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(AllHipHop News) A one-year-old boy was among the victims of gunfire that broke out in West Oakland yesterday (November 28), that sent eight people to the hospital.

The child and his father were both shot during an incident on an Oakland Street yesterday, when unknown gunmen opened fire on the crowd for motives that are not known.

A KTVU-TV news showed a van owned by rapper Kafani, that has been riddled with bullets.

According to a local news report, he was allegedly shooting a music video at the time of the gunfire, which occurred in a liquor store parking lot.

“I was not shot. News reports wrong I did not shoot a video today,” Kafani tweeted earlier this morning.

The one-year-old child is currently at Children’s Hospital in Oakland, where he underwent surgery, in an attempt to remove swelling from his brain.

Police are seeking motives as well as up to six suspects in the shootings.

The other seven victims’ injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.

Kafani is an Oakland-based artist who hit big with the single “Fast (Like A Nascar.”

He has recorded tracks with rappers like Too $hort, Yukmouth, Freeway and others.

In August, Kafani, who was on house arrest, made headlines for issuing a series of threats to fellow Oakland native, Lil B.

50 Cent to Release 10 Track Mixtape Called the “Big 10”

By: Jake CratesCategory: NewsNovember 28, 2011

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop Mogul and Southside Jamaica, Queens bred rapper 50 Cent is ready to release a new mixtape which he plans to call “Big 10.”

The 10 track release commemorates the 10 year anniversary of his mixtape “50 Cent is the Future” which was released in 2002 and took the internet by storm.

“Its been 10 years since I put out 50 Cent is the Future,” 50 Cent tweeted. “So I’m putting out the ‘BIG 10’ next week 10 smoking hot tracks #SK.”

The New York rapper has stayed in the media as of late, having also released the anti-bullying book “Playground” along with an appearance on “Piers Morgan Tonight.”

But the rapper is planning a media blitz for the new album, along with a bevy of videos, which will be released for every song on the release.

“I’m shooting videos for every song on the tape. The BIG 10 I got something for a haters ass it called hits lol #SK,” 50 Cent Tweeted to his followers.

50 recently released a few freestyles as part of his “Street King” series and he also put out Part 2 of his hit song “What Up Gangsta.”

50 is currently working on his 5th studio album and and will star in the drama “All Things Fall Apart,” which will debut December 3 on BET.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Wiz Khalifa Recruits Juicy J to Taylor Gang?!?

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: RumorsNovember 28, 2011

And the roster expansions keep coming! Today (November 28), it was announced that one half of duo Three 6 Mafia, would be joining Wiz’s brand as its newest member/artist. This news comes, coincidentally, on the same day Juicy J released “Stoner’s Night Part 2,” which features the Taylor Gang head honcho himself, Wiz Khalifa.

Check the song below. Not only is Juicy’s new mixtape Blue Dream & Lean set to drop shortly, according to him, so is a Taylor Gang collaboration album. Juicy told DJ Scream, “When you hear it, you’re gonna be like ‘wow.'”

Do you think this is a good move ???

B.o.B. Releases “E.P.I.C.” Mixtape as Appetizer for Sophomore Album

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: NewsNovember 28, 2011

(AllHipHop News) Very few artists have had the crossover appeal that rapper, singer, producer, and overall musician B.o.B. has had in his career. B.o.B. a.k.a. Bobby Ray, has only released one studio album, 2010’s The Adventures of Bobby Ray, and is preparing to release his second, Strange Clouds, early next year.

In preparation for his sophomore album’s release, the Atlanta native has created a brand new mixtape, E.P.I.C., which stands for “Every Play Is Crucial,” to help hold the fans over until Strange Clouds hits shelves in 2012. Not only does the mixtape have a very “album-like” feel to it, it also features guest verses and production from some of the biggest names in the industry. On E.P.I.C., artists like Mos Def, Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, T.I., Bun B, Eminem, and more, all make appearances over production created by Jim Jonsin, Dr. Luke, The Aristocrats, Ryan Tedder, and even B.o.B. himself.

The 15-track mixtape helps set the tone for what fans can expect, come early 2012, when Strange Clouds is released to the masses via Atlantic Records. In the meantime, check out the E.P.I.C. download below.

Download “B.O.B. – E.P.I.C. (Every Play Is Crucial)” now!

