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Wichita, Kansas rapper XV has released a new mixtape, Popular Culture, and on the project, he takes his own stab at some of your favorite, current hit songs.

Fans of XV can look forward to his renditions of the West Coast’s Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre on “The Recipe” (his is called “Stone Cold”) and Southern up-and-comer Ca$h Out’s “Cashin’ Out” (for XV, it’s “Tappin’ Out”). XV also called on ScHoolBoy Q for features on the tracks, “Be There, Be Square” and “AaaHH! Real Monsters”.

The Warner Bros. standout has been hitting the studio hard over the past few months since his talked-about performances at South By Southwest and across the country. Next up on June 26 is the release of his five-track The Awesome EP, which can be pre-ordered on iTunes now.

“I haven’t released anything for purchase since 2006 where I was independently selling albums out of my backpack,” says XV. “But even then, I’ve never released anything with a barcode. I wanted to create a project that brings in all the core fans and all the new fans I’ve gained. It’s an awesome EP that is pre-gaming everybody for the debut.”

Download XV’s Popular Culture HERE and view the artwork below:

View the tracklisting for XV’s upcoming The Awesome EP below:

1. Awesome feat. Pusha-T

2. Chains, Whips & Bars

3. Bang Bang

4. Swervin

5. The Most

VIDEO: Brooklyn Hip Hop Fest's Kickstarter Campaign Ends Monday; Busta Rhymes, Freeway and More On Tap for July 14

By: seandrasimsCategory: MOBILEJune 16, 2012

(AllHipHop News) In support of their upcoming Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, the planners at Brooklyn Bodega recently launched an online Kickstarter Campaign – and it’s not too late for Hip-Hop fans to contribute their donations to the cause.

The 8th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (BHF 2012) is scheduled for July 9-14, and will include workshops, concerts, films, vendors, and more.

YMCMB signee Busta Rhymes is headlining the festival this year, followed by Philadelphia’s legendary wordsmith, Freeway.

In addition to Freeway, the festival will also feature performances by hometown Brooklyn artist KA, Detroit’s MCs Clear Soul Forces, Jasmine Solano, and Melo-X.

And, as the BHF 2012 is clearly focused on performances, the festival will showcase classic Hip-Hop films like Wild Style, starring Hip-Hop pioneers Fab Five Freddy, The Cold Crush Brothers, Rock Steady Crew, Lady Pink, Lee Quinones, Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Caz, and many others.

In the video below, Wes Jackson, executive director of Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, explains how Kickstarter donations help his committee start with an open space and transform it into a village of sorts for Hip-Hop lovers of all ages each summer.

Kickstarter Video #2 from Brooklyn Bodega on Vimeo.

Purchase tickets or learn more about supporting the BHF 2012 at BKHipHopFestival.com.

Drake To Be Charged Over Brawl With Chris Brown

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: MOBILEJune 16, 2012

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star Drake will be charged with reckless endangerment over a brawl that left five people injured, including singer Chris Brown.

According to the New York Post, if Drake does not agree to surrender by next week, police are considering arresting him at his concert at Jones Beach tonight (June 16).

A Lawyer for Chris Brown labeled Drake and his posse “thugs.”

Brown is being represented by high-powered attorney Mark Geragos, who has represented clients like ask Michael Jackson, murderer Scott Peterson, Roger Clinton Jr. and others.

“I believe the police are building a case against Drake and his thugs,” Geragos told the New York Post. “Clearly, Drake was the instigator, and there is evidence he threw glassware.”

Meanwhile, the fall out continues over the brawl at W.i.P., which left one concertgoer with 16 stitches in her head.

NBA star Tony Parker was injured in the incident, as well as Chris Brown bodyguard Big Pat

One injured attendee has said that she already plans on filing a lawsuit against both parties, due to injuries she sustained in the massive fight.

Chris Brown is not out of the clear as of yet either.

Authorities are investigating if one of the men in his entourage was a Crip gang member.

If so, Brown would have violated his probation, as he is barred from associating with gang members.

Police are also investigating if a gunshot was fired in the club during the brawl.

Drake Announces "Summer Jam Reloaded" For Young Money Fans After Nicki Minaj and Hot 97 Beef

By: Jake CratesCategory: MOBILEJune 15, 2012

(AllHipHop News) While the rumor mill continues to churn out stories on Drake’s fiasco with Chris Brown, Meek Mill and countless innocent bystanders, including the San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker, Drake has his own announcement to make.

Drake will be hosting his own Summer Jam Reloaded at Jones Beach Theater on June 17th in New York, because they “f**ked it up,” according to Drake’s recent vlog post that can be seen below.

