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Sunday, May 15, 2016

The Recording Academy Considering Mixtapes For GRAMMYs Nominations

Thanks to a petition calling on the Recording Academy to consider free music as part of their eligibility requirements, Chance the Rapper's chance of scoring a GRAMMY may happen sooner than later.
The organization is now considering revising their eligibility requirements to include artists such as Chance who choose to make their music available to everyone for free, the
International Business Times reports.
"Not all artists should be forced to release their music for free, but the ones who do should not be punished for doing so," the petition, which
has been signed by over 27,000 supporters including Chance the Rapper, read.
Under their current rules, the Recording Academy only considers music that is sold commercially, ignoring a growing group of artists, mainly in Hip Hop, who choose to make their music available to everyone.
Chance addressed the archaic GRAMMY Award nomination process on his verse for
Kanye West 's "Ultralight Beam."
"He said let's do a good ass job with Chance three," the 23-year-old rapped. "I hear you gotta sell it to snatch the Grammy / Let's make it so free and the bars so hard / That there ain't one gosh darn part you can't tweet."
Acknowledging the shift in the way music is consumed, a spokesperson from the Recording Academy released the following statement to International Business Times .
"The Grammy Awards process is fluid and, like music, continues to evolve. As a peer-voted award, the awards process is also peer-determined. Each spring, music creators in the community work with Recording Academy staff to prepare and submit proposals, which are then reviewed by the Board and announced shortly thereafter."
Additionally, the Academy tells IBT that an adjustment could be made in time for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in 2017 with any changes announced in June. Proposals are currently still being reviewed by the organization.
Chance released his Coloring Book freebie, yesterday May 13 to much fanfare from fans and peers alike . The project could be one of the first mixtapes the Recording Academy considers for a Grammy nomination should eligibility requirements change.

Michael B. Jordan Added To Marvel's "Black Panther" Movie

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The mega success of Marvel's Captain America: Civil War ($700 million worldwide and counting ) has set the stage for Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther title, who made his official debut in the film.
Black Panther has a date of February 16, 2018 locked in and The Hollywood Reporter has learned that the studio was able to secure more star power ahead of the early 2017 production date: Michael B. Jordan.
While the burgeoning superstar's role has not been specified, it's largely believed he will play a villain. Marvel opted not to comment on the matter altogether.
Jordan, 29, has superhero experience, having played Johnny Storm a.k.a. The Human Torch in the box office bomb, Fantastic Four and may ultimately become the living example on
the widespread belief that there is a clear-cut difference between 20th Century Fox and Marvel when it comes to portraying the storied characters.
Black Panther is currently in negotiations to nab Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o to co-star alongside Boseman. The film will also reunite Jordan with his Fruitvale Station and
Creed director, Ryan Coogler.

Hip Hop Single Sales: Drake, Beyoncé & Desiigner

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This week on the R&B/Hip Hop single sales chart, Drake returns to #1 with his single “One Dance,” dethroning Prince’s “Purple Rain” which occupied the top spot for the past two weeks. Elsewhere, six of Prince’s songs fall out of the Top 10 and lastly, Ghost Town DJ’s single, “My Boo,” widely known for being the soundtrack to The Running Man Challenge, jumps from #46 to #9 following a 47% increase in sales.
Drake Returns To #1
After two weeks away from the top spot, Drake’s “One Dance” once again lands at #1 on the chart this week. The cut, which features Wizkid and Kyla, sold 159,595 units during the seven days leading to May 5, a 32% increase on the 121,360 copies sold the previous week. These latest figures take the single’s total sales since its official release to 588,411 units.
Beyoncé’s “Formation” Jumps To #2
Despite a 32% decrease in sales, Beyoncé ’s “Formation” jumps one place to #2 on the R&B/Hip Hop single sales chart this week. During the seven days leading to May 5, the controversial single sold 119,019 units, taking its total sales since its official release on to the chart’s two weeks ago to 293,181 copies.
Desiigner Reinstates Top 10 Spot
After being forced out of the Top 10 to #13 on last week’s report, Desiigner’s widely covered single “Panda” returns to the conversation this week, landing at #4. During the seven days leading to May 5, “Panda” sold 101,960 units, meaning the single has now moved 619,855 copies since its official release.
The Top 10 R&B/Hip Hop Single Sales For Week Ending 05/05/2016
#1. Drake f. Wizkid & Kyla – “One Dance” – 159,595 (588,411)
#2. Beyoncé – “Formation” – 119,019 (293,181)
#3. Beyoncé – “Hold Up” – 103,300 (226,464)
#4. Desiigner – “Panda” – 101,960 (619,855)
#5. Beyoncé – “Sorry” – 84,644 (202,725)
#6. Beyoncé – “6 Inch” – 59,298 (157,820)
#7. Prince – “Purple Rain” – 42,327 (1,510,234)
#8. Rihanna – “Needed Me” – 37,580 (257,219)
#9. Ghost Town DJ’s – “My Boo” – 34,679 (275,759)
#10. Beyoncé – “Freedom” – 33,798 (101,070)

