Hip Hop News: 03/12/15

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Exclusive! Joey Fatts- "How We Livin'" (Music Video) (@joeyfatts)

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3/24 Santa Cruz, CA - CATALYST

3/26 Portland, OR - Roseland

3/27 Seattle, WA - Vera Project

3/29 Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby

4/1 San Diego, CA - Porters Pub

4/3 Pomona, CA - The Flyway

4/4 Scottsdale, AZ - Pub Rock

4/7 Austin, TX - Stubbs BBQ

4/9 Dallas, TX - Liquid Lounge

4/10 San Antonio, TX - Korova Basement

4/12 Houston, TX - Numbers

4/18 Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall

4/19 Virginia Beach, VA - Shakas Live

4/20 Washington, DC - U Street Music Hall

4/21 Cambridge, MA - Middle East

4/22 Providence, RI - Fete Music

4/23 New York, NY - Studio @ Webster Hall

4/26 Iowa City, IA - Blue Moose

4/29 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle

5/1 Springfield, MO - Outland Ballroom

5/2 Minneapolis, MN - Fineline

5/3 Omaha.

Kendrick Lamar Reveals New Album Cover and Title (@kendricklamar)

A few days ago, Kendrick Lamar revealed his upcoming album will be dropping March 23rd, and late last night the Compton emcee revealed the project's artwork and title as well.

Safaree Given Pass Back Into Brooklyn 'Hood After Confrontation

Lupe Fiasco - Atomic Misphilosophy (Prod. by 1500 or Nothin) (@lupefiasco @1500ornothin)

Machine Gun Kelly - Against The World (@machinegunkelly @SlimGudz216)

Kevin Gates - Her Feat. OG Boobie Black (@kevin_gates @boobieblack3)

50 Cent Calls Out Tony Yayo for Shouting Out Mike Lighty

One thing any friend of 50 Cent should know is that he takes loyalty very seriously, and has been known to confront, check and even cut off people for associating themselves with whom he perceives to be an enemy.

Stevie Wonder's Stint as TMZ Photographer Causes Fan Uproar on Twitter [VIDEO]

Stevie Wonder is a soul icon who has achieved probably almost everything in life. But the piano man’s one dream in life came true — he became a TMZ photographer.

We jest, of course. But on Wednesday (March 12), Wonder was given the opportunity to be a paparazzi outside of the Ed Sullivan theater before his appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman.

Camera man Adam gave Wonder the camera and after a few tips, he was on his way. Honestly, he did a pretty good job considering that he is legally blind. He filmed some of the fans, the sky and even Adam the photographer. Wonder also suggested a new show title, Stevie with TMZ. Hmm, it has a nice ring to it.

However, fans were upset that TMZ would poke fun at Wonder’s vision problem and allow him to hold a camera in the first place. “Stevie Wonder Is a TMZ” became a Trending Topic on Twitter earlier today as a result of his fans sounding off against the gossip site. “Nothing has ever made me smh more than seeing stevie wonder with a camera,” wrote one commenter. Another fan joked about the situation. “Heard hes co directing the next star wars movie,” he tweeted.

What do you think of TMZ giving Stevie Wonder a camera? Tell us in the comments below.

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Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp a Butterfly' Track List Revealed

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After Kendrick Lamar posted the cover art of his highly anticipated album, To Pimp a Butterfly, we now get the tracklisting of the project courtesy of DJ Booth.

The 16 songs include his Grammy-winning single, “i,” the blistering track “The Blacker the Berry” and “King Kunta,” which has been described as cultural throwback to ’90s West Coast hip-hop. As of now, there are no features on the album and production credits were not available.

In his cover story for Rolling Stone magazine, the Compton rhymer describes his follow-up to 2012’s good kid, m.A.A.d city as honest, fearful and unapologetic. “There’s some stuff in there, man. It’s a roller coaster. It builds,” he said.

As for what the title means, K. Dot said fans will have to wait until the album comes out. “That will be taught in college courses someday,” he predicts.

Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly is set to arrive on March 23 at iTunes and online music stores.

To Pimp a Butterfly Tracklisting:

1. “Wesley’s Theory”

2. “For Free? (Interlude)”

3. “King Kunta”

4. “Institutionalized”

5. “These Walls”

6. “U”

7. “Alright”

8. “For Sale? (Interlude)”

9. “Momma”

10. “Hood Politics”

11. “How Much a Dollar Cost”

12. “Complexion”

13. “The Blacker the Berry”

14. “You Ain’t Gotta Lie (Momma Said)”

15. “i”

16. “Mortal Man”

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Immortal Technique Gets Furious After Brawling Fans Stop Show (@immortaltech)

Some unruly fans at a recent Immortal Technique concert found themselves on the receiving end of the activist emcee's wrath after their fighting caused him to stop the show.

Tyler, the Creator Announces Spring and Summer Tour Dates

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Tyler, the Creator might be busy working on a new venture that he announced last month at the Code/Media conference, but that doesn’t mean he won’t have time to play a few shows for his fans.

