meek mill brings out big sean

Power 99 held its annual Powerhouse event in Philadelphia on October 26, 2012. This marked the 30th Powerhouse concert. For the headliner, Meek Mill performed the intro off his “Dreams & Nightmares” album. Meek Mill brought out T.I., Trey Songz, Big Sean and Rick Ross. Meek Mill also announces Dreamchasers Records starring Lee Mazin, Jahlil Beats, Louie V Gutta, and Goldie at the 27min mark in this video. 

Chris Brown: MTV's 'This Is How I Made It' [Video]

Chris Brown is the latest artist to be profiled on the MTV show This Is How I Made It.

The singing superstar talks about growing up poor in Tappahannock, Virginia, his first public singing experience in church at age 9 or 10 and getting discovered while working with his dad at a gas station. 

From there his career took off. He met Tina Davis who eventually would become his manager. She got him an audition in front of L.A. Reid at age 14 and he killed it. That led to his first record deal.

Chris Brown and Tina Davis in 2005

Chris thanks his fans for helping him through hard times and spoke about perseverance.

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New Eminem Album Coming In 2013

It looks like 2013 will mark the return of Slim Shady to the music scene. Eminem has put out limited edition baseball hats with the years of each of his solo albums on the side panel. 2013 is the last year noted on the hats.

For a limited time only in honor of the big games and the hometown team's return to The D we are pleased to offer the Eminem Baseball Tribute Hat in both home and away colors. Side panel is dedicated to the landmark Eminem solo albums. A portion of the proceeds will go to The Marshall Mathers Foundation.

In May Em announced he was postponing his upcoming boxing film Southpaw to concentrate on new music.

"He's focusing on his music right now, so while he's doing that, while he's in that space, he wanted to put this on hold for the time being," Eminem's spokesman Dennis Dennehy said at the time.

The new album will be the eighth solo project for the multiple Grammy Award winning Detroit rapper and the first since 2010's Recovery, which has sold over six million copies worldwide.

Take a closer look at the hats below. You can purchase them HERE.

Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz Purchasing $12 Million Mansion From Eddie Murphy

(AllHipHop News) Alicia Keys and her husband Hip-Hop producer Swizz Beatz have entered into a contract to purchase Eddie Murphy’s mansion in Englewood, New Jersey.

According to the New York Daily News, the powerful couple entered into deal to buy the house for $12 million, but the closing has been delayed for unknown reasons for a few months.

The mansion, which sits on five-acres, has a bowling alley, marble fireplaces, a private recording studio and an indoor pool.

Eddie Murphy’s mansion was originally put on the market around 2005 for $30 million. Keys and Swizz are purchasing the home due to its close proximity to Manhattan.

Lil Wayne Hospitalized After Seizure On Private Jet

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lil Wayne was hospitalized yesterday (October 25), after having suffered from a medical ailment on a plane.

TMZ.com reports that Lil Wayne’s private jet made an emergency landing in Texas, after the rapper suffered seizure like symptoms.

Soon after the rap star’s private jet landed, Lil Wayne was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated for the condition.

According to reports, Lil Wayne was hospitalized for several hours and treated, before he was released.

Rapper Big Sean Sets December 18 Release Date For New Album “Hall of Fame”

(AllHipHop News) Detroit rapper Big Sean has announced the release date for his sophomore album, which will be released on Kanye West’s record label G.O.O.D. Music.

Big Sean’s official second album, Hall of Fame, will be released on December 18, via G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam Recordings.

Hall of Fame is the follow-up to Big Sean’s debut Finally Famous, which spawned two gold selling singles (“My Last” feat. Chris Brown and “Marvin & Chardonnay” feat. Kanye West and Roscoe Dash), as a double song (“A$$ Dance (Remix)” feat. Nicki Minaj.

The first single from Big Sean’s Hall of Fame is titled “Guap,” which debuted last night (October 25) on his website UKnowBigSean.com.

Big Sean is planning a “Hall of Fame” tour, as well as a “Hall of Fame” show at the Palace in Auburn Hills, which the rapper said will be “the biggest show of my life.”

EXCLUSIVE: Rapper Lil Wayne Hospitalized Over “Severe Migrane, Dehydration”

(AllHipHop News) Management for Lil Wayne has released a statement to AllHipHop.com, to clarify reports about the rap star’s hospitalization in Texas yesterday (October 25).

Lil Wayne’s private jet was forced to land in Texas yesterday, where the rapper was taken to a local hospital, treated and released.

