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@SlimThugga Ft. @PaulWallBaby and D Boss “All Gold Everything Freestyle”
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#HeaterOfTheDay @Lifestylemusiq Ft. @Therealkiss “Keep Quiet”
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@TermanologyST Ft. Rico Staxx “All Done”
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King T Preps New Mixtape “Still Triflin'”
(AllHipHop News) West Coast rap legend King T will return to the arena after six years, with a new mixtape titled “Still Triflin’.”
The 22-track mixtape from King T features a variety of rappers from California, including Xzibit, MC Eiht, Short Khop, Mitchy Slick, Ras Kass, Raphael Saadiq, Ras Kass and others.
Representatives for King T confirmed that the new mixtape “Still Triflin'” will be released next week, on December 11.
For more information on the mixtape check out www.KingTLA.com
@TroyAve #BGA “CREAM Freestyle”
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@TroubleDTE “Maybe We Could’ve”
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The Last Word 2012: A Hoodie and Skittles May Cost Your Life
Our satirical and funny friend, Andre Leroy Davis, was back at it again in 2012 with “The Last Word”, his unique brand of cartoonish commentary on current events and politics.
In one of the most tragic and polarizing stories of 2012, 17-year-old, unarmed Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in February 2012 after arguing with “neighborhood watchman,” George Zimmerman. With only Skittles and an iced tea on his person when he was shot, Trayvon’s murder had the Hip-Hop community particularly appalled, and rocking “hoodies” became a symbol signifying that Black men are sick and tired of being pigeon-holed and oppressed.
At the time, Andre’s artistic “Weapons” statement said it all:
Check out more witty goodness at www.AndreLeroyDavis.com.
@LilHOOD_GripBoy x @SparkDawgMusic “Turn On The Lights Remix”
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Hip-Hop Rumor Exclusive: Will Nicki Minaj Boycott The Grammys Over Nomination Snub?
Nicki Minaj is said to be furious over not getting any Grammy nominations this year. At this same time last year, Nicki was the Grammy golden girl, making a huge grand entrance with a priest in a red Versace robe, performing “Roman Holiday” and being nominated for three awards, including Best New Artist. But things are completely different this year, with Nicki not scoring any nominations for her album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. According to an industry insider, the Barb is said to be so upset over the snub, that she is considering “boycotting the show altogether in protest.”
Do you think Nicki should boycott the Grammy’s over her nomination snub? Nicki’s top singles this year were “Starships” and “Pound The Alarm” – do you think either of those songs deserved a nomination?
Oh, and Nicki was so upset that she even blocked one of her precious “Barbs” for merely mentioning it. Check out the tweet that caused her to get put on ice below:
Nicki is not having any of that negativity. Do you think Nicki will go so far as to boycott the Grammy’s this year?
Chris Young The Rapper (@chrisyoungraps) Ft. DelTheFunkyHomosapien (@DelHIERO) “Les Professionnels Remix”
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@StevieJoe800 & @WillieJoeWB “All Joe Everything”
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@DustinPrestige “Luv Hertz”
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@K_Young “Psycopath”
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Red Bull #CultureClash Brings out DMX, Pusha T, Too Short, B-Real and George “P-Funk” Clinton of Parliament Funkadelic
(AllHipHop News) On Wednesday night (December 5th) Red Bull held up their reputation for going above and beyond what’s deemed normal for a musical concert or event.
With multiple EDM/trap derived beat making acts facing off in head to head beat battles, in what they call the “Culture Clash,” SMOG, Friends of Friends, Dim Mak and Jeffree’s battled it out for the crowds approval in Los Angeles, with SMOG winning in the end.
While SMOG came out on top, the night was highlighted by a plethora of guest appearances famed rap acts with the addition of funk music legend George “P Funk” Clinton, ringleader of Parliament Funkadelic.
Friends of Friends brought out Pusha T as he performed the G.O.O.D. Music hit song “Mercy.” Shortly thereafter Dim Mak brought out DMX who went through several of his hits including several songs from Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood mulit-platinum album.
SMOG then hosted B-Real from Cypress Hill on their stage as he performed his group’s#### “How I Could Just Kill a Man.”
Too Short also came out performed “Blow the Whistle” with SMOG which was only topped by George Clinton performing Parliament’s “One Nation Under a Groove,” with Jeffree’s.
The competition was broken down into rounds kicking off with “Introducing the Crew, ” as each stage was allowed to warm-up their sound and the crowd with a 10-minute set.
Round 2 was “I Can Do What You Can Do Better” and provides a competitive twist in which each collective strayed away from their norm and played an interpretation of another collective’s signature sound.
Getting deeper into the competition, in round 3 deemed, “Let Us Entertain You,” each collective was allowed to bring surprise special guests on stage.
In the final round called, “Leave It All On The Table, ” each collective pulled out their “biggest” and “baddest” tunes in an attempt to win over the crowd.
Check out some of the pics below! All photos courtesy of the Red Bull Content Pool
George “P-Funk” Clinton surprises the crowd at the Red Bull #CultureClash
Too Short performs “Blow the Whistle” with SMOG
DMX performs on top of a speaker performing with Dim Mak !!!!
The winners, SMOG in the groove of their set.
Pusha T stuns the crowd with a G.O.O.D. Music appearance alongside Friends of Friends!!!!
It was close, but in the end SMOG had the crowds favor for most of the night.
B-Real Shut it down with a performance of “How I Could Just Kill a Man”!!!
Dim Mak
SMOG reigns victorious.
B-Real!
Hip-Hop Rumors: Chief Keef May Be Going To Jail, But Don’t Bet On It!
Uh oh! Chief Keef is going dowwwwwwwnnnn! Well, not quite. But, it looks like the authorities out there in Chicago, namely his parole officer, have some serious questions. Apparently, he is on parole – DUH. And, he did an interview where the media outlet Pitchfork took him to a gun range to make it interesting. How typical. And, being the smart dude that he is, Keef forgot that he wasn’t allowed to buss his gun at the range. Its a violation of his probation. Well, nobody fully knows what is on that video, but it was taken down after the death of Jo Jo.
RELATED: Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Chief Keef Have Something To Do With Lil’ Jo Jo’s Murder?
RELATED: Hip-Hop Rumors: Chicago Killing Spree Continues – Was Chief Keef Hacked Or Not?
Anyway, it seems that the Pitchfork has been ordered to give up the uncut video of Keef with a gat. I don’t know the specific implications of Keef having a gun, but they can’t be nice. The news has some people rejoicing, but I’m not happy that Keef may do time. I think that he should do some time with Jim Brown, Muhammad Ali or Denzel…somebody that can help him get a new perspective.
RELATED:Hip-Hop Rumor Exclusive: Is There A Chief Keef Movie On The Way?
With a movie on deck, ain’t no way Keef going to the BING. Jimmy Io ain’t going to have it!
Anybody out there know what Chief Keef may be facing?
Illseed, Out.
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Lil Kim Disses Boyfriend On Twitter! Illseed’s Quickies!
I think Kim needs to settle down and not with a dude named Mr. Papers! Maybe she found out his paper wasn’t what she thought. I don’t know, but she dropped him like bad habit on Twitter. Seriously, I didn’t know that people even cared about this whole matter! What the hell is going on? Why am I even writing these words on this topic? From me to you, I’m sorry for wasting your time. Anyway, here is the announcement.
ILLSEED’S QUICKIES
I’m hearing MySpace is about to comeback with a vengeance.
There are some interesting rumors about Drake floating around. I’ll get it together and post later.
Nicki and company are P##### that she didn’t get a Grammy nomination this year. I didn’t hear her album so I cannot comment too much.
Rihanna is rumored to have a Nicki Minaj tattoo somewhere on her body.
Katt Williams has un-retired. Sheeesh! Suge is really good.
THE GAME…BEEFING WITH SHYNE.
Game talked to Big Boy about Shyne. At least they know its silly!
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Daily Word: Fork The Haters!!
TGI….Everyday my movers, shakers, and creatures of greatness!
