The Shade 45 Morning Show’s Angela Yee interviews T.I. and speaks on Shawty Lo and the Dirty Awards!

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Will Smith is taking his knack for success overseas, with a new venture involving his production company Overbrook Entertainment.   According to Variety, Overbrook has joined forces with D Media to launch Red Pearl Pictures, a new company that will distribute Western films throughout the Middle East.   Red Pearl joins a number of key… Read more »

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The multi-million dollar home of Marion “Suge” Knight was recently sold in bankruptcy court, adding to the rap mogul’s list of problems.   Knight’s Malibu mansion was sold for $4.56 million dollars – much less than the $6.2 million dollars the former head of Death Row Records was seeking for the house last year.  … Read more »

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As Miami Hip-Hop mainstay Slip-N-Slide Records enters into its fifteenth year of operation, the label’s owner Ted “Touche” Lucas is preparing to commemorate the anniversary in a major way.   Lucas is inviting fans and colleagues alike to join in the celebration next Thursday (December 11) in Miami.   Confirmed guests for the event include… Read more »

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Cash Money Records co-founder Ronald “Slim” Williams has released a statement congratulating Lil Wayne on his earning eight Grammy Award nominations last night (December 3).   In the statement, Williams expressed his pride in Wayne’s latest career accomplishment and took time to note that his accolades are well deserved.   “The success of Tha Carter… Read more »

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Contrary to earlier reports, Philadelphia rapper Gillie Da Kid will not be taking part in an upcoming “Brotherly Love Concert” being organized by Beanie Sigel and Nike’s ACG Store.   Gillie Da Kid, Beanie Sigel and a host of upcoming rappers from Philadelphia have publicly feuded over the past few years by trading insults on… Read more »

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Exactly one year ago today (December 4) the Hip-Hop world was rocked by the sudden passing of Chad Butler, known worldwide as the cavalier Pimp C of the seminal Southern rap duo UGK.   The founder of UGK was found dead in a West Hollywood hotel after accidentally overdosing on codeine syrup.   An autopsy… Read more »

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Lil Wayne has ended a spectacular 2008 with eight Grammy nominations, topping the list of all artists.   Rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West scored six nominations each, while Dangermouse, Atlanta rapper T.I. and Chicago’s Lupe Fiasco both landed four nods.   Lil Wayne’s Carter III – which is the top selling album of 2008 and… Read more »

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Slip N Slide artist Trina announced today (December 3) the participation of her Diamond Doll Foundation in the 1st annual “Jingle Bell Toy Drive,” a benefit drive for the children of Miami’s Jackson Hospital.   To kickoff the campaign, Trina will sign autographs and collect toys at the popular Miami barbershop The Chop Shop.  … Read more »

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Busta Rhymes continues to face adversity in the United Kingdom, as the airing of the rapper’s latest single “Arab Money” has resulted in a popular DJ’s suspension.   Global Radio owns and operates Galaxy Radio, which broadcasts Steve “Smooth” Sutherland’s show in Manchester, Yorkshire, Birmingham, York Shire, the South Coast, the North East and Scotland…. Read more »

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Former Philadelphia Hip-Hop rivals Beanie Sigel and Gillie Da Kid have put their differences aside and will appear on stage during a free concert next week.   The free “Brotherly Love Concert,” which is being presented by Nike’s ACG brand, will also feature performances by Freeway, Reed Dollas, Joey Jahad and E-Ness.   The concert… Read more »

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The nine-year album drought of legendary group EPMD comes to a close in two weeks, as the duo will release their long-awaited 7th album We Mean Business.   The LP comes nearly 10 years after Out of Business (1999), then billed as the duo’s final studio album.   Despite that tagline, the album failed to… Read more »

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Soulja Boy has delayed work on his forthcoming album to participate in the 6th annual Toyz N Da Hood charity event, which donates holiday toys throughout Atlanta during the month of December.   Toyz N Da Hood was founded by Hittmenn DJ president Robert “Kaspa” Smith, and is partnered with the non-profit Kids with Strong… Read more »

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Last night (December 1) Los Angeles played host to the reuniting of the original five man roster of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.   The reunion is 10-plus years in making.   Over the last decade the group became fragmented due to infighting and the incarceration of Flesh-N-Bone.   Flesh-N-Bone was sentenced to 11 years in 2000 on… Read more »

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William Balfour, the man at the center of the investigation surrounding the deaths of singer/actress Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew, has been arrested.   Balfour, Hudson’s estranged brother-in-law, was formally charged with three counts of murder in connection with the slayings, after his arrest on Monday (December 1) at Stateville Correctional Center.   The… Read more »

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