“Lil Wayne was successfully released from the hospital after being treated for a severe migraine and dehydration,” a rep told AllHipHop.com. “He is at home on doctor mandated rest and will return to work soon. He appreciates all of his fans for their support and love.”

Lil Wayne’s management team denied reports that he suffered from a seizure and reports that he was still hospitalized and being treated.

The migraine and dehydration were serious enough for Lil Wayne to cancel an appearance at the Jefferson Mall in Louisville, Kentucky.

Lil Wayne was supposed to make an appearance at the Dillard’s at the Jefferson Mall to promote his Trukfit clothing line.

But the appearance has been canceled and according to Dillards, will be rescheduled at a later date.

Machine Gun Kelly Speaks On 50 Cent & Diddy's BET Hip Hop Awards Conflict, Dealing With Depression, Being Estranged From His Parents, DMX Friendship & More [Video]

Power 105 1's The Breakfast Club interviews Machine Gun Kelly. He speaks on dealing with depression because his mother left him and his father when he was young, says he wants to reconcile with his parents and how he has no one to enjoy happy moments with besides his young daughter.

He also talks about Diddy and 50 Cent's run in at the BET Hip Hop Awards, theSource Power 30 party he had shut down, hooking up with DMX, his gold plaque for "Wild Boy," new Lace Up album, wonders why Charlamagne Da God doesn't like his music and more.

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Game’s Reality Show “Marrying The Game’ Set To Debut November 19 On VH1

(AllHipHop News) The personal life of Hip-Hop star Game will hit the small screen this November, during a reality series focused on the rapper’s engagement titled “Marrying The Game.”

The new reality series focuses on Game’s eight-year relationship with fiancée Tiffney Cambridge, who is a 5th grade history teacher.

The couple, who have two children together, allowed cameras to roll during their engagement.

According to a press release for “Marrying The Game,” the engagement becomes complicated as Tiffney juggles her own career, as well as a relationship with Game and the drama that comes with being in love with a superstar Gangster rapper.

“For Tiffney, Jayceon’s actions leave her in a constant struggle wondering if she will have to compromise for the rest of her life with his demanding, lavish and wild career as a rapper,” a press release for the series reads.

“Marrying The Game,” is slated to debut on VH1 on November 19 at 9:30 PM. 

Breaking News: Nelly Tour Bus Seized for Heroin, Weed and .45 Caliber Pistol

(AllHipHop News) St. Louis bred rapper Nelly, founder of the St. Lunatics, was detained for several hours for alleged possession of heroin, marijuana, and .45 caliber pistol in Texas according to TMZ.

The rapper famed for songs like, “E.I.,” “Hot in Here,” and others was stopped on his bus at a border patrol checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas.

While performing a search at border patrol, authorities found 36 small baggies of heroin (totaling .64 ounces) and over 10 pounds of marijuana inside a large green duffel bag.

According to sources, a man named Brian Keith Jones admitted to owning the drugs and gun, and was subsequently arrested and taken into custody.

Nelly and his entourage on the bus were later released.

AllHipHop.com has yet to get a comment from Nelly regarding the situation. More news as details emerge.

Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Cent Spotted Wearing Gunplay’s MMG Chain!

50 Cent is one bad mother – shut your mouth! In an attempt to bait Rick Ross into another lyrical battle, 50 has just been spotted flossing Gunplay’s MMG chain at a bowling alley. 50′s army of goons beat down Gunplay in the parking lot at the taping of the BET Hip-Hop Awards and apparently took the chain as a souvenir. Check out the video below of 50 with the MMG chain.

Do you think Rick Ross will bite? Anyone interested in another 50 Cent/Ross Beef Part II? It’s pretty safe to say that Rick Ross won that first round, right?

Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Beanie Sigel Save Kanye West From Chain Snatching Goons?

According to Beanie Sigel, Kanye West almost got his Roc-A-Fella “chain tooken” from a gang of goons a few years back. In an interview with Vlad TV, the Philly bred rapper recalls a story from back in his Roc-A-Fella days, when he had to come to the aid of Yeezy after a stand-off with some goons at a diner.

According to Beanie’s recollection of the story, Kanye was at a diner with a few of his friends, when some bold goons pulled up their chairs to his table and sat down with the Chi-town rapper. The goons were threatening Kanye and implied that they were going to steal his jewelery as soon as he stepped foot outside of the diner. Yeezy took to his cell phone and called Beanie Sigel over to help handle the situation. Check out how Beanie tells the story below:

“He [Kanye] felt threatened. Nothing was going to go down – not while I was there. Nothing was going to happen to him…[Kanye] wasn’t being paranoid; they had chairs pulled up to his table where he was eating at with his friends, and they wasn’t eating…it was real. They’re plates of food was cold; they ate only a couple of bites, and it was just like a wait off.”

