Elle Varner: I Made A Song Dissing Everyone After Beyonce’s “Bow Down” (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Do not let the alluringly innocent appearance fool you, Elle Varner has a razor tongue and is not afraid to use it. The prolific songwriter exclusively spoke to AllHipHop about Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse, her boyfriend at the time, Iman Shumpert’s response and her own response to Beyonce’s “Bow Down”.
In mid-March, Beyonce sent the music industry in a stir with her song “Bow Down” wherein she essentially told her R&B competition whom may have been inspired by her to “bow down, b*tches. While Elle believes the song was really good, she did say she might have a diss song in the holster:
I actually made a song kind of dissing everybody. It’s called “Coming For Your Neck”. Who knows, I might put it out. But at the end of the day, I’m a writer and I’m a great writer. So, I might say some sh*t one day but then it’d be like “la la la, playing in the forest.”
Elle also commented on the reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse. The loquacious singer gave a “no comment” when her friend J. Cole was mentioned but did speak on Iman Shumpert’s response to the polarizing Kendrick Lamar verse:
I give him props, because he does whatever he wants to do. Everybody doesn’t have the confidence to do that. So say what you want but the man did something the next day and we’re still waiting on a few responses.
Check out the rest of the interview below where the songstress discusses her writing skills, says it’d be “unfair” to the rap game if she started rapping and more:
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I Don’t Camouflage – Rock (of Heltah Skeltah)
“Life is a chess game…or a video game…so I keep my thoughts to myself because I can’t let you know my next move.. that’s who I am” Check out Rock from Heltah Skeltah speaking on his childhood story, his mother, Sean Price and more. In this exclusive and personal interview, Rock breaks down the difference between himself and his other half Sean Price using horoscope as one of the examples and how they balance each other out, like peanut butter & jelly.
Future Recruits Miley Cyrus & Nicki Minaj For “Honest” LP; Says He Owns Atlanta
(AllHipHop News) Freebandz founder Future is tapping two of the biggest female stars in music for his upcoming album Honest. Speaking on RapFix Live the auto-tuned crooner revealed pop star Miley Cyrus and Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj will be featured artists on the project.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Mike Will Made It Featuring Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J & Miley Cyrus “23”]
“I was doing some records in Vegas, and Mr Hudson sent a hook back he did on a Mike Will track,” said Future. “He played it for Miley and she wanted to be a part of it, so I’m putting the record on my album also.”
Cyrus will appear on the song titled “Real and True.” Future and Miley also hooked up for the former Disney star’s cut “My Darlin'” off her Bangerz album.
Honest will also include a track with Nicki Minaj called “Rock Star Life.” The frequent collaborators previously worked together on Rich Gang’s “Tapout,” DJ Khaled’s “I Wanna Be With You,” and DJ Clue’s “Rich Friday.”
With numerous hit records under his belt, Future is one the hottest performers out of Atlanta at the moment. When asked by Sway Calloway who owns the city the “Tony Montana” rapper named himself.
“Who owns Atlanta? I have to say me,” declared Future. “It’s because of the different levels of hits that’s coming out. It’s been quality and quantity at the same time.”
[ALSO CHECK OUT: NEW MUSIC: Rick Ross FT. Future “No Games“]
Watch the interview in the videos below.
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Love And Hip-Hop Houston…Guess What Rappers Are Involved!!
OH…It is SO ON now. Of all the Love and Hip-Hop’s so far, this one is a scary one. Love and Hip-Hop Houston? Houston was once the home of Hip-Hop with all the talent coming down there. Now, they are dropping a reality show in the middle of it all. Well, guess who is already down?
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Here they are:
Willie D of the Geto Boys.
I never saw Willie D as a reality show candidate, but time are changing.
Slim Thug:
Vixen Jhonni Blaze (known largely for losing her unborn baby because she was twerking too hard):
Kristal Solis, who is fine as hell:
DJ Hi C:
I’m sure there are more people, but we’ll just have to see when the formal release comes.
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Waka Flocka – “Ice Cream” (Gucci Mane Diss)
Waka Flocka airs out his former friend Gucci Mane in this new track off his From Roaches to Rolex mixtape. Listen to “Ice Cream” below.
