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Article Claiming Jay Z Sold Tidal For $1 Billion Is Fake

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Once again a satirical website has confused some readers into believing a bogus story is the truth. An article titled “Jay-Z Sells Tidal Music for $1 Billion 3 Months After $56 Million Purchase” is circulating on social media, but the source of the post is the fake news site Love That News.

[ALSO READ: Apple Officially Set To Launch Music Streaming Service To Take On Spotify & Tidal]

The fabricated article claimed Jay sold his new Tidal streaming service to Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg. Earlier this month a similar story was posted by another satirical site Celebtricity. That article claimed the supposed sale was for $2.3 billion. Both articles were shared thousands of times on Facebook with some users thinking the information was accurate.

This is not the first time a Hip Hop figure has been caught up in a falsified news story that went viral. In November 2014, the New York Times had to issue a correction after a writer used a fake quote attributed to Kanye West. The quote was taken from the satirical website The Daily Currant.

[ALSO READ: New York Times Forced To Issue Correction For Fake Kanye West Quote About Kim K’s *ss]

Civil Rights Leader Faked Being Black, Gets Exposed

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Trending
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Rachel Dolezal is a highly regarded, well-known Civil Rights leaders in the Spokane, Washington, but the figure has come under massive scrutiny for misrepresenting her racial background. Dolezal is the leader of the local NAACP chapter, but she is reportedly not African American. She has been living her life as a Black woman but her family has exposed her. Her mother has stated on the record that Dolezal’s background is white—Czech, Swedish, German and some Indigenous blood. A reporter asked Dolezal if she was African American and her response was quite telling.

ABC affiliate’s reporter: “Are you African-American?”

“I don’t understand the question.”

Then she walked away.

Check out the video below and then see some of the memes circulating.


#RachelDolezal is trending massive in the states.

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Dipset Loses Out On $500k In Botched Canadian Tour

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: News
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Dipset members Jim Jones and Julez Santana have reportedly lost $500,000 because of immigration issues after they were forbidden to enter Canada earlier in the week.

Apparently, the crew thought that their prior arrests may have been a problem but they took the liberty to hire a lawyer preemptively. The lawyer told them that they were cleared to travel to Canada, according to TMZ.

However, when they got to the border at Buffalo, NY the pair were stopped and their highly profitable 11-date tour was suddenly cancelled.

No word if Juelz and Jim will try to hold the legal team liable for their loss in revenue.

Reports Troy Ave’s “Major Without A Deal” Album Only Selling 30 Physical Copies First Week Are Inaccurate

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Troy Ave became a number one trending topic on Twitter today when Complex published an article claiming the Brooklyn rapper’s latest album only sold 30 physical copies in its opening week. According to Billboard, those numbers do not accurately depict Troy’s opening CD sales for the Major Without A Deal LP.

[ALSO READ: Troy Ave Responds To Selling 30 Physical Copies Of His “Major Without A Deal” Album]

AllHipHop.com noted in a previous article about the topic that MWAD was released digitally on Friday, June 5. That gave the project a shorten sales week, because album sales are calculated from Monday-to-Sunday.

Billboard further points out that physical copies of Troy’s sophomore album were not released until June 9, and those units will be counted in the following sales week. Any CDs sold by retailers prior to that date were early sales which are referred to as “street date violation” sales.

A representative for EMPIRE Recordings/Distribution also told the publication digital versions of Major Without a Deal were released ahead of time in connection to Troy’s performance at the Hot 97 Summer Jam concert.

“Troy Ave had a big performance at NYC’s HOT 97 Summer Jam on Sunday, June 7th and wanted his fans to be able to get the album prior to that show,” explained the EMPIRE rep. “Thus, we released the digital version on June 5th, and then on June 9th the physical copies were released.”

Major Without a Deal was released via the independent label BSB Records through a distribution deal with EMPIRE Distribution. Reports that digital sales of the album were less than 5,000 copies for the week ending June 7 are reportedly accurate.

[ALSO READ: Empire Distribution Responds To Fox Network’s Lawsuit Over “Empire” Show]

Ruc ft. Nature & Capone – “I’m From QB”

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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Ruc aka Mr QB links up with Nature and Capone for the video to their Queensbridge anthem “I’m From QB.” From Ruc’s upcoming I Am Queensbridge project featuring appearances from Mobb Deep, Cormega, Capone, Nature, Marley Marl, Roxanne Shante, Nashawn, Craig G, Tragedy Khadfi, and more. Available on iTunes next month.

