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Arsenio Hall: If Justin Bieber Was Shot in Tupac's car, We'd Know More

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Dave Chappelle joked that Black people have come from a broth of unsolved mysteries. Later this month, National Geographic will re-examine the Tupac murder mystery as apart of their special The ’90s: The Last Great Decade?

Tupac Shakur was shot on Las Vegas Boulevard on September 7th, 1996 and then transported to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada. According to the director of Tupac’s music video “2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted” Gobi Rahimi and members of The Outlawz patrolled outside of the hospital in fear of their lives:

I think they had weapons in their car because the whole time we were there, we were fearful [whoever shot Tupac] was gonna come finish him off.

Outlawz member E.D.I. Mean stated that Tupac’s murder is being concealed, because “Tupac did shoot two off-duty police officers down in Atlanta so law enforcement around the country weren’t Tupac fans.” Arsenio Hall expounds on that point and makes a startling proclamation:

“I believe that if Justin Bieber had gotten shot in Tupac’s car, we’d know more.”

National Geographic’s  The ’90s: The Last Great Decade? special airs July 6th to July 8th at 9 p.m. EST. Check out the clip on Tupac’s murder here.

 

Rich Homie Quan and Trinidad James Celebrate BET's with E-40's Earl Stevens Selections and Monster

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Hip-Hop stars Rich Homie Quan and Trinidad James kicked off the BET Awards Weekend with a red carpet daytime soiree, hosted by (The Ambassador) Earl Stevens Selections and powered by Monster®, inside Cosmo Hollywood to celebrate their nominations this year. The duo were joined by their Think It’s A Game Entertainment (TIG) team and CEO/Visionary FLY, as well as a myriad of celebrity friends including Slim (112), Kevin McCall, Karen Civil, Drumma Boy, Gangsta Boo, Ming Lee, Kenny Kingpin, DJ Vlad, Kataztrofee, Big Pope, (Houston’s celebrity jeweler) Revolt TV’s DJ Damage, Dj Carisma and more.

 

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DJ Jae Murphy (popular on Revolt TV, Skee TV, BET) rocked the packed house with hit after hit including unreleased music from both nominees, while guests sipped on “Function Red” and “Mangoscato” wine samplings from E-40’s Earl Stevens Selections. The celebration marked Rich Homie Quan’s nomination for “Best New Artist” and Trinidad James’ run for “Best Collaboration” with August Alsina for the smash single “I Luv This,” at this year’s BET Awards to be held this Sunday. Lead by CEO and Visionary FLY, Atlanta-based TIG has undoubtedly become one of the leading independent record labels in the music capital of the nation. With a roster of talent starring Rich Homie Quan, Trinidad James, Jacquees and Forte Bowie, TIG has only just begun its rise to worldwide fame.

Hip Hop Rumors: Kanye and Kim Sell Dream House Before Moving In?

By: kubeezz Updated Category: Rumors
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Every couple dreams of moving in to their dream home, and building their family from there.

Yeezy and Kimmy are no different, but from the looks of things, their home may be more of a hassle than a blessing…

The Daily Mail reports via US Weekly:

“Over a year ago they splashed out $11 million on a Bel Air mansion. 

Ever since, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have sunk even more millions into the sprawling Mediterranean villa, tearing down walls and adding new ones, so the property would be perfect for their A-list lifestyles.

But just when it seemed as if the house should be done and the parents to North, aged one, could finally be moving in, UsWeekly reported on Monday that the couple will be actually be selling the home.

The home looked ripped to shreds in January with walls missing and the pool removed. It was said that the Wests wanted to add a new gym, cinema, bowling alley and basketball court.

The couple reportedly were hoping to move in by July 2014. If they list it, they will most likely work with Mauricio Umansky who is married to Kim’s friend Kyle Richards and is on Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.”

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Did the wait become too much or were the funds running low? Hmmmm….

Hip Hop Rumors: Chris Brown Caught Throwing Up Gang Signs

By: kubeezz Updated Category: Rumors
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Its no secret that Chris Brown affiliates himself with Blood, but considering that dude just got out of lockup, he better put the signs and s*** down for now.

Sunday after the BET Awards, Breezy got a little past tipsy and was caught inside of a nightclub throwing up gang signs and shouting out Fruit Town Pirus and sadly TMZ got some of the footage.

“Chris Brown vowed to stay away from bad people when he got out of jail … so imagine our surprise when we got this video of the singer throwing up Bloods gang signs Sunday night in a club.

The video is clear … Chris dancing at a BET afterparty — the one where he got wasted and had to be carried out — and he wants everyone to see him gang banging.

Chris is specific … giving a verbal shout out to a specific subset of Bloods — the Fruit Town Piru. FYI … Piru is a street in Compton where the first known Bloods gang was formed.

Right before Chris got locked up … he was tagging “Fruits Piru” on a wall in Hawaii. In fact, we’re told several Fruits Piru gang members lived with Chris before he went to jail.”

Peep the video below:

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BET Awards 2014 Red Carpet and Awards Recap

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Features
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The 2014 BET Awards was a night full of electrifying performances, emotional speeches and unforgettable moments. The awards, hosted by Chris Rock aired live from the Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE on Sunday, June 29.

Pharrell Williams opened the show with an energetic performance and brought out his surprise guest Missy Elliott. Chris Brown gave fans an energetic performance of “Loyal” with appearances by Lil Wayne, Tyga and Travis Barker.

Icon Lionel Richie received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Young Money and Beyoncé took home the most trophies with three awards, as did acclaimed film “12 Years A Slave” which swept the film award categories.

Troop, Color Me Badd and Silk took the stage for a ’90s throwback medley of “All I Do Is Think of You,” “I Wanna Sex You Up” and “Freak Me”, and a taped performance of Beyoncé and Jay Z closed the show.

Before all of the awards fun AllHipHop was on the red carpet to catch up with the likes of Meek Mill, Ty Dolla $ign, Wale, B.O.B, and more. Find out what they think of the current state of hip hop and what they are currently working on below!

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EXCLUSIVE: The Heatmakerz Reveal Guest Features/Producers For Joell Ortiz’s “House Slippers” LP

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Slaughterhouse member Joell Ortiz is prepping this release of his next solo album House Slippers. The Brooklyn, New York representative selected the production team The Heatmakerz to serve as executive producers for the project.

[ALSO READ: The Heatmakerz Discuss Joell Ortiz’s “House Slippers” LP, Reuniting With Dipset & Unreleased Kanye West Track]

In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Rsonist and Wayno of The Heatmakerz share a few details about what listeners can expect on House Slippers. For example, the duo discuss which producers contributed to the project.

“!llmind is producing on the record. Frequency and a producer by the name of Prophet. And Sha Money XL,” says Rsonist.

New Jersey’s own !llmind handled the production for the title track off House Slippers. The next single is set to feature a Hustle Gang emcee and The Heatmakerz’ new protégé.

Other artists have also been tapped for guest features including Joell’s Slaughterhouse comrades Crooked I, Joe Budden, and Royce da 5’9”.

“B.o.B is on the new record after ‘House Slippers’ called ‘Save My Life,” reveals Rsonist. “Maino is on the album. Our artist Mally Stakz is on two records on the album. He’s actually on the first two main singles. And an artist by the name of Kaydence.”

“And Lee Carr and Slaughterhouse,” adds Wayno.

House Slippers is Joell’s first full length album since 2011’s Free Agent and his first released via Penalty Entertainment. According to Wayno, the project will symbolize his triumphant return as a solo emcee.

“It’s a strong album. It’s a serious album,” says Wayno. “There are a lot of fun moments on there as well. It’s going to be a well-rounded album for fans and for engaging new fans as well.”

[ALSO READ: Joell Ortiz Signs With Penalty Entertainment To Release “House Slippers” LP]

Watch the video for Joell Ortiz’s “House Slippers” below.

 

Dame Dash: Lyor Cohen Stop Trying To Rape My Culture (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) “My beef was with Lyor [Cohen], because I think he’s a fake CEO. I think he’s fronting on my culture… I’m calling him out publicly,” says veteran entertainment executive Dame Dash. The Roc-A-Fella Records’ co-founder has more words for the former head of Def Jam Recordings and Warner Music Group.

[ALSO READ: Dame Dash Ends Beef With Funk Flex; Addresses Hot 97/Chuck D Situation]

Dash has been on a month-long mission of naming individuals in the music business he believes have taken advantage of Hip Hop culture. Cohen has been one of his repeated targets.

“I want him to stop trying to rape my culture. Go make some money with some other people,” Dame suggests to Cohen in his latest interview. “Stop having your agenda be Hip Hop.”

According to Dash, Cohen and other label executives purposely fostered beef in Hip Hop for financial gain. He adds that he never had a beef Jay Z. His only issues were with Cohen.

“He’s the one that ruined Roc-A-Fella. Lyor Cohen,” states Dash. “Lyor Cohen, that’s my beef, not Jay.”

Dash also challenges media outlets to reach out to Cohen, Joie Manda, Kevin Liles, Julie Greenwald, Todd Moscowitz, and other record executives to get them to discuss their roles in the direction Hip Hop culture took and how they got their various positions at major music corporations.

[ALSO READ: Joie Manda Addresses Dame Dash Calling Him A “Culture Vulture”; Dame Responds Back]

Duck Down Records’ Buckshot recently addressed Lyor Cohen’s role in changing the landscape of the music business in a recent interview with AllHipHop.com.

“If you sign to a major [label] today you’re done. You might as well put your head on the chopping block, because they got something called a 360 deal. For most record labels right now, especially if you’re major, that’s not even an option. They’re automatically taking 360s,” said Buckshot. “That was set up by Lyor Cohen. Shout out to Lyor. Cool guy, but I would never sign a contract with him as far as that level.”

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Buckshot Discusses Majors vs Indies, Mainstream Radio, & Working With Hip Hop Legends]

Watch Dame Dash’s interview with VladTV below.

Raven Felix – "Higher" ft. Chevy Woods and Myles Maleek

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: MOBILE
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Los Angeles up and comer Raven Felix links up with Taylor Gang’s Chevy Woods and Myles Maleek for “Higher”. Representing for the San Fernando Valley, the 18 year old Felix’s anticipated mixtape Valifornia drops in July. Produced by Tekneek. Cuts by DJ Bonics.

Eazy-E's Son Upset He Was Not Cast In N.W.A Biopic

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) The highly anticipated N.W.A. biopic got one step closer to hitting theaters when part of the main cast for the film was announced. While Ice Cube will be played by his son O’Shea Jackson, Jr., Dr. Dre and Eazy-E’s offspring were not picked to play their fathers.

[ALSO READ:  Ice Cube’s Son To Play Him In N.W.A. Biopic]

Marcus Callender will play Dre, and Jason Mitchell will star as Eazy. TMZ reports Eazy’s son, Eric Wright Jr. aka Lil Eazy-E, is not happy he was not chosen to star as his legendary dad.

“I am my father. I look like him. I sound like him,” said Lil Eazy.

According to the Billboard, Eazy’s widow Tomica Wright approved of Mitchell’s selection to portray her late husband. Dre also signed off on Callender despite his own son auditioning for the role.

Lil Eazy-E still plans to support Straight Outta Compton out of respect for his father’s legacy. The film is being directed by F. Gary Gray. It is scheduled for release in 2015.

[ALSO READ: Sons Of Eazy-E, Big Pun & ODB Drop “My 3 Son’s”]

 

Bang Em Smurf Confirms Ja Rule Had A Bat, But 50 Got A Punch In During ATL Fight (AUDIO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Ja Rule’s new book Unruly has people talking about his former feud with 50 Cent once again. The autobiography reportedly includes passages where Ja reflects on an infamous fight between his crew and 50’s crew in Atlanta.

[ALSO READ: Ja Rule Alleges 50 Cent Is A Snitch In New Book “Unruly”]

In the memoir, Ja claims to have struck 50 with a bat during the A-Town melee and his entourage then ran off. Ex-G-Unit associate Bang Em Smurf was not present during the altercation, but he does assert to have information about what happened.

“[50] told me about the incident. Ja did have a bat in his hand,” said Smurf. “Ja was getting all hype, out of control. 50 is a calm n***a. He’s ain’t really the type to argue with you face-to-face, so he punched the n***a in the eye.”

Smurf then adds that he did not see 50 injured after the fight, but Ja suffered a black eye. He also claims Ja lost his chain during the altercation.

“How you beat a n***a up when you got a black eye and you got your chain took?” asked Smurf. “That n***a 50 walked off like they didn’t even try to get the chain back.”

According to Smurf, Ja is following the same path as former G-Unit member Prodigy. He feels both rappers used their books to make money off of implicating other people.

“He doing the same s**t Prodigy did. You know Prodigy did a lot of f**k ass s**t – incriminated n***as and all kind of s**t in his book,” said Smurf. “This is what sucker n***as do. Sucker n***as write books and try to incriminate n***as for money. I don’t respect Prodigy neither.”

[ALSO READ: Bang Em Smurf: Mazaradi Fox’s Death Was The Best Birthday Gift]

Listen to Bang Em Smurf’s interview with Mikey T The Movie Star  below.

 

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Method Man Talks New Albums, Working With Biggie & "How High" In AMA Session

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Method Man chopped it up with the people during an online “Ask Me Anything” session. Reddit users were able to question the Wu-Tang Clan member about various topics including working with The Notorious B.I.G., his time filming How High, and what’s next as far as music releases.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: #SXSW2014 Method Man & Redman Perform at Def Jam 30 Showcase]

Check out some of the highlights below.

What do you think is the Wu’s biggest/most important message?

Brotherhood, unity, trust, tact, honor, oath, loyalty, excellence. Now take the first letter of each word – B.U.T.T.H.O.L.E.

Any more plans for a bit more acting coming up?

3 movies coming up.

What was it like to work with Biggie?

Working with Big was fun. He was a funny guy who made everybody round him comfortable.

When we’ll see a new Meth album? And with Red?

Meth Lab coming soon. Blackout 3 working now.

What was it like filming “How High”?

It was cool, but UCLA students were a#######. The 1% kids suck ASS.

As a lot of people have been influenced by you, who would you say influenced you and what is your favourite track that you have been on?

My biggest influence is my dad. And I don’t have a particular favorite.

So what happens if one were to f**k with the Wu-Tang Clan? Not that I would… You know I’m just curious.

Refer to Dave Chappelle

What was it like working with George Lucas?

I geeked out. I think I scared him.

What would you say is your best work?

Anything in the first 3 years.

How old were you when you started smoking herbs?

11

[ALSO READ: Redman Talks “Blackout! 3” & “Muddy Waters 2”]

Former 3rd Bass Member Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) The rap trio of 3rd Bass made it big in the late 1980’s/early 1990’s with hit songs like “The Gas Face” and “Pop Goes the Weasel.” One former member now has big issues for not paying income taxes.

[ALSO READ: Like Fine Wine, These Get Better with Age: The 10 Best Rap Albums from 1989]

The Times Union reports Prime Minister Pete Nice (born Peter J. Nash) pleaded guilty in Albany County Court to misdemeanor criminal tax fraud. Nice was convicted for not paying taxes between 2009-2011.

The district attorney’s office says Nice will have to pay $13,101 in back taxes and will also be on probation for three years. Formal sentencing is scheduled for August 26.

Prime Minister Pete Nice, MC Serch, and DJ Richie Rich released three albums as 3rd Bass – The Cactus Album, The Cactus Revisited, and Derelicts of Dialect. Nice and Rich also released the Dust to Dust LP as a duo.

Nice later opened a baseball memorabilia shop in Cooperstown, New York. He was accused of selling fraudulent items by an auction house. During a legal deposition he repeatedly invoked his 5th amendment rights. A judge sided with the auction house and ordered Nice to pay $260,000.

[ALSO READ: Busta Rhymes Owes IRS Over $780,000 In Back Taxes]

Watch 3rd Bass’ video for “The Gas Face” below.