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Beyonce: Sex With Jay-Z Calms Me Down

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Before Beyonce’s gyrations made her a suspect in the Super Bowl blackout she was speaking quite candid about her love life. ArtistDirect reports that during a pre-Super Bowl press conference, Mrs. Shawn Carter revealed her remedy to nervousness:

 “When I get nervous or I don’t have everything together I like to make love to my husband.”

Label exec, part owner of a basketball team and now Beyonce’s personal pain killer, Jay-Z’s life gets more envious.

[ALSO READ: Beyonce Announces World Tour]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Meek Mill Sneak Attacks Cassidy On Philly Radio!

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Headlines
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“What I’ma do now”

Wow! The homey QDeezy got Meek Mill to go in on Cassidy on the sneak without saying names. But its very clear that he’s going in on his Philly bull. The crazy thing is Deezy wasn’t even feeding into it but Meek just wanted to go it. Meek just goes at it….oops…he called him Assidy….names were named. I wonder if Cass has a reply.

What took so long for the reply? Checkers, not chess I guess. Anyway, he talks about the Chris Brown/Drake “fight,” being role model, Rihanna and a bunch of other stuff.

Will this re-ignite the beef or is it dead?



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Eminem Plots for a Summer Return

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) In the immortal words of the philosopher Cam’ron: it’s going to be a hot summer.

Eminem’s longtime manager Paul Rosenberg recently told Billboard that Eminem’s eighth studio album will be release “post-Memorial Day.”

He assures fans that the highest selling rapper of all-time is “far into the process” of recording his follow up to his multiplatinum 2010 album Recovery and his 2011 collaborative album Hell: The Sequel with Royce Da 5’9.

Details about the as-of-yet untitled opus began leaking Thursday (Feburary 7) when British newspaper The Sun reported that Eminem would be sampling newcomer UK artist Jamie N Common for his first single.

“It’s scheduled to be Eminem’s big single this summer when he headlines the Reading and Leeds festivals in the UK.” Rosenberg made mention of Mr. Mathers’ scheduled UK performances and consequently they are “trying to see what else lines up. Eminem will headline the Reading and Leeds Festival this August.

The Shady Records general is not the only one gearing up to release music.

Yelawolf is currently in Nashville, Tenn recording his sophomore album. Joe Budden released No Love Lost this Tuesday (Feb 5th) with the remaining Slaughterhouse members all due to release solo albums.

Eminem’s last solo album, Recovery to date has sold over 5.8 million records.

[READ ALSO: Eminem Produced series “Detroit Rubber” Debut Online]

A Year After Death: Whitney Houston is Immortalized

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Alternatives
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When Whitney Houston was living she was the first female artist to debut #1 on Billboard Top 200, received over 400 awards, sold over 200 million records worldwide and is on the shortlist of the greatest singing voices ever recorded. She continues that dominance with a pre-Grammy tribute planned, being immortalized in wax and having the most popular love song. She is having the best week ever.

On February 7, Harris Interactive survey’s poll on American’s favorite love songs resulted in Whitney Houston’s monumental classic “I Will Always Love You” being voted #1. The 1992 cultural smash hit from the soundtrack fro the movie The Bodyguard scored 38% of votes among adults and was the top pick of all widowed, divorced or separated Americans polled.

Houston’s cover of country legend Dolly Parton’s 1974 song beat out other notable love songs such as Aerosmith’s “Dont Want to Miss A Thing”, Bee Gees’ “How Deep Is Your Love” and even Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On”.

Madame Tussauds New York showcased four life-like wax statues of the late singer. Each will be installed in four Madam Tussaud locations: Washington, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and New York.

The Washington D.C. figure will be of Houston performing the national anthem at the 1991 Super Bowl; Las Vegas will showcase Houston from her 1988 music video for “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)”; the wax figure for Los Angeles will be of her from The Bodyguard; and New York gets the wax figure modeled off a 2009 photo shoot.

Tonight (February 9), longtime friend and mentor of Whitney Houston, Clive Davis is planning a tribute to Houston at his annual pre-Grammy party.

“(I am) going to do something to remind everybody that her talent lived among us and in so many people,” the iconic music mogul told People.com “It’s a different kind of opening. The opening has never been done before, with the kind of music that’s unprecedented.” There are no details yet on who is set to be apart of the tribute.

[ALSO READ: Jordin Sparks Speaks On Working With Whitney Houston]

Hip-Hop Rumors: What Hot Chick Is ASAP Rocky Dating Now?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Headlines
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The latest rumor is is decidedly in A$AP Rocky’s favor – hot chick alert! The word on the street is that Rocky bagged Chanel Iman, they chick from Victoria’s Secret. She’s 22 and he’s 24 and they were posted on Instagram all hugged up with matching Jordans! Its fashion week in NY or something…or maybe that’s next week. I don’t know.

