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Yung Bleu Reacts To Backlash Over Sampling DMX For “What Type Of Games”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Earl “DMX” Simmons died on April 9, 2021. Apparently, some DMX fans did not appreciate Yung Bleu sampling the legendary rapper on the new Tantra project.

Yung Bleu’s “What Type Of Games” off Tantra borrows from DMX’s “How’s It Goin’ Down” from the 1998 album It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot. The 28-year-old rapper/singer addressed the backlash on Twitter.

“I understand that’s such a great song and it will never be duplicated no matter what by any artist! Classic! I’m paying homage!” tweeted Yung Bleu on Sunday night.

Bleu continued, “And mainly bringing more income to his estate at that! That’s what matters to me. Long Live X. We talked on the phone 2 weeks before his passing.”

https://twitter.com/_YungBleu/status/1592015537097564162?s=20&t=uHuA7lq1Gi9qfBXhHgbaQg

Tantra arrived on November 11. Yung Bleu’s latest body of work includes contributions by Fivio Foreign, Zayn, Nicki Minaj, Kelly Rowland, French Montana, and Lucky Daye.

Bleu released his debut album, Moon Boy, in July 2021. That studio LP peaked at #12 on the Billboard 200 chart. The “You’re Mines Still” single featuring Drake made it into the Billboard Hot 100 chart’s Top 20.

It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot by DMX debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 251,000 first-week copies. The Recording Industry Association of America certified the album as 4x-Platinum in 2000.

“How’s It Goin’ Down” is one of DMX’s fifteen entries on the Billboard Hot 100. Yung Bleu’s “What Type Of Games” opens with a snippet from the It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot track. Murda Beatz, Elyas, and Elias Stricken produced the “What Type Of Games” track.

Timbaland Recalls Making $500,000 Per Beat: “The Producer Was Respected” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Timbaland said he received up to $500,000 to produce tracks earlier in his career when “the producer was respected way more.” 

During a recent interview, the Hip-Hop icon revealed he was earning half a million dollars to make beats while crafting hits for the likes of Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Missy Elliott. 

“I usually get like $300K, $500K back in the day,” Timbaland told ProducerGrind. “We ain’t come from a world where you send beats; we come from when that b#### was tailor-made, you understand? The producer was respected way more.” 

According to Timbaland, artists and producers aren’t putting the same effort into their music. 

“You needed a dope producer as an artist,” he explained. “You needed that, and now you got YouTube. People putting beats; it’s just not the same. It’s just like Wild Wild West out there.” 

Timbaland also expressed his fear for the future of production in Hip-Hop with the introduction of AI technology.  

“I knew this guy, one of my homeboys. He was working on this whole program that while the computer’s asleep, it’s generating sounds,” he explained. “When he opens it up, it takes white noise and makes kicks, the dopest snares while he sleeps. He’s been working on this for years, and I’m sure he’s mastered it now. The computer makes his kits; he don’t get drum kits from people. Makes samples while he sleeps.” 

He also revealed he’s been working hard on his new Beatclub platform for upcoming producers. The Virginia native wants to ensure beat-makers are receiving their worth.  

“It’s really like a high-end concierge service, telling producers how to charge, don’t charge, you would not be making no money,” Timbaland explained. “We show you how to get to the money.” Watch the interview in full below.  

Nas’s Message To Hip-Hop Following Takeoff’s Death: “We Can’t Be Destroying Each Other” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Nas reflected on the passing of Takeoff during the release party for his new album, King’s Disease III. 

The NYC rapper joined many others in the Hip-Hop community in offering condolences to the family before issuing some words of wisdom.  

“I got to say Rest in peace to Takeoff,” Nas began before adding, “We’re trying to tell these people out here, man, we’re here for a purpose. We can’t be destroying each other over b#######. Look at these little brothers and be like don’t shoot; don’t throw your life away. It ain’t worth it. There’s something to live for, something to be here for.”

Nas went on to urge listeners to understand their purpose.  

“All that tough s### is cool when you’re growing up, but we gotta learn that we’re here for a purpose, and there is a design that’s out here to make sure we don’t grow, to make sure that we don’t make it,” he said. “And we gotta recognize that there is something in existence that’s trying to stop the youth from the hood from growing into its proper purpose.” Listen to Nas below.

Takeoff’s life was tragically cut short after he was fatally gunned down at a bowling alley in Houston, earlier this month. 

On Friday (Nov. 11), his peers celebrated his life alongside the rapper’s friends and family during a memorial service at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.  

Justin Bieber performed to the crowd which included Gucci Mane, City Girls JT and Yung Miami, YG, Lil Yachty, Teyana Taylor, and Russell Simmons. Drake also delivered a speech before TakeOff’s uncle Quavo and cousin Offset addressed the audience, speaking for the first time since the rapper’s death.  

Nas Speaks After Takeoff’s Death

https://youtu.be/YjuDSBmp-8E

Rihanna’s New Box Braids Hairstyle Divides The Net 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Rihanna is undoubtedly a style icon, setting trends with her unique fashion choices and altering maternity style forever more with her pregnancy looks. 

Awarded the 2014 Fashion Icon Award by the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America), the superstar singer’s bold looks are regularly splashed across fashion magazines and blogs.  

However, her latest hairstyle has Twitter in an uproar. Some fans roasted Rihanna’s new do while others suggested she’s transitioning between two styles saying the busy working mother deserves a break after a departure from her usual flawless style.  

During a recent interview, Rihanna admitted she’s still adjusting to the tribulations of parenthood.  

“I used to get tired and just push through and keep going. This is a tired that you have no control over it. Your body is shutting down,” Rihanna told Vogue. “And just recently, I pushed through three days at the studio in a row – like, slept in the studio – to get a song done because it’s a project that’s really important to me coming out. I believed it, and I wanted to be a part of it, so I got it done.” 

However, her son’s smile makes it all worth it. “He is the happiest baby. No matter what you’re doing or what you’re feeling, when he smiles at you everything else just goes away. It’s the best,” she continued. “Of course, being a new mom is insane. It is lovely. It is epic, honestly.” 

Some fans say her new baby is responsible for her recent hairstyle.  

“The baby was fussing so she had to leave mid appointment 😂” penned one Twitter used, defending Rihanna’s hairdo. Check out some of the responses below.  

Lil Baby Honored With His Own Day In Atlanta 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Lil Baby has been recognized by his hometown, receiving his own day during a ceremony on Sunday. 

The Grammy Award-winning rapper took to Instagram on Sunday to share photos from the celebration. He received his own day – November 13, now known in Atlanta as Dominique “Lil Baby” Jones Day. He accepted a proclamation marking the honor from the Atlanta City Council.  

“November 13th Is Officially Dominique “Lil Baby” Jones Day In Atlanta !! Thank You ……🙏🏽🙏🏽” Lil Baby shared.  

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In addition to recognizing Lil Baby as a “musical ambassador,” the proclamation also recorded his philanthropic contributions to the city, including pledging $1.5 million of the proceeds from his 2020 single, “The Bigger Picture.”  

Lil Baby also donated 10,000 winter coats and launched a $500,000 back-to-school festival as well as a $100,000 Booker T. Washington high school scholarship fund.  

Meanwhile, a hairdresser recently shared a heartwarming story about the ATL rapper after she cut his hair during his “One Of Them Ones” joint tour with Chris Brown. The stylist was left overwhelmed after Baby “took care” of her with his payment. 

“I had a lot of stuff going on and it’s been a rough two months,” the hairdresser explained. “He took care of me. I literally just took care of his whole entourage, and they were so nice and so cool. He literally took care of me.” 

While she did not disclose the sum, she revealed, “He paid me, and he paid me a substantial amount.” 

The hairdresser then showed the interviewer her bank account admitting her recent financial struggles. However, she says Lil Baby blessed her without knowing her issues. “He didn’t know any of it,” she said. “He was just being genuine.” Watch the clip below.  

