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Romeo Throws Free Concert At Six Flags For Haiti
(AllHipHop News) Rapper/actor Romeo has announced plans to host a free concert at Six Flags Magic Mountain in order to collect books for schools being rebuilt for students in Haiti.
Romeo and The College Boyys have teamed with I Heart Haiti Kids and Six Flags Friends, the philanthropic arm of Six Flags for the concert. Fans can bring 2 books to Six Flags Magic Mountain, which is located in Los Angeles.
In addition to receiving discounted admission to the theme park, Romeo, The College Boyys, Kyla Pratt and others will perform at the theme park.
“We are focusing on the importance of education and helping devastated Haiti kids through their recovery process to receive a basic education, Romeo told AllHipHop.com. In the U.S., a basic education is a necessity but in poor countries like Haiti, its a luxury. Every kid, no matter how poor, deserves a basic education. Our mission is to give Haiti kids a chance at a good start. By our team effort and our kids getting involved and doing their part, we are touching the hearts of a nation of kids that have lost so much.
Romeo stated he realized it was a challenging, time consuming process, but he would continue to campaign and call on his celebrity friends to assist him in rebuilding schools throughout Haiti.
By donating and recycling books we are giving Haiti kids the opportunity to read, stimulate their imagination, hope, and dream, envision, and prepare for their future, Romeo noted. Im also reaching out to my other celebrity friends such as Jaden Smith, Miley Cyrus, Justin Beiber, Keke Palmer, Jonas Brothers, and Nick Cannon to help join in on this movement.
Romeos free concert at Six Flags Magic Mountain takes place on Saturday, February 27.
For more information visit iHeartHaitiKids.org.
Capone-N-Noreagan Ft. Imam T.H.U.G. and Musaliny
“Thug Planet”
I Am The Epic Beard Man
“Showing these young punks what the business is.” – Jay-Z
I am the The Epic Beard Man.
I am standing on the road of life and I am looking in both directions at the same time.
I am roughly half the age of the 67-year-old man that beat the hell out of a young whipper snapper that apparently thought he was a thug on an Oakland bus.
I am staring at my previous life as a young, wild dude that had no issues with a lil’ after school fight and what I hope to be one day. I think about myself now. A workout fanatic. I box. I lift weights I never saw in my younger days. I run miles I never ran in my 20’s. And I have a mind that is keen on keeping what I have and protecting all that there is to protect (myself, my family and my belongings).
Then there is the other me. The me I see in decades to come.
In times of unrest and beef, I see myself as Thomas Bruso aka The Epic Beard Man.
He may be White, but he is what I hope to be when I get older. Old and ready to give anybody what they are asking for and then some if there is a problem. He beat that young chump like he stole his last piece of chicken and I love it.
But the young dude didn’t realize that The Epic Beard Man has been through some s**t in his life! Thomas Bruso is a Viet Nam Vet and he’s got several other names like Tom Slick, Viet Nam Tom and other colorful names. Young dude, who people now call “Coolio” for some reason, didn’t realize that The Epic Beard Man had been tasered at an Oakland A’s game and didn’t flinch (the first time). Bruso stood up to police (after acting quite unruly) and was the first person in A’s stadium history to be tasered during a game. It took a second jolt of 50,000 volts for him to be taken out. The cops were scared to face his imposing 6’1″ and 280 frame.
So what made this young fool think that he could give The Epic Beard Man a beat down so easily? He’s clearly an idiot that’s why. First, he came was turned into a fight talking way too much. Second, he continued to menace the elderly man despite Bruso’s willingness to walk away (while talking junk). Thirdly, he put hands on the man and wasn’t ready to throw down. He had one hand wrapped around a subway pole as The Old Bearded Epic Man rained hard rights and lefts to the face of “Coolio.”
At the end of the brief fight, “Coolio” was leaking blood all over the place and whining for an AMBALAMPS.
So, the moral of the story?
I am a mother f**ker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (The phrase was on the back of Brus’ light blue shirt.)
Seriously, I know several Brusos. They are my father, my uncles and other older dudes that are simply cut from a different cloth than a lot of these younger dudes. They have hands bigger than your face just because they use them so much in physical labor. These men don’t exist too much these days…Straight like that. I’m glad to have them in my bloodline though. And, honestly, despite the hype, Epic Beard Man vs Black Guy is not REALLY about age. And its definitely not about race, even though a lot of people are making a big deal over it being an old White man versus a young Black man.
It’s about riders and punks, in the immortal words of Pac. Which side are you on? I am the The Epic Beard Man.
On everything.
Check below for some videos of parodies, remixes and even rap songs of Thomas Bruso aka The Epic Beard Man.
This is what happened after the beatdown:
The original video:
A Parody:
A punch by punch breakdown:
A fresh club mix for you meth heads:
Alternative Heat: Mandee Mone’t Produced by HStorm
T-Pain Ft. Pokerface
“It’s Crazy”
Quintescence Ft. Hardwhyt
“Chronic”
Skeme Ft. Alley Boy
“Ridin Out”
Biz Markie, Hip-Hop Caucus Hits The Road To Support Clean Energy
(AllHipHop News) Rap pioneer and human beat boxer Biz Markie has signed on for the Hip Hop Caucus Clean Energy Now! Bus tour, which kicks off today (February 18) in New Orleans.
The Hip Hop Caucus teamed with The Alliance for Climate Protections Repower America campaign to coordinate the tour, which will also feature appearances by D. Woods, actress Gloria Reuben and EPA Administrator, Lisa Jackson.
The tours goal is to further encourage various urban communities to call on local politicians to support a clean energy economy.
The tour, which also includes round tables on college campuses and community rallies, will make stop sin Little Rock, Columbia, Missouri, Washington DC and other markets.
“The Hip Hop Caucus Clean Energy Now! Tour will amplify and unite the voices of young people, African Americans, the Hip Hop community, and the faith community, around the critical need for clean energy jobs now and a clean energy future for our country,” said Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr., President of the Hip Hop Caucus. “We are excited to work with the Alliance for Climate Protection and numerous national and local partners on this historic effort. We anticipate this tour will go a long way to educate and mobilize communities for a brighter future through policy that will reduce poverty and pollution at the same time.”
According to studies, investments into clean energy could produce up to as many as 1.9 million new jobs, in addition to lowering energy bills for low income families, as well as pollution.
“The clean energy choices we make today will have a profound impact on the environment of our young people and communities of color — the very people this tour is bringing together and the voices we need to hear,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “Were going out and meeting people where they live, work and learn to talk about how we create clean energy jobs, protect our planet, and break our dependence on foreign oil.”
Tour dates and cities are listed below:
Little Rock, AR: Friday, February 19 Columbia, MO: Saturday, February 20 Indianapolis, IN: Sunday & Monday, February 21-22 Bloomington, IN: Monday, February 22 Columbus, OH: Tuesday, February 23 Washington, DC: Tuesday-Wednesday, February 23-24
CNN Celebrate Signing To Raekwon’s Label Tonight
(AllHipHop News) Tonight (February 18), a number of rappers, executives and music industry figures will gather in New York to officially launch a new joint venture between Raekwons ICE H20 record label and rap group Capone-N-Noreaga (CNN).
CNN are officially signed to Raekwons label and will drop their new album War Report 2, the follow up to 1997s first installment, The War Report.
We going 50/50 on this next venture with Rae and them, Noreaga told AllHipHop.com. Salute, we having fun bringing real music back to life.
Jadakiss, Beanie Sigel, Ice-T-, Wu-Tang Clan, Ice-T and Coco and a number of others are expected to attend the event, which is hosted by Shade 45 radio personality Angela Yee with music provided by 105.1s DJ Envy. Raekwon will executive produce
War Report 2 for Ice H20, the same label that independently released his critically acclaimed album Only Built For Cuban Linx II, which was distributed by EMI.
When I did The War Report, I didnt know I was making a classic, Noreaga said of the pressure to craft a follow-up to the original release. So now this is harder, because its like I wanna beat The War Report.
