(AllHipHop News) It looks like there’s some trouble between Lil Uzi Vert and DJ Drama. Lil Uzi hopped on Twitter, to warn new rappers against signing with other rappers or DJ’s. “if y’all do sign … sign 2 a major Dont sign 2 a rapper or a Dj ……..Its Just Easier When The Time Come For That Fake S### ® The 23-year-old rapper was taking indirect shots at DJ Drama and Don Cannon, who signed the Philly rapper to their Generation Now imprint, which is distributed through Atlantic. DJ Drama quickly replied to the comments, prompting an exchange between the two. Lets state the facts and see who REALLY on some fake s###. ​ “I was given advice 2 my young followers … you got a guilty conscience or sumthin Late last year, tension between the two men was revealed by Nicki Minaj, who implied DJ Drama or Atlantic Records was holding up the remix to “The Way Life Goes” off Lil Uzi Vert’s Luv Is Rage 2.

(AllHipHop News) Rapper E-40 has been hit with a countersuit as he fights the author of a book named after his 1993 hit “Captain Save A Hoe.” The hip-hop star, real name Earl Stevens, initially claimed that writer Erika Kane and her publishers were ripping off the character he created and owns the rights to, accusing them of unfairly profiting from his work. Stevens’ filing also stated that his “Captain Save a Hoe” trademark, which was filed in 2014 but has yet to be approved, includes clothing and entertainment services specified as “an ongoing series featuring comedy, action, and adventure provided through television, online webcasts and radio broadcasts.” He asked a judge to pull the recently-released books from retailers and award him proceeds from sales to date. Now, Vodka & Milk Publishing officials have filed a counterclaim, in which they allege that Stevens’ trademark requests are incomplete, and his rights do not cover the “Captain Save a Hoe” trademark in books. They also allege that customers of the book series and fans of E-40 are different enough that there wouldn’t be any confusion, or cause anyone to think the books came from the rapper. Vodka & Milk Publishing are seeking damages against Stevens, following his alleged requests that online retailer Amazon take the book down from its website. These requests are said to have caused Amazon to remove the book from sale, leading to other retail outlets stopping ordering the book. They claim they have been caused “irreparable injury, financial damage, and loss of income,” all of which they want to be proven at trial. Stevens’ attorney told Billboard.com they are planning to file a motion to dismiss the countersuit.

(AllHipHop News) Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa was the guest of honor at Spotify’s swanky dinner during CES this week. Wiz hosted the “Spotify Supper” at the Hakkasan at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where the Consumer Electronics Show is taking place. Each year, tens of thousands of techies, businesses, advertisers, and celebrities descend upon Las Vegas for CES, which features new technology coming for the new year. Celebrity chef Eddie Huang served up dishes from his NYC restaurant Baohaus, which is known for its hip-hop friendly atmosphere. Huang kicked it with Spotify CMO Seth Farbman during a discussion about the importance of hip-hop culture, and what it brings to Huang’s business venture and Spotify. After the discussion, Wiz hit the stage to perform some of his hit singles. Take a look at some pictures: ​ ​

(AllHipHop News) Harlem, New York rapper Jim Jones is the latest rapper heading to marriage boot camp. The rapper and his wife Chrissy Lampkin will appear on “Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars Family Edition,” in an attempt to rehabilitate their relationship. Jimmy’s mother Nancy AKA “Mama Jones” is also slated to appear on the show. In the past, rappers like Benzino, Toya & Memphitz and Amina Buddafly, Peter Gunz and Tara Wallace have tried to repair their relationship with ex’s during appearances on different versions of “Marriage Boot Camp.” This season’s series other dysfunctional guests include “Mob Wives” star Renee Graziano with her sisters Lana Graziano Zanococchio and Jennifer Graziano, as well as the connection between Brandi Glanville and her dad Guy Granville. All of the families will undergo intense counseling and decide, with the help of experienced therapists Dr. Ish Major and Dr. Venus Nicolino, whether to mend or end their toxic bonds. The new season of “Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars Family Edition” is slated to air on WE TV this March.

