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Mom Thanks Fetty Wap For Encouraging Son To Not Wear Prosthetic Eye

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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A Denver mom has written Fetty Wap a touching thank you letter for serving as an inspiration to her son. In case you didn’t know, Wap was diagnosed with congenital glaucoma at birth, resulting in having one of his eyes removed. He rocked a prosthetic eye for most of his life but decided to stop once he launched his rap career so he could maintain a distinct look.

[ALSO READ: There’s A Kids-Friendly Remix Of Fetty Wap’s ‘Trap Queen’]

Brenda Vaden’s 10-year-old son, Jayden, had his eye removed after turning one and being diagnosed with Retinoblastoma, a rare tumor in the retina. He also wore a prosthetic eye, until Fetty Wap hit the scene. Vaden says that her son has now been inspired by Wap’s courage and has stopped wearing the prosthetic eye as well. She took to Facebook to express her gratitude to the New Jersey spitter. Take a look at the post below.

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(Warning: long sentimental post ahead) Today I am forever thankful to a young man named Willie Maxwell aka Fetty Wap. While his music is catchy (not always agree with his lyrics but hey who am I to judge…), I’m not necessarily his fan (although Trap Queen is my jam), BUT today I’m his biggest fan.
Many close friends, and of course our family know that Jayden was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma at the age of 1. In result of that he had his right eye removed 2 weeks after his 1st bday. He’s worn a prosthetic eye since then. He has always been terrified of taking it out and would not be caught without it…and then comes along Fetty Wap… Similar to Jayden he lost an eye at a young age and along the way he decided that he didn’t want to wear his prosthetic eye anymore, so he stopped. Jayden, let it be known, is a Fetty Wap fan, a real fan, not like me ha! Well, today, after weeks of asking, Jayden is venturing the world without his prosthetic. I of course am a wreck because this world can be cruel, but so proud of our Boogies. This young rapper unknowingly gave Jayden something we weren’t able to give him-the confidence to be different- and I am grateful to him. Thanks to Fetty Wap for saying F the world this is me, and for helping make our baby boy just a little more remarkable than he already is. And we’ll be purchasing his album, a small thank you to him for changing Jayden’s life forever.

Wiz Khalifa Gifts High School Students With 1,700 Backpacks

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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To make sure students were prepared for the school year, Wiz Khalifa stopped by his alma mater, Taylor Allerdice High School, to gift students with all the school supplies they needed. Besides encouraging the kids to stay persistent and work hard during their academic career, Wiz also gave out 1,700 backpacks worth $45,000 to the students.

“It feels awesome to be back at Allderdice,” Khalifa told Pittsburgh News 4. “I love my school. I love Pittsburgh. I love being able to spread some positivity and give kids some hope.”

Principal Melissa Freiz told News 4 that the Taylor Gang rep returning to his hometown high was “huge.”

“It means he hasn’t forgotten where he’s come from, and so for us being able to share this moment with our students, it’s a really big deal.”

Take a look at photos from his visit below.

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School daze.

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There’s A Kids-Friendly Remix Of Fetty Wap’s ‘Trap Queen’

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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Though Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen” dominated the summer and remained steady on the Billboard charts, it’s far from G-Rated.  Thanks to a Tennessee pre-teen, the song received a kids-friendly remix.

A ten-year-old named George Dalton took it upon himself to take a song about Fetty’s trap house bae and turn it into a banger for the playground. In the accompanying video, Dalton has a live band setup and a few curly-haired teeny boppers in the kitchen cooking pies, apple pies that is.

[ALSO READ: Fetty Wap Reveals The Cover And Release Date For Debut Album]

The song underwent lyric changes like: “You looked pretty-awesome when you came in the door/I just wanna chill got some dough for us to roll.”

If you like, take a look at the video below.

Mick Jenkins Recalls His Origins, Names Influences

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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When you search on Hip-Hop blogs nowadays you can’t help but find Chicago rapper Mick Jenkins everywhere. With songs like “The Waters,” “Alchemy,” “Rain” and others Mick has become the soundtrack for many people’s lives for the past year and some change. This is prob the most introspective interview on Mick to date so it’s a great way to get to know this talent. Its very interesting that he doesn’t listen to a lot of new artists but he did pick up the Kendrick and Earl Sweatshirt’s recent project. Def looking forward to getting to know more of Mick’s music.  via HNHH.

