(AllHipHop News) Another rapper is back home. North Carolina’s Petey Pablo was released from federal prison this morning. The creator of the hit singles “Raise Up” and “Freek-a-Leek” left the Fort Dix, New Jersey correctional institution after serving two years for carrying a firearm into the Raleigh-Durham International Airport in 2010.
“I just want to say that I’m totally glad to be back in the race and behind the wheel of a car that has been fine tuned for the greatest performance,” states Pablo. “I’m now headed to the workshop to begin what will be noted as my best work ever with one of the greatest producers of all time. My brother, my friend, my partner for life mega producer Timbaland, the king. See ya in a few, shirt still spinning!”
(AllHipHop News) The topic of race in Hip Hop has been an ongoing discussion since the start of the culture. In recent months, the success of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis has brought the issue back to the forefront, and one of the main individuals that has consistently criticized white rappers in Hip Hop is Lord Jamar.
Jamar sparked controversy last year when he made the statement that whites were “guests” in Hip Hop. The statement started a heated back-and-forth between the Brand Nubian rapper and Yelawolf. Another emcee has now provided his take on the matter.
In an interview with VladTV, Duck Down’s Buckshot challenges Jamar’s notion that Hip Hop was originally a black art form. As Vlad was asking the question, Buck interrupted to dispute the idea.
“How? How when we had Ad-Rock, a part of the Beastie Boys, in the movie Krush Groove, a part of the beginning of Hip Hop, who introduced LL Cool J to Russell Simmons?” asks Buckshot. “How was it originally a Black thing? Stop it.”
Buckshot then turns his attention to address Black people in general and states how all people, no matter their race, are simply human beings.
“I love you black people. I love you, but let me tell you something. My name is Hanif Alwin al-Sadiq. That’s my Muslim name. Yes, I speak Arabic,” adds Buck. “If you wanna challenge me, I’m the worst motherf**ker in your life, period. Ever.”
“The day you could bust a n***a chest open and pull out his heart, and I could see a black heart and a white heart, and know how those s**ts operate, you good. Cause until then all I see is two f**king organs that pump blood,” continues the Boot Camp Clik member. “You could sit there and tell me, ‘Yeah, but the white man was the one who did this, and the white man did that.’ The white man is gonna say, ‘The black man did this and the black man did that.’ You know what I’m saying? We can keep going on and on and on.”
(AllHipHop News) AllHipHop.com has teamed with presenting sponsors Bedloo, 20 Grand Vodka and Monster , to present two-days of Hip-Hop events which will showcase upcoming acts and established rap stars at this year’s South By Southwest (SXSW) Festival, in Austin Texas.
On Friday (March 14), Monster, the company that originally produced and manufactured the Beats By Dre headphone line, will present AllHipHop.com’s “Who To Watch” showcase.
The event will take place at Lit Lounge and features performances by YC the Cinic, Loaded LUX, Chris Young, Senica the Misfit, RoQY TyraiD, Tanya Morgan and others. Monster will also promote its new line of high-end products that feature the “Pure Monster Sound” technology at the day-time event.
“Twenty Grand Vodka is proud to be a sponsor of the AllHipHop stage at SXSW,” said rep Jay Exclusive. “Aligning Twenty Grand Vodka with AllHipHop for ‘Mob Madness’ was a perfect fit for the brand and will make for an exciting event.”
On Saturday evening (March 15), Bedloo, 20 Grand Vodka, Monster and AllHipHop.com will present “Mob Madness,” an official SXSW event that will feature some of today’s top Hip-Hop artists, at 1100 Warehouse.
The Mob Madness event will feature performances by A$AP Mob, including A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Ant, A$AP Twelvy and others.
Additionally, rap veterans Mobb Deep will hit the stage, along with Rocko, Rich Homie Quan, Kidd Kidd, Young Scooter and a surprise guest performance.
“We are ecstatic to be a part of this year’s AllHipHop stage at SXSW and sponsor this awesome concert,” said Bedloo’s Chief Brand Officer, Daron Destiny. “Our voting app gained
early traction with the hip-hop crowd and jumping on board this year gives us a chance to directly tap into AllHipHop’s insatiable and passionate audience.
“Our app is used daily around the world to settle debates of Jay-Z vs. Nas, Biggie vs. Pac and on and on as well as allow listeners to help radio stations construct daily playlists by voting on which songs they want to hear,” Daron Destiny said. “Joining forces with AllHipHop for this big bash was a no-brainer for us and we are beyond excited.”
All official SXSW badge holders are invited to both of the AllHipHop.com stages. For more information, check out the flyers and video below.
Bedloo, 20 Grand Vodka, Monster Present: Mob Madness
Bedloo, 20 Grand Vodka, Monster Present: Mob Madness
(AllHipHop News) When Tony Yayo used his Instagram profile recently to let the world know that he was done with music and insinuated that 50 Cent was no longer loyal to him, it became clear that the original G-Unit was officially over.
50 has now addressed Yayo’s statements in an interview with Billboard at SXSW. In the article, the Queens rapper states that the situation “doesn’t affect” his life, and he reveals that he has not spoken to any former or current members of G-Unit.
50 Cent on Tony Yayo’s comments:
I had a wonderful journey with the people I grew up with. I think the frustration comes from shock, probably, that it’s not everything they wanted it to be.
It’s not a secret, it’s a known fact that he actually came home from jail with a million dollars and a Bentley. Like, ‘What do you want?
These guys are millionaires. They’ve made millions of dollars. Why do that then? Whenever there’s no one to blame, you know what game you play, [for] a look. I don’t know what the goal was.
I don’t believe in looking back. I can care less about things that’s happened in the past. I’m looking forward, at prosperity.
I’ve learned: The same person that tells you you’re a piece of s**t tells you they love you when the right song comes out. ‘My man, 50 back.’ So you can’t be affected by ‘I hate you’ because it won’t allow for something good to come in.
(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne has been talking about stepping away from the game for a while. The Young Money leader has insisted his next solo album, Tha Carter V, will be his last LP.
Wayne reiterated his retirement plans once again during an interview with MTV News. The New Orleans native added that the only way he would be willingly to record another solo album after C5 is if he is paid on the level of Kobe Bryant’s salary.
“25 to 35 million would get me to do another solo album after this,” said Wayne. “I didn’t smile when I said it.”
The “A Milli” rapper is willingly to contribute to future collaborative projects like Young Money’s Rise of An Empire released this week, but he made it clear the next installment in Tha Carter series will absolutely be the last.
“I personally plan on this being my final solo album, yes and it’s definitely the final Carter album. It’s the final Carter album. It’s stopping at five,” added Wayne. “The reason being is because the way I’m working on this album, to me, it seems like it will be impossible for me to work this hard again for anything else.”
(AllHipHop News) Last night TDE hit up SXSW in Austin, Texas for the iTunes Festival. Black Hippy emcees Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q performed tracks from their respective catalogs. Labelmates Jay Rock and SZA joined K. Dot for “Money Trees” and “B**ch, Don’t Kill My Vibe.”
(AllHipHop News) The Boss has done it again, and Rick Ross has pushed about 180k for his Mastermind album.
Def Jam celebrated the numbers and proclaimed victory in a press statement.
“This was a great team win, all around,” said Steve Bartels, president and COO of the Island Def Jam Music Group. “It started with real synergy and unity of purpose between the artist, his core management team and 300, MMG and We The Best, and our dedicated, resourceful team here at Def Jam. Ross gave us his vision for this project, we identified our goals, and created a very focused strategy around that. Rick Ross has not only solidified his role as one of the very biggest marquee stars in hip-hop today, but has earned the honor of becoming a legacy artist in the great 30-year history of Def Jam Recordings.”
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On Sunday, March 2, 2014, Bizarre not only released his Lace Blunts 2 mixtape, but did a promotional performance for it at Detroit’s legendary Saint Andrew’s Hall.
AllHipHop.com had the pleasure and privilege of hanging out with Bizarre that day and got to sit down with him for an exclusive interview. During the course of the conversation, a lot of ground was covered from his creative process to his addiction as well as the legacy of Proof.
Bizarre was tight-lipped about the rumors of a D12 reunion when discussing the group during the interview. However, his manager, Jeff Soster, did say, “As far as I know, nothing is set in stone yet. But anything is possible.” And at the end of his set, Bizarre even closed out the show with two Dirty Dozen classics.
For the exclusive interview and more, check out the video below!
UPDATE: I’ve been informed that T.I. is DEFINITELY looking to make that Doe B album happen. This is good news to hear for Doe’s fans, family and loved ones.
At the end of 2013, Doe B was tragically slain in an act so reprehensible, people wanted to kill the killers. They turned themselves in quick to avoid the streets. But, Doe B’s fans know that he’s got quite a lot of music in the vaults, but what is to become of it. Quickly after Doe died, I was told that T.I. and others were feverishly looking to get a project out fast to capitalize off the boy’s heat. But, month’s later, that heat has turned down, because of legal wrangling. Different parties that were around Doe had different ideas on how to get the guys music out. I also heard some of it was money related. I am hearing its possible the Doe B album may never come out, in part, due to the delays. Doe was definitely going to be a big star on a major label. It may not happen now. Hopefully, they find some way to get the project out and give it some life.
“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.
Now MF’s wanna listen to Perez if you want, but I nailed this one. You may have saw on other sites that Nicki went on “vacation” in Mexico to celebrate 10 years with Safaree aka Scaff Breezy – her long running boyfriend. But, the word is that was the trip where he proposed to her. Its clear that this is the real deal and has been for quite some time. There have even been haters of the couple that has recently released images of their various relationship outside of each other. But we aren’t playing that game. Not now. The word is they got engaged simple and plain. Wonder when the marriage will be and if it will be a VH1 special?
“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.
(AllHipHop News) Lil Boosie seems to be helpful to a fault. During our extensive interview with the recently freed MC this past Monday (March 10th), Boosie explained why he appeared on the controversial song with C-Murder entitled “Came 2 Da Can”, if he’ll ever do a concert performing an entire album and mor in our EXCLUSIVE interview.
Yesterday (March 11th), Master P stated it was “disappointing” to see Boosie appear on “Came 2 Da Can” which features C-Murder making disparaging remarks about P. Boosie was reserved and hesitated to divulge the full story of how his collaboration with C-Murder came about. However, he does reveal that the song was recorded after his release from prison:
We just made some music. It’s straight. He had a record he sent me and I got on it.
A recent trend that has developed since Boosie was incarcerated in late 2009 was rappers performing their entire albums at concerts. In the last 5 years Common, Nas, Wu Tang Clan, GZA and many others have performed their classic albums and Boosie has stated that he has a lot of music he has never performed due to his lengthy incarceration. While revealing he is ready to perform he also divulges a new way in which he may develop his set list for shows:
Before I even went [to jail] I could do 20, 30 songs easy on the stage. So now, with this new catalogue I might do some mixing up. I might be calling the radio station before I go to that city. ‘What y’all want to hear?’ Because I have to give the fans what they want.
Check ou the full PART 2 of AllHipHop’s interview with Lil Boosie and watch until the end to see a sneak peak at PART 3:
Mona Scott Young is reportedly being sided for copyright infringement for stealing the idea that would eventually lead to “Love & Hip-Hop.”
Apparently, 8th Wonder Entertainment, Nicki Lum-Davis, Trisha Lum have taken exception to Scott’s franchise and have taken their grievances to court. They charge fraud, breach of contract and breach of confidence. They say that developed a show called “Hip-Hop Wives,” which included Tashera Simmons (DMX’s ex-wife), Chrissy Lampkin (Jim Jones’ fiance), Mashonda Tifere (ex-wife of Swizz Beatz), and Debbie Lorenzo, Irv Gotti’s ex-wife.
The plaintiffs charge they pitched the show to VH1. After the idea was rejected, the concept was retooled and packaged as “Love & Hip-Hip.”
The suit was filed on March 10.
Neither VH1 nor Scott-Young has commented on the legal move at press time.
In his new docu-series, DJ Scream shares the inspiration behind his first studio project in the “Hunger Pains Series”. Scream gives the viewer a sneak peek into his creative process and shares behind the scenes looks at the hard work and desire that went into the making of “Hunger Pains.”
The first installment featured Atlanta newcomer Que, who is seen on the first single from the album entitled “Always”. Here Que talks about his early days in the music industry, the sacrifices made to pursue his art and the desire for more
Second up to bat is the newest signee of Maybach Music, Atlanta hot boy, Tracy T. Tracy discusses his emergence onto the rap scene, his relationship with DJ Scream and his long term visions.
The Hunger Pains Series will speak to the artists involved in the album, capture behind the scenes videos and give fans a first-hand look at what it requires to make the dream come to life.
On Friday (March 14), Monster, the company that originally produced and manufactured the Beats By Dre headphone line, will present AllHipHop.com’s “Who To Watch” showcase.
The Mob Madness event will feature performances by A$AP Mob, including A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Ant, A$AP Twelvy and others.
