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(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn Bodega, founders of the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Fest, are in the final stretch of planning for the annual event to be held from July 9-14 in various locations throughout Brooklyn, New York City.

This year marks the eighth annual celebration of “all things Hip-Hop” in the borough that spawned such rap greats as Notorious B.I.G., Big Daddy Kane, Jay-Z, Lil’ Kim, and many more.

Previous events have showcased major industry names such as Kanye West, Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, and Random Axe, along with more local acts like Homeboy Sandman, Eternia, and Rah Digga.

Scheduled Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival events for the week are as follows:

July 9 – Show & Prove Super Bowl

The week-long celebration will kick off with the “Welcome To Brooklyn” showcase of MCs at the annual Show & Prove Bowl. Featured performances include DJ Young Guru, Freeway, Evitan, REKS, 1982 (Statik Selektah and Termanology), along with competing Show & Prove preliminary winners, Rasheed Chappell, 330, and Charmingly Ghetto, all vying for a chance to perform on the fest’s final day stage.

July 10 – Bodega Education Initiative

The Bodega Education Initiative will focus on the theme “Fortified”, dedicating its discussion to Hip-Hop music, culture, and business at the Brooklyn Library’s main branch. Panelists include filmmaker/author Nelson George, DJ/producer Young Guru, Akashic Books’ Johnny Temple, Kiss FM’s Fred “Bugsy” Buggs, Bob Slade, and more.

July 10 – Dummy Clap Film Festival

Hip-Hop as an art form will take center stage as the Dummy Clap festival spotlights features, shorts, documentaries, videos, and experimental film. The first films of the week are Wild Style (1983) and Big Fun in the Big Town (1986), along with a Q&A with Wild Style director Charlie Ahearn, publicist Bill Adler, Cold Chillin’ Records boss Tyrone “Fly Ty” Williams, Ego Trip’s Jefferson “Chairman” Mao, and more at the Brooklyn Central Library’s Dweck Auditorium.

July 12 – Salute The DJ

KissFM and the legacy of New York radio will be celebrated during the fourth annual Salute The DJ series at Brooklyn’s Public Assembly. Scheduled appearances include Chuck Chillout, VJ “Uncle Ralph” McDaniels, Squeeze Radio’s Sucio Smash, Turntablist, DP One, DJ M.Will, and more.

July 13 – Dummy Clap Film Festival

The Dummy Clap festival continues on Friday the 13th with the documentary, The Infamous Mobb Deep, and an appearance by Prodigy and more at reRun GastroPub Theater.

The film will be followed by an after party featuring Ali Shaheed Muhammad and J. Period at The Dumbo Loft.

July 14 – Family Day

As in years past, Brooklyn Hip-Hop Fest has planned events for the entire family, including a Freestyle Competition, African/Brazilian Dance classes, art demonstrations, live performances, and more at Pier 3 in DUMBO. In the spirit of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative, Family Day activities will also focus on healthy eating and active living for children and youth.

July 14 – Brooklyn Hip-Hop Fest Final Day and After Party

YMCMB signee and rap legend Busta Rhymes (and Friends) will headline the culminating concert on Brooklyn Hip-Hop Fest’s final day, along with Ka, Clear Soul Forces, Chuuwee, and Fat Tony. The concert will be followed by an after party at New York’s Knitting Factory, with an early set featuring Ana Tijoux and scheduled performances by Jasmine Solano, Melo-X, SC Funk Band, and more.

For more information on individual events or to purchase tickets, visit the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival website.

Signs The World Is Coming To An End: Hit And Lick After An Accident?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Jul 4, 2012 at 11:18amCategory: Rumors

To leave a crime scene is wrong, point blank. But, people do it time and time again. There are even times when leaving the scene after an accident is OK. But this one is crazy. Apparently, a woman decided to rear-end somebody with her car and left the scene. But, you won’t believe why she left the scene of the crime! Flora Burkhart of Arkansas, 58, hit somebody and decided to keep it moving because she didn’t want her ice cream to melt. Apparently, this chick had some super good ice cream that couldn’t be wasted! And here is the fail. The man that she hit actually followed her a$$ all the way to her own house. She also said that she didn’t see that there was really any reason to call the police since there wasn’t all that much damage Mind you, she didn’t even get out of the car.

That bish cray!

Hip-Hop Rumors: Was Frank Ocean’s Gay Announcement A Press Stunt?

