While Kanye West is working on his forthcoming album, So Help Me God, there was a report this morning that he had his laptop stolen in Paris. One of his G.O.O.D Music artist Malik Yusef tweeted that private investigators were on the job.
The loss of a laptop for a musician is a big deal because a lot of their music is usually stored on it. Nevertheless, Def Jam is denying the rumor and says the leak of the song "Awesome" is not connected. Check out the tune below.
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Here's some new heat from O.B.H. boss Ar-Ab. King Ab teams up with Shy Glizzy for a new collaboration entitled "Forbes List." This is off Ab's forthcoming project, Mud Muzik 2, dropping on March 23rd.
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For Eminem fans and collectors of vinyl records this should be great news. The Detroit emcee will be releasing all 10 copies of his albums on the almost forgotten platform.
Slim made the announcement via his Instagram account on Tuesday, March 10.
"The Official Eminem Box Set coming Thursday, featuring all 10 of Em’s studio releases. Sign up for the email list to get early access to the sale: http://shady.sr/BoxSetEmail."
No word on availability. It might be a good idea to sign up now.
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The two students expelled from the University of Oklahoma for being in a group of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity members caught on video making a racist chant have been identified as 20-year old Levi Pettit and Parker Rice, 19. Both men are from Dallas.
In the video a group of SAE members chant, "There will never be a nigger at SAE. You can hang 'em from a tree but they'll never sign with me."
On Tuesday, March 10, Rice issued an apology via The Dallas Morning News.
“I am deeply sorry for what I did Saturday night. It was wrong and reckless. I made a horrible mistake by joining into the singing and encouraging others to do the same. On Monday, I withdrew from the university, and sadly, at this moment our family is not able to be in our home because of threatening calls as well as frightening talk on social media.
“I know everyone wants to know why or how this happened. I admit it likely was fueled by alcohol consumed at the house before the bus trip, but that’s not an excuse. Yes, the song was taught to us, but that too doesn’t work as an explanation. It’s more important to acknowledge what I did and what I didn’t do. I didn’t say no, and I clearly dismissed an important value I learned at my beloved high school, Dallas Jesuit. We were taught to be ‘Men for Others.’ I failed in that regard, and in those moments, I also completely ignored the core values and ethics I learned from my parents and others.
“At this point, all I can do is be thoughtful and prayerful about my next steps, but I am also concerned about the fraternity friends still on campus. Apparently, they are feeling unsafe and some have been harassed by others. Hopefully, the university will protect them.
“For me, this is a devastating lesson and I am seeking guidance on how I can learn from this and make sure it never happens again. My goal for the long-term is to be a man who has the heart and the courage to reject racism wherever I see or experience it in the future.
“Thank you for your consideration of my deepest apologies for what I did.”
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Pettit's family issued a statement on behalf of their son
“As parents of Levi, we love him and care for him deeply,” says the statement, which has also been posted on this website. “He made a horrible mistake, and will live with the consequences forever. However, we also know the depth of our son’s character. He is a good boy, but what we saw in those videos is disgusting. While it may be difficult for those who only know Levi from the video to understand, we know his heart, and he is not a racist. We raised him to be loving and inclusive and we all remain surrounded by a diverse, close-knit group of friends.
“We were as shocked and saddened by this news as anyone. Of course, we are sad for our son — but more importantly, we apologize to the community he has hurt. We would also like to apologize to the — entire African American community, University of Oklahoma student body and administration. Our family has the responsibility to apologize, and also to seek forgiveness and reconciliation. Our words will only go so far — as a family, we commit to following our words with deeds.
“To our friends and family, thank you for your kind comments and prayers. They are very comforting in this difficult time.
“We ask that the media and public please respect our family’s privacy as we come together to heal and determine next steps.”
The fallout from this embarrassing saga may not be over for OU. School President David Boren indicated that more SAE members could face the same fate as Rice and Pettit.
“I have emphasized that there is zero tolerance for this kind of threatening racist behavior at the University of Oklahoma. I hope that the entire nation will join us in having zero tolerance of such racism when it raises its ugly head in other situations across our country. I am extremely proud of the reaction and response expressed by our entire university family - students,faculty, staff, and alumni about this incident. They are “Real Sooners” who believe in mutual respect for all. I hope that students involved in this incident will learn from this experience and realize that it is wrong to use words to hurt, threaten, and exclude other people. We will continue our investigation of all the students engaged in the singing of this chant. Once their identities have been confirmed, they will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action,” Boren said in a news release.
Photos via Heavy.com
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The honeymoon is barely over and former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson is already headed for divorce court.
TMZ Sports reports that his estranged wife, Jennifer Conrad, filed legal documents on March 3rd in L.A. County Superior Court. She cites the usual "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split.
The two were married last August, but have been separated since February. Conrad signed a prenup prior to the marriage. It's unclear what kind of financial arrangements are in place.
The soon-to-be ex couple have two children, ages 2 and 5. Conrad is asking for joint legal custody.
Johnson played wide receiver in the NFL for 11 years after being selected with the number one overall pick by the New York Jets in the 1996 draft.
Known for his cocky attitude, Johnson released a book entitled Just Give Me the Damn Ball!: The Fast Times and Hard Knocks of an NFL Rookie in 1997.
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Jennifer Hudson contributes a new song to the soundtrack for the first season of Empire. Take a listen to "Whatever Makes You Happy" featuring Juicy J and grab the soundtrack from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/original-soundtrack-from-season/id966020365?ign-mpt=uo%3D8.
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Wiz Khalifa and his Taylor Gang artist Ty Dolla $ign have linked up for a joint EP entitled Talk About It in the Morning, dropping later this month. Check out the first single, "Post Up."
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Lil Bibby and Lil Herb a.k.a. G-Herbo are two of Chicago's best emcess. The duo team up for "Ain't Heard Bout You (Kill Shit Pt.2)." Music video shot by A Zae Production.
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Join Yung Joey in episode 2, as he works in the studio and performs with the likes of LL CooL and Rae Sremmurd
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LOS ANGELES (Associated Press) — A jury awarded Marvin Gaye's children nearly $7.4 million Tuesday after determining singers Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams copied their father's music to create "Blurred Lines," the biggest hit song of 2013.
Marvin Gaye's daughter Nona Gaye wept as the verdict was being read and was hugged by her attorney, Richard Busch.
"Right now, I feel free," Nona Gaye said after the verdict. "Free from ... Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke's chains and what they tried to keep on us and the lies that were told."
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The verdict could tarnish the legacy of Williams, a reliable hit-maker who has won Grammy Awards and appears on NBC's music competition show "The Voice."
An attorney for Thicke and Williams has said a decision in favor of Gaye's heirs could have a chilling effect on musicians who try to emulate an era or another artist's sound.
The Gayes' lawyer branded Williams and Thicke liars who went beyond trying to emulate the sound of Gaye's late-1970s music and copied the R&B legend's hit "Got to Give It Up" outright.
"They fought this fight despite every odd being against them," Busch said of the Gaye family outside court.
Thicke told jurors he didn't write "Blurred Lines," which Williams testified he crafted in about an hour in mid-2012.
Williams told jurors that Gaye's music was part of the soundtrack of his youth. But the seven-time Grammy winner said he didn't use any of it to create "Blurred Lines."
Gaye's children — Nona, Frankie and Marvin Gaye III — sued the singers in 2013 and were present when the verdict was read.
The verdict may face years of appeals.
"Blurred Lines" has sold more than 7.3 million copies in the U.S. alone, according to Nielsen SoundScan figures. It earned a Grammy Awards nomination and netted Williams and Thicke millions of dollars.
The case was a struggle between two of music's biggest names: Williams has sold more than 100 million records worldwide during his career as a singer-producer, and Gaye performed hits such as "Sexual Healing" and "How Sweet It Is (To be Loved by You)" remain popular.
During closing arguments, Busch accused Thicke and Williams of lying about how the song was created. He told jurors they could award Gaye's children millions of dollars if they determined the copyright to "Got to Give It Up" was infringed.
Howard King, lead attorney for Williams and Thicke, told the panel that a verdict in favor of the Gaye family would have a chilling effect on musicians who were trying to recreate a genre or homage to another artist's sound.
King denied there were any substantial similarities between "Blurred Lines" and the sheet music Gaye submitted to obtain copyright protection.
Williams has become a household name — known simply as Pharrell — thanks to his hit song "Happy" and his work as a judge on the "The Voice." He wrote the majority of "Blurred Lines" and recorded it in one night with Thicke. A segment by rapper T.I. was added later.
Williams, 41, also signed a document stating he didn't use any other artists' work in the music and would be responsible if a successful copyright claim was raised.
Thicke testified he wasn't present when the song was written, despite receiving credit.
The trial focused on detailed analyses of chords and notes in both "Blurred Lines" and "Got to Give It Up."
Jurors repeatedly heard the upbeat song "Blurred Lines" and saw snippets of its music video, but Gaye's music was represented during the trial in a less polished form. Jurors did not hear "Got to Give It Up" as Gaye recorded it, but rather a version created based solely on sheet music submitted to gain copyright protection.
That version lacked many of the elements — including Gaye's voice — that helped make the song a hit in 1977. Busch derisively called the version used in court a "Frankenstein-like monster" that didn't accurately represent Gaye's work.
An expert for the Gaye family said there were eight distinct elements from "Got to Give It Up" that were used in "Blurred Lines," but an expert for Williams and Thicke denied those similarities existed.
Gaye died in April 1984, leaving his children the copyrights to his music.
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Super producer Mike Will Made-It revisits his Ransom mixtape to release an official music video for "Choppin Blades" featuring Riff Raff and Slim Jimmi of Rae Sremmurd. Check it out below and grab Ransom now! http://www.datpiff.com/Mike-Will-Made-It-Ransom-mixtape.673275.html.
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N.O.R.E. drops off an official music video for "Good Money" featuring Troy Ave, Mack Wilds, Tweez and Cityboy Dee
From the album, "N.O.R.E. Presents: DRINKS". Available Now!
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Angie Stone has been charged with domestic aggravated assault after a brawl with her 30-year old daughter, Diamond.
TMZ reports that on Monday, March 9, the 53-year old singer got into a physical altercation with Diamond because she didn't believe her daughter cleaned up after her children.
“Ms. Diamond Stone then went on to state that Ms. Angie Stone started (getting) in her face, telling her she needed to leave because she is tired (of) her,” police said in the report, via the Atlanta Constitution Journal. “Ms. Diamond Stone then stated her and Ms. Angie Stone started to argue, and that’s when a physical altercation started to occur.
During the fight Stone picked up a a metal stand and knocked out one of Diamond's front teeth. Stone told police she only picked up the stand to defend herself and didn't mean to hit her daughter in the mouth with it.
“Once she realized this,” police said in the report, “she quickly put the stand down and attempted to get away from Ms. Diamond Stone. Ms. Angie Stone then stated while she tried to get away, Ms. Diamond Stone continued to come after her as if to strike her again but stated that Ms. Blondy Chisolm came to break up the fight.
Both were arrested and taken to DeKalb County Police Department headquarters in Georgia for questioning. Diamond was later released without being charged. Stone is still being held.
Stone is a three-time Grammy nominated artist. She is known for the songs "More Than a Woman," "Brotha," No More Rain" and more.
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How does a song become popular? In episode nine of Noisey Atlanta, we look at the backbone of the trap scene: the producers. We sit down with an elite squad of the most significant names in the scene now—Zaytoven, Mike Will Made It, Sonny Digital, Metro Boomin’, Southside, TM88, and Houston’s Travi$ Scott —as they explain the process of how a track moves from being created in the studio to becoming a hit. No A&Rs are needed. No major labels are needed. The city breaks the mold. What's the main reason? The key to success in Atlanta is simple: the nightlife.
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Episode 2: Meet the Migos - http://bit.ly/NOISEY-ATL-E2
Episode 3: Gucci & Jeezy: Trap Lords - http://bit.ly/NOISEY-ATL-E3
Episode 4: Trouble with the ATL Twins - http://bit.ly/NOISEY-ATL-E4
Episode 5: Shots Fired in Little Mexico - http://bit.ly/NOISEY-ATL-E5
Episode 6: 2 Chainz Up Close & Personal - http://bit.ly/NOISEY-ATL-E6
Episode 7: The Bizarre World of iLoveMakonnen - http://bit.ly/NOISEY-ATL-E7
Episode 8: Rich Gang: Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose - http://bit.ly/NOISEY-ATL-E8
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NORMAN, Okla. (Associated Press) — The University of Oklahoma's president expelled two students Tuesday after he said they were identified as leaders of a racist chant captured on video during a fraternity event.
University President David Boren said in a statement the two students were dismissed for creating a "hostile learning environment for others." Their names were not released.
The video posted online shows several people on a bus participating in a chant that included a racial slur, referenced lynching and indicated black students would never be admitted to OU's chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Boren acted swiftly after the video surfaced late Sunday, severing ties with the fraternity and ordering its house shuttered Monday and announcing the expulsions Tuesday.
"I hope that students involved in this incident will learn from this experience and realize that it is wrong to use words to hurt, threaten, and exclude other people," he said.
Boren said the university is working to identify other students involved in the chant, who may also face discipline.
Windows at the fraternity were boarded up and moving vans were parked outside Tuesday. Members have until midnight to remove their belongings. The Greek letters have already been removed from the side of the sprawling, sand-colored brick house on a street lined with fraternity and sorority houses just west of the center of campus.
Markeshia Lyon, a junior from Oklahoma City and one of about 1,400 black students who attend the university's Norman campus, said the mostly segregated Greek culture at OU is partly to blame for creating an environment where racism can thrive.
