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Hip-Hop Rumors: Illseed’s Quickies With Wale, Jay-Z, Talib Kweli And More!
JEEEZ! Last night, it looked like the whole state of New York and then some came out to support the guy Wale. Wale’s new album drops on June 25, right after the big June 18th week with Kanye, J. Cole and Statik Selek! But, the whole MMG crew was there, along with what seemed to be, every single blogger in a three-state radius. But it was cool too see all the pics of people supporting Wale after a tough start in this industry. There’s not much more to this right now. Oh, Rick Ross seemed to be kissing every blogger girl in sight, according to some of the pics.
Oh…looks like DeSean Jackson of the Philly Eagles may be the next artist, I mean, sports star to get down with Jay-Z’s Roc Sports.
Last night, Talib Kweli made an appearance at the SoHo Apple Store and revealed that he didn’t know when, if ever another Black Star album would happen with Mos Def.
Looks like Samsung is done playing. They are closing in on Apple and now they are looking at urban. Jay-Z is about to ink a gigantic deal with Samsung Mobile, according to Page Six.
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[NEW VIDEO] Wale feat./ Rick Ross & Lupe Fiasco- “Poor Decisions”
“How about poor n*ggas making rich decisions/that sh*t right there is more effcient/I think that might be a better description”-Lupe Fiasco
A day after releasing the song, MMG’s collaboration with Lupe Fiasco, “Poor Decisions” gets a visual.
Self Made Vol. 3 set to release on August 6th.
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Karrueche, Draya, Teyana Taylor, Fab, Drama and More Party at Toxic Day Party in LA
This past Saturday LA’s Toxic Day Party, seemingly the place to be every Saturday in LA, was more turnt than ever. From Draya and her “Fine Ass Girls” crew to Fabolous, Hit Boy, The Game and NBA ballers James Harden, Nick Young and Brandon Jennings, Toxic Day Party at Lure Patio was Hollywood’s hottest summer hang out this past week.
DJ Drama had the crowd going wild as he had LA native Problem perform his smash hit, “Like What,” while Nick Young popped endless bottles of Ace of Spades Rose’ to celebrate his birthday. On any given Saturday you can find Karrueche and Christina Milian sitting pretty, as Teyana Taylor dances and toasts with friends. NFL player DeSean Jackson, Justin Combs, Too Short, Eva Marcelle, and Kevin McCall were also amongst the celebs who joined in on the fun.
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EXCLUSIVE: Reality Star Chef Roblé Is A Hip Hop Head But Don’t Call Him A “Hip Hop Chef”
(AllHipHop Feature) Ask Brooklyn based Chef Roblé Ali about his love for Hip Hop and the high-profile caterer to the world’s biggest celebrities will run off a list of his favorite rap acts that includes Public Enemy, Jay-Z, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, The Notorious B.I.G., EPMD, UGK, Rakim, Snoop, and his number one rapper all of time Ghostface Killah. He will also excitedly share that Kid Cudi’s latest album Indicud has been on repeat since it was released, and he’ll give props to Kanye West’s artistry and sense of style.
While Roblé is an admitted die-hard fan of the culture he is not a fan of carrying the tag of “Hip Hop Chef.” Not because the star of Bravo’s reality series Roblé & Co. feels the term is negative or derogatory. Roblé just thinks he should not have to wear any labels.
“When I first starting getting attention some blogger slapped the term ‘The Hip Hop Chef’ on me. If I was a young Asian guy or young white guy or a young Latino guy would they be calling me the ‘Hip Hop Chef’? No,” explains Roblé. “I love Hip Hop. I grew up on it, but I’m just a guy that cooks. I don’t want to get stuck in some box. That’s all it is.”
Roblé has catered for some of Hip Hop’s elite. Kanye West, 50 Cent, Russell Simmons, Kevin Liles, and Steve Stoute have all hired Roblé for events. The King Of Pop Michael Jackson has tasted his cuisine, and last year he got the ultimate co-sign when he was tapped to cook for President Barack Obama at a $38,000 a plate gathering hosted by Spike Lee.
