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Daily Word: Happy Father's Day!!!

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Peace and Blessings, my creatures of Greatness!!

We interrupt your regularly scheduled program to wish all the real fathers out there a
special Happy Father’s Day!! Today is a day dedicated to those who, no matter what the circumstance, take care of their responsibilities! This is for those who don’t find lame excuses to not be in their kids’ lives! This is for the strong men who provide for their families by any means necessary!!

I salute your contribution to the world!! No one can ever take the place of mothers who birth our children, but in the same breath, no one can ever take the place of a father, either! A father who protects and provides! A father who prepares his children for life! And a father who will always be that rock to lean on when things go the wrong way!

Honor your fathers! Blessed is the man who is called father and really deserves it! Today and every other day is your day!! Stand up and take a bow!!! #Salute!!!!
-Ash’Cash

“A Father doESn’t tell you that he loves you. He shows you.” -Demitri The Stoneheart

“My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” -Clarence B. Kelland

“It is much easier to become a father than to be one.” -Kent Nerburn

“Fathers, like mothers, are not born. Men grow into fathers – and fathering is a very important stage in their development.” -David M. Gottesman

“One father is more than a hundred Schoolmasters.” -George Herbert

“A dad is.. someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again.” -Unknown

“A dad is… someone who wants to keep you from making mistakes but instead lets you find your own way, even though his heart breaks in silence when you get hurt.” -Unknown

“A dad is… someone who holds you when you cry, scolds you when you break the rules, shines with pride when you succeed, and has faith in you even when you fail.” -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.

Happy Father's Day: A Dedication To Dads, The Unsung Heroes

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Uncategorized
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Father’s Day pales in comparison to Mother’s Day. One is a full entree, including your choice of a delicious dessert; the other is barely an appetizer. Men who go over and beyond deserve love, too. Not all men are bad, and not all women make good choices with who they procreate with. The impact a man has on his children is just as strong, if not stronger, than that of a mother. The strength and confidence a man can pass on is vital. The example he sets for both sexes follows all of us well into adulthood.

There are some men that should be ashamed for not even staying around to see if their children had their noses and eye color. On the flip side, just because you’re a mother, it doesn’t mean you should be celebrated for that reason alone. Some women give birth and give up on raising a well-rounded human being. They may be around, but far from present in their son’s or daughter’s life.  Most have never seen a lot of bashing on Mother’s Day geared towards the mediocre mommies. There’s usually little recognition for single dads in May, but the ladies get numerous Facebook posts and cards when June rolls around. If society is going to call out the bad, don’t pick and choose; hold the ladies just as accountable.

If you didn’t have a good example, or haven’t been one yourself, it’s never too late to change. Of course, people will point out what you didn’t do for your children, and your child who hasn’t seen you in years may find it hard to forgive, but do it anyway. The way men are viewed won’t get better over night, but use this Father’s Day to build, not break, bonds any further. If your dad is no longer here, you can still forgive. Hurt can bring about good, if you allow it to.

To the men who’ve been there, threw footballs, do their best with their daughter’s hair, cook and clean, work hard for their households, and fight to love with all they can, you are appreciated.

Happy Father’s Day.

Tawni Fears is a freelance writer and contributor to AllHipHop.com. Follow her on Twitter (@brwnsugaT).

Hip-Hop Rumors: No More Poppin' Bottles In New York?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: MOBILE
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From illseed.com:

(Rumors) These Negroids done went and messed it up for all the ballers, like BMF messed up nightlife in Atlanta! The word on the street is that the Nightlife committee of NYC, the police and local government are already talking about putting an end to bottle service in New York nightclubs. New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn sprung into action after the melee between Chris Brown, Meek Mill and Drake and is about to use this to get her name out there. I’m just saying, somebody needs to use Hip-Hop to get their name out there, right? Its not like people are getting shot by police “on accident” or anything, right? You know? Anyway, like it or not, the crime at the NY nightclub that resulted in several people getting injured as well as Chris Brown’s own bodyguard damn-near getting scalped has people rethinking this whole poppin’ bottles thing. Maybe they could make recyclable bottles that will give a person a big knot on their head like this:

For the picture and rest of the rumor, head over to illseed.com!

MGK Banned from NYC's Highline Ballroom Performance

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News)  Cleveland, Ohio rapper known as Machine Gun Kelly announced today via his Twitter account @machinegunkelly and on G-Unit’s DJ Whoo Kid during his Shade 45 radio show, that the NYPD has banned him from performing at tomorrow’s show in New York City at the Highline Ballroom.

While details are still being confirmed, MGK made it clear via his Twitter account that he will not be performing despite his desire to perform for his loyal fans.

“PSA: the NYPD have banned me from tomorrows show at the Highland Ballroom. I’ve been wrongfully stereotyped because of a b####### story…,” MGK told his fans from his Twitter account @machinegunkelly

“I’m tired of paying consequences for false s###! I leave blood, sweat and tears on the stage everynight for my fans! They deserve that show,” MGK told his Twitter followers.

MGK was likely referencing a story that recently emerged after a MGK was sued for cutting a bouncers hand in a bar brawl in St. Petersburg, FL back in January. After the incident MGK was arrested for disorderly conduct and released on $100 bail at around 4 AM.

According to TMZ, a bouncer named William Long filed the lawsuit this week alleging that MGK attacked him with a bottle back in January after he reportedly threw the bottle at the bouncer.

In addition MGK stated that the NYPD has banned the show in response to the Drake and Chris Brown situation that caused several innocent people to be injured.

MGK assured fans he would be back despite the current ban and change of schedule.

“I will be back to give my NY fans the show you deserve!”

Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Juelz Santana Flex On Chris Brown On Behalf Of Drake?!

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: MOBILE
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We hear Drake and Meek Mill weren’t the only ones that got into it with Chris Brown the night of the bottle melee at W.i.P in NYC. Apparently, Dipset rapper Juelz Santana also stepped up to Chris Brown, and we hear that Drake asked him to flex on him.

Rumor has it that after Drake gave the middle finger to one of Chris’ bodyguards and shouted … “I’m about to go whoop that ass!,” Chris’ entourage began throwing up gang signs with a man with dreads being the main aggressor. It was reported that the night of the melee, Chris Brown was in the club with Crip gang members, which is a clear violation of his probation.

Anyway, witnesses say that when Drake saw the gang signs, he went to get back-up from Juelz Santana, Meek Mill, and Trav B. Juelz Santana allegedly stepped to Breezy and the two began shouting at each other. According to TMZ, moments later, Chris’ security guards got irate, pushing and shoving began between Meek, Juelz and Chris’ posse – and you know the rest.

So far, no arrests have been made.

VIDEO: Dunking The Junk With The Pint-Sized "ShortyZ" Rappers; CNN Feature With Killer Mike, Dr. Sanjay Gupta

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Features
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WATCH: CNN Health and Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s Special Coverage of our “Dunk The Junk Atlanta” event on CNN – Saturday, June 16 at 4:30PM EST (and again on 6/17 at 7:3oAM EST).

Getting kids to bypass the sweet treats like candy, cookies, and soda for natural, organic fruits and vegetable options may seem like an impossible feat.

But, when your anti-junk food message is combined with high-flying, basketball-dunking athletes, visits from NBA legends like Dominique Wilkins and outspoken, hometown rapper Killer Mike, a colorful graffiti mural on the cafeteria wall, and the wisdom of CNN Health’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta – you can get the important points across.

Two weeks ago in Atlanta, AllHipHop.com joined forces with Dr. Kevin Strong and his innovative Dunk The Junk organization, along with Dr. Janice Johnson Dias of rapper Black Thought’s GrassROOTS Community Foundation, to change some minds about junk food and encourage better health outcomes for the students of Emma Hutchinson Elementary School.

While we were at the school, the excitement was bouncing off the walls all day. However, not many moments topped the special opportunity for The ShortyZ, a rap group made up of four, gutsy 4th grade boys, to showcase their anti-junk food rap for Killer Mike.

Killer Mike (and the entire assembly) was all smiles while watching The ShortyZ youthful display of lyricism and nutritional lessons learned. Hilariously, the R.A.P. Music MC was even prompted to name one of the boys “Little Gucci (Mane)” for his striking similarities to the Southern MC.

Check out the video of The ShortyZ below.

WATCH: A special profile of our time at Emma Hutchinson Elementary School TODAY (June 16) AT 4:30PM EST on CNN. The segment will be rebroadcast on June 17 at 7:30PM EST.

The ShortyZ from Morgan Kirkham on Vimeo.

To learn more about “Dunk The Junk,” click HERE. To support Black Thought’s GrassROOTS Community Foundation, click HERE.

MIXTAPE: Warner Bros. Artist XV Releases "Popular Culture"; "The Awesome EP" Drops June 26

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Features
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Wichita, Kansas rapper XV has released a new mixtape, Popular Culture, and on the project, he takes his own stab at some of your favorite, current hit songs.

Fans of XV can look forward to his renditions of the West Coast’s Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre on “The Recipe” (his is called “Stone Cold”) and Southern up-and-comer Ca$h Out’s “Cashin’ Out” (for XV, it’s “Tappin’ Out”). XV also called on ScHoolBoy Q for features on the tracks, “Be There, Be Square” and “AaaHH! Real Monsters”.

The Warner Bros. standout has been hitting the studio hard over the past few months since his talked-about performances at South By Southwest and across the country. Next up on June 26 is the release of his five-track The Awesome EP, which can be pre-ordered on iTunes now.

“I haven’t released anything for purchase since 2006 where I was independently selling albums out of my backpack,” says XV. “But even then, I’ve never released anything with a barcode.  I wanted to create a project that brings in all the core fans and all the new fans I’ve gained.  It’s an awesome EP that is pre-gaming everybody for the debut.”

Download XV’s Popular Culture HERE and view the artwork below:

View the tracklisting for XV’s upcoming The Awesome EP below:

1. Awesome feat. Pusha-T

2. Chains, Whips & Bars

3. Bang Bang

4. Swervin

5. The Most

VIDEO: Brooklyn Hip Hop Fest's Kickstarter Campaign Ends Monday; Busta Rhymes, Freeway and More On Tap for July 14

By: seandrasims Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) In support of their upcoming Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, the planners at Brooklyn Bodega recently launched an online Kickstarter Campaign – and it’s not too late for Hip-Hop fans to contribute their donations to the cause.

The 8th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (BHF 2012) is scheduled for July 9-14, and will include workshops, concerts, films, vendors, and more.

YMCMB signee Busta Rhymes is headlining the festival this year, followed by Philadelphia’s legendary wordsmith, Freeway.

In addition to Freeway, the festival will also feature performances by hometown Brooklyn artist KA, Detroit’s MCs Clear Soul Forces, Jasmine Solano, and Melo-X.

And, as the BHF 2012 is clearly focused on performances, the festival will showcase classic Hip-Hop films like Wild Style, starring Hip-Hop pioneers Fab Five Freddy, The Cold Crush Brothers, Rock Steady Crew, Lady Pink, Lee Quinones, Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Caz, and many others.

In the video below, Wes Jackson, executive director of Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, explains how Kickstarter donations help his committee start with an open space and transform it into a village of sorts for Hip-Hop lovers of all ages each summer.

Kickstarter Video #2 from Brooklyn Bodega on Vimeo.

Purchase tickets or learn more about supporting the BHF 2012 at BKHipHopFestival.com.

Drake To Be Charged Over Brawl With Chris Brown

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star Drake will be charged with reckless endangerment over a brawl that left five people injured, including singer Chris Brown.

According to the New York Post, if Drake does not agree to surrender by next week, police are considering arresting him at his concert at Jones Beach tonight (June 16).

A Lawyer for Chris Brown labeled Drake and his posse “thugs.”

Brown is being represented by high-powered attorney Mark Geragos, who has represented clients like ask Michael Jackson, murderer Scott Peterson, Roger Clinton Jr. and others.

“I believe the police are building a case against Drake and his thugs,” Geragos told the New York Post. “Clearly, Drake was the instigator, and there is evidence he threw glassware.”

Meanwhile, the fall out continues over the brawl at W.i.P., which left one concertgoer with 16 stitches in her head.

NBA star Tony Parker was injured in the incident, as well as Chris Brown bodyguard Big Pat

One injured attendee has said that she already plans on filing a lawsuit against both parties, due to injuries she sustained in the massive fight.

Chris Brown is not out of the clear as of yet either.

Authorities are investigating if one of the men in his entourage was a Crip gang member.

If so, Brown would have violated his probation, as he is barred from associating with gang members.

Police are also investigating if a gunshot was fired in the club during the brawl.

Drake Announces "Summer Jam Reloaded" For Young Money Fans After Nicki Minaj and Hot 97 Beef

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News)  While the rumor mill continues to churn out stories on Drake’s fiasco with Chris Brown, Meek Mill and countless innocent bystanders, including the San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker, Drake has his own announcement to make.

Drake will be hosting his own Summer Jam Reloaded at Jones Beach Theater on June 17th in New York, because they “f**ked it up,” according to Drake’s recent vlog post that can be seen below.

Drake will be bringing a host of guest artists to perform alongside his Young Money family in response to the Nicki Minaj situation that occurred after Peter Rosenberg dissed Nicki’s song “Starships.”

In the video post its stated that Drake told DJ Scoob Doo and Bread Over Bed That Summer Jam 2012 will be “brought back to life at his upcoming tour date at Jones Beach NY, to compensate for Young Money fans not seeing their favorite artists after a business feud with Hot 97 FM.”

More news as details emerge.

Hip-Hop Rumors: The Game Says The Breezy / Drake Beef Is "For The Birds"

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: MOBILE
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The Game was caught by the omnipresent TMZ cameras in Hollywood last night leaving the Roxbury nightclub, and was asked if he thought the Chris Brown/Drake feud was going to be as big as the Tupac and Biggie beef. After putting the cameraman in place by saying, “Come on, man, what type of questions y’allbe askin’, man,” The Game went on to speak on the feud. Check out what he said below:

“Chris Brown is like my little brother, man … and Drake is a cool dude … they just need to cut that out. It ain’t worth it.”

The cameraman went on to ask him if he would volunteer to be the “peace ambassador” between the two. The Game made it known that he was staying out of it.

“I’m gonna stay out of their beef … it’s for the birds.”

Check out the interview below or by clicking here.
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Non Hip-Hop Rumor: Tony Parker "Seriously Injured" During Chris Brown / Drake Fight Night

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: MOBILE
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Another victim has come forward in the Chris Brown vs. Drake bottle fight, and this one is a celebrity. San Antonio Spurs All-Star point guard Tony Parker, was in the club with some friends on the night of the fight, and TMZ is reporting that he suffered a serious eye injury due to flying glass.

Parker spoke with the media today and revealed that he suffered several shards of glass in his eye during the brawl:
“I was there with a bunch of friends when a fight broke out. They started to throw bottles about. I got it all.”

“The cornea has been touched. I can’t do anything for seven days. But I was lucky. The injury won’t prevent me from competing in the Olympics in any way.”

Parker will be playing for the French Olympic team and is scheduled to join them on June 20. Wow, that bottle melee could have ruined another career. Oh yeah, I said “another career.” Either Chris Brown or Drake will be done after this, and as talented as Chris Brown is, it will probably be him. What about Rihanna? How does she move forward after this?

Usher Proves He Can Still Dance in "Scream" Video

By: @KareemTaylor Updated Category: Alternatives
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Seven-time Grammy winner Usher Raymond is back with a video for his latest single “Scream”, a cut off the album “Looking 4 Myself”, released this past Tuesday.

Check out the video below. (By the way, did you know Usher has a new song with A$AP Rocky? That’s a surprising combo. Just saying.)