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Hip-Hop Rumors: T.I.’s Shows Up! Who Got Pistol Whipped? 5 Years For Jayson Williams

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Rumors
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All 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.

T.I. POPS UP AND GIVES TINY THE GIFT OF A GOOD WOMAN!

I love that T.I. has been out of the limelight for quite some time. I heard he is doing some work and preparing for his anticipated comeback! But, ajc.com is reporting that Tip made his first public appearance since coming out of jail. He attended a fundraiser for Alzheimer’s research. He said:

“I am very well, very happy to be seen.”

After the event, T.I. gave Tiny, who had performed that night, a damn PORCHE with a bow on top! She said, “I’m so glad to have him home.” I bet you are! LOL

WHAT RAPPER LIVES IN WOODLAND HILLS?

I don’t know much about LA, but there is an area called Woodland Hills and in that era there is a place where a rap label owns a home. That home is where they housed rappers and visitors. well, that place was robbed. According to the LA Times:

Officers went to the home in the 22100 block of Mulholland Drive about 1 a.m. Sunday after a report that two men and two women broke into the home during what was described as a “party or gathering.” More than a dozen people were victims of and/or witnesses to the crime, but police said they were uncooperative. Police did not immediately identify the rap label that owns the home.

The pistol whipping was covered in AHH news, but nobody is saying anything. So, who owns or rents that house?

JET AND EBONY DON’T GET MAGIC

I think that’s the other way around. Apparently, Magic Johnson was trying to buy both Ebony and Jet. The two companies were unable to reach a settlement on the amount to pay. Nobody knows the full deal

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY

In Moscow, Ohio there is some failing going on. An Ohio man thought he was about to get slick and get out of his home getting forclosed on. The dude bulldozed his $350,000 home to stop a bank from taking it from him. Terry Hoskins did the deed, but he is not out of the woods yet. He admits to owing the 160k on the house, but didn’t want anybody to have it, especially the bank! He said the RiverHills Bank and the IRS have been breathing down his neck for years. I don’t really know where the fail is here, but somebody failed. He probably should have given up the house to ease the bill. Period.

SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END!

This isn’t going to happen, but if it does…the END! Mike Vick was offered a million bucks to pose for Playgirl magazine. If he does he would then give the million to PETA…why? Apparently, PETA gets money when animals are treated cruelly. VICK BET NOT! IF he does, he can no longer be a Philly Eagle! LOL! Nevertheless, there is no formal word on whether or not Vick is going to do it. I personally don’t think he will. And if he has to donate a MILLION, it better go to some needy KIDS.

RYAN LESLIE IN GERMANY!

My homey RiotLife hit me up:

Ryan Leslie was in Cologne, Germany this Weekend and had a soldout show. S**t was packed and he gave a good show, even though he came across a bit too theatrical for my taste… To me hes still more a studio cat than a full fledged artist. whatever…

Here comes the tidbit: During the show he apparently lost an expensive ring, making him stop the show. Did anybody snatch it off his fingers like he was 50 in Angola? Nope. The good people in Cologne found the ring in the crowd and willingly handed it back. He seemed glad but surprised so he got back to his show! If I´d  found it I´d have kept it…

Now, those are some good people in Cologne, Germany!

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

Evander Holyfield isn’t going on Dr. Phil to talk about his personal life and marriage.

Nature Boy Ric Flair got whooped by his wife! Stop domestic violence everywhere!

Former NBA star Jayson Williams has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for the 2002 accidental shooting death of his limo driver. Not a good day for sports men!

By the way, as far as Freeway and Jake One…there is a reason for people clamoring over the actually physical album. ITS A COLLECTOR’S ITEM!

Jay-Z and Eminem are reportedly headlining a show over in Scotland! Nice!

CHANCE ENCOUNTERS!

BRAND NEW WE ARE THE WORLD

I’d say we were all pretty upset with the way the “We Are The World” remake turned out, especially the random sub-par Hip-Hop performances.  Well the homeys over at Hood Newz wanted to get it right for Hip-Hop…Check out the We Are The World (Hip-Hop Remix) featuring DJ Khaled, T-Pain, Dr. Dre, Drake, Kid Cudi, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Akon, Eminem, DMX & Christopher Walken.

Starts at :38 seconds:

SONIC IS BACK!!!

There was a lot of buzz around Charles Hamilton a year ago then he p##### Detroit off, got punched in his face by his lady friend, got dropped from his label and was eclipsed by Drake’s rise to fame.  Well he’s back and ready to get back on his sh*t.  You checking for Chucky???

LOOK AT THAT CHIN

Natalie Nunn, Chris Brown’s rumored conquest and Bad Girls Club star, ran into Lil Duval on a recent flight and he was going in or her…LMAO:

Also this guy claims he has a sex tape with Natalie.  He’s trying to sell it.  You want to see it???

METHOD MAN WANTS LYRICS

Earlier this year lyrical juggernaut Wacka Flocka, basically said you don’t have to be lyrical to be a successful rapper and even claimed that lyrical rappers weren’t getting any money.  Well Method Man has answered Mr. Flocka saying:

“Let him feel that way, but the people that know what time it is, know that if you ain’t saying sh*t out your mouth, then your time is very slim in this muthaf**kin game.”

