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Peacock Celebrates Star-Studded Premiere Of ‘Fight Night’ In New York

September 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Last week, September 4, Peacock celebrated the premiere of limited series FIGHT NIGHT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HEIST at Jazz at Lincoln Center, followed by an exclusive after party in The Appel Room overlooking Columbus Circle and Central Park.

Coinciding with the eve of NY Fashion Week, the red carpet kicked off with a surprise fashion show in partnership with GQ. Drawing inspiration from the series, models showcased high-fashion 70s-inspired looks, blending retro styles with modern sophistication. Adding to the 70s flair, the red carpet featured a replica of Chicken Man’s (played by Kevin Hart) 1966 Cadillac Calais, custom-built by the renowned West Coast Customs.

Over 800 guests were ushered into the Rose Theater for a packed screening of the first two episodes, “Round One: The Ballad of Chicken Man” and “Round Two: Fight Night”. Following the screening, attendees enjoyed an exclusive after-party, emanating 70’s nightclub, complete beats from DJ Trauma, and a photo op with Roc Nation’s Lenny Santiago’s iconic gold couch.

Attendees included Executive Producer Will Packer; Executive Producer, Writer, Creator, and Showrunner Shaye Ogbonna; Executive Producer and Star Kevin Hart; and cast including Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle and Terrence Howard, Chloe Bailey, Sinqua Walls, Dexter Darden, Lori Harvey and more.

Additional celebrity guests included writer and comedian Amber Ruffin, Love Island USA S6 winner Kordell Beckham, actress and comedian Ego Nwodim (Mr. Throwback, SNL), actor and comedian Adam Pally (Mr. Throwback), WWE Star “Sheamus” Stephen Farrelly, rapper and singer SAINt JHN, actress Lorraine Toussaint, rapper Busta Rhymes, Chicago Sky basketball star Kysre Gondrezick, Guerdy Abraira (The Real Housewives of Miami), Karen Huger (The Real Housewives of Potomac), Sunny Hostin (The View) and more.

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Happy Birthday To N.W.A./Ruthless Records Founder Eazy-E(RIP)!

September 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Despite the fact that the Hip Hop community lost this giant in the game over two decades ago, the legacy of Eazy-E will always be seen, heard and celebrated by the culture of Hip Hop.

Eazy-E was born Eric Lynn Wright on this date in 1964 in Compton, California. As most of his gang-infested Compton neighborhood, Eazy adopted the street life and began a career in selling drugs in the early 80s. Wright earned as much as $250K selling drugs, but quickly reinvested his street profits into the music business, thus starting Ruthless Records.

Not long after, Eazy linked up with O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson, Andre “Dr. Dre” Young and Lorenzo “MC Ren” Paterson and founded “the world’s most dangerous group”, N.W.A. This multi-platinum, Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame group catapulted Eazy’s status to the “godfather of gangster rap”.

Even though the world said goodbye to Eazy in 1995 after his short battle with AIDS, his musical genius continues to live on and influence future generations of Hip Hoppers.

Happy born day Eazy! #RIPEazyE

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Today In Hip Hop History: Tupac Shakur Was Shot On The Las Vegas Strip 28 Years Ago

September 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Today in Hip Hop History Tupac Shakur Dies After Being Gunned Down on Las Vegas Strip 23 Years Ago

On this date in 1996, Tupac Shakur, who’s just left the Mike Tyson vs. Bruce Seldon fight at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, was gunned down in Suge Knight’s BMW while at a stop light at East Flamingo Road and Koval Lane. He was shot four times, with two of the .40 caliber shots landing in his chest. Shakur would succumb to his injuries six days later. He was only 25 years old.

What were the events that transpired the days before the September 7th shooting that caused his early demise and why has the mystery of his death never been solved? These are the questions that remain a quarter century later. Chris Carroll, a retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department sergeant, told Vegas Seven Magazine in an interview in 2014 that we may never know;

The only real evidence police have are the witness accounts from Outlaw members E.D.I Mean, who claimed to have seen all four men in the vehicle and Yaki Kadafi, who was involved in a scuffle with officers two days following the shooting after they pulled over a driver he was with and he protested. Officers did not try to locate Kadafi, who was later gunned down in the PJs in Irving, NJ two months after the shooting.

