Apr 25

Wu-Tang Clan, Lil Wayne & Dipset To Headline 2018 A3C Festival

Atlanta, GA – The 2018 A3C Festival has booked the Wu-Tang Clan as one of its headliners to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). The legendary group will be joined on the bill by Lil Wayne and Dipset.

PRhyme, J.I.D, Curren$y, Young M.A, Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, Childish Major and Deante Hitchcock round out the lineup as of April 24. More artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

Y’all ready for A3C this year? Tickets on sale now (link in bio) #A3C18 #a3cfestival

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This year’s A3C Festival takes place on October 6 and 7 at the Georgia Freight Depot in Atlanta. Before the musical festivities, A3C will host a three-day conference across multiple venues in the ATL, which begins on October 3.

Tickets for the 2018 festival and conference are available at A3C’s official site.

Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.46606/title.wu-tang-clan-lil-wayne-dipset-to-headline-2018-a3c-festival

Apr 25

Meek Mill Makes First Post-Prison Appearance At Philadelphia 76ers Game

Philadelphia, PA – Meek Mill made his first public appearance since being released from Chester State Prison on Tuesday afternoon (April 24). According to Meek’s publicist, after stopping at the barber to get his hair cut, he was taken to the Philadelphia 76ers game at the Wells Fargo Center where the Sixers are playing the Miami Heat.

In a video shared to Twitter, Meek was all smiles as he rang the Liberty Bell to start the game.

“Give it up for Meek Mill,” the announcer says.

The Sixers ran out to the court blasting Meek’s track “Ima Boss,” a cut from his 2012 album, Don’t Panic. 

The Sixers’ co-founder Micheal Grubin picked Meek up from the prison and quickly posted a photo of the Wins Losses rapper in his car.

(The original version of this article was published on April 24, 2018 at 2:22 p.m. PST and can be found below.)

The day has finally arrived — Meek Mill is now a free man. After the Philadelphia Supreme Court granted Meek’s bail on Tuesday (April 24), Twitter exploded with excitement for the Philly rapper who’s been incarcerated since last November.

Judge Genece Brinkley had initially ruled he’d stay in prison until his next appeal hearing but the Supreme Court threw her decision out.

In a statement to HipHopDX, Meek’s publicist said the rapper will likely be at the Philadelphia 76ers game on Tuesday night. His first stop was the barber where he got his haircut for the game.

From Funkmaster Flex, Dave East and YG to his loyal fans, hundreds of people are rooting for Meek on social media, and there’s no doubt he’s feeling the love.

Check out the reactions below. 

Bro Free @meekmill that’s a blessing. NEW LIFE!

A post shared by YG (@yg) on Apr 24, 2018 at 1:44pm PDT

THE STREETS MISSED YOU KING!!!

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Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.46604/title.meek-mills-prison-release-has-twitter-in-party-mode

Apr 25

Did Kanye West Just Announce His Presidential Candidacy (Again)?

Twitter – In between sharing photos of Michael Jackson and Kanye West figurines on Twitter, the inimitable Yeezy appears to be having presidential aspirations (again). During his latest Twitter spree on Tuesday night (April 24), he wrote simply, “2024.”

West had previously expressed interest in running in 2020 against current POTUS Donald Trump but evidently he’s leaving that window open for Trump to have a second term.

Considering The Life Of Pablo mastermind recently voiced his love for Trump during an interview with Hot 97’s Ebro Darden and met up with the polarizing president in 2016, it’s not exactly shocking.

Coupled with West’s supportive tweet about conservative commentator Candace Owens, fans are continuing to question Ye’s mental state.

In his litany of tweets, West has also shared some exciting news for Hip Hop, including the June 1 release date of his next solo album, his collaborative project with Kid Cudi, Kids See Ghost, a release date for Pusha T’s King Push project and another release date for Nas’ follow-up to 2012 Life Is Good.

The eccentric MC also tweeted that he’d produced all the albums he’s been tweeting about over the past several days. 

