Hip-Hop Rumors: French Montana Says Rap Beef Is Dead
French Montana really is a man of the people, isn’t he? First being signed to Akon, and now being jointly signed to Bad Boy and MMG. He also works with YMCMB and Brick Squad. The only crew he hasn’t infiltrated is G.O.O.D. Music – oh wait, he has tons of songs with 2 Chainz dating back to when he was Tity Boy. No wonder he dislikes beef – his hustle is being able to float from crew-to-crew to stay hot at all times. I like his “lick” – that means “a hustle” if you didn’t know. In a recent interview with Complex, French details why he dislikes beef and why you stay away from it at all costs: “You should avoid beef if you trying to make money. People get scared when you try to beef with people. In general, [even in street s###] nobody want to stand next to you if somebody about to shoot you, unless you have a a big lick. They [used to] do that with 50 because 50 was the bank. They knew he was going to win. People ain’t doing that [anymore] … [The rap game’s not built like that anymore]. No, it’s over for that. It’s gone, big time. They’ll get you out so fast.” Wait, did he just diss 50 Cent? Email me your rumors at SydneyLaceAHH@gmail.com GET INTERACTIVE WITH ALLHIPHOP.COM! Follow us on Twitter! Like us on Facebook! Email Sydney Lace rumors: SydneyLaceAHH@gmail.com
Hustle: Either You Have It…Or You Don’t
Hustle is an extremely popular word in our culture. With varying meanings, many young people and young adults have applied it and made a lot of themselves. It’s wonderful to see so many students, business owners, and dream chasers. There’s nothing better than seeing a stereotype being diminished, but hustling isn’t a fad, it’s a lifestyle. It’s either in you to work hard or not at all. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWHNr0BrNgo] There’s a quote that says, “a rocking horse moves, but makes no progress.” If you’re really doing something, it shows. In the age of status updates and online bios, people can come off as being on the top of their game, but the proof is in the work. It is perfectly fine to start small; just don’t try to make yourself seem bigger than you are. Persistence and dedication pays off. Learn to allow things to run their course, otherwise you’ll be running in circles. Many people have to work harder than the average person. Be it because they lack resources, have an intense drive, or have others relying on them to make it, they do what it takes. On the flip side, always saying you’re “hustling” and “grinding” with no evidence are only mere cover-ups. There are only so many business cards you can pass out with no clients, studio sessions you can take with no buzz, and jobs you can pass up on while sitting and waiting for your big break. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o-fFVU25wk] Dreaming is wonderful, but a plan with a dream is better. Too many people would rather appear busy than actually getting busy making strides to truly establish themselves. Being successful includes being business minded, responsible, patient, AND a hustler, not someone who just refers to himself or herself as one. WORK HARD, PLAY HARD. HUSTLE, HUSTLE HARD. This might be a new day, but the rules haven’t changed one bit. Tawni Fears is a freelance writer and contributor to AllHipHop.com. Follow her on Twitter (@brwnsugaT).
