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Ghostface Killah Loses Copyright Lawsuit Over "Supreme Clientele" Tracks

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah was issued a legal blow last week when a judge ruled in favor of composer Jack Urbont. The man behind the music for the 1960’s TV version of Iron Man sued Ghostface in 2011 for infringing on the copyright of the program’s theme song. Ghostface sampled the “Iron Man Theme” for his 2000 album Supreme Clientele.

[ALSO READ: Albums By Kanye West, OutKast, Ghostface Killah & Jay Z Named Best Of The 21 Century]

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Urbont won a default judgment. Ghostface did not show up to a deposition after his attorney quit the case because of lack of payment. U.S. District Judge Naomi Buchwald had no choice but to reward Urbont the default judgment as well as fees and expenses.

“We will now submit evidence on damages to establish actual and statutory damages for willful infringement of Mr. Urbont’s composition, and to establish our entitlement to actual and punitive damages for the willful infringement of Mr. Urbont’s sound recording,” said Urbont’s lawyer Richard Busch.

Ghost has not commented on the lawsuit since the ruling came down. He did offer his thoughts on being sued back in 2012.

At the time, he was asked by a MTV Rapfix Live viewer about “Marvel Comics trying to sue” him over his Ironman LP. Of course, the suit was not actually connected to Marvel or Ironman, but the rapper also known as Tony Starks responded to the question.

“That’s super wack… that goes back to Supreme Clientele. RZA put the skits on there and now years later, I don’t know what’s going on with Marvel, but they just trying to come at the kid,” said Ghostface. “I got my lawyers in there trying to squash it all. I think it’s an old man. I think they woke this dude up or something.”

[ALSO READ: Listen To Snippets Of Wu-Tang Clan’s “A Better Tomorrow” From NYC Listening Session (VIDEO)]

Neef Buck Remembers Young Gunz Beginnings

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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Neef Buck speaks with Mikey T The Movie Star about the Young Gunz coming together after meeting in school and signing with Roc-A-Fella after spitting for Jay Z before the Hard Knock Life Tour.

Also with Beanie Sigel home a new State Property album is in the works…

R&B Singer Jeremih Responds To Video Of Beer Bottle Throwing Incident At Fuddruckers

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) “Birthday Sex” crooner Jeremih’s visit to Billings, Montana was not the most pleasant experience for the singer or employees at a local Fuddruckers. TMZ obtained video of Jeremih and members of his entourage hurling beer bottles inside the restaurant that reportedly caused $700 worth of damage.

[ALSO READ: Jeremih – “Nobody But U”]

The store’s manager claims Jeremih and his party were harassing a female cashier, but according to Jeremih, the Fuddruckers manager was displaying racism by demanding he leave the front counter area. He addressed the situation on Twitter.

The Def Jam recording artist released his N.O.M.A. (Not On My Album) mixtape in August. He is set to drop his third studio album Late Nights in the coming months.

[ALSO READ: Jeremih Talks About His New Album Late Nights Backstage Philly PowerHouse]

Watch video of the incident below.

Drumset Music Works Presents…LMNO (Album Stream)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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The Drumset producers (Twiz The Beat Pro, Beatnick Dee & Jaisu) link up with Long Beach stalwart and Visionaries member LMNO for a full-length project. Production duties are split amongst the three producers, resulting in a diverse soundscape for the Cali native.

Chris Jones – "Sex In The Kitchen"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Fresh off the release of his previous single “Always Have That”, Queensbridge, NY native Chris Jones switches gears by unveiling his latest Newo Tha Kid produced cut “Sex In The Kitchen”. The track lifts its sample from the R. Kelly hit of the same name and finds Jones waxing poetic over Newo’s very smooth interpolation. Keep a look out for his forthcoming project “Keys To Success”, slated for release soon.

SparkDawg x Team SPARK-A-LOT – "Tryna Get It"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Breeding Ground
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After writing “Gotta Shine” on the Scarface Presets: GreenCity – Brand New Money album, Spark recently wrote & recorded the follow-up called “Tryna Get It” featuring Smurf & DeNiro of Team SPARK-A-LOT w/production by Ghost Buster.

Nicki Minaj Catching Heat For Glorifying Nazi Imagery In "Only" Lyric Video

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj has faced her fair share of controversy throughout her career. The latest criticism being thrown at the Young Money rapper is not over the usual complaints about hyper sexuality. Some observers are upset about Nicki’s new lyric video for her single “Only.”

[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Says “Shame On” The Media For Criticizing Her “Anaconda” Video]

The visual for the track displays a cartoon Nicki leading an army of soldiers that are wearing red arm bands similar to ones worn by Nazi Party members. The video also includes insignia featuring “YM”(Young Money) logos and scenes of warfare. Animated versions of guest vocalists Chris Brown, Drake, and Lil Wayne also appear in the clip surrounded by red regalia with the YM letters.

