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Rev. Al Sharpton Set to Be Honored At 2012 BET Awards; Releases Statement Calling Rodney King A "Symbol Of Civil Rights"

(AllHipHop News) Reverend Al Sharpton will be honored with the Humanitarian Award during this year’s BET Awards, which is being hosted by Samuel L. Jackson and will air live from Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium on July 1. The longtime political activist will join a list of previous honorees that include Magic Johnson, John Legend, Quincy Jones, Denzel Washington,  Muhammad Ali, Wycelf Jean and others. According to THR, Sharpton was specifically selected for “his work as the founder and president of the National Action Network, a nonprofit civil rights organization based out of Harlem, as well as his radio talk show (Keepin’ It Real) and his national cable television show (Politics Nation on MSNBC).” In addition, following yesterday’s (June 17) troubling news that Rodney King was found dead at his home on Father’s Day at age 47, Sharpton has gone on record in a statement to call King a “symbol of Civil Rights.” He stated  that King made the country “focus on the presence of profiling and police misconduct.” He later praised King for spreading peace in the years following his vicious beating nearly 20 years ago by the LAPD that ultimately set off the infamous L.A. Riots. “Through all that he had gone through, with his beating and his personal demons, he was never one to not call for reconciliation and for people to overcome and forgive,” Sharpton proclaimed. The 2012 BET Awards will air live from the Shrine Auditorium on July 1.

AHH Stray News: Chief Keef Signs With Interscope Records; French Montana's Debut Pushed to Fall; Drake/Chris Brown Incident Has Club Shut Down

(AllHipHop News) After receiving widespread attention following the release of his “I Don’t Like” record, Chicago native Chief Keef has announced that he has inked a deal with Interscope Records. Keef told MTV during Power 107.9’s 17th Annual Birthday Bash in Atlanta over the weekend, “I’ve been talkin’ to a lot of labels, but I just noticed that Interscope got people like 50, Eminem. They was talkin’ good to me. They was talkin’ like I was talkin’ and I liked that. All these other labels, I was talkin’ to ‘em, but it’s time anyway for me and I’m goin’ with Interscope.” Some of the teams that Keef passed on reportedly included Cash Money and T.I.’s Grand Hustle. During the interview, which can be viewed here, the rapper also revealed that he has signed a publishing deal with Dr. Dre who has his own Interscope deal via his label, Aftermath Entertainment. Keef most recently was featured on the “I Don’t Like” remix featuring Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, and Jadakiss. Despite having a July 17 release date scheduled for months, Bad Boy/MMG recording artist French Montana has announced a push back to Fall 2012 for his forthcoming debut album, Excuse My French. French, who is currently on traveling with Drake, Meek Mill, J. Cole, and 2 Chainz on the Club Paradise tour, released the first single from Excuse My French last week, titled “Pop That.” A visual for the record, which features Lil Wayne, Drake, and Rick Ross, is expected to be released in the coming weeks. Of the push back French Montana told Billboard, “I’m still working on a couple of the last pieces so I’m not really rushing it.” According to the rapper, the album is already more than halfway done. Per TMZ, the nightclub where the much talked-about Chris Brown and Drake incident took place earlier this week has been shut down indefinitely. W.i.P., which is located in the basement of New York’s upscale Greenhouse lounge, was closed for business by the New York Police Department for a number of violations. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that “the Civil Enforcement Unit (a division of the NYPD) had been looking into violations at the club previously and the events that unfolded this week provided them with the opportunity to examine those violations more closely.” However, none of the violations that W.i.P. was shut down for have any relation to the incident that took place between Drake and Brown following MMG’s Self Made Vol. 2 listening event across town in the Bronx at Sin City Cabaret. Cash Money President Bryan “Birdman” Williams told MTV of the altercation, “To me, I think n*ggas got Drake twisted. A lot of n*ggass be playin’, pitty-pattin’ with Drake. I don’t like that sh*t, period. Drake is one of us, so if you f*ckin’ with Drake, you f*ckin’ with us, period!” More details are to be released in the coming days, although no charges have been pressed on Drake as of yet.

AHH Stray News: Wiz Khalifa's "Work Hard Play Hard" Goes Gold; DJ Greg Street Joins Cash Money; Lil Wayne Collaborating With Supra