Welcome to the day that you continue your journey towards success, and the day you stop paying attention to what other people say! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to your haters! Whether you know this or not, Haters are your best indication as to what you should or should not be doing! See, your friends and family are great, but they are really biased! They are going to support you (for the most part), no matter what! They are so happy that you are making something happen that they are just excited to be part of your growth.
Haters, on the other hand, do not have time for that! Their sole purpose is to discredit anything
that seems prosperous! Believe it or not, their hate has nothing to do with you, but everything to do with their own lack of self-worth! The fact that they’re even paying attention to you says that you’re doing something right!!!
Fork Your Haters!! Don’t take it personally, and don’t waste your time addressing it! Understand that Hate is just displaced Love! Know that the closer you get to your goal, the more these people tend to show their hand! Keep doing what you do! The only way a Hater wins is if you stop and become unsuccessful! Spend your energy being the best that you can be instead of addressing Haters! They’re like roaches; once you kill one, more start to appear! Let
them be and continue to be great!!!! THE WORLD IS ABSOLUTELY YOURS!!!!!
-Ash’Cash
“Some people find fault like there is a reward for it!” -Unknown
“The envious man thinks that if his neighbor breaks a leg, he will be able to walk better himself.” -Helmut Schoeck
“No matter what you do, you’re always going to find people that will want to bring you down. They only win if you allow them.” -Alejandro Campain
“Some people insist that ‘mediocre’ is better than ‘best.’ They delight in clipping wings because they themselves can’t fly.” -Robert A. Heinlein
“People will talk about you when they envy you and the life you lead. Let them. You affected their life. Don’t let them affect yours.” -Unknown
“To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” -Aristotle
“The ones who say you can’t and you won’t are probably the ones scared that you will.” -Unknown
“People will always throw stones in your path! What you do from it depends on you; A Wall of difficulties or A Bridge of success.” -Unknown
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Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com.
Common Gets Political With Appearance At Fundraiser For Native American Activist Leonard Peltier
(AllHipHop News) Rapper/actor Common will join Harry Belafonte, Pete Seeger, Jackson Browne and other special guests during a benefit concert for Native American activist Leonard Peltier.
Common will hit the stage during the “Bring Leonard Peltier Home 2012 Concert,” which will take place on Friday, December 14, in New York City.
Peltier, who has been imprisoned since the mid-70s for a deadly incident at Wounded Knee and Oglala in South Dakota, is also a six-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee.
Leonard Peltier was convicted in the slayings of two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in 1975, during a shootout.
Just last year, Common’s political views were thrust into the national spotlight, after he was invited to the White House for a “Poetry Night” with Michelle Obama.
FOX News, talking head Bill O’Reilly and others blasted the rapper for the lyrics to “A Song For Assata.”
The White House invitation angered the New Jersey State Police, who labeled Assata Shakur a “fugitive,” after she escaped prison in 1979, over the 1973 slaying of a New Jersey State Trooper.
Other celebrities set to support Leonard Peltier’s bid for clemency include Danny Glover, Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, Native American singers Bill Miller and Jennifer Kreisberg, Bruce Cockburn and others.
The “Bring Leonard Peltier Home 2012 Concert,” will take place at the Beacon theater in New York City.
Tickets are available via www.Ticketmaster.com
Breeding Ground Spotlight: Something About Trinidad James
If at first glance Trinidad James strikes you as odd, you’re probably right. There’s little about his ascent on Hip-Hop that’s familiar. His fashion is unconventional, he began rapping less than a year ago, and he isn’t easily compared to anyone in the game.
In the last week, he performed with 2 Chainz, spent countless hours in the studio, and performed for a sold out crowd in NYC. Even Kevin Liles, Trey Songz and Busta Rhymes were on hand to witness the thousand megawatt performance, which included A$AP Rocky as guest (check out what illseed said), frequent mentions of Molly, and crowd surfing.
In the midst of all of this he caught up with AllHipHop.com to dish on how staying true to himself – and “giving no f*cks” – resulted in what’s shaping up to be his breakout year in music, led by his single “All Gold Everything”:
AllHipHop.com: People may be surprised to learn you just began rapping less than a year ago. Has the success of “All Gold Everything” and your mixtape, Don’t Be S.A.F.E, been surprising for you?
