Block has the streets buzzing on this track “Crack Rock,” let’s see if you like it too.
Is Bill Cosby Going To Jail?
I can’t say how this case against Bill Cosby has me astonished. Thus far – and I could be wrong – nobody has produced a shred of evidence. There have only been allegations. Now that is not to say that Bill is innocent, but just a statement of fact. Of course he could have done it. There are like 15-20 women accusing him of heinous acts of rape and deception. So, why would Bill be facing jail time? Some have theorized that he is going to catch a case. Well, somebody is accusing him of doing something in 2008, which would mean, IF there is an investigation, Bill could catch a case. I am thinking Bill in 2008 is not really screwing mad chicks in the Playboy mansion. But, this is what Chloe Goins, 24, is saying. She claims when she was 18, Bill drugged her and when she woke up, he was licking her toes. I can’t call it, but at least one of these claims has to be opportunist. At this point in history, anybody can get it.
But, on lawyer said the most that will come out of this is a massive, career-ending shame-fest. No charges.
Young Cypher Ft. MurdockHD & Torrion "Only Freestyle"
Young Cypher hops on the popular Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, & Drake’s “Only” instrumental & brings along MurdockHD & Torrion on this one. Expect to hear more from the Atlanta artist as he preps his #LDC (Leonardo Da Cypher) mixtape which is expected to drop February 2015.
Celebrated DJ J. Period Releases 10th Anniversary Box Set
Following 10 years of musical innovation, award winning DJ and producer J. Period is celebrating a successful career that includes collaborations with Nas, Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, The Roots, Common, Rakim, Q-Tip, De La Soul, Jazzy Jeff, Busta Rhymes, Big Daddy Kane and more in an exclusive box set titled the J. Period 10th Anniversary Collection, which documents a decade of groundbreaking remix projects and award-winning music documentaries.
Joining forces with New York fashion house GoodWood, known for their creative collection of wooden jewelry, the box set will be offered exclusively through JPERIOD.com and GoodWoodNYC.com, with just 100 pieces available worldwide. The entire set can be purchased here.
Included in the collector’s set is a custom J.PERIOD and Scratch Tracks mixtape via USB, a laser engraved J. PERIOD and GoodWoodNYC mobile speaker, a limited edition “Mixtapes Are Not A Crime” wooden pendant, a commemorative 10th anniversary Manifest Worldwide t-shirt, a hardbound booklet featuring work from graphic artist Fuse Green and an essay on the history of mixtapes by best-selling NY Times author Adam Mansbach.
Also inside are exclusive releases including the highly anticipated sequel to his collaboration with Q-Tip, The [ABSTRACT] Lost Tapes, as well as the latest edition of the unparalleled Black Thought’s assisted Live Mixtape series.
Dubbed by music icon Questlove as “the most creative mixtape producer of all-time,” the collection stands as a testament to his impressive career.
Take a look at the trailer and additional images of the set below:
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ALTERNATIVE PICK – MJ – "Complete" Feat. Ebrahim (P###. By C-Sick)
After releasing “Family First” which featured both Twista and GLC, Chicago singer/rapper MJ releases his follow-up song dubbed “Complete,” which is also featured on MJ’s album ChicagoParis.
The slow paced R&B cut has an ambient feel reminiscent of the Weeknd as the track floats along with an airy synth in the background accompanied by strong hi-hats. Its def a nice track to ride to late night and when the beat drops in, the song has a whole new feel.
Beyonce & Jay Z Facing Lawsuit Over "Drunk In Love"
(AllHipHop News) Beyoncé’s megasmash “Drunk In Love” peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned the superstar a couple of Grammy nominations (Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song). But there is one Hungarian performer who wants some of the credit and profits for the hit single, and she is willing to take Bey, featured artist Jay Z, and producer Timbaland to court.
[ALSO READ: Beyonce Gives Behind The Scenes Of Recording “Drunk In Love” W/ Jay Z (VIDEO)]
According to reports, Mónika “Mitsou” Miczura has filed a lawsuit claiming Beyoncé used her voice from a 1995 rendition of the folk song “Bajba, Bajba Pelem” without her permission. Mitsou is asking the Manhattan Supreme Court to prohibit any others from playing “Drunk In Love.” She is seeking unspecified damages as well.
The sample in question apparently appears in the first 13 seconds of “Drunk In Love.” The lawsuit alleges Mitsou’s voice was digitally altered on the record.
