Eminem’s Father Marshall Mathers Jr. Dies At 67

Eminem has lost his biological father.

According to TMZ, Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. died early this week after suffering a heart attack near Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mathers was at his home at the time of his death. Eminem has often rapped about the relationship he has with his estranged parents. The “Not Afraid” rapper is named after his dad, Marshall Bruce Mathers III. Eminem says he never met his father in person because he left shortly after his birth.

In “Cleaning Out My Closet” Slim Shady raps, “My fa***t father must’ve had his panties up in a bunch, cause he split, I wonder if he even kissed me goodbye. No, I don’t on second thought, I just f**kin’ wished he would die.” I look at Hailie and I couldn’t picture leaving her side.”

Although the relationship did not exist, it affected him. TMZ reports that Eminem often wrote letters to his dad as a child, but they would come back “return to sender.” According to Marshall Bruce Jr., Eminem’s mom would often keep him away from their son. Therefore, it hindered any possibility of a relationship. The Recovery rapper has also stated that his father would call, but he would never get to talk to him on the phone.

Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. was 67.

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Dear Editor,

We know that our mission in business will not appeal to everyone.

This opportunity is for those who chose to live a Hip-Hop lifestyle and who are also interested in long-term economic development for the people that are a part of the culture.  In this letter to the culture, we intend to describe the upside potential that comes with acquiring and owning the new cryptocurrency under the symbol HIPHOP, which became available to the public in early March 2019 on CoinExchange.io.  

From shopping online, to even ordering food online, digitalization has revolutionized the way we operate. But what about money.

How much more digital can money possibly become?

One way or another, everyone has heard of Bitcoin.  When the world first encountered Bitcoin the natural response was… “Is this legitimate?

We don’t have to tell you that Bitcoin is legit.  However, we are here to tell you that the HIPHOP Token is the premier ecosystem for the culture.

For those who don’t particularly understand cryptocurrency, we’ll try to summarize it:  Cryptocurrency is an alternative form of payment to conventional cash, credit cards, and cheques. Essentially, the technology behind cryptocurrency allows you to send digital equivalents of money from one point to another without having to go through a third party such as a bank.

Think of cryptocurrency as money and stock. Money in the sense that it has value and you can use it as a means to exchange for goods and services, and stock in the sense that there are no dividends, just whatever the cryptocurrency is worth on a given day.  However, the manner in which this currency is stored is similar to the manner in which you’d store cash in your wallet, only on a virtual platform. Of course, like any platform that is virtual, there is bound to be security concerns. This is why cryptography (a security technique that bolsters confidentiality) is employed to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional crypto units and verify transfer of assets, hence, eliminating fraud and the possibility of third person breaches as holistically as possible.

ICO’s are the physical equivalents of IPO’s in investment lingo. ICO stands for Initial Coin Offering which typically involves selling a new digital currency at a discount offer or as a TOKEN as part of a way for the company selling to raise money.

The upside potential here is, in the eventuality that that cryptocurrency succeeds and appreciates in value, the person who buys the TOKEN makes a significant profit. Although investing in digital currency is somewhat high risk (as the field is relatively a developing one in terms of regulation), it is worth noting that over time, all contracts like everything else will become digital.

CoinSchedule reported over $9 billion in token sales in the first six months of 2018, which further established the immense viability of digital currency and token purchase.

The Market size and potential margins for digital currency and the purchase of tokens are forecasted to increase exponentially throughout the coming years as technologies IoT and Artificial Intelligence gradually improve the efficiency of blockchain technology and digital currency security.

Holding a few dollars in HIPHOP Tokens is both an investment in the culture and in your own future.  

Take a moment to imagine this: Years ago when companies like Apple and so on offered sales of some of their stock to the public (similar to the whole idea of tokens), how many people back then believed that their investments were going to matter? How many people were skeptical about their investments? The same goes for digital currency tokens. Investment into digital currency is a slow and painstaking process, taking years to fully mature and yield profit, but when it does, the benefits are immeasurable. The question now is what’s stopping you?  Invest in your future by holding some HIPHOP Tokens in your wallet.

Take advantage opportunity now.

Go to: CoinExchange.io and invest in HIPHOP.

The 4hiphop Team

YNW Melly Is Now A Suspect In 2017 Police Killing

Things just went from bad to worse for Florida rapper YNW Melly.

