Remo The Hitmaker and New Wave Music recording artist, A1FIVE, is already off to a blazing start in his young career. Check out the music video for his freestyles over the instrumentals for "Moolah" by Young Greatness and A$AP Ferg's"New Level."
Directed by Jayonez Money Shot Films.
A1's debut EP titled "Atmore to Harlem," produced entirely by Remo The Hitmaker, will be dropping soon.
CLEVELAND (AP) — The city on Monday reached a $6 million settlement in a lawsuit over the death of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old black boy shot by a white police officer while playing with a pellet gun outside a recreation center.
An order filed in U.S. District Court in Cleveland said the city will pay out $3 million this year and $3 million the next. There was no admission of wrongdoing in the settlement.
Family attorney Subodh Chandra called the settlement historic but added: "The resolution is nothing to celebrate because a 12-year-old child needlessly lost his life."
The wrongful death suit filed by his family and estate against the city and officers and dispatchers who were involved alleged police acted recklessly when they confronted the boy on Nov. 22, 2014.
Video of the encounter shows a cruiser skidding to a stop and rookie patrolman Timothy Loehmann firing within two seconds of opening the car door. Tamir wasn't given first aid until about four minutes later, when an FBI agent trained as a paramedic arrived. The boy died the next day.
Tamir's death has fueled the Black Lives Matter movement that firmly took root in 2014 after Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner in New York City died at the hands of police. Grand juries declined to indict officers in those two deaths and in the shooting of Tamir.
A trial is pending for a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Brown's family. Garner's family received a $5.9 million in a settlement with New York City last year.
From left: Michael Brown, Eric Garner and Tamir Rice
In the Rice family lawsuit, Samaria Rice had alleged that police failed to immediately provide first aid for her son and caused intentional infliction of emotional distress in how they treated her and her daughter after the shooting.
The officers had asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit. Loehmann's attorney has said he bears a heavy burden and must live with what happened.
Tamir's estate has been assigned $5.5 million of the settlement. A Cuyahoga County probate judge will decide how the amount will be divided. Samaria Rice, Tamir's mother, will receive $250,000. Claims against Tamir's estate account for the remaining $250,000. Tamir's father, Leonard Warner, was dismissed in February as a party to the lawsuit.
Chandra said the Rice family remains in mourning over Tamir's death.
In this March 3, 2015, file photo, Samaria Rice, the mother of Tamir Rice, a boy fatally shot by a Cleveland police officer, talks about the family's lawsuit against the city in Cleveland. The city of Cleveland has reached a settlement Monday, April 25, 2016, in a lawsuit over the death of Rice. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
"The state criminal justice process cheated them out of true justice," Chandra said.
The officers had responded to a 911 call in which a man drinking a beer and waiting for a bus outside Cudell Recreation Center reported that a man was waving a gun and pointing it at people. The man told the call taker that the person holding the gun was likely a juvenile and the weapon probably wasn't real, but the call taker never passed that information to the dispatcher who gave Loehmann the high-priority call.
Tamir was carrying a plastic airsoft gun that shoots nonlethal plastic pellets. He'd borrowed it that morning from a friend who warned him to be careful because the gun looked real. It was missing its telltale orange tip.
The settlement comes two years after the city settled another lawsuit connected to the killings of two unarmed black people in a 137-shot barrage of police gunfire at the end of a 2012 car chase. Cleveland settled a lawsuit brought by the families of Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams for $3 million.
The fatal shootings of Russell and Williams were cited by the U.S. Justice Department in an investigation into excessive use of force by Cleveland police and helped lead to a court-monitored consent decree aimed at reforming the department.
Peep Birdman's official music video for "Neighborhood" featuring Ralo and Derez De'Shon. Stunna is dropping his next solo album titled "Ms. Gladys" on June 24. That will be followed on July 1 by the "Rich Gang 2" project. This will live on one of the two.
Directed by GT Films. Produced by London On Da Track.
