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October 31, 2008
Katt Williams - Gangsta Tigers
ClydeTV and Clyde’s Comix presents Katt Williams’ “Gangsta Tigers” audio from Katt Williams’ new stand-up DVD IT’S PIMPIN’ PIMPIN’ available Nov. 11.
Rocafella 2001 Hot 97 Freestyle (Trailer)
I promise you these videos will be favorite by everyone in Philly. Dam I was only 14 when this shit hit the streets but everyone was in the house remembering the verses and the bars cuz State Prop/ Rocafella did there thing on this
October 30, 2008
50 Cent, Ludacris, Others On Tap For Final 'TRL' Airing
The final episode of MTV's Total Request Live will feature quite a few Hip Hop artists.
50 Cent has been confirmed as the only Hip Hop performer for the night, and is just one of the many artists whose careers were, without question, assisted by the show. He will be splitting stage time with Fall Out Boy, Beyonce and the Backstreet Boys.
TRL, which plays the most current, popular music videos, has helped launch music acts into public consciousness since its inception a decade ago. Eminem and many other Hip Hop artists premiered their music videos at the show, bringing them mass media attention.
Diddy, Ludacris, Mariah Carey and Snoop Dogg will also be making appearances during the show, which airs on November 16.
Carson Daly, the show's original host, will return to the airing, which is titled Final Request Live, to co-host with current host Damien Fahey.
HipHopDx
October 29, 2008
T.I. to remix famed NBC jingle
According to Entertainment Weekly, NBC has asked T.I. to remake their famed NBC jingle in a rebranding and promotional effort. As part of the promotion, NBC has also asked artists such as The Flaming Lips, BB King and Clint Black to all make their own versions as well. T.I. is of course reppin’ the hip-hop scene and filmed promotional videos for NBC not too long ago. The promos of T.I. and his collaboration will start airing around Thanksgiving.
October 28, 2008
New Singles
Bow Wow - Grindin Freestyle
Bow Wow - Pop Champagne Freestyle
Bow Wow - New Jack
Bow Wow ft. T-Pain - She’s My
Bow Wow - Eighteen
Freeway - Rocket Ship Rap
T-Pain ft. DJ Khaled - Karaoke
Flo-Rida - Fast Life
Flo-Rida - Make Me A Wish
Ludacris ft. Lil’ Wayne - Last Of A Dying Breed
Ludacris - I Do It For Hip Hop
Ne-Yo - Put In Work
Rihanna - Sexuality
October 26, 2008
October 25, 2008
Apple And Hyundai Design Custom T-Pain Car
Billboard reports Apple and Rides magazine reached out to formulate a co-branding partnership with T-Pain for the new Apple/Hyundai designed car, the Digital Genesis. The companies are preparing a few grass-roots events in promotion of the car, which will include T-Pain’s music.
Early reports of the Genesis have the Korean auto maker including an abundance of technological advancements in their latest vehicle. The Genesis is equipped with three computers-two Mac mini's and a Macbook Air-as well as an iPod Touch, iPhone and two wireless keyboards that slide out of the rear of the front seats.The base price for the Genesis is $30,000.
Apple and Hyundai will formally announce the launch of the Genesis during an event later in the fall. Event attendees will receive Apple download cards, with which they can use to download tracks from T-Pain and other artists on his Nappy Boy digital label. In addition to their customized version of the Genesis, T-Pain’s co-manager, Mike Blumstein, says they have created signature T-Pain eyeglasses with Oakley, which will also be released later in the fall. T-Pain's latest album, Thr33 Ringz, will be in stores Nov. 11 via Konvict/Jive.
HipHopDx
October 24, 2008
New Singles
Kanye West - Heartless
Trey Songz - Give A Little Love
Soulja Boy - Eazy
Soulja Boy - 1st Class
Soulja Boy - New School
Beyonce - At Last
Beyonce ft. Lee Car - If I Were A Boy (Remix)
The Game ft. Kurupt - All These Hoes
Usher - What Happens Here Stays Here
Usher ft. Barack Obama - Hush
Yung Joc - What’s Really Good
Nelly - Let’s Go
Young Chris Says Cyssero Pops Sh*t On Radio But Behind The Scenes He Want To Say Sorry!"I Don't Know How He Got My Number. He Reached Out. F*ck That"
Soulja Boy Tell' Em - Turn My Swag On
Soulja Boy Says He Will Challenge Anybody For $50K On Xbox 360 Even Ice-T! "Im Not Bow Wow. He Lost To The Game. It Was Bad"
Max B Interview With Jabari: When's The last Time You Seen Byrd Gang? "I Seen Them Niccas On World Star Lookin Dirty"
October 23, 2008
October 22, 2008
Buck Talks Album, Promises A Milli In First Week
Although some people may be counting Young Buck out of the game due to his less-than-amicable split from G-Unit [click to read], the Cashville rapper isn't phased.