Tonights event will also celebrate Raekown, Ghostface and Method Mans new group, Three The Hard Way, in addition to Capone and Ice H20s Kay Woods’ birthdays.
British Paper Accuses Jay-Z of Racism for Afterparty Snub
(AllHipHop News) Accusations of racism have been hurled at Jay-Z after reports circulated that his security banned Caucasians from the VIP section of his Brit Awards afterparty.
The superstar emcee held his party at Londons Merah nightclub after taking home honors for Best International Male Solo, off the platinum success of Blueprint 3.
According to various reports, the planned celebratory night was mired by constant fights prompted by overzealous fans pushing and shoving in vain attempts to get to Jay.
Kim Dawson, a reporter for the UKs Daily Star, alleges that black people were allowed free access to the VIP area without scrutiny, while any white attendee was immediately shunned.
“I’ve been to countless showbiz bashes but never have I met meatheads like those at the Jay-Z do [party]. Jay-Z is a megastar and yet it was clear white people were not welcome in his VIP area, Dawson stated. While the red rope was lifted for black guests to breeze through, let’s just say it stayed down if your face didn’t fit. I have never felt so intimidated. It left me feeling like a mauled dog.”
Alesha Dixon, a black pop star, declined to level criticism at Jay-Z or verify the racism claim. Instead, she expressed shock at how badly the event was structured considering the star level.
“My friends have been getting knocked about and no one seems to care. I need to get out of here, Dixon explained to Daily Star. What a horrible end to the night. I was having a blast at my record label party and now the mood is soured. I wish I’d never come.”
At press time, representatives for Jay-Z have said the partys security was from the Merah establishment, not the moguls personal entourage.
Hip-Hop Rumors: The Game and Dre! Beanie Saved Kanye! Ray-J’s “Tacky?”
DISCLAIMER:
All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.
THE GAME AND DRE ARE REUNITED
The Game (I’m not ready to say “Game”) is all prepared to blast off with The Red Album. I am hearing Game himself is talking about doing his first single with Dr. Dre. Dre is also going to be producing about six of the songs, rumors say. The crazy thing is rumors are saying that Eminem may be on The Red Album.
LUSHIOUS DISSES RAY-JAY
I don’t watch Ray-J’s reality show, but my unofficial official best friend does. She told me she ran into Lushious, who is seen above. Well, she didn’t mince words when talking about Ray-J and the show. Apparently, she sexed somebody on the show…not sure. They had a saying on there that went “Lushious, she smashed the homey!” Anyway, she talked to my unofficial official best friend and said that she was glad that she didn’t get picked on the show. She then hugged her boyfriend and said, “If I did, I wouldn’t have this (her man).” She then proceeded to call Ray a number of things, including “tacky.” LOL!
ROSS AND FLOYD ENDED BEEF IN PUBLIC
I talked to T#### recently and T#### is somebody from around the way…Louisiana to be exact. Anyway, T#### was in Dallas and saw firsthand that Floyd and Ross had deaded their beef. Peep it:
I can confirm that Rick Ross and Floyd did indeed squash their beef at least that what it looked like anyway. They were both n the louis store at the same time. It was at the galleria. They shut the store down and people were everywhere waitin outside the store. Takin picsand everything. After about 30 to 45 min the time I was there Ross walked out 1st and the crowd went nuttz. He walked off leavin Floyd and his crew n there. After about 25 -30 min Floyd was at the entrance and right b4 he walked out, he reached nside and backpack that some female was holdin he pulled a fat stack of $ out and came out the store. He pretended like he was goin 2 throw it up pointing at people on different levels standing around. He never threw it tho. Crowd went crazy!!!!!! Thnx allhh
Hey, T#### thats AHH not allhh lol
ILLSEED’S QUICKIES
Shout out to my girl Kellz, who is celebrating a birthday today.
Just a question…could Eminem and 50 Cent have an issue…if Em shows up on The Game’s album?
