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Saga – "The Strong"

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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Brooklyn upstart emcee, Saga, is not the type to succumb to his ambition. His ‘do or die’ attitude stems from his Brooklyn upbringing, which is deeply rooted in the understanding that the only people that make it in life are, “The Strong.” While other rappers shy away from achieving lyrical excellence, Saga continues to show and prove that he has a pension for both wordplay and top notch production. “The Strong” is the 2nd leak featured on From Out of the Shadows, which is produced primarily by Marco Polo, and set to drop on March 31st!

Kendrick Lamar – "King Kunta" (Behind The Scenes)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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After “To Pimp A Butterfly” debuting at #1 on the charts, Kendrick Lamar shoots a visual for “King Kunta” in Compton. “To Pimp A Butterfly” in stores and on iTunes now.

FRESH HEAT – Anthony Lewis ft. T.I "It's Not My Fault"

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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At just 18 years old, fast rising star Anthony Lewis has yet another single climbing the charts. After the success of last years “Candy Rain” (Top 10 R&B), Anthony unleashes the official video for his infectious hit “It’s Not My Fault” ft. T.I. The song will appear on Anthony’s upcoming debut album Five Senses. Directed by Erik White.

DJ EFN Ft. Sean Price, Murda Mook & Milk Dee – "Crazy Dope"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Miami’s mixtape king, DJ EFN, recently released his debut album, Another Time, and today he returns with “Crazy Dope” featuring Sean Price, Murda Mook & Milk Dee.

EXCLUSIVE: Rich Homie Quan Addresses His Relationship With Rich Gang + His "Rich Homie" Dance (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Is tension brewing between Rich Gang members Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug? Quan announced he was taking a break from RG to focus on his solo career, and Thugger recently bashed the fellow Atlanta native by calling him “B*tch Homie Quan.”

AllHipHop.com spoke with RHQ about his current feelings toward Rich Gan during and appearance at WorldStarHipHop’s SXSW show. The “Type of Way” performer also talks about being a father and his recent dance moves that had social media buzzing.

[ALSO READ: Exclusive: Rich Homie Quan Shows Off New Dance + Brings Out ATown At SXSW]

Watch Rich Homie Quan’s interview below.

Tamar Braxton Hurt By K. Michelle & Chris Brown Comments

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Tamar Braxton had an emotional breakdown on a recent episode of “The Real” as she and her co-hosts discussed bullying.

After Jeannie Mai asked Tamar to give advice to her son Logan on dealing with bullies, Braxton broke down in tears because she still “deals with it today.”

Tamar: “I feel like a horrible person, I don’t have any advice to give my son because…”

Tamara: She’s still dealing with it.”

Tamar then went on to talk about a “certain person” (K. Michelle) who has “the whole world” calling her a muppet.

“I was just asking my husband the other day…[…] a particular person started saying I look like a muppet. People say it so much that sometimes, I start to believe it. And so I even asked Vince I’m like; ‘Do I look like a muppet?’ and he said ‘Absolutely not! But this person has the whole world calling me that and it’s just so devastating because it takes me back to high school and there’s nothing I can do about it, but what I can do is what Jeannie does. Thank you Jeannie. I can act like the world is all peaches and cream and taste like strawberries, so I’m going to take that with me today.”

Check out the video below.

K. Michelle was clearly informed of Tamar’s words, and she made sure she responded. Check out her response below. Remember when Chris Brown called her a muppet too?

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Bleu Davinci Reflects On His Epic Night With Drake At The Strip Club, Throwing 75k Together

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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Los Angeles rapper and Check Runners Ent leader, Bleu Davinci, sits down with DJ Smallz and reflects on his relationship with Drake, his epic night with him at a CIAA strip club event in Charlotte where they threw a combined 75k, and the shout out he received on Drake’s new project, “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late”.

