(AllHipHop News) A copyright lawsuit against The Black Eyed Peas was filed in a Chicago court yesterday (January 26) by a group of Chicago songwriters, who claim the chart topping group stole the song “Boom Boom Pow.”

The lawsuit was filed yesterday (January 26) in United States District Court of Chicago by plaintiffs Ebony Latrice “Phoenix Phenom” Batts and Manfred Mohr.

The pair claim the Black Eyed Peas stole their song “Boom Dynamite” and used it as the basis for “Boom Boom Pow,” a Grammy-nominated #1 single, taken from BEP’s multi-platinum smash fifth album The End.

The songwriters claim they submitted the track to Interscope Records. One year later, the songwriters were shocked to hear “Boom Boom Pow,“ which they claim is strikingly similar to BEP’s.

“My clients submitted their copyrighted song ‘Boom Dynamite’ to Interscope Records after Interscope had shown interest in some of their music, and the Black Eyed Peas later copied the song when they wrote “Boom Boom Pow,” the songwriters attorney Ira Gould told AllHipHop.com. “A simple listening of the two songs will tell you that the songs are substantially similar, and that the hooks of the two songs are virtually identical in rhythm and lyrics.”

The Complaint also refers to other claims of copyright infringement made against the Black Eyed Peas, and seeks unspecified damages, disgorgement of profits, and punitive damages.

The lawsuit number can be found be referencing: 10-cv-00539.

(AllHipHop News) Underground rapper Blitz the Ambassador will be among a trio of artists taking their notoriety to the next level, as part of the Beyond Race Magazine’s (BRM) Emerging Artist Showcase.

The event, which takes place Thursday (Jan. 28) at Blvd. in New York City, is the first in a monthly concert series presented by BRM, an internationally distributed publication that covers cutting edge music and entertainment and the online media company, Lumeefly.

Lumeefly CEO Tommy Johnson Jr. told AllHipHop.com that the alliance between the two companies came after discovering “synergies in our brands core values of helping musicians gain access and exposure to global market.”

The Emerging Artist Showcase marks the latest achievement for Blitz the Ambassador, who has received critical acclaim for his 2009 album, Stereotype, as well as exposure on MTV2 with the video for his single “Breathe.”

The Emerging Artist Showcase will include a music set from DJ Jedi as well as performances from New York City-based party band Bodega Girls and Grandchildren, an experimental rock group out of Philadelphia known for its live performance on stage.

As part of the event, fans will vote will vote for their favorite performer. Those who are unable to attend the Showcase can watch the concert online via Lumeefly’s real-time live stream.

A multiple view of the stage as well as opportunities to ask questions about their favorite artists will be available for Internet viewers, who will also be able to vote for acts online on www.lumeefly.com.

Cost to watch the BRM Emerging Artist Showcase online is $3.49. For those attending the show, doors will open at 7 p.m. Proceeds from tickets purchased for the Showcase will be donated to the “Partners in Health” Haitian relief effort.

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Crooked I will wear two hats as a rapper and now a CEO, with the launch of Nothing But Music Entertainment Group, a joint venture with Kim “Coniyac” P (Doggy’s Angles) and business manager Shawndel “Jazzy D.” Rosa.

The music production/artist development entertainment company will specialize in image consultation, marketing, management and digital video/film/music/DVD distribution.

NBM Entertainment’s goal is to harness the years of various experiences each one of the proprietors has gathered throughout the years.

“Coniyac, Jazzy and I have put together one of the most powerful new music production company’s based in the West” Crooked I told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “And we all possess the tools to make a dynamic impact in the industry.”

As a member of Doggy’s Angels, Coniyac was signed to Snoop Dogg’s DoggHouse imprint, which was distributed by TVT Records. The success of Doggy’s Angels’ award-winning single “Baby If Your Ready” helped Coniyac learn a number of lessons in the industry, in addition to preparing her for her own venture to help new acts.

“Our company provides endless avenues for everyone we represent, and we focus on creating beneficial opportunities in this industry,” Coniyac stated.

