How times have changed. Bow Wow was just six years old when "Enter The 36 Chambers" was released in 1993.
Now with controversy swirling around Wu-Tang Clan's release of "8 Diagrams", it was Bow Wow & Omarion's "Face Off" that easily topped the hip-hop sales charts, moving 107,000 units in its first week. "Face Off" landed at #11 overall.
The highly anticipated return of the Wu hit #25 overall, moving just 68,000 copies.
Also topping the Shaolin crew was Cash Money CEO Birdman. "5 * Stunna" debuted at #18, selling 86,000 copies.
The State Property family suffered yet another disappointing debut, with Beanie Sigel's "The Solution", debuting at #37 with 49,000 units. Last month Freeway debuted at #42 with disappointing numbers (36,113).
Alicia Keys' "As I Am" held steady at the #2 spot for the second straight week, moving an impressive 292,000 more albums.
Sales this week are down 23.1% from the same week last year
Thursday, December 20, 2007
BRITNEY’S 16 YEAR OLD SIS IS PREGGERS!
Britney Spears 16-Year-Old Sister Jamie Lynn – WITH CHILD. Let me address something here. A few of you have objected to the coverage of rumor and crap about non-Black celebs from a Black site. OK. Think about this now. First of all, would you object to a “White” site covering Black stuff…say…tmz. Secondly, why should I just put Black stars on blast like they are the only ones doing stupid stuff and wildin’ out like animals. With that said…
Britney Spears little sister Jamie Lynn had a pregnancy scare back in July and know her fears come to life. The father of the lil’ Spears embryo is none other than 19-year-old Casey Aldridge, a guy she met in church. Anyway, shout out to the Spears Family and Jamie for getting her tabloid on to OK! Magazine.
Britney Spears little sister Jamie Lynn had a pregnancy scare back in July and know her fears come to life. The father of the lil’ Spears embryo is none other than 19-year-old Casey Aldridge, a guy she met in church. Anyway, shout out to the Spears Family and Jamie for getting her tabloid on to OK! Magazine.
IT'S OVA 4 U DAMES
The New York Post is reporting that Atlanta resident Jaime Roberts claims she was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder after Damon Dash exposed himself to her in 2004.
The strange lawsuit, which Roberts, 24, wrote up herself, says she met Dash at a club in Miami in March of that year. According to her claim, Dash used the name "Jeremy McIntyre" and took her to a nearby marina. There Dash allegedly showed her "his genital area" in an "offensive manner" and tried to force her to into performing oral sex.
Roberts claims that nine months after the encounter she "began to hear defendant's voice in her ear, giving her certain directions to follow."
In the suit in which Roberts is seeking $30,000 and punitive damages, she claims she did not learn Mcintyre's true identity until 2005 "while watching a taping of the "Dave Chappelle Show."
The charges surprised Dash. "We know nothing about it," he said in a statement. "It's quite obvious this is a false allegation."
The strange lawsuit, which Roberts, 24, wrote up herself, says she met Dash at a club in Miami in March of that year. According to her claim, Dash used the name "Jeremy McIntyre" and took her to a nearby marina. There Dash allegedly showed her "his genital area" in an "offensive manner" and tried to force her to into performing oral sex.
Roberts claims that nine months after the encounter she "began to hear defendant's voice in her ear, giving her certain directions to follow."
In the suit in which Roberts is seeking $30,000 and punitive damages, she claims she did not learn Mcintyre's true identity until 2005 "while watching a taping of the "Dave Chappelle Show."
The charges surprised Dash. "We know nothing about it," he said in a statement. "It's quite obvious this is a false allegation."
Thursday, December 13, 2007
BOSS HOVA
Jay-Z is lucky he’s Jay-Z or he would have been sued by The Dream. In case you all didn’t notice, Jay-Z “borrows” from The Dream on “No Hook,” which is a nod to Dream’s “Shawty Is A 10.” Anyway, check out Dream’s explanation to Rhapsody of how he would handle it if it wasn’t Jay-Z doing the borrowing.
Did Jay talk to you before taking your line for his song, “No Hook”?
We were listening to his album and he was like “I got a surprise for you on this next record” and played it. People were calling me like “What you going to do? Get a percentage?” At the end of the day, it’s not business, it’s music. That’s flattering. That’s MF’ing Jay-Z! If it was anybody else, my attorneys would be sitting in front of their yard with a bag like, “Put all the money in here, we gonna meet Dream at Gucci.”
Did Jay talk to you before taking your line for his song, “No Hook”?
We were listening to his album and he was like “I got a surprise for you on this next record” and played it. People were calling me like “What you going to do? Get a percentage?” At the end of the day, it’s not business, it’s music. That’s flattering. That’s MF’ing Jay-Z! If it was anybody else, my attorneys would be sitting in front of their yard with a bag like, “Put all the money in here, we gonna meet Dream at Gucci.”
LIL BOW WOW
So, there have been like several reasons for Bow Wow being out of commission. It was exhaustion and then it was appendicitis and then the truth comes out. Bow Wow was really out of commission because he punched something and started to bleed profusely. In an interview with mtv, he told them that he got so mad that he hit something and he bled so much they had to take him away.
Moving forward, I heard that Bow Wow got extremely flagrant in an upcoming special on BET called “Road To Platinum.“
Here is some random s**t talking that Bow Wow does in there as O looks on like "I didn't say any of this."
“My new slogan is, we gonna own the fourth quarter. If you don’t jump on the bandwagon now, it’s a problem.”
“This man to me is the best dancer – period!” (About Omarion. What about the singing?)
“I’m about to change the name of the album from Faceoff to Do You Not Respect Us?”
“To ask that man does he take moves from Chris Brown – that’s real disrespectful!” (I agree with Wow Bow on this one.)
SO, here is the biggie…somewhere in the special Wow Bow mentioned Jay-Z’s name. I’m going to get more details on what on, but it’s not in a very respectful manner – that much I know. I will get more on that for you asap! So, I don’t want anybody to get the wrong idea about Omarion. I think he’s a cool dude. A couple years ago, I did some funny jokes on Bow Wow especially after he kinda dissed Will Smith.
Moving forward, I heard that Bow Wow got extremely flagrant in an upcoming special on BET called “Road To Platinum.“
Here is some random s**t talking that Bow Wow does in there as O looks on like "I didn't say any of this."
“My new slogan is, we gonna own the fourth quarter. If you don’t jump on the bandwagon now, it’s a problem.”
“This man to me is the best dancer – period!” (About Omarion. What about the singing?)
“I’m about to change the name of the album from Faceoff to Do You Not Respect Us?”
“To ask that man does he take moves from Chris Brown – that’s real disrespectful!” (I agree with Wow Bow on this one.)
SO, here is the biggie…somewhere in the special Wow Bow mentioned Jay-Z’s name. I’m going to get more details on what on, but it’s not in a very respectful manner – that much I know. I will get more on that for you asap! So, I don’t want anybody to get the wrong idea about Omarion. I think he’s a cool dude. A couple years ago, I did some funny jokes on Bow Wow especially after he kinda dissed Will Smith.
DO YOU WANT TO SLEEP IN JAY-Z HOUSE?
After announcing the opening of another of his 40/40 luxury sportsbar in Las Vegas for new year's eve, it's been reported that representative for Jay-Z have purchased a site on Manhattan’s Lower West Side for redevelopment as the five-star J Hotel, the first in a planned series of such properties.
Plans call for a 150,000-square-foot structure, to be the flagship for his new hospitality brand, which he intends to roll out in select cities following this New York debut. J Hotel, in the heart of the gallery district between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues at 510 West 22nd Street, also known as 511 West 21st Street, will be a prominent new addition to the burgeoning High Line neighborhood.
The site was purchased in two separate transactions, namely the acquisition of the base site for $51 million, followed by the acquisition of the air rights for $15.4 million, totaling $66.4 million.
Plans call for a 150,000-square-foot structure, to be the flagship for his new hospitality brand, which he intends to roll out in select cities following this New York debut. J Hotel, in the heart of the gallery district between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues at 510 West 22nd Street, also known as 511 West 21st Street, will be a prominent new addition to the burgeoning High Line neighborhood.
The site was purchased in two separate transactions, namely the acquisition of the base site for $51 million, followed by the acquisition of the air rights for $15.4 million, totaling $66.4 million.
I'M SO HOOD
Police say they have seized more than 80 pounds of cocaine from David Lee Gay Jr. and people he worked with to buy and sell the drug.
Gay is also Plies' manager and works for Isabomb Entertainment.
From Sept. 21 through Nov. 12, the Tampa resident entered into an agreement to distribute cocaine, a criminal arrest affidavit states.
At least six times during that period, Gay received and sold a half kilogram to a kilogram of cocaine, the affidavit states.
A kilogram is 2.2 pounds.
Gay had paid $6,000 for a kilogram of cocaine from a co-defendant, the affidavit states. He was supposed to pay the man $8,000 more to "consummate the deal," the affidavit says.
The co-defendant, 35-year-old Eleazar Gutierrez-Castillo of Bradenton, was arrested Tuesday evening on a cocaine trafficking charge and agreed to cooperate with police.
Gutierrez-Castillo met with Gay at Gay's home Tuesday night, but Gay grew nervous and thought he saw law enforcement officers in the neighborhood, according to the affidavit. Gay backed out of the drug deal and asked Gutierrez-Castillo what he had done to wrong him.
About 10 grams of marijuana were recovered from Gay's home, along with drug paraphernalia, trace amounts of cocaine and $7,902.
Gay, 35, faces several charges including possession of cocaine, being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, armed trafficking, racketeering and several conspiracy charges.
He remains in Orient Road Jail with no bail set.
Gutierrez-Castillo initially was arrested at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday after he met with an undercover Tampa police officer to sell 5 ounces of cocaine, an arrest affidavit says. The self-employed handyman showed the officer a plastic bag containing the cocaine while in a vehicle at a gas.
Seven plastic bags of cocaine were recovered.
The cocaine seized weighed 202 grams.
Gutierrez-Castillo remains in Orient Road Jail with no bail set.
Tampa Police Department spokeswoman Laura McElroy said several more arrests are expected. Since the investigation is ongoing, no further information will be divulged now, she said.
Gay is also Plies' manager and works for Isabomb Entertainment.
From Sept. 21 through Nov. 12, the Tampa resident entered into an agreement to distribute cocaine, a criminal arrest affidavit states.
At least six times during that period, Gay received and sold a half kilogram to a kilogram of cocaine, the affidavit states.
A kilogram is 2.2 pounds.
Gay had paid $6,000 for a kilogram of cocaine from a co-defendant, the affidavit states. He was supposed to pay the man $8,000 more to "consummate the deal," the affidavit says.
The co-defendant, 35-year-old Eleazar Gutierrez-Castillo of Bradenton, was arrested Tuesday evening on a cocaine trafficking charge and agreed to cooperate with police.
Gutierrez-Castillo met with Gay at Gay's home Tuesday night, but Gay grew nervous and thought he saw law enforcement officers in the neighborhood, according to the affidavit. Gay backed out of the drug deal and asked Gutierrez-Castillo what he had done to wrong him.
About 10 grams of marijuana were recovered from Gay's home, along with drug paraphernalia, trace amounts of cocaine and $7,902.
Gay, 35, faces several charges including possession of cocaine, being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, armed trafficking, racketeering and several conspiracy charges.
He remains in Orient Road Jail with no bail set.
Gutierrez-Castillo initially was arrested at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday after he met with an undercover Tampa police officer to sell 5 ounces of cocaine, an arrest affidavit says. The self-employed handyman showed the officer a plastic bag containing the cocaine while in a vehicle at a gas.
Seven plastic bags of cocaine were recovered.
The cocaine seized weighed 202 grams.
Gutierrez-Castillo remains in Orient Road Jail with no bail set.
Tampa Police Department spokeswoman Laura McElroy said several more arrests are expected. Since the investigation is ongoing, no further information will be divulged now, she said.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
SHE WILL B BACK WAYNE
After 2 weeks of deliberation, Lil’ Wayne is having second thoughts and has called off his engagement to Lauren London.
He’s the one with cold feet? Not her?
Maybe someone told him, after you get engagement to a chick, you’re actually expected to marry her at some point.
Well, now I dont wanna hear anything about this man and his ridiculous mutant relationships until someone pops up pregnant or with actual marriage papers. (I’m lying to myself. Of course I want to hear about it. I’m just saying, the flipflopping is cheesy.)
He’s the one with cold feet? Not her?
Maybe someone told him, after you get engagement to a chick, you’re actually expected to marry her at some point.
Well, now I dont wanna hear anything about this man and his ridiculous mutant relationships until someone pops up pregnant or with actual marriage papers. (I’m lying to myself. Of course I want to hear about it. I’m just saying, the flipflopping is cheesy.)
ALBUM SALES
Alicia Keys is amazing, she's back at #2 with only a 9% decrease in sales compared to last week. Her album 'As I Am' had 234,370 sales in its 4th week, a total of 1,583,972. Double platinum for the end of the year?
Debuts:
-Scarface had the best first week of all Hip-Hop releases with 63,084 units moved (#17).
- DJ Drama: #26, 48,848 sales.
- Wyclef Jean: #28, 46,519
- Ghostface Killah: #41, 35,671
- Styles P: #52, 29,047
- 2Pac's Best Of Part 1: #65, 22,539
- 2Pac's Best Of Part 2: #77, 18,943
- Too $hort: #160, 8,101
Kanye Vs 50:
- Kanye West: 25,099 (1,762,544)
- 50 Cent: 15,194 (1,157,626)
Jay-Z Watch:
- 45,397 (740,351)
Debuts:
-Scarface had the best first week of all Hip-Hop releases with 63,084 units moved (#17).
- DJ Drama: #26, 48,848 sales.
- Wyclef Jean: #28, 46,519
- Ghostface Killah: #41, 35,671
- Styles P: #52, 29,047
- 2Pac's Best Of Part 1: #65, 22,539
- 2Pac's Best Of Part 2: #77, 18,943
- Too $hort: #160, 8,101
Kanye Vs 50:
- Kanye West: 25,099 (1,762,544)
- 50 Cent: 15,194 (1,157,626)
Jay-Z Watch:
- 45,397 (740,351)
JAY SAY'S IT'S NOT ABOUT THE DOE
Jay-Z recently spoke to Entertainment Weekly about his future as Def Jam President. Jay-Z denied rumors that he was demanding a king’s ransom and said that it wasn’t about the money at all. Read what Jay-Z said below when asked if he would be back next year as Def Jam’s President:
“Yeah, I think — I don't know. Let me not even say that. I don't know. We'll see how it goes. But seriously, it's not about money. That's really the last thing. Of course, as a person that does these type of things and puts his heart and soul into it — and it's effective, as the Grammys would indicate — you want to be compensated for what you do. But it's really not about money. It's really about the future of the music business, and not wasting anyone's time. I don't ever want to sit in a seat just to sit in a seat. I could be off doing something else that's beneficial to the future of the music business as well as myself. So it's not about money! I mean, you couldn't pay me enough. And I don't mean that in a cocky way.”
“Yeah, I think — I don't know. Let me not even say that. I don't know. We'll see how it goes. But seriously, it's not about money. That's really the last thing. Of course, as a person that does these type of things and puts his heart and soul into it — and it's effective, as the Grammys would indicate — you want to be compensated for what you do. But it's really not about money. It's really about the future of the music business, and not wasting anyone's time. I don't ever want to sit in a seat just to sit in a seat. I could be off doing something else that's beneficial to the future of the music business as well as myself. So it's not about money! I mean, you couldn't pay me enough. And I don't mean that in a cocky way.”
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Boost Mobile Fiasco!
I was chilling on the coach, burning something, and i see this new boost mobile commercial with Jermaine Dupre and Jeezy, then i see this woman, or so i thought. What the hell happened to Hip-Hop/Rap. I thought i was loosing my mind, i had to take another look at what i was burning. With a clear mind and a little research, I found the guys name is Mickey Avalon, and he is gay and dresses like a woman. Their are numerous blogs and other forums on the net, Detesting this dude. Supposedly he was a gay prostitute according to his own lyrics and various blogs.
Whats the deal with this, and why would Jeezy and Dupre want to put them selves out there like that? Is the industry flames so high that you have now choice but to get engulfed and conform. It just doesn't make any sense, you promoting the hood with all this gangster shit! Yet you on prime-time with a gay dude. All this just means that Jeezy and dupre's street credit is down the drain. i guess everyone has a price for there image, Chalk two more names to the board of soul sellers for the all mighty dollar!
Whats the deal with this, and why would Jeezy and Dupre want to put them selves out there like that? Is the industry flames so high that you have now choice but to get engulfed and conform. It just doesn't make any sense, you promoting the hood with all this gangster shit! Yet you on prime-time with a gay dude. All this just means that Jeezy and dupre's street credit is down the drain. i guess everyone has a price for there image, Chalk two more names to the board of soul sellers for the all mighty dollar!
Friday, December 7, 2007
Tosses Innocence For Tossing Fan Akon
Although he’s doing business with Michael Jackson and the hottest singers and rappers, Akon can’t seem to shake the downside of being famous. The 34-year-old singer pleaded not guilty Monday (Dec. 3) to criminal charges that were filed after he tossed a fan offstage this summer during a concert in Fishkill, NY.
According to reports, Akon made a brief appearance in court before he was released on his own recognizance. Although the case will resume in January, don’t expect Akon to make another cameo as the crooner’s lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, will be able to stand in for him at future court appearances.
