A few weeks back, boxing promoter Damon Feldman and wealthy entrepreneur Alki Davi offered Chris Brown and Drake $1 million each, if they would agree to fight each other for charity. Neither Drake nor Chris Brown responded to the offer – until now.
RumorFix caught up with Chris Brown while he was leaving a club in Hollywood, and asked him if he would consider fighting Drake. Breezy said YES!! Check out the clip below:
Now, we are hearing that the promoter is offering the winner of the fight $9 million, and the loser will still walk away with a cool $1 million. So Drizzy, what’s up? Are you down to thrown down or what?
(AllHipHop News) The oppressive heat and traffic gridlock didn’t deter several hundred thousand people from converging on downtown Philadelphia last night (July 4) for the city’s annual “Welcome America” festival.
Common, Philly Mayor Mike N#####, and First Lady, Lisa
Fourth of July in Philadelphia, the birthplace of democracy, typically means a performance from The Roots. This year was no different, as the city’s lauded rap band, along with Mayor Michael N##### and sponsor Wawa, hosted a nearly five-hour concert held across from the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, where “Rocky” once famously cheered himself on.
With The Roots at the helm, opening with a “go-go” flavored set, the evening included performances from some of rap’s most successful, longtime stars, Common and Queen Latifah.
The trio of industry greats volleyed themselves back and forth between sets, chiming in on each other’s hits through the night. The highlight of the night, however, was a surprise performance from Lauryn Hill.
The former Fugees member, who recently plead guilty to tax charges, was in high-energy mode in a frilly, white tu-tu style dress and red boots. She ran through a medley of chart-topping hits from her classic, solo album, 1998’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, and the Fugees’ epic, The Score.
Common’s “Go” set the crowd into a frenzy, while his “Act Too (The Love of My Life)” performance with The Roots solidified the lyrical bond between himself and rap impresario, Black Thought. Behind the scenes, he talked his love for Philadelphia and what he most looked forward to during the event:
“For me, one of my favorite artists ever is Lauryn Hill. So, for me to be able to see her playing – especially with The Roots playing along with her, that’s just a high-level of artistry,” said Common in an interview with AllHipHop.com. “And, I know she’s ready to rock. It’s a good feeling.”
From backstage, a svelte-looking Queen Latifah peeked out from her trailer from time to time, unwilling to give many interviews, but happy to smile for the cameras and chat with old friends.
Fans were serenaded mostly in song by the Oscar-nominated rapstress/actress, who came back out later for a surprise collaboration on “Sarah” with soulful singer Darryl Hall of Hall & Oates, but didn’t forget to include her rap classics, “Ladies First” and “U-N-I-T-Y”, in her act.
Philadelphia legend, Jazzy Jeff, played DJ for some of the show, while in between acts, The Roots played emcees and hosts, keeping the crowd engaged in a show that had few snags outside of the sheer enormity of the crowd.
For the teeny-bopper set, Joe Jonas was also on hand to offer some of his solo hits, as well as a few from his successful run as part of The Jonas Brothers.
“Welcome America” is just one of many festival appearances The Roots will make during Summer 2012; however, global fans can see them on August 1 and 2 at Paradiso in Amsterdam.
The national Vans Warped Tour is in full swing, and AllHipHop.com has been sampling some of the talent from the indie-laced “Bring It Back Stage” on the tour.
A.V.I.U.S. of Prime Element, one of the stage’s artists, is backed by Evidence and Fashawn, enlisting the production talents of Shuko for the remix of “Same Ol’ Line.”
Prime Element is currently doing spot dates on the “Bring It Back Tour” stage of the Vans Warped Tour, with their next appearances this week in Chicago (July 7), and Minneapolis (July 8).
For more info on the Vans Warped Tour or the “Bring It Back Stage”, visit the official tour website. Visit Prime Element HERE.
It seems like there are more and more dangerous drugs being introduced everyday. The latest to follow in the footsteps of “bath salts” is a Colombian drug called “Scopolamine,” more commonly referred to as “the devil’s breath.”
The drug makes you incapable of making your own decisions, and makes you a slave to the person who has given it to you. It’s the modern day “ruffies,” but with a much deadlier effect.
