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Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Jay Electronica's Life In Danger? The Dream Takes L For Gwyneth Paltrow's Mess-Up?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: MOBILE
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Is Jay-E in danger?

Have you been keeping up with this whole Jay Electronica situation with the Illuminati Marriage? Me neither, but recently I was tipped off to something that seemingly raised the antenna. They were telling me, speculatively of course, that Jay Electronica may suffer serious repercussions in life behind interfering with the marriage of Ben Goldsmith and Kate Rothschild. For those that need a full update: CLICK HERE. I’m not going to run down the whole thing again.

But, as we have repeated over and over, this is an ILLUMINATI MARRIAGE that he allegedly interjected himself in and there are consequences behind that, people that know more than I know are saying. Clearly, we don’t truly know, but I can imagine that these things are put together to keep the wealth in the “family.” Jay-E is a formerly homeless rapper that has yet to release an album under Roc Nation. (That album stuff is another story. Well, at least Kate is a music producer and perhaps he can get some free beats with that free rich booty. Goldsmith recently released a statement saying, “”Ben plans to file for divorce on the grounds of adultery… He has left the family home and taken the children on holiday with his mother.” I recommend Jay-E come back to America and tour with Jay-Z or something. At least he can hang out with Jigga’s security.

You get the BOSH FACE, JAY-E!!!

Now, for The Dream…he gets the classic SHAQ FACE!

shaq

After all the heat came down on poor Gwyneth Paltrow, The Dream stepped in and took the charge. He said he was the one that tweeted “N***as in Paris for real” from her phone. He said something barely legible afterwards, but basically said they were very high/drunk/tore up. He got on her phone, all in her twitter and tweeted the offensive statement to get her off the hook. Russell Simmons did too. He said, “I know her intentions were not to be offensive … she was just proud of her friend, Jay-Z.” Are they cooning it up for her to cover her mess up? I think we need to give her a pass. Why? Maybe it wasn’t the best idea to make a hit record called “N*GGAS IN PARIS” if you don’t want to be called a n-word when you are in Paris? I mean, come on people. Enough is enough. And Dream and Russell, stop. If she used the word, she used the word. Where is hexmurda when you need him? I’m about to get Muhammad Ali on you Floyd Patterson-a$$ dudes!
Send me your rumors at kingillseed [at] gmail.com

 

SHOT GIRLS: A Former Video Model Exposes The Illegal Butt Injection Phenomenon

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Lifestyle
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“And it’s finally soft, yeah, it’s finally soft/I don’t know, man, guess them a*s shots wore off.” –Nicki Minaj “Dance (A$$ Remix)”

Vanity Wonder had second thoughts about writing her book, Shot Girls. Several of her friends, including her “big homie,” rapper Maino advised her against it. Telling the truth about her butt injections would be career suicide but, the former dancer and video model went with her heart and wrote the book in hopes that other young women will stop adding to the urban phenomenon of illegal buttock injections.

Just weeks ago, a Philadelphia woman, Padge Windslowe, was arrested on charges that include aggravated assault, practicing medicine without a license, and theft by deception, Windslowe allegedly regularly performed illegal butt injections on women in various homes and hotel rooms. Police also believe that Windslowe performed an injection on a London tourist who later died.

A Los Angeles woman lost parts of all four of her limbs, including both hands, after getting an infection in a hospital where she was being treated for complications from butt injections. She refused to disclose who administered her injections at a “pumping party.” While many of the consumers of illegal butt injections are exotic dancers and models, according to Vanity Wonder, many of the women getting the procedure are “regular” women often using tax refunds to get the enhancement.

Butt injections are not a new phenomenon, and the procedure is perfectly legal when administered by a cosmetic surgeon. For several thousand dollars, a plastic surgeon can perform a “Brazilian Butt Lift and Injection,” where they remove fat from another area of the body and implant it into the buttocks creating a “curvier” bottom. A silicone implant, similar to one for the breasts, can also be inserted in the butt for enhancement. No other form of butt enhancement is approved by the FDA, and yet, young women keep walking into strange hotel rooms and paying $1,000 or more to be injected with what they are told is silicone.

As the rear ends of video models get bigger and bigger, young women attempting to emulate what they see on television take risks with their lives and health to get bigger backsides. Vanity Wonder, who has had over a dozen butt injection procedures, also worked for a “Shot Lady,” a person who performs the shots. Her measurements, an astounding 34-23-45 speak to the choices that she made for her version of beauty. Shot Girls, which is dedicated in part to rapper Drake, was recently released independently and is raising awareness of what is becoming a deadly threat to Black women.

AllHipHop.com spoke to the new author about her controversial book, and the truth about Hip-Hop’s big booty obsession:

AllHipHop.com: Vanity, the booty has always been important in Black culture, but it seems like lately it is even more dominant in urban media. Would you agree?

Vanity Wonder: Well, yeah, it’s competition. We are a competitive society. Look at TV. We even have all these reality competition shows. People putting they six-year-old on TV for competition, when back in the day, nobody would ever think of putting a child that young in front of a camera. But everybody wants to do it better. They want to do it younger. They want to do it faster. So it’s not just urban media that is encouraging this issue. It’s media period. It’s ourselves. It’s not just media; it’s ourselves that’s fueling this. As far as butts go, yes, urban society is fueling that part of it, but that part just comes from our hunger to be better. That competition you know?

AllHipHop.com: Mmm hmm.

Vanity Wonder: But yeah, it definitely has blown up, but that’s just girls competing with each other. They want a bigger butt. They want a better butt. They wanna buy their butt. They want a jigglier butt. That’s just girl’s nature.

AllHipHop.com: I think what I’m trying to understand is how did it get this way?

Vanity Wonder: Competition. It got this way because women as a whole feel – and this is not you personally, it’s not me personally – women as a whole feel a little bit neglected. Especially minority women. They feel a little neglected. They feel a little pushed under the radar. They feel there are not enough men, our men are in prisons, our men are gay, they’re on the down low, so the pool of men that we have to choose from is small.

Black girls, Puerto Rican girls, brown girls, period. The pools of men that we have to pick from are small. So it’s like you gotta do whatchu gotta do to get their attention. And that is why it’s blowing up and becoming crazy. In my book, you see gospel singers were calling me, old ladies were calling me, everybody was calling me to get these shots. It’s not just 20-something-year-old strippers. It’s your nurse. It’s the first lady in the pulpit. It’s everybody.

AllHipHop.com: Wow. That’s deep.

Vanity Wonder: Yes, it is deep, because our feelings and how we feel neglected is deeper than shots. It has to do with image, you know, how you see yourself in the mirror. For everybody, it’s different. For everybody, it’s different, but universally it’s how you see yourself in the mirror [is] why you were going in to get enhancements. Not just butt shots. But especially butt shots because it’s so risky.

AllHipHop.com: I know that you have had injections done about 16 times. You said that saying you have had shots is taboo.. Is it becoming something that women are more proud of saying? Should they be?

Vanity Wonder: Look, I take full responsibility for everything I did and any ramification that comes because of it, but I wouldn’t say that I’m out here proud and leading marches for shots. But I will say that I am not suicidal, and I’m not mad at myself. I did what I did, and I take full responsibility for what I did.

Do I want other young girls out here going to go do it? No. Because it is dangerous, and that is my one thing. When you go and do certain things, it’ll take a lot to kill you. Like if you drinking alcohol, it’ll take a lot to kill you. You doing crack, you doing cocaine, it’ll take a lot to kill you. It only takes one time for butt shots to kill you. Nobody knows. A lot of these girls, especially the girl that came from the UK, she came and got shots ONE TIME, and she died.

So that’s MY biggest thing. Do you understand? Just know that you could, you might be able to walk in the hotel, but you might not walk out. Just know that. You know what I’m saying? That’s my thing, and a lot of girls that get shots are mad at me for saying this. But, in my defense, it is the truth. Why don’t we wanna tell the truth? You don’t want nobody to know that you got a fake butt. That’s fine. But even more you don’t want nobody to know how stupid you were to go get it, because it could have cost you your life.

AllHipHop.com: Can you look at someone, and you go, “Oh yeah, she got ‘em”?

Vanity Wonder: Yep. Yes. Yeah.

AllHipHop.com: Are there a lot of video models who’ve had ‘em done in your opinion?

Vanity Wonder: Yea. Imma say video models are prolly the top consumer. And it’s funny because models and video chicks, there is a double standard. If you’re light skinned, you can have as any butt shots as you want. You can be in as many magazines, on the covers as you want. They’re gonna put you in as many videos as you want, but if you’re dark skinned and have just as many butt shots…’cause it’s light skin video models with just as many butt shots as me, and I’m ostracized way more.

AllHipHop.com: So what are you doing now? Are you just promoting the book? Are you still modeling? Dancing?

Vanity Wonder: I haven’t modeled in like a year and a half. I didn’t even model for that long. It wasn’t for me just because of all the politics that go into modeling. Like I said the light skinned/dark skinned thing. The being cool with people thing. I couldn’t do it. I’m just way too real for that, and I felt like I had too much to offer for that.

A lot of these video models out here they’re goal is to get a rich dude, get one of these rappers, and you ain’t even gotta marry them just give them a baby, ’cause they know they gon’ get the check. And I just felt that I was way too special for that. As far as dancing, I stopped dancing in October. It was like the end of October, and I had to put everything into this book. I couldn’t focus on anything else, just because I needed to be comfortable with everything that I needed to talk about, and it was important to tell the truth. To me it was very important.

The integrity of my legacy and the integrity of this book is to tell the truth, because even when I’m dead and gone this book is still gonna be here. And it was just really important for me not to glorify; it was just important me for to tell the 100 percent truth.

WARNING: Silicone butt injections are dangerous and illegal. If you are seeking cosmetic enhancement, consult a plastic surgeon.

Vanity Wonder’s autobiographical book, Shot Girls, is available through online retailers and through her website, www.shotgirlsbook.com. Follow her on Twitter (@VanityWonder).

Biba Adams is a Senior Staff Writer and Book Editor for AllHipHop.com. Follow her on Twitter (@BibatheDiva).

ROOTS PICNIC VIDEO: Backstage With The Lyrical Architect Rakim

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Features
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“It’s been a long time/ I shouldn’t have left you/
Without a strong rhyme to step to/
Think of how many weak shows/ You slept through
Time’s up/ I’m sorry I kept you…”

– Rakim – “I Know You Got Soul” (Eric B & Rakim’s Paid In Full, 1987)

There are MCs. And then there is The R. The 18th Letter. The god MC. Rakim.

It has been a long time, and yes, we are sorry you kept us, Rakim, but you’re back. And it’s mighty good to see you.

At this past weekend’s Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, those brave enough to wait out the passing of a mid-evening thunderstorm on Sunday didn’t wait in vain. In fact, it may have been worth the risk of being struck by lightning to catch a set featuring The Roots’ Black Thought onstage rhyming verse for verse, bar for bar, with Rakim.

The elusive rapper from New York ran through a long medley of his classics – “Paid In Full” (that song/album is 25 years old!), “I Ain’t No Joke”, “Microphone Fiend”, “Know The Ledge”, and on and on, in front of a crowd where many a Hip-Hop head was reciting the lyrics word for word. Rakim even kept his cool through an uncooperative sound system that gave out a few times after the rain downpour from a while before.

The R has always symbolized lyricism, professionalism, and humility – everywhere except on the mic, that is. And in this era of making comebacks for the legends of Hip-Hop, Rakim’s timeless sound and verbal dexterity could teach these youngins a thing or two soon enough. He’s set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Paid In Full album later this year, and daggone if he doesn’t look a year older than his Golden Era days.

AllHipHop.com was ecstatic to see Rakim perform over the dope liveness of The Roots, and then we were even more ecstatic to catch up with him backstage right after his set and find out what he’s up to these days. Check the video below:

There’s more to come from The Roots Picnic Recap. Check back tomorrow for our chat backstage with a zany, young riser from Detroit whose name is NOT Big Sean!

Album Review: David Banner's "Sex, Drugs & Video Games"

By: K1ng Eljay Updated Category: Features
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Rating: 7.5 / 10

David Banner is going through a rap coming of age. Early in his career, he gained success through knocking beats and reckless lyrics, like most young Hip-Hop artists. Now, however, a more mature Banner is aiming at a more constructive message with his latest mixtape, Sex, Drugs, and Video Games. Does the title throw you off a bit? It’s all a part of the smoke and mirrors act Banner employs.

To begin the tape, it’s less smoke and more mirrors for David Banner; staring himself in the face, self-examining through his most personal issues. “Sex, Drugs, and Video Games” sees Banner speaking on a failed relationship over the introspective production provided by M-Phazes (“I’d be lyin’ if I said there wasn’t no p#### on the side/ I’m alone in L.A., I was just tryna get by”).

This transitions to the starry “Believe”, featuring fellow Mississippi native Big K.R.I.T. The connection David Banner has with the listener throughout the tape is established in these first two songs, and proves to be its best quality; in Midnight Marauders fashion, an automated voice asks David Banner, and thus the listener, thought provoking questions through skits that represent a voice of reason. The mixtape has a conscience.

While those examples are more direct, the most interesting aspect here are the songs filled with smoke to cover up the overarching message they contain. “Swag (Remix)” has a booming bass-line and cliché chorus, but Banner speaks on real topics, “Everybody in my city pushing keys, and that’s all these kids see/ If that’s the only thing they hear, then that’s the only thing they’ll be”. “Who’s That” is a bit more direct than the previous, but behind Goodie Mob samples and intriguing production, he tackles self-identity issues. “Malcolm X (A Song To Me)” boasts a ignorant loud instrumental, but in an angry tone, David Banner reminds artists, and mostly himself, to not teach our youth the wrong messages.

The project consists of juxtapositions, standing hand in hand. Both “Yao Ming” and it’s remix are among the album best, but they almost act as bait for the younger crowd. With features from Lil’ Wayne, 2 Chainz, Chris Brown, and A$AP Rocky, most will give these songs, and the tape, a listen. But this just adds to the smoke concealing the bigger message.

So many times, Hip-Hop’s youth ignore conscious music because they think it’s boring. With songs like the aforementioned “Amazing”, and the handful draped in mainstream sound, the unsuspecting listeners are almost force-fed the positivity; maybe without even realizing it. This is something to be commended. Sex, Drugs, and Video Games has some dope songs, regardless of its dope message. With the 20-song tracklisting, there’s sure to be some filler, but they’re outshined by the bright spots here. If you understand all this and don’t feel some of those glossier records, don’t worry too much. They’re not meant for you.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Ma$e Signing With G.O.O.D. Music?

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: MOBILE
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After getting an amazing reception at HOT 97’s Summer Jam, Ma$e showed that he still has what it takes to rock a crowd, and the fans showed that they still love the kid.

Keeping the momentum of a comeback going strong, Ma$e announced today that he had just received a “G.O.O.D. offer.” Check out his tweet below:

Ma$e’s tweet implies that Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music label is recruiting the former Bad Boy artist, and from the looks of the tweet, Ma$e was impressed with the offer. Kanye West has never been shy when speaking about Ma$e’s influence on him as an artist, even being quoted as saying that Ma$e was his favorite rapper.

Rumors were swirling a few weeks back that Ma$e was going to be signing with Rick Ross and MMG. It looks like things may get interesting. Which label do you think is a better look for Ma$e – G.O.O.D. Music or MMG?

Hip-Hop Rumors: Was Freeway In A Car Accident?

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

People at the SOHO Apple Store were there to celebrate the opening night of the Black Music Month celebration. Two of the stars of the night were Sean Price and Freeway and some other dudes down in there in the downtown area of New York. But, as the night carried on, people started to worry about Freeway, because the Philly rapper had not yet arrived. Sources that were there said that the Apple folks announced that Freeway had been in a car accident. Hoping the G is OK! If you know anything about this, let me know so illseed.com can confirm that he is OK!

 

Email me rumors at kingillseed [at] gmail.com

J Dilla's Mom, "Ma Dukes," Releases Late Son's Full Length Album "The Rebirth of Detroit"

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Yancey Media Group (YMG) a subsidiary of Ruff Draft Records, led by Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey and Jonathon “JT” Taylor, has announced the official release of The Rebirth of Detroit, a full-length album from the late Detroit Hip-Hop producer, James “J Dilla” Yancey.

The original tracks were mastered with new lyrics and music by over 30 Detroit artists including Chuck Inglish, Boldy James, Danny Brown, Illa J, Guilty Simpson, Tha Almighty Dreadnaughtz, Moe Dirdee, LaPeace, Loe Louis, and many more.

YMG hopes the The Rebirth of Detroit can showcase not only J Dilla’s legendary talent, but also help stimulate “the future of Detroit’s cultural economy.”

With the upcoming release on Tuesday, June 12, Ma Dukes and her business partner, Jonathon Taylor, look to continue reclaiming her son’s prolific yet complicated musical legacy after his untimely death due to complications with Lupus and a rare blood disease in 2006.

“I named this project The Rebirth of Detroit because there will be no more outsourcing of Detroit soul and culture as in the recent past,” said Taylor, YMG’s CEO.

In holding true to J Dilla’s goal to resurrect Detroit, all of YMG and its recording company’s productions will be created, engineered, mixed, mastered, and printed in Detroit.

YMG’s Ruff Draft Records will release the complete The Rebirth of Detroit album on June 12 in CD format through www.FatBeats.com and its retail outlets worldwide, as well as in digital download format online through iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, and all other major digital retailers.

In addition, the 12” vinyl LP of The Rebirth of Detroit will be available in Fall or Winter 2012.

Remaining true to Detroit and Dilla’s love of vinyl records, a very limited number of white label pressings of select tracks from the vinyl album were released for sale through Kenny Dixon Jr. a.k.a. Moodymann’s Detroit-based Mahogani Music imprint during Movement Festival 2012 over Memorial Day Weekend, and at The Rebirth of Detroit official listening party at The Magic Stick on May 25.

Inquiries into purchasing this limited edition pressing of the “DILLATROIT/REBIRTH” EP, which will be released in late June, can be made through the Mahogani Music website.

The limited edition 10” vinyl single of “Jay Dee’s Revenge” with Danny Brown and DJ DEZ, and the single “Birthright” with Big Tone, Guilty Simpson, and Finale were released on May 25.

Fans and record collectors may also purchase all music released on Ruff Draft Records directly at www.officialjdilla.com, where other multimedia by and about J Dilla will also be made available in the coming months.

Below is a complete tracklisting for The Rebirth of Detroit:

1. “The New Installment” (Intro)

2. “Detroit Madness” with Phat Kat

3. “Big Thangs” with Esham

4. “Ride With It” with Tha Almighty Dreadnaughtz

5. “Say My Name” with LaPeace, Moe Dirdee and Seven The General

6. “Detroit Game” with Chuck Inglish (COOL KIDS) and Boldy James

7. “Feel this S###” with KetchPhraze

8. “City of Boom” with Loe Louis and Beej

9. “Let’s Pray Together” with Amp Fiddler

10. “Requiem” with Allan Barnes (The Blackbyrds)

11. “Do It Right” with Fat Ray, VStylez and Soul Man (A.W.O.L.)

12. “My Victory” with Boldy James

13. “Rebirth is Necessary” with Tone Plummer and Mr. Wrong

14. “DILLATROIT” with Supa Emcee, Nick Speed and Guilty Simpson

15. “Center of The Movement” with 5ELA ft. Pierre Anthony

16. “Pitfalls” with Fat Ray, LaPeace and Loe Louis

17. “Do It For Dilla Dawg” with Illa J and Frank Nitt (CAKE BOYS)

18. “Jay Dee’s Revenge” with Danny Brown ft. DJ DEZ

19. “Motor City Sparks” with Corey Sparks and Beej

20. “House Shoes Was Spinnin” with Quelle Chris

21. “The Best That Ever Did It” with Jon C and Allan Barnes (The Blackbyrds)

AHH Stray News: Nelly As Mentor On New CW Music Competition; Jadakiss and N.O.R.E. Announce "C.O.S.T. Tour"; Spike Lee to Direct Mike Tyson's Broadway Play

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) THR has revealed The CW’s upcoming cast of judges and mentors for their in-the-works music competition, “The Next: Fame Is At Your Doorstep.” Joining three-time Grammy Award-winning rapper Nelly on the show will be Joe Jonas, Gloria Estefan, and Country singer John Rich.

“The Next”, which will feature undiscovered artists from around the country “on the brink of stardom,” is the brainchild of Queen Latifah and executive producers Dave Broome and Shakim Compere. According to show producers, the mentors will travel the country and immerse themselves in the lives and local culture of performers as they vie for a chance to represent their town on stage in front of America.” As of press time no air date was announced for “The Next: Fame Is At Your Doorstep.”

