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VIDEO: Kelly Rowland Is Our New Crush In "Summer Dreaming"

The solo-soaring one-third from Destiny’s Child, Kelly Rowland, is back with the first release since appearing on Trey Songz’ latest “Heart Attack”, with a song more on the uptempo dance side called “Summer Dreaming”.

In the video, Kelly Rowland has never looked better! She’s focused, having fun, and enjoying the best parts of summer!

“Summer Dreaming”, the song and video, are for a Bacardi Rum commercial – check it out below:

French Montana's Debut Pushed Back Until July

(AllHipHop News) After months of anticipation, Bronx, New York rapper French Montana has revealed that his debut studio album has been delayed.

French’s album Excuse My French was due to hit stores on July 17.

On Friday (June 15), French confirmed to Billboard that the album was now due in stores this Fall.

“I’m still working on a couple of the last pieces so I’m not really rushing it,” French told Billboard.

French revealed the reason for the album’s delay was his involvement with Drake’s “Club Paradise” tour.

In related French Montana news, the rapper suffered a setback on his way to a press-date for the “Club Paradise” tour over the weekend.

The rapper shredded the front tire of his expensive Rolls-Royce Ghost, leaving him stranded on a New Jersey corner, as he waited for automotive assistance.

A luxury SUV of eventually came and picked up French and transported him to the date, while his manager stayed behind with the pricey vehicle and it’s valuables.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Juelz Santana Explains Why Fathers Deserve More Recognition

New York rapper and Dip Set ambassador Juelz Santana is a proud father of two young boys and one on the way. A self-proclaimed “hands on father,” Juelz knows a thing or two about being there for his family and taking care of his little ones – that’s why he’s so bothered by the fact that fathers don’t get the recognition they deserve – especially on Father’s Day.

“I guess it’s because of the history of fathers that have been deadbeat dads, especially in the era that I was growing up in,” said Juelz Santana.

Juelz does see the tide changing and believes that “entertainment dads” have been setting the blueprint for being hands on with their children.

“We going hard right now, especially fathers who are in entertainment, the Dads are there, man; we’re fully active in our kids’ lives.”

Check out our exclusive interview below with Juelz Santana, where he breaks down why fathers should get more recognition, gives on-point advice to the young dads out there, and shares a few intimate moments with his youngest son, Juelz:

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Maino Explains His Journey To Fatherhood And How Being A Stay At Home Dad Created "A Crazy Bond" With His Son

Rapper Maino a.k.a. Jermaine “Maino” Coleman is a father and a rapper from Brooklyn, New York whose hits “Hi Hater”, “All The Above”, and his most recent hit, “That Could Be Us”, have brought him success and prominence.

AllHipHop.com’s Gina Torres had an in-depth and candid conversation with Maino about fatherhood, and the rapper explained why having his son changed his life.

Check out the video below to see Maino explain why changing diapers and being a stay-at-home Dad created “a crazy bond” with his son, why his son thinks he’s a superhero, and why more dads are stepping up to the plate and taking responsibility for their children.

The 10 Dad Commandments

Calling all fathers, wanna-be fathers or fathers looking to do better! I’ve created the “10 Dad Commandments” to help all learn to be the best parents possible. Check them out and let me know what you think.

1) Time

Time is the most valuable gift you can give your children and kids. I know they can’t eat time and I know time cannot buy a house. But, it is the sort of present that will continue to give well after material goods are dead and gone. I never get enough time in with my kid and will always look to give her even more. I’ve had to learn first had that “I grinded really hard” will not be engraved on my tombstone. And you cannot take the money with you.

2) Let Them Fall

One time after teaching my daughter to ride a bike, she fell. She fell hard. In fact, even though she had a helmet on, her face hit the pavement. She was visibly shaken and scared, but after making sure she was OK, I knew immediately what had to be done. She began mumbling about how she didn’t want to get back on the bike again. After a bit of nudging, I helped her regain her confidence back and get right back on that bike. I feared that this seemingly traumatic moment would let her know that it was OK to quit in life. I think she got a valuable lesson that day.

3) Protect and Serve

Last year, I wrote about being a grand protector to my own child and that stands. “Come witcha shield and your armor gear,” as EPMD once said. Men and fathers should act as bodyguards protecting their children from harm, particularly from outside forces. But, this sort of protection doesn’t mean that you put your kid inside a bubble. It means you equip them with the tools to survive in his world that can be so lopsided and so cruel. On the flip side it is on us parents to serve our kids and in turn, teach them to serve others in the community, God and those in need.

