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Non Hip Hop Rumors: Mashonda Goes In! Alicia Keys Is Caught Between A Rock And A Hard Place
When Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz first began their relationship a few years back, a lot of people were up in arms because of the controversial start to the relationship (you know with Swizz being married with a one-year-old at home). Well, Alicia wanted to put those rumors to rest, and in a recent interview with JET magazine, she was quoted as saying that Swizz and his wife Mashonda were “apart for some time” before her and Swizz started dating.
Related: Non Hip-Hop Rumor: Alicia Keys Wants People To Stop Calling Her A “Homewrecker”
Shortly after the interview went viral, Mashonda posted a few subliminal tweets on her Twitter basically calling Alicia out for lying in the interview.
Related: Non Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Alicia Keys Lie? Is She Really A Homewrecker?
Mashonda isn’t holding any punches back, and in a brand new interview with Global Grind, she spoke openly about the situation and says that she has proof to show that they were having a relationship when Swizz was still in a relationship with her. Check out what she said below:
“There have been many stabs and shots taken, thankfully they don’t bother me the way they used to. I’ve never lied about one thing involving the demise of my marriage. No, we were not “apart” or separated, and that’s just a fact that can be proven in many ways. Blessings have a way of disguising themselves. This situation has helped me to understand life and what really matters.”
Mashonda was especially peeved that Alicia is talking about the situation at all, since she was in the wrong.
“Not much surprises me anymore when it comes to this situation. I truly thought that everyone’s priority was the well being of the children involved. I don’t see the sense in throwing oil on a fire, it just takes us back to point A. The Jet interview just added insult to injury. I can’t figure out how this makes us better. How is it a positive, humanitarian gesture? But artists must protect their reputation and I get that.”
Maybe it would be best for Alicia Keys to just come clean about the situation, admit that it was a mistake on their part, and move on so she doesn’t have to keep talking about it. Maybe Oprah should give Alicia a call!
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HEATER OF THE DAY: @KidVishis Ft. @HorseShoeGang "The Future"
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@FreekeyZekey730 "Forever"
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Alternative Pick: @KMichelle "Dark Shades and Headphones Freestyle"
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FRESH HEAT: @Kid_Ink #BGA Ft. @YG "What They Doin"
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@TheRealCashis "Kobe Freestyle"
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@TruckNorth "The Rainmaker"
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Shots Fired: Kurupt's Top 5 Diss Songs That Made Him Say "Damn!"
With Game and Shyne (and Meek Mill and Cassidy) taking shots at each other on wax lately, it’s clear that Hip-Hop is once again returning to its tried and true tradition of the diss record. When AllHipHop.com spoke with the West Coast OG Kurupt recently, he revealed the disses from Hip-Hop history that made him cringe – but in a good way.
And that’s really saying something, considering he’s spit on some noteworthy battle records of his own, such as his own “Callin’ Out Names”, where he took shots at many including DMX (“Only X I know is Xzibit or RBX”)”, and Tha Dogg Pound’s “New York, New York”.
The latter and its video were so effective that Jay-Z even commented on its impact years later on “Money, Cash, H**s” (“It’s like New York’s been soft ever since Snoop came through and crushed the buildings”).
Oh, yes. Hip-Hop shots have been fired. Here is Kurupt’s Top 5 Diss Songs That Made Him Say “Damn!”
5. There’s so many good records. “No Vaseline” was one of them that made history [by] Ice Cube.
4. and 3. You’ve got “Ether” [by] Nas. You’ve got the record Jay-Z made (“Takeover”). Both of those.
2. I’ve got to say “The Bridge is Over” [by Boogie Down Productions]. That song was so good. I didn’t even realize it was a diss record. That motherf*cker was so bangin’. Then when they broke down what it meant, I was like, “Damn!” It sounds so good…you don’t even hear the disrespect.
1.What else is there? “To Da Break of Dawn” [by] LL. That was pretty vicious. I was like, “I hope Ice-T don’t catch him.” Ice-T’s a real one. You hear these records, and some things just make you say, “Damn!” And “To Da Break of Dawn” was definitely one of those records.
What do you think of Kurupt’s list? Share your thoughts in the comments section!
Absolute Reason: All Turkeys Aside, I'm Giving My Hip-Hop Thanks…
Last week, I didn’t have the opportunity to fit in my thoughts and condolences for every person that suffered in some way due to Hurricane Sandy. I found myself in an area where few of us had power. I was grateful, but not heartless. For some, losing their power came second to the draining battery life on their favorite devices. So I loaded up the myCharge (3000w Nexus), threw it in my Marley backpack along with snacks, and ventured out to help my family and friends.
