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Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Swizz Beatz Score Bono And Kanye West On the Same Track?

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Swizz Beatz is working on a new album and decided to drop a snippet of one of his new tracks on his YouRube account last night. The track is called “Sky Scrapers”. In the video, Swizz teases about 20 seconds of the track and implies that U2’s frontman Bono is on the track, as well as Kanye West.

“I seen coal turned to diamonds, a blind man’s vision,” Swizz sings along with the chorus. The song has that signature Swizz Beatz bounce and towards the end of the video Swizz promises that “the album is crazy”. Swizz, Bono and Yeezy – I can’t wait to hear the full version of the track.

Check out the video below:

Hip-Hop Rumors Exclusive: Lil’ Wayne & YMCMB Come Face-To-Face With Fabolous!

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Last night, there were celebrities galore in Miami at the Beats by Dre Art Basel affair presented by Hennessy V.S. After getting their art fix during the day at Art Basel and their basketball fix watching the NY Knicks demolish the Miami Heat, the celebs jetted over to Mokai. Beats ambassador Lil’ Wayne was in the house, along with his YMCMB family, including Birdman, Mack Maine, and Cortez Bryant.

Bridman, Weezy, Yo Gotti, J.R. Smith

Our spy tells us that thing got pretty interesting when Fabolous arrived at the venue, and it was announced that he was going to perform. “All of a sudden, you could see Birdman and Wayne whispering about something, they seemed concerned.”

Fabolous has a song out called “So NY”, where the hook says – “I’m so NY Weezy probly don’t like me.” Would Fab dare perform this in Miami, in front of Li’ Wayne and his crew? Although it would make a hell of a story, that certainly did not happen last night. We hear that Fab performed a few of his hits, including,”You Be Killin em'” and several new tracks from his latest mixtape, The Soul Tape 2.

Fabolous Performing

According to our source, Lil’ Wayne and Birdman never spoke to Fabolous once during the entire night, even though they were only a few tables away. Do you think Weezy feels some kind of way about Fab name dropping him in the song?

Trinidad James Performing

Crazy looking rapper, Trinidad James, also performed his single “All Gold Everything”. The newcomer got a pretty good response. Nothing like his show at SOB’s in NY, but he was well received.

AZEALIA BANKS & Teyana Taylor / Thaddaeus McAdams ExclusiveAccess.Net

Female rapper Azealia Banks was also in the house and danced with singer Teyana Taylor for a good majority of the night. Could these two have some kind of musical collaboration in the works? That would be pretty interesting. Below are a few photos from the event:

Photo Credit: Thaddeus McAdams – Exclusive Access.net

Azealia Banks and Teyana Taylor dancing

Fab Performing

Killa Kev, RedCafe, Fabolous, DJ Efeezy / Thaddaeus McAdams ExclusiveAccess.net

Birdman Lil Wayne, Yo Gotti

Mack Maine / Thaddaeus McAdams ExclusiveAccess.Net

Cortez Bryant YMCMB

Teyana Taylor and Azealia Banks

Hennessy Bottle Parade

Trinidad James/ Thaddaeus McAdams/ExclusiveAccess.Net

Is it me, or doesn’t Trinidad James look like the character of “Jerome” from Martin?! They’re like long lost twins!

“I said Jerome’s in the house!!!!”

Jerome

EXCLUSIVE: Rapper Rick Ross Issues Statement; Cancels Rest Of Maybach Music Group Tour

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Miami rapper Rick Ross has come forward to clarify recent reports surrounding the cancellation of dates on his Maybach Music Tour.

The Maybach Music Tour, which kicked off on November 2, was originally scheduled to run until December 2.

Representatives from Rick Ross confirmed AllHipHop.com that the tour was supposed to continue until December 16.

But the outing was abruptly canceled by promoters in Greensboro and Charlotte North Carolina.

Reps for Rick Ross told AllHipHop.com that the first leg of the tour was completed successfully without incident, but due to the “apparent lack of organization and communication on the part of the tour promoter,” the remaining dates of the Maybach Music Tour have officially been canceled.

“I want to apologize to all of my fans who I missed performing for due to the cancellations and want to let them know that I will get back to their cities,” Rick Ross told AllHipHop.com. “I enjoyed my experience with my little bros Wale and Meek Mill and I’m ready to get back in the studio to make good music.”

Exclusive Video – Is Rapper Cassidy Taking The Religious Rap Route?

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: Features
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Philadelphia rapper Cassidy has been in the rap game for almost 10 years. But lately, he hasn’t been in the news for his music, but for a rap “beef” with fellow Philly rapper, Meek Mill. The much publicized beef has seen both rappers go back and forth with each other on Twitter over a rap battle that, unfortunately, may never come to fruition.

Related:Exclusive: Cassidy Says Meek Mill Doesn’t “Deserve” A Diss Record From Him

In a recent sit down with AllHipHop.com, Cassidy revealed that there are more important matters on his mind these days, such as focusing on making a positive change in the community through his music and through his love and belief in GOD.

“I’ve always had a relationship with God, but I bettered my relationship with God when I went to jail,” revealed Cassidy. “I decided to read the Bible cover-to-cover, and I did that almost twice.

