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Rapper Game Reveals Artwork, Release Date For “Jesus Piece”

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Game revealed the artwork for his upcoming album Jesus Piece this weekend.

According to Game, Jesus Piece will land on shelves December 12.

The album cover features a white Jesus Christ, with a red bandanna wrapped around his face.

While some fans criticized Game’s album cover artwork, a variety of rappers supported the concept.

“That album cover hard my G,” Cashis tweeted to Game, while Busta Rhymes labeled the artwork “brilliant.”

Mac Miller said the artwork was “tight as f**k,” while Paul Wall and Slim Thug urged their fans to purchase the release.

Check out artwork below. Is it too controversial?

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Non Hip-Hop Rumors: Iron Man 3 Trailer On The Way? Spoilers Released?

Uh Oh! Marvel Comics is really turning into a Comic MOVIE company, known more for their movies than they artists and books. But, I will say this, they are making some goodies. Well, another one seems to be on the way. Iron Man 3 is slated for a 2013. The company is apparently now using a ploy to get fans to get the trailer released. There is a Facebook page and when it hits 100,000 likes, they will released the trailer. Well, I want to see it, but I’m not peddling that promotion. When the geekers swarm, I’ll let you know. Or you will let me know at ki*********@***il.com.

On the other side, Iron Man 3 may have sprung a leak! Apparently, the trailer of the move is great promo, but a script is floating around and it seems to reveal the whole plot! I’m not promoting that either so I hope that it doesn’t mess it up for y’all. I’m going to ignore that.

Drake Celebrates 26th Birthday In Washington DC

(AllHipHop News) Young Money Rapper Drake celebrated his 26th birthday in Washington, DC during Howard University’s homecoming weekend.

The rapper hit Park on Fourteenth, where he hosted and gave a performance of a medley of hit records.

Earlier in the day, Drake was spotted at Yardfest where other acts like 2 Chainz, Pusha-T, Sean “Diddy” Combs and others performed.

But Drake’s surprise appearance caused a bit of pandemonium that left several fans injured, due to the crowds.

Other artists that performed during the weekend included T.I. and weekend’s official closing act, Meek Mill.

Check out some flicks of Drake partying at Park on Fourteenth with Hennessy V.S for his 26th birthday.

Jay-Z, Beyoncé Lose Bid To Trademark The Name “Blue Ivy”

(AllHipHop News) Rap star Jay-Z and his wife Beyoncé have lost a bid to trademark the name of their new child, Blue Ivy.

The couple attempted to file a trademark for the name Blue Ivy shortly after their daughter was born in January of 2012.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé reportedly had plans to start a children’s clothing line under the name Blue Ivy.

According to Boston’s Fox 25, Jay-Z and Beyoncé lost an attempt to trademark the name to the Blue Ivy Events company, in Boston.

On Tuesday (October 16), a judge sided with Blue Ivy Events owner Veronica Alexandra in defending her trademark.

The Blue Ivy Events company can continue to do business without interference since The Carter’s lost the legal battle for the name.

Biz Markie Featured On “Celebrity Ghost Stories”

(AllHipHop News) Legendary rapper Biz Markie will be featured on an upcoming episode of “Celebrity Ghost Stories.”

The rapper will be featured on tonight’s episode, where he recounts the story of a ghost that he encountered when he was a young child.

“I never seen nothing like this before,” Biz Markie said. “I got up in the middle of the night to get myself a snack. All of a sudden I saw this airish ghostly figure.”

Biz, who said he was startled by the figure because he was a child, was speechless when he encountered the figure.

The ghost winded up giving some sound advice to Biz and the future trajectory of his career.

Biz Markie’s episode of “Celebrity Ghost Stories” will air tonight (October 20) at 9:00PM, while a second airing of the show will air Sunday (October 21) at 1:00AM.