Chris Brown Facing Disturbing The Peace Charges For Doing Donuts On Neighbor's Lawn

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The Los Angeles Police Department are seeking to charge Chris Brown for disturbing the peace after his neighbors called in complaining about him riding his ATV around his Tarzana, California neighborhood on Wednesday (May 11).
Police say residents identified Brown and members of his crew and accused them of performing dangerous stunts around children,
Los Angeles Times reports.
"We had a citizen complain about two males in the area, riding ATVs, at high rate of speed through the alleys," Sgt. James Harper, with the LAPD's West Valley division tells ABC News 7 . "The citizen saw a person he recognized as Chris Brown in the area. At that point, he came on to his property, did a couple of doughnuts on his front lawn."
Los Angeles Police Capt. Paul Vernon says one resident asked Breezy to stop and the R&B singer in turn cursed him out before riding the ATV back to his house and parking it in his garage.
The GRAMMY Award-winning singer also allegedly exchanged words with the neighbor telling him, "Fuck you and fuck the cops," according to TMZ .
Once police arrived at his gate, the singer's security detail denied them entry and asked that they call his lawyer.
A complaint has been filed with the Los Angeles city attorney who will then decide if they will pursue charges.
Neighbors have called the police on Brown five times since he moved in to the Los Angeles suburb last year.
Chris dumped his West Hollywood condo last summer, where tenants also had an acute disdain for him and often complained about his parties and the bright-colored graffiti monsters plastered against the wall of his condo outside.
Earlier today (May 14), Breezy was back at it again, this time taking it slower with his daughter Royalty and his best friend Tyga's son King in tow, capturing it all on his Snapchat story.

Foxy Brown Claims She Was Robbed Of $100,000 At American Airlines Baggage Claim

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Former female rap mainstay Foxy Brown largely flies under the radar these days but apparently she's still jet setting wherever there is a check and audience who will have her.
Unfortunately for the 37-year-old veteran artist from Brooklyn, her recent luck at the airport allegedly has her out of six-figures worth of valuables.
According to a passionate, all caps lock Instagram testimonial, Brown (born Inga Marchand) says she had just landed in California for her appearance at a Greater Palm Springs LGBT Festival , when she noticed that a thief had gotten away some of her most prized possessions.
"FAMILY," Brown wrote to Instagram followers on her page that is cluttered with low-res videos, "you know I’m an exceedingly strong woman and have endured what would’ve flatlined most; but I need to air out a very personal, disturbing VIOLATION (which we plan to address further publicly). Fans saw my performance at the PALM SPRINGS, CALI GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL last FRIDAY but what you guys didn’t know…(trusting the investigative process takes it’s course) is that I was ROBBED hours before the show (luggage stolen on videotape) at LAX AIRPORT for over 100K worth of my most valuable, LUXURY possessions at the @AMERICANAIRLINES BAGGAGE CLAIM."
She later bigged herself up for her ability to persevere over all adversity.
"Still, (filled with ineffable fury) I could NOT disappoint my LGBT FANS; mustered the strength to perform and lit the stage! Airport security was immediately alerted and we’ve spoken to Detectives, but the THIEF who’s on CAMERA FOOTAGE is still on these streets!!! Material things can very well be replaced, but some items are true FOX VINTAGE and we’re horrified that a week later we have NO answers."
Brown hasn't released a studio album since 2001 and a mixtape since 2008 but the foundation she laid dating back to her mainstream debut Ill Na Na (which awarded her with a platinum at the age of 18) amounted to a loyal fanbase. Even when the musical hiatuses left her to her own devices. Her run-ins with the law have dominated her career timeline, most notably, being sentenced to a year in jail in 2007. (She only did a little over a month , however.)
Her behavior has led fans to question the state of her overall sanity, which she reignited that feeling with thoughts of religion and references to Biggie's murder all in the same breath.
"We intend to vigorously pursue until JUSTICE is served and my possessions found. My ABIDING FAITH IN CHRIST?? kept me thru my most vicious storms, so to THIS just know I’m SUITED UP IN HIS ARMOR watch him MOVE!," she promised. "Not just the “protocol” of the AIRLINE but the slow feedback from law enforcement shocks the conscience. I’m definitely NO 'conspiracy theorist' but we were there the night my close friend BIGGIE? was murdered and more often than not, HIP HOP stars are blatantly targeted or their plights swept under the rug. Cut from the cloth of the “go hard” who, (before FOXY BROWN ever existed) chose not to retreat but go hard, so every young black boy and girl is afforded swift justice when VIOLATED, gives us the fight to find this bastard."