[ALSO READ: Gucci Mane Returns To Twitter To Apologize & Admit Drug Use]
Biggie’s “10 Crack Commandments” Being Used By Marc Ecko To Teach Business
(AllHipHop News) “It’s rules to this sh*t. I wrote me a manual,” rapped Hip Hop legend The Notorious B.I.G. on his classic song “Ten Crack Commandments.” Fashion designer and entrepreneur Marc Ecko is now using the Life After Death track as the basis for his Skillshare online business course.
[ALSO READ: Marc Ecko Directs First Ever Music Video for Big K.R.I.T.’s “Bigger Picture” (VIDEO)]
Ecko says about incorporating Biggie’s song into the course:
One of the most important lessons I have learned through two decades of building my own businesses is that wisdom and guidance can be found in the most unlikely of places. As a result, I’ve structured this Skillshare class on my principles of business around the legendary hip-hop track “Ten Crack Commandments” by Biggie Smalls. On the surface it would appear that Biggie is rapping about illegal drug sales, but the knowledge dropped in this song actually applies to all businesses no matter the industry.
“Run Your Own Business: Lessons from Biggie” is an extension of Ecko’s book Unlabel: Selling You Without Selling Out. The course will cover business fundamentals like management skills, enabling ideas, and refining your personal brand.
Ecko is also offering a $5,000 endowment to one student who creates the best inspirational “business commandment” from a lyric or pop culture saying. The enrollment fee for the class is $25, but students who purchase Unlabel can receive a voucher to take the course for free.
For more information about “Run Your Own Business: Lessons from Biggie” and how to take the class for free visit www.skillshare.com.
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Steven Spielberg’s Children Join Jay Z’s Roc Nation
(AllHipHop News) Jay Z recently added two new signees to his Roc Nation management- iconic filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s children. Sasha Spielberg and Theo Spielberg joined the Roc according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Spielberg scions are now under the same umbrella as fellow Roc Nation managed performers Rihanna, Meek Mill, Wale, and Timbaland.
[ALSO READ: Jay Z Covers November Issue Of Vanity Fair]
The Los Angeles duo, who perform under the name Wardell, released their Brother/Sister EP in June. The 4-track project features the single “Opossum.” According to the Roc Nation website, Wardell is planning to release their debut album in 2014.
Sasha and Theo are not the first Hollywood offspring to team with Roc Nation. Actor Will Smith’s daughter, Willow Smith, signed to Jay Z’s label in 2010.
[ALSO READ: Bridget Kelly Is Ready To Roc The Nation With New Wave R&B]
Listen to Wardell’s “Opossum” below.
Members Of Maybach Music Group Sued For Missed London Concert
(AllHipHop News) Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group is apparently facing a lawsuit from a London promoter. TMZ is reporting that Ross, Meek Mill, Wale, Omarion, and Stalley were supposed to perform at a Wembley Arena concert on September 12, 2012, but the entertainers attempted to have the show postponed.
The promoter claims that the MMG members received over $285,000 in performance fees, flight costs, and other expenses before negotiations on a make-up date broke down. The promoter is now suing to reclaim all the money advanced to the five stars.
According to the plaintiff, $93,281.26 of that total was for the plane tickets and other costs. The rest was for the appearance fees for each MMG member which are now public. Ross was reportedly paid $100,000 while Meek Mill garnered $40,000, Wale $35,000, Omarion $12,000, and Stalley $5,500.
Maybach Music Group recently released their latest compilation album Self Made 3.
[ALSO READ: Drake Being Sued Over “Knockoff” Jewelry]
Watch a promo video for the cancelled show below.
Lauyrn Hill Releases New Song “Consumerism”
(AllHipHop News) Lauryn Hill is set to be released from her 3-month prison sentence soon. The former Fugees member is serving time in Connecticut’s Danbury Prison for tax evasion, and as Ms. Hill prepares to be a free women once again she has dropped a new track called “Consumerism.”
[ALSO READ: Lauryn Hill Sentenced To Three Months In Prison Over Taxes]
The reclusive Grammy winner previously dropped the track “Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)” in May after signing a reported $1 million record deal with Sony.
