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Tech N9ne Set to Embark on Longest Rap Tour Ever; Brings MGK and Strange Music Family

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Kansas City, Missouri’s Tech N9ne is gearing up for his “Hostile Takeover 2012” Tour, which will include 90 shows in 99 days, the longest tour of his career.

The tour will touch down in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Baltimore, Denver and Seattle to name a few.

Other performers on the Hostile Takeover 2012 tour include Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) of Bad Boy, Krizz Kaliko, Mayday, Prozak and Stevie Stone, all artists on the Strange Music Imprint.

“I started planting the seeds for this music thing to expand more than 10 years ago and to see it be recognized globally like this is a beautiful thing,” said Tech N9ne, the self proclaimed #1 independent rapper in the world. “We started Strange Music so we could make the music we wanted to make and tour like we wanted to tour. Now, to be able to make history like this is a wonderful accomplishment.”

Tech N9ne, who has been touring over the last decade, does as many as 200 shows a year.

“A decade ago, we encountered so many obstacles when we first began touring,” says Travis O’Guin, Strange Music’s CEO and Tech’s business partner in the label. “Now we’re getting ready to set a new benchmark for rap music. It’s been a remarkable and rewarding journey.”

In 2011 the rapper released his album All 6’s & 7’s, debuting as Billboard’s No. 1 Indie, No. 1 Rap, No. 1 Hip-Hop and R&B and No. 4 on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart, overall.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Nicki Minaj Taking Her Talents Across The Pond??!!!

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: Rumors
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Nicki Minaj is ready to take over the world! The Queens cutie will take her act overseas at the end of February to promote her upcoming album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Nicki, along with Roman, will be hitting up London February 19th-25th, Paris on the 26th-27th, Berlin on the 28th, and then to Tokyo March 1-4th.

Get ready, blokes! Roman is coming to town!

Hip-Hop Rumors: C.Breezy and Nas Working Together???!!!!

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: Rumors
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That would be a resounding YES! You can add Nas to the list of the many rappers that Breezy has collaborated with since his reign began as one of the top R&B/Pop acts in the nation. The two talents were in the studio yesterday collaborating on a new song for Chris Brown’s upcoming album. Check out Breezy’s tweet about the session below:

“NAS ft on the album!!! In studio right now workin!!! Amazing!”

This is quite unexpected! I wonder what the track will sound like?

Hip-Hop Rumor: Is R.Kelly Acting Like a Diva Again??!!

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: Rumors
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R.Kelly is back to his diva ways!! Our sources tell us, Kellz was booked to perform and celebrate his birthday at the Hennessy VS MLK Weekend event at the King of Diamonds in Miami last weekend and he arrived 2 hours late to the gig! To add salt to the wound, Kellz also refused to perform and would not leave his dressing room the whole night!

This isn’t the first time R.Kelly showcased the diva within. Two weeks ago, we hear he pulled the same stunt at a nightclub in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This guy should be happy people are still booking him to shows, considering his disturbing history. Get it together Kellz!

R&B Legend Etta James Dead At 73

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Legendary R&B singer Etta James has died at the age of 73, it was announced today (January 20).

The singer died from complications related to leukemia, in a Riverside, California hospital.

Etta James was discovered by R&B pioneer Johnny Otis, who recorded James’ first hit “Dance with Me Henry.”

She was later signed to Chess Records by Harvey Fuqua of The Moonglows, where she recorded classic sides like “Something’s Gotta Hold On Me,” “Tell Mama,” “All I Could Do Was Cry,” and her best known song, “At Last.”

Etta James’ career was turbulent at times, due to an addiction to a variety of drugs, including heroin, alcohol and prescription painkillers.

Etta James won her first of three Grammy awards in the 1990s and in 1993, she was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.

“Three-time Grammy winner and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Etta James leaves behind a dynamic legacy spanning six decades,” Recording Academy CEO Neil Portnow said. “Her music knew no boundaries as she explored diverse genres including blues, soul, R&B, rock and roll, gospel and jazz. She will forever be remembered for her timeless ballad “At Last,” and a powerful voice that will echo around the world for generations to come. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family, friends, fans and all who have been stirred by her soulful songs and passion for music.”

Etta James’ music has been sampled by a number of Hip-Hop artists throughout the years.

Common sampled Etta James’ “Something’s Gotta Hold On Me” for his song “This Is Me,” while Kanye West sampled “My Funny Valentine” on his 2005 track “Addiction.”

Jay-Z’s wife, Beyoncé Knowles famously played Etta James in the movie “Cadillac Records,” which also starred Mos Def as Chuck Berry.