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY
I know General Platt means well, but I have to give him the fail of the day anyway. This dude stormed up to to Washington and called for the Senate and the House to pass anti-sag legislation. When he was talking to people, he implored those in attendance to keep their pants off the ground.I want a law passed to get kids to pick their pants off the ground, Platt said. And if they go to jail, they have to serve 50 years. I dont care. Now, I almost called him the Epic Win of the Day until he said that mess. REALLY, PLATTYPUS? LOL! How about 50 years for wack songs? LOL!
General…I salute you…WITH THE SHAQ FACE!
EPIC WIN OF THE DAY
I did not say it, but I am now. Yes, that is a nip slip in that Tahiry pic. And for that…she gets the epic win of the day…but we are the real winners!
WHAT IS KRS-ONE SAYING?
Help me understand this really didnt make a whole bunch of sense to me. LOL! I just want his to respond to Canibus!
CHARLAMANGES STATEMENT!
There is no statement. He just sent me this video so I guess Ill put it up.
KANYE WEST STILL OWES BEANIE SIGEL BEATS!
Peep this story and tell me that Kanye doesnt owe Beanie some beats! Beans stopped Kanye from getting robbed and pulled out that deterrent.
Beanie may be getting some flack now, but dude is the absolute truth.
PEOPLE ARE MEAN!
People are going hard at Alicia Keys as the paps snapped pics of her with no make up on. I didnt know Alicia was flawless suddenly.
ILL PICS!
Trina and Keri Hilson shot a video and here are some pictures.
TRINA AND KERI, WE LOVE YOU!!!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!
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WHAT: Rumors
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HOW: Send your rumors and ill pics to illseed at [email protected].
DJ Khaled: A Bigger Win
All we do is win is the newest addition to Khaleds growing catalogue of catchphrases. To Khaled, its an assertion of his musics consistent presence on the charts, the radio, the blogs, and most importantly (to him)the streets. Just 10 minutes into a conversation with this new-school hip-hop mogul, and you start to understand why his music is everywhere. Like Billy Mays, DJ Khaled is a pitchman. But instead of OxiClean, the Miami-based radio personality sells music. And his ascendancy into the executive offices at Def JamKhaled is the current president of Def Jam Southproves hes great at what he does, and will continue to be around to please his fans and haunt the haters.
His new album, Victory set to drop on March 2nd, follows whats become a familiar Khaled formula—a compilation of braggadocio-filled tracks and posse cuts featuring multiple heavyweights in the game. It may seem repetitive to some, but Khaled considers himself a supplier to the streets demand: When you hear my music you feel this passion and thats what the people want to hear.
So without further ado, lets find out about DJ Khaleds new album, the reasoning behind his catchphrases, his thoughts on the deceased (Michael Jackson and Roc Raida), and most importantly his love of muuuuu-sick.
AllHipHop.com: To set things off, tell me about All I Do Is Win.
DJ Khaled: I call this record a gift from God. The hook is so monstrous its just appropriate of what Im promoting in Victory. And this is the first time I ever worked with Snoop. We the west connects with We The Best. That was just meant to be. And then Ross he damaged the track. He beat the track up! You feel me?
AllHipHop.com: I also heard Put Your Hands Up.
DJ Khaled: I dont know if you realized, but Put Your Hands Up is something thats never done before. Jeezy, Plies and Ross on one record? Thats like Im So Hood part 9,000! Im just letting you know, Im not playing!
AllHipHop.com: Yes, you and your heavyweights from the South.
DJ Khaled: I come through with heavyweights from the North too. The Nas record with 40 bars! Not 16 bars, but 40 bars! And John Legend sings the hook. I got music, man.
AllHipHop.com: I always wanted to know this. How are you able to get all these big-time artists into your projects?
DJ Khaled: Because I make great music, Im passionate, and Im aware. And all these artists I have on my album, they know me personally. They know Im going to win, they know Im going to deliver, and they know Im going to put it out there in the streets.
AllHipHop.com: So you consistently keep in touch with these artists.
DJ Khaled: Absolutely! And dont forget Im also president of Def Jam South. Im a Hip-Hop mogul. My job is to be in the heart of music at all times.
