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FLICKS: Warner Music Group’s BET Awards After-Party
Following Sunday night’s much talked about 2012 BET Awards, Warner Music Group hosted a star-packed after-party event at Cecconi’s in Los Angeles.
The party, which was presented by Coke Zero, Smart Water, and Crown Royal Black, included all sorts of guest appearances, such as Diggy Simmons, Jahlil Beats, Rick Ross, Stalley, Trey Songz, TGT (Tank, Ginuwine, Tyrese), Brandy, Common, and many more.
Check out a full gallery of pictures below:
Images by Hiltron Bailey.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Are Joe Budden And Tahiry Joining “Love & Hip Hop”?
While “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” has been pulling in huge ratings, thanks to Stevie J’s pimpish ways, the original “Love & Hip Hop” in NYC has been losing cast members daily. Jim Jones and his girlfriend Chrissy Lampkin have both called it quits for the greener pastures of their own show, and Fabolous’ girlfriend Emily B has also announced that she is leaving the show.
Well, now we hear that there may be two very interesting additions to the show that are sure to make for some explosive TV. Slaughterhouse rapper and loose cannon Joe Budden is rumored to be joining “Love & Hip Hop”, along with his ex-girlfriend, video model Tahiry.
Joe Budden also has a connection with cast member Somaya Reece, who was his rebound chick after he and Tahiry broke up. Tahiry and Somaya had an infamous Twitter battle exposing each other’s DMs, and basically fighting over Budden. Tahiry also used to date Fabolous back in the day, and there were rumors that she and 50 Cent were also a short-lived item, so this could get pretty interesting.
Are the possible additions of Budden and Tahiry enough to get you to tune in? Who would you like to see join the show this season?
Game Drops New Video For Track Off “The Documentary”
(AllHipHop News) Compton rapper Game dropped a new video today (July 3) for his track, “No More Fun and Games.”
While the video for the track is new, the song itself is taken from Game’s 2005 album, The Documentary.
The video is being produced in conjunction with Complex and the upcoming video game, “Sleeping Dogs,” described as a fast-paced urban crime saga, set in the Hong Kong underworld.
Complex linked with GameStop in order to create a customized motorcycle for Game, which he shows off in the new video for “No More Fun and Games.”
“Sleeping Dogs” will be released on August 14.
Check out the video for “No More Fun and Games” below:
EXCLUSIVE FLICKS: Behind-The-Scenes of Ludacris’ “Jingalin” Video
“Jingalin” is fast becoming the summer’s go-to record. Ludacris, who is known for his winning tracks, shot the video for the catchy and fun hit this past weekend. Even the rapper himself, who’s also known for stepping outside the box, is deeming this video his best work yet. The shoot took place in Atlanta and is sure to have you laughing and in amazement.
“I’ve shot some crazy videos in my day, but this by far may be the CRAZIEST!!! I wanted to bring back the essence of who Ludacris is. Just wait until you see it,” states the rapper.
Let’s face it – Ludacris has built a diverse career based off of hard work and dedication to his craft. What sets him apart from other successful artists could be his humility outside the booth or his keen business sense. Either way, he’s like King Midas when it comes to his musical and acting projects, so we can’t wait to hear what his new album, Ludaversal, brings to the table.
Below are some exclusive pictures from the “Jingalin” video that DTP shared only with AllHipHop.com! Check them out, along with the track below:
Tawni Fears is a freelance writer and contributor to AllHipHop.com. Follow her on Twitter (@brwnsugaT).
Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Frank Ocean Come Out Of The Closet?
Odd Future affiliate Frank Ocean has made a huge splash with his mixtape, Nostalgia, Ultra, and has gained a huge set of followers in the process. The young R&B singer is currently promoting his debut LP, Channel Orange, in the UK and according to one of the reviews on the album via Max/BBC 1 Xtra‘s, Ocean uses the word ‘him’ instead of ‘her’ on several of his love songs. Check out part of the review below:
“Frank has also opened up about his sexuality on the album, we think it’s brave and admire him for being so honest and sharing such a personal aspect of his life through his music. On the songs ‘Bad Religion’ ‘Pink Matter and ‘Forrest Gump’ you can hear him sing about being in love and their are quite obvious words used like ‘him’ and not ‘her’.
So either Frank Ocean is gay or he’s bisexual – either way he makes it know that he’s romantically into men as well. Does it make a different if Frank Ocean likes men and not women? Would this stop you from buying or listening to his music? Channel Orange hits stores on July 17.
Exclusive: Sneakas Drops Off His New Single “Gimme The Loot” Featuring Boldy James
A while back, AllHipHop.com premiered the track “Neighborhood Watch” by New York artist Sneakas featuring Bishop Lamont, which highlighted the Trayvon Martin shooting.
Now MC Serch’s Serchlight Media is once again teaming up with AllHipHop.com to bring you the latest single by Sneakas titled “Gimme The Loot” featuring Boldy James. The song, which borrows from the classic Notorious B.I.G. original, is from Sneakas upcoming project, There’s A Rapp For That, due to be released this summer. The video for the song is expected to be released in the next few weeks.
