was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
No future court dates have been set for Young Vito.
Non Hip-Hop Rumor: Did a Fan Give Janet Jackson a Racist Gift?
Janet Jackson was given a doll named Maria while she was on tour, and the doll has a classic racist caricature look to it. Check out a picture of the doll below:
The nerve of that fan! What an idiot!
SXSW Video: “Wild Boy” Machine Gun Kelly Talks Touring with Tech N9ne & Recording with His Favorite – DMX
Earlier today (March 20), Machine Gun Kelly released his Half Naked & Almost Famous EP on iTunes, and it’s been climbing the charts since it was initially put up for sale this morning.
That’s not all that MGK has to be proud of, though, after coming off a hectic week of insanely energetic performances at this year’s SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. Kells’ first stop at the festival was the S.O.B.’s 30th Anniversary showcase, headlined by himself, Miguel, 2 Chainz, and Slaughterhouse.
Before the concert, we caught up with the man behind the Lace Up movement to talk about a long list of topics, including his run-in with Diddy at SXSW last year that led to the Cleveland native being signed to Bad Boy. He also detailed plans for this summer’s “Vans Warped Tour”, in addition to being a part of Tech N9ne’s record-breaking “Hostile Takeover Tour.”
MGK dropped a few bits of information about a record on his album that features his favorite rapper of all time, DMX. Check out the video below:
MGK then spoke on the mega-remix to “Wild Boy” he just dropped with 2 Chainz, Yo Gotti, Mystikal, French Montana, Meek Mill and Steve-O, and what the purpose behind releasing his Half Naked & Almost Famous EP before his Bad Boy debut Lace Up was. The video below also contains footage of him and 2 Chainz filming part of the music video for the “Wild Boy” remix, along with the young MC chopping it up backstage with Joe Budden.
MGK’s Half Naked & Almost Famous EP is available now on iTunes.
Follow Machine Gun Kelly on Twitter: (@MachineGunKelly)
AHH Stray News: Alicia & Swizz’ $17.9 Million Penthouse, Queen Latifah & Jill Scott, Chamillionaire
(AllHipHop News) Husband-and-wife Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have put their $17.9 million penthouse up for sale in Manhattan. According to the New York Post, the pair are selling the luxury penthouse after owning the property for a little over two years. They bought the Crosby Street Penthouse from Lenny Kravitz for a cool $14.5 million in 2010. The penthouse is 3,000 square feet, has five bedrooms and four baths, four powder rooms, a spa, a state of the art kitchen, and a formal dining room, encased in a glass solarium.
Rapper/actress Queen Latifah will executive produce a remake of the 1989 film “Steel Magnolias.” Queen Latifah and longtime partner Shakim Compere will executive produce the TV adaptation of the film, which will star Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott and Adepero Oduye. Reps for the Lifetime Networks, which will air the remake, were excited to work with the legendary rapper. “The caliber of talent associated with this film is astounding and falls in line with our strategy to make Lifetime a first stop for the industry’s best both in front of and behind the camera,”‘ said Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager of Lifetime Networks. “Queen Latifah, Phylicia, Alfre, Jill, Adepero and Condola are some of the most celebrated women in music, film, television and stage – and we could not be more thrilled and honored for them to bring Robert Harling’s poignant story about the strength of women to a whole new generation.” Production will commence this April in Atlanta, for a debut in 2012 on Lifetime.
Rapper Chamillionaire has dropped the new EP titled Ammunition. The new release is hitting stores the rap star’s Chamillitary Entertainment Record label. Chamillionaire is embracing technology for the release by making it available strictly through his website Chamillionaire.com. The rapper’s new nine song EP features production from Cy Fyre, David Connor, DJ Rapid Ric, The Beat Bullies and others. Check the track listing below:
1. Your Connect
Produced by Cy Fyre
2. Running Laps
Produced by Cy Fyre
3. Lets Get That
Produced by David Connor
4. All Mine
Produced by DJ Rapid Ric for DMG studios
5. On My Way (Feat Lee Loon)
Produced by The Beat Bullies
6. You Gon Learn (Feat Saigon)
Produced by Sweatbox Productions
7. Lets Get That (Feat Doughbeezy & Marcus Manchild)
Produced By David Connor
8. Won’t Change (Feat Tami Latrell)
Produced by Vman Productions
9. Never Enough (Feat. Angel)
Produced by Tyler Keyes
Streets of SXSW: Rittz Sends Yelawolf a “Get Well Soon” and Talks “White Jesus: Revival” Project
You never know who you’ll bump into on the streets of SXSW. So when AllHipHop.com saw Georgia native Rittz kicking it with some fans, we had to talk to him about a few things.
