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Dr. Dre Inks Development Deal With FX Network For New Crime Drama

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Rapper, producer, and entrepreneur Dr. Dre is officially in business with FX, and is developing a brand-new drama with the network, according to THR.

The site reports that “[FX] has inked a script development deal with writer Sidney Quashi and music mogul Dr. Dre for a drama pilot. The one-hour project, set in present-day Los Angeles, explores both the music business and crime business.”

Quashie will serve as the creator of the show, as well as one its executive producers, alongside Dr. Dre.

The deal will involve Dr. Dre’s Crucial Films/Crucial TV company, which was originally launched in 2007 with New Line Cinema, and now currently rests under Warner Bros.

Currently, FX is airing new seasons of the critically acclaimed show, “Wilfred and Louie”, while the network’s highly anticipated fifth season of its biker show, “Sons of Anarchy”, will premiere on September 11.

More details about Dr. Dre’s involvement and the show itself are expected in the near future.

Hip-Hop Rumors: What Female Rapper May Be Signing With MMG?

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: MOBILE
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Every crew needs a first lady, right? Rumor has it that Rick Ross may be signing an already-established female rapper to his MMG super label. The femcee is none other than Miami’s self-proclaimed “baddest b*tch,” Trina! The rapstress was recently released from her Slip and Slide label home and is currently independent.

 

 

 

This rumor gained some steam late last year when Trina revealed in an interview with RapFix, that Ross was the “leader” of her upcoming album. Nothing materialized from that, but in a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, Ross threw gas on the fire again. Check out what he said below:

“She (Trina) was in the studio with us two weeks ago, I just want to see her kepp doing her thing. I’m a fan of hers and it’s a huge possibility.”

“We spoke about it, but right now I have to focus, on my team.”

Ross did say it was a possibility right? We’ll just have to wait and see.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Kendrick Lamar The New “King Of The West?”

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: MOBILE
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According to Kendrick Lamar, his mentors, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, have dubbed him the new “King of the West Coast.”

Really?! Has Kendrick Lamar impressed that much that he is now heir to the West Coast throne? Hmmm. Check out what Kendrick recently said about the impressive title on BETs “106 & Park.”

“I know I’m ready. I know it’s a lot of responsibility, but at the same time, I put that pressure on myself.” “The first time I picked up that pen, I knew I got a legacy to carry on. My forefathers in front of me—Snoop, Dre, Game.”

Kendrick’s debut album, good kid m.A.A.d city, isn’t due out until October 2, and he admits that he still has alt more grinding to do before he can accept that title.

“I’m so honored and privileged, but at the same time, I know that them words can only go as far as I let them,” he continued. “I gotta put that grind and that work ethic in.

So will Dre, Game, or Snoop Lion be on his debut?

“I’m selfish on this album. It’s all me,” said Lamar.

Check out Kendrick Lamar’s second single, “Swimming Pools (Drank)”, below:

You can catch him on tour next month with the BET Music Matters tour.

VIDEO: Curren$y Looks Back On “The Stoned Immaculate” and His History With Big K.R.I.T.; Announces Next Album Title

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Category: Features
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“My system is understandable. I make this sh*t up as I go along, so everyday I’m almost rewriting the playbook.” – Curren$y

In the final part of AllHipHop.com’s extensive interview with Jet Life Recordings C.E.O. Curren$y, the New Orleans native looks back on the his debut album for Warner Bros. Music, The Stoned Immaculate, and the response he’s received from the fans and label since its release in early June.

Curren$y theorizes on his ability to decipher which of his music will make an album versus what ends up on a mixtape, and how exactly his recent Cigarette Boats EP with Harry Fraud came together.

As for if he ever fears that he’s over-saturating the market with his constant and consistent releases, Spitta emphatically says “no,” and he compares his releases to that of one of his favorite rappers – Max B.

Moments later, Curren$y makes an analogy using a weed man who gives you more weed when you already have some left over from last time. Would you really say no?

With his next major label release on the horizon, Curren$y concludes, “It will be like The Stoned Immaculate, but it won’t be The Stoned Immaculate; it’s Immaculary.”

Check out our exclusive interview with Curren$y below:

MORE WITH CURREN$Y:

-Curren$y Speaks On Projects He Has In the Works With Wiz Khalifa, Chuck Inglish, Harry Fraud and More

-Curren$y Gets His C.E.O. On With Jet Life Recordings; Speaks On the Impact of Master P and Dame Dash

-Curren$y Sketches Out Plan For Upcoming Jet Life Releases Including New Jet City and Jet World Order

AUDIO: Drake and Aaliyah’s Collabo: Is This What You Were Hoping For?

By: @KareemTaylor Updated Category: Alternatives
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Drake’s been quoted for the last few years, claiming he’s working on something with Aaliyah.

Well, now, it looks like he meant every word. Here’s “Enough Said” by Aaliyah, featuring Drake.

 

Hip-Hop Rumors: Aaliyah Fans Upset By Drake Helming Project, Lash Out On Twitter

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: MOBILE
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So, by now you’ve all heard what is allegedly the first single from the Aaliyah posthumous album. If not, you can check it out below:

The single, called “Enough Said,” was produced by Drake’s producer, Noah “40” Shebib, who is also said to have leaked the record. The project is being helmed by Drake and 40, and has allegedly received the blessing from Aaliyah’s estate.

Unfortunately for Drake, many hardcore Aaliyha fans believe that Timbaland and Missy should be helming the project, not him. Check out some of the backlash the record is receiving on Twitter:

Wow, that last tweet was pretty funny, and probably true! So, how do Timbaland and Missy feel about Drake producing the project? Check out what Timbo recently told Power 105.1 below:

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“I know they trying to drop some Aaliyah records, but if he do it, it should be with me and Missy. The proper way for him to do that would be for me, him and Missy to be all on the record. But to put it on his record, would just not be right.”

It looks like Drake is going full steam ahead with the project, without the help of Timbaland or Missy. What do you think about that?

Sidenote, Drizzy recently inked another tattoo dedicated to the late singer Aaliyah. Check out the tattoo below, which is of the number 416, Toronto’s area code, as well as 116, which is Aaliyah’s birthday.

In related news, this may come as a surprise, but YMCMB artist Drake has not finished high school. The rapper recently revealed to Toronto Now, that he plans to go back to school to earn his diploma. Check out what he said below:

“I’m actually spending my summer graduating high school. That’s my main focus after OVO Fest. I only have one credit left, and I’m really excited about that.”

Good for Drake!

Kreayshawn Sets September Release Date For Debut Album

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Bay Area rapper Kreayshawn recently dropped the artwork for her upcoming album Somethin ‘Bout Kreay.

The album, along with its colorful artwork, is due to be released on September 18, 2012.

“I wanted an album cover that would really help to represent me and who I am,” Kreayshawn said of the album art work. “Something that, when people first see it, they’ll say, ‘Only Kreayshawn could think of a cover like that.'”

In addition to dropping her debut album, Kreayshawn will make her network television debut in September.

On September 17, Kreayshawn will make a high-profile appearance on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel live!

Check out the artwork for Somethin ‘Bout Kreay below: