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Today In Hip Hop History: Gang Starr’s Third LP ‘Daily Operation’ Turns 30 Years Old!

May 5, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Nothing beats a classic rap record and a few MCs were dropping them on the regular quite like 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, unfortunately, Guru passed away on April 19, 2010, before the project could be completed or properly executed overall. While the Hip-Hop community definitely took a blow due to the loss, the work they did create while recording together influenced the genre in ways that we’re still seeing today. One LP that specifically represents Gang Starr’s influential legacy is their third album Daily Operation, which celebrates its 30th anniversary today.

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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‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ Star Kailia Posey Passes Away at 16

May 4, 2022 by newhiphopnews

According to a report from TMZ, Toddlers & Tiaras contestant Kailia Posey has passed away. She was only 16 years old.

The cause of death has not been released, but her mother , Marcy Posey Gatterman, recently took to Facebook in order to acknowledge the public and commemorate her child.

“I don’t have words or any thoughts,” Gatterman said. “A beautiful baby girl is gone. Please give us privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever.”

Posey first appeared on national television on TLC’s California Tropic Arizona. Posey’s smile on that show led to a timeless GIF that will live on the internet for years to come.

Posey attended Lynden High School where she made the dean’s list in 2020-2021 and had dreams of becoming a pilot when she graduated, but those dreams were cut short.

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[WATCH] Dave Chappelle Attacked, Gun Pulled Out On Comedian At Hollywood Bowl

May 4, 2022 by newhiphopnews

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Last night, Dave Chappelle’s onstage appearance last night (May 3) came to an immediate stop when someone rushed the stage and attacked Chappelle. Now, it’s been reported tht the individual had a gun and pulled it out on Chappelle during the performance.

During Dave’s “Netflix Is A Joke” Festival, a man managed to get onstage and tackle Chappelle, slamming him onto the stage. Authorities also say that the man had a gun in his hand as he rushed the comedian in stage, but the gun was not real.

A crowd of people ran after the assailant, who eventually caught up to him “and beat the crap out of him, stomping on him.” Eyewitnesses say Busta Rhymes and Jamie Foxx even got in a couple of blows on the assailant.

The attacker was taken away on a stretcher and charged with assault with a deadly weapon.

Dave continued with his act, telling the audience, “I don’t know if that was part of the show. I grabbed the back of that n***** head, his hair was spongy, absorbent.”

Chris Rock ironically was one of Chappelle’s guests, who after the attack, came on stage, hugged Chappelle and said, “Was that Will Smith?”

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Blac Chyna Loses $100M Defamation Case Against The Kardashian-Jenners

May 3, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Rolling Stone reports that after ten hours of deliberations, Blac Chyna lost her $100 million defamation case against the Kardashian clan just days after her case against Kim Kardashian was dropped.

Chyna filed her case against the Kardashians back in 2017 when she claimed the family made defamatory remarks about her and conspired to get her and Rob Kardashian’s reality show canceled. The trial lasted several weeks, with Kylie Jenner taking the stand and testifying about Chyna’s violent tendencies towards her brother.

Chyna denied the accusations, even alleged she was playing when a situation was brought up about her wrapping a phone cord around Rob’s neck and pointing a gun at his head. Tokyo Toni, Blac Chyna’s mother, was thrown out of the courtroom for her statements about the Kardashian family. Kris, Khloe, Kim, Kylie, Rob, and Kris’s boyfriend, Corey Gamble, testified during the trial.

Ultimately, the jury decided to rule in favor of the Kardashian-Jenners, and Blac Chyna will not receive any damages due to the case.

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Wu-Tang Clan Released Their Debut Single “Protect Ya Neck” 29 Years Ago

May 3, 2022 by newhiphopnews

On this day in 1993, the legendary Wu-Tang Clan began their reign as one of the most powerful and influential rap groups in history by releasing their debut single, “Protect Ya Neck.” With this track, Wu-Tang took the rap game by storm with a style unheard and an attitude unseen. “Protect Ya Neck” set a tone in Hip Hop that shifted the genre toward a more hardcore, rugged sound.

Originally recorded in a different order with a completely different beat, group member RZA took the liberty to reconstruct the song in post-production to the goliath that we all know and love. According to him, all he needed was the vocals of the group. The original beat used was just a placeholder used to get the verses. RZA’s unique style also incorporated the kung-fu film dialogue and fought scenes throughout the track. This unique style of production became a trend for Wu-Tang Clan.

To clarify any confusion about who is who on the song, the order of verses is as follows: Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, Method Man, U-God, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Ghostface Killah, RZA, & GZA. The single was first released independently through Wu-Tang Records and had “After the Laughter Comes Tears” as the B-side. Loud Records later re-released it with “Method Man” as the B-side. It sold 10,000 copies.