(AllHipHop News) The first single from Wiz Khalifa’s upcoming album, O.N.I.F.C., has officially been certified Gold after being released two months ago. “Work Hard Play Hard Is Officially Gold. Thank You Taylors!!!,” he tweeted yesterday.” The single currently sits at #4 on iTunes Hip-Hop singles chart. Since his performance of “Work Hard Play Hard” at last week’s MTV Movie Awards, sales of the single have increased over 37 percent higher than the previous week, with close to 78,000 units sold. O.N.I.F.C. is set to be released on August 28. It was announced earlier today (June 15) that Cash Money has added DJ Greg Street to their always expanding roster of talent. “I have never once doubted the power of Birdman and Slim, and the Cash Money empire as a whole,” Street said in a statement. “My goal is to add in making Cash Money Records the first billion dollar independent label by putting major plays together for the brand, in and outside of selling records.”Cash Money president Bryan “Birdman” Williams said of Street, “Slim and I collaborated with him so often, we decided the next step would be to extend a deal to him that would allow him to bring his unique voice and perspective to both our label and publishing company.” In recent months, Cash Money has added Limp Bizkit, Christina Milian, Busta Rhymes and DJ Khaled to their stable of artists. The label’s next releases are set to come from Bow Wow with his seventh studio album, Underrated, and Lil Wayne with I Am Not A Human Being 2. ONE Distribution recently announced that footwear maker Supra would be entering into an exclusive partnership with rapper Lil Wayne. The deal will result in the release of a new footwear collection that is set to be inspired, designed, and overseen by both Wayne and the shoe-making company. Supra is set to debut the new line at the Project Trade Show in Las Vegas at the end of August according to High Snobiety.

MIXTAPE: Ryshon Jones [BGA] – "Life In Reverse"

AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground artist Ryshon Jones dropped his new mixtape, Life In Reverse, today on his 21st birthday. The 18-track Life In Reverse, which is the follow-up to his last project Basqui, features appearances from the likes of EQ, Chill Moody, Pate, Shinte, and Rickie Jacobs. Production on Life In Reverse was handled by Talen Ted, Thelonius Martin, Rollin Mills, Austin Sanchez, and more. Download Ryshon Jones’ Life In Reverse Now Follow Ryshon Jones on Twitter: (@RyshonJones)

Nas Launches "12 Society" Lifestyle Website; Nick Cannon and Blake Griffin Also Involved

(AllHipHop News) With a little over a month left until Nas delivers his highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Life Is Good, the Queensbridge MC has teamed up with Nick Cannon and NBA stars Blake Griffin and Kevin Love for a new lifestyle website called “12 Society.” “With 12 Society you don’t have to just listen to me talk about a certain sh*t,” Nas told MTV about the site that launched yesterday (June 12), “you’ll get that delivered to you.” He continued, “To me the 12 Society thing is just people like myself and other people that are involved connecting with the people. Giving them some insight on our lifestyle and making the people a part of it.” The subscription-based website charges members $39 a month, with benefits including monthly shipments of items valued over $125 to members. “This is not about being a baller or nothing,” Nas said. “What you’re receiving is worth way more than what you’re paying for. This is for everybody; this is not for rich people. This is for everybody. It’s a cool thing.” Check out 12 Society for yourself here.

Big K.R.I.T.'s "Live From the Underground" Debuts At #4; Drops "Thank You Kindly" Record For Fans

(AllHipHop News) Def Jam recording artist Big K.R.I.T. has scored a #4 debut on the charts with the release of his first major label album, Live From the Underground. The album, which was projected to move between 40,000 and 45,000 copies, officially sold 40,010 units in its first week, according to HDD, was one of the year’s most anticipated releases after several delays and pushbacks. Live From the Underground has unanimously received stellar reviews that highlight K.R.I.T.;s lyricism, production, and all-around artistry as one of the few true musicians within Hip-Hop. As a “thank you” to his fans and supporters, K.R.I.T. released a free song, “Thank You Kindly,” which you can download below for free. K.R.I.T tweeted earlier today, “I wanted to thank all the fans for the support, so I did this one for ya’ll. #ThankYouKindly.” Big K.R.I.T.’s Live From the Underground is available now.

Erykah Badu and Gym Class Heroes Tapped to Headline 2012 Afro-Punk Festival This August In Brooklyn

(AllHipHop News) Following last year’s cancellation due to weather, the organizers for the 2012 Afro-Punk Festival have announced a number of performers for this year’s event. The 2012 Afro-Punk Festival, which will take place on August 25-26 in Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park, will be headlined by Erykah Badu and Gym Class Heroes. Also on the bill for the two-day event are Janelle Monae, Das Racist, Cannibanoids, Skindred, Ninjasonik, Toro Y Moi, Spank Rock, Bad Rabbits, and many more. Planners will make announcements regarding additional performers closer to the festival’s date. For more information, visit AfroPunkFest.com.

Reebok Teaming Up With Marvel For Limited Edition Sneaker Collection; Shoes Inspired By Wolverine, Spider-Man and More

After Reebok’s recent re-release of Allen Iverson’s classic sneaker, “The Question,” and their upcoming release of Shaquille O’ Neal’s first signature shoe, “Shaqnosis,” the influential shoe-company is teaming up with Marvel for a one-of-a-kind limited run of models designed around iconic comic characters. The limited edition line, which was showcased by /Film, will feature sneakers inspired by Marvel Comics’ enormous gallery of characters which include Deadpool, Wolverine, Captain America, Emma Frost, Venom, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Red Skull, Sabertooth, and more. The detailing on the shoes is remarkable, and each model features specific features tied to the Marvel Comics character it represents. Although no official street date has been revealed, rumors have been swirling that the shoes will be released around the time that The Amazing Spider-Man hits theaters on July 3. More details, prices, and an official release date are expected to be announced shortly. Check out a full gallery of pictures below:

Henry Hill, The Man Whose Life Story Inspired "Goodfellas," Dies at 69

(AllHipHop News) Legendary mobster Henry Hill, whose life story was the inspiration for Martin Scorsese’s six-time Academy Award-nominated film Goodfellas, died last night (June 12) at the age of 69 after a lengthy battle with an undisclosed illness. TMZ spoke to Hill’s girlfriend who told the media outlet that “he had been sick for a long time…his heart gave out.” The site reports that they were told that Hill had begun focusing “on mending relationships with estranged family members in recent years,” an act that his girlfriend said Hill made “tremendous progress with before he died.” The film Goodfellas was adapted from crime reporter Nicholas Pileggi’s book Wiseguy, which documented Hill’s life story as an American mobster turned FBI informant. Hill, who was most famously portrayed by Ray Liotta in Scorsese’s Goodfellas, passed away two days after his 69th birthday.

2012 BET Awards Adds Usher, 2 Chainz and Big Sean As Performers; Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj Also Set to Perform

(AllHipHop News) Following the nominations and host announcement in late May, BET has revealed that they have added Usher, 2 Chainz, and Big Sean to their list of performers for this year’s awards show. Grammy Award-winning singer Usher, whose seventh studio album, Looking 4 Myself, hit stores today, will return to the BET Awards show stage for the first time since 2010. In addition to Usher, Def Jam recording artist 2 Chainz will also hit the stage as will Big Sean, whose nominated for three BET Awards this year including Best New Artist, Best Male Hip Hop Artist, and Best Collaboration for his song “Marvin & Chardonnay”. Both artists are featured on “Mercy,” the first single from G.O.O.D. Music’s upcoming compilation, Cruel Summer, which is set for release this summer. When the nominations were announced in May, it was revealed that both Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj, who are currently enjoying the success of their individual records in rotation as well as their collaboration, “Right By My Side,” would also perform. More performers are expected to be announced closer to the show date. For a full list of nominees, visit BET.com. The 2012 BET Awards will air July 1 at 8pm only on BET

"Fail" Web Series Releasing First Official Mixtape In July; O'Hene Savant's "Superficial Girl" Tapped For First Single

(AllHipHop News) With the AllHipHop.com presented web-series “Fail” airing its sixth episode this week, the team behind the online urban comedy has released the official first single, “Superficial Girl” by O’Hene Savant, from their upcoming Fail Mixtape Vol. 1 which is set to drop in July. Savant, who is a native of Philly, plans to follow-up the release “Superficial Girl,” with his debut EP, currently set for release this fall. He will perform “Superficial Girl” (click here to listen) tonight at the BET Music Matters showcase tonight (June 12) at Santos Party House in New York City. Other performers for tonight’s event include Paypa, BJ the Chicago Kid, King Mez, and Clinton Babers II. The Fail Mixtape Vol. 1 is set to include music from such artists as T-Pain, Diggy Simmons, Jacob Lattimore and more. “Fail” began airing their second season exclusively on AllHipHop.com on May 31 to a positive response from viewers. The show, which is produced by Hip-Hop legend Christopher “Play” Martin, Vanessa Baden, and James Bland is geared towards an underserved demographic in Hip-Hop – students in middle, high school, and early college. The comedy depicts a group of co-eds who are on the verge of academic probation as a result of the random misadventures they embark on after class. Contrary to the title, “Fail” is meant to inspire youth to stay in school, a notion that attracted “Play” to the project in the first place. Check out a promo for this week’s episode of “Fail” below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCNh-NMNGvE&w=560&h=315] “Fail” airs on Thursdays at 6PM EST on AllHipHop.com

Frank Ocean Readies Possible Def Jam Debut "Channel Orange" For July 17th Release; Drops Video Teaser

(AllHipHop News) Def Jam recording artist and Odd Future member Frank Ocean has officially revealed a title and date for what many believe to be the singer’s Def Jam debut album, Channel Orange. The singer released a video teaser on his Tumblr last night (June 7) that features what many believe to be a new song from Channel Orange and concludes with a date of July 17th. If Channel Orange does turn out to be Ocean’s Def Jam debut, it will drop in what is becoming a crowded, but anticipated month for the label, who will also be releasing Nas’ tenth studio album Life Is Good on the same date. Two weeks later, Rick Ross will be releasing his fifth album, God Forgives, I Don’t, on July 31st. Despite his appearance on Odd Future’s March-released The O.F. Tape Vol. 2, Channel Orange will be the first full-length project from Frank Ocean, who is following-up last year’s critically acclaimed project, Nostalgia. ULTRA. Frank Ocean, who was featured on two of Watch the Thrones’ tracks, is also said to have worked with Jay-Z at the tail-end of last year on the MC’s upcoming new solo album as well. Check out the teaser below: [vimeo http://vimeo.com/43659532] Channel Orange will be released on July 17th.