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Rappers React To Death of Sherman Hemsley

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) A number of rappers are mourning over the death of legendary actor Sherman Hemsley, who died today (July 24), in El Paso, Texas.

According to reports, Hemsley died of natural causes at the age of 74, in his sleep.

As an actor, Sherman Hemsley started his acting career in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He moved to New York and hit Broadway as an actor, where he was discovered by Norman Lear, who cast him in the TV series “All in the Family.”

Hemsley and actress Isabel Sanford played the characters George and Louise Jefferson on “All in the Family,” which produced the spinoff show “The Jeffersons.”

“Sherman Hemsley you’ll be missed,” fellow Philadelphian Questlove tweeted.

Artists like Waka Flocka and 9th Wonder offered up condolences, while producer/DJ D-Nice, discussed Hemsley’s personal impact on his life.

“Growing up, all I wanted to do was live in a high rise building with a doorman,” D-Nice said. “RIP Sherman Hemsley. Thanks for the inspiration.”

After “The Jeffersons,” Sherman Hemsley remain in demand as an actor.

He started as Deacon Ernest Frye in the hit series “Amen” and had roles in TV shows like “Family Guy,” “The Hughleys,” “Family Matters,” “Martin,” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”

“It was an Honor to know and work with you,” MC Hammer tweeted.” Thanks for all the laughs :)”

A$AP Rocky Announces “LongLiveA$AP” Fall Tour; Supporting Acts Include Danny Brown And Schoolboy Q

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) A$AP Rocky has announced cities, dates, and supporting acts for his upcoming “LongLiveA$AP” tour which will last from September until late November.

A$AP Rocky’s three-month long tour, which also includes Danny Brown and Schoolboy Q, will hit 41 cities and officially kick off on September 21 in Providence, Rhode Island.

Over the course of the tour, the Harlem rapper and company will visit U.S. cities like Detroit, Chicago, Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Miami, with the finale show set for November 18 at Philadelphia’s Electric Factory.

Before the “LongLiveA$AP” tour begins, however, A$AP Rocky will perform at New York City’s Catalpa Music Festival this weekend in August as part of the forthcoming “Rock the Bells” festival.

Check out a full list of cities and dates below:

09/21 Providence, RI – Lupos
09/22 Burlington, VT – UVM – Ballroom
09/23 New Haven, CT – Toads Place
09/25 Norfolk, VA – Norva Theater
09/26 Silver Springs, MD – The Fillmore
09/28 Boston, MA – House of Blues
09/29 Springfield, MA – Massmutual Center
10/03 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
10/04 Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts
10/05 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
10/06 Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
10/07 Grand Rapids, MI – Intersection
10/09 Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theater
10/11 Chicago, IL – Congress
10/12 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
10/13 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
10/14 Kansas City, MO – Beaumont Club
10/15 Denver, CO – Ogden Theater
10/17 Salt Lake City, UT – Complex – Rockwell
10/19 Pullman, WA – Washington State U
10/20 Vancouver, BC – The Vogue
10/21 Seattle, WA – Showbox Sodu
10/22 Portland, OR – Roseland Ballroom
10/26 Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
10/28 San Diego, CA – House of Blues
10/29 Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
10/30 Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theater
10/31 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
11/02 Dallas, TX – House of Blues
11/03 Austin, TX – Fun Fun Fun Fest
11/04 Houston, TX – Verizon
11/06 New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
11/08 Miami, FL – Fillmore Miami
11/09 Orlando, FL – Beachium
11/10 Tampa, FL – The Ritz
11/11 Tallahassee, FL – Potbelly’s
11/13 Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
11/14 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
11/15 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
11/16 Richmond, VA – National
11/18 Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory

For tickets and more information, visit Ticketmaster.com.

Omarion Reminisces on B2K Days While Forging New Territory With MMG

By: @KareemTaylor Updated Category: Alternatives
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The latest Maybach Music Group signee Omarion opens up about signing with Maybach Music, what it means for him, and he also gives his candid opinion on Frank Ocean’s much talked about Tumblr post.

Check out the video below:

“There’s a certain level of equality in this business that a lot of people don’t get,” Omarion shared. “A lot of people feel not equal to the person that’s in the forefront, and Ross is not like that. He wants to see us all capture our dreams. That’s something that I really admire.”

Ready for the new “Maybach O?”

DOWNLOAD: Lloyd Banks’ New Mixtape “V6: The Gift”; Features From Jadakiss, Vado, Fabolous And More

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) After a nearly three-month delay, Lloyd Banks has officially released his brand new 15-track mixtape titled V6: The Gift.

V6: The Gift features guest appearances from Young Chris, Vado, Fabolous, Jadakiss, and Schoolboy Q, with production coming from Automatic, Doe Pesci, V Don, Beat Butcher, Cardiak, and more.

In addition to his newly-released mixtape – his first since 2011’s The Cold Corner 2 – Banks has been quietly working on the follow-up to his last studio album, H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger For More), due for release early next year.