After his recent arrest for allegedly shooting and killing two of his friends, Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, is currently a suspect in the shooting death of a deputy in the Indian River County Sheriff’s Department.

Deputy Gary Chambliss was killed almost two years prior to when Melly was named as suspect in the 2017 Gifford murder. YNW Bartien aka Cartien Henry was also named as a suspect and has already been taken into custody.

A source, who remains anonymous according to Vero News, says that it was well known that both Melly and Bartien were both at the scene of the shooting.

Demons, 19, and Henry, 20, are currently in custody after the duo were indicted by a Broward County grand jury on two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting deaths of their two friends. Christopher Thomas Jr., 19, and Anthony Williams, 21, were shot and killed in the early hours of Oct. 26 in South Florida.

Detectives are hoping that by facing the possibility of a death sentence by lethal injection that Demons and Henry will help them uncover the death of Deputy Chambliss.

TheSource.com will bring updates to this story as it develops.

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THE RICH KID INVOLVED IN A SHOOTING

Gun violence is on the rise in the United States; it is one of the social vices in the US today. On Tuesday evening an American famous hip-hop musician Usher popularly known as the Rich Kid was involved in a shooting at Westlake Recording studio. He was about to record a song in the studio which is popular for famous musicians such as Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Rihanna, Quincy Jones, and Justin Timberlake. Law enforcement officers have confirmed that usher and his multiple entourage members were at the scene. Sources indicate that he was not injured. However, at least one bodyguard has been wounded from pistol whipping.

Police are yet to confirm the number of causalities. Furthermore, this is not the first time Usher is attacked. Last summer, he and his lovely girlfriend Tori Brixx were severely injured during a home robbery in downtown Los Angeles. The burglary resulted in a loss to the musician as the robbers stole cash and jewelry from the house. Moreover, the injuries sustained from this ordeal were serious as Usher was admitted in the hospital for days.

The Rich Kid is fond of displaying large amounts of cash and jewelry on social media which he regards as a motivational act. Police have confirmed that indeed it was a robbery, but they are yet to establish whether he was the target. Moreover, L.A deputies are on the ground to secure the crime scene and gather for evidence as they are pursuing the suspect. Sources say that the shooters or shooter stole a ton of cash and jewelry whose owner is yet to be known.

Later in the day, Usher was seen leaving the studio and heading home. He appeared fine but had no comment on what transpired. His representatives also confirmed to his fans that the rapper was okay.

RELEASE OF RAPPER 21 SAVAGE

Abraham Joseph popularly known as 21 Savage, who was arrested earlier this month by the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over Visa violation, will finally be a free man. This arrest was made when the Rapper overstayed even after his visa had expired, but will be released on bond. Through his lawyers and attorneys, the accused has been communicating with the ICE to convince them as to why he deserved the relationship and gave proof of how he has been of benefit to society.

During the Grammy Awards, that which he was not only to attend but also perform, he sent a message to his followers telling them of how he appreciated their support. He further claimed that he was much prepared to continue with his work of bringing people together through his music and showed deep feelings of missing his loved ones and how he was ready to be with them.21 savage through his attorneys, added that despite him being absent physically, he was with them in spirit and that he will never forget all that transpired during his detention.

Moreover, he will familiarize with the faces of each he met while in detention and all those people being denied their right countrywide. He concluded by asking his fans to empathize with them. Up to now, it is not clear why the rapper was denied immediate release on bond after his arrest early February. This proves to be an injustice since he was undergoing immigration processes to become an American citizen entirely, the accused is in right state of mind and did not appear to course any danger to the society, and neither was he going to flee hearing .these were the only reasons why one should be denied bails.

CHRIS BROWN/OFFSET BEEF STILL ON

In what one appears to be one of the trending beef in town, Offset, and Chris Brown have been making headlines considering their recent engagements in cold wars over the social media for some time now. The two hitmakers have been exchanging hits at each other after Offset responded to a meme that Chris had posted mocking a 21 savage, who is facing deportation after his visa expired. However, Chris replied to Offset telling him to worry about his business and focus on himself.

The beef has since been going on, and things are kind of turning sore with Chris taking the game to another level. In one occasion Chris has even asked Offset to confront him for a physical fight, bringing to his Instagram page, Chris blasted Offset for being scared to fight a singing nigga. He even went ahead to say, “Don’t consider myself gangsta. But I promise the worst thing in the world is when a singing nigga got niggas scared to fade, and what’s lame is nigga all in my comments worried about another nigga.

