T.I. Takes On Challengers, Touts “Trouble Man” at NYC’s SoHo Apple Store

(AllHipHop News) Sounding much like a man who has learned a bevy of lessons in recent years, Atlanta rapper T.I. paid a visit to New York’s SoHo Apple Store last night (October 23).

T.I., who was interviewed by AllHipHop.com CEO Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur for Apple’s “Meet The Musician” series, was on a mini-promotional tour in the Big Apple to promote his forthcoming Trouble Man album release.

The album, which has been pushed back several times and is now slated for a December 18 release, boasts features from Andre 3000 on the bass-heavy, soulful-hooked “Sorry”, and Kendrick Lamar and fellow Atlantan B.o.B. on a cover of Gotye’s mega-hit, “Somebody I Used To Know”.

During the interview and listening event, fans were treated to a witty and confident T.I., as he reviewed his laundry list of current projects, including a new season of the hit reality TV show, “T.I. and Tiny’s Family Hustle”, a new fiction book, Trouble and Triumph, the TV show “Boss” with Kelsey Grammer and Sanaa Lathan, and the Trouble Manalbum.

About the album’s title, T.I. told Creekmur it was named that “for obvious reasons.” The previously embattled rapper has spent time in prison for weapons possession and probation violations, but according to him, he’s on the right track now.

“Nothing worth having comes easy… The [troubles] taught me the right time and the right people to say ‘f*ck you’ to,” said T.I. While he stays out of trouble with his numerous projects, he said he’s also found time to do some long-awaited collaborations: “We working on material. Me and B.o.B. got songs on songs on songs.”

With his wife, Tiny, tucked away in the Apple Store audience of about 150 people, T.I. reflected with Creekmur about having the support of his wife as he assumes his multi-level throne.

“Even the ultimate ‘ride or die chick’, you gotta give them a reason to ride!” he noted about their longtime relationship while offering some relationship advice to the men.

The coming months look to be busy ones for the artist, entrepreneur, husband, father, and self-proclaimed “King.”

“To assume the title [King] is bigger than music,” offered T.I. “I’m very secure in what I do. I welcome all challengers.”

Trouble Man is available online and in stores on December 18. View photos from T.I.’s “Meet The Musician” Apple Store event below:

Rapper Lil Wayne Debuts, Models New Trukfit Collection In San Francisco

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lil Wayne unveiled a new line of clothing in his Trukfit over the weekend in San Francisco.

The rapper launched the “Rebel Without A Cause” holiday collection during a stop on the Dew Tour.

In addition to modeling the line, Lil Wayne offered up a performance to showcase the latest collection.

Check out some photos of Lil Wayne and models showcasing the new Trukfit holiday collection.

Lil Wayne’s Holiday Trukfit Line

Lil Wayne’s Holiday Trukfit Line

Lil Wayne’s Holiday Trukfit Line

Lil Wayne’s Holiday Trukfit Line

Lil Wayne’s Holiday Trukfit Line

Rapper Nicki Minaj Announced As Headliner For 40th Annual American Music Awards

(AllHipHop News) Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj has been tapped to headline “The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards.”

Nicki Minaj will join Taylor Swift and Linkin Park as the featured performers of “The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards.”

The AMA’s are determined by online voting, allowing fans to pick the top artists in Pop, Country, Hip-Hop, R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin and for the first year, Electronic Music.

Sean Kingston, Lance Bass, Kimberly Cole, Brad Goreski, Tristan Wilds and Andy Grammer will all host the live online pre show, being sponsored by Coca-Cola.

“The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards” are produced by dick clark productions, inc. Allen Shapiro and Orly Adelson.

The American Music Awards will take place in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, on Sunday, November 18 at 8:00pm est.

RZA Releases “The Man With the Iron Fists” Soundtrack

Wu-Tang veteran RZA has released the soundtrack to his highly anticipated movie “The Man With the Iron Fists.”

RZA directed the movie and executive produced the soundtrack to the film, which features guess like Kanye West, the Wu-Tang Clan, the Black Keys, Pusha-T, Talib Kweli, Freddie Gibbs, Kool G. Rap and others.

“I spent 150 days in China [shooting the movie] so I became very very homesick and very lonely,” RZA told AllHipHop.com. “I basically had to lose myself in work. I had no girlfriend and no communication. I spent 12-18 hours working and all that work went into this film,” said RZA.

