Even with a crazy busy schedule Diddy finds times to check people or kill them with kindness on his Instagram page.
Diddy recently replied to some Instagram comments with some comical responses. Diddy told one fan that he would never Drake him, and why was he acting like a peasant on a Sunday. He told another don’t forget to refer to him as Doctor Combs as the fan asked did he even graduate. He replied to another saying how was he ugly if the person who was commenting had their face blurred in their pic. Lol Diddy clearly gets entertainment from your silly comments. After all why do people follow people to talk bad about them?
For the release of his next album, Wale has changed things up and decided to have three different album covers that are loaded with a message. A week before he drops his fourth album, The Album About Nothing, the DC spitter has unveiled the third cover for the project.
On the cover, Folarin sits alone in a booth at the Seinfield-famous coffee shop and seems to be in a deep train of thought as he sits across from an empty space.
T.I spilled the beans about his upcoming album, Traps Open, which he says is apart of a trilogy that started with his album Paperwork.
“So the first installment, the motion picture, was supposed to be cinematic, it was supposed to be nostalgic,” Tip told HHS1987. “This next one is going to be unapologetically gangsta. It’s trap music.”
Besides working on a new album, the actor/reality star is also working on the sequel to his coming-of-age tale ATL. While making new music and new films, the “No Mediocre” rapper is trying to dodge drama being brought his way by Marvin Gaye’s family due to his involvement in the controversial “Blurred Lines” track. The family was awarded over $7 million after Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams were found guilty of infringement of Gaye’s song “Got To Give It Up” but T.I was not, and they are trying to change that.
Rich Homie Quan allegedly got violent when he was denied entry into Miami’s Club Liv at the Fontainebleau.
According to TMZ, the Atlanta native became livid when a security guard told him he could not enter through the VIP entrance because the club was full and that he had to wait in line with the regular folks. The “Walk Thru” rapper reportedly went on a cocky tangent yelling, “I’m Rich Homie Quan and I’m a rich millionaire, b####. I’m coming through these doors. I’m with Flo Rida!”
A Miami Beach Police report says that Quan then punched the security guard twice, which broke his nose and busted his lip. The guard also said he was bashed in the back of his head by one of the rapper’s entourage members.
After the attack, Quan and his crew escaped in a speedboat. Police are looking for him.
(AllHipHop News) Jay Z’s bid to purchase Aspiro was approved earlier this month, and the company’s streaming service, now known as TidalHifi, is set to launch. The current Tidal website includes a counter that indicates listeners will be able to use the app in 5 days.
Introducing the first music streaming service that combines the best High Fidelity sound quality, High Definition music videos and expertly Curated Editorial.
The hi-fi service is said to offer 25 million tracks for streaming with lossless audio quality. Recommendations, playlists, interviews, and other features are also part of the Tidal experience. Music fans can try out the service with a 7-day free trial. The monthly rate is listed at $19.99.
There have been reports that Jay met with several high-profile entertainers including Beyoncé, Madonna, Rihanna, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Daft Punk, Chris Martin, and Jack Black to discuss his vision for Aspiro/Tidal. The meeting supposedly focused on artists’ rights and the performers’ ability to profit from the streaming of their music.
Revenues from streaming surpassed CDs for the first time in 2014. Subscription streaming from services such as Spotify and Rhapsody totaled $1.87 billion as compared to $1.85 billion for CD sales. Streaming’s revenue rose 29% from 2013 while CDs fell 12.7%
Some artists have complained the profit sharing from streaming is too heavily tilted toward the music labels and the streaming services. Taylor Swift pulled her music from Spotify last year, because the pop superstar felt her art was not being properly valued through the free service. Swift’s music is included on Tidal.
(AllHipHop News) Damon Dash is not done calling out individuals in the industry that he sees as hurting the culture. The veteran mogul announced he was declaring war on Complex during a recent interview with Hip Hop Motivation, and Dame continued his take down of the company’s founder Marc Ecko on Instagram.
