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Lil Keke Releases “A.B.A 3” Free EP Featuring Yo Gotti, Kirko Bangz & More

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Houston rap legend Lil Keke is working on a brand new LP. In the meantime the original member of the Screwed Up Click has dropped an album prelude in the form of the free EP A.B.A. (Album Before the Album) 3.

[ALSO READ: NEW MUSIC PREMIERE:  Lil Keke Ft. Eightball & Kevin Gates “By Myself”]

A.B.A. 3 provides a sample of what fans can expect from the Money Don’t Sleep LP dropping in May. The EP features Kirko Bangz, Yo Gotti, Killa Kyleon, Eightball, and Kevin Gates. The full album will include appearances by 2 Chainz, Devin the Dude, and Paul Wall.

To stream/download Lil Keke’s A.B.A. (Album Before the Album) 3 visit datpiff.com.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: 007 & Gifted da Flamethrowa Ft. Bun B – “Uncut”]

Watch the video for “Worry About You” with Kirko Bangz below.

Hip-Hop Rumors: What Will Luda Pay Baby Moms?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Rumors
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Remember when Ross said, “F**k with me, you know I got it”? Well, I think the lady that had the baby by Luda thought that about Luda. The word on the street is she will be well compensated for her baby. Not to say that a baby is some sort of prize that keeps giving for 18 years or so, but she’s getting that GUAP!

The latest I saw on Rhymes With Snitch is that Luda’s support payments will ultimately come in around $10k. This is a far cry from what he was paying temporarily. Also, apparently Ludacris’ bid to get the child full custody was shot down, by why of rumors out of the court house. He’s going to get “supervised” visits.

What do they think, Luda is going to show up looking like this or something?

“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.

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NEW MUSIC PREMIERE: Lil Keke Ft. Eightball & Kevin Gates “By Myself”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: MOBILE
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AllHipHop.com presents the exclusive premiere of underground legend Lil Keke’s new single “By Myself.” The latest track from the Texas rapper’s upcoming 5th studio album Money Don’t Sleep includes appearances by Eightball and Kevin Gates.

Keke previously dropped “Worry About You” featuring Kirko Bangz. Money Don’t Sleep is expected to be released in May 2014.

Sylvia Rhone Named President Of Epic Records

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Chairman/CEO of Epic Records, has announced veteran music executive Sylvia Rhone as the new president of Epic.

[ALSO READ: DJ Drama Shares His 3 Best Executive Decisions Since Joining Atlantic Records]

“I am deeply honored and extremely lucky to have the super-talented, legendary Sylvia Rhone take the lead as President of Epic Records,” stated Reid. “Having worked closely with her for two years, I’ve witnessed firsthand how she shares a passion for an artists-first culture. I look forward with genuine enthusiasm to the next chapter of Epic Records.”

Rhone’s Vested in Culture (VIC) will remain an imprint of Epic. VIC is currently the label home to Casey Veggies, Cashius Green, Quadron, and Kat Dahlia. The Epic Records roster includes OutKast, Future, King L, Ciara, Travi$ Scott, and Yo Gotti.

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to expand my relationship with the talented team and the amazing artists at Epic,” said Rhone. “What makes this opportunity different from any other is my partnership with renowned music executive L.A. Reid. I’m looking forward to what I think will be the finest chapter in my career.”

[ALSO READ: Casey Veggies First Hip-Hop Artist On Sylvia Rhone’s New Label]

Freddie Gibbs: Jeezy Doesn’t Know How To Run A Label & I’ll Keep Dissing Him

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Freddie Gibbs has not been associated with Jeezy since he split with Corporate Thug Entertainment in December of 2012. However, in a recent interview with Grantland, Gibbs spoke on how his feud with Jeezy will not end until Jeezy responds.

Since his departure from CTE, Gibbs has desecrated Jeezy’s name in interviews and songs. During his Grantland interview in promotion of his collaborative album with producer Madlib, entitled Pinata, Gibbs questions Atlantic Records Senior Vice President of A&R’s ability to run a label:

Of course he don’t know what he doing. Hell nah, he don’t know what the f*ck he doing. And I’mma stay on his punk a*s till he say something about it. I’mma keep drilling his punk ass into the ground.

His Pinata partner, Madlib revealed that he is planning on putting out an unreleased album under his Quasimoto moniker which was intended to be released before 2000’s The Unseen. Madlib also updates fans on his and MF Doom’s plans for Madvillain sequel:

[MF Doom] saying he recorded new material. We gon’ see, we gon’ see very soon. I’m gonna go to Europe, we gonna hook up with him. Next month, London, first thing I do is go see Doom.

Freddie Gibbs and Madlibs’ Pinata album is available now.

Nas Calls NY Emcee Bishop Nehru The “Future Of Music”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Nas’ voice in Hip Hop looms large, so when the Queens emcee christens another rhymer as the “future of music” that statement is held in high regard. The young emcee who has earned that heavy title from God’s Son is Bishop Nehru.

[ALSO READ: Bishop Nehru: The Teenage Phenom That’s Ready To Be A Renaissance Man]

Nas recognized Bishop while introducing him at the SXSW Mass Appeal concert in Austin, Texas last week. Prior to that, the rapper/producer also received a major co-sign from another legendary emcee.

MF DOOM is working with the Rockland County native on a joint project titled Nehruvian Doom. Bishop Nehru previously released the mixtapes Nehruvia and StrictlyFlowz.

[ALSO READ: MF Doom & Bishop Nehru Discuss Upcoming Joint EP]

Watch Nas bring out Bishop Nehru at SXSW in the video below.

EXCLUSIVE: King Los Parts Ways With Diddy

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Sean Combs’ Bad Boy Records has lost another artist, AllHipHop has been told.

King Los, the Baltimore rhymester, had departed ways with his former recording home according to sources.

Details are sketching at press time, but AllHipHop will continue to offer further information on the change.

Los is presently in New York City promoting a new project.

50 Cent Explains Why Chief Keef May Have Never Listened To His Advice

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Chief Keef once harmonized “I can’t control my n*ggas and my n*ggas can’t control me” on Kanye West’s “Hold My Liquor”. During 50 Cent’s interview for SiriusXM’s Town Hall series this past Monday (March 17th), 50 disagreed with Keef’s lyric when explaining how outside influences may have influeceed Keef to disregard 50’s advice.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: 50 Cent: Young Buck, Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo Are The Same Person To Me]

Back in September of 2012, 50 Cent informed CBS Radio’s V103 host Ryan Cameron that “without the success I had, my son could have potentially been Chief Keef.”In his interview for Town Hall, 50 says that he truly felt Chief Keef was the next 50 Cent due to his circumstances and image:

The aggression level matched that of the actual environment he was from. Chicago. When you see the guy make a music video and it’s like 15 guys in the actual living room. It’s because they’re protecting him from the other 15 guys in the other living room that’s four or five blocks down.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: 50 Cent: Jay Z Quit Competing With Me During My Prime]

Two months after that interview in 2012, 50 berated Chief Keef on his personal Twitter account for not showing up to his own video shoot for “Hate  Being Sober” which featured 50 Cent and Wiz Khalifa. In July of 2013, 50 informed DJ Jenny Boom Boom that Keef “didn’t listen” to the advice he gave him and during his Town Hall interview on, he gave a theory as to why Keef was dismissive:

The things I said to him could easily be countered by someone saying ‘you hot. Why you think 50 talking to you? You got 50 Cent talking to you, fool. You hot. He ain’t hot. HE need YOU’

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Chief Keef Was Arrested For DUI Less Than A Week Before Releasing “F*ck Rehab”]

50 Cent’s Town Hall interview will premiere on SiriusXM’s satellite radio station,  website and app on March 31st.

Redman Talks “Blackout! 3” & “Muddy Waters 2”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Redman is planning to reunite with Method Man for part three of their collaborative series Blackout. The Jersey emcee has also confirmed the sequel for his 1996 album Muddy Waters.

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

“We gon’ do Blackout! 3. I record most of that at my studio, so it would be nothing to get back in there and knock that s**t down in like 2-3 weeks,” Redman told MTV. “Once we get our beats from RZA, Erick Sermon and Rockwilder, then we can take other producers that wanna be a part of the Redman and Method Man experience.”

Reggie Noble is not stopping with just another joint effort with Meth. The Def Jam artist is tapping back into 1990’s inspired sampling for his next solo project.

“I’m coming out with a Muddy Waters 2. It’s going to be called Even Muddier,” said Redman. “I’m not trying to top the Muddy Waters album. What I’m doing by naming it Muddy Waters 2 is to let you relive that ’90s kind of sound and experience.”

[ALSO READ: Method Man & Redman To Headline Fresh Island Festival 2014]

Watch Redman talk about Blackout! 3 and Muddy Waters 2 in the video below.

Inmates Accused Of Filming Music Video In Prison Could Face Additional Charges

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) A video uploaded to WorldStarHipHop supposedly filmed inside a prison could land the participants in further trouble. Columbia’s WIS reports South Carolina Department of Corrections officials are looking to charge any inmates involved in the filming of the video.

[ALSO READ: Washington Post Columnist Calls For “Death Of World Star Hip Hop”]

“SCDC is in the process of investigating the video. Once the investigation is complete, inmates involved will be appropriately charged,” said SDSC spokesperson Stephanie Gibson.

The title of the video on WSHH is “South Carolina Inmates Film 1st Ever Music Video in Prison!” One person in the clip can be seen wearing a SCDC shirt and another raps about “South Cack.” Some of the inmates have apparently been identified.

The problem with this form of promotion is that it may violate SCDC rules. Cell phones are banned in South Carolina prisons and inmates do not have access to the internet.

In November of 2013, Tennessee rapper Struggle was accused of tricking prison officials in order to film portions of a video for his song “Black Curtains” behind bars. Struggle later explained to AllHipHop.com that he was granted permission to create the video at the Davidson County jail.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Struggle Jennings Addresses “Black Curtains” Video Controversy & More]

Watch the SCDC inmates’ video below.

SXSW Crash Suspect Was Aspiring Rapper

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Being accused of plowing through a crowd at a music festival with your car and killing two innocent people is not the ideal way to get noticed in the rap world. Unfortunately, that is the case for murder suspect Rashad Owens.

Owens, aka K.A.B (KillingAllBeatz), is in police custody after allegedly driving through a DUI checkpoint during SXSW in Austin, Texas last week. Two people were killed and two dozen were injured.

[ALSO READ: Two People Killed By Drunk Driver At SXSW; Police Address The Media (VIDEO)]

According to the LA Times, the 21-year-old rapper/producer was the founder of Strictly Mafioso Entertainment. The “local rapper” released a song called “Reason” on his Soundcloud account and a low-budget video titled “Stripper News.” Neither project received significant exposure.

Owens was charged with two counts of capital murder and 23 counts of aggravated assault.

[ALSO READ: Atlanta Rapper DG Yola Arrested For Murder]

Elton John Wants To Make Hip Hop Music

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Lord Jamar’s head might explode when he hears this news. Elton John wants to add elements of Hip Hop to one of his albums. The 66-year-old music icon tells Rolling Stone that he hopes to work with some of rap’s top producers in the future.

[ALSO READ: Lord Jamar Speaks On The Difference Between Macklemore & Eminem]

“I’d love to. I just don’t know how to do it,” said John when asked about incorporating Hip Hop into his music. “So, for me, I’d have to work with someone who knows about it, like a Pharrell or a Kanye, who I respect tremendously. I’d love to do that.”

The “Rocket Man” singer previously worked with Kanye on “All of the Lights” off Ye’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Elton John was one of several uncredited artists to appear on the single along with John Legend, The-Dream, Elly Jackson, Alicia Keys, Fergie, and Kid Cudi.

John also famously collaborated with Eminem for a performance of “Stan” at the 2001 Grammy Awards.

[ALSO READ: Kanye West Will Headline 2014 Bonnaroo Festival w/ Frank Ocean, Elton John + More]

Watch Eminem and Elton John’s rendition of “Stan” below.

Wu-Tang Clan Releases New Single “Keep Watch”

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AllHipHop News) The Killa Beez are back. Legendary Hip Hop group Wu-Tang Clan released their official new single from the upcoming A Better Tomorrow album. “Keep Watch” is produced by DJ Mathematics and features Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Cappadonna, GZA, and Nathaniel.

[ALSO READ: Wu-Tang Clan Announce “A Better Tomorrow” Album Is Coming Soon]

keepwatch

[ALSO READ: Raekwon Speaks On Rumors He’s Holding Up Wu-Tang Clan Album]

Listen to “Keep Watch” below.

Vladimir Putin Top Aide Brushes Off Obama’s Sanctions Because He Can Still Listen To 2Pac

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) The late Tupac Shakur is definitely a global icon, but that point was made even clearer when a top aide to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin name dropped the Hip Hop legend as one of the few things from America he enjoys.

[ALSO READ: New Documentary To Examine The “Cover-Up” Behind The 2Pac & Notorious B.I.G. Murders]

After finding out President Barack Obama placed him on a list of people who had their assets frozen, Vladislav Surkov responded by stating being blacklisted was an honor. He went on to add that he is not too concerned, because his interest in the United States only includes three things.

“I don’t have accounts abroad. The only things that interest me in the U.S. are Tupac Shakur, Allen Ginsberg, and Jackson P######,” Surkov told a Russian newspaper. “I don’t need a visa to access their work. I lose nothing.”

Surkov was among seven Russian citizens President Obama hit with sanctions after the Ukrainian province of Crimea voted to break away from the country and join Russia. The U.S. and the European Union have refused to recognize the Crimean secession.

President Putin has already officially declared Crimea an independent state. Many foreign policy experts expect Putin to annex the section into Russia.

[ALSO READ: Prodigy Talks Performing In L.A. During 2Pac Beef & Getting Love From Kendrick Lamar]

50 Cent Drops Videos For “Hold On” & “Don’t Worry About It”

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(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent’s push toward the release of his 5th studio album Animal Ambition now includes visuals. The Queens rapper released the videos for “Hold On” and “Don’t Worry Bout It” featuring Yo Gotti.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: James Rosemond Jr Releases Statement About 50 Cent’s “Hold On”]

Watch 50 Cent’s new videos below

EXCLUSIVE: James Rosemond Jr Releases Statement About 50 Cent’s “Hold On”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) The issues between Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond have been well documented at this point, but 50 decided to address it further on his latest single “Hold On.” The Animal Ambition track includes lines referring to a 2007 incident where G-Unit’s Tony Yayo slapped Rosemond’s then-teenage son.

[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Addresses “War” With Jimmy Henchman On New Song “Hold On”]

The victim of that attack is now speaking about 50 and his new song. James Rosemond, Jr. of RoyalDream Music Group reached out to AllHipHop.com to provide the following statement:

First and foremost, when is it cool for four grown men in their 30’s to surround and hit a 14 year-old middle school kid? The incident in 2007 was a bad situation I didn’t deserve, and seven years later it’s now being made fun of in a record? What real gangster condones grown men assaulting a minor or a young man who has no involvement in the beef? Plus, these guys have kids of their own, and they should know better!

Secondly, who gets credit for trying to diss a man who is currently down and in no position to defend himself at this moment? It’s so easy to try to kick a man when he is down. What “real” street person applauds when a person is fighting against the same corrupt and prejudice system that has incarcerated a lot of black men? I guess that’s how some “gangster rappers” build their credibility… At the end of the day we are not catering to any negativity on our side and we have much bigger things to put our energy into.

[ALSO READ: Jimmy Henchman Murder Trial Ends In Hung Jury]

Rosemond Jr is CEO of RoyalDream. The company recently broke a million dollar deal between Polo Grounds Music/RCA and Cincinnati’s Easy Lantana.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Easy Lantana – AKOO Holiday Lifestyle Photo Shoot]

 

50 Cent Explains What He Said To Steve Stoute At Madison Square Garden (VIDEO)

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) When 50 Cent has an album coming out, he tends to force the news to cover only 50 Cent. Yesterday (March 17th), 50 Cent spoke with MTV’s Rob Markman before his Sirius XM appearance and revealed what he said to Steve Stoute at Madison Square Garden during their verbal altercation.

Earlier this month, 50 Cent confronted Steve Stoute at a New York Knicks game in Madison Square Garden over Stoute’s comments on Hot 97. According to 50, he simply informed Stoute that he was awaiting an apology from his former business associate:

I said, ‘That wasn’t very nice of you, Steve. To say what you said wasn’t really nice, and I think you should apologize,’

50 later admitted that he “said it a little different.” 50 divulged more information about his past with Steve Stoute, revealing that Stoute did not listen to 50 Cent’s new music when 50 came to him after getting shot. According to 50, Stoute only conducted the meeting with 50 to confirm his suspicions regarding 50’s shooting in May of 2000. 50 also reveals that Stoute advised him against signing with Eminem:

I was never able to get him on the phone again after that. Next time I saw him was actually when Em signed me to Los Angeles to come do the deal. He just showed up in the lobby, I’m like ‘how the f*ck you even know I’m there.’ He’s asking me questions. ‘Look, don’t do the deal with the white boy. Look, yo sh*t is serious. At the time, Em was doing [‘Purple Pills’ with D12], so he’s thinking [Eminem’s] a joke.

50 later says that Stoute urged him to instead sign only with Dre and not with Eminem’s Shady Records.

The full interview will appear on MTV’s RapFix Live tomorrow (March 19th) at 4 p.m.ET.

Check out this part of 50 Cent’s interview below:

Epic Fail Of The Day: Former Child Actress Gets A Lace-Weave Infection!

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Rumors
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Its high time some of us get some knowledge of self out in this beyoch! Why? Too many weaves and artificial parts and not enough natural beauty. I’m thinking that’s why you see Nicki and others now posting pics of themselves as au naturale with no make up. ANYWAY, remember Countess Vaughn? It has been long time since she was relevant but she’s in the news now. Thank her excessive lace front wig fetish. The chick got an infection because she used them weaves too much. “The red flag was the oozing,” she says. WHAT? Woooooorrrrrd? At least she is learning a lesson, albeit the hard way. She told “the Doctors” television show what happened to her and it ain’t pretty.

“I went to the dermatologist but he did not let me know the long-term effects of the infection. I have skin discoloration and people assume I have vitiligo. I use makeup to cover up, especially the skin under my eyes. Skin came off of my ears. I draw in my hairline with an eye pencil. I had to go through this to teach my little one, ‘you have to love yourself before anyone else will.’ “

“In 2004, my hairstylist introduced to lace-front wigs and I fell in love with them, immediately. You have a full-hair line; I was wearing them 24/7. Five years later the drama came in. The red flag was the oozing from my ears, forehead, the whole nape around my head. The p### had a horrible smell and it was painful. I let it go by for six months. What I did not realize, I had a bad reaction to the glue I used to apply the wig. My hair started to fall out.”

YIKES!!!!!!

WENN

Back in the day, she was a cute, lil pudgy thing…operative word cute.

Yeah, I liked her back in the day, as a shorty.

“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.

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Hip-Hop Rumors: Will Nas Drop Like Beyonce?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Headlines
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There are some interesting rumors on the scene and ripping out of the ashes of SXSW 2014. I heard an interesting rumor the other day, that Nas would be possibly dropping an album this year in the same vein as Beyonce. Its been a couple of years since Nasir bodied rap with a full-length opus so its not inconceivable. The only thing is, if its in the rumors, its probably not a “Beyonce event.” Why? Because Beyonce was not even a conversation before it happened. That said, I’m hearing Apple iTunes is really looking to address some of the popular streaming services like Spotify that are nipping on their business. They recently streamed the whole Rick Ross album for free and have offered their iTunes radio as well. We’ll see if this shapes up as rumored, but I’ve got a feeling Nas won’t look to replicate somebody else’s move.

“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.

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