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

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(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***

Hip-Hop Rumors: Chris Brown Wanted By the Police for Theft?! Warrent Being Issued!

By: ginatorres27Category: Rumors

Oh, man, this guy just can’t seem to stay out of trouble! A warrant for Chris Brown’s arrest is allegedly being prepared by the Florida State’s Attorney’s office after a woman filed a police report claiming that the singer stole her cell phone!

Chrital Spann has filed a police report claiming that Chris Brown snatched her cell phone out of her hand and drove away with it.

According to the police report, Spann followed C. Breezy out of the club in hopes of taking a picture of him, and when he caught her in the act, he grabbed her iPhone and yelled out “Bi*ch, you ain’t giving this to no website” before driving off.

“An incident report was filed against Mr. Brown, and the Florida State Attorney’s Office will be issuing a warrant for his arrest this afternoon. I can’t tell you what time, but it will be today,” said Deborah Doty, the public information officer for the Miami Police Department.

It’s also being reported that YMCMB’s Tyga was with Chris Brown at the time of the incident and dry snitched on Chris during the police interview. Word has it that Tyga told police that Breezy took the phone because he was with two groupies at the time, and he didn’t want the photos to end up online ’cause he didn’t want Rihanna to see them!

Tyga told detectives: “The guy’s trying to get back with Rihanna, and he knows that wouldn’t happen if the photos ended up online”

Breezy’s bodyguards also told police that Brown has made a habit of grabbing camera-phones from fans who take his pictures.

“He’s done it dozens of times,” the police source added.

This is getting out of hand. Someone needs to reel Chris Brown in before he ruins his career for good! He has way too much nonsense going on!

Source: Radar Online

Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Drake Lose His VIBE Cover For Acting Like A Diva?

By: ginatorres27Category: Rumors

Rumor has it Drake was supposed to be on the cover of the February issue of VIBE , but he came to the set eight hours late and refused to cooperate with the styling for the issue.

VIBE contributor Lola Ogunnaike revealed:
“He was slated to appear on the cover of VIBE magazine to accompany this story [The Dark Side of Aubrey Graham]. But he fouled that up when he arrived more than eight hours late to the shoot and refused to wear any of the wardrobe provided for him.”

“He brought his own clothes, which was mostly Hemès and leather bomber jackets,” revealed a source at the shoot. “But it was a shoot about spring fashion. He was going on and on about wearing his leather bomber, and wasn’t letting it go. He said the [female] stylist was too aggressive, that he wasn’t a model and he wasn’t feeling the vibe. He hopped in his SUV and left.”

Do you think Drake had a good reason to walk out n the shoot? One man’s loss is another man’s gain…or in this case – woman! Nicki Minaj ended up scoring the cover instead. Check out Nicki’s cover below:

BG Sentencing Date Set For April 25; Rapper Facing 8-10

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper BG will face at least eight years in federal prison for possession of a firearm and witness tampering.

BG, born Christopher Dorsey, was arrested in November of 2009 in a stolen rental vehicle that contained three stolen loaded guns and two extended clips.

BG is facing the lengthy sentence, after he declined an agreement with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to the charges against him in December of 2011.

To make the situation worse for the rapper, prosecutors are pushing for a stiffer sentence.

According to the New Orleans Times Picayune, BG was supposed to be sentenced earlier this month, but prosecutors delayed the hearing, because they believe he should receive a longer sentence.

The hearing was also delayed due to new information about the rapper being shared by federal prosecutors in Illinois.

The details about the information on BG in Illinois have yet to be revealed.

BG was once a member of hip-hop group The Hot Boys, which featured Lil Wayne, Young Turk, and Juvenile, faces at least 8 to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced on April 25.

Wayne Says Cash Money Has Signed Limp Bizkit; In Talks with Ashanti

By: Jake CratesCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Despite a blossoming roster at Cash Money Records, the Universal Republic backed label is again adding artists to its repertoire.

The newest edition to Baby and Slim’s lineup is Jacksonville, Florida bred rock group Limp Bizkit, headed by Fred Durst.

In an interview with 98.7 KISS FM’s KISSing After Dark with Lenny Green, Lil’ Wayne confirmed that Cash Money signed Limp Bizkit and was considering adding Ashanti to the roster as well.

“Actually yea, as far as Cash Money we are always listening and looking at acts, so honestly its like just the other day I hear about someone new signing to Cash Money,” Wayne told Lenny Green. “Not speaking about R&B, its like just for example, the other day I just found out Limp Bizkit signed to Cash oney. They’re signing everybody with Cash Money, everyone’s getting a chance. I think, but I dont want to overstep any boundaries, but I think we are working with Ashanti.”

Lead singer/rapper Fred Durst confirmed the signing via Twitter as well telling fans, “The game is missing danger, electricity, and rock n roll!!!!” Cash Money Limp Bizkit.”

More details about Limp Bizkit and Cash Money’s new relationship will be reveals as they emerge.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Snoop Dogg and Raheem DeVaughn are Teaming-Up for Joint Album!

By: ginatorres27Category: Rumors

It’s good to see so much camaraderie in music these days, with so many artists teaming up to form supergroups and joint albums.