The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder posted a picture of Ecko on IG with a caption which referred to the fashion designer as a “culture vulture.” The creator of the Eckō Unltd joins Lyor Cohen, Steve Stoute, and Joie Manda on Dash’s list of executives he has marked as stealing from Hip Hop for their own gain. Dame’s message also takes issue with DJ Vlad of VladTV.
Dame wrote on IG:
This is Marc Ecko to me he is the fashion version of Lyor Cohen his Buisness [sic] model is make money of urban people… He did it in fashion but Ecko got corny fast now he thinks he’s gonna do it again with content…when @complex plays artist videos on there sights and all of the artist content on@complex and @vladtv how come they get paid and the artist don’t?….there are commercials… I asked@vladtv and he said he was doing us a favor promoting our stuff while they got paid… Please don’t try to play the millennial generation I’m gonna at least give my culture the information so they don’t get robbed early and he doesn’t own @complex a hedge fund does he’s a nerd with a hedge fund who’s Buisness [sic] model is Rob our culture#culturevulture no disrespected to complex staff yall always been cool wit me but your man is out of line and he’s a lame and I’m not just gonna talk about it im going to make a move on you and your whole company watch.. I walk it like I talk it… This is a fight a lot won’t understand but trust me you will thank me later business is war everyday I’m just gonna let yall see it first hand
Dash previously worked with Ecko during Kevin Powell’s Congressional campaign. The two co-hosted a fundraiser for the noted Hip Hop journalist at Dash’s art gallery in 2010.
(AllHipHop News) A disagreement turned physical at the “Hustlepalooza” showcase in Austin over the weekend. The SXSW Festival event’s host, Hustle Simmons, got into a fight with members of Bleu DaVinci’s entourage on stage.
The brawl reportedly started when Simmons refused to allow DaVinci to perform alongside MMG’s Tracy T. The members of DaVinci’s BMF crew then attacked Simmons.
“I put this sh*t on for y’all. $100,000 over the last six years,” Simmons told the crowd after the melee. “I don’t give a f**k about a BMF, none of that motherf**king s**t. I’m a grown ass f**king man. I don’t disrespect them, you don’t disrespect me. I’ll fight every n***a on this motherf**ker. I ain’t never no b***h. So when you come to s**t like this, respect this f**king stage.”
(AllHipHop News) Beanie Sigel and Young Chris were surprise guests at Meek Mill’s “Welcome Back” concert. The celebration of Meek’s return from jail took place in their hometown of Philadelphia on Saturday.
After Beans and Chris hit the stage at the event, the two Roc-A-Fella Records alum spoke with Revolt about the Broad Street Bully’s first public performance since his release from prison last August and being shot in December.
(AllHipHop News) According to multiple reports, rapper Asa “Yung Gleesh” Asuncion has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Austin. Yung Gleesh was in the city to perform several shows at the SXSW Festival.
The Washington, DC native had performances on Thursday, March 19 at the Rio Rooftop, The Roosevelt Room and the Gypsy Lounge. The alleged victim told police she and a friend went to another friend’s home that night. She admits to getting intoxicated and passing out around 2:30 am Friday morning.
Supposedly, an hour later Yung Gleesh and his entourage arrived at the location. The victim’s friend says she woke up around 6 am to find Gleesh on top of the victim with parts of their clothes off. The friend claims she pulled him off the victim and then an argument began. The victim was taken to a local hospital.
When police arrived at the home, Gleesh had already left. His manager told investigators the 25-year-old rapper had several more shows in Austin, then he was scheduled to perform in Dallas before flying back to D.C. The later performances were apparently canceled.
An arrest warrant was issued for Gleesh. He is currently not in custody. Gleesh’s most recent Instagram post is from March 20, and his most recent original tweet from his certified Twitter account was on March 19.
Ludacris drops his latest leak produced by Illmind “Charge It To The Rap Game”, from his album “Ludaversal” due out March 31st. Pre-order now on iTunes. Stream “Charge It To The Rap Game” below.
