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Wolf Blitzer and Doug E. Fresh To Re-Team At Soul Train Awards This Year

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) CNN’s newsman Wolf Blitzer will re-team with rap legend Doug E. Fresh at this year’s Soul Train Awards, sources have confirmed with AllHipHop.com.

Wolf Blitzer, who hosts CNN’s top rated news show “The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer,” unexpectedly popped up on the stage with Doug E. Fresh during last year’s ceremony.

Blitzer’s appearance was a hit, when the beatboxing legend taught him how to do the popular “Dougie” dance.

“CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and hip-hop pioneer Doug E. Fresh had such a great time teaching everyone how to do the ‘Dougie’ at last year’s awards that they have both decided to return to the 2011 Soul Train Awards with another surprise,” a source said.

Organizers for The 2011 Soul Train Awards have announced that Common, Cee Lo Green, Chrisette Michelle and Marsha Ambrosius have been added to the lineup of performers.

Cedric The Entertainer is hosting the Soul Train Awards, which will take place at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia.

During the awards, The Roots’ Amir “Questlove” Thompson will debut a new revamped version of the iconic “Soul Train,” theme.

Other major celebrities slated to attend include Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Jill Scott, Robin Thicke, Melanie Fiona, Keith Sweat, Valerie Simpson and others.

Naughty by Nature and a group of superstar rappers will lead a tribute to the late Dwight “Heavy D.” Myers, while Gladys Knight and Earth, Wind & Fire will be honored with the Legend Award.

The 2011 Soul Train Awards will air on Sunday November 27 at 9:00pm on Centric.

Wu-Tang’s GZA Signs With Babygrande, New Album Coming in 2012

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Legendary Staten Island, New York rapper and co-founder of the Wu-Tang Clan GZA has announced that he has re-signed with Babygrande Records.

The most recent deal is the 5th for GZA, who has recorded with Cold Chillin’ Records, MCA Records, Geffen Records and Angeles Records.

“We have a fantastic relationship with GZA, and we are honored to have the opportunity to continue to work with him,” Babygrande’s founder and CEO Chuck Wilson said in a statement about the new deal.

GZA is currently working on the follow up to 2008’s album Pro Tools.

Babygrande is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and is currently preparing to release M.O.P. & Snowgoons Sparta November 22.

A Healthier Rick Ross Returns to the Stage at Prairie View A&M Homecoming

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(AllHipHop News) After suffering two seizures on the same day back on October 14, Rick Ross returned to the stage for the first time in over a month. The performance was held at Prairie View A&M University’s homecoming concert, with Ross running through hits like “Blowing Money Fast,” which you can watch below.

 

The “Bawse” seemed to be fully recovered and ready to continue leading one of the fastest growing labels in the industry. The Maybach Music Group captain will next make a stop in Memphis at his Wingstop restaurant for a meet and greet. Read more in the AllHipHop.com news story HERE.

 

Hip-Hop Rumors: Rick Ross And Drake To Do Joint Mixtape

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Rumors
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RICK ROSS IS BACK!

As the world knows, Rick Ross has had to take it very easy as he seemingly almost checked out after having a pair of seizures. Well, the boss is back to performing and made his triumphant return. Ross rocked it at Prairie View A & M University Homecoming. Here’s the initial footage.

AND….

Rick Ross is working on a full mixtape with Drake. The told MTV RapFIX:

“You know, it’s official, the music is most definitely official. But you know, me being a boss, I’m trying to find a way that we could put that on the shelves for the world, baby. But it’s most definitely official. You know, Drake, I consider him a part of the fam. It’s not just the music,” he said. “We stay in the studio, we stay on Skype.”

Birdman, Busta Talk New Deal With Cash Money

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(AllHipHop News) Cash Money Records CEO Brian “Birdman” Williams explained his motives behind signing hip-hop star Busta Rhymes to the label

According to Birdman, signing Busta Rhymes was a logical choice, given his consistent popularity in hip-hop since he debuted in 1991 as a member of seminal hip-hop group Leaders of the New School.

“Busta Rhymes is the perfect addition to the YMCMB team. He is one of the strongest artists in the game and one of best lyricists in the history of hip-hop,” Bryan “Birdman” Williams told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “He is a hard worker, knows his sound and together we are going to be making hit records for years to come.”

While some fans of Busta Rhymes may have questioned his signing to the record label, the rapper explained that their business relationship had been developing over the past few years.

Busta Rhymes was featured on Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III and Tha Carter IV, while Lil Wayne appeared on Busta’s 2009 album Back On My B.S.

Busta was also featured on the hit track “Look At Me Now” featuring Lil Wayne and Chris Brown.

Busta is currently working on his cash money debut at The Hit Factory in Miami, Platinum Studios in New York and a mobile studio.

“Birdman and I have worked together for over a decade. We’ve hustled hard and grown from friends to bosses and business partners. Our recent work together speaks for itself and this partnership shows people the strength of a unified force,” added Busta Rhymes. “I’m going to bring my best to the table, make this move truly gel and rewrite history.”

Busta Rhymes is featured on two new singles, “Turnt Up” by Lil Twist and “Why Stop Now” featuring Chris Brown.

“Cash Money is looking forward to giving the fans the best music of Busta’s career,” Birdman said.

Busta Rhymes’ Cash Money Records debut is due in stores in 2012.

Asher Roth Signs To Def Jam Records

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Asher Roth has found a new recording home, according to reports.

The rapper, who has developed a cult following, is now a member of the Def Jam Family, according to the label’s Shawn Pecas.

Pecas is the VP of Lifestyle, Promotion and Marketing for Island Def Jam.

Asher Roth was once signed with Steve Rifkind at SRC. It remains unclear if Roth will continue to work with Rifkind in any capacity.

Roth will release a new mixtape, Pabst and Jazz, on December 21.