(AllHipHop News) Rapper 40 Glocc has commented on an altercation that took place over the weekend between himself and Compton rapper Game.
According to reports, the pair, who are members of rival gangs, ended up at a mansion party together.
40 Glocc claims that Game and at least 12 men surrounded him, with guns drawn, and assaulted him.
“My motto is you ain’t got a gun and they got some, you better run,” 40 Glocc told VladTV in an interview.”I had to do what I had to do, I was trying to get out of the situation. It panned out, I’m still breathing I’m still talking.”
The incident, which was caught on tape, was put on the Internet over the weekend.
40 Glocc downplayed the assault, noting that Game was also knocked out during an altercation outside of the Fox Hill’s Mall in September of 2011.
“It’s regular hood s**t, street s**t to me, when you’re dealing with punks,”
The two men also exchange jabs via Twitter.
This is not the first time that Game and 40 Glocc’s crews have clashed at an event.
In May of 2011, footage of members of Game’s Black Wall Street entourage fighting with 40 Glocc hit the Internet.
(AllHipHop News) On July 31, Def Jam recording artist and Maybach Music Group founder Rick Ross will release his fifth solo studio album, God Forgives, I Don’t.
God Forgives, I Don’t will features appearances from Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Ne-Yo, Andre 3000, Meek Mill, Elijah Burke, Omarion, Usher, Wale, Drake, Stalley, and more.
Production on the album comes from J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, I.D. Labs, and Dr. Dre (who is said to have worked on both “3 Kings” and “911”) Pharrell Williams, Rico Love, T-Minus, Lee Major, and others.
Several months after the release of Ross’ Rich Forever mixtape in January, the album’s first single, “Touch N’ You” featuring Usher, was sent to radio.
The album’s second single, “So Sophisticated” featuring Meek Mill dropped in early June, followed by last week’s release of “Hold Me Back,” for which a video will be released shortly.
Check out the full tracklisting for God Forgives, I Don’t below:
Pray For Us
Pirates
3 Kings ft. Dr. Dre & Jay-Z
Ashamed
Maybach Music IV ft. Ne-Yo
Sixteen ft. Andre 3000
Amsterdam
Hold Me Back
911
So Sophisticated ft. Meek Mill
Presidential ft. Elijah Burke
Ice Cold ft. Omarion
Touch N’ You ft. Usher
Diced Pineapples ft. Wale & Drake
Ten Jesus Pieces ft. Stalley
Rick Ross’ God Forgives, I Don’t will be released on July 31.
“I keep lookin’ over my shoulders/ and peepin’ ‘round corners/ my mind’s playin’ tricks on me” – “Mind Playin’ Tricks on Me”, Geto Boys
For a time, up and coming attorney, Beauford Jenkins, of the prestigious law firm, Black, Rock and Ron, seemed perfectly normal. Even when he legally changed his name to B-Dawg and got a lollipop tatted on his face, his coworkers thought it was just the stress from his new position as a junior partner. However, when during the weekly staff meeting, he jumped up on the conference room table and broke into an impromptu rendition of Nicki Minaj’s “Beez in the Trap”, while tryin’ to twerk, they knew it was time for him to seek professional help from Dr. Feel. After a few sessions , Beauford’s behavior was diagnosed as the effect of a lifetime of over-exposure to Hip-Hop…
One of the most difficult issues to discuss, especially in the Black community, is mental illness. No one wants to believe that Uncle Leroy, who comes to the family reunion picnic every year in a bathrobe and biker shorts, is really crazy. (No, that’s just his swag.) But in a period in Hip-Hop when it is becoming harder and harder to distinguish fantasy from reality, this issue must be addressed, ASAP.
Historically, there have been those who have, purposely, misdiagnosed normal Black behavior as abnormal. According to Dr. Harriett Washington, in her book, Medical Apartheid, during the mid-19th century, Dr. Samuel Cartwright concocted some diseases to diagnose those who resisted slavery. He came up with diseases like drapetomania, which made slaves want to run away, and dysaethesia aethiopica which, supposedly, made the slaves tear stuff up on the plantation.