DJ Skee Partners With The Los Angeles Film School For New "SKEE TV" Show Airing On Fuse

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Industry veteran DJ Skee (born Scott Keeney) is launching a new venture. After finding success on stage, on satellite radio, and in the digital space, Skee is taking his talents to the Fuse network. Keeney is partnering with The Los Angeles Film School for the television series SKEE TV.

[ALSO READ: DJ Skee’s DASH Radio To Live Stream The MURS 316 Stage At Sunset Strip Music Festival 2014]

Graduates of The Los Angeles Film School will participate in the production of each SKEE TV episode. Current students will be able to watch live musical appearances by top stars. The performances will be filmed on campus at the recently renovated Ivar Theatre.

“We see a huge opportunity to empower this next generation of young creatives, something we at SKEE have always been very passionate about,” said Skee. “Second, we see this as our time to build a Times Square West marquee studio at the intersection of Sunset & Vine, where cultures collide. The Los Angeles Film School is the perfect partner. They have always been an important entry point for thousands of young creatives and aspiring professionals to get a start in the industry. Now, together, we can bridge the gap between traditional job placements and entrepreneurial spirit while bringing the biggest names in music, and entertainment to the school.”

More joint initiatives between Skee and The Los Angeles Film School will be announced later this year. The partnership is centered around providing the school’s students hands-on experience and opportunities for lucrative job placements.

“We take great pride in providing our students and graduates opportunities to gain real-world, industry experiences. One way we do this is through our many industry partnerships,” said Diana Derycz-Kessler, President and CEO of The Los Angeles Film School. “Playing host to DJ Skee and his star-studded guests as they film SKEE TV on our campus is the first installment of what we anticipate to be a thriving and growing relationship between The Los Angeles Film School and DJ Skee.”

SKEE TV is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, April 9 at 10:30 pm (ET/PT) on Fuse.

[ALSO READ: DJ Skee Hosting Online Auction For L.A.’s After-School All-Stars]

Chella H – "B*tch Whet"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Chicago’s 1st Lady of the streets “ChellaH” let’s her hair down & releases a new banger “B#### Whet” produced by Chicago native Charisma Beatz. In preparation for Chella’s highly anticipated project “No Filter” (set to be released 5-15-15),the heavy based hit “B#### Whet” is the new female anthem that humbly boasts about life’s everyday luxuries but yet ignites the inner swag trait within everyone.

Sosay – "6 Pills Later" (Mixtape)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Dayton, Ohio native Sosay drops his 6 Pills project, presented by Greg Street, WeGlobal and XclusivesZone. Sosay’s project speaks on the life he lives, poppin pills, sex, drugs and rap.

MPIRE – $ON$ 0F VNVRCHY

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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$ON$ 0F VNVRCHY – VOL. 3 is the latest release from MPIRE. Feat. Prodigy of Mobb Deep, Lenny Harold of Blackstreet, Cortez, and DChamberz. With p###. from Scram Jones, The Arsenals, Mike Mulah, V Don, G## Beats, and Dj Tores. Heavy hitting New York music that brings back Golden Era flows over sinister beats. The Prodigy track is RAW, it’s a must listen this week.

FRESH HEAT: Vi City – "Creflo Dollar"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Breeding Ground
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A cinematically visual depiction of a day in the life of SouthSide Chicago native Vi City as he struggles with the impoverished driven decision to keep illegally hustling or the morally correct driven decision to stop. A question every child from nothing has to answer….”What Would You Do?”

Boogie Dash Talks Starting His Own Businesses & Dame Dash's "Boss" Comments (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) During his now infamous interview with The Breakfast Club, Dame Dash was very passionate about instilling an entrepreneurial spirit in his children. Dame’s son Boogie Dash conducted his own interview with the Power 105 crew. Boogie and business partner Luke Pascal spoke about getting their start as entrepreneurs.

[ALSO READ: Dame Dash Clashes With DJ Envy & Charlamagne Tha God Live On Air (VIDEO)]

“My dad came in and said, ‘All you’re doing is making music. You’re not making no money. Throw a party,'” said Boogie.