Band Gang – “2 Bad B*tches” ft Icewear Vezzo

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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Known for causing a scene in their hometown of Detroit and having just been banned from from Detroit’s Hot 107.5 Summer Jam, The Family’s rap collective Band Gang has generated millions of views online and are in position to take their city by storm. Recently at one of their videos the Detroit Police came through in full force with helicopters and riot police to stop the commotion caused by heavy support of their fans at their video shoot.

“There’s definitely some good artists out in Detroit, but there a lot of acts that rap on a Cali or Atlanta beat with a Detroit sound, I think our records represent Detroit to the fullest,” The Family explained about Band Gang.

With some members still in high school, their connection to the youth of the streets is undeniable. Band Gang is prepping for their release of their Young Kings project dropping June 30th hosted by DJ Cassius Caine and RJ Lamont.

(Detroit,

Bankroll Fresh – “Go Girl” [P###.By Supa Producer Posta & Alpo]

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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Here’s a new track from rising ATL rapper Bankroll Fresh and newcomer from Harlem, NY Classic Smalls. ​Bankroll Fresh is vying for a hit record with his new single, “Go Girl,” which features singer Van Chiso and rapper Lammyco. It’s a smooth record that is both viable for radio and club play. The track is produced by Supa Producer Posta (Atlantic Records). This follows up Bankroll’s recent string of bangers “Hunger”, “Trap”, “Behind The Fence” and his street anthem “Hot Boy”. Bankroll has been on AllHipHop before and it seems like his buzz is as big as its ever been, hoping to see the kid go up from here!

Troy Ave Responds To Selling 30 Physical Copies Of His “Major Without A Deal” Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave was getting slammed on social media after reports came out that his latest album Major Without A Deal sold under 4,500 units in its first week. According to Complex, the project only pushed 30 physical copies in that same time frame.

[ALSO READ: Troy Ave Enlists Fabolous, Rick Ross, Cam’ron And More For ‘Major Without A Deal’]

With his name still trending on Twitter, Troy responded to all the talk about his low sales numbers. The “Bang Bang” rhymer defended his indie album’s lack of commercial success and countered his critics by claiming he made around $120,000 in the last seven days.

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Major Without A Deal was released independently via BSB Records. Troy’s follow-up to 2013’s New York City: The Album hit digital stores on Friday, June 5. Most albums typically drop on Tuesday and sales numbers are calculated over a week long period. MWAD only had three days at retail before the final totals were tallied for that week.

UPDATE: Troy Ave’s “Major Without A Deal” Album Only Selling 30 Physical Copies First Week Are Inaccurate – Read an updated report here.

Jhene Aiko Debuts Neff x PacSun Collab With Hennessy V.S. Launch Party

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Last night Neff Headwear x PacSun held the launch party for three time Grammy-nominated Def Jam artist Jhené Aiko’s Soul of Summer Collection at Skyspace Los Angeles located on the 71st floor of the U.S. Bank Tower in Downtown LA.

The collection marks Neff’s first womenswear collaboration with an artist and will be available mid-June in PacSun stores nationwide. Special guests in attendance included: Lance Gross (actor/model), Matt Barnes (NBA player), Shaun Neff (CEO, Neff Headwear), Christina Milian (actress/singer), Laura Govan (TV Personality) and more.

Jhené delivered a powerful acoustic set while guests enjoyed specialty Hennessy V.S cocktails including Jhené’s Ginger Soul of Summer. As a special treat, iPad stations were setup for stargazing powered by mobile app SkyView.

For a look at the entire collection, Neff created an intimate behind the scenes video highlighting Jhené’s inspiration for the designs.