Drake Unveils 'Views' Track List

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Drake is set to roll out 20 tracks for his upcoming studio effort Views.
The Toronto rhymer took to Twitter to reveal the track list, which includes the previously released "One Dance" featuring WizKid and Kyla, as well as "Pop Style" co-starring The Throne (comprised of
Jay Z and Kanye West ). His uber-viral cell phone song "Hotline Bling" also appears as a bonus track.
While no features are listed on the Twitter version of the track list, Drizzy is set to debut his fourth studio effort on a special episode of OVOSOUND Radio via Beats 1 on Thursday night (April 28) before its official release Friday. His global listening party will also include an interview with Zane Lowe.
Drake Announces Seventh Annual OVO Fest, Summer Sixteen Tour with Future & Special Guests
The 6 God revealed new Summer Sixteen tour dates as well, his joint venture with What a Time to Be Alive partner Future .
Peep the new additions and the track list below.
#VIEWS Tracklist pic.twitter.com/6KLbbgzFSm
— Drizzy (@Drake) April 27, 2016
Additional shows have been added to the Summer Sixteen Tour. Pre sales begin at 10am local time today. pic.twitter.com/LL0nXyWR6w
— Drizzy (@Drake) April 27, 2016
1. Keep the Family Close
2. 9
3. U With Me?
4. Feel No Ways
5. Hype
6. Weston Road Flows
7. Redemption
8. With You
9. Faithful
10. Still Here
11. Controlla
12. One Dance
13. Grammys
14. Childs Play
15. Pop Style
16. Too Good
17. Summers Over Interlude
18. Fire & Desire
19. Views
20. Hotline Bling (Bonus)

Rihanna's 'Needed Me' Jumps to No. 1 on Billboard + Twitter Top Tracks Chart

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Rihanna rules the Billboard + Twitter Top Tracks chart (dated May 7) as "Needed Me" rockets 44-1 in its fifth chart week to become her third leader on the survey. The song follows Rihanna's other toppers (which each led for one week): "B**** Better Have My Money" nearly a year ago and "Work" (featuring Drake ) last month.
Billboard + Twitter Top Tracks is a weekly ranking of the most shared and/or mentioned songs on Twitter in the U.S., ranked by the volume of shares over a seven-day period (Monday to Sunday).
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"Needed" darts to No. 1 after its racy revenge-themed music video premiered April 20. The clip, directed by Harmony Korine (Spring Breakers ), gathered 1.8 million U.S. views on YouTube in the week ending April 21, according to Nielsen Music, driving the chatter on Twitter and yielding the song's huge chart gain.
Meanwhile, Ariana Grande scores the week's highest debut on Top Tracks with the No. 3 arrival of "Let Me Love You" (featuring Lil Wayne ). Grande unveiled the cut on her YouTube channel April 18, and it drew 753,000 U.S. streams for the week. "Love" becomes her lucky 13th top 10 on the chart, extending her mark for the most among female artists, and Lil Wayne's fifth. The collaboration is from Grande's third full-length,
Dangerous Woman , due May 20.
Two more Woman cuts also occupy places on this week's ranking: the title track (No. 2) and "Be Alright" (No. 16), which re-enters after Grande's March 12 Saturday Night Live performance was posted to her YouTube channel April 18.
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Also in the top 10, A$AP Ferg enters at No. 7 with "Strive." The rapper posted the track to his YouTube channel April 14, and the house-infused collaboration vaults to 1.5 million domestic streams in its first full tracking week. The Missy Elliott-assisted "Strive" also gains traction in the wake of Ferg's second studio album release,
Always Strive and Prosper , April 22.
Meanwhile, Prince's death on April 21 sparks two entries on Billboard + Twitter Top Tracks . The icon's 2008 cover of Radiohead 's "Creep" bows at No. 30, likely powered by the fact that it's one of the few Prince performances available for wide Internet consumption. The late musician notoriously blocked most of his catalog and performances from Internet sites, but "Creep" was exempted thanks to Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke, who told The Associated Press , "Well, tell him to unblock it. It's our ... song."

