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Hip-Hop Rumors: Final Word On Ross v Mayweather! Russell Defends Beyonce!
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content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual
info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.
Man, this is a crappy rumor day. I’ve been sitting and waiting for something to happen. Nothing is happening right now. Here is what I have so far…screw me. Email me with whatever you think I need to know
THE LAST WORD ON ROSS VS MAYWEATHER
Ross didnt leave. Both parties simmered down and chilled and its pics of Ross in VIP with his Ace of Spades looking very happy after the fact. Real Talk I know street dudes that are NICE with their hands that arent considered legal and dont have to wear gloves that will give Floyd the wake up call he (and 50) needs. Im talking broken jaws and necks from just throwing punches. Remember this: Floyds nice, but hes fighting HIS weight class, hes fighting with gloves, hes fighting controlled. All that s###s out the window in the streets. Floyds not a threat to anyone.
BIG JOE DEADS BOOK!
Do you know Big Joe? He manages Cam’ron or used to manage him. Anyways, Big Joe was all prepared to do this huge book revealing all these industry goings on and secrets. Suddenly, he’s not doing it! What? I was really looking forward to Joe giving me a good 109 years of rumors. Here he is talking about the book.
BRAZILIAN FANS
Check this out. These dudes are running for Beyonce like she’s freaking Michael Jackson! Maybe she is the modern day MJ…sorta…kinda…not really.
Brazilian fans are like Michael Jackson fans THEY GO HARD!!! She wasnt scheduled to perform there so peeps from Brazil twittered Angie (her cuz/asst.) and begged for her to do a show there. The entire country (seems like) even did a video begging her to come there. Well, it worked, shes there for a few shows which have sold out. I saw pics the other day for people standing on a line that was 5 blocks long!!! These fans put Mike Jackson fans to shame.RUSSELL DEFENDS BEYONCE!
“I am amazed at the hypocrisy of the international medias attack on Beyonce for her performance at Nikki Beach in St. Barts over the holidays. While I personally do not have any business dealings with Libya, Muammar al-Qaddafi or his family, Libya is a state recognized by the current and previous US administrations and is now crawling with new investments from so called blue-chip US execs and corporations with the encouragement of our State Department. Why is the media not calling out the famous CEOs who were at the event and invested with the family and in the country instead of demonizing the evening’s entertainment? I in no way forget the events of 21 years ago, and also understand that recent events have opened up many old wounds. But I must point out that the rash of Islamphobic words and images directed at a singer are deeply hypocritical in light of US policy and corporate activity designed to bring Libya into the world community.”ILLSEED’S QUICKIES
Jamelia may not be 50’s cash cow. I’m not going to disparage her character, but lets just say I got some rumors that suggest all is not what it seems.
We did a rumor yesterday that suggested that Beyonce and Kelly aren’t friends. From what I heard, they do speak. Kelly was even at Jays 40th. That’s cool!
A grandson President Reagan was arrested early Thursday in Los Angeles for resisting arrest. He has been released.
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END
A young police officer has found himself in hot water, terrestrially and possibly spiritually, after partaking in carnal pleasures while visiting a local house of worship.
A 26-year-old German policeman is facing serious disciplinary action after he was caught having sex with a woman in church in the middle of service.
The young officer of the law was seen engaging in the act by a woman that was visiting the Catholic church, located in Rennertshofen, as she visited holy building during early morning service. The woman and officer reportedly fled the scene upon discovery; unfortunately, witnesses recognized the duo and turned them in.
Hans-Peter Kammerer, spokesman for the regional police, told local media that the man is facing several disciplinary actions, including a charge of disturbing religious activities, which carries a three year prison sentence.
What is your take on this develoment Hip-Hop Heads?
Should this man serve three years behind bars for getting it on in the middle of church service???
I LOVE THIS SONG!
Bangs is the illest!!!
RUMORS BY JAZZY F.
OK OK OK so illseed introduced the team yesterday and Jazzy is def ready to GO IN!
Let’s talk about the VH1 reality shows real quick. Shout out to Ray-J and his reality show is number 1 but I haven’t been watching. I hear the girl from Diddy’s reality show didn’t even hear from the Bad Boy crew. Somebody said its not over…I’m glad we didn’t leak the winner!Here is a tweet from Risky from Real Chance of Love twitter page.@riskybizness23: RT @vh1sjunk WOOOOW @IAMMONTEZ IS SUPPOSEDLY CHANCE’S GAY LOVER AND THE REASON CHANCE DELETED HIS TWITTER PAGE(WOWZERS)
C Tha God and Lil Duval got The Regular N***a Show poppin off making fun of reality shows.
Cam’Ron what’s to know what’s the hold up on Boss of Bosses mix tape.
Lil Mama is working on her comeback. The Album just may be titled “unwanted guest.”
Despite the blatant hate Pleasure P has received he is in the studio with Tank working on his next album already.
What’s happened to Teyana Taylor being a recording artist and Pharrell has a new female artist so where does this leave Teyana Taylor? I guess just being Necole Bitchie’s BFF.
Laurie Ann will choreograph The Lady Gaga and Beyonce Telephone video. She is also working with Keri Hilson. I’m sure these collabos will be good.
