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Magnolia Shorty’s Husband Killed In New Orleans

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The husband of murdered rapper Magnolia Shorty was shot and killed today (November 18) in New Orleans.

According to the Times-Picayune, police found Carl Bridgewater around 3:19 PM in Century City, near Louisiana and Loyola avenues.

By the time paramedics arrived, Bridgewater had already died from his injuries.

Carl Bridgewater’s death was the 181st homicide in the city of New Orleans this year.

Police have no motives for Bridegwater’s murder.

Magnolia Shorty, real name Renetta Lowe-Bridgewater, was shot over 18 and killed on December 20 of 2010, as she sat in a car with a 25-year-old man named Jerome Hampton.

She was one of the first rapper’s on Cash Money Records.

Both Lil Wayne and Bryan “Birdman” Williams attended her funeral.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Diddy Dating Cameron Diaz!?!

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Rumors

DIDDY AND…CAMERON DIAZ?

I know Diddy has a thing for the Latinas, but Cameron Diaz? US Weekly is reporting just that…a “new couple alert.” Man, this is definitely weird to me. The paper/mag is saying these guys are basically friends with benefits and they have been booty calling since 2008. They first met at the Oscars. Here is what US’s sources are saying:

“Since then, when she’s single, she’ll booty call him.”

At a restaurant in NYC, the pair were “inseparable – they had their hands all over each other.” They were also seen with each other at some event out there in Beverly Hills.

I have to wonder what Cassie thinks of this? Anyway, There’s not much more to be said. They are calling Diddy a “rebound” from A-Rod. She needed A new Rod. PAUSE!

Rostrum Records CEO Discusses Success Of “Blue Slide Park” As Independent Release

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Rostrum Records CEO Benjy Grinberg recently discussed the independent success of Mac Miller’s new album Blue Slide Park, which is currently the #1 album in the country.

Blue Slide Park is the first independent release to reach #1 on the national sales charts in over 15 years.

The last time such a feat occurred was in 1998, when the Dogg Pound hit the top with their debut album Dogg Food.

Mac Miller’s rise to the top of the charts is significant, because over 76% of his sales were comprised of digital copies.

The digital version of the album was distributed by INgrooves, while Fontana Distribution handled the release’s shipments to physical retailers.

“We wanted to release this album independently and on our own terms,” Benjy Grinberg, President of Rostrum Records told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “INgrooves and Fontana have been great partners for Rostrum on this project, and the current success of Blue Slide Park is a true testament that it’s possible for us to compete as an independent on a grander scale.”

Rostrum formulated a strategy with INgrooves and Fontana to capitalize on Mac Miller’s Internet presence.

Mac Miller has over 1 million Twitter followers, while his YouTube videos are approaching an aggregate total of 100 million views.

Those numbers, along with constant touring, helped the Pittsburgh native move a whopping 144,487 copies in the first week.

“This is a big moment for the independent music community,” said Dave Zierler, EVP & General Manager, INgrooves. “Rostrum and Mac are proof that a digitally-focused independent effort works in today’s dynamic music marketplace, by engaging fans directly and maximizing availability to all consumers via our global online retail network.”

For Fontana, the album’s success proof that traditional record labels and independents can maximize their distribution power by developing distribution strategies for all mediums.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of this history-making album. The evolving commercial landscape calls for changes in the way that music is marketed and the success ofBlue Slide Park shows a great understanding of social media, by all those involved,” added Ron Spaulding, President of Fontana. “To be a part of this success is very gratifying. I see it as a vote of confidence for the independent music industry.”

Update: Master P Clarifies “Too Many Zeros” Album Title

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Lawyers for TMZ.com reached out to reps for Master P. over the title of his upcoming album Too Many Zeros.

According to Master P., the title of his new album is simply titled Too Many Zeros, not TMZ: Too Many Zeros.

“Me and Harvey [Levin, TMZ’s founder] is cool,” Master P. told AllHipHop.com. “I think he’s a great businessman. I don’t have anything against the media or the cameras being on me, that just means I’m relevant.”

Too Many Zeros is the upcoming release from Master P.’s No Limit Forever Records imprint.

The label is the latest incarnation of Master P.’s legendary No Limit Records, which was founded in 1992 and has sold over 75 million albums globally.

In related news, Master P. and Gucci Mane will hit the road in March of 2012 on the “Ice Cream Man Tour.”