If not for headlights, streets normally lit were shrouded in darkness. Areas of struggle transformed into wards of chaos. A handful of homes, led by a man of the house, would find him on the porch protecting his family; porches lit by flashlights and cigarettes with shotgun silhouettes. Life was extremely real in the aftermath of Sandy. And it still is for the families left with nothing, and for some, mourning a loved one.
With Thanksgiving Day upon us and a commercialized Holiday season to follow, I wanted to take this opportunity to give thanks to a somewhat “blah” year in Hip-Hop. Man, listen. I’m doing my darndest to let the greater good outweigh the dreadful bad. But Chief Keef wasn’t having it. Apparently, there are a lot of things in this life he doesn’t like. If you ask me, he’s too young to be that finicky. Like something, sir.
I’m thankful for Nas. It’s either he hasn’t missed a step or he found another lost tape from ’92 with his “Life is Good” album. He cemented his “Legend” status this year – 20 years of catching wreck on wax.
Youth Translation: 20 years of being better than Lil’ Wayne
I’m thankful for Interscope. You’ve distracted us with high-end headphones for so long that, over time, we were able to deal with not receiving “that album” from “that producer.” However, your delivery of Kendrick Lamar arrived at the right time. Twenty years after the release of The Chronic, Kendrick reintroduced the Hip-Hop world to Compton and the insatiable urge for Domino’s Pizza. I’m happy to see the West Coast moving forward. Now if we could only get the East Coast to do the same.
I’m thankful for the coming together of Hip-Hop after the loss of the mighty Chris Lighty. Mr. Lighty, founder of Violator Management, was a branding guru, brokering groundbreaking and record-breaking deals for his clients – most notably, LL Cool J’s appearance in a GAP commercial in 1997 and the Vitamin Water pact for 50 Cent which, according to rumor, may have kept the South Jamaica, Queens MC from going “Hammer”. I didn’t know Lighty personally. But as a fan of the evolution of Rap music in the ’90s, I’ve felt his impact. May you rest in peace and never be forgotten.
I’m thankful for the rappers who followed me on Twitter. And immediately unfollowed me after I properly turned down giving an hour and a half of my life away to hear their latest mixtape. I personally would prefer not hearing how much you ball, since you can’t afford retaining a publicist to talk to me on your behalf. There are spoken and unspoken rules to this game. And they both have manuals.
I’m thankful to have seen video of Run-DMC reuniting on stage recently. Don’t allow the “Hip-Hop is Dead” movement to distract you from the truth. While there are industry engines in place to stunt the growth of the genre, longevity may have notched the best year ever in 2012. Run-DMC reunited is proof of that. Ghostface Killah on the “New God Flow” remix is proof of that. We’ve witnessed multiple generations of Rap stars sharing the spotlight this year.
I’m thankful for being a part of the AllHipHop.com movement. And last, but not least, I’m thankful that rappers have stopped creating “Stay Schemin” unauthorized remakes.
What are you thankful for in Hip-Hop this past year?
Daily Word: Happy Thanksgiving!!! (Give With Your Heart)
Happy Thanksgiving, my Kind and Compassionate!
Welcome to the day that is reserved for spending time with friends and family and for giving
thanks! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to Giving With Your Heart!
‘Tis the season to be caring! With many people still struggling everyday, it is important that you realize how blessed you are, and how much you can make a difference in someone’s life! Whether it’s with money, time, or simply with words of encouragement, understand that giving with your heart is the best way to live a balanced life!
The more you give, the more you get! So, as you celebrate this time and reflect on all that you are grateful for, be selfish and think about all that will come to you by giving more!! Never take your blessings for granted! Show your appreciation, and give back to the world!
-Ash’Cash
“Don’t wait for other people to be loving, giving, compassionate, grateful, forgiving, generous, or friendly… lead the way!” -Steve Maraboli
“If you have a candle, the light won’t glow any dimmer if I light yours off of mine.” -Steven Tyler
“As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.” -Mary Anne Radmacher
“There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping to lift someone up.” -Bernard Meltzer
“Give yourself entirely to those around you. Be generous with your blessings. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” -Steve Maraboli
“If you have much, give of your wealth; If you have little, give of your heart.” -Arab Proverb
“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” -Mother Teresa
“Only when you give from the heart does it make the giving whole.” -Stephen Richards
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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.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Joe Budden Gets Clowned By Ex GF Tahiry On Twitter
Joe Budden is getting ready to show you a whole lot of his behind-the-scenes life on the upcoming season of VH1’s “Love & Hip-Hop New York”, but if you follow him on Twitter, you already now that Joey puts it all out on the table. Unfortunately for him, so does his ex-girlfriend Tahiry Jose, whose popularity exploded due to her starring role on the short lived online show, “Joe Budden TV”.
