Jadakiss & Styles P collab for a new freestyle over Cam’ron’s ‘Losin Weight’ track.
PREMIERE: Cool Nutz Ft. Krizz Kaliko – “Do My Job”
In an age where the “Turn Up” has become more important then valuable content in music, Cool Nutz breaks that mold with the release of “Do My Job”; a heartfelt and genuine tribute to Parents who daily make the sacrifice and put their children first.
Through the struggles of one parent households, financial hardships, and just the overall commitment it takes to properly raise a child in today’s world, Cool Nutz enlists the help of Krizz Kaliko (Strange Music) and the stellar production of BuckMouth Beatz (Timbaland) to create and authentic and touching audio landscape for “Do My Job”. Cool Nutz is not only addressing his life, but the lives of millions of parents working tirelessly everyday to give their children the best lifestyle possible. Through the distractions of deadbeat parents, lack of financial support, and just overall hardships of everyday life, Cool Nutz digs deep to address these ever so important issues.
“Do My Job” is taken from Cool Nutz recently released #BRUH, which features E-40, Krizz Kaliko, Mistah Fab, Glasses Malone, Bosko, Mikey Vegaz, Tope and Drae Steves among others. Also, the Portland OG will be supporting E-40’s upcoming Choices National Tour with Stevie Stone (presented by Strange Music) for 40+ dates; all dates are listed at Strange Music site: www.StrangeVIP.com. Purchase Cool Nutz #BRUH now on iTunes.
Crazy: People BASE Jumping Off 101 Story Dubai Building!
SkydiveDubai and XDubai have partnered with DreamJump to offer the rare and rather insane opportunity to jump of the world’s tallest residential only structure, the Princess Tower in Dubai. 101 stories and 1,358 feet above the ground, a group of daredevils leap off the skyscraper laughing and screaming the whole way down.
Former Marine Yells at Cops on CNN
A Marine was angry yelling at cops for going to war with him for ‘fighting for his people’: When I was in the Marine Corps they called me a patriot, a Marine. But now that I’m fighting for my people they call me a f***ing thug!
Lupe Fiasco – “It Just Might Be Okay” (VIDEO)
Lupe Fiasco revisits his debut album Food & Liquor and shoots a video for “It Just Might Be Okay”. Directed by Chris and Blaq. Purchase Lupe’s ‘Tetsuo & Youth’ on iTunes.
Prince Is Recording A Tribute Song For Baltimore
Prince has recorded a song to address the uprising in Baltimore that began after Freddie Gray was killed by six Baltimore officers.
A spokesperson told Billboard that the track is a “tribute to all of the people of the city of Baltimore” and that it Prince will also speak his mind about the wave of police killings of black men across the nation.
There is no word on when the song will be released, but the cover art was unveiled. Take a look below.
A Rihanna Stalker Threatens Her Life From Outside Of Her Home
Photo via Rihanna’s Instagram
A Rihanna stalker has tweeted that he’s outside of her home and has even threatened to kill her. This kind of thing is scary. RiRi beef up security baby girl; people are crazy. Someone arrest this guy and place him in a psychiatric ward.
Lil’ B Said Hotel Staff Stole $10,000 From His Room (VIDEO)
Lil’ B is alleging that staff at a Oakland hotel swiped $10,000 from his room during his stay, TMZ reports. The Oakland native said while he was staying at the Oakland Airport’s Red Lion hotel, he was told that security had entered his room was he was gone after complaints of marijuana being smelled from his room. After they found a bag of marijuana, B was asked to leave. As he was gathering his belongings, he noticed his 10 racks was missing.
The Based God claims that hotel staff ignored him when he asked for help. He recorded the exchange with them and also called them out on Twitter.
So people that work at hotels are stealing from rooms now?? Not cool Oakland ca and shame on the manager and staff who wronged Lil B – Lil B
— Lil B From The Pack (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) April 28, 2015
Oakland PD is investigating the incident.
State Attorney Rules Freddie Gray’s Death A Homicide
Freddie Gray’s death has been ruled a homicide and state attorney Marilyn Mosby will pursue criminal charges against the six officers involved in his death, ABC reports.
The charges vary for each officer but will include manslaughter, second degree assault, misconduct in office and false imprisonment. One officer will face second degree depraved heart murder, the most serious charge. A warrant was issued for the officer’s arrest.
The medical examiner found Gray’s cause of death to be severe trauma to the neck and spine.
Mosby asked for the city’s cooperation as she tries to get bring the police officers to justice.
“I heard your call for ‘no justice, no peace’ however your peace is sincerely needed as I work to deliver justice on behalf of Freddie Gray,” she said.