Perfume Company Xyrena Will Release An Aaliyah Inspired Fragrance

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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Fourteen years after her untimely death, Aaliyah’s music will now live on in more ways than one. Perfume company Xyrena will be releasing a fragrance inspired by scents that the R&B songbird wore regularly, according to reports.

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Aaliyah by Xyrena, which is a unisex, will be a mix of  vanilla, mint, lavender, jasmine, sandalwood, amber, black pepper, violet, leather and mandarin. Five percent of the proceeds will be donated to the The Aaliyah Memorial Fund. Unlike many of the posthumous musical endeavors and Lifetime biopic, her mother Diane Haughton and her brother Rashad were involved in developing the perfume.

The fragrance is currently available for pre-order for $64 and will be available in October.

 

 

Run The Jewels Perform On Late Show With Colbert

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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RTJ performs their hit song “Angel Duster” from their second project. The Late Show on CBS is in its second week and they are pulling out all the stops to make this show great. Politics are in the full swing with the elections approaching and Colbert is doing what he does best, so who better to have out that the political machine that is Killer Mike and El-P. RUN IT!

BJ the Chicago Kid – “Church” ft Chance The Rapper and Buddy

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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There’s something about R&B/Soul musician BJ the Chicago Kid that you just gotta respect.. It’s a cold city and there’s so much to that goes down in the streets of Chi-Town and somehow BJ is able to convey all of it in his music. With his lyrics and raspy voice that reminds you of the good ol’ days of R&B like your parents talk about. Ever since “Studio” with Schoolboy Q its like everything that BJ touches turns to solid gold soul. But even though this song has the old school feel, its been updated, its a hit and the rappers all want to work with him. Check this joint here dubbed “Church” with Chance the Rapper and Buddy. Very dope.

Sy Ari Da Kid Recruits 27 Artists Including K Camp, OG Maco, Jarren Benton, Scotty ATL & Drag-On For “Say Word” Video

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Videos
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Probably not since Game’s “One Blood (Remix)” has a rapper attempted to bring together so many names on one song as Sy Arid Da Kid did with “Say Word.” Christian Lou & Bobby Kritical handled the production for the cut as 27 different artists tackled the track.

The Northside Atlanta rhymer has now dropped the visuals for “Say Word.” The B Pace Productions directed clip features Sy Ari, DC Young Fly, K Camp, Snootie Wild, OG Maco, Kap G, Tha Joker, Jarren Benton, Drag-On, Zach Farlow, Nyemiah Supreme, Scotty ATL, Mike Fresh, Zuse, Royce Rizzie, Wave Chapelle, Katie Got Bandz, Rich The Kid, A1 The Supergroup, Yowda, Bandit Gang Marco, Translee, Zip K, Fat Bax, D Chamberz and Math Hoffa.

Jay Electronica — “Holladay”

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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You really never know when Jay Electronica is going to drop a new track and straight up go off. It sort of just surprises you like a blindside punch. This time Jay returns with a gem of a track dubbed “Holladay” and the Roc Nation rapper unleashes a gem that some say has been in the vaults for a while. The beat included a dope 80’s loop and makes Jay sound like a real life 70’s action hero with the funk/jazz/soul Bob James sampled beat that embodies all that is classsic Hip-Hop. Does this mean an album is coming? Press play below!

50 Cent Believes The BET Hip Hop Awards Have The Same Lists Every Year

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Photo via 50 Cent’s Instagram

50 Cent is never one to bite his tongue, so it’s no surprise that he is already going at BET over what he believes to be a BET Hip Hop Awards ‘Video Director Of The Year’ snub of Eif Rivera. 50 also said BET has the same list every year. Do you agree?