4) Be A Marvel Superhero

Once upon a time, I wrote a private document called “The Superman Manifesto.” It was a guide to being the perfect father and husband. Well, I started writing the journal entries and it became more and more evident that I wasn’t perfect like Superman was when I was growing up. (((GASP))) So, I urge fathers to be a Marvel Superhero. I loved Marvel super heroes in particular, because while they had their incredible side, they also had a facet if their persona that was decidedly imperfect. Be a Marvel superhero.

5) Listen and HEAR

Dad, take the time to listen to your children. In many instances, they are telling you something, oftentimes without actually “saying it.” That means you have to hear them and take heed to subtle nuances that come from paying attention. They will notice the difference too. From what I have deduced, this is something that woman have done instinctively and traditionally and a trait men should adopt.

6) Forgive

My daughter is young so there’s very little to forgive unless its forgiving something like the time she accidentally poured liquid dish detergent on my head. But some of my comrades with older kids go through it and one told me parents must forgive, even when the kids make colossal mistakes. Holding grudges is almost like a maxim in American society, but with kids, it cannot be. This is especially when they are seemingly more prone to messing up than ever before with bigger consequences. 🙂

7) Praise More than Punish

Praise! Praise! Praise! This one come from one of my most dearest friends, who ironically does not have children. Praise, praise, praise your kids when they deserve it. And if you have to punish them, they should know why so they can be built back up for more praise. They get beat down, restrained and conditioned enough in the media, the music and society. Praise!

8) Take Care Of Yourself

This is a big one. Time flies and I finally went to the doctor after many years of grinding. Suddenly, I woke up and went to do doctor for a routine check up. I found out I had high blood pressure and it was a threat to my well-being. My father passed away in his mid-40’s and I have resolved to be there for my daughter as long as possible. Hit the clinic! The doctor! Read health oriented books! Take care of your body and mind too.

9) Teach Greatness

One time my daughter and I read a book about slavery and how a former slave made his way to freedom. Then she came and read another book with the same premise. This second time around, I listened very closely to her thoughts on the latter. After hearing her thoughts, I had to educate her a bit about Africans before slavery and the wealth of Greatness that flows in her blood. The Kings. The Queens. And the fact that so-called slaves were some of the toughest human beings ever created. They survived. Like Wu Tang said, “Teach the babies.”

10) Childs Mother Does Not EVER Stop You From Being Dad

This is my final commandment and its the biggest! I will not forget when somebody I respected gave me one of the lamest excuses ever for not being present in his child’s life. I understand that it can be friction and contention between adults, but that child is still your responsibility to raise. Fortunately, in the circles I walk in more and more fathers are striving to become model fathers. I was blessed to speak to the graduating class of Fathers Now in Newark, NJ, and was elated to see that new cycles were being created and excuses were being destroyed. Again: it is YOUR responsibility to raise your child. Love that responsibility with a passion!!!!

Follow these commandments and you will never have to concern yourself with the guilt of being a crappy father and a the resentment, pity and/or loathing your kids will come to feel for you. There are more “commandments” and I encourage them. Thanks and Happy Fathers Day to all the men out there!

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Celebrity Dads Speak On Father's Day – Kevin Hart Says, "My Babies Don't Give Me Sh*t"

In honor of Father’s Day, AllHipHop.com sat down with some of your favorite artists, athletes, and actors and chatted with them about the important holiday. While Kevin Hart says his kids, “don’t give me sh*t,” that’s actually okay – you see, most of these celebrity Dads just want to spend time with their children on this special day.

Check out the video below to see Kevin Hart, Larenz Tate, Stephen A. Smith, Flava Flav, Jerry Ferrara, and Shannon Brown share their most memorable Father’s Day:

Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Lil' Wayne Diss Drake's Fashion Sense?

During a recent interview with The Showbiz 411 during the launch of his skate apparel and accessories line, TRUKFIT, Lil’ Wayne was asked who was the most fashionable rapper in Hip-Hop. Weezy wasted no time and answered Kanye West, saying, “If I had to consider someone the most stylish rapper out there, I would definitely say that would be Kanye West.”