"The name of my record is The Rehab," he told MTV News in Atlanta. "Straight up, that's where I been at."
Buck added that he and the Outlawz are planning to put out their separate projects around the same time. "You can expect for their album at the top of the year," he said. "Hopefully it comes January, no later than February.
"Regardless of whatever you may hear, whatever dealing with Buck, what you see is what you get. Honestly, to be real, 50 [Cent] made the statement to the world that 'Buck is no longer a part of G-Unit, but he's still an artist on the label,' so whenever I guess he gets over his situation and figures out his album, I guess we'll come to terms and figure out a release date on my album. Until then, I ain't stoppin'. That's why I'm going so hard with the mixtapes. I'm everywhere. Hopefully, we'll get a release on my album in January or February."
Buck's goal with the album? To sell a million in a week. But Buck indicated that if 50 is willing to negotiate, he has prospects ready to buy him out of his contract.
"I'm trying to get totally away from the whole G-Unit situation, period," he said. "If I can directly deal with Interscope, so be it. I only got two albums left anyway. So at this point, all I'm trying to do is fulfill what I got left with homeboy and move on. It's already understood that the relationship with me and G-Unit will never be the same, so you don't ever have to look forward to seeing me back with G-Unit. That's not my thing. I'm staying down with the streets, and the streets are staying down with me."
HipHopDx
October 21, 2008
October 20, 2008
Floyd Mayweather Signs Freck Billionaire/ Freck 100 Bars
Philadelphia rapper Freck Billionaire has signed on to work with music label Philthy Rich Records. Besides giving him the benefits of a solo artist, the deal, spearheaded by the label's founder Floyd Mayweather, Jr., will make Freck co-CEO, and will give him the opportunity to promote his own label, CBL Entertainment Worldwide.
Although Freck has had multiple run-ins with the law, including being arrested 19 times in less than four years, and an arrest for allegedly selling crack this past March, Mayweather is excited to have him on the team.
"What [Freck] raps about is what we really living. Because we're family, we're one family."
In addition to signing the deal, Billionaire is also in the process of recording an album with Street Family, a group that will consist of Fabolous, Red Cafe, Paul Cain, and himself. Their debut album is scheduled for release sometime in early 2009 on the Island Def Jam Music Group.
Louis Vuitton, Gucci stop T.I.'s Swing Ya Rag
Although many news outlets reported T.I.'s next single be "Swing Ya Rag," the clip never made it on major television networks. That left fans asking about the video. Recently, Tip spoke openly about the video controversy and more on what fans can still expect from Paper Trail.
It seems Louis Vuitton and Gucci were not happy to have their product featured in the video.
"We did it, and it came out hot," T.I. told MTV. "Louis [Vuitton] and Gucci started trippin' about it. They were saying we were infringing, in one way or another. They weren't happy about it. They didn't want it to come out. But it's hot, though."
He also added that more singles would be coming from Paper Trail. "Live Your Life," a Just Blaze-produced song which features Rihanna will be out soon, and "Swagger Like Us" can be a potential last single.
"I hope we can pull that off," T.I. adds. "That was the definite intentions initially. We have to see when everybody is all available. I'm available whenever they are."
Currently, he is planning a tour and working on his latest film, Bone Deep.
HipHopDx
October 19, 2008
Lil Wayne IS Expecting a Son
(This is a pic of his daughter and his baby mother)
Weezy F. Baby is having another baby. Lil Wayne announced Saturday night during the BET Hip-Hop Awards that he's having his first son in just a "couple of days." He was onstage accepting the Lyricist of the Year Award when he told the crowd at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center of his impending bundle of joy.
Not even three quarters into the show, Wayne had already jumped on the stage with DJ Khaled and a community of friends to help his mouthy friend accept an award; joined Common, T-Pain and Busta Rhymes during N.E.R.D.'s "Spazz"; and won the People's Champ Award. Another Weezy highlight was his collision of skills with T-Pain and Ludacris during "Can't Believe It" and "Chopped & Screwed."
With all this commotion, you'd think Wayne would be relishing the spotlight. Nah. He told MTV News earlier in the day he'd rather be in the studio.