But this isn’t some small tour. The new schedule presents over 40 dates all over the North America and Europe. Aside from headlining shows, he will also be hitting up some festivals including both weekends of Coachella and Primavera Sound in Barcelona. The tour will kick off in Tempe, Ariz. on April 6 and will go through May and June. He will close things out on June 30 at the Knitting Factory in Spokane, Wash.

Check out the dates below to see when Tyler, the Creator is coming to a town near you.

April 6 — Tempe, Ariz. – The Marquee

April 11 — Indio, Calif. – Coachella

April 18 — Indio, Calif. – Coachella

April 20 — New Orleans – House of Blues

April 21 — Oxford, Miss. – The Lyric Oxford

April 22 — Athens, Ga. – Georgia Theatre

April 24 — Jacksonville, Fla. – Mavericks at the Landing

April 25 — Saint Petersburg, Fla. – Jannus Live

April 26 — Miami – The Fillmore – Jackie Gleason Theater

April 28 — Orlando – The Plaza Live

April 29 — Charlotte, N.C. – The Fillmore

May 1 — Myrtle Beach, S.C. – House of Blues

May 2 — Raleigh, N.C. – The Ritz

May 3 — Norfolk, Va. – The Norva

May 5 — Richmond, Va. – The National

May 6 – Columbus, Ohio – Newport Music Hall

May 8 — Cincinnati, Ohio – Bogart’s

May 9 — Detroit, Mich. – The Fillmore

May 10 — Grand Rapids, Mich. – The Intersection

May 12 — Glasgow, U.K. – Barrowland

May 13 — Manchester, U.K. – Academy

May 14 — London – Roundhouse

May 15 — Bristol, U.K. – O2 Academy

May 17 — Utrecht, Netherlands – Ronda

May 19 — Hamburg, Germany – Mojo

May 20 — Copenhagen – Vega

May 21 — Berlin – C-Club

May 23 — Zurich, Switzerland – Volkhaus

May 24 — Munich, Germany – Theater Fabrik

May 25 — Cologne, Germany – Kantine

May 26 — Paris – Le Trianon

May 28 — Barcelona Primavera Sound

June 5 — Dallas – Bomb Factory

June 7 — Tulsa, Okla. – Cain’s Ballroom

June 10 — Baltimore – Ram’s Head Live

June 12 — New York City – Irving Plaza

June 14 — Buffalo, N.Y. – Town Ballroom

June 20 — St. Louis, Mo. – The Pageant

June 21 — Columbia, Mo. – The Blue Note

June 26 — Fort Collins, Colo. – Aggie Theatre

June 28 — Missoula, Mont. – Top Hat Lounge

June 30 — Spokane, Wash. – Knitting Factory

Adidas Y-3 Zip

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Kanye West shouldn’t be the only name you think of when imagining the high-fashion side of Adidas. Yohji Yamamoto has been putting it down for a while and in case you forgot just what he brings to the table, check out his latest release.

The Adidas Y-3 Zip is a splashy take on the ZX series running shoe, which makes use of boldly blocked suede and leather panels. Oddly enough, that’s not the most stunning part of the pair as shiny chrome laceplates and zippers flank the front of the shoe for the ultimate flash factor.

These are available now at Y-3 and let’s just say that if you need to check the price, you probably can’t afford them. This drop is for the ladies, so any dudes out there looking to get laced will have to click around the site a bit.

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911 Call Reporting Fake Shooting at Lil Wayne's House Released (@LilTunechi)

Yesterday news broke of a shooting in Lil Wayne's Miami mansion that turned out to be a hoax.

LHH Cast Fire Back at Joseline's Claims That Show Is Fake

Joseline Hernandez of Love & Hip Hop fame recently testified under oath while on trial for putting hands on Althea during the reunion that the reality show to which she owes her notoriety is actually fake and scripted.

More Shots: Travis $cott Yells "F*** Trey Songz!" During Show

Travi$ Scott had the hip-hop blogs buzzing on Wednesday after a video surfaced of him

Bizarre - "Turnt" (Music Video) (@bizarresworld)

Bizarre releases a new visual off his forthcoming project #DabLifeEP.

Pacquiao House Hunting in Bev. Hills; Eyes Diddy's Former Home

On May 2, the historic billed fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will take place in Las Vegas.

Young Thug Calls Out "B****" Homie Quan During Live Show (@aricgonzales)

While it's generally agreed that Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan are on great terms, having gotten on songs together in the past, it seems everything may not be kosher between the two emcees.

Jamie Foxx - You Changed Me Feat. Chris Brown (@iamjamiefoxx @chrisbrown)

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I Get Around: Madonna Finally Admits She Secretly Dated 2Pac

There are classic photos of music icons Madonna and 2Pac out together in the early '90s floating around the net, but the "Vogue" singer never admitted to being more than just friends with the "Thug Life" rapper.

Exclusive! Mayweather on Pacquiao: This Is Biggest Fight in Boxing History (@FloydMayweather)

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao recently had a publicity stand off and press conference where both boxers took to the podium to speak their piece on their upcoming May 2nd bout.