Jadakiss, who is putting the finishing touches on his upcoming fourth solo studio album, Top 5 Dead or Alive, will be hitting the road with N.O.R.E. later this month on the “Consignment On Steroids Tour” (C.O.S.T.). The tour is named after Jada and N.O.R.E.’s respective mixtapes – The Consignment and Crack On Steroids – both of which dropped in April. Although no cities or dates have been revealed yet, an announcement teaser, which can be viewed below:

In other entertainment news, Spike Lee, who is prepping the theatrical release of his upcoming film, Red Hook Summer, is currently in negotiations to direct the one-man Broadway play, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth. TMZ is reporting that the acclaimed director is ready to take the lead on the Broadway version of Undisputed Truth, which had a one-week run in Las Vegas recently. According to TMZ, “…Sources say Lee brought in theater mogul Jimmy Nederlander Jr. who owns a slew of Broadway venues and is interested in bringing in the Tyson show, hopefully by this summer.”

EXCLUSIVE: Action Bronson Talks Upcoming Projects With Alchemist and Harry Fraud; Announces "Blue Chips 2"

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) After recent appearances at both The Bamboozle and Soundset festivals last month, Action Bronson is ready to showcase new music in the form of multiple upcoming releases.

“Bam Bam” Bronson spoke briefly to AllHipHop.com about some of the in-the-works projects on his upcoming slate. First up, if everything goes according to his plan, will be Bronson’s and producer Alchemist‘s upcoming collaboration, Rare Chandeliers.

“Well, me and Alchemist have been working a lot, so that’s next,” he told us. “We got a bunch of joints out there, man. We ready for this year. That will be the next thing – very soon. I want to get it out just as bad as a couple of people want to hear it.”

In addition to Rare Chandeliers, the MC from Flushing, Queens has another project on the the horizon with one of the hottest producers in the game right now, Harry Fraud. “Me and Harry cooked up about 30 songs already; we’ve got some craziness,” Bronson told AllHipHop.com about his and Harry’s Saab Stories. “It’s some sh*t that’s just like – I don’t have words, I just can’t wait for all the projects to come out.”

When asked about a sequel to 2011’s Well Done with Statik Selektah, A.B. disappointingly told AllHipHop.com, “I love Statik, but I don’t know. He’s always f*cking touring in f*cking Zimbabwe. I don’t know what he’s doing.” Bronson was enthusiastic about the idea, but it appears that some pieces will need to fall in place before the fans get the much-talked about follow-up they’ve been demanding.

About his new music, Bronson tweeted last night (June 4), “BLUE CHIPS 2 is underway.” The project is a sequel to his first Blue Chips, which was released earlier this year and entirely produced by Fool’s Gold own Party Supplies. Although no official date has been announced, fans can expect Blue Chips 2 to be released in the near future.

VIDEO: Theory Hazit's "OL D3RTY HAZIT"

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Features
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Underground Hip-Hop MC and Cincinnati native Theory Hazit has been on a consistent grind since releasing a handful of early albums between 2002 and 2006, eventually leading to a relationship with Braille of Lightheaded on the record label, Hip-Hop Is Music.

In 2007, Theory dropped successful debut album, Extra Credit, which, for those who heard it, seated him as one of the most compelling MCs in the Hip-Hop community. Fans were drawn to his production, witty lyrics, and personal insight into his family life. Riding the buzz of Extra Credit, Theory, along with Vintage, released Lord Fire in 2008, which set ablaze any doubters or skeptics. Theory Hazit proved to be the real deal.

Mr. Hazit went on to link up with producer Toni Shift and began work on the album, Modern Marvels, in 2009. In 2010, Theory, who is equally strong on the production side, teamed up with LMNO (Visionaries) to paint the landscape for Determined To Fly, producing the entire LP. Determined to Fly was part of LMNO’s 10-album series entitled, Push That Work.

Most recently, Theory Hazit has joined Humble Beast Records based in Portland, OR (Braille, Propaganda, Odd Thomas, Beautiful Eulogy, Alert, and Lee Green). His latest album, THR3E, is satisfying Hip-Hop hopefuls with its Golden Era reminiscent sound and tracks like the wordplay-heavy, “OL D3RTY HAZIT”.

