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Snoop Lion: “I Want To Bury Snoop Dogg”

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Snoop Dogg is going through some major changes in his music and personal life and the metamorphosis manifests itself in a new reggae album, Reincarnated.

Snoop spoke to a small group of journalists at Miss Lily’s, a popular Caribbean restaurant in New York and explained his new-found attitude.

“When I make records I like to come from the heart and records that means something, that’s gonna really change the world. And on this particular project, I had no planning on going to Jamaica, making a reggae record. The spirit called me. And, you know, anytime the spirit calls you, you gotta know that its serious.”

Snoop continued saying that the spirit he felt in Jamaica moved him in such a way that he evoked the late Bob Marley. “I’ve always said that I was Bob Marley reincarnated.” Incidentally, Rohan Marley was also in attendance, supporting Snoop’s new incarnation.

After speaking with his business manager, he decided to reach out to super producer Diplo and artist Major Lazer to begin crafting the album.

He said he had to establish some rules to the people that were working with him on the project.

“I basically let them know what I want. Its not that I want to become Snoop Dogg in a reggae track…I want to bury Snoop Dogg and become Snoop Lion.” The Long Beach representative said that after a spiritual meeting with a high priest his old name was discarded and replaced with “Lion.”

The rapper said that he’s “tired” of rap music and that he had seen the highest levels of achievement in the genre that make him famous.

“Rap is not a challenge to me. I had enough of that. It’s not appealing to me no more. I don’t have no challenges,” he insisted. “I’m ‘Uncle Snoop’ in rap. When you get to be an uncle, you need to find a new profession so you can start over and be fresh again. I want to be a kid again.”

Snoop said that his Hip-Hop life has also made it difficult for him to offer live shows that weren’t inundated with profanity, sex and violence.

“I’ve always wanted to perform for kids, my grand mother and people around the world that love me, can’t accept the music that I make. This reggae music is the music of love, happiness and struggle.”

Snoop made it clear that he wasn’t fully retiring from Hip-Hop, but that he felt a need to express his personal growth through the music.

“Now as a 40-year-old man, the artists call me Uncle Snoop, I gotta give ’em something. I can’t keep taking them to a dead end street and dropping them off. I gotta teach ’em how to fish, teach ’em how to grow…”

Reincarnated was also produced with a DVD movie that documented the creation of Snoop Lion. Watch the official trailer below, and take a listen to his new track, “La La La”:

FASHION FOR THE GOLD: Olympic Star Athletes Shine With Star Designers

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Lifestyle
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During the Olympics, the stage is set for teams to walk away with the gold, they are also stepping out and making some serious fashion statements. Sports attire is no longer bland and predictable. With one of the biggest sporting events in progress, athletes are shining in more than one way.

You have swimmer Ryan Lochte and his funky and wild grill, as well as the Italian team and their stylish Armani suits, plus multicolored nails and hair, and yes, all in one place. Many seemed to adore Switzerland’s uniforms, while Team USA has caught some unwanted attention.

Designers are also setting aim at the top spots. With the all of the world watching, why not make it a runway of sorts?  After all the fittest bodies will be showing off their designs.

On Friday the opening ceremony was an array of talent, but style, too – Prada, Ralph Lauren, and Stella McCartney, were among the uniform and suit-designing elite, for the most elite, from every county around the world. Many in the fashion industry are saying this Olympics is the most stylish one of all.

For the designers that didn’t add Olympic uniforms to their resume, they still have a chance to market to millions. Anyway you look at it, the Olympics 2012 are a set up for a win. Even with the well-to-do among the spectators, there’s a guarantee that the high end labels and eye catching designs will make their way into the stands, too. It’s a fashion fest all the way around.

Who gets the Fashion Gold in your opinion?

Tawni Fears is a freelance writer and contributor to AllHipHop.com. Follow her on Twitter (@brwnsugaT).

 

Hip-Hop Rumors: Is BG Dropping A New Album Before He Starts His 14-Year Bid?

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: MOBILE
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Former Cash Money Records rapper BG was recently convicted to 14 years in prison for possessing a firearm, conspiring to obstruct justice, and other charges. The rapper called in to the DJ Slab show on Q93 in New Orleans to discuss how he is feeling about his eminent incarceration, and revealed that he will be putting out a new album before he starts his bid.

Check out what he said in the video below:

Okay, BG, sounds…err interesting. According to BG, after several variables, he only has to do 10 years out of the 14 years he was convicted to. Are you checking for a new BG album?

FEEL RICH VIDEO: How To Get The V (“The Love Muscle”)

By: feelrich2 Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Editor’s Note: “Feel Rich” is our partnership with QD3, the talented son of music legend Quincy Jones. “Feel Rich” is all about creating a healthy lifestyle for Hip-Hop culture – both the artists and the fans. Enjoy!

It is summertime and that means time to hit the beach or pool and get your summer loving on.  In this video, Ed Checo from Barstarzz gives you the tips and workout you need to get the V-cut so many people are after.