Power 105.1 radio personality Charlamagne Tha God chopped it up with Montreality recently about people comparing Kendrick Lamar to Tupac Shakur.
"No, they will never match up," CTG said. "We have to stop doing that to the new guys. We have to stop putting them on the same level as ghosts. And what I mean by ghosts is ... Guys like 2Pac, guys like The Notorious B.I.G, guys like Jay Z, Dr. Dre. Those are legendary figures who have already done it. You gotta think about all the different circumstances that surround somebody like Tupac Shakur. Tupac Shakur is a mythical figure. He's such a mythical figure that even in his death, people question if he's still alive."
Charlamagne goes on to talk about who he thinks are the top rappers in the game today. Check it out below.
Brooklyn, New York rapper and BSB Records recording artist, Young Lito, linked up with Mikey T the Movie Star and Report Card Radio to talk about 50 Cent.
He discussed what it meant to Troy Ave to have his favorite rapper co-sign him, the G-Unit Records boss being a legend, him keeping the same street mentality despite being rich and more.
"50 one hundred . 50 a real nigga," Lito said. "See 50 one one them niggas like ... you know he's a rich nigga, but you won't tell. That nigga cool. That nigga gon' mob with you in the spot, talk to you regular. He still got a street mentality and that's how you gotta be. A lotta niggas get that money and act funny. We done been in the club and I'll watch son. I'll watch 50 and he still be like, on point. 'Cause that's how we is. We watch how niggas moving. And I like that ... he official."
Lito went on to talk about 50's relationship with his boss, Troy Ave.
"That's Ave favorite rapper," Lito continued. "Before he met the nigga that's all Ave used to talk about. So, when he embraced us that shit was big. And I also looked at it like, I'm happy for my brother."
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Drake will release his highly anticipated fourth solo album titled "Views from the 6" on Friday, April 29, via OVO Sound/Young Money Entertainment/Republic Records. The Toronto rapper took to his Twitter account on Sunday to unveil it's cover.
Two of the hottest artists in hip hop at the moment have announced that they will be coming to a town near you this summer.
Drake has tapped Future as a special guest on his Summer Sixteen Tour in support of his forthcoming "Views from the 6" album. The 32-date trek kicks off in Austin on July 20. Additional stops include Toronto, Columbus, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Phoenix, before winding down in Vancouver on September 17th.
Fans in Chicago, Houston, New York City, Toronto and Los Angeles will be treated to multiple shows. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 6, via Ticketmaster.
Summer Sixteen Tour Dates:
Wednesday, July 20th - Frank Erwin Center - Austin, TX
Thursday, July 21st - American Airlines Center - Dallas, TX
Saturday, July 23rd - Sprint Center - Kansas City, MO
Sunday, July 24th - Xcel Energy Center - St. Paul, MN
Tuesday, July 26th - United Center - Chicago, IL
Wednesday, July 27th - United Center - Chicago, IL
Sunday, July 31st - Air Canada Centre - Toronto, ON
Monday, August 1st - Air Canada Centre - Toronto, ON
Thursday, August 4th - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
Friday, August 5th - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
Wednesday, August 10th - TD Garden - Boston, MA
Friday, August 12th - First Niagara Center - Buffalo, NY
Saturday, August 13th - Nationwide Arena - Columbus, OH
Sunday, August 14th - Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Tuesday, August 16th - Joe Louis Arena - Detroit, MI
Wednesday, August 17th - CONSOL Energy Center - Pittsburgh, PA
Friday, August 19th - Verizon Center - Washington, DC
Sunday. August 21st - Wells Fargo Center - Philadelphia, PA
Tuesday, August 23rd - Greensboro Coliseum Complex - Greensboro, NC
Thursday, August 25th - Philips Arena - Atlanta, GA
Saturday, August 27th - Amalie Arena - Tampa, FL
Tuesday, August 30th - AmericanAirlines Arena - Miami, FL
Friday, September 2nd - Smoothie King Center - New Orleans, LA
Saturday, September 3rd - Toyota Center - Houston, TX
Sunday, September 4th - Toyota Center - Houston, TX
Tuesday, September 6th - Talking Stick Resort Arena - Phoenix, AZ
Wednesday, September 7th - STAPLES Center - Los Angeles, CA
Friday, September 9th - STAPLES Center - Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, September 11th - Tmobile Arena - Las Vegas, NV
Tuesday. September 13th - Oracle Arena - Oakland, CA
Friday, September 16th - Tacoma Dome - Tacoma, WA
Saturday. September 17th - Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena - Vancouver, BC
19-year old Interscope Records recording artist, Pia Mia, drops off a new tune titled "Underneath." The song was produced by Nic Nac and written by Bobby Brackins.