Drake & 21 Savage’s ‘Her Loss’ Debuts At No.1, Biggest Hip-Hop Release Of The Year 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Drake and 21 Savage’s joint album Her Loss debuted at No.1, racking up the biggest first-week numbers for a hip-hop album in 2022. 

Her Loss also marked the fourth-largest streaming week ever for any album, Drake’s 12th album to debut at No. 1 and 21’s third.  

According to Billboard, the LP debuted with 404,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Nov. 10, toppling Taylor Swift’s Midnights, which led the chart shortly after its release on Oct. 21. In addition, Her Loss had the biggest week in the R&B/Hip-Hop category since Drake’s own Certified Lover Boy opened at No. 1 in September of last year. 

Her Loss earned more than 100,000 more than the next biggest Hip-Hop release, Kendrick Lamar’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers,” which opened with 295,000, as per Billboard. Drake also almost doubled his Honestly, Nevermind project, which opened with 204,000 units in June. Both projects are dwarfed by Certified Lover Boy, which debuted at No. 1 in September 2021, with 613,000 units. 

With his latest chart-topper, Drake is now in third place for most No.1 albums on the Billboard 200. Only Jay-Z and The Beatles have more, with 14 and 19, respectively.  

Drake & 21 Savage Sued For ‘Her Loss’ Vogue Promo

Drake and 21 Savage rolled out Her Loss with a series of spoof promotions, including one which landed them in hot water. Last Wednesday (Nov. 9), a Manhattan court issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting them from continuing with their fake Vogue campaign. 

Before releasing Her Loss, the duo shared a fake Vogue cover featuring themselves to promote the record. They even tagged the magazine’s longtime editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour in the Instagram post. Drake and 21 Savage also allegedly distributed a physical version of the cover and used the image in their advertising campaign.  

Conde Nast is asking for a minimum of $4 million in damages in this case. Drake has now removed the post from his IG. 

Nas House Burglarized As Mogul Celebrates “King’s Disease III”

By: Houston WilliamsCategory: News

Nas was in full celebration mode over the weekend and, while he was, some unscrupulous individuals were robbing the rapper mogul.

Two men broke into the rapper’s Calabasas property over the weekend and managed to get away. The alleged incident occurred, approximately 8:30 PM Saturday night. The bandits smashed a rear door to get entry into the home, alerting a security camera.

Police confirmed the matter to TMZ.

A Ring camera captured the entire incident from the exterior of the home. The rapper’s team apparently saw the bandits as they departed on the security camera and called police. By the time law-enforcement made it to the home, the men were gone. Nobody else was in the house when the men gained entry into the rappers house.

At the time of the robbery, Nas was in New York City, celebrating the album release of King’s Disease III, his latest.

It is unclear exactly what the thieves stole, but they did ransack the residence, likely looking for valuables.

Nas is reportedly going to return soon to take inventory of what was stolen and relay that to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, who is investigating the matter. 

Lil Wayne Talks About His Guitar Skills, Nicki Minaj’s Work Ethic And Why He Made Drake Sing

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Lil Wayne “immersed” himself in the guitar so he could play the instrument in a music video.

In an interview for Rolling Stone, the rapper recalled how he decided he needed to learn the guitar prior to filming the video for “Leather So Soft,” a track from his and Birdman’s 2006 album Like Father, Like Son.

“I learned how to play it. Once I learn anything, I’m gonna try to be the best at it and I’m going to go hard. And immerse myself into it,” he said. “Once (I’d) learned those three, four strings, I ended up on stage at the Country Music Awards with Kid Rock (in 2008). I didn’t know what I was doing.”

As for his rap career, Lil Wayne – real name Dwayne Carter Jr. – noted that he is still inspired by the likes of Michael Jackson and Missy Elliott.

“When it comes to performance, it was always – and it will always be – Michael Jackson. Then, when it comes to the artist, I always paid a lot of attention to Missy Elliott and JAY-Z. What it was about Missy, she was outside the box… She gave me that push as far as who I am as an artist and the things I say,” the 40-year-old praised.

