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Hip-Hop Rumors: T.I.’s Probation Kept Him From Starring In Some Major Movies!!

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Rumors

Clifford “Tip” Harris Jr. is no stranger to the world of acting. The Grammy Award-winning rapper has transitioned to “actor” over the past few years, with roles in some high profile movies like American Gangster, ATL, Takers and even appearing on the hit HBO show, Entourage.

In a recent interview with Sister 2 Sister magazine, it was revealed that the Rubberband Man could have elevated his “star” to enormous heights in 2012 had he not violated his probation with that infamous traffic stop. The run-in with the cops put Tip back in the slammer for 11 months, while he was out promoting Takers and his new album at the time, No Mercy.

“I was supposed to be in the film Tower Heist with Ben Stiller. The Eddie Murphy movie. I was supposed to be in that. And I wasn’t able, obviously, to be there. G.I. Joe II (G.I. Joe: Retaliation), they called me for that. World War Z with Brad Pitt. They called me for that. The Joel Silver movie (Bullet to the Head) – I would have been co-starring with Sylvester Stallone. They called me for that too.“

DAMN, Tip!! There’s always next year!

The “Stringer Bell for James Bond” Talk Keeps Going!

The rumors have been around for awhile, and last night at the Golden Globes, Stringer Bell himself won Best Actor for his role on Luther, and was asked about the James Bond talk that’s been going on the past year or two (Check the :40 second mark)…

“There was a huge rumour that once Daniel Craig finishes playing Bond that they were looking for someone different and my name was in that mix. And I answered a bunch and of questions and the bottom line is of course, I’d be honoured to play the part if it comes my way.”

Black Bond? BRING HIM ON!

Hip-Hop Rumors: Rihanna Caught Puffin’ on that Ganja?!

By: ginatorres27Category: Rumors

Little miss “good girl gone bad” is really trying to live up to that album title, isn’t she? Rihanna was caught smoking a big fat blunt while on vacation in Hawaii, and from the looks of the photos, she was taking it to the head!!! La reb’l fleur was not even trying to deny it… check out her Drake inspired tweet below:

“Kush rolled, glass full…I prefer the beter things.”

Check out more photos below of Rihanna getting her “Cheech and Chong” on!

Hip-Hop Rumors: Eminem Considering a Career Change to Sports Commentating??!

By: seandrasimsCategory: Rumors

We know Detroit rap giant Eminem has been going through some changes over the past few years…getting off those pills and whatnot, developing a new rap group called Slaughterhouse, still making good music, and doing a decent job of staying out of the negative paparazzi gleam.

And now it seems that the mostly private Em has taken on a new challenge – doling out public opinions about and advice to pro sports teams! In a recent interview with GQ magazine, the rapper offered his thoughts on the seemingly, kinda, well, always iffy Dallas team:

“Just for the record — I am a Lions fan first and foremost,” Eminem said. “But growing up as a kid, the Lions were so bad for so long, that I picked up another team in the Cowboys.

“I hate to sound f*cking cliché, but I truly believe that Romo gives them the best chance to win,” Eminem said.

Joking about using the sports commentary in an upcoming track, Slim Shady pondered: “Who knows? A lot of things rhyme with Tebow, though, right?” Hmmm. Yeah.

GQ also asked him for his predictions for the Super Bowl – which at press time were New England and New Orleans. One outta two ain’t bad!

He has dropped lines in songs about sports before, so maybe this is no big deal, but Ol’ Emsy doesn’t say much, so like Kanye West, it’s always worth a listen! Maybe he was inspired by Slaughterhouse member, Joe Budden’s, appearance on ESPN’s “First Take” a few weeks ago. We gotta admit…Joey B held his own in the sports department!!

Santana’s Trumpet Player Goes Hip-Hop For MLK Day

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

(AllHipHop News) Bay area rap veterans The Grouch and Zumbi will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with a new collaborative EP with Santana’s trumpet player, Bill Ortiz.

The Grouch and Zumbi by are among the artists who have teamed with Bill Ortiz to release the album Winter in America, which is the predecessor to his forthcoming album, Highest Wish.

Bill Ortiz has played with Santana for over 12 years, but he has also been connected to the Hip-Hop world as well.

Bill Ortiz has played trumpet on a variety of Hip-Hop artists’ tracks, including “93 til Infinity,” which was a hit for the Souls of Mischief, as well as songs by Tony Toni Tone, Destiny’s Child, TLC, and others.

“Carlos has always used music to inspire and bring people together,” Ortiz explained. “I follow in that tradition. I’ve been really encouraged by some of the Bay Area Hip-Hop artists like Zumbi and the Grouch who make music with enlightened lyrics.”

In addition to the rappers on the album, Winter in America also features guest appearances by Santana member Tony Lindsay and poet Linda Tillery, who delivers a spoken word performance with Dr. Martin Luther King’s Nobel Peace Prize winning speech.

“We often celebrate ignorance in our society, so I wanted to celebrate consciousness,” Ortiz said of the album, which also features a cover of Gil Scott Heron’s 1973 track, “Winter in America,” in honor of Gil Scott’s honor.

Winter in America the EP drops on Martin Luther King Day, January 16, 2012, direct to fans, while the worldwide digital/physical release is scheduled for January 31st.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Iggy Azalea Signing to Def Jam???!!!

By: ginatorres27Category: Rumors

Nicki Minaj better watch her back! 21-year-old Australian rap sensation Iggy Azalea is coming for her #1 spot as the top female in Hip-Hop, and has allegedly teamed up with a label that can help take her to the top.

