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French Montana And EST Gee Drop “Keep it Real” Visuals From ‘Montega’ Album

July 26, 2022 by newhiphopnews

3x Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist, humanitarian and entrepreneur French Montana releases the “Keep it Real” music video featuring rapper EST Gee. The hit track is off Montana’s latest and first independent album, Montega, via Coke Boys Records executive produced by legendary hip-hop producer Harry Fraud.

The “Keep It Real” video, directed by Rook the Director, follows Montana and EST Gee through the streets of the Bronx. Showcasing his influence and impact in the community, the crowd gathers at a local bodega and basketball court to be with the fellow rappers. Driving in a foreign car and his crew following in Suburbans, Montana continues to rap, “slidin’ through your hood with my Haan,” making his presence known with his signature adlib. EST Gee then jumps on the hook and raps on staying true to his hometown roots and being unstoppable at the height of his career.

Montana’s fifth studio album, Montega, produced by Harry Fraud released on June 24th bringing back his roots and original wave sound featuring hit tracks with Rick Ross, Quavo, Chinx, Benny the Butcher and more. Alongside the project, Montana released 1000 French Family NFT Membership (Ticker name :FM) with an exclusive launch party in New York City on June 19th. This NFT collection is the first-of-its-kind to launch with a music project giving fans worldwide access to own and share rights to a new project creating a Web3 milestone. This video follows the release of Montana and his brother/new recording artist Ayoub’s first collaborative single and video “Slidin” on Friday.

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Red Bull BC One Announces Winner Of Philadelphia Cypher

July 26, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The most prestigious, global breaking competition, Red Bull BC One, kicked off its 2022 US competition in Philadelphia this past weekend. Bringing together the best b-boys and b-girls from the region and beyond, the kick-off cypher celebrated the local Philly break scene, delivering unforgettable battle moments.

Following a bracket of 16 one-on-one b-boy battles, a panel of respected breakers announced Ricky Rulez as the reigning champion. Pep C stole the crown amongst the top 14 b-girl competitors. They will both go on to compete at the Red Bull BC One National Final in Los Angeles on September 17.

Red Bull BC One is the biggest and most prestigious one-on-one breaking competition in the world. Every year, thousands of breakers compete for a chance to represent at the World Final. With 18 World Finals hosted in major cities around the world since 2004, Red Bull BC One has over 60 events and programs in over 30 markets every year.

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U.S. Health Officials Consider Declaring Monkeypox A Public Health Emergency

July 26, 2022 by newhiphopnews

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According to reports, U.S. health officials are considering declaring monkeypox a public health emergency. With nearly three-thousand confirmed cases in 45 states, the Department of Health and Human Services is considering doing that, just like the World Health Organization did over the weekend.

Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID response coordinator, says that could happen if the U.S. doesn’t get the virus under control with testing and vaccines.

While the virus is not connected to any deaths, the strain of monkeypox implicated in the current outbreak is tied to fever, lesions and severe pain that may last for weeks. In addition, vulnerable individuals, such as pregnant women, and children can have other complications.

As of today, New York is the epicenter of America’s outbreak with more than 900 cases. The virus is spread through physical contact. They recommend to wash clothes and fabrics that you purchase before wearing.

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Brooklyn Bishop Robbed By Gunmen During Livestream Sunday Service

July 26, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Police are hunting for suspects after a Brooklyn bishop was robbed by masked gunmen during a Sunday service that was being live streamed.

The shameless gunman burst into the Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministries in Canarsie, Sunday morning while Bishop Lamor Whitehead was in mid sermon.

A video released online shows three armed men in dark clothes and hoods interrupt the service as Whitehead is seen lying face down on the pulpit.

The Bishop says the men targeted him and his wife, taking “hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.”

Allegedly the thieves knew Bishop Whitehead was wearing high value items consisting of, gold chains, cross pendants, sleeve cuffs and a large rings.

They were able to steal approximately $400,000 worth of jewels from the Bishop, his wife and some church goers.