Next on his plate is the release of a new album, Tha Carter III. Think it's already out? You're correct. However, the tireless New Orleans mic fiend says he's dropping a new version of the album with all brand-new songs: He said clearly that the record is not — repeat not — Tha Carter IV.
Wayne also won the MVP of the Year award, beating out Jay-Z, DJ Khaled, T.I. and Kanye West. He dedicated the award to his daughter.
October 17, 2008
October 15, 2008
October 14, 2008
Yung Berg Responds To Ne-Yo! "Ne-Yo Girl Callin Me Right Now. Miss Independant. Is That A Lip Ring? Are You Serious, You Ninja Turtle Face Lookin.."
October 13, 2008
Ne-Yo Says He Would 3 Finger Slap Yung Berg! "It Sound Like A Rip Off Of Lil Wayne & T-Pain". Plus Says Chris Brown Is Musty, & Was 9-Years-Old When H
"Big Boy and Luscious Liz Hernandez put Ne-Yo challenge Ne-Yo with the "hat of forbidden questions." where he answers without hesitation to questions about when he lost his virginity, how many women he has been with and any music industry encounters with bad body odor or breath. (Busta Rhymes mentioned Lil Jon in the past when asked this.) Chris Brown Diss"
50 Cent’s video game finds new publisher & will be released
Video game junkies and Curtis fans around the net have been saddened about 50 Cent’s new video game “Blood on the Sand” being canceled due to the fact that its production company was shutting down. Well now 50 Stans can rejoice as “Blood on the Sand” has found a new home with publisher THQ and is officially back on the release schedule. With the rights to the game, three days ago THQ filed for a ratings board claim with the Australian Classification Board which gave the game a MATURE 15+ (strong violence and coarse language, sexual and drug references) rating. Now that the rating has been officially stated, THQ can continue with packaging and marketing development. No word on exact release date but rumors have it still pegged for a Holiday 2008 release.
M.I.A. & Pharrell Williams - Paper Planes Live
Why does she have to be pregnant? What makes it worse is that Mediatakeout is reporting it may even be his baby?
October 12, 2008
Black Mafia Family Story Rights Sold For Television
After the success of Frank Lucas' story evolving to American Gangster [click to read], another urban drug saga may be coming to screens in upcoming years. The Black Mafia Family, a nationwide ring of high-volume cocaine distributors, better known as BMF, has been sold to DuBose Entertainment.
Announced today, the terms of the sale were not made public. However, a statement from the company declared that a TV series, similar to The Wire, was being scripted. The statement also alluded to a film script in development as well.
Per DuBose' report, "Brothers Demetrious 'Big Meech' Flenory and Terry Flenory were sentenced to 30 years in prison for operating a multi-state criminal enterprise involving cocaine distribution. 'Big Meech,' the leader of the notorious BMF, lived a lavish lifestyle that he generously shared with his members garnering him a level of notoriety and celebrity status usually reserved for hip hop royalty. Authorities estimate the operation began in Detroit during the 1990s and eventually expanded to Missouri, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, California and Texas."
Meech had been widely known in Hip Hop for his close association with Young Jeezy [click to read] as well as BMF Entertainment's own artist Bleu DaVinci [click to read].
"This is a complex crime story that weaves elements of humanity, a strong family bond, street-level survival and opulence with real consequences," says James DuBose. "The acquisition of the Black Mafia Family story reflects my mission to pursue contemporary and authentic stories."
DuBose also recently announced a partnership with Disturbing Tha Peace's Chaka Zulu and Jeff Dixon on their own venture Ebony Son Entertainment.
HipHopDx
October 11, 2008
New Singles
Ace Hood Ft T-Pain, Rick Ross & Juelz Santana - Ride (Remix)
Ace Hood - Ambitionz Freestyle
Ace Hood - Bust Your Windows Freestyle
Camron - Come See Killa
Ludacris Ft The Game & Willy Northpole - Call Up The Homies
Maino - However Do You Want It
Uncle Murder & Jay-Z - He Asked For It
We’ve dissected the song and gotten insight on the unauthorized verse from Roc-a-fella sources and Just Blaze. We’ve heard Fat Joe’s response to the controversy. And now DJ Khaled has issued a statement.
“I heard about it, and what’s so crazy is that, I was told it’s a five year old verse and that it wasn’t real…Jay-Z is a great friend of mine and I plan to work with him in the future; musically and entrepreneur style, too.”
