Aug 05

Lil Pump Criticizes Lollapalooza For Cutting His Set Short

Chicago, IL – Lil Pump wasn’t happy about his set getting cut short at Lollapalooza 2018. In a video shared on social media, the “Gucci Gang” creator voiced his displeasure with festival officials for shutting down his performance in Chicago on Saturday (August 4).

“Lollapalooza, listen up, man” he said. “That was some fuck shit. Y’all stopped my whole set because everybody was fucking mosh-pitting too hard. People were fainting. I stopped the show and got everybody that was fainting and they still cut my set off ’cause everybody was mosh-pitting too hard. I was ’bout to cause a riot.”

Pump’s set was marred by rowdy fans and festivalgoers passing out in the crowd. Video from the event showed a raucous scene.

Check out some of the reaction to Pump’s brief Lollapalooza appearance below.

Somewhere down here is a Lil Pump show. However, the set keeps being stopped due to fainting at the front of the stage area. #Lollapalooza

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Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.47920/title.lil-pump-criticizes-lollapalooza-for-cutting-his-set-short

Aug 05

Hip Hop Week In Review: Travis Scott’s "Astroworld" Arrives

HipHopDX – This week in Hip Hop, Travis Scott’s long-awaited album Astroworld was finally released. Also, a mysterious post appeared on Rich The Kid’s Instagram and lastly, Kendrick Lamar popped up at the same tattoo shop in Japan as Post Malone.

Travis Scott’s Astroworld Is Here

ASTROWORLD 8/3/18 @david_lachapelle

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On Friday (August 3), Travis Scott released his third solo album Astroworld.

Its release was promoted with gold, oversized Scott heads popping up in various places, including Amoeba Music in Hollywood. When the cover art for Astroworld was released with the recognizable golden head, it all made sense.

After the cover art debuted, transgender model Amanda Lepore noticed she was removed from the final cut, which was shot by photographer David LaChappelle. This spurred accusations of Scott being transphobic. However, he wasn’t the reason Lepore was removed. LaChappelle reps revealed Scott wasn’t even aware of the album cover’s original version.

Stream Travis Scott’s Astroworld here.

R.I.P. Rich The Kid?

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Rich The Kid had all of his fans worried when a cryptic post reading “R.I.P. Rich The Kid” appeared on his Instagram this week.

Apparently, it was the work of hackers who gained control of the “Plug Walk” rapper’s account and allegedly demanded $750,000 to return the account.

Read about Rich The Kid’s hacking incident here.

Kendrick Lamar Post Malone Get Tattoos

Posty @kendricklamar ✌? #postmalone at @tokyothreetides @bangxganji #tokyothreetides ??(? @xo_emmagram_xo) #ポストマローン と #ケンドリックラマー #kendricklamar さんご来店！

A post shared by THREE TIDES TATTOO??スリータイズタトゥー (@threetidestattoo) on Jul 30, 2018 at 7:14am PDT

What are the odds two Hip Hop stars end up at that same tattoo shop on their respective travels overseas? Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone both stopped by Three Tides Tattoo in Tokyo, Japan this week and exchanged pleasantries after running into each other.

Read more about Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone getting tattoos in Japan here.

DX Reviews

– Tre Capital — Hero

– Young Buck — 10 Plugs

– B.o.B. — NAGA

– N.O.R.E. — 5E

– YFN Lucci Yung Bleu — Lucci Vandross

– Kool G Rap 38 Spesh — Son Of G Rap

– Jaden Smith — SYRE: The Electric Album 

– Denzel Curry — TA13OO

– The Internet — Hive Mind

– Wiz Khalifa — Rolling Papers II

– Jay Park — Ask About Me

– Yung Bans — Yung Bans, Vol. 5

DXclusives: Black Star, Will Smith, Diggy Simmons Masta Ace

6 Best Moments From Nas Black Star’s Show That Resurrected ’90s Hip Hop Nostalgia

HipHopDX’s Kyle Eustice saw Nas and Black Star’s show out in Colorado and shared the six best moments from the event, including Mos Def’s performance of “UMI Says.”

Experience the other six best moments from Nas and Black Star’s show here.

Not Up For Debate: Will Smith Has The Greatest Instagram Ever

Ever since Will Smith revved up his Instagram account, no other content creator has been able to compare. It’s obvious, he has the best Instagram ever.

Read how Will Smith came to dominate Instagram here.

Diggy Simmons Initially Shied Away From Rap Because Of His Famous Hip Hop Family

Diggy Simmons released his first mixtape in 2009 and explains his long musical hiatus in an exclusive interview with HipHopDX.