A Bishop at a Brooklyn church robbed in the middle of the sermon. The thieves made out with $400K worth of jewelry pic.twitter.com/ji7u7QXxIX

— Ebro In The Morning (@EBROINTHEAM) July 25, 2022

Whitehead most recently ran for Brooklyn Borough President and lost to Antonio Reynoso. He also made news in May trying to negotiate the surrender of an accused subway shooter but authorities separately captured the suspect.

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Kim Kardashian Tweets #FreeGunna In Support of His Release From Jail

July 24, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Kim Kardashian is taking to the internet to declare that she wants Gunna released from jail amid his pending Rico charges. The 29-year-old YSL rapper was arrested in May on charges of racketeering, drug possession with intent to distribute as well as receiving stolen property.

Gunna, born Sergio Kitchens, pled not guilty to the charges but was denied bond and is set to remain in a Georgia jail until January 2023, when he’ll face trial.

The Skims owner is now voicing her support for Gunna, tweeting “#FreeGunna” and emojis that reference his most popular song, Pushin P.

Kim Kardashian has made a reputation for herself in the past few years, helping to secure the release of a number of inmates. The soon to be a lawyer, visited former President Donald Trump on behalf of small-time drug-trafficker, Alice Marie Johnson, and he pardoned her life sentence a week later.

The state’s prosecution has argued that Gunna plays a leadership role in the YSL crime family and that he will be able to intimidate witnesses if he is let out on bond. Along with Young Thug, Gunna is facing a 56-count indictment.

Gunna maintains that the allegations are false and he is innocent. His attorney’s claim, “The indictment falsely portrays his music as part of a criminal conspiracy.”

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ICYMI: Spotify LIVE! To Host at Rolling Loud Miami 2022, Full Schedule

July 24, 2022 by newhiphopnews

For the first time, Spotify will be bringing live audio content from festival grounds to fans’ homes at Rolling Loud Miami. From Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24, Spotify will be backstage in the Rolling Loud Artist Village hosting live and exclusive interviews with artists performing at the festival all weekend.Hip-Hop fans can expect an immersive experience unlike any other RL live stream before.

Catch conversations with Brian “B.Dot” Miller, of Spotify’s live’s audio show New Joints Live, and TV host and personality Amanda Booz. Also live on the Miami festival grounds, Spotify Creative Director/Head of Urban Music, Carl Chery and Spotify talent, Cole Cuchna along with the controversial DJ Akademiks will also be handpicking artists for live interviews.

Listen live on Spotify or Spotify Live for more. Interviews and live streamed performances will be available on Spotify (mobile only) and Spotify Live (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3). Check out the schedule below and keep in mind dealing with some artists it is subject to change.

Friday, July 22

4:15pm Weekend Kick-Off

4:30pm Artist Interview – Saweetie (w/ Carl Chery)

4:45pm Artist Interview – Fivio Foreign (w/ Cole Cuchna)

5:15pm Artist Interview – Kash Doll

5:45pm Performance Live Stream – Fivio Foreign

7:55pm Performance Live Steam – Bia

9:15pm Performance Live Stream – A$AP Ferg

9:30pm Artist Interview – Lil Durk

Saturday, July 23

3:45pm Day 2 Kick-Off / Day 1 Recap

4:00pm Artist Interview – Baby Tate

4:25pm Artist Interview – Duke Deuce

4:35pm Artist Interview – WhiteRoseMoxie

4:45pm Artist Interview – Saucy Santana

5:00pm Artist Interview – Strick

5:15pm Artist Interview – Dreezy

6:10pm Live Performance Stream – Saucy Santana

6:15pm Artist Interview – Toosii

6:20pm Artist Interview – City Girls

6:30pm Artist Interview – Doe Boy

7:10pm Artist Interview – Ace Hood

7:30pm Artist Interview – Nardo Wick

7:50pm Performance Live Stream – Nardo Wick

9:00pm Artist Interview – Soulja Boy

9:50pm Performance Live Stream – Latto

Sunday, July 24

4:15pm Day 3 Kick-Off / Day 2 Recap

4:30pm Artist Interview – Kali

5:15pm Artist Interview – Flo Milli

6:30pm Artist Interview – EST Gee (w/ DJ Akademiks)