The suits also states that Bey and Jay’s song “evokes foreign eroticism alongside the sexually intense lyrics” and the “blatant unauthorized use of [Mitsou’s] voice for trade purposes is causing irreparable harm and emotional distress.”
[ALSO READ: Jay Z & Beyonce Reportedly Working On A Joint Album]
Watch the video for Beyoncé’s Drunk In Love featuring Jay Z below.
N.W.A Not Selected For 2015 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Class
(AllHipHop News) Legendary Hip Hop group N.W.A will not be among the acts enshrined in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. The list of inductees have been announced, and the California crew was passed over.
[ALSO READ: N.W.A Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2015 Class]
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Green Day, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, and Bill Withers are the latest class to be immortalized in the Cleveland facility. Other finalists not selected were Chic, Kraftwerk, The Marvelettes, Nine Inch Nails, The Smiths, The Spinners, and Sting.
“As we mark 30 years of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions, we’re proud to honor these artists,” said Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation President Joel Peresman. “These Inductees epitomize Rock & Roll’s impact over the past 50 years and continuing through today.”
This was the second time N.W.A. made it to the final round of the selection process for the Hall. The collective, consisting of Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, MC Ren and the late Eazy-E, was previously nominated in 2012. So far, Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, Run-D.M.C., the Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy are the only Hip Hop acts to be voted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
While N.W.A will not be part of the 2015 Rock Hall class, they will be celebrated next year in a major motion picture. Cube recently screened the trailer for the Straight Outta Compton biopic in Australia. The film is scheduled for release in August 2015.
[ALSO READ: Ice Cube Premieres “Straight Outta Compton” NWA Biopic Trailer (VIDEO)]
Lil Wayne Associate Suggests "Sorry 4 The Wait 2" Mixtape Is Dropping Soon
(AllHipHop News) The official release status of Lil Wayne’s forthcoming Tha Carter V album is still not finalized. Wayne’s issues with his label Cash Money Records have put the project on the shelf for the time being, but Tunechi fans may soon still be getting new music from the Young Money leader.
[ALSO READ: Lil Wayne Fans Start A Petition To Get “Tha Carter V” Album Released]
YM affiliate Fee Banks posted a picture to Instagram of Wayne in the studio. The caption for the photo suggests that the session included Weezy recording tracks for Sorry 4 The Wait 2.
Wayne dropped the original S4TW in 2011. The mixtape was released as an “apology” for the long-delayed Tha Carter IV album.
Young Money president Mack Maine revealed in an interview that a “special project” from Wayne was on the way. He also assured Tha Carter V would be available in early 2015.
Wayne has been very public about his desires to cut ties with Cash Money, but the label’s head Bryan “Birdman” Williams still has the longtime CMB performer under contract. According to reports, Birdman plans to release Tha Carter V on his time schedule, not Wayne’s.
[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Discusses Issues Between Lil Wayne & Birdman + Rappers Getting Passes For Not Being Lyrical]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Plies Accuses His Mother Of Stealing $2K From Him
Plies moms is runnin’ him crazy.
Plies took to Instagram to vent and express how his mother allegedly stole $2,ooo from him, when he gave her money to purchase a Christmas tree for his crib.
She returned with a tree, but the tree clearly doesn’t match up with the amount of loot he handed over. He claims its her own personal tree from her house.
Watch the video below:
http://instagram.com/p/wh3kofkTLv/?modal=true
If you don’t follow Plies on social media, you’re really missing out, I suggest you turn that blue button green ASAP.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Another Baby On The Way For Fabolous?
Fabolous has a lot to be celebrating. He’s got a new album, The Young OG Project dropping and it was just recently revealed that he’s now apart of RocNation. But that’s not all he’s celebrating.
Allegedly Fabolous and girlfriend Emily B are expecting a new bundle of joy soon.
Bossip reports:
“Word on the curb is that former “Love & Hip-Hop New York” star Emily Bustamante is entering her second trimester of pregnancy with longtime boo thang, rapper Fabolous! Inside sources tell us the celebrity stylist and mother of two is already showing, hence why we haven’t seen too many full body shots of the glamourous Dominicana as of late… Emily and Fab already have a son together, Johan, who is 6 (he’ll be 7 in February) and Emily also has a 16-year-old daughter Taina.”