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Cory Gunz Says He Would Jump Into The Battle Rap Ring (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Since this new era of battle rap has become one of the most popular sections of Hip Hop culture, several professional recording artists have crossed over to the battle realm. Canibus, Cassidy, and Joe Budden have all gone toe-to-toe with seasoned battle rap competitors. Up next Def Squad’s Keith Murray and Onyx’s Fredro Starr will battle each other at an MC WAR event in New York City.

[ALSO READ: AllHipHop To Exclusively Broadcast MC WAR’s “Keith Murray Vs Fredro Starr” Battle]

Another rapper with major label experience could be jumping in the ring in the near future. Cory Gunz told MC WAR that he would consider taking a match. The YMCMB rapper reminded the world battling was how he got his start in Hip Hop.

“That’s how I got in the game – battling. It wasn’t publicized,” said Cory.

The “6 Foot 7 Foot” contributor added about possibly joining the list of industry emcees to battle, “If the bread is right, of course, but if it makes sense more. The situation got to make sense for me to do it.”

Cory’s dad Peter Gunz recently spoke with MC WAR as well. The star of Love & Hip Hop offered his thoughts on the upcoming Keith Murray Vs Fredro Starr contest. The battle is taking place at  Milk River in Brooklyn. Purchase tickets for the event at mcwars.com or watch the live broadcast on AllHipHop.com.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Peter Gunz Discusses Keith Murray Vs Fredro Starr Battle (VIDEO)]

Watch Cory Gunz’s interview below.

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Dr. Who Performed Kanye West’s Mom’s Surgery Blames Kanye’s Cousin For Her Death

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Dr. Jan Adams blames Kanye West’s mother’s death on Kanye’s cousin. He said Ye can end this by telling the truth. Adams was accused of performing too many procedures on Donda West on the same day, but he said she survived the surgery and was at home. The coroner wasn’t able to pinpoint the exact cause of her death. Adams said Donda West wasn’t cared for properly after her surgery at home by Kanye’s cousin, and this is the reason she died.

Seattle Seahawks’ Official DJ Is Uncomfortable Playing Future

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Photo via Future’s Instagram

The Seattle Seahawks official DJ, DJ DV One seems to not always be comfortable playing Future’s music for the players and the games. It’s like he wants to play it because Future has a hot album right now, but he finds himself trying to find balance, especially with Ciara running around all the time, and the fact that she’s currently dating Russell Wilson. He said it’s a weird feeling, but at the end of the day Ciara and Russell have to get over it. Future is what’s hot right now, and the players like to listen to him.

Horseshoe Gang Talks Battling Funk Volume’s Hopsin, Dizzy Wright & Jarren Benton (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) The Drake versus Meek Mill situation was definitely the most talked about rap feud of the summer, but the most competitive battle of bars was perhaps Funk Volume versus Horseshoe Gang. Once FV laid down a $500,000 challenge to face off against any other crew, Crooked I’s little brothers stepped up and fired on wax.

[ALSO READ: Funk Volume’s Hopsin Offers $500,000 Rap Battle Challenge To Any Other Label (VIDEO)]

The result was back-to-back-to-back responses from the two camps. Horseshoe Gang dropped “Half A Meal” first. Funk Volume came back with “Free Meal,” and HG returned fire in a matter of hours with “Same Day.”

Julius, Demetrius, Kenny, and Dice of Horseshoe Gang sat down with VladTV to discuss their competition with Hopsin, Dizzy Wright, and Jarren Benton. Even though they don’t have the same size fan base as Funk Volume, the Knocking On Raps Door EP creators made it clear they still came out the winners in the contest in their view.

[ALSO READ: Horseshoe Gang Ft. Royce Da 5’9″ – “F.O.E. (Family Over Everything)”]

Watch Horseshoe Gang’s interview below. 

Amber Rose Uses Drake Headline To Point Out Double Standards

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Photo via Amber Rose’s Instagram

Amber Rose just can’t catch a break, but it’s usually her own fault. As she gears up for her “S### Walk,” she took a moment to point out double standards in a Drake headline. In a headline about her it said she was linked to 12 men; in Drake’s headline it said 14 times Drake’s love life made headlines. She said she ends up being presented as the s### linked to men in headlines, but he gets “love life”. Amber Rose says she launched her s### walk to fight against sexual injustice, victim blaming, derogatory labeling, and gender inequality. Whether everyone agrees with Amber’s tactics, behavior, or position (or not), her walk sold out.

