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John Singleton Has Been Replaced In Tupac Movie

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: News
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John Singleton knew Tupac when he was alive, but has now been replaced as director in the feature film effort about the rapper’s lives.

“Devil in a Blue Dress” director Carl Franklin has been tapped to replace Singleton. The show will go on without Singleton and shooting is expected in August of September.

Earlier in the week, Singleton expressed discontent with those helping to create the movie.

“The reason I am not making this picture is because the people involved aren’t really respectful of the legacy of Tupac Amaru Shakur,” he said on Instagram.

“Tupac” was written by Jeremy Haft and Ed Gonzalez.

Bad Lucc Ft Problem & The Homegirl – "Yeah Yeah Yeah"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Bad Lucc returns with another track this week titled “Yeah Yeah Yeah” featuring Problem & The Homegirl. Produced by The Invasion. “Diamond Lane America” dropping soon.

Rich Homie Quan Denies Assaulting Bouncer

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: News
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Rich Homie Quan has denied that he assaulted a club bouncer after surrendering to Miami Beach PD today. He was booked on misdemeanor battery.

He was in police custody at the time of this writing.

The rapper allegedly punched a security guard bouncer at LIV nightclub in Miami after he was denied entry into the venue. According to TMZ, Quan screamed, “I’m Rich Homie Quan and I’m a rich millionaire, b####” and then assaulted him.

After the alleged assault, Quan got on a speedboat and left the scene. The rapper says he was never there at the scene of the crime.

The Humanauts – "SHINE"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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The Humanauts is an Experimental Hip-Hop group based out of Brooklyn, NY who have been earning their due based strictly off their artistic merit. On their latest effort titled “SHINE,” all five members, JoeyG., Fredo Liscio, KINGNEV$UPREME, CA$HMERE, and Danny French, take their distinctive sounds to mesh on this smooth and melodic track. This serves as the first single from their soon to be released project set for later this year.

Rampage – "Remington Steele" (Mixtape)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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RAMPAGE aka 1st Lieutenant of the legendary Flipmode Squad, is back with the release of his hot new mixtape “Remington Steele” Produced by Felony Muzik. The project offers a refreshing fusion of classic feel good grooves with a 2015 lyrical vibe. The new “Remington Steele” Mixtape is definitely a must have in your music arsenal!

Rich Quick – "On My Shoulderz"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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There’s a segment of Hip-Hop where lyricism still reigns supreme. Whether you’re into the double time styles like Jaz-O and Twista, or you follow artists like Aesop Rock, the ability for an artist to tell a unique story is an integral yet often undermined part of the art form.

After recently releasing “No1,” the Jersey based wordsmith, Rich Quick, expands upon his catalog as he continues his climb towards success with, “On My Shoulderz.” The second single from, The Everywhere Man finds Quick dropping bars and hooks over STANKFOOT’s keys and dirty snares. Lyrically, he can’t be touched; Quick has created his own sense of style that is different enough for others to take notice. Simply put, his rhymes make rapping seem effortless. Quick can navigate his way through any style of production like a slalom course. Rich also continues to showcase his various talents as he lends his artistic expression to create the hand painted cover art. Keep this one on repeat until Quick drops his forthcoming FreEP, The Everywhere Man, which is set to drop this Spring through Exponent Entertainment.

Erk Tha Jerk – "Monumental"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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Erk Tha Jerk releases the lead video, “Monumental” from his upcoming album Airplane Mode. The brand new video/song was produced by Erk’s Richmond colleagues Tag Team. He describes “Monumental” as a soulful track that leads the vibe of the entire project. The video shows the beauty in the pain of the streets of the Bay Area.

T.O.N.Y. – "Long Kiss Goodbye"

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After getting a co-sign from radio personality Mr. Peter Parker formerly of 95.5 WPGC and now currently heating the air waves up in Cleveland on z107.9, T.O.N.Y. drops some vicious bars over the classic Biggie Instrumental “Long Kiss Goodnight”.