Also, Dr. Joy DeGruy Leary and others have used the term “Post Traumatic Slavery Disorder” to describe the mental distress that results from centuries of slavery and oppression.
However, as for what is happening in Hip-Hop right now…well, normal people just don’t do that kind of stuff.
To be fair, over the years, Hip-Hop has dealt with its insanity in different ways – some funny, some not so funny.
UTFO had a humorous rap hit in the ’80s called “Split Personality”, which was a spoof on dissociative identity disorder. However, in the real rap world, that could explain why rappers like 50 Cent can make CDs that make them seem like homicidal maniacs, but when they are interviewed by Oprah or Pierce Brosnan, appear to be astute, well-mannered businessmen.
Some of the most graphic tales of mental disorder have come courtesy of Scarface and the Geto Boys, as the “Mind of a Lunatic” was a recurring theme in many of their songs. Scarface once described himself as “a homicidal maniac with suicidal tendencies.”
Perhaps , the most telling mental breakdown moment that best exemplifies Hip-Hop’s current state is the classic scene from the movie, Juice, when “Bishop“(Tupac Shakur) admits to “Q” (Omar Epps), “You’re right, I am crazy and I don’t give a …”, as insanity has become standard Hip-Hop protocol.
So, the major question is, what makes some Hip-Hop artists actually lose their minds in real life?
The most convenient answer may be alcohol and drug abuse abuse. After all, rap music does promote the use of marijuana, sizzurp, and X as forms of self-medication to ease the pain. Although the pharmacist at the drug store requires a prescription from a doctor, the neighborhood “street pharmacist” has no such requirement. Remember, back in 1991, Geto Boy, Bushwick Bill lost his eye, allegedly, after drowning his sorrows in a bottle of Everclear. Also, years before the current hysteria of people turning into cannibals after getting high on bath salt, back in 2002, rapper Big Lurch is said to have eaten a woman’s body parts because of PCP.
However, there can be other factors as well.
Perhaps the least talked about reason for odd behavior among rappers is explored on Cee Lo Green’s (Gnarls Barkley) song “Crazy”, where he seems to be feeling the pressure of one of the most talented intellectual minds that Hip-Hop has ever produced when he was with the Goodie Mob, being transformed into a cross-dressing, pop cultural oddity.
What must not be forgotten is that, in some ways, the themes that are prevalent in much of rap music are also present in ‘hoods across America.
Although the theme of gun shots flyin’, people dyin’, and babies cryin’ is talked about, extensively, in rap music, what is rarely discussed is how living in that type of environment affects one mentally. Could it be that the millionaire rapper from the ‘hood who now lives in a mansion on the hill still has unresolved childhood issues that are reflected in his music ?
When multi-national corporations get a hold of this type of behavior and glamorize it, they make even the most irrational type of behavior a requirement for being “down with the culture.” And if they can make a quick buck sellin’ insanity, so be it.
So the youth become victims of what Coach Alfred Powell, author of the book Hip-Hop Hypocrisy, calls “psycho media perpetrator disorder,” mirroring the behaviors exhibited by their favorite rappers.
While there are economic incentives to promote rap insanity, there are other entities that may have a vested interest in keeping us out of our minds as well.
Psychologist Bobby E. Wright argued in his book, The Psychopathic Racial Personality, that the pathologies plaguing the ‘hood and, therefore, Hip-Hop, are no accidents but are a result of what he termed “Mentacide.” He said that Mentacide was a way for the power structure to combat Black nationalism.
If Einstein was correct, and insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results,” perhaps the most insane are not the rappers, but the conscious ones of us, who consider ourselves in our right minds, as we have used the same formulas to “cure the insanity in Hip-Hop” for two decades. Maybe it’s time to find a new cure. As they say, “desperate times call for drastic measures.”
