Rick Ross really seems like he has a great sense of humor. The rapper was recently at a pay-per-view wrestling event and totally played a wrestler who was on his way into the ring.
The wrestler tried to be all cool and give Ross some dap, but the Bo$$ was having none of that. Check out the old school move Rozay pulled on the wrestler:
Rejected! Ross must have been rooting for the other guy!!
(AllHipHop News) Blue Ivy Carter, the newborn daughter of Beyonce Knowles and Sean “Jay-Z” Carter, is having one heck of a first week. Before leaving Lennox Hospital in New York City late last night (January 10), baby Blue was given one of the most thoughtful and original gifts imaginable, the song “Glory,” by her father Jay-Z.
Now comes the real gifts, though, which are being given to the family by members of the industry, close friends and relatives, acquaintances, and fans.
Some of the more talked about gifts have come from the likes of Oprah Winfrey, who has given Blue Ivy a trunk full of her favorite children’s books, while Beyonce’s close friend and Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland was seen shopping at a children’s boutique in New York City a couple of days ago purchasing a Bob Marley onesie for Blue Ivy.
Entertainment Weekly also reported that Rowland gave the couple a Swarovski crystal bathtub for the Baby, priced at about $5,200 while dad Jay bought his baby girl a $22,000 Posh Tots Fantasy Crib (pictured below).
Other celebrities, such as Diddy, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, and more have all reportedly showered the newborn with the finest brands in baby accessories and clothing.
In addition to the crib that Jay bought, both he and Beyonce are said to have shelled out over $1.5 million on baby gifts. This would include a $600,000 golden rocking horse and a $15,000 Swarovski high chair.
(AllHipHop News) Cartoon Network announced via press release today that the live-action Odd Future sketch show, “Loiter Squad”, will premier this March as part of their late-night Adult Swim programming block.
The 15-minute show all feature “sketches, man on the street segments, pranks and music from Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All. The cast, featuring the Los Angeles collective of rappers, artists, and skateboarders, channel their multi-faceted creative talents in this off-the-wall showcase.”
Viewers can expect most of the Odd Future crew to participate including Tyler, the Creator, Left Brain, Hodgy Beats, Domo Genesis, The Internet, The Jet Age of Tomorrow, Mike G and Frank Ocean.
News of the collaboration between Adult Swim and Odd Future first broke in September of last year, when the network announced that it had given the OFWGKTA crew the green light to create a pilot episode:
“Loiter Squad is being produced by Dickhouse Entertainment—the Hollywood production partnership of Johnny Knoxville, Jeff Tremaine and Spike Jonze who have been the creative power behind hits including Jackass, Nitro Circus, Rob & Big, Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory and Wildboyz.”
(AllHipHop News) Rapper, mogul, and newly anointed father, Jay-Z, has signed a multi-year deal with Duracell to be the face of their new product, the wirelessly charging Duracell Powermat JV.
The announcement was made earlier this week in Las Vegas, where the 2012 International CES Tradeshow is currently taking place and Duracell, alongside Powermat, are debuting their new line of wireless products.
Jay-Z said in a statement released yesterday, “I believe in the future of wireless energy, and I believe that Duracell Powermat is the company to bring on the revolution. I’m partnering with Duracell Powermat because they’re providing the solutions for the future.”
CEO of Powermat Technologies, Ron Poliakine, said the following about the deal they brokered with the rapper: “Jay-Z is power personified. He inspires millions of people all over the world on a daily basis with his music and his story. There is no better face or voice that can move people to adopt a new paradigm in power delivery.”
Jay-Z will not only be the company’s new spokesperson; he has signed on as an investment partner of the company as well.
(AllHipHop News) Industry vet and one of the most talked about artists from the South, 2 Chainz, recently spoke with AllHipHop about the recent success of his T.R.U. Realigion mixtape and his plans for 2012.
Despite the fact that many fans first became accustomed to 2 Chainz in the 2007 hit “Duffle Bag Boy” featuring Lil’ Wayne, 2 Chainz has been in the industry for years.
As Tity Boi, he worked with Ludacris’ in his early days with DTP and spent time on tour with Young Money/Cash Money.
Now after being featured on a host of singles, 2 Chainz is finally getting respect and the success he has prayed for all these years.
“Just trying to stay busy, basically continue to grind, doing my feature thing, knocking out solo songs and staying busy and creative, starting off the year with some viral videos, so it should be a good summer,” 2 Chainz told AllHipHop.com in an exclusive interview. “It just feels good, it feels like the hard work that I have done paid off and it feels like a lot of the prayers that I had, have been answered.”
According to 2 Chainz, he never changed his original name, but admitted that good timing helped when he released his hit single “Riding Round, Getting It.”
