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T-Pain Discusses Why He Was Never Signed To Young Money

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) At one point Auto-Tune crooner T-Pain had plans to sign with Lil Wayne’s Young Money imprint. The deal never went through, and apparently he never signed on the dotted line because of “he said, she said” comments.

[ALSO READ: T-Pain Talks Being Upset Over Praise For Kanye West’s “808s & Heartbreak”]

“My management came to me and said Baby, Wayne, and Slim got together, they talked and they don’t want to sign you because you’re a liability… ‘You drink too much. Sometimes you make a fool of yourself. Sometimes you tell the truth about things that shouldn’t be told,'” Pain tells VladTV. “I thought we are all real n***as. I thought we were ‘real motherf**kers.’ You don’t hide nothing. That’s what we do.”

The “I’m N Luv (Wit a Stripper)” performer later spoke with Baby and Slim about their decision not to sign him. The founders of Cash Money records informed him that he was not added to the team because they did not like his managers. They claim his management lied to him about the “liability” statements.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: T-Pain – I Got It feat. Akon & 2Face]

Watch T-Pain’s interview below.

The Great Debate: Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Headlines
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It’s almost unbelievable that the biggest fight in the history of boxing has yet to be made. As long as Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are active, we will always wonder “What if?” The general public could care less as to why this fight hasn’t happened yet, all that matters is if and when it will happen. Obviously, the longer this cold war goes on, the more likely it is that this super fight between two of the best will never happen. Nevertheless, we can still debate. And that’s what this week’s installment of “The Great Debate” is all about. Francisco Salazar (Mayweather) and Andreas Hale (Pacquiao) explain why they think their fighter would win. After you read both sides of the argument, vote in the poll and take to the comment section to make your case.

Floyd Mayweather

By Francisco Salazar

Floyd Mayweather is coming up on having fought as a professional for half of his life. He just turned 37 years of age on Monday and made his professional debut at the age of 19.

He could fight until he is 40 and is likely to remain the unbeaten fighter that he is today. While casual fight fans clamor for a fight against Manny Pacquiao that will not happen anytime soon.

But what if they were to step inside the ring and fight for the title of best pound for pound fighter on the planet?

Not only would it probably generate the greatest gate in the history of the sport, but it could decide once and for all the water-cooler debates of who is the best fighter.

That would be Floyd “Money” Mayweather.

Shocked? Surprised? Disagree?

Well, in my opinion, it is not much of a surprise. When you look at all the intangibles of each fighter, Mayweather will likely have his hand raised.

Still do not agree? Let me explain.

Mayweather has the better defense of the two. Mayweather is an expert in the shoulder-roll, which frustrates opponents in that they rarely hit him square to the face. He also has the ability to not get hit flush to the head and has demonstrated a tremendous chin, even against some of the more devastating punchers in the sport throughout his career.

Some of you may have looked up that Mayweather suffered a knockdown years ago against Carlos Hernandez. True, but in the Hernandez fight, Mayweather landed a punch, fractured his hand, and momentarily bent over and his glove touched the canvas. Mayweather was never hurt in the fight.

For the rest of the debate and the argument for Manny Pacquiao, CLICK HERE.

Pharrell Williams Partners With Uniqlo For “i am OTHER” Collection

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) It seems Pharrell Williams refuses to slow down as he continues his complete takeover of pop culture. His latest move is a joint venture with Uniqlo for the “i am OTHER” T-shirt collection.

[ALSO READ: Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” Reaches #1 On Hot 100]

The exclusive apparel will be available on April 14th, but fans will be able to purchase limited edition “Think Other” tees ($19.90) on Friday, March 21th. Only 500 of the shirts will be released on that date. The full collection will be revealed March 31st.

[ALSO READ: Pusha T Discusses First Time Meeting Pharrell & Kanye West]

For more information about Pharrell and Uniqlo’s “i am OTHER” collection visit www.uniqlo.com.

 

Timbaland Tapped As Songwriter/Song Producer For Lee Daniels’ “Empire”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) The number of A-list talent attached to Lee Daniels’ upcoming television program Empire continues to grow. Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson have already been announced as the lead actors in the Hip Hop drama, and THR reports Timbaland has now signed on as the show’s songwriter and song producer.

[ALSO READ: Taraji P. Henson Joins The Cast Of Fox Hip Hop Drama “Empire”]

Timbaland extends his successful 2013 into the new year. The veteran producer played a major role in platinum selling projects by Jay Z (Magna Carta Holy Grail) and Justin Timberlake (The 20/20 Experience).

Empire is being developed by Daniels for FOX. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker and The Butler scribe Danny Strong serve as writers for the show. Daniels will also make his TV directing debut.

Common, Big Boi, & Wale To Appear On HBO’s “Game Of Thrones” Mixtape

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(AllHipHop News) The world of Westeros is about to be invaded by rap stars. HBO recruited Hip Hop performers, along with Latin musicians, to provide songs for an upcoming mixtape in support of the show Game of Thrones. The project is called Catch the Throne.

[ALSO READ: “12 Years A Slave” Director Steve McQueen & Russell Simmons Developing New HBO Drama]

Ten different artists including Big Boi, Common, Wale, Magazeen, Daddy Yankee, and Bodega Bamz rapped over tracks layered with dialogue from the show and music from its score. The project is part of a marketing strategy to promote HBO and its content to African American and Latino audiences.

The artist’s lyrics on Catch the Throne will center around the themes of the program: kings, queens, dragons, war, and politics. Common compares the mixtape to early Wu-Tang Clan projects when the group incorporated martial arts movie clips into their music.

“Twenty years ago, Wu-Tang was breaking ground,” Common told the WSJ. “Nowadays, people are open to anything. There are no limitations in Hip Hop culture.”

Some of the participants are not regular watchers of Game of Thrones, but OutKast emcee Big Boi is a huge fan of the fantasy series.

“I’m really happy. I get to be part of the process of one of my favorite shows,” said Big Boi.

Catch the Throne is scheduled to be released this Friday, March 7th. Game of Thrones season 4 premieres on Sunday, April 6th on HBO.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Big Boi feat. Phantogram – Objectum Shalamar]

Watch the trailer for Game of Thrones season 4 below.

Two People Killed Outside Rich Homie Quan Concert In New Orleans

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) For the third time in four months there has been a shooting at a Rich Homie Quan show. The latest incidents in New Orleans have left two people dead and one injured.

[ALSO READ: Police Identify & Charge Suspect In Rick Ross Album Release Party Shooting]

Nola.com reports that two separate shootings happened at the Mardi Gras World venue where Quan was performing Tuesday night. Two men were fatally shot outside the location and another was wounded inside the building.

A body was found in the parking lot around 11:15 pm and a second body was found in a car nearby. One victim has been identified as 25-year-old Deron Hitchens. The second man’s name has not been released. He was 28.

An hour earlier a 25-year-old man was shot in the shoulder when someone opened fire inside Mardi Gras World. Police do not believe the two shootings were related.

In December, 24-year-old Jeremiah I. Frazier was killed during a Rich Homie Quan show in Columbus, Ohio. The next month two people were shot at the Atlanta rapper’s show in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

[ALSO READ: Two People Shot During Rich Homie Quan Concert In Missouri]

Rick Ross Reportedly Won’t Respond To 50 Cent Because He’s “Irrelevant”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) First it was Steve Stoute saying 50 Cent is no longer “influential.” Now Rick Ross is saying the G-unit leader is “irrelevant.” Ross’ latest jab at his longtime rival comes after 50 posted (then deleted) a picture on Instagram suggesting Ross, Stoute, and Sean “Diddy” Combs were gay.

[ALSO READ: Steve Stoute Explains Why 50 Cent Is No Longer “Influential”]

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TMZ apparently spoke with sources in the Ross camp, and they say the Mastermind rapper is not going to respond to 50’s IG post. The site claims Rozay is focusing on his music and not on someone who he sees as insignificant.

The two rappers were engaged in a feud in 2009 that included disses in songs, videos, and interviews. 50 Cent is currently involved in a lawsuit with the mother of Ross’ child as result of the back-and-forth.

Lastonia Leviston accuses 50 of uploaded a video to the internet of her having sex with another man. She claims it was done as a way to humiliate Ross.

[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Still Facing Lawsuit For Sex Tape Appearing Online]

Murs Releases “Hip Hop Trivia: Starring Murs” Gaming App

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Strange Music’s Murs teams with Digital Dreams Entertainment to present the new gaming app Hip Hop Trivia: Starring Murs. The solo or multiplayer game includes exclusive commentary from Murs as he tests users knowledge of Hip Hop.

[ALSO READ: Murs Signs With Tech N9ne’s Strange Music]

Game categories include east, west, midwest, south, mainstream, old school, new school and underground. Hip Hop Trivia will also provide chances for users with the highest scores to win Murs merchandise.

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To download the Hip Hop Trivia: Starring Murs app for iPhone and iPad visit iTunes.

Watch a video about Hip Hop Trivia: Starring Murs below.

Schoolboy Q’s “Oxymoron” Becomes TDE’S 1st #1 Album On Billboard 200

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Q predicted this moment on Oxymoron’s “Break The Bank” when he rapped “tell Kendrick move from the throne I came for it.” Today (March 4th), HitsDailyDouble has provided the final tally and Schoolboy Q gives Top Dawg Entertainment its first #1 album on the Billboard 200 with Oxymoron selling 138,517 copies.

While Kendrick’s good kid, mAAd city sold over 100,000 copies more than Q’s Oxymoron, it was unable to debut at #1 due to Taylor Swift’s Red album selling over 1.2 million copies in its first week. 

Kid Cudi also enters the Top 5 at #4 selling 85,860 copies of his Satellite Flight: Journey To Mother Moon album, down from the 140,000 copies his previous album, Indicud sold in its first week. This is the lowest first week sales total for a Cudi solo album in his 5 year career and worst since his 2012 collaborative album, WZRD with Da Dot Genius sold 66,000 copies in its opening week.

Check out the full list at HitsDailyDouble.