VICE’s Ryan Duffy went to Colombia to check out the strange and powerful drug. The first few days in the country were a harrowing montage of freaked-out dealers and unimaginable horror stories about Scopolamine. After meeting only a few people with firsthand experience, the story took a far darker turn than we ever could have imagined. Check out the documentary below:
Game is back at it again, and has name dropped more than a few people in his new freestyle over Rick Ross’ God Forgives, I Don’t single “So Sophisticated.” On the freestyle, Game raps:
“I’m selling out arena’s/Got a bad b*tch and her a** fat/she play with balls like Venus/her a** fat like Serena’s/that p*ssy good like Trina’s”
The Compton rapper goes on to name drop even more, name checking Rihanna and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres. Yes, Ellen.
“Got white girls, Coachella, with Rihanna hair, umbrella/ I pull up in that white ghost with that white b#### like Ellen,” raps Game.
If you’re already tired of the Game’s freestyling, sorry to inform you that he’s not stopping anytime soon. The rapper says that he plans to remix Meek Mill’s “Amen”, 2 Chainz’ “No Lie”, and Ca$h Out’s “Cashin’ Out”.
You can check out Game’s version of “So Sophisticated” below:
Welcome to the day you realize how good you really have it! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated
to being rich with opportunity! Everyone has struggles, everyone deals with obstacles on a daily basis…. This is just how life is…. But blessed is the person who realizes this and makes the best out of any situation or circumstance!
What happy people know is that being happy doesn’t mean you’re perfect; it just means you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections! Life has always been and will always be about perspective! You can take two people with identical situations, and for one reason or another, one will be happier than the next!
Understand that, at this very moment, you are rich with opportunity! Not tomorrow, not the day after, and not next week!! RIGHT NOW!!! There is absolutely nothing that you cannot have or do! It is simply a shift in your thought process, and seizing the opportunities that are abundantly around you! Your life will change at the very moment you decide it will! Don’t waste time! Change your mind, and make great things happen!!
-Ash’Cash
“We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.” -Charles R. Swindoll
“Welcome those big, sticky, complicated problems. In them are your most powerful opportunities.” -Ralph Marston
“The freedom to move forward to new opportunities and to produce results comes from living in the present not the past.” -Brian Koslow
“Life’s up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals – Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want.” -Marsha Sinetar
“The Gods cannot help those who do not seize opportunities.” -Chinese Proverbs
“The victories bring joy, and new opportunities. The defeats bring wisdom, strength, determination… and new opportunities.” -Ralph Marston
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” -Milton Berle
“Seize opportunity by the beard, for it is bald behind.” -Bulgarian Proverb
TO HEAR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THE DAILY WORD – CLICK HERE.
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.
(AllHipHop News) A 25-year-old Houston man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of Trae The Truth, that also left three people dead.
The incident unfolded on June 20 outside of the Diamond’s Gentleman’s Club in Houston, Texas.
Feanyichi Uvukansi
Police accuse Feanyichi Uvukansi of opening fire on a crowd as they were leaving the adult nightclub.
Authorities believe Uvukansi was gunning for Coy “Poppa C” Thompson 23, who was among the three killed in the gunfire.
Three of the victims died, while Trae The Truth and an associate Willie Watkins, sustained minor injuries.
According to a report by KHOU in Houston, Uvukansi said he was surprised to learn that he was a suspect, and told authorities that he did not bring a gun to the club.
Feanyichi Uvukansi was charged with multiple counts of capital murder and is being held without bond.
Welp! It would seem like MFs are sending shots at each other left and right these days. Most fall off and say it was a misstatement like Nicki claiming that her line “f**k a Pusha” actually said “f**k a push-up.” RIGHT. Anyway, Cam’ron has never been one to mince his words and when he goes in, he stays in. Pause. But, the latest victim is Mase. On the new song with Jim Jones and Lil Tunechi, Cam’ron struck! Its only a have a bar, but here it is.
Now, Mase and Cam have a long history. They used to rap together and all that, but why is Cam letting a round off at his former homie? Not a good look for Mase’s so-called comeback.
I have to give Frank Ocean his props for coming out of the closet and announcing to the world that he’s a gay man. While he’s not a Hip-Hop artist as has been asserted in the mainstream, he’s an affiliate. With that said, he’s a representative of the ever-changing times in urban music and general music. Here are five things that will come out of his coming out:
1) First of all there have been countless rumors of people in the music game – and more specifically Hip-Hop – who have been gay. You know the rumors of everybody from Erick Sermon to Missy Elliot to Queen Latifah to others were mostly shrouded it in mystery. It’s almost like they are regarded as cowards with all the praise that Frank Ocean is getting. I think we’ll see others see his bravery and opt to come out as gay, too.