Budden released his new mixtape, A Loose Quarter, on Tuesday, and while many people were excited about the release, Joe’s ex boo was annoyed that Joe allegedly keeps mentioning her in his music. The newest member of “Love & Hip-Hop New York” made sure that her annoyance was felt in the Twitterverse, and tweeted the following to Joe:
“Flattered that @joebudden keeps rapping about me … Acting like I can’t get over him. knowing that I keep him relevant.”
“@joebudden feed the audience what u want I fight VH1 every episode they try to feed me with your sorry ass. U need me more than I’ll ever need u!”
Tahiry went in on Joe, and even threatened to see him.
“Matter fact I’m done tweeting. Imma see u !!! @joebudden believe that. I warned u!!!!”
I can’t wait to see the drama that Joe, Tahiry, and Joe’s new girl bring to the new season of “Love & Hip Hop”. Will you be watching?
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Exclusive: Cassidy Says Meek Mill Doesn't "Deserve" A Diss Record From Him
(AllHipHop News Feature) Philadelphia rappers Cassidy and Meek Mill have been engaged in a war of words on Twitter for the past few weeks, stemming from what might be considered a “phantom” offer to battle each other in the rap battle ring.
Their Twitter beef was put on wax when Cassidy released a song called “Diary Of A Hustla” recently that many people felt was a diss records toward Meek Mill. No so, according to Cassidy.
“That record was called ‘Diary Of A Hustla,’ I didn’t put that out as a diss record, but because we were going through the Twitter beef a couple of hours before I put it out, everybody called it a Meek Mill diss,” said Cassidy from the AllHipHop.com offices in Newark, NJ. “But that record wasn’t directed at Meek Mill’s; it was just a general rap.”
In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Cassidy made it clear that although he and Meek Mill have been stirring up Twitter with their back and forth rhetoric, Mill has yet to say anything disrespectful enough to warrant a diss record from him.
“If I do a diss record to Meek, it’s going to be on the ‘Ether’ level, if not worse. It’s going to be direct; you won’t have a hard time figuring out who I’m coming at. But I didn’t feel as though enough was done for him to deserve a diss record yet. He’s going to really have to get out-of-pocket, put me in a song or say something crazy to get a diss record.”
Warned Cassidy, “I would advise him not to do it, because if he jumps in the ring with me, it’s going to be problems. He knows what I’m capable of, and he knows how I get it in, so I don’t blame him for backing out. If I was him, I would have backed out, too.”
Watch the full interview with Cassidy below, where he warns Meek Mill to back down or “get his head cut off,” as well as reveals that he texted with Meek Mill and tried to dead the beef when it first ignited a few weeks ago:
Check out Cassidy’s new single featuring Styles P, Masspike Miles, “Bang Bang”.
Exclusive Video: Back to the Future – AllHipHop.com Spaces Out on "Pluto 3D"
When Future released Pluto in April of this year, he already had a fan base and a built-in support system. The first cousin of Atlanta legend Rico Wade of Dungeon Family, Future a.k.a. The Astronaut Kid had a sound that was distinctly ATL-ien. It would come to be known as Outer Space Swag. Since the release of the album, on Epic Records, Future’s auto-tune assisted rapping/singing flow has polarized rap fans.
You either love or hate him. And if you check the charts, love is in the lead.
“Turn on the Lights,” got major airplay and secured Future a place in the heart of female fans. “Same Damn Time” was the monster hit (and catchphrase) of Summer 2012. Yet, with just 200,000 copies sold, album sales have yet to catch up to the momentum.
In an ambitious move, Epic is repackaging Future’s Pluto into Pluto 3D. The re-release features several new songs including the “Same Damn Time (Remix)” featuring Diddy and Ludacris, as well as the new single, “Neva End (Remix)” featuring Kelly Rowland.
Talking with Future in an Atlanta recording studio, we met an introspective artist who is thankful, not just for the benefits that Hip-Hop has brought him, but for the salvation it has been from his street life past. His mixtapes, which were focused less on sales, are where some of his deepest lyrics lie. Songs like “Deeper than the Ocean” tell tales of pain and bad decisions. Yet, as Future straddles a proverbial fence between the streets and the studio, underground and mainstream, his rap name defines his direction.