A$AP Rocky: I Hate These Rap N*ggas (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) A$AP Rocky is not a fan of too many rappers these days. The Harlem native did not bite his tongue when asked how he felt about the current state of the culture. In an interview with HipHopDX, Rocky expressed his frustrations with the direction of Hip Hop at the moment.
[ALSO READ: A$AP Rocky Throws Shots At Been Trill & Hood By Air In “Multiply” Video]
“I don’t f**k with the state of rap,” said Rocky. “I f**k with a couple of artists. I hate these rap n***as to be honest.”
The creator of the number one album Long.Live.A$AP went further into explaining his thoughts on the present rap scene. In Rocky’s view, rappers are more interested in being hustlers than being artists.
“We have to treat this s**t like an art form, because it’s the laughingstock. I say this all the time. I have this conversation with people all the time,” he added. “Rap is no longer considered a musical genre. It’s either ‘Hip-Pop,’ or it’s motherf**kers just trying to hustle.”
[ALSO READ: A$AP Rocky Among Men Featured In Ferragamo’s “A Man’s Story” Project]
Watch A$AP Rocky’s interview below.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Nicki Brushes Off Meek Mill Dating Rumors…Or Does She?
Nicki Minaj is single and rumor has it is already in the process of mingling.
Word has been circulating that Nicki’s been dating Philly rapper Meek Mill. The two have been kicking it quite a bit since he’s been released from jail, and he has not one but TWO features on her new album, ‘The Pinkprint.’
Promoting her new album, Minaj stopped by Big Boy’s Neighborhood, where the host grilled her on if she and Mill were an item.
Peeo the interview below and decide for yourself:
50 Cent Says He Completed A $78 Million Deal With Frigo Underwear
(AllHipHop News) Has Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson inked another multi-million dollar deal? According to the Hip Hop mogul’s statement on Instagram, the answer is yes. 50 posted a picture of himself to IG with a caption that claims the SMS Audio founder completed a $78 million deal with the RevolutionWear Frigo underwear brand.
[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Talks “Beautiful Nightmare” Album, SMS Audio vs Beats, & Being Immortal Like Biggie & 2Pac]
The post reads:
I just did a deal for $78 million for underwear. What did you muthaf**kas do today? Lllllllllooooolllllllllll #Boom#FRIGO
50, along with athletes Derek Jeter and Carmelo Anthony, reportedly held ownership stake in Frigo. The Queens rapper has played a big role in promoting the $100 underwear over the last year. His video for “Winners Circle” featured boxer Ryan Martin wearing Frigo gear. 50 also hosted the Frigo launch party.
RevolutionWear hinted at a partnership with 50, Jeter, Anthony, and producer Timbaland on the company’s Facebook page.
[ALSO READ: Carmelo Anthony Partners With 50 Cent’s SMS Audio]
UPDATE: Watch 50 Cent talk about his association with Frigo on Late Night with Seth Meyers below.
Fly Ty of V103 Atlanta Interviews Producer J. Reid
Atlanta Producer J. Reid interviews with v103’s Radio Personality Fly Ty about being a multi-genre producer, dropping his first mixtape in 2015 and working with hit makers Webbie, OMG Girlz & Boosie.
J.Reid the producer and his company, Chevi Muzic are getting fans ready for his upcoming debut mixtape, “The American Muscle of Muzic” in January 2015. “Money So Close” is the second single to be released featuring Atlanta rappers Sino Lo & Cario. This single is sure to become a hood anthem with its catchy trap lyrics and heavy 808’s. Stream “Money So Close” below.
Kid Cudi Blasts Chuck Inglish For Leaking Old Record; Inglish Responds
(AllHipHop News) Kid Cudi is not feeling the recent release of the “Chillin While We Sippin” song featuring King Chip. The Cleveland performer took to Twitter to call out the track’s producer Chuck Inglish for allegedly leaking the four-year-old cut.
[ALSO READ: Check Out This Unreleased Song By Kid Cudi & King Chip]
Hoe ass n##### leak unfinished material that doesn't belong to them.
— Scott Mescudi (@KidCudi) December 15, 2014
I dont condone the recent leak. I dont honor it or the two hoe ass n##### involved in the production. The vocals were stolen from me.
— Scott Mescudi (@KidCudi) December 15, 2014
This is why I dont f### w people in this business. The thirst.
— Scott Mescudi (@KidCudi) December 15, 2014
So in the future, If I dont release it via my soundcloud and its new material, it was stolen. And someone is very VERY thirsty.
