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UStream 6:30PM EST Today: Bad Boy Artist Red Cafe Live From All Star Weekend in Orlando

(AllHipHop News) Bad Boy artist Red Cafe’ will be hosting a UStream session today (February 25) during his stay in Orlando for the All Star Weekend.

New York’s Red Cafe’ is preparing for the release of his anticipated Bad Boy album, Shakedown, in the coming months. His recent mixtape, Hell’s Kitchen, hosted by DJs Whoo Kid and Ill Will, received high marks from critics for its strong production and features from Diddy, Wale, 2 Chainz, French Montana, Ray Lavender, Fabolous, J. Cole, A-Game, Cory Gunz, Wacka Flocka, Trey Songz, Yo Gotti, and Meek Mill.

Watch Red Cafe’s UStream below by tuning in to AllHipHop.com at 6:30PM EST today (February 25).

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Video: The “Jetsetter General” Diggy Simmons Preps for Release of His “Unexpected Arrival”

Back in October 2011, AllHipHop.com spoke to Diggy Simmons as he was working on his debut studio album, Unexpected Arrival, and riding high on the success of “The Scream Tour” which sold out venues nationwide. Four months later, Diggy has officially finished recording and is now headlining his own “Life of the Jetsetter Tour”.

For the 16-year-old son of Hip-Hop icon Rev. Run, life couldn’t better, and in less than a month’s time, the end result of his influences and hard work will be heard by fans and listeners around the world. After the release of his first two singles, “Copy, Paste” and “Do It Like You”, he has leaned to his more lyrical side and decided to unveiled his new single and video with Jadakiss titled “88” for his fans.

AllHipHop.com spoke to Diggy at the Atlantic Records offices in New York City last week, where he was working on finalizing the CD jacket for Unexpected Arrival, due in stores on March 20. In the video below, he opens up about being the “Jetsetter General”, headlining his own tour, and more:

In this second clip, Diggy talks about his show line, Chiv Culture, if he has any plans to make a return to television, and how social media has helped him as an artist:

Follow Diggy Simmons on Twitter (@Diggy_Simmons). His Unexpected Arrival hits stores on March 20.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Behind-the-Scenes Edition with Young Jeezy, E-40, Meek Mill, Asher Roth and More!

Behind-The-Scenes Edition!

This post is a collection of behind-the-scenes videos released over the past few days, containing exclusive access to video shoots, recording sessions, tours, and more, with the likes of Young Jeezy, DJ Quik, Warren G, E-40, Problem, Meek Mill, Styles P., Travis Porter, Tyga, Chris Brown, Juicy J, 2 Chainz, Asher Roth, Chuck Inglish and Juicy J!

We wonder what the cameras DIDN’T catch…

In the Lab w/ Young Jeezy, DJ Quick & Warren G:

Courtesy of UptownPrinceMAL

E-40 – “Function” ft. Problem, YG & IAmSu!:

Courtesy of DubCNN

In the Lab w/ Meek Mill & Los:

Courtesy of MeekMillTV

Styles P. – “Ghost Sh*t” (In The Studio):

Courtesy of StreetHeatTV

Travis Porter – “Ayy Ladies” ft. Tyga, Chris Brown & Meek Mill:

Courtesy of WhoIsTravisPorter

E-40 – “They Point” ft. Juicy J, 2 Chainz:

Courtesy of 57thAve.

In the Lab w/ Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish:

Courtesy of TruthStudiosTV

Red Cafe – “Let It Go (Remix)” ft. Diddy, 2 Chainz & French Montana:

Courtesy of RedCafeTV

Our Generation Accepting Responsibility Live Webcast

AllHipHop.com will co-host “Our Generation Accepting Responsibility”, a youth Hip-Hop town hall meeting and live webcast. The full lineup of panelists include Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, Masta Killa, and Divine, along with rappers Cormega, Lah Tere, Jasiri X, G.O.O.D. Music’s Malik Yusef, Lady of Rage, and Min. Farrakhan’s special assistant, Student Minister Ishmael Muhammad.

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Arrest Warrant Issued For Juvenile

(AllHipHop News) Former Hot Boys member Juvenile is facing arrest, for not paying child support.

TMZ.com reports that an arrest warrant has been issued for Juvenile, because he owes more than $160,000 in unpaid child support.

The rapper is in arrears to the mother of his 13-year-old son in Louisiana and now faces 90 days in jail.

According to court documents, Juvenile can pay $50,000 upfront to avoid the jail time, otherwise he will be arrested and sent to jail when he is apprehended.

Juvenile has not responded to the allegations.

Jay-Z Surprises Z100 Radio Station To Introduce New Artist Rita Ora

(AllHipHop News) Rap star Jay-Z surprised the staff at New York radio station Z100, to officially debut his latest signing, Rita Orr.

Staffers at the station told AllHipHop.com that Jay-Z popped up unannounced, with no security or entourage.

The station then offered up the U.S. premiere of Rita Orr’s latest song “Party and Bulls**t.”

“This was all very spontaneous. We just came to see some great friends over here at Z100 in my neighborhood and we knew they would like what they heard cause Rita is amazing,” said Jay Z. “This is what radio is all about– feeling, emotion and discovering new music and artists and sharing it with a huge audience.”

Clear Channel’s Z100 was more than thrilled to premiere Rita Orr’s latest offering on Roc Nation.

“The minute Jay played us Rita, we knew it was a hit and wanted to get it on the air right away,” said Tom Poleman, President of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s National Programming Platforms. “Within minutes, Rita was introduced to millions of listeners across America. It’s a great example of how radio can activate like no other medium.”

Check out some pictures from Jay-Z’s visit to Z100 last night:

Photo credit: Shelby Case for iHeartRadio***