This year will mark the 48th-year anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, and as the last judge presiding over alleged shooter, James Earl Ray's case, Judge Joe Brown still believes "he didn't kill him." In an interview with DJ Vlad, the honorable judge says he didn't believe Ray was the gunman despite pleading guilty. Brown said, Ray denied the murder but plead guilty because he felt it was in his best interest under the circumstances given. "He said, 'I never said I killed King, I didn't kill him. I'm pleading because of Alford.'"
In October 2015, Young Chop, made a video criticizing Kanye West for using fellow Chicago artists, but not giving back.
"He right along with the shits," Chop said. "Use you, try to soak up everything niggas know. Get you to write songs for him and then don't call you after that. Fuck him. For instance, "Don't Like" and my boy Vic Mensa. They gon' make it seem like he put them on. And he really fucking didn't. Niggas started from the bottom."
During a new interiew with Vlad TV, Chop doubled down on his previous comments.
"He's using [people], it is what it is. Shout out to Kanye ... he doing what he doing," Chop told Vlad. "My problem was or still is that, 'nigga you need to come fuck with us.'"
Check out the new joint from Indy artist repping Chicago to the fullest.. GOTTO, whos workng on a string of singles and visuals as well as his upcoming project titled "SpillGod" Follow @illyMusik on twitter & @Gotto_Nextup on Instagram
B.o.B. releases a new mixtape titled "FIRE: False Idols Ruined Egos." The nine-track project was entirely produced by Bobby Ray himself. Grab it from Datpiff http://www.datpiff.com/BoB-FIRE-mixtape.760360.html.
NEW YORK (AP) — Calls for a boycott of the Academy Awards are growing over the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences' second straight year of mostly white nominees, as Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith each said Monday that they will not attend this year's ceremony.
In a lengthy Instagram post, Lee said he "cannot support" the "lily white" Oscars. Noting that he was writing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lee — who in November said he was fed up: "Forty white actors in two years and no flava at all," he wrote. "We can't act?!"
In a video message on Facebook, Pinkett Smith also said she wouldn't attend or watch the Oscars in February. Pinkett Smith, whose husband Will Smith wasn't nominated for his performance in the NFL head trauma drama "Concussion," said it was time for people of color to disregard the Academy Awards.
"Begging for acknowledgement, or even asking, diminishes dignity and diminishes power," she said. "And we are a dignified people and we are powerful."
She added: "Let's let the academy do them, with all grace and love. And let's do us differently."
Last year's all-white acting nominees also drew calls for a boycott, though not from such prominent individuals as Lee and Pinkett Smith. Whether it had any impact or not, the audience for the broadcast, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, was down 16 percent from the year prior, a six-year low.
This year, academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs has made a point of presenting a more inclusive show. The Feb. 28 broadcast will be hosted by Chris Rock and produced by "Django Unchained" producer Reginald Hudlin and David Hill. On Saturday, Rock, unveiling a new promotion for the broadcast, called the ceremony "The White BET Awards."
The academy didn't immediately respond to messages left Monday.
In his post, Lee made it clear the Academy Awards is only part of the problem in an industry with deep-rooted diversity issues.
"The Academy Awards is not where the 'real' battle is," wrote Lee. "It's in the executive office of the Hollywood studios and TV and cable networks. This is where the gate keepers decide what gets made and what gets jettisoned to 'turnaround' or scrap heap. This is what's important. The gate keepers. Those with 'the green light' vote."
I Would Like To Thank President Cheryl Boone Isaacs And The Board Of Governors Of The Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts And Sciences For Awarding Me an Honorary Oscar This Past November. I Am Most Appreciative. However My Wife, Mrs. Tonya Lewis Lee And I Will Not Be Attending The Oscar Ceremony This Coming February. We Cannot Support It And Mean No Disrespect To My Friends, Host Chris Rock and Producer Reggie Hudlin, President Isaacs And The Academy. But, How Is It Possible For The 2nd Consecutive Year All 20 Contenders Under The Actor Category Are White? And Let's Not Even Get Into The Other Branches. 40 White Actors In 2 Years And No Flava At All. We Can't Act?! WTF!! It's No Coincidence I'm Writing This As We Celebrate The 30th Anniversary Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday. Dr. King Said "There Comes A Time When One Must Take A Position That Is Neither Safe, Nor Politic, Nor Popular But He Must Take It Because Conscience Tells Him It's Right". For Too Many Years When The Oscars Nominations Are Revealed, My Office Phone Rings Off The Hook With The Media Asking Me My Opinion About The Lack Of African-Americans And This Year Was No Different. For Once, (Maybe) I Would Like The Media To Ask All The White Nominees And Studio Heads How They Feel About Another All White Ballot. If Someone Has Addressed This And I Missed It Then I Stand Mistaken. As I See It, The Academy Awards Is Not Where The "Real" Battle Is. It's In The Executive Office Of The Hollywood Studios And TV And Cable Networks. This Is Where The Gate Keepers Decide What Gets Made And What Gets Jettisoned To "Turnaround" Or Scrap Heap. This Is What's Important. The Gate Keepers. Those With "The Green Light" Vote. As The Great Actor Leslie Odom Jr. Sings And Dances In The Game Changing Broadway Musical HAMILTON, "I WANNA BE IN THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS". People, The Truth Is We Ain't In Those Rooms And Until Minorities Are, The Oscar Nominees Will Remain Lilly White.
Birdman and Lil Wayne appeared together at Club Liv in Miami on Sunday January 18, making it clear, once and for all that they have put aside their differences.
"This my motherfucking son and I'ma die for him. I'ma live for him and I'll motherfucking kill for him. That ain't gon' ever change, nigga," Birdman told the audience as Wayne stood next to him.
Baby also used the occasion to address people who have dissed him recently over the way they perceived Weezy's contractual situation was being handled.
"All you bitch niggas that be saying my name, I'ma pull up! And I ain't gon' pull up talking you heard me? Believe that" he said.
Two artists that Birdman could be referring to areRick RossandPusha T.
Ross was highly critical of the Cash Money Records boss during a December interview with The Breakfast Club.
"Weezy my homie. I was just with Weezy the other night in the club," Ross said. "Anything else, take it how you want it. I don't have [a relationship] with Birdman. Me just seeing what Wayne going through as a artist. Him being a boss. Me idolizing Birdman at a time. Me looking up to Lil Wayne. Wayne being the first artist to make so many feats. Not just as a artist, but a artist coming from the South. That's something that I took personal. So, for me to see the way things are transpiring I can't respect that and I don't respect that. I was as Club Liv, and me and Mack Maine was huddled up speaking. [I told him] you gon' hear some things, and I've said some things and I'ma stand on that. And I mean that. You gon' see that and let's make it clear."
"If you steal something that's just corny," Pusha told Mikey andClark Martin. "If you stealing something contractually, that's like the lowest form of a thief. It's like a cat burglar. It's not even respectable in no way, shape or form. You ain't even thugging it. You're like, sneaky. I don't respect that. I ain't respected Baby for a long time no way, so it don't matter."
50 Cent told MTV last February that people shouldn't add their two cents to the Lil Wayne and Birdman rift because of the close relationship they have.
"I just know that they have a father/son relationship. That can be something that they communicate between the two of 'em and resolve instead of having everybody else involved in it," 50 reasoned. "Be careful of the things you say about the Wayne and Baby situation. Because Baby will forgive Wayne for the things that he's saying. And Wayne will forgive Baby for the things that he's saying. But that may not forgive you."
Who do you think Birdman was referring to onstage at Liv?
The week is already off to a nice start musically as Kanye West teams up with Kendrick Lamar for a new collaboration titled "No More Parties in L.A." Enjoy it up top.
Tony Yayo and 50 Cent are an unbreakable team. Meek Mill's"Gave Em Hope" diss track aimed at The Talk of New York's partner left a bad taste in his mouth.
