Oh lawd, this story reads like a true soap opera. According to an exclusive Bossip.com source, Nelly and Ashanti’s relationship has imploded over rumors of cheating and sleeping around. Ashanti has allegedly been leading a double life, and while she plays the doting, faithful girlfriend of Nelly to his face, behind his back she has allegedly been intimate with Jay-Z and Nas, as well as producer C#### Santana.
Remember, this is all allegedly! And, in Ashanti’s defense, Nelly has also had his share of infidelity rumors, and his affinity for trickin’ on strippers and video vixens is legendary in the industry.
Well, according to the source, Nelly was ready to change and move forward with their relationship, but found out that Ashanti was allegedly having a relationship with C#### Santana on the side since 2005. When he confronted Ashanti about the rumors, she allegedly denied it, but the source says that Nelly knew she was lying and dumped her.
These two never quite reached the celebrity power couple potential they had in the beginning of their relationship. Hopefully they can work it out. They were cute together.
Game is becoming a pro at publicity stunts, excuse me, I mean artistic expression. The rapper has been on his publicity game for his new album, Jesus Piece, which was just released earlier this week on Tuesday. Case in point, earlier this week Game used his instagram to create a game where he told his followers his location. The first fan to get there in 15 minutes got to meet him and also received a signed copy of the album. Now that’s social marketing at its best!
Now game is taking the marketing for Jesus Piece up another level with the introduction of a white Jesus at his recent show at the House of Blues in L.A. Game began his show with someone dressed as a white Jesus who came onstage holding a Jesus piece chain in the air. Game then follows him onstage dressed in a black “Roley” hoodie (that’s his new record label). The Jesus character then comes over to game and christens Game, placing the Jesus piece chain around his neck
Check out the video below:
What do you think about the video? Is Game crossing the line with his latest stunt?
(AllHipHop News) Since the success of his new single, “All Gold Everything“, Trinidad Jame$ has been running around from city to city, promoting his official mixtape release, Don’t Be S.A.F.E . (Sensitive As F**k Everyday), which just hit the Internet.
The rapper recently stopped by the Air Traffic Control boutique in South Beach Miami, Florida for a meet and greet with fans for Don’t Be S.A.F.E (Sensitive As F**k Everyday).
During his appearance, Trinidad Jame$ took a moment to speak with AllHipHop.com about a number of topics, including his homeland of Trinidad, what he was doing before Hip-Hop, and his plans for the New Year.
“I love it, it’s really good. Of course, I made it. You can get it on LiveMixtapes.com, my website, and TrinidadJamesGG.com. Ten songs straight to the point let you know about Trinidad Jame$, an introduction to my life,” he told AllHipHop.com.
Trinidad Jame$ discussed the challenges on coming to the United States and what he remembers of his homeland.
“It was a long time ago, it was something to get used to coming from Trinidad, with an accent coming to America,” Trinidad Jame$ recalled. “The accent is hilarious to everyone who doesn’t talk like that. What I remember about Trinidad is basically the weather is really nice all the time, my family is great, and the food is wonderful.”
In 2013, Trinidad Jame$ promised to raise the level of awareness about his album and burgeoning rap career.
“My goal for 2013 is to have everyone familiar with my project and then just keep turning up, meeting new people, living life,” Trinidad Jame$ told AllHipHop.com. “Building up and changing myself into a musical genius. I’m doing new music, but I’m still focused on my project.”
Watch AllHipHop.com’s exclusive interview with Trinidad Jame$ below:
Sure. There will probably never be a producer compilation as impactful and great as Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, but that doesn’t mean that the Hip-Hop architects of today can’t construct some seamless sonics that are just as groundbreaking. A distinct sound, cohesive transitions, and a career-launching ear for new talent is what leaves the skip button untouched for these classic compositions.
While we wait for the good Dr. to take his time “Detoxing,” here’s AllHipHop.com’s ode to the Top 5 of the 2000s bunch:
1. The Alchemist’s Russian Roulette:
Alan “The Alchemist” Maman brings out the most chilling of verses out of his emcees with his suspenseful and hair-raising backdrops. For his third compilation, Al played a risky game of Russian Roulette with a squadron of hungry MCs and Russian Pop samples. The end result was 30 short movements of one sweet symphony of samples that redefined once again what a Hip-Hop producer could accomplish with a crate full of records. Bravo.
