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Snoop Dogg Hints Battle Rap Could Be Coming To BET Hip Hop Awards (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) It appears 2014 may be the year battle rap officially crossed over to the mainstream. First there was the Eminem and Shady Records sponsored Total Slaughter reality show and event. Now West Coast legend Snoop Dogg is hinting BET could be jumping into the battle rap arena.
[ALSO READ: Total Slaughter Battle Rap Event Recap]
Snoop posted two clips to Instagram claiming he has “something special” planned for this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards. The Doggystyle creator will return as host for the annual showcase and mentions he is working with battle rap star Murda Mook for the event as well.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Raven Felix – “6 In The Morning” ft. Snoop Dogg]
Watch Snoop Dogg’s IG posts below.
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Nelly Shades Floyd Mayweather During Interview (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Platinum selling rapper Nelly made an appearance on ESPN2’s Highly Questionable. During the discussion, the St. Louis representative was asked about his “beef” with boxing champion Floyd Mayweather.
[ALSO READ: Hip-Hop Rumors: Floyd Mayweather Disses 50 Cent And Nelly]
Nelly said:
I don’t have a beef with Floyd Mayweather. For me, for the most part. I think the whole thing is misunderstood. I try to understand where he’s coming from, which is a little hard to do. But it’s just one of those things. He is who he is. He’s one of those people that I don’t think likes the word no said to him. I think if anybody does that, that’s what gets underneath his skin a little bit. But I don’t know. It’s kind of hard talking to a guy who hasn’t graduated from high school.
Mayweather and Nelly have been involved in a very public feud in recent months. The issues apparently revolve around Nelly dating Floyd’s ex-fiance Shantel Jackson.
[ALSO READ: Nelly Goes On Instagram To Explain Why Floyd Mayweather Was Never His Friend (PIC)]
Watch Nelly’s interview below.
Kanye West Wins Round 1 Against "Coinye" Bitcoin But The Fight May Not Be Over
(AllHipHop News) The first step in Kanye West’s legal battle against the bitcoin cyrptocurrency using his likeness is over. According to Billboard, the Hip Hop superstar has successfully forced some of the creators of “Coinye” to halt their plans of dispersing the digital money.
[ALSO READ: Kanye West Names Some Of The People Behind Coinye In Lawsuit]
West sent a cease-and-desist letter to seven anonymous coders and filed a trademark-infringement lawsuit in January. The currency was temporarily shut down. When the Coinye creators simply changed their logo, the Chicago native updated his suit to include over 100 defendants. Most of the people in the lawsuit were listed as “John/Jane Does.”
This week a few of the named defendants lost the case by default, because they failed to respond. Named defendants Richard McCord, David McEnery and Harry Willis settled with the Yeezus rapper.
While this is a victory for West, Hypebot reports the win in U.S. District Court may not have permanently killed the Coinye phenomenon. Other brands sporting the Kanye-inspired name are still active including coinyecoin.org and coinyethecoin.com. The latter site features the tagline, “When they tell you to cease and desist, increase and resist!”
[ALSO READ: Report: Kanye West Wants To Release Next Album As A Surprise]
Drake Breaks Another Billboard Chart Record
(AllHipHop News) Drake has only been a major player in the game for about five years, but the Young Money performer already has a few chart records on his resume. This week Drizzy adds another career highlight thanks to his featured appearance on Lil Wayne’s “Believe Me.”
[ALSO READ: J. Cole Brings Out Kendrick Lamar & Drake During L.A. Tour Stop (VIDEO)]
Billboard is reporting the Vinlyz and Boi-1da produced track took over the top spot on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. This gives Drake his 14th number one song on the tally. His 2013 Nothing Was The Same single “Hold On, We’re Going Home” put him in a tie at 13 with R&B veteran Usher.
“Believe Me” is also the leader on the Rap Airplay chart. The single from Wayne’s forthcoming Tha Carter V album is currently sitting at number 37 on Billboard’s Hot 100. It peaked at the 27th position.
Drake previously took over the records for most #1s on the Hot Rap Songs chart and most #1s by a rapper on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
[ALSO READ: Drake’s Closer To Another Chart Record With 30th Top 10 R&B/Hip-Hop Hit]
Joe Budden & Ransom Reunite For "Vietnam"
(AllHipHop News) After years of feuding, New Jersey emcees Joe Budden and Ransom put aside their differences recently in order to collaborate on new music. Tsu Surf, another Jersey representative, hinted on Instagram the joint effort was coming, and now the track “Vietnam” featuring Ransom and Budden has been released.
[ALSO READ: Former Rivals Joe Budden & Ransom Pictured Together In The Studio]
Listen to Joe Budden and Ransom’s “Vietnam” below.
Joe Budden & Ransom "Vietnam"
Wiz Khalifa “Staying Out All Night”
Fresh off of throwing a fly, album release all-white yacht party in NYC last week, Wiz Khalifa has put out a hot party song for the Summer.“Staying Out All Night” is off his upcoming Blacc Hollywood, and if this single is the party, then Blacc Hollywood will be SXSW, Coachella and Made in America all compressed into one hot digital download.
Wiz is on the road of his Under the Influence of Music tour, but his released date will be AUg. 19th so get your copy at itunes.
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NY02 Is Announced As The "Official Water" Of Jay Z's Roc Nation
(AllHipHop News) Jay Z once went to Africa to give clean water to deprived individuals, now he’s back in the water business somewhat.
Today (July 28th), premium bottled water supplier NY02 was named the official water of Roc Nation. As a part of the agreement, NY02 will be provide water for all Roc Nation-affiliated tours, marketing campaigns with Roc Nation artists as well as being the featured, branded water at Jay Z’s 40/40 Club.
In a press release, NY02 President Elias Slubski stated their partnership with Roc Nation has the potential to “can thrust American premium bottled water onto a beverage marketing platform that is higher than New York’s Empire State Building”.
Get more information on NY02 at their official website.
Jeezy Says He Doesn't Know What The Illuminati Is, Talks Def Jam Problems + More (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Either the Illuminati have one of those Men In Black mind erasers or Jeezy is out of the loop. During a recent interview, Jeezy addressed rumors of his affiliation with the Illuminati following his Seen It All album cover, problems with Def Jam and more.
Back in November 2013, Jeezy sent a message to his personal Twitter account threatening to leak his new album if “Def Jam don’t get it right.” On his song “Me Ok”, Jeezy, whom is also the Senior V&P at Atlantic Records, rapped “might just drop my next album on Atlantic. Before stating that his album “was getting released even without a release date” in his interview with Power 99’s Mina SayWhat, Jeezy explains why he publicly voiced his displeasure with Def Jam:
At the time, I felt like they weren’t seeing my vision. It’s jus tlike a girl. Def Jam is a great building, a lot of things changed, but I became frustrated with the situation. But, I’m a businessman so I had to put that out there. But, it’s like my girl, ‘you keep playing I’m going to get me another chick.
Jeezy’s cover art for Seen It All contains a shield surrounding the eye in the pyramid that is commonly seen on the back of the dollar bill. Jeezy immediately dismisses Illuminati references:
Do not get art and creativity confused with ignorance. I am a hard working, God fearing man. I have no idea what an Illuminati is. Really [I] dont give a damn because it has nothing to do with me.
Check out Jeezy address Illuminati rumors, his problems with Def Jam and more below:
Jeezy on Illuminati rumors
Jeezy on Def Jam problems
Timbaland: My Next Album Will Show Why "I'm The Greatest Who Ever Did It"
(AllHipHop News) Greatest of all time talk usually falls on deaf ears unless the person who is speaking has a reputation that precedes them. During a recent interview, the 15+ year veteran producer Timbaland explained how his upcoming album could be his last, his “Purple Rain”and evidence that he is “the greatest who ever did it.”
While there is no release date for his fourth solo album entitled Opera Noir, Timbaland explains to Rolling Stone that it will be his “grand finale” and “my Purple Rain”. After stating that there will be no features on this album, Timbaland explained why this album will prove he’s “the greatest who ever did it”:
Yeah, this is my Purple Rain solo album that I’m going to put out. I have no features on it. It’s called Opera Noir and it’s the most innovative work I’ve ever done. It’s all about truth and what’s going on around us. It’s about my personal truth: It’s one of the things that MediaTakeOut will care about, but I’m telling you what happened. I’m telling you: At this point, this happened. I’m telling you at this date, I’m telling you that I did this. I’m telling you that she did this or he did that.
Timbaland’s last solo project, 2009’s Shock Value II featured 22 different artists and sold under 38,000 copies in its opening week.
Check out the full interview here.
Rebstar "Safe Safe"
Sweden’s Rebstar pays homage to hometown legend football player Zlatan Ibrahimovic with his new song “Safe Safe”. Be on the look out for Rebstar’s upcoming debut album Girls Like Nicole featuring production by DJ Pain 1 & in-house producer Madison.
Angie Martinez Talks To CC Sabathia About Jay Z, Derek Jeter's Retirement + MORE (VIDEO
(AllHipHop News) Since the launch of Roc Nation Sports, Jay Z has been doing more than making the Yankee hat more famous. Earlier today (July 28th), New York Yankees pitcher, CC Sabathia had his first radio interview and discussed signing to Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports, Derek Jeter retiring and more.
On January 17th, 2014, CC Sabthia became the first pitcher signed to Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports and, at the time, the second Yankee player joining his former teammate Robinson Cano. According to Sabathia, even Jay Z’s current On The Run tour does not deter him from assuming his responsibilities as Roc Nation Sports founder:
He’s on tour doing his thing, but he always gives us support and whatever we need. So, it’s great being a part of that family. I’m glad I signed with Roc Nation.
On July 18th, CC Sabathia was deemed out for the rest of the season due to him undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery today which will take 6-8 weeks of recovery. Sabathia spoke on being physically unable to perform during Derek Jeter’s final season:
Me and Jeter have been close ever since I got here. Honestly, in the recruiting process of me coming here he was big into that. So, it’s tough not being there and just not hanging out. This will be the last time we ever get to hangout like that. I’m saying, during the season you’re with guys every day, you know, 6-8 months.
Check out CC Sabathia’s full interview with Angie Martinez on Power 105 below:
NEW MUSIC: G-Unit "Come Up"
G-Unit is back with “Come Up” remixing Gap Band’s “Outstanding”. Check out the first leak from their upcoming album.
Hip-Hop Rumors: A New Beef For French Montana?
French Montana is on a roll and he doesn’t seem to be stopping soon. He’s even got the Kardashian to match. However, there may be some beef lurking for him. At least there seems to be some annoyances. Apparently, Royal Flush, the Queens rapper, isn’t so pleased that French jacked his 90’s#### “Worldwide.” French and producer Harry Fraud joined forces on this and other songs with a similar M.O. Yesterday, Royal Flush played at the Lincoln Park Music Festival and he briefly called French Montana out. He didn’t say too much, before he was cut off on stage by Tragedy Khadafi, I was told. But, He definitely called French out though. But this isn’t the first time this has happened, because they have sampled a few 90’s rappers. Remember, Doitall from the Lords of the Underground also had an issue with French using their song “Funky Child.” I think they deaded that lil situation. Anyway, maybe French cares – maybe not. Either way, “I’m A Coke Boy” came out in 2012. I think its time for Royal Flush to drop something new.
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YG Explains Why Hip Hop Belongs To The West, How His Friends Almost Killed Him + MORE (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) From making a song named “My N*gga” a #1 hit to an impressive My Krazy Life debut album, YG has proven to live an unconventional life. During a recent interview, the West Coast MC explains how his and other MC’s success
YG’s My Krazy Life is littered with vivid tales of him breaking into people’s homes, witnessing murder and the types of stories that would inspire a Boyz In The Hood sequel. According to YG in his interview with Montreality, his wild past got so intertangled that he once died at the hands of his friends over a misunderstanding:
Homie start shooting, because something happened. Then they start popping back. So I hop in the homie’s ear, I’m right on the side of him, I’m like ‘shoot n*gga.’ I’m like ‘pop that n*gga.’ He start popping again. I’m like ‘keep shooting’, he keep shooting. Come to find out, we walk back in the house, the cars drive off, but the homies called us like ‘y’all n*ggas is shooting at us.’
YG also claims his debut album is a “classic album that nobody expected.” With his sudden rise to fame and other west coast MC’s such as Nipsey Hussle and Kendrick Lamar showing commercial and independent success, YG feels inclined to believe that the center of Hip Hop these days is on the left coast:
[Nipsey Hussle] put out a mixtape for free or you can buy it for $100. He made a motherfu*ken statement. N*ggas on the West Coast are making statements. I came out with a classic album that nobody expected. Kendrick [Lamar] came out, his sh*t went platinum. [DJ] Mustard is producer of the motherfu*cken..for years. You got n*gas like Dom Kennedy on his independent grind, getting this money. West Coast, we got it.
Check out YG’s full interview below:
Open Letter to Aaron Mcgruder: What Would Huey Do?
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Dear Mr. Mcgruder,
I was watching the controversial, “Hunger Strike” episode of The Boondocks earlier today , where “Huey Freeman” went to war against Black Entertainment Television for plotting to destroy the black community via it’s questionable programming. Are you holding the Adult Swim/Comedy Network to a different standard?
Your Brother,
Min. Paul Scott
Chedda Da Connect Ft. Boston George & Beat King "Flicka Da Wrist (Remix)"