The tour will feature Master P., Gucci, Bengie B, Miss Chee, Eastwood, Black Don, T.E.C., T-Bo and others.

Master P. and Gucci Mane are also preparing to star in the upcoming “Hood Comedy,” “Get Money.”

For more info visit: http://www.nolimitforeverrecords.com

Mobb Deep To Debut New Music During “Black Cocaine” Release Party

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Veteran hip-hop duo Mobb Deep will celebrate the release of their new EP Black Cocaine with a star-studded release party in New York next week.

The group will perform new material from Black Cocaine at B.B. Kings in Times Square, on November 22 during the party, which will feature Mister Cee on the turntables.

Mobb Deep will also debut new, previously unheard material from their upcoming album, which is due in 2012.

The performance marks the first time in over five years that Mobb Deep has performed new material together.

The group was sidelined from January of 2008 until March of 2011, as Prodigy finished a three-year federal prison sentence for weapons possession.

“For the first time in five years, we are going to hit the stage with some new music. We never performed tracks from the new EP Black Cocaine before” Prodigy told AllHipHop.com. “New York is home, this is our foundation. There’s no better place to present our new live show.”

Mobb Deep has teamed with AllHipHop.com to stream the Black Cocaine release party so fans around the world who cannot attend the event in New York, can still enjoy the show.

“It’s always great to perform in New York” added Havoc. “Presenting new music in New York makes it even more of a special event for us.”

AllHipHop.com’s Mobb Deep release party for Black Cocaine, which will also feature several surprise performances, takes place on November 22 at B.B. King’s.

Doors open at 9:00pm.

Black Cocaine is in stores November 21 via Mobb Deep’s label Infamous Records.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Rick Ross To Sign Trina? Drake Got Beef?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Rumors

RICK ROSS SIGNS TRINA?

I am not sure where Trina is right now in the music game. I believe that she is struggling a bit, to get some traction. BUT, on the flip slide, I heard she is getting a lot of help from a friend – Rick Ross. In a recent interview, I understand that Trina explained that the BAWSE is helping her on her new album. I find that pretty cool. Why? Trina kind of put Ross on. Do you remember this video?

So, the person that told me this info continued on and told me that The Baddest Chick, Trina, is also in the earliest stages of signing to Ross’ budding MMG. I honestly wonder if this is a good move or a not. I know Trina has a good skill set on the mic, but I wonder if she’s not a part of the Lil Kim / Foxy era? What do I know? Nothing. Good luck!

DRAKE GOT BEEF?

I heard something minor about Drake. But somebody told me that some folks are looking to “press” Drake in the “streets.” Apparently some lyrics were taken as subliminal disses to certain individuals. I hope not. We know Drake isn’t about that, even though he can talk a bit tough on the mic. We’ll see. (By the way, this has nothing to do with Ludacris.)

Drake looking like “Do something.”

“Yo! MTV Raps” Returning For One-Night Special on MTV2

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News)On Sunday, December 4th at midnight, MTV2 will be airing a 30-minute special called “Yo! MTV Raps Classic Cuts,” following the airing of the channel’s Sucker Free Awards show.

The retrospective episode will feature hosts Ed Lover, Dr. Dre, and Fab 5 Freddy, as well as artists like Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, The Roots’ ?uestlove, Wiz Khalifa, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Fat Joe and DJ Premier, who will be remixing the show’s theme song.

When asked about the new special, former host Fab 5 Freddy said the show will take viewers back to a bygone era in hip-hop.

“In this Classic Cuts special, people will go back to a seminal time in hip-hop which many have called the ‘Golden Era’ – resulting in records that are as meaningful today as they were back then,” Fab 5 Freddy said. “In order to appreciate how far hip-hop has come, you have to pay respect to the songs and artists that helped catapult the genre from a small community of fans to world domination.”

Ed Lover, one of “Yo! MTV Raps'” other hosts, couldn’t be happier with the announcement.

“It’s a great moment to be re-connected with Yo! and examine the music that had a role in introducing hip-hop to music lovers globally,” Ed Lover said.

Yo! MTV Raps has often been credited as one of the sole mainstream influences that introduced Hip-Hop on a national level to households, through television.

The show, which aired on MTV between 1988 and 1995, introduced artists and acts like N.W.A., Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, Ice-T, and more to viewers and potential music consumers across the country.

“Yo! MTV Raps Classic Cuts” will air at midnight on December 4th, 2011