Diddy's Son Christian Combs Signs With Bad Boy Records

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The Bad Boy Records roster is growing: Christian Combs, son of Sean “Diddy” Combs , has signed to his father’s label. Diddy revealed the news via social media on Friday (April 1).
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“NEW DEAL ALERT!!! Everyone wish my son @KingCombs a happy birthday & CONGRATS on signing that record deal!!” Diddy wrote on Instagram, where he posted a short video clip of his son signing the contract in the company of Epic Records CEO L.A. Reid. (Epic handles distribution for Bad Boy.)
NEW DEAL ALERT!!! Everyone wish my son @KingCombs a happy birthday & CONGRATS on signing that record deal!! #BADBOY #EPIC @la_reid SNAPCHAT: PUFFDADDY
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Christian shared his excitement on Instagram as well: “Yesterday was the greatest day of my life. Not only was it my birthday, but Also the day a dream came true. I got signed to epic and BADboy records. I'm extremely thankful for everything that God has blessed me with and I will never take it for granted. Music is something that's been part of me my whole life. #Epic #Badboy we got this!”
No further details about his music have been announced, but Billboard has reached out to Diddy's rep for comment.
Yesterday was the greatest day of my life. Not only was it my birthday, but Also the day a dream came true. I got signed to epic and BADboy records. I'm extremely thankful for everything that God has blessed me with and I will never take it for granted. Music is something that's been part of me my whole life. #Epic #Badboy we got this!

Lil Wayne Sues Universal Music, Says He's Owed Profits From Drake, Nicki Minaj & Tyga

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Lil Wayne claims he's owed tens of millions of dollars for discovering & nurturing successful recording artists.
Universal Music Group is paying itself instead of shelling out royalties it owes Lil Wayne , according to a federal lawsuit filed by the rapper-producer's attorneys Monday in California.
Dwayne Carter Jr., known as Lil Wayne, is suing UMG and SoundExchange, claiming he's been shorted millions from his work discovering and nurturing artists like Drake , Nicki Minaj and Tyga.
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Carter claims Universal has diverted tens of millions of dollars of his profits to repay itself for the $100 million it advanced to Cash Money Records, Inc.
"With Universal’s knowledge of Lil Wayne’s rights to partial ownership and profits from those artists, Universal and Cash Money entered into a series of agreements which, among other things, diverted Lil Wayne’s substantial profits to repay debts of Cash Money," states the complaint. "As a result, 100% of the profits that should have been paid to Lil Wayne as a result of his ownership of Drake, Nicki Minaj and Tyga records have been seized by Universal to repay debts that were neither incurred by nor were the obligations of Lil Wayne."
Carter's Young Money Label is a joint venture with Universal's Cash Money Records designed to manufacture, distribute, promote and exploit performances of new recording artists discovered by Carter and signed to the label, according to the complaint.
A Timeline of Lil Wayne's Beef With Birdman & Cash Money
He claims their 2003 agreement states the label's profits "would be divided 51% - 49% between Cash Money and Carter, and ownership of all the Young Money Label property, (e.g., master recordings, copyrights, intellectual property, good will) similarly would be owned 51% - 49% between Cash Money and Carter, respectively."
After multiple extensions, the term expired June 4, 2015, which puts Drake's upcoming album in the crosshairs.
“Universal should be grateful and respectful to Lil Wayne for the millions of dollars in distribution fees and profits they have earned on the artists he brought to the company, instead of seizing all of his profits on those artists in a desperate attempt to recoup the tens of millions of dollars they are owed by Cash Money Records,” said Carter's attorney Howard E. King of King, Holmes, Paterno & Soriano in a Monday statement.
SoundExchange, the nonprofit that collects and distributes digital performance royalties on behalf of copyright owners, is also named as a defendant in the suit.
Carter claims "Universal has claimed a right to 100% of the label performance royalties attributed to the YME Records" and "SoundExchange refuses to pay any of the money due to Young Money LLC and Carter individually based on Universal’s conflicting demand."
Carter wants the court to clear it up and is seeking at least $40 million in damages and disgorged profits and a "judgment declaring the parties’ respective rights with regard to Plaintiffs’ share of label performance royalties."
Says a Universal Music Group spokesperson: "These claims are entirely without merit. It should be no surprise that we learned of the lawyer's complaint through the news media. We don't intend to dignify this with further public comment except to say that we will vigorously contest it and that the merits of our case will carry the day.”

