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Director Jason Goldwatch Describes Upcoming Jay Electronica Film “Into The Light”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Roc Nation emcee Jay Electronica is the subject of an upcoming film titled Into The Light. The movie follows the “Better In Tune W The Infinite” creator as he travels the world.

“It is experimental in form and best described as a meditation in un-learning. A movement in seeing without watching, hearing without listening, and the brave exploration of spirit,” states director Jason Goldwatch.

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Goldwatch further describes Into The Light as followed:

Jay Electronica is full of mystery, and like a magician, his character lends itself to new ways of seeing things that would seem impossible to many. Several years ago, Jay and I traveled to the other side of the Earth. We left a piece of ourselves there. In exchange, we brought back something entirely new, and the images that follow are a glimpse into that magic for everyone who’s curious.

Traveling across strange lands, we were invited to attend sacred ceremonies of sacrifice and parading celebrations of ancient descent. We trekked together towards the horizon and explored crowded monasteries, solitary mountain top temples, slums of filthy laughing children, and rivers running with blood and flower petals. I documented as Jay walked a river of burning human bodies. We crash landed a helicopter in the Himalayas, and he delivered rice and clean water to a school in a refugee tent city. The result was a collage of movements and emotion.

The experience in itself was a perfect circle. A question with no answers. Full of laughter and tears, but no love story or plot twists. We searched for absolute truth in life, and the only undeniable answer we found was death.

Since returning, I have been working on a film based on this journey called Into the Light. It is experimental in form and best described as a meditation in un-learning. A movement in seeing without watching, hearing without listening, and the brave exploration of spirit. I look forward to sharing this film soon.

[ALSO READ: Common Feat. Vince Staples & Jay Electronica – “Kingdom (Remix)” Live At AAHH! Festival]

Into The Light is set for release via Mass Appeal in 2015. Watch the trailer for the film below.

Is Ebola A Form Of Population Control?

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Rumors
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Shout out to Chris Brown!

This is something that has already been on the minds and hearts of people all over the place. But, basically like Chris Breezy said, it seems like Ebola is some new form of population control – at least that’s what conspiracy theorist say. Now, it has not reached epidemic proportions yet, but the only people dying are in Africa. The other person here in America that died is BLACK. All the white folks are alive like a MF! On top of all that, it seems like AIDS and Ebola have some stuff in common.

(WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The viruses that cause AIDS and Ebola, two deadly, contagious and highly feared diseases, spread through the body using the same mechanism, U.S.-based researchers said on Friday.

The researchers, led by Dr. Paul Bieniasz of the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center at New York’s Rockefeller University, said they hoped their finding might lead to the discovery of new drugs to help treat HIV and Ebola infections.

Their study, published in the December issue of the journal Nature Medicine, shows HIV and Ebola use a protein called Tsg101 to bud from the cells they infect.

Both viruses hijack cells, inject their genetic material, and turn the cells into little virus factories. New copies of the virus “bud” from the cells in one of the steps of this process, before going in search of new cells to infect.

As both HIV and Ebola bud, Tsg101 attaches to the virus and helps it to emerge from the cell, the researchers reported.

They said it might be possible to design a drug that interferes with this process. That would presumably prevent the spread of the virus in an infected person.

“It’s remarkable to see two such different viruses share a common budding mechanism,” Bieniasz said in a statement.

“This may present a new target for drugs to treat HIV and Ebola infection, and our research team has begun working on drug discovery based on this research.”

To confirm the study findings, the researchers genetically engineered a hybrid of HIV and Ebola, and a hybrid of HIV and the Tsg101 protein.

Both engineered viruses were able to infect new cells, they said.

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Dr. Cornel West Released; Rapper Tef Poe’s Arrest Spurns #FreeTefPoe

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: News
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UPDATE: Tef Poe and the others were all released early Tuesday morning.

(AllHipHop News) Ferguson, MO policeman Darren Wilson is free even though his actions resulted in the death of a teenage, unarmed Mike Brown. Some call Wilson a murderer and call for his arrest.

Both Dr. Cornel West and rapper Tef Poe protested peacefully on Monday, but were hauled off to jail for their actions. West has been released, but Tef Poe remains in police custody after a separate act of civil disobedient. Cultural critics, activists and others  have maintained that the arrests are just a punctuation on the corrupt nation of the system.

RELATED: Talib Kweli, dead prez, Tef Poe, Rebel Diaz And Thousands Hit The Streets

Jodie Evans of CODEPINK: Women for Peace told AllHipHop how the arrest of Dr. West all unfurled, as she was present when it happened.

