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Today In Hip Hop History: Mobb Deep Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Juvenile Hell’ 29 Years Ago

April 13, 2022 by newhiphopnews

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Juvenile Hell was the first album by duo Mobb Deep that paved the path for many other East Coast rappers of their genre, which only a few know preceded their most revered LP, The Infamous.

Dubbed as one of the most acclaimed East Coast rap duos of all time, MCs Havoc and Prodigy came together to release their first album, Juvenile Hell on this day, April 13, 1993. Hailing from Queensbridge Housing projects in New York City, Mobb Deep was rather young when they released their first album, at the early age of 19.

At the time of its’ release, Juvenile Hell wasn’t received on groundbreaking levels. The new sound of the duo was too hardcore for some, very street-oriented, and the album provided one major single entitled “Hit it from the Back”; which peaked at 18 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart that same year. It wouldn’t be until later that Mobb Deep would become a Hip Hop classic and household name. In time they have gained longevity with their sound inspiring practically all other east coast rappers of their caliber. Had it not been for their first album, and their street poetry over tracks produced by the likes of DJ Premier and Large Professor, the map would never have been drawn for much of the major East Coast sound.

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[WATCH] Jazzy Jeff Defends Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock

April 13, 2022 by newhiphopnews

One of the most popular duos in Hip Hop history is the Grammy Award winning DJ jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, who even after three decades, still have each other’s back and that is proven after what Will Smith’s longtime DJ and friend had to say about “the slap heard around the world.”

On a segment of Closed Sessions Legend Conversation at Dorian’s Through the Record Shop in Chicago, Jeff Townes aka Jazzy Jeff touched on the topic of slapping Chris Rock at this year’s Academy Awards by defending Smith’s actions, but at the same time admitting that the move was out of character of the otherwise comedic actor.

“Don’t get it twisted that it was something he was proud of,” Jazzy Jeff said. “It was a lapse in judgment, you know? I think the thing that I’ve realized is I don’t know too many people that has had the least amount of lapse of judgment than him. I can name 50 times that [Smith] should’ve smacked the shit out of somebody and he didn’t. So for him to have a lapse in judgment, he’s human. And I think a lot of the criticism comes from the people who don’t think people like that are human.”

See video footage of the interview below.

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[WATCH] Never Before Seen Footage Of Jay-Z Bringing Out Michael Jackson During 2001 Summer Jam

April 13, 2022 by newhiphopnews

One of the biggest music performance occurrences in history is Jay-Z announcing the presence of The King Of Pop Michel Jackson at HOT 97’s annual Summer jam in 2001. Video footage of that performance that has never been seen in over two decades has now surfaced showing the Hip Hop introducing the pop culture icon onstage at the Long Island, NY concert.

The footage shows the moment that Hov brought MJ onstage and how The King received the love and support from the fans. This is also the same Summer Jam that sparked the highly publicized Nas vs. Jay-Z beef on wax.

See the footage below.

Unearthed footage of Jay-Z bringing out Michael Jackson at Summer Jam 2001 (via @Yepac_) pic.twitter.com/3zLTeHXEZU

— Andrew Barber (@fakeshoredrive) April 12, 2022

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[WATCH] NFL Player Cam Newton Says A Lot Of Women Don’t Know How To Cook And Be Quiet

April 12, 2022 by newhiphopnews

NFL star Cam Newton came under fire on social media Monday for comments he made about women.

Newton appeared on the “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” podcast on Sunday. The veteran quarterback was asked about his upbringing toward the beginning of the show, and he started to talk about his family and how he was raised by the “perfect example of what a man was” in his father.

“My parents had been together for 36, 37 years now, and it’s a beautiful thing. I grew up in a three-parent household — my mom, my father and my grandmother. And I knew what a woman was. Not a bad b—-. A woman,” Newton said, adding that to him a “bad b—-” was a person who “looked the part” but didn’t “act the part.”

“And it’s a lot of women who are bad b—-es and I say ‘b—-es’ in a way not to degrade a woman but just to go off the aesthetic of what they deem as a ‘boss chick.’ A woman for me is handling your own but knowing how to cater to a man’s needs. I think a lot of times when you get that aesthetic of like ‘I’m a boss b—-, I’m a this, I’m a that,’ no baby. But you can’t cook. You don’t know when to be quiet. You don’t know how to allow a man to lead.”
What do you think about Cam’s comments?

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Incriminating Texts Link Brett Favre to $8M Welfare Scandal

April 12, 2022 by newhiphopnews

According to a report from Mississippi Today, NFL legend Brett Favre was involved in a welfare scam in which Favre received over $8 million in funds from Mississippi officials, which has been allegedly proven with texts of the famed QB pressing Miss. officials for the money.

“Hey brother, (we) owe 1.1m on Vball. Any chance you and Nancy can help?” Brett Favre texted Miss.’s welfare director. “You and Nancy stuck your neck out for me and that’s going to turn out very good.”

(Narrator) It did not turn out very good. Nancy could face decades in prison https://t.co/fjlvclCsKF

— Anna Wolfe (@ayewolfe) April 7, 2022

Anne Wolfe’s exposé revealed that Favre had special access to Gov. Phil Bryant and others who controlled the welfare spending, including the state’s welfare chief and a grant-funded nonprofit director. The allegations came about after the former director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services and five others were indicted for misappropriating funds within the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Nancy New was among those indicted. She gave Favre $5 million in grant funds to build a volleyball stadium at his alma mater at the University of Southern Mississippi, which could be part of the forthcoming civil suit.

A pharmaceutical company backed by Favre called Prevacus allegedly received $2,5 million in stolen funds from the Mississippi Department of Human Services. In comparison, Farve collected over $1 million for himself, but an auditor says he still owes $228,000 in interest on the money he improperly received.

Mississippi Today’s messages allege that Favre told Prevacus owner Jake Vanlandingham to offer Gov. Bryant shares in Prevacus, but Bryant denied ever considering taking the stock. Nancy New is accused of giving the $2.15 million to Prevacus in exchange for shares of the stock.

Farve reportedly received a Ford F-150 Raptor from the state’s then-director of Department of Human Services, John Davis, who was arrested in 2020 on five counts of conspiracy, embezzlement, or fraud.

MDHS Director Bob Anderson said that the department would be filing civil charges against Favre, but Farve has not been charged with any crime.

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Love and Hip Hop Hollywood Star Apple Watts Making Progress

April 12, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Last month reality star Apple Watts ejected from her car after colliding with a diesel truck, leaving her unresponsive.
Apple Watts appeared on Love and Hip Hop Hollywood seasons 5 and season 6 and became a fam favorite due to her unadulterated realness.
The accident involved a diesel truck, and Apple’s car, unfortunately, flipped multiple times, causing her to be ejected out of the window. Her sister tells us that she is unresponsive at the moment, and she suffered a fractured skull, a broken spine, and a shattered arm.
Apple’s sister updates her fans on her progress and asks fans and supporters for help.

CLICK HERE to see her sisters updates and CLICK HERE to donate.

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Kirk Franklin’s Son Arrested And Held Without Bond In L.A.

April 12, 2022 by newhiphopnews

According to several confirmed reports, Kerrion Franklin, gospel singer Kirk Franklin’ son, was detained yesterday after being pulled over in Beverly Hills in a routine traffic stop, where a gun was discovered. With Franklin already facing criminal charges in Texas, he was arrested and booked in the Los Angeles County Jail.

Podcast host Larry Reid spoke to the Bad Boys: Los Angeles star from behind bars, who says he was “wrongfully arrested and stopped because of his tail light.” Reid said that Franklin got into an altercation with the arresting officers, which led to him getting a charge for resisting arrest.

“Kerrion told me on the phone that they’re trying to slap two other charges on him just because and that the charges were not true,” Reid said. “So, Kerrion is saying he did not resist arrest and that there was no gun that they found that was his. So, I’m assuming that he’s alleging that the gun was planted.”

Reid says that Kerrion maybe extradited to his home state of Texas, but will remain in the L.A. County Jail until his next hearing, but is currently being held without bail.

Go to 33 minutes in the video below to hear more details about this story.

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[WATCH] Rapper Peter Gunz Gets Into Another Altercation Exposing Cheater

April 12, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Rapper Peter Gunz recently got into an altercation during a recent episode while hosting his infamous show Cheaters.
Peter Pankey became the host of Cheaters in October 2020 after the previous host Clark James Gable passed in February 2019. Deemed perfect for the job fans have rallied for the Bronx native.

In an interview with Showbiz Cheatsheet, the Bronx, New York native explained why he was the ideal host for the show.

“Most people that followed my story on Love & Hip Hop would say I have the audacity to take this job but I’m a good fit, you want someone in this role who has been down a similar road. Though I’m not proud of my reputation because of certain decisions I’ve made, I know that I am a draw because of what people have seen.”

He added that he knows how to sympathize with the cheater and serve as a mediator in situations concerning infidelity.

“I’m sympathetic to those who get caught and those who are heartbroken over the discovery,” he said. “My goal is not to break up a happy home, but instead to help the couples decide if they can work things out or maybe separation is best.”

During a recent episode, Peter revealed to the show’s guest video of him cheating on his wife of seven years. After the two women beat the guest up, he took his anger out on Peter as the two scuffled,
Watch the video below!

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