While preparing for the release of his new project "Home Court Advantage",The Boy Illinoisis on the tail end of a successful reign from his former projectDuSable, debuting the EP's last single "Ruling Class" featuringDrey Skonie.Ruling Classwelcomes us into the mind of Illi, where his passion for knowledge, nature, and self awareness and value, as well as his love and cultivation of our community reside. "Ruling Class", produced by25th Floorand directed byFlyKite, also pays homage to the classic "If I Ruled the World" by Nas and Lauryn Hill with a modernized interpretation. The Boy Illinois gives an account of his world, with the melodic voice of Drey Skonie floating in the background with the retro hook. The scenery is set in the exclusiveGold Pyramid House, a testament to Illi's acknowledgement of history, culture, and what makes us who we are as a people and individuals.
23-year old Chicago native and fast rising emcee, Chance the Rapper, lands on the cover of the latest issue of Billboard.
During his conversation with writer Ben Austen, Chance talks about his writing process, the competitive nature of the rap business, the police and more.
On the competition between rappers
I never really liked the idea of rap being a competitive thing. It’s not. I can’t gain anything off of anyone else not succeeding.
On his girlfriend Kirsten and the way African American women are portrayed in hip hop
I understand how black women are represented in rap music, how being a baby mama is perceived. My girlfriend and I are very conscious of how many people in our situation don’t think it can work out, when it can.
On the role of police in the community
There’s a larger conversation we need to have about the role of police officers, their relationship to the people as enemy or executioner, when they’re not supposed to be either. There’s also not enough pressure on internal organizations that are supposed to police the police and on judges in the justice system who are supposed to make reasonable decisions.
Comedian and actor Kevin Hart is about to release his debut rap album under the name of his alter-ego, Chocolate Droppa.
Billboard reports that a deal is in place with Motown Records for the project to be released this fall.
"If you're a rapper I suggest you run because I'm about to come for all of you sucka's," Hart captioned an Instagram photo. "Y'all just knocked on the door of a small giant that loves chicken nuggets and long walks in the park in the summer....which basically means that I will kill everybody!!!! Real Rap Raw mothafucka'sssss.......Who wants war???? Raise yo hand Bitches....that's what I though....Droppa Motha Fucka's!!!!!!! #WhatNow #hittingtheatersoctober14th #Droppa #TheBestToEverDoIt TAG YO FAVORITE PUNK ASS RAPPER AND TELL HIM THAT HE OR SHE HAS BEEN WARNED!!!!! GAME OVER MOTHA FUCKA's."
Shit is about to get real people!!!!! Droppa is coming for all of you but ass rappers!!!!! https://t.co/2QEGgbyYC9
Tory Lanez will release his highly anticipated debut album titled "I Told You" on August 19. Today, he drops a new tune off of the project, "Cold Hard Love." Listen up top and pre-order "I Told You" now on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/i-told-you/id1137094934
Canadian singer andOVO Soundrecording artist,PARTYNEXTDOOR, unveils the tracklist for his new album titled"PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3)," out August 12.Drakeis the lone feature on the 16-track project, which can be pre-ordered now on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/partynextdoor-3-p3/id1136197106
Tracklist:
1. High Hopes (7:22) 2. Don’t Run (4:03) 3. Nobody (4:10) 4. Not Nice (3:22) 5. Only U (2:55) 6. Don’t Know How (2:54) 7. Problems & Selfless (3:37) 8. Temptations (2:43) 9. Spiteful (5:35) 10. Joy (3:15) 11. You’ve Been Missed (4:00) 12. Transparency (3:50) 13. Brown Skin (3:58) 14. 1942 (5:41) 15. Come and See Me (feat. Drake) (3:55) 16. Nothing Easy to Please (4:23)
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is now accusing President Barack Obama of founding the Islamic State group that is wreaking havoc from the Middle East to European cities.
"In many respects, you know, they honor President Obama," Trump said Wednesday during a raucous campaign rally outside Fort Lauderdale, Florida. "He is the founder of ISIS."
