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Hip-Hop Rumors: Malice from The Clipse Married for 20 Years?!

Malice, the other/less celebrated half of The Clipse, has just revealed in his new book, that he has been married for 20 years! Who knew?  Malice is also reportedly turning over a new leaf and is now a Christian rapper! Good for him.

In his new book, Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind and Naked, Malice offers a laundry list of tips on how to make your marriage last as long as his, and with all of the groupies, traveling, and money that he experienced in his life, while still maintaining his relationship, maybe he has something worth listening to.

Malice writes in the book:

“Faith is the foundation. It’s the floor plan to my marriage. Faith and forgiveness lay the ground rules… It’s just a big part of it and I think that as… and I got to choose my words carefully, but I think, not just Black people, but in our culture and I do believe it’s culture in general… I’m just so focused on my culture that it’s just very relevant for us, but I think that many times we give up on those who we claim to love or we know we’re in relationships with.”

“I think that relationships and marriage especially is about working with one another and loving each other so much that you know you’re able to forgive and be willing to compromise and work out some things and I just think that we give up too soon, so I think that faith definitely plays a part in building strong, lasting relationships and sometimes you just have to go through the fire to be purified.”

That’s actually some really good advice. On a sidenote, did you know Malice is 40 years old!?  He doesn’t look a day over 30!

Hip-Hop Rumors: T.I.’s OTHER Baby Mama Launching a Singing Career?!

These “wives” and baby mamas of celebrity men just won’t stop chasing the spotlight, will they?!  T.I.’s baby mama, whose stage name is Ms.Niko, is hoping to be next up on the 15 minutes of fame train. She has just released a music video for her new single, If This is Luv /Man Eater,” from her mixtape, Luv Khronicles, and is ready to launch her singing career.

Ms. Niko is the mother of T.I.’s 10-year old daughter, Deyjah, and if you watched T.I.’s “Family Hustle,” you caught a glimpse of her last night in a scene where she and T.I. discussed their 10-year old’s new boyfriend? What the?!

Anywhoo, does Ms. Niko have the goods to be a legitimate singer, or should she just sit back and enjoy those child support checks? You be the judge:

AHH Stray News: Arrest Warrant Issued For Kid, Tyga Arrested, Choppa Shot

(AllHipHop News) An arrest warrant has been issued for veteran rapper Kid of Kid-N-Play fame. The rapper was busted for DUI in 2010 in Los Angeles. According to reports, Kid missed several court dates pertaining to the DUI. The Los Angeles Superior Court issued an arrest warrant for the rapper on January 5th. The rapper missed another hearing in August of 2010, over the DUI. TMZ.com reports Kid’s lawyers are currently in court dealing with the issue.

Young Money rapper Tyga was arrested in Las Vegas over the weekend for having several outstanding warrants. Tyga was stopped for a traffic violation and when police ran his real name, Michael Stevenson, they found the “Rack City” rapper had several outstanding warrants. Tyga was arrayed for several infractions, as well as unlawful acts of financial responsibility.” He has since been released.

Choppa of Making the Band fame was shot during a robbery attempt in Chicago earlier this week. According to reports, the rapper was targeted in the city, as he drove around in a Lamborghini. The bandits tried to jack the rapper for his “SOSA” chain, but failed in their attempt. “I still didn’t let you take my chain fake killer, I was like if you kill me you gotta snatch my chain off my dead neck U B**CH U,” Chopper tweeted. The rapper said he suffered from a flesh wound during the incident, and that he was currently recording in a wheel chair. “I’m a be back walking in a few but I’m a do my mixtape in a wheelchair :(.”

Rocko Talks Developing Future, Plans for Sophomore Release, “One of One”

(AllHipHop News) While most Hip-Hop fans remember Rocko from his 2008 Billboard chart-topping hit, “Umma Do Me,” fans might not know that Rocko is partially responsible for one of last year’s biggest hits, “Tony Montana,” by Atlanta artist Future.

Rocko, who heads up the label A1 Recordings that released Future’s records, has his hands full, as he also is planning the release of his sophomore project, One of One.

In the meantime, Rocko has been steady at work on a slew of mixtapes that have hit the streets to critical acclaim.

“I put the mixtape [Gift of Gab] out because my fans were asking for the music, so I put the songs out online, just to give the streets something so they can hear Rocko,” Rocko explained to AllHipHop.com in an exclusive interview. “I let the streets pick the singles, and the streets really force my hand to put out the singles. That’s how it works, though; the streets will let you know what they like.”

But Rocko’s plans to follow up his 2008 debut release with One of One, are being carefully planned and executed as the title has great meaning to Atlanta trapper turned rapper.

One of One is the title, because I feel like I’m ‘one of one;’ there’s nobody on God’s green earth exactly like me, just by my code of ethics, my morals and values. I never compromise my integrity, it ain’t too many people out here left like me. I would starve with some real people than eat chicken with a chump.”

When asked about the role he plays in the career of Future, one of Atlanta’s fastest growing artists, Rocko explained that he doesn’t have to manage him because he spends plenty of time in the studio on his own time.

“Future, that’s my brother. He’s the first artist signed to my record label, A1 Recording. He said he wanted to be an astronaut, so we went to Pluto,” Rocko told AllHipHop.com. “I mean, when it comes to him [Future], he makes those beats what they are, he wants to rap on a beat that don’t nobody else want. When it comes down to his beats and all that, he makes his own records and everything, that’s how he rocks,” he explained.

“I have conversations with the label, and I talk about how I think things should go. I handle the day-to-day business with the producers, but a lot of my business is on auto pilot, because Future likes going to the studio and he is always in there.”

Rocko’s next mixtape, Seeing Is Believing, will feature T.I., Jeezy, Future and several others. No release date has been announced at the time of print.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Azealia Banks Goes After Kreayshawn AND Nicki Minaj!!

Harlem rapper and recently-announced Coachella 2012 performer, Azealia Banks, has been putting it all out there recently. After sending some shots Kreayshawn’s way last week on Twitter, she now has an even more elaborate opinion on Illseed’s Person of the Year, as well as some words about the first lady of YMCMB, Nicki Minaj.

Speaking to The Hundreds magazine for an upcoming cover story that will hit newsstands on February 2, Banks revealed the following when asked about her two fellow, female “MCs”:

On Nicki Minaj:

“The butt, the hair, the this, the that, all the other sh*t, like… As much respect that I have for her, we’ve seen you do this already, what else can you do?”

On Kreayshawn:

“As much as Kreayshawn would love to be considered part of this ‘rap game,’ she’s not.  I guess a part of me is kind of annoyed that those white girls are making these songs, and it’s like if these girls were black and making the same songs would you be that interested?”

Is this a case of an upcoming rapper trying to get some shine, or do you agree with her stance? What is she trying to accomplish? Well, here are her own words: “I’m trying to be innovative, I want to be like Missy Elliott was, respected and accepted for doing her own thing.”

Three Six Mafia’s DJ Paul Launches Signature BBQ Rub Seasoning

(AllHipHop News) Three Six Mafia’s DJ Paul has launched his own signature BBQ Rub Seasoning.

Born and raised in the BBQ capital of the world, DJ Paul said his Memphis roots lead him to develop a 15-year infatuation with grilling and cooking good food.

“This is the truly the best rub you’ll ever rub on your meat,” DJ Paul proclaims of his new “Award Winning Seasoning and Spice Rub.”

DJ Paul’s “Award Winning Smoked Out BBQ Sauce,” the second product that he also plans to launch for BBQ enthusiasts, will be available soon.

The Seasoning Rub and Sauce can be purchased at www.DJPaulbbq.com, where DJ Paul has posted a history of his Award Winning BBQ Company, along with recipes for customers to try out.

Daily Word: Stop Following Blindly!!!

Happy Tuesday, my Dons and Divas!!

Welcome to the best day of the rest of your life!!! Remember… Everyday should be the best day of the rest of your life!! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to following blindly! No matter how much you try to be an individual, there will always be someone who thinks they know what’s best for you! They will pull you in every which direction using their influence or experience to guide you through life! While it is great to have coaches, mentors, and friends who care for you but be sure that you are not following blindly!!

Your life is exactly that….. YOUR LIFE!!! It is imperative that you are in tune with your heart and your deep desires, and that you’re willing to follow them wherever they lead! Going down the wrong path is subjective! What’s good for the goose may not necessarily be good for the gander!

Don’t allow people to convince you that your dreams are no good! Have full faith in what you want out of life and in the ability to attain it! We live in an abundant world so remove any lack mentality that is in you or around you!! Follow your heart….. The answers to all of your questions lie in that deep well we call your intuition!! NEVER GO AGAINST IT!!

-Ash’Cash

“Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life, but define yourself.” -Harvey S. Firestone

“Follow your instincts. That’s where true wisdom manifests itself.” -Oprah Winfrey

“Every man has his own destiny: the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him.” -Henry Miller

“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.” -Joseph Campbell

“Dreams are like stars…you may never touch them, but if you follow them they will lead you to your destiny.” -Unknown

“To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your own path, and don’t worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest.” -Unknown

“If you trust the winner within you, you will win. If you can keep your courage, you will go so far. If you follow your ambitions, your course will guide you toward a ladder that you can climb to your stars.” -Unknown

“High achievers spot rich opportunities swiftly, make big decisions quickly and move into action immediately. Follow these principles and you can make your dreams come true.” -Robert H. Schuller  

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Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com.