RZA said likened “The Man With the Iron Fists” to Wu-Tang Clan’s classic debut, Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). If all goes well on opening day, RZA will continue to pursue a career as one of Hollywood’s top directors.

“If it goes according to my plan, as it does sometimes – yeah I will definitely be directing more films,” RZA told AllHipHop.com. “This to me is like Enter the 36 Chambers – the first. That means I still have Tical, I still got Cuban Linx, I still Got Supreme Clientele, I still got Return To The 36 Chambers, Liquid Swords, I still have that creativity in me, but in a film way.”

“The Man With the Iron Fists” movie will hit theaters on November 2 and stars RZA, Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu and others.

Check out the track listing below:

1. The Black Keys / RZA: The Baddest Man Alive [produced by The Black Keys and The RZA]

2. Ghostface Killah / M.O.P. / Pharoahe Monch : Black Out [produced by Fizzy Womack]

3. Kanye West: White Dress [produced by Kanye West and The RZA]

4. The Revelations feat. Tre Williams: I Forgot To Be Your Lover [produced by Bob Perry]

5. Idle Warship [Talib Kweli / RES]: Get Your Way [produced by Frank Dukes and BadBadNotGood]

6. The Wu-Tang Clan / Kool G Rap: Rivers of Blood [produced by Frank Dukes and BadBadNotGood]

7. Method Man / Freddie Gibbs / Street Life: Built For This [produced by Frank Dukes]

8. Killa Sin: The Archer [produced by Frank Dukes]

9. RZA / Flatbush Zombies: Just Blowin’ In The Wind [produced by The RZA]

10. Pusha T / Raekwon / Joell Ortiz / Danny Brown: Tick, Tock [produced by Frank Dukes and S-1]

11. Corinne Bailey Rae: Chains [produced by Steven James Brown and Corinne Bailey Rae]

12. Frances Yip: Green Is The Mountain

13. The Wu-Tang Clan: Six Directions of Boxing [produced by Frank Dukes]

14. Mable John: Your Good Thing (Is About To Come To An End) [produced by Isaac Hayes and David Porter]

15. Wiz Khalifa / Ghostface Killah / Boy Jones: I Go Hard [produced by The RZA]

Diddy In “Serious” Car Crash, Reports

Sean “Diddy” Combs was reportedly involved in a serious car accident, according to TMZ.

The full nature of the crash has not been determined.

According to law enforcements, a car turned left in front of Diddy’s SUV and and the driver of the Bad Boy mogul’s caravan careened with the other vehicle.

Those involved in the accident all complained about being in pain, including Diddy.

The extent of the injuries has not been determined. Nobody has been admitted to the hospital at press time.

Nas’ Georgia Mansion Sold At Public Auction

Financial issues continue to plague Hip-Hop superstar Nas, as the rapper has lost his half-million dollar mansion in Georgia.

TMZ.com reports that the Nas’ two-bedroom, three-bathroom mansion that was purchased in 2004, was recently foreclosed upon.

According to records, Nas defaulted on a $585,000 loan, which was taken out in 2004.

The bank which issued the loan, SunTrust, recently foreclosed on the home.

The mansion, which includes a custom theater, a gym and a game, was sold at a public auction for $348,500.

Nas was not available for comment as of press time.

EXCLUSIVE: DJ Paul Of Three 6 Mafia Arrested In New York With Taser; Open Container

DJ Paul of Oscar Award-winning group Three 6 Mafia was arrested late yesterday evening (October 14) in New York.

Sources close to the platinum-plus, Memphis producer told AllHipHop.com that the incident unfolded after DJ Paul finished a dinner in Manhattan.

He stopped at a deli on 37th and 9th Avenue to purchase a beer and had the open container in a sleeve, when a police officer began following him.

During a search, DJ Paul informed the officer that he had a taser in his pocket.

The officer handed the taser to an assisting officer, who accidentally discharged the taser.

As DJ Paul was being booked, police officers allegedly took photos with him and singing the chorus to his hit single 2005 single “Stay Fly” featuring Young Buck and Eightball & MJG.

DJ Paul, born Paul Beauregard, was ultimately charged with misdemeanor possession of a weapon and carrying an open container in public.

