Hip Hop News: 02/24/14

Monday, February 24, 2014

Fabolous' Brother Exposes Kat Stacks On Instagram (@AdmireAndrea)

If you've been wondering where Kat Stacks has been, look no further than the DM's of Mr. Ruggs.

Fabolous' brother Mr. Ruggs posted a picture over the weekend of his direct messages on Instgram with Kat Stacks. In the past, Ruggs slapped Kat for her accusations of sleeping with rappers like Bow Wow, Fabolous and Soulja Boy.

Ruggs posted a nude pictrure Stacks sent him along with the messages she sent. In a very thirsty move Stacks admits to chasing Ruggs, but it seems like he isn't interested.

Ruggs has deleted the post, but you can check out the screenshot above.

Source: bossip.com

Is Soulja Boy A Free Man? (@souljaboy‎)

Just a few days after reporting to a LA detention center to serve time for gun charges, it looks like Soulja Boy is a free man.

The rapper posted a number of picks Sunday in his hotel room on Instagram and tweeted questionable tweets like "We Made It. Keep Working," and "Make It Work."

The rapper even tweeted details about an upcoming concert with Sean Kingston and a clothing line.

Fans immediately began to call into question if the rapper was going to jail in the first place.

Do you think this was just good marketing or good lawyers?

Source: sohh.com

Internet Goes In With El Chapo Arrest Memes (@ElChap0Guzman)

As with any big news story, the internet once again took to various social media outlets and crafted some pretty hilarious memes around the decade long search and capture of one of the world's most wanted drug kingpins, Joaquín Guzmán Loera, better known as El Chapo.

Peep the hilarity above.

ScHoolboy Q Makes All Fans Say The N-Word At NPR Show (@ScHoolBoyQ)

T.D.E.'s ScHoolboy Q had fans in a frenzy at his free concert with NPR in New York last night.

The rapper played tracks from his upcoming album Oxymoron. He also brought out special guest Ab-Soul while the fans sang him Happy Birthday.

There were plenty of smoke, constant ad-lib's, and bucket hats filling the the crowd as fans chanted every rhyme off of the new album. While ScHoolboy didn't mind the fans copping the leak, he did have an issue with all fans not saying all the words to his track "Blessed."

"I don't believe in racism," he said to fans. He then gave the all fans permission to say the N-word at the show. He also mentioned that the screaming limit was just at the show.

"I ain't saying go out the show and say, Yeah, my n—a,'" he suggested. "Someone might get hot."

Oxymoron hits stores today.

Bizzle- "Same Love (Macklemore Response)" Audio (@macklemore @MyNameIsBizzle)

Christian rapper Bizzle took a moment to formulate a response to Macklemore's hit song "Same Love," where he openly disagrees with gay acceptance. After getting death threats and being labeled a "Neo Natzi," Bizzle explained that he doesn't hate gay people, but rather disagrees with the lifestyle.

In the song, which you can hear in the above clip, he raps, "You'd rather fight God than fight sin/The Bible is alright until it calls what you like sin/And I feel so disrespected that you were so desperate/You would compare your sexual habits to my skin."

Amir Khan Calls Out Mayweather: 'He's Running Scared' (@AmirKingKhan @FloydMayweather)

After letting fans decide his next fight, Floyd Mayweather's pick may have brewed trouble with another potential fighter.

According to Michigan Live, Amir Khan tweeted his opinion on why he wasn't picked to fight the boxing champ. He believes that Maywether is running scared and wanted an easier fight.

"Can I apologies to the thousands of people who are let down. You me and everyone wanted the Mayweather fight. He's running scared." he tweeted yesterday.

Floyd's coach and father Floyd Mayweather Sr., says that Maidana is in fact the easier choice.

"Sometimes, you hear people say words like that, you can look at a person as looking over a person," Mayweather Sr. told reporters. "You can't look over nobody in this game, man. If you don't train good now, this guy might train to his best. He wants to win. He'll give it his all."

Mayweather's camp says that the Mayweather-Maidana deal isn't confirmed yet and doesn't know why Khan tweeted his statement.

The fight is scheduled for May 3.

Who do you think Mayweather should step in the ring with?

Source: mlive.com

Fans Have Mixed Reactions To Jackie Christie Steamy IG Pic (@JackieChristie)

Over the weekend, Basketball Wives LA star Jackie Christie showed off a revealing pic of her weight loss journey.

Christie, who to fans name as the ringleader and troublemaker of the group posted a pic of her new bod with the caption: "Over here working hard! emoji#gettingmyfitbodybackbabe my hubby is kicking my booty:) #bbwla3 @vh1."