Everything We Know About Beyonce's Upcoming Album

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No need to be a card-carrying member of the Bey Hive to know that Beyonce is cooking up more ear candy -- according to the Internet, at least. While the queen of surprise releases has kept her lips zipped about her 2013 Beyonce follow-up, those within Mrs. Carter's inner-circle (or at least have visited the studio with her) have left little breadcrumbs about her rumored visual album release.
Here's what's floating on the Internet about Bey's forthcoming delivery.
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This could be the album title and release date
While no formal title or release date has been announced, there's Twitter whispers that the set will be called B6 . Her past collaborator, producer Boots, also reportedly tweeted-then-deleted the following: “B6 is dope” and “this is the most exciting album i’ve ever worked on," per
Buzzfeed.
Idolator also reports that another fan source says that Bey's so-called "album film" could have something to do with lemonade and Indian actor Kahlil Joseph.
EXCLUSIVE: Beyoncé's album film is near. Be patient! Get familiar with Kahlil Joseph.
#WeToldYou1st #ProjectLemonade #NOLA --
— THE BEYHIVÉ (@TheBeyHiveTeam) February 29, 2016
The album could also arrive as early as next month.
Bey has been spotted on different sets
Before Beyonce made the world stop with her
"Formation" video , the Hive spotted her in various locations, shooting what could be potential music videos or concert montages for her Formation tour, kicking off April 27 in Miami. Twitter fan accounts have shared photos of her shooting in
L.A.'s Skid Row as well as an unknown location in Los Angeles that seemed to involve Bey jumping off the side of a building.
Everything We Know About New Beyoncé Music
A joint album with Jay Z may be on deck
Word on some timelines was that the Carters were delivering a collaborative project. While the power couple have probably raked in daughter Blue Ivy's college tuition money with the boozy 2013 hit " Drunk in Love ," they have several duets under their belts, including "Part II (On The Run)," "Deja Vu," "Upgrade U," "Hollywood," "That's How You Like It," "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" and, if you really want to get technical, "Tom Ford," which employed Bey ad-libs. The two were also spotted filming in New Orleans' Superdome while producer Detail told Billboard last February, "Beyoncé and Jay Z are actually doing something together this year." Guess we'll have to wait and watch the throne for this one.
Collaborators
Several artists have teased booking studio time with Bey over the past 365 including D.R.A.M. ,
Future and Sia . Last July, Future told Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club that he was at Jay Z's "crib," "actually working with Bey." (Note: Bey showed signs of being a part of the Future Hive when she incorporated "Where Ya At" and "F--- Up Some Commas" during her headlining set at Made in America Festival last September).
Last July, D.R.A.M. posted a photo with Bey (who got her dance on to his hit "Cha Cha" for the 'gram) while Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's Bizzy Bone also revealed on Instagram that "Beyoncé wanna work with the band ...... Y'all hit her up and tell the QUEEN of RnB we ready." Singer/songwriter
Sia also offered in an interview with Rolling Stone
that she was in Bey boot camp. "In the end, she had maybe 25 songs of mine on hold, and I was very excited to get a couple of them back," said Sia. "Definitely one is on the album."
Mike Will Made It also said in a Complex interview last March that Rae Sremmurd's Swae Lee was in the stu with Bey, which proved to be correct after he landed writing credit on "Formation."
#Formation --
— Swae Lee (@iHipsterLee) February 7, 2016
Y'all got me trending on Twitter --
— Swae Lee (@iHipsterLee) February 6, 2016
Yonce' Yonce Yonce ----
— Swae Lee (@iHipsterLee) February 6, 2016
Hillary Clinton: 'I Want to be as Good a President as Beyoncé is a Performer'
Hillary Clinton and Cara Delevingne could make a cameo... somewhere
Us Weekly reports that the presidential candidate popped up on set while Beyonce was shooting a music video in Los Angeles (reps for both parties did not immediately respond to Billboard's requests for comment). While the outlet's sources did not confirm the guest appearance, it wouldn't come as a complete shock if Clinton offers a body roll or two in a Bey video given her co-sign last December. "I want to be as good a president as Beyoncé is a performer," Clinton said at an Iowa rally.
Meanwhile, supermodel Cara Delevingne posted matching studio pics on Instagram that showed their hands on soundboards last March. To note, Bey has rubbed elbows with runway queens like Joan Smalls, Jourdan Dunn and Chanel Iman in the past. See: "Yonce" video .
The album is "beyond awesome"

Puff Daddy & The Family to Reunite For 'One Night Only' Show For Notorious B.I.G.'s Birthday

