A$AP Ferg Joins The Harlem Festival Of Culture Featuring Cam’Ron, Mase + More

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The inaugural HARLEM FESTIVAL OF CULTURE just announced that the Harlem MC, A$AP Ferg, will join the main stage lineup on Friday, July 28. The epic three-day music festival, hosted by hip-hop Legend MC Lyte, celebrates the heritage and vibrant cultural mosaic of Harlem, showcasing a stunning spectrum of musicians, artists, and performers hailing from
the iconic neighborhood and beyond.

On the opening day, Ferg will light up the stage alongside hip-hop pioneers and legends including Doug E. Fresh, Cam’ron, and MA$E, plus R&B icons Bell Biv Devoe. Friday’s lineup also features Estelle Presents The LinkUp—a high-energy reggae and dancehall ensemble featuring appearances by Lumidee,
Max Glazer, Mr. Killa, Nadine Sutherland, Nina Sky, Rupee, Serani, Wayne Wonder, and many others.
Day two, Saturday, July 29, brings with it a bevy of formidable talents headlined by multi-talented artist Teyana Taylor, whose Festival appearance in her hometown will mark Taylor’s first performance following last year’s The Last Rose Petal 2…The Farewell Tour. Additional performances on day two will
include Muni Long, Major., Tink, Jozzy, and more.

The festival wraps up on Sunday, July 30, with sensational acts headlined by Wyclef Jean and music heavyweights Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Coco Jones, Eric Bellinger, Ro James, and Adam Blackstone, among
others.

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As part of its commitment to creating a holistic experience for attendees, HFC will extend its footprint to include a culinary court component featuring a wide range of offerings from local restaurants and food vendors as well as a reimagining of a Harlem staple with its Mart 125 Marketplace powered by
SheaMoisture in support of small, Harlem-based businesses. Named and modeled after the famed economic hub and incubator that housed a number of small, Black-owned businesses located on 125th Street, this new iteration of the marketplace will celebrate the rich history and cultural and economic
significance of Mart 125 – showcasing Black-owned, Harlem-based hospitality, retail, and cultural entrepreneurs.

Presenting Sponsors for The Harlem Festival of Culture include INFINITI, AMC Networks, SheaMoisture, Shark Beauty, Steve Madden, Northwell Health, and The Apollo.

Ticket purchase options for the Festival include a single general admission and VIP ticket as well as weekend bundles for general admission and VIP and a special discounted ticket for Harlem residents.
For more information, please visit harlemfestivalofculture.com.
The Harlem Festival of Culture will launch the weekend of July 28-30 with Festival mainstage events happening at Randall’s Island. Additional activations and events will take place at The Apollo and
throughout Harlem.

For exclusive photos, updates, and more follow us on Instagram @harlemfestivalofculture.

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Roc Nation Stole Samples For GloRilla & A$AP Ferg Songs, Producer Kerry D. Brown Claims

It’s been several years since A$AP Ferg’s “Plain Jane” was one of the biggest hits on the radio, but as AllHipHop reports, the song is now at the centre of a lawsuit against Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. According to producer Kerry D. Brown, the renowned music label used his copyrighted beats on both that track, and more recently, on GloRilla’s “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” last year. The Krushial K. Productions managing member claims he previously met with RN’s vice president, Lenny Santiago in Houston in 2015, at which time the former gave the latter samples of his instrumentals in hopes of building a future working relationship.

Their meeting took place at The Hotel Derek’s Dealmakers Conference, and Brown asserts that he never transferred the official rights to his music when sharing the samples. In the following years, the southern-born creative came to realize that two of his instrumentals – “You Don’t Know Nothing About Me” and “AUDIOBOX Instrumentals” – were used without his permission on the aforementioned hits. In his lawsuit, Brown has chiefly named Roc Nation, Santiago, Sony Music Entertainment Digital, LLC and Blac Noize Recordings LLC.

Kerry D. Brown Calls Out Roc Nation Over “Plain Jane” & “F.N.F.”

“Within 21 days after this summons on you (not counting the day you received it — or 60 days if you are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed R. Civ. P. 12 (a)(2) or (3),” documents previously obtained by AllHipHop read. “You must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 or the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney.”