Some fans praised her for flaunting off her body at her age, but other's weren't so nice.

See what fans had to say above. Do you think Jackie showed too much skin?

Iggy Azalea Announces Dates for "The New Classic" Tour (@iggyazalea)

Iggy Azalea may be coming to a town near you, as the Aussie femcee just announced she'll be hitting the road in a couple of months for "The New Classic" tour in support of her upcoming debut album of the same name.

The tour kicks off April 23 in Boston before hitting several major cities across North America including Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, New York, and Atlanta, to name a few. Everything wraps up on June 22 with a final stop in Seattle.

Check out the full dates up top.

Source: illroots.com

Azealia Banks' Soundcloud Shut Down for Copyright Infringement (@azealiabanks)

Azealia Banks' Soundcloud page was taken offline after getting hit with a third copyright violation in what appears to be some conflict with her record lable, Universal.

"So I got a third copyright infringement on my soundcloud via 'f**k up the fun' and they terminated my account. All 2million followers, gone," the Harlem femcee tweeted, before adding, "Way to f**k up the fun, lol."

The good news is the shut-down should only be temporary. A couple of days after Banks' page was taken down, she tweeted that it's in the process of being reinstated, adding that it's "times like these are when I love universal. LOL."

Check out the tweets up top.

"So I got a third copyright infringement on my soundcloud via 'f**k up the fun' and they terminated my account. All 2million followers, gone." - See more at: http://ift.tt/1ci5pWY

Source: hiphopwired.com

DMX Hitting the Road for Short Tour in March

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Aside from the failed George Zimmerman boxing match fiasco, DMX has stayed relatively quiet. However, the Ruff Ryders artist is hitting the road again for a brief tour.

The ‘Get At Me Dog’ rapper is embarking on a seven-city tour in March. The trek kicks off March 6 in Abilene, Texas and wraps up March 12 in Dallas. X also has some one-off dates in Charlotte, N.C., on Feb. 28 and in New Orleans on March 13.

“We are happy to announce that DMX is continuing to do what he does best… music,” said X’s publicist Domenick Nati in a press release via AllHipHop.com. “The team is very excited about this tour and it is the first of many that we have planned for 2014.”

In addition to his tour, DMX is also scheduled to perform at the 2014 Free Press Summer Fest in Houston. The two-day event starts on May 31 through June 1. Fellow rappers Lauryn Hill, Wu-Tang Clan and Childish Gambino are on the bill.

DMX Tour Dates

Miguel Apologizes for DUI Arrest After Pleading Not Guilty

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R&B singer Miguel recently pleaded no contest to the charge of DUI, which stems from his traffic arrest back in August 2013. The 28-year-old artist was remorseful during his court appearance last week where he admitted that he made a terrible mistake.

According to TMZ, Miguel apologized for driving while being intoxicated.

“Driving with alcohol in my system was reckless. I’m really sorry and I’m taking responsibility for this mistake,” he said.

A judge placed Miguel on three years of informal probation and ordered him to complete an alcohol education class. The ‘Adorn’ singer was also slapped with a $360 fine.

With the DUI case behind him, Miguel can continue to work on the follow-up to his stellar 2012 release, ‘Kaleidoscope Dream.’

“It’s coming great,” he told Billboard. “I have a very clear vision, and I have a very clear goal. I know what I want, and I’m getting there.”

Mario Unveils Muscles in Underwear Selfie

Look out Trey Songz! Over the weekend, fellow R&B crooner Mario posted a photo on Instagram of himself in his undies. Apparently, the singer felt a little brolic and wanted to show the ladies his, um, package.

“Ladies only,” he wrote along with the revealing pic. “I had a dream that I would play in the next spartan movie so I woke up like this.”

So far, Mario has garnered over 4,000 likes on the photo from his followers. It pales in comparison to Songz’s 200,000-plus likes for his underwear photo, but who’s counting.

Are underwear selfies the new trend for R&B artists?

A quick scan of Mario’s Instagram feed shows that the ‘Somebody Else’ singer has posted several photos of himself in his underwear way before Songz did for Calvin Klein’s hashtag campaign.

Either way, reactions to Mario’s underwear selfie have been mixed.

“Lol he wanted to show off his body (nice) but delivery is a bit corny,” wrote one follower, while another fan commented, “Yaass hunny!! Sing to me baby!”

Check out some of Mario’s revealing photos below.

Robin Thicke and Paula Patton Separate

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One of entertainment’s hottest couples has decided to put an end to their relationship. Amid rumors of infidelity, singer Robin Thicke and his wife, actress Paula Patton, are calling it quits after eight years of marriage.