“Dr. West announced at the event in St Louis that he didn’t come to talk, he came to go to jail.  If the Ferguson police didn’t arrest Officer Darren Wilson he would go to jail demanding it.  ‘When you murder someone you get arrested and have a fair trial,’ he told the audience.  Today without umbrella or raincoat he continued to stand with the clergy asking for justice.  Each of the clergy looking in the eyes of the police and addressing them as humans and sharing their stories.  Tears were flowing before the rain join in.  Dr West was the first to be arrested by the cops, he continued to speak to them asking for their humanity.”

“From the time Dr. Cornel West arrived in St Louis and Ferguson he has shown up to support the young leaders of Ferguson.  His humility and strength continued through the wee hours of this morning, through his standing in the pouring rain inviting the humanity of the Ferguson police, to being handcuffed and taken into the police station as he continued to plea for justice and arrest of Officer Darren Wilson.”

Tef Poe was among a small collective that entered a local WalMart and convened in the Pet food section in “planned civil disobedience” of John Crawford. Crawford was killed in the pet food section of a Dayton, OH WalMart. A total of 7 people were arrested. Here is a video of Tef Poe getting arrested:

Sources will AllHipHop said, WalMart customers were talking pictures and others joined in chanting with the protesters. Finally, the protesters locked arms and then were taken in by arriving police. This is the third WalMart that was shut down by protesters. Ferguson and St. Louis has been a hotbed for over 60 days since the slaying of unarmed teenager Mike Brown in August. Brown was killed in the street by officer Darren Wilson. Wilson remains on paid leave and has not been charged with any crime. Respect to @tef_poe and all the others standing on the front lines for justice everywhere, even in a STL Wal-Mart. #FergusonOctober

By the night’s end, protesters took their energy to the Monday Night Football Game where the local St. Louis Rams played the San Fransisco 49ers.

The Rams lost.

[PICS] DMC, Hip-Hop And Comics At Comic Con 2014

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Comics and Hip-Hop collided once again this year!

Darryl “DMC” McDaniels is a Rock-N-Roll Hall of Famer for his musical contributions as a member of Run DMC. However, over the weekend DMC returned to his true roots as an OG (Original Geek) at the New York Comic Con 2014. As an artist in Run DMC, he was also considered one of the super heroes of rap in the 80’s and 90’s. Over the weekend, he launched his comic, “DMC,” under his own comic publishing label, Darryl Makes Comics. An all star cast joined DMC to talk comics and Hip-Hop at the second annual “Boom! Bap! Pow! Hip-Hop & Comics! 2014” panel. Senior Editor of Darryl Makes Comics Riggs Morales, Young Guru, rapper/geek Kwame, Q-Unique of the Arsonists/Rock Steady Crew, Editor-in-Chief Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez and moderator AllHipHop’s own Chuck Creekmur. The spirited conversation transversed diversity in comics, the artists background in comics and even DMC’s own book. Below are some images from the panel, courtesy of Erika Quiles.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Kim Kardashian Bans Kanye From Contacting Amber Rose!

By: kubeezz Updated Category: Rumors
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Now that Amber Rose is single, she’s probably got a few fellas hitting her up.

But one that she doesn’t have to worry about on her line is her ex, Kanye West.

You see Kim Kardashian has already laid down the law and according to RadarOnline, Mrs. West ain’t playin’ no games.

“The 33-year-old mom of North, 1, has reportedly been hit with a bout of jealousy regarding West’s friendships with other gorgeous girls.

“Kim has told Kanye that she trusts him, but doesn’t trust the other women,” explains the source.

After West’s model ex Amber Rose split from rapper husband Wiz Khalifa, Kardashian immediately set her man straight.

“She told him that if he even thinks about contacting his ex, he will pay dearly,” the insider reveals.

Another woman on Kardashian’s “no contact” list? Her brother Rob’s ex-girlfriend, singer Rita Ora.

Kanye, 37, “wants to work with Rita on new music, but Kim had to put her foot down,” the source continues. “She thinks Rita is so desperate for fame that she wouldn’t hesitate to sleep with Kanye if it helped her career.”

I heard that Kim, keep em’ in line!

Hip-Hop Rumors: Watch Diddy’s Reaction To Paparazzi Scratching His Maybach!

By: kubeezz Updated Category: Rumors
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Tragedy struck a few nights ago when Diddy’s Maybach was scratched by paparazzi trying to question him about J.Lo and capture a qucik shot.

During the swarm of photographers and chaos, one was knocked in to Diddy’s car, and his bodyguard was quick to point out to damage.

Watch how Diddy reacts to the damage done.

Couldn’t have been me. Somebody would have came out of pocket that night…then again he’s Diddy!

