(AllHipHop News) As Chief Keef is still dealing with issues in one child support case, the 18-year-old just found out he is also the dad of another 10-month baby. A DNA paternity test confirms that the “I Don’t Like” rapper fathered the child, and a judge has ordered him to pay $2,500 a month and an additional $25,000 for back child support.
Keef had just paid off $11,000 in a separate child support case where he owed a total of $20,900. He is currently in court-ordered rehab for testing positive for marijuana.
(AllHipHop News) Lupe Fiasco promised he would offer something new for his fans on the “Tetsuo and Youth Preview Tour,” but some of those fans left one of his recent shows unsatisfied. The Chicago rapper cut his Salt Lake City set short after a fan in the crowd hit him with a tomato.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports the incident was sparked when a concert goer in the balcony at The Depot threw the fruit at the stage causing Lupe to stop performing and respond to the suspected offender.
“I’m gonna finish the show, but if there’ more people like that I need them the f**k out of here,” said Lupe. “I know what she looks like – fat, white b***h. Find her.”
Apparently, Lupe then requested that the entire balcony be cleared out causing fans in that area to shout they were not leaving. The Depot’s staff attempted to empty the balcony, but a few attendees were still on the upper lever several minutes so later Lupe walked off the stage. The Depot’s manager later revealed that the show was actually near the end before Lupe stormed off.
While some of the people in attendance supported Lupe on Twitter others felt offended by his choice of words directed at a women in the crowd. Lupe responded on Twitter:
(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia native Meek Mill is preparing to give back to his hometown with the first annual “A Dreamchaser’s Thanksgiving.” The two-day turkey give away will help feed 600 families in Philly.
“Philly raised me and made me into the man I am today, so to do the first annual ‘A Dreamchaser’s Thanksgiving,’ was an obvious thing to do,” said Meek. “I’m blessed to be in a position where I can make sure that as many people as possible have a meal on Thanksgiving, so that they can be with their loved ones to enjoy the holiday.”
Local organizations Youth Working Together, Town Watch, and Unity In the Community will receive the turkeys. Meek will be on hand at the site. Philadelphia’s mayor Michael N##### and other city officials are scheduled to appear as well.
“I applaud Meek Mill for taking the initiative to give back to his home town,” said Mayor N#####. “Gathering together with family and friends around a shared meal is one of the most important aspects of the holiday season. It is important to give thanks for all that we have, and I am proud that one of Philadelphia’s own is donating his time and resources to make sure families in our city can do just that.”
“A Dreamchaser’s Thanksgiving” will take place November 26th and November 27th. Check out the locations/times below.
(AllHipHop News) “Hold up, I ain’t trying to stunt, man, but these new Yeezys jumped over the jump man,” rapped Kanye West on Cruel Summer’s “New God Flow.” While Mr. West suggested that his signature Air Yeezys show line topped the classic Air Jordans in 2012, it appears in 2013 Ye is ready to dropped Nike all together and jump over to another brand.
In an interview with Hot 97’s Angie Martinez, Kanye spoke on how Nike did not offer him royalties on the sale of Yeezys and as a result a deal with rival Adidas could be in the future.
“The old me without a daughter might take the Nike deal cause I just love Nike so much,” said Ye. “But the new, me with a daughter, takes the Adidas deal because I have royalties and I have to provide for my family.”
When Martinez asked if the partnership with Adidas is official Kanye suggests that whatever happens next he will become the “Tupac of product.”
“There ain’t no Tupac of rap except for Tupac,” stated Kanye. “I’m going to be the first Hip Hop designer and because of that I’mma be bigger than Walmart.”
Kanye and Nike released two versions of the Yeezys. The initial Yeezys came out in 2009 and the Yeezy II’s became available in 2012.
Kanye West is getting weirder. I mean, I don’t understand, even though I am sure there is a method to the madness. TMZ is reporting that Kanye West issued a report to NYC to stop buying Louis Vuitton until after Christmas, because…the head of Louis V wouldn’t meet with him in Paris. Apparently, the French CEO Yves Carcelle didn’t give a damn who Kanye West was and let him know about it. But, most people are saying this is the result of Kanye’s overall frustration with the Fashion Houses and designers that have blackballed him. He he wants in, but they won’t let him.