The couple announced the surprising news in a statement today (Feb. 24). “We will always love each other and be best friends, however, we have mutually decided to separate at this time,” the singer and the actress told PEOPLE in an exclusive statement.

The lovey dovey pair were teenage sweethearts and first met when the ‘Blurred Lines’ singer was 14. They married in 2005, and welcomed their son, Julian Fuego, in April 2010. Robin has gushed about his love for Paula over the years, even stating that she’s inspired many of his songs. “The spice is not our problem. We’re overspiced. We could probably take a few spices off the shelf,” he dished to Elle about his steamy romance with Patton last year.

He did however, say that their public careers often lead to issues within the relationship. “We both have unpredictable careers. We work in sensitive fields where people are talking about your height, your weight, your skin color, your talent, your Twitter followers,” Thicke stated. “A lot of times, a fight is because you didn’t like the way the other person responded. You didn’t have time to help them properly. There are so many little things you can fight about when you’re in love.”

Last year, the crooner was accused of cheating after a photo of him groping a female fan circulated online. Patton dismissed the incident, stating she was at the same party. Earlier this year, more rumors of Thicke’s infidelity spread when he was seen getting hot and heavy with a young girl on a Paris dance floor.

Drunk Driver Offers NYPD Cops $40,000 Not to Arrest Him

A very drunk driver who was willing to pay a substantial fortune to avoid a DUI arrest ended up making things way worse for himself after his bribery attempts failed.

NYPD officers discovered 35-year-old Alcides Gonzabay passed out in his still-running 2013 Audi with an open bottle of Captain Morgan.

Gonzabay was reportedly very upfront with the officers, admitting that he had taken cocaine before getting behind the wheel and that he had been drinking on the highway.

"I was drinking tequila - a big bottle - around 12:30," he said.

After blowing a .29 BAC, Gonzabay offered a massive bribe for his freedom, telling police, "I don't want my mother to see me in a cell. Yo, real talk, I'll give you $40,000."

The man's attempt failed, but after being processed at Manhattan's 24th Precinct, Gonzabay once again tried to bribe police, this time with an even larger amount.

"I will pay you $50,000 and expensive watches from a safe in my house if you take me home and drop off my car," he said, according to the complaint.

Gonzabay was hit with five additional charges for his bribery attempts.

Source: gawker.com

Watch Action Bronson Swan Dive in New Zealand [VIDEO]

“White leather to the knee, we in the tropics,” Action Bronson raps on ‘The Rockers,’ a track off his ‘SAAAB Stories’ EP. The rapper takes his words to heart in his latest visit to New Zealand for ‘Adventure Time.’

During his trip down under, the Queens, N.Y., native and professional chef takes fans to Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf to nosh on local meats. Then, in part one of the episode, the hilarious lyricist takes a dive off a boat, in what he dubs a “perfect 10″ jump. Afterwards, the 320-pound rhymer speeds away on a smaller boat and goes swimming again.

The MC also smokes on a G Pen, carves up some pork belly and attempts to get a tan so he can look like a “mothaf—in’ roasted chicken from Roosevelt Ave” on his trip. He even serves as the captain of the ship, steering over the water. There’s no doubt the 30-year-old will have plenty of lyrics to share on future songs as a result of this experience.

Action Bronson is currently on tour to support his ‘Blue Chips 2′ mixtape. He’ll hit the stage at SXSW in Austin, Texas next month.

Exclusive! Maino Talks Pitfalls of Rappers on Reality Shows (@mainohustlehard)

Maino speaks about his child's mother Zakia Baum starring on the reality show, "Starter Wives Confidential," revealing that he wasn't bothered by it and actually thought it was "funny." The "Hi Hater" rapper admits that he watched the show, adding that he doesn't have any ill feelings towards Zakia.

When Vlad asks Maino about watching "Love & Hip Hop," explaining his relationship with Saigon, it was revealed that Saigon wasn't happy with his portrayal on the show. Maino then reveals that he's been approached to do reality shows, including "Love & Hip Hop," but says he would never do it because the people on the show never end up in a better place after being a part of it.

Teen Tapes Failed Suicide Attempt After Taking Father's Pills

Facebook user Nala Morrison posted an alarming video online over the weekend after her relationship with her boyfriend went astray.

After moving from New Jersey to Missouri to live with her father, the straight A student says that her relationship with her boyfriend Marquis began to dwindle.

Nala also explains her abusive past, and why she wanted to kill herself for the lack love she receives from her family. On top of her relationship issues, she says being dark skinned has damaged her self esteem. Towards the end of the video, she takes six bottles of her father's pills.

