Super Producers DJ Premier and Questlove React To Death Of Influential Musician David Axelrod
PRODUCERS REACT TO THE DEATH OF MUSICIAN DAVID AXELROD

Black Messiah: The Album Review Presented By The Odd Side
WAS D’ANGELO’S NEW ALBUM WORTH THE WAIT?

D'angelo Sings About Police Brutality, SZA Dazzles + More At Afropunk Day 2 (VIDEO)
WATCH FOOTAGE FROM DAY TWO OF AFROPUNK

Kevin Liles: New D'Angelo Album and Tour Coming THIS Year
Kevin Liles: New D’Angelo Album and Tour Coming THIS Year

?uestlove Wrote A Eulogy For The Cancellation Of His Chicken Restaurant
?UESTLOVE WRITES AN 800 WORD FACEBOOK POST MOURNING THE CLOSING OF HIS CHICKEN SHACK

?uestlove Guests on Grammy U’s Art of The Crossfader (LIVESTREAM)
(AllHipHop News) ?uestlove and J. Period are teaching Summer School. Grammy U’s Summer School video series starts with an live study of the art of the crossfader. Exploring the history, mechanics and cultural impact of the crossfader. In an almost Hip Hop Ted Talk, USC Professor Josh Kun and J. Period reveali samples from popular songs such as Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind”, Common’s “The Light” and others . ?uestlove, is the special guest of the event and will have plenty of insight on the art and techniques of the crossfader. Check out the livestream below: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUS7e_HZJKs&w=560&h=315]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Video – The “Hip-Hop Illuminati” Is Coming To Prime Time!
We’ve been hearing about the “Hip-Hop Illuminati” episode coming to the “Cleveland” animated comedy show for a while now, and a few sneak peeks from the episode have finally been released. The episode is called “Menace II Secret Society” and features the voices of Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Will.i.am, ?uestlove, and Bruno Mars. In the sneak peek released to E! Online, Cleveland plays a disgruntled songwriter who sneaks into an Illuminati meeting to confront Kenny (Kanye West) about a song that they co-wrote together. Check out the clip below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpe0Pgy9LKU&w=560&h=315] Spaghetti wigs? Alright, Kanye. The show looks pretty funny. Check out another clip below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2X7D4MvnCU&w=560&h=315] The Hip-Hop Illuminati episode is slated to premiere this Sunday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. on FOX. Will you be watching? 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

Breeding Ground Spotlight: Danny! – Still ?uestlove Co-Signed and Jay-Z Approved [Part 2]
OKAYPLAYER ARTIST DANNY! REFLECTS ON PLAGIARISM & THE DEATH OF SAMPLING

Breeding Ground Spotlight: Danny! – Still ?uestlove Co-Signed and Jay-Z Approved
SOUTH CAROLINA’S DANNY!: STILL ?UESTLOVE CO-SIGNED AND JAY-Z APPROVED

Roots Affiliate Dice Raw Offers a Guide to The Roots Picnic; New Single “Rear Window” Drops Tomorrow
(AllHipHop News) Roots affiliate and member of the Money Making Jam Boys, Dice Raw, is prepping the release of his new single ,”Rear Window,” for release tomorrow before this weekend’s 5th Annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. Dice, who has appeared on 10 of the Roots’ 11 studio albums, will release the free “Rear Window”, which is featured on the rapper’s upcoming The Greatest Rapper Never: The Transformation project, just in time for his hometown’s popular event. The two-day lineup for this year’s 5th Annual Roots Picnic includes performances from the legendary Roots crew, De La Soul, Rakim, Wale, Kid Cudi, Mr. MFN eXquire, Danny Brown, and many more. In anticipation of this weekend’s Roots Picnic, DJ Low Budget was commissioned to put together a one-of-a-kind official mixtape for the event which features tracks and remixes from a number of the Picnic’s performers. You can check out the mixtape here. Check out Dice Raw promoting this weekend’s Roots Picnic and touting his Raw Life roster and upcoming album below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfciO72mpUM] Tickets for The Roots Picnic can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.