Shawndel “Jazzy D.” Rosa is the President of Blu Division Music Group and also manages Cash Money/Universal rapper Glasses Malone.

“Our mission at NBM is to provide excellent and unsurpassed management representation for musical artists and producers,” Jazzy D. said. “We feel that such representation is lacking overall in the music industry and we are out to make a difference by giving our roster of artists the best guidance possible through our committed staff.”

NBM Entertainment is currently expanding their brand by hosting showcases and industry conferences.

For more information on NBM visit www.nothinbutmusicent.com.

(AllHipHop News) Former Shady Records artist Bobby Creekwater is starting off the New Year with a new track, titled “Exhibit B.C. (Squared).” According to Bobby Creekwater, he has been maintaining a low profile while he continues to develop his career after being signed to Eminem’s record label. “First and foremost, I would like to say I truly appreciate the people that identify with me,” Bobby Creekwater stated. “My struggles, my short comings, and all the other s**t that makes me a human being. I appreciate the patience and the support at a time where I’m simply trying to find myself and my way. I’m not quite sure that will happen anytime soon, but until then I’ll keep giving you an ear full.” To check out Bobby Creekwater’s latest single, click here. http://www.sendspace.com/file/28uhhh

Hip Hop Karaoke has revealed that Big Daddy Kane and Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg have been added as celebrity judges this month at New York’s Irving Plaza. The pair join Black Moon’s Buckshot as judges of the popular event, which takes place this Friday (January 29). The three judges will decide which of the 12 regional finalists in Hip Hop Karaoke will take home the $1,000 grand prize and title of “Hip Hop Karaoke Champion.” Tickets to the event cost $13 dollars. For more information or to purchase advance tickets, click here: www.hhkchampionship.com

50 Cent will perform at a number of venues in Europe as part of a new International tour that will take place in March. 50 Cent has been confirmed to perform at Tesla Arena in the Czech Republic on March 5th, to support his new album Before I Self Destruct. The rapper will tour Europe and Africa to promote his album. 50 will kick off the tour on February 23 in Berlin, Germany and wrap it up April 15 in Moscow, Russia. A listing of 50 Cent’s confirmed upcoming tour dates are listed below:

Tue 02/23/10 Berlin, Germany Columbiahalle Thu 02/25/10 Paris, France Zenith Paris Fri 02/26/10 Brussels, Belgium Forest National Sat 02/27/10 Essen, Germany Grugahalle-Messe Essen GmbH Sun 02/28/10 Zurich, Switzerland Hallenstadion Zurich Thu 03/04/10 Neu-Isenburg, Germany Hugenottenhalle Sun 03/14/10 Hamburg, Germany Docks Konzerte Disco Fri 03/19/10 Birmingham, United Kingdom LG Arena Sun 03/21/10 Dublin, Ireland The O2 Dublin Mon 03/22/10 Belfast, United Kingdom Odyssey Arena Thu 03/25/10 Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Evening News Arena Thu 04/01/10 Belgrade, Serbia Belgrade Arena Sat 04/03/10 St. Petersburg, Russia Ice Palace Mon 04/05/10 Moscow, Russia Olympiiski

(AllHipHop News) Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, mother of the late J Dilla (James Yancey), has verified the re-establishment of the non-profit J Dilla Foundation, new legal management for her son’s estate, and several album projects for 2010.

The organization had become defunct due to legal entanglement over the state laws for Dilla’s estate, and friction between the Yancey family and previous estate executor Arty Erk.

With a completely new team that includes Joylette Hunter (fiancée to Dilla and mother of his youngest daughter Ja’Mya Sherran Yancey) as Vice-Chair, Ms. Yancey explained how the changes will mark a fresh beginning for Dilla’s legacy.

“We changed formats and have a whole new group of people. We’re one big team to correct all the problems with Dilla’s estate, because he did have a will,” Yancey told AllHipHop.com. “The foundation was in my heart of hearts to do. Now with a team of people from all over the country, they’re just so good professionally and in love with what they do, it makes it so easy. It’s been wonderful. Everything is being done together.”

James Yancey’s Estate new executor is Alex Borden (Borden Law Office), a well-known probate attorney based on Los Angeles.