In addition to his thoughts on the response he’s received since regarding his most recent project, White Jesus: Revival, Rittz talked about his overall plans for the festival both as a performer and supporter and what he’s got coming in the near future for the fans.
He also sends out a “get well soon” to his boy Yelawolf, who had to drop out of SXSW after suffering from ruptured spleen. Check out our exclusive interview with Rittz below and be sure to download his well-received White Jesus: Revival mixtape, which features appearances from the likes of Yelawolf, Big K.R.I.T., 8Ball, and more:
Follow Rittz On Twitter: (@TheRealRITTZ)
No Church In The Wild: Watch Jasiri X’s Awareness-Raising Video on the Trayvon Martin Case
Pittsburgh rapper and activist Jasiri X spends a great deal of his time traveling the country in support of various causes and solutions. So, it is only fitting that he would use his unique voice and influence to spread awareness about the shocking case of teenager Trayvon Martin that has taken the country by storm this week.
According to news reports, 17-year-old Martin was walking in a hooded sweatshirt through a gated communnity on February 26 when he was shot and killed by a member of the local civic association who claimed self-defense. Protesters have argued that Martin had done no wrong and was shot senselessly after being the victim of racial profiling. Until now, no charges had been filed against the neighbor, but recent reports state that a Grand Jury investigation will now take place.
After we caught up with him at this year’s SXSW Music Festival, Jasiri X sent AllHipHop.com the following video to help raise awareness about Martin’s case and others like it. Take a look and let us know where you stand on the case:
Follow Jasiri X and get updates on his music and activism on Twitter (@Jasiri_X).
Oakland Rapper T-K.A.S.H. Running Marathon To Stem Gun Violence
(AllHipHop News) Oakland rapper T-K.A.S.H. will participate in the Oakland Running Festival this weekend.
The rapper is running a full, 26 mile marathon to help stem gun violence in Oakland, California.
“Oakland had 2000 victims of gun violence in 2011″ said T-K.A.S.H. ” The normality of guns in the community has been an issue since I was a child here. I hope that my participation in this marathon will help bring awareness to what needs to be done to solve this issue. Ideally, I feel that key elements to a child’s happiness is cultivation of their physical fitness level and emotional well being.”
T-K.A.S.H. is being sponsored by the Hip-Hop Chess Federation, which also works in the region to provide a positive outlet for the youth, through hip-hop, chess and martial arts.
“T-K.A.S.H. has worked directly with the HHCF to promote physical fitness and peace on the streets,” HHCF Founder Adisa Banjoko stated. “He has stayed on the frontlines to confront the cancer of violence in our community. When he moderated our 5 year anniversary event last month, said he wanted to run the full marathon at the Oakland Running Festival for the cause of nonviolence. The HHCF commends him for being so courageous physically and philosophically.”
T-K.A.S.H., who will run the full 26 miles on March 25, has recorded a new song titled “Run,” to motivate people to stay focused and fit.
Check it out below:
Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Karrine “Superhead” Steffans Pregnant?
Karrine ‘Superhead’ Steffans, the video vixen made famous by writing two tell-all books detailing her sexual escapades with celebrity rappers, is back in the headlines. Steffans posted numerous cryptic messages on her twitter account today announcing that she is pregnant. Check out the tweets below:
“Superhead”, as she is known by for her unique talents in the bedroom, has been linked to Lil’ Wayne, Bow Wow, actor Darius McCrary, as well as several other Hollywood actors. No word yet on who the father of the baby is, but she is reportedly married to a man of Caribbean descent who she berated on Twitter a few weeks back.
This may very well be a case of the girl who cried wolf because Steffans has claimed she was pregnant numerous times in the past, including last January when she posted a positive pregnancy test on her Twitter account. No baby bump ever manifested itself from that claim. Steffans has one child, a 14-year old son with old school rapper Kool G Rap.
Is she lying about being pregnant again? Only time will tell.