Click here to download “Gimme The Loot” by Sneakas featuring Boldy James
Daily Word: Be A Willing Learner!!
Happy Tuesday, my Studious Life Learners!
Welcome to a wonderful day and a wonderful opportunity to learn something new! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to life lessons! There are always lessons to be learned for those willing to learn them! Some people only look at life and its circumstances as good or bad, but sometimes we need to see them for what they are! Lessons!
The reason why most people don’t have what they want out of life is because they haven’t learned something that life is trying to teach! Life will put you through the same things over and over again until you take heed! Do not make the mistake of closing your mind as the student, because that is a role that will never escape you!
As Erykah Badu once said, “The man that knows something knows that he knows nothing at all.” Always be a willing learner and the answers to your every question will appear before your
eyes!
-Ash’Cash
“Responsibility for learning belongs to the student, regardless of age.” -Robert Martin
“Other people may be there to help us, teach us, guide us along our path, but the lesson to be learned is always ours.” -Unknown
“In every adversity there lies the seed of an equivalent advantage. In every defeat is a lesson showing you how to win the victory next time.” -Robert Collier
“When a man is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn something.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Experience is the best teacher, but the tuition is high.” -Norwegian Proverb
“The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” -Tom Bodett
“They can conquer who believe they can. He has not learned the first lesson in life who does not every day surmount a fear.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
“One way or another, life will teach you its lessons. When you’re a willing student, those lessons are pure gold.” -Ralph Marston
***BONUS***“A tough lesson in life that one has to learn is that not everybody wishes you well.” -Dan Rather
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.
MOVIE REVIEW: Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa’s “Mac And Devin Go To High School”
Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg’s on-screen collaboration Mac and Devin Go to High School hits DVD today (July 3) – and there is a reason why this movie went straight-to-DVD.
When Slow Burn, a CGI-animated “joint” voiced by rapper Mystikal, proclaims at the film’s opening that “you can’t watch this movie without no weed,” viewers should pretty much know what they’re in for. Unfortunately, no amount of marijuana (or any substance, for that matter) could make this film good.
The story, or lack thereof, is as follows: Mac (Snoop Dogg) is a 15-year senior at N. Hale High School, while Devin (Wiz Khalifa) is a soon-to-be valedictorian destined for an Ivy League school upon graduation. A smoking-hot teacher, played by Teairra Mari, is ultimately the reason why the stars’ worlds collide, as Mac gives his all to finally graduating and Devin tries to get the ‘A’ he’s looking for, while simultaneously experiencing some of the finer green things in life, thanks to Snoop and his many strands of herb.
While there is no doubt that either of the flick’s stars were attempting to win themselves an Oscar, a little effort into trying to be believable actors would have been greatly appreciated. To its credit, Mac and Devin Go to High School is, however, chock-full of cameos from the likes of Mike Epps, Far East Movement, YG, Tyga, Bishop Don Magic Juan, Andy Milonakis, Affion Crockett, and more. Yet, none of these personalities did much to lift the film up.
There’s no other way to say this except Mac and Devin Go to High School is bad – plain and simple. The on-screen collaboration between these two Hip-Hop heavyweights is a joke, and for their sakes, hopefully a joke that they and everyone involved with Mac and Devin were in on. At the end of the day, the only thing that Mac and Devin Go to High School proves is that we need How High 2, and we need it bad!
Rating 3/10
Hip-Hop Rumors: Yelawolf Catches A New One From MGK!
Yooooooo MGK and Yelawolf are at it again. Yelawolf recently sent a lil’ shot at MGK and then MGK licked a shot back at him and called him an “old man” to MTV. Truthfully, I’m not sure what MGK is saying because Yela isn’t too old. I do think he’s more “seasoned,” if you will.
Here is the earlier interview with Yelawolf. Its 18 minutes long. Most of it is he talking about him figuring it out. He’s going in on Interscope quite a bit.
Rumor has it, Beyonce was totally p##### that those Mindless Behavior dudes for dissing Lauryn Hill. Those lil’ dudes tried to hard at the BET Awards.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Diss Or Punchline? Is 2Chainz Going In On DTP?
G.O.O.D. Music artist 2Chainz has been on a meteoric rise in the last few months and is practically on every hot record and remix out right now. 2Chainz is featured on DJ Drama’s new joint “My Moment” alongside Meek Mill and Jeremih, and has some choice words for his old label, Ludacris’ DTP.
On the track, 2Chainz raps, “Made more than I ever made on DTP this year.” Take a listen to the track below:
So, is that a diss or a punchline?
Nas x Large Professor “Loco-Motive”
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Kanye West and Pusha T “New God Flow”
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Meek Mill Ft. Nipsey Hussle and Sean Kingston “Don’t Do It”
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Young Jeezy “Itchin Remix”
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2 Chainz “Don’t Bring Me Down”
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French Montana Ft. Just Soprano and GP “Talk To Me”
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HEATER OF THE DAY: Jazz Lazer Ft. Honey Cocaine “Weed and B*tches”
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Alternative Pick: Chris Brown “Key 2 Your Heart”
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