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Tyrone releases the single and video for “Paradise” featuring Rich Tycoon (Chris Rene’ / San Quinn) and Lou Stylez. The single will be available on Itunes, Amazon.com, Rhapsody and other online music retailers.

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Tyrone releases “ Paradise”; featuring Rich Tycoon (Chris Rene’ / San Quinn) and Lou Stylez. The song features the artists rapping over a electro-soul style beat with a melodic piano riff. The bass line drives the record while the drums keep the song moving from verse through chorus and hook. Mario Armstead’s piano riff lifts the melody out of monotony while atmospheric sounds set a tantalizing mood. Tyrone and Rich Tycoon trade verses about a woman who finds her; “Paradise” in materials, not in the love and commitment given by the artists. Lou Stylez sings: “Im trying to please her heart, but she demanded more than I can give” in the hook and his soulful crooning adds feeling to the subject.

Rich Tycoon (Filthy Rich) of Black Bizness Records made his debut in 1992 on Edawg’s; (Sir Mixalot / Rhyme Cartel) “Droptop”. Since then he has been featured on music with Pop star Chris Rene’ of Simon Cowells X Factor, San Quinn, Yukmouth of the infamous, The Luniz and many others.

The video’s cinematography sets the stage for the sound bed. The red hue and bar backdrop is the perfect blend of soulful “coolness” providing a creative landscape for the unique song. Directed by Tyrone, the video is a step in another direction artistically for the cinematographer; showing his versatility, attention to detail and creativity. Please visit www.tyronesmusic.com to download the song and others.

Hiphop News Source Interview With Tyrone “The Working Class Hero”

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Wiz Khalifah and Amber Rose got married to yesterday in a private ceremony.

The rapper made the revelation on his Twitter page, stating that they would have an actual ceremony in the fall.

“Me and Amber got married today. Weddings this fall. Thought I’d let yall know,” he said.

In May, Amber gave birth to the couple’s first child, Sebastian.

Brazilian Rapper MC Daleste has died after being shot in the abdomen on Saturday (July 6) night.

Daleste, real name Daniel Pellegrine, was performing in the city of Campinas when a bullet struck him, reportsBillboard.

The rapper fell back “in a sitting position” before others came to his aid.

Daleste was performing at a public housing building in the neighborhood of San Martin.

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He died early Sunday after being brought to a nearby hospital.

No information has been released regarding suspects or arrests at this time.

MC Daleste was described as being part of the “Ostentatious Funk” scene, centered in Sao Paulo. The music is described as “a bling-obsessed and violent brand of Rap over looped beats.”

“This is one more sad event in a long history of urban violence in Brazil,” said Sao Paulo native Béco Dranoff, a New York-based deejay and producer. “Music should be the peaceful medium that connects us all for good times and for change.”

Footage of the shooting was captured. Campinas police told Brazilian Media that the videos are the focus of the investigation.

Daleste was 20 years old.

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Kanye West did not do much traditional promo for his latest album Yeezus, but the Chicago emcee/producer has decided to create visuals for the LP’s first single “Black Skinhead”. An animated version of the video has leaked online.

Spin is reporting that the current CGI clip may not be the final product. Neither Kanye’s official website nor his certified Twitter account make any reference to the video, and all versions uploaded to YouTube have been taken down by Def Jam.

Until final word comes down about whether the current clip is the full video, watch the CGI version of Kanye’s dark, twisted visuals for “Black Skinhead” below.

Jay-Z took what were assumed to be veiled shots at former Roc-A-Fella Records partner Dame Dash on his 2006 single “Lost Ones.” Today, (July 9), the Brooklyn rapper says during an interview with New York radio station Hot 97 that their work together was historical and that he still has love for his former partner.

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“What we built, you can’t take that away,” Jay-Z says during the interview. “No matter what, no time or space. No matter how many years I ain’t seen him, the love is still there because what we’ve done will forever be stamped in history. We created something that’s going to go down forever. I can only have love for Damon.”

Jay-Z also spoke on a potential reunion with Dash without being provoked. “I just don’t know where we are in our life,” Jigga says. “Are we the same two young men at that time? Will we gel in that way? We were two different people. I haven’t seen him in a while. I can’t remember when was the last time.”

Dame Dash recently posted a Vine of him listening to Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail, an experience he called “bittersweet.” Dame Dash was recently hit with a $2.8 million tax lien and has had financial problems for several years.