“I always could rap and always liked to rap, but I strayed away from it completely,” Diggy says. “I didn’t want people thinking I was doing this just because my family.”

Read the full interview with Diggy Simmons here.

Masta Ace Explains How His “SlaughtaHouse” LP Impacted Eminem

Masta Ace’s SlaughtaHouse holds a special spot in Eminem’s heart. Masta Ace explains to DX’s Kyle Eustice what SlaughtaHouse means to Em in an exclusive interview.

“He [Eminem] told me that my album SlaughtaHouse was a very important album for him and his crew the guys,” Ace explains. “He was running with D-12. He said that’s the album they used to play all day driving around in a beat-up car. So, that album has a special place for him because of the time, you know, simpler times.”

Read the full interview with Masta Ace here.

Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.47921/title.hip-hop-week-in-review-travis-scotts-astroworld-arrives

Aug 05

The Lady Of Rage Called "Medical Mystery" Following Serious Fall

After being hospitalized earlier this year, The Lady Of Rage has finally revealed a few details regarding her health. On Saturday (August 4), Rage shared three photos to her Instagram account unveiling some injuries on her face.

In the caption, the Virginia-born artist shed some light on her recent trips to the hospital.

“I know a lot of people have been wondering what’s going on with me in regards 2 my health, well today I will let y’all know what I know,” she began. “Since Sept. 2017 I have been going back forth to doctors specialists for what started out as shortness of breath. Within that time I’ve been hospitalized 5 times.

“Initially pneumonia was the diagnosis. Then I was told pneumonitis, to ‘we think you have lupus or sarcoidosis’, to ‘you’re depressed’ take this prozac…fibromyalgia, sjorgens syndrome and idiopathic interstitial lung disease with fibrosis, which means the lungs are progressively being scarred they don’t know why. That’s a lot, from 1 day you’re good, to the next day you’re not!”

I know a lot of people have been wondering what’s going on with me in regards 2 my health, well today I will let y’all know what I know. Since Sept. 2017 I have been going back forth to doctors specialists for what started out as shortness of breath. Within that time I’ve been hospitalized 5 times. Initially pneumonia was the diagnosis. Then I was told pneumonitis, to “we think you have lupus or sarcoidosis”, to “you’re depressed ” take this prozac…fibromyalgia, sjorgens syndrome and idiopathic interstitial lung disease with fibrosis, which means the lungs are progressively being scarred they don’t know why. That’s a lot, from 1 day you’re good, to the next day you’re not! My last performance was in Atlanta at the Queens of Hip Hop and thanks to my brother @dazdillinger we pulled it off! July 6th I was scheduled to perform at the Essence Fest was very excited because this would have been my first time. As I walked in to the hotel I was cool. By the time I got to the counter I knew something was wrong! I asked for some water, and the next thing I know, I’m hearing someone say, “don’t move, and don’t touch your eye”! I had blacked out and fell face first into a cast iron frame at the front desk! Blacking out is called syncope, and this was my 3rd most damaging time! So as a result of that, I received 9 stitches, a fractured eye orbit, fractured the side of my nose. Missed out on performing at Essence with @dougiefresh and Summertime in the LBC with @snoopdogg ? Stayed in the hospital for 6 days,because the doctors are trying to find the reason for the syncope. Nothing was found. Previous, to current test showed nothing besides the fibrosis. One of the staff said “You’re a medical mystery”…well this mystery needs to be solved is what I’m thinking!! So as it stands, I’m trying to find the proper diagnosis and the proper treatment. For those of you who pray for me, please continue to do so. For those of you who send me well wishes, please continue to do so. I’m kind of a private person, revealing this is a big step for me. So there it is … as always Thank you to those who have been there continue to be there.❤

A post shared by The Official Lady Of Rage (@theladyofrage_) on Aug 4, 2018 at 10:56am PDT

Rage then explained how she wound up with multiple stitches in her face. It started when she was in New Orleans for the Essence Festival last month.

“July 6th I was scheduled to perform at the Essence Fest was very excited because this would have been my first time,” she wrote. “As I walked in to the hotel I was cool. By the time I got to the counter I knew something was wrong! I asked for some water, and the next thing I know, I’m hearing someone say, ‘don’t move, and don’t touch your eye’!

“I had blacked out and fell face first into a cast iron frame at the front desk! Blacking out is called syncope, and this was my 3rd most damaging time! So as a result of that, I received 9 stitches, a fractured eye orbit, fractured the side of my nose. Missed out on performing at Essence with @dougiefresh and Summertime in the LBC with @snoopdogg.” 