Now, I don’t know anybody buying Louis V like that, but if they did, I don’t think they would stop on the command of Kanye.
“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.
Mall Mall recruits Tyga, Sean Kingston, French Montana and Pusha T for his brand new single “Wake Up In It”, which will be available on iTunes in a little bit.
(AllHipHop News) We The Best Music recording artist Nino Brown recently spoke to AllHipHop.com, while recording his new single “Nino” featuring “The Boss,” Rick Ross.
Nino’s upcoming mixtape is the follow-up to an earlier project titled “New Jack City.” The rapper, who borrowed his namesake from Wesley Snipes’ legendary character in the 1991 flick, discussed working with Rick Ross on his latest single.
“I been in the studio doing my thing. But one day Ross reached out to me and was like ‘Yo I’m not going to lie, your buzz is so big in the city its only right we do one,” Nino Brown explained to AllHipHop.com. “We get one in. He called me and I was pressed for time. And I just came up with this joint. When you hear it, you’ll understand.”
Nino spoke on his upcoming mixtape “New Jack City 2,” which will feature guest appearances from artists on Rick Ross’ Maybach Music imprint, as well as acts on DJ Khaled’s We The Best label.
“I got some of everybody on there,” Nino Brown told AllHipHop.com. “DJ Khaled’s got some input. He’s directing it because it’s like a movie starring Nino Brown. It’s like a collage of events. Khaled is like a director and I’m the actor.”
Check out the exclusive interview with Nino Brown below:
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Maino filmed his latest video for his single “What Happened” with Yonker rapper Jadakiss this past weekend. The story line of “What Happened” has the NYC rappers/artist as “Walking Zombies.”
(AllHipHop News) Lil’ Scrappy allegedly trashed a hotel room, but the rapper claims he is not guilty of the infraction.
According to reports, Scrappy caused about $2,000 in damages to a McAllen, Texas hotel room. The rapper was booked for an event in the town, but the police claim a destructive party happened in the hotel room.
Promoters of the gig said that there were drink stains on walls, a hotel phone under water, and buffalo wing sauce spewed all in the carpet. Lil Scrappy told TMZ that he was only at this party for a few minutes before leaving and there for it was not his responsibility.
The promoter of the party is not threatening to sue Scrappy if he doesn’t pay the $2,000.
DJ Rell & La Profecy have came together on a new mixtape series “NWO”. In this series expect to have exclusive A-List records on each tape. With world primer Rick Ross ft Gucci Mane – “I’m a Dog” & Future – “Regular Party” records you get that street heat. Other artist featured on tape include French Montana , Vado , Kendrick Lamar ect. Overall the tape is a classic and instant download. Shouts to livemixtapes on the primer.
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1.Rick Ross Ft Gucci Mane – I’m a dog
2.Future – regular party3.Chinx Drugz ft French Montana – feelings4.Fredo kendrick Lamar – jealous5.Pusha T ft Kendrick Lamar – Nosetalgia6.Gunplay ft Ross lil Wayne – Kush7.Young Scotter – Rap game8.Future Ft Miley Cyrus Mr Hudson – Real & True9.Rick Ross – own it Rmx10.Jae millz – uptown anthem11.Llyod Banks ft Vado – paint the sky12.Llyod Banks – Failures no option13.Currency smoke dza French Montana – 10 Bricks14.Vado – Frank white15.Smoke Dza ft .Currensy Wiz Khalifa- ash tray16.Doughboys ft Jeezy pusha t – cash out17.Meek mill French Montana Cory GunZ – right now18.French Montana Chinx ft Meek – closing up shop19.Meek Mill- make me20.Nipsy Hussle Dom Kennedy – Check me out
Over the weekend actors and comedians Shawn and Marlon Wayans made their way to Chicago to perform at the Chicago Improv. After their performance, the Hollywood brothers made a point to take in some of the Chicago nightlife and were spotted at the Hennessy V.S event at Bodi.