7:10pm Performance Live Stream – Baby Keem

7:30pm Artist Interview – Kodak Black

8:00pm Artist Interview – Curren$y

8:30pm Artist Interview – Moneybagg Yo

8:45pm Artist Interview – Young Nudy

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ICYMI: Trina’s 17-Year-Old Niece “Baby Suga” Fatally Shot In NW Miami

July 24, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The Miami Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of Trina’s 17-year-old niece, fondly known as Baby Suga. The rapper’s family confirmed the devastating news with TMZ, and reports the young girl was “in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

Law enforcement and medical examiners responded to the scene around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday (July 20) on Northwest 13th Avenue near 62nd Street in Liberty City.

According to reports Baby Suga, born Toni Chester, is not from the area, and authorities are trying to determine if the shooting was an accident or targeted. They believe she was just visiting and was at the wrong place at the wrong time.

Authorities are reportedly shifting their focus to a black Mercedes SUV about a mile north of the crime scene. Two other people were wounded and transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital. Their condition is unknown. The investigation is still underway.

Our deepest condolences are with Trina and her family.

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ICYMI: Snoop Dogg, Benny Blanco and BTS Collab Gets A Release Date

July 24, 2022 by newhiphopnews

A Snoop Dogg, Benny Blanco and BTS collaboration is getting a release date. Benny Blanco, Snoop and the K-Pop stars posted announcements to their Twitter accounts Wednesday.

it’s all happening… @bts_bighit @SnoopDogg pic.twitter.com/nBnfTOF3ny

— benny blanco (@ItsBennyBlanco) July 20, 2022

u guys ready to make some bad decisions? @bts_bighit @SnoopDogg pic.twitter.com/ThHM0AOU0Y

— benny blanco (@ItsBennyBlanco) July 20, 2022

Back in March, the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” rapper shared details about the BTS collaboration. “The BTS experience you keep talking about. I’m going to let them tell you about it. It’s official like a referee with a whistle. I love that entertainment world. It’s good music. It’s a vibe. I make good music. They make good music. And we ended up doing this. This is what it’s always about, bringing our worlds together,” Snoop revealed.

“Bad Decision” is the first single off Blanco’s upcoming third album and features the legendary west coast rapper alongside BTS vocalists Jin, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. The song is scheduled to drop August 5.

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ICYMI: Court Date Postponed For Young Dolph Murder Suspect’s Trial

July 24, 2022 by newhiphopnews

A court date has been postponed for one of the men accused of murdering Young Dolph, born Adolph Thorton Jr., on Nov. 17, 2021 in Memphis.

32-year-old Cornelius Smith was expected in court last Monday, but will now appear on July 29. Smith will appear with his co-defendant, Justin Johnson who’s also accused in the shooting death of the “100 Shots” rapper last year.

Smith has been charged with first-degree murder, possession of a firearm, employment of a firearm in the commission of a dangerous felony, and theft of property over ten-thousand dollars. He’s also been charged with the attempted murder of Young Dolph’s brother, who was present at the time of the fatal shooting.

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Main Source Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Breaking Atoms’ 31 Years Ago

July 24, 2022 by newhiphopnews

On this date in Hip Hop history, Main Source, which included DJs Sir Scratch, K-Cut, and rhyming extraordinaire and production master Large Professor, dropped their debut album Breaking Atoms in 1991 on Wild Pitch Records. It was also the final album of the original trio with the two Toronto DJs and the Corona. Queens emcee.

Breaking Atoms was also the first project where then Queensbridge Projects lyrical prodigy Nasir Jones aka Nas, who appeared on the ever-classic “Live At The BBQ”. Other classic cuts from that album include the break-up story “Looking At The Front Door”, the never-ending issue of police brutality on “Just A Friendly Game Of Baseball” and the visually-driven “Just Hangin’ Out”. Originally given a four and a half mic rating, Breaking Atoms received the coveted Five Mics in The Source Magazine‘s commemorative 150th issue.

Salute to Extra P, Pete Rock, K-Cut and Sir Scratch for making this album an undisputed Hip Hop classic!

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