In 2011, Roblé took his talents to cable television, but don’t think Top Chef or Hell’s Kitchen. Chef Roblé & Co. is an hour-long program that follows the ups-and-downs of Ali, his sister Jasmine, and the rest of his team as they build his catering business.
“It’s not a competition show. It’s not really a cooking show,” says Ali. “It’s a dramedy about a group of people at a catering company that caters to fabulous people for amazing events and have a good time doing it. Some drama, but more than anything else I think it’s comedy.”
Ms. Drama of “The Gossip Game” fame also sat down with Chef Roblé. Here’s the video.
Roblé seems to love comedy as much as he loves cooking and Hip Hop, so it only makes sense that he would combine all three for his next project. Ali is teaming up with his sous chef and friend since high school Ché “Gravy” Gaines and “professional eater” Jason “J. Brew” Brewster to form the parody group the Food Tang Clan.
The trio already has ten songs done for their upcoming Watch The Stove mixtape. The comedic album will feature the tracks “Yams A Make Her Dance,” “F.R.E.A.M. (Food Rules Everything Around Me),” and “Grubbin’ Problems.”
“We’ll be in the kitchen playing around making freestyle parodies of rap songs. We got so good at it I was like we should get in the studio and make a couple of songs,” says Roblé. “We’re not really trying to be rappers. It’s just comedy.”
While Roblé clearly does not take his rap career to seriously, he does recognize that as the only African-American chef with his own prime-time show, he carries the responsibility of being a positive representation for his viewers.
“Whether I like it not, I know that I am [a role model], so I try to carry myself the best way I can and stay out of trouble,” says Roblé. “I know this [show] is inspirational to people, because I hear it everyday on Instagram and Twitter. People are always letting me know like, ‘hey my son wants to be a chef because of watching your show’.”
With season 2 of Roblé & Co. set to debut this week, the aspiring comic rapper possibly stepping into the role as Hip Hop’s “Weird Al” Yankovic, and promoting the sales of his Food P### clothing line, Chef Roblé has a lot on his plate. According to Ali, it’s his fans that keep him going.
“I get a lot of constant positive feedback, so it let’s me know to keep doing what I’m doing.”
Season 2 of Chef Roblé & Co. will debut Wednesday, June 5th at 10 PM/9 Central on Bravo.
Watch the season 2 trailer for Chef Roblé & Co. featuring appearances from Questlove, Amar’e Stoudamire, and Michael Strahan below.
photo credit: Jesse Frohman
MMG’s Self Made Vol 3 Will Be Released This Summer
(AllHipHop News) The hottest summer for Hip Hop in years continues with the announcement that Maybach Music Group will be releasing the third installment of their compilation series Self Made on August 6th.
The album will feature the entire MMG roster of Rock Ross, Meek Mill, Wale, French Montana, Stalley, Gunplay, Rockie Fresh, and Omarion.
Watch a video of MMG boss Rick Ross speaking on Self Made Vol 3 below.
Wu-Tang Clan Release New Song “Family Reunion”, Raekwon To Appear on Cipha Sounds’ Improv Show
(AllHipHop News) WU TANG! WU TANG! WU TANG!
Hot 97’s The Morning Show released Wu Tang’s 1st song off their 20th anniversary album A Better Tomorrow entitled, “Family Reunion.” Over a smooth, summery sample, a few of the Wu members reminisce on their legacy. The new album is expected to be released in July.
[ALSO READ: Hip-Hop Rumors: Wu Tang’s Big 2013 Plan!]
Also, Raekwon will be the next guest in Cipha Sounds soon-to-be legendary improv comedy series, Take It Personal at the UCB Theatre this Friday (June 7th). Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the UCB Theatre website.