Oh yeah my president is Black and that seems to hold no weight since on the 2010 census form they have Negro listed as a check off for race. Also did you see the Australia commercial for KFC where the guy uses the chicken to calm the black people down. They called it something like a light-hearted some BS. SMH I have no words! Its 2010 for crying out loud!
I’m out scream @ ya boy Jazzy F. Baby on Twitter. www.twitter.com/itsJazzyFBaby
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!
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Army Specialist Jailed Over Rap Lyrics
(AllHipHop News) An Army Specialist has been thrown in jail, after being accused of making threats against other soldiers in a rap song.
Iraq war veteran specialist Mark Hall was based at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
He’s been in custody since December, charged with conduct prejudicial to the good order and discipline of the Armed Forces and for threatening violence on multiple occasions.
Hall’s lyrics on a rap song posted to the Internet threatened to kill Colonels, Captains, Kernels, E-7s and above, using his M4 assault rifle.
Officials have charged Hall for threatening to go on a rampage and attack other soldiers if he was deployed to Iraq again.
Hall also allegedly mailed a copy of the song to the Pentagon this summer, when he received notice that he would be sent back to the Middle East again for another tour of duty.
According to Stripes.com, Hall belongs to Iraq Veterans Against the War. The antiwar group is attempting to hire James Klimaski, a Washington-based lawyer to represent Scott.
Klimaski said that the allegations against Hall were trumped up and that the Army Specialists lyrics should not be taken literally.
Hall was arrested just a month after Army psychiatrist Maj. Malik Hasan Nidal open fired and killed 13 people at a Fort Hood, Texas army base.
Romeo Focuses On Rap and Movie Career
(AllHipHop News) Romeo, who was recently named one of the Top 10 Sexiest Men Alive by Internet website sexiestmanliving.com, is currently refocusing his career away from basketball and back to music.
I am featured on the College Boyys album which is titled Spring Break, which is dropping March 9, 2010, Romeo revealed to AllHipHop.com. Hip-Hop is my passion and my life.
Romeo, son of mogul Percy Miller (p/k/a Master P), is still on the basketball team and attending college at USC however; the USC team’s season will end early due to a violation from the team’s coach and OJ Mayo who currently plays with the NBA Memphis Grizzlies.
I love all my fans for waiting patiently as I finish my education, Romeo told AllHipHop.com. I am in the best physical shape in my life and I am ready to lead Hip-Hop into the next millennium.
Vibe’s 10 The Most Anticipated Albums of 2010
2009 was a huge year for hip-hop and R&B. Jay-Z dropped his new classic, The Blueprint 3, spawning his first number one single, Empire State of Mind. Rick Ross humbled raps biggest bully 50 Cent with his third album, Deeper Than Rap. And Kid Cudi proved that you dont have to be named Kanye West to win with emo rhymes. 09 also saw the triumphant return of R&B heavyweights Maxwell and Whitney Houston.
This year looks to be just as major. Sabbaticals are being broken. “Papers” are being filed. Thug Motivation classes are back in session. And then there’s that Drake kid.
Check out the 10 projects VIBE is most amped about in the new year.
TEN
Andre 3000, TBD?Release Date: 2010??Expected Production: A studio loner, its likely Three Stacks solo LP will be mostly self-produced, but dont count out Outkast affiliates Rico Wade or DJ Swift.?Expected Collaborations: If 2003’s The Love Below is any indication, Andre will keep the guest list extra-exclusive. Partner-in-rhyme Big Boi may be the one and only guest spot, if any. ?Why The Buzz? Hip-hop heads collectively sighed after discovering Andre Benjamins deeper-than-rap raps were replaced by idiosyncratic crooning on his first solo effort, The Love Below. Today, lyricists from Fabolous to T.I. are hitting notes, and maybe thats a good thingfor thembecause each infrequent verse from Dre threatens that coveted hottest rapper alive title. While his inclusion here is wishful thinking, lets just hope his long-awaited rap LP isnt on a Detox-like schedule.
NINE
?Nas and Damien Marley, Distant Relatives (Tuff Gong/Def Jam)?Release Date: March 16, 2010?Production: Damien and brother Stephen handle the bulk of the album, but 9th Wonder and long time Nas collaborator Salaam Remi chip in also.?Expected Collaborations: Somali rhymer Knaan is featured on two cuts, while songstress Joss stone and legend Stevie Wonder lend their vocals for Our Generation.?Why the Buzz? For the first time, reggae and Hip-Hop unite for an entire album. And who better kick off such a happening than two of the best to do it in their respectable arenas? Gods Son and Bobs son will both preach and teach as expected, but also entertain. As We Enter, the albums first leak, promises the projects going to be equal parts patois and rap star.
EIGHT
Erykah Badu, New Amerykah, Part II (Return of the Ankh) (Universal Motown)?Release Date: Feb. 23, 2010?Expected Production: An eclectic lineup that includes 9th Wonder, Sa-Ra, James Poyser, Madlib, Karriem Riggins, the late J. Dilla and Ms. Badu herself. ?Expected Collaborations: Roots band leader/drummer ?uestlove offers his masterful hands. But the Lil Wayne-featured track Jump in the Air (one of 10 versions of a two-f#####, rap-funk sound clash that will feature 10 MCs) is floating around the web via leaked download.?Why the Buzz? The usually forward-thinking Badu gives a sincere nod to her jazzy torch song style that first made her a neo-soul superstar with 1997s Baduizm, making it one of her most accessible projects to date. Still, theres plenty of the left field brilliance of 2008s critically acclaimed standout New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War.