He repeated the allegation three more times for emphasis.
Trump also pointedly referred to the president by his full legal name: Barack Hussein Obama.
The Republican presidential nominee in the past has accused his opponent, Democrat Hillary Clinton, of founding the militant group. Shiftingt he blame to Obama on Wednesday, he said "crooked Hillary Clinton" was actually the group's co-founder.
As he works to keep his campaign message on track, Trump in recent days has sometimes tried to clarify controversial statements by arguing he was being misinterpreted. But given the opportunity Thursday morning to walk his statement back, Trump did the opposite.
"He was the founder, absolutely the founder," Trump said on CNBC. "In fact he gets the — in sports, they have awards. He gets the most valuable player award."
Trump has long blamed Obama and his former secretary of state — Clinton — for pursuing Mideast policies that created a power vacuum in Iraq that was exploited by IS, another acronym for the group. He's sharply criticized Obama for announcing he would pull U.S. troops out of Iraq, a decision that many Obama critics say created the kind of instability in which extremist groups like IS thrive.
The White House declined to comment on Trump's accusation.
The Islamic State group began as Iraq's local affiliate of al-Qaida, the group that attacked the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001. The group carried out massive attacks against Iraq's Shiite Muslim majority, fueling tensions with al-Qaida's central leadership. The local group's then-leader, Jordanian-born Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, was killed in 2006 in a U.S. airstrike but is still seen as the Islamic State group's founder.
Trump's accusation — and his use of the president's middle name, Hussein — echoed previous instances where he's questioned Obama's loyalties.
In June, when a shooter who claimed allegiance to IS killed 49 people in an Orlando, Florida, nightclub, Trump seemed to suggest Obama was sympathetic to the group when he said Obama "doesn't get it, or he gets it better than anybody understands." In the past, Trump has also falsely suggested Obama is a Muslim or was born in Kenya, where Obama's father was from.
The president, a Christian, was born in Hawaii.
Trump lobbed the allegation midway through his rally at a sports arena, where riled-up supporters shouted obscenities about Clinton and joined in unison to shout "lock her up." He railed against the fact that the Orlando shooter's father, Seddique Mateen, was spotted in the crowd behind Clinton during a Monday rally in Florida, adding, "Of course he likes Hillary Clinton."
Sitting behind Trump at his rally on Wednesday was former Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla., who resigned in 2006 after allegations he sent sexually suggestive messages to former House pages.
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Associated Press writer Jill Colvin contributed to this report.
Super producerDJ Mustardand frequent collaborator, rapperYG, weren't seeing eye-to-eye for a bit, but the two patched things up several months back and are cooking up some new music in the lab together.
On Wednesday, August 10, both took to Twitter to announce they will be dropping a joint mixtape soon.
"400 SUMMERS MIXTAPE COMING," Mustard tweeted. "Wasn't pose to give it away but fuck it."
Remy is a dedicated father of 3... Reppin the 304 out of Martinsburg WV. Just relased his single "Frank" Available on pretty much every music site out there (itunes,spotify,xboxmusic,googleplay etc;) He's got 3 mixtapes out on Datpiff "FRESH OUT" "VSOP" & "XO" and he has blessed the stage performing along side of several major artists such as JADAKISS, SCARFACE, AZ AND TRAE THE TRUTH. Not to mention Remy has been featured in 3 issues of XXL, so there's no denying this man's got talent.
Check out his website www.gttmg.com and get with the movement #GTTM (GETTIN TO THE MONEY).
A judge has sent Young Buck back to prison for violating his federal probation.
On Wednesday, July 20, the Nashville native, born David Brown, allegedly threatened to set his ex-girlfriend's apartment on fire.
When he arrived at the residence he reportedly kicked the door open, but left without causing any further damage.
The G-Unit rapper was arrested the following day. He was locked up in Warren County Regional Jail in Kentucky for the weekend, before being released the following Monday.
