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Lil Kim Shoots New Video “Jay-Z” With Support From Rappers French Montana, Tony Testa

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lil Kim recently shot scenes for an upcoming video titled “Jay-Z,” with special guests, rappers French Montana and Tony Testa.

Lil Kim shot scenes for “Jay-Z” at Club Glazz, which is in Queens.

In addition to French Montana and Tony Testa, Lil Kim was joined by “Mob Wives” star Carla Facciolo and Lil Kim’s new artist, Tiffany Foxx.

While French Montana was simply supporting the video shoot, Tony Testa, whose uncle Joseph Carmine Testa was convicted of being the head of the Gambino crime family, and Tiffany Foxx have roles in the video.

In addition to her cozy role with Tony Testa, a source close to alleged Philadelphia mob boss “Skinny” Joey Merlino told AllHipHop.com that he and Lil Kim also developed a friendly relationship in 1006, while she was incarcerated in a federal detention center for almost a year in a Philadelphia prison, for perjury.

A rep for Tony Testa said Lil Kim will appear in an upcoming video off of his new CD Made, which is due in stores this spring.

Check out some flicks from the video shoot below:

Trinidad Jame$ Discusses First Headlining Tour; Dates Revealed

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(AllHipHop News) Atlanta, Georgia native Trinidad Jame$ has announced his first ever headlining tour, which will kick off in February, in Cleveland Ohio.

Trinidad Jame$ will launch his “Don’t Be S.A.F.E” tour at Peabody’s on February 20, before winding down the 11-date outing in Boston Massachusetts, at The Middle East.

The rapper will perform various songs from his debut album Don’t Be S.A.F.E, which includes his hit single “All Gold Everything.”

“I want people to understand where I come from. I’m not perfect, we may forget a word or two but we are always gonna turn up together. At the end of the day, you will always remember the experience,” Trinidad Jame$ said.

The “Don’t Be S.A.F.E” tour will also serve as a launchpad for Trinidad Jame$’ newest single “Females Welcome.”

The opening act for the tour is ForteBowie. Check out the dates below:

February 20 Cleveland, OH Peabody’s

February 21 Louisville, KY Pub & Billiards

February 22 St. Louis, MO Old Rock House

February 23 Chicago, IL Reggie’s Rock Club

February 24 Ann Arbor, MI Blind Pig

February 26 Greensboro, NC Green Street Music Hall

February 27 Norfolk, VA NorVA

March 3 Richmond, VA National

March 4 Washington, DC Howard

March 5 Philadelphia, PA TLA

March 6 Boston, MA Middle East

Reports Confirm Beyonce Lip-Synced President’s Inaugural Ceremony

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Amidst the festivities of President Barack Obama’s second inauguration, reports are surfacing that during the President’s ceremony yesterday, Beyonce lip-synced the “Star Spangled Banner” to a pre-recorded track.

According to Page Six of the New York Post,  a band member in the U.S. Marine band spilled the beans about the behind the scenes details on Beyonce’s hyped up performance.

“All music is pre-recorded for the ceremony because there are so many eventualities and conditions that day,” Kristin DuBois, a rep for the United States Marine Band told Page Six. “We performed, live, the band. But we received last-minute word that Beyonce was going to use the pre-recorded vocal track. Those were the instructions we were given. We don’t know what the reason why.”

While the news of a lip synched performance comes as a shock to many  in the online world , it’s not uncommon for inaugural performances to be pre-recorded.

According to DuBois, all music for inaugural ceremonies is pre-recorded as a precaution.

“That’s something we’ve done for years and years. The Marine Band did perform live throughout the ceremony but we received last-minute word that Beyoncé wanted to use the recording.”