He took time out on Sunday, January 17, to letRick Ross,Meekand company know exactly how he feels about them.
"Tired of this shit niggas only respect violence fuck MMG and any nigga that roll with em. Talking about you 40 with the 40....................... Where," Yayo captioned an Instagram post.
The G-Unit rapper was far from done. Check out more below.
Meek Mill's feud with Toronto Councillor Norm Kelly continued on Sunday, January 17. The two have been going at each other since Kelly began to defend Drake in his beef with the Philadelphia rapper.
Meek took to his Instagram account to post a long diatribe about Kelly and 50 Cent.
U pop shit on social media 24/7 ... U never in the places everybody b at.... The whole queens say you a rat.... Ross baby mom hit you for that check you sick .... Ross finished you "career over? How dare you speak on that? .... All you artist that came under you broke" ya son hate you smfh! Ya swag on below "0" lol hold up..... U always hating on puff and Hov other go getters from ya city...... U going broke and you miserable .... U really miserable bro.... You like 40 on the internet all day Mayweather ain't got tickets for you nomore .... Ya liquor is piss... U really miserable and don't really have friends ... You scared to play the mixes everybody b at! U never played with me in person because u know how we rocking lol I'm done wit you ... This my last insta-fingers post for a min lol
Norm Kelly hold up...... Young black dude that came from nothing vs old white racist man from Toronto.... I got more money than you already? You took the real "L" in life champ! Oh fif all y'all dudes do is talk about Nicki ... This just my real life my fault for snapping on y'all weirdos! Hov gave you a half of bar bro ski... I bet any amount of money queens would trade me for you! "You the one made it cool to b a hater" I'm out
V.A.I.N.(Verbal Assault Is Nasty ) is a rap recording artist who was born and raised in Queens, NYC. Vain grew up under the musical influences of his parents, who were lifelong musicians, and the rich hip hop environment of NYC In an effort to expand his fan base and overall exposure he has recently begun touring the south, ensuring that his presence is known.
VAIN has a catalog of over 500 Hip hop songs, and numerous mixtapes. He's had the privilege of collaborating with many other talented artists in the industry on songs/videos including: Lil Mo (Break Up 2 Make Up), Slim from 112 (All the Good Girls), Fabolous & Ryan Leslie (Good Lovin') Jim Jones (Show Off), Red Cafe (All Ghetto video NSFW) & DJ Jazzy Joyce (I Love It - which reached #87 on Urban Mediabase Top 100).
To start 2016 off in a major and promote his new single "Hello", V.A.I.N traveled to Tallahassee, FL to invade the 19th Annual Demp Week.
V.A.I.N & DJ Demp
For those unfamiliar with Demp Week. It is a week long birthday celebration of none other than the infamous DJ Demp. Legends such as The Nappy Roots, Lil’ Flip, Yo Gotti, Lil’ Jon & the East Side Boyz, 112, Twista, movie maven Lisa Raye, George Clinton, Trick Daddy, Juvenile, Field Mob, Rick Ross, the OG Bigga Rankin, So So Def, the FUBU owners have all come to T-town over the years to enjoy and participate in various events. This year V.A.I.N was able to make his mark and add his name to the list of legends.
Bigga Rankin & V.A.I.N This years festivities included a special advance screening of Ice Cube & Kevin Hart's new movie 'Ride Along 2' , Elora Mason brought her fabulous FESummit showcase back to Tallahassee, only this year as a part of Demp Week.
V.A.I.N & TJ Chapman
Friday the weekend officially kicked off with DJ Demp hosting a Meet & Greet for legendary DJ Scream and later in the afternoon a celebrity basketball game for charity, that V.A.I.N. himself participated in. Check out the footage below.