I’d have to go with Meth on this one.  He’d probably know a little bit more about longevity than Wacka.

THREE SIX MAFIA NOT FEELING JAY

Well a former member of Three Six Mafia by the name of Young D does.  He didn’t take kindly to Jay claiming he doesn’t believe in the Devil or organized religion so he’s coming for his neck.  Ummmm…I’d say the homey Bizzle did a good enough job addressing this already.

DRAKE GOES BACK TO SCHOOL

The first quarter is almost over with no single or album from Drake.  I don’t know the time frame for the project but I know a lot of people want that.  Well never fear Drake is hard at work on his debut Thank Me Later and has been studying early Nas and Andre 3000.  Check him out here talking about preparing to make the album:

I’M JUST SAYIN

Reggie Bush was upset with Kim for running out on the field when they won the Super Bowl … apparently he thinks she stole his thunder … they’re saying he told her “this is my night not yours”.

I’m so mad those cops got off yesterday.  SO MAD.

The internets are saying Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats plan on getting married this summer on a Yacht in Miami…wonder if Mashonda will pop up???

Isn’t Beyonce taking a “break”???  Well her songs aren’t… a couple leaked this past week.

Suge Knight’s stuff was auctioned off to pay his storage bill.  His belongs made $4,500.

A security guard who used to work for American Idol sent Fantasia a hate letter full of racial slurs…she got nervous and called the cops.  I’m still stuck on her reading…wow (i kid i kid).

L.A. Reid flew to Belize via private Jet to deliver Shyne’s Def Jam contract.  Looks like it’s official now.

PEACE – CHANCECDR @ TWITTER FACEBOOK & GMAILJAY and B, WE LOVE YOU!!!

They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!

-illseed

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Memphis Bleek: The Process of Determination

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Features
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Memphis Bleek strolls into a small café in a quiet suburb of Central Jersey. He walks through the front door with an air of confidence that screams “Brooklyn.” His demeanor says it all (even though his shirt says it too). He’s noticed by a a few folks that talk to him about their aspirations, not realizing that Bleek himself still has some unfinished business in this music game. While confident, the veteran is changing…evolving before our collective eyes.

It’s been almost five years since the public has truly heard from the Memphis Bleek of old and nearly a year since he formally left The Roc. His last Roc-A-Fella album, 534 (2005), did not fare as well as expected even though it was well received. Shortly after, Bleek took a hiatus from recording. He’s continued to support long-time friend and mentor, Jay-Z, through his various incarnations.

But, where does that leave Bleek, the young gun that was always supposed to take the torch long ago? It leaves Memph man with new lease on life and a renewed faith in himself. Strategically, he’s prepping a new album while navigating through different waters and, every so often, recollects a time long gone. AllHipHop.com:

What have you been doing since your last album?Memphis Bleek:

Just working. We got a detailing shop in Edison, NJ. It’s called Custom Car Details. I’ve been over here working on custom cars. A new album. You know, doing music, trying get outta the Def Jam situation once Jay left. You know, get my own situation.AllHipHop.com:

Are you currently released from Roc-a-Fella? Whose decision was it?

Memphis Bleek:

It was a mutual decision between me and Jay because he was leaving Def Jam to start Roc Nation. So the whole thing was like “Yo’, how long am I gonna be the little man?” I been an Indian all my life. I gotta be the Chief one day. I gotta bunch of people behind me that wanna shine. Me being under him they never gonna get a chance. So, he agreed. He said it was the best thing and that people are gonna respect me for making my own decision and for being a man and stepping out of that shadow, which is an unbelievable show to even try to get out of. So, it was a mutual decision. We both came to the agreement that going independent might be the best way to do my thing right now. AllHipHop.com:

You’re currently signed with Mass Appeal Entertainment, right? Memphis Bleek:

Yeah.AllHipHop.com:

What has that experience been like? Memphis Bleek:

Aww man, a learning process. The guy who owns it, Marcus Siskind, me and him met through my lawyer. We built a cool relationship. He’s teaching me things that I’ve never known. Before, (at a major label) I would just put the beat on, I rap, I smoke, we drink, and put it on the radio. Now, it’s like I’m finding out the politics behind the scenes.

Memphis Bleek Is Forever Roc, Talks The Critic Jay-Z

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AllHipHop.com:

How do you deal with the politics of the industry? Memphis Bleek:

I try not to let it affect me. Rules are rules but there also meant to be broken. You know what I’m saying? So everybody follows a certain trend and the politics. Me, I like to go around the corner and double back on people, like come back. So if you spending 80 grand on it, I’ma find somebody who’s gon’ work just as hard for 20. He’ll probably work triple times harder. The politics to me, I just like to reverse it and find the edge that works best for me. AllHipHop.com:

We’ve seen the negatives and positives of going independent. Now that you’re not with Roc-a-Fella, are you concerned at all with records sales, promotion, or public perception of your future projects?