AllHipHop.com caught up with Future at Triangle Studios in Atlanta to talk about his re-release, family ties, and what it was like getting a call from Diddy:
AllHipHop.com: I was doing some research on the Dungeon Family and was kind of surprised when I saw that you are considered a part of it through your affiliation with your cousin, Rico. Tell me about how he has influenced your career.
Future: A lot of people think that Rico hooked me up with L.A., but he didn’t even know Rico was my cousin until we walked in to do the deal. He’s not working with me, but it’s like he’s working with me because he loves me so much, and he wants to see me do good. His actions speak louder than words. Everything that he does, it’s not to gain benefit off of it or talk to the media about it.
He was always so busy from Outkast, Goodie Mob, Talib, anybody he might be working with, he never even had time to pay attention to me as this new artist, his cousin. So it was years and years of just being in The Dungeon, squeezing out two or three hours after they might finish up for the night, and not even complaining, but just being around. Being around something great and using this knowledge as leverage. The first time I flew was with Rico, first time I ate at Houston’s or Benihana, first time going to Buckhead was with Rico.
AllHipHop.com: How does it feel to now be that person in your family and your crew that has the influence on people coming up behind you?
Future: It feels good. I think they are getting a chance to understand because they saw where I was at and see where they can go.
AllHipHop.com: At your listening party, a lot of debates were jumping off like, ‘Future has one foot in the streets and one foot in the industry.’ What’s your response where someone says that? Where are your feet right now?
Future: I’m trying to put two feet in. But you gotta understand, I’m one of the only ones that’s legit around me. Everything else is what it is. I’m doing good, I’m doing shows, I’m doing interviews, but everybody else is still doing a lot of the same things we were doing and they can’t even imagine the things I’m doing. So it’s a constant battle. So, when they say I got one foot in and one foot out, they right, because I know I can’t turn my back on none of them.
AllHipHop.com: When you think about how big some of your records have gotten, like “Same Damn Time (Remix)”, are you ever surprised? What was it like to get that call from Diddy?
Future: Diddy was calling since I did my third mixtape, but I don’t move for nobody because I feel like can’t nobody change my life but me. Me and Diddy is good. He a Scorpio just like I’m a Scorpio. We want to work for ours. When I earned it, that opportunity, it felt right. Now our relationship is good. We locked in.
AllHipHop.com: Tell us about Pluto 3D, why people should go pick it up, and what’s next for Freebandz.
Future: It’s timeless music. “Turn on the Lights” is my fourthsingle, “Neva End”, my fifth. We got a record called “My” that’s gon’ do real well at radio. Same producers, Sonny Digital, Mike Will, but it’s a whole new vibe just to get people back enthused, get ‘em pumped up. 3D will go into the top of the year, then I’ll have my first single off my 2nd LP. Freebandz is a label; I just closed my label deal, Freebandz/Epic. I’m ready to be a CEO. The spotlight is cool, because of the shows that it brings and the endorsements. But, I love to get behind an artist with the same ambitions that I have. I want to be one of those CEOs where, if you believe, I believe, and we do what we gotta do to get it done.
Pluto 3D will be in stores on November 27 on Freebandz/Epic Records.
Follow Future on Twitter (@1Future), and wish him a Happy Belated Birthday – he turned 27 yesterday (November 20).
Epic Fail Of The Day: Lil' B Records A Song With His Cat
This guy is such a novelty act, I just don’t know how people ever took him seriously. The cross-dressing “rapper” known as Lil’ B has released a track on his YouTube account entitled “Keke The Adopted Tabby Cat MAKES HISTORY! FIRST ANIMAL IN HIP HOP! FEAT LIL B !!!”.
This guy must really be on bath salts or something. Check out the description of the track he posted along with the video:
PRODUCED BY LIL B! THIS IS AMAZIING!!! HOW WAS THIS DONE?
KEKE THE ADOPTED TABBY CAT, SOME CALL HER KEKE THE BASED CAT HAS MADE HISTORY! WITH HER PROUD FRIEND LIL B, THEY BOTH ARE EXTREMLY HAPPY TO SPREAD LOVE WITH HUMANS AND ANIMALS TOGETHER, KEKE HAS WAITED A LONG TIME AND SAID THERE IS MORE COMING SOON MABY, LETS TAKE OUR TIME, TODAY ITS THANK YOU BASEDGOD FIRST, THEN THANK YOU LIL B…
NOW THANK YOU KEKE – Lil B
Yeah, he has officially lost his marbles. Take a listen to the track below:
Dude must really have a lot of time on his hands. What ever happened to him trying out for an NBA team? I guess he got cut, which sucks. I’m sure he was hoping to be the first NBA player to rock lipstick on the court. PAUSE!!!!!