2) There are the invariable fakers. There are already people out there that are fake gays, and they are going to continue to fake like they are coming out of the closet, when they are really just testing a different entry point into fame, acclaim, and success. Like, this attempt backfired for Lil B the Based God calling his album, I’m Gay. Frank Ocean’s revelation was far more sincere and earnest, even though some are speculating it is also a stunt for a press bump before his album hits later this month.
3) Hip-Hop will be forced to cool off on the homophobia. The fact is, Hip-Hop has had gay people in it for a very, very long time. That is a fact and far truer than people care to admit. But, somehow, unlike the rest of the world, the Urban Music world has been slow to accept homosexuality. Sure, there have been folks like Little Richard and Sylvester back in the day, but recently, gays in R&B and Rap stay tucked away in the closet. Frank Ocean is at the beginning of his career, but you better believe with Jay-Z and Kanye West as homies, along with Odd Future, maf*ckas are going to have to recognize.
4) The fact is, you are going to listen to Frank Ocean differently now that he’s made his reveal. Seriously, listen to “f*ck me good/ f*ck me long/ f*ck me numb.” “Novacane” is clearly about women, but now it will be “heard” in a manner quite disparately.
5) Frank Ocean has officially solidified himself as a star that we’ll never forget. Before his first love being a man, he was a dude with great potential that just happened to have an affinity for attracting megastars. Now, he’s opened himself up to new possibilities and a new crew of supporters. Last, but not least, early listening sessions suggest strongly that his new album, Channel Orange, is nothing less than incredible.
RELATED: With just one announcement, Frank Ocean has trumped AllHipHop.com’s announcement of 2011 as “The Gayest Year in Hip-Hop“.
(AllHipHop News) Outkast member Andre 3000 is set to cover the hits of some of music’s most legendary artists, as he records and films for the upcoming Jimi Hendrix biopic.
According to CNN, All By My Side, in production for the past four months and set in London in the late ’60s, will include Andre 3000 remakes from The Beatles (“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” and more), along with Blues legend Muddy Waters (“Mannish Boy”), Elmore James, and others.
Filmgoers will not hear original songs, however, from Hendrix’s hugely popular but short-lived career.
The guitarist who passed away at age 27 left a bevy of music, but his estate has refused to license his hits for the upcoming film or virtually any other requests in recent years.
Experience Hendrix LLC, overseer of the Hendrix estate, spoke out last month regarding the movie. According to Hendrix’s sister Janie who also runs the company, Hendrix’s estate “has made it known many times in the past that no such film, were it to include original music or copyrights created by Jimi Hendrix, can be undertaken without its full participation.”
Despite the lack of original music, watchers are already lauding Andre 3000’s embrace of the legendary guitarist’s likeness and mannerisms.
“Andre has been Jimi for four months now,” says Sean McKittrick, co-producer of the film that is currently shooting in Dublin, Ireland. “He speaks and walks like Jimi. He dropped a ton of weight. The transformation has been amazing.”
Adds McKittrick, it was “easier…to recreate 1967 London.”
The film is set to show at the Sundance Film Festival in early 2013, with the release to follow, along with a possible full soundtrack of Andre 3000 covers.
Man, these cats in the radio world go harder than the rappers! Flex goes IN on Charlamagne Tha God of Power 105. More than anything, this was just funny. From what I heard, there was no actual fight between Busta and Charlamagne. I will say this, there was something that almost popped off. Apparently, there are pics of C going in at Busta, but being restrained. Anyway…listen to Flex rant endlessly about The Breakfast Club. The funniest line was that they said somebody “got robbed at fingerprint.” LOL!
Man, these cats in the radio world go harder than the rappers! Flex goes IN on Charlamagne Tha God of Power 105. More than anything, this was just funny. From what I heard, there was no actual fight between Busta and Charlamagne. I will say this, there was something that almost popped off. Apparently, there are pics of C going in at Busta, but being restrained. Anyway…listen to Flex rant endlessly about The Breakfast Club. The funniest line was that they said somebody “got robbed at fingerprint.” LOL!