I’m not calling Gucci ‘Gucci Mane’ anymore, I’m going to start calling him the Mad Gucci a.k.a. The Mad Rapper. In the words of the Clipse, “What happened to that boy?!” Ever since he was released from jail for throwing a woman out of a moving vehicle, Mad Gucci has been on a rampage and has gone after everyone from T.I. to Nas.
In his latest attack of diarrhea of the mouth, Gucci has decided to speak out against Nicki Minaj and French Montana. In a recent interview with HOT 107.9, Gucci calls both Frenchie and Nicki “fake,” and says that they just want to be famous. Gucci feels like he deserves more credit from Nicki Minaj. Say what?! Check out what he said below:
“When she came to Atlanta she gave me a shout out, said I helped her in her career, but at the end of the day I just think a lot of times you keep it real with somebody, you can’t expect them to keep it real with you.”
“I told you man this industry, people want to be famous, people forget how to keep it real and forget the people that helped them get to where they at.”
“I tip my hat to Nicki for being hard worker, but at the same time, she know she didn’t keep it real.”
Gucci did not go into details regarding what exactly happened between him and French Montana, but he did offer his thoughts on French and said that he doesn’t “keep it real.”
So I guess Gucci is the only person that does keep it real…right!
During the interview, Gucci also explains his issues with Yo Gotti. Gucci revealed that he was upset with Yo Gotti because he dropped his mixtape on the same day as him, and he thought they were supposed to be boys. Sounds to me like Gucci still has a lot of growing up to do. Now let’s be clear, this is just my opinion, and not the opinion of AllHipHop!!!
Check out Gucci Mane’s full interview below:
So, who do you think gets the award for the biggest hater of the year? Gucci Mane or Shyne? I want to do a story on this, so let me know your nominations below. Thank you kindly! (Oh, and yes I do read your comments – good or bad, I ain’t mad at cha’)
This Friday, we will be first in line at the theater to see The Man with the Iron Fists, the new movie written and directed by The RZA. In the film, RZA portrays “The Blacksmith,” who channels an ancient energy to turn himself into a living weapon.
There has been, of late, a lack of strong, heroic characters portrayed by multi-talented artists, but we hope The Man with the Iron Fists, is the beginning of the return of great starring rappers who are also great actors on the silver screen.
But while we wait, here’s our list of “Five Brilliant Movie Heroes Played by Rappers”:
Ice Cube as “Darius Stone” – xXx: State of the Union
In the 2005 follow-up to the successful xXx which starred Vin Diesel, Ice Cube kicked major butt as the new XXX agent fighting NSA traitors and restoring his own reputation. However, xXx: State of the Union performed so poorly, that it is said to have been the death of the franchise.
Common as “Barnes” – Terminator Salvation
In the $200 million, 2009 summer blockbuster, Common portrayed “Barnes”, a lieutenant in John Connor’s resistance army. While not in a whole lot of scenes, and sometimes appearing stiff and dry, appearing in this edition of the Terminator franchise was a big look for Com Sense…and he got to carry big, futuristic guns.
Andre 3000 as “Jeremiah Mercer” – Four Brothers
Not a conventional action hero, 3 Stacks still shined in this 2005 John Singleton vehicle that featured two other “rappers,” Mark Wahlberg and Tyrese Gibson. As Jeremiah Mercer, 3000 was one of the more sensitive characters in the gritty street drama, but he turned out to be a hero in the end.
DMX as “King David” – Never Die Alone
The dog had a pretty good run as an actor starting with 1998’s Belly. X went on to star in numerous films, including Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 the Grave, and Romeo Must Die. One of his lesser grossing films was Never Die Alone, and while it didn’t do well at the box office, it is widely-considered a cult classic and one of X’s best performances.
Queen Latifah as “Cleo” – Set It Off
An ambitious role for Latifah, her portrayal of Cleo in the 1996 F. Gary Gray classic cemented her status as a movie star. The Queen stole every scene she was in, and dies what could only be described as a true gangsta’s death, gunned down in a hail of bullets by police. Set It Off remains one of Hip-Hop’s most endearing movies.
RZA’s The Man with the Iron Fists opens in theaters around the country this Friday. The soundtrack is in stores now. Check out the trailer below:
(AllHipHop News Feature) Recently AllHipHop.com sat down with newly crowned Breeding Ground Artist, Skeme, fresh off the heals of his recently released project, Alive and Living.
In the extensive interview with AllHipHop.com, Skeme spoke candidly about growing up in the gang infested streets of Inglewood, where he developed an affiliation with the Piru Blood gang, notorious for wearing their bright red colors.
While the perception is that gang violence has subsided in most parts of Los Angeles, Skeme explained that those views are based on a lack of information, as most people visit Hollywood and are actually never in the the roughest parts of the city like Compton or Inglewood.
Skeme also dished on his perspective of gang representation in the music industry as in recent years several artists have openly represented their gang affiliation.
“I’m from Inglewood, California, period. Most cats at my shows are Inglewood n*ggas or West L.A. n*ggas. I kind of am one of the lucky n*ggas that gets love from both sides of the fence, like for real for real, like genuine love, so it’s a beautiful thing,” said Skeme.