The court appearance is the newest development in the aftermath of the fan tossing incident. Akon was charged with misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree harassment after a female fan complained about a concussion she suffered after a 15-year-old boy the hitmaker threw off the stage fell on her during the concert, which took place June 3 at a local minor league baseball stadium.
The incident was sparked when an object was thrown at Akon during his show, according to those who attended the performance. The singer, who took offense to the action, soon asked concertgoers to point out the person responsible. The boy was later brought up to Akon, who hoisted the teen onto his shoulders and tossed him into the crowd.
"It was never Akon's intention to violate the law," Brafman said in a written statement released to the media. "This unfortunate incident was a spontaneous reaction during a live concert that Akon deeply regrets."
In happier Akon news, the singer joined Amy Winehouse, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Ne-Yo and Kanye West among this year’s Grammy Award nominees. Although the awards won’t be given out until February, Akon already knows what he’s going to do should he win one of the four Grammy he’s nominated for.
"I'm calling my mom," he told MTV. "She's probably going to scream, 'cause she's always said, 'You know what, you're gonna win.'"
Now that he has someone in mind to make his one phone call should he end up in the big house, maybe now Akon can get that "Sorry, Blame it On Me" Long Arm of the Law remix with fellow law-abiding singer R. Kelly in the can too. To keep his name out there, of course.
According to reports, Akon made a brief appearance in court before he was released on his own recognizance. Although the case will resume in January, don’t expect Akon to make another cameo as the crooner’s lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, will be able to stand in for him at future court appearances.
The court appearance is the newest development in the aftermath of the fan tossing incident. Akon was charged with misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree harassment after a female fan complained about a concussion she suffered after a 15-year-old boy the hitmaker threw off the stage fell on her during the concert, which took place June 3 at a local minor league baseball stadium.
The incident was sparked when an object was thrown at Akon during his show, according to those who attended the performance. The singer, who took offense to the action, soon asked concertgoers to point out the person responsible. The boy was later brought up to Akon, who hoisted the teen onto his shoulders and tossed him into the crowd.
"It was never Akon's intention to violate the law," Brafman said in a written statement released to the media. "This unfortunate incident was a spontaneous reaction during a live concert that Akon deeply regrets."
In happier Akon news, the singer joined Amy Winehouse, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Ne-Yo and Kanye West among this year’s Grammy Award nominees. Although the awards won’t be given out until February, Akon already knows what he’s going to do should he win one of the four Grammy he’s nominated for.
"I'm calling my mom," he told MTV. "She's probably going to scream, 'cause she's always said, 'You know what, you're gonna win.'"
Now that he has someone in mind to make his one phone call should he end up in the big house, maybe now Akon can get that "Sorry, Blame it On Me" Long Arm of the Law remix with fellow law-abiding singer R. Kelly in the can too. To keep his name out there, of course.
P DIDDY RUNS THE WORLD
Business mogul and Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group CEO Sean "Diddy" Combs is one of 16 American businessmen appearing in CNBC’s "American Business" advertising campaign, which is airing now on the network.
The most forceful and thriving business people are being highlighted in the ads for CNBC, by revealing how they became successful in business, as well as their methods of management and what their aspirations are for the future.
"I am honored to be included in this group of America’s chief executives and top business leaders," Combs said. I’ve worked very hard to get where I am today and the testimonial showcases my philosophy on business."
Combs, 38, launched Bad Boy Records in 1993.
The company has since expanded from a record label, to a multimedia powerhouse, which includes music recording and publishing, artist management, television and film production, as well as Combs' Sean John clothing line, the mogul’s Unforgivable Woman perfume and a recent deal with Ciroc Vodka.
As the new Brand Manager for Ciroc Vodka, Combs will be responsible for all brand management decisions, including advertising, product placement, marketing, public relations and events.
The union between Sean Combs Enterprises and Ciroc Vodka, which is a division of Diageo, the world’s leading spirits, wine and beer company, could be a profitable one, worth more than $100 million dollars.
Among the moguls featured in the other 15 advertisements for the American Business campaign include Sumner Redstone, CEO of Viacom, Chris Boone Pickens, CEO BP Capital; Herb Kelleher, Co-Founder Southwest Airlines; Bob Johnson, CEO, The RLJ Companies, Founder BET and others.
The most forceful and thriving business people are being highlighted in the ads for CNBC, by revealing how they became successful in business, as well as their methods of management and what their aspirations are for the future.
"I am honored to be included in this group of America’s chief executives and top business leaders," Combs said. I’ve worked very hard to get where I am today and the testimonial showcases my philosophy on business."
Combs, 38, launched Bad Boy Records in 1993.
The company has since expanded from a record label, to a multimedia powerhouse, which includes music recording and publishing, artist management, television and film production, as well as Combs' Sean John clothing line, the mogul’s Unforgivable Woman perfume and a recent deal with Ciroc Vodka.
As the new Brand Manager for Ciroc Vodka, Combs will be responsible for all brand management decisions, including advertising, product placement, marketing, public relations and events.
The union between Sean Combs Enterprises and Ciroc Vodka, which is a division of Diageo, the world’s leading spirits, wine and beer company, could be a profitable one, worth more than $100 million dollars.
Among the moguls featured in the other 15 advertisements for the American Business campaign include Sumner Redstone, CEO of Viacom, Chris Boone Pickens, CEO BP Capital; Herb Kelleher, Co-Founder Southwest Airlines; Bob Johnson, CEO, The RLJ Companies, Founder BET and others.
TONE'S GOT THE HEAT
NEW YORK RAPPER BEAT UP?
The saddest thing about Hip-Hop is what it has become, somebody said to me. With that said, I heard that one of Hip-Hop’s emerging talents has been accosted and beat down in a major way. Unfortunately, you are going to hate me for not naming names. I can’t right now, but this rapper is fairly big. Thing is, I heard that the fight resulted in a serious scar on his face to the point where he is going to be out of the limelight for a hot minute. (I will say that this is not Saigon, just because I think people might conclude it as such.) This guy is a relatively positive dude, but really has a street disposition to balance out his superb lyrical ability.
NEW YORK KNOCKED UP!
Tiffany Pollard AKA New York from I Love NY is reportedly preggers. This ain’t new news, but its news that I just didn’t care about before Rajeev hit me up. Anyway. This is the run down on the bust down. On reality shows, people have to go through all sorts of screenings for health (mental and physical). These things are too determine if anybody has a history of craziness, STD’s, pregnancy and stuff prior to filming. Well, NY seemed to pass the tests. She didn’t pass (or passed) a pregnancy test during production and has been found “with child.” Now, most people assumed its one of the dudes from the show, but not necessarily. It could be anybody, even Flavor Flav if he got in it when the cameras were off. Some say this is just to breath new life into the next show they do on her…I don’t know. Others are saying that, it may jeopardize the show and if NY has an abortion, that’s kid outta there for some TV pipe dream. Stay tuned for the “I Love New York” version of Maury.
AMY WINEHOUSE – THE SNOW WOMAN?
On the REAL, people are totally cruel and mean. Amy Winehouse is clearly on the wrong path and people are literally watching the car head to the cliff without saying anything like, “You are about to go over the edge!” She was spotted with a white substance in both of her nostrils recently. She was apparently heading to or coming from a party in London. She also performed secretly at a spot down in some secluded spot, disobeying her doc’s orders to chill. Upon being spotted by the UK paparazzi Winehouse did a Tupac and spit at them.
WHAT DO ASHANTI AND BEYONCE HAVE IN COMMON?
They both accidentally flashed their private parts to photogs! They are both ladies, so I won't even post the actual images. You know the deal...!
Look, I didn’t say anything bad about 50 Cent! Some people said he was praying. Some people said this and that. I say its all good!
The Ill Community ponders…What did Ja Rule have in his hand? Click here for the answer and the comments. Very funny.
Brit Spears reportedly has a video of Paris Hilton in a lesbo romp. I don’t know if it’s the pair, but she’s threatening to release it on her former friend for whatever reason.
I heard Usher’s wife forced the super star singer to dump his mom as his manager. Smh.
It looks like Kanye West and Amy Winehouse are favorites for the 08 Grammy Awards. They might as well throw UGK in there for good measure!
Rihanna has reportedly started acting but will not leave music alone.
Wyclef has a new song called “Welcome to The East” and I heard that Minister Louis Farrakhan played guitar on it. It’s a real euphoric beat.
RANDOM QUOTES – THE REMY MA EDITION!
Remy Ma talking to DJ Kay Slay about Lil’ Kim:
“That little boy better live me alone.”
“Like, how could you be conceited, you don’t even like your own face.”
“You don’t like your nose, you don’t like your cheek , you don’t like your chin, you don’t like your skin color, you don’t like your tits , you don’t like your stomach, you don’t like your teeth.”
“When I feel like someone’s getting at me, then I’ll drag them all over the first spot that I see them…like this chic has more ghostwriters than Foxy. I just feel like right now she’s reaching.”