With Nala announcing her boyfriend's number in the video, he found out about the attempt and her father managed to save her in the nick of time.

Her boyfriend Marquis took to his page to announce that Nala survived the suicide attempt and is currently in the hospital. He says that they are still together and he 'loves her very much.'

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Tyga Pays $20,000 on Egyptian Tomb for New Clothing Store (@tyga)

Tyga spared no expense in pursuing a Pharoah vibe for his newly opened Last Kings clothing store in L.A. TMZ reports that Tygga spent more than $120,000 decorating the Melrose store, including $20,000 on an Egyptian-made tomb.

However, that's nothing compared to the reported $100,000 the Compton emcee spent on painting the store's ceilings akin to the Sistine Chapel. Tyga also had sand imported from Egypt.

Check out the Egyptian tomb above.

Source: tmz.com

Nike x Undefeated Lunar Force 1 Collection

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California streetwear brand Undefeated have always come with some great collaborations. Their latest joint endeavor with Nike looks phenomenal. Undefeated took the classic Air Force 1 silhouette and added the Lunarlon technology to create this limited-edition sneaker pack.

The Nike x Undefeated Lunar Force 1 Collection features the Nike Lunar Force 1 Hi SP and the Lunar Force 1 SP.

The Lunar Force 1 Hi comes in all red with a matching houndstooth ankle strap with a speckled white Lunarlon outsole. The low version boasts a black and olive houndstooth upper with orange-colored accent and a white speckled outsole as well.

The Lunar Force 1 Hi and Lunar Force 1 SP will retail for $175 and $160, respectively. Both sneakers will be available at Undefeated locations in the west coast and at CNCPTS in the Boston Area on Feb. 28.

[Spotted at SLAMXHYPE]

Exclusive! Lord Jamar: Macklemore Didn't Deserve 4 Grammys (@macklemore @lordjamar)

Brand Nubian rapper Lord Jamar explains why he doesn't feel that Macklemore deserved four Grammys, claiming he doesn't know any "real" hip-hop fans that own Macklemore's album. When asked about Ab-Soul and Schoolboy Q supporting Macklemore, Lord Jamar says "of course" they support it, because they've collaborated with the Seattle rapper. On the flip side, Jamar says that Eminem deserved his Grammys, because "he came up worshipping black emcees" and "did the study" of the hip-hop culture.

When Vlad brings up meeting Macklemore before the Grammys and speaking to him about Lord Jamar's past interviews, it was revealed that the "Same Love" rapper agrees with Lord Jamar on most points, but added that the Brand Nubian rapper's comments about gays invalidate his other statements. While Jamar doesn't understand Macklemore's statement, he points out that Macklemore is able to convey the same message that he brings in his "White Privilege" song, but Jamar believes that white people take offense when he says it.

Lord Jamar speaks more about the Grammys, specifically the gay marriage ceremony during the awards show, calling it an "opportunistic move." He adds that Macklemore posting his post-Grammys text to Kendrick was "wrong," because it came from "white guilt," not a sincere message.

Katy Perry Rejects Miley's Tongue Kiss At Bangerz Concert (@katyperry @mileycyrus)

Katy wasn't interested in swapping spit with Miley Cyrus.

At her Bangerz tour stop, Miley stopped during her performance of the ballad "Adore You," the singer stopped to give Katy a kiss. Katy didn't mind a peck, but wasn't expecting Miley's next move.

Check out Miley getting rejected above.

Nas Opens Up About Historic Grammy Awards Snub

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Nas is, undoubtedly, one of the greatest rappers of all-time. Shockingly, with 13 Grammy nominations under his belt, the Queensbridge, N.Y., native has never won a golden gramophone.

At the screening gala for VH1’s upcoming ‘Tanning of America’ documentary, Nas was asked about his historical Grammy snubs. The veteran rhymer says he’s not bothered by the oversight.

“I like that the Grammys nominated me,” he told the NY Post. “I know the hugest platform for music is the Grammys, it matters… but something that huge is never gonna get it right. So it’s OK. It gives me the opportunity to wear a nice suit on a red carpet.”

The MC, who will celebrate the 20-year anniversary of his debut album with the release of ‘Illmatic XX’ on April 15, joins a distinguished list of artists who have been snubbed by the Grammys. Fellow rapper Snoop Dogg has been nominated 16 times and hasn’t received an award yet.

It’s good to see that Nas has a positive outlook on it. But we think it’s due time that the Recording Academy change the error of their ways and honor the ‘Illmatic’ rapper.