Saturday was no different, V.A.I.N started the day off with DJ Demp's Anti-Bully Rally at the Jack McLean Community Center, another successful charity event for DJ Demp and #DempWeekXIX
V.A.I.N and the kids in attendance at DJ Demp's Anti-Bully Rally
Some of the other notable events and activities for V.A.I.N included hitting the stage at one of Tallahassee's infamous venues, The Moon. Where he had the privilege to open for Yo Gotti performing his new hit single "Hello", at DJ Demp's official birthday celebration.
He also had the privilege of being interviewed at FAMU'S own 90.5FM 'The Flava'. V.A.I.N. at FAMU's 90.5FM - The Flava
He's had videos and music featured on MTV Jams, BET, World Star Hip Hop and more. His music has nationwide air play including support from NYC’s own Power 105.1 & Hot 97.
V.A.I.N 'Hello' Cover
Currently Vain has released his ‘Million Dollar Dreams’ mixtape with numerous hit singles including ‘Hello’ produced by famed producer Vakseen. Checkout V.A.I.N current single "Hello" via Virdiko below:
Meek Mill dissed 50 Cent on a new song titled "Gave Em Hope." As you might have expected, it didn't take the CEO of G-Unit Records long to reply.
In a series of Instagram posts, 50, clowns Meek for telling a judge he wasn't a gangster during a recent probation violation hearing and says the Philly rapper's career is already over.
"Hip Hop's first retarded MC. This nut make philly look bad. I got put some new philly artist on because this fool. SMH," he captioned a video.
"LMAO Hey shit head, your career is over already.you better focus on getting Nikki pregnant so you can at least get child support girl. new meek emoji lol," 50 wrote on one of three memes he posted.
Check out the pure comedy above.
Follow 50 Cent on Twitter and Instagram @50Cent so you won't miss a thing.
A$AP Rocky teams up with A$AP Ferg and A$AP Nast for "Yamborghini High." Give it a listen up top and let us know what you think by sounding off in the comment section below.
02-18 Chicago, IL - Aragon Ballroom * 02-19 Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre * 02-21 Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room * 02-25 Ledyard, CT - The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort * 02-26 Boston, MA - House of Blues * 02-27 New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom * 02-28 Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore * 02-29 Washington, D. C. - The Fillmore * 03-02 Raleigh, NC - The Ritz * 03-04 Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle * 03-05 Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues * 03-06 Okeechobee, FL - Okeechobee Music Festival * 03-07 Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore * 03-10 San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theatre * 03-11 Dallas, TX - South Side Ballroom * 03-12 New Orleans, LA - BUKU Festival * 03-13 Houston, TX - Revention Center * 03-15 Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium * 03-17 Phoenix, AZ - Pot of Gold Festival * 03-18 Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Palladium * 03-19 San Jose, CA - Event Center at SJSU *
On his new surprise "4/4" EP, Meek Mill, takes shots at Drake on his "I'm Da Plug" freestyle.
The Dream Chasers Records boss references "Started from the Bottom," "Jumpman" and "Back to Back."
"Was that my girl tour or the world tour?/ I do not know what you pussy niggas goin' for/ This that 100k a night when you perform tour/ Swimmin' in that good pussy while you on tour." Meek raps.
Follow Meek Mill @MeekMill on Twitter and Instagram
Meek Mill surprises everyone by releasing a new EP titled "4/4." This will serve as an appetizer for the Philadelphia rapper's forthcoming "Dreamchasers 4" mixtape.
He uses the opportunity to take more shots at Drake and even disses 50 Cent. Don't be surprised if Drizzy finally releases "3Peat" or at 50's inevitable response.
Tracklist:
1. Pray For Em
2. I'm Da Plug Freestyle (Drake Diss)
3. Gave Em Hope (50 Cent Diss)
4. FBH
Follow Meek Mill @MeekMill on Twitter and Instagram
Fred The Godson will release his "Contraband II" mixtape on February 22. The Heatmakerz will once again produce the entire project. Check out the cover up top and the video trailer below.
V.A.I.N & DJ Demp
Bigga Rankin & V.A.I.N
V.A.I.N. at FAMU's 90.5FM - The Flava
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