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Details Emerge On Canibus’ Pay-Per-View Battle Royal; Headlines vs. Dizaster On June 9

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Famed as participating in one of the most historic MC battles in the history of Hip-Hop as he attacked LL Cool J with a lyrical arsenal, Canibus is back at it again as he headlines the “Fresh Coast Vendetta: Battle Royale“, sponsored by King of the Dot.

Details for the event include its live broadcast pitting Canibus against an MC named Dizaster, who has faced some of the most well respected and seasoned battle MCs in the game.

Some fans of rap battles might remember the historic battle between former Ruff Ryder, Jin, and Dizaster back in 2009, but this one is even more hyped with Pay-Per View on the bill.

For those unable to make the live showdown, the event will also be available live via the KOTD Ustream channel in association with Pay-Per View.

There will also be a chat where participants can interact with fans from across the world, live as the battles happen.  The event is also set to feature exclusive interviews and two camera angles with a live editor on site.

“You better come with some f**king bars! I don’t want to hear no f**king excuses when this sh*t ‘s f**king over; no excuses! This is your chance to prove yourself homey. That’s the great thing about Hip-Hop. That if you get blackballed, that if any stupid s**t happens to you in Hip-Hop, no matter what somebody says to you at the end of the day the power of the word is what remains. “So you can save yourself, because ain’t nothing going to hold me back from doing what I gotta f*cking do to you bro. That’s it, ain’t nothing going to save you. Nothing—see you in Disneyland bro!” Dizaster said, threatening Canibus.

Gaining notoriety from a beef stemming from the “4,3,2,1” track featuring DMX, Redman, Method Man and LL Cool J, Canibus made his mark on the game with the  “2nd Round KO” diss track directed at LL, after the two started beefing over a line in Canibus’ verse on the track’s original version.

Referencing LL Cool’s famous mic tattoo, which LL clearly wasnt too fond of, the song ushered in the “beef,” and subsequently Hip-Hop history was made. Canibus has since been regarded as one of the premiere battle MCs of all time, and their duel is often remembered when recounting classic Hip-Hop battles.

 For more info on the event and to tune in June 9, visit KOTD’s Ustream page. Below is a trailer for the main battle between Canibus and Dizaster.

Action Bronson Hit With $70k Lawsuit Over Botched European Tour

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Indie rapper Action Bronson has been hit with a lawsuit over a botched tour of Europe earlier this year.

Clockwork Music filed a lawsuit against Action Bronson in the Supreme Court of New York, on May 14.

The lawsuit claims Action Bronson entered into an agreement with Clockwork Music to perform 17-dates on the European tour.

According to Clockwork’s lawsuit, Action Bronson was paid in full for the seven dates he performed.

But the rapper bailed on the remaining ten dates, which he received deposits for.

Clockwork claims Action Bronson held almost $10,000 in deposit money, without returning a dime.

The lawsuit accuses Action Bronson of canceling the canceled dates as well, with the intention of harming Clockwork Music’s reputation with European promoters.

In total, Clockwork Music is seeking almost $70,000 in damages from Action Bronson.

No Holds Barred: AllHipHop.com’s Real Talk With Underground Phenom Rasheed Chappell

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Features
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AllHipHop.com caught up with up and coming Hip-Hop artist Rasheed Chappell from Project City, New Jersey, who has been catching the attention of fans and well-known producers in recent months and years. He’s something like the Old School with his sample selection, but his sound is definitely fresh and new.

And, although his star is rising, there’s always GOT to be something. So, we had an honest discussion with the underground MC about topics such as the controversy involving his supporters.

Check out the interview below where Chappell shares his thoughts on AllHipHop.com’s Top 25 Underground Artists of 2011 list, and what it’s like to balance family life while on the road:

Rasheed Chappell – “Break Loose”

Follow Rasheed Chappell on Twitter (@RasheedChappell).

Catch up with AllHipHop.com contributor Skyyhook on Twitter (@SkyyhookRadio) and at SkyyhookRadio.com.

FASHION FORWARD: Fli Pelican Bridges The Gap Between Hip-Hop Music and Hip Threads

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Fashion and Hip-Hop are not quite siblings, but more like very close cousins. Together, the bond is unbreakable. Even far apart, one still finds a way to influence the other.

AllHipHop.com goes “Fashion Forward” to keep you up on the latest rockable gear:

From hot lines telling us what to rock, to rocking the hottest threads once we see a video and find out designer, the connection is real. Fli Pelican is an urban and creative line that Jay, Weezy, Teyana Taylor, and more have adorned. Fli Pelican is also the next line to watch for.

Founder and head designer, Nino, shares some of the Fli Pelican story here:

“I started my line about four years ago now, with all intention to influence the Hip-Hop community. I started with music being my focus, engineering and producing for seven years. I moved to Atlanta with the hopes of someday having someone famous on my beats. I ended up with tons of famous people wearing my clothes instead.”

There’s something about drive and how it takes you exactly where you should be. Again, the relationship between music and fashion found a way to make magic.

The FLI acronym was applied to give people purpose. It stands for: Find Love Inside. That’s applies to whatever you love to do. The “Pelican” represents selflessness. They have a long history in mythology and Christianity. They say you attract what you put out, and Fli Pelican has a foundation of gold.

For anyone looking to break into fashion, music, or any part of the entertainment industry, Nino leaves you with two simple but profound words – patience and prayer. Makes perfect sense, that’s the only way to truly be FLI.

Learn more, and shop while you’re there – www.flipelican.com.