Russell Simmons Selling Homes

Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons has listed his $8.25 million Los Angeles home for sale amid mounting sexual assault accusations. In addition to his home, Simmons is reportedly unloading his yoga studio in LA and a $9.92 million penthouse in New York City's Financial District.

Sources say that Simmons is spending quite a bit of time in Bali amid the allegations. Bali, a province of Indonesia, has no extradition treaty with America which some are speculating is Simmons reasoning for being there. However, a spokesperson for Simmons stated that he remains US-based and that he is merely traveling more.

"Russell divested himself of his active U.S. business interests last year to focus on his spiritual practice and serving his community, [...] As part of that journey, Russell has traveled to many spiritual destinations around the world but continues to retain active family presence and residence in the U.S."

At the moment, more than a dozen women have come forward accusing the rap mogul of sexual misconduct and assault that dates back to the early 1980s. After the initial accusers came forward, Simmons stepped down from his posts at All Def Digital, Def Pictures, and his yoga lifestyle brand, Tantris.

In his resignation statement, Simmons said his companies would be run by a diverse group of culture-moving executives and that he would take his time away to commit himself to “personal growth, spiritual learning and above all to listening.”

George Clinton Talks Donald Trump

CNN caught up with funk legend George Clinton during a recent show at BB King Blues Club in New York City, and picked his brain about everything from his legacy with Parliament and Funkadelic, to his take on Donald Trump's presidency.

The 75-year-old "godfather of funk" recalled the impact P-Funk made on the world but was sure to avoid pivoting from a time capsule, as he spoke in the present, saying, "We're here. We ain't going nowhere. We are a movement," in spite of the group's half a century long history in the music business. It is an assertion that Parliament fans can expound upon, beyond the fact that the band continues to perform in its present incarnation. True fans of hip-hop would concur, in having heard samples from Clinton's past woven into some of the genre's most prolific songs, whether they knew what they were listening to at the moment or not.

It is in bringing the party together, regardless of culture or creed that Clinton's music is often cited for, and he touched on how they bore the intention to convey that message with the classic "One Nation," saying, "That's the holy grail of the funk. It's ... our anthem and that binding force." And it is Clinton's absolute faith that the music actually facilitates unity, that prompts him to direct anyone searching for answers right back to the funk, as was the case when the CNN reporter inquired about whether he had any thoughts on Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.

"Ain't no funk in the Trump," said Clinton. "You can't be that against everything and everybody and be funky -- that's hard to do. He needs to go to a good funk concert a few times. He'd probably change his mind about a lot of things. I'm going to send him a copy of 'One Nation Under a Groove' -- maybe that'll help."

SiX - OOOUUU Remix

With a true passion for story telling and lyricism, London’s very own “SiX” has cemented himself as a true “narrator for the younger generation”. With pure honesty and transparency, he takes you into his world, sharing life through his eyes, with the hopes that people relate to his struggles and together are inspired. 

WHY YOU SHOULD MASTER THE ART OF STORYTELLING

New York being his second home has allowed him to soak up culture from both sides of the Atlantic and these influences are evident in his flows, rhyming patterns and in his over all Hip-Hop style. With his street narrative perspective he believes, people’s struggles, once shared, are halved and this is the cornerstone of his brand and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. “Mavro” is the team; “All Black Always” is the motto.

Kendrick Lamar Named "Greatest Rapper of His Generation"

 

Drake, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar were three of the best-selling rappers of the 2010s. They released their debut albums in succession (2010, 2011, and 2012), and the age difference between the iconic emcees is only two years. Each of the thought-provoking recording artists has Grammy awards on their resume, with legions of fans who will vouch for their superiority as lyricists. 

However, when it comes to the writers and editors at the New York Times, they have determined that Kendrick Lamar reigns supreme, which is an accomplishment considering that media outlets on the East Coast, whether they're hip-hop based, pop culture magazines or daily newspapers, have historically heaped such praise on rappers in their region, for the most part.

Jay-Z And Beyonce Had The Best Album In 2018

Jay-Z was the man to recon with when him and Beyonce released there joint album "Everything Is Love." Both Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been nominated for Album of the Year several times on their own.

What Everything Is Love represents, then, is an opportunity — not just for JAY and Beyoncé, the most powerful couple in popular culture, but for the Grammy Awards as an institution.

The make-good angle is clear as day: neither Beyoncé nor JAY-Z has won an album of the year award, despite being two of the most lauded musical artists of this century, and Everything Is Love offers a way to right both wrongs in one fell swoop.

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They say it's a marathon, not a sprint. But for Beyoncé and JAY-Z, it was both. Their sprawling On the Run II Tour finished with $253.5 million in ticket sales. The On the Run II tour more than doubled Bey and Jay's previous tour in terms of overall gross and ticket sales.

The hip-hop megastar is now on the same level as four of the biggest names who have ever reached the No. 1 spot on the albums chart. The album's sales increased by 397 percent and moved a total of 94,000 units to earn a No. 1 spot on the charts. Fans have been thirsty for the new release ever since Beyoncé's 2016 album “Lemonade,” which sold more than 2.5 million copies.