Rushbilli Gets Back in the Saddle (From the Big Easy to the Big House and Back Again)
Everyone has a past and it’s often those with one's paved with hard times that make the best stories. Especially when those people pull themselves up and are able to breakaway from past mistakes and hardships, and more onward. Rushbilli is one of those people who have seen the worst of times, but isn’t about to let his stint in prison define him for the rest of his life. Instead, it’s pushing him towards his goals and getting him back into the rap game.
Hailing from the same streets as Birdman, Rushbilli sees that as a sign that he can not only make it in hip hop - but go on to be a name that sits on the shelf alongside the likes of not only Birdman, but other men who have talent both in front and behind the mic. He’s not only an artist, he’s also got a business mindset that sets him apart from many of his peers; working on his music and his label as he starts to reinvest in his artistry.
It’s been awhile since he’s been at it, but before his stint in prison - he did his fair share of touring and went everywhere from Florida to California. Today he’s got some things planned with the SCM Awards, as well as having the world enjoy his single, “I’m That Guy” which features Boosie BadAzz and Kief Brown. Those interested in hearing more from Rushbilli, connecting with him about a project, or finding out more about his label - can check him out online, get in touch with him with the info below or read about his trials and tribulations in his book, Parable of Buried Treasures, Sacrifices, and Masked Beauty, available here. About: Rushbilli is a rapper from New Orleans whose stint in prison gave him time to reevaluate his life. Once out, he decided to get back into music and now he’s putting all his time and energy into not only creating music, but building his label.
01. Anything 02. Sexy Song 03. On Repeat 04. Things Change (Interlude) 05. 24 Hours 06. No Peace 07. If It Ain’t You 08. Dumb Love 09. Make It Work (Interlude) 10. Love Me 11. Still Have Love 12. I Know 13. If I Had You 14. Love Reigns (Interlude) 15. It’s Reigning 16. If I Had You (Radio Edit)
B.o.B releases a new mixtape titled "EARTH (Educational Avatar Reality Training Habitat)."Bobby Ray decided to pass on any features for the 10-track project. Give it a listen up top and download it from Datpiff http://www.datpiff.com/BoB-EARTH-mixtape.779875.html
Birdman stopped by New York City radio station Power 105.1 on Friday, April 22, for an interview with Angie Martinez about a wide range of topics.
The business mogul discussed his relationship with Lil Wayne, Drake's forthcoming "Views from the 6" album, his upcoming "Music Moguls" reality television show on BET, developing artists, the Cash Money Records biopic, signing with Universal for $30 million at age 18, reading the Bible for the first time when he went to jail and it changing his outlook on life, being mentored by Minister Louis Farrakhan, growing up without his mom and dad, living in Canada for a period a while, being homeless between the ages of 10 and16, his upbringing making his heart turn cold, supporting Mannie Fresh's idea to put out a new Hot Boys album with Wayne and Juvenile, the "Rich Gang 2" project, "Ms. Gladys" solo album, his dad being a pimp, his children, digging what Uncle Murda, Maino and Rihanna are doing musically, his love for 50 Cent's hit single "I'm the Man."
Birdman talks 50 Cent's "I'm the Man" at the 38:00 mark.