In addition to making music, Lil Wayne also serves as the chief executive of his label Young Money Entertainment.

Reflecting on working with artists such as Nicki Minaj and Drake, the star explained how he looks for people who have the same work ethic as he does.

“I work profusely. It’s unhealthy how I work. I look for drive… With Nicki, what she genuinely always had, she forgets she’s a woman and Nicki. You forget it at a certain point in her raps,” he shared. “Drake, it was, I had to make him sing. He thought that it would take away from him as a rapper. Even though he didn’t want to, that’s genuine, and you can’t break that.”

Cardi B’s Marge Simpson Corset, Leaves Some Green With Envy

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

Cardi B’s Halloween costume gives a twist on how a waist trainer for women can be used. Like Lizzoʼs Halloween style, the Bronx rap star took Instagram by storm with her look. She portrayed Ms. Marge, the iconic mother character in the renowned animated sitcom The Simpsons. Earlier on October 31, the rapper shared several shots of her iconic costume (view: Instagram). She has 142 million followers and her post got more than 7 million likes. 

Waist Trainer and Green Corset 

In the first post, Cardi B dusted her Grammy award while wearing a green waist trainer and corset. She completed her style with a long blue wig, red pearl necklace, nails, and stilettos.  A cartoon picture could be seen in the background. The rapper captioned her post with “Ms. Marge Simpson”  with two black heart emojis.

In the third picture, she struck (flashed) her thigh peacock tattoo looking directly at the camera. A copy of Invasion of Privacy, her debut studio album, was seen in the background. Cardi B also shared her green polka dot outfit photos with her laugh and tongue posture. 

Second Picture and Black Dress 

In her second post, Cardi B shared a 2013 version of Ms. Marge Simpson. Marge’s dress portrayal was initially drawn by the contemporary pop artist Alexsandro Palombo. The dress was inspired by the  French fashion designer Thierry Mugler with his extravagant designs. Inspired by Mugler’s design, the singer wore a sleek velvet black and white dress. A crystal cut-out on her back showed off her curves and model capability. 

Cardi B’s Halloween Costume Video 

Best for last, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper also shared a video of herself in her Halloween costume. She matched her red stilettos with her pearls and nails. That way she made her look iconically inspiring with a curly towering blue wig. With her green waist trainer, Cardi B‘s peacock tattoo flashed as she walked toward the camera.

The best October 31st for fans of the Bronx rapper.  The shared photographs of her Halloween costume on Instagram are a viral sensation. Her sexy waist trainer brought a lot of attention, gaining more than 7 million likes to date.  Real name Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus, she transformed completely into Marge Simpson, the mother figure in one of the world’s favorite cartoons.  Cardi really took the world into the Cosplay mental state.

Fans are also in a feverish state, waiting for the ‘WAP’ rap star’s next album. However, this may have to wait after the death of ‘Crypto’ rap star, Takeoff.  The rapper who was one part of the music group, Migos, was killed in Texas.   It will likely influence Cardi B’s decisions on business because Takeoff is her family-in-law, a close friend, and a ‘brother’ to her husband Offset. 


Regardless of when it releases, it’s a sure thing some of those fans that gave 7-Million likes will be part of her next album going platinum.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvHSF1yL7Go

Marvel Boss Says Ryan Coogler Poured His Heart & Soul Into Black Panther Sequel

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

According to Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige, Ryan Coogler “poured his heart and soul” into the Black Panther sequel.

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” reunites many of the stars from the first film, though the premise was forced to shift after lead actor Chadwick Boseman’s untimely death at the age of 43 from cancer in August 2020.

However, Feige has praised returning director Coogler for his work honoring the late star in the new Marvel installment.

Of Coogler, the studio president told The Hollywood Reporter he “poured his heart and soul (into the sequel).”

“It’s a tribute to (Boseman),” he continued. “Part of that, as you’ll see in the movie, honoring the character and by extension the man, but also honoring it by continuing the legacy and the story and the mythology of Wakanda and all the other characters.

“That’s what I think Chad would be excited for. This is a celebration, which I would imagine would make him pleased.”