Jay-Z says that he doesn’t regret their falling out and that he has confidence in Dame Dash. “In life, I can’t control everything, all the things in life,” Jay-Z says during the Hot 97 interview. “I have ultimate confidence in him that he’ll find his way ’cause he’s an amazing and really smart guy…He’s a hustler and he’s highly intelligent, so I always root for him and always believe that he’ll find his way out of it.”

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On June 25th 36-year-old Tony Holden turned himself into Winnfield, Louisiana police for 1st degree murder charges related to the killing of rising rapper Lil Snupe (Addarren Ross). According to MTV News, Winnfield authorities have now arrested another suspect for manslaughter in the case.

21-year-old Edrick O. Stewart was taken into custody on July 3rd. Police did not release any further details about Stewart’s part in Snupe’s killing.

Snupe was killed on June 20th when the 18-year-old was shot twice in the chest in an apartment complex in Winnfield. Allegedly, his death was the result of an argument over a video game.

The young emcee was signed to Meek Mill’s Dream Chasers Records.

Financial troubles continue to plague executive Damon Dash, who was recently hit with a $2.8 million tax bill.

According to TMZ.com, the former Roc-A-Fella Records CEO owes for the years 2005 and 2011.

Damon Dash is accused of failing to pay the IRS $2,614,918.10 in 2005, while 2011 shows that he owed $187,544.20.

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In May, Damon Dash appeared in a Manhattan Court to answer charges that he failed to  pay back a $237,078 loan.

During the court filings, he detailed his financial woes.

“I am currently several months behind paying my personal bills,” Damon Dash said in the filing. “For instance, I am currently over $100,000 behind in rent for the only home in which I live and at risk of being evicted.”

Damon Dash also has to pay $24,000 every three months to his ex-wife Rachel Roy, $20,000 per-month in garnished wages, $4,341.10 a month for his son Christian and over $40,000 per-month in outstanding tax obligations.

“I’m an independent businessman and this is what comes from business,” Dash continued. “I have the guts to fight my battles on my own and it’s entertainment to everybody else because I’m so cool about it.”

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Kim Kardashian’s first Father’s Day gift to Kanye West was a pair of Apple computer mice.

It was clear how much esteem Kanye West had for late Apple CEO Steve Jobs in his New York Times interview last month, where he praised the technological innovator.

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So it made sense when Kanye revealed on Twitter that Kim Kardashian’s Father’s Day gift to the father of her newborn child was a pair of Apple computer mice—one signed by Jobs, the other signed by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak:

Rappers have an almost natural proclivity to side with murder suspects especially if they were once one themselves. Snoop Dogg Lion sent a picture out on his personal Instagram account in support of suspected murderer and former New England Patriots tight end, Aaron Hernandez.

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The photo of the two was originally posted four months ago on Snoop’s Instagram with the caption “Aaron Hernandez. Te. Snoop lion. Wr. Club action.!!” Now the photo’s caption is “Keep ya head up !! We prayn 4 ya”

Aaron Hernandez is being charged for the murder of 27-year-old Odin Lloyd whose dead body was found in close proximity to Hernandez’s North Attleborough, Mass. mansion.

Snoop Dogg was famously acquitted of a first and second degree murder charges in connection to the August 1993 death of gang member Philip Woldemariam.

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Prosecutors name rapper El Dorado Red and former college athlete Decensae White as the two men behind the murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of Lil Phat.

Now that five individuals have been indicted in the murder of Melvin “Lil Phat” Vernell III, added details are beginning to emerge in the intricate murder case.

According to AllHipHop.com, prosecutors claim that Lil Phat was killed due to a $10,000 murder-for-hire plot involving the five men being indicted. Among those individuals is a former Russian mobster who denies involvement in the murder and rapper/alleged gang member, Gary “El Dorado Red” Bradford.

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Prosecutors also claim the murder-for-hire plot was orchestrated by Bradford and San Francisco State University point guard Decensae White after they received word that Lil Phat may have stolen 10 pounds of marijuana from them.

Indictment papers filed earlier in the year state that all five of the men involved in the fatal shooting, “unlawfully, while associated with a criminal street gang, participate criminal gang activity through commission of an offense.”

It was a little over a year ago when Lil Phat was fatally shot while in a parked car outside of Atlanta’s Northside Hospital in June 2012.

Prior to his passing, Lil Phat was signed to Trill Entertainment and appeared on songs with Yo Gotti, Webbie, and Paul Wall.