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Bad Boy can't stop, won't stop. Puff Daddy & The Family are reuniting for a "one night only" show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on May 20, the birthday of late rapper Notorious B.I.G.
According to the release, the star-studded affair will include performances from Puff, Faith Evans, Lil' Kim, Mase, French Montana, Total, 112 and Marion Winans. New York reps Jay Z and Mary J Blige will also be on-hand to perform.
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"This isn't just another concert -- This is hip-hop history,” Diddy says in the release. “The Bad Boy Family includes some of the biggest names in music and songs that helped define a whole generation of music. Also, we are celebrating one of the greatest of all time - Notorious B.I.G. This will be a night to remember. I can't wait to see you all there.”
Singer Faith Evans recently appeared on the Dame Dash Radio show, teasing that a Biggie hologram performance could be in the works. "We actually are in development with a hologram [company] but I don't necessarily know to what extent I'm going to perform with it but I definitely want to debut it probably in the first video for the album and maybe use it a little bit performance-wise but that depends on a lot of things," she explained. Evans added, "If this Bad Boy [reunion] tour ever really happens, that might be something we might consider and if I was to go on that tour, of course, I'd use it but just not over-use it."
Faith Evans Teases Notorious B.I.G. Hologram, Says Duets Album Is in 'Finishing Stages'
Rapper Lil' Kim also discussed working with the Bad Boy Fam. "I'm in my comfort zone when I'm with my Bad Boy family," the Lil Kim Season MC
recently told Billboard. "We have a such an organic, natural connection when we're on-stage. It's perfect, it's fun. It's just second nature to me."
The sure-to-be-epic show, produced by Live Nation, will span Bad Boy Entertainment's hefty catalog over the past 20 years including Puff's recent sonic motion picture MMM, which included the hits "Workin," "Auction" and "You Could Be My Lover."

Hip Hop Single Sales: Rihanna, G-Eazy & Kevin Gates

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This week that Rihanna reign just won't let up as Rihanna 's "Work" continues to top the R&B/Hip Hop single sales chart this week. Elsewhere, G-Eazy's "Me, Myself & I" remains at the #2 while Kevin Gates popular single "2 Phones" holds down the #3 spot.
Rihanna’s “Work” Holds It Down At #1
Although Rihanna’s ANTI single “Work" featuring Drake sold 11% less than last week, the track remains glued to the top spot this week selling 96,977 units during the seven days leading to March 17. "Work" has sold a total of 1,043,169 records to date.
G-Eazy Possesses the #2 Spot
G-Eazy ’s single “Me, Myself & I” remains stagnant at #2 for the third week in a row. During the seven days leading to March 17, the track sold 54,083 units inching towards a million records and taking its total sales to 904,464 copies.
Kevin Gates Keeps His #3 Ranking
Kevin Gate's Islah single "2 Phones" sales increased by 15% keeping it at #3. The track moved 31,551 units during the seven days leading to March 17 for a total of 294,599 units sold altogether.
The Top 10 R&B/Hip Hop Single Sales For Week Ending 03/17/2016
#1. Rihanna f. Drake – “Work” – 96,977 (1,043,169)
#2. G-Eazy – “Me, Myself & I” – 54,083 (904,464)
#3. Kevin Gates – “2 Phones” – 31,551 (27,430)
#4. Yo Gotti – “Down In The DM ” – 23,055 (400,110)
#5. Desiigner – “Panda” – 22,319 (66,056)
#6. Chris Brown – “Back To Sleep” – 18,483 (285,782)
#7. Future f. The Weeknd – “Low Life” – 17,395 (157,825)
#8. Jeremih – “Oui” – 17,130 (188,438)
#9. Drake – “Summer Sixteen” – 15,811 (358,032)
#10. Drake & Future – “Jumpman” – 15,417 (839,546)

Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz To Hold TIDAL Concert In Atlanta

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TIDAL to host Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz concert in Atlanta on March 30th.
According to HotNewHipHop.com , ColleGrove collaborators Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz will take part in a TIDAL, members-only concert this week at The Tabernacle in Atlanta.
As with many TIDAL concerts, Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz's show will also be streamed online.
News of the pair's concert comes nearly one year after TIDAL helped in sponsoring Lil Wayne's Lil Weezyana Fest . The subscription-based music service has also hosted concerts from Jay Z, Jeezy, and J. Cole .
Earlier this month, Weezy and Chainz made their ColleGrove debut during South By Southwest at Samsung's Galaxy Life Fest.
Although Lil Wayne is heavily featured throughout ColleGrove , the album, which was released at the top of this month, serves as a 2 Chainz release.
TIDAL members interested in attending 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne's ColleGrove concert can RSVP by visiting the TIDAL event page for the show.

VIDEO : VECTOR - EMI

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V.E,C who is undoubtedly one of 9ja's finest MC drops the video for his hot single EMI....download and enjoy

MUSIC : Jesse-Jagz-–-Omo-Alhaji-Freestyle

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jesse jagz as always never disappoints on delivery and on this freestyle verse off his forthcoming album Odysseus he did what he does best...enjoy..... Download song below :

MUSIC : Chris Brown Ft Usher & Zayn – Back To Sleep (Remix)

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MUSIC: Cassper Nyovest X Anatii – JUMP Ft. Nasty C