Angela Bassett, Martin Freeman, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright and Winston Duke all reprise their roles, while Michaela Coel, Richard Schiff and Dominique Thorne are among the new cast members.
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is in cinemas now.

Dave Chappelle Admits Kanye West Is “Possibly Not Well” During “SNL” Monologue

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: Uncategorized

Dave Chappelle hosted Saturday Night Live on Saturday (November 12) and spent the majority of his 15-minute monologue addressing Kanye West’s anti-Semitism controversy. Chappelle began with a disclaimer: “I denounce anti-Semitism in all its forms. And I stand with my friends in the Jewish community.” As he continued, the famed comedian brought up Ye’s mental health issues and dismissed the notion it wasn’t an “excuse” for his recent behavior, saying, “Yes it is b####.”

He went on, “I don’t think Kanye is crazy at all. I think he’s possibly not well. I’ve been to Hollywood—I don’t want you to get mad at me; this is just what I saw—it’s a lot of Jews. Like a lot. But that doesn’t mean anything. There’s a lot of Black people in Ferguson, Missouri. Doesn’t mean we run the place.

“I could see if you had some kind of issue, you might go out to Hollywood and you might start connecting some kind of lines and you could maybe adopt the delusional that Jews run show business. It’s not a crazy thing to think—but it’s a crazy thing to say out loud in a climate like this.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m-gO0HSCYk&t=475s

Chappelle also acknowledged West’s inflammatory tweet that ultimately cost him his billionaire status and collaborative relationships with Gap and Adidas.

“Vaguely, I remember it started with a tweet, a strange tweet,” he said. “It was like, ‘I’m feeling a little sleepy, I’m gonna get me some rest, but when I wake up, I’m going to go Defcon 3 on the Jews!’ And then he just went to bed. I was up all night, worried. ‘What is he going to do to the Jews?'”

Despite the fallout from West’s comments, he continues to grant interviews to anyone willing to listen. Most recently, he told a paparazzo he could say “whatever” he wants and not go to jail, while claiming several celebrities such as Beyoncé, JAY-Z and LeBron James were controlled by Hollywood.

As Chappelle noted, West is likely suffering from symptoms related to his bipolar diagnosis. But at this point, a growing number of people are no longer willing to give him a pass.

Dr. Dre Honored With Weed-Friendly Skates To Celebrate 30 Years Of “The Chronic”

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Dr. Dre is getting his own roller skates. Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace founder Liberty Ross has honored the Hip Hop legend with a limited edition skate for the 30th anniversary of The Chronic. The line, launched on Thursday (November 10), coincided with the public opening of Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace in London this weekend.

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Nuthin’ But A Skate Thing

Engineered by Paris-based roller skate company Flaneurz, the skate boasts white Nike trainers and the iconic Chronic leaf. From November 11 to 15, fans can enter a sweepstakes on the Flipper’s website for a chance to win a free pair. Two lucky winners will receive an authenticated and numbered pair signed by Dr. Dre.

A short film, Flipper’s Skate Heist, also made its global broadcast premiere via MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop and across MTV’s global network of channels, as well as on the Paramount Times Square billboards earlier this week.

The Chronic was released in 1992 via Death Row Records/Interscope and served as Dr. Dre’s first solo album. The project peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and spent eight months in the Top 10. It has since been certified 3x-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

EXCLUSIVE: Megan Thee Stallion & Big Sean Settle “Go Crazy” Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Megan Thee Stallion and Big Sean reached a settlement with two men who sued the rappers for copyright infringement.

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, attorneys for Duawn “Go Hard Major” Payne and Harrell “H Matic” James informed Judge Vernon S. Broderick about a settlement. Payne and James claimed their 2012 song “Krazy” was ripped off by Megan Thee Stallion and Big Sean in a lawsuit filed earlier this year.

“We represent the plaintiffs in the above-referenced action and write on behalf of the parties to inform the Court that the parties have reached an agreement in principle to settle their dispute in its entirety,” Payne and James’ attorneys wrote to Judge Broderick. “We ask that the Court stay this matter for 30 days so that the parties may finalize their terms of settlement.”