“Who do you think would win in a fist fight? Lets take it to a whole different level.”
(Illseed note: Remy..save it for the dis record and Kim, get to writing!)
CHARLIE MURPHY RAPS?!?!
First things first! Read AHH’s interview with Charlie Murphy, because you gonna love it! Secondly, look below and see Charlie bust a rap with the Duck Down crew! This is major like Kanye and Nas!
The saddest thing about Hip-Hop is what it has become, somebody said to me. With that said, I heard that one of Hip-Hop’s emerging talents has been accosted and beat down in a major way. Unfortunately, you are going to hate me for not naming names. I can’t right now, but this rapper is fairly big. Thing is, I heard that the fight resulted in a serious scar on his face to the point where he is going to be out of the limelight for a hot minute. (I will say that this is not Saigon, just because I think people might conclude it as such.) This guy is a relatively positive dude, but really has a street disposition to balance out his superb lyrical ability.
NEW YORK KNOCKED UP!
Tiffany Pollard AKA New York from I Love NY is reportedly preggers. This ain’t new news, but its news that I just didn’t care about before Rajeev hit me up. Anyway. This is the run down on the bust down. On reality shows, people have to go through all sorts of screenings for health (mental and physical). These things are too determine if anybody has a history of craziness, STD’s, pregnancy and stuff prior to filming. Well, NY seemed to pass the tests. She didn’t pass (or passed) a pregnancy test during production and has been found “with child.” Now, most people assumed its one of the dudes from the show, but not necessarily. It could be anybody, even Flavor Flav if he got in it when the cameras were off. Some say this is just to breath new life into the next show they do on her…I don’t know. Others are saying that, it may jeopardize the show and if NY has an abortion, that’s kid outta there for some TV pipe dream. Stay tuned for the “I Love New York” version of Maury.
AMY WINEHOUSE – THE SNOW WOMAN?
On the REAL, people are totally cruel and mean. Amy Winehouse is clearly on the wrong path and people are literally watching the car head to the cliff without saying anything like, “You are about to go over the edge!” She was spotted with a white substance in both of her nostrils recently. She was apparently heading to or coming from a party in London. She also performed secretly at a spot down in some secluded spot, disobeying her doc’s orders to chill. Upon being spotted by the UK paparazzi Winehouse did a Tupac and spit at them.
WHAT DO ASHANTI AND BEYONCE HAVE IN COMMON?
They both accidentally flashed their private parts to photogs! They are both ladies, so I won't even post the actual images. You know the deal...!
Look, I didn’t say anything bad about 50 Cent! Some people said he was praying. Some people said this and that. I say its all good!
The Ill Community ponders…What did Ja Rule have in his hand? Click here for the answer and the comments. Very funny.
Brit Spears reportedly has a video of Paris Hilton in a lesbo romp. I don’t know if it’s the pair, but she’s threatening to release it on her former friend for whatever reason.
I heard Usher’s wife forced the super star singer to dump his mom as his manager. Smh.
It looks like Kanye West and Amy Winehouse are favorites for the 08 Grammy Awards. They might as well throw UGK in there for good measure!
Rihanna has reportedly started acting but will not leave music alone.
Wyclef has a new song called “Welcome to The East” and I heard that Minister Louis Farrakhan played guitar on it. It’s a real euphoric beat.
RANDOM QUOTES – THE REMY MA EDITION!
Remy Ma talking to DJ Kay Slay about Lil’ Kim:
“That little boy better live me alone.”
“Like, how could you be conceited, you don’t even like your own face.”
“You don’t like your nose, you don’t like your cheek , you don’t like your chin, you don’t like your skin color, you don’t like your tits , you don’t like your stomach, you don’t like your teeth.”
“When I feel like someone’s getting at me, then I’ll drag them all over the first spot that I see them…like this chic has more ghostwriters than Foxy. I just feel like right now she’s reaching.”
“Who do you think would win in a fist fight? Lets take it to a whole different level.”
(Illseed note: Remy..save it for the dis record and Kim, get to writing!)
CHARLIE MURPHY RAPS?!?!
First things first! Read AHH’s interview with Charlie Murphy, because you gonna love it! Secondly, look below and see Charlie bust a rap with the Duck Down crew! This is major like Kanye and Nas!
MORE ON FABOLOUS CASE
A suspect was arrested in Georgia in the fatal stabbing of a pal of Fabolous outside a Manhattan club two weeks ago, police said Wednesday.
Anthony Taylor, 26, could be brought back from Atlanta as early as today to face murder charges in the death of 25-year-old Shamel McKinney.
McKinney died after getting into a fight Nov. 23 at the Duvet nightclub in the Flatiron neighborhood that investigators say appears to have been over $10,000 worth of chains Taylor was wearing.
Detectives learned that both men started scrapping in the club and were tossed out. McKinney was stabbed when the brawl continued outside. A bloody 7-inch switchblade was found in a nearby Dumpster.
Witnesses told cops McKinney, who had an arrest record for drugs and robbery, may have tried to steal Taylor's chains before he was killed.
Investigators suspect McKinney was part of a crew that steals jewelry at nightclubs and are trying to determine if Fabolous was in on it.
The rapper has denied the chain-snatching allegation, saying, "I do not want the young people who listen to my music and watch my videos to believe that I am engaged in any illegal activities that would discredit my character."
He has also denied being at Duvet, which boasts 30 beds framed by silk curtains, when McKinney was stabbed.
Taylor's uncle Keith, 44, was stunned by his nephew's arrest. "He's just not that type of person. I can't believe he did it.
"He was in the rap industry. He sold his own CDs on the street. That's it. He was just a quiet guy."
Police said Taylor, of Prospect Park South, had been arrested in New York for issuing a forged instrument, but gave no details.
At McKinney's home in Crown Heights, his aunt Shirley, 39, a Parks Department employee, said she was glad to hear of the arrest. "He deserves to do the time. You can run but you can't hide," she said. "He deserves what he has coming."
The aunt said her nephew was a "great father" who doted on his two boys, Jamel, 2 and Shamel, 6.
Anthony Taylor, 26, could be brought back from Atlanta as early as today to face murder charges in the death of 25-year-old Shamel McKinney.
McKinney died after getting into a fight Nov. 23 at the Duvet nightclub in the Flatiron neighborhood that investigators say appears to have been over $10,000 worth of chains Taylor was wearing.
Detectives learned that both men started scrapping in the club and were tossed out. McKinney was stabbed when the brawl continued outside. A bloody 7-inch switchblade was found in a nearby Dumpster.
Witnesses told cops McKinney, who had an arrest record for drugs and robbery, may have tried to steal Taylor's chains before he was killed.
Investigators suspect McKinney was part of a crew that steals jewelry at nightclubs and are trying to determine if Fabolous was in on it.
The rapper has denied the chain-snatching allegation, saying, "I do not want the young people who listen to my music and watch my videos to believe that I am engaged in any illegal activities that would discredit my character."
He has also denied being at Duvet, which boasts 30 beds framed by silk curtains, when McKinney was stabbed.
Taylor's uncle Keith, 44, was stunned by his nephew's arrest. "He's just not that type of person. I can't believe he did it.
"He was in the rap industry. He sold his own CDs on the street. That's it. He was just a quiet guy."
Police said Taylor, of Prospect Park South, had been arrested in New York for issuing a forged instrument, but gave no details.
At McKinney's home in Crown Heights, his aunt Shirley, 39, a Parks Department employee, said she was glad to hear of the arrest. "He deserves to do the time. You can run but you can't hide," she said. "He deserves what he has coming."
The aunt said her nephew was a "great father" who doted on his two boys, Jamel, 2 and Shamel, 6.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
BOSS HOVA
Jay-Z and Universal Contract-Renewal Negociations
According to the rumors department at the NYDaily News, contract-renewal negotiations between Universal Music and Jay-Z have broken down.
"He wanted big, big money that was way out of sync with the realities of today's record business," a source says.
Island/Def Jam CEO L.A. Reid and his boss, Doug Morris, are said to have found Jay's demands "excessive" in light of the time he's been spending on tour.
"People have lost count of how many times he's come out of retirement," the source says. "Everybody knows he's not around the office much. Everybody at Universal loves him, but they can't justify paying him the money he wants when so many people have been laid off."
His contract is said to expire at the end of this month. Friends of the rapper, who last night was celebrating his 38th birthday in Paris, scoffed at claims that Reid and Morris had thrown in the towel.
"They are still actively negotiating," one friend insisted.
According to another: "The talks will continue when he returns to New York. They still have a ways to go before a decision."
According to the rumors department at the NYDaily News, contract-renewal negotiations between Universal Music and Jay-Z have broken down.
"He wanted big, big money that was way out of sync with the realities of today's record business," a source says.
Island/Def Jam CEO L.A. Reid and his boss, Doug Morris, are said to have found Jay's demands "excessive" in light of the time he's been spending on tour.