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Toni Braxton Biopic ‘Un-Break My Heart’ Headed To Lifetime

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Lifetime is set to do it again. After producing biopics about R&B stars Aaliyah and Whitney Houston, the cable channel is set to air a movie about the life of Toni Braxton. Unlike with Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B and Whitney, this time filmmakers have full authorization to make the movie about the artist being portrayed.

[ALSO READ: Timbaland & Aaliyah Fans Go In On Wendy Williams & Lifetime For Biopic]

According to Variety, the original movie will be based on Braxton’s memoir Un-Break My Heart. That will also serve as the title of Lifetime’s film. Vondie Curtis-Hall is set to direct with production beginning later this year.

Braxton is taking on the role of executive producer, and the 7-time Grammy winner will appear in the film as well. The movie will cover the Maryland native’s struggles with severe chronic illness, financial troubles and divorce. Un-Break My Heart will also address Braxton managing her son’s autism.

[ALSO READ: Whitney Houston’s Family Slams Recent Lifetime Biopic]

Lil Wayne & Christina Milian Call It Quits

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Rumors
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Honestly, who even remembered Lil Wayne was dating Christina Milian? Well, it doesn’t matter anyway, because according to TMZ they recently broke up.

Weezy and Christina claim their schedules made it difficult to keep the relationship going, but she is still sticking with Wayne’s Young Money label. Apparently, Christina has an album coming out soon.

50 Cent Talks Jimmy Henchman Allegedly Trying To Kill Tony Yayo (AUDIO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) The history between Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond has been a very violent one. The G-Unit leader and the convicted drug trafficker have been warring for years. 50 recently spoke with DJ Drama about some of his issues with Henchman.

[ALSO READ:  Witnesses In Jimmy Henchman Murder Trial Testify He Ordered Violent Acts Against G-Unit & Chris Lighty]

“These guys not rappers. These gangsters. The guys I ended up having beef with. Not Ja, Preme. Not Game, Jimmy,” said 50. “I kind of identify why he was so angry with [what happened to] his kid. His boy got slapped.”

G-Unit member Tony Yayo was accused of hitting Henchman’s then 14-year-old son James Rosemond Jr. back in 2007. The assault led to further incidents of violence between the two camps. 50 even addressed the situation on his song “Hold On.”

According to the Queens rapper, Yayo was not the one who slapped Rosemond Jr. He tells Drama that it was actually Lowell “Lodi Mack” Fletcher. Henchman was later convicted of having Mack murdered.

“I had bought Yayo a Bentley, and the car got shot up,” added 50. “I said, ‘Okay, you gotta put your dancing shoes on, because they’re dead serious.’ You don’t push pause when everybody’s on go.”

[ALSO READ: Jimmy Henchman Sentenced To Life Term For Murder Of G-Unit Associate]

Listen to 50 Cent’s interview below.

Jay Rock Gets Pranked By Kendrick Lamar (AUDIO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Watts emcee Jay Rock is celebrating the release of his sophomore studio album 90059, and of course his TDE family is toasting with him. One of his fellow Black Hippy members took it a step further to show love by pulling a prank on Rock.

[ALSO READ: HEATER OF THE DAY: Jay Rock Ft. Black Hippy – “Vice City” (VIDEO)]

Kendrick Lamar called into Power 106 while Jay was on-air. K. Dot pretended to be a fan wanting to hook up with the “Vice City” rhymer. He said, “I like them tall, dark, and handsome.”

Jay Rock’s latest LP is looking to open with sales around 14,000 – 17,000 copies. The project features Kendrick, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Isaiah Rashad, SZA, Busta Rhymes, and more. 90059 is available for purchase on iTunes.

[ALSO READ: Sales Predictions For Jay Rock’s “90059” Are In]

Listen to Power 106’s segment featuring Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar below.