PREVIEW: Erykah Badu’s New Amerykah, Part II (Return Of The Ankh)
SEVEN
T.I., TBD (Grand Hustle/Atlantic)?Expected Release: TBD?Possible Production: Tip should have plenty of options. Expect him to pull from the likes of Just Blaze, DJ Toomp, Swizz Beatz and Kanye West.?Possible Collaborations: In the past, T.I.s worked with everyone from Jay-Z and Busta Rhymes to Justin Timberlake and Rihanna, so we expect more high-caliber cameos. An Alfa Mega sightingnot so much.?Why the Buzz? T.I.s only halfway out of jail, but reportedly already all the way back in the studio. For roughly six months, the kings been absent from his throne. Gucci Mane (now imprisoned) and a host of other Southern style MCs have emerged during his leave. Were anxious to see if hell put them back in their place.
SIX
Lupe Fiasco, Lasers (Atlantic)?Expected Release: Spring 2010?Expected Production: Instead of shelling out top dollars for super producers, Lupe works exclusively with his 1st & 15th producers Soundtrakk and Prolyfic.?Expected Collaborations: Contributions from his stable of artists, including Gemstones and Nikki Jean?Why the Buzz? While in the past Lupe dazzled true hip-hop heads with his intricate wordplay, hes always shirked the spotlight. After reneging on retiring from the game, though, hes now out to prove he should be No. 1 on everybodys list (see: his Thanksgiving mixtape, Enemy of the State). Which means more work for those still decoding metaphors from his last two albums, 2006s Food & Liquor and 2007s The Cool.
FIVE
Young Jeezy, Thug Motivation 103 (Def Jam)?Release Date: Feb. 9, 2010?Expected Production: Kanye West is the first producer invited to Mr. Birthday Bashs motivation party. After assisting Mr. West in Hawaii with 808s & Heartbreak in 2008, expect the Put On creator to give Jeezy a bunch of tools to teach. Southern beats kings Shawty Redd, Zaytoven and Drumma Boy will also lend a hand.?Expected Collaborations: Nothing is confirmed yet, but Jeezy reportedly has a wish list that includes Lil Wayne (featured on the leaked Scared Money), Eminem, Jay-Z and Kanye.?Why the Buzz? On his last album, The Recession, Jeezy took a break from talking about what could be to rap about what is. With the Americas economy headed back in the right direction, the snowmans back to being the traps go-to professor. Class is back in session.
FOUR
Sade, Soldier of Love (Epic)?Release Date: February 8, 2010?Expected Production: Producer Mike Pela has handled the boards since the smoky vocalists 1984 debut Diamond Life and will be featured on her sixth studio effort.?Expected Collaborations: Sades longtime bandmates, which include steady guitarist, sax man Stuart Matthewman and keyboardist Andre Hale, once again share writing duties with the Nigeria-born Brit.?Why the Buzz? Sades first new studio album since 2000s Lovers Rock has all the classic, haunting, soul searching hallmarks of her previous releases, as well as a few curve pitches. The title track and first single Soldier of Love sounds like a Sade-led Portishead scoring a 60s-era Sergio Leone spaghetti western while the groove-heavy Bring Me Home is destined to become a freestyle favorite for underground MCs.
THREE
Usher, Raymond vs. Raymond (LaFace)?Expected Release Date: March 2010?Possible Production: Ursh is getting help from old favorites like Jermaine Dupri, Sean Garrett, Rico Love, The Neptunes and Polow Da Don.?Expected Collaborations: Ushers sixth set will feature a few rappers including Nicki Minaj (as heard on the leaked Little Freak), Plies on Hey Daddy and possibly Jay-Z.?Why the Buzz? In an era where most artists pray for a gold album, Usher cursed the fact that he only went platinum with his mild-mannered 2008 effort Here I Stand. But Mr. Entertainments single again, meaning that hes cutting the monogamous lyrics loose and is back to macking like its 2004.
TWO
Kanye West, TBD (G.O.O.D./Def Jam)?Expected Release: Summer 2010?Possible Production: As usual, West is expected to handle the majority of the album’s melodies.?Possible Collaborations: Big brother Jay-Z will likely make an appearance along with Young Jeezy. Members of Wests G.O.O.D. team, Common, Mr. Hudson and Kid Cudi may also come aboard.?Why the Buzz? After taking three months off to get his clear his mind, it appears Mr. West has more to say than ever. And he’s starting fresh; as ‘Ye’s blog tells it, he made his grand return to the studio on New Year’s Day. 808s & Heartbreak, his eccentrically emo 2008 effort, featured the rapper singing his Auto-Tuned heart out. We’re hoping Yes next effort will be a hybrid of heart-on-sleeve croons and boisterous rhymes. Just look at all the cheers he received when he crashed Kid Cudis Nokia Theater stage last week. Theyre ready. And it appears he is, too.