Check out the new Wu-Tang song, “Family Reunion” below:
Grab The Tech: Jay-Z Inks $20 Million Deal With Samsung, Possible Music Streaming Service Soon
(AllHipHop News) In another effort to become as synonymous with money as the dollar sign, Jay-Z recently inked a deal with Samsung Mobile according to the New York Daily News.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: EXCLUSIVE: ’48 Laws Of Power’ Author Robert Greene Discusses 50 Cent, Jay-Z, and Kim K.]
While there is no official word on the details of this deal, it is not far fetched to believe Jay-Z could be soon placing himself in the music streaming business. In March of this year, Universal Music Group signed a two year deal with Samsung for their Kleek music streaming service. A month after this announcement, Jay-Z and Roc Nation signed a partnership with Universal Music Group.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Jets QB Geno Smith Signs To Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Chief Keef Engaged? A NY Stripper Disagrees!
Remember just a few weeks ago, there were reports that Chief Keef was engaged to a fly young vixen.
READ ALSO: Hip-Hop Rumors: Chief Keef Engaged?
Well, it seems that the 17-year-old Keef is in the city of Gods and Earths and is cavorting with alleged strippers like he ain’t worried about nothing. Only thing is, it may not be sweet for him right now. Apparently, the strippers in NYC are still on some grimy street biz like setting dudes up and whatever. I don’t know, but it seems like the boy has an affinity for the ratchet. That’s what up!
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International Breakin’ Convention Headed To The Apollo Theater
(AllHipHop News) Hip Hop culture is made up of four elements. Three of those pillars, emceeing, DJing, and graffitti art, have all maintain a high level of relevance throughout the years, and now the fourth element of break dancing is set to get a large spotlight shined on it again.
The world famous Apollo Theater will be home to Breakin’ Convention: International Festival of Hip Hop Dance Theatre this month. It will be the first time the 10 year old event will take place in the United States.
Breakin Convention started at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London in 2004. The showcase uses Hip Hop dance to create theatrical performances.
“I think what we’re doing is breaking the conventions of how we normally see Hip Hop,” says acclaimed British dancer/emcee/playwright and Breakin’ Convention artistic director Jonzi D. “Usually we see it in a battle context or within a night club. Now what we’re doing is taking it to theater to show the development of what is real contemporary dance.”
Jonzi is one of the performers for the event. He will also join legendary female rapper MC Lyte as the festival’s hosts. Attendees will get to see dancers from around the world, attend Hip Hop workshops, and other activities.
Some of the international dance artists and crews already confirmed to perform include Boy Blue from the United Kingdom, Frank Ejara from Brazil, Project Soul Collective from South Korea, FootworKINGz from Chicago, and Next Level Squad from New York City.
“The reason why you gotta come and check out this show is because it’s showing you the origins and global evolution of this culture,” says Jonzi. “We’re paying homage to Hip Hop culture.”
Breakin’ Convention: International Festival of Hip Hop Dance Theatre will take place at Harlem’s Apollo Theater from Thursday, June 13 through Sunday, June 16.
For ticket information visit ticketmaster.com.
Watch a video about Breakin’ Convention and a performance by Next Level Squad below.
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Girl Who Got Leg Dropped By Miguel Claims She May Have Brain Damage
(AllHipHop News) Miguel’s accidental leg drop on a fan at last month’s Billboard Music Awards may have caused more than just a moment of embarrassment. Khyati Shah, the women who was on the receiving end of the stage dive mishap, is now claiming that she may have suffered brain damage from the incident.
“Some of the difficulties she’s experiencing are cognitive in nature and lead to suspicion of a neurological head injury,” Vip Bhola, Shah’s attorney, told TMZ. A neurological test was administered on Shah and the results will determine whether they will move forward with a lawsuit.
Bhola also argued that Billboard did not do enough that night to ensure Shah was given proper medical attention. Apparently, she was handed an ice pack and was not taken to the hospital for emergency care.
Miguel seems to be dealing with the entire “leg drop” ordeal with humor. He recently freestyled a couple of comedic lines about the incident during an interview with the BBC’s Charlie Sloth.