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Berner hosted a huge album release party for his new album last night in Los Angeles. A variety of industry influencers, executives and rappers attended a private album release party for The Big Pescado at Hitman Coffee Shop LA. The rapper has good reason to celebrate. The Big Pescado features guest appearances from Snoop, Game, Pusha T, Wiz Khalifa, E-40, Too Short, Conway, Jeremiah, Ty Dollar $ign and others. As if that were not enough, Berner managed to secure the services of production wizard Scott Storch, who produced all of the tracks on The Big Pescado. Berner’s new album is due in stores on January 16th. Take a look at some footage of the release party, which featured the best weed and edibles in Los Angeles, as well as guests like Wiz Khalifa, B-Real, Jahni Denver, Ron Artest, Fred Wreck, Wiz Khalifa, Demrick, Scott Storch, music executive Steve Lobel and others.

(AllHipHop News) Rapper and reality TV star Gunplay is facing a new lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend following an alleged attack on New Year’s Day. The “Love and Hip Hop: Miami” star is said to have exchanged heated words with Aneka Johnston at Florida adult club The Office, where she works as a stripper, in the early hours of 1 January after he arrived with his current girlfriend, Keyara. Gunplay, real name Richard Morales, Jr., is then said to have waited in the parking lot for Johnston’s shift to end, before reportedly confronting her and head-butting his ex. She suffered bruising to her face and neck, and a scratched cornea, and subsequently filed a police report about the alleged incident. Criminal charges are currently being weighed by prosecutors at the Florida State Attorney’s office, but now Johnston has also taken civil action against the rapper, who is signed to Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group. According to reports, Aneka Johnston has filed papers in Miami-Dade County court, claiming Gunplay was also “known to act violently” towards her throughout their two-year relationship, which ended in 2012. She blames his “harmful and destructive behavior” for breaking off their romance, and is now suing for battery over the strip club incident, seeking punitive damages for bodily injury, mental anguish, and pain and suffering. Her attorney, Mark DiCowden, told TheBlast that “Gunplay has a long history of committing violence and domestic abuse. He has made a living out of glorifying crime and harmful conduct on people, including women. “Ms. Johnston was working and didn’t deserve to be attacked. She has previously been a victim of Gunplay’s domestic violence and ended her relationship with him years ago because of his ongoing abuse.” DiCowden hopes the lawsuit will “send Gunplay a message and deter his misbehavior in the future”. The MC has yet to respond to the battery allegations or the lawsuit.

(AllHipHop News) Rihanna has thanked Serena Williams for “brightening” her day after the tennis ace filmed a video for Vogue magazine dancing to the singer’s new N.E.R.D. collaboration, “Lemon.” New mom Serena graces the latest U.S. cover of the fashion bible with her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., and as part of the coverage, the athlete shot a fun music video, in which she shows off her moves on an airport runway and onboard a private jet. The clip was released online earlier this week and Rihanna, who was still in mourning after attending her cousin’s funeral in Barbados on Tuesday was so touched by the dance tribute, she shared it on her own Instagram page. “woke up to a champ brightening my day like…..,” she wrote. “@serenawilliams this song just got better thanks to you girl #Lemon”. The video was also highly praised by N.E.R.D. frontman Pharrell Williams, who posted, “Serving (lemon)!!!! You killed it @Serenawilliams!”. “Lemon” was released in November and marked N.E.R.D.’s first single in seven years. Rihanna’s cousin, 21-year-old Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne, died from his injuries after he was shot in Barbados on December 26. https://www.instagram.com/p/BdxVBNEFZhE/?hl=en&taken-by=pharrell https://www.instagram.com/p/BdyGfJtjOJG/?hl=en&taken-by=badgalriri