Memphis Bleek:

Nah, I’m a well respected dude. I’m always gonna be connected to the Roc thing regardless of how far I move away from it or say I ain’t down with it. When people see Memphis Bleek, it’s gon’ say Roc, regardless. The promotion for this album is gonna be done by me. If you ask me somebody drop the ball of 5.3.4. But I don’t blame nobody. I just take it like a man and say hey, I’ma blame myself this time. You feel me? It’s a new ball game now.

AllHipHop.com:

Let’s talk about your last album, 534. A lot of people felt like it didn’t do as well as it should. What are your thoughts on that? Memphis Bleek:

I definitely feel like the ball was dropped. I had big records on there. I had the first record with Rihanna before people even knew who she was. “The One”. And I had another follow up record produced by Irv Gotti. “Infatuated”. With the lead of “Like That” Produced by Swizz, which was ringing in every club and to this day, crazy! That right there let me know somebody dropped the ball on that single. That album was just crazy, I had a lot of good records on there and I just feel like it was a waste of effort. I did my part and the label didn’t do they part. Not necessarily saying it was Roc-a-Fella that didn’t do they part. It was Def Jam that didn’t do they part. And I couldn’t blame Jay because Jay had just become the President. So it’s like you got a whole new staff. How can I, “it’s your fault dog!”? It ain’t never his fault. I ain’t blame no body, I just took it as a loss and kept it moving. And here we go with “The Process”. Trust me, we gon’ pick up from where that one left off at. Memphis Bleek Talks Jay-Z Illuminati Rumors, Ja Rule And Beanie Sigel

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AllHipHop.com:

Do you feel you’re in a different space musically?

Memphis Bleek:

Definitely, because now I’m doing the music from the heart and not as a business. It’s like when I first started. When you first start making music, you’re doing what you love. You’re just writing rhymes that you honest felt, you saying what you felt and what you thought of on the spot, picking the right beats. And then something happens and people say “oh, that’s a hit, it’s a radio record, it’s a club banger”. And then it becomes a business to an artist cause now it’s like you’re tryna recapture what you did. When in all reality you can’t recapture that, you just have to go back to having fun. So that’s what I’m back to. Now that I put the fun aspect back into it, we’re back to making good records. AllHipHop.com:

What’s your ultimate goal in this industry? How do you plan to get there? Memphis Bleek: 

One day at a time. My ultimate goal is to prove something to myself. Like, nobody gives me credit. I’ve never been given any credit. Everything in my life, it’s always been…and because of Jay. He’s here because of Jay. He did this because of Jay. I can name a lot of people who was signed to the Jay umbrella just like me. But if I never did “Memph Bleek is”’, “Mind Right”, “What Chu’ Think of That”, or “Do My”, there would be no Memphis Bleek, for real. Now that I’m on my own, I wanna show my behind the scenes talent. I can prove myself as an artist and maybe people will give me my respect.

Memphis Bleek Talks His Ultimate Goal

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AllHipHop.com:

Do you blog? Do you read blogs? Memphis Bleek: 

I’m not a blogger but I definitely do read the blogs. I read the comments. It’s fuel for a guy like me because I love to hear what people gotta say. If you look at it, on a percentage scale, 20% of the s### is real, and 80% of the s### is b####### but that 20% is what matters. Somebody is gonna comment something real that you can take wit’ you and put into your craft or your daily routine. Somebody gon’ care about you.

AllHipHop.com:

What is your relationship with your former label mates (Beanie, Amil, etc.)?

Memphis Bleek: 

I haven’t seen Amil every since we did “Hey Papi”. I haven’t seen Beans every since we did Powerhouse. I speak to Freeway here and there. I just spoke to Young Chris and Young Neef not too long ago. I ain’t seen Petey Crack ever since he went on his little thing against Jay. I spoke to Oschino not too long ago. And Sparks just e-mailed me like a week ago. If you ask me, everybody still cool. I ain’t got no problems with nobody. AllHipHop.com:

Beanie was saying some things about you and Jay being fake. What is your response to that?Memphis Bleek:

(says in a sarcastic tone) Yea, I’m mad fake. (laughs) I’ma keep it all the way real, Beans is my brother. I been knowing Beans since I was 16 years old. I grew up with Beans. We been through ups, downs, flossin to not flossin to now. I can’t down that man. There’s nothing I can say bad about him to discredit him. He may feel like he need to do that to get to where he needs to be but where I need to be, it don’t involve him and it don’t involve me discrediting him. That’s always gon be my dude. AllHipHop.com:

Beanie has also expressed his feelings about Jay saying that he would “pass the baton” to Lil’ Wayne back when was said he would “retire”. How did you feel about that? Memphis Bleek:

I mean it’s cool. Those some big shoes to fill and if you ask me Lil’ Wayne doing his thing. He is like the next dude running the industry right now if you wanna be realistic. Now am I gonna say that there’s someone better than me, I’m never gonna say that. Jay can say he wants to pass the baton to who ever he feel. That’s his decision. It’s on me to take the baton from who he give it to. (laughs)

Memphis Bleek Talks Going Indie

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AllHipHop.com:

Do you think the whole situation with Jay and Dame affected your career in any way?Memphis Bleek:

It affected everybody. I’ma be honest. Look at everybody. I’m over here tryna run