The producer made it clear that he didn’t receive a Notice of Intent to Use or any paid royalties from any parties involved. With his legal actions, he’s hoping to sue the label and others for copyright infringement, unfair competition, and paid attorney fees. Do you believe Kerry D. Brown’s allegations against Roc Nation? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in later for more hip-hop news updates.

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Armani White & A$AP Ferg Flex Their “SILVER TOOTH.” On Bow Wow-Sampling Single

Def Jam’s Armani White already won us over with “GOATED.” earlier this year, but now, the lyricist has more heat for your consideration. This New Music Friday (April 21), he and A$AP Ferg came together on “SILVER TOOTH.”, which samples Bow Wow’s 2011 track, “Take Ya Home” (produced by The Neptunes), as previously teased on social media. The new single was put together by July Da Producer, and will certainly be in rotation for many throughout the coming months.

“Ayy, used to have a silver tooth when I was just a pup, yeah / Now I got some killers who got shotties with the pumps,” the 26-year-old rhymes on the infectious chorus. For his part, Ferg comes in later with bars like “Walk around like I’m Nigo with the diamonds in the clock / Moonwalkin’ on these hoes, I got diamonds in my socks,” and “Might be funny like I’m Biggie but I’m ridin’ like I’m ‘Pac / I’m the king of your city, give a f*ck about your block.”

A$AP Ferg Joins Armani White for “SILVER TOOTH.”

While teasing “SILVER TOOTH” online ahead of its debut, Armani hinted that he’s got “another one” on the way in the near future, much to fan’s pleasure. Prior to today’s single, other recent efforts from the rising star include an appearance on JELEEL!’s “GNARLY!” and an updated version of “GOATED.,” this one featuring Denzel Curry. His last project, 2021’s Things We Lost In The Fire EP made a strong impression on listeners, who have been begging him to unleash an album soon.

Stream Armani White’s “SILVER TOOTH.” with A$AP Ferg on YouTube above, or add it to your Spotify/Apple Music playlist. Afterward, tell us your thoughts on the new joint track in the comments. For more HNHH release recommendations, check out our Fire Emoji and R&B Season updates later this weekend.

Quotable Lyrics:

Walk around like I’m Nigo with the diamonds in the clock
Moonwalkin’ on these hoes, I got diamonds in my socks
Might be funny like I’m Biggie but I’m ridin’ like I’m ‘Pac
I’m the king of your city, give a f*ck about your block

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A$AP Ferg Sparks Heated Debate Over “Power” Vs. “BMF”

There won’t be a unanimous winner in the debate between Power and BMF. Though the two share a few common factors (i.e. 50 Cent, crime dramas etc.), people often have a hard time trying to figure out which of the two is the better show. Power created a legacy that spurred three other spin-offs, including Power Book II: Ghost, which follows the story of Ghost’s son Tariq. However, BMF documents an incredibly important story of the rise of the Black Mafia Family. The show follows Big Meech and Southwest T from the streets of Detroit to reaching the American Dream before it crumbled.

The debate between the two shows became so prominent in television discourse that even their respective casts are beefing. Lil Meech has taken shots at Michael Rainey Jr., who plays Tariq, and Gianni Paolo, who portrays Brayden Weston. Both actors have fired back at the BMF star, as well. However, A$AP Ferg recently entered the chat in a heated debate with his uncle about the two shows and it seems like it damn near sparked a family feud.

A$AP Ferg Settles The Debate

As he and his uncle cruised around, Ferg revealed that neither of them could come to a mutual agreement in the BMF vs Power discussion. Ferg said that he picks BMF while his uncle chose Power. “We got a debate going, me and unc, on which one y’all think is better,” he said as his uncle laughed in the background. “I know y’all all watching Power — we got some Power lovers and some BMF lovers. I’m rocking with BMF all the way…. Fuck Power! Nah, just playing. I love both of them but I’m not gon’ lie BMF bodied Power.