Fat Joe’s statement on the resurfaced Jay-Z verse:
“I have no beef whatsoever with Jay-Z. In fact, we share a common goal…helping to get Barack Obama elected on Nov. 4th.”
October 10, 2008
Memphis Bleek States How His Diss To Nas Sparked The Infamous Rap Battle Between Jay-Z & Nas
How He Was One Of The First To Put T.I. In His Video. Plus Says We Need More N.Y. Rappers To Step Up Like Maino
New Singles
Kanye West ft. Lupe Fiasco - Electric Touch
Jim Jones - Day N Nite (Remix)
Rick Ross - Arab Money
Uncle Murder & Jay-Z
Timbaland ft. T-Pain & Missy Elliot - Talk That Shit
Pretty Ricky - Shonin’
Trey Songz - Talk About The Girls
Wale Ft Skyzoo - 5 Minutes
M.I.A. Ft Wale - Boyz (Remix)
Ashanti - Don’t Need You
Ashanti - Mrs. So So
Ashanti - To The Club
October 09, 2008
New Singles
Juelz Santana & Lil Wayne - I Cant Feel My Face
Ron Browz ft. Ludacris, Jim Jones, Juelz - Pop Champagne (Remix)
Jim Jones ft. Pusha T, Freeway & Fabolous - Swagga Like Us (Remix)
M.I.A. Ft Jay-Z - Boyz (Remix)
Timbaland Ft T-Pain & Missy Elliott - Talk That Shit
Rick Ross - Arab Money (Remix)
Jim Jones - Day N Nite (Remix)
Busta Rhymes - Light Up A Fire
October 08, 2008
Breaking News: Rick Ross Admits To Once Being A CO
Rick Ross now admits he had in fact been a Florida correctional officer for 18 months. Photos originally surfaced of Ross (real name William Leonard Roberts) in July on the website TheSmokingGun.com. After seeing the pictures, Ross initially told AllHipHop.com the photos were doctored.
"Online hackers put my face when I was a teenager in high school on other peoples' body," said Ross. "If this shit was real don't you think they would have more specifics, like dates and everything? Fake pictures are created by the fake, meant to entertain the fake."
In subsequent interviews, Ross would go on to blame the uncovered photos on everything from digital manipulation to "haters." But in the latest issue of Don Diva magazine, the Florida emcee changes course regarding his pre-rap career.
"Yes, it's me," Ross tells Don Diva. "I never tried to hide my past. I put my name inside my CDs. My company has my [Social Security number]. I could've put a company name...I done been up and I done been down and that's what makes me what I am. I never ratted on a nigga. I never prosecuted a nigga. I never locked up a nigga, that's first and foremost. I always felt that me being the nigga that I am, I never owed a nigga an explanation. When I'm making my music and I'm talking about blow, it's because I did it. When I say that I'm rich off cocaine, it's because I did it. Those are the street principals that apply."
HipHopDx
Would Nas Have Been More Successful If He Signed With Murder Inc Instead Of Rocafella? Irv Gotti Talks. Plus Ja Rule Says F*ck Prince!
October 07, 2008
New Singles
T.I. - I Know You Missed Me (New Version)
T.I. - It’s All G
T.I. - Bitch Who
Ace Hood - Crazy World
Kanye West - Love Lockdown
Freeway - Baby Back (The Block)
Cassidy ft Murda Mook - Expect The Unexpected
Jay-Z - Lick A Shot For Obama
Don’t front, you were gassed when you saw that title. You thought Hov was going all in for Barack on some Luda shit.
This is actually an interlude from Green Lantern’s upcoming Yes We Can mixtape. The audio is from the big homey YN’s recent interview with Jay or the Vibe Anniversary issue.
New Rocawear “9IX” cologne commercial
Rocawear has developed a full marketing campaign surrounding their new cologne 9IX. Here is the brand new TV commercial which will also be used in their online viral campaign and the print ad as well. The focus of the 9IX ad campaign is built around an attractive scantily clad woman seduced by the smell of a Rocawear shirt that we assume has the smell of the 9IX cologne on it, not the smell of money.
T.I. vs. Jim Jones' Swagger on SmashTime Radio
On the set of the video shoot for "Live Your Life" featuring Rihanna, T.I. discusses Jim Jones recent comments about "Swagger Like Us"
October 06, 2008
Jim Jones - Pop Champagne (Feat. Ron Browz & Juelz Santana) [Teaser]
Video Teaser For Jim Jones "Pop Champagne Featuring Ron Browz and Juelz Santana" Off Of "Pray For Rain" Coming Soon.
Common - Universal Mind Control (Feat. Pharrell Williams)
New Video For Common First Single "Universal Mind Control" Featuring Pharrell Williams Off His 8th Album "Universal Mind Control" Which Was Scheduled To Be In Stores June 2008, Under The Title "Invincible Summer". The Album Is Now Scheduled To Be In Stores September 30, 2008.
HOT 97- Angie interviews Brandy
Brandy speaks on Ray J's sex tape, Kim Kardashian, and her ex husband.
Jim Jones Sounds Off On Jay-Z and T.I.
Good Grief, Jimmy Jones from jeff on Vimeo.
In a recent interview with Complex Magazine, Jim Jones says Jay-Z and T.I. don't have swagger and talks about his remake of "Swagger Like Us."
The original version of "Swagger Like Us" features Jay-Z, T.I., Lil' Wayne and Kanye West and appears on T.I.'s new album "Paper Trail."
Complex asked Jones what he thought of Jay-Z and T.I.'s swagger and he had this to say.
On T.I.
"I don’t feel like he possesses any swag. Not like that. It’s fabricated. They’re watching other people, then they try and do it. You know people that dress like T.I.? You know people that go out and say let me get a T.I. outfit or do you know people who say “yo, you’re looking like Jim Jones?” Which one? Lemme hear it! When the b*tches want to f*ck you and the n*ggas want be like you, who got the swag? N*ggas with money and fame always going to look like they doing something ’cause they got the camera in front of them. But the cool dudes always stick out no matter where they at."
On Jay-Z:
"...look at the Vibe cover. Tell me who Jay-Z looks like in there? Did you see the picture of him? With the Louis Vuitton scarf and all that. Who did that resemble? You can say it. But he did it wrong; he had a Gucci belt with a Louis Vuitton scarf. Who does that? You smell me? That’s like wearing one Nike and one Puma; how you going to get away with that? But I didn’t take the song as a shot, because I don’t feel like none [besides Weezy] of them possess any swag."
Jones remake of "Swagger Like Us" called "Jackin' Swagger From Us" featuring new verses from Lil' Wayne and Juelz Santana along with a reworked hook from M.I.A. is expected to appear on Jones new album "Pray For Rain."
October 05, 2008
A look at Kanye West the film and TV producer
Producing music was never enough for Kanye West. For the past three years now, Kanye has been aggressively been pursuing TV and movie deals that have him in producing and possibly directing roles. He had been in talks with HBO for the past couple of months in hopes of developing a “Curb Your Enthusiasm” type show for the premium cable network. Unfortunately due to a change in senior management strategy at HBO that project was just put on hold and shelved this week. When Kanye first developed the idea he even went as far to compare himself to “Curb” creator Larry David.
Larry recalls the first time he met Kanye.“What Kanye West said to me the first time, he said, ‘I’m the black Larry David.’ That’s the first thing he said to me. So it’s like a Kanye-and-’Curb’ show, it’s kind of improvised about the situations and stuff.” David then continued to add more details as to what happened to Kanye’s TV show. “It was really good, but … I think it was too hardcore for HBO.” Charles went on to say “People gave it a very good response and it seems to be on the shelf right now. The management has shifted at HBO so we’re waiting to see.”
Regardless, Kanye still will be entering the TV world. But instead of a Kanye-type “Curb Your Enthusiasm” he is bringing us a muppets gone hip-hop show called “Alligator Boots.” Check out a preview of that show here. On the movie front, Kanye originally had signed on with New Line Cinema for a production deal but since New Line was absorbed into parent company Warner Brothers, further progress has been halted.
It’s only a matter of time though before we see a Kanye West produced movie. He is aggressively trying to enter the market as a behind-the-scenes producer and director and his passion for film is easily shown in his music videos and concert tours which always push the boundaries of creativity. Rumors in Hollywood also have it that West’s manager Gee Roberson continues to take an increased role working with the William Morris Agency to get more and more TV and film projects for West. Considering “Love Lockdown,” maybe a romantic comedy is in the works.
Woooha
October 03, 2008
50 Cent & Eminem Working On New Music With Dr.Dre Beats
Dre sent over a bunch of beats, and we’re just going through them all, picking out who wants what,” the G-Unit chief told Blender from Eminem’s Detroit home, where he was spending the night. “We already finished one joint”–the Slim Shady-starring “Norman Bates Motel”–”and just started vocals on another. It’s gonna blow you away, I guarantee.