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ONE
Drake, Thank Me Later (Universal)?Expected Release: March 2010?Expected Production: His longtime collaborators Omen, 40 and Boi-1Da (Best I Ever Had). He also has studio sessions with Kanye West scheduled this January.?Expected Collaborations: Confirmed guests include Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Bun B. And, last we heard, Drake was looking to nab Sade.?Why the Buzz? On top of a classic mixtape (thats right, classic) and an Eminem collabo, the golden boy of 2009 has one of the most anticipated debuts since 50 Cent. In many eyes, Drizzy hasnt spit a horrible verse or song yet (see: Forever, Fear), so the ball is his to drop. But with his sing-songy flow and witty stanzas, failure is unlikely.
Eminem Snags Top Honors At People’s Choice Awards
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Eminem and the Black eyed peas were big winners at last nights people choice awards which were held in Los Angeles.
Eminem’s album Relapse earned him the title of Best Hip-Hop Artist, while Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West snagged best of the year while the Black eyed peas to call an award for best Music Collaboration.
A record breaking 60 million fans voted during the 36th Annual People’s Choice Awards, which were hosted by Queen Latifah and held at the Nokia Theater.
In addition to Eminem, Jay-Z, Kanye and Rihanna, Lady Gaga won two awards for Best Pop Artist and Best Breakout Artist. Mariah Carey was voted Best R&B Artist, while Taylor Swift won Best Female Artist.
Notables who appeared during the two-hour live telecast last night (January 6) included LL Cool J, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson, Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Ellen DeGeneres, Johnny Depp and numerous other actors, actresses and musicians.
Breeding Ground Joints: D. Mawls All Over The Place
D. Mawl offers a timeless track with “All Over the Place,” which recounts the inventions and contributions that African-Americans have made to this world. The song focuses on little known facts about inventors like Sarah Boone (ironing board), Jan Matzeliger (shoe shaper) and John A. Burr (rotary blade lawn mower). The track has already been featured on syndicated radio with Russ Parr, and its not even Black History Month. We opt to celebrate Black History year-round too. So, peep it and pay homage.
AllHipHop ChartWatch: Just Getting Started…2010 Is HERE!
ChartWatch for January 06, 2010
Welcome
to 2010! Its a new year and a new
decade for music and Hip Hop. Last week
we counted down the biggest sellers in Hip Hop for 2009 and Eminems Relapse came out on top. This week we start the countdown off with
another chartopping album.
Since
its debut last summer the Black Eyed Peas fifth album, The E.N.D, has not fallen out of the top fifty. The group was the second highest selling Hip
Hop act of 2009. This week they make a
jump from their position two weeks ago at the 19th spot and open up
the year at number eight. The group
sells 47,000 copies this week proving that Hip Hop aint dead its just been severely
beaten and is in critical condition. Nah, just playing I like a couple of Black
Eyed Peas songs .a couple.
The
Peas are the only representative of Hip Hop in the top 10 this week so lets
move on to the top 50. A couple of weeks
ago I asked if Young Money could take the number one spot. The answer was no. I kind of expected that. What I didnt expect was for the group to
chart as high as they are this week. Lil
Wayne and his Hip Hop collective sold 40,000 copies of We Are Young Money this week and claimed the number 12 spot.
They
are followed by 2009s top seller, Eminem, whose rerelease of Relapse sold 39,000 units and claimed
the 13th spot. Ems chart
toping success with Relapse should definitely set the stage for the release of
Relapse two later on this year.
Next
is the 3rd top seller for 2009, Jay-Z. The self-proclaimed Best Rapper Alive moves
another 24,000 copies of his latest album, The
Blueprint 3. On a side note the
rapper has recently released videos for On To The Next One and Young Forever. I like On To The Next One but can someone
please tell me what that video is about.
And while youre at it someone out there please tell me what the next
artist is saying. (Damn I sound old).
Radric
Gucci Mane Davis takes the 32nd spot this week. The
State Vs. Radric Davis sells 17,000 copies which adds to the 125,000 copies
the album sold the first two weeks after its release.
About
three weeks ago 50 Cent took a serious drop, from 21 to 42, and he hasnt been
in the top fifty since. Even with that
the Queens rapper still managed to grab the number 10 spot for highest selling
Hip Hop artist for 2009. Ever the
fighter, the rappers fourth album, Before
I Self Destruct, climbs up and grabs the 33rd spot by selling
16,000 copies this week.
It
looks like 2010 is starting off in the right direction with more Hip Hop
climbing into the top 50. One can only
hope the trend will continue.
Dropping
This Week
This
week we have an artist with whom everyone is pretty much familiar. I will say one thing dude got snubbed at the
Grammy Nominations. You take the mic, embarrass
one teenage country star, and everyone wants to make it a big deal. Ok, maybe he did deserve some hate because it
was a jerk move. However, at this point I
think the world was mad enough now give him his props. Better yet, when he wins let Swift get up
there and say that Soulja Boy had the record of the year. Anyway, Kanye West releases his VH1 Storytellers album which contains
both the music and a DVD of the show.