The Death Row Records affiliate was in the hospital for six days as doctors tried to figure out why she suffered another syncope episode.

“Nothing was found,” she said. “Previous, to current test showed nothing besides the fibrosis. One of the staff said ‘You’re a medical mystery’…well this mystery needs to be solved is what I’m thinking!! So as it stands, I’m trying to find the proper diagnosis and the proper treatment.

“For those of you who pray for me, please continue to do so. For those of you who send me well wishes, please continue to do so. I’m kind of a private person, revealing this is a big step for me. So there it is … as always Thank you to those who have been there continue to be there.”

Rage was previously admitted to the hospital in January, and was “overwhelmed” by the support and love she received from her fans and peers.  

I just want to Thank everyone who has been showing me an overwhelming amount of love, support, prayers, visits, phone calls, well wishes. It means so much…I never knew so many people cared. I’m really grateful to all of you who have taken the time to send a lil love my way.

A post shared by The Official Lady Of Rage (@theladyofrage_) on Jan 4, 2018 at 6:46pm PST

Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.47911/title.the-lady-of-rage-called-medical-mystery-following-serious-fall

Aug 05

Rick Ross, E-40, Daz Dillinger & More React To Dallas Rapper C Struggs’ Death

Dallas, TX – Dallas rapper C Struggs passed away on Friday (August 3), according to Urban Islandz.

Struggs was diagnosed with metastatic cancer in his head and neck and given eight weeks to live. Before his death, he was trying to carry on with his career. A source close to him reportedly said, “He was putting up a good fight because he was recording music and even doing videos and all that shit, but his health got really bad over the last couple of days.”

Rick Ross, who teamed up with Struggs on the track “Do It” in 2016, found out about his passing upon landing in San Francisco for his Port Of Miami 2 release party on Friday night.

“I just got news that we lost a good nigga, man,” he said. “Good nigga. Dallas nigga. My homie, C Struggs. Shout out to everyone that’s repping C Struggs, his little ones. Homie was a good dude. We remember you homie and we always gon’ remember you, homie. Bless up.

“His death is a big blow to the community because he was someone who was loved by everyone he ain’t got no beef, everyone love Struggs.”

In the wake of his passing, E-40, Daz Dillinger and more paid their respects on social media.

Check out their reactions below.

#ripCStruggs one of the Dopest rappers to ever touch the mic. ?my heart goes out to his family we send our condolences ?? #dallastexas #fuckcancer

A post shared by E40 The Counselor (@e40) on Aug 3, 2018 at 5:12pm PDT

Crip ?LONG LIVE @cstruggs232 IT WAS A GANGSTAZ PLEASURE WORKING WITH U THE FAT CRIP ??BLESSINGS APONE BLESSINGS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN ?????????????????

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Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.47912/title.rick-ross-e-40-daz-dillinger-more-react-to-dallas-rapper-c-struggs-death

Aug 05

Lil B Permanently Calls Off Curse On Houston Rocket James Harden

Houston, TX – Lil B has officially called off the curse on Houston Rocket James Harden — for good.

“I had a show in Houston and met with Geto Boys’ Bushwick Bill, his son, J Prince Jr. and the Rap-A-Lot team,” Lil B tells HipHopDX. “It was positive and beautiful, and we decided then that the curse is over.”

The reveal was first made in an Instagram video posted by Prince Jr.

“Huge announcement, man,” Lil B said. “Courtesy of the mob, mob ties, Rap-A-Lot. Hey, James Harden, shout out to Houston. The curse is officially done. Mob ties, they made it happen. Shout out to J. Prince Jr.”

Had to tell @lilbisgod to lift that curse off of @jharden13 ??? We need a ring this year❗️#MobTies

A post shared by J Prince Jr (@jprincejr) on Aug 3, 2018 at 4:57pm PDT

Lil B initially cursed the NBA star for refusing to acknowledge him as the creator of the cook dance, which Harden routinely used in games back in 2015. He lifted it during an episode of ESPN’s First Take last June but evidently Prince Jr. and his Rap-A-Lot associates believed part of the curse was still lingering.

“It was definitely called off then to0, but it’s even more official now going to Texas and meeting J. Prince Jr., Houston getting a ring. James Harden won’t see a curse again. It’s for good.”

During an interview with HipHopDX in May, Lil B clarified that only his alter-ego, The BasedGod, can curse people.

“Right now, everybody’s good,” he says. “But Lil B can’t curse. The BasedGod curses. I just let folks know. Don’t put the blame on Lil B. No, no, no.” 

Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.47913/title.lil-b-permanently-calls-off-curse-on-houston-rocket-james-harden