Megan Thee Stallion collaborated with Big Sean and 2 Chainz on the track “Go Crazy,” which appeared on her 2020 album Good News. Payne and James argued “Go Crazy” was “strikingly similar” to their song “Krazy,” which dropped in 2012.

Payne and James, who hail from Detroit, believed Big Sean heard their song at some point before he collaborated with Megan Thee Stallion. The plaintiffs said they performed “Krazy” at nightclubs in Detroit and handed out CDs featuring the track.

“The sale of thousands of physical copies of CDs featuring the Copyrighted Work on the streets of West Detroit and the parking lots of hip hop clubs in West Detroit frequented by [Big Sean] provide further access of the Copyrighted Work to Defendants,” the lawsuit read.

Megan Thee Stallion and Big Sean received a cease and desist in March. Payne and James sought all profits from “Go Crazy” plus damages in their lawsuit.

EXCLUSIVE: Chuck D Enlists Eminem, DMC, Ice-T & Other Rap Legends For New Doc

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Public Enemy’s Chuck D has enlisted several fellow legends for his upcoming documentary, Fight The Power: How Hip Hop Changed The World. Created by Chuck D and his producing partner Lorrie Boula, the film uses first-hand accounts and archival footage to illustrate the relationship between politics and Hip Hop.

B-Real from Cypress Hill, DMC, Grandmaster Caz, Eminem, Ice-T, Fat Joe, KRS-One, LL COOL J, MC Lyte, Monie Love, Abiodun Oyewole, Roxanne Shanté and will.i.am are among the featured guests. Additionally, culture figures such as Rev. Al Sharpton, Sway Calloway, Nelson George, artist Lee Quiñones, photographer Ernie Paniccioli and author Dan Charnas will appear throughout the four-part series.

“Out of the 50 years of Hip Hop, this series promises to elevate the narrative of the genre directly from the artists themselves—at its highest intellectual courageous level ever—to stand above anything ever before heard or seen from Hip Hop and Rap culture,” Chuck D told AllHipHop. “Fight The Power ranks alongside worthy of any artform broadcasted on PBS and the BBC.”

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Fight The Power: How Hip Hop Changed The World will be available for streaming concurrent with broadcast on all station-branded PBS platforms, including PBS.org and the PBS Video app, as well as on iOS, Android, Roku streaming devices, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast and VIZIO beginning January 31. The box-set will arrive via the BBC iPlayer on January 21.

Chuck D is also preparing to release his first fine art book, Livin’ Loud: ARTitation, on November 29. It features over 250 of his paintings, sketches and drawings as well as anecdotes about each one. Pre-orders are available here.

Ice-T Laughs Off People Trying To “Cancel” Him Over “SNL” Stint With Dave Chappelle

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

Ice-T was a guest on Saturday Night Live Saturday (November 11) alongside host Dave Chappelle, Yasiin Bey and others. But not everybody was excited about it. In fact, the Original Gangster faced a healthy dose of backlash on Twitter for teaming up with somebody as controversial as Chappelle, who’s been accused of both trans and homophobia in the past.

But, par for the course, all the chatter had little effect on Ice-T’s day. Instead, he briefly acknowledged it on Twitter and presumably went about his business.

“Somebody said they’re gonna CANCEL me after doing SNL with Dave Chappelle,” he wrote. “LOL! These MFs have been trying to Cancel me for over 30yrs!”

Despite the public outcry from a select few, the support for Ice-T was overwhelming on Twitter. As one person replied, “You’re too f###### awesome to cancel. You do metal, you do hip-hop, you do TV and movies and you’re f###### Ice-T. Who the f### gonna try to cancel you?”

Ice-T joined Chappelle and SNL cast members such as Kenan Thompson, Mikey Day and Chloe Fineman for a sketch called “House of the Dragon,” a spoof of the Game of Thrones spinoff. Dressed in a horrendous blonde wig and “pimp” clothing of that era, he channeled his “Player Haters’ Ball” persona, Light Skinned Larry Targaryen, from the Chappelle’s Show days. The sketch also resurrected several other iconic characters from the Chappelle’s Show, including the lovable crackhead Tyrone Biggums and Chappelle’s Rick James. Watch it below.