The duo arrived at about 1AM and mingled with many of the guests in attendance. Shawn was dressed in a black leather jacket with a green scarf and opted to keep his sunglasses on inside Bodi, while Marlon sported a black beenie hat and a black zip up sweater. Marlon later took off his sweater to reveal a short sleeved v neck t-shirt underneath and sported a pair of Hennessy V.S white sunglasses.
(AllHipHop News) Drake is not done with 2013. During an interview with VIBE Magazine Drake explained how he plans to release four, possibly five songs before the end of 2013, including the highly anticipated “Trophies” produced by Hit Boy.
Instead of releasing it commercially, Drake may ultimately decide to opt to release the songs similar to his release of previous songs, on his OVO blog:
Not an EP, but maybe a blog thing like how I did ‘Versace,’ ‘The Motion,’ all those in one night. I’ll probably do ‘Trophies’ and three or four other records.
Drake explained to Revolt TV a month after Nothing Was The Same was released about
why “Trophies” was left off the album:
I’m not a ‘just throw it together’ kinda guy. And I had two different hooks on there, I didn’t like either of them. I started sending it around and as great of a job as other people did, it didn’t sound right if I wasn’t on the hook. I always wanna do my own hooks for the sake of my performances. I don’t like being off a hook, ’cause then I can’t really give you a moment if someone else is doing the hook.
Drake also spoke about an Aaliyah-featured record and a song with YG during the Revolt TV interview, possibly hinting at these songs being among the four released. Drake also said the release of the remix to “Wu Tang Forever” is up to his producer 40:
[‘Wu-Tang Forever (Remix)’] will probably come out with all that stuff—I hope. It’s on 40. He has all the verses.
(AllHipHop Features) Jay Z’s partnership with high-end retailer Barneys New York came under fire after two African American customers accused the store of having them detained because of racially motivated profiling. Critics called for Jay to cut business ties with Barneys and cancel his exclusive apparel line with the company.
While there were many detractors to the Jay/Barneys relationship in the wake of the profiling allegations (including a Charge.org petition now with over 57,000 signatures), there were also many supporters of Jay’s decision to continue selling his limited edition Barneys line, because it will collect proceeds for his nonprofit Shawn Carter Foundation.
One of those supporters is artist Daniel Edwards who created the Care Bear inspired sculpture “Jay Z Cares and Shares.” Edwards had been critical of Jay in the past, but the Indiana native says this time he supports the “Empire State of Mind” rapper.
AllHipHop.com connected with Edwards for an exclusive interview to discuss his work, the Barneys controversy, Kim Kardashian, and more.
AllHipHop.com: You previously created a sculpture that was critical of Jay Z when he was selling his “Occupy All Streets” T-shirts. Why did you decide to create a sculpture supporting Jay in the Barneys controversy?
Daniel Edwards: With the Barneys’ controversy, I felt he was being victimized a little bit. He was the only person associated with Barneys who was being criticized for not breaking ties over their racial profiling policy, which is not fair.
Regarding the Occupy All Streets T-shirts, I felt it was unnecessary for Jay Z to present himself as though he was profiting from the OWS movement – it was a PR blunder for him. I feel his trip to Cuba didn’t help his image either –a wasted opportunity for good press, I thought. Instead of smoking cigars in the streets, he could have been seen helping those people. A little forethought there could have helped him with his current PR blunder. Maybe he’s a little too eager to be seen as a mogul for his own good.
Edwards’ “Mogul (Jay Z Occupies Occupy Wall Street)”
You released a statement with your “Scrooge” sculpture making the point that Jay represents the 1% and not the Occupy Wall Street movement. What is your response to critics of Jay’s Barneys collection who say those items also represent and are specifically priced only for the wealthy?
I think he is demonstrating that there is a high value to be placed on his aesthetic, which, I think, is meant to represent Brooklyn. That can be uplifting for those who come from the same place and share his aesthetic. And if the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation is legitimately raising funds from those profits for students in need, then it makes sense to court the people with the money.
What is your opinion on the allegations that Barneys racially profiles African American customers? Would you personally support the collection?
No, I will not support the collection at Barneys if I feel that allegations of racial profiling are founded, and I am sure there is merit to the allegations. But I wonder, is it a milestone that Barneys is representing Jay Z’s image? I think it might be, and I could see why Jay Z would protect that. I would assume some party with an agenda would object to his brand being represented at Barneys, and I could also see another party with another agenda trying to force him into action against the establishment. Both parties with opposing agendas might prefer he left Barneys. I’m glad he stood his ground, and I hope he finds a time in the future to address the issue of racial profiling.
Jay Z has been very vocal about his knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art. Has he or anyone on his team ever reached out to you?
And I like that about him! I’d be surprised if he contacted me! I don’t think my work about him has been too flattering!
You’ve done a few pieces relating to Kim Kardashian. Why is she a regular muse for your art?
She was impossible to ignore when I did my work about her!
Edwards’ “L.A. Fertility” Sculpture Of Kim Kardashian
Are there any pop culture figures that you haven’t depicted yet that you think could be a future subject for your work?
I’d be very happy if I could do pieces on Chuck Berry and Bob Dylan that could receive relevant attention. I’d like to do a piece on Obama before he leaves office. I enjoy doing work concerning civil rights issues and have since doing a public monument of MLK Jr. for the city of Indianapolis in 1995. But mostly, I love taking up the point of view that seems to get neglected in the media and if I can find the right celebrity image to appropriate for the cause, I’m happy.
How do you view the value of art as not just something for amusement, but as social commentary as well?
That is a very considerate question to ask me! I am lucky to have the opportunity to talk to people like you about relevant issues, and that could not happen for me if it were not for art. It is nice to make a cool image, make someone smile, but it is even nicer to be able to say something with it that may have meaning and prompt a point of view.
For more information about Daniel Edwards and his work visit www.cacanet.com.
RiFF RaFF comes through today with a cut produced by DJ Mustard, off his upcoming debut album, “Neon Icon,” which is dropping January 28th on Mad Decent. How does RiFF x Mustard sound?
The other night, it seems Fab and Trey Songz had a party. A recent report suggests that Busta Rhymes, who is well-known and beloved, was refused entry. Why? Nobody quite knows, other than he wasn’t on the list.
Page Six Reports:
Busta Rhymes couldn’t bust into rapper Fabolous’ and R&B singer Trey Songz’s joint birthday party Thursday night at Midtown nightclub Tokya.
Spies told us Rhymes wasn’t on the list at the new East 58th Street hot spot, which was open only for the private party.
Inside, Janet Jackson’s ex Jermaine Dupri, Irv Gotti and Sean Combs’ son Quincy partied with the birthday boys, who arrived at about 2:30 a.m. DJ Clue spun Fab’s and Trey’s hits, including “You Be Killin Em” and “Bottoms Up,” and more than 100 bottles of Hennessy, Belvedere and Moët & Chandon champagne were poured.
Guests left staffers $20,000 in tips on a $100,000 tab when they departed.
I do know that this was a Hennessy party where I’ve been informed that they are very strict with the list.
“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.
Celebrity manicurist Bernadette Thompson kicked off the first stop of her 17-city tour with a nail pop-up shop, “Fifty Shades of Greatness” at Highline Stages in New York City on Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd in celebration of the re-launch of the new “Bernadette Thompson Nail Collection”. The room was filled with top manicurists from every major US city, Kandi Yamz (California), Astro Wifey (Chicago), The Nail Picasso (Washing, D.C.), and Mz Tina (Connecticut) to name a few. Guests included Elle Varner, Sasha DelValle (model), Raven Carter and Brande (MadameNoire.com), Mari Lopez (Monami Entertainment), Danielle Young (HelloBeautiful.com), Angel Laws (Concrete Loop), Tashera Simmons (DMX ex-wife/author), celebrity stylist Oscar Montes De Oca and more. Guests were treated to hand massages and manicures with out of this world nail art.Photo Credit: Jemall Malcolm
(AllHipHop News) The Beastie Boys does not want anyone using their “Girls” without their expressed consent. After toy company Goldieblox sued the Beastie Boys for “threatening copyright infringement” for their commercial, the group responds with a resounding “HUH?!”