“I think its just a timing thing and I think its just where we are as far as people getting interested in new kinds of music,” 2 Chainz explained to AllHipHop of his recent success and name switch. “When it came to my turn, it was something that people picked up on and on my recent verses I say it before my verse comes on, but it was really just timing and people being silly. For me it was just natural and someone told me I was brilliant for it, and I was just like ‘I didn’t do anything.'”
While the recent success is largely due to years of diligence and persistence, waves of fans came to respect and know 2 Chainz after his critically acclaimed documentary Codeine Cowboys was released last summer, which detailed 2 Chainz’ life behind the scenes and his relationships with Ludacris and Lil’ Wayne.
“With making that documentary I just wanted to put together a small summary of my relationship with Ludacris, my relationship with Lil’ Wayne aka Tunechi and of course my relationship with the Duffle Bag Boys, and wanted to show my relationship with all three and how they help me become who I am now through experiences with them.”
The year 2012 looks to be a highly successful year for 2 Chainz, as he sits amidst a bidding war of labels trying to lure him in, with lucrative offers for his yet to be titled debut release.
But don’t think 2 Chainz is content just basking in the light of his success.
“Im looking forward to my debut album, you know hopefully this year I get a nice little deal and I get to put out a real album for the masses for distribution, I’ll be excited especially if I can do some good numbers out the gate,” 2 Chainz explained of his potential for an upcoming deal and debut release. “I don’t know much about it, it just depends on a deal, and we will just go forward from there, for now I’m still moving as an independent so its a non-discussion. I can’t tell nothing right now, just working hard right now basically.”
Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s bouncing bundle of joy isn’t even a week old, and the Internet has already bombarded her and her parents on everything involving her. To be honest, Blue Ivy Carter has been under attack since Beyoncé made the announcement that she was pregnant at the 2011 MTV VMA’s. Some of the questions I saw on social media and the blogosphere were:
“Is it a publicity stunt?”
“Is that baby bump real?”
“Will the baby look like a Camel?”
Now that Baby Blue is here, everyone has something to say about the way she came into the world. Some are upset that Jay and Bey decided to occupy an entire floor of the hospital for privacy and security reasons. They also did not allow any cell phones on the floor to make sure there were no unauthorized pictures of the baby.
Are these things that I would do for my wife and child? Not really. But I’m not Jay-Z. I do think it’s excessive, but if he felt like that’s what he wanted or needed to do, who are we to judge?
Everyone also has their own opinions as to whether or not Blue Ivy is a good name for their child, but the most important thing that people forget is that it’s THEIR CHILD! No one is coming to your house and criticizing for naming your child “Sharquavia”, “Kevionika”, “Da’Quill”, or “Lotus FlowerBomb Jenkins”…all because you want to be different.
It’s not like Blue Ivy Carter is going to have to worry about getting a job and being disqualified for employment for having a “ghetto” name. It’s not like she’ll be the victim of the lackluster public education system. It’s not like she’ll be shunned in any way because of her name. She’ll grow up a child of privilege, while most of your kids won’t.
Now before you think I’m defending Beyoncé and Jay-Z because I’m a fan, I’m here to tell you that I’m not. I have been praying that Beyoncé would take a break so that I don’t have to see her every five minutes, bombarding me with rushed, lackluster music that hasn’t moved me since 2003. When it comes to Hov, I like him, but I was disappointed with Watch The Throne.
I’m simply stating that while they are public figures, and they signed up to be critiqued, picked apart, and downright, hated on, I think that there’s too much going on in our communities that needs to be addressed to spend so much time, energy, or effort on someone’s name (or baby) who we don’t know and have never met.
But who am I to judge? My name is Tazz Daddy. SMH
David “Tazz Daddy” Anderson is a Nationally Recognized Media Personality, Motivational Speaker, Author, and AllHipHop.com contributor. His latest book, Common Sense Ain’t Common, is available at http://TazzDaddy.com or wherever books are sold. Follow him on Twitter (@TazzDaddy).
Ekko AKA Young Ancient is a gifted rapper currently residing in Reading, PA. Ekko has officially become known as the “Showcase Killer.” He has performed in 4 major music industry showcases over the last 6 months and he has won all four them including the illustrious A&R Power Summit Showcase. His showcase wins have resulted into Ekko receiving meetings with some of the top music executives in the game. In addition he has been featured in XXL Magazine (Tupac Tribute Issue) and he did a live freestyle on Shade 45 Sirius/XM radio that folks are still raving about. Equally important Ekko was nominated for a UMA award and was profiled in the Indie Hype Section on The Source.com
AllHipHop.com: What is it about you that makes you a cutting edge artist?
Ekko: What makes me cutting edge is my ability to remain unconventional yet consistently relevant no matter what the current state of Hip Hop is. Originality and exclusiveness with a new type of sound equals ”cutting edge” in my book. One thing for sure is that I am capable of bringing a new sound and voice to Hip-hop. Hip-Hop used to be about skill and craft but for some reason simple gimmicks are over powering raw talent now-a-days.
AllHipHop.com: When did you first discover Hip-Hop and what does it mean to you?
Ekko: I first discovered Hip hop when I was 6 yrs old. I was listening to one of Onyx’s greatest hits ”Slam.” The block that I was raised on in Brooklyn NY would go nuts every time it came on. Now Hip Hop is a part of life for me. During the Biggie and 2pac wave is when Hip Hop really became an everyday matter to me. Asking me what Hip Hop means to me now is like asking what my past means to me. I might have left some things behind but one thing that always stuck with me along the way is my love for Hip Hop.
AllHipHop.com: Which artists have inspired you?
Ekko: Big Punisher and Jay-z are two of the most inspirational artists I’ve had the pleasure of studying. Other than them I get inspired by any artist who dares to challenge the normal confines of Hip Hop. When an artist breaks boundaries and goes above and beyond his/her limits, it really motivates me.
AllHipHop.com: What Project are you currently pushing?
Ekko: I own my own indie label called Ancient Muzik, and I am currently set to release my 4th project entitled ”EDII” (The Ekkodemik 2). This project will feature my signature raw and untamed style. It will also contain features and collaborations with Wiz Khalifa , Mista FAB and production by the Bakaboyz and So so Def’s Own Mike Kalombo plus many more.
AllHipHop.com: Who does your production?
Ekko: My production is handled by Cras Bangaz, Franchise, Hazardis soundz, The Cowboys, Mike Kalombo (of So So Def), BakaBoyz, Pook Blaq, By-Nee’Che Fattah, and Jay Nari just to name a few..
AllHipHop.com: What is your website? How can people get in contact with you?
Ekko: The best ways to connect with me would be via Facebook: Ekko Ekkodemik, EkkstreamTeam, Twitter: @Youngancient and the Youtube Channel is EKKO1.
Follow me on Twitter and I WILL follow you back.
AllHipHop.com: Any final words?
Ekko: Yes, among my many notable accomplishments, I have performed at 4 major Industry Showcases over the last 6 months, and I won all 4 in a row; that’s an all time record! Thanks to the many promoters, Media, Judges and fans that supported me and made that win streak possible, Eric Beasley-Asylum/WEA, Riggs Morales-Shady/Interscope, Success-A&R of Atlantic Records, Dipstick Magazine, Jesse Atkinson/Urban Threshold, Kevin weeks-Thisis50.com, Geter K-VP of Maybach Music Group, XXL Magazine (Tupac Issue), Yoraps.com, Shade45, and many others…Stay Ancient!
(AllHipHop News) Sony has revealed details about the upcoming “Men in Black 3” movie, which is the latest installment of the hit franchise starring Will Smith.
The new “MIB3” will be in 3-D, according to Sony, making it one of four Sony films to utilize the technology from this year.
Earlier this week, Will Smith, director Barry Sonnenfeld and Sony worldwide CEO Howard Stringer appeared at the CES 2012 convention, where they debuted a new trailer for the movie.
In addition to Will Smith (“Agent J”), “MIB3” features Tommy Lee Jones reprising his role as “Agent K,” while Josh Brolin plays a young “Agent K.”
Nicole Scherzinger, Alice Eve and Emma Thompson have starring roles.
The new installment centers around Agent J and Agent K traveling back in time to 1969, to fight an evil alien.
According to stats released by Sony, the 3-D industry is becoming quite profitable with films burning a total of $6 billion worldwide.
In addition to Barry Sonnenfeld directing, Will Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment is serving as a executive producer of “MIB3”.
“MIB3” is due in theaters on Memorial Day.
Check out some photos from the movie below:
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On January 15, Public Enemy is teaming up with Cypress Hill, King T, The Dogg Pound, Mellow Man Ace, Sir Jinx, Kid Frost, the L.A. Posse and The Egyptian Lover to give a free concert on L.A.’s Skid Row.
The “Occupy Skid Row” concert is being organized by Chuck D and Skid Row activist General Jeff, who also happens to be a longtime Hip-Hop producer and a former member of Rodney O & Joe Cooley.
The event, which also takes place on Dr. Martin Luther King’s holiday, will be held from 1:30 to 5:30, and will be used as a way to spotlight such issues as homelessness in Los Angeles and other cities around the United States.
It’s estimated that Los Angeles’ Skid Row has a population of over 4,300 homeless people.
The concert will kick off a larger movement, which aims to also “Occupy the Radio,” in order to make radio stations play more local music.
“Then we mobilizing occupy PROTESTS on radio stations for community, 25% artist takeback.There are only a few groups that own many,” Chuck D. tweeted.
The public is urged to come out and show support.
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