He is expected to be released later this morning, but the arrest has already impacted his promotional schedule.

DJ Paul is preparing to release a new album, ironically titled A Person of Interest, on October 22.

A scheduled appearance on Power 105.1′s hit morning show “The Breakfast Club” with Charlamagne, Angela Yee and DJ Envy will be rescheduled for later in the week.

As a member of Three 6 Mafia, DJ Paul has produced hits like “2 Way Freak,” and “Sippin’ On Some Syrup.”

His production on the song “It’s Hard Out Here For a Pimp” from the movie “Hustle and Flow” won the Oscar Award for Three 6 Mafia in March of 2006.

Rick Ross Talks Black Bar Mitzvah and Maybach Music Roster Upcoming Projects

Maybach Music Group CEO Rick Ross recently sat down with AllHipHop.com to discuss his growing business empire and a very busy October, which so far, has seen “The Boss” release a new mixtape and acquire two Wingstop franchises, all while preparing to release Meek Mill’s debut album for the label.

Ross, whose own album God Forgives, I Don’t was recently certified gold, just released a controversial new mixtape titled “The Black Bar Mitzvah.”

“The Black Bar Mitzvah,” which has been criticized by some Jewish rappers, was recorded in two days, according to Rick Ross.

“If you listen to it, it’s freestyles I did it over two days [when] I was in Anguilla shooting ‘Diced Pineapples.’ All the songs we was listening to that I liked that I was a fan of, I pretty much just put freestyles on,” Rick Ross told AllHipHop.com.

According to Rick Ross, one of the goals of “The Black Bar Mitzvah” release was to heighten the awareness surrounding the October 30 release of Meek Mill’s highly anticipated debut Maybach Music Group debut, Dreams & Nightmares.

“It was really something to promote Meek Mill’s album as well, shout out to all the DJs,” Rick Ross explained. “October 30 Meek Mill album drops. That’s what it’s really all about at MMG right now .”

Rick Ross also offered up some info on the rising stars of MMG and their pending releases.

“It’s like when you sign to MMG it won’t be long before you on tour, making moves,” Rick Ross told AllHipHop.com. “Rockie Fresh of course he on his Electric Highway Tour, shout out to Stalley, he’s working on his debut album and Wale’s working on his third album.”

Watch the second part of AllHipHop.com’s exclusive interview with Rick Ross below:

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Wiz Khalifa Releases Tracklist and Artwork for Cabin Fever 2

Pittsburgh, PA rapper Wiz Khalifa dropped the tracklist and artwork for his project Cabin Fever 2 set to release today (October, 16th) at 3 pm.

The project is a prelude of sorts for his official albumO.N.I.F.C. due for release on December 4th, several weeks before Christmas and amidst the holiday season.

Fans of the Taylor Gang ringleader will remember that Wiz released Cabin Fever prior to releasing this his major label release Rolling Papers.

The sequel project also features heavy doses of Juicy J and West-Coast phenom Problem, who has made recent noise for his work on the E-40 song “Function” and his own work on independent label Diamond Lane Music Group.

Cabin Fever 2 also features French Montana, fellow Taylor Gang rapper Chevy Woods, IamSu, Menace, J.R. Donato, Lavish and production from ID Labs, Sledgren Cozmo, Crazy Mike, Vegas Stars and The Invasion.

Check the art and tracklist below:

Miami Rapper Bizzle Shot and Killed At Local Car Wash

Popular local Miami rapper Bizzle was shot and killed last night (October 15), at a car wash in Liberty City, Miami.

The Miami Herald reports that Bizzle, 37, was shot and killed during an argument around 8:00 PM.

The rapper, known for local hits like “Lip Biting Animal” and “Naked Hustle,” was in an SUV with his two young children when he arrived at the car wash.

At some point, Bizzle, born Robert Labranche, got out of the SUV and argued with a black man in his 20′s, who eventually shot and killed the local rapper.

According to police, the two children inside of the SUV did not witnessed the shooting.

“Fortunately they did not see the incident,” Miami Police spokesman Willie Moreno told the Miami Herald. “They were on the other side of the building.”

Police are looking for a suspect  wearing all black who fled the scene.

Kid Rock’s Son Launches Rap Career; Opening For Yelawolf

A feud between Eminem and Kid Rock appears to totally simmered down, thanks to Kid Rock’s son Robert James Ritchie Jr., who raps under the moniker Bandit.