— Scott Mescudi (@KidCudi) December 15, 2014
New artists!! Let this be a lesson!! Only work with people you can really say are fam. That you trust! Keep your circle small!!!
— Scott Mescudi (@KidCudi) December 15, 2014
Some s### just won't be tolerated.
— Scott Mescudi (@KidCudi) December 15, 2014
I mind my business. I keep to myself. I show love to these n##### out here and this is how they do me???? F### your feelings boy
— Scott Mescudi (@KidCudi) December 15, 2014
Soooo happy I have the best f##### lawyer in the business
— Scott Mescudi (@KidCudi) December 15, 2014
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The tweets sparked a message from Inglish on his own timeline. The Cool Kids member responded directly to Cudi.
@KidCudi ain't never been no hoe in me my n####. You better call Rich. Cuz this ain't what you want.
— Chuck Inglish 20/3 (@Chuckisdope) December 15, 2014
This is not the first time Cudi has publicly complained about his vocals being used without his permission. Back in February, the former G.O.O.D. Music signee said he did not know he would be appearing on Kanye West’s “Guilt Trip” off Yeezus.
[ALSO READ: Kid Cudi Says Kanye West Put Him On “Yeezus” Without His Knowledge]
Miz MAF Ft. Philly Freezer – "That White"
Miz MAF gives the music video for ‘That White’ featuring Philly Freezer. He also gives us a stream of his album Behold A Pale Horse
Cleveland Browns Receiver Andrew Hawkins Responds To Police Criticism
As protests continue across the nation in response to the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, the recent shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice has sparked even more anger amongst many. Joining other athletes who have voiced their opinions on the cases, Cleveland Browns receiver Andrew Hawkins was slammed for wearing a “Justice for Tamir Rice and John Crawford” shirt during warm-ups before Sunday’s game against the Bengals.
After Cleveland police union President Jeff Follmer criticized Hawkins for the sign of support calling the display “pathetic,” Hawkins shot back with an emotional response explaining “If I was to run away from what I felt in my soul was the right thing to do, that would make me a coward and I couldn’t live with that.
Acknowledging that not all officers should be lumped together with those who are overstepping their bounds he said, “My mom also taught me just as there are good police officers, there are some not-so-good officers who assume the worst of me without knowing anything about me for reasons I can’t control.”
Refusing to back down, Hawkins declared “A call for justice shouldn’t warrant an apology.”
"Millions March" Draws Tens Of Thousands In New York
With chants including “Eric Garner, Michael Brown! Shut it down! Shut it down!” thousands marched into New York on Saturday, December 13 in protest of the recent decisions not to indict the officers involved in the deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown.
Dubbed the “Millions March-A National Day of Anger,” the protest stretched for miles down Fifth Avenue, as an estimated 30,000-50, 000 individuals took to the streets in anger over police violence aimed at minorities before coming together in front of the NYPD headquarters. In addition to prominent Ferguson protesters, who greatly assisted in mobilizing the youth, celebrities including Spike Lee and more.
Take a look at the time lapse of the event:
Jay-Z Faces Criticism As "Ex-Crack Dealer" Following Meeting With Governor Cuomo
While many praised Jay-Z‘s recent sit down with New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo as the emcee pushed for police reform in the wake of the Eric Garner and Michael Brown verdicts; there were others not so impressed, as Fox News and the New York Post came under fire for referring to the Hip Mogul as an “admitted ex-crack dealer” after running a headline titled ““Andrew Cuomo Meets With Admitted Former Crack Dealer.”
Refusing to acknowledge the immense strides in his career or charitable contributions, neither publication has offered an apology for the offensive titles; to date, Hov has not released a statement regarding the controversy.
Cam'Ron Talks Retirement After "Purple Haze 2"
Taking to his Instagram account, Cam’Ron surprised many when he cryptically announced that he may retire following next Summer’s release of his Purple Haze 2 album.
Posting a video while visiting the grave of his childhood friend Huddy 6, who was fatally injured in a 2010 car crash, he captioned it with “Fresh off da flight to see my brother. HUD6 told me lastnite…#AChangeGoneCome..my last album…#PurpleHaze2 this summer..It’s been fun..but HUD said we got other things to do.”
He then followed up with an interview with prominent blogger Miss Info, explaining “Yeah. it’s a wrap. It’s time to move on.Movies and clothing are doing really well for me right now.” He added, “I’m helping Mendeecees [Harris] with his album. And…I’m building a club in Vegas.”