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Singer Ray Lavender Keeps It Straight Classy in “We Love” Video

By: @KareemTaylorCategory: Alternatives

Looks like someone is actually doing some “real R&B” these days, as the latest song and video, “We Love”, from singer Ray Lavender includes crooning, dramatic rhythm, and beat and a sound reminiscent of something someone would’ve done in the ’90s.

Since his departure from Akon’s record label, Kon Live, Lavender took time off to regroup and organize a new team. These days, he’s independently working on his new album with his Global Artists Music Group imprint. The first single off the album Tequila fared well, but hasn’t picked up enough steam for Lavender to sit down and take a break just yet.

Dude can sing, and “We Love” is proving to be a great way to showcase his talent. We just hope he finds his winning sound – something that will make him stand out, and something that will entice people to say “Hmm. Who is this Ray Lavender guy everyone’s talking about?”

Cee Lo Named Co-Owner Of TY KU Saké

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

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Cee Lo Green will try his hands in the spirits world, as the newest owner of TY KU Saké.

The rapper, who previously acted as a brand ambassador to the wine, now owns a piece of the company.

According to reps for TY KU Saké, Cee Lo has been tapped to bring new creative innovation to the company.

“Cee Lo Green will play a creative role for TY KU, consulting as a partner on all of the company’s brand marketing and will serve as a spokesperson,” a representative for TY KU who said of the new deal.

In the coming months, Cee Lo Green plans to launch a marketing campaign to educate his fan base about the history of Japanese saké.

The rapper has even created an alter ego named “Logun,” to help promote the TY KU Saké brand.

“I’m a master marketer, and I don’t mind my sense of humor being infused into whatever I’m doing—but we’re serious about having fun. The Logun is there to ensure that everyone is drinking TY KU Saké,” the rapper said.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Ludacris Finally Addresses Big Sean Beef

By: ginatorres27Category: MOBILE

You guys remember that beef between Ludacris and Big Sean that went down late last year? It all came to light when Ludacris released his new mixtape, 1.21 Gigawatts, which contains a diss record to Drake and Big Sean called “Bada Boom”, accusing the rappers of stealing his flow. Big Sean spoke about it in a few interviews, but we’ve never heard Luda speak about it until now.

In a recent interview with Bootleg Kev, Luda revealed that he and Big Sean actually had a sit down talk about their issues and resolved them. That’s what I call manning up! Check out what Luda said below:

“We can keep is positive right now, we gonna stay off the negativity. We just gonna keep it in a positive direction. Let’s do that — [Did we chop it up?] We actually did, man, and he just addressed it, I believe, on BET.”

“So, we had a show in Australia, yeah, we had a show in Australia and we actually got a chance to sit down. So that’s why I said we gonna keep it positive right now. Everything’s positive.” 

Good to see that they put their differences behind them and decided to keep it moving. You can catch the full interview below:

Hip-Hop Rumors: Which Southern Rapper Is The Tax Man After Now?

By: ginatorres27Category: MOBILE

After going after Nas, Young Buck, Ja Rule and Lil’ Kim to name a few – the IRS is after another one of our Hip-Hop heads. Southern rapper Bubba Sparxx is the next on the tax man’s#### list, reportedly owing $30K in back taxes.

According to documents filed in Georgia, Sparxxx, who was once Timbaland’s prodigy, was originally in the hole for about $15K for the bill which stems from 2006, but interest and fees have almost doubled his debt.

The State of Georgia is now garnishing Bubba’s wages through BMI, a music company that dishes out royalties to artists. From March through May of this year, the state has already grabbed $3,622.45 … which represents all the money Bubba was owed by BMI.

Bubba released a new track recently called, “I’m Back”, hopefully it helps him pay off his bill. Check out the video below:

When will these rappers learn? Who do you think is next on the tax man Hip-Hop hit list?

Lil Chuckee Reveals Details On Young Money Debut

By: Mikey T The Movie StarCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Young Money/Cash Money Records rapper Lil Chuckee sat down with AllHipHop.com to discuss his latest mixtape “Hood Guys,” as well as his upcoming debut album with Lil Wayne’s record label.

Last week, the 16-year-old rapper dropped his “Hood Guys” mixtape, which contained the single “N**ga Please,” featuring Lil Twist. Lil Chuckee’s lyrical skills earned the mixtape a positive review on MTV’s Mixtape Daily column.

“I just dropped my mixtape, it’s going crazy on the Internet,” Lil Chuckee told AllHipHop.com. “[Now] we [are] out here in Miami working the album.”

Although the album has no release date in sight, Lil Chuckee offered up some details on what his fans can expect from his Young Money debut.

“It wouldn’t be one style of music it will be a variety,” the rapper said. “I will be stepping into different sounds…just craziness, me talking stupid.”

For the aspiring producers, Lil Chuckee, who will also produce tracks for his album, said that he was still looking for tracks for his untitled album.

“I’m looking forward to any producers , these new producers got that crack,” Lil Chuckee said.

Download “Hood Guys” by Lil Chuckee here.

Follow Mikey T The Movie Star on Twitter @MTMovieStar

Hip-Hop Rumors: What?! Did Jimmy Henchman Admit To Setting Up Tupac?!

By: ginatorres27Category: MOBILE

Wow, it looks like one of the biggest mysteries in rap music has finally been solved. Back in 1994, Tupac Shakur was shot at Quad Studios in NYC, an attack that many believe sparked the East Coast/West Coast rap fueled. Tupac blamed the shooting on Diddy, Biggie Smalls, and Jimmy “Henchman” Rosemond.