Compton investigators assembled mug shots of several gang members, which included Orlando Anderson, the Crip that Tupac attacked in the MGM Grand lobby hours before the shooting. Anderson is the suspect said to have fired the fatal shots that killed Pac. Las Vegas police later discounted Anderson as a suspect and interviewed him only once. He was later killed in an unrelated gang shooting.

Las Vegas homicide Sergeant Kevin Manning said detectives called his lawyer to set up a meeting with a witness, so that the pictures could be reviewed, but according to Manning the calls were not returned. E.D.I. Mean and Frank Alexander, Pac’s body guard, told The Los Angeles Times in early 1997 that they had never been asked by the Las Vegas police to view photos of possible suspects in the case despite having seen the shooting and the faces of the men in the car from which shots were fired at Pac and Suge Knight. Alexander reported seeing the face of the suspect that shot Shakur but he was found dead with a bullet wound to the head in his home in Murrieta, CA on April 28, 2013. It’s being reported that it was suicide and there haven’t been any further updates about Big Frank’s death and who killed him. To this day, Las Vegas police dispute the witness accounts of what they reported to the officers the night of the shooting.

Last year, it was revealed that Duane “Keefe D” Davis will face charges related to the death of Tupac Shakur after years of claiming he was directly involved, but avoided prosecution with a immunity deal. It seems 2023 was the expiration date of that said deal. Davis is currently behind bars while going to trial for the murder of Shakur and was given a $750K bond to released during trial, but he has yet to make bail despite being offered the money because the judge has yet to approve the financial arrangement.

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Shaboozey Delivers Live Performance Of “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” In Vevo Studios

September 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, announces the release of Shaboozey’s live performance of “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” off his album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going.

Shaboozey blends country and hip-hop genres, creating songs that feel as epic as a movie; gripping, unpredictable, immense in scope but rooted in raw emotion. On his new album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, Shaboozey charts a cinematic road trip through the wilds of the American West, bringing a powerful new depth to his storytelling whilst pushing further into the country/folk-inspired sound he’s explored in recent years.

Originally from Northern Virginia, Shaboozey pulls inspiration from other DMV artists like Missy Elliot, Pharell and Timbaland. After a decade of perfecting his sound, Shaboozey skyrocketed to the mainstream after being featured in two songs on Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter album: “Sweet Honey Buckiin” and “Spaghetti.” His album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, was released shortly after, with the standout single “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” built around J-Kwon’s 2004 hit, “Tipsy.” The track most recently became the longest-running #1 single in the Hot 100 of 2024, having now been in the top spot for eight weeks and counting.

“I’ve been doing music for such a long time, I’ve put a lot of time and years into it,” Shaboozey said in a recent interview, “I put so much into it that I feel like it’s just cool to see it working. Everybody hopes it works. To see it actually working, it’s unreal.”

On Vevo, Shaboozey has garnered over 147 million global views in 2024 so far, with the official video for “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” currently Vevo’s #1 most-viewed country video this year.

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Quavo, Ty Dolla $ign and Are We Dreaming Team Up For “If I Fall” From Motion Picture ‘Transformers One’

September 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Quavo, Ty Dolla $ign, and ARE WE DREAMING (Composer – Brian Tyler) join forces on their new collaborative anthem, “If I Fall,” for Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment’s upcoming motion picture TRANSFORMERS ONE. The three superstars build off one another’s resilient verses, vowing to “take no prisoners” and refusing to give up when the odds are stacked against them. “It’s in my bloodline; I have too much pride,” declares Quavo on the track.

Set to release September 20th, TRANSFORMERS ONE features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm. Debuting as the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

“I started writing the song “If I Fall” as a personal way to both express my gratitude to those who truly lifted me up when I fell down in life and a rebuke of those who turned away,” says composer Brian Tyler. “This concept is the core story of TRANSFORMERS ONE, so it’s a synergistic song. I was blessed to have both Quavo and Ty Dolla $ign contribute their incredible vocals to the track – it turned out so dope!”

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Ransom, Conway The Machine & V Don Release ‘Chaos Is My Ladder 2’ Project

September 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ransom and V Don closed out 2022 with a pre-Christmas drop entitled Chaos Is My Ladder. The sequel, offers even more bars, as Chaos Is My Ladder 2 unites two of the most revered MCs in the game, each known for their unparalleled lyricism and uncompromising style. The project represents a fusion of Ransom’s razor-sharp wordplay, Conway The Machine’s effortless flow and gritty storytelling, and production by V Don that complements the lyrical acrobatics Ransom and Conway display.