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South African hip-hop powerhouse, Anatii releases brand new fire – Jump alongside Cassper Nyovest and highly rated teenager, Nasty C as he marks his birthday today. Anatii’s and Cassper’s ‘Jump’ is said to be off a joint project they are currently working on. Bump this and let us know what you think. Download song below :

Wale Shares Details, Reveals Producers for Forthcoming Album 'Shine'

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In January, Wale became the first rapper to open a president's State of the Union Address. Barack Obama took to the podium for his final SOTU speech as Commander-in-Chief after the D.C. rhymer delivered his hits "Chillin'," "LoveHate Thing" and "White Shoes" at the White House viewing party (Jan. 12). At the end of his set, Wale also announced his fifth album Shine .
Two months later, Wale repped his native city once again as the headliner for the Events DC Presents Music showcase , hosted by the Washington DC Economic Partnership at the Historic Scoot Inn for Austin's SXSW festival on Tuesday night (March 15). During his set, Folarin offered more details about his forthcoming project, teasing that it would arrive in a "couple of months." He also debuted a new track called "Pretty Young Thing."
Wale Performs at President Obama's State of the Union Address, Announces Fifth Album 'Shine'
"It's a little bit more melody and shit 'cause I been on some, like, I don't want to call nobody to do my hooks no more," he tells Billboard after his performance. "I want to do it myself but just as an evolution as an artist."
Wale admits that during the creative process, he's penned material for another artist that may end up his own. "I'm also writing for other artists so sometimes I may sing a song I wrote for somebody and I'll be like, 'Eh I like it. It's me.' even if it may not be performance good," he said without offering specific names.
He even nodded Lil Wayne for his dual talents. "Lil Wayne said something in an interview where he's like, 'Yo I want to be the best at everything.' or like, 'I want to be a great rapper but if I write a song, it may not be the best vocally but I wrote it and you'll get what I'm saying.'," he explained. "I'm conveying the emotion so that's what I'm trying to do currently with this new shit."
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But don't start calling Wale a rapper slash singer just yet. "I'm not trying to go full R&B or nothing like that," he offers. "I just wanna make vibes."
On the production side, the revealed that he is working with beatsmiths Nez and Rio, Diplo , Beat Billionaire and Metro Boomin'. He kept a tight lip on features, tough. "I just want to make sure the business is straight on those," he said.
Beyond rap, Wale -- who scored his second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with 2015's The Album About Nothing -- says he is serious about starting his own pro wrestling company. The long-time WWE stan (his favorites include Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio and CM Punk) says, "It's a great business and I don't know anybody with my point of view [who] has ever attempted to do it."

Kanye West Announces Pablo Pop-Up Shop in New York

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The Chicago multi-hyphenate announced the event on Twitter on Thursday (March 17). "PABLO POP-UP SHOP MARCH 18-20 FRI 4-8 PM SAT SUN 12-8 PM AT 83 WOOSTER IN NYC," he posted.
PABLO POP-UP SHOP MARCH 18-20 FRI 4-8 PM SAT SUN 12-8 PM AT 83 WOOSTER IN NYC
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— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) March 17, 2016
In November 2013, West stuck a Yeezy pop-up store in New York City in support of his Yeezus tour and LP of the same name. He also set up shop on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles next to DASH, his wife, Kim Kardashian, and in-laws' chain.
Yeezy brought some Pablo merchandise to New York's Madison Square Garden last month, where he hosted a simultaneous Yeezy Season 3 fashion show and The Life of Pablo listening session. The reddish-maroon beanies and caps retailed for $40, while hoodies that carried the phrase "I Feel Like Pablo" sold for $90.

Lil Wayne Pens Huffington Post Piece On TIDAL Philanthropy Project

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Lil Wayne shares the details of his college philanthropy project with TIDAL .
New Orleans, Louisiana rapper Lil Wayne recently put his pen to good use for a
Huffington Post piece detailing a project he's currently working on with TIDAL.
The Young Money wordsmith began his piece by touching on his time spent at the University of Houston. He says he witnessed firsthand the amount of potential college students have, but also pointed out that with so much on their plates, giving back can sometimes be difficult.
"Having gone to the University of Houston for a bit, I saw firsthand how much potential and energy college students have," Lil Wayne wrote. "They have so many opportunities to make the world a better place, but they have a lot on their plates with the books, parties and jobs at the same time. They have the world at their fingertips but the weight of the world on their shoulders. It's hard to find time for themselves; let alone time to give back."
Lil Wayne later spoke on the specifics of his college philanthropy project with TIDAL, which challenged 50 schools to give back.
"That's why I partnered with Tidal on a college-focused philanthropy project," he wrote. "I feel blessed to be part of this project initiative with an outstanding amount of responses- nearly 50 schools across the country entered a contest for a chance to see me perform at their school for free."
The colleges involved in the project took part in everything from organizing a bottled water drive for Flint, Michigan to raising thousands for the Special Olympics. The ultimate winner was the University of Louisiana - Lafayette.
Lil Wayne's concert at the school is scheduled to take place next month, and will be live streamed on TIDAL.com.