Oh, just Ice called and wants his look back. Nah, I’m kidding. A$AP rolls with goons. I’m not messing with him unless I’m rolling with Just Ice. He has a shotgun pump.  LOL!



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DTP Co-Founder Chaka Zulu Named VP Of Entertainment And Sports Marketing For Monster

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Disturbing Tha Peace co-founder Chaka Zulu has been appointed to the role of Vice President of Entertainment and Sports Marketing for Monster Cable Inc.

THR reports that the newly created position is “part of an effort to reinforce the company’s roots in today’s music culture.”

Zulu, who manages both the acting and rapping career of DTP co-founder Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, spoke on his new position and partnership with Monster.

“Monster’s innovation and creativity has always come from a place of true passion for music and for improving music experiences,” he said. “I work with artists, producers and talent every day and Monster is consistent in creating new technologies that benefit the entire music industry.”

“Everyone at Monster is thrilled that Chaka is joining our team,” said Founder Noel Lee. “We share with him a strong passion for both music and technological innovation, and for helping people get closer to all the entertainment they love.”

“This is a major step forward for Monster,” Lee continued. “It will help us make a much closer connection with fans all over the world who want to enjoy all their entertainment in a more meaningful and impactful way.”

Just yesterday it was announced that Grammy Award-winning producer Swizz Beatz had joined Monster Cable Inc. as both an investor and a board member for their creative and marketing team.

Monster, who was initially behind the design, production and manufacturing of Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine’s Beats By Dre headphones, severed ties with Beats Electronics last year.

BREAKING: “Love & Hip-Hop” Star Mandeecees Harris ACQUITTED Of Sexual Assault Against Teen

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) VH1 “Love & Hip Hop” star Mandeecees Harris was acquitted of sexually assaulting a teenager earlier today (February 8).

The Cliffview Pilot reports that jurors returned the verdict just after 4:00 PM, causing an outburst of cheers in court.

Mandeecees Harris was charged with having a sexual relationship with the daughter of his live-in girlfriend, in Lodi, New Jersey.

Prosecutors claimed that Harris received oral sex from the girl in September 2009 and April 2010.

Harris was arrested in 2010 and charged with aggravated sexual assault, criminal sexual assault and child endangerment.

Earlier this week, Harris took this stand to defend himself.

“I never had a relationship with her, she never extended herself,” Harris claimed. “She didn’t play basketball, she didn’t play PlayStation, didn’t want to go to the movies. She always walked around the house like she had an attitude. I never committed none of them asked to that girl in my life.”

Not all those were in agreement with the verdict.

The teenaged victim’s grandmother and aunt left the courtroom as the verdict was being read and promised that the “truth” would eventually come out.

Mandeecees Harris is not out his legal quandary just yet.

Harris is facing drug charges in Rochester New York, over claims that he trafficked $2.5 million worth of heroin and with cocaine between 2005 and 2012.

Mandeecees Harris, is the boyfriend of Yandy Smith, who also stars in “Love & Hip Hop” and used to manage rapper Jim Jones.

Harris also manages Vado and Webstar.

The Pharcyde’s Bizarre Ride Continues

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Features
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Washington, DC’s beautifully remodeled Howard Theater hosted a Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde, Live! Near freezing temperatures and a light dusting of snow did not prevent their loyal fans from filing into the venue. After about thirty minutes of their DJ playing some classic old school joints, it was time for the main event. The headliners were urged onstage by a brief chant, “Pharcyde! Pharcyde! Pharcyde!”

The members of Pharcyde, Slimkid3 (Trevant Hardson) and Fatlip (Derrick Stewart)
opened with the group’s callout classic, “Oh S**t” to a fan-filled audience hungry to keep
the party going. Pharcyde music videos played simultaneously giving the audience
a visual of the other two original members, Imani (Emandu Wilcox) and B##### Brown
(Romye Robinson), who also continue to perform as Pharcyde. Original Pharcyde
producer J-Swift, L.A. Jay and K-Natural lent their vocals onstage to provide the
richness of sound for which the group is known. The atmosphere ascended to another
level on “Passing Me By”, followed by “Running” produced by legend, the late J-Dilla.
Before leaving the stage – as if to answer a burning question – Fatlip shouted, “We are
still here. Y’all are still here. Hip-Hop is still here!” After the show, the group discussed
cohesion between the group, new projects, the other original group members and the
loyal fans that continue to support them.

“What’s Happening Right Is A Blessing”

The group seemed at peace and to revel in the bond they share for music and
performing together. “What’s happening right here is a blessing with J-Swift, with L.A.
Jay, with Fatlip. It is that synergy that created Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde. Everybody’s
having fun, there’s new music floating around, song ideas, beats. It has nothing to do
with anybody’s ego, [there’s] occasional divaness,” Slimkid3 said to agreement and
laughs. “It’s easy to forget that as a unit we accomplish our dreams…not so much on our
own”, Fatlip said. “Everybody got to take a break from all that ‘90s madness. Here we
are on the second go around.”