At his probation hearing on Wednesday, August 10, the judge in the case ordered Buck back to prison.
In an Instagram post the "Shorty Wanna Ride" hit maker asked his family, friends, fans and G-Unit group members to hold him down while he's away.
"Things ain't go as plan today. Lost my freedom again.." Buck wrote. "Lord knows how much I'm gonna miss my Mother, children, my girl, my Real friends and family. I want @50cent @tonyyayo @kiddkiddrllnr @lloydbanks AND ALL MY FANS TO HOLD ME DOWN!!!!!! See y'all soon... STAY UP...AND @charlie1080p WILL KEEP YALL UPDATED..GOTTA GO."
"Damn the boy Buck gotta do some time. They are gonna keep him today. Smh he will be alright," 50 Cent captioned an Instagram photo of Buck.
"Free @buckshotz hold your head big bro," Tony Yayo wrote. "The system is a trap and we the targets. We all make mistakes bro but we got families to feed. Your freedom is everything bro we need you out here."
The news hit Kidd Kidd hard.
"can't lie I'm kind of fuked up behind this one bro," the New Orleans native wrote on IG. "we talked so much bout how easy it is to get tricked off the streets one thing fasho I'm a hold u down like a real Nigga posed too."
"Setback for a major comeback," Lloyd Banks predicted. "hold your head brother and push that pen! Got you G! @buckshotz."
Buck will be back home soon. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
A Donald Trump supporter who recorded a bizarre YouTube video saying he had "an important matter" to discuss with the Republican presidential nominee, was caught on the 21st floor of Trump Tower, Wednesday, August 10, as he scaled up the side of the 58-floor building in New York City.
"I'm an independent researcher seeking private audience with you to discuss an important matter," Stephen Rogata says in the YouTube video, which was uploaded Tuesday, August 9. "I guarantee that it is in your interest to honor this request. Believe me, if my purpose was not significant I would not risk my life pursuing it. The reason I climbed your tower was to get your attention. If I had sought this via conventional means, I would be much less likely to have success, because you are a busy man with many responsibilities."
“We were in the public garden at Trump Tower when all of a sudden the guy took off his basketball shorts and sprinted down the side of the building on the ledge,” witness Blake Crowson told the New York Daily News “We thought he was BASE jumping. He had two duffel bags that looked like they had climbing ropes.”
Rogata, who is believed to be from Virginia, is now in police custody.
On the heels of his album "Joshua Trees", which featured the likes of Royce da 5"9', Kxng Crooked and Cyhi the Prynce, Truth Ali returns with "Should I Laugh or Should I Cry". On the track Ali waxes poetic about everything from, his journey as an emcee, to the Eric Garner killing, and the power of karma. With lines like, "I left to get right when I spit through amps I'm dexterous/hella skill nice, the pen a lamp a reference/for how to garner light when you Eric garner dark/when ya air(heir) is full of plight/cuz ya son done loss his paw". The record has a very nostalgic throwback feel. Look for a new Truth album soon.
DJ Drama recently stopped by The Breakfast Club to talk about getting into the executive side of the music business, his artist Lil Uzi Vert, not speaking with Drake after the reference track leak, the next "Dedication" mixtape with Lil Wayne, almost signing Migos, the rail collapse at Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg's New Jersey concert, Quentin Miller, the anniversary of his raid and much more.
During a rally in Wilmington, North Carolina on Tuesday, August 9, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Second Amendment supporters may be able to figure out a way to stop Hillary Clinton from picking federal judges as president.
"Hillary wants to essentially abolish the Second Amendment," Trump said. "By the way, if she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do, folks. Although the Second Amendment people, maybe there is -- I don't know. But I'll tell you what: that will be a horrible day."
Many people interpreted Trump's statement as a call for violence against Clinton.
Listen to what Charlamagne Tha God had to say as he gave Trump "Donkey of the Day" for Wednesday, August 10, and listen to the GOP pick for president's comments below.
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