"The Breakfast Club" Sued By DJ Star Over The Game Interview

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Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club is known for its insightful interviews not only with rappers, but with actors, comedians and various celebrities.
DJ Star is claiming that the show, in particular one of the hosts DJ Envy, took a September interview with The Game too far and, according to TMZ , he is suing for $10 million.
During the interview, DJ Envy asks The Game about his various beefs. The Compton, California rapper has feuded with Stitches ,
Young Thug and others this past year. DJ Envy asks about a time when The Game stood up for him against DJ Star.
"I was like, dude, I'll break your jaw, dude," The Game says. "Envy is my dog. I'm still gonna break his jaw when I see him."
The Game was reportedly threatened with arrest if he returned to New York after DJ Star notified the police of his comments on the program.
DJ Star is suing for defamation and claims that DJ Envy derailed his career.

50 Cent Set To Develop "In Living Color" Inspired Show For A&E

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50 Cent to host and executive produce new variety series for A&E.
Rapper 50 Cent is continuing to flex his muscle in the world of television. Weeks after
the musician hinted at a new show on A&E via Instagram, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that 50 Cent is set to debut "50 Cent Presents."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, "50 Cent Presents," which serves as the show's working title, will take its cue from the popular sketch comedy show, "In Living Color."
"I grew up watching variety shows and am excited to put my own spin on the format," 50 Cent said. "I hope everyone is ready to bring their talent forward; I want to show the world the best of the best."
Although a premiere date has yet to be announced, it has been revealed that "50 Cent Presents" will feature sketch comedy, stand-up, music, reality experiments, celebrity guest appearances, and more.
50 Cent first announced his new show in an Instagram post last month. He added the following caption to a photo of himself: "Power Season 3 will blow you Away. I'm only getting better at what I do. Wait till you see my New Show on A&E. #EFFENVODKA"
In addition to executive producing the newly-announced "50 Cent Presents," 50 Cent also serves as executive producer of the Starz television series, "Power."

Iggy Azalea Endured "Psychotic Breakdown" Last Year

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Iggy Azalea says she suffered from a "psychotic breakdown," last year.
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea serves as the cover artist for Schon magazine's 30th issue, and in the issue she took time to discuss the seemingly never-ending struggles she endured last year.
According to HotNewHipHop.com , among the topics discussed during Iggy's interview with Schon was a "psychotic breakdown" she suffered last year. Iggy explained that she was both tired and stressed out, and unhappy with her portrayal in the media.
"I had to have a psychotic breakdown last year. I felt tired and stressed out. Last year, I felt like I was definitely not in control of the media's narrative of me," Iggy Azalea said.
In 2015, the Aussie musician was heavily criticized by the Hip Hop community , canceled various performances, and faced a handful of other setbacks.
Following the cancellation of her “The Iggy Azalea Great Escape Tour," the rapper offered little explanation to fans, merely stating that she'll "be back out on the road when the next album is done."
Just days after Iggy's “The Iggy Azalea Great Escape Tour" was canceled, she was forced to call off an appearance at Pittsburgh Gay Pride following criticism from the LGBTQ community over past comments.
In addition to last year's breakdown, Iggy also touched on her upcoming album, Digital Distortion, in her interview with Schon.

Tupac Shakur's Mother Fighting Alimony In Divorce

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Afeni Shakur filed for divorce recently from her husband of 12 years, Gus Davis.
TMZ reports that Shakur , who is Tupac's mother, is fighting alimony and that the couple does not have a prenuptial agreement. She filed the divorce case in North Carolina where the court does not settle cases with a half-and-half split, but analyzes each case to determine the best settlement for each couple.
Davis is asking for half of Shakur's income from the Tupac Estate. The late rapper's mother brings in $900,000 per year from projects regarding Tupac's music, licensing and merchandise. Shakur totals $20,000 a month after expenses and Davis is asking for half of that, $10,000, to be paid in alimony per month for the rest of his life.
Shakur has responded to the request by filing documents asking the judge to not grant the money to Davis.
The couple has been separated for a year. Davis resides on their 50-acre ranch in the Tar Heel State and is asking the court for permission to stay on the property. Shakur is living in Sausalito, California.
Shakur's previous husband, Mutulu, is seeking an early release from his 60-year prison sentence. He was sentenced in 1998 for plotting the 1981 robbery of a Brinks armored car. Mutulu Shakur was considered a father figure to Tupac.