I Don’t Wish Them Anything

Slimkid3’s view of Imani and B##### Brown could be classified as neutral. He said, “I
don’t wish them anything. There were times when I was really wishing this could work.
They really didn’t want to see it that way. We are all entitled to do this…to connect with
the fans.”

The Fans

“I think we have loyal fans. We have fans that are truly hurt that all this is happening.
They can’t really understand.” Slimkid3 asks Pharcyde fans to forgive them for the split.
“I definitely don’t want what is happening to be happening as far as us being separated
like this. I think the universe is the painter and we are the paintbrushes and paint.”
Pharcyde maintains its fun and energetic vibe that propelled them to the music scene
twenty years ago. The group is now heading to Europe for 17-city tour. They are due
back in the states late February.

New Projects

The group is currently working on a Bizarre Ride 3 album. They recently released a
record for Japan called “The Love Album” that is due out in the states soon. J-Swift is
finishing his solo album, “The Adventures of Negro Knievel.” Slimkid3 is finishing up two
albums that he is working on with DJ Nu-Mark from Jarassic 5 and a Portland-based
group called Doo Doo Funk.

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Detroit’s Top 5 Dilla Day Destinations

By: TeamDeSymber Updated Category: Features
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Headed to The D this weekend for Dilla Day? You’re not alone. There are reports of people from as many as a dozen different cities converging on Detroit for the celebration of the life of legendary music producer, James “J. Dilla” Yancey.  In fact, a vanload of artists and supporters will depart from Atlanta for the 12-hour trek to the Motor City on Friday (2/8) to return on Sunday.

Celebrations have been taking place across the globe but the flagship event is the 2nd Annual Dilla Day will take place on Saturday, February 9 at The Filmore in Detroit. Featuring perfomances by Talib Kweli and Royce Da 5’9″, as well as DJ sets by DJ Houseshoes, DJ Sicari, and DJ Spinna, a portion of the $20-$50 ticket proceeds will benefit The J. Dilla Foundation.

Read: Detroit Prepping for Second Annual Dilla Day Tribute Concert

While Detroit gets a bad rap, there are actually a lot of great things to do in Motown. So, if you are headed to Detroit for Dilla Day, consider this your travel guide.

Best Eats:

American Coney Island 114 W. Lafayette St. Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 961-7758.

The Coney Dog is the official food of Detroit. A hot dog topped with chili, onions, and mustard is the only way to enjoy the staple. With 24-hour availability, don’t be surprised if an impromptu afterparty jumps off here following the show. Featured on the Travel Channel, American Coney Island was founded in 1917 after an argument between the Keros brothers resulted in them opening rival restaurants, for the the Detroit Coney Experience, try both American and, the original, Lafayette Coney Island, located right next door.

Best Kicks

Burn Rubber Sneaker Boutique 202 W. 4th St. Royal Oak, MI 48067 (248) 543-3000

Have you checked out the cool new Eminem-produced web reality series, Detroit Rubber? The series provides a funny glimpse into this popular sneaker boutique, featuring the owners, Rick Williams and Roland “RoSpit” Coit. If you like the series, you’ll love the store. Stop by Burn Rubber during Dilla Day weekend and see if you can stump the guys with your own sneaker search.

Best Historic Landmark

Hitsville USA 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208 (313) 875-2264

While Dilla Day is all about the celebration of hip-hop, especially Detroit Hip-Hop, no trip to Detroit is complete without visiting Hitsville USA. The building where Motown Records made music for a generation is now a historic landmark, and a phenomenal museum. The current exhibit, Girl Groups: The Grit, The Glamour, The Glory celebrates the First Ladies of Motown Records.

Best Public Park

Belle Isle Park, Downtown Detroit

Considered the “Jewel of the City,” Belle Isle is the jewel in heart of most Detroiters, the 982-acre park is the largest public park in the United States. A heavily debated asset of the financially-strapped city, an effort to make the park a State park was recently defeated. While “The Island,” has attractions that are in need of repair, the view from the third-largest island in the Detroit River is beautiful with views of both Detroit and Canada.

Best Hip-Hop Stop

St. Andrews Hall and The Shelter 431 E. Congress St., Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 961-6923

For hip-hop heads, a trip and photo-op in front of St. Andrews Hall is a must. The venue was featured in 8 Mile and was the site of some of Detroit’s biggest and best rap battles. St. Andrews is best known for a hip-hop party known as Three Floors of Fun on Friday nights, but on the night prior to Dilla day (2/8), head around the corner to L!V Resto Lounge for performances from some of Atlanta’s best artists in town for the event.

Stay connected to Dilla Day on Twitter: #DillaDayDetroit