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Future Teams Up With Kanye West For Merchandise Collaboration To Support ‘I Never Liked You’ LP

May 2, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Future, multi-platinum artist, philanthropist, executive, fashion connoisseur, who is fresh off being the credited Executive Producer on Ye’s (f.k.a. Kanye West) DONDA 2 that dropped in , has come together again with Ye to release a collaborative merchandise collection celebrating his new album I NEVER LIKED YOU, available now until Thursday 5/5 at midnight exclusively on ineverlikedyou.shop

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The collaboration, which is designed by Ye’s legendary creative collective DONDA, features imagery of Future and type treatments inspired by the album title as well as the single “Keep It Burnin”. The range features a long sleeve tee, hoodies, hats, socks, a face mask similar to what Ye is seen wearing in the video, and a take on the instantly iconic eye mask look from the I NEVER LIKED YOU cover.

Prices range from: $22-$142.

The collection further cements the creative pairing, directly supporting the collaboration on the song and video for “KEEP IT BURNIN” featured on Future’s new album I NEVER LIKED YOU.

The video, directed by Rick Nyce, is the first video released from the album, and showcases Future and Ye trading bars in the YEEZY offices on the high energy song from their recent sessions together.

The album is on track for a #1 Billboard debut and is tracking to post the largest 1st week debut of 2022.

Watch “Keep It Burnin”

Stream the newly shared expanded edition of I NEVER LIKED YOU in full here: https://future.lnk.to/I_NEVER_LIKED_YOU

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[WATCH] Lil Uzi Vert Pulls Up On A$AP Bari In NYC

April 29, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Apparently, Lil Uzi Vert wanted all the smoke with ASAP Bari, as a viral video shows the Philly rapper pulling up on the ASAP Mob member at NYC swank hotspot Lucien.

The video shows Bari and a crew of people standing up in the restaurant, while Bari is yelling at someone, who is presumably Uzi Vert.

“What is you doin’?!” yells Bari, while the person off-camera is then heard telling Bari, “Shut up, b*tch.”

Uzi Vert needs to tread lightly as he is already on probation for assaulting ex-girlfriend Brittany Byrd and SAINt JHn and pulling a gun on them in Los Angeles. Uzi was ordered to participate in a program for mental health and substance abuse issues and has also been placed on a ten-year criminal protective order.

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Several Guns Found At A$AP Rocky’s Hollywood Home During Police Search

April 29, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Following A$AP Rocky’s publicized arrest upon his arrival from Barbados, a police raid of Rocky’s Hollywood home unveils multiple illegal weapons, further complicating his 2021 shooting case.

A TMZ report confirms that authorities are running ballistic tests on the weapons found in his home to see if one of the guns discovered was used in the shooting. The will also be researching the history of all of the weapons seized in the raid to see if they have been registered or stolen.

Rocky was taken into custody last week upon his arrival to LAX on a private jet from Barbados with Rihanna. Rocky was surprised at the arrest, which allowed investigators to conduct a raid of his home without him or his team having a chance to remove any evidence they may need to make the charges stick.

TheSource.com will update this story as details develop.

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Feds Tie Brooklyn Gang To Drill Rapper Six Year-Long Murder Plot

April 29, 2022 by newhiphopnews

There is no question that drill music, particularly from New York and Chicago, has become the most dangerous and death-laden genre in the music industry. Barely a month ago, NYC Mayor Eric Adams declared war against the violence plaguing the new gangsta rap sub-genre by launching “Operation Drilly,” which led to the arrest of 20 alleged gang members by studying their music videos. Now, the feds have dropped an indictment on a crew called Bamalife out of East New York, Brooklyn, who they believe plotted to kill drill rapper Envy Caine for the past six years.

“As alleged in the superseding indictment, the defendants wreaked havoc in East New York and nearby neighborhoods, with innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire as members of Bamalife carried out senseless violence directed against rival gangs,” said the United States Attorney Breon Peace. “This Office, together with our law enforcement partners, are working tirelessly to protect our communities by dismantling criminal enterprises that are engines of a broad range of crimes, taking the violent gang members off the street, and stopping the cycle of gun-related violence.”

It is believed that the foiled murder attempt on Caine’s life stems from the bloody beef between his crew, Weezgang, and Bamalife. The beef allegedly started in 2016 from an attempt on Envy Caine’s life, which resulted in his girlfriend getting shot in the incident. Law enforcement used music videos and social media to discover Caine was Bamalife’s target.

When Caine’s GF was shot, Bamalife member Ronnie Warren was shot in the foot and claimed Envy Caine was the one who shot him. After the shooting, Bamalife member Andrew “Drewski” Simpson posted a Facebook video threatening to kill Caine’s girlfriend. Three men, including Simpson, were named in the feds’ indictment.

As of now, Darius “Blizz Meecho” Sutton, Andrew “Drewski” Simpson, Trava “Stoney” Selby, and Corey “Moncler Mellz” Williams have all been charged in the indictment mentioned above. Envy Caine is also awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to possessing a 12-gauge shotgun as a felon.

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