"People have lost count of how many times he's come out of retirement," the source says. "Everybody knows he's not around the office much. Everybody at Universal loves him, but they can't justify paying him the money he wants when so many people have been laid off."
His contract is said to expire at the end of this month. Friends of the rapper, who last night was celebrating his 38th birthday in Paris, scoffed at claims that Reid and Morris had thrown in the towel.
"They are still actively negotiating," one friend insisted.
According to another: "The talks will continue when he returns to New York. They still have a ways to go before a decision."
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Timberlake's box spoof wins Emmy
Timberlake teamed up with comedian Andy Samberg to make the spoof.
"Justin, if you're out there, congrats to you kid," Samberg told the audience at the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony.
The video - Dick in a Box - was first aired in December 2006 and features Timberlake and Samberg performing in New York with strategically-placed gift-boxes.
"Justin, if you're out there, congrats to you kid," Samberg told the audience at the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony.
The video - Dick in a Box - was first aired in December 2006 and features Timberlake and Samberg performing in New York with strategically-placed gift-boxes.
HUSTLE OR STARVE
Is Joe Budden the Kwame Brown of HIPHOP ?
seriously
NBA number 1 draft pick vs The alleged 1st streets draft pic
Lazy Nba nigga vs Lazy Def Jam nigga
everybody thinks he gonna improve after this season vs we all thought he was gonna drop another album
was on Jordan's wizards team vs was on Hov's def Jam
dont even defend these 2 lazy niggas
Mood Muzik 5 out now ehh (I mean never)
seriously
NBA number 1 draft pick vs The alleged 1st streets draft pic
Lazy Nba nigga vs Lazy Def Jam nigga
everybody thinks he gonna improve after this season vs we all thought he was gonna drop another album
was on Jordan's wizards team vs was on Hov's def Jam
dont even defend these 2 lazy niggas
Mood Muzik 5 out now ehh (I mean never)
ALBUM SALES FOR THIS WEEK
Although Alicia Keys is now #3 in her third week, she still made strong numbers, selling 348,548 albums, 1,349,602 in total sales.
Chris Brown, whose 'Exclusive' album debuted the same day as Jay-Z's 'American Gangster,' sold 73,283 (#11, 598,678 total sales) while Jay moved 51,979 units (#17, 694,954 total sales).
Quick facts:
Debuting this week:
Pitbull - 'Boatlift': 22,398
Kanye West Vs 50 Cent:
Kanye: 1,737,445
50: 1,140,482
2nd week:
Freeway: -63% 13,2711 this week (49,384 total)
Place Your Bets for This week:
Styles P, DJ Drama, Ghostface Killah, Scarface, Wyclef, 2Pac Best Of, Too $hort, Three 6 Mafia
Chris Brown, whose 'Exclusive' album debuted the same day as Jay-Z's 'American Gangster,' sold 73,283 (#11, 598,678 total sales) while Jay moved 51,979 units (#17, 694,954 total sales).
Quick facts:
Debuting this week:
Pitbull - 'Boatlift': 22,398
Kanye West Vs 50 Cent:
Kanye: 1,737,445
50: 1,140,482
2nd week:
Freeway: -63% 13,2711 this week (49,384 total)
Place Your Bets for This week:
Styles P, DJ Drama, Ghostface Killah, Scarface, Wyclef, 2Pac Best Of, Too $hort, Three 6 Mafia
SPICE 1
Spice 1, born Robert Green, fell asleep for about 30 minutes in the driveway of his parents’ home, when he noticed someone was standing next to him.
According to police, the gunman fired one shot through the window, striking Spice 1 in the chest.
The rapper staggered into his parents’ house and family members called 911.
Spice 1 has undergone surgery for his wounds at a local hospital, but remains in critical condition.
While nothing was stolen from the 37-year-old rapper, police have started processing the vehicle in hopes of finding clues.
Police are seeking a 5-foot-7 White or Latino male who was dressed in all black.
Spice 1 is a Bay Area rap staple, who has collaborated with a who’s who of artists, including UGK, Three 6 Mafia, Too $hort, C-Bo, Tupac, Yukmouth, MC Eiht, B-Legit, E-40 and others.
According to police, the gunman fired one shot through the window, striking Spice 1 in the chest.
The rapper staggered into his parents’ house and family members called 911.
Spice 1 has undergone surgery for his wounds at a local hospital, but remains in critical condition.
While nothing was stolen from the 37-year-old rapper, police have started processing the vehicle in hopes of finding clues.
Police are seeking a 5-foot-7 White or Latino male who was dressed in all black.
Spice 1 is a Bay Area rap staple, who has collaborated with a who’s who of artists, including UGK, Three 6 Mafia, Too $hort, C-Bo, Tupac, Yukmouth, MC Eiht, B-Legit, E-40 and others.
BIG PIMPIN IN HEAVEN
I just cannot fathom that another Hip-Hop icon is dead. I didn’t know Pimp C, but I know him. He was 33 years old. A Black man with loved ones, family and friends. People are hurting so he meant something to a lot of people.
Today, I am going to pass on any rumors and pay homage to Chad Butler AKA Pimp C.
No matter how or why Pimp C died, I insist that you all reevaluate what is important to you in life. Rethink how you want to live, how you want to be remembered. I remember a lot about Pimp C and I miss him.
To Bun B and the rest of Pimp’s family – hold your head up high.
R.I.P. PIMP C
Today, I am going to pass on any rumors and pay homage to Chad Butler AKA Pimp C.
No matter how or why Pimp C died, I insist that you all reevaluate what is important to you in life. Rethink how you want to live, how you want to be remembered. I remember a lot about Pimp C and I miss him.
To Bun B and the rest of Pimp’s family – hold your head up high.
R.I.P. PIMP C
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
WEEZY F (PLEASE SAY THE BABY)
Rap superstar Lil' Wayne will make his animated debut next month as a character on the season finale of the Award-winning cartoon, The Boondocks.
The rapper will play a character named 'Nique' in episode #212, which is titled "Invasion of the Katrinians" and focuses on arriving survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
In the episode, Wayne's character is mentored by his fictional cousin, who is played by superstar comedian Cedric The Entertainer.
The second season of Aaron McGruder’s Peabody Award-winning cartoon, The Boondocks premiered in October.
"Invasion of the Katrinians" is set to air in the first week of January.
The rapper will play a character named 'Nique' in episode #212, which is titled "Invasion of the Katrinians" and focuses on arriving survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
In the episode, Wayne's character is mentored by his fictional cousin, who is played by superstar comedian Cedric The Entertainer.
The second season of Aaron McGruder’s Peabody Award-winning cartoon, The Boondocks premiered in October.
"Invasion of the Katrinians" is set to air in the first week of January.
50 CENT RUMORS RETURN
There is a rumor that 50 Cent is now engaged to a chef? HUH? What happened to Ciara? I don’t know that I believe this one, because the chick has Kanye West in her Top friends on myspace!
50 Cent better not do this one! They are saying that he might work with Lindsay Lohan on her new CD? HAH? “They’re talking about working together. Nothing’s firm yet, but they’re in talks,” her daddy told Life And Style magazine. “They’ve actually known each other for a while, just from being in the business together and crossing paths at events.”
50 Cent on Shade 45 talking about Diddy, Jay-Z, Def Jam and an alleged Kelis sex tape:
On Diddy: “He made Biggie cute. You ain’t ugly, baby! N***as wanna smell like Diddy.”
On an alleged Kelis sex tape and why he wouldn't buy it:
“Its and alleged tape, its not confirmed. And they tried to sell the tape and notify me, ‘cause they thought I would want to buy it and do that to Nas. No no no no no. I don’t need that type of s**t. They think I hate Nas like that. I don’t have that type of passion for it. I don’t hate Nas like that. You push niggas over the edge sometimes.”
On Jay-Z:
“Everybody flopping, because Jay-Z used all the marketing money. The rest of them n***as is dead meat. They are chipping your name on a tombstone. That n***a Jay is ruthless.” (Isn't he an executive producer on Freeway's album?)
50 Cent better not do this one! They are saying that he might work with Lindsay Lohan on her new CD? HAH? “They’re talking about working together. Nothing’s firm yet, but they’re in talks,” her daddy told Life And Style magazine. “They’ve actually known each other for a while, just from being in the business together and crossing paths at events.”
50 Cent on Shade 45 talking about Diddy, Jay-Z, Def Jam and an alleged Kelis sex tape:
On Diddy: “He made Biggie cute. You ain’t ugly, baby! N***as wanna smell like Diddy.”
On an alleged Kelis sex tape and why he wouldn't buy it:
“Its and alleged tape, its not confirmed. And they tried to sell the tape and notify me, ‘cause they thought I would want to buy it and do that to Nas. No no no no no. I don’t need that type of s**t. They think I hate Nas like that. I don’t have that type of passion for it. I don’t hate Nas like that. You push niggas over the edge sometimes.”
