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PREMIERE: Luke-O "Lacoste Bo$$"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: MOBILE
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Throughout the summer, Luke-O has been picking up steam with a series of single and video releases – “Main Street Pt. II”, “24-7”, “All This Money” and “Cows & Crocodiles / Crocodile Rock”. Today he’s sharing the Lacoste Bo$$ project in-full with an AllHipHop mixtape premiere.

As seen on the cover of his newly release mixtape, Lacoste Bo$$, Moola Gang Ca$h Cow$ rapper Luke-O has been repping the brand since birth. “My family brought Lacoste to southwest PA,” he says. “My Uncle TJ was a partner of a clothing store named Daniels in Uniontown, PA in the 80’s. Back in the day when there was no blogs and the net wasn’t popping, you had to go to NY and see what was ‘in’ and fashionable. He took them trips and brought Lacoste back, and since we had the ill 60% family discount my parents swagged out me and my brother.”

Luke-O is one-third of the Moola Gang Ca$h Cow$, alongside rapper Pyrex Pre$$ and rapper/producer Kilz. The crew has been buzzing in Pittsburgh for the past few years, having featured on and produced Mac Miller’s “Beautiful Money.” Luke-O’s Lacoste Bo$$ follows Pyrex Pre$$’s Hard, Medium, $oft, Or $lu$$$hy, while Kilz plots a solo release before year’s end.

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Hip-Hop Rumors: Flo-Rida Proved To Be Father In Paternity Case

By: kubeezz Updated Category: Rumors
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Flo-Rida better start wrapping it up with these females, seems like he’s getting hit with these accusations quite a bit. Baller Alert is reporting that the rapper did in fact father video model Natasha Georgette’s child, whom he adamantly denied.

“She took him to court while she was pregnant last year in hopes of receiving ‘good fortune support’ which is basically a special kind of child support for rich people’s kids. She said at the time she needed his help with prenatal care and other birth-related expenses.She also wants a child support order to cover medical insurance, daycare, private school expenses, summer camp, etc. 

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Flo-Rida admits that he slept with Natasha multiple times, but says he wasn’t the only man she was sleeping with. He also apparently offered to pay for her abortion after finding out she was pregnant. I guess all of that doesn’t matter because a DNA test was administered and Flo is, without a doubt, the father of Natasha’s son.”

Hope he learned a valuable lesson, always keep a jimmy handy.

 

Hip-Hop Rumors: Drake Has A Female Ghostwriter?

By: kubeezz Updated Category: Rumors
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All those depressing a** Drake songs we’ve grown to love, may not have been written by Drake at all.

MediaTakeout is reporting there’s another person behind all Drizzy’s sappy tales, a female who is coming forward with her accusations.

“A Toronto woman is claiming to have GHOST WRITTEN a lot of hip hop superstar Drake’s biggest tracks – at least the ‘SENSITIVE’ ones.

According to an MTO snitches – Drake has been using a Toronto woman, to help him write his songs for the past 3 years. MTO’s snitch tells us that problems ensued, when Drake didn’t PAY HER properly. Now she plans on filing a multi-million dollar lawsuit and seeks to prevent him for performing multiple songs from Take Care, Thank Me Later & Nothing was the Same.

MTO’s snitch explains, “[The alleged ghostwriter] kept her mouth shut but the slander got out of hand and now she’s demanding a big payoff. . . . [Drake’s] friends started s### talking her.” And it gets even BETTER. MediaTakeOut.com’s snitch adds, “She’s hiring Gloria Allred’s law firm.””

AllHipHop's Fan On: Fans Review D'Angelo's First Ever Afropunk Performance (VIDEO)

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Features
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Catching a mere glimpse of the man who revolutionized the last 15 years of R&B and soul is usually an exercise in frustrating futility. For this episode of AllHipHop’s FAN ON, two fans from Russia and Conneticut break down how long they have been traveling to see the reclusive genius, what they think of his show and more during his first ever performance at Afropunk from August 24th.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: ALLHIPHOP’S Fan On: Fans Review @SZA’s Performance At 2014 Afropunk Festival (VIDEO)]

Check out AllHipHop’s FAN ON: D’angelo @ Afropunk ’14 below:

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Hip-Hop Rumors: August Alsina Argues With Club Promoter

By: kubeezz Updated Category: Rumors
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Once again someone has went against the grain with August Alsina.

This time the incident took place during an appearance at a North Carolina nightclub. The club promoter wanted Alsina to step on to the mic and share a few words with fans who came out to see him that night, but the crooner wanted just to “vibe” and “kick it.”

Peep the video below courtesy of The Shade Room of what popped off next:

I’m sorry but I’m siding with the promoter here. Fans came out to party and see you , the least you can do is get ya a** off the grain and say what up to the people. SMH.

Kevin Hart's "HartBeat Weekend" Event Featured Sold-Out Kendrick Lamar Concert (PHOTOS)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Comedian/actor Kevin Hart presented his 2nd annual HartBeat Weekend in Las Vegas. The celebrity-filled extravaganza featured numerous entertainment and community events.

[ALSO READ: Kevin Hart Celebrates Birthday With Star Studded Bash BET Awards Weekend]

Hart partnered with the local non-profit organizations Gift of Hope and SUPA to provide 200 young people with backpacks and school supplies. The star of Real Husbands of Hollywood also received the “Key to the City.”

Lance Gross, Jay Ellis, and Terrence J joined Hart to host the Pamper Palace Pool Party which offered guests swag bags that included gifts from Reebok, Andi Comestics, Indique Virgin Hair, Denik, Living Royal Socks, Melanie Marie Accessories, Coke Zero, Moreno BHLV, and Shwings.

Hart extended his hosting duties by MCing a sold-out concert featuring R&B singer-songwriter Keri Hilson and platinum selling Hip Hop superstar Kendrick Lamar. The music showcase took place at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. An after-party was later held at the Marquee Las Vegas with Hart in attendance.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Kevin Hart Turns Up on WWE Raw!]

Check out pics from HartBeat Weekend in the gallery below.

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Hip-Hop Rumors: Tyga Down With The Underage Swirl?

By: kubeezz Updated Category: Rumors
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Tyga and Blac Chyna have been broken up for about a moth now, word is he’s already made some questionable moves.

A few blogs have reported that the YMCMB rapper is now dating Kimmy Cakes little sister, Kylie Jenner. Now that would be fine IF Jenner was of age BUT she’s only 17-years-old.

Last month Tyga threw a lavish party for the teen at his house and recently the two were spotted at an L.A. restaurant coupled up.

Entertainment Wise reports:

“Kylie Jenner appears to be spending an increasing amount of time with her rapper friend Tyga these days, with the pair spotted leaving a restaurant together on Sunday evening along with the reality star’s older sister Kendall Jenner, fuelling speculation about the nature of their friendship.

Tyga, 24, was seen getting into the back of the car alongside Kendall and seemed to be rather pleased with himself, no doubt after spending the evening with two stunning ladies.

Following the trio’s dinner date, Kylie shared a cryptic message which will only fuel ongoing speculation that she and Tyga have a particularly close friendship, writing: “Try getting to know someone before making assumptions.”

Tyga is denying the rumors and took to Twitter to tell the world that their relationship is strictly friendship.

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Ray Rice's Wife Defends Her Husband, Says Media Is Wrong For Releasing Elevator Assault Video

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Ride or die is the foundation of love and delusion. Earlier today (September 9th), Ray Rice’s wife, Janay Rice posted a message on her personal Instagram account defending her husband following the release of him assaulting her in a hotel elevator.

The initial security footage of Janay’s physical altercation with her husband surfaced in late February and only depicted her husband dragging her unconscious body out of the Atlantic City hotel Revel. Yesterday (September 8th), new footage emerged from inside the elevator which clearly showed Ray Rice striking his wife twice with closed fists, knocking her out. In her Instagram message, Janay accuses the media of releasing the new footage 7 months later in order to gain ratings:

To make us relive a moment in our lives that we regret everyday is a horrible thing. To take something away from the man I love that he has worked his a.. off for all his life just to gain ratings is horrific. THIS IS OUR LIFE!

Rice was released from the Baltimore Ravens hours and suspended from the NFL indefinitely yesterday after the footage was released. Janay reassures Ravens fans that the Rice family still has love for them:

Just know we will continue to grow & show the world what real love is! Ravensnation we love you.

The NFL responded to the footage claiming they were not privy to the assault video from inside the elevator since “security for Atlantic City casinos is handled by the New Jersey State Police” and the video was not made available. The New Jersey State Police claim they never had the video and the Atlantic City Police Department handled it.

Check out Janay Rice’s instagram message below:

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Ndamukong Suh Signs To Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Roc Nation Sports adds another high-profile athlete to its roster. Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is the latest signee to Jay Z’s sports agency.

[ALSO READ: Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports Obtains Boxing License To Promote Fighters]

Suh revealed the news on his Twitter and Instagram accounts by writing “New season. New partnership. #SUHSquad x #RocNationSports.”

Roc Nation posted to the company’s official website, “Roc Nation Sports welcomes NFL defensive tackle and 3x All-Pro Ndamukong Suh to the roster”

The 2010 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year joins CC Sabathia, Geno Smith, Kevin Durant, Victor Cruz, Robinson Cano, Skylar Diggins, and Hakeem Nicks at the Roc.

[ALSO READ: Jay Z Signs New York Giants’ Hakeem Nicks To Roc Nation Sports]

Murph Watkins "Yun Woman"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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New song from Murph Watkins entitled “Yun Woman” a single release from Murph’s upcoming project “YUN” set to drop in 2015. This track is produced by I.B. C.L.A.S.S.I.C with live instrumentation provided by I.B. C.L.A.S.S.I.C & Jabari Rayford.

Ralph Lauren Responds To Kanye West's "It Ain't Ralph" Rant

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) The epic 2013 Kanye West-Sway Calloway interview birthed the now classic internet memes “You ain’t got the answers Sway” and “It ain’t Ralph though.” The person Ye was referencing in the latter comment, designer Ralph Lauren, has finally spoken about the infamous shout out.

[ALSO READ: Sway Addresses Kanye West Interview (VIDEO)]

In an interview with Style.com’s editor-in-chief Dirk Standen, Lauren expressed his appreciation for Kanye turning his name into a positive adjective.

The article reads:

DS: I don’t know if you heard this, but there was a famous radio interview that Kanye West did. He was talking about this clothing line that the host of the show owned, and he said, “It ain’t Ralph, though.” The idea being, it’s not Ralph Lauren level, that Ralph is now a byword for a certain …

RL: Oh. [ laughs] So an adjective. It’s very Ralph.

DS: It ain’t Ralph level.

RL: That’s very cool. Well, that’s great. If I were to cater to Kanye, he would know that I’m catering to him. The fact that I make what I make—he gets it. He gets the quality and he respects it. And I think that’s the key, why I work all the time is to do that. That’s the fun.

[ALSO READ: Kanye West Responds To Comedian Jay Pharoah’s VMA Impersonation (VIDEO)]

To read Ralph Lauren’s full interview visit style.com.

Cassidy Suggests He Wouldn't Battle Daylyt Because He's Gay

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Cassidy is set to battle Dizaster later this year. But when the Philadelphia emcee was asked about possibly going against Diz’s friend Daylyt, Cass expressed Day’s recent comments about wanting to have sex with Diddy would be a deal-breaker for that bout.

[ALSO READ: Battle Rapper Daylyt Says He Would “F*ck The Sh*t Outta” Diddy]

During an interview with VladTV, Cassidy was shown footage of Daylyt saying he would “f**k the s**t outta Diddy.” The “Hotel” performer was then asked if he would be open to battling Day.

“I don’t wanna battle no gay n***a. I don’t wanna battle no f****ts,” said Cassidy.

The video then displays an edit, after which Cassidy changed his position. He then said he would consider battling Daylyt if the money is right.

“If the chicken right. After this battle, if he could double this chicken or triple this chicken – I might say if he could bring it to the table,” added Cass. “It don’t matter. Any n***a could get it. Most of these n***gas be gay on the low anyway… At the end of the day, it don’t matter. You come in the ring, it’s gonna go down the same way.”

[ALSO READ: Cassidy Says He Forced Rappers To Switch Styles + Talks Being Challenged By Jay Z (VIDEO)]

Watch Cassidy’s interview below.

Rakim Wants To Make Another "The Watcher" With Dr. Dre & Jay Z (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Will the world get to see a part three to the Dr. Dre produced “The Watcher” song series? If Hip Hop legend Rakim had his way, another installment with him, Dre, and Jay Z would dropped in the near future.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Rakim “Madiba” (Nelson Mandela Tribute)]

“[‘The Watcher 2’] was a joint that I did for Dre. Jay Z heard it, and the rest was history. It was definitely a good little get together with me, him, and Dre,” said Rakim. “Hopefully we’ll do it again – 2014. You heard Jay? You heard Dre? Let’s do it – 2015. The new ‘Watchers.’ Keep watching.”

The original “The Watcher” was a single off Dre’s classic 1999 album The Chronic 2001. Rakim later appeared on the “The Watcher 2” that was included on Jay’s The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse in 2002. 

[ALSO CHECK OUT: The Making Of DMX and Rakim’s 1st Ever Collaboration “Don’t Call Me” (VIDEO)]

Watch Rakim’s interview below.

Murda Mook Speaks On Potential Battle With Drake (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Some fans still question if the reported rap battle between Murda Mook and Drake was really going to happen. According to Mook, the bout is in the works. The Harlem native spoke with No Edits about the potential face-off against Drizzy.

[ALSO READ: Profiles In Battle Rap: Murda Mook]

“We’re getting it together. He’s probably the top artist on the music, rap tip in the world right now,” said Mook. “He’s got a lot of influence. So he’s got to be real careful in the s**t he says. That’s the reason why it really ain’t been too much going [back-and-forth].”

The Dot Mob member went on to give more detail on how he and Drake got to the point of wanting to battle. The two rhymers apparently got into a discussion about the YMCMB rapper’s ability to step in the lyrical ring.

“He pulled me like, ‘Yo, if I battled a n***a, I’d probably have one of the best battles,” explained Mook. “I’m like word. I tried to laugh it off. He kept insisting he would do that. Then he said he wanted to battle another rapper dude, because he didn’t like him – I’m not gonna say his name. But then he was like, ‘I didn’t really want to give a n***a that look. But you, I f**k with you.'”

[ALSO READ: Murda Mook Wants To Battle Eminem Next (VIDEO)]

Watch Murda Mook’s interview below. 

Ice-T's Ex Darlene Ortiz To Write Tell-All Book

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Darlene M. Ortiz becomes the latest former girlfriend of a member of the rap community to pen a tell-all book. Ortiz at one time dated rapper/actor Ice-T. The professional fitness instructor revealed the news of her forthcoming memoir on Facebook.

[ALSO READ: Suge Knight’s Ex-Fiancee To Release Tell-All Book (Excerpts)]

Ortiz wrote:

I want to first give a huge thank you to Over The Edge Books for wanting to publish my book (POWER: A True Hip Love Story…My Life With Ice T), I am very excited to be able to share this unique part of Hip Hop History with the world, its been along time coming. I Also want to thank those close to me, that have been holding me down and having my back during the last few years, these have been some pretty tough times for me and I definitely couldn’t have and pretty much still cant with out your support, so I THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart and to no end. Last but most definitely of the utmost importance, I want to THANK YOU, the person reading this for giving me your time and showing your interest in me, I am grateful, humble and blessed beyond any words. I live everyday in honor of those that have left this world and I promise to not let you down (Dad, Grandpa,Teena Marie, John Atterberry,Mija and many more). Now, lets live life to the fullest or in my case continue too.

Ortiz and Ice reportedly met during the filming of Breakin’ in 1984. The couple eventually had one child together. Ortiz became immortalized in Hip Hop circles when she graced the respective covers of the Ice-T albums Rhyme Pays and Power.

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Cover Art of Ice-T’s “Power” Feat. Ortiz

[ALSO READ: Ice-T Agrees With Lord Jamar: Hip Hop Is Black Music]

HEATER OF THE DAY: Bankroll Fresh Ft. Rich Homie Quan "Show Em How To Do It"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: MOBILE
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Street Money artist Bankroll Fresh grabs Rich Homie Quan for his Zaytoven produced single “Show Em How To Do It”. Download his latest project “Life Of A Hotboy” here.

Oprah Kicks Off 'The Life You Want Tour' in Atlanta

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Alternatives
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Oprah Winfrey and her team of phenomenal guest speakers kicked off her 8 city “The Life You Want Weekend” this past weekend in Atlanta, G.A. The tour began with day festivities in Atlanta’s Centennial Park. Bounty hosted a power breakfast for media, tastemakers, and key influencers on Friday morning. The event was the official kick-off to the take over of Oprah’s pop-up town “O-Town”. The panel included celebrity chef Carla Hall of ABC’s “The CHEW,” Karmetria Burton, Supplier Diversity for Delta Airlines, and Nicole Jones of Honesty Jewelry. Each spoke on their journey to success and shared inspiration and tips for how to keep going and continuing to achieve and succeed. CoverGirl, Olay, Pantene, Tide, Charmin, Crest, Kroger and IKEA also had presentation tents as well.

Friday evening Winfrey packed out Phillips arena for day one of her two-day life changing tour experience. Winfrey opened by sharing a story of her friends (such as Gayle King) asking her did she know she was coming to Atlanta with her tour despite the fact that she didn’t have a hit record out and the fact that she couldn’t dance. The crowd erupted with laughter. Lady O is quite the comedian as she made other hilarious jokes throughout Friday evening. Winfrey’s lack of musical and rhythmic talent mattered least as thousands packed out the arena to hear the Queen of All Media speak and emit the inspiration they needed to transform their lives.

The second day of the tour featured Deepak Chopra and Elizabeth Gilbert, inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant and pastor Rob Bell. Winfrey shared many anecdotes from her personal live and journey; many comedic and others soul-stirringly inspirational. There was a personable aspect of the tour; Winfrey made it “an intimate gathering with Oprah” instead of a lecture. The speakers collectively spoke about identifying one’s life purpose and led exercises about the necessary action to take to reach those goals.

The tour has upcoming stops in Auburn Hills, Michigan; Washington, D.C.; Newark, New Jersey; Houston, Texas; Miami, Florids; Seattle, Washington and a final date in San Jose, California.

Oprah brought the Atlanta tour to an end by thanking those in attendance for spending their hard-earned money to attend, and she encouraged them to go forward in their daily lives with the notion that “Together we rise.”

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Rick Ross: Meek Mill's Album WILL Be Pushed Back

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Dreams are worth more than money and a successful album is worth more than meeting a release schedule. Today (September 8th), Rick Ross addressed changes to Meek Mill’s Dreams Worth More Than Money album for the first time since Meek’s incarceration in late July.

Last week, an Atlantic Records rep informed AllHipHop that a new release date for Meek Mill’s sophomore album was not determined. In a statement released to MTV, Ross reasoned that Meek’s album deserves a proper marketing roll out:

MMG and Meek Mill have decided to release Dreams Worth More Than Money at a future date. In true MMG fashion, Meek has dedicated himself to perfecting his sophomore project and it is only right that it should be rolled out exceptionally well. MMG also wants his fans to know that Meek is doing great and he wants to hear from you. So write him at.

CEC Hoffman Hall
3950B D Steet
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Robert Williams
PP# 892643

In the meantime, keep looking out for new music from the project, keep supporting Meek and KEEP DREAMING! #MMG4LIFE.

Meek was denied early parole last month and will have to await a parole hearing in October.