Check out the visual below:

You can purchase THR3E on iTunes now  or get a free download HERE. 

Follow Theory Hazit on Twitter (@TH3ORYHAZIT). Find more from AllHipHop.com contributor Chad Horton at Rapzilla.com, and follow him on Twitter (@chadhorton).

Hip-Hop Rumors: Lil' Kim Bashes Nicki Minaj's "Friendship" With Foxy Brown

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Nicki Minaj released photos of herself hanging out with Foxy Brown on Sunday night after her no-show at Summer Jam, and the pictures got a rise out of Lil’ Kim. Nicki was reportedly supposed to bring Foxy Brown out during her set at Summer Jam, but instead pulled out of the show and hung out with her new bestie at a “private after party.” Kim is not feeling her two nemeses teaming up together, and got it off of her chest on Twitter. Check out what she tweeted below:

“Hot damn ho here we go again. Monkey see monkey do. I heard the haters are joining forces against the Queen. LMAO !!!! Have a great show!!! Break a leg!!!! Hahahaha!!!! My love for the female hip hop movement has always been genuine. All the females I’ve been bringing out recently I have love for. If u see anybody else doing it … Its not genuine …Know it’s only to copy and compete with me …….. For those of u who have been brainwashed by the fraud …Let’s open our eyes now people …the clone is not bringing ladies out for the luv. It’s strictly because I’m doing it ! :)Love u Team Kim and all my fans across the world ..they’ll believe one day very soon !!”

Well, Lil’ Kim did start the movement of joining forces with female rappers at her show last month, and she is also rumored to be going on tour with Eve and Missy Elliott. In the words of Kim,”I’m a leader, y’all on some following sh*t!”

BREAKING NEWS: Jimmy Henchman Found Guilty Of All Charges

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) The trial of music industry mogul James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond came to a close today in a Brooklyn federal court.

A jury found Rosemond guilty of all 13 charges levied against him, for allegedly heading up the “Rosemond Organization.”

Federal prosecutors claim the organization shipped hundreds of kilograms on a weekly basis from the West Coast, using various overnight courier services.

The drugs were then shipped to New York, while the proceeds were sent back to the West Coast.

Rosemond was emotionless when the jurors reached their verdict, while his family friends and supporters showed obvious signs of disappointment.

“I am very disappointed by the verdict,” Rosemond’s lawyer Gerald Shargel told AllHipHop.com exclusively. “There were a lot of reasons to doubt the government’s case.”

James Rosemond was the CEO of Czar Entertainment, which at its height, managed artists like Akon, Brandy, Groove Theory, Gucci Mane, Game, Michael K. Williams, Mike Tyson, Sheek Louch, and numerous others.

Rosemond is facing life in prison. He will be sentenced at a later date.

Prodigy Reveals Tracklisting For "H.N.I.C. 3"; Readies Second Book Focusing On Prison Stint

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Mobb Deep member Prodigy is gearing up for the July 3 release of his new album, H.N.I.C. 3, for which the rapper revealed the cover art and tracklisting of earlier today

H.N.I.C. 3, which is the MC’s third solo studio album, will feature appearances from Willie Taylor of Day 26, Wiz Khalifa, Havoc, Young L, T.I., and more. Production on the album comes from the likes of Alchemist, Beat Butcha, The Columbians, S.C., and Sid Roams.

Prodigy’s new album is the follow-up to H.N.I.C. 2, his critically-acclaimed 2008 solo release, almost entirely produced by Alchemist and Sid Roams. The album sold over 100,000 units independently.

In addition, following the success of his first book, My Infamous Life, Prodigy has announced that he is working on a second project that will focus entirely on his time spent behind bars. The rapper told XXL last month, “This one is strictly and entirely about my experience in jail. I left that out of the first book on purpose, so I could put this out. It’s basically my experience—day by day—like a diary joint, type of thing,” he continued.

“You know, what was going on in there, what I experienced in there, and what I took out of it. Just the whole story. Only a few people will know what that’s like, the people I met and how the COs (correction officers) were, just different things like that.”