“Llike, ‘Hurry up, and would you come out here?’ It was going down. So I got there and I asked Kanye, ‘Yo, do you know this guy right here?’ He was like, ‘Nah,’ and I just pulled the charm from [under] him, and Kanye had his jewelry tucked in on him, and I was like, ‘Take your chain out’ – that was like a badge, that Roc-a-Fella chain…[the goons took] as they should a little more than a few steps [back].”

Check out the full interview below:

Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Takes MMG Beef To New Levels! Diddy And Cassie Engaged! Illseed Lashes Back!

AND 50 CENT – YOU WRONG MAN!

Last night, down in the DC area, 50 Cent participated in some Radio One bowling event. I’m not sure of all the details, but the man was seen wearing Gunplay’s MMG chain. What in the world is 50 thinking? This has to be bad for the game, because…ahhhhhh…. I know Ross is not feeling this kind of beef. Back when they were beefing, Ross didn’t fully engage with Fif head on. It was more slick talk and work ethic. Here is the video of 50 bowling and you can see the chain.

Oh and 50 Cent went in on French Montana after he said beef doesn’t work like when Fif did it in Complex magazine.

DAMN THIS!

Please – no more. I tap out.

Why were more of the cyphers lame? There were some that were dope, but most were poo sandwiches.

DIDDY AND CASSIE ENGAGED?

Apparently, Diddy’s ex dropped the dime and said that Diddy is engaged to Cassie! Congrats! Cassie hung in there and got her guy.

LISTEN KIDS

I know Stevie Nicks and I know Fleetwood Mac. And, guess what? I don’t care! She said she would KILL Nicki Minaj over her talking back to her at the American Idol judging. Really? So, you all about to defend comments like this:

RELATED: Old Rock Chick Says She Would Have Killed Nicki Minaj!!!

She said she would “strangle,” and “kill” Nicki in front of “all those people.” Nah. I’m not cool with that. I’m not even a big Nicki fan. And clearly you fools aren’t either since you want to condone the comments. Not once did I comment on anybody’s musical legacy or albums sold. WHO CARES. You bums with the comments must be KKK members in disguise trying to cause ruckus and then all the lil’ future TOMS follow from your tree house’s wifi with a “yeah you right man!” SHADDUP! If she said it about Talib or Mos Def (who have sold less than Nicki), you would be snuggled up in the JOCK STRAP in protest. Sydney Lace doesn’t write for me. I write for me. And you are GRADE A CORNY if you defend Stevie Nicks.

FOH! Y’all a new breed of Coonberry Cap’n Crunch.

FOR THE REAL….

Check out this interview with Pharaohe Monch courtesy of “I Don’t Camouflage.” Apparently, he answers some rumors in here.

Hip-Hop Rumors: French Montana Calls 50 Cent A “Swagless Monkey” – Rick Ross Chimes In!!

It looks like we officially have another rap beef on our hands. 50 Cent went after French Montana on Twitter yesterday, calling him “weak” and a “h*e” – check out his tweets below:

RELATED: Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Takes MMG Beef To New Levels! Diddy And Cassie Engaged! Illseed Lashes Back!

You didn’t think Frenchie was just going to sit there and take that, did you? The Bronx-bred rapper shot off insults towards 50 Cent, including calling him a “monkey,” something Rick Ross originated in the heat of his beef with 50 a few years back. Check out French Montana’s tweet below:

Rick Ross even got in on the Twitter beef, tweeting a subliminal tweet towards 50 Cent.

Originally, we reported that the 50 Beef was sparked by a comment French made inComplex Magazine, where he said:
RELATED: Hip-Hop Rumors: French Montana Says Rap Beef Is Dead

“You should avoid beef if you trying to make money. People get scared when you try to beef with people. In general, [even in street shit] nobody want to stand next to you if somebody about to shoot you, unless you have a a big lick. They [used to] do that with 50 because 50 was the bank. They knew he was going to win. People ain’t doing that [anymore] … [The rap game's not built like that anymore]. No, it’s over for that. It’s gone, big time. They’ll get you out so fast.”

