P.Diddy Says Empire Stole His Life Story & He's Suing

Damn WTF !! P Diddy or Sean Combs has accused producer Lee Daniels and his writers of mining his personal story for their hit show Empire. Empire follows the life of Luscious Lyon, a hip-hop mogul who is diagnosed with ALS just at the time he is about to take his label Empire Records public. My dude Diddy went & said ...

“It’s basically my life except the ALS stuff. All the homosexuality and everything that’s pretty much been done too. They might as well have called it Breaking Bad Boy,” said Combs from his luxurious white sofa joined by his girlfriend Cassie at his side. A white Bengal tiger roamed the room freely.

No stranger to lack of originality, Diddy went on to also say, “they basically are detailing everything I had to go through: the shootouts, working with Timbaland, and divas going to prison. I mean, all of it. I think they might owe me some royalties. You can’t just put out the Sean Combs Biography without paying me and I’m filing a million dollar lawsuit.” Daaammn !

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YouTube Is About To Delete Independent Artists From Its Site

YouTube Is About To Delete Independent Artists From Its Site

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In only “a matter of days,” some of your favorite videos on YouTube could be gone, possibly for good.

YouTube is preparing to radically change the site, adding a subscription service that is intended to help them compete in the streaming music industry. The Google-owned video site has already signed new licensing deals with all of the major labels, but many independents are refusing to take part. Apparently, not only are smaller, indie labels not being offered the same deals as the majors, but the contracts that Google is putting in front of them are less than fair.

In order to show their muscle, Google has stated that any label—meaning smaller, independent ones—that does not sign a deal with them will not only be left off the new service, but will have their content taken down from the original, free YouTube. Vice President and Global Head of Business at YouTube Robert Kyncl recently claimed that they already had deals with 90% of the industry, and that they had no choice but to move forward.

“While we wish that we had 100% success rate, we understand that is not likely an achievable goal and therefore it is our responsibility to our users and the industry to launch the enhanced music experience,” he stated.

Rumored to be called YouTube Music Pass, the new service is intended to change the way people use YouTube and stream music, paying a premium to skip ads. In addition, people will be able to download music directly from Music Pass, not just listen. While the field is already crowded with popular programs like Spotify, Beats Music, iTunes Radio, Samsung’s Milk and recently-added Amazon Prime Music, YouTube is easily one of the most used platforms by people to consume music, and can expect initial adoption to be much higher than a new product from a firm just joining the game.

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While initial reports state that the music from artists like Adele, Jack White, and Vampire Weekend would all vanish, that isn’t the whole story. Videos presented on the Vevo platform should remain playable, as the licensing agreements are separate. So, while the Grammy-winning “Rolling In The Deep” music video and its 500 million views should be safe, the ramifications of other clips getting shut down are important.

As noted in an article about the K-Pop artist Psy making money from YouTube ads earlier this week, if a song becomes popular enough, any clip that uses the original music and earns ad revenue is either taken down immediately or split with the track’s owner. Artists make money whenever a cover version, fan-style lyric video, or live version is uploaded on the site and accrue views. As noted in the case of Psy, all of those thousands of additional videos helped him earn over $2 million from ads alone. Soon, all of those would be taken down, and artist revenue could drop.

Perhaps more important is the fact that many up-and-coming artists may have a harder time sharing their music and videos. As sales decline, more and more people look to sites like Youtube, Soundcloud, Bandcamp to let people stream their music, with YouTube being far and away the most popular. Barring lesser-known names from the most popular streaming site in the world could seriously damage the growth of independent artists, and hurt the careers of future stars.

The Worldwide Independent Network (or WIN), an organization created to help push business, creative, and market access interests for the independent music community, is still working to get a fair deal for the indie labels of the world, which hopefully comes before tracks begin getting erased.

“We have tried and will continue to try to help YouTube understand just how important independent music is to any streaming service and why it should be valued accordingly.” said WIN’s chief executive Alison Wenham.