Also know as the “Adonis Belt”, the “V” or pelvic muscle, is a muscle that screams sexual attraction. It’s coveted, and it doesn’t come easy, but it is possible. However, to get the V, it’s important to reach a low body fat when trying to get a defined one. The lower the body fat percentage, the more defined it will be. Outside from diet, you need good exercises that will target that muscle group for this were using leg raises, leg flutters, and scissors.

The routine consists of:
10 Leg raises
10 seconds of leg flutters
10 Leg scissors

For all the exercises you want to make sure to keep your legs fully locked out. There is no break in-between the exercises.  Take a short break when you’re done with the last rep of the last exercise. Then rest one to two minutes and repeat. You want to get around three to four sets. Make sure you are focusing on the V cut when performing each exercise and envision your ideal V.  Throughout your workout, make sure your feet never touch the ground.

Tweet us pics of your progress or questions about the routine at @FeelRich and @Barstarzz.

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Meek Mill In Court; Rapper Warned Over Lyrics

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Rapper Meek Mill was in his hometown of Philadelphia today (July 31), to make an appearance in front of a local judge.

According to Fox 29 News, Meek was in court for a mandatory status hearing, which he must attend every 3 to 6 months, to make sure he is in compliance with the terms of his probation.

The rapper is on probation for a prior drug/gun conviction. According to Fox 29, the judge presiding over the case reprimanded Meek for lyrics on his song “The Ride.”

Meek accuses prosecutors of overlooking his positive contributions to society on the track “The Ride,” in which he labels the D.A. a “b**ch.”

The judge told Meek not to mention the D.A. in future lyrics.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Khia Addresses Welfare Fraud Rumors!

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Rumors
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In true Khia form, she the queen of the hood let it be known that she is not a “need b**ch” and would never defraud the government! I peeped this over at Rhymes With Snitch and boy did she go in on her detractors.
Read up on that right here: Hip-Hop Rumors: What Rapper’s In Trouble For Food Stamps Fraud?

 

 

If you never saw it, check out the collage of her mugshots!

All Hail The Queen!!!!

 

Drake And Rihanna Each Score Five Nominations At 2012 MTV Video Music Awards; The Throne, G.O.O.D. Music, A$AP Rocky And More Nominated

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) The list of nominations for this year’s MTV Video Music Awards has been released, and leading the pack this year with five nominations each are Drake and Rihanna.

Drake’s video for “Take Care” with Rihanna and “H.Y.F.R.” with Lil Wayne earned the R&B star five total nominations, including “Video of the Year,” “Best Male Video,” “Best Hip-Hop Video,” “Best Art Direction” and “Best Cinematography.”

Rihanna is nominated for “Best Visual Effects” and “Best Choreography” for “Where Have You Been,” “Best Pop Video,” “Best Female Video” and “Video of the Year” for “We Found Love.”

Nominees for “Best Hip-Hop Video” include Childish Gambino with “Heartbreak”, Drake featuring Lil Wayne for “H.Y.F.R.”, G.O.O.D. Music’s “Mercy”, The Throne with “N*ggas In Paris”, and Nicki Minaj featuring 2 Chainz for “Beez In the Trap”.

Beyonce will be battling it out with Rihanna and Nicki Minaj in the “Best Female Video” category where each singer scored a nomination.

Frank Ocean is up for “Best New Artist” this year with his song “Swim Good”, a video that also earned him a “Best Direction” nod as well. Last year, the award was won by fellow Odd Future member Tyler, the Creator.

Lil Wayne also landed a nomination for “How To Love” off of last year’s Tha Carter IV in the “Best Video With A Message” category.

Other artists who were nominated this year include A$AP Rocky, K’Naan, Gym Class Heroes, Lana Del Ray, Jennifer Lopez, M.I.A., and many more.

Current performers for the Video Music Awards include Alicia Keys and One Direction with many more to be announced throughout August.

The 2012 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on Sunday, September 6 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

For a full list of nominees and voting for fan favorites, visit MTV.com.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Eve Says Stevie J “Couldn’t Even See This”

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: MOBILE
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If you watch VH1’s “Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta”, you know that Stevie J is one hot mess of a train wreck. He is openly cheating on his baby mama, Mimi, with his hot Latina artist, Joseline Hernandez. The dude also makes a fool out of himself on each and every episode.

It looks like rapper Eve has caught an episode or two of the show, and is thanking her lucky stars that she didn’t stay with Stevie. You see, back in the ’90s, when Stevie was actually known for producing hits, he and Eve were one of the first Hip-Hop couples and were even engaged for a short time.

Well, Eve did a recent interview where she spoke on her relationship with Stevie, and said that the woman she is now is totally different from the girl she was when she with Stevie. She revealed that her ex “couldn’t even see this” right now, and that she is “thankful” they broke up. Check out what Eve revealed below:

On if Stevie J was her first love:
Yes, Stevie J was my first love.

On how she defines the ‘love’ between her and Stevie back then:
You know what…that was a learning experience. You meet people all the time. We just happen to fall in love. Umm, but thankfully I knew better, I know better, I am happily in love now. And the girl now (referring to herself) he couldn’t even see this. I would be like, “I’m sorry, we don’t speak the same language!” But you know, it is what it is….that’s life. Sometimes you meet people who aren’t great for you but thankfully I am in a different place.