Bandit will open for Yelawolf on October 27, at Eastern Michigan’s Pease Auditorium, according to Detroit’s MLive.

“I want to thank everyone who has supported my music. Because of you and the hard work that I have been putting in, it is slowly paying off,” Bandit said in a post on his Facebook page earlier this month.

Bandit is working on kicking his career into high gear with the performance and his most recent single, “Rolling in the City.”

Yelawolf and Bandit’s father Kid Rock recently collaborated on the smash single “Let’s Roll,” which was included on Yelawolf’s hit album Radioactive

Jay-Z Gets Down With President Obama In New Presidential Advertising Campaign

Jay-Z is officially campaigning on behalf of President Barack Obama, in a new advertising campaign.

The rapper offers up his opinion on President Obama in the “Power of Our Voice” campaign and what he represents to millions of Americans around the country.

“When the president got in office initially, what he represented to a nation of kids was hope,” Jay-Z said. “The hope of people all across the country who would look and see themselves, and know the possibilities.”

The “Power of Our Voice” advertisement also features Jay-Z expanding on the importance of voting.

“For so long, there was this voice that was silenced out there as far as exercising your right to vote,” the mogul said. “I think it was a voice that was silent because people had lost hope. They didn’t believe that their voice mattered or counted.”

The “Power of Our Voice” spot also features clips of Jay-Z’s Made in America festival performance, which included a special message from the POTUS.

“Jay-Z didn’t come from power or privilege,” President Barack Obama said of Jay-Z during the clip. “He got a head because he worked hard, learned from his mistakes and just plain refused to quit. That’s the promise of this country and all of us have the obligation to keep that promise alive.”

The 1:49 spot debuted on Barack Obama’s official YouTube channel yesterday (October 15).

Check out the clip below:

Lil Wayne Launching Line of Beats Headphones

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lil Wayne is planning to launch a new line of headphones  with super-producer Dr. Dre.

Lil Wayne recently celebrated the launch of his own custom Beats line at Playhouse nightclub in Hollywood.

Reps told MTV News that Lil Wayne’s headphone line would go on sale in mid-October, for a limited time only.

Two sets of headphones are expected to be unveiled, in two different colorways.

Check out some photos of Lil Wayne’s party at Playhouse for his Beats line of headphones:

DJ Stevie J at Lil Wayne’s Beats Launch

Models at Lil Wayne’s Beats Headphone Launch

Lil Wayne’s Beats Launch Party

DJ A-Trak attends the Beats by Dr. Dre celebration

Toccara Jones attends the Beats by Dr. Dre celebration for the launch of the Lil Wayne Edition Pro headphones

Mateo attends the Beats by Dr. Dre celebration for the launch of the Lil Wayne Edition

Lil Wayne Billboard Ad for Beats

Lil Wayne Billboard at Lil Wayne’s Beats Headphone Launch Party

Lil Wayne and Dr. Dre at Lil Wayne’s Beats Headphone Launch Party

Raunchy Rapper Too $hort Seeks Relationship Advice On New Season Of VH1′s “Couple’s Therapy”

(AllHipHop News) After years of releasing some of the most dirtiest records in all of Hip-Hop music, rap icon Too $hort will sit down for relationship therapy on a new show for VH1.

The Oakland native has joined the cast of VH1′s “Couples Therapy,” which will examine the complicated relationships between a variety of celebrities.

Too $hort and Monica Payne will be featured on the “Couples Therapy,” alongside Shayne & Nik Lamas-Richie, Joel “JoJo” & Tashaunda “Tiny” Hailey, Doug Hutchison & Courtney Stodden and Alex McCord & Simon Van Kempen.

The couples participate in group and individual therapy, in addition to putting the advice they receive during the show to use in relationship exercises out in the real world, while cameras roll.

The new show will be hosted by Dr. Jenn Berman, a marriage and family therapist, who also hosts a popular call in advice show, “The Love and Sex Show with Dr. Jenn.”

According to reps for VH1, eight one-hour episodes of “Couples Therapy” will premiere on October 3 at 10:00 PM.

Nas Announces Special Radio City Music Hall Show On New Year’s Eve

(AllHipHop News) Queens, New York rap star Nas has announced a special show for New Year’s Eve.