Maureen Yancey spent the last year working with him on transitioning the estate duties. In addition, she is pleased that Borden joined her cause to prevent what they perceived as violations against Dilla’s final wishes.

“I met with Alex about a year ago. It was a job getting him, he’s so renowned in the probate world,” she explained. “He has mega respect in the court system in LA. The previous attorneys looking at the case were compelled by the injustice going on. Human nature lets you know when something is not right. That’s how this came to be with Alex.”

The J Dilla Foundation will offer annual scholarships to inner-city students who show promise and talent for music. This year, the program launches in Detroit, Atlanta, and Los Angeles with the goal of raising over $10,000.

 “That is going to be as early as this summer,” Yancey confirmed. “We’re starting right away planning for activities with the participating artists. It’s just deciding who is going to be first. The scholarship part won’t be until the fall of each year…One of the things Dilla wanted me to do with his legacy was to use it to help others, people with illness, and kids who were musically gifted but had little hope due to poverty.”

Last year, fans were treated to the well-received posthumous LP Jay Stay Paid. Ms. Yancey confirmed 3 big-name projects this year, although release dates are still being finalized.

“This year I can’t tell you who is going to come first,” she said. “Raekwon is doing music for Dilla. Erykah [Badu] has something on the horizon, along with Busta [Rhymes], who has something new. There are others, but they have to go through the channels. There’s multiple things going on with Dilla and the estate for 2010.”

Like many artists who pass away in prematurely, Dilla’s music has received more attention and praise in the years following his death. However, his mother believes he would be honored by the respect his peers and fans have for his talent.

“He’d be proud. Dilla just didn’t like the camera, but he was terribly interested in everything. He was just camera shy. Other then doing his compositions he had to really get caught up in his music to perform. He was transformed when he came on stage. That’s why I got a kick out of it.”

More information on the J Dilla Foundation can be found at http://www.jdillafoundation.org.

Those interested in licensing J Dilla’s music, likeness or creative input must contact the Estate at www.j-dilla.com.

(AllHipHop News) An upcoming rapper has lashed out at Tony Yayo, claiming the G-Unit rapper and his producers stole a track of his and used it on Yayo’s mixtape 2009 mixtape, Swine Flu.

Upcoming 17-year-old rapper Muller St-Cyer of Brooklyn, claims his producers gave Yayo the track without his knowledge.

Yayo then allegedly used the same chorus of his song, which he claims to have recorded in 2007. Muller has a small buzz, due to his freestyle videos that have been featured on several popular Hip-Hop sites.

“I’m not a type of rapper to diss no type of other rapper, because every rapper that’s in the game I look up to, I have nothing but utmost respect for those rappers.”

He claims that Yayo and the producers took his original recording “They Say” and the flow, changed the name of the title and called it “They Hate.”

In the video, Muller plays a strikingly similar, unmixed version of his song “They Say” that was allegedly recorded in 2007, late 2008.

“As you can see, it’s basically the same s**t. And you can see me bumpin to his s**t. I would have gave that s**t to him. It’s just f**ked up that I had to hear the s**t like that. Just for that f**k you Tony Yayo, you can d**k. Shout out to all my real rappers. If you were a real rapper, you would have come to me.”

The budding rapper never gave a reason for waiting so long to make such salicious allegations against Tony Yayo, who is preparing to release his latest mixtape, Gun Powder Guru.

Muller St. Cyer is currently recording material and seeking a deal.

Representatives for G-Unit had no comment as of press time.

(AllHipHop News) Young Stack, younger brother of slain rapper Stack Bundles has revealed that he will be dropping a mixtape and launching a career as a Hip-Hop artist.

During an interview from Stuck Bundles’ gravesite, Yung Stack revealed he will drop an official mixtape this February, with the help of his group, Riot Gang.

According to Yung Stack, he started his rap career two years ago, right around the time his elder brother Stack Bundles, a member The Byrd Gang, was found murdered.

In June of 2007 Stack Bundles, born Rayquon Elliott., was found shot to death outside of his home in Far Rockaway, Queens.