On November 17th, GoldieBlox released their commercial “Princess Machine ( a concert for little girls)” featuring and a Rube Goldberg-type toy and it contained a parodied version of the Beastie Boys’ song ” Girls” featuring different lyrics. According to the toy company in a lawsuit they filed against the Beastie Boys and Island Def Jam last Thursday (Nov. 22nd) claims The Beastie Boys “threatened GoldieBlox with copyright infringement.”
However, in a recently released statement from the group, the Beastie Boys simply requested additional information on the video and commercial and does not explicitly say they threatened copyright infringment:
As creative as it is, make no mistake, your video is an advertisement that is designed to sell a product, and long ago, we made a conscious decision not to permit our music and/or name to be used in product ads. When we tried to simply ask how and why our song “Girls” had been used in your ad without our permission, YOU sued US.
The Goldieblox are seeking a declaratory relief of the video and claim it is under fair use as it is not a direct copy of the Beastie Boys’ song but a satirical critique. According to the lawsuit, Goldieblox was consciously appealing to one of the factors a judge will review in this case, the purpose and character of the use:
GoldieBlox created its parody video with specific goals to make fun of the Beastie Boys song, and to further the company’s goal to break down gender stereotypes and to encourage young girls to engage in activities that challenge their intellect, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. The GoldieBlox Girls Parody Video has gone viral on the Internet and has been recognized by the press and the public as a parody and criticism of the original song.
The song “Girls” was originally released as the seventh and final single from the Beastie Boy’s debut album Licensed to Ill in May of 1987. There is no word on if the Beastie Boys or Island Def Jam plan to countersue for copyright infringement at the time. Check out the full Beastie Boys press release and Goldieblox commercial below:
Like many of the millions of people who have seen your toy commercial “GoldieBlox, Rube Goldberg & the Beastie Boys,” we were very impressed by the creativity and the message behind your ad.We strongly support empowering young girls, breaking down gender stereotypes and igniting a passion for technology and engineering.As creative as it is, make no mistake, your video is an advertisement that is designed to sell a product, and long ago, we made a conscious decision not to permit our music and/or name to be used in product ads. When we tried to simply ask how and why our song “Girls” had been used in your ad without our permission, YOU sued US.
(AllHipHop News) Dennis Graham fathered Drake, told him he would not be as successful as him and watched his son prove him wrong. In a recent interview with XXL, the star of Drake’s “Worst Behaviour” video speaks on raising Drake in Memphis, Kendrick Lamar’s disparaging remarks towards his son and more.
Drake father explains that due to Memphis’ historically bustling music scene and his own immersion in the scene during Drake’s formative years, the Toronto MC has been embraced and mingled with some past and present stars. He even goes on to hint at a possible collaboration between Drake and a certain soul legend:
It’s a music city; a lot of people came out of Memphis. Drake used to hang out with Yo Gotti when he turned 18. I used to bring him to Memphis and he’d go out with Yo Gotti and they’d hang together. Juicy J, I know all of them, Drake knows them. Even Al Green wants to do a collaboration with him. I don’t know what’s going to happen between Drake and Al Green. B.B. King, everybody loves him.
When the conversation turned to his son’s newest frenemy Kendrick Lamar, he made sure to address the elephant in the room:
Kendrick? Okay, I like him. I don’t know what stuff he was talking about. I don’t know what that was. Everybody wants to say they’re the best rapper in the world, I guess everybody should think that about themselves.
Mr. Graham failed to update fans on the collaboration with Drake, “Heart of the Moment” which Drake told MTV was going to be a bonus track on Nothing Was The Same.
In randomly looking over the internet for stuff, I stumbled over this post at the Huffington Post. And it dealt with the REAL reason why Muhammad Ali changed his name from Cassius Clay. It looks like it was all over a woman! But, not in some frivolous way. Khalilah Camacho-Ali, the Champ’s ex-wife, conducted an interview with HuffPo’s Marc Lamont Hill and got down to the real deal.
Watch the video and see how she took him to school.