The Queensbridge native is planning an event to celebrate the past year, at Radio City Music Hall on December 31.

Nas will bring in the New Year with opening act Elle Varner, reps for the rapper announced today (September 11).

“There is no better place for me to spend New Year’s Eve than New York City, and there aren’t many better places to perform in this world than Radio City,” Nas said today.

Nas is expected to perform songs from his latest album Life is Good, in addition to material from his nine other releases.

Tickets for Nas’ New Year’s Eve concert at Radio City Music Hall go on sale this Friday (September 14), the same day Nas turns 39-years-old.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Kim Kardashian’s Mother Son Kanye Over Sex Tape?

Kris Jenner is not about that life.

She’s sick of Kanye West steadily yapping about Kim Kardashians explicit sex tape with Ray J. According to Radar Online, she stepped to the rappity rapper about it too. She has told Yeezy to stop opening his trap about the damn sex tape!!!!
Kanye recently revealed that he used to get off to the sex tape while he was with other girls. (EW. Its Ray J in there too, bro.) Anyway, also recently

Kanye YEEEZZZZZZZY rapped, “Eat breakfast at Gucci/My girl a superstar all from a home movie,” on “Clique.”

“Kris had stern words with Kanye when she saw that he said he would put Kim’s sex tape on while romping with other women. She thinks it’s a disrespectful claim and told Kanye to stop talking about it at every given opportunity. As far as Kris is concerned, the video with Ray J is history and since then Kim has become a reality TV star, a fashion designer, even a philanthropist—so she’s moved on. By bringing up the past, Kanye is making it worse for Kim, but he doesn’t see it as that much of a big deal,” the source added. “Kim is, however, caught in the middle. She wants her mom and Kanye to get along because she wants Kris to approve their marriage. She won’t if Kanye keeps doing things like this.”

To Kris: SHUT YOUR BEAK!
Somebody WIFED your daughter, who DID have a sex tape and who is famous because of it. Dude is a top 5 rapper in the present day. You don’t see anybody wifing this CHICK do you?

F**K NO, SAYS LARRY FISHBOURNE!

And she’s better looking than Botox Kim.
So, be happy. Kim K has no talent, but has made major strides in her life based on a sex tape with Brandy bruva.

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No I.D. Working On New Music With Eminem

(AllHipHop News) No I.D. has revealed that he’s working with Eminem on the Detroit rapper’s looming seventh solo album.

The producer revealed the news to MTV.

“I definitely sat down and spoke with Eminem about working and we agreed to get in the studio and see what we could do. He’s one of the best, I want to work with one of the best and try and give some music contributions. I think that would be one of the next steps in that lineage of what I’m trying to do,” he said to MTV News.

No I.D. has worked with an illustrious list of artists including Big Sean, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Common and more. He’s also a Grammy award winning producer that is also an executive at Def Jam Records.

Police Urge The Cancellation of DMX Show In New England Over Concerns Of Violence

A concert featuring superstar rapper DMX has been canceled at the urging of police in New England, over concerns of violence.

DMX was supposed to hit the stage at Whites of Westport on September 7, but a number of incidents in the area moved police to urge Whites, as well as the local promoter Hurricane Promotions, to cancel the concert.

“This cancellation is very unfortunate. DMX loves to perform for his his fans and hates to have to reschedule his shows. However, we are still taking bookings and are hoping to create a national tour this Fall,” Domenick Nati, of Nati Celebrity Services told AllHipHop.com.

Two men were shot – one fatally – at a Providence nightclub over the weekend, while a show featuring Philadelphia rapper Cassidy ended in brawls early Friday morning (August 24).

“Local law enforcement strongly advised us against doing this,” White’s VP Chris Lafrance told The Herald News. “We’ll regroup, maybe find some acts that fit a little better for the venue.”

Hurricane Promotions’ Michael Herren said that he had a security plan in place for the DMX concert and didn’t expect any issues, despite the violence last weekend.

“Unfortunately when people talk about gun violence, rap music is often intertwined,” Herren told The Herald News.

In addition to White’s own in-house security, ten state police were slated to be stationed around the venue, which can hold around 1,500 people.

Several hundred tickets had already been sold at $33 a-piece. Those fans who paid in advance can receive a full refund from Whites.