But when Lil Tunechi was asked about Drake’s fashion sense, he kept it all the way real and even mentioned Drake’s affinity for sweaters. Check out what he said below:

“I don’t think Drake is a fashion dude,” laughed Weezy. “He’s way more [into it] when it comes to getting dressed, meaning getting dressy. He’s light years ahead of me with that.”

“As far as just kicking it, he’s the khakis, the camouflage pants, and some kind of sweater that says something with a bird on it or OVO or Take Care or something. Yeah, he’s Jewish.”

Check out the video of the interview with Lil’ Wayne below:

Lil’ Wayne has a new line of footwear coming out for SUPRA that will hit the masses in early 2013. And just for kicks, below is the Saturday Night Live skit below where they make fun of Drake’s sweater obsession:

Hip-Hop Rumors: FOOTAGE – Drake Addresses Chris Brown Fight Night During Jones Beach Show

The show must go on – and despite Drizzy Drake’s bottle throwing melee with Chris Brown the other night in NYC, and the impending legal ramifications, he still has to finish out his “Club Paradise” tour. Last night, Drake performed his first show since the big publicized fight night, and he took the opportunity to clear up a few things about the fight. Check out the video and read what Drake said below:

“You were having a good night so far, you done had a couple drinks, you done met a couple thangs, and then the ni**a in the corner start looking at you funny and you feel a motherfu**in’ way about it. And then somebody going to the bathroom bumps you with their elbow and you like, ‘What the f**k?’ At that time in my life, there’s really only one ni**a that I wanna hear,” said the Young Money rapper, before Waka Flocka joined him for “Round of Applause.”

We hear the extra security placed around the venue and on the sides of the stage was hard to miss at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater. Nonetheless, the show went off without a hitch and included sets from Waka Flocka Flame, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, French Montana, and J. Cole.

The 15,000-plus audience was also treated to surprise guests, including Busta Rhymes, A$AP Rocky, and Dipset’s Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, and Cam’ron. Check out some footage from the show below, courtesy of the homie Nigel D. from RealTalkNY:

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Wiz Khalifa Reveals Why His Father Inspires Him To Be An "Awesome Dad"

Wiz Khalifa and his father, military man, Laurence Thomaz, have a very close relationship – one that Wiz credits with allowing him to grow as an individual and become the success that he is today.

Wiz recently got engaged to his girlfriend, Amber Rose, and you know what they say, “First comes love, then comes marriage, then come Wiz with a baby carriage.” We got Wiz thinking about what type of father he wants to be.

Check out AllHipHop.com’s interview with Wiz Khalifa below, where he reveals why his dad’s awesome ways, inspires him to be a great father, what his most memorable Father’s Day gift has been to his father, and what makes his Dad “cool as h*ll.”

AHH Stray News: Chief Keef Signs With Interscope Records; French Montana's Debut Pushed to Fall; Drake/Chris Brown Incident Has Club Shut Down

(AllHipHop News) After receiving widespread attention following the release of his “I Don’t Like” record, Chicago native Chief Keef has announced that he has inked a deal with Interscope Records. Keef told MTV during Power 107.9’s 17th Annual Birthday Bash in Atlanta over the weekend, “I’ve been talkin’ to a lot of labels, but I just noticed that Interscope got people like 50, Eminem. They was talkin’ good to me. They was talkin’ like I was talkin’ and I liked that. All these other labels, I was talkin’ to ‘em, but it’s time anyway for me and I’m goin’ with Interscope.”

Some of the teams that Keef passed on reportedly included Cash Money and T.I.’s Grand Hustle. During the interview, which can be viewed here, the rapper also revealed that he has signed a publishing deal with Dr. Dre who has his own Interscope deal via his label, Aftermath Entertainment. Keef most recently was featured on the “I Don’t Like” remix featuring Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, and Jadakiss.

Despite having a July 17 release date scheduled for months, Bad Boy/MMG recording artist French Montana has announced a push back to Fall 2012 for his forthcoming debut album, Excuse My French. French, who is currently on traveling with Drake, Meek Mill, J. Cole, and 2 Chainz on the Club Paradise tour, released the first single from Excuse My French last week, titled “Pop That.” A visual for the record, which features Lil Wayne, Drake, and Rick Ross, is expected to be released in the coming weeks. Of the push back French Montana told Billboard, “I’m still working on a couple of the last pieces so I’m not really rushing it.” According to the rapper, the album is already more than halfway done.

