[WATCH] Jim Jones Claims Self Defense In Florida Airport Brawl

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Footage of Dipset Capo Jim Jones involved in a bloody brawl in a South Florida airport has been making its rounds on the internet but Jones says that his part in the altercation was strictly self defense≥

The footage, which was obtained by TMZ, shows Jones and two other men involved in a serious fight on the escalator at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, but it has not been confirmed as to what actually sparked the meleé.

In the video, it appears that Jones tries to throw one of his assailants down the escalator, but the Jones and One of the men tumble to the bottom of the escalator until the other man tries to help his friend by throwing a couple of ineffective punches at Jones.

Police eventually arrive on the scene, finding one of Jim’s assailants leaking blood from his head, while Jim yells, “It’s two of them against me.” Police finally calm down the situation and it’s unclear if either of the men were arrested for the brawl.

TMZ reached out to Jones, to which he responded, “I was minding my business and defended myself. They got what they were looking for.’

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Today In Hip Hop History: Rawkus Records Released The ‘Lyricist Lounge Volume One’ Album 26 Years Ago

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On May 5th, 1998 Rawkus Records released the first installment of the Lyricist Lounge albums titled Lyricist Lounge, Volume One, which showcased New York. It was a double-disc compilation that featured De La Soul, Mos Def, Q-Tip, Tash of Tha Alkaholiks, Punch & Words, O.C, Ras Kass, Black Thought, Common, Pharoahe Monch, Saul Williams, Kool Keith, Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek, Bahamadia, Rah Digga, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Jurassic 5, KRS-One, Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine, Last Emperor, and Company Flow.

This CD is one of those that you don’t get often. It had incredible and intensely clever wordplay, and was great for the culture because of the positive support it showed for hip hop. Back then everyone thought hip-hop was rap music and rap music was gangsta. It made people think twice before making an assumption like that. Any hip-hop purist who enjoys freestyles and great rhymes that make you think then this is the album for you.

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Today in Hip-Hop History: GangStarr’s Third LP ‘Daily Operation’ Dropped 32 Years Ago

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Nothing beats a classic rap record, and a few MCs were dropping them on the regular quite like the legendary ’90s rap duo Gang Starr. The group, consisting of Guru holding things down on the mic and DJ Premier handling the head-bumping production, dropped six albums in their career before calling it quits in 2003.

While a reunion album was reportedly planned, Guru passed away on April 19, 2010, before the project could be completed or properly executed. While the Hip-Hop community definitely took a blow due to the loss, the work they created while recording influenced the genre in ways that we still see today. One LP that specifically represents Gang Starr’s influential legacy is their third album Daily Operation, which celebrates its 32nd anniversary today.

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Comprised of jazz-tinged samples and lyrics that illustrated life in the streets of New York City during the early ’90s, Daily Operation saw Gang Starr striding smoothly towards the legendary status that we now place the group in today. The project is East Coast-inspired through and through, from recording the LP entirely at the dearly missed D&D Studios on West 37th Street in Midtown Manhattan all the way to lamenting about Brooklyn on the opening track “The Place We Dwell.” Other standout cuts include “I’m The Man,” featuring the solely credited cameos by Group Home member Lil Dap and Jeru the Damaja, “B.Y.S.” — cleverly abbreviated for “Bust Yo’ Shit” — and the lead single “Ex Girl to Next Girl” that gave us one of the most 90s-looking music videos ever created.

The key to Gang Starr is that, while none of their albums ever crossed Top 5 status on the Billboard 200 — their highest placement happened in 1998 when Moment of Truth hit #6 — sales were never the thing that represented their effect on the game; the music always came first and foremost. Daily Operation received all sorts of critical acclaim nonetheless, and we even included it on our “100 Best Rap Albums” list for The Source’s 100th issue (January 1998). So, while it only reached #65 on the Billboard 200 and faired slightly better on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at #14, those numbers mean nothing when compared to the slick verses, smooth-yet-rugged instrumentals, and thought-provoking bars that still makes this album a certified classic almost three decades after its original release.

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Alleged Diddy Drug ‘Mule,’ Brendan Paul, Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Cocaine Charges

Alleged Diddy Drug 'Mule,' Brendan Paul, Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Cocaine Charges

Brendan Paul, considered Diddy’s assistant, recently pleaded not guilty to drug possession charges in Florida court. The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s office charged Paul, 25, with felony cocaine possession. A second charge for possession of a controlled substance was subsequently dropped. Paul’s attorney, Brian H. Bieber, entered the not-guilty plea on Paul’s behalf. “We entered Brendan’s plea of not guilty in Court today. We will be dealing with this case in the courtroom, not the court of public opinion,” Bieber said in a statement.