“That’s when my rhymes started to take a little turn, ’cause I realized that I wanted to put positive things in the street. Make people who do believe in God comfortable enough to come out with it.

“I want to let people know that you can be cool, you can be poppin’, but you could still have a relationship with God.”

Check out the exclusive interview with Cassidy below to hear the rapper explain how he re-discovered his belief in God, and how he plans to use his music to better his community:

Freeway Ricky Ross, Rick Ross Heading To Court In January, Suge Knight Gets Involved

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Miami Hip-Hop star Rick Ross continues to face challenges in his career, after a hearing yesterday between former drug baron Freeway Ricky Ross and Warner Brothers Records.

Lawyers for both sides squared off in court yesterday (December 6), over a lawsuit over the name Rick Ross, and the alleged usage of the former drug barons image.

In March of 2012, Freeway Ricky Ross lost a $10 million trademark infringement case to the rapper, born William Leonard Roberts III, when a judge ruled that Freeway Ricky Ross had waited too long to file his complaint against the rapper, resulting in a dismissal of the case.

But Freeway Ricky Ross won an appeal in July of 2012, on the grounds that Freeway Rick was legally entitled to pursue a claim against Warner Brothers, since Rick Ross and Maybach Music Group are distributed by the label.

A new lawsuit was immediatley filed against Warner Brothers for false advertising, unjust enrichment, and unfair business practices, resulting in the hearing yesterday.

Yesterday, trial dates in the case were set for January and the case is slated to go to trial in early 2013.

According to Freeway Ricky Ross, he has received support from hip-hop mogul Marion “Suge” Knight, who actually showed up at one of the court hearings earlier this year, to reveal on record that he officially spoke to rapper Rick Ross about the case.

“The reality is I want justice done. I know that he took his name and image from my life and believe he is unfairly profiting off my story,” Freeway Ricky Ross told AllHipHop.com in an exclusive interview. “At one point Suge Knight came down to the hearings earlier this year and specifically laid it out to all of us, including all the lawyers, that he spoke to William the rapper directly. Rozay (the rapper) said clearly he talked to people that were around me when I was dealing and studied me in taking on my image and name.”

Just yesterday, Rick Ross was forced to cancel two concerts in Greensboro and Charlotte North Carolina, due to security concerns, after threats of gang violence on the Internet has appeared over recent weeks.

Members of various factions of the Gangster Disciples around the country have taken issues with Rick Ross’ usage of Larry Hoover’s name in his hit song “B.M.F.,” as well as his use usage of the gang’s six-point star.

“This guy (Rick Ross) just doesn’t have the right people around him to explain the streets, and then say that when you violate someone just address it as a man,” Freeway Rick Ross told AllHipHop.com. “You need to say that it wasn’t intentional or nothing like that. It’s ok to apologize and make things right with a real agreement out of respect.”

King T Preps New Mixtape “Still Triflin'”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) West Coast rap legend King T will return to the arena after six years, with a new mixtape titled “Still Triflin’.”

The 22-track mixtape from King T features a variety of rappers from California, including Xzibit, MC Eiht, Short Khop, Mitchy Slick, Ras Kass, Raphael Saadiq, Ras Kass and others.

Representatives for King T confirmed that the new mixtape “Still Triflin'” will be released next week, on December 11.

For more information on the mixtape check out www.KingTLA.com

King T

The Last Word 2012: A Hoodie and Skittles May Cost Your Life

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Our satirical and funny friend, Andre Leroy Davis, was back at it again in 2012 with “The Last Word”, his unique brand of cartoonish commentary on current events and politics.

In one of the most tragic and polarizing stories of 2012, 17-year-old, unarmed Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in February 2012 after arguing with “neighborhood watchman,” George Zimmerman. With only Skittles and an iced tea on his person when he was shot, Trayvon’s murder had the Hip-Hop community particularly appalled, and rocking “hoodies” became a symbol signifying that Black men are sick and tired of being pigeon-holed and oppressed.

At the time, Andre’s artistic “Weapons” statement said it all:

Last Word Black Weapon 2

Check out more witty goodness at www.AndreLeroyDavis.com.

Hip-Hop Rumor Exclusive: Will Nicki Minaj Boycott The Grammys Over Nomination Snub?

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Nicki Minaj is said to be furious over not getting any Grammy nominations this year. At this same time last year, Nicki was the Grammy golden girl, making a huge grand entrance with a priest in a red Versace robe, performing “Roman Holiday” and being nominated for three awards, including Best New Artist. But things are completely different this year, with Nicki not scoring any nominations for her album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. According to an industry insider, the Barb is said to be so upset over the snub, that she is considering “boycotting the show altogether in protest.”

Do you think Nicki should boycott the Grammy’s over her nomination snub? Nicki’s top singles this year were “Starships” and “Pound The Alarm” – do you think either of those songs deserved a nomination?

Oh, and Nicki was so upset that she even blocked one of her precious “Barbs” for merely mentioning it. Check out the tweet that caused her to get put on ice below:

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Nicki is not having any of that negativity. Do you think Nicki will go so far as to boycott the Grammy’s this year?