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Today In Hip Hop History: Too $hort’s Fourth LP ‘Shorty The Pimp’ Turns 30 Years Old!

July 14, 2022 by newhiphopnews

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Oakland rapper Too $hort released his fourth studio LP, Shorty The Pimp.

Inspired by a 1973 blaxploitation film of the same name, the album’s sexually braggadocio lyrics and funk-inspired production held true to the style Too $hort had established for himself over his past six projects. And although Too $hort rarely strayed away from his proven formula, his progression as an artist is evident on this project.

Commercially, this album had great national reception and was Too $hort’s most popular album to date selling 82,000 copies in its first week. The project debuted at #6 on the Billboard 200 chart, where it peaked, and #11 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop chart.

Although Too $hort was never hailed as the greatest lyricist of his era, the production and instrumentation of his projects brought him such acclaim. On this project particularly, the instrumentation and composition from Shorty B alongside production from Ant Banks and Too $hort himself is strong enough to stand solo and still be considered a satisfying pseudo-funk album. Check out “In The Trunk” as an exemplary track from the album below.

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[WATCH] Styles P Comes To Aid Of Girl Being Assaulted By Police In Front His Juice Bar

July 13, 2022 by newhiphopnews

L.O.X.’s Styles P has rapped and stood for social justice long before his healthy living ventures and that was shown yesterday in front of Styles’ juice bar in Yonkers when the rapper confronted Yonkers Police officers who were being overly aggressive with a woman they were attempting to detain.

The teen girl can be heard screaming for help in the video in front of Juices For Life In Yonkers while several officers were attempting to place her in handcuffs. A female bystander recorded the incident to ensure police didn’t overstep their authority. Not long after, Styles can be heard in the video calling the cop on top of the teen a “bitch” before the officer attempted to confront the D-Block veteran, but with no laws broken, the officer was forced to listen to the legendary rapper’s anti-police brutality tirade.

In typical gentleman fashion, Styles took to social media later last night to apologize for not controlling his temper during the confrontation, however, he did contend that somebody has to stand up against an obvious problem that continues to haunt urban communities.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Gangstarr Dropped ‘Full Clip: Decade Of Gangstarr’ 23 Years Ago

July 13, 2022 by newhiphopnews

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On this day in Hip Hop history, famed rap duo Gang Starr released their first compilation album, Full Clip: Decade of Gang Starr.

Dropping a year after the duo’s most popular album Moment of Truth, this compilation album contained some of the group’s biggest singles stemming from their prolific 10-year career.

It’s common knowledge Gang Starr had one of the longest successful careers in Hip Hop and this double LP greatest hits compilation is proof of their longevity. Only after the passing of 2Pac had there been a greatest hits compilation spanning two discs. The sheer volume and quality of this project perfectly describe the ability of one of rap’s most underrated tandems. Commercially, the project did fairly well peaking at #33 on the Billboard 200 chart and making appearances on music charts in the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Sweden. The album was certified gold in the year of its release and continues to sell copies across the globe. Following this release, the group went on to take a four-year hiatus before putting out their final LP The Ownerz in 2003.

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Funeral Service Scheduled For Jayland Walker Today

July 13, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Today has been declared a day of mourning in the City of Akron. Family, friends and supporters will gather today to remember the life of 25-year-old Jayland Walker.

Jayland Walker, a back man, was shot to death last month by Akron police after a brief chase.The incident is being investigated by state agents.

Walker was unarmed when he was shot, according to authorities, but police say a handgun was later found in the car. Akron police said they initially stopped Walker for a “traffic and equipment violation.”

Visitation for Jayland Walker will be held from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. today at the Akron Civic Theatre with the funeral scheduled to begin at 1:00pm. A livestream video feed will be available online to view here.

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SOURCE LATINO: FLOTUS Jill Biden Under Fire For Saying Latinos Are Unique As “Breakfast Tacos”

July 13, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The FLOTUS attempt to compliment Latinos left a bad taste in a lot of mouths on Monday.

The First Lady was speaking in San Antonio, Texas at the annual conference of UnidosUS. As she attempted to praise the advocacy organization’s longtime leader, Raul Yzaguirre, Biden said the Latino community is “as unique as the breakfast tacos here in San Antonio.”

Her poor choice and use of an analogy did not go over well in the Latin community. The FLOTUS also made a stir for her mispronunciation of “bodegas” in the same speech.

At a “Latinx IncluXion” conference, Jill Biden says the Hispanic community is as “unique” as tacos.pic.twitter.com/Vb5wJyYGWB

— RNC Latinos (@RNCLatinos) July 11, 2022

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists said in a statement that Biden and her speech writers ought to “better understand the complexities of our people” who should not be reduced to stereotypes.

“NAHJ encourages @FLOTUS & her communications team to take time to better understand the complexities of our people & communities. We are not tacos,” NAHJ tweeted.

“Our heritage as Latinos is shaped by various diasporas, cultures & food traditions.

Do not reduce us to stereotypes.”

NAHJ encourages @FLOTUS & her communications team to take time to better understand the complexities of our people & communities.

We are not tacos.

Our heritage as Latinos is shaped by various diasporas, cultures & food traditions.

Do not reduce us to stereotypes. pic.twitter.com/KQIq5gwsht

— NAHJ (@NAHJ) July 12, 2022

Dr. Jill Biden and her Press Secretary Michael LaRosa tweeted an apology in response to being slammed for her remarks.

“The First Lady apologizes that her words conveyed anything but pure admiration and love for the Latino community.”

The First Lady apologizes that her words conveyed anything but pure admiration and love for the Latino community.

— Michael LaRosa (@MichaelLaRosa46) July 12, 2022

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LeBron James Say Brittney Griner Should Question Whether She Wants To Come Home

July 13, 2022 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James suggested WNBA star Brittney Griner should question if she ever wants to return back to the United States after being detained in Russia for over 120 days.

During a promo for his HBO show, The Shop, King James says “How can she feel like America has her back?” He then added, “I would be feeling, ‘do I even want to go back to America?’”

The Phoenix Mercury center has been held in Moscow since February as she’s accused of having under a gram of cannabis oil in her luggage when she was arrested at the airport.

The two-time Olympic gold medalist faces charges that could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. Griner says she’s “terrified” she may be held in Russian custody “forever.” She revealed in a handwritten letter sent to the White House in which she pleaded for her freedom.

“As I sit here in a Russian prison, alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey, or any accomplishments, I’m terrified I might be here forever.”

Ginger, 31, continued, “I realize you are dealing with so much, but please don’t forget about me and the other American Detainees. Please do all you can to bring us home. I voted for the first time in 2020 and I voted for you.”

The Kremlin has been blamed for using Griner as a political pawn while the State Department has said the American basketball center was “wrongfully detained. The White House says the POTUS is committed to bringing home all Americans who are imprisoned overseas.

James, 37, later went to social media to explain his comments on Griner.

“My comments on ‘The Shop’ regarding Brittney Griner wasn’t knocking our beautiful country,” he tweeted. “I was simply saying how she’s probably feeling emotionally along with so many other emotions, thoughts, etc inside that cage she’s been in for over 100+ days! Long story short #BringHerHome”

Watch the promo for the episode that airs on Friday below.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Former Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber III Died From Heat Stroke

July 12, 2022 by newhiphopnews

As previously reported, famed Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber III was found dead last month in his apartment in Texas, however, his autopsy has revealed that Barber’s body was found in his apartment where the thermostat was set to 91 degrees.

The autopsy also unveiled that there was no evidence of trauma or drug overdose found in Barber’s body and “no clear evidence of natural disease found.” An incident report from the Frisco Police Department found officers reporting that Barber hadn’t been seen for almost three weeks before his body was found on June 1.

Barber was selected by the Cowboys as the 109th overall pick in the 4th round of the NFL Draft in 2005 and played his entire career except for one season for the Cowboys with the lone season he played for the Chicago Bears before retiring.

He was just 38-years-old.

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14-Year-Old Yonkers Drill Rapper Notti Osama Stabbed To Death

July 12, 2022 by newhiphopnews

According to a recent report from Yahoo! News, a 14-year-old aspiring rapper was stabbed to death by another teenager on a NYC subway platform over the weekend.

Ethan Reyes, an up and coming Yonkers-based drill rapper who went by the name Notti Osama, was the victim of a brutal stabbing at the hands of another teen in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan.

According to the report, the murder stemmed from a fight between Reyes and his 15-year-old alleged assailant, which spilled into the subway station where Reyes pushed his alleged assailant onto the tracks before he was fatally stabbed. EMS took Reyes to Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Osama released visuals for. anew single “Without You” just two weeks before he was murdered. A memorial has been set up in Reyes’ Yonkers neighborhood on 140th and Broadway to recognize the fallen young rapper.

His 15-year-old assailant has been charged with criminal possession of a deadly weapon and second-degree murder.

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Juelz Santana Launches Independent Label “I Can’t Feel My Face”

July 12, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Dipset’s Juelz Santana officially launches his independent label I Can’t Feel My Face. The independent label currently includes artists from the tri-state area such as Santana’s nephew Young Ja, Ski, and Caesar.

The I Can’t Feel My Face’s logo is made of a zombified baby with the signature Santana bandana. On the brand’s Instagram page, you can see the likes of Dave East, Jim Jones, 5ive Mics, N.O.R.E., and King Gillie all babysitting the bag and showing love to Santana.“The baby just made sense,” Santana states, “All of a sudden, the baby began taking on a life of its own. Over time, the baby will evolve into a cartoon with voice overs for music videos.

The weed strain is a part of I Can’t Feel My Face’s extensive media hub. The full platform will include music, clothing, and weed all embodying the Santana lifestyle.

“What started out as a mixtape title with Lil Wayne turned into something much more,” states Santana.

ICFMF is a sponsor of the Diplomats & Friends Burning Gas Tour starting on July 16th in New York City.

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