AllHipHop.com: Can you explain how youre a Hip-Hop mogul at Def Jam?
DJ Khaled: Were working on the new Ross album right now. Its called Teflon Don. Im the A&R, and Im the co-executive. But its not even about that. Its about making great music. And Im working on Jeezys new album called Thug Motivation 103. We got Ludacris coming out with Battle of The Sexes, and Juelz Santana is coming. 2010, Def Jam takeover, baby!
AllHipHop.com: Are you
DJ Khaled: Kanye West coming too!
AllHipHop.com: How are you involved in these albums?
DJ Khaled: I mean musically if I hear it, I deliver a hit. Def Jam is a team. Its everybody from the marketing department to the executive department to all the VPs. We all come together to make sure our artists win.
AllHipHop.com: If you dont mind can you expand on what is your role?
DJ Khaled: My role as president of Def Jam South is bringing in hits, and finding new artists. Im the executive! Im sure you know what an executive is.
AllHipHop.com: I just wanted to clarify.
DJ Khaled: Like breaking hits, bringing hits, and developing artists. Its called maintaining our superstars and makes them number ones. Its called going in, you know that.
AllHipHop.com: Speaking of new artists, you brought out Ace Hood. After two albums with lukewarm responses do you still think hes going to blow?
DJ Khaled: I mean, Ace Hood is still 21 years old. The hoes, I mean women, they love him, and he has potential to be a superstar. Its going to take hard work and I have his back 100%.
AllHipHop.com: So how is Victory different from We Global? They both have very dominating names.
DJ Khaled: It just gotten bigger. All my albums have been amazing, and incredible.
AllHipHop.com: Okay, then how is it bigger?
DJ Khaled: The concepts get bigger, the record gets bigger, and I make timeless music.
AllHipHop.com: You just said, I make timeless music. Tell me whats your involvement in the music making process?
DJ Khaled: DJ Khaleds involvement is everything in the record. DJ Khaled comes up with the concept. DJ Khaled gets with the producer and is either me making it or somebody else making it with me orchestrating the situation. DJ Khaled is bringing the energy from the artist, to me, to the producer, then to the room. I am Berry Gordy of Hip-Hop.
AllHipHop.com: Did you just say youre Berry Gordy of Hip-Hop?
DJ Khaled: You better believe it.
AllHipHop.com: Since you mentioned that. I see some sort of similarities between you and Diddy. He orchestrated many albums, and he too put in various catchphrases in them. But he didnt directly get with the musical process. Do you
DJ Khaled: I wouldnt say that. I know Diddy very personally. He is always involved in the musical process. I dont know where youre getting your information from, but Diddy and Khaled are 100% involved in the music-making process. I am involved 100 million percent in the music-making process.
AllHipHop.com: Right, so if its a sampled record do you actually
DJ Khaled: Its called direction. Its called energy. Its called an idea. Its called maybe having a melody in the head. There are too many things involved. Thats why Im trying to tell you that Im the hood maestro. You know what Im trying to tell you?
AllHipHop.com: Uh, yes.
DJ Khaled: This album is a f**king classic, man. We make hits!
AllHipHop.com: Youre very energetic.
DJ Khaled: Well, thank you, my brother.
AllHipHop.com: Why do you always say, We the best!?
DJ Khaled: Because thats my brand. [Laughs.] Its like Diddy saying, Bad Boy.
AllHipHop.com: Right, but you do know that grammatically speaking its we are the best.
DJ Khaled: No, its called We The Best. And its not grammatically incorrect. Its what we want it to be.
AllHipHop.com: Who is we?
DJ Khaled: We is the people of the streets. We is the people that love music. We is the people that love greatness.
AllHipHop.com: Then what about those who are against your causes?
DJ Khaled: I dont know them guys, and I dont entertain them guys. Thats called life, man. Its more love than hate! We winning, baby.
AllHipHop.com: Right, is that why when you got entangled with Ross and 50s conflicts you avoided the situation?