I’ll leave this where it’s at! So you just dance ya way out my comments!” Brown, however, did not seem to be satisfied and even vowed to send some flowers to Offset’s wife Cardi B, “Ima send ya girl flowers so she knows I respect her, I’m disappointed in this ni**a, as his father I should have been there more in his life so he wouldn’t come out a lame azz nigga!” it’s only a matter of time before Offsets responds to Chris, but no one can predict where this will lead especially that Cardi B is now a part of the ongoing feud between the two stars. Perhaps its high time someone comes in between the two so that the issue can be resolved once and for all.

 

 

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CHILDISH GAMBINO WINS SONG & RECORD OF THE YEAR “THIS IS AMERICA”

 

Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino made history at the Grammys winning song & album of the year with the hit so “This Is America” beating out Gods Plan and other hit songs. The very talented rapper – actor-singer was asked to perform at the Grammys and declined the offer, to add to that he didn’t show up to the awards show. The Grammys has been under fire for the disregard of the hip hop artist in the industry, and Canadian rapper Drake made it known the Grammy award isn’t needed to be successful.

This Is America video shows images of oppression and gun violence and how we are kept distracted and a view systemic white supremacy all in a few minutes in a warehouse.

 

RAPPERS BOYCOTT GUCCI & PRADA AND THERE RACIST PRODUCTS

 

Two months into the new year and the drama begins it, was once said what’s done in the dark will come to light. As number 45 push for a border wall to keep so-called criminals and drugs and rapist out of America, he opened the closet door for racist to show their face. Recently a picture appeared of a politician in blackface mimicking an old stereotype of African Americans.

Gucci has released a black sweater (ski mask turtleneck) that you can roll the neck up over your mouth and your lips are circled in red… and hip hop artist (T.I., Soulja Boy, Spike Lee) are boycotting Gucci. Gucci has issued an apology for the racist, insensitive sweater but T.I. Issued a statement saying the apology is not accepted! Spike Lee, T.I., Soulja Boy vowed to boycott the brand. Rapper and radio host Andre Roxx from Wu Tangs Killa Bees took offense to the brand and burned his Gucci gear on a barbecue grill.

Gucci isn’t the only brand on notice for their questionable racist products Prada,Dolce & Gabbana’s, H&M, and a collection from Moncler

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@gucci As a 7 figure/yr customer & long time supporter of your brand I must say…Y’all GOT US fucked UP!!! APOLOGY NOT ACCEPTED!!!! We ain’t going for this “oops my bad I didn’t mean to be racist and disrespectful towards your people” shit!!! Y’all knew wtf y’all was doin and WE AINT GOING FOR IT!!! We ALL GOTTA Stop buying,wearing,and supporting this piece of shit company And ALL PIECE OF SHIT COMPANIES UNTIL THEY LEARN TO RESPECT OUR DOLLARS & VALUE OUR BUSINESS!!!! Our culture RUNS THIS SHIT!!! We (People of color) spend $1.25 TRILLION/year (but are the least respected and the least included)and if we stop buying ANYTHING they MUST correct any and ALL of our concerns. That’s THE ONLY WAY we can get some RESPECT PUT ON OUR

 

21 SAVAGE ARRESTED BY ICE

 

Usually, when you hear a rap artist talk about ice they are referring to their iced out chain meaning diamonds. Well, 21 Savage case is a little different because the rapper was arrested by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) on Sunday. Shayaabin Abraham-Joseph aka as 21 Savage entered the USA legally in 2005 from the United Kingdom where he is a citizen. Shayaabin visa expired in 2006 and he been living in the United States illegally ever since.

Shayaabin Abraham-Joseph is being detained in Georgia by ICE until his immigration hearing. The rapper spent a lot of time in East Atlanta zone 6 the 21 in the rap name is allegedly about a gang in Decatur Georgia. 21 Savage was also convicted of a felony drug charge in 2014 we will see how that affects his immigration status when he has his day in court. The rapper has given back to the community working with the youth in the Atlanta area.