(AllHipHop News) Singer and reality TV regular Ray J is slamming allegations he stole the idea for a scooter business, insisting he came up with the concept on his own. Jean Paul is suing the One Wish star for $30 million, claiming they discussed launching an electric scooter bike business in 2015 and Ray J offered to become an investor and celebrity endorser. However, Paul claims Ray J went on to start a competing scooter business without him and he is now suing him, according to TMZ. In November, the 36-year-old signed a $31 million wholesale deal for his electric transportation company, Raycon. Ray J’s company, famous for the Scoot-E-Bike, was formed the same year Paul claims he talked to the singer about launching their brand together. And Ray J’s manager David Weintraub insists the company is independently owned by the singer and there were never any agreements made with Paul. ​ ​

(AllHipHop News) Rap star 50 Cent is being courted by the MLB to redeem himself after throwing what could be the worst first pitch in professional baseball’s history. 50’s terrible pitch went viral in May of 2014 when he was the guest of honor during a Mets Game game at Citi Field. The rapper threw the first pitch of the game, which turned out to be an epic fail. Now, the New York Mets want to give 50 a chance to redeem himself with a new offer to toss out the first pitch during a game. Even though his pitch flopped the rapper was a good sport about it in follow-up interviews. “I had no idea that throwing a bad pitch would be so big. It was coming across CNN! ESPN, CNN,” 50 Cent said during an interview promoting his new movie “Den Of Thieves.” “I was like, whoa, not the way I want things out here at the moment when I’m getting ready to run this music and I’m on CNN and it looks like my arm’s broken. I’m like, ‘What the [expletive] happened to me?’” the rapper said. According to sources, 50 probably won’t bite, since he’s waiting for a bigger stage to redeem himself – the World Series. So far, 50 has yet to reveal whether he would accept the New York Mets’ new offer, but it seems doubtful according to the rapper. “Listen, no one warned me,” 50 Cent said. “No one said: ‘Risk versus reward!’ I would have kept my a** in the stands. This is never going away.”

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Earl Sweatshirt has canceled plans to tour Australia to mourn the death of his poet father. South African native Keorapetse Kgositsile, a noted writer, and political activist, passed away on January 3, days before Earl was due to head Down Under to perform as one of the opening acts for British pop stars The xx. Those shows begin in Melbourne on Saturday followed by dates in Brisbane, and Sydney, but Earl will no longer be hitting the stage, according to promoters at Handsome Tours. “We regret to inform that, due to the recent passing of Earl Sweatshirt’s father, he must cancel his appearances as support for The xx this month,” reads a statement reads. “We sincerely apologize to those affected by this cancellation and send our sincerest condolences to Earl Sweatshirt at this time.” The Odd Future star, real name Thebe Neruda Kgositsile, had also been booked to headline a separate concert in Melbourne on Sunday, but organizers of that gig have confirmed it has been pulled, too. Earl took to Twitter a day after his dad’s death to pay tribute to the 79-year-old by posting a picture of Kgositsile onstage at an event. “thank yall for your thoughts and love,” he captioned the picture.

(AllHipHop News) Chuck D has reassured fans his house survived the recent wildfires in California, despite reports it had burned to the ground. His old Public Enemy bandmate Flavor Flav alleged in a lawsuit that Chuck’s mansion had fallen victim to the Thomas fire – the largest blaze in California history. However, a representative for Chuck, real name Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, said his home has not burnt down. “He is heartsick over the losses the people of Ventura and its surrounding areas continue to endure,” a rep said. On Twitter, the 57-year-old rapper revealed the truth to a concerned fan – that he had merely been evacuated to escape toxic fumes and potential mudslides. Flav, real name William Jonathan Drayton Jr, is reportedly suing Chuck for playing old Public Enemy songs on tour with his new supergroup Prophets of Rage – formed with members of metal group Rage Against The Machine. Legal documents stated that his lawyers were unable to serve Chuck with Flav’s complaint as his “home burned down in the fire.” The Thomas fire, which has destroyed more than 1,000 buildings, is still smoldering, but Los Angeles Fire Department officials say it is now 90 percent under control. Heavy rainfall in the wake of the fires has led to mudslides, which have killed at least 17 and threatened the homes of several celebrities, including Rob Lowe, Oprah Winfrey, and Ellen DeGeneres. Oprah’s Santa Barbara estate has been particularly hard hit, as she revealed in a video on Instagram captioned, “Woke up to this blazing gas fire. then swipe left to see how deep the mud is in my backyard. Helicopters rescuing my neighbors. Looking for missing persons. 13 lives lost. #Mudslides.”