DJ Khaled: I roll with Ross, and hes my brother. And its not about avoiding anything. I just dont entertain negativity. So why would I entertain something that doesnt need to be entertained? I make music, Im about love, and Im about great energy.
AllHipHop.com: Going back to the album, your first single Fed Up features Drake who was up for a Grammy this year.
DJ Khaled: I think he deserves everything hes doing right now because hes a winner. And I think everybody deserves a Grammy. Jay-Z won, and I was happy that he won.
AllHipHop.com: Did you think the results were too cliché?
DJ Khaled: Im just a fan of the music. Obviously just to get nominated is a win. I got to watch it at home, and I enjoyed the Michael Jackson tribute.
AllHipHop.com: Speaking of MJ, you mentioned that you wanted to work with him at one point. What would the end product sound like?
DJ Khaled: I mean Ill give him some ideas on how I want the record to go, and I hope hell agree with it, and I think me and him wouldve made something so crazy like Imagine Michael Jackson singing Fed Up.
AllHipHop.com: [Laughs.]
DJ Khaled: You see what Im saying?
AllHipHop.com: That s### would be crazy, for real.
DJ Khaled: Exactly. I bring them to my world, and my world is the streets.
AllHipHop.com: When you say the streets do you mean the crime?
DJ Khaled: Im talking about the mother******* streets! Going from hood to hood. Im talking about the mother******* ghetto. Im talking about the mother******* concrete. Its called we out here trying to survive. Thats why if you listen to my music, you can hear this passion! On Im So Hood what you think that is? Thats a mother******* classic! You know what Im saying? We get it in, baby!
AllHipHop.com: Where does your energy come from?
DJ Khaled: It comes from God, man.
AllHipHop.com: By the way, Gods son, or Nas, on that track Victory sounds crazy. What went down to make that track happen?
DJ Khaled: I worked with Nas plenty of times, man. I sent him the beat, and we spoke on the phone, and I explained to him that its the title track. And he decided to go 40 bars of lethal lines.
AllHipHop.com: What about the track with Shyne?
DJ Khaled: Hes a good friend of mine too. Ive always waved a Shyne flag, and when he got out, I called him, and I told him what Im trying to do, and he was like, Khaled I got you. And Shyne actually came up with the concept for the beat.
AllHipHop.com: Did you think his verses were a bit rusty?
DJ Khaled: No, he put it down! (Editor’s note: This interview was conducted before Khaled removed the Shyne-song from his album.)
AllHipHop.com: Before DJ Khaled-the Def Jam executive-tell me about DJ Khaled the DJ.
DJ Khaled: My brother, this is DJ Khaled the number one DJ in the country. DJ Khaleds not an overnight success. DJ Khaleds been in the game for 20 years. I used to DJ on roads, DJ in clubs, put out mixtapes, sound clashing in Jamaica, and still maintain a radio show thats number one.
AllHipHop.com: But before the accolades Im sure you were at one point a crate boy, right?
DJ Khaled: I wouldnt call it a crate boy. I would call myself in love with hip-hop.
AllHipHop.com: Then who brought you into the game?
DJ Khaled: I brought myself into the game for the love of Hip-Hop. I used to be in DJ battles, and I would rip the Peter Piper record like a movie.
AllHipHop.com: Interesting. Knowing that the purist crowd still has difficulty referring to you as a real DJ.
DJ Khaled: I cant agree with them because they dont know my history. Its like saying Jay-Z is not real hip-hop because hes successful. Im one of the realist DJs, and Im on the turntables cutting it up like a movie!
AllHipHop.com: Word. Its been a while, but how did you feel about Roc Raidas passing?
DJ Khaled: Roc Raida is a great person, man. I loved the way he rocked; he repped the Heavy Hitters crew, and he was one of my favorites. Its sad hes gone, but were going to keep his name alive.
AllHipHop.com: Now as a mixtape DJ are you threatened that blogs are breaking records faster?
DJ Khaled: No, Im not because the blogs are not the DJs, and theyre not in the streets.
AllHipHop.com: Of course, the streets.