2. 9th Wonder’s Dream Merchant vol. 2:
If dreaming had a soundtrack, Patrick “9th Wonder” Douthit would be the executive producer. After leaving his critically acclaimed group Little Brother in ‘07, 9th dropped a new batch of his smooth bass and soulful samples that sounded like they might have came from angels on Dream Merchant vol 2. Working with a group of unknown but talented group of singers and MCs (like a young Rapsody), 9th would prove that he would be the go-to guy to craft complete Hip-Hop meals that would stick to your ribs for years to come.
3. AraabMuzik’sElectronic Dream:
A great musician uses his instrument not as an instrument but as an extension of himself. There might not be a producer who embodies this sentiment as much as Abraham “Araabmuzik” Orellana does. With lightening like hands that can produce a live neck-snapping beat on nothing but a MPC, the in-house Dip-set producer proved that he is more than just the man behind Camron’s comeback projects. He is a musical prodigy who had an Electronic Dream that he would merge hypnotizing trance samples with high-hats and kick drums to create one of the hardest all-instrumental albums ever. House music didn’t know it could sound so menacing.
4. Ski-Beatz’s 24 hour Karate School:
Making a comeback as an MC is hard. Making a comeback as a producer could be called mission impossible but Jay-Z’s “Dead Presidents” producer David “Ski Beatz” Willis had found a way. By revamping his horn, guitar, and bass driven sound to give a new generation of MCs like Curren$y their own distinct flavor, Ski-Beatz pulled himself out of producer purgatory and placed himself along the most in demand producers of the day. His debut album, 24 hour Karate School, was a testament to Ski’s versatility as a producer who could cultivate his sound among the lyrical-depth of Jay Electronica and also compliment the stoner-stunting of Wiz Khalifa.
5. Hi-Tek‘sHi-Teknology2: The Chip:
Tony “Hi-Tek” Contrell is a producer’s producer. Just ask his boss, Dr. Dre. After causing some Rawkus on the Train of Thought with Talib Kweli, Hi-Tek decided to serve his musically-thick beats to the veterans and upcoming MCs of the early ’00s on his Hi-Teknology compilations. The second album in the series, Hi-Teknology2: The Chip, would spawn Hip-Hop classic collaborations like “Music Is Life” with verses from Nas and Common, and a heart-warming message from the late J Dilla. On this compilation, Hi-Tek brought Hip-Hop into the new millennium with rich musicality that could still make your head nod.
There are waaaayyy more dope examples than just these! Sound off on your favorite producer compilations in the comment section.
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rap star T.I. made an appearance at the DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan Specialty Center in Detroit, Michigan, where he spread some holiday cheer for children.
The rapper teamed with Detroit Lions’ Ndamukong Suh and 107.5 personality Big Greg, as part of 107.5 FM’s Hot Toy Box initiative to provide toys and goods for families and patients in the hospital.
Hundreds of families stood in line to meet T.I. , Suh and Big Greg, who helped distribute toys, in addition to posing for photos with the children.
DMC’s Children’s Hospital of Michigan has been operational for over 125 years, dedicated to the exclusive treatment of children.
No names, but make no mistake about it, you know what this is.
Rumors. People are talking. And they are P#####!
Man kills himself.
The result is shock and dismay to all that know him. They are devastated, in fact. As the dust settles, his affairs are in order, right? No, it is a mess, from what I am being told. The widow is the object of such scorn that she is forced to leave New York for fear of her life. The word on the street is she drove him to do it. The widow jets down to Miami thinking its sweet there. Yeah, beaches and peace. But all that’s there are the beaches. The peace must have left as soon as she got there, because my people tell me it wasn’t there for her.
She realizes, people say, that her dead, but still highly beloved and influential spouse has riders in Miami too. And they are not playing with her. She has to get out of dodge and I mean fast. Why? Its not safe there either. Mind you, the media has dropped this story from their headlines, but there is a very vigorous undercurrent. Anyway, source say she has moved to Texas now to seek refuge among the cowboys and texans. Will she find it? Only time can tell, but it isn’t likely.
I am already hearing that folks are ready to push up based on the fact that there are discrepancies in the inherittance. Some of the deceased’s children are not getting their fair share, some are telling me. Now, this I don’t know. Since, I’ve never gotten money in that manner, I cannot tell how that works. I would imagine that there is some sort of mandate in place. But, people are telling me that this is straight robbery. Not my words, theirs. Nevertheless, there is a high-ranking industry mogul that is supposedly overseeing the will and estate and he’s got eagle eyes.
Also, friends of the family are awaiting the results and findings of a private investigator that was hired independently from a very powerful, attention getting musical artist we all know. I could probably say his name, but why? He’s been in every other headline already on this site. But, people have not forgotten their guy and people are SEEKING JUSTICE! This thing is not going away!
Illseed, Out.