Trinidad James: No, because music is about how hard you dedicate yourself to it. If you know how to do it and it lives in you, you just create the art and hope for more favorable opinions than unfavorable opinions. That’s what makes you a successful artist. There are people who don’t like Kanye and Jay-Z, but what makes them successful is there are more people that like them than those who don’t.
AllHipHop.com: How did you find yourself artistically in such a short time span?
Trinidad James: I’m used to being myself, so I incorporated who I was into my music. What people hear in my music is an extension of my life.
AllHipHop.com: Are you a new artist who is hands on in all areas of your career?
Trinidad James: As it relates to business ventures, my team knows the things that I’m interested and will consult me about those opportunities. Otherwise, I let them handle the day-to-day business because that’s what they do. I do everything pertaining to creating and writing the music.
AllHipHop.com: Has there been a particular artist who has inspired you, or who you would like to model your career after?
Trinidad James: No. I just want my own legacy. But I listened to everything from old school to Hip-Hop. For me, it’s not about the artist; it’s about the music.
AllHipHop.com: Don’t Be S.A.F.E has generated a great deal of buzz; briefly walk me through the creative process of putting this project together.
Trinidad James: It is an introduction to Trinidad James, so I made it short and to the point. Listeners will learn that I’m a hustler, and I’ve been hustler my whole life. It speaks to real life situations. For example, on “Females Welcomed”, I rap about female troubles, and every guy has had those. And, then it smoothes out and reveals what type of person I am – where I’m from, what I’m into, what I ain’t gon’ for, what type of females I deal with, my dreams, and the drugs I like to do when it’s time to party. The realest song on the mixtape is “Giving No F*cks”, and it’s a good representation of the attitude that I have about my music and style.
AllHipHop.com: I understand the idea of not giving a f*ck, but what does that mean in action for you?
Trinidad James: Basically, it’s me doing me. I believe actions speak louder than words. So I’ve been saying I don’t give a f*ck and proved it in action by putting together Don’t Be S.A.F.E, without pulling any of the music industry strings I could have. Instead, I got all the beats for free, I recorded the songs in the house with an unknown engineer, and put it out there for the world to hear. I’ve never asked anyone for sh*t. I ain’t ever going to.
AllHipHop.com: “All Gold Everything” has been the standout record for you. Were you involved in creating the visual for the record?
Trinidad James: Yes, that was my treatment and my boys at Motion Family were able to understand where I was coming from and helped me bring the visual to life.
AllHipHop.com: You’ve had a lot of success in so little time. What do you think people gravitate toward most about you?
Trinidad James: My voice isn’t a voice you would typically hear on the radio. Visually, I am not the type of n*gga you would see on TV. So when it’s packaged all together, people are like, “I don’t know if I like him.” But sonically it feels good to them, so people give me a chance.
AllHipHop.com: Your fashion is certainly in a lane of its own. How would you describe your style?
Trinidad James: Giving no f*cks. Again, actions speak louder than words. I have crooked teeth and one gold tooth. I don’t comb my hair. I don’t give a sh*t.
AllHipHop.com: “All Gold Everything” has 1.7 million views on YouTube; the mixtape downloads are on the upswing. I would imagine labels are approaching you about rocking with them. What are some requirements that must be in the contract before you sign on the dotted line?
Trinidad James: Honestly, I’m not even thinking about signing. I appreciate all the meetings, and I can’t say that I haven’t met with labels because I have. People have seen it on Instagram. But, in general, when you’re doing something right, people are going to find you. And me being the person I am, I like to meet new people so, of course, I took meetings with labels. I wanted to see what was on their minds.
AllHipHop.com: What is Gold Gang?
Trinidad James: Gold Gang is a mentality. It’s about waking up in the morning and wanting to be in first place. I always want to conquer something when I wake up, and Gold Gang is about doing it successfully.
AllHipHop.com: What would people be surprised to know about you?
Trinidad James: That I’m a regular guy. I just look weird.
AllHipHop.com: Dream collaboration?
Trinidad James: Adele, Adele, Adele.
Follow Trinidad James on Twitter (@TrinidadJamesGG).