Chaos Is My Ladder 2 promises to be one of the most impactful underground projects of the year. Ran and Con bar up to the point that there is only room for one guest appearance, Lloyd Banks (who also made an appearance on CIML), who appeared on the project’s lead single “Higher Killer.”

“When V Don and I were recording Chaos Is My Ladder, we planned on making a series of releases. It wasn’t until we started recording CIML2, that we came up with the concept of bringing in a guest collaborator for each volume in the series.” Ransom recalls. “Conway was the first and only choice for CIML2. I know our fans will agree, it’s rarified air to get a project by two of the top lyricists in the game.”

“Ran and Con are both top-tier lyricists; putting them together over my production is next-level pure madness…pure chaos” V Don adds.

Ransom, Conway The Machine & V Don’s Chaos Is My Ladder 2 is now available!

Chaos Is A Ladder 2 TRACKLISTING:

A New Day

Limitless

Photo Bomb

Shell Fish

Mid Life Crisis

Commandments

Anarchy (Interlude)

Born Again

Higher Killer FEAT Lloyd Banks

Nefarious

***All Tracks Produced By V Don

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Happy 59th Birthday To The Juice Crew’s MC Shan!

September 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sean Moltke, aka MC Shan of QB’s Juice Crew, turns 59 today.

The first solo MC with a major release from the “infamous” Queensbridge Projects celebrates his 58th birthday today. MC Shan was at the top of his game during Hip Hop’s “Golden Era,” along with crewmates Roxanne Shante, Craig G, Tragedy, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, and of course DJ Marley Marl, who formed The Juice Crew. Shan’s first album, Down By Law, was a hit among Hip Hop aficionados of the 80s, with his epic battle against KRS-1 and Boogie Down Productions was one of the greatest crew beefs in Hip Hop all time. BDP vs. Juice Crew is a prime example of a good, healthy beef that stayed on wax and even managed to morph into a Sprite commercial featuring Shan and Kris.

The Source Magazine sends a supreme born day salute to the God Shandu on his 58th born day and wishes him many more in the future!

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Listen to LL COOL J’s ‘THE FORCE’ Album Special on His SiriusXM Channel, Talks About Recording With Eminem

September 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

LL COOL J talked about his new album, “THE FORCE,” collaborating with Eminem on the track “Murdergram Deux,” crediting Michael Jackson as a writer on the song “The FORCE,” learning to rap again, and much more during a track-by-track album special on his new SiriusXM channel, LL COOL J’s THE FORCE Channel.

Featuring LL COOL J’s Rock the Bells Radio host Roxanne Shanté and a live audience, “LL COOL J ‘THE FORCE’ Track-By-Track Album Special” premieres on LL COOL J’s THE FORCE Channel on Friday, September 6, at noon ET and will be available to stream on the SiriusXM app (see more details below). During the show, LL went through his process working with Eminem.

“Me and Em actually went to Dr. Dre’s studio and recorded it out in LA,” LL COOL J said. “We Went together in the studio. And the way the process was: I would write my rhyme. Then I would lay it. He would come in, he would hear it, I would leave. He would write his rhyme. He would record. And we went back and forth in the booth without seeing each other record until we did the very last thing together, where I kinda come together with him a little bit.”

Tune in to LL COOL J’s THE FORCE Channel on channel 79 from now through September 19 at 3am ET in cars and through October 3 at 3am ET on the SiriusXM app.

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Invest Fest 2024: 20K+ Unite For World’s Largest Financial Literacy Event Empowering Minority Communities

September 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Founded by Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings of Earn Your Leisure with Matthew Garland, Invest Fest 2024, dubbed “the Super Bowl for entrepreneurs,” concluded a record-breaking weekend, leaving an indelible mark on the 20,000+ attendees who gathered to gain financial literacy and network with some of the most influential figures in business, finance, entertainment, and culture. From transformative AI tools provided by Microsoft to powerful conversations with industry leaders across every genre, this year’s event redefined the intersection of business and culture.

