Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Just before releasing his “Middle Child” video, J. Cole dropped some details about Dreamville’s forthcoming Revenge of The Dreamers III compilation album. In a Youtube conversation with fans, Cole revealed he hopes to release the project by April. “ROTD is being finished right now, post-production sh*t,” he said, according to screenshots posted by VIBE . “Tracking out songs, sequencing then editing, then we gotta mix. We’re shooting for April.” He also responded to a fan’s question about why he decided to drop “Middle Child” as a single . “Good question,” he said. “Past 3 albums I dropped with no single. Haven’t dropped a real single since Born Sinner . The way I was doing it was getting too stale for me, I had to get out my comfort zone.” If you missed Cole’s new visual, watch that here . Also, stay tuned for the third installation of Revenge of The Dreamers , in addition to Dreamville Festival, which is also set to go down this April. Photo: Getty
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty It’s funny how certain situations that unfold in the present can cast past circumstances that were overlooked in a brand new light. With the recent drama that Dame Dash caused when he tried to throw Jay-Z’s reputation under the bus , this has become the current situation. In a recently unearthed video, former Roc-A-Fella in-house videographer Choke No Joke actually corroborated Funk Master Flex’s allegation that Dame Dash tried to steal Beyoncé from Jay-Z during an interview with Star. When asked by the OG radio personality if something ever happened between Dame Dash and Beyoncé, Choke confirmed that Dame indeed tried to get it popping with Bey behind Jay’s back, but ultimately nothing happened. “Yup. mean nothing happened like he kissed or sexed her. Did he try to holler at her? Yeah. That’s the same thing he did with Aaliyah, but Aaliyah fell for it. He also wasn’t gonna violate Jay like that. I mean we all know there was a point at Roc-A-Fella where Dame was not allowed around Beyoncé. Anybody that worked there at that time knew that Dame was not allowed around f*ckin’ Beyoncé ‘cause he was a creep.” Word? Was Dame the OG leader of the Creep Squad whose membership includes many of Love & Hip Hop ‘s cast members? Probably not but still this doesn’t put him the best of lights regardless of how bad his relationship with Jay might’ve been at the time. But before everyone goes judging our dearly departed Aaliyah for walking out on Jay for his business partner, Choke feels that even though Dame went behind Jay’s back to holla at her, “the only reason Aaliyah may have went for it is cause Jay wouldn’t be public with her cause he was tryin’ to keep that sh*t private.” That makes sense. It’s cold but Jay never claimed to be the warmest person alive when it came to relationships. Check out the revelation below and let us know your thoughts on the situation.
One of the most anticipated projects of the year is one step closer to coming to life. J. Cole has confirmed the studio sessions for a new Dreamville Records compilation are done. As reported by Complex the North Carolina MC has announced that all the recording for the Revenge Of The Dreamers II I is in the bank. He took to Twitter to express his gratitude and excitement. “The Revengers sessions are done thank you to every artist and producer that came through. I love y’all, that sh*t was beautiful. Next step, finish the songs and let the [world] feel em.” The Revengers sessions are done thank you to every artist and producer that came through. I love y’all, that shit was beautiful. Next step, finish the songs and let the feel em. — J. Cole (@JColeNC) January 17, 2019 While it is still unclear how the album will take shape one thing that is for certain is to expect an all-star cast of contributors. The sessions were apparently invite only and the who’s who Hip-Hop were on call. Confirmed in the house at the Atlanta, Georgia creative assembly included Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, Big Krit, Wale, Akon, Ludacris, T.I., and more. I’m not gon say I’m in the room wit both of them now… cuz @RickRoss Ross in here wit us too https://t.co/3RsbTBZEZI — Wale (@Wale) January 9, 2019 Media was also invited to sit in the sessions which provided fans intel in real time as the days went by. Below is a brief video capturing what is believed to be a track featuring Ski Mask The Slump God. #ROTD3 My mans ski was not playin last night pic.twitter.com/E5lsSEKpAN — Shawn K (@ShawnKAllDay) January 14, 2019 With vocals and beats now laid it is time for the Dreamville team to put all the pieces together. According to Cole’s manager Ibrahim Hamad they have a lot of material to narrow down from. “Just put 124 songs/ideas in a playlist on this flight and that’s not even every song on the hard drive yet # ROTD3 # Dreamville “. Just put 124 songs/ideas in a playlist on this flight and that’s not even every song on the hard drive yet #ROTD3 #Dreamville — Ibrahim H. (@KingOfQueenz) January 17, 2019 Revenge Of The Dreamers III is slated for a summer 2019 release. Photo: Alex Huggan/WENN.com