Most of the top comments on the video’s YouTube page are complaints that the clip is irresponsible, insensitive, and anti-Semitic. Twitter users also expressed their outrage over the video.

As of press, Nicki has yet to address the video or the reaction it has garnered.

[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Says “The Pinkprint” Album Is Going To Be Important To Hip Hop]

 Watch Nicki Minaj’s “Only” lyric video below.

Kendrick Lamar Praises Lil Wayne As A Hip Hop Legend + Impersonates Him (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Kendrick Lamar stopped by The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show to chat about his new single “i”, his upcoming appearance on Saturday Night Live, and YMCMB’s Lil Wayne. During the discussion, K.Dot offered his opinion on Weezy’s place in Hip Hop history.

[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar & Taylor Swift Shout Out Each Other’s Songs (AUDIO/VIDEO)] 

“Lil Wayne is a legend. People forget a lot of the work he’s put in and what he’s done for Hip Hop culture,” said Kendrick. “It’s phenomenal.”

The TDE emcee then showed off his impression of Weezy. Kendrick’s take on the Young Money leader may rival Drake’s SNL impersonation of Wayne.

Lamar became the latest public figure to reinforce Wayne’s musical legacy. Slaughterhouse’s Crooked I recently credited Wayne for helping to bring lyricism back to mainstream rap, and a new book by college professor Kreston Kent compares Wayne’s writing ability to William Shakespeare and Bob Dylan.

[ALSO READ: New Book Sets Out To Prove Lil Wayne Is A Genius On Par With Shakespeare & Bob Dylan]

Watch Kendrick Lamar’s interview below.

Fredo Santana Releases New Track "Go To War" In The Midst Of Feud With Migos

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Over the last few days Chicago rapper Fredo Santana got into a spat online with Atlanta rap group Migos. The situation apparently began when Migos got into an altercation with GBE member Capo, and Fredo then jumped in to support his friend.

[ALSO READ: Fredo Santana Isn’t Playing With Migos After They Fought a GBE Member]

After the two sides traded shots on Twitter, Fredo has now dropped a new track titled “Go To War” featuring Lil Reese. The song does not reference Migos directly, but the timing of the release seems to be related to the GBE-Migos conflict.

The track is set to appear on DJ Bandz’ upcoming project that will be hosted by Fredo. Even though Reese appears on “Go To War,” he let it be known a few days ago that he is not getting involved in the beef.

Migos has had issues with Chief Keef’s GBE crew for over a year. Keef accused Migos of sneak dissing which led to social media posts aimed at each other. Migos also released the Keef diss record “Jealousy” last December.

[ALSO READ: Q-Tip Co-Signs Atlanta Rap Group Migos & Compares Them To Geto Boys & UGK]

Listen to Fredo Santana’s “Go To War” featuring Lil Reese below.

Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation Announces New Song & Mixtape Fundraiser

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation is planning to release a new single featuring several Hip Hop stars. The proceeds from the sale of the song will go to help support the upkeep of the foundation’s Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The song will be available for $0.99 at 2Pac.com. All funds will go to the Shakur Foundation.

Fans that download the track will also get a free mixtape with more guest rappers. The foundation is working with Kamil “Muszamil” Beale and Dame Grease to create the project. Other producers will participate as well.

The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation was founded in 1997 by Pac’s mother Afeni Shakur. The mission of the organization is to provide training and support for students seeking to enhance their creative talents.

Artists and producers interested in participating can contact Muszamil on Twitter @OutlawMuszamil and Vacant Lot A&R Jason Mantez on Twitter @mantez.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Rumors Say Eminem On Drugs Again!?!

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Rumors
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Honestly, for the longest time I had heard that Eminem was completely clean and off drugs. You can see that in his family like this daughter. His kid is doing very, very well. Anyway, Em has been mostly out of the limelight, apparently living a very secluded suburban life. But….the rumors are running rampant. They are suggesting that – based on recent pics – that Eminem is back on that stuff. Remember this?:

I don’t know, but Eminem has talked extensively about how he almost died from drugs in a movie “How To Make Money Selling Drugs”.

“I don’t know at what point exactly it started to be a problem. I just remember liking it more and more. People tried to tell me that I had a problem. I would say ‘Get that f—–g person outta here. I can’t believe they said that sh– to me. I’m not out there shooting heroin. I’m not f—–g out there putting coke up my nose. I’m not smoking crack.”

He also talked about getting his life together:

“Coming off everything, I was literally was up 24 hours a day for three weeks straight. And I mean, not sleeping, not even nodding off for a f—–g minute. I had to regain motor skills, I had to regain talking skills. It’s been a learning process, I’m growing. I couldn’t believe that anybody could be naturally happy without being on something. So I would say to anybody ‘It does get better.'”