According to the Village Voice, Rosemond secretly confessed to setting up Tupac during one of nine “Queen For A Day” proffer sessions with the government late last year. These sessions basically allow suspects under investigation to admit to all of their crimes, and the information gathered will not be used to prosecute them.

According to federal prosecutors, Rosemond’s confession came as as he was trying to carve out a cooperation deal that might have led to a reduced sentence.

“Rosemond apparently came clean about his involvement in Tupac’s ambush shortly after his former best friend, Dexter Isaac, stepped forward last summer to publicly confess that he had led the attack on Shakur in 1994. Isaac released a statement on June 16, 2011 to AllHipHop.com, saying it was Rosemond who had paid him to rob and pistol-whip Tupac.”

The statute of limitations on robbery is seven years, so although this confession brings minor closure to a huge chapter in Hip-Hop.

The involved parties will see zero jail time for this.

MMG Pop-Up Shop Opening In NYC For “Self Made Vol. 2” Album Release

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) The Maybach Music Group family will be appearing in New York City tomorrow (June 26) at ALIFE NYC for a special Self Made Vol. 2 event, featuring a pop-up store appearance and signing that is set to include Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Wale, Stalley and Omarion.

The Ciroc and Reebok sponsored event will take place at ALIFE NYC located on 158 Rivingston Street in New York from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Following the MMG team’s one-of-a-kind listening session in the Bronx a few weeks ago, Warner Bros. and MMG have put up a free album stream of Self Made Vol. 2 on YouTube for fans and listeners to preview here.

MMG’s Self Made Vol. 2 will be available for purchase tomorrow on iTunes and at retailers nationwide.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Who Changed Beyonce’s Mind About Kim Kardashian?

By: ginatorres27Category: MOBILE

Beyonce was spotted enjoying the final show for Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Watch The Throne” tour in the LG Arena in Birmingham UK with none other than Kim Kardashian! Rumors have been swirling for months that Beyonce did not want anything to do with Kim K. because she felt like Kim didn’t deserve her success – after all she really doesn’t have any talent besides…well, never mind.

A source told the NY Daily News that, “Beyoncé is careful with who she surrounds herself with, but she never hated Kim.”

Kanye was desperate to get Beyonce to accept Kim K., and according to The Sun, he finally convinced Bey to sit down with Kim K. and air her grievances, in hopes of the two becoming friends. Kanye allegedly set up a private dinner for the two in his hotel suite last week, and the two got along so well that Bey decided to let Kim K. sit with her at the concert.  Check out a few pics of the two at the concert below:


Those two sure look chummy – it looks like Kanye got his wish.

The NY Daily News reports that Kim Kardashian is abiding by the “unwritten rule” that “she is not allowed to blast to the world her business with Bey and Jay,” who are obsessive about their privacy.

“She’s hung with them a few times already, but she isn’t saying peep about them,” says the source.

“She’s not tweeting or taking pictures with (Beyoncé) because she doesn’t want to seem desperate,” the Kardashian confidante explains.

Do people even care if Beyonce and Kim Kardashian are friends? I just don’t want to see Jay-Z and Beyonce end up on “Keeping Up With The Kardashians.”

Doug E. Fresh, Kangol Kid, Rappers Encourage Voting

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

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Doug E. Fresh will open his Harlem restaurant tonight (June 25), in an attempt to educate the Hip-Hop community about their rights as voters, in the upcoming election.

Doug E. Fresh and U.T.F.O member Kangol Kid will gather at Doug E. Fresh’s Chicken & Waffles, to educate voters about their rights in the upcoming election.

The rally is being supported by Democratic Congressional Candidate and former Bill Clinton Advisor Clyde Williams.

“There are so many people in my community who don’t even bother to register because they don’t think their vote will make a difference,” Doug E. Fresh said. “I think we, as celebrities, have an obligation to change that mindset. We want to show the world that Hip Hop has a voice, and our vote does count.”

The rally, which will be free and open to the public will take place from 6-8:00pm.

“On the eve of Tuesday’s primary election, I feel it is more important than ever for voters, young and old to be encouraged to get out and exercise their right to vote,” added Clyde Williams, a candidate for the 13th Congressional District, which includes Harlem.

“Harlem is in a pivotal place right now,” Williams added. “For the first time in 40-years, the top leadership could change, and the people should have a say in that change by voting.”

Snoop’s Son Gets Scholarship Offer from UCLA

By: Jake CratesCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) West Coast Hip-Hop legend, Snoop Dogg, is a proud father, as his son was offered a scholarship to UCLA’s football program recently.

While his son Cordell Broadus is still a sophomore at Diamond Bar High School, the young footballer is listed at 6’2″, 185 lbs and is expected to lead his team this fall.

“We’re expecting him to really lead us the next three years,” Diamond Bar High School football coach Ryan Maine explained to ESPN LA. “Hopefully [our athletes] get bigger , stronger and keep leading this team.”

This is the second high profile offering from UCLA this off-season, as Hip-Hop mogul Diddy’s son, Justin Combs, is expected to attend UCLA this fall after his highly publicized signing with UCLA

Combs looks to turn things around for UCLA this season as the Bruins have struggled over the last few years.

Last year the Bruins won six games, competing in the Pac-12 championship only to lose to Oregon.  The Bruins did make it to a bowl game, but came up short losing to Illinois in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl