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Hip-Hop Rumors: T.I. “Wants Out” Of The Rap Game

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: MOBILE
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T.I. is not feeling the state of Hip-Hop right now, and has said in a recent interview with Power 105.1’s “The Breakfast Club”, that he is contemplating leaving the rap game. Check out what he said below:

“This is what everyone fails to realize. I want out. I want out, man. What the game is going to and what has evolved into from a personality standpoint, it goes against what I represent. What I embody, this game contradicts that. I want out. I’m in it because I love music and I have obligations, contractually.”


“It was at one time, this music was about speaking to the people who felt like you feel. Now, the people I’m speaking to, they don’t necessarily feel like how I feel. In my day, if you were rapping about something you weren’t really living, that was a strike against you. You were held accountable. Nowadays, nobody even expects you to live up to the things you rap about. That goes against what I represent, what I stand for. So if they outsell me, then that’s just all the more better for me to fade to the back and cross my legs on my desk.”

Lil’ Wayne Being Investigated for Assault

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News)
For the second time in the past month Lil Wayne and his entourage of skateboarders have been accused of assaulting a fan or paparazzi looking to snap a candid photo.

According to TMZ, a fan by the name of Alfredo Marino claims to have been knocked to the ground from behind with a skateboard, which casued him to bleed from the head.

Marino also says that he suffered a concussion and vertigo during the incident.

Marino asserts that Wayne and his crew began making threats to him.

“Don’t you know all it takes is a word and these motherf**kers are going to f**k you up?” Wayne allegedly said.

“[Marino] will enforce all of his rights under the law and all individuals responsible for this outrageous incident will be blamed for the damages that my client has suffered and continues to suffer,” said the victim’s lawyer, Craig Chisvin.

VIDEO: Teairra Mari Looking Fly Without Roc-A-Fella; “U Did That” Features 2 Chainz

By: @KareemTaylor Updated Category: Alternatives
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Young Berg might not be tryin’ to holla, but newcomer and rising Atlanta-bred rapper 2 Chainz definitely is! Check out Teairra Marie’s video for her latest song, “U Did That”.

The song, written and produced by Rico Love, is slated to appear on Mari’s upcoming sophomore album. We think she’s on to something. Maybe Keri Hilson and Letoya Luckett should get back on their jobs! Just saying.

RECAP: Lil’ Kim Brings Out Missy Elliott, Eve, Juelz Santana and Fred Da Godson At Her Bronx Concert

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Lil’ Kim, the Queen Bee, held her first hometown show at the Paradise Theater in the Bronx, New York. over the weekend as part of her “The Return Of The Queen” tour.  The show got off to an exciting start, with Saigon, Papoose Shyheim and Cassidy opening up for the Queen Bee, and Mobb Wives reality show star Drita D’Avanzo hosting. The opening acts did a great job at getting the audience turned up and ready for Kim. Throughout the one hour-long set, Lil’ Kim brought out surprise guests Missy Elliott, Eve, Juelz Santana, and Fred Da Godson, and ran through some of her most notable hits.

Kim hit the stage dressed to kill in a red military inspired jacket with a tan body suit underneath and a full band backing her up. She began her set with the twista-esque “Queen B####”, then performed with a vengeance, and even kicked a few dance moves with her backup dancers, nailing the choreography. Kimmy Blanco then ran through a catalog of her 2000s hits, including “The Jump Off”, “Big Mama Thing”, “Magic Stick” and “Lighters Up”.

One of the biggest moments during the show was when Lil’ Kim brought out Missy Elliott and Eve to perform the “Hot Boyz (Remix)”. The crowd was entranced, seeing what could truly be a momentous moment in Hip-Hop – one that could possibly start a unity among the female rappers of our time.

Lil’ Kim closed out the show spitting verses from her features on two classics – Mobb Deep’s “The Quiet Storm” and Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s “Get Money (Remix)”.  Although a few of the costume changes slowed down the momentum at times, Lil’ Kim did a great job at showing the crowd she still has what it takes to compete with the younger female rappers out there.  And no, there was not one mention of a certain Ms. Nicki Minaj.

Check out the video below to watch some clips from Lil’ Kim’s “The Return Of The Queen” stop in the Bronx:

Maybach Music Group Reveal Tracklisting For “Self Made 2”; Features Include Kendrick Lamar, Nas and Wiz Khalifa

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) RozayRaw has unveiled the official tracklisting and cover art for the new compilation from Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group titled Self Made 2.

The first Self Made was released one year ago and produced multiple hit singles, including “600 Benz” with Wale and Rick Ross, “Tupac Back” and “Ima Boss” with Meek Mill and Rick Ross, and “Pacman” with former MMG member, Pill, and Rozay. Other singles included “That Way,” “Fitted Cap”, and “By Any Means.”

Self-Made 2’s 14 track LP showcases collaborations within the MMG family like Meek Mill, Wale, new recruit Omarion, Stalley, and Gunplay, as well as some Hip-Hop heavyweights like Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Gunplay, French Montana, Nipsey Hussle, Wiz Khalifa, Roscoe Dash, T-Pain, T.I., Ace Hood, and Bun B.

The album, which will be released on June 26, can be pre-ordered two ways: the first as a part of a “Made” Deluxe Bundle that will include Self Made 2, a MMG patch and a limited edition MMG t-shirt for $29.99; and secondly, to pre-order the album is with the “Affiliated” Bundle ,which costs $14.99 and includes a MMG patch and Self Made 2. Both bundles can be pre-ordered here.

Check out the full tracklisting for MMG’s Self Made 2. below:

1. Stalley,Wale & Meek Mill – “Power Circle” featuring Rick Ross, Gunplay & Kendrick Lamar
2. Meek Mill – “Black Magic” featuring Rick Ross
3. Wale & Omarion – “This Thing Of Ours” featuring Rick Ross & Nas
4. Wale & Omarion – “All Birds” featuring French Montana
5. Wale & Meek Mill – “Actin Up” featuring French Montana
6. Stalley – “Fountain Of Youth” featuring Rick Ross & Nipsey Hussle
7. Stalley – “I Be Puttin’ On” featuring Wiz Khalifa, French Montana & Roscoe Dash
8. Wale & Stalley – “The Zenith” featuring Rick Ross
9. Omarion & Wale – “M.I.A.”
10. Wale & Meek Mill – “Bag Of Money” featuring Rick Ross & T-Pain
11. Omarion – “Let’s Talk” featuring Rick Ross
12. Gunplay – “Black On Black” featuring Ace Hood & Bun B
13. Stalley & Wale – “Fluorescent Ink” featuring Rick Ross
14. Rick Ross – “Bury Me A G” featuring T.I.

MMG’s Self Made 2 hits stores on June 26.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Lil’ Kim and Charli Baltimore Come Face To Face

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Lil’ Kim and rapper Charli Baltimore recently came face to face with one another at the HOT 97 studio in New York City. The two were at the radio station for separate interview opportunities and were allegedly left together in an artist waiting area. Back in the 90’s, Charli and Lil’ Kim both famously dated the Notorious B.I.G., and earlier this year, Charli was very outspoken about Kim not being Biggie’s girlfriend but only a side thing. Check out what she said below:

“Kim goes out of her [Faith Evans] way to say she was B.I.G.’s girl. No, Kim wasn’t his girl! Straight up! She wasn’t! She benefited from the situation because she became Lil Kim. She has a career, and she’s grateful to a n*gga for helping her in that aspect, but she was never his girl!”

Anyway, our source tells us that the two ladies sat in the waiting room together at the radio station and completely ignored one another. Lil’ Kim sat in her part of the room with her crew, and Charli on the other. It must have a been a tense and unexpected meeting. I’m glad cooler heads prevailed, and nothing heated went down.

FASHION FORWARD: Matrimoney Clothing is Married to the Millions

By: Jake Crates 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:

As the Summer time rolls around everyone wants to make sure they got their gear right. A dope T-shirt and a snapback for the fellas, maybe some nice kicks.  For the ladies with some cute shorts and a tank, you can’t go wrong. Maybe a sundress? I’m just saying… I always liked them. Either way, warm weather, the beach, sippin’ on something tropical (or smokin’ on that fruity)… gotta love summer.

But, no summer would be complete without us co-signing some more gear we think is dope. Over the next few weeks, AllHipHop.com will be showcase several clothing companies that have hot gear for the summer, so you can show off those muscles or that body that you been working on all winter… or not. No matter what, “We’re so proud of you,” as Drake reminds.

To kick things off in the South, we look at the Dallas, Texas-based clothing company, Matrimoney, that seems to be popping up everywhere. From The Game to Curren$y to Mac Miller to Chiddy Bang to Killa Kyleon, and Dorrough, the guys at Matrimoney have laced up the stars. Nowadays, the Whos-Who of the game are all being spotted wearing the Texas-based company’s gear.

Putting an innovative twist on streetwear by incorporating a touch of class into each design, founders Geoff Garber and Will Bolt, collaborated in ’05, at the youngin’ age of 15, to bring to life a sophisticated new line. Inspired by their desire for a better way of life, the line caters to all shapes, sizes, and colors.

Matrimoney vows to stay married to the millis by modeling their business from one of moneymaker John D. Rockafella’s famous quotes:

“I BELIEVE IN THE DIGNITY OF LABOR, WHETHER WITH HEAD OR HAND; THAN THE WORLD OWES NO MAN A LIVING BUT THAT IT OWES EVERY MAN AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A LIVING.” – John D. Rockefeller

Take a look at some of your favorite rappers wearing the gear, and visit the links below to check the summer catalogue. You will NOT be disappointed!

Dorrough, Mickey Factz, Play (Play-N-Skillz), Killa Kyleon perform in Matrimoney

Matrimoney outfits The Game, DJ Clockwork (Mac Miller, Talib Kweli), Chiddy Bang, Curren$y

For more info on the Matrimoney and their gear, check their official website.


Remember When Malcolm X Was An Emcee? We Pay Tribute To Our Black, Shining Prince

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Uncategorized
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“The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X

Remember the days when Malcolm X ( El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz) was an emcee on everyone’s Hip Hop records? Folks back in the days would always sample him and have his words of wisdom be apart of the soundtrack..I recall the early days of Hip Hop when deejays like Afrika Bambaataa would rock Malcolm speeches over break beats. Not only did it sound funky but it helped raise our consciousness…

During the so-called Golden era You had everyone from Poor Righteous Teachers to Paris to 3x Dope to Gang Starr to Public Enemy all rocking Malcolm samples..I recall when KRS One mimicked the infamous Malcolm X pose where he was holding a gun looking out the window, ready to protect himself after his home had been firebombed. Many say KRS kicked things off when he featured Malcolm X in his My Philosophy video … I miss those days…

Remember when Malcolm was sampled so much that he wound up being on the cover of the Source Magazine? Say what you will, the powers that be worked overtime to remove Malcolm from our collective consciousness..It’ll be interesting to note how many newscast make mention of his birthday today… or how many urban radio stations that’ll quickly disperse info on Kanye and Kim dating but will be silent and omit Malcolm’s birthday or any activities related to it, in their daily banter..

I say on this birthday, let’s do more than give a shout out… Let’s return Malcolm back the forefront of Hip Hop consciousness…

Want more? Keep up with Davey D’s wisdom and words HERE.

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).

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