On Jay-Z:
“Everybody flopping, because Jay-Z used all the marketing money. The rest of them n***as is dead meat. They are chipping your name on a tombstone. That n***a Jay is ruthless.” (Isn't he an executive producer on Freeway's album?)
R.I.P PIMP C
Pimp C Found Dead in Hollywood Hotel Room
Pimp C, real name Chad Butler -- and one half of the rap duo UGK, was found dead in a hotel room this morning. He was 33.
L.A. County Fire responded to a 911 call at the Mondrian Hotel, located on trendy Sunset Strip in Hollywood. They arrived to his sixth floor hotel room to find him dead in bed.
UGK is best known for appearing on the Jay-Z track "Big Pimpin'" in 2000, and more recently with Outkast on the song "International Player's Anthem!
Pimp C, real name Chad Butler -- and one half of the rap duo UGK, was found dead in a hotel room this morning. He was 33.
L.A. County Fire responded to a 911 call at the Mondrian Hotel, located on trendy Sunset Strip in Hollywood. They arrived to his sixth floor hotel room to find him dead in bed.
UGK is best known for appearing on the Jay-Z track "Big Pimpin'" in 2000, and more recently with Outkast on the song "International Player's Anthem!
R.KELLY PUTS NE-YO IN THE CLOSET
So, Keyshia Cole can pitch fits, but Neyo steals the show and gets the boot. This from the guy who used his eagle-eye to spy a gun in row KK-302 of Madison Square Garden.
Let them tell it, I was removed from the R. Kelly tour because of contractual agreements not being met, but that’s absolutely false,”“I believe it was because the first few reviews of the show, people were talking more about my set than his and I don’t think he liked that too much,” said Ne-Yo. So will he be spraying R. Kelly down with a can of mase the next time they run into each other? He laughs, “Nah, Nah. I’m gonna keep doing what I do, because it’s obvious that’s what was hurting him.”
Let them tell it, I was removed from the R. Kelly tour because of contractual agreements not being met, but that’s absolutely false,”“I believe it was because the first few reviews of the show, people were talking more about my set than his and I don’t think he liked that too much,” said Ne-Yo. So will he be spraying R. Kelly down with a can of mase the next time they run into each other? He laughs, “Nah, Nah. I’m gonna keep doing what I do, because it’s obvious that’s what was hurting him.”
BEANS SPEAKS ON T.I
Mack Mittens muses on topics like hollywood, hating on his Bentley, TI’s war chest, and more on BET.com’s Hip Hop Vs America blog…(props to Carl)
Here’s a sample….
“That T.I. situation. Things like that make it hard. But T.I. was trippin.’ C’mon boss, who you going to war with? If you didn’t try it then, why would you try it now? I don’t know his situation, but for a lot of these hip-hop artists, the problem comes in with the people who didn’t live that lifestyle. These kids got that Internet now and they will Google you. They will find out what high school you went to, what grades you had. Now we’re in the position where people have to live those lives out. That’s what I got a problem with. People wait until a certain age to get those attributes attached to their name. Gangsters aren’t sworn in, they’re born in. You’re what you were in junior high.
If you look at this generation, this generation is illiterate. These young rappers are making up their own language. It’s a lack of education. Before you had the KRS-Ones. He was considered a hard-core rapper, but he was also schooling and teaching people. These young people don’t know how to express themselves. ‘What’s up homie? What the f–k,’ that’s all they know. Their vocabulary is crazy. I went to jail and there are grown men who don’t know how to read. Pick up a “Source” magazine and all they want to do is look at the picture. Hip-hop needs a literary test. People will pick out the negative in my music, but I still make those songs. “This Can’t Be Life,” “Have Mercy on Me,” you gotta have that balance.”
Here’s a sample….
“That T.I. situation. Things like that make it hard. But T.I. was trippin.’ C’mon boss, who you going to war with? If you didn’t try it then, why would you try it now? I don’t know his situation, but for a lot of these hip-hop artists, the problem comes in with the people who didn’t live that lifestyle. These kids got that Internet now and they will Google you. They will find out what high school you went to, what grades you had. Now we’re in the position where people have to live those lives out. That’s what I got a problem with. People wait until a certain age to get those attributes attached to their name. Gangsters aren’t sworn in, they’re born in. You’re what you were in junior high.
If you look at this generation, this generation is illiterate. These young rappers are making up their own language. It’s a lack of education. Before you had the KRS-Ones. He was considered a hard-core rapper, but he was also schooling and teaching people. These young people don’t know how to express themselves. ‘What’s up homie? What the f–k,’ that’s all they know. Their vocabulary is crazy. I went to jail and there are grown men who don’t know how to read. Pick up a “Source” magazine and all they want to do is look at the picture. Hip-hop needs a literary test. People will pick out the negative in my music, but I still make those songs. “This Can’t Be Life,” “Have Mercy on Me,” you gotta have that balance.”
TONE'S GOT THE HEAT
Do you see this really getting to the altar? Maybe I shouldnt be such a cynic, but he seems to still have some wild oats to sow, and her stock is crazy high too right now. I dunno. Still I hope they do make it to the altar, because that’s a cute couple. She’s completely beautiful and natural…and he’s…well…he’s got a lot of personality : )
Ever since YBF spotted Weezy and his former flame Lauren taking in a Hornets game before allegedly spending Thanksgiving together (great call, YBF!), folks have been buzzing. Then Bossip and Sandra Rose reported that Weezy popped the question.
Yesterday, a trusted source told me that, yes, him and Lauren are engaged.
Men all over the country are saying: him?? But which of his exes are most likely to have a tear-soaked pillow? Nivea, Solange, Trina, Supahead, Farrah…
If you’ve been paying attention, Lil Wayne has been talking about settling down alot recently….
For example, in the aforementioned Ozone Magazine Sex Issue, Weezy says he plans to be married in the next 12 months.
Ever since YBF spotted Weezy and his former flame Lauren taking in a Hornets game before allegedly spending Thanksgiving together (great call, YBF!), folks have been buzzing. Then Bossip and Sandra Rose reported that Weezy popped the question.
Yesterday, a trusted source told me that, yes, him and Lauren are engaged.
Men all over the country are saying: him?? But which of his exes are most likely to have a tear-soaked pillow? Nivea, Solange, Trina, Supahead, Farrah…
If you’ve been paying attention, Lil Wayne has been talking about settling down alot recently….
For example, in the aforementioned Ozone Magazine Sex Issue, Weezy says he plans to be married in the next 12 months.
THE HARDEST NIGGA OUT?
If you analyze and study the game there is a serious void in Hip-Hop. Back in the day there was more artistic credibility in the music. On the average, you had a greater percentage of MC’s that could actually spit and didn’t vanish off the map after one album. Taking that into consideration, there are very few who have been rocking for more than ten years and are still considered one of the hardest on the streets. Add Styles P to that list.
A founding member of seminal New York group The LOX, Styles Paniro has been putting the drama on wax since the early 90’s. From there the man born David Styles would experience the ups and downs of the game. To rocking with the late Notorious B.I.G. during Bad Boy’s reign and fighting the inevitable industry contractual rape, he has clearly put his time in. With his third album Super Gangster, Extraordinary Gentleman via Koch on deck, we finally get The Ghost’s entire story. He speaks offering respect, but clearly the code of cobras is still very much in effect.
A founding member of seminal New York group The LOX, Styles Paniro has been putting the drama on wax since the early 90’s. From there the man born David Styles would experience the ups and downs of the game. To rocking with the late Notorious B.I.G. during Bad Boy’s reign and fighting the inevitable industry contractual rape, he has clearly put his time in. With his third album Super Gangster, Extraordinary Gentleman via Koch on deck, we finally get The Ghost’s entire story. He speaks offering respect, but clearly the code of cobras is still very much in effect.
TO WU OR NOT TO WU?
Chances are a above average rapper will drop a solid album or two or three, some good, some not so good, and call it a career. When it comes to Ghostface Killah, the odds are a bit better. Dennis Coles, party member of that band of merry rappers calling themselves the Wu-Tang Clan, has dropped multiple classics (Ironman, Supreme Clientele, and don’t forget the guest starring role on Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…). Add to that exceptional albums like Fishscale and The Pretty Toney Album, and Tony Starks sports one of the strongest musical catalogs in Hip-Hop.
Whether his latest venture achieves the renowned status of his early masterpieces is a matter of time. Don't bet against him, though. While the Clan’s once impregnable armor has been nicked by infighting, lack of focus and at times plain subpar material, Ghost Deini has remained consistent enough to at times single handedly keep the Clan's iron flag waving. Dropping heater after heater, whether it be his own solo work, via scene stealinf guest spots or sharing the mic with his Theodore Unit squad, Ghost never fails to get busy. Now with a lucky seventh album added to the discography, The Big Doe Rehab, we take a look back at some of Ghostface’s winning plays.