#FoodForThought : Have Faith In Your Dream

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An old man was planting a tree. A young person passed by and asked, What are you planting?

A carob tree, the old man replied.

Silly fool, said the youth. Don't you know that it takes 70 years for a carob tree to bear fruit?

That's okay, said the old man. Just as others planted for me, I plant for future generations.

#FoodForThought : MY BODY IS SIMILAR TO A TREE

#FoodForThought :

A person can appear successful on the outside, with full branches and a fancy car. But if the roots are few -- if there is little connection to one's community and heritage -- then life can send challenges that are impossible to withstand. A strong wind can turn the tree upside down. A person alone is vulnerable to trends and fads that may lead to despair and destruction.

But if a person -- irrespective of wealth and status -- is connected to community and heritage, then even if all the winds of the world were to come and blow against it, they could not budge it from its place.

Humans require a strong home base, where values and morals are absorbed, and which provides a supportive growth environment. In a world rife with negativity; we need a filter, a safe haven to return to and refresh. A community provides an impervious shield -- the soil where we can be ourselves, make our mistakes, and still be accepted, loved and nourished.

Power Couples In The Media

Jay Z and Beyonce

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Jay Z: One of the greatest emcees alive / Founder of international entertainment company Roc Nation

Beyonce: Arguably the greatest living entertainer in Pop music / Ms. Carter tour one of the highest grossing tours of the decade with around $229 million sales

Allegedly having a combined net worth of $1 billion dollars, Jay Z and Beyonce have become the standard by which most relationships in Hip Hop(and society in general) are judged. The pairing of these two made total sense since they began collaborating musically over a decade ago. The two also essentially held one of the highest grossing tours of 2014 through their On The Run tour. According to recent news, the two are rumored to be working on an album together which should set the industry ablaze if ever released.

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen

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John Legend: Nine Grammy Awards singer/songwriter  / Acclaimed philanthropist

Chrissy Teigen: 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Rookie of The Year and featured model for 50th Anniversary issue / Guest contributor for E!, Extra and MTV among others.

When not making headlines for revealing lude escapades at The White House, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have grown to become one of Hollywood’s elite “it” couples. As the G.O.O.D. Music artist adds more and more into his legacy daily, the former Sports Illustrated swimsuit covergirl has made herself into her own personality. She’s also a pretty cool foodie. It’s been a good year for Legend, who recently opened this year’s Grammy Award ceremonies alongside Beyonce and Common for their Oscar nominated song “Glory.”

 

T.I. and Tiny

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T.I.:  Grand Hustle Records general responsible for the rise of B.O.B. and Iggy Azalea / The Kang of the South

Tiny: Former member of 90s R&B group Xscape / Grammy Award winning songwriter of TLC classic “No Scrubs”

Though the couple had been pretty well known in Hip Hop for sometime, both T.I. and Tiny become this generation’s Huxtables thanks to their VH1 reality series T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle. One of the network’s number one shows, T.I. proved to be an average guy with a caring family despite a pretty dark past. On the flipside, Tiny showed her hustle outside of someone known for writing one hit single and time with Jermaine Dupri’s girl group. She also managed to earn her own spin-off with friend and personal hairdresser Shekinah Anderson Tiny and Shekinah's Weave Trip.

 

Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys

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Swizz Beatz: Grammy Award winning producer / Acclaimed designer, painter and creative director

Alicia Keys: 15 Grammy Awards / Over 35 million albums sold

Since the reign of The Ruff Ryders has long passed, Swizzy has managed to keep himself busy with numerous ventures ranging from automotive design to a stint with controversial download site Megaupload. That eye for lifestyle earned him recently a high position at Reebok Vice President of Sports Style Marketing, Design, and Brand Music Development.   Since breaking out with her groundbreaking debut Songs In A Minor, Keys has been regarded as one of the greatest to grace R&B.