The main suspect in his shooting was found dead just days later, with two gunshot wounds to the head and one to the leg.

“In two and a half years, look what I done did,” Yung Stack told FreakGenius TV. “And I aint even going hard, I am just getting my f**king feet wet. Imagine if I sit back and put my all into this. I wasn’t never the best brother in the world, I wasn’t the smartest f***king up in school. It took this to really see that life aint no joke, s**t can be really taken from you. That’s my older brother. We wasn’t cool, we just started getting cool. The s**t kills, me, every day.”

Although he remained tightlipped, Yung Stack claimed that when he first embarked upon his rap career, people close to his older brother laughed at his attempts.

He also claimed that certain, unnamed former associates of Stack Bundles have used his violent death to promote their own careers and haven’t taken care of his family.

“My brother’s no longer here, so when n***as try to do s**t for him or say his name, I understand yall showing love, but when you do it too much, you are taking advantage of it, that man’s not here,” Yung Stack stated. “When I first started my videos, you aint never hear me‘RIP Stack.’ No, no. that’s my brother. It’s bad enough he’s lying where he’s lying at. So I’ma do me, that’s what he would want me to do.”

Yung Stack also claimed that members of his brothers circle laughed at the notion that he could launch a successful rap career on his own.

“I aint gonna say no names, but they laughed at me, [They said] ‘ yo that’s not your place’,” Yung Stack revealed.

Undeterred, Yung Stack said his new mixtape, My Gift or My Curse will hit the streets on February 14.

“Shout out to everyone that supports me, everybody that constantly checks on me,” Yung Stack stated. “I appreciate that s### with the fullest. Even the people that aint supporting me, I still thank you for that. Yall the reason I’m about to start going hard.”

(AllHipHop News) North Carolina rap duo Little Brother have announced a release date for their fourth and final album, Leftback.

According to group members Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh, the release will be a traditional full-length album, as opposed to their original plan to make it an EP, to satisfy their longtime fans.

“I didn’t want our last record to be a bunch of second-rate material,” Phonte told AllHipHop.com in a statement “I wanted to walk away from Little Brother knowing that I gave our fans all that I had to give, and said everything I wanted to say. With LeftBack, I’ve done that.”

The album features a number of production by a variety contributors, including Denaun Porter, Zo!, Symbolyc One, J. Bizness, King Karnoy and longtime collaborator Khrysis.

Rappers Truck North, Torae, Chaundon, Median and singers Darien Brockington and Yahzarah round out the guest appearances on the group’s “final” album.

According to Big Pooh, the group has only released one official video for their previous three releases, despite releasing will received albums like The Listening (2003), The Minstrel Show (2005) and GetBack (2007).

For their LeftBack, the group will make up for lost time by shooting and releasing four videos from the new album, which will be directed by Matt Koza.

Additionally, a limited edition DVD will come with the first run of LeftBack.

“Three albums, three mixtapes, one video,” Big Pooh stated. “It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense in this day and age. We have always lacked in the visual department, and I think it will be refreshing to finally offer the people those visuals.”

Little Brother will also announce a tour to support LeftBack, which is due in Stores April 20 via Hall of Justus Records.

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Jacki-O and author/poet/activist Tray Chaney have been selected as Ambassadors for Community Options Inc., a national non-profit that assists people with disabilities.

The pair will be featured in Community Options’ national advertising and promotional campaign to raise awareness about the non-profit’s services, which include developing community-based homes and providing employment support for the disabled.

Community Options operates in 32 cities across nine states, including New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas and other states.

“As a mother myself, I know how precious the lives of all children are. For that reason, it is my belief that any organization that provides assistance for those with disabilities—regardless of their age—is one that we need to support,” Jacki-O said in a statement.

Tray Chaney, a native of Baltimore and former star of HBO’s The Wire, felt that it was his duty as an American to assist others with disabilities.

“At a time when all of us are in need of something, it is easy to forget that there are those who face daily challenges that we take for granted,” Chaney stated. “Organizations like Community Options remind us that those who have must give to those who don’t. It is our responsibility as Americans.”