Whether his latest venture achieves the renowned status of his early masterpieces is a matter of time. Don't bet against him, though. While the Clan’s once impregnable armor has been nicked by infighting, lack of focus and at times plain subpar material, Ghost Deini has remained consistent enough to at times single handedly keep the Clan's iron flag waving. Dropping heater after heater, whether it be his own solo work, via scene stealinf guest spots or sharing the mic with his Theodore Unit squad, Ghost never fails to get busy. Now with a lucky seventh album added to the discography, The Big Doe Rehab, we take a look back at some of Ghostface’s winning plays.
NOT SO FABOLOUS LIFE
Hip-Hop star Fabolous has come forward to deny reports that he was involved, or present, the evening a childhood friend was stabbed to death inside of a New York nightclub.
Various reports have placed the rapper inside of Club Duvet on November 23, just hours before 25-year-old Shamel McKinney was stabbed to death by three unknown assailants during a scuffle.
Recent reports stated that McKinney was a part of Fabolous’ Street Family crew, a supposed band of criminals that allegedly rob celebrities and entertainers for expensive jewelry in and around popular nightclubs in New York.
In an exclusive statement to HIP-HOPICU, Fabolous, born John Jackson, dismissed the rumors.
"I would like the New York community and my fans and supporters from all over to know how disappointed and ashamed I am of our law enforcement officials who have tried to abuse my name, because of my profession as a rapper to try to link me/my brand to negative situations and people that are not in my close circle," Fabolous told AllHipHop.com. "I am an entertainer and do not claim or boast to be a Gangster, Godfather, Leader of some street organization and I do not want the young people who listen to my music and watch my videos to believe that I am engaged in any illegal activities that would discredit my character."
Police are still investigating McKinney’s murder.
A bloody, 7 inch folding knife was recovered from a construction dumpster shortly after McKinney’s slaying and police are still reviewing video footage of the incident, in hopes of identifying a suspect.
Fabolous’ attorney, Alberto Ebanks of law firm Ebanks and Sattler, also emphatically denied that his client was present during the altercation or connected to a larger street organization.
"This is all pure fantasy. When the smoke is clear, the world will see that he is not involved, it's all just been suggestions," Ebanks told HIP-HOPICU.
Ebanks also suggested exploring legal options to counter the negative press his client has received due to the reports of his alleged involvement.
"We are really going to explore all options, because there is nothing that ties Fab to any kind of criminal conduct," Ebanks told AllHipHop.com. "It’s a story based on innuendo and conjecture."
Various reports have placed the rapper inside of Club Duvet on November 23, just hours before 25-year-old Shamel McKinney was stabbed to death by three unknown assailants during a scuffle.
Recent reports stated that McKinney was a part of Fabolous’ Street Family crew, a supposed band of criminals that allegedly rob celebrities and entertainers for expensive jewelry in and around popular nightclubs in New York.
In an exclusive statement to HIP-HOPICU, Fabolous, born John Jackson, dismissed the rumors.
"I would like the New York community and my fans and supporters from all over to know how disappointed and ashamed I am of our law enforcement officials who have tried to abuse my name, because of my profession as a rapper to try to link me/my brand to negative situations and people that are not in my close circle," Fabolous told AllHipHop.com. "I am an entertainer and do not claim or boast to be a Gangster, Godfather, Leader of some street organization and I do not want the young people who listen to my music and watch my videos to believe that I am engaged in any illegal activities that would discredit my character."
Police are still investigating McKinney’s murder.
A bloody, 7 inch folding knife was recovered from a construction dumpster shortly after McKinney’s slaying and police are still reviewing video footage of the incident, in hopes of identifying a suspect.
Fabolous’ attorney, Alberto Ebanks of law firm Ebanks and Sattler, also emphatically denied that his client was present during the altercation or connected to a larger street organization.
"This is all pure fantasy. When the smoke is clear, the world will see that he is not involved, it's all just been suggestions," Ebanks told HIP-HOPICU.
Ebanks also suggested exploring legal options to counter the negative press his client has received due to the reports of his alleged involvement.
"We are really going to explore all options, because there is nothing that ties Fab to any kind of criminal conduct," Ebanks told AllHipHop.com. "It’s a story based on innuendo and conjecture."
TONE'S GOT THE HEAT
Check out a quick rumor blip where we all talked about Amy Winehouse, Mary J. Blige, and Kanye's Big Brother and Little Sister. Peep it all here. (I threw y'all of with how I posted, didn't I?)
BIG TIME REST IN PEACE
From what I understand, Donnie Simpson (legendary BET host) Big Tigger (another legendary BET host) and Stephon Marbury (legendary ball player) all lost their fathers over the previous weekend. I don’t know all of the circumstances surrounding this, but that pretty crazy. Their deaths were not related in any way, as far as I know. We should send a R.I.P./Thank you since the fathers (and mothers) gave us their super talented sons.
DEHAVEN: THE SUBJECT ON JAY-Z’S IT WAS ALL GOOD JUST A WEEK AGO?
Jay-Z: is he such a bad guy? I jokingly made reference to the song “A Week Ago,” (From Vol 2.) but I am hearing that that song is actually about Jay-Z and DeHaven! I don’t know! But here is a rumor from what seems to be an informed person. The person decried the notion that Jay-Z doesn’t take care of the homies. We all know that Jaz-O and Sauce could have signed with The Roc, but choose not to. Now, my source said it was, because they didn’t believe in the Roc, but I heard that they couldn’t “rock” with the paperwork. Jay-Z was used to that “old school” money and was insulted. Remember, Sauce was writing joints for Puff and had gotten a Grammy by this time, I believe. Anyway, think on that.
SPICE ONE: IT WAS ALL GOOD JUST A WEEK AGO!
Some of you might not remember Spice-1, one of the realest rappers ever! I mean, I wasn’t a huge fan, but the respect was always there. Well. Spice has been shot and critically wounded. Apparently, he was shot two times and one of the bullets nearly hit him in the heart. Times are crazy, for real! Get better Spice!
R.KELLY DISMISSING NE-YO’s CLAIMS!
So, I have a homey that has Northern VA on smash, so it seems and he hit me with a few good rumors.
He told me that R. Kelly denied Ne-Yo’s claims that he took all the dressing rooms and left none for the others singers.
He said that Omarion doesn’t sex his fans or girls that he doesn’t know.
Supposedly, Tyson Beckford is known to get busy with an “L” or seven.
STUCK ON THE FOULNESS?! JANET’S NOT TOURING?
Everybody got all hyped up from The Jacksons doing their thing next year – all of them on tour! Word! Even Michael and even Janet…now…no Janet! Rumor has it, the 40-city world tour was going to be the grand daddy of all the tours! Now, I am not going to get all crazy and mention J.D.s, because he’s just written a serious blog about the rumors. Lets just say that it would appear that Janet is just going to work on her next album instead. I heard L.A. Reid is the one really pushing this album along, not Dupri.
DEF JAM LAYOFFS?
I don’t how factual this is, but I am getting word that there have been a series of major layoffs at Def Jam. Well, I have to wonder why and who? I mean think about it, the MUSIC Def Jam is putting out right now is actually pretty good. I’m not mad at it one single bit (Jay-Z, Freeway, Kanye, Ghostface…)! So, I am hearing A&Rs got the cut and some others. I mean, this isn’t really something that I care about but it does come at a bad time because of the holiday.
YOUNG CHRIS TAKES BIG BROTHER TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
I think I reported on this a ways back, but I will do it again. Young Chris from THE ROC has apparently done a mixtape is ode to Jay-Z. From what I understand, Mick Booge did this mixtape. So, here is the free download as an audible treat. Download it, CLICK HERE.
1) The C-Lude
2) Dead Presidents
3) Excuse Me Miss
4) Newprint Interlude
5) What More Can I Say
6) A Week Ago
7) Allure
8) Newprint Interlude
9) Big Brother
10) Never Change
11) Secret Weapon
12) This Can’t Be Life (f/ Pooda Brown)
13) Newprint Interlude
14) Threats
15) A Million And One
16) Guess Who’s Back (f/ Pooda Brown)
17) Bonus Track: Roc Boys Remix (f/ Jay-Z)
JIM JONES GETS SERIOUS AND EMOTIONAL…
Yo, I have a newfound amount of respect for Jim Jones after seeing him talk about how AIDS and drugs have affected his family. Shout out to Jim!
WHERE’S CAM’RON NO. 7,002.5
My homey, seen in the pic below, spotted Cam’ron the same day beef jumped off between Plies and Trick Daddy in Orlando. He bumped in to Cam (not literally) when he was getting his car valet parked. He said that Cam’s crew pulled up in the Pink Range and Cam pulled up in a white one (let me find out). He said Cam gave him a copy of the mixtape and its fire (I still haven’t heard it). Anyway, I need to get that mixtape, I keep hearing its good stuff.
(Pushing mixtapes must be hard. Caam looks kinda tired here.)