VIP Night: Industry Giants, Intimate Conversations, and Unforgettable Performances: The weekend kicked off with a VIP night that set an unforgettable tone for the festival. Guests were treated to engaging conversations with T.I. and Shannon Sharpe, followed by a breathtaking performance by Monica that concluded with a surprise drone show, mesmerizing the crowd and went viral all over social media. Cocktails flowed, courtesy of ASAP Rocky’s Mercer + Prince, making the evening one of the most talked-about events. Bacardi and Grey Goose sponsored an intimate dinner the night before VIP night hosted by Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings of Earn Your Leisure at Prime on Peachtree.

Marketplace Magic: Celebrity engagement and support for local businesses Invest Fest’s vendor marketplace was a hive of activity, featuring local and national businesses showcasing their products. Industry leaders like 50 Cent and Wyclef Jean were spotted interacting with vendors and attendees, highlighting the importance of celebrity support in elevating community-based enterprises. Negril and Slutty Vegan food trucks were among the crowd favorites, serving up local flavors and drawing attention to Atlanta’s vibrant food scene.

A Standout Moment, The $100K Pitch Competition with Microsoft and Continuing Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy: One of the weekend’s standout moments was the $100,000 pitch competition, presented by Earn Your Leisure, Microsoft, and The Nipsey Hussle Foundation. Microsoft didn’t just stop at financial support; they empowered all finalists with cutting-edge AI tools designed to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses, even if they didn’t win the grand prize. Copilot was showcased as an essential tool for streamlining operations, enhancing decision-making, and driving growth; which are vital for minority entrepreneurs in today’s competitive market.

The Pitch competition, which attracted widespread attention, culminated with a local entrepreneur winning the grand prize for her innovative business idea that resonated deeply with both the judges and the audience. Adding to the significance of this moment, a life-size wax figure of Nipsey Hussle was unveiled during the event, serving as a powerful tribute to his enduring legacy.

This competition is more than just a financial award; it is a continuation of Nipsey Hussle’s enduring legacy—a legacy rooted in empowering Black and Brown communities to achieve financial independence and create lasting change within their own neighborhoods. This initiative is a direct reflection of Nipsey’s vision to foster economic growth and shift the narrative within underserved communities. Please click here for official Microsoft partnership release.

Groundbreaking Industry Conversations: Real Estate, AI, and Business Innovation Saturday’s sessions were nothing short of transformative. Don Peebles, a billionaire real estate developer, delivered a compelling talk on the importance of Black and Brown communities getting involved in real estate to shape their own narratives. His insights on wealth-building and community empowerment set the tone for a day filled with impactful discussions.

AI’s potential was further explored in a panel led by Van Jones, Wyclef Jean, and Will Lucas, who discussed how AI can be harnessed to improve life and business in minority communities. Will.i.am unveiled his new AI tool, a groundbreaking innovation in music and technology, giving Invest Fest attendees an exclusive first look at a product that’s poised to revolutionize the industry.

Industry Leaders Share Unmatched Insights: A Festival of Wisdom and Inspiration Sunday continued the momentum with powerful sessions led by some of the most respected names in business and entertainment. Stephen A. Smith and Steve Harvey kicked off the day with a discussion on success, opportunity, and the art of making impactful first impressions—insights that resonated deeply with the audience and set social media abuzz with key takeaways.

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson took the stage to share lessons from his diverse business ventures, drawing from personal experiences and the wisdom imparted by his grandfather. His candid and humorous storytelling captivated the audience, particularly his strategic insights on investing in Shreveport, Louisiana—a city he plans to help transform through industry and entertainment.

The festival concluded with a high-energy conversation between Damond John and Terrence J, focusing on smart decision-making and the tools necessary to scale and sustain a successful business. Tyrese and Kenny Burns wrapped up the weekend with an engaging dialogue that left attendees inspired and eager to take on new challenges.

In addition to the headline speakers, Invest Fest 2024 featured a powerhouse lineup of industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs who shared invaluable expertise with attendees. Pinky Cole, Ian “The Master Invest” Dunplap, Jim Jones, Dr. Bernice A. King, Erika Pittman, Romaine Bostick, Mandii B, Arian Simone, Ray Daniels and more led insightful discussions on a variety of topics, ranging from scaling businesses and harnessing AI, to leveraging media and entertainment for entrepreneurial success. These conversations provided attendees with actionable strategies to help them make informed decisions for the growth and sustainability of their own businesses. Every session was designed to equip minority entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate today’s competitive business landscape, furthering the mission of empowering the Black and Brown communities to build lasting wealth and economic independence.

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