By: @KareemTaylor Updated Jul 4, 2012 at 10:10amCategory: Rumors

Props to Frank Ocean! Dude, I don’t think anybody should have to live a lie! Come out of the closet! Come out, come out where ever you are! Now, that dude has come out, the rumors have started. The first is that this is all one big, ol’ press stunt! Now, (free plug) Frank’s new album actually decided to come out on July 17th so its a lil’ late on that end. Nevertheless, a lot of people will be dissecting Channel Orange to see if they can find any gay references. Now, this rumor that it is a PR stunt is mostly fueled by people inside the music game that have seen it all, been through it all. I don’t think it is inconceivable that they needed to raise his profile a bit before the actual release. I’m told that he’ll likely be falling back from the whole gay thing anyway. Click here to read the full deal, but he dropped a letter via his Tumblr insisting he’s either gay or bisexual. He said: “I was 19 years old. He was too. We spent that summer, and the summer after, together.” Read the whole letter here. ”

Now, Tyler the Creater, who has been accused of being a h###-phobe, was very supportive. “My Big Brother Finally F***ing Did That. Proud Of That Ni**a Cause I Know That Sh*t Is Difficult Or Whatever. Anyway. Im A Toilet.”

Frank Ocean comes out right after Anderson Cooper and Obama supporting Gay Marriage.

Daily Word: Happy 4th of July!!! (Free Your Mind)

By: seandrasims Updated Jul 4, 2012 at 9:21amCategory: Lifestyle

Happy 4th of July, and welcome to the 236th year since becoming the United States of America!

Today is a day that is recognized as the day that America gained its independence, but truth be told many of us are still not free! Today, as we celebrate freedom, let’s vow to release ourselves from the self-inflicted prisons of our minds!

Freedom can only truly be enjoyed when it is coupled with peace of mind! Freedom from fear, worry, anxiety, stress, jealousy, and envy are just a few examples! Relax your mind! Find peace and allow Freedom to truly be yours!!!

As Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, “Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, and the spirit of men, and so it must be daily earned and refreshed or else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.” Free Your Mind!!! Have a save and Enjoyable 4th!!!!!
-Ash’Cash

“Do you need or enjoy fear, worries and restlessness? If you don’t, then why do you keep inviting them into your mind?” -Unknown

“Worries, fears, desires, restlessness, nervousness drive peace of mind away.” -Unknown

“Dedicate yourself to the good you deserve and desire for yourself. Give yourself peace of mind. You deserve to be happy. You deserve delight.” -Hannah Arendt

“True peace of mind is not dependent on circumstances. It comes from the inside.” -Unknown

“Other people do not have to change for us to experience peace of mind.” -Gerald Jampolsky

“Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” -John Wooden

“Work and live to serve others, to leave the world a little better than you found it and garner for yourself as much peace of mind as you can. This is happiness.” -David Sarnoff

“You’ll never find peace of mind until you listen to your heart.” -George Michael

“Inner peace creates outer peace.” -Unknown

“Stop your thoughts, but stay awake, and you will experience the great ocean of peace beyond the mind.” -Unknown

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.

Hip-Hop Rumors: A$AP Rocky Says “Eff” SpaceGhostPurrp

By: ginatorres27 Updated Jul 4, 2012 at 5:07amCategory: MOBILE

A$AP Rocky has finally responded to his former producer SpaceGhostPurrp’s accusations that he stole his style. Check out what he told MTV News on the red carpet at the BET Awards.

“Eff him, f-ck him, straight up. He’s one of those cats, like a lot of guys just hang around me, try to get hot, [then] when they dip off, they start trying throw dirt on the young blood,” said Rocky after being prodded about the feud with SpaceGhostPurrp. “They can’t stop the pretty motherf—ker.”

“At the end of the day, he know what it is. And he trying to lie to people, pumping that we (A$AP Mob) took styles from them. I mean if you really look at it, the proof is in the pudding, he’s corny. Stick to makin’ beats, that’s all I gotta say.”

Well, I guess that friendship is officially over. Too bad, the two of them made pretty good music together. You can check out the interview with A$AP Rocky here.

Birdman Discusses Remix To “Born Stunna” Featuring Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Jul 3, 2012 at 7:45pmCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News)
Bryan “Bird Man” Williams recently discussed the remix his track “Born Stunna,” which premiered on Funkmaster Flex’s radio show in May.

The new version of “Born Stunna” features Lil Wayne and in addition to a controversial verse from Nicki Minaj (who seems to play with words in a jab at Pusha-T).