The album contains mostly music from his latest album 808s & Heartbreaks
with a couple of extra songs and performances.
Thats
the charts for this week. I know how you
guys feel about purchasing music so Im not even going to ask. But if you bootleg some Hip Hop play it for
someone who might buy an album. See you
next week.
Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Cent’s New Lady? Rihanna’s Real New Man? More Beef!
DISCLAIMER:
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content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual
info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.
ANOTHER SIDE TO THE RICK ROSS / FLOYD MAYWEATHER BEEF
So, there are a number of sides to any situation and then there is the truth. The truth is unknown in what happened out there in Vegas with Rick Ross and Floyd Mayweather. But there is another side. Another person that was there told me that there almost was a melee that broke out. They also told me that Ross and his crew didnt back down from Floyd and his people at all. Actually, they told me that Gunplay was wilding all in Floyds face like he was about to spazz. Im not taking sides here, but Floyds hands are legally considered weapons and I will leave it at that. Anyway, at the end of the day, I heard it was Diddy that brokered peace and talked everybody down. I guess Ross and co eventually left. Cooler heads prevailed!
OLD SCHOOL RUMORS
Way back in the day like the early 90s there was the first and only Celebrity Boxing in Hip-Hop. I cant remember it all, but I definitely remember a few of the bouts. I remember Freddie Foxxx was knocking out cats left and right. But the primary bout was Melle Mel vs Willie Dee of the Geto Boys. Now, Will has always maintained his hand skills were on point and Mel is Muscle Simmons. Anyway, when the dust cleared, Mel got KOd by Willie Dee. But there is a rumor that I just got about this one. Ive been informed that it may be possible that Willie either (accidentally) elbowed or headbutted Mel and THEN punched him for the KO. Not really sure if this is true. The widely accepted law is that Willie knocked him out though. You could NEVER get a rapper to box these days unless its somebody like Coolio.
OH MAN POOR B2K!
One of my respected readers took a comment the wrong when I said Lil Boog was a poor dude. Allow me to explain. First of all, you know he has been arrested for assaulting his childs mother. But I was merely saying, dude is pathetic at this point. The music game eats people up and spits them out as if they were objects. Boog and the others are just in such a bad way in life, because nobody cares about them anymore. Anyway, I dont feel sorry for him. Hes reportedly facing felony charges for beating his girl for some extended period in front of the kids. If he was still in the group and successful, hed probably be productive or something. Who knows.
BEYONCE IN MORE CONTROVERSY
Beef just follows celebrities and Beyonce is in it again. B reportedly got a a check for $2 million for a 1-hour show to perform for Muammar Gaddafi’s 33-year-old son, Moutassim. Beyonce reportedly did the show on New Years eve in St. Barts at Nikki Beach. Now, there were a lot of people there like Jay-Z, Usher, among others. There are rumors that she shouldnt have done this because of Gaddafis purported abuse to women, namely his wife. Also, there is the Libya / America thing. I dont know, but uhm this is deeper than I care to be right now.
Here is the video:
THE UK RIHANNA GOSSIP
Rihanna is still carrying on with Justin Timberlake, according to the dailystar.co.uk. Shes getting close to Justin again and its getting hot, said a source. Justin and Jessica Biel are officially over and seems like hes back with RiRi. The weird thing is, there are the rumors that shes cavorting with that baseball dude. Sources are saying that Justin is avoiding the limelight, but they are secretly getting together. Another source said: Rihanna called a friend and said she had a sexy little secret to share. She started laughing and said: Dont trip, but I have hooked up with Justin. She said it was really good, hot and wild and that they have some of the best make-out sessions shes ever experienced. Shes only out for the physical with him. And it looks like she got it. This all sounds a bit silly to me. Nevertheless, RiRi is working on an autobiography she plans to sell this year. LOL.
50 CENTS NEXT LADY?
Rumor has it, 50 Cent wants to sign Jamelia to G-Unit Records so she can be the first lady of G-Unit. For those that dont know, she is a British singer whos had loads of hits everywhere else but America. This isnt strange and not unlike what Cash Money is doing with Jay Sean. Anyway, I know 50 had that song London Girl so maybe this is a good indication?
ILLSEEDS QUICKIES
Sorry about this Rihanna has sold over one million WORLDWIDE, but has yet to sell that domestically! Sorry!
Rumor has it Tyra Bankss show was actually cancelled! You know she announced her leaving the game on top but hmmmm ..
Pepa from Salt-N-Pepa hasnt had sex in four years. Wouldnt that make her a born-again virgin?
According to producer Zaytoven, Gucci Mane is in jail and writing a lot of raps in an apparent effort to be more lyrical. Im not into Gucci, but if I was, Id want him to stay doing what got him this far.
ONE SECOND .
These rumors are not EASY. Even though some of you think it is just a bunch of chickenhead talk, its not. And, to further push it along in the world of rumors and even gossip, I have some friends that I want you to meet and they are going to help me help you. They are below and so are their rumors.
RUMORS BY MIKEY T
DJ Lazy K has a new mixtape coming out for all the Max b fans to keep everyone in the loop.