On things she would not put up with now that she is older and knows better:
When I was younger I didn’t question things but now I am annoying! Like if something doesn’t feel right speak up! If you feel like you are being lied to speak up! If you feel like Sexually he is trying to push you to fast speak up. And let me tell you something. Anybody that knows your worth it will stick around. They might not talk to you about it, they may talk to you about it but if they argue with you or if they call you a name or if they roll out they are not meant to be in your life anyways….

It sounds like Eve is singing Beyonce’s “Best Thing You Never Had” at the top of her lungs right now. Good for her!

Spotted at NecoleBitchie

EXCLUSIVE: Tech N9ne Reveals Plans To Collaborate With Nas And Rick Ross On New Album; Responds to “Mainstream” Accusations

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) With a record-breaking tour to his name and the gold-certification of his 2006 single “Caribou Lou” both occurring in the past month, Strange Music founder Tech N9ne has begun plotting out details for his fourteenth solo studio album, E.B.A.H.

“They say I did All 6’s and 7’s in 28 days, and I want to believe that,” Tech N9ne told AllHipHop.com. “But if you do a song a day, then you’ve got 28 days, and I usually did three songs a day back when I had time. Now I’m writing in the studio, because I can’t write on tour. I’m just going to see what comes out of me in the next 28 days.”

Regarding possible collaborations for his new album, Tech N9ne spoke on an idea he had to record with Rick Ross for a track called “Heaven and Hell”: “I love Rick as a person, and I love what he’s become lyrically, and I don’t give a f*ck what nobody say.

“Hopefully we can make it happen. Same thing with [Eminem]. I’ve got an idea for Em and I’m trying to make it happen and if he thinks I’m good enough to do a song with then it’ll happen.”

Tech N9ne revealed that he has ideas for records with the likes of Roscoe Dash, Nas, Waka Flocka, Marsha Ambrosius, and Talib Kweli brewing in his head as well.

Regarding the accusations that he’s gone “mainstream” and “sold-out” after more high-profile collaborations with Lil Wayne, T-Pain, B.o.B., and Busta Rhymes on his last album, All 6’s and 7’s, he responded, “The mainstream is gonna go Tech, motherf*cker. The real sh*t always shines,” he proclaimed to AllHipHop.com.

“I know I’m not popular enough for everybody and Hip-Hop is a popularity contest,” he conceded. “I’m not going to go above and beyond to be the most popular if my lyrics can’t speak for me.”

View AllHipHop.com’s full, exclusive interview with Tech N9ne below:

Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Azealia Banks Lying On Nicki Minaj?

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This chick Azealia Banks is always finding a way to get herself in the news, and seems to have mastered The Game school of name dropping to do so. After Twitter fighting with T.I. and Iggy Azalea, Banks seems to be trying to bait Nicki Minaj into some kind of Twitter correspondence.

Yesterday, Banks tweeted that she had to turn down Nicki Minaj’s alleged offer to go on tour with her – check out what she tweeted below:

Nicki didn’t directly respond to Banks’ tweet, but did send a subliminal tweet that seemed to be aimed at Banks’ admission. Check out what Nicki tweeted below:

So, who do you think is telling the truth? Do you believe Nicki really did offer Azealia a spot on her tour?

will.I.am. Launches Ekocycle Brand With Coca-Cola; Beats By Dre First Brand Partner

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) will.I.am has teamed with The Coca-Cola Company to launch a new company aimed at encouraging consumers and brands to recycle, by creating or highlighting products that have been made from recycled products.

The Ekocycle brand will help consumers make everyday purchasing choices by identifying materials, such as aliminum cans, that could be used to create new, fashionable products.

“With the Ekocycle brand, I’m on a mission to educate and inspire consumers around the globe to seek out more sustainable lifestyle choices that will ultimately play a part in the movement toward a world with zero waste,” will.i.am said. “By making products that contain recycled materials more attractive to both businesses and consumers, everyone can do their part to keep the cycle going to turn discarded waste into cool, new items.

The first brands to partner with will.I.am’s new green company is Dr. Dre’s’s electronics company Beats By Dre and New Era.

Both companies will team with Ekocycle to create new products for the marketplace, made from recycled material.

“The EKOCYCLE brand initiative is a platform that aligns with our vision of zero waste and our focus on sustainability,” said Bea Perez, vice president and chief sustainability officer, The Coca-Cola Company. “Together with will.i.am, we will promote recycling in a unique way with other well-known brands to create lifestyle products that consumers worldwide desire. Today’s generation of young consumers represents an active force and the EKOCYCLE brand aims to be a driver in rallying their support and efforts around a global sustainability movement.”

Coca-Cola has also made a minium commitment of $1 million dollars over the next five years, in addition to a commitment of 1 percent of the operating profits made through The Coca-Cola Foundation.

http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/dynamic/press_center/2012/07/ekocycle.html Media Contact: Katherine Schermerhorn T +01 404.676.2683 The Coca-Cola Company Global Public Affairs & Communications Department P.O. Box 1734 Atlanta, GA 30301 T +01 404.676.2683

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