Per TMZ, the nightclub where the much talked-about Chris Brown and Drake incident took place earlier this week has been shut down indefinitely. W.i.P., which is located in the basement of New York’s upscale Greenhouse lounge, was closed for business by the New York Police Department for a number of violations. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that “the Civil Enforcement Unit (a division of the NYPD) had been looking into violations at the club previously and the events that unfolded this week provided them with the opportunity to examine those violations more closely.”

However, none of the violations that W.i.P. was shut down for have any relation to the incident that took place between Drake and Brown following MMG’s Self Made Vol. 2 listening event across town in the Bronx at Sin City Cabaret. Cash Money President Bryan “Birdman” Williams told MTV of the altercation, “To me, I think n*ggas got Drake twisted. A lot of n*ggass be playin’, pitty-pattin’ with Drake. I don’t like that sh*t, period. Drake is one of us, so if you f*ckin’ with Drake, you f*ckin’ with us, period!”

More details are to be released in the coming days, although no charges have been pressed on Drake as of yet.

Father's Day Shout-Outs: AllHipHop.com's Hip-Hop Dads We Love

We dare say that almost EVERY male rap artist is a father, or at least it seems that way. And while we don’t know what kind of dads they are at home, there are a few who stand out on record and by cultural impact.

As we celebrate and recognize fathers, AllHipHop.com gives a shout-out to some of our favorite Hip-Hop dads:

T.I.
Who doesn’t think T.I. is a ‘Father of the Year’ after watching him on “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle:? Soon to return to the small screen in its second season, the first season centered around Tip’s attempts to reconnect with his children after his stint in prison. The charming children tested their parents at every turn and were shown to be pursuing their own entertainment careers. Son Domani is a fledgling rapper, while King and Major, Tip’s children with Tiny, are pursuing modeling and acting.

Rev. Run
One of the founding members of the groundbreaking Hip-Hop group, Run-DMC, Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons returned to the mainstream during his intriguing reality show, “Run’s House”. For four years, the heartwarming show gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of one of Hip-Hop’s First Families. Vanessa and Angela Simmons, Run’s eldest children, went on to success as the owners of Pastry and stars of “Daddy’s Girls.” Diggy Simmons followed his father’s footsteps to Hip-Hop success with his debut album, Unexpected Arrival.

Ludacris
Rapper, actor, and activist Chris “Ludacris” Bridges is a Hip-Hop dad we love because of how he has empowered his daughter, Karma, to start her own educational website for kids, KarmasWorld.com. Luda recently turned Universal Studios into Ludaversal Studios for Karma in celebration of Father’s Day.

Eminem
Fans feel like they know his daughter, Hailey Jade, through his music. With songs like, “My Dad’s Gone Crazy”, Eminem was never shy about talking about his daughter and his strained relationship with her mother, Kim. Despite the dysfunction between Marshall and his ex-wife twice over, Eminem is a father figure to Kim’s niece Alanna and her youngest daughter, Whitney.

Nas
With his new single, “Daughters”, Nas has allowed fans into his relationship with his teenage daughter, Destiny. The song and provocative video showcases the challenges of raising a teen and speaks to the mistakes that he may have made as a father. Also the father of a son, Knight, with singer, Kelis, Nas was hit with a $50,000 per month child support agreement, which has since been amended. His new album, Life is Good, will likely speak to the challenges that he has experienced with his children and their controversial mothers.

Lil Wayne
With five children by as many women, including Lauren London and Nivea, Lil Wayne made Hip-Hop dad history by having two different women pregnant at the same time. As we see from pictureson holidays and birthdays, Weezy has a good relationship with all of the mothers of his children. His eldest daughter, Reginae, is also a rapper who was a part of the OMG Girlz, and is now a solo artist.

Lonnie Lynn/Common
Common’s dad, Lonnie Lynn is a Hip-Hop dad we love because he always drops wisdom on the end of his son’s albums. A huge influence on his son and his relationship with his only child, Omoye, Lonnie Lynn is a Hip-Hop dad of a Hip-Hop dad, and we love that!

Jay-Z
Jigga has to be the Hip-Hop dad whose only child, Blue Ivy, will have the biggest shoes to fill. The six-month-old has already become the youngest “artist” to chart on Billboard – the song “Glory”, including her baby sounds, was recorded when she was less than a week old. If ever there was an heir to the proverbial Hip-Hop throne, Blue Ivy would be it, and we look forward to watching her grow up under her iconic Pop.