Hip-Hop Rumors: Maybach Getting the Axe in 2013!?! Bow Wow Gets Pushed Back! Shyne Remixes Hanukkah?!

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: RumorsNovember 28, 2011

Mercedes Pulling the Plug On Maybach In 2013!

Don’t worry, Rick Ross’ label is still very much in tact; however, the same came not be said for Mercedes Benz’s Maybach brand which was just as much a staple in Hip-Hop as was Cristal, Rolls Royce Phantom’s, Jacob’s “iced-out” jewelry, and more. A Mercedes Benz insider said the following: “We’ve come to the conclusion that it is better to cut our losses with Maybach than to continue into an uncertain future with a brand that has failed to live up to original sales expectations.” And now, a moment of ~~silence~~ awesomeness for Maybach…

SURPRISE!!! Bow Wow’s “Underrated” Pushed Back to Next Year.

Not only does Cash Money rapper Bow Wow owe the IRS a reported $91,105.61, which he denies, he also just had his CM debut Underrated pushed back until early 2012, and we have to ask, is anyone really surprised? According to Bow Wow, he knows most of us aren’t, and had the following to say on his website about the album:

“everyone wants to know why its delayed or why is it getting pushed back. I hear yall jokes “His sh*t aint never droppin” it is dropping. “When I Feel like its right tho” my album sounds nothing like what you’ve heard come out of the camp PERIOD so far. I know yall want this album just as much as i want to deliver it. The thing is tour just ended like 3 n half weeks ago. I left studio to tour which of course set me back. I have to mix all the records which i have just now kinda started. “Sweat” video will be out in a week or 2. Took a minute to finalize all the graphics and detail because of the CGI effects. Also dont forget im stil working on my tv sitcom with Ice Cube as well. I think people forget i got 2 jobs (Rapper/Ator) hahaha.. Record just went to radio as well. Not only that but im trying to get India Irie to sing on “Boy Or Girl” being that that sample you are hearing on that record is her. I figured it would be so meaningful and better with her apart of it live. Its taking so long because im putting my all into it. This is not just an album its my pain my life my story me in the now how im feeling. Things are different this time around ima father now to a beautiful baby girl i have so much poetry and new things to share with the world. Everything that pops up in the news that yall want to hear me touch on i talk about it. I bare it all on this album. This is my “Classic” Underrated is a classic. This is my best work. So i be damn i put it out and it aint right. Dont blame my label they have nothing to do with my decision. Birdman lets me be a boss and do what i want. He my manager so of course he wants the best for me. 2012 ull get it.”

In other YMCMB news, Billboard’s Rising Star of 2011, Nicki Minaj, announced that her second album, Pink Friday 2: Roman Reloaded, will drop on Valentine’s Day of next year. She is currently in the studio working with both M.I.A. and Madonna… should definitely be interesting, to say the least.

Two Jews (Shyne and Matisyahu) Walk Into A Recording Studio…

Shyne, now an Orthodox Jew, recently collaborated on the remix which you can hear below to Matisyahu’s “Miracle.” The two have become close friends in the past year, and this song is the bi-product of that relationship…

Yeah.

Quickies:

-After debuting at #2 on the Billboard charts with his album Ambition, Wale has announced that he has already begun working on his third album, which will be his second under Rick Ross and MMG. He tweeted: “2 songs deep in my next album…#iLuvThis”

-Grandmaster Flash is set to perform a very special version of “The Message” during the Grammy Nominations special this Wednesday. He will be joined by Lupe Fiasco, Rick Ross, Common, and LL Cool J.

-Weezy’s Tha Carter IV has been certified double platinum, which may not be surprising but is a huge feat since the album was only released three months ago.

-That A$AP Rocky directed video for Danny Brown’s “Blunt After Blunt” (see below) hit the Internet today, and despite hinting that Dave Chappelle would be in the video, he was a no-show:

-50 Cent will be releasing a 10-track EP next week titled The Big 10 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his album, 50 Cent is the Future. There will be a video for each song on the project so keep your ears and eyes peeled.

-Drake is currently shooting a video for the Lil Wayne assisted track “The Motto” off the deluxe edition of his sophomore album, Take Care.

-RZA’s The Man With the Iron Fists, which stars Russell Crowe and was produced by Quentin Tarantino, has a tentative release date of August 2012.