Lil birdies say Bang Em Smurf has inked an official label deal with IMG Universal for
his label an himself Feed Da Wolves . Exclusive Footage coming soon on Street Treats HD
Looks like Camron has a new mixtape coming out very soon with Don Cannon.
Rumors persist that Black Rob is out of jail and has a buch of new music on the way. Hes on Twitter at @therealblackrob.
Remember Lumindee? Dont sleep. Ol girl is truly big overseas and not in the way artists talk about. Lumis cousins have a new group called the Piff Unit.
There are some rappers in the Bronx that are really p##### at Flo Ridah. They are saying hes taking their songs and putting his Southern twist on it.
From ya boy Mikey T the Movie star! 80% of what I say is true if not
98% holla at ya boy!
RUMORS BY JAZZY F.
What’s Good guys I’m back like a broad street crack addict and I def left something. The Rumors!
Word on the twitter streets is Lil Cease is in talks for a VH1 show called hard body. He was also seen tweeting Foxy Brown. I assume he wants to do a collabo. Also I hear Foxy Brown is still working on her reality show as well hence the silence. You know she low in Brooklyn somewhere. Also remember that Foxy Brown sex tape? I guess its true what they say about the Brown Fox. She keeps a bunch of goons on standby.
My dude NORE has been talking about The War Report 2. He was also seen tweeting “where is Havoc from Mobb Deep. He must need a dope beat.
Day 26 can say they are still together minus the cornball Q but they def can’t possibly be putting another album out. Willie is dropping a solo mix tape called Sex Tape. I just wanna know when since 1 member from a still together group drops mix tapes. Sounds like he is gearing up for a solo career and if u ask me he doesn’t have a chance @ being successful.
Ciara is back in the studio plotting a mean comeback. I hope so cuz her being Kim Kardashian BFF was not rocking.
Kelly Rowland is also in the studio Im hearing. I heard Beyonce and Kelly really are not speaking. I remember a video where Kelly was with my girl Brandy and the paparazzi didn’t even know who she was. SMH
Speaking of singing in the background. I heard Latoya Luckett is getting dropped from Capitol Records. Kandi Burress is about 2 blow so I guess who needs Latoya and her poor album sales. Shout out to Capitol for going after that The Real Housewives of Atlanta money Lol!
On that note I’m gone. Deuces! scream @ ya boy Jazzy on twitter. www.twitter.com/itsJazzyFBaby
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST .MISS MOUTH!!!
Miss Mouth caused a firestorm last year with everybody, but we have talked and ironed out some things. The rumor section is coming on strong in a major way!
– illseed
Ya Girl Is Back!!!!!
Did anybody else feel a little
uneasy watching Monique drill Rev Run & his wife about their sexual
relationship? I know that they are promoting their new book but I felt
weird taking sex tips from a man of the cloth!!!!!!!!
Whos smash game is so
lame that the pastor has to tell them how to get it in.
I would just RETIRE at that pointJ
THE BAD GIRLS CLUB
Illseed knows that I am a reality
show junkie.
My new favorite show is this season
of the Bad Girls Club. I had no clue that the groupie chick Natalie
was an old smashee of Chris Brown. How in the hell was he dating beautiful
ass Rihanna and jeopardizes that for this broad. Her jaw looks like
Jay Lenos.
I guess some dudes will just smash
anything. Looks at Marys husband Kendu. He is married to the Queen
of Hip-Hop Soul and he is still banging misc. chicks. But my girl MJ
dont play, so blacked him in his sh*t.
Like a true Sista!!!
And speaking of true sistas, wtf
is up with Kenya? First she let Natalie punch her in her face, now she
let Kates racist ass call black people sweaty? Why were the white
people more upset than she was? Kenya is embarrassing to watch, I mean
really!
VH1S FOR THE LOVE OF RAY
J
His show has just become a circus,
which I love.
I mean who was in charge of casting?
These women have secrets and are habitual liars. He needs to replace
all of their a####.
But Ray be killing me, because
he doesnt know what the hell he wants. The only chick that was ever
down for him 100 % on the show was Chardonnay.
And lets just all stop overlooking
that he didnt choose her because she isnt the exotic type
ya dig!
FANTASIA BARRINO
My girl Tay Tay got her own show
It looks pretty interesting which is good because Monicas is boring
me half to damn death.
I understand that Monica wants
to be loyal to her fan base but she refuses to listen to reason. That
track Jazzy Pha made for her was hot. Missys was only lukewarm.
Jazzys track had Gucci on it,
and he is the industrys newest go to guy. Maybe it was too
obvious because when folks want a record to flame. They call Gucci.
Would you have ever predicted it?
But Anyways!
I love Fantasias voice. So as
long as she is singing, I will be watching.
THE HOUSEWIVES
If Yall thought that those chicks
from The A were off glass, well those prim and proper white chicks
from Orange County are giving them a run for their money.
I hate the way the men treat Vickie.
And its only because she is independent and makes her own money.
Tamara, Gretchen and them can learn lots from her, like how to grow
a brain and stop letting their men control them.
I love this show. And speaking
of the Atlanta cast, I heard that Drucilla (she will always be Drucilla
to me) was joining the show to replace Kim & Ne Ne.
Although Kandi is my favorite there
is no show without Kim or Ne Ne and Bravo knows that.