Nike Air Max 90 Cork 25th Anniversary

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The Nike Air Max 90 turns 25 this year and it seems like the brand has big plans for the sneaker — when don’t they? The sneaker has always been the subject of slamming releases but in 2015, we can probably expect to see something even more epic than usual.

The Nike Air Max 90 Cork is an inspired take on the shoe that covers its upper in the particle-based material, making for a very interesting shoe. The tan-based upper is offset by Infrared accents which allude to the shoes most infamous colorways of all time and really make this version a stunner.

Keeping it all the way real, these are probably not the best sneakers to go for a jog in, but you’ll definitely run the block while wearing them. Look for these to land at retailers like Urban Industry in early April.

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Kanye West Receives Creepy Message From Prankster Claiming to Be Hacker Group Anonymous [VIDEO]

It appears the hacker group Anonymous may have been a victim of a hoax. Someone pretending to be affiliated with the hacking collective posted a seven-minute video attacking Kanye West.

The creepy clip shows a person in a Guy Fawkes mask, spewing his vitriol at Yeezy for his Grammy remarks and his constant egoism. The mysterious figure takes aim at his fashion endeavors, his family and even brings up the rapper’s late mother, Donda West.

“It’s time to awaken from your insanity Mr. West. In reality you’re not a Renaissance man, you’re just are a new slave that the industry uses to keep the population in a cycle of stupidity and distraction,” he says. Ouch.

On Thursday (March 12), Anonymous went on Twitter to deny affiliation with the video and expressing their support for Kanye West.

Last year, Anonymous went after Iggy Azalea and threatened to release her purported sex tape if she didn’t stop misappropriating black culture. They also demanded that the Aussie rapper apologize to Azealia Banks and the Furgeson protesters, whom she allegedly insulted.

The “Fancy” rapper didn’t respond to Anonymous’ threats but she did leave both Twitter and Instagram altogether, so we guess it’s a partial victory for the hacking crew.

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Thick Baddie Sophia Body Cuddles Up to Safaree, Rocks His Chain

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Exclusive! Lord Jamar on Bruce Jenner: Why Get a Sex Change in Your 60s? (@troitorain @lordjamar)

Lord Jamar & Star sat down with VladTV and shared their thoughts on Bruce Jenner's upcoming sex change, with Star saying he isn't surprised by the revelation and doesn't care if he wants to switch teams.

Natalie Guercio Calls Out Vivica A. Fox, Claims 50 Cent Cheated

This season of hit VH1 reality show Mob Wives was full of drama between the ladies, and part one of last night's reunion proves there's still tension in the air.

Exclusive! Dumbfoundead: Battle Rappers Are Too Friendly During Match-Ups (@dumbfoundead)

In this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV, Dumbfoundead shared his thoughts on the classic title match at the Blackout 5 event between Pat Stay and Charron and also discussed the possibility of Pay Stay being victorious in the ring against battle rap great Hollow Da Don.

Tiara Thomas Drops 'How It Is' Video and Showcases Her Culinary Skills in New Series 'Baking With Tiara'

Tiara Thomas and her throwback cornrows continues to smooth it out with another cinematic reflective video this time for the acoustic track “How It Is.”

Produced Qreamybeats and directed by Shane Adams “How It Is,” creates the illusion of Tiara’s colorful yet deep dark solo solar oasis. On the latest single from her Up In Smoke EP she sings about being a loner, outcast in search of someone to understand her. But it’s towards the end where she showcases her poetic rap flow.

She recently spoke to MTV about how the dreamy soft-spoken song came about.‘How It Is’ was a conversation with myself in my head,” said Thomas. “Talking about things that people go through in everyday life. Just dealing with people. Dealing with how things are.”

In addition to flexing her vocal chops on the road to the release of her EP, Thomas is also flexing her her cooking skills in the All Def Digital web series Baking With Tiara. Blunt in hand-the songstress gets medicated while attempting to make homemade pizza, ramen and other tasty dishes.

The unapologetic Reality TV style cooking show is just another avenue to exploring the many sides of Tiara Thomas. Will you be taking cooking tips from Tiara?

In other Tiara news she will be hitting the stage at SXSW 2015 in Austin Texas in March.

Check out a few episodes of Baking With Tiara below.

Hacker Group Anonymous Targets Kanye West in New Video

Kanye West, known for his passionate and sometimes unsolicited opinions, has become the latest target of infamous group Anonymous.

T.I. Posts About Building His Empire After Shekinah Sends Jabs

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Exclusive! Uncle Murda: It's Too Late in Game for Lil Wayne to Leave YMCMB (@unclemurda)

Uncle Murda shared his thoughts on Lil Wayne suing Birdman to get out of his Cash Money contract and recoup back pay he feels he's owed.

Angie Stone Arrested for Knocking Daughter's Teeth Out

"No More Rain" singer Angie Stone may be known for her roots in calming, neo-soul music, but was anything but calm Monday night, as according to a DeKalb County Police report, the soul singer got into a full-blown physical fight with her daughter, Diamond Stone, where she knocked the young woman's front teeth out.

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Thursday, March 12, 2015