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Time heals most wounds but it doesnt take the sting out of the past. This is a truth that Dame Dash recently exhibited in an Instragram picture of him listening to Jay-Z’s new album Magna Carta Holy Grail.

The picture, snapped at the Lower East Side barbershop “Well Connected” contained the following caption:

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In the barber shop listening to jays new album….I can’t front… I still like hearing him pop shit cause I know he’s telling the truth…proud to be be a part of that..#bittersweet

Check out a short video of Dame enjoying a few cuts from Magna Carta Holy Grail:

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T.I. says his son will receive no special entitlements if he follows in Tip’s footsteps.

T.I. often speaks about music, and often speaks about his family. But in an interview with VladTV, the two subjects happened to merge.

During the interview, the subject of rappers’ children following in their fathers’ footsteps came up. “I used to tell [my son], ‘This not good enough.’ But now, he played something for me last night, and he’s on the fast track. Now I can listen to it, and take it seriously.”

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Asked whether the Atlanta rapper would collaborate with his son, T.I. replied that it would cost him. “I tell my son, ‘You can’t afford me,'” said Tip, before adding,. “I’ll give him a discount. I’ll work with him.”

So why the hard-line stance? “I want to make sure he has no delusion in his mind that just because you’re T.I.’s son, that entitles you to certain things that other people have to pay for,” he explained.

“I tell mine, ‘You gotta work your way up to me, man. You gotta go do some verses with some other people, first. Then come back. …You think you can walk in here and just have a song with T.I.? What have you done?”

T.I.’s family is the subject of “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle,” a reality show on Vh1. The show’s third season premiered this past April. Tip is currently touring with Lil Wayne, French Montana and 2 Chainz on the “America’s Most Wanted Tour.”

 

Watch the interview below:

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A concert which was to be held in celebration of Jay-Z’s12th studio album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, will reportedly no longer take place next Monday (July 8). According to the New York Post , Jay-Z’s concert, which initially received the green light from the city, was to take place on top of the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City and would have aired later that day on “Late Show With Dave Letterman.”

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While speaking to the New York Post, a source cited holiday-related “fireworks and terrorism” concerns as the reason behind the cancellation.

A scheduled meeting between Jay-Z, David Letterman, and various city and police officials was also reportedly canceled. As of now, it’s unclear if the concert will be rescheduled for a later date.

Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail will be released via a free Samsung app tomorrow (July 4) and will be available for purchase beginning on July 7.

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In a strange twist, 50 Cent has been charged with domestic violence with a woman that has been deemed his child’s mother, when it has been widely know that he only has one kid.

This latest development emerges as a new report claims the multi-million dollar rapper allegedly kicked this woman Daphne Joy – and also trashed her California condo. 50 has publicly dated Joy and, reports say, has a 16-year-old son with her.

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The G-Unit head is accused of breaking the woman’s personal property, including a chandelier, a door, and a television. The rapper is said to have kicked the woman as well, after breaking through a door she locked herself behind.

50 will be arraigned on July 22. He could face nearly $50,000 in fines, and up to five years of incarceration, if convicted. Since 1994, the rapper has been arrested several times, from charges ranging for drug possession with intent to distribute, to assault, to driving violations. It has been nearly seven years since the onetime Shady/Interscope Records artist was arrested.

50 Cent and G-Unit have yet to respond publicly to the charges.

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A$AP Rocky’s first international tour has been met with some…”cultural differences”. After a fan stole his $15,000 Rolex watch during a show in Germany, an overzealous fan in Australia received an open hand slap face for tapping him on the head.

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As A$AP Rocky walks through the crowd, fans are trying to get his attention by patting him on the head and reaching for his hands. When a female fan reaches down from her seat, taps A$AP Rocky on the head and blows him a kiss, the rapper appears to turn around the slap the woman in the face. He then appears to point at her as she reacts to being hit.

The incident captured in the video allegedly occurred during A$AP Rocky’s performance Friday (June 28) at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, Australia, according to XXL.

Last month, the Harlem, New York artist ended a concert in Dortmund, Germany after a fan took his “back in the day” Supreme hat during his performance there. “Who took my shit?” A$AP asked the German crowd in a video of the concert. “I came to party with y’all. Give me my hat so I can [continue]. That’s a one-of-a-kind hat,” he added. “We ain’t gonna fuck you up. Just give me my shit back.”

Watching one fan exit, A$AP told security, “Yo, stop that guy over there from leavin’…don’t let nobody leave.” When the hat still did not return, A$AP left the stage.

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