Paul is a former Syracuse University basketball player. Didn’t see that one coming. He was taken into custody by officers at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport on March 25. That was the same day Diddy’s mansions on both coasts were raided by Homeland Security agents. “The defendant had the contraband inside of his personal travel bags, which he claimed before being searched,” from an arrest affidavit. The next day, Paul was released on a $2,500 bond.

Get this: Paul is allegedly Combs’ “mule,” as referenced in the now notorious civil suit brought on by Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones Jr. against Sean Combs and Cuba Gooding Jr. It’s wild because Gooding Jr. had some other sex suit issues, not too long ago. Jones claimed in his amended lawsuit filed in U.S. federal that Paul allegedly “procured, transported and distributed ecstasy, cocaine, GHB, ketamine, marijuana, mushrooms, and tuci by packing these substances in their carry-on luggage and going through TSA.” Paul was among one of Combs’ employees who “would negotiate the fees the sex workers received and would ensure that the workers are paid,” from Jones’ disturbing filing.

Guess it can’t stop, won’t stop when it comes to these revelations that keep on piling up.

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Atlanta Producer Rico Wade’s Last Interview Reveals Reconciliation with Dungeon Family

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The music world was shocked with the unexpected passing of Atlanta super producer Rico Wade. In his final interview before his death, Rico opened up about his recent reconciliation with the Dungeon Family, reflecting on the profound impact it had on his life and career.

Decked out in André 3000 gear, Rico spoke to AllHipHop about his newfound connection with the Dungeon Family, just weeks before his untimely passing. Recounting his experience at André 3000’s concert the night before, Rico’s enthusiasm was palpable as he expressed gratitude for being able to attend the event after undergoing heart surgery.

“I just had heart surgery…God didn’t want my life. He wanted my attention and he got it,” Rico shared. “It’s been blessings on blessings on blessings since then. Since that moment, I’ve been blessed in every way.”

Rico, who played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of artists like André 3000, Big Boi, Goodie Mob, Killer Mike, and others, revealed how touched he was by the outpouring of love and support from his Dungeon Family members following his health scare. He spoke fondly of the heartfelt messages and gestures of reconciliation from his music family, including his younger cousin Future.

“They all love and respect me,” Rico reflected with a smile. “They all look at me as a person that did it for them, especially after what I just went through… I’m glad you’re still here.”

Despite the busy schedules of his fellow artists, Rico emphasized the genuine connection and renewed bonds he shared with each member of the Dungeon Family. From heartfelt conversations to timely responses to texts, Rico felt a deep sense of validation and appreciation from his peers.

“I hate for it to take a life-altering situation,” Rico lamented, “but even Future—that’s my cousin—he’s been so busy. But if I text him now, he texts me right back.”

As the music community mourns his loss, Rico Wade’s legacy will live on through his profound impact on Atlanta’s vibrant hip-hop scene and the heartfelt connections he cultivated in the music industry.

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‘Lovers & Friends’ Festival Canceled Due to Reports of High Winds

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The epic lineup of the Lovers & Friends festival, which was set for today (May 4) in Las Vegas, has been canceled. According to festival organizers, the music festival was called off due to the National Weather Service issuing an alert of high winds. Usher as scheduled to perform Confessions in its entirety at the event.

“The National Weather Service has now issued a High Wind Warning, including dangerous 30-35 mph sustained winds with gusts potentially more than 60 mph,” organizers wrote. “Following advice from the National Weather Service and in consultation with local public officials, we must make the safest decision for our fans, artists, and staff, and cancel tomorrow’s Lovers & Friends Festival.”

Organizers added, “This was an incredibly heartbreaking decision to make as we are aware that fans have traveled from all over the world to enjoy this incredible lineup of superstars and have been looking forward to this event for several months. We’ve worked hard to create an amazing event for you, and we are just as disappointed as you are.”

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Al Green Acknowledges Being Sampled on Kendrick Lamar’s “6:16 in LA”

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Al Green has acknowledged his sample on Kendrick Lamar’s “6:16 in LA.” Hitting X, Green dropped the title of the song sampled, tweeting, “What a Wonderful Thing Love Is.”

With the dust settling on “euphoria,” Kendrick dug into Drake’s bag of tricks and dropped a timestamp record, “6:16 in LA.”

In the song, Lamar acknowledges Drake and his OVO team are shook by the “euphoria” diss, evidenced by DJ Akademiks’s demeanor, who has been Drake’s mouthpiece throughout the beef.

Additionally, Lamar states that members of the OVO team are looking for Drake’s downfall and actually are working on his team.

“Everybody inside your team is whispering you deserve it
Can’t Tootsie Slide out of this one it’s just gone resurface
Every dog has its day, now live in yo purpose.”

You can hear it below.

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Kendrick Lamar Accuses Drake of Sex Trafficking and Employing Sex Offenders on “Meet the Grahams”

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Drake denied hiding another child but is mute toward the allegations of sex trafficking. In “Meet The Grahams,” Kendrick Lamar levied allegations against Drake and the entire OVO crew.