EXCLUSIVE: MC Serch Responds To Nas’ “King’s Disease III” Mention

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: News

MC Serch executive produced two of Nas‘ most revered albums—Illmatic (1994) and It Was Written (1996). Last month, the 3rd Bass legend announced he was selling his shares of both projects, which evidently caught Nas’ attention. As part of Nas and Hit-Boy’s latest collaboration, King’s Disease III, the Grammy Award-winning MC acknowledges Serch’s intentions. But it’s not a diss. Instead, Nas revels in the fact his catalog is still fruitful over two decades later.

“Peace to MC Serch/How much the catalog worth?” he raps. “I made it so many can have a piece of what I earn/Push it to the max, now it’s maximum returns.”

Speaking to AllHipHop, MC Serch—who celebrated 11 years of sobriety on November 11—was clearly grateful Nas mentioned him, but he extended his gratitude to Eminem, who mentioned 3rd Bass and several other groups Serch has worked with over the years during his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech—from Nas and KMD to MF DOOM, OC and Non-Phixion.

“It was more than just Nas’ comment about me on his album—it has been one of the best weeks of my life,” Serch told AllHipHop. “Having Eminem mention every group I was ever involved in, executive produced, discovered and recorded with in his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame speech to celebrating 11 years of recovery to Nas honoring our relationship, it has been the best week or at least one of the best weeks of my professional career.

“I am flattered that Nas recognizes and sees. I am glad Nas sees that I was someone who had integrity and character and that I was able to show him by my actions in deeds that whatever I receive from my share of my portion of the catalog, I earned it. Thank you Nas for allowing me to be a small part of your history.”

MC Serch and his companies Serchlite Publishing and Serchlite Music (now 4MC MultiMedia) have retained the executive producer rights to Illmatic and It Was Written for nearly three decades. The sale is being represented by Richard Blackstone, Roger Miller, and Stephen S. Sidman.

North West Gets On TikTok To Parody Kim Despite Kanye’s Issues With The Platform

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

North West has poked fun at two of Kim Kardashian’s biggest fashion moments.

Taking to TikTok, the nine-year-old parodied her famous mother’s sense of style while dancing around in a platinum blonde wig and reciting quotes from the reality TV series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.”

At the start of the clip, North is seen wearing oversized black sunglasses and a black T-shirt wrapped in caution tape – a reference to the divisive Balenciaga look Kim stepped out in during Paris Fashion Week in march.

In addition, the rising social media star also holds up one of her mom’s SKIMS bodysuits to the camera before prancing around an enormous closet.

The clip has already racked up over millions of views on the platform.

North is Kim and ex-husband Kanye West’s eldest child. The former couple also shares Saint, six, Chicago, four, and three-year-old Psalm.

https://www.tiktok.com/@kimandnorth/video/7162990359713418542?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7163993427540821546

Dr. Dre Selling California Beach House For $20 Million

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Now that he is divorced, there are things that producer Dr. Dre is shedding to get ready for the next phase of his life. 

According to the NY Post, one of the possessions he is letting go of is his California beach house. For over 20 years, he has called this Pacific Coast Highway property his vacation home, but no more.

He has put it up for sale on the market for $20 million. The agent assigned to the property is Westside Estate’s Kurt Rappaport.

The 9,000-square-foot mansion was purchased in 2000 for about $4.8 million, Dirt reported, and has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and several more additions since the Youngs have taken over.

Nicole Young, the producer’s now ex-wife, lived in the three-story home.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, Dr. Dre and Young had a long, intense, and messy divorce. At one point, Dre was hospitalized, while Young was asking for support until a judge could award her a figure that could allow her to maintain the life she has become accustomed to.