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Logic will hit the Grammy stage this year, during a performance with fellow first-timers Alessia Cara and Khalid. The trio of artists will perform alongside a group of suicide attempt and loss survivors selected by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Grammy-nominated artists will perform Logic’s “1-800-273-8255,” which earned him two nods this year. Other performers during the evening include Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee, Kesha and Bruno Mars with Cardi B. Previously announced performers include Childish Gambino, Lady Gaga, Little Big Town, Patti LuPone, P!nk, and Ben Platt. The 60th Annual Grammy Awards will air live from Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. ET.

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Shyne has kicked off 2018 as a new dad. The “Bad Boyz” star and his partner welcomed a baby girl earlier this week and he shared the news with fans via Instagram. Alongside a photo of himself in medical scrubs, as he gazed at his newborn, he wrote, “Welcome our princess Naomi… Thank the Creator of the universe for delivering you to us… Love at first sight… 1918.” The child is Shyne’s first with his wife, whose name has not been publicly released. They wed in 2013. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ former Bad Boy Entertainment protege became an Orthodox Jew and moved to Jerusalem, Israel for a while following his release from prison in 2009. He served more than eight years in a New York prison for opening fire at a 1999 club party, where Diddy and his then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez were among the guests. https://www.instagram.com/p/BdwTAj-Flg7/

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Rich The Kid has linked up with Champs Sports and Adidas for the new NMD “Camo” release. In a video promoting the new line, Rich The Kid gives a nod to his upbringing in New York and Atlanta, as well as his new home in Los Angeles. The new sneakers include reflective 3M on the three stripes on the side, and logo on the tongue. The Adidas originals NMD R2 Camo retail for $130, the Adidas originals Camo Crew goes for $80 and the Adidas Originals Superstar 2.0 Pant is priced at $70. Take a look below. ​ ​

(AllHipHop News) Eminem will be the main draw of the huge festival, which draws over 100,000 people annually to Dover, Delaware. The rapper will be joined by Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, the Arctic Monkeys and The Killers this year. Other headliners for the 2018 festival include Logic, Martin Garrix, SZA, alt-J, Portugal. The Man, Foster the People, MGMT, Mike D (DJ set) and more. The 2018 Firefly Music Festival will take place from June 14-17 at The Woodlands in Dover, Delaware. General Admission and VIP pass options go on sale Friday, Jan. 12 at 10 am ET through FireflyFestival.com. Check out the full lineup: ​ ​

(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne has denied he slept with a woman who has won child support from the star after a court ruled he is the father of her teenage son. Wayne is adamant he is not the father of a 15-year-old boy, named Dwayne after him, and has signed a declaration in a bid to open a new trial, denying that he ever slept with Keiotia Watson, reported The Blast. In October 2017 Watson filed legal documents claiming she had a physical relationship with the “Lollipop” star in June 2001 and she subsequently gave birth to a son in February 2002. After going to court, two years ago, to establish paternity of Dwayne a judge ruled in her favor after he failed to respond to the case and ordered the rapper, real name Dwayne Carter, Jr., to pay her $5,000 a month and to cover the child’s medical insurance. Now, the rapper has reportedly signed a declaration stating, “I did not engage in a sexual relationship with Keiotia Watson in June of 2001 or at any other time…. I do not believe it is possible that I am the biological father of Dwayne Brown. I have never acknowledged Dwayne Brown as my son, nor was I ever made aware of his birth until I was served with the petition” filed in August. “I am the loving father of four (4) children, all of whom I provided support for since birth. Up until now, I have never been involved in a child support case,” he added. Wayne is now demanding a new trial after claiming in the newly filed documents, that he was never served with the legal papers, and he is requesting the court order a paternity test, and asking the court to set aside the monthly support which was due to start in January. The judge set a hearing for next month and ordered Watson to appear.