THIS KID TELLS ME ABOUT ANGEL LOLA LUV’S BOO-TAY!
I got a lil’ chuckle out of this young fellow. His name is Coop and he told me, “I’m here to tell you the Angel booty is real, even with injections or implants see still wouldn't get a booty like that. I’ve asked many of my family members that are in the plastic surgery field and they say its real.” I totally love the way the Hip-Hop Nation comes together to determine of Lola’s butt is real. Lola ain’t talking, but she’s gone on record that she takes all the speculation as a compliment saying she is THAT close to perfection that people consider her a faker!
(Is it me or does he looks like he could be Scott Storch's son? Step your glasses game up, Coop!)
I DIDN’T HEAR THIS…
But Black did. Here is what he said 50 Cent balked about on HowardTV:
I recently subscribed to Howard Stern TV and watched his 50 Cent interview. Howard asked 50 about the rumors about him and Ciara and 50 said he can't answer that (laughing while he said it). 50 was asked if he hooked up with Paris Hilton and he definitely killed that rumor. But when Howard asked about the video he seen 50 in with "a hot piece of ass" (and they showed the picture of Meagan Goode, 50 was laughing and saying he can't answer that and Howard said I can tell you did. Howard went on to ask him why he never settles down when he gets "hot ass chicks" and asked 50 if he had a trust issue with women, and 50 responded that he remembers when b****es ain't think he was as cute before ("Back then they didn't want me, etc...."). So Howard then try to ease in "So how many times did you sleep with Meagan before you dumped her?" 50 responded with his laugh saying I can't answer that How!
Why is Eddie Winslow allllll in the video rubbing on Superhead’s feet? Blah!
From what I understand, even Def Jam didn’t know that Jay-Z was going to pop up at the Kanye West show in Manchester, UK.
Romeo played his first basketball game of the season for Beverly Hills High School last night. I thought he was already in college!
Robert Kardashian Jr and Cheetah Girl Adrienne Bailon are getting married? Yo, I thought the Cheetah Girls were for lil’ kids!?! They can’t be getting married and having kid
BIG TIME REST IN PEACE
From what I understand, Donnie Simpson (legendary BET host) Big Tigger (another legendary BET host) and Stephon Marbury (legendary ball player) all lost their fathers over the previous weekend. I don’t know all of the circumstances surrounding this, but that pretty crazy. Their deaths were not related in any way, as far as I know. We should send a R.I.P./Thank you since the fathers (and mothers) gave us their super talented sons.
DEHAVEN: THE SUBJECT ON JAY-Z’S IT WAS ALL GOOD JUST A WEEK AGO?
Jay-Z: is he such a bad guy? I jokingly made reference to the song “A Week Ago,” (From Vol 2.) but I am hearing that that song is actually about Jay-Z and DeHaven! I don’t know! But here is a rumor from what seems to be an informed person. The person decried the notion that Jay-Z doesn’t take care of the homies. We all know that Jaz-O and Sauce could have signed with The Roc, but choose not to. Now, my source said it was, because they didn’t believe in the Roc, but I heard that they couldn’t “rock” with the paperwork. Jay-Z was used to that “old school” money and was insulted. Remember, Sauce was writing joints for Puff and had gotten a Grammy by this time, I believe. Anyway, think on that.
SPICE ONE: IT WAS ALL GOOD JUST A WEEK AGO!
Some of you might not remember Spice-1, one of the realest rappers ever! I mean, I wasn’t a huge fan, but the respect was always there. Well. Spice has been shot and critically wounded. Apparently, he was shot two times and one of the bullets nearly hit him in the heart. Times are crazy, for real! Get better Spice!
R.KELLY DISMISSING NE-YO’s CLAIMS!
So, I have a homey that has Northern VA on smash, so it seems and he hit me with a few good rumors.
He told me that R. Kelly denied Ne-Yo’s claims that he took all the dressing rooms and left none for the others singers.
He said that Omarion doesn’t sex his fans or girls that he doesn’t know.
Supposedly, Tyson Beckford is known to get busy with an “L” or seven.
STUCK ON THE FOULNESS?! JANET’S NOT TOURING?
Everybody got all hyped up from The Jacksons doing their thing next year – all of them on tour! Word! Even Michael and even Janet…now…no Janet! Rumor has it, the 40-city world tour was going to be the grand daddy of all the tours! Now, I am not going to get all crazy and mention J.D.s, because he’s just written a serious blog about the rumors. Lets just say that it would appear that Janet is just going to work on her next album instead. I heard L.A. Reid is the one really pushing this album along, not Dupri.
DEF JAM LAYOFFS?
I don’t how factual this is, but I am getting word that there have been a series of major layoffs at Def Jam. Well, I have to wonder why and who? I mean think about it, the MUSIC Def Jam is putting out right now is actually pretty good. I’m not mad at it one single bit (Jay-Z, Freeway, Kanye, Ghostface…)! So, I am hearing A&Rs got the cut and some others. I mean, this isn’t really something that I care about but it does come at a bad time because of the holiday.
YOUNG CHRIS TAKES BIG BROTHER TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
I think I reported on this a ways back, but I will do it again. Young Chris from THE ROC has apparently done a mixtape is ode to Jay-Z. From what I understand, Mick Booge did this mixtape. So, here is the free download as an audible treat. Download it, CLICK HERE.
1) The C-Lude
2) Dead Presidents
3) Excuse Me Miss
4) Newprint Interlude
5) What More Can I Say
6) A Week Ago
7) Allure
8) Newprint Interlude
9) Big Brother
10) Never Change
11) Secret Weapon
12) This Can’t Be Life (f/ Pooda Brown)
13) Newprint Interlude
14) Threats
15) A Million And One
16) Guess Who’s Back (f/ Pooda Brown)
17) Bonus Track: Roc Boys Remix (f/ Jay-Z)
JIM JONES GETS SERIOUS AND EMOTIONAL…
Yo, I have a newfound amount of respect for Jim Jones after seeing him talk about how AIDS and drugs have affected his family. Shout out to Jim!
WHERE’S CAM’RON NO. 7,002.5
My homey, seen in the pic below, spotted Cam’ron the same day beef jumped off between Plies and Trick Daddy in Orlando. He bumped in to Cam (not literally) when he was getting his car valet parked. He said that Cam’s crew pulled up in the Pink Range and Cam pulled up in a white one (let me find out). He said Cam gave him a copy of the mixtape and its fire (I still haven’t heard it). Anyway, I need to get that mixtape, I keep hearing its good stuff.
(Pushing mixtapes must be hard. Caam looks kinda tired here.)
THIS KID TELLS ME ABOUT ANGEL LOLA LUV’S BOO-TAY!
I got a lil’ chuckle out of this young fellow. His name is Coop and he told me, “I’m here to tell you the Angel booty is real, even with injections or implants see still wouldn't get a booty like that. I’ve asked many of my family members that are in the plastic surgery field and they say its real.” I totally love the way the Hip-Hop Nation comes together to determine of Lola’s butt is real. Lola ain’t talking, but she’s gone on record that she takes all the speculation as a compliment saying she is THAT close to perfection that people consider her a faker!
(Is it me or does he looks like he could be Scott Storch's son? Step your glasses game up, Coop!)
I DIDN’T HEAR THIS…
But Black did. Here is what he said 50 Cent balked about on HowardTV:
I recently subscribed to Howard Stern TV and watched his 50 Cent interview. Howard asked 50 about the rumors about him and Ciara and 50 said he can't answer that (laughing while he said it). 50 was asked if he hooked up with Paris Hilton and he definitely killed that rumor. But when Howard asked about the video he seen 50 in with "a hot piece of ass" (and they showed the picture of Meagan Goode, 50 was laughing and saying he can't answer that and Howard said I can tell you did. Howard went on to ask him why he never settles down when he gets "hot ass chicks" and asked 50 if he had a trust issue with women, and 50 responded that he remembers when b****es ain't think he was as cute before ("Back then they didn't want me, etc...."). So Howard then try to ease in "So how many times did you sleep with Meagan before you dumped her?" 50 responded with his laugh saying I can't answer that How!
Why is Eddie Winslow allllll in the video rubbing on Superhead’s feet? Blah!
From what I understand, even Def Jam didn’t know that Jay-Z was going to pop up at the Kanye West show in Manchester, UK.
Romeo played his first basketball game of the season for Beverly Hills High School last night. I thought he was already in college!
Robert Kardashian Jr and Cheetah Girl Adrienne Bailon are getting married? Yo, I thought the Cheetah Girls were for lil’ kids!?! They can’t be getting married and having kid
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Jayz New Album
I heard some tracks, with idiot ass Mixtape Dj's Blaring there names all over the lyrics, anyone got an un -tainted version of Dead Presidents 3, if you want o hear what i heard its on Hip-Hop Game Link is below enjoy
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Friday, October 5, 2007
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Knowledge- Want me to be
Philly Stand up!
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