As a Public Service Announcement, if you are a 30-something-year-old man and find yourself unable to stop repeating Lil Wayne’s “A Milli”, or a 40-year-old woman who decides to dye your hair pink and get booty injections, seek help, immediately!
Like Ice Cube once said: “You better check yourself before you wreck yourself.”
TRUTH Minista Paul Scott’s weekly column is “This Ain’t Hip Hop,” a column for intelligent Hip-Hop headz. For information on his upcoming lecture series, contact [email protected], his website, NoWarningShotsFired.com, or follow him on Twitter (@truthminista).
Today is the start of a great week, and the beginning of the rest of your life! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to procrastination! No scratch that! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to action! We all have dreams and aspirations, but in order for those dreams to come true, we must wake up and take action!
In a world where people spend more time talking about what they’re about to do than actually doing, we must be the difference that takes action NOW!!! Talk is cheap and ideas come as frequent as a negative news headline, but the key to turning that idea into profit is to begin
making it happen!
Tomorrow is too late! Start today where you stand to turn dreams into reality! Even if it’s a small step, we HAVE to start!! What happens to a dream deferred? Forget it drying up like a raisin in the sun…it blows up like a Macy firework! Stop procrastinating and stop deliberating! If you really want something, you are going to have to take it! DO IT NOW!! TAKE WHAT YOU DESERVE!!
-Ash’Cash
“An idea not coupled with action will never get any bigger than the brain cell it occupied.” -Arnold Glasow
“The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps – we must step up the stairs.” -Vance Havner
“The best way to get something done is to begin.” -Unknown
“One of these days is none of these days.” -Henri Tubach
“Procrastination is opportunity’s assassin.” -Victor Kiam
“Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.” -Pablo Picasso
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” -James Baldwin
“Don’t waste time waiting for inspiration. The great composer does not set to work because he is inspired, but becomes inspired because he is working.” -Ernest Newman
“My mother always told me I wouldn’t amount to anything because I procrastinate. I said, ‘Just wait’.” -Judy Tenuta (Just J/K)
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.
This can’t end well. The Game decided to record and post an assault of 40 Glocc on the internet and well, it says a lot. But, what is not said on the video is that there were apparently guns pointed at 40 as he was beaten. And, he smiled back. I mean, you can punch a man, but you cannot shoot him on camera, right? Anyway, 40 was alone after they attended a mutual party and Game was with crew and well….the rest was on tape.
Where is G-Unit when you need them? Anyway, 40 took his licks and then posted a picture of himself after the fracas. AND, they went back and forth on Twitter, which is obligatory.
If you have bee living under a ROCK, you know that Charlamagne Tha God and Funk Master Flex have been beefing for quite some time. Well, its mostly been them, but also the Power 105 Breakfast Club. Anyway, C Tha God and his crew got together and produced a pretty funny, but comprehensive video of Flex’s legal trials and tribulations. And, boy did they go in. This seems to be a response to what I posted last week with Flex going off on C for his lil’ dust up with Busta Rhymes.
The video section already had this, but I thought I’d post again as a follow up.
Are these wars more interesting than the so-called rap battles? For the record, here’s C explaining what happened with Busta.
Well, Angel Yee certainly is more interesting to look at.
AllHipHop.com’s resident Daily Word guru and all-around inspirational guy, Ash Cash, is back with his latest installment of “Ask Ash Cash.”
Watch the video below his response, as he offers more sound advice to readers:
Greetings and salutations! Today’s installment of “Ask Ash Cash” comes from Manny Persaud…
Dear Ash Cash: I just entered my second year of college, and I really don’t understand the credit game. Why is it so important and how can I take control of it?
Ash Cash: Nowadays, you need credit for everything! To find an apartment, to
rent a car, to open a bank account, even to get a job!! The problem is that some of us have not been properly trained to manage credit, so we mess it up at such an early age and spend a very long time trying to get it right.