The Aussie cutie, who became an overnight star when she dropped her mixtape, Ignorant Art, is dropping hints left and right that she has signed a deal with the legendary Def Jam Records.

Iggy was spotted in Los Angeles last week having dinner with top Def Jam exec Bu Thiam and Def Jam’s golden egg, Rihanna. It looks like the meeting went well…check out the tweets below.

Iggy tweeted – “Had the pleasure of meeting rihanna at dinner tonight,” “Had a really fun dinner with all the def jam staff!!! #rolexcrew.”

Bu also tweeted about the meeting writing:

“Just spoke to the homie @IGGYAZALEA and all ima say is #History,”

Adding more fuel to the fire a Def Jam A&R staffer tweeted, “@IGGYAZALEA dope meeting you tonight.. Cant wait til your officially part of the team” – to which Iggy replied, “Yup!!!”

This looks like it’s going down! I would definitely love to see another female rapper getting some shine. While we wait for an official announcement, check out Iggy’s video for “My World” below.

Daily Word: Happy Birthday Aaliyah (You Are One In A Million!!)

By: seandrasimsCategory: Lifestyle

Happy Martin Luther King Day, my Great People!!

If you missed our special Birthday Tribute to Dr. King, please click here. Today, we are celebrating the birthday of one of our other fallen family members. Aaliyah Dana Haughton, born January 16, 1979, was a talented songwriter, performer, actress, who lost her life tragically on August 25, 2001, in a plane crash.

Even though Aaliyah is gone, she will never be forgotten. Her accomplishments at such an early age were astonishing, and she gave us inspiration. She told us that “if at first we don’t succeed, we must pick ourselves up and try again,” as well as how much we were “one in a million.” In commemoration of her birthday, we are dedicating today’s Daily Word to being One in A Million!

In life, you will be confronted with many situations where you don’t totally fit in. You will look around and feel like the odd one out. You will question yourself and wonder what is it about you that you don’t have that everyone else does…. That’s wrong!!! The question you should be asking yourself is what is it about you that everyone else doesn’t have!!

Always remember that you are one in a million! No one on this planet can be you or do what you can do! You were put on this earth to do some extraordinary things, and as long as you keep trying to be like everyone else, you will never accomplish them! You were born to stand out!!! With that in mind, accept that fact that you will never fit it!! You were put here to be the best you that you can possibly be, so never question or take that privilege for granted!! You are One in A Million!!! Stop waiting, and Make your life Great!!!
-Ash’Cash

“You are unique, and if that is not fulfilled, then something has been lost.” -Martha Graham

“Don’t let anyone tell you that you have to be a certain way. Be unique. Be what you feel.” -Melissa Etheridge

“You were born an original. Don’t become a copy.” -Unknown

“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” -Judy Garland

“If you were meant to be otherwise, Then you would have been created otherwise.” -Johann von Goethe

“They can call me crazy if I fail, all the chance that I need, is one-in-a-million and they can call me brilliant when I succeed.” -Ani Difranco

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” -Dr. Seuss

“If you want to be truly successful invest in yourself to get the knowledge you need to find your unique factor. When you find it and focus on it and persevere your success will blossom.” -Sidney Madwed

TO HEAR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THE DAILY WORD – CLICK HERE.

Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com.

Mixtape Review: Red Cafe’s “Hell’s Kitchen”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Features

Rating: 8/10

With his first official album, Shakedown, coming out this spring, Red Cafe’s new mixtape Hell’s Kitchen is certain to hold fans over as he delivers another album-quality tape with a handful of bangers and guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Wale, J. Cole, Fabolous, Trey Songz, and Meek Mill among others.

The tape begins with the title track, “Hell’s Kitchen” which sets the tone for what’s to come, as Red lets it be known that he “Went to sleep the champ / woke up with the title.” The drum-heavy track is complimented by a high-pitched vocal sample, which is most audible on the hook as Red asks listeners a question by stating “Hell’s Kitchen / What Else?” On the very next track, “His Story,” Red starts off his verse by rapping about putting on for his label, Bad Boy Records (“Mase went to church / I signed to Bad Boy / Got right to work”).

The strong start continues on the remix to the Jahlil Beats produced, “Let It Go.” Red Cafe is joined on the track by Bad Boy boss Diddy as well as label-mate French Montana and takes time to make reference to Will Smith’s character in the movie Bad Boys (“Ain’t been a better bad boy since Mike Lowery”). In the song’s third verse, 2 Chainz then makes the first of his two appearances on the mixtape, continuing to build his momentum in 2012, as it seems like he’s been featured on every mixtape released so far this year.

Trey Songz, Wale, and J. Cole join Red Cafe on the remix to the popular “Fly Together” produced by Ryan Leslie. The song’s feel-good vibe finds each rapper speaking to the ladies on their respective verse and letting them know the luxuries they can experience if they join them; Wale offers first class seats and drinks (“First class seats / Bottles on me”), while J. Cole prefers to invite his woman overseas  (“Come with me, to Madrid that’s where Real play). The song comes together on the chorus, as Trey Songz replaces Ryan Leslie on the hook singing, “When I fly, you fly, we fly together…” As the tape progresses, Red Cafe demonstrates his versatility, especially on “Can You Hear Me,” as he raps about more serious issues including street life, his kids, religion, and even politics.

With an album-type feel to it, Red Cafe’s Hell’s Kitchen joins the growing list of hot mixtapes released so far this year. With his album, Shakedown, on the way this spring, Red Cafe will look to continue to represent well for Bad Boy by continuing to grow the buzz and momentum generated by Hell’s Kitchen.

Checkout AllHipHop’s exclusive interview with Red Cafe and footage from the Hell’s Kitchen listening party below: