I honestly had heard that they may be working something out, but I really didn’t care. But, this is just what is happening. TMZ reported that his begging has not moved her to take him back, which I find interesting. I actually have an opinion on that and I’m thinking begging works wonders. Well, I can’t lie – I kinda hated on their relationship like the truly unhappy individual that I am. Thicke wasn’t good enough for Paula and Paula was a lil’ too ditzy for him hahaha! I’m just playing. Hopefully they work out.
And after seeing this picture, I had to shame myself for hating.
Robin lookin’ like wild boy and Paula lookin’ like a drugged out graduate student.
“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.
(AllHipHop News) NBA superstar LeBron James is putting his people on. TMZ reports the reigning league MVP helped his childhood friend, Sian Cotton, get featuring on the soundtrack for the NBA 2K14 video game.
Cotton is an aspiring rapper who had been trying to get his music on 2K14 on his own, but when he found out LeBron would be featured on the cover he thought about reaching out to his friend about the soundtrack.
Cotton says before he could contact LBJ, he got a text from LeBron that read, “‘I wanna get you on the game.” Eventually, Cotton’s “Almost Home” was selected as one of the tracks for the NBA 2K14 soundtrack. The soundtrack also features songs from Jay Z (“The Ruler’s Back”), Drake (“Started from the Bottom”), and Eminem (“Not Afraid”).
(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent is drawing on two of the greatest lyricists in Hip Hop history as inspirations for his upcoming independent release Animal Ambition. The New York rhymer tells Vibe, that Rakim and Nas’ originality when it comes to lyricism serve as blueprints for his next work.
“When I fell in love with Hip Hop it was more important that you had your own style than you being able to master a version of Rakim or a version of another artist’s style,” said 50. “Nobody does that better than [Rakim]. Even with new content that flow is still his flow.”
50 has publicly expressed he is a fan of Rakim for years. His verse on The Game’s “Hate It or Love It” included the line “My favorite rapper used to sing, ‘Check check out My Melody'” referring to Eric B. and Rakim’s “My Melody.”
While 50 and Nas have had their issues in the past, the G-Unit leader also names the fellow Queens emcee as an example of a rapper with his own style.
“Nas is [also] one of those guys…he has his own,” adds 50. “Even if some people make comparisons that was just Queensbridge, man. That period for me…Mobb Deep, Prodigy is in his own class in my mind.”
Animal Ambition will be 50 Cent’s first release since leaving Interscope Records and signing with Caroline Records.
(AllHipHop News) Rapper/producer Big K.R.I.T. ended his “Week of K.R.I.T.” by releasing the trailer for his sophomore album CADILLACTICA. In the video, the Def Jam artist reveals he will be dropping the follow-up to his debut Live from the Underground later this fall.
K.R.I.T. shared a week worth of new music that featured appearances by Rick Ross, Smoke DZA, A$AP Ferg, and Big SANT. He previously dropped the well received mixtapes Return of 4Eva, 4eva N a Day, andKing Remembered In Time.
(AllHipHop News) Battle rapper Daylyt has been known to pull some wild stunts during his lyrical bouts. He famously stripped down to a thong while battling Dialect last year, and now the California native took it a step further at his recent Queen of the Ring “Caskets or Classics” battle against female emcee 40 B.A.R.R.S.
According to VladTV, at one point Daylyt warned the male fans in the audience to leave the venue. He then asked the crowd if they wanted to see his private parts, and if ten people raised their hands he would pull it out. Daylyt apparently got the answer he wanted and proceeded to pull out his penis.
Teachn these wonderfull. Ladies a valuable lession! Do u belive in the lord!! Timothy! ! pic.twitter.com/1vavG04WtI
“[40 B.A.R.R.S.] had the nerve to give me a sexy ass hug. She gave me a hug. I swear for God, I got rock hard. So first she said it’s okay to get naked, and you just got me hard, I am whipping out,” Daylyt told Angry Fans radio show.
“It was wack,” said B.A.A.R.S about Daylyt’s antic. “He gave away the third round. The first and second, from what I gathered, he lost both of those rounds too. They might debate that, but he clearly gave away the third round.”
Nudity has been a running gimmick for Daylyt for a while. Besides baring it all during rap battles, he also released the song/video “Ass Naked With A Shot Gun.”
(AllHipHop News) The Twittersphere had a lot to say this weekend when a picture of Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) wearing what was being described as a “skirt” hit the net. Mail & Guardian reports that Bey addressed the attire recently while in South Africa.
When the rapper/actor, who now lives in Cape Town, South Africa, was asked “Where’s your skirt from?” Bey responded, “It’s a wrap from Ghana” adding it is “what I’m comfortable in at home.”
Bey moved to Cape Town last May and has stated he plans to remain there. He recently spoke as the keynote speaker at the city’s Music Exchange Conference.
“There are some beautiful places in America. I love Brooklyn. New York City needs to thank Brooklyn every day just for existing,” stated Bey. “That’s how I feel about it. It was a hard thing to leave home. But I’m glad I did.”
The “Umi Says” performer announced his “Time Is Always Now” concert series earlier this year. The year-long event will present new Bey material in several locations throughout the African continent.
(AllHipHop News) Clint “RondoNumbaNine” Massey was arrested and charged for the murder of Javan Boyd in Chicago. According to the Chicago Tribune, the 17-year-old rapper and an unnamed man are accused of killing Boyd on February 22nd as retaliation against another person.
The victim was reportedly shot seven times as he sat in a car. Witnesses say Massey and the other gunmen walked up to the vehicle and began shooting at the passenger side. Some of the incident was apparently caught on videotape, and police say Massey’s fingerprints were found on the car.
The young rapper’s career was on the rise. The YouTube video “Play For Keeps” featuring RondoNumbaNine has over 2 million views. Other clips with the teenage performer have surpassed the one million mark as well. RondoNumbaNine has also recorded with Lupe Fiasco and Lil Durk.
Massey is currently being held on $2 million bail.
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane had a rough 2013. The year included lawsuits,arrests, reports he was dropped from his label, and of course the epic Twitter rant where he called out numerous people in the industry.
Gucci took to Twitter to announce he will be dropping two projects on April 1st. Singles from Young Thugga Mane LaFlare and The Brick Factory Vol 1 will be released as well.
Lupita better hurry up and do another movie, because these rumors are running rampant. I’m hearing that she may be dating a rapper. But, before we get into this, lets establish that it is already generally regarded as fact that LuLupitaPita is dating Jared Leto aka White Jesus….
Do you know this dude?
Its K’Naan! He’s ill as a rapper, but never quite popped off here in America.
Now, peep the pic of Lupita and K’Naan!
Here is the rumor:
Actress Lupita Nyong’o has sparked rumours she is dating rapper/singer K’Naan after they were spotted leaving a talk show together this week.
The Oscar-winning 12 Years A Slave star was pictured embracing K’naan while exiting the Live! with Kelly and Michael show, which was filmed at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday.
Nyong’o was previously linked to actor/singer Jared Leto, but she laughed off the rumours, joking: “I thought Miley Cyrus broke us up.”
Lil Boosie is good to go! There was a strong rumor from a reputable source that suggested that Boosie was going back to jail. Well that source has recanted that rumor and said he got some bad info.
This week, Boosie is going on a media TEAR! I’m thinking that those rumors of him signing to Rick Ross is BS. I can’t see that happening now that Boosie’s daughter said, “the streets are his.” Lets see that again!
“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.
(AllHipHop News) While he may be estranged from his former group mates and label, 50 Cent can count on one man to be in his corner: Sha Money XL. This past Thursday (March 6th), the former President of G-Unit took to his personal Instagram account to denounce Steve Stoute’s disparaging remarks about 50 Cent’s relevancy.
In one Instagram photo of 50 Cent and himself on the videoshoot for “In Da Club”, Sha’s picture caption mentions Stoute’s initial eagerness to be apart of G-Unit Records. In the picture (below) the part of the caption reads:
Ps. tell Stoute he can’t count 50 out. He was the 1st one chasing us to get some of that G Unit money so Tan that political s###.
Steve Stoute has not responded to Sha’s Instagram post of yet.
(AllHipHop News) What’s beef? Beef is when you won’t sing to support beef. According to a suit filed Friday (March 7th), Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle sued Frank Ocean for failing to sing in a Chipotle commercial after agreeing.
The suit alleges that Ocean was set to record a song entitled “Pure Imagination” for the Chipotle ad and in July of 2013 was paid $212,500 with the rest coming after the song’s completion.
According the suit, Ocean was under the impression that the animated ad was meant to promote local foods and denounce industrial farming. Chipotle showed Frank a rough draft of the commercial that was “80 percent” finished and had no Chipotle logo. Ocean backed out of his involvement on August 7th, 2013 and a week later, his camp sent a letter to Chipotle explaining Ocean’s decision:
When Frank was asked to participate in this project, Chipotle’s representatives told him that the thrust of the campaign was to promote responsible farming. There was no Chipotle reference or logo in the initial presentation, and Chipotle told Frank that was an intentional element of the campaign. Frank was also promised that he’d have the right to approve the master and all advertising.
Chipotle has denied all of Ocean’s allegations and is suing the singer for $212,500.
SXSWis a festival that was created to celebrate the up and coming artists and unsigned hype talent of the year. We’ve loved attending every year because it has allowed us to play our part in discovering who has next! That hasn’t changed! While we will always throw our support to the current heavy hitters we still want to be a part of breaking those emerging artists who have voices we think you all should hear!
During our daytime showcase, acts will perform block party style to a room of their peers and industry professionals such as DJ King Tech and Sway from “The World Famous Wake Up Show” (on Shade 45) as we celebrate artists to watch in 2014.
The showcase will have performances by several artists off of the AllHiphop.com Top 50 of 2013 Artist List as well as special surprise performances and appearances from AllHipHop.com alumni. SXSW attendees can come network with Hip-Hop royalty as we celebrate good music and birthdays too! Chuck Creekmur, Grouchy Greg Watkins and Skyyhook will share their birthday cake with the masses as they bring the SXSW crowd into their own birthday celebration as well!
Great music…great people…and a little something sweet to eat too! What could be better?! We hope to see you there!
*Special Thanks To: Wake Up Show (King Tech, Sway, DJ Revolution), Cherrell Rene, Nancy Byron aka Rap Publicist, The Originators, Monster Products, Tajah, Marlo and Amber from Graffitti’s, Octavia Bostick of Ballyhoo PR, Erica Lane PR, James aka “Greezo Veli” of Subkulture Patriots, Cody of Lit Lounge, Aaron, LOEGz, Frezhman, Headkrack, DRES Tha Beatnik, Mic Handz, DJ K-Otic, Teresa aka “Big Teezy”, PhatSnax Bakery Austin, Byron Ward and everyone else who worked so hard and unselfishly to help us make this event happen! We appreciate you!
(AllHipHop News) Maybach Music Group artist Torch spoke with AllHipHop.com about a number of subjects while recording for his upcoming EP titled Remember When.
The Bronx-bred rapper revealed the significance of the title, as well as his plans for an upcoming collaboration record with “The King of Brooklyn,” rapper Maino, on a track titled “What Up.”
Torch – Remember When
“Its like when you first set out to be in the game, you just want to keep it real. The title’s like ‘remember those days.’ It’s just the authentic beginning and ground roots of the game, that’s what we’re trying to capture with this project,” Torch told AllHipHop.com about the EP’s concept.
Torch also discussed working with Maino on the “What Up” track, which he described as a hardcore Hip-Hop track.
“It’s one of those essence tracks, it takes you back to the Onyx ‘Throw Ya Guns,’ M.O.P ‘Ante Up,’ Busta Rhymes energy,” Torch explained. “We tried to capture that New York feel. Maino, he been repping hard for the city, so its only right I throw the big homie on there.”
Torch also touched on Rick Ross’s new Mastermind, which is expected to top the Billboard Top 200 chart this week, with over 160,000 units sold since the album’s release on March 4.
Torch said his favorite track on the album was “Nobody,” which is Rick Ross, French Montana and Diddy’s remake of The Notorious B.I.G.’s classic song “You’re Nobody (‘Til Somebody Kills You).”
“That Mastermind album’s hard as f**k. My personal favorite track on the joint is the ‘Nobody’ joint with French and Puff,” Torch told AllHipHop.com. “It’s the Biggie throwback beat. That’s my favorite joint, because I’m a huge Biggie fan. When I heard them flip that, soon as the beat came on, I was sold.”
Check out the exclusive interview with Torch below:
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