Blasting the men around Drake, Kendrick rapped: “He’s got sex offenders on OVO that he keeps on a monthly allowance.” Before targeting a verse toward another seemingly hidden child, he also rapped:

Katt Williams said, “Get you the truth,” so I’ma get mines
The Embassy ’bout to get raided, too, it’s only a matter of time
Ayy, LeBron, keep the family away, hey, Curry, keep the family away
To anybody that embody the love for they kids, keep the family away
They lookin’ at you too if you standin’ by him, keep the family away
I’m lookin’ to shoot through any pervert that lives, keep the family safe

In the scratching and intense diss track, Lamar penned personal letters to Drake’s son, Adonis, mom and dad, Sandra and Dennis, and the biggest one; another alleged hidden child. In the song, Lamar speaks to the unidentified 11-year-old daughter:

I’m sorry that your father not active inside your world
He don’t commit to much but his music, yeah, that’s for sure
He a narcissist, misogynist, livin’ inside his songs
Try destroy families rather than takin’ care of his own
Should be teachin’ you time tables or watchin’ Frozen with you
Or at your eleventh birthday, singin’ poems with you
Instead, he be in Turks, payin’ for sex and poppin’ Percs, examples that you don’t deserve
I wanna tell you that you’re loved, you’re brave, you’re kind
You got a gift to change the world, and could change your father’s mind
‘Cause our children is the future, but he lives inside confusion
Money’s always been illusion, but that’s the life he’s used to
His father prolly didn’t claim him neither
History do repeats itself, sometimes it don’t need a reason
But I would like to say it’s not your fault that he’s hidin’ another child
Give him grace, this the reason I made Mr. Morale
So our babies like you can cope later
Give you some confidence to go through somethin’, it’s hope later
I never wanna hear you chase a man ’cause his failed behavior
Sittin’ in the club with sugar daddies for validation
You need to know that love is eternity and trumps all pain
I’ll tell you who your father is, just play this song when it rains
Yes, he’s a hitmaker, songwriter, superstar, right
And a fuckin’ deadbeat that should never say “more life”

You can hear the bomb below.

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Rick Ross Jet Crash Lands in Dallas, Ross Says Drake Shot Him Down in a Fighter Jet

Rick Ross Jet Crash Lands in Dallas, Ross Says Drake Shot Him Down in a Fighter Jet

With all the talk of private planes and Rick Ross poking fun at Drake’s jet, it was his that came to a crash landing. Air Rozay would make a crash landing in Dallas, Texas. Thankfully, everyone is ok.

Now we turn to the jokes: Ross hit Instagram and blamed “White Boy” Drake for getting in a fighter jet like Tom Cruise and shooting it out of the sky. You can see Rozay’s commentary below.

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Drake Laughs Off Rumors of Hiding Another Child: ‘Send Her to Me’

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Drake has heard “Meet the Grahams” and wants to know where his hidden daughter is. Immediately hitting Instagram, Drake wrote, “Nahhhh hold on can someone find my hidden daughter pls and send her to me…these guys are in shambles.”

Drake didn’t even get an hour to enjoy the release of “Family Matters.” Kendrick Lamar was right back at him with “Meet the Grahams.”

The scratching and intense diss track saw Lamar pen personal letters to Drake’s son, Adonis, mom and dad, Sandra and Dennis, and the biggest one, another alleged hidden child. In the song, Lamar speaks to the unidentified 11-year-old daughter:

I’m sorry that your father not active inside your world
He don’t commit to much but his music, yeah, that’s for sure
He a narcissist, misogynist, livin’ inside his songs
Try destroy families rather than takin’ care of his own
Should be teachin’ you time tables or watchin’ Frozen with you
Or at your eleventh birthday, singin’ poems with you
Instead, he be in Turks, payin’ for sex and poppin’ Percs, examples that you don’t deserve
I wanna tell you that you’re loved, you’re brave, you’re kind
You got a gift to change the world, and could change your father’s mind
‘Cause our children is the future, but he lives inside confusion
Money’s always been illusion, but that’s the life he’s used to
His father prolly didn’t claim him neither
History do repeats itself, sometimes it don’t need a reason
But I would like to say it’s not your fault that he’s hidin’ another child
Give him grace, this the reason I made Mr. Morale
So our babies like you can cope later
Give you some confidence to go through somethin’, it’s hope later
I never wanna hear you chase a man ’cause his failed behavior
Sittin’ in the club with sugar daddies for validation
You need to know that love is eternity and trumps all pain
I’ll tell you who your father is, just play this song when it rains
Yes, he’s a hitmaker, songwriter, superstar, right
And a fuckin’ deadbeat that should never say “more life”

You can hear the bomb below.

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