BOW WOW & EX GIRLFRIEND ARRESTED IN ATL

 

Bow Wow has been in and out of relationships lately and also caught in a lie here and there, but he added something new to his resume while hanging in the ATL. The rapper was arrested along with ex-girlfriend which is unclear who was the aggressor but what is clear is the two had a cat fight.

The police were called around 4:15am Saturday morning responding to the noise of the fight, but they both had minor injuries. Both Bow Wow and Kiyomi Leslie were arrested Bow Wow posted bail for $8k and was out in no time, but she did a number on the rapper that is very visible.

THE GAME SHARES SEXUAL DETAILS ABOUT KIM KARDASHIAN

Its no secret that The Game’s rap career has been surrounded with drama, Game had beef with a long list of rap artist like Yukmouth, 50 Cent, Meek Mill, 40 Glocc and more. The Compton rapper is about to add another rap icon to the list when he decided to mention his sexual acts with Kanye’s wife in his latest song.

The Game was advised by friends not to mention the Kardashians in his latest song being friends with the family and Kanye but that advise fell on mute ears. the song had lyrics in the song referring to Kylie “Her sister made a billion in makeup. I used to make her Frosted Flakes when she wake up.” It seems the rapper doesn’t really value the friendship with the family or Ye because the lyrics about Kim will end a relationship.

Here are the graphic line that has everyone in a uproar “I held Kim Kardashian by the throat, nigg*. I made her swallow my kids until she choked, nigg*.” Close friends of the rapper told him to take the line out but he refused I guess some like to burn bridges and some people like to build them.  Kim nor Kanye has responded to the lyrics yet! but I bet the friendship is ruined.

 

Kanye West SUES ROC-A-FELLA and hires one of the most powerful firms in the country

Kanye West is starting the year off collecting money from those he feels owes. Ye has filed suit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Def Jam, UMG Recordings, and Bravado International Group, Roc-A-Fella and EMI. The dispute between EMI and Kanye is about a clear understanding of the rights and obligations between the two parties. The suit is similar against Roc-A-Fella Ye wants a declaration of his rights regarding his relations with the record company that gave Kanye his start.

The suits and clarification of rights between Kanye and the record labels might be a move to gain control of his publishing. Ye attempted to purchase his publishing for $8 – $9 million, and the rapper was denied. Publishing is a way for companies to make money of you live performances, downloads, streaming, tv and film so it might be hard to get them to give the avenue of royalties.

NAS SELLS PLUTO TV FOR $340 MILLION

Nas, known for hit songs like  ‘One Mic,’ ‘I Can,’ and his political views on his controversial album ‘Nig*er.’  Born in Brooklyn, New York Nas isn’t just a rap artist he is also an entrepreneur making big money moves. Nas decided to lighten his portfolio and increase his bank account by selling Pluto TV for 340 million dollars.  Viacom purchased Pluto to expand their online streaming service and add to the online marketing. Pluto average 12 million streamers per month and the majority of them are connected via Firestick, Apple Tv, or an Android box. The sell of Pluto Tv moves the rapper up a few notches as one of the wealthiest rappers in the world.

Master P announces mega-deal with Lionsgate studios to produce a biopic

In the latest news on the spotlight, Master P has been making the headlines with his most recent move of producing his biopic. The founder of No limit records has partnered with Lionsgate to produce the biopic, “king of the south” which would act as a representation to his musical achievements. The music mogul took to Instagram to reveal the news “Today we made history! Signed one of the biggest deals with Lionsgate for the Master P biopic, “King of the South IceCream man.” The artist also went ahead to thank his associates who made it possible for the deal to be materialized as he said, “salute to the kings that came before me Lil J, Uncle Luke, and Tony Draper.”

In another statement, the hip-hop rapper also said that “to be alive and partner with major film company is making history” he went ahead and added that the happening would be the first in history especially to come from the south and have a major effect to the rap game. The biopic is entailed to chronicle his childhood, adulthood and finally his journey through his musical career being that he was the founder of No limit records. Among his achievement like staying optimistic through his hustles and ambitions as well as his drive into becoming the first rapper from the south to have his music played in New York will all be captured into the biopic to make it a real-life experience.

Although he has not given a release date, many of his supporters have already taken to Instagram and other social media pages to show their support to the artist and are eagerly waiting for the release date. One of his supporters had this to say, “yea his music was dope as shit, a major factor on the tank, RIP magic, salute homie.” All in all, we can wish him good luck with his biopic.