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Today In Hip Hop History: Onyx Released Their Smash Single “Slam” 29 Years Ago

May 11, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The four-man crew from Jamaica, Queens dropped their crossover hit single on this date in 1993

On May 10, 1993, Big DS, Sonny Seeza, Fredro, and Sticky released “Slam”, the smash hit from Onyx’s debut album, Bacdafucup.

The song’s chorus was the crew’s own remix of “The Champ” by The Mohawks. As one of the album’s most propelling singles, Slam ventured into heavy metal and punk rock’s “slamdance” culture, featuring a violent mosh pit in the song’s video. Onyx even did a remix of Slam with heavy metal giants Biohazard. This platinum single has appeared on TV as well as the silver screen, with Meth and Red using the amp-up track for their How High flick.

Salute to Onyx, Def Jam, and everyone involved with this track!

Do remember that Onyx will be going head to head with Cypress Hill this weekend in a VERZUZ battle scheduled for May 14 in Los Angeles!

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French Montana Accused Of Stealing The Lyrics For “Handstand” From Turk Of The Hot Boys

May 10, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Bod Boy French Montana will be appearing i n court in the near future after it was reported that he is being sued for allegedly stealing the lyrics from his 2021 smash hit “Handstand”.

Turk from Cash Money’s Hot Boys claims that Montana stole his lyrics for the song and says that French has to pay up.

According to a lawyer from Turk’s lawyer to French’s attorney, Turk, whose real name is Tab Virgil Jr., claims that French ripped off the lyrics from the group’s 1999 hit “I Need A Hot Girl” without permission and says that the song where the stolen lyrics are heard already have received over 17 million views on YouTube.

A source close to the situation says that French took the lyrics and the beat under the impression that he’s received clearance, but it has been reported that French is already trying to rectify the situation.

Turk’s attorney, Paul M. Aloise Jr. of the Brooks LeBoeuf law firm, says they’re willing to settle out of court, so hopefully this case will end without unnecessary litigation.

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Young Thug’s Mugshot Surfaces Following RICO Arrest

May 10, 2022 by newhiphopnews

After his arrest yesterday on RICO, murder and other gang-related charges, Young Thug’s mugshot has surfaced online. The arrest and indictment allegedly stem from as far back as 2013 and as recent as 2018.

As reported, Young Thug and Gunna were both arrested and taken into custody at the Fulton County Jail on RICO charges, including murder, racketeering, armed robbery and participation in street gang activity.

28 YSL members have been arrested under a 56-count indictment by Fulton County prosecutors including Thug, who prosecutors say rented a vehicle that was used in the commission of a 2015 murder. Prosecutors also allege that two other YSL members tried to get permission from Thugger to kill YFN Lucci in the Fulton County Jail.

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SOURCE LATINO: Bad Bunny’s ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ Tops Billboard Poll

May 10, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Bad Bunny’s new album is topping Billboard’s weekly poll for favorite new music. Fans voted the Puerto Rican rapper’s Un Verano Sin Ti into the top slot with more than 48-percent of the vote.

It beat out Taylor Swift’s “This Love (Taylor’s Version),” and Jack Harlow’s “Come Home the Kids Miss You.”

Un Verano Sin Ti, released via via Rimas Entertainment on May 6, was co-produced by Tainy and MAG, alongside longtime engineer Beto “La Paciencia.”

So far, the 23-track project is the most-streamed album of 2022 on Spotify.

Watch Bad Bunny’s Official Video for Moscow Mule below.

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50 Cent Casts Mo’Nique As “Goldie” In BMF Season 2

May 10, 2022 by newhiphopnews

For a while Monique Angela Hicks, professionally known as, Mo’Nique expressed how Hollywood tried to diminish her astounding acting career. She even made a case that the film industry “blackballed” her and devalued her skills as an actress.

Well Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, the music and film mogul, is changing that. As promised, 50 gave Mo’Nique a role in season two of his hit STARZ series. In the show, she will be playing “Goldie.”

“My name is Goldie,” said Mo’Nique, staring directly into the camera. “You know who the f### I am.”

Although, Mo’Nique is very popular with a successful acting archive, she claimed that Lee Daniels, Tyler Perry, and Oprah Winfrey were blackballing her from the film industry. While 50 Cent supported her. The producer of Power openly said that they “should have never stopped casting her.”

It’s uncertain when season two of BMF will air, but the production for the show has already began. They have already been seen filming and fans are ecstatic to see Mo’Nique back on television.

Monique on the set of BMF with Lil Meech pic.twitter.com/ylfebq3xbl

— 2Cool2Blog (@2cooI2blog) May 10, 2022

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Minneapolis Planning Commission Approves Renaming Of Street For Prince

May 10, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The Minneapolis City Planning Commission is moving forward with a proposal to rename part of First Avenue in honor of international icon, Prince.