As for the state of the rap game, Nas is happy that young artists are becoming businessmen and providing for their families.

“It’s a lot of jingles… and that’s cool.. .I see a lot of young black kids making money, and I’m very happy with that,” he states.

Next: 10 Biggest Grammy Snubs of All-Time

Young Thug Posts Birdman Pic With Questionable Caption (@YoungThugWorld @Birdman5Star)

When fans found out back in the day that Lil Wayne and Birdman kissed each other on the lips, the rappers called it a term of endearment. Will new comer Young Thug share the same moments with Birdman?

The rumored Young Money rapper posted the pic above with the caption "Me and Stunna man aka @birdman5star lookin like a million !!!! #KissinEachOtherLove !!"

The rapper has always wanted to work with Lil Wayne and the Young Money camp, so we'll see what happens from here.

Source: instagram.com

DMX's NY State Home Headed for Foreclosure (@dmx)

DMX has had documented financial troubles over the years, and it seems he's still going through it. TMZ reports that Dark Man X hasn't paid a penny towards the mortgage on his Mt. Kisco, NY home since 2008, currently owing $258,927 on the property worth just shy of $1 million.

The bank has now initiated foreclosure proceedings, though many wonder why it took them 6 years to do so. The home is currently still in Earl Simmons name.

Source: tmz.com

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Kanye West Signs "Red October" Sneakers During Latest Concert (@kanyewest)

One lucky fan that likely spent a pretty penny on those new Red October's (the same ones that sold out in 15 minutes) got his pair signed by Yeezus himself, surely making their value skyrocket even more.

According to the fan, Jonathan's Twitter feed, he paid for VIP seats and saw the Kardashian clan nearby, and began tweeting the sisters for a chance to meet them. Apparently, all went well as his next tweet was "I just had a conversation with Kanye West!" He then showed off his signed copy of the hard to find kicks.

Peep the tweets above.

Source: complex.com

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Kanye West Signs "Red October" Sneakers During Latest Concert (@kanyewest)

Peep the tweets above.

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Fabolous Hollers at Curvy Mystery Woman on Instagram? (@myfabolouslife)

An Instagram model by the name of Alyssa recently caught the attention of none other than Fabolous with a photo of herself wearing a belly-baring skirt and top combo.

The woman, who has close to 10,000 followers, shared the pic about a week ago and Fab left a comment asking her to get in contact with him.

By all accounts the New York rapper is happy involved with his girl Emily, so it was surely a harmless request, right?

Check out the pic in question up top, as well as several more of Alyssa's IG pics.

Source: bossip.com

Chris Brown Staying in Rehab Voluntarily; Receives Award (@chrisbrown)

E! News is reporting that a source close to Chris Brown revealed that even though the controversial artist has completed his court-ordered 90 days in rehab, he has decided to stay longer to work more thoroughly through his issues.

"It was his choice," the source revealed to E! News. "He will come out soon."

Brown also received an award this weekend for his work with 2nd Call, a community development program in Los Angeles.

"2nd Call honors tonight.. Really inspiring!," Brown shared on Instagram.

Chris Brown's new album "X" is set to drop May 5th.

Source: thegrio.com

Internet Goes In With El Chapo Arrest Memes (@ElChap0Guzman)

Peep the hilarity above.

Beyonce's Baby Brother Survivng on Food Stamps??? (@beyonce)

According to TMZ, superstar Beyonce Knowles' father Mathew is behind on child support to the tune of 32,135.90, causing the mother of his young son to support the family using public assistance and food stamps.

Knowles had an affair with actress Alexsandra Wright back in 2009 while still married to Beyonce and Solange's mother, Tina. The 18 month affair resulted in the birth of son Nixon, whom Knowles initially denied but was proven to be his son through DNA testing. According to documents obtained by TMZ, the courts mandated that Knowles dish out $12,000 a month in child support.

Sources close to Wright allegedly told TMZ that she has had to pull Nixon out of private school and has resorted to receiving government assistance, getting $300 a month through the EBT program. The allegedly delinquent dad blames a clerical error within the court system for the late payments to Wright.

Source: hellobeautiful.com

Lil B Says Kevin Durant Is 'A Non Factor' At College Lecture (@KDTrey5 @LILBTHEBASEDGOD‎)

For the third time, Lil B has called out Kevin Durant.

During his recent 'Thank You Based God' college lecture tour at Virginia Tech yesterday, he called KD a hater for talking smack about him two years ago. He also threw out the challenge to battle him on the court, an invitation that KD has ignored in the past.

See what else the rapper had to say above.

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