Check out a few more of West’s random tweets below.

Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.46607/title.did-kanye-west-just-announce-his-presidential-candidacy-again

Apr 24

R. Kelly’s Daughter Speaks On Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Her Dad

Joann Kelly, daughter of singer R. Kelly, didn’t have too much to say when asked about the controversy surrounding her father.

After being approached by TMZ in Atlanta, Joann (who also goes by the stage name Buku) confessed that she didn’t “have much of a comment.” She later revealed the entire ordeal is “hard” and added that she feels “terrible” about what’s going on with her father.

“It’s very close to my heart. It’s just hard ’cause it’s family matters. But overall, it’s hard. I try not to speak about it too much, but it is what it is. I feel terrible,” she said.

Joann appeared to pause a bit when asked if she’s close with her father. She eventually answered the question by stating “we’re family. We’re gonna deal with each other.”

Following last July’s release of a Buzzfeed story about R. Kelly allegedly running a sex cult, accusations against the famed RB star have been fairly frequent.

Most recently, a woman who was once in a relationship with Kelly and who was allegedly groomed to be in his sex cult claimed he knowingly gave her an STD.

Authorities in Texas are currently investigating the matter.

R. Kelly has denied all accusations of sexual misconduct.

Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.46598/title.r-kellys-daughter-speaks-on-sexual-misconduct-allegations-against-her-dad

Apr 24

Kehlani Clarifies Sexuality Following On-Stage Demi Lovato Kiss

As Kehlani rang in her 23rd birthday on Tuesday (April 24), the Oakland-bred singer had already spent some time clarifying her sexual preferences (and doing some damage control) on Twitter over the weekend.

Following an on-stage kiss with pop princess Demi Lovato earlier this month, many fans were evidently curious about Kehlani’s sexuality. So, she took to the social media platform to clear things up.

Demi Lovato and Kehlani at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ – April 2nd #demilovato #ddlovato #demi #lovato #TellMeYouLoveMeTour

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According to MSN, in a series of since-deleted tweets, Kehlani explained, “Cuz I keep geddin asked… I’m queer,” she initially tweeted. “No bi, not straight. I’m attracted to women, men, REALLY attracted to queer men, non binary people, intersex people, trans people. Lil poly pansexual papa hello good morning. Does that answer your questions?”

Kehlani reportedly added she’s “least attracted” to straight men and referred to bisexual men as “little gifts from god.”

Soon, she found herself addressing her use of the term “queer” after someone pointed out it’s sometimes used as a derogatory slur.

“Damn, I didn’t know that!!” Kehlani responded. “If there’s anyone out there I’ve ever offended with the word, I’m sorry! I’m with the reclaiming of the word but if there’s anyone day loves me dat isn’t, I sorry I lurvvv u.”

She later continued, “(repetitive so it’s suuuper clear) my indentifying as queer wasn’t the issue, it was the singling out of trans intersex which sounded transphobic, ignorant and to some, sounding like fetishization. which is completely wrong, not my intention, and something to say sorry about.”

The Atlantic Records signee also laughed off reports her on-stage kiss was a public confession she was gay.

“so many blogs reported it as my coming out i am dead,” she wrote.

Kehlani wrapped up her Twitter spree by addressing some of her fans who applauded her for tackling a tough subject.

“i understand how hard it is to feel hurt and really embarrassed when you’re attacked/ harshly corrected for something you thought was right that u said w good intention,” she wrote. “still gotta learn tho!!! still gotta own up, change it, and grow.

“always hold us accountable. never stop. as crazy as twitter is, this is a part i believe is necessary. hold. eachother. accountable… and teach.”

She also showed off a new neck tattoo that reads “fluid.”

life path 7 the meaning of life. thank you @tessemilytattoos you’re a gem ?

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Article source: http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.46599/title.kehlani-clarifies-sexuality-following-on-stage-demi-lovato-kiss