In her office’s independent investigation it was found that the officers violated Baltimore police policy when they did not secure him in a seat belt in the police wagon and ignored Gray’s cries for help. Mosby says apprehending Gray was the biggest violation because the knife he had is allowed under Baltimore law and was not a switchblade.
Azealia Banks Is Suggesting Who May Be A Little Feminine?
Photo’s via Azealia and Pharrell’s Instagram
Some have suggested that there has been an effeminization of the black male especially in Hip-Hop. Perhaps Azealia Banks agrees as she posted a photo of Pharrell from his Chanel campaign with the caption “P### in boots.” LOL. Oh Azealia.
Baltimore Cops Face Murder And Manslaughter Charges
The officers involved in the arrest and subsequent death of Freddie Gray now face a bevy of criminal charges that include manslaughter and murder, said the the city’s chief prosecutor said Friday morning.
The 25-year-old died a week after his arrest on April 12. He asked for medical attention twice and was denied.
The death resulted in a massive wave of civil unrest that has caused millions in property damage as well as thousands of peaceful protests.
EXCLUSIVE: Turk Files Default Motion Against Cash Money After Label Misses Lawsuit Deadline
(AllHipHop News) After filing a lawsuit against his former label Cash Money Records in February, HotBoy Turk’s attorney has now filed a motion of default against the company. The New Orleans rapper claims Cash Money, along with publishing wing Money Mack Music, owes him at least $1.3 million for unpaid advance money and royalties.
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: More Details About Turk’s Lawsuit Against Cash Money Revealed]
Cash Money originally had 21 days to respond to the suit, but the company asked for an extension in March. According to legal documents, the extension was granted and a response was due by April 11.
Turk alleges Cash Money still has not answered the complaint. His attorney, Patrick Costello, filed the default motion with the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana on April 29. Cash Money’s failure to respond to the lawsuit opens the door for a judge to award Turk the financial damages he is seeking without going to trial.
“It’s not like they and their attorney did not know the deadline,” Turk tells AllHipHop.com.
Cash Money Records was founded by Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams. The brothers still operate the imprint.
Turk was one of the first artists to sign to the label. The current head of YNT Entertainment released his debut album Young & Thuggin’ on Cash Money. He also contributed to numerous projects by other Cash Money acts like Juvenile, Lil Wayne, and the Hot Boys group.
[ALSO READ: Turk Discusses Cash Money/No Limit Beef (Video)]
State Trooper Punished For Taking Photo With Snoop Dogg
Photo by Jen Rivercity
So it seems that a Texas state trooper got in quite a bit of trouble for taking a photo with Snoop Dogg. The trooper was allegedly forced to go to disciplinary counseling after he was photographed with Snoop, and he is now allegedly suing over ‘unfair punishment’. Supposedly when officials saw the photo they believed it created a negative image because Snoop has previous drug convictions. Hmmm we wonder will he win the civil lawsuit that he has filed.
Michel’le Sleeping With Dr. Dre & Suge Knight Caused Death Row’s Demise
What really happened to Death Row? We’ve heard several reasons for it’s demise. Now legendary rapper and producer Daz Dillinger believes that Michel’le sleeping with Dr. Dre and Suge Knight may have caused the label to crumble. He also believes she probably slept with Tupac as well.
McDonalds Employee Knocks Customer Out!
A man suffered injuries that police said were not life-threatening after taking a single punch to the face from an employee at a McDonald’s near Michigan State University early Thursday morning.
Laila Ali: Sorry Floyd, My Dad Is The Greatest
When Floyd Mayweather Jr. declared that he was the best boxer of all time last week — even better than Muhammad Ali — it ruffled a lot of feathers, especially amongst fans of the beloved ex-champion.
“Look, at the end of the day, there’s nothing wrong with feeling that way about yourself as a fighter, but it doesn’t make it true” Laila said.
Baltimore’s Mario: “I See People Killing Their Own. It Shouldn’t Take A Cop To Kill One Of Your People To Unite”
(AllHipHop News) Baltimore, Maryland has been at the center of global news for the past week as local citizens continue to protest over the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray while in police custody. The media attention has also shined a spotlight on the city’s urban plight and income inequality.
[ALSO READ: Mother Seen Smacking Her Son During Baltimore Unrest Speaks Out (VIDEO)]
Several celebrities have weighed in on the situation via tweets, op-eds, vlogs, and interviews. Billboard spoke to several artists from the Baltimore area to get their thoughts on what is taking place in their hometown.
R&B singer Mario was among the musicians interviewed about what is being called the “Baltimore Uprising.” The “Let Me Love You” crooner told the site police officers should not be killing citizens, but he also relayed that citizens need to stop killing each other.