Lata Gatas, MMTwitter.com/MMFullThrottle
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!
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Sades Historical Sizzle Reel
Sades about to hit the music game like a meteor with bad intentions. The singer is one of the few acts that can take a 10 year break and return stronger. Shes 50 and yet shes clearly about to show the youngsters how this music is to be made and sold.Check out this sizzle reel of her career.
Snoop To Face Off Against Terrell Owens In ‘Snoop Bowl’
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Snoop Dogg has announced details for his eighth annual “Snoop Bowl,” which will take place in Miami, Florida this year.
Snoop Dogg will coach his team, The Snoop Dogg All-Stars, who will face off against a local team led by Buffalo Bills’ wide receiver Terrell Owens and Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter.
The two teams will face off at Miami’s Traz Powell Stadium, where Owens and Porter hope to put a dent in Snoop’s All-Stars’ nearly unblemished record.
“I am happy that we’ve been doing this event for eight years – the kids love it and I do too,” Snoop Dogg told AllHipHop.com. “The future NFL stars play in this game annually and its fun to watch the kids imitate there favorite NFL stars. The Snoop Bowl is as big as the Super Bowl to every kid playing organized football in the USA because they aspire to play against my team or to be coached by Coach Snoop “The Great.” I love being me wouldn’t you like to be an All Star too?”
The event is being sponsored by Title Sports Drink and Snoop Dogg’s Snoop Youth Football League, which has garnered praise from the Wall Street Journal to the LA Times and numerous other outlets.
“We’re very proud to be involved in such a great event,” Kevin Sepe, President of Title Sports Drink added. “It allows us to both sponsor youth football at its finest and hydrate some of our future stars.”
In addition to raising over $100,000 since its inception, the Snoop Bowl and the SYFL are noted for the quality of players the league has produced.
This year, nine players on Los Angeles’ undefeated Crenshaw High School football team rise through the ranks of the league.
“I also want to thank Title Sports Drink for stepping up to participate in something that is not only good for the community but a ton of fun, ya dig?” Snoop added.
Snoop Dogg’s 8th Annual Snoop Bowl kicks off February 6th at 1:30pm at Traz Powell Stadium in Miami.
Fans can purchase tickets online at www.ticketalternative.com or at the gate. Tickets are $10 for children 12 and under and $20 for ages 13 and up.
Sadat X Lines Up Heavyweights For “Wild Cowboys II” Album
(AllHipHop News) Brand Nubian member Sadat X will offer a sequel to his 1996 debut with his 7th studio album Wild Cowboys II.
The original Wild Cowboys was an underground favorite in the mid 90s due to production from Diamond D, Buckwild, Da Beatminerz, Pete Rock, and Showbiz.
It featured the singles Hang Em High and The Lump Lump, both of which charted in the top 20 of Billboards Hop Rap Singles list.
For the sequel, Sadat X has recruited beats from 9th Wonder, DJ Spinna, Pete Rock, Diamond D, Buckwild, Will Tell, and Grant Parks.
The project will also feature guest spots from Lord Jamar, Grand Puba, A.G., Rhymefest, Ill Bill, Kurupt, Umi, and Dead Prez M1.
At press time, Wild Cowboys II is slated to hit stores on February 23 via Fat Beats.
Sadat Xs last offering was 2009s Brand New Bein.
The Roots Announce 6th Annual Jam Session In L.A.
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop band The Roots have announced that they are re-launching their annual Jam Session this year in Los Angeles.
The Roots’ annual Jam Session has historically taken place on the night before the Grammy Awards.
Last year, however, the group skipped a year, as they prepared for their high profile gig as house band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
This year’s annual jam is being sponsored by The Vibe Lifestyle Network in addition to the Green Music Group, which is a coalition of artists and musicians dedicated to protecting the environment.
Past performers at the annual Jam Sessions have included Snoop Dogg, Queen Latifah, Travis Barker, Fall Out Boy, Seal, Matisyahu and others.
The sixth annual Roots Jam Session takes place January 30th. The event is closed to the public and invite-only.
2009: Who Was King of the West?
The West wasnt heavy on the national radar last year, but that doesnt mean the Westside struggled to put out quality music. Acts like Exile (Radio) and Blu (Senes A Day Late & A Dollar Short) used 2009 to experiment with concepts and song arrangements, while others like Jay Rock and Nipsey Hussle continued their efforts to bring forth the next generation of Gangsta Rap.
The old guard graciously shared the spotlight with their younger counterparts, but werent ready to bow out just yet. Snoop was the big fish, but Warren G, MC Ren, and King T were among the other West Coast legends to make appreciated returns.
The West still remains overlooked, but the game is cyclic and the region will be ready once the spotlight returns.
Snoop Dogg
Snoop began 2009 fresh by parting ways with Interscope, his label home for the last 10 years. Joining Priority, the Long Beach native spent the majority of the year building anticipation for Malice n Wonderland.
He appeared on a myriad of albums from artists like UGK and Grandmaster Flash to Charlie Wilson and Robin Thicke. Also, the Doggfather put to rest previous public comments criticizing Soulja Boy and Crooked I by collaborating with both younger peers. In total, Snoop posted over 15 guest spots throughout the year.