But now, since the divorce is finally a wrap and she has received $100 million in a massive settlement, it was determined the entertainer-turned-mogul responsible for the careers of Eminem, 50 Cent, and so many more, will get to keep the real estate properties, stock options purchased during the marriage and the rights to all of his music.

Kim Kardashian Explains How She Used Blac Chyna To Prepare For Law School

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Kim Kardashian viewed her court case against Blac Chyna as the “best” preparation for law school.

In October 2017, Chyna – real name Angela White – filed a $100 million lawsuit against Kim and Khloé Kardashian, as well as Kris and Kylie Jenner.

She alleged they had defamed her and conspired to cancel the second season of her reality TV show “Rob & Chyna.”

The trial took place in April, and in the latest episode of the Hulu series “The Kardashians,” Kim was seen leaving a workout so she could attend the closing arguments.

“I need to be there, obviously as a defendant of the case, but also as an aspiring attorney,” she said. “I need to see the closing arguments and see how they piece it all together. This is the first real trial that I’ve seen, which is the best law school you could imagine.”

Kim passed the “baby bar” law exam on her fourth attempt last December.

“I’ve been taking notes during this trial,” the 42-year-old shared. “It was so interesting to see that you have to follow the proper process in order to get evidence submitted. It’s definitely really scary. I’ve never really been through a full trial where I’m up for something. It’s just fascinating to be living it and learning it all at the same time. There’s not a chance I’m missing this. This is what I live for.”

Elsewhere in the episode, Khloé expressed her concerns about the trial to Kris while they were on a private jet traveling to New York City for the 2022 Met Gala.

“I’m literally panicking about tomorrow,” she admitted. “Not just the Met, but the f**king verdict. The facts are the facts. The fact that we’re even in a trial blows my mind. Now, we’re just trusting 12 people who are going to decide? That’s why I’m nervous. I’m just so confused. Why is it taking so long? To me, it’s an open and shut case.”

In May, a jury found in favor of the Kardashian-Jenner family, with no damages being awarded to Chyna.

J. Prince Speaks. Are His Sons In Danger?

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

J. Prince is one of Hip-Hop’s great goats.

Let’s just get that out-of-the-way right now. That man – the founder of Rap-A-Lot Records – has done it for the culture like few have, and has been independent every step of the way. That is a great difference between him and a lot of the other moguls that we revere these days. Recently, we have determined that there is a problem. The situation with Takeoff and Atlanta seems to be getting some serious legs.

As you already know, takeoff was buried over the weekend and it has not been pretty. Folks from the culture have been crying, crocodile tears and analyzing this culture of ours. It’s hard to wrap our brains around the murder and death of the youngest and quietest member of the beloved group, Migos. And so, eyes are now on Prince, J. Prince, Jr., and Jas Prince.

J. Prince recently made a cryptic statement on Instagram. He didn’t see a lot, but it said enough. He said, “Replacing fear with courage is how you become unfuckwitable. Fear is not of God.” I am not exactly sure what he means by that, and if it has anything to do with this particular situation, but how can it not?

Right now, people want answers in the comment section of your favorite platform shows a tide is turning. It just seems like folks are fed up. And, it seems like the streets are talking as well. There are a couple of situation, including Duke Da  Jeweler that have people tight. Mob Ties isn’t the same to people.

I was looking at a video online, and I saw that the man that posted it suggested that the sons were not safe. Personally, I want no harm to come to these young men. But the streets seem to be saying something different. Now, could it be possible that the sons of the legend could be in harms way out in the streets? Again, we don’t need any more bloodshed, but there’s a lot of talk. It could just be talk. But, it could also be something for more grave.

By the way, here is that video mentioned.

https://youtu.be/wd3_8GhgzIM

I have no doubt that J. Prince and his crew are fully capable of protecting themselves and their family from harm. So don’t get me saying anything crazy. They have this miss fortunate situation that has resulted in, a terrible death, but I do believe that it is possible that peace can prevail. Call heads must win at this time. And yes, Hip-Hop has not proven that it can manage something like this.

What do you think? Leave something for me in the comments.

And remember, Nas knows who I am!