[ALSO READ: Miguel Makes Fun Of Leg Drop Incident In Freestyle, Leg Drop Victim Contemplating Suing]
2 Chainz Reveals Release Date For New Album
(AllHipHop News) 2 Chainz’ sophomore album doesn’t have an official name yet, but according to the Atlanta rapper it does have a release date. 2 Chainz spoke with MTV News on the set of B.O.B.’s new video for “Headband” and revealed he plans for his next LP to drop September 10th. That date is two days before his 36th birthday on September 12th.
“We should all celebrate the week of the 10th man, I’m just really adding gasoline or adding steroids to what I was already doing as far as locking down the club, locking down the streets,” said Chainz. “Just really giving it to you from my heart man and also enjoying life, enjoying getting this paper. You feel me?”
Chainz debuted his brand new single “”Feds Watching” this past Sunday at Hot 97’s Summer Jam. The track will be available for purchase next Tuesday.
[ALSO READ: Hot 97′s Summer Jam XX: A Celebration of History, A Lesson In Time]
The Def Jam signee is also heading out on the “America’s Most Wanted Tour” with Lil Wayne and T.I. starting July 9th.
[ALSO READ: 2 Chainz To Replace Future On Lil Wayne’s ‘America’s Most Wanted Tour’]
Watch 2 Chainz performing “Feds Watching” at Summer Jam XX below.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Jermaine Dupri Goes OFF!
If all caps is the equivalent of screaming, Jermaine Dupri is going berserker rage steez with this latest post. It seems he just got the news that SunTrust Bank has sued him to the tune of $1.9 million and may get his whole So So Def catalogue. He just straight up dumbed out and set the record straight.
ALSO READ: Is Jermaine Dupri Planning a Rebirth of R&B?
Peep:
SO I WAKE UP THIS AFTERNOON WITH TWEETS FROM PEOPLE ASKING ME IF IM OK,JD WHATS GOING ECT….I HAVE NO IDEA WHY IM BEING ASKED THESE QUESTIONS, BUT BEING THE HEAVY SOCIAL MEDIA PERSON THAT I AM, I KNEW SOMETHING CRAZY HAD TO BE ON THE INTERNET,SURE ENOUGH I LOOK AND @VLADTV IS POSTING THIS LIKE CRAZY,IF YOU’RE A FOLLOWER OF WHAT I DO HERE AT GLOBAL14, YOU KNOW THAT GOSSIP,RUMORS AND ALL THAT B######## WE DONT DO,BUT!!!! ONE OF THE REASONS I DID CREATE GLOBAL14 IS TO MAKE SURE ,THAT WHEN SOMETHING HAPPENS WITH ME, THAT IS WORTH KNOWING, THIS IS WHERE YOU GET THE REAL .WITH THAT BEING SAID SUNTRUST BANK IS FULL OF S### !!! AND THIS STORY IS A COMPLETE LIE,ON THE COCKYSIDE 1.9 MILLION FOR ALL MY MUSIC, GTFOH!!!! LOL,I HATE THAT I HAVE TO ADDRESS THIS, BUT I WAS ALWAYS TOLD “ONE CAN ROB YOU OF ALL YOUR MONEY AND THEY GET AWAY WITH NOTHING BUT WHEN THEY ROB YOU OF YOUR NAME THEY HAVE TAKEN IT ALL” F**K THAT !!!!
SEE ALSO: Jermaine Dupri Sued for $2 million, May Have to Sell So So Def Music
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Joey Bada$$ Performs Unheard Verse From Upcoming Project At Hot 97’s Summer Jam XX (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Duck Down Visuals is doing this new series called “Unheard Verses” where they get rappers to spit unreleased verses. First up is Joey Bada$$ who spits a verse from a song called “Swank” off his upcoming EP Summer Knights slated to be released on June 12th.
Check out Joey spit the “Swank” verse at the Hot 97’s Summer Jam XX Festival Stage:
[ALSO CHECK OUT: NEW MUSIC: Joey Bada$$ [BGA] – “Word Is Bond” [P###. Statik Selektah]]