Snoop Dogg and Raheem DeVaughn have jumped on the bandwagon and have begun working on a collaborative album for the “grown and sexy listeners”. The pair, who recently collaborated on Raheem DeVaughn’s mixtape, “Destination Loveland”, are also developing a film to coincide with the project.

Source: Singer’s Room

Don Trip Releasing “Guerilla Mixtape” and “Shut Up” Video February 27

By: Jake CratesCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Memphis rapper Don Trip recently announced that he will be releasing his mixtape “Guerrilla” on February 27th in association with DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz series of mixtapes.

The feature driven project gives fans a chance to hear Don Trip alongside some of the game’s hottest artists, including Yo Gotti, Juicy J, Wale, 2 Chainz, and up-and-coming artists Starlito, Psyko Young Dolph and Arlon.

Production comes from Cool and Dre, Sapp, The Renegades, The Dope Boyz, Ensayne Wayne and others.

“I approached this project as if it was my album, so I gave it my all. It’s only a mixtape because its free, it’s really much more,” Don Trip told AllHipHop.com in an exclusive interview about his project.

In addition to the upcoming album, Don Trip plans to debut his new video, “Shut Up,” exclusively on AllHipHop on February 27th.

To hear the song, which is today’s Breaking Heat on AllHipHop’s Music section, check here: “Shut Up”.

Last week in an interview with Don Trip, he explained his reason for recent Tweets about having no desire to battle rap other artists.

While the Trip says the Tweets weren’t directed at anyone in particular, Don Trip let it be known that he is as real as it gets.

“For some reason people assume that’s the way to get at me, or I guess take glory from me. Or people feel like that’s their way in the game, or feel like that’s they way to get on, by making a battle rap or diss against me,” Don Trip told AllHipHop.com. “The way I am, I take everything personal, you know I take every word serious, no matter what it is. So if you make a record and in your record you come and shoot me and any violent acts or you name my family and all that, I’m taking that to the heart, I don’t know no other other way. Where I’m from when you say to that, people take heed to that. If he wasn’t on a beat people wouldn’t overlook what people saying.”

Don Trip’s Guerrilla with DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz is out this February 27.

The mixtape cover and track listing is listed below.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Who Just Signed To YMCMB!???

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Rumors

Limp Bizkit! That’s right, people, the “Nookie” boys have officially linked up with YMCMB, according to the band’s frontman Fred Durst, who tweeted earlier today, “‘The game is missing danger, electricity, and rock n roll!!!!’ Cash Money Limp Bizkit”.

To add more confirmation fuel to the fire, Lil Wayne hit up Lenny Green on his 98.7 KISS FM show to talk about the new additions, and when asked about new signing’s to the label and brand, he said, “We’re always listening and looking at acts. Every other day I hear about somebody new just signed to Cash Money … The other day I found out Limp Bizkit signed to Cash Money. They’re signing everybody.”

That’s not all. Word has it that Ashanti, formerly of Murder The Inc. is now down with YMCMB camp as well!

Limp Bizkit had a ton of success in the ’90s and early 2000s during the TRL era when they released several multi-platinum albums, and even a did a remix project where they worked with DJ Premier, Bubba Sparxxx, Method Man, Pharrell, and Timbaland. Seeing as how Weezy is on a Rock binge lately, this really isn’t as “otherworldly” as it sounds. Now, the end result? That’s a whole ‘nother question.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Jay-Z Replacing Rihanna with Rita Ora?

By: ginatorres27Category: Rumors

Rumors have been swirling that Jay-Z is furious at Rihanna over her “Birthday Cake” collaboration with Chris Brown. So much so that he is allegedly trying to recreate the magic he made with Rihanna with newcomer, Roc Nation artist Rita Ora.

Yesterday, the man himself accompanied the 21-year old UK import to New York radio station Z100 to personally premiere her new single, “Party and Bullsh*it”. Rita has been signed with Roc Nation since 2009, so this new push from Jay-Z seems a little out of the blue.


Below is what he told Z100:

“I have, with me, Rita Ora. This is all very spontaneous for us. We just came to see some great friends over here and play some music. They liked what they heard so we said, ‘just throw it on the air.’ It’s about a feeling and emotion, it’s not about planning.”

Check out Rita’s new single, “Party and Bullsh*it”, below:

Rihanna, you better watch your back – Rita is coming for your spot! People have already been comparing her style and swagger to Ri Ri’s, and with Jay-Z’s blessing, she could become the new Roc Nation “it” girl.

John Legend, Wyclef, Anthony Hamilton Join Forces for Film Soundtrack

By: @KareemTaylorCategory: Alternatives

Grammy winner John Legend recently released a new song and video entitled “Woke Up This Morning”, created for the civil rights documentary, “Soundtrack For A Revolution”.

Executive produced by Danny Glover, the film takes a look at how music shaped the American Civil Rights Movement, evolving from slave chants to the Black church and into inspirational freedom songs.

Beyond Legend’s contributions, “Soundtrack For A Revolution” features new freedom song performances by top artists Joss Stone, Wyclef Jean, and The Roots. Also included is historic archival footage of singer/activist Harry Belafonte, political activist Julian Bond, and U.S. Ambassador/former politician Andrew Young.

In 2009, “Soundtrack For A Revolution” made its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. For more information, visit the official website here.