Read what Mario had to say below:
I grew up a little bit of everywhere in Baltimore — East and West Baltimore — and for a time lived not far from where a lot of the riots happened. Seeing what went on there is mind-blowing, it’s really painful for me to watch from a distance because I’ve been really busy with meetings in NYC. I think anytime you have people living a certain lifestyle, the officers’ job is to handle things as smoothly as possible without hurting or killing or harming. On the other side of things though, I see people killing their own people. It shouldn’t take a cop to kill one of your people to unite and come together. There’s a lot of prejudice in Baltimore. Growing up I experienced a lot of it, but what I think Baltimore gave me was a sense of work ethic. It’s a very small city and not a lot of people from the music industry come there often, so for us it’s very competitive. There are a lot of people who come from Baltimore who have done positive things, there’s so much talent, but there aren’t enough outlets.
[ALSO READ: Baltimore Resident Devin Allen Discusses His Photograph Making The Cover Of Time Magazine]
Jaden Smith To Star In New HBO Comedy “Brothers In Atlanta”
(AllHipHop News) Most of the world may first remember seeing Jaden Smith’s acting chops when he starred alongside his dad in 2006’s The Pursuit of Happyness. But Jaden actually got started on the UPN sitcom All of Us. The actor/rapper is now returning to television as part of the cast of the upcoming HBO comedy Brothers in Atlanta.
[ALSO READ: Jaden Smith Releases “This Is The Album” Project With Daniel D’artiste]
Former Late Night with Jimmy Fallon writers Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin will lead the show. Jaden is set to play Curtis, a “teenager with unpredictable interests and a mysterious income.” Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels will serve as a producer. SNL alum Maya Rudolph is attached as well.
The Hollywood Reporter describes Brothers In Atlanta:
Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddinwill write, executive produce and star in the show, which centers on struggling entertainers and best friends Langston and Moose trying to navigate life in the black Mecca of Atlanta. Riddle will play Langston, an Atlanta native whose DJ career has stalled due to his lack of focus and his get-rich-quick schemes. Salahuddin portrays Moose, a new Atlanta resident and perennial backup singer who dreams of the spotlight, but has a tendency to put his foot in his mouth.
Jaden has not stopped his music career. So far this year, the 16-year-old released the This Is The Album project with Daniel D’artiste and the new solo cut “Offering.”
[ALSO READ: Jaden Smith – Offering]
Dame Dash’s Daughter Blasts Him For Embarrassing Her Family?
Dame Dash has been going in on his baby mommas’ recently. He accused them of taking advantage of him by trying to get more child support. There’s even a warrant out for his arrest for money owed to Rachel Roy.
Well, while Dame has been pointing the finger at his exes, it seems one of his daughters is blasting daddy. The Shade Room screenshot some comments Dame’s daughter Ava apparently posted on his Instagram pics.
One says, “What kind of father would embarrass his daughter and mother like this” and another says “stop playing the victim.” Then she accuses Dame of blocking her from his IG page.
Man, just three months ago they were seated front row together at the BET Honors event. Smh
Paul McCartney Explains How Working With Kanye West Was Similar To Working With John Lennon
(AllHipHop News) Paul McCartney and John Lennon are considered one of the all time greatest songwriting teams in modern music history. The Beatles members crafted numerous iconic tunes for their band and other artists.
Recently, McCartney has been working with another superstar talent – Kanye West. The legendary 72-year-old guitarist told The Sun the experience was not much different from his times making music with Lennon.
[ALSO READ: Kanye West Covers Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” Issue + Discusses His Legacy (VIDEO)]
“When I wrote with John, he would sit down with a guitar. I would sit down. We’d ping-pong until we had a song. It was like that [with Kanye],” said McCartney.
West and McCartney co-wrote Kanye’s single “Only One” off his forthcoming So Help Me God album. The song is a tribute to Ye’s mother and daughter.
“My mum came to me in a dream when she’d died years previously. I was in a bit of a state — it was the sixties and I was overdoing it. In the dream she said, ‘Don’t worry, it’s all going to be fine. Just let it be.’ And I woke up and thought ‘Woah’, and wrote the song,” explained McCartney. “I told Kanye this and he said, ‘I’m going to write a song with my mum,’ so then I sat down at the piano.”
While the partnership spawned several other tracks like “FourFiveSeconds” and “All Day,” McCartney admitted he was hesitant at first about teaming with Kanye.
“He is amazingly talented but controversial and can make eccentric moves. I realized if it didn’t work out we’d just say so and shake hands and leave,” added the Beatles great.
[ALSO READ: Rihanna, Kanye West & Paul McCartney – “FourFiveSeconds]
Watch the video for “Only One” below.