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Eric Bellinger Celebrates Birthday With New Music Release

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Alternatives
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Grammy winning songwriter and R&B recording artist Eric Bellinger celebrates his birthday with a surprise 3 song release: “Text Threads,” “Overrated”, and “Viral.” These brand new songs are just a taste of what’s to come as Bellinger’s hotly anticipated debut album, Cuffing Season, is due out later this year on YFS Records.

“So today is my birthday, but I wanted to give some gifts to my fans!” explains Bellinger. “I got great feedback on Choose Up Season and am happy that fans are excited for more music, so here’s a preview! Cuffing Season is on the way!”

The three celebratory songs are available now for streaming on Bellinger’s Soundcloud. Love song “Text Threads” was produced by Ayo & Yung Ladd and samples Montel Jordan’s classic “This is How We Do It.” Paying homage to theme song of hit television show Living Single, “Overrated” was produced by D’Mile and celebrates his happy family life with his loving wife and newborn son. With its feel good groove and Caribbean influences, “Viral” was produced by Bangahs and is a party anthem celebrating the ladies. Bellinger was also nominated for 10th spot on XXL Magazine’s Freshmen Class 2015.

Take a listen to the tracks below.

Next month, Bellinger will be traveling overseas again for a run of European dates listed below.

04/03/15: Lights Club (Nice, France)

04/04/15: Naava Club (Melle, Germany)

04/05/15: La Gare 27 (Antwerp, Belgium)

04/05/15: Hotel Arena (Amsterdam, Holland)

04/07/15: Club Dstrkt (London, UK)

04/09/15: Crowns Club (Munich, Germany)

04/10/15: Baton Rouge (Mannheim, Germany)

04/11/15: Vlevt (Basel, Switzerland)

HEATER OF THE DAY: Future – "F*ck Up Some Commas"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Trending
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Future releases new video “F*ck Up Some Commas” produced by Southside & DJ Spinz from his Monster mixtape that dropped last year. Directed by Motion Family.

T-Pain Hosts 'The Iron Way' Mixtape Listening Party In NYC

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Lifestyle
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2x Grammy award-winning singer/producer/rapper and RCA/Illuminappy Music Group artist T-Pain held a private listening party in New York City for his forthcoming Gangsta Grillz series mixtape “The Iron Way” hosted by DJ Drama and DJ Trendsetter Sense.

Nearly 100 press, tastemakers and VIPs including Nick Cannon, Busta Rhymes and many more filled the stunning penthouse of Jungle City Studios to get a first listen of the mixtape project which dropped today! While partaking in delicious bites and cocktails, attendees enjoyed an artist conversation between esteemed music journalist Shaheem Reid and T-Pain as he interviewed him while going through the 21-track project as the evening’s emcee. T-Pain also gave the audience a first peek at a soon-to-be released mini-documentary about T-Pain produced by WorldStar Hip Hop. Check out more photos from the event below.

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Chippass – "Chippass Jones 2"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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East Oakland emcee Chippass of the the NhT Boyz is back with his 2nd installment of his Chippass Jones series. Serving as a fitting sequel to the first project, Chippass Jones 2 is full of hard beats and plenty of lyricism. If you like what you hear, but sure to support the project with an iTunes purchase.

Izze The Producer Ft. Lil Durk, AD & DC Young Fly – "Gangland"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Virginia Super Producer Izze The Producer Presents “GangLand” feat Chicago’s Lil Durk, Compton’s AD, & and Atlanta’s DC Young Fly p### by Izze The Producer and Bright Boy.

Kevin Gates Has Some Strong Feelings About Obama!

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Say What? Kevin Gates thinks that all President Obama has done is f*ck his money up and since Obama has been in office he has buried more of his n*ggas and more family than he ever did in his life. He also says, “Please get this n*gga out of office.” Can he even vote? What is the highest level of education completed by Gates? What are your thoughts?

Ludacris' Wife Finally Speaks Up

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Well Ludacris‘ wife Eudoxie finally decided to speak up about something. Everyone has been talking about Ludacris admitting he slept with one of Drake’s girlfriends. Fans wanted to know when did this happen, and was it during him and Eudoxie’s long relationship, especially since he already had a “break baby” on her. Eudoxie responded to some fans in third person (or maybe someone else runs her account lol) on TheShadeRoom’s Instagram page saying “Eudoxie didn’t know Ludacris back then. This was like 10 years ago”. Fans wanted to know how was this the case when Drake hasn’t been relevant as a rapper for 10 years. What are your thoughts?