Check out a full tracklisting for H.N.I.C. 3 below:

1. Without Rhyme or Reason 2. Slept On 3. Pretty Thug 4. My Angel feat. Willie Taylor of Day 26 5. Co-Pilot feat. Wiz Khalifa 6. Live 7. Make It Hot feat. Young L 8. Get Money feat. Boogz & Young L 9. Life Is What You Make It 10. Award Show Life 11. Who You Bullsh*ttin feat. Havoc 12. Skull & Bones 13. Smack That B*tch feat. Esther Valentino 14. Let Me Show You feat. Vaughn 15. Gangsta Love feat. Esther Valentino 16. What’s Happening feat T.I.

Maxwell and K'NAAN Support Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS With (RED)

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(AllHipHop News) Maxwell and K’NAAN are are offering fans a chance to still receive access to their already sold-out summer shows through the purchase of VIP tickets to support the fight against the worldwide HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Both artists are donating tickets to (RED)ROWS, an online auction thats part of the (RED)RUSH TO ZERO campaign from June 1-10.

All (RED)ROWS ticket sales will benefit the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, (RED)’s partner organization.

The Global Fund invests 100 percent of (RED) dollars in HIV/AIDS programs in Africa, including interventions targeting women and children.

According to initiative sponsors, when fans make their bids, they will also see their potential impact in terms of how many lives can be saved.

Maxwell and K’NAAN fans can visit www.redrush.com and click on the (RED)ROWS button, where they can also bid on seats and other special packages from artists ranging from Cold Play to Tim McGraw.

Kid Cudi Announces New Album "indicud"; Issues Statement Regarding Roots Picnic No-Show

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(AllHipHop News) G.O.O.D. Music recording artist Kid Cudi has revealed the title for his upcoming third solo studio album – indicud.

The Cleveland native took to Twitter early this morning (June 5) with the following message: “My new album is called ‘indicud’, it will be my version of The Chronic 2001, some songs ill produce, others ill feat &/or play songwriter.”

indicud will be the follow-up to Cudi’s previous solo effort, 2010’s Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, which spawned the singles “Erase Me” featuring Kanye West, “REVOFEV”, and “Maniac” which featured Cage and St. Vincent. In April of this year, Cudi and his producing partner Dot Da Genius released their pop-rock project WZRD.

Cudi will also be featured on the highly-anticipated and soon-to-be-released G.O.O.D. Music compilation, Cruel Summer, alongside label mates Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, CyHi Da Prynce, and many more. A visual for Cruel Summer‘s first single, “Mercy,” should be released any day now.

In addition, Cudi, who was set to headline the second day of this past weekend’s 5th Annual Roots Picnic, never made it to the show due to issues with traveling. In a statement released yesterday he said, “I wanna apologize to everyone who came out the Roots Picnic today. Im really bummed out about not being able to come through for yall. Its not my style to flake or be a no show, so ima let everyone know right now what happened.”

“The PJ I was on departed on time. 30mins into the flight the pilots noticed they smelled smoke in the cockpit of the plane and came back to tell us we had to make an emergency stop and land immediately. The closest city was Vegas and we landed there safely. While grounded, we scrambled to get a brand new plane in time but it just couldnt work.

“With actually waitin on the next plane to land then de plane and then fuel wouldve had me in town around 1am maybe later at that point. The events that took place were out of my control, but either way, what happened was some b####### and im mad. I cant front im mad. Ive had a s##### week and i was lookin forward to being around that energy. It really sux, and Iam very very sorry to all. To The Roots, bravo with another successful picnic otherwise. Im sure everyone had fun with all the other dope acts on the bill. Mad love to all, and thank U for your understanding and concern.”

indicud is slated for release in late 2012 or early 2013.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Erykah Badu Outting Jay Electronica?

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Over the weekend, a story broke that Roc Nation artist, Jay Electronica, was in the middle of a messy divorce between a high profile couple, who according to illseed, has lengthy ties to the illuminati. Well, it looks like Jay Elect’s ex and his child mother, Erykah Badu, is eluding that he may, in fact, be the reason why the “illuminati couple” is now getting a divorce. Check out what she tweeted to Jay below:

Hmm, being that Jay Elect is in the middle of this controversy, maybe that wasn’t the best thing to tweet him.