Credit can be a gift or a curse! Assuming it’s now a curse, let’s talk about some ways to get it together. In order to get where you’re going, you have to know where you are. The first step in
fixing your credit is to Get Your Credit Report. Most states allow you to get a free credit report once a year by going to www.AnnualCreditReport.com. If you would like to know what your score is, then you can purchase it from one of the three major credit bureaus, which are Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion.
Secondly, you need to review for discrepancies. In today’s age of technology, where identity theft happens more often than not, it is imperative that you check your credit report for fraud or discrepancies at least twice a year. Make sure you are not paying for someone else’s bad habits. If you do happen to see something on your credit report that doesn’t quite belong there, then you must notify the proper credit bureaus as soon as possible. By law, they have 30 days from the date they receive your dispute to resolve it.
You also need to get rid of bad debt! If you know you may have issues paying a debt in the near future, make sure you call your creditors first, and set up some type of payment arrangement. They are always willing to negotiate debt, because they’d rather get something than nothing. Also, it is a great idea to start getting rid of the cards that you no longer use, starting with the ones that have the least credit history. Creditors do not want to see too much credit outstanding.
Lastly, you must begin to build good credit by showing creditors that you are stable and can pay your bills on time. The way the credit games goes is that creditors give money to people they think don’t need it. With this in mind, it is important to have low usage on your revolving credit accounts. As a simple rule of thumb, you should never go over 20% usage, which equates to $20 for every $100 of credit.
If you have any business or finance questions, please tweet me (@IamAshCash) using #AskAshCash, or e-mail me your video or question to [email protected].
According to the National Inquirer or Enquirer – whatever its called -Kim K. is trying to buy Beyonce’s love – through Baby Blue Ivy! Now, you may recall Jay-Z and B took the haughty route with Kimmie as Kanye’s babe. But, basically Kim is getting in there. She recently spent $5,000 on a diamond studded baby bracelet that was rumored to be engraved “Love Auntie Kim.” They are saying that Kim may have overplayed her hand and Beyonce is giving her the side-eye now. Blue Ivy is older than Kim and Kanye’s relationship! They did reveal that Kim and B have gotten along based on their personalities getting along. But not, based on choices and lifestyles, which is why they have kept her at bay. They are NOT friends, says sources. Kim may have set herself back.
AllHipHop.com spent some time with June Archer, founder and CEO of the Eleven28 Entertainment Group, recently to learn about his new Hip-Hop TV Series with Fuse TV called “The DocuTape”.
We also got some info on his sister series show by executive producer O. Williams entitled “Behind The Unsigned”. Check out what June and O. have going on with Fuse, and what it means for the Hip-Hop industry at large:
AllHipHop.com: Thanks, June, for taking some time out for AllHipHop.com today. We know you’re extra busy right now! Can you speak a bit about what Eleven28 is?
June Archer: Eleven28 Entertainment is a producer and writer management company specializing in A&R consultation, artist development, and lifestyle branding. We recently added radio and TV production to that list.
AllHipHop.com: Sweet. Can you tell us about what you’re currently working on with Fuse?!
June Archer: On July 4, Eleven28 Entertainment Group released two original programs scheduled on the FUSE network. Both programs are deeply rooted in the music industry, and center around a behind the scenes look into the lives of some of the visionaries that create the music that we listen to every single day.
“The DocuTape” profiles the lives of industry professionals as they demonstrate what sacrifices and commitments it takes in order to make the music that will become the soundtrack to the lives of the masses. With the DocuTape series, it’s not about the drama – it’s about the struggle.
AllHipHop.com: So, the stories are all unparalleled then?
June Archer: Yes, each story is unique and very compelling. There are no scripts, there are no do-overs. The pain, frustration, and the passion that is revealed are all genuine and from the heart of each individual. They don’t need to feed gimmicks, as their own stories are enthralling enough to rope you in and keep you captive. Everyone will be wishing for their collective success.
AllHipHop.com: Dope. And, what about the other show with O. Williams? What’s it called, and what’s it about?