Yasiin Bey, Black Thought and ?uestlove Added to Lineup Of 2012 NYC Blue Note Jazz Festival
(AllHipHop News) In it’s second year, the Blue Note Jazz Festival has lined up such talent as Black Thought and ?uestlove of the legendary Roots crew, as well as Yasiin Bey and a plethora of others to perform at the June 10 event that will be held throughout the city of New York. “After an extraordinarily successful first year, the Blue Note Jazz Festival will return from June 10-30, 2012 with over fifty shows throughout New York City,” according to the festival’s website. “The 2012 Festival will feature numerous high-profile international and local acts such as McCoy Tyner, Bela Fleck, Soulive, Buika, Kathleen Battle, Groove Theory, Stanley Clarke & George Duke, ?uestlove, Jack DeJohnette, Roy Haynes, Jimmy Scott, Black Thought & Rahzel with Strings and many more.” Fans can catch Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def), will be performing at The Apollo Theater at 9:00 p.m. on June 29. One week earlier, Black Thought will be performing with Rahzel under the name Riq and Rah With Strings for free at the Central Park Summerstage on June 17 at 6:00 p.m. Other performers that night include Groove Theory, Soulive and DJ ?uestlove. Media sponsors for the 2012 Blue Note Jazz Festival include NBC New York and The Village Voice while the festival’s partners include Jill Newman Productions, JazzReach and Massimo Gallotta Productions. For tickets and more information, visit BlueNoteJazzFestival.com.

Beanie Sigel On the “Philly Pocket” and Elementary School MCing with Black Thought
BEANIE SIGEL & BLACK THOUGHT WERE ONCE “THE CRASH BROTHERS” – IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!

The Top 10 Most Prolific Beards in Hip-Hop
THE BEARD HAS TAKEN ON A LIFE OF ITS OWN. HERE’S OUR RUNDOWN OF THE BEST HAIRY FACES IN HIP-HOP!

Exclusive: Black Thought Deconstructs The Roots’ Critically-Acclaimed “undun” Album
THE “undun” WAS ONE OF 2011’S BEST ALBUMS…BLACK THOUGHT TELLS US WHY HERE!

Hip-Hop Rumors: French Montana Being Courted by Jay-Z AND Diddy!? Drake’s Tour Rider & Plan to Sell A Milli!! Quickies!
THE RUMORS SECTION IS PACKED TODAY! JIGGA, FRENCH MONTANA, DRAKE & MORE!

Hip-Hop Rumors: Drake Leaving Young Money?! MMG’s Newest Recruit? Avengers Assemble!!
Drake Leaving Young Money After Take Care?!! Some inside sources/snitches in Drake’s camp are reporting that his time with Young Money is going to be ending soon. This is not the first time these rumors and reports have been made public, but now there seems to be some evidence to back it up. Last week, Drake announced his Club Paradise tour with Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky; in other words, no Young Money brethren. On top of that, word is that Take Care is contractually Drake’s last album with Wayne’s Young Money imprint. November 15 is the new date…only time will tell. Maybach Music Group’s Newest Member is……..Emilio Rojas? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsBswde4wcA&w=560&h=315] This would certainly be a good look for Emilio and an even better look for the growing MMG roster. Make a move, Mr. Rozay! Government Closing Tons of California Marijuana Dispensaries! Federal prosecutors said at a news conference that the crackdown is directed at the “commercial marijuana industry,” particularly operations near schools, parks and athletic fields. “We want to put to rest the notion that large marijuana businesses can shelter themselves under state law,” said U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag, the top federal prosecutor in San Francisco. Haag said the 1996 voter-approved law “has been hijacked by profiteers … using the cover to make enormous amounts of money.” In a separate statement, the U.S. attorney for the central district of California, André Birotte Jr., said: “It is important to note that for-profit, commercial marijuana operations are illegal not only under federal law, but also under California law. While California law permits collective cultivation of marijuana in limited circumstances, it does not allow commercial distribution through the store-front model we see across California.” Thoughts? What do you guys out in California think about this? Will the West Coast “medicinal weed” crowd survive? Avengers Assemble!!! Next summer brings two of the biggest movies of all time, The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises. The trailer for The Avengers was released this morning. Check it out below and let us know what you think, and which movie you’re fiending more for! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-84FIZ8-Ow&w=640&h=360] Illseed Quickies: -1999’s urban romantic-comedy The Best Man is getting a sequel that will feature all of the first film’s cast, including Taye Diggs, Nia Long, and Terrence Howard. -Amy Winehouse’s father will be writing a memoir on his daughter’s life. -Turtleneck sales jumped almost 100 percent following the death of Apple CEO Steve Jobs, whose biopic rights were recently purchased by Sony to turn into a feature film. -Beyonce’ will be adding J. Cole to the “Party (Remix),” which currently features Andre 3000. Video coming soon! -There has been strong word suggesting that Andre 3000 WILL be on Drake’s Take Care. -Former UFC Champion Brock Lesnar is making a return to the WWE next year. Do you care?