Drake will be bringing a host of guest artists to perform alongside his Young Money family in response to the Nicki Minaj situation that occurred after Peter Rosenberg dissed Nicki’s song “Starships.”

In the video post its stated that Drake told DJ Scoob Doo and Bread Over Bed That Summer Jam 2012 will be “brought back to life at his upcoming tour date at Jones Beach NY, to compensate for Young Money fans not seeing their favorite artists after a business feud with Hot 97 FM.”

More news as details emerge.

Hip-Hop Rumors: The Game Says The Breezy / Drake Beef Is "For The Birds"

By: ginatorres27Category: MOBILEJune 15, 2012

The Game was caught by the omnipresent TMZ cameras in Hollywood last night leaving the Roxbury nightclub, and was asked if he thought the Chris Brown/Drake feud was going to be as big as the Tupac and Biggie beef. After putting the cameraman in place by saying, “Come on, man, what type of questions y’allbe askin’, man,” The Game went on to speak on the feud. Check out what he said below:

“Chris Brown is like my little brother, man … and Drake is a cool dude … they just need to cut that out. It ain’t worth it.”

The cameraman went on to ask him if he would volunteer to be the “peace ambassador” between the two. The Game made it known that he was staying out of it.

“I’m gonna stay out of their beef … it’s for the birds.”

Check out the interview below or by clicking here.
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Non Hip-Hop Rumor: Tony Parker "Seriously Injured" During Chris Brown / Drake Fight Night

By: ginatorres27Category: MOBILEJune 15, 2012

Another victim has come forward in the Chris Brown vs. Drake bottle fight, and this one is a celebrity. San Antonio Spurs All-Star point guard Tony Parker, was in the club with some friends on the night of the fight, and TMZ is reporting that he suffered a serious eye injury due to flying glass.

Parker spoke with the media today and revealed that he suffered several shards of glass in his eye during the brawl:
“I was there with a bunch of friends when a fight broke out. They started to throw bottles about. I got it all.”

“The cornea has been touched. I can’t do anything for seven days. But I was lucky. The injury won’t prevent me from competing in the Olympics in any way.”

Parker will be playing for the French Olympic team and is scheduled to join them on June 20. Wow, that bottle melee could have ruined another career. Oh yeah, I said “another career.” Either Chris Brown or Drake will be done after this, and as talented as Chris Brown is, it will probably be him. What about Rihanna? How does she move forward after this?

Usher Proves He Can Still Dance in "Scream" Video

By: @KareemTaylorCategory: AlternativesJune 15, 2012

Seven-time Grammy winner Usher Raymond is back with a video for his latest single “Scream”, a cut off the album “Looking 4 Myself”, released this past Tuesday.

Check out the video below. (By the way, did you know Usher has a new song with A$AP Rocky? That’s a surprising combo. Just saying.)

AHH Stray News: Wiz Khalifa's "Work Hard Play Hard" Goes Gold; DJ Greg Street Joins Cash Money; Lil Wayne Collaborating With Supra

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: MOBILEJune 15, 2012

(AllHipHop News) The first single from Wiz Khalifa’s upcoming album, O.N.I.F.C., has officially been certified Gold after being released two months ago. “Work Hard Play Hard Is Officially Gold. Thank You Taylors!!!,” he tweeted yesterday.”

The single currently sits at #4 on iTunes Hip-Hop singles chart. Since his performance of “Work Hard Play Hard” at last week’s MTV Movie Awards, sales of the single have increased over 37 percent higher than the previous week, with close to 78,000 units sold. O.N.I.F.C. is set to be released on August 28.

It was announced earlier today (June 15) that Cash Money has added DJ Greg Street to their always expanding roster of talent. “I have never once doubted the power of Birdman and Slim, and the Cash Money empire as a whole,” Street said in a statement.

“My goal is to add in making Cash Money Records the first billion dollar independent label by putting major plays together for the brand, in and outside of selling records.”Cash Money president Bryan “Birdman” Williams said of Street, “Slim and I collaborated with him so often, we decided the next step would be to extend a deal to him that would allow him to bring his unique voice and perspective to both our label and publishing company.”

In recent months, Cash Money has added Limp Bizkit, Christina Milian, Busta Rhymes and DJ Khaled to their stable of artists. The label’s next releases are set to come from Bow Wow with his seventh studio album, Underrated, and Lil Wayne with I Am Not A Human Being 2.