#Stream Jonah Melvon - Rain Water (Album) @JonahMelvon

Described as a cross between Common and Musiq Soulchild, with charisma that can not be defined comes Oakland legend, Jonah Melvon. Setting the tone for one epic year with 2 singles from his new album, ‘Rain Water Project.’ The soulful new singles, “What’s Good For You” and “Mom and Pops” come just in time for the first and most pertinent holiday of the year,  MLK Day 2019.

Both being huge grooves, “What’s Good For You” and “Mom and Pops” shine in Jonah’s ability to create rich experiences through his art, providing good ol’ soul food or soul music, as it is often called. “Mom and Pops” takes us to a hopeful time in the future where we as a culture support our own. While “What’s Good For You” meshes Spoken Word, Hip Hop and Soul Music into one dope recipe filled with food for thought.

Having played with Miguel, Goapele, Ledisi, T.I., EPMD, Black Eyed Peas, and Heiro (just to name a few), as well as tearing up the Oakland’s underground scene, Jonah Melvon is back to making waves in an oftentimes monotonous industry. By making passionate music with an unwavering commitment to excellence Melvon has been able to carve out a lane of his own, all while keeping it cutting edge and true to self. Get familiar with The Bay Area legend through “Rain Water Project,’ available now on all digital streaming platforms.

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Jay-Z Nephew Accused Of Sexual Assault

 

The University of Washington has suspended its star guard on the basketball team due to two sexual assault allegations against him. With his last name being Carter, he won’t be the only one facing backlash for these accusations.

21-year-old Nahziah Carter, who is the nephew of Hip Hop/pop culture icon Jay-Z, violated UW’s school policy on sexual assault and his suspension has been upheld following his appeal. Carter was suspended indefinitely in October for the first accusation and received a suspension for the winter and spring quarters after the second investigation concluded.

Two women accuse Carter of forcing them to perform oral sex on him and one of his accusers even posted the findings of the investigation once it was public information.

Top 5 Indie Artist Of The Week

We just enjoyed a great week of entertainment from unsigned artist all over the globe. With over 100 songs submitted into our search engine, The Wrap-Up Magazine would like to introduce you to the Top 5 hardest working artist of the week.

Not only do these artist have good sound or unique taste in style, they don't mind taking time out of their day to do what it takes to stand out in there city. Take a look at some of the artist below and be sure to follow them to support their music career.

Jake Kost - Northwet

Portland artist Jake Kost returns with the creative visuals for his new single, Northwet from the stand out project, Stadtluft Macht Frei now available on Bandcamp, iTunes and more. Take a trip to the psychedelic side with Kost and his clones, as he reaches into his bag of medicine and runs through his unique, storytelling flow. Having already recieved praise from hip hop fans worldwide, plus 2DopeBoyz, Ego Trip and HipHopDX, Stadtluft Macht Frei is a salute to the golden era, stacked with jazzy, boom bap beats, encrypted rhymes, and features from Supastition and Reks.

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Lil Wayne - Hercules

Tunechi's influence on hip-hop has been limited as of late. Luckily, Wayne has found another muse to master during his downtime in the form of skating.

Jeremie - "Pill Popper" @JeremieMusic

Jeremie (birth name Eran Jeremiah, November 6 1992) is a 25-year-old Franco-Israeli rapper-songwriter and electronic music producer. Jeremie was born in France to a Moroccan immigrant mother, and Israeli-Iraqi father. Raised between two cities, Paris and Tel-Aviv, and grew up at a multi-culture environment, added a lot to his unique sound mark, lyrics and approach to music production.

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C Dot

6th Ward Entertainment presents Reading, Pennsylvania artist C Dot releases new visual video titled "No Problem." C Dot is versatile with the Craft bringing real Rap Back.

In his own words: "It's a Track that represents where I'm from, and the whole culture of hip hop as a whole." Watch it first here!

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Watch Method Man Verzuz Redman Live!

 

Method Man, the only rapper to appear on Notorious B.I.G. and 2 Pac albums while the two artists were alive, is primarily known for his music as a member of the Wu-Tang Clan (“Method Man”). In 1994, Method Man released the first of his six solo albums including “Tical,” a RIAA-certified platinum album, and “Tical 2000: Judgement Day.”

Standout tracks from those albums include “Bring the Pain,” “Judgement Day,” and “Break Ups 2 Make Ups,” featuring past Verzuz guest D’Angelo, and “I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By,” Method Man’s duet — a wildly popular wedding song — with legendary R&B singer Mary J. Blige.

Snoop Dogg To Join Def Jam label

 

Snoop Dogg is getting ready to bark out orders at Def Jam Recordings — he's joining the label as an executive creative and strategic consultant.

RZA and GZA of Wu-Tang Talk 'The Game Of Life'

For as long as the two leaders of the Wu-Tang Clan have known each other, it still shocks GZA that he never played chess with RZA as a kid.

The pair are busy practicing this week for their Twitch debut on Saturday, where they will play and compete in a chess tournament hosted by Chess.com and Hennessy. It’s to benefit Black, Latinx and Asian small businesses struggling with the pandemic. GZA says he still remembers vividly to this day when his cousin taught his 9-year-old self how to play chess.

“I guess I remember it well because he had a black and red checkerboard, but the pieces were like clear plastic neon,” GZA tells The Washington Post in a video interview, who said he never forgot the lesson. “And they were weird colored, and they were caked in green. And he showed me the names of the pieces and how they moved.”