"Can I tell y'all my favorite song right now? 50 Cent's I'm the fucking Man," Birdman told Angie. "Y'all should be playing that all day, every day. That's my shit. I played that before I come here. I'ma play that when I leave here. I'ma play that on the plane. I'ma play that when I get home. And I'm late on that song 'cause Miami just started playing it. Damn, 50 spittin' on that bitch and the song tight. That's my favorite. Shout out to 50 Cent, keep doing your thing."
"Does he know that? Did you tell him?" Angie asks.
"Nah, I never told him," Baby replied.
Angie then quizzed the Cash Money Records co-owner about his relationship with 50 Cent.
"We cool ... we real cool," he said.
Check out Birdman's interview with Angie above (http://ow.ly/4n104f). The music video for 50's "I'm the Man" remix featuring Chris Brown will be dropping soon!
Birdman will deliver his "Rich Gang 2" album on July 1st. He kicks off promotion for the project by releasing the first single titled "Hustle" featuring Ralo and Nino
Ca$his is preparing to release his latest album titled "CA-$" on May 20th. Features include K. Young, Joe Moses, Bobby DeBarge, Young Buck, Project Pat, Flip Major, Sulliev J, Vibe and Tripl3 Threat. The bulk of the production is handled by Rikanatti. Pre-order it now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ca-...
"This new CA-$ album is my favorite," Ca$his says. "It's the beginning of a new chapter and the ending of another. Evolution is Necessary... exit County Hound and enter CA-$. The meaning behind Boss's Life was I wanted to show a glimpse of my daily life visually, but musically, I wanted to showcase my reemergence."
Check out the cover art, booklet and tracklist above and below, in addition to the "Boss's Life" music video featuring Vibe.
Jack Thriller sits on the opposite side of the interview chair as he stops by for a wild episode of Lip Service with Angela Yee, Stephanie Santiago and guest host Lore'l. They talk about having sex with more than one person in a day, earning someone's trust back, what a guy has to do to get some head and what's an average penis size. Jack even admits to getting his ass eaten and tells the ladies how and when he would want them to fist him.
01. Hyenas (feat. Young Thug, Tip, Duke, Shad Da God & Lil Yachty) 02. Fuck This Shit Up (feat. PeeWee Roscoe, Bankroll Fresh, Tip & Shad Da God) 03. Out My Face (feat. Tip, Shad Da God, Young Thug & London Jae) 04. I Want Her (feat. Young Thug, Duke, Shad Da God, Tip & 21 Savage) 05. What Money About (feat. Shad Da God, Chi Chi & Moneybag) 06. Neg 4 Degrees (feat. Shad Da God, Young Thug & Duke) 07. Trenches (feat. Shad Da God, London Jae & Tip) 08. My Bros (feat. Duke, Shad Da God & Yung Booke) 09. Up One (feat. Shad Da God, Quavo & Offset) 10. No Color (feat. Tip, Shad Da God & PeeWee Roscoe) 11. Screwed It Up (feat. London Jae, Shad Da God & Tip) 12. Cash (feat. Young Thug, Tip, Young Dro & London Jae) 13. Smoke Tree (feat. Shad Da God, London Jae & Tip) 14. Wcw (feat. Tip, Young Thug, Duke & Shad Da God) 15. Hundreds On ‘Em (feat. PeeWee Roscoe, Shad Da God & Yung Booke) 16. Mafia, Mafia (feat. PeeWee Roscoe, Shad Da God & Tip) 17. Bankrolls on Deck (feat. PeeWee Roscoe, Young Thug, Shad Da God & Tip)
The Bankroll Mafia crew consisting of T.I., London Jae and Shad Da God drop off an official music video for "Smoke Tree." This is off of their self-titled album, which is available now on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bankroll-mafia/id1106709487
This is an interesting collaboration. Meghan Trainor gets an assist from Yo Gotti on the song "Better." This is off of Meghan's forthcoming album titled "Thank You," which will be released on May 13th. Pre-order it now from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/thank-you-deluxe/id1089260132
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