Beyonce has yet to comment on the situation, but she did post photos on her Instagram, just days before the performance as she prepared a pre-recorded version of the national anthem (pictured below)

Beyonce Recording "Star Spangled Banner"

Casey Veggies Releases “Life Changes”; Futuristiks and 1500 or Nothin Recall Recording Process

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(AllHipHop News) Los Angeles, California-based rapper Casey Veggie releases his highly anticipated project dubbed, “Life Changes,” today (January 22)

Casey Veggies, who is signed to Sylvia Rhone’s label Vested in Culture, will release his project today via DatPiff.com and CaseyVeggies.com.

“Life Changes” features production from The Futuristiks, 1500 or Nothin, Cardiak and DJ Dahi, while features from Dom Kennedy, BJ the Chicago Kid and Phil Beaudreau round out the release.

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Last night, AllHipHop.com had the to cha nce hear the “Life Changes” project in an exclusive listening session with Dom Kennedy, The Futuristiks and 1500 or Nothin at a Hollywood studio, where The Futuristics and 1500 explained their experience working he project.

“Its serious, all original music, no samples, real melodies. It was a great process, he’s 19, fresh, LA native and he’s got a sound. LA really has a sound. It’s not the old LA sound, it’s all new,” 1500 or nothing and The Futuristiks explained.

After releasing his first volume of his Customized Greatly series when he was 14, Casey Veggies has developed a devoted following with his business partner Anwar Carrots (@AnwarCarrots) and Joshton Peas (@joshtonpeas) who helped establish their imprint, PNCINTL.

While Casey has developed his own following over the years, Casey is one of the founding members of the Odd Future (OFWGKTA) clique.

Yesterday Casey released his artwork and the tracklisting for the project which is featured below.

“Life Changes” releases today at 3:00 PM EST here: Casey Veggies – Life Changes

Casey_Veggies_Life_Changes-front-largeThe Futuristiks and 1500 or Nothin

1.  Life Changes feat. Phil Beaudreau (p###. The Futuristiks, Dawaun Parker)

2.  My Vision (p###. The Futuristiks, 1500 or Nothin)

3.  Young Winners (p###. Dynamic Duo)

4.  She in My Car feat. Dom Kennedy (p###. DJ Dahi)

5.  Faces (p###. Rob Holladay)

6.  Life$tyle (p###. Cardiak)

7.  The Team (p###. The Futuristiks)

8.  Whip It (p###. D.R.U.G.S)

9.  Love = Hate (p###. THC), Ulterior Motives feat. BJ the Chicago Kid (p###. Rahki)

10. Everything Wavy (p###. PriceTag)

11.  I Love Me Some You (p###. Harry Fraud)

12.  These Days (p###. The Futuristiks, 1500 or Nothin)

13. Take My Life (p###. The Futuristiks, 1500 or Nothin)

Kanye West’s Ex-Girlfriend Calls Rapper “Insecure”; Discusses Kim Kardashian, In New Interview

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(AllHipHop News) Kanye West’s former flame is speaking about his new relationship with Kim Kardashian, who is pregnant with the Chicago rapper’s first child.

Kanye’s ex-girlfriend Brooke Crittendon sat down and discussed the rapper with The Sun, one of the UK’s biggest newspapers.

The pair was involved in a relationship for two years, just as Kanye West began his rise to the top of the entertainment world.

Crittendon said that the rapper is not the “egomaniac” the media has made him out to be.

“He was insecure as he couldn’t be with me every day. I got the impression he was worried he wasn’t good enough for me,” Brooke Crittendon told The Sun. “He needs people to tell him he is good and that he is needed and wanted.”

According to Brooke Crittendon, Kanye is attempting to be like Jay-Z, whom she labeled his mentor.

“Whether it is starting to be more mature, taking chances with clothes or getting married and starting a family, ultimately he takes those cues from Jay,” Crittendon claimed in the interview.

Crittendon said that the relationship ended because ultimately, Kanye West could not be faithful.

“He was a good boyfriend in f**ked up circumstances,” Crittendon said. “It ended because there were a lot of arguments and a lot of fights. It became really nasty.”