Ferg’s uncle tried to defend Tariq while the rapper echoed Big Meech’s sentiment about how the Power character has nothing to show for it. Ultimately, it’s 50 Cent that came out on top and A$AP Ferg made sure he gave the New York legend his credit. “@50cent congrats on creating a empire for us to look up too in film it’s admirable,” Ferg wrote on his Instagram Story. BMF recently wrapped up their second season while Power Book II: Ghost recently made its return after ending season 1 in Jan. 2021. Which show do you think is better? BMF or Power? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 

A$AP Ferg, Dave East, Dapper Dan & More Join DJ Webster For His 12th Annual Harlem Holiday Toy Drive

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This past weekend DJ Webster was joined by A$AP Ferg, Dave East, Dapper Dan and more for his annual Harlem Holiday Toy Drive to culminate a philanthropic during the holidays season.

The annual giveback had its biggest turnout to date with thousands of toy and coat donations collected on behalf of The Boys and Girls Club of Harlem and The Dunlevy Milbank Community Center. Other guests included actor & comedian Mr. Commodore, Tidal’s Jason Kpana, Cash App’s Gary Johnson, rapper K Goddess and more.

During the event, Dapper Dan presented DJ Webstar with a Certificate of Recognition from the City of New York & Mayor Eric Adams for 20 Years of Service uplifting both seniors and the youth in his community. The honor also recognized his 12th Annual Toy Drive, this year being the biggest to date. Cashapp served as the presenting sponsor in partnership with both Tidal and Gap.

Later this week DJ Webstar will continue to visit families in need throughout Harlem distributing the thousands of donations that were collected at his 12th Annual Harlem Holiday Toy Drive.

Check out images from the Holiday Toy Drive below.

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ASAP Ferg Enters The Matrix In His Surreal ‘Green Juice’ Video Featuring Pharrell

In ASAP Ferg‘s glitchy, trippy video for “Green Juice,” the Harlem rapper gets digitized into a familiar, green-tinged virtual reality. While it’s not technically the Matrix of the sci-fi action series that will be — ahem — resurrected soon, it’s a close enough simulation (no pun intended — that time) that it’s clear the imagery Ferg’s concept is working to evoke. While he stomps his way through a signature brag-filled verse, The Neptunes’ buzzing, booming production, and Pharrell‘s oddly inspirational chorus make “Green Juice” into a futuristic, chest-thumping anthem.

Ferg’s set to perform the new single for the first time this weekend at Rolling Loud New York, where he’ll also be offering his favorite green juice from Pressed Juicery via UberEats. It’s also a buy one, get one free situation, with each purchase adding the customer into a sweepstakes for exclusive signed merch. Technically, this means he and fellow New York rap staple Styles P will be competing for customers, what with Styles’ Juices For Life pop-up also coming to Rolling Loud this weekend. Will we see the first-ever rap beef prompted by competition for juice territory? Probably not, but it’s still a pretty amusing thought.

Watch ASAP Ferg’s “Green Juice” video featuring Pharrell and The Neptunes above.

Styles P Is Bringing A Pop-Up Juice Bar To Rolling Loud NY

When Eve said “Money, power, respect, you’ll be eatin’ right” on the hook of the iconic Lox track “Money, Power Respect,” do you think she knew what Styles P would be scheming more than 20 years leader? Turns out he founded a juice company called “Juices For Life” in the Bronx. Facts only.

The Yonkers native has two stores already, a third one coming in Brooklyn and now a pop-up juice bar coming to Rolling Loud NY this weekend. So in between seeing Travis Scott, 50 Cent, and J.Cole at the Oct. 28-30th Citi Field festival, you’ll get an opportunity to nourish your body at a full-on “Juices For Life” stand.

Clearly, the still prolific P has been on to something. “Styles P is living proof that taking care of your body from the inside out will keep your skills sharp, as evidenced by his effortless breath control and dominance of the microphone,” Rolling Loud co-founder Tariq Cherif said in a statement.

But the collaboration runs deeper than that, with a new merch line inspired by Styles P’s holistic ways, and A$AP Ferg’s new single, “Green Juice” out tomorrow, entitled “Green Juice.” The “Juices For Life” location in the Bronx will serve as a pop-up shop for the merch throughout the weekend. Rolling Loud also announced a merch collab with the Billionaire Boys Club BBC Ice Cream line that’ll be available at the fest as well as as the BBC Ice Cream store in SoHo.

Check out one of the Rolling Loud x Juices For Life tees below.

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