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DJ Drama Appears as Judge For Jack'N For Beats Finale in St. Louis

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Headlines
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Let’s just say you’re a rapper who made it to the finals for Jack Daniels’ Jack’N For Beats competition in St. Louis. The lights get brighter, the crowd gets more intense, and you know what’s worst? DJ Drama just walked in to judge the final round. Pretty intense, right? Well, that’s what happened to rapper Riley B during the competition on Friday. The St. Louis emcee took home the $5000 prize, but it took him some true talent to win over Drama’s decision. The Jack’N For Beats Competition will be in Los Angeles in December, check out these photos and www.jacknforbeats.com for more info.

Fredo Santana's New Single "Go To War" Released Very Coincidentally

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Music
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So If you you peeped the altercation between GBE and Migos, you’ll peep how coincidental this new track is. But, if you don’t, you can go peep our last article about it. Anyways, Fredo dropped his new track “Go To War” featuring Lil Reese today, and it goes hard. The track may have been recorded before GBE members’ Fredo Santana and Capo’s Twitter beef with Migos via Twitter, but it’s a little weird to drop this just after the beef yesterday. Check out the track below, and tell us what you think.

via: Complex

Chance The Rapper & Erykah Badu Guest Appears On Black Dynamite

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Did you catch Black Dynamite on Adult Swim last night? If you didn’t, it was awesome, not only because of the show’s over-the-top comedy in it’s blaxpoitation sense, but because Chance the Rapper and Erykah Badu were made guests appearances on the show last night. The episode, called “How HoneyBee Got Her Groove Back” featured Chance as Bob Marley and Badu as Rita Marley. Stream the full episode below.

Tyler, the Creator Bursts Into Tears Watching N.E.R.D. Perform

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Music News
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So how obsessed is Tyler, The Creator in regards to N.E.R.D.? Well if you haven’t seen his tweets in the past, this is only another obsession of how crazy Tyler is for Pharrell and Chad Hugo’s camp. Last night at Odd Future’s annual fest, Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, Pharrell headlined along with other big stars appearing such as Mac Miller, Rick Ross, Action Bronson, the list goes on. However, nothing made Tyler more happy (and emotional) than Pharrell bring Chad Hugo out for a classic N.E.R.D. performance for Tyler. Tyler started crying when the duo performed “Rockstar”, but continued to ride with the song. No matter how big you are, there’s always that one person you look up to, and that’s what probably ran through Tyler’s mind at the moment. Check out the video of Tyler and N.E.R.D. below.

via: Complex

Fredo Santana Isn't Playing With Migos After They Fought a GBE Member

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Music News
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When you got a dude like Fredo Santana threatening to kill a whole squad without any worry of going to jail. You know things are real. On Friday, ATL trio Migos got into a confrontation with Capo, a fellow member of GBE, at a Chicago restaurant. There hasn’t been any updates on why the fight went down, but there’s only a IG video of Capo leaving the eatery.

After Friday’s altercation, things didn’t get any better. Migos and Capo dissed each other on Twitter, when all of a sudden Fredo Santana jumped in.

There hasn’t been any updates today, but we’ll keep you posted.

via: Complex

Matt Martians – Horn (Co P###. by Earl)

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Alternatives
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What’s Matt Martian been up to lately, droppin beats. The Odd Future Member and producer behind The Internet released a new beat via Soundcloud yesterday. Martian’s beat “Horn” is co-produced with Odd Future’s own Earl, and it features a very mellowed sound with only a guitar, some trumpets, and a little base. Check out “Horn” below.

Cubby: "Jungle" (ft Rome Fortune & OG Maco)

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Breeding Ground
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Even though this is Cubby’s song, “Jungle” says ATL all over it. The Brooklyn-based producer went to Atlanta’s underground scene to recruit the most prospective in the city. Along with an upbeat and beastly sound, “Jungle” is an odd sound with a few twists. Everyone’s probably heard OG Maco’s “U Guessed It” and thought the man could only scream verses. But if you listen to this track and Rome Fortune’s album Small VVorld,  you’d be quite surprised of Maco’s appearances.   Listen to “Jungle” below and tell us what you think.

FKA Twigs Performs on Jimmy Fallon

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Alternatives
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FKA Twigs has to be one of the weirdest artists to arrive to the mainstream in 2014. Whether you like her or not (*cough* Twilight fans), this young London-based singer has brought a new side to music that no-one has heard before, and that new sound was heard nationally on Jimmy Fallon’s show Wednesday. On The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, Twigs performed her single Two Weeks during her American TV debut. You can peep the video below. Make sure to check out FKA Twigs project LP1, and find out if she will arrive in your town soon.

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BGA: the marXman – Days of Future Past

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Breeding Ground
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What happens when you mix comic books with classic hip hop. Well, you’ll have a rapper like The Marxman. The Brooklyn rapper released his project Days Of Future Past (peep the X-Men inspired title), and at the very least it’s fire. The project features a bit of everything, classic hip hop, singing, lyrics, and a little bit weirdness manifested within the tracks. Check out Days of Future past below, and let us know what you think.