June Archer: “Behind the Unsigned” is a documentary by O. Williams that’s focus is profiling up and coming, unsigned artists. Each episode will examine the stories of indomitable artists whose spirit and heart are forever apparent in their work ethics. This, in combination with their moxy and utter determination, led them one step closer to their ultimate dream.
Featuring artists such as Chris Webby and Fred the Godson, each episode explores the lives and adversities of various unsigned artist through interviews and narrations, which allows insight into how the desire to succeed overpowers everything else, and what life choices must be made as a result. It’s about the pursuit of happiness and what is surrendered in the name of success.
AllHipHop.com: Wow! It sounds like these two shows could change a lot of artists’ lives in a serious way! Nice! We hear that there is something truly different about the way the shows are being delivered to the audiences. Can you possibly expand on that a little bit?
June Archer: Through a ground breaking deal between Fuse, AT&T, and V-Cast, both shows will be available via Fuse On Demand and on the web for the watching convenience of viewers everywhere! As the viewing habits of the consumer morph and change with the times, so will we.
AllHipHop.com: So the change in viewing habits is what made you decide to deliver your programming that way?
June Archer: We wanted to create a format that was easily manageable and accessible for those on the go as well as those who prefer a more traditional viewing experience. Thanks to Fuse, AT&T, and V-Cast, we got both!
AllHipHop.com: Well, there ya go!
June Archer: Yessssirrr!
We highly recommend checking out Fuse.TV’s “The Docutape” and “Behind The Unsigned” on a TV, Computer, or Smartphone near you really soon!
SkyyhookisCEO/FOUNDER/General Manager of Skyyhook Radio and a contributor for AllHipHop.com. Follow her on Twitter (@SkyyhookRadio).
(AllHipHop News) Reach Records labelmates Lecrae, Tedashii, KB, Trip Lee, Andy Mineo, and PRO will join together to embark on their fifth annual label tour this fall. Sponsored by Grand Canyon University and Logos, Reach Records will present the national “Unashamed Tour 2012: Come Alive.”
After opening in Pittsburgh on October 4, the Unashamed Tour 2012 will visit 30 cities in major markets such as New York City, Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and more. The tour will draw to a close on November 18 in Memphis, Tennessee.“The tour will hit many of the most popular live music venues in the country and will bring with it, top notch production,” says Tera Carter, Director of Management and Touring.Concertgoers will be in for a night of entertainment as Lecrae will perform songs off of his Grammy-nominated album, Rehab, in addition to brand new songs off of his soon-to-be released record Gravity, which hits stands this fall. This will be the first opportunity for fans to see the award-winning artist showcase the new material live after the nationwide release.Trip Lee will also entertain crowds with selections from his latest critically acclaimed album, The Good Life, and KB, the newest member of the Reach Records family, will introduce audiences to his debut project, Weight & Glory.Fan favorites Tedashii and PRo add to the stellar lineup and will perform new tracks from their upcoming projects. Other special guests will also be highlighted during the new addition of the pre-show.UNASHAMED TOUR 2012: COME ALIVE TOUR DATES (*Dates subject to change)10/4: Pittsburg10/5: Chicago10/6: Detroit10/7: Columbus10/9: Buffalo10/10: Toronto10/12: NYC10/13: Virginia Beach10/14: Raleigh/Charlotte10/18: Birmingham10/19: Atlanta10/20: Orlando10/21: Miami10/23: Pensacola/Mobile10/24: Little Rock10/25: Oklahoma City10/27: Dallas10/31: Lubbock11/1: Albuquerque11/2: Phoenix11/3: Los Angeles11/4: San Francisco11/7: Portland11/8: Seattle11/10: Las Vegas11/15: Omaha11/16: Minneapolis11/17: Kansas City11/18: MemphisFind more from AllHipHop.com contributor Chad Horton at Rapzilla.com, and follow him on Twitter (@chadhorton).