Hill also took the time to release a statement about her motivations for “Consumerism” and details on how the song was recorded.
Listen to “Consumerism” and read Ms. Hill’s statement below.
“Consumerism” is part of some material I was trying to finish before I had to come in. We did our best to eek out a mix via verbal and emailed direction, thanks to the crew of surrogate ears on the other side. Letters From Exile is material written from a certain space, in a certain place. I felt the need to discuss the underlying socio-political, cultural paradigm as I saw it. I haven’t been able to watch the news too much recently, so I’m not hip on everything going on. But inspiration of this sort is a kind of news in and of itself, and often times contains an urgency that precedes what happens. I couldn’t imagine it not being relevant. Messages like these I imagine find their audience, or their audience finds them, like water seeking it’s level.
Epic Fail Of The Day: The Internet Ethers Scarlett Johansson
Well GOT DAMN. Ain’t this a b**ch! The internet is an equal opportunity hater/jokester! Even if you are one of the finest woman Hollywood can make. Scarlett Johansson was walking down the street minding her OWN when she col’ took a fall in the middle of the damn sidewalk. And before you know it…the internet went IN with all the memes. UNMERCIFULLY like how they have done Drake and Jay Z. This is a mob crime scene! Peep them all!!!!!
Now that I think about it, they all ain’t funny – you be the judge!
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Hip-Hop Rumors: A New Strange Beef For Rick Ross!
Rick Ross is the truth and guess what? He’s not afraid to speak his mind to anybody! Most recently, he dropped a bomb and said that he’s got beef with – of all people – Jimmy Kimmel. Guess why? He didn’t like the way he clowned Kanye West. And, he went at Kanyeezy fa’ sho. But who would think that Kanye would make Rozay burn a big bridge like that.
RELATED: Memes, Tweets & Personals, Oh My!: Kanye West Disses Jimmy Kimmel After Interview Spoof
He told MTV:
“I really didn’t watch all the interview. I just saw some of the Jimmy Kimmel s**t. F**k Jimmy Kimmel. You know we riding with the culture. So, Jimmy Kimmel he ain’t welcome here no more. You understand it? People who cross that line they not welcome no more. But as far as Kanye, I just love his passion. And I feel anybody that love what they do you gotta respect someone that is that passionate about what they do because homie a hundred mill you can just sit back and really don’t give a f*ck, but he actually cares about the culture. He puts that much passion into it.”
JERMAINE DUPRI SPEAKS THE TRUTH!
AllHipHop’s Grouchy Greg & Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, Chaka Zulu of Disturbing Tha Peace, T.I., Jermaine Dupri and others were honored down in ATL over the BET Hip-Hop Awards. It was a great event with performances by Ludacris, T.I., Tela, Bone Crusher and Chubb Rock. Scarface was supposed to be there, but was not for some reason. Jermaine Dupri was also supposed to be there but wasn’t. Suddenly, people are like JD got too fly for his people. But, JD told the truth. He was working with Mariah Carey in LA and now he is her manager! That’s an interesting turn of events.
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Epic Fail of the Day: Man Crashes Wedding Butt Naked to ‘Feed the Animals’
A naked man crashed a wedding in Lincoln, Neb. waving lettuce around. According to WOWT.com, the naked man identified as Kevin Gill, stopped his truck outside of the church and started waving lettuce telling witnesses he wanted to feed the animals.
Gill had attempted to leave the scene before police arrived but he the wrong way on the street. He was eventually arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure.
Welp, at least the couple can say they had a wedding they won’t forget.
Off That Smack: Loaded Lux Will Battle AT UW Battle League On Super Bowl Weekend (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Loaded Lux is taking his talents to UW Battle League. After having a public dispute with SMACK’s Troy MItchell over contract negotiations for Summer Madness 3, Loaded Lux has decided to participate in UW Battle League’s event on Super Bowl weekend.
While the location and exact time have not been announced, fans will get a chance to find out who Loaded Lux opponent will be. On Sunday (October 6th), fans can tune in to Non Fiction Radio between 4pm – 7pm EST.
Check out Loaded Lux in the trailer for UW Battle League’s Super Bowl Weekend event below:
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