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 10: Jhene Aiko performs at Neff Headwear x PacSun presents Jhene Aiko’s “Soul of Summer” Evening with Hennessy V.S at U.S. Bank Tower on June 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy V.S)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 10: Jhene Aiko attends Neff Headwear x PacSun presents Jhene Aiko’s “Soul of Summer” Evening with Hennessy V.S at U.S. Bank Tower on June 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy V.S)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 10: Jhene Aiko performs at Neff Headwear x PacSun presents Jhene Aiko’s “Soul of Summer” Evening with Hennessy V.S at U.S. Bank Tower on June 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy V.S)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 10: Jhene Aiko performs at Neff Headwear x PacSun presents Jhene Aiko’s “Soul of Summer” Evening with Hennessy V.S at U.S. Bank Tower on June 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy V.S)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 10: Jhene Aiko attends Neff Headwear x PacSun presents Jhene Aiko’s “Soul of Summer” Evening with Hennessy V.S at U.S. Bank Tower on June 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy V.S)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 10: Neff Founder Shaun Neff (L) and Jhene Aiko attend Neff Headwear x PacSun presents Jhene Aiko’s “Soul of Summer” Evening with Hennessy V.S at U.S. Bank Tower on June 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy V.S)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 10: Neff Founder Shaun Neff attends Neff Headwear x PacSun presents Jhene Aiko’s “Soul of Summer” Evening with Hennessy V.S at U.S. Bank Tower on June 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy V.S)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 10: Jhene Aiko performs at Neff Headwear x PacSun presents Jhene Aiko’s “Soul of Summer” Evening with Hennessy V.S at U.S. Bank Tower on June 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy V.S)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 10: Jhene Aiko (L) performs at Neff Headwear x PacSun presents Jhene Aiko’s “Soul of Summer” Evening with Hennessy V.S at U.S. Bank Tower on June 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy V.S)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 10: Jhene Aiko attends Neff Headwear x PacSun presents Jhene Aiko’s “Soul of Summer” Evening with Hennessy V.S at U.S. Bank Tower on June 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy V.S)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 10: Neff Founder Shaun Neff (L) and Christina Milian attend Neff Headwear x PacSun presents Jhene Aiko’s “Soul of Summer” Evening with Hennessy V.S at U.S. Bank Tower on June 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy V.S)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 10: Jhene Aiko performs at Neff Headwear x PacSun presents Jhene Aiko’s “Soul of Summer” Evening with Hennessy V.S at U.S. Bank Tower on June 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy V.S)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 10: Jhene Aiko performs at Neff Headwear x PacSun presents Jhene Aiko’s “Soul of Summer” Evening with Hennessy V.S at U.S. Bank Tower on June 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy V.S)

Kirk Knight, Nikki D, Sadat X & Nyemiah Supreme To Attend ARTs East New York’s “reNewal Weekend” Event

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Events
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The non-profit community organization ARTs East New York, in conjunction with reNew Lots, is presenting a 2-day event in Brooklyn this Saturday and Sunday. The free cultural series “reNewal Weekend” is held on the second weekend of every month, and June’s festivities are centered around the theme “Pass The Mic: Exploring Hip-Hop’s Generational Gap.”

“Pass The Mic” explores the generational divide within Hip Hop culture: music, art, fashion and methodology. The event will include an open mic/spoken word session, DJ sets by DJ Evil D and DJ Basiq, traditional African percussion playing by Asase Yaa Entertainment and The Nubian Messengers, movie screening of Flex Is Kings, and several Hip Hop artists performing including Kirk Knight of Pro Era.

Saturday’s schedule will feature a Hip Hop Panel moderated by Jineea Butler, founder of The Hip Hop Union. Def Jam’s first female rapper Nikki D, Brand Nubian member Sadat X, and Sisterhood of Hip Hop star Nyemiah Supreme are set to be panelists.

“reNewal Weekend – Pass The Mic: Exploring Hip-Hop’s Generational Gap” takes place Saturday, June 13th 1-9 PM and Sunday, June 14th 3-6 PM at 170 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn New York. For more information visit the event’s Facebook page.

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chief waKiL – “B.A.M. (By Any Means)”

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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With a couple releases already under his belt in 2015, chief waKiL looks to carry the momentum into the summer in unshakable fashion, even if it’s by any means necessary. The latest release from the Kansas City upstart has not only secured a placement in Season 2 of Power, but it also comes with an extra degree of focus that helps personify the hunger of waKiL. “B.A.M. (By Any Means)” can be described as the modern day ode to Robin Hood, with the focal point surrounding the idea of taking what’s yours. Expect chief waKiL’s album to arrive in the fourth quarter of this year.

Travis $cott Won’t Reveal Features On Album

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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Travis Scott stopped by The Cruz Show to talk about the creation process his new album Rodeo, why he yelled at a cameraman on the Summer Jam stage, and what he has in store for his upcoming tour. When asked about the features on the project, Travis wanted to keep them a secret, but knowing who he works with this should be a great debut.

Joell Ortiz “Latino Pt. 2” ft Emilio Rojas, Bodega Bamz, Chris Rivers (P### by !llmind)

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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Brooklyn MC Joell Ortiz drops a collab release with producer extraordinaire !LLMIND. The release dubbed Human is due out July 17 and is precluded by the single release “Latino Pt. 2” with his fellow Latino MCs, Emilio Rojas, Bodega Bamz, & Chris Rivers.

“I had a record on my very first album called ‘Latino.’ It meant a lot to me because I’m very proud to be Puerto Rican and a Latino that made it in this game. With that being said, I know exactly how tough it is to get into the hip hop scene and be respected/validated when you’re a Latino. I wanted to give Bodega Bamz, Emilio Rojas, and Chris Rivers the opportunity they so well deserved,” Joell Ortiz explained.