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Truth Hurts Ready For Come Back, Embarks On European Tour with German Rapper Joe Young

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: News
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After being on hiatus since her groundbreaking Aftermath Records debut album ‘Truthfully Speaking’ which features the Mega Hit single “Addictive” featuring Rakim and her well received follow up album ‘Ready Now’, Truth Hurts is ready to make her comeback to her roots and prep new music.

From working with the likes of Dr Dre, Jay Z, Rakim & more, Truth went on a creative break to focus on new material. Now almost ready, she is about to embark on an European Tour with Germanys poster boy for American rap Joe Young, who commented “Im just excited to go on tour with her and rock out”. The tour will be presented by Germanys powerhouse for bookings Knab Concerts.

My sis #Truthurts and me Bout to go on This European Tour! 10 Cities in the Works! Get your Date now!!!! In**@***********te.de

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FRESH HEAT: Trel Mack – "The Routine"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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Philadelphia artist Trel Mack comes with the new visual to his Trackslammerz produced single “The Routine” with many surprise cameos as well such as Rich Quick, etc. The song has generated great press online and now picking up on radio. Directed by VisionBoard Films.

T-Pain – "The Iron Way" (Mixtape)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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After releasing numerous leaks, T-Pain drops his highly anticipated mixtape “The Iron Way” hosted by DJ Drama. Guest features include Kardinal Offishall, BIG K.R.I.T., Yo Gotti, Bun B, Audio Push and more. Stream below.

'To Pimp A Butterfly' Becomes First No. 1 Album With 'Pimp' In Title

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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As Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly steadily takes over the Billboard charts, it has set a record. His sophomore effort is the first album to place at the no. 1 spot that has “pimp” in the title, Billboard reports.

Before Kendrick, the highest charting album with “pimp” in the title was Pimp C’s 2006 Pimpalation album, which debuted at no. 3. Too Short also cracked the top 10 back in 1992 with his album Shorty the Pimp. JT Money also had two “pimp” albums place on the Billboard charts but they didn’t hit no.1, 1999’s Pimpin’ On Wax and Keepin’ It Pimp & Gangsta in 2003.

Kendrick also broke a Spotify record with this album’s release. He knocked down Drake’s record of 6.8 million streams in one day after TPAB garnered 9.6 million streams in 24 hours.

To Pimp A Butterfly landed atop the Billboard 200 chart on Apr. 4, despite it being released a week ahead of schedule on Mar. 16th.  The Compton kid recently headed back to his hometown to shoot the video for his next single, “King Kunta.”

A-1 Super Group – "Who I Think I Am"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Atlanta’s up-and-coming duo A-1 Super Group is back at it with the release of their new single “Who I think I Am.” The Atlanta duo that brought you the K Camp-assisted single “Everywhere We Go” is bringing new sounds and energy on their latest effort. “Who I Think I Am” is another great example of A-1 Super Group’s ability to craft a high quality single ready for the streets and the clubs.

Lil' Durk's Manager Chino Dolla Shot And Killed In Chicago

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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Lil’ Durk has suffered a terrible loss. His manager, 24-year-old Uchenna Agina, known as OTF Chino Dolla, was fatally shot early this morning (Mar. 27) on the south side of Chicago.

The Chicago Sun Times reports that Agina was sitting in a Chevy Camaro at about 1:50 a.m in Avalon Park when a man approached the vehicle on foot and fired shots repeatedly into the car, hitting him once in the head. A friend then drove Agina to the Advocate Trinity Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Agina was shot outside of Stony Sub restaurant, where detectives later interviewed patrons who were inside during the shooting, according to the Chicago Tribune.

No suspects are in custody.

PREMIERE: Shawnna "Water Whip" (She-Mix)

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Category: Music
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Shawnna’s She-mixes to Meek Mill’s track “Off The Corners” with her lyrical twist. Off her upcoming mixtape La Miconia. Also be on the look out for Shawnna’s mixtape with the legendary Twista named Bonnie & Clyde with the first single name “Money.”

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Did Ludacris Sleep With Drake's Girlfriend On Purpose?

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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As if Drake admitting that he slept with Lil’ Wayne’s girlfriend wasn’t enough, Ludacris revealed on The Breakfast Club that he was sleeping with Drake’s girl at one point in time. Do you think Luda did it on purpose especially since Drake had some words to say about Luda once publicly only to apologize privately. Check out the interview below!

Ludacris Talks 'Ludaversal', His New Baby And More (VIDEO)

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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Before his upcoming album, Ludaversal, hits stores next Tuesday (Mar. 31), Ludacris stopped by The Breakfast Club to talk about the good and the bad that he has gone through leading up to this release.