Check out a tracklist and download V6: The Gift below:

  1. Intro/Rise From the Dirt (P###. Automatic)
  2. City of Sin ft. Young Chris (P###. Doe Pesci)
  3. The Sprint (P###. The Superiors)
  4. Open Arms (P###. Doe Pesci)
  5. We Run The Town ft. Vado (P###. Automatic)
  6. Protocol (P###. A6)
  7. Can She Live (P###. V Don)
  8. Bring It Back ft. Fabolous (P###. A6)
  9. Chosen Few ft. Jadakiss (P###. Beat Butcher)
  10. Gettin By ft. Schoolboy Q (P###. The Jerm)
  11. Live It Up (P###. Cardiak)
  12. Money Don’t Matter (P###. Beat Buthcer)
  13. Hate You More (P###. The Jerm)
  14. Show and Prove (P###. Cardiak)
  15. Terror Dome (P###. Doe Pesci)

DOWNLOAD LLOYD BANKS’ V6: THE GIFT NOW

FEEL RICH: Celebrity Trainer Milton Harris’ Workout Secrets of the Rich and Famous

By: feelrich2 Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Editor’s Note: “Feel Rich” is our partnership with QD3, the talented son of music legend Quincy Jones. “Feel Rich” is all about creating a healthy lifestyle for Hip-Hop culture – both the artists and the fans. Enjoy!

Milton Harris trains the best of the best in Houston, Texas. From rappers to ballers and everyone in between, Milton is the go-to guy for getting in shape and feeling rich. Here are some of his tips for diet and exercise. We dare you to try them and NOT see results:

Here is a great workout Milton created for rapper Paul Wall.  If you’re up for it, try it today and tweet us your “Feel Rich Face” at @FeelRich and @MiltonHarrisFit!

All these should be done in this order to equal 1 set. 3 sets is your goal.

Deadlifts 15 reps
Barbell rows 15 reps
Pull ups 15 reps

Lunges with dumbbells for 20 reps
Leg extensions 20 reps.

All these should be done in this order to equal 1 set. 3 sets is your goal.

One arm dumbbell rows 15 reps each
Machine pull ups with weight 15 reps
Jumping lunges with dumbbells 20 reps

All these should be done in this order to equal 1 set. 4 sets is your goal

Revers lunges with dumbbells 20 reps
One leg hops side to side 20 reps each leg

Drink a protein shake immediately after your workout.  Congrats! You should Feel Rich!

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Hip-Hop Rumors: Lil’ Wayne’s Music Video Eerily Similar To Colorado Shooting

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: MOBILE
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Lil’ Wayne’s new music video for “My Homies Still” featuring Big Sean has a few scenes in it that are eerily similar to the Colorado massacre that took place last week in a Aurora movie theater. The scene in question features Lil’ Wayne performing in a movie theater with 12 skeletons. Exactly 12 people died in that movie theater while trying to enjoy The Dark Knight…creepy.

Later in the video, the camera pulls back to reveal many more skeletons, but in the main scenes 12 are visible.

Another creepy similarity is in one scene where Lil’ Wayne is skateboarding on a suburban street, smoke bombs are set off. The killer set off smoke bombs before he opened fire in the theater. And, at 3:28, a mirrored reflection in the window nearly takes on the shape of a bat.

Some people are calling for the video to either be pulled off the air or re-edited in light of the recent tragedy. Check out the video below. The movie theater scenes starts at the 3:35 mark. Do you think it is offensive to the families of the victims?

Also, so you know, this is purely a coincidence. The video was released on July 17, three days before the Batman massacre in Aurora, Colorado. Do you think Wayne and his team should re-cut the video to delete the movie theater scene?

Frank Ski: Legendary Atlanta Personality Talks Radio, Restaurants, and Rumors That He Shut Down Diddy’s Justin’s

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Features
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For the past 14 years, Frank Ski has been one of the most prominent voices on Atlanta radio. He is currently half of the Frank Ski and Wanda in the Morning show on V-103, the same station where the legendary Greg Street has rocked Hip-Hop at 6 o’clock for nearly 20 years. Atlanta radio is like the people of the city itself. Full of local pride, mixed with a heavy influence of people born and raised in other locales, and always down for a good time. We also like consistency and quality, and in both of these areas, Frank Ski always delivers. So when he announced that he was opening his own self-titled restaurant in Buckhead, Atliens expected nothing but the best. And that is exactly what we got.

Frank Ski’s Restaurant and Lounge is an 8,000-square foot masterpiece. The restaurant has a beautiful urban chic décor including a gorgeous bar where master bartenders whip up incredible cocktails. A wine aficionado, Frank Ski also has an amazing wine list, including a few hard-to-find selections. Open seven days a week, Frank Ski’s serves lunch, dinner, and a splendid weekend brunch. The restaurant also boasts one of the best happy hours in the city and hosts an awesome day party on Sundays. The nine-month-old Frank Ski’s Restaurant and Lounge is also becoming the new place for the beautiful people to see and be seen in Atlanta. The restaurant has hosted numerous celebrity-filled events like Young Jeezy’s birthday party, LudaDay Weekend, and popular wine tastings.

