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EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Dre Sues Yamaha For Ripping Off Headphone Design
(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]
(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.
Rappers Enjoy Grammy Weekend Parties and Events
(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!
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.
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!”
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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
(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’
(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
(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
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.
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Cruel Summer 2? Deadly Shooting In Delaware!
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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@LloydBanks “Follow The Leader”
#HeaterOfTheDay: Young Thug Ft. Gucci Mane “Break Dancin”
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.
LL Cool J Ft. Chuck D, Travis Barker, Tom Morello & Z-Trip LL Cool J ft Chuck D, Travis Barker, Tom Morello & Z-Trip “Whaddup”
#AlternativePick: Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) “Mirrors”
@WakaFlockaBSM “Can’t Do Golds”
Wiz P Ft. C#### Da Great and Quilly Millz “Pop A Perc”
Mixtape Download: Ryshon Jones #BGA: Ryshon Jones -In Theory
Ryshon Jones teamed up with The Smoking Section to premiere his new project In Theory.A project that the 21year old Philly Emcee has been working on for a few months and it plays off the idea of your imagination crashing with reality.A project that’s best described as something you just need to play straight through with no skipping or interruptions.Production from Te-Diggs,Balmy,P.U.R.P. & more and it features J NICS,L.atasha A.lcindor,& more.
Rapper Game, Stacey Dash Star In “House Arrest”
(AllHipHop News) A new flick starring rap star Game and actress Stacey Dash is set to premiere next week in Beverly Hills, California, during Valentines Day Weekend.
The Compton rapper will star opposite Stacy in the movie “House Arrest,” which will debut at the The Laemmle Music Hall Theatre, for two exclusive shows.
The movie Is the directorial debut for Andrea Weathersby, also executive produced the film.
The movie centers around Game, who plays a character named “DeAndre,” who lavishes his girlfriend with expensive gifts.
But The plot takes a twist, when she becomes involved in “DeAndre’s” computer chip scheme, resulting in her being charged and placed on house arrest.
The world premiere will take place this Valentine’s Day weekend, on Saturday, February 16th at 12:00 noon and Sunday, February 17th at 2:30 p. m.
“House Arrest” arrest will be available on DVD from Lionsgate March 26, 2013.
Josiah Films Presents "House Arrest" starring… by Worldwide-Westside-Ent
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