Luda spoke the status of he and Drake’s relationship, whom he had friction with after the two were seeing were the same woman at the same time.

“Me and Drake are aight,” he said. “He had said some things in public, but then he apologized privately. I was like you have to apologize in public the same way you said it in public.”

He also spoke about the child he conceived while he and his now wife, Eudoxie, were briefly broken up. Though the situation can be seen as bringing drama into his life, the “Burning Bridges” rappers put it into a positive perspective.

“Everything that I’m going through is perfect for me. It’s made me a better person. It’s made me a better man.  And what’s to come is going to be the absolute best thing that could ever happen…a blessing came out of it.”

Watch him talk about Fast and Furious 7, Ludaversal and more below.

 

Tyrese's Ex-Wife Talks Years Of Abuse

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Recently Tyrese made news for saying he felt his ex-wife would flee the country with their daughter; his ex-wife Norma has decided to speak out to MadameNoire.com about their relationship’s turmoil. She stated that Tyrese was both physically and emotionally abusive to her. She also says she felt extremely irresponsible for not speaking up for years when the Ray Rice incident emerged.

“I felt so irresponsible at that moment because I wasn’t taking responsibility as a woman and using my voice to perhaps alleviate those blows. It starts with words and then it becomes physical, but the words are what linger. The physical abuse heals quickly, but the emotional keeps coming back because you’re so unsure of yourself.”

She plans to start a women’s empowerment campaign to help build self-esteem and confidence in women who experience the same issues. She also says despite what Tyrese is telling the public, she has no intention on fleeing the country with their daughter as she would never take her daughter away from her father.

Tyrese stopped by the Breakfast club to talk about several things. He ended up also discussing getting 50% custody of his daughter, if he really felt like his ex-wife would kidnap their daughter and if he abused his ex-wife. Check out the video below.

Watch The Extended Trailer For Film With ASAP Rocky, 'Dope' (VIDEO)

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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After becoming a hit at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, the film Dope is headed to theaters on June 19th.

Directed by Rick Famuyiwa, the coming of age tale tells the story of a crew of 90s hip-hop geeks as they have a eventful day in The Bottoms, a rough area of Inglewood, CA. Dope marks A$AP Rocky’s introduction to the big screen as well, who auditioned for the part after helping his then girlfriend Chanel Iman with her lines.

Forest Whitaker serves as the film’s narrator while Casey Veggies, Vince Staples and Tyga also makes appearances.

The trailer leaves much to the imagination, not truly hinting at the story line and showing brief flashes of the flick itself.

Watch the full trailer below.

Kendrick Lamar Heads Back To Compton For 'King Kunta' Video Shoot (VIDEO)

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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Kendrick Lamar went back to his home base of Compton to shoot the video for his next single from To Pimp A Butterfly, “King Kunta.”

K. Dot chose to film the visual at the Compton Fashion Center, aka the Compton swapmeet, and tapped director X to bring the song to life.  In a clip recorded by a fan, the TDE spitter is seen performing on top of the swapmeet’s marquee and then in its parking lot in front of fellow CPT residents crowding around old school low riders.

[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar Has Six Songs From “To Pimp A Butterfly” Debut On The Hot 100]

Compton’s major Aja Brown told TMZ that the swapmeet was recently sold and will be replaced with a retail store, so Kendrick’s video may be the last video shot there.

Peep below.

Dr. Dre Talks N.W.A Biopic "Straight Outta Compton" & The Making Of "Nuthin' But A G Thang"(VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Legendary producer Dr. Dre does not do very many interviews. The Good Doctor sat down with Real 92.3’s Big Boy to discuss various topics. Dre spoke about the making of “Nuthin’ But A G Thang” featuring Snoop Dogg, reconciling with Eazy-E before his death, and the upcoming N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton.

[ALSO READ: The Official Trailer For The N.W.A Biopic “Straight Outta Compton” Hits The Net]

“I was worried about it at the beginning,” said Dre about the F. Gary Gray directed film. “I didn’t even want to do the movie. [Ice] Cube quarterbacked. He got the first draft of the script done. I read it and was like, ‘Okay, we can work with this. We can turn this into something.’ Then when Gary Gray got on board, I was in.”

Dre also revealed there could potentially be an original soundtrack connected to the movie. Rather than just having songs from the group’s catalog, the project could see all new tracks.

“I think this would be a record that’s inspired by the movie,” stated Dre.

 [ALSO READ: Director F. Gary Gray Discusses N.W.A Biopic “Straight Outta Compton”]

Watch Dr. Dre’s interview below.