KeKe Palmer, Quincy Brown And More Host Atlanta 'Brotherly Love' Screening

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Photos courtesy of Liquid Soul

The city of Atlanta rolled out the red carpet as the cast of “Brotherly Love” attended the star-studded screening Tuesday night at Phipps Plaza. Flavor Unit Entertainment, a production company owned and operated by Queen Latifah and her partner Shakim Compere, have teamed up with Jacavi Films and Electric Republic to produce “Brotherly Love” set to release April 24, 2015. In attendance were cast members KeKe Palmer, Cory Hardrict, Eric Hill Jr., Quincy Brown and Julito McCullum. As a special treat, guests were able to partake in a Q & A session with the cast. Special guests of the screening included, Mayor Kasim Reed (City of Atlanta), Brotherly Love producer Jacob York, Toya Wright, Christina Johnson (vh1’s Atlanta Exes), Shay Johnson (vH1’s Love & Hip Hop Atlanta)and Rebecca Weil (The Duff).

Check out the movie’s synopsis below:

Set in West Philadelphia, born-and-raised basketball star Sergio Taylor (Eric D. Hill Jr.) deals with the early pressures of fame. Alongside older brother June (Cory Hardrict), who lost his own hoop dreams to the streets to provide for the family after their father¹s death, and sister Jackie (KeKe Palmer), whose own musical ambitions are sidetracked by love, Sergio faces life-altering decisions on the streets of Philly. The film’s cast includes: Macy Gray, Malik Yoba, Romeo Miller, Jay Lewis, Logan Browning, Faizon Love and Teyana Taylor.

Check out more photos from the event below.

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FRESH HEAT: Mick Jenkins – "Alchemy"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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After releasing his critically acclaimed mixtape The Water[s] last year and headlining his first US tour earlier this year, Mick Jenkins is back today to share the first single from his forthcoming release, Wave[s]. Check out the Lee Bannon-produced single “Alchemy” below.

Mo'Nique & 'Blackbird' Cast Attend Atlanta Screening

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Alternatives
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Photo by Chris Mitchell

Last night RLJ Entertainment, Urban Movie Channel, and V103 Atlanta hosted a private screening of the upcoming film ‘BLACKBIRD,’ directed by Patrik-Ian Polk and starring Academy Award winner Mo’Nique, Isaiah Washington and Julian Walker. A mix of VIP’s, press and influencers packed the theater at Midtown Art Cinema to preview the much talked about film and sit in on a Q&A with executive producers Mo’Nique and Sidney Hicks, as well as cast members D. Woods, Torrey Laamar and Nikki Jane. V103 personality Ramona Debreaux moderated the discussion.

As Ramona led the Q&A following the screening, cast members touched on what it was like getting into character for the film and what they hope people take away from it. Mo’Nique said it was an honor to work with a young cast and watch them be fearless. Mo’Nique also stated that she prepared for her role by just knowing her character.

“I know that woman, and I know so many young men trying to be themselves,” said Mo’Nique.

She stated that she wanted to bring the rawness and honesty of her character to the film in hopes that some mothers see themselves and perhaps make the change to be more understanding. Actress Nikki Jane and D. Woods stated that it wasn’t hard to get into character as Crystal and Leslie because they had friends who went through depression and teenage pregnancy. They also had friends who wanted to be accepted for their sexuality, and the two actresses have helped these friends get through their challenges.

Mo’Nique stated that society often gets caught in a Black story when in actuality anyone can relate. She wants the film to be an American classic not a “Black classic”. She also stated that she believes it’s the “gay’s turn”, and that she hopes that one day children will not be able to conceptualize that there was a time when same-sex marriage was an issue. She believes it is now the gay community’s turn for equality. She also shared that one of the taglines that emerged from the movie is “Be who you had no choice in being.”

BLACKBIRD’ opens in select theaters on April 24. Visit www.Blackbirdthemovie.com for theater locations.

Check out more photos from the event below. Photos by Chris Mitchell.

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