“But, at the same time, you kind of have to have an eye for what the beauty in the situation. Some people don’t even get it and try to bash it and just tell n*ggas that we ignorant, and that n*ggas is *ssholes for what they dying for and shooting for. But at the end of the day, it’s really a respect thing for your n*ggas. Like that’s who you end up ridin’ with in the first place, and that’s how I look at, that’s how I always will look at it. I’ma ride for the homies.”
Follow Skeme on Twitter (@Skeme). Find new music and updates at www.Skemetheduke.com.
(AllHipHop News) After selling millions of his own records, Virginia bred R&B singer, Chris Brown is making moves to develop talent at his own label, Mechanical Dummy/Chris Brown Entertainment (CBE) with his artist The LuvaBoy TJ or “TJ.”
TJ developed his buzz having been featured on ChrisBrown’s “In My Zone” mixtape series which has over a million downloads.
Back in June The LuvaBoy TJ dropped the Unique Weirdo produced track, “Amnesia” to critical acclaim via Mechanical Dummy/Vimeo. The video, which was directed by Chris Brown, was featured on numerous media outlets such as BET, Myspace, Fuze It Worldwide and Stuff Fly People Like
Now The LuvaBoy TJ is set to release his new single “On Yo Mind”, produced by Starcommandbeat off his upcoming EP and Mixtape Front Now Fiend Later.
“It’s been an exciting time working with CBE. It’s not about the fame or the money, yeah I know my worth, but I love my gift, and I just want to work,” TJ explained.
Raised in Harlem, The LuvaBoy TJ, also known as “TJ“, grew up in a strong theatre and musical household. The son of legendary music producer Timmy Allen who has worked with notables such as Missy Elliot, Backstreet Boys, and Aaliyah, TJ also plays the piano, guitar and drums.
TJ has also garnered recognition as an actor featured on films and television shows such as The Dictator, Precious, Notorious, and Law and Order Special Victims Unit.
Most recently TJ performed at College Music Journal week on at Tammany Hall and he also performed at ROCK The Vote just a few days ago on October 29th at SOB’s.
Happy Halloween!!! Although many of us are gearing up to celebrate Halloween tonight, some of our favorite celebrities got dressed up and celebrated over the weekend with their significant others.
From Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s coordinating costumes as a mermaid and a captain, to Diddy and Cassie at a party on the West Coast dressed as Cleopatra and Prince, the celebrity couples were out in full force. You can check out the Hip-Hop Halloween recap by checking out the story below.
While Halloween only comes once a year for most of us, when you’re in the entertainment business, Halloween might come everyday! Check out my Top 5 List of Rappers Who Dress Like It’s Halloween Everyday:
5) Lil’ B
From wearing long chandelier earrings, to big floppy church lady hats, to lipstick in some instances, Lil’ B’s fashion sense is very….uh, Halloween-ish! Check out some of his most outrageously Halloween-inspired looks below:
4) French Montana
Frenchie definitely isn’t always an over the top dresser, but he certainly has a costume like way of dressing that I can only see being exhibited more in the future. I am putting French Montana on this list because what he has shown us fashion-wise so far…anyone remember that GQ Magazine staff make-over……
….and how about his XXL Mag Freshman cover with the bear head……
French Montana has put Versace back on the map in a very big way. Check out Frenchie’s most Halloween-a-licious outfits below:
3) Andre 3000
Although Andre 3000 has been dressing a lot more dapper these days now that he’s focusing on his acting career…
…..Andre 3000 still makes our list due to the sheer number of years that he embraced what I’m now calling “Halloween Couture”. Check out a few of his wackiest style choices below:
2) Lil’ Wayne
Weezy F. Baby has an interesting sense of style to say the least. The latest celebrity fashion designer who has brought his unique style to the forefront with his Trukfit clothing line, has unfortunately been spotted rocking some questinable attire since his release from the pen. Check out some of Weezy’s most pause-worthy outfits below:
1) Nicki Minaj
From the moment she stepped onto the scene, Nicki has changed her wigs more than she changes her underwear (I can only imagine!). From dressing up in outfits ranging from an evil Lil’ Red Riding Hood who escaped from hell……..
…….to a sexy astronaut from an all female galaxy far far away.
– you never know what you will get when Nicki steps out for an event. Check out a few of her most Halloween-a-rific outfits below:
(AllHipHop News) The masterminds behind the highly controversial “mockumentary,” Snow on Tha Bluff, are casting for their latest film.
Tentatively called War, the new movie will center on American soldiers who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan and the lasting affect it had on them.
Director Damon Russell and producer Chris Knittel crashed onto the indie film scene with Snow on Tha Bluff last year. The film, which received acclaim at this past Sundance Film Festival, told the story of Curtis Snow, an Atlanta crack dealer and armed-robber and his life in his crime-ridden neighborhood. Blogs and online communities were abuzz about whether or not the film was “real,” due to the extremely violent content portrayed in a documentary style.
According to the filmmakers, War will be mostly documentary with a “dash” of embellishment. Russell and Knittel plan to interweave elements of soldier’s real lives with current events and loosely scripted scenes. The filmmakers say they are looking for charismatic, intelligent, and outspoken returning military veterans. They are also casting “Southern roughneck type” characters. Age, race and gender are unimportant.
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