ONE Distribution recently announced that footwear maker Supra would be entering into an exclusive partnership with rapper Lil Wayne. The deal will result in the release of a new footwear collection that is set to be inspired, designed, and overseen by both Wayne and the shoe-making company. Supra is set to debut the new line at the Project Trade Show in Las Vegas at the end of August according to High Snobiety.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Amber Rose Making A Fashion Statement To Kanye West?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: MOBILEJune 15, 2012

This may or may not constitute a rumor, but I though I would give it a try. Amber Rose has reportedly taken to eBay to get rid of all the clothing that Kanye West got her. Now, I don’t follow her enough to know if these are Kanye-specific, but that is what the internets are saying. Anyway, basically Amber is in full marriage mode and is getting rid of all of her historical junk.

People are bidding to buy! Click here!

Here are some of my favorite fashion statements Amber has made and most don’t have anything to do with clothing.

Daily Word: Check Your Desires!!!

By: seandrasimsCategory: LifestyleJune 15, 2012

Bon jour, buenos días, buongiorno, guten Tag, يوم سعيد., 美好的一天, and all the hundreds of other ways to say good day!

Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to your desires! The level of success you have in life will all be determined by the strength of your desires! Simply put, if you don’t get it, then you didn’t want it bad enough! Some people wish for things, and hope that they come true, while others have deep desires and make them come true!

You can sit around and make excuses, or you can get busy working and make results! The limitations of life are all self-inflicted, and those who think otherwise are exactly who I’m speaking of! The moment you take responsibility for EVERY condition in your life is the day you become free to dictate a better circumstance! We don’t contemplate breathing, we don’t try and walk, we don’t hope to see… We just make it happen!

These are all things which are unalienable rights! Rights that cannot and should not be taken away!! The same is true for your desires!! Want what you want, but want it bad enough that you never allow excuses to get in the way! Remember: If you still have breath in your body, then you still have purpose!! Know what that is and get busy doing it!!
-Ash’Cash

“Desire is a powerful force that can be used to make things happen.” -Marcia Wieder

“Those who restrain their desires, do so because theirs is weak enough to be restrained.” -William Blake

“Your feet will always bring you to where your heart is.” -Irish Proverb

“Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.” -Napoleon Hill

“If you don’t want it bad enough to risk losing it – you don’t want it bad enough.” -Tom Krause

“If you greatly desire something, have the guts to stake everything on obtaining it.” -Brendan Francis

“You can change your beliefs so they empower your dreams and desires. Create a strong belief in yourself and what you want.” -Marcia Wieder

“When your desires are strong enough, you will appear to possess superhuman powers to achieve.” -Napoleon Hill

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.

REKS Announces "Rebelutionary" Produced By Numonics

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: MOBILEJune 15, 2012

(AllHipHop News) Rapper REKS and producer Numonics have teamed to create the new album Rebelutionary, which will be released this July.

Rebelutionary follows REKS’ album Straight, No Chaser, with Statik Selektah.

On Rebelutionary, REKS and Numonics enlist artists like Jon Conner, Krondon and Termanology.

“Numonics is such a talent that I wasn’t concerned about following up Straight, No Chaser so quickly because the recording process was so smooth and I knew it was necessary now,” REKS said. “It was crazy that we could link up together on a project we both felt so passionate about; and one that is essential for today’s climate.”

REKS has amassed an impressive resume since his debut album Along Came The Chosen was released in 2001.

The rapper has worked with artists like DJ Premier, Large Professor, Sky Zoo, Pete Rock, Freeway, Styles P and numerous others.

The latest release from REKS features the rapper commenting on current events and other politically based topics.

“REKS and I made Rebelutionary to express the strong social and political views we both share. Inspired by great leaders like Fred Hampton and Malcolm X, the album sheds light on issues that need to be touched on at this time,” added Numonics. “Whether it’s institutionalized racism, or pointing out the hypocrisy of the establishment, REKS paints a vivid picture of the world we live in with this project. I feel blessed to have worked with such a strong and emerging voice in Hip-Hop and his immense talent shines throughout this project.”

Rebelutionary is due in stores on July 24.

Check out the track listing for Rebelutionary below:
1.) “Intro”
2.) “Unlearn”
3.) “Hallelujah”
4.) “Bang Bang” f/ J NiCS
5.) “Shotgun” f/ Jon Connor & Venessa Renee
6.) “War Is A Racket” (Smedley Butler interlude)
7.) “Rebelutionary”
8.) “Ignorance is Bliss” f/ Termanology 9.) “Passports”
10.) “Avarice” (Interlude)
11.) “Avarice” f/ Knowledge Medina
12.) “The Jones’” f/ Krondon
13.) “The Edge” f/ Lucky Dice & Chi Knox
14.) “La Luna” f/ Sene & Koncept 15.) “Gepeto”
16.) “Obedient Workers”
17.) “Outro”
18.) “Shotgun” (Remix) f/ Ea$y Money & Boycott Blues