After releasing 3 mixtapes “Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner” last week, Gucci Mane is back with a new 3 track mixtape “Dessert” to finish off the series. Production by Honorable C-Note, Purps & Mike Will Made It.
Shawnna blesses the streets with this soulful gangsta track “Money” produced by DJ Tight Mike. First leak off the Twista presents Midwest Hittaz Vol. 1 EP, featuring new music from Twista, Shawnna, Bandman Kevo & more.
HOME opens in theaters nationwide on March 27 through DreamWorks Animation and features vocal talents from Rihanna, Jim Parsons, Steve Martin and Jennifer Lopez. The highly-anticipated animated film by DreamWorks, HOME, exemplifies that “Representation is so important”. Young, multi-cultural girls will easily identify with the character Tip (voiced by Rihanna). The highly-anticipated animated film by DreamWorks, HOME, exemplifies that “Representation is so important”. Young, multi-cultural girls will easily identify with the character Tip (Rihanna).
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to the highly anticipated new film from DreamWorks Animation, HOME will release Tuesday, March 24th on Westbury Road Entertainment LLC. with Roc Nation and UMG distributing. The soundtrack features Rihanna’s “Towards The Sun,” Jennifer Lopez’s “Feel The Light” as well as “Red Balloon” by Charli XCX. Other artists who appear include Coffee, Kiesza and Jacob Plant.
Los Angeles rapper and Check Runners Ent leader, Bleu Davinci, sits down with DJ Smallz and discusses his on and off again relationship with former BMF affiliated rapper Jeezy, bumping into him recently at NBA All-Star weekend in NYC and CIAA week in Charlotte.
Grammy nominated producer, singer, songwriter, rapper and Harvard University graduate, Ryan Leslie is innovating again for 2015. Ryan has written and recorded with the likes of Kanye West, Diddy, Snoop Dogg, Fabolous, Rick Ross, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, and more, aside from penning notable hits of his own. In 2015 Ryan is elevating the industry to another level, challenging the status quo, and creating a movement in entertainment that is just now starting to be felt.
With 2015 already well underway, Ryan continues to prep for a number of highly anticipated projects and music releases, alongside the launch of his new company Disruptive Multimedia. Because Ryan is dedicated to having a close relationship with his fans, he has created Disruptive Multimedia. “DMM” is a next level, mobile first, technology platform that bridges the gap between fans and their favorite celebs. In it’s current iteration as an iPhone app, it allows fans the opportunity to text and interact with artists directly. As a result, artist are able to capture precision data on who their biggest fans are and allow them unparalleled insights into how those fans are supporting. Disruptive Multimedia is aiming to revolutionize the world of entertainment and create the perfect marriage between technology and culture. A bevy of entertainers are seeking a solution that allows them to be more interactive with their fans and successfully track the progress of newly released content, and Disruptive Multimedia is the answer.
Nipsey Hussle speaks on Ryan’s DMM app, and his overall success since working with Disruptive Multimedia:
After giving fans a sneak peak on SnapChat yesterday, Major Lazer & DJ Snake debuted their new video for “Lean On” featuring MØ. The track is quickly climbing the charts with last week at #22 on the Spotify Global Charts (800k plays per date) and 8M+ plays to date. Also just announced, the new album, Peace Is The Mission, is available for pre-order now and available on June 1, 2015. if you’re digging “Lean On”, grab your copy on iTunes here.
Virgin Island singer/songwriting duo R. City aka Rock City released their debut single “Im That” before the close of 2014. The street single initially featured Atlanta native 2Chainz, and the video depicting the boys native St Thomas Virgin Islands became a viral hit, boasting over a million views on VEVO. The official remix features Beenie Man & Azealia Banks.
Wale collabs with Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign for his new joint “The Summer League” that wont appear on his new album. “The Album About Nothing” drops March 31st. Stream below.