Pharrell and Helen Lasichanh

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Pharrell: Iconic music producer / Fashion game changer

Helen Lasichanh: Modern fashion style icon

Besides having over a decade worth of hits with Chad Hugo as the Neptunes, Pharrell has done pretty well for himself on the solo tip. From running 2013 alongside Robin Thicke and T.I. with “Blurred Lines” to dominating the following year with viral sensation “Happy,” the N.E.R.D. frontman is pop music’s backbone. Lets not forget many successful forays into fashion. His wife Helen Lasichanh also has become a modern fashionista if the recent Grammy ceremonies have anything to say.

 

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian

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Kanye West: Music, fashion, and design Mogul / Mr. West is the arbiter by which both Raps-as-art and Rants-as-art are judged.

Kim Kardashian: The socialite catapulted herself into the public consciousness with “Keeping Up With The Kardashian” / “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood” is worth an estimated $200 million dollars.

These two seem like some sort of odd couple, but there’s more than meets the eye here. They are both heartachingly wealthy at this point. With Mr. West being the creator of music that changes landscapes and Kim being his born-to-be muse. See, he loves beauty and Kim is beautiful. So despite her penchant for interesting selfie choices, they’re pretty much a match made in heaven.

Big Sean and Ariana Grande

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Big Sean: G.O.O.D Music emcee, ad-lib king and budding superstar.

Ariana Grande: The likely successor to Mariah Carey / Disney princess turned Pop heiress.

These two have been causing a stir. Partially because Ariana Grande´ looks like everyone’s quintessential little sister, and partly because she’s the follow up to Sean’s doused-in-flames relationship with Naya Rivera. There’s no doubt, though, as budding stars go, these two are rocketing to the top. And with Big Seans’ Dark Sky Paradise set to possibly be the best work of his career, these two can definitely raise their power quotient in the future.

 

Tyga and Kylie

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Tyga: Newly Independent / #1 Singles / Reebok shoe contract / Hip Hop Cash Prince

Kylie: The heir apparent to the Kim Kardashian throne

These two have been embroiled in media controversies for most of their careers since, well, Tyga (and everything else) have been getting into with Cash Money. Then there’s his sort-of underage girlfriend Kylie, with her pouty lips and not being able to get into clubs. This is problematic because Tyga’s a club rapper and yet somehow these two soldier on.

 

Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj

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Meek Mill: Signed to Maybach Music / Hip Hop Cash Prince.

Nicki Minaj: Voted Complex’s emcee of 2014 / Superstar emcee / Massively influential brand / #1 Albums

It’s interesting to have a significant other that can outrap you, but Meek Mill is in that rarified air. His ongoing dalliance with Onika has been well televised. First the split from long time boyfriend Safaree freed her up to fall in love, and as Meek swooped in for the kill, Nicki ran into his waiting arms. A classic snooze you lose story, and things are still fairly young, but as long as these two stay together they may be able to rise to the top of the Rap game will they’ll fight the final boss: Jay & Bey.

 

Elliott Wilson and Danyel Smith

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Elliott Wilson: Arguably the worlds most well known Rap journalist / Lineage at Ego Trip, XXL, Rap Radar,  HRD CVR and others.

Danyel Smith: Editor-In-Chief at Billboard / Roots at Vibe, Time, XXL / Co Founder HRD CVR

The power couple of the Rap music world is most assuredly the combo of Elliot Wilson and Danyel Smith. They’ve broken some of the biggest stories in Rap history. They’ve also captained the ship at more than their fair share of stories institutions. Their nose for a story as well as what’s to come it also fairly unmatched. Plus, between them they pretty much have access to everyone and anyone.

Andre Grant is an NYC native turned L.A. transplant that has contributed to a few different properties on the web and is now the Features Editor for HipHopDX. He's also trying to live it to the limit and love it a lot. Follow him on Twitter @drejones.

Ural Garrett is an Los Angeles-based journalist and HipHopDX's Senior Features Writer. When not covering music, video games, films and the community at large, he’s in the kitchen baking like Anita. Follow him on Twitter @Uralg.