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MGK and MMG: Backstage In Baltimore, The Wild Boy Reveals New Music With Team Rozay
It’s a Maybach Music Group and Machine Gun Kelly mash-up of epic proportions!
The “MMG & MGK” tour is in full blast, and AllHipHop.com caught up with MGK backstage in Baltimore, Maryland, where he revealed he’s doing new music with Rick Ross and Meek Mill.
And, MGK also tells us about his crazy sexcapade on tour! Pics included! Watch the video below:
The MMG tour runs through mid-December. Check Ticketmaster for tickets.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Does Lil' Wayne "Wanna Bang" Paris Hilton?!
Ha ha, he probably has already! But that hasn’t stopped Weezy from appearing on Paris Hilton’s new single “Last Night”, also known as “I Wanna Bang”….how classy! The rapper hopped on Ms. Hilton’s 100th attempt at a singing career, and even gave her a hot 16 for it. I wonder how much Weezy got paid for this one? I’m sure it had to be more than a few stacks.
Check out the track below. Are you feeling it at all? The autotune on this track is so obvious, it hurts my ears. Do you think Lil’ Wayne should have refrained from appearing on this talentless Hollyweird broad’s song, or is it a good look for him?
What’s up with the YMCMB boys? Are they getting soft on us? First, Mack Maine attempting to bag Miley Cyrus…and now this? That’s not gangster!
Related – Hip-Hop Rumors: Which YMCMB Artist Has His Sights Set On A Disney Princess?
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Non Hip-Hop Rumors: Is R. Kelly's "Trapped In The Closet" Headed To Broadway?
If R.Kelly has his way, his hysterical “Trapped In The Closet” series may be headed to Broadway! This is all according to the king of R&B himself, who revealed to MTV that he has written 30 more chapters of the series and has shot a movie about the new chapters.
“In four weeks I did 30 chapters of Trapped in the Closet. I’m proud of it. I’m very excited about it because it took on a life of its own. It took me over.”
R. Kelly revealed the new chapters yesterday in NYC, and says that he has created lots of additional characters to whet the appetites of his “trapped” fans. The next step for R. Kelly is to have his “Trapped In The Closet” series make the leap to Broadway, which is not as huge of a feat as it seems, because he has already received offers from some Broadway big wigs. So get ready for some more midgets, gay preachers, strippers, and cheating wives to take over the Broadway stage soon.
Will you be buying a ticket to see the show? Check out a few chapters of the new “Trapped In The Closet” installations below:
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Andre 3000 Is Finally Ready To Come Back?
Well, Im hearing some interesting chatter that Outkast fans will be happy to hear about! YEAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH…. you saw the headline!
Andre 3000 is rumored to be planning his return to rap. He’s been on a number of songs. He has not been on any Big Boi records, but maybe that’s to create more furor over the actual reunion. I don’t know. Either way…we should rejoice!
Now, if we can only get that Detox.
Anywy, who knows. Three Stacks is getting that Gillette Money. Time will tell.
Oh and that Hollyweird paper.
But this is what we want!
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2 Chainz Featured in Champs Sports Commercials and Facebook Digital Game for Adidas Originals
(AllHipHop News) Champs Sports has launched a new national television campaign teaming up with G.O.O.D. Music and Atlanta rap superstar 2 Chainz.
Promoting the Fall/Winter 2012 I Deeda color collection for Adidas Originals, Champs Sports kicks off the campaign today (November 21st) encouraging consumers to take advantage of the brand’s wide array of color options across the footwear and apparel categories.
The program, part of the Adicolor concept which launched in 1983 as customizable sneaker kit, continues to represent color and the idea of dressing in head-to-toe hookup in various colors.
The :15 and :30 spots feature 2 Chainz talking about his game on and off the court, set to 2 Chainz’s song “I’m Different,” a new release from his album Based on a T.R.U. Story.
In addition to the media and retail components of the campaign, a digital ‘game’ will be released on the Champs Sports Facebook page tomorrow where consumers can control an 8-bit 2 Chainz character navigating the court, mall and street in an effort to save the world from being robbed of its color.
2 Chainz was personally involved in creating the online game, providing voice-over and creative feedback throughout.
On their way to competing for the highest score, consumers can shop adicolor looks and even download sound bites from 2 Chainz at several completion milestones.