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Source: NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 01: American hip-hop artist J. Cole performs at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 1, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images) J. Cole continues to service the underserved. The Dreamville rapper’s organization has announced their relief efforts for areas that were destroyed by Hurricane Florence. As one of the hardest hit towns by the natural disaster, the K.O.D. rapper has turned his sights to his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina. The Cumberland County destination is still in shambles leaving hundreds to live in shelters. Reports estimate that Florence did more destruction there than Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Complex has confirmed that Cole’s Dreamville Foundation is providing recovery for those in need. In a Twitter post the non-profit made their plans known for the city. “NC has a special place in our hearts. The impact of Hurricane Florence has displaced families and caused unprecedented damage to Fayetteville. The Dreamville fdn. Is asking for help + share this so we can spread awareness to help the people of Fayetteville”. NC has a special place in our hearts. The impact of Hurricane Florence has displaced families and caused unprecedented damage to Fayetteville. The Dreamville fdn. Is asking for help + share this so we can spread awareness to help the people of Fayetteville https://t.co/RBXPaeGUWV pic.twitter.com/BRaHhYw8GB — Dreamville (@Dreamville) September 20, 2018 With each monetary donation Dreamville plans to help with placement of “hot food stations placed throughout the city, temporary housing options for families, and stocking of food pantries/shelters.” Additionally they will assist other local organizations with the intent of helping the surrounding areas. You can learn more about the recovery efforts and donate here . — Photo: WENN.com
Photo by Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images Dreamville Festival Has Been Rescheduled For The Spring Jermaine would never leave us hanging. J. Cole has just revealed the rescheduled date for the inaugural Dreamville Festival, which will now take place on Saturday, April 6 at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dreamville Festival was originally scheduled to take place on September 15, but it was forced to be cancelled due to public safety concerns surrounding Hurricane Florence. According to the man incharge, 30,000 fans were expected at the inaugural festival. In response to the hurricane and the event’s cancellation, Cole tweeted out, “Mannn. Due to this Hurricane heading to NC, we have to cancel Dreamville Festival. We’re working to get another date, but right now safety is most important. I appreciate everybody that was headed to rock with us. 30,000 + were expected.” Attendees of the rescheduled event will still get to see a headlining performance from J. Cole to close out the event, although details surrounding the new music lineup will be announced at a later date. The original lineup featured SZA, Big Sean, Young Thug, Nelly, Rich The Kid, Teyana Taylor, Bas, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, and more. Dreamville Festival/Giant Noise “We battled with the idea of moving forward with the festival at this time or formally cancelling the event. But after receiving unwavering support from the fans and the community, we are excited to announce Dreamville Festival will now take place on April 6, 2019,” said Ibrahim “IB” Hamad, President of Dreamville Records and J. Cole’s manager. “We are proud to say that Dreamville this spring will also serve as a benefit to hurricane victims in the Carolinas. We hope that fans in North Carolina and across the US will not only join in celebrating the very first Dreamville Festival, but also the resilience of this amazing community.” General Admission and VIP ticket packages are on sale now at www.dreamvillefest.com . Those who already purchased tickets to the event before its cancellation will have the option to keep their existing tickets, which also will be valid for the festival’s new date in April, or request a full refund.
(Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) Kanye Goes On Rant About Drake Yeezy and Drake have had a weird cold war for the past few months since Pusha put Drake’s business out on the streets. They’ve gone back and forth over it for a while and Kanye decided to take things into his own hands on IG today. But not only Drake, but Nick Cannon and Tyson Beckford, too. Of all people. “First of all I want to address Nick Cannon. I understand that you used to date my wife but you get an interview, don’t mention my wife. If someone brings my wife up, you say ‘I respect that man, I’m not speaking on that,’” said Ye. “What I’m looking for, for my spirit to take accountability is, the fact that there’s people making rumors or thinking that you f–ked my wife, and you not saying nothing and you carrying it like that, that don’t sit well with my spirit. You know, if I had a girlfriend from Chicago, her name was Renita and then you was married to Rihanna, I wouldn’t make no song called ‘Riri.’ So when you’re like, ‘Ah I don’t know where it comes from!’ You’re too smart for that, bro. You know where that comes from. Don’t make no record with nothing that could be confused.” “I told you, I didn’t tell Pusha no information about your baby, baby mama, nothing like that, that ain’t come from me. But when you played that record for me in the studio that said, ‘Yo we got some Kylies, we got some Kendalls,’ I told you, ‘Travis is your man, don’t make no record like that. That man just had a baby with her, that’s gonna be offensive, that’s gonna be offensive to her.’” There are so many things about this that are hilarious. 1. Kanye’s face all up in the IG video like your grandpa Facetiming 2. Kanye doing this exact same thing to Wiz Khalifa about Amber Rose 3. Everything Kanye looking more and more like Fake Kanye all the time pic.twitter.com/EeJUjvrXYA — Sperry Garcia (@BostonJerry) September 20, 2018 Twitter had all the jokes. Peep the pure comedy and see what happens when two sensitive souls try to hash things out with passive aggressiveness and hilarity. Shout out to that KK https://t.co/5aZGQLiBL4 — s w a y • m o n a e (@Beyonsway) September 20, 2018
Photo by Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images J. Cole Starts Hurricane Relief Fund Following record-breaking rainfall, flooding rivers, and mass power outages wrought by Hurricane Florence–which made landfall in North Carolina last Friday, September 14– J. Cole has just launched a storm relief fund through his nonprofit, Dreamville Foundation. The foundation is currently soliciting donations on its website and is set to target its relief efforts in Cole’s hometown of Fayetteville, N.C. Mandatory evacuations have impacted thousands of households, who were ordered along the Cape Fear River, which runs through the city and remains in major flood status, according to the National Weather Service. The Fayetteville Observer has reported that three deaths in the city’s surrounding Cumberland County may be attributed to Florence. “The Dreamville Foundation is looking to lend a helping hand to the community, children, and families affected by Hurricane Florence,” reads the announcement from the fund. “There will be hot food stations placed throughout the city, temporary housing options for families, and stocking of food pantries/shelters, as well as supporting other local non profits who help provide services for the people in Fayetteville.” The rapper is currently traveling through North America on his K.O.D. Tour. His first ever Dreamville Festival was scheduled to take place in his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina earlier this month, but was cancelled due to safety concerns related to the storm. Before the event was forced to be cancelled, a portion of proceeds from the festival were intended to benefit Cole’s nonprofit. Those who want to contribute to the cause can donate to J. Cole’s Hurricane Florence relief fund on the Dreamville Foundation website, here .
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Via | HipHopDX TWITTER – In light of Donald Trump’s incendiary comments about former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick , many NFL players chose to kneel or sit during the National Anthem on Sunday (September 24). The NFL’s suspected blackballing of Kaepernick due to his protest has also inspired many fans, including J. Cole , to boycott the league. The Dreamville founder expounded on the boycott in a series of tweets. “God bless every player that finds courage to kneel today,” Cole wrote. “But the real power comes from you deciding to not watch. Your eyes translate to advertising money for the League and it’s owners. Finish this story [ here ]
Atlanta’s own J.I.D released his debut solo project today called The Never Story which demonstrates Atlanta’s forgotten lyrical abilities. 2 weeks ago, J.I.D released a promo video on Dreamville’s official Youtube channel announcing that he signed to J Cole’s, Dreamville Record Label. Since then, the emcee has released a visual for his single, “Never” and a […]