John Cena Curated “WWE 2K15: The Soundtrack” Features Wiz Khalifa, B.o.B, Nas & More

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Music News
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(AllHipHop News) World Wrestling Entertainment superstar John Cena took on the job of curating the soundtrack for the upcoming video game WWE 2K15. Cena recorded two songs with Taylor Gang emcee Wiz Khalifa for the project including the track “All Day.” Songs by B.o.B & Future, Flo Rida, and Rudimental featuring Emeli Sande and Nas made the cut as well.

“It was very cool to work with Wiz Khalifa and combine my East Coast style of flow and his laid back West Coast vibe,” Cena told Billboard. “Wiz and I are both are so dedicated to our craft that we never stop hustling to give our fans more, that is what the song (‘All Day’) is about.”

The soundtrack for WWE 2K15 will be released via Atlantic Records on October 21. Preorder the project on iTunes.

Listen to Wiz Khalifa and John Cena’s “All Day” below.

Dr. Cornel West Arrested In Ferguson

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: News
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UPDATE: Reports are coming in that Dr. West has was released earlier in the night.

Dr. Cornel West, the acclaimed educator, author and activist, was arrested for peacefully protesting in Ferguson, MO on Monday.

The civic demonstration was a part of “Ferguson October,” which has been demanding and end to police misconduct and brutality.

The arrests and overall protests have been heavily shared on social media.

A total of 9 people were arrested according to sources with AllHipHop.

GBE Affiliate SD To Release “Truly Blessed” Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Music News
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(AllHipHop News) Rising Chicago rapper SD is ready to officially make his mark in the music world with the release of his debut commercial album. After making waves with fellow GBE affiliates (Chief Keef, Fredo Santana, Lil Reese) and by dropping his Life Of a Savage mixtape series, SD will offer his fans the chance to purchase the full length LP Truly Blessed on November 18.

The project will feature the 19-year-old rapper’s forthcoming single “Circles” produced by Omen and AudioBLK. SD is also scheduled to perform at New York City’s CMJ on October 23 at the Highline Ballroom.

Check out the cover art and tracklist for SD’s Truly Blessed below. Pre-order the album on iTunes.

SD Truly Blessed Official Cover

1. Confident (produced by Sonny Digital)
2. Styles (produced by DeeMoney)
3. Movies (produced by DeeMoney)
4. Clockwork (produced by Sonny Digital and B Wheezy)
5. Saved Me (produced by Cash Money AP)
6. Circles (produced by Omen and AudioBLK)
7. D.R.U.G.S. (produced by Devin Cruise)
8. Private Party (produced by Cash Money AP)
9. Gossip (produced by Young Lan)
10. Loyalty (produced by DeeMoney)
11. Big Things (produced by Cash Money AP)
12. For Da Money (produced by Domeno)
13. I Do (produced by Cash Money AP)
14. Daily (produced by Philly Beats and Dre Day Beatz)
15. No Worries (produced by Cash Money AP)

Roc N’ Sole Store Hosted Vandal A, Prove People Wrong & Roc Nation Fashion Launch Event (PHOTOS)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Events
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In August, Tyran “TyTy” Smith, Lenny S., Jeff Harris, and Tashawn Smith-Green opened their new clothing store Roc N’ Sole in Brooklyn.

“This is something special we always wanted to do for Brooklyn and we can’t wait to show you guys what we have in the store,” stated Harris and Lenny S last month about the Boerum Hill shop. “ROC N’ SOLE is looking to bring the hottest and latest fashion to the community.”

[ALSO READ: Ty Ty Smith & Lenny S Help Launch New ROC N’ SOLE Store In Brooklyn]

Last Friday (October 10), the location hosted the exclusive launch of Vandal-A’s OG “Emory Jones Edition” Collection for Fall 2014, Prove People Wrong clothing, and the new Roc Nation NewEra suede strap-back hat. Attendees were treated to adult beverages provided by D’ussé VSOP Cognac and sounds by DJ Bigg Jeff.

[ALSO READ: Fabolous Featured In Rocawear BLAK 2014 Marketing Campaign (VIDEO)]

Check out photos from the event in the gallery below (photo credit: Evan Pierce).

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ILOVEMAKONNEN Ft Wiz Khalifa – “I Dont Sell Molly No More (Remix)”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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After releasing “Wishing You Well” a couple weeks ago, ILOVEMAKONNEN collabs with Wiz Khalifa for the remix of his Sonny Digital produced banger “I Dont Sell Molly No More”.

Ab-Soul Says Kendrick Lamar’s ‘i’ Is Self Empowering

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: Multimedia / Video
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Montreality caught up with the Ab-Soul during a stop on his These Days tour and chopped it up with the Black Lip Pastor about how he felt about his TDE comrade Kendrick Lamar’s new single “i.”

“He summed up my whole album in that song,” he said relating the song to his These Days project. “He probably wasn’t even aware of it.” He continued “It’s probably the most positive song that I’ve heard in a long time–the most self empowering song.”

Ab said that K. Dot can help people love themselves with this record and is using his words wisely.

“That’s when you’re taking responsibility for what you’re saying. Its kids listening. Its people that are going through things listening and you could use these words to lift them up.”

Peep the interview to see Soulo tell his most memorable TDE story, how he met Joey Bada$$, the last time he cut his hair and much more.

Iggy Azalea Gets Six Nominations For The 2014 American Music Awards

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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Iggy Azalea has been surrounded with controversy lately but now she has something to celebrate. The “Fancy” rapper has scored six nominations for this year’s American Music Awards. She has been nominated for Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Favorite Female Artist-Pop/Rock, Best New Artist, Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Rap Hip-Hop Album. For the Artist of the Year category, which now has 10 contenders, she is going up against the likes of Eminem, Beyonce, Pharrell Williams and more. The 2014 AMA’s will be broadcasted like from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23rd on ABC.

ScHoolboy Q’s Mom: ‘I Never Smoked Weed With That Boy’

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: Multimedia / Video
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During the “Words From Your Mother” segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, ScHoolboy Q’s mom came through to recite the lyrics from Q’s#### “Collard Greens.” On one line in the song, Puffy makes an insinuation that he and his mother take part in puff-puff-pass sessions together, which she decided to clarify. After calmy reading “Psych ward is balling/ Go craze like no other/Weed steady blowing/Pass the blunt to my momma” she goes “I never smoked weed with that boy.” Watch her read lyrics about guns and loving marijuana below.

Ferguson Police Prepare For Surprise Protests

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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After the deaths of two  18-year-old  St. Louis men, Michael Brown and Vonderrit Myers,Jr., tensions continue to rise in St. Louis.Protest organizers plan to protest throughout Ferguson and St. Louis at undisclosed locations for a day of civil disobedience called “Moral Monday” (Oct.13) and the police are not happy about it.

Protesters met on Sunday (Oct.12) to discuss and practice strategies and tactics for their protests so they could be prepared for whatever  methods the police use to interfere with their demonstration. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Chief Sam Dotson said that the police do not like the unknown and plan to do their best to keep the community safe.

“Anything that would impact the average person’s daily life concerns me,” Dotson said.  “Can I keep the public safe? Can I keep the officers safe? Can I keep some sense of normalcy in our community?”

“Moral Monday” wraps up #FergusonOctober, a four-day-weekend of rallies,meetings and marches about social activism. Since the anticipated conduct of the protesters is unknown, Dotson is taking extra precaution to prepare for whatever unruliness they may bring. Extra police officers will be at St. Louis’ football and baseball stadiums to prevent any protests from happening. Officers will also be using handheld cameras to record any events that take place in case of later discord.

Celeste Faison told USA Today that she and the organizers wanted to “make sure we have people trained to stop business as usual.”

“We are saying that until we have justice for Mike Brown, until we have systemic change and the elimination of oppressive systems, we are going to stop business as usual. Folks will no longer be comfortable and maintaining the status quo,” said Faison, who has been training protesters.

As a part of the training, protesters have been told to write a phone number for bail and legal help on their upper arms and to go limp or turn on their sides if officers beat them,

Saigon Talks About New Label Squid Ink Squad and More.

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“I had million, million dollar offers. I took a little less money for a better situation.”
From Bully To Boss: Saigon breaks down his path from recording for a major to running his own record label. Plenty of artists claim to have seen it all. But few can back it up the way Saigon can.

From a major label deal with Just Blaze to a reoccurring role on Entourage to a starring role on Love and Hip-Hop, the Yardfather has pretty much been there and done that.

But with a business plan in hand and new album on deck, Saigon can now add label owner on his resume with the creation of Squid Ink Squad records which is also releasing his new album G.S.N.T. 3: The Troubled Times Of Brian Carenard. 

AHH caught up with the new CEO to talk contracts, copycats, giving back and more.

 

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Dallas Nurse Tests Positive For Ebola Virus

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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After having extensive contact with Thomas Eric Duncan, the first Ebola patient to die in the United States, a Dallas health care worker has tested positive for the Ebola virus, CNN reports.  On Sunday, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a preliminary test on her  blood sample and confirmed that the nurse had contracted the infection. This is the first transmission of the virus in the United States and the second diagnosis in the country.

While treating Duncan at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital the nurse wore the required protective gear, including a mask, gown, gloves and a shield, but still contracted Ebola reportedly due to a breach in protocol.

The director of the CDC Tom Frieden said at a news conference on Sunday that ” there was a breach in protocol, and that breach in protocol resulted in this infection.”

The nurse is currently in stable condition. Her car and apartment will be cleaned by Hazardous materials units.