He and Pascal then started throwing free parties before building enough buzz to charge for events at locales owned by Dame. The two then-teenagers eventually started several businesses including Chipz Cookies and the Buns restaurant, but they both admitted their family connections were beneficial.

“We got it easy because our fathers paved the way for us, but we met a bunch of kids that were hustling just like us,” Boogie stated.

Pascal added, “I was lucky. I had an opportunity to work for my dad, but that’s what made me [start my own business]. I don’t want to work for someone, ever.”

Boogie told the show’s hosts their own employees were inspired by Dame’s message of striving to be your own boss. Pascal also pointed out that Dame was instrumental in the early successes of Jay Z, Kanye West, and Rachel Roy.

[ALSO READ: Dame Dash Responds To Criticism For The Breakfast Club Interview & Charlamagne’s Comments (VIDEO)]

Watch Boogie Dash and Luke Pascal’s interview below.

Slim Thug Details How A Relationship Gone Bad Ruined His Credit

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Ten years ago Houston’s Slim Thug was featured on a #1 single with Beyoncé, and his own album Already Platinum was certified gold. In present day, Thug is in the process of fixing his credit rating. The “I Ain’t Heard of That” performer explained how his financial difficulties partially began in an article for the New York Times.

[ALSO READ: Lil Keke Hosts “Money Don’t Sleep” Listening Event With Bun B, Kirko Bangz, Slim Thug, & More (PHOTOS)]

A few years ago, Thug decided to put his five-bedroom house on the market in order to purchase another home. He planned to take advantage of the short-sale assistance program offered by the Obama Administration.

Thug connected with a real estate agent and from there the situation flipped into something unintended. His relationship with his agent went from business to pleasure.

“The result was hurt feelings, mixed emotions and resentment, and once feelings are involved, business takes a back seat,” said Thug. “After the end of our personal relationship, the deadline expired for taking advantage of the short-sale program. I ended up in foreclosure. So not only did I lose out on money from a potential sale, but I ruined my credit as well.”

The rapper went on to add he suspects he lost around $200,000 directly and indirectly as a result of the failed relationship.

“This is one of the many mistakes that led me to talking more about money as part of my work,” Thug stated. “It’s 2015, and my credit still isn’t the same. Neither is my net worth, but the lesson I learned is certainly priceless.”

[ALSO READ: Slim Thug – “The Top”]

Does Rick Ross Have A New Girlfriend?

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Photo via Rick Ross’ Instagram

We aren’t quite sure, but it seems like Ricky Rozay may have a new girlfriend. Dang he was just with Ming Lee about a week ago. He posted a picture of Lira Mercer on his Instagram with the caption “Look back, like the $ don’t stop – @lira_galore #MMG”. Wait didn’t she used to mess with Drake? These rappers sure do move on fast.

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"Empire" Creator Explains How Diddy & Kanye West Helped Inspire The Show

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) There has been talk that everyone from Jay Z to Sean “Puffy” Combs’ family to celebrity couple Iman Shumpert/Teyana Taylor have served as inspiration for the hit show Empire. The series co-creator, Danny Strong, revealed the real life experiences of Puff did play a role in the foundation of what would become Empire.

[ALSO READ: Watch the Throne: A Who’s Who on “Empire”]

“I was in my car in L.A., and I was driving around, and I heard a news story about Puffy, and I just thought, ‘Hip Hop is so cool. That’s what I should do next, something in Hip Hop.'” said Strong in an interview with KCRW. “I immediately thought of King Lear and The Lion in Winter. That’s how I work. I go to classical archetypes.”

Strong revealed Kanye West’s public persona also spurred him in the creation Empire. He studied the “All Day” rapper before he began writing dialogue for the program.

“To procrastinate and for inspiration, I started watching Kanye West interviews,” Strong stated. “After 45 minutes, I said, ‘Alright, I’m good. I know how to do this.’”

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