"That's something that's passed down, and that's something that needs to change," Lyon said.
She also said the video has sparked intense interest in addressing racial tensions on campus.
The university, located in the southern Oklahoma City suburb of Norman, has about 27,000 students, about 5 percent of whom are black.
On Monday, a top high school football recruit withdrew his commitment to attend the university after seeing the video.
North Mesquite High School football star Jean Delance, a top offensive lineman prospect, told KTVT television and KRLD-AM in Dallas-Fort Worth that he spoke Sunday night with coach Bob Stoops, but wasn't told about the incident.
"I'm very disappointed in the coaches not letting me know," Delance told KRLD. "But that was just heart-breaking right there."
The Oklahoma football team decided to protest rather than practice Monday. At the team's indoor practice facility, coach Bob Stoops led the way as players, joined by athletic director Joe Castiglione, walked arm-in-arm, wearing black.
Boren attended a pre-dawn rally organized by students Monday morning and lambasted the fraternity members involved as "disgraceful" and called their behavior "reprehensible."
"This is not who we are," Boren said at a midday news conference. "I'd be glad if they left. I might even pay the bus fare for them."
National leaders of Sigma Alpha Epsilon said an investigation confirmed members took part in the chant and announced they would close the local chapter. The national group said it was "embarrassed" by the "unacceptable and racist" behavior.
The fraternity also said in a statement late Monday that the chant was not a part of fraternity tradition.
Boren said members of the fraternity were "not totally forthcoming." It's unclear who recorded the video, when it was recorded and who initially posted it online. Boren suggested it was likely taken by another student who didn't agree with what was being chanted.
OU Unheard, a black student group on campus, posted a link to the video after someone anonymously called it to the group's attention Sunday afternoon, communications director Alexis Hall said Monday.
"We immediately needed to share that with the OU student body," said Hall, a junior. "For students to say they're going to lynch an entire group of people. ... It's disgusting."
The video appears to have been taken on a charter bus, with at least one of the chanting young men wearing a tuxedo.
Telephone and email messages left Monday with several members of the fraternity seeking comment on the video were not returned. Other members declined to comment.
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Associated Press writer Allen Reed contributed to this report from Little Rock, Arkansas.
Photos: Associated Press, The New York Daily News
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Big T drops off volume 1 of his Talk That Shit vlog. In it he throws down the gauntlet to everybody. Oh yeah, he calls out names too. T-Rex, Charlie Clips, Daylyt can get it lyrically. He also says the industry isn't safe either because in 2015 he's killing everything moving.
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Seems like concerts are getting more dangerous in the hip hop community. Mississippi State star quarterback, backup QB Damian Williams and defensive lineman Torrey Dale learned that the hard way while trying to enjoy their break trip to Panama City Beach, Florida by taking in a Waka Flocka concert.
The three were jumped by a group of men Monday, March 9, in what MSU spokesperson Bill Martin says was an unprovoked attack
In video that is circulating around the internet, Prescott can be seen getting knocked down and kicked in the head. In another clip Dale is seen being punched and knocked to the ground.
Prescott suffered cuts to his face and various bruises. The police wee not called and none of the men needed to be hospitalized.
Prescott sent out a tweet thanking everyone for their support, He assured his fans that he was doing OK.
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Ever wonder what a $100,000 “diamond-infused” martini tastes like? Us neither. That’s why we asked 2 Chainz and his pal Big Sean to take one for the team and try the iced-out cocktail
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Young Money Yawn drops off the second installment of his Street Gospel mixtape series. Features include Pusha T, Young Dolph, Juicy J, Shy Glizzy, ASAP TyY and more.
Tracklist:
1.Clara Mae Jones
2.Half The Time (Feat. Young Dolph)
3.Where The Waitress (Feat. Juicy J)
4.Gutta (Feat. Shy Glizzy)
5.Cuzin House (Feat. Baby E)
6.Never Be The Same (Feat. Lunch Money Lewis)
7.Yawn's Testimony (Feat. Dj PUNisha) (Prod. By Dj PUNisha and Young Love)
8.Rain Rain
9.New Jack City (Feat. A$AP TyY)
10.I Be Shining
11.My Ex
12.S O To Papi (Feat. Pusha T)
13.Allergic
14.Star In The Building
15.Put My Niggas On
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Here's Snoop Dogg's new single entitled "Peaches N Cream" featuring frequent collaborator Charlie Wilson. The track will appear on Snoop's forthcoming album, Bush, due out on May 12. The entire project is being produced by Pharrell Williams.
Pre-order Bush now from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bush/id961256177.
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