Frank Ski’s Restaurant and Lounge is located just a stone’s throw away from the now closed Justin’s Restaurant, with the closing prompted rumors that Frank’s growing business shut down Diddy’s legendary eatery. AllHipHop.com talked to Frank Ski about the growing popularity of his restaurant and how he made his spot black Atlanta’s newest hot spot:

AllHipHop.com: What were some of the voids that have existed in Atlanta nightlife? How have you tried to fill them with Frank Ski’s Restaurant and Lounge?

Frank Ski: Think about like this, when you turn 21, you’re ready to go out every night. When you get to 25, and you start getting responsibilities, you’re going out a couple times during the week, maybe but mostly on the weekends. When you get to 30, you’re not even going out every weekend. When you get to 35 and 40, you might be going out once a month, when you get over 40, you’re only going out on special occasions, somebody’s birthday, stuff like that. Our core audience is between 25 and 35; we wanted to provide people with a place where they can eat, drink, and at 11 o’clock, we move the tables out and people can dance. The biggest population of African-Americans in Atlanta is 30 to 40-year-olds, so we wanted to be a place where grown folk are gonna go.

AllHipHop.com: Frank, I know you heard the rumor, but did you shut down Justin’s?

Frank Ski: Nah, we didn’t shut down Justin’s. I was hoping they would stay open; I really wanted them to. For them to be open 14 years was a phenomenal thing. For them to be open after 2006, after the recession started hitting and stay open through the recession? That’s a phenomenal thing. A lot of restaurants did not survive the recession. As Black people, we are quick to point out Justin’s because it was a staple for us, but a lot of great restaurants have closed in recent years.

AllHipHop.com: So, my story started out being about day parties…

Frank Ski: The first time I heard about day parties, I was in Dallas; this was maybe six or seven years ago. In my opinion, the reason why day parties are popular in a city like Atlanta or Dallas is because our city doesn’t have enough cultural events to bring people together. It’s not like New York where, on a Saturday afternoon, there is so much to do. In Atlanta, when you are young and single, and you are looking for young and single people, and there’s no party at the park or something like that? A club can open in the middle of the day, and everybody will come.

AllHipHop.com: What does Frank Ski’s have planned for the rest of the summer?

Frank Ski: We’re going to bring some hookahs in. We are starting a “Wind Down Wednesdays,” where we will be hosting a wine event. People can join our wine club and learn about great wines and take trips to Napa Valley. We will be hosting Luda Day Weekend, a special VIP dinner, and some other events for that. Our event schedule is packed.

AllHipHop.com: Has that been a key to your success? Doing a lot of signature events?

Frank Ski: No. I think a lot of why people went to Justin’s was because they never knew who they were going to see or what celebrity they were going to meet. Atlanta is the number one tourist market for African-Americans, I want to be the number one tourist destination restaurant in Atlanta for African-Americans. We are starting to see a lot of tourists coming in. Last night, I got a text from Bill Bellamy that he was coming through, and when I got here, Chris Tucker was sitting here. That’s Frank Ski’s. You are always going to see somebody cool.

Frank Ski’s Restaurant and Lounge is located at 2110 Peachtree Road in Atlanta, GA. For more information on the restaurant or to make a reservation, visit www.frankskis.com. Follow Frank Ski on Twitter (@FrankSkisAtl).

Timbaland Launches New Sparkling Liqueur LeSUTRA

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Grammy Award winning producer Timbaland is jumping into the spirits business with the launch of a new sparkling liqueur called LeSutra.

Timbaland is co-owner in the new company, along with partners who are veterans in the business.

The multi-platinum producer is working with Tom Bruno, co-founder of Grey Goose Vodka, wine & spirit distribution expert Ryan Rosenberg and marketing “masterminds” Adam Berkowitz and Jonathan Webb.

LeSUTRA
LeSUTRA

The ultra-premium brand liqueur will come in four different flavors and according to the founders, LeSUTRA will “revolutionize the liqueur industry” by tapping into a variety of tastes and demographics.

“Everything that I create is groundbreaking and LeSUTRA is no different,” said co-owner and LeSUTRA partner Timbaland. “With its innovative ingredients and design, I’m confident that we’ll gain a loyal and eclectic consumer base. My infectious style has helped produce career-defining hits for artists worldwide, and now I’m guaranteeing another hit with LeSUTRA. “

LeSUTRA, which was inspired by the Kama Sutra, will launch in three different flavors – blueberry, strawberry, grape and peach.

Grey Goose co-founder Tom Bruno was also excited about his latest brand and business venture.
“With all my years in the wine and spirits industry, I have come across many fledging brands,” Tom Bruno said. “It is really rare to find a brand with so much potential and unique craftsmanship. From the recipe formula and luxury packaging to the marketing presence and overall impact of a partner like Timbaland, we have a champion in LeSUTRA.”

Timbaland is planning a massive launch party for LeSUTRA this Labor Day in Miami.

LeSUTRA is 30 Proof and will be priced at $29.99 for 750 mL and $19.99 for 375 mL. LeSUTRA Sparkling Liqueur launch on the East coast in this summer, with plans to expand nationwide in 2013.