The commission unanimously approved the Downtown Council’s request last night to add a commemorative street sign along First Avenue between 7th and 8th Street reading Prince Rogers Nelson Way.

The avenue runs along the front of First Avenue and Seventh Street Entry, the club Prince launched to fame with the iconic movie and album Purple Rain.

The city council must give final approval for the renaming of the street. It is expected to pass.

Prince died suddenly in April 2016 after an accidental opioid overdose at age 57. Throughout his career, Prince released over 40 albums.

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Young Thug And Gunna Among 28 People Named In 56-Charge Indictment In Atlanta, Facing RICO, Murder, Armed Robbery Charges

May 10, 2022 by newhiphopnews

According to several confirmed reports, Young Thug, Gunna and 28 other YSL members were named in a 56-count indictment, facing charges of murder, armed robbery and RICO(Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations). As a result of the indictment out of Fulton County, Young Thug was arrested and taken into custody.

The indictment, which was obtained by WSB-TV’s Michael Seiden, says that Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, was accused of renting a 2014 Infiniti Q50 sedan from Hertz, which was used in the murder of Donovan Thomas Jr. in January 2015. Prosecutors have also alleged that two YSL associates, Christin Bellinger and Antonio Sumlin, tried to get Young Thug’s permission to make a second murder attempt on TFN Lucci’s life while behind bars in the Fulton County Jail.

Thugger and Gunna were both taken into custody and being held at the Fulton County Jail and charged with charged with conspiracy to violate the RICO act and participation in criminal street gang activity.

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Security Co. That Failed To Stop Dave Chappelle’s Attacker Also Worked Astroworld, Once Upon A Time In L.A. Fest Where Drakeo Was Killed

May 9, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The security company that was on the scene when Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage is now under fire after it has been discovered that this is the same company that was on hand at the deadly Astroworld Festival, where ten concertgoers lost their lives , as well as the Once Upon A Time In L.A. Festival, where Drakeo The Ruler was stabbed to death.

Ever since “The Netflix Is A Joke” Festival and the Dave Chappele debacle, the Contemporary Services Corporation has been under a microscope, but it has now been unveiled that CSC personnel were hired to oversee the security detail at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival and the Once Upon A Time In L.A. Festival. where Drakeo The Ruler was stabbed to death backstage.

It was also discovered that CSC was the security company that was hired to cover the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, where 58 people were shot to death by a sniper on a hotel balcony.

A CSC employee who worked the Netflix Fest spoke on the condition of anonymity about their experience, stating, “We were told there was going to be a big crowd and to get them in as fast as possible. There were no details on what that meant and how to do it—just get them in as fast as possible.”

The Contemporary Services Corporation has yet to respond to these claims.

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[WATCH] Drake’s Producer Noah “40” Shebib Releases ‘Toronto Rising’ Mini Doc

May 9, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Drake’s Grammy-award-winning producer Noah “40” Shebib releases a mini-documentary titled Toronto Rising. The 14-minute doc directed by Alim Sabir, is a collaborative partnership with Native Instruments and 40.

40 is a notoriously private person, so this doc is a rare and unique look into his private life, featuring archival footage of his come-up including never-before-seen home videos of him discovering his love for the piano as a child and the early days of his legendary partnership with Drake.

I’ve always considered myself a visitor in hip hop. When I was 21, I got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I learned a lesson in the hospital, which was that as long as I had like one finger that still worked, no matter what the world took from me, I could play the keyboard and I could make music. All the things in my life just kind of pointed me in one direction. I’m here to play my part and to leave my impact.

Noah “40” Shebib

Toronto Rising serves as a backstory to the legacy 40 has built for himself . As well as inspire the next generation of producers who may be struggling to find their footing amid adversity. It’s also a love letter to Hip-Hop and the city which he and Drake played an integral role in putting on the map.

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Vice President Harris Gives Jarring Reality Check During HBCU Commencement Speech

May 9, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Vice President Harris Speaks At College Commencement

Vice President Kamala Harris gives graduates a jarring reality check during her HBCU commencement speech.

The VP left some college graduates with a sobering picture of the “unsettled” world they’re heading into. She discussed the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and the possibility Roe v. Wade may be overturned by the Supreme Court during a commencement speech Saturday at Tennessee State University.

“Graduates, I look at this unsettled world and yes, I can see the challenges, but I’m here to tell you that I see the opportunities. The opportunities for your leadership. The future of our country and our world will be shaped by you.”

Harris stated that “the certainty of fundamental principles,” like territorial integrity and bodily autonomy, are being called into question. She ended the speech by congratulating the class of 2022 on their achievements despite the ongoing pandemic.

“Here in the United States, we are once again forced to defend fundamental principles that we hoped were long settled; principles like the freedom to vote, the rights of women to make decisions about their own body, what constitutes the truth,” she said.

Harris is also set to give a commencement speech May 18 at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Share your thoughts with us on social media.

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