Well, apparently it was another comment about 50′s album sales that made 50 go off and set his targets on Montana. Check out an excerpt from the interview below:

Of course, Ross is on his fifth album,” Montana said, after being asked if Rozay will have a longer run than 50. “And like I said, he’s only getting bigger. This is going to be Ross’ first platinum album. He never went platinum. So when 50 came up, 50 sold 10 million. Then after his first album, he just kept on going down. You think 50 could come out and sell 10 million now?

“I feel like beef hurt him,” he added later. “I feel like it helped Ross unite people. That’s why Maybach Music is one of the biggest labels. It just makes sense.”

Ahh, okay – now I understand why 50 is upset. In the words of French, “It just makes sense” now, right?

Perhaps this new rap beef will reignite 50′s rap prowess, or maybe it will bury him into the rap abyss for good. What do you think?

It was all good just a few weeks ago!

ILLSEED ADDITON: French deleted a real humdinger of a tweet! I think he knew he crossed an invisible line!

Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Big Sean Trying To Steal The Game’s Album Title?

A few weeks ago, Game announced that he was going to name his upcoming album, Jesus Piece. Well, in a recent interview with XXL Magazine, Big Sean revealed that he had just recorded a track entitled “Jesus Piece” for his upcoming sophomore album, Hall of Fame: Memoirs of a Detroit Player. The new track features Nas and was produced by No I.D. Check out what Big Sean said about the track below:

“It’s a classic hip-hop song. We don’t just talk about Jesus pieces in general, we talk about Jesus pieces and the impact they had around the time in our life when we got our first Jesus pieces, or when we saw our idols with their Jesus pieces.”

So, did Big Sean steal this idea from Game, who had previously announced that Jesus Piece was going to be the name of his fifth studio album? Can we expect a Game diss towards Big Sean in the near future because of the duplicate name?

Sidenote – what do you think this track is going to sound like?

Meek Mill Launches 30-Date Tour With Rick Ross and Wale, Reveals “Dreams & Nightmares” Artwork, Track List

(AllHipHop News) Philly rapper Meek Mill has dropped the official cover art and track list for his highly anticipated album,Dreams and Nightmares.

Dreams and Nightmares features appearances by Maybach Music cohorts Rick Ross and Wale, while artists like Mary J. Blige, Drake and Nas support the rapper on his debut release.

“A lot of people have been shying away from the real rapping and hip-hop,” Meek stated. “I want to have a classic album, an Illmatic, [Vol.2...] Hard Knock Life, Get Rich or Die Tryin’ type, a Hip-Hop album.”

The album’s latest single “Young & Getting It,” is currently the most added single on urban mainstream radio.

Meek Mill Dreams And Nightmares Artwork

Immediately following the October 30 release of Dreams and Nightmares, Meek Mill will launch a college/arena tour with Rick Ross and Wale, which kicks off November 2 in Columbus, Maryland.

Bad Boy rapper Machine Gun Kelly is opening the 30-date tour, which will wind down in Washington, D.C. on December 16.

Check out the artwork, track listing and tour dates below:

1. Dreams And Nightmares (produced by Tone the Best Bully )

2. In God We Trust (produced by Black Metaphor)

3. Young & Gettin’ It featuring Kirko Bangz (produced by Jahlil Beats)

4. Traumatized (produced by Boi-1da)

5. Believe It featuring Rick Ross (produced by Young Shun)

6. Maybach Curtains featuring Nas, John Legend & Rick Ross (produced by Infamous & The Agency)

7. Amen featuring Drake (produced by Key Wane and Jahlil Beats)

8. Young Kings (produced by Lee Major)

9. Lay Up featuring Wale, Rick Ross & Trey Songz (produced by Kane Beatz and Co-Produced by Ashanti “The Mad Violinist”)

10. Tony Story Pt. 2 (produced by Boi-1da)

11. Who Your Around featuring Mary J. Blige (produced by Tommy “TBHITS” Brown and Travis)

12. Polo & Shell Tops (produced by Cardiak)

13. Rich & Famous featuring Louie V (produced by Jahlil Beats)

14. Real N***** Come First (produced by Kenoe and Got Koke)

November 2, 2012 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center

November 3, 2012 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena

November 4, 2012 State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center

November 5, 2012 Champaign, IL Assembly Hall

November 8, 2012 New Orleans, LA UNO Lakefront Arena

November 9, 2012 Houston, TX Reliant Arena

November 10, 2012 Dallas, TX TBA

November 11, 2012 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center

November 13, 2012 Columbia, SC Colonial Life Center

November 14, 2012 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena

November 15, 2012 Providence, RI Dunkin’ Donuts Center

November 17, 2012 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena

November 18, 2012 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center

November 20, 2012 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena

November 21, 2012 Cleveland, OH Wolstein Center

November 23, 2012 Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Energy Arena