As one of the most marketable personalities in Hip-Hop, Snoop lent his brand to WWE as a host, opened the New York Stock Exchange, and even had his likeness immortalized in Madame Tussauds famous wax museum.
Over the summer, Snoop Dogg gave back to his neighborhood by helping to raise $5 million for 19-acre community center named The Kroc.
Last month, Malice n Wonderland debuted #23 on Billboard.
This year, Snoop is scheduled to release a collaboration with Anita Baker, and further projects from his own Doggystyle Records.
Standout Songs- Gangsta Luv, I Wanna Rock
Fashawn
The Phenom is a highly appropriate name for Fresnos Fashawn, who dropped one of the few acclaimed solo debuts of 2009 with Boy Meets World.
The 21 year old dropped the Exile-produced LP in October, preceded by a great lead-in with the Alchemist-helmed mixtape The Antidote.
Chock full of scratch choruses, soul samples, and diverse flows/topics from Fashawn, the album is accessible enough to be at home in the streets of Brooklyn as its native California.
On Samsonite Man, the young emcee raps that hes not preoccupied with holding any mythical crown (They tell me sit in the throne/But I tell them Im not concerned with a crown or robe ). The humility is nice, but that type of attention will only grow if his art maintains its current elite level.
Last month, Fashawn wrapped up the How the Grouch Stole Christmas Tour with Mistah F.A.B., The Grouch, Exile, and DJ Fresh
Standout Songs- Freedom, Ecology, Why
The Game
2008s King of the West winner saw red last year, locked on Jay-Z as a battle target, and reunited with mentor Dr. Dre.
After years of baiting in interviews and errant song comments, the Game finally went at Jay full blast while on tour in France. He referenced the mogul as an old ass n####, and justified the attack as a response to Jays mention of him in a freestyle, which later turned out to be bars from the Blueprint 3 track What We Talkin About.
Even after the official diss Im So Wavy, the potential feud fizzled when Jay-Z refused an on-wax response, simply stating tell groupie to get over it in an interview.
Games persistence did pay off with Dr.Dre, as the two finally reunited after a 4-year estrangement. The news was broken on Snoop Doggs Twitter with a pic showing the trio in the studio working on the mythical Detox. Also, the Game jubilantly confirmed later that Dre would be contributing beats for the R.E.D. Album, his first for a Game project since the Compton rappers 2005 debut The Documentary.
The R.E.D. Album didnt get a release date in 2009, but Game did confirm that executive producer duties would be split between himself, Pharrell, and Dr. Dre. Two singles for the album, Krazy (featuring Timbaland and Gucci Mane) and Big Money, were released in October and December.
Even without an album last year, the Game maintained attention through the aforementioned antics, and others like declaring responsibility for 50 Cents lowest ever sales with Before I Self-Destruct.
At press time, the R.E.D. Album is set to drop on February 16.
Standout Songs- Im So Wavy, Krazy, Big Money
Crooked I
Another Eastside Long Beach Long Beach emcee made good last year in Crooked I. After a successful 2008 courtesy of his year-long Hip-Hop Weekly Series (which was copied ad nauseam), Crooked confirmed participation in the 4-man supergroup Slaughterhouse.
Signing to E1 in May, the groups self-titled debut was well-received by fans and critics alike. Outside the booth, it was Crooked Is entourage that came forward to confront Wu Tang members after their assault of Joe Budden at Rock the Bells.
Solo-wise Crooked I dropped the EP Mr. Pigface Weapon Waist in November, which featured Slaughterhouse, Snoop Dogg, and K Young. As a guest, he blessed tracks from Royce da 59 (Gun Harmonizing), Yukmouth (Im a Gangsta), and Tech N9ne (Sickology 101)
For this year, Crooked looks to get out an album from his group Horse Shoe G.A.N.G. under his very own Dynasty Entertainment.
Standout Songs- Woodstock Hoop Hop, Sound Off,” “Mr. Pigface”
Kurupt & DJ Quik
Yes, these are two emcees getting nominated for one crown, but their work together on 2009s BlaQKout makes the pair inseparable.
Based on an idea from Quik, the duo dropped their debut offering over the summer to mostly glowing reviews. With Quiks versatile production, Kurupt was rejuvenated and sounded better than he had in years.
To date the duo havent confirmed a sequel, but BlaQKouts critical success makes a future collaboration simply a formality.
Standout Songs- Do You Know, Hey Playa, BlaQKout
Verdict
Snoop was the most visible, but Malice n Wonderland wasnt his best from a lyrical and musical standout. Game had a lot of bark this year, but seemed to lose focus for a few months when Jay-Z declined to be a dance partner. Crooked I and Kurupt/Dj Quiks work was solid last year, but the 21-year old Fashawn by far delivered the best LP from the West. Hopefully, he wont just be a critics darling, and fans will latch onto one of the best young talents in the game today. As previously stated in Samonsite Man, Fashawn shunned wearing the crown, but for 2009 he deserved it.
Game P###. by Scott Storch
“Gangster”
Jay’Ton Ft. Trae, Rick Ross and Young Buck [Heater Of The Day]
“Whitney and Bobby”