“I am very excited to release the official remix. It was a great track to begin with, and I am happy to come together with Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj, two of the greatest rappers of our time, and make this track extra special,” Bryan “Birdman” Williams said. “This is an example of YMCMB doing what we do best.”

The track is taken from Birdman’s upcoming album Bigga Than Life.

Hip-Hop Rumors: What Singer Is The Tax Man After Now?

By: ginatorres27 Updated Jul 3, 2012 at 6:26pmCategory: MOBILE

Lauryn Hill, R.Kelly, Beanie Sigel, Bubba Sparx – all victims of the tax man – and now there’s another recording artist to add to the growing list. The IRS has issued a tax lien on ‘Bossy’ singer, Kelis. According to documents filed in NYC, Kelis owes the government $330,426.71 in unpaid taxes for the years 2004 and 2010.

2004 and 2010 were some of Kelis’ most successful years. The singer toured with Britney Spears in 2004 and headlined her first Stateside tour in 2010.

If her child support payments are still $25K a month, Kelis can pay this debt off in about six months. Sorry, Nas.

MMG’s Gunplay Inks Solo Deal With Def Jam Records

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Jul 3, 2012 at 5:58pmCategory: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Following his appearance on stage with the Maybach Music Group during the 2012 BET Awards on Sunday night (July 1), Miami native Gunplay has officially inked a solo record deal with Def Jam Records.

Ross, a longtime friend of Gunplay, announced the deal this afternoon when he tweeted, “Breaking News!!!! @GUNPLAYMMG just signed Big Solo LP Deal @MaybachMusicGroup @DefJamRecords Debut Album Coming!!!! Streets Been ready!!!”

Gunplay was previously a member of Ross’ Triple C group with Torch and Young Breed, who released their debut album, Custom Cars and Cycles, in 2009. He also appeared on MMG’s 2011 compilation, Self Made Vol. 1, and more recently on “Power Circle” from Self Made Vol. 2.

Gunplay’s most recent mixtape, Bogota Rich: The Prequel, is available for download now. There is currently no word on when his debut album will be released.

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta’s A3C Festival has announced its second round of artists to be showcased during its festival that kicks off on October 11 and runs through October 13 at The Masquerade. The annual event will be hosted in Atlanta’s Little 5 Points neighborhood, and this year, the additions to the A3C lineup continue to highlight regional sounds across the country. Notable additions include the CunninLynguists, Phil Ade, and Los Rakas, while a host of other MCs have also been added to the line up. Headlining Chicago’s Fake Shore Drive showcase will be Twista, joined by YP, Mush Millions and others, while the DMV (D.C.-Maryland-Virginia) and Indie Life showcases include Los, Phil Ade, Fat Trel, Gods’illa, RAtheMC, SmCity, Harmony Muzik, Kingpen Slim, Nike Nando, and Pro’Verb
Kevin Nottingham’s The Underground Express showcase is set to feature the CunninLynguists, Toki Wright, G-Side, Nemo Achilda, MC ADaD, The Doppelgangaz, Sha Stimuli, Luck-One, Supreme INK, Substance, and Eric Biddines.

A3C’s has also announced its second annual international showcase, Planet Hip Hop, as it partners with NewSkoolRules to present the aforementioned Los Rakas, Ana Tijoux, Kevin Lester, Emmanuel Jal, BocaFloja, and others.

In addition, the Atlanta Hip Hop collective Two9 showcase will include includes Curtis Williams, Key, Wavy Wallace, Damien, Fatkidsbrotha, and Retro Sushi.

ReverbNation and Sonicbids have also selected a few artists, and after numerous submissions, RAtheMC, Gods’Illa, Kevin Lester and Emmanuel Jal were selected, although A3C will continue to accept artists’ submissions through both websites until August 31.

All artists that submit, regardless of selection, receive a three-day festival pass through Sonicbids or a code to purchase discounted tickets through ReverbNation.

Tech N9ne, Gunplay, Skyzoo, Hopsin, Oddisee, and Chris Webby are just a few of other artists confirmed to perform at the 2012 event in addition to a special appearance by Ghet-O-Vision/Shady recording artist Yelawolf.

For a complete list of 2012 performing artists, visit www.a3cfestival.com/artists.

A3C Hip Hop Festival tickets are available on the A3C website, and attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets early. three-day passes are $33 until July 31.