November 24, 2012 Albuquerque, NM Tingley Coliseum

November 25, 2012 El Paso, TX El Paso County Coliseum

November 27, 2012 Tucson, AZ Tucson Arena

November 29, 2012 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center

November 30, 2012 San Jose, CA San Jose Events Center

December 1, 2012 Sacramento, CA Power Balance Pavilion

December 2, 2012 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena

December 5, 2012 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center

December 7, 2012 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum

December 8, 2012 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena

December 9, 2012 Charlotte, NC Bojangles Coliseum

December 11, 2012 Memphis, TN FedEx Forum

December 12, 2012 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center

December 13, 2012 Chicago, IL United Center

December 15, 2012 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena

December 16, 2012 Washington, DC Verizon Center

Mike Muse: The Man Behind The President, The Man Behind The Music

With the election quickly approaching, those working closely with President Obama are also a pivotal part of history. The sacrifices they make aren’t as heard of, but just as important. Mike Muse is the CEO of Muse Recordings, but also on the National Finance Committee for the president. He wears many hats and exudes various ambitions and skills daily. Simply put, he’s an inspiration to many.

Since 2007, Muse has been on the journey with President Obama to evoke change, and help the people, all of the people. He recalls that his first time meeting the president as rather nerve-wracking, but explains that the experience as a whole has been nothing short of a blessing.

“I’m here to educate, help keep the momentum up, and show everyone how they can join this movement. Everyone has a place,” states the humble businessman. “Politics and music have a lot in common. Both have a way of changing and motivating, both play an instrumental part in everyone lives,” he also shares.

Muse’s life can seem quite daunting when juggling two careers, especially considering that one is of such high magnitude. Still, he feels if he’s not extremely busy and making an extreme impact, he’s simply not doing enough.

“My days get hectic but I find balance by prioritizing my daily goals and things I need to accomplish for the week. I’m simply not afraid of hard work. When you do two things you love, that becomes your passion,” is how he puts it. In his eyes, passion is truly what dreams are built off of. He is living his in hopes that others will follow suit.

Muse wants to be sure to send a message to the world that everyone can take ownership of this election: whatever you do well, use your skills to promote voting and activism. If you speak well, volunteer at a call center. If you are a designer, create your own t-shirts. Everyone has a role in the next four years the country is preparing for. He still recalls the drive and call to action in 2008, and he doesn’t want anyone to lose sight of the fact that all of that is needed right now.

For any young person seeking to take a big step, an aspiring entrepreneur, or anyone with a vision, Muse shares this advice: “There are three things I would tell anyone. First, don’t be afraid to fail. That’s the only way you will ever give 100%. Secondly, find a yes behind every no. Figure out why you got a no to begin with, and then figure out how to regroup and present yourself better after that. Finally, you have to have an incredible belief in self. If you don’t, who will?” 

Hip-Hop Rumors: Are Rihanna And Chris Brown About To Be The Next Jay And Bey?

After months of rumors, Rihanna and Chris Brown went public with their relationship earlier this week when it was reported that they were seen kissing, hugging, and dancing together at a NYC night club. According to the NY Post’s Page Six:

“They sat two tables away from each other. Chris made his way over to Rihanna. He raised his shirt and was dancing promiscuously. Then they started dancing together and hugging and kissing in front of everyone.”

Then Rihanna and Breezy did the cliche celebrity hook up move – they took it to the private bathroom. Observers say they were in there for a while and when Rihanna followed Chris out of the bathroom, “She seemed a little ruffled” a source said.

If you follow Rihanna or Chris Brown on Twitter, you’ll see that their fans are in support of their relationship and wish them well. I know they started out rocky, but with a little PR work, do you think these two could be the next “super couple” – in the same caliber as Jay-Z and Beyonce?

Rihanna is one of the most popular singers around and earns loads of money – plus, she makes hits! People are always comparing Rihanna to Beyonce, and Rihanna has improved her stage show dramatically and has incorporated choreography.

Chris Brown is super multi-talented, and if he stays on the straight and narrow, there will be a lot of opportunities coming his way. Remember, he can actually sing, he writes his own music, he’s a pretty decent rapper, he can act, he can draw, AND he is launching a clothing line. Plus, he has a toy line, too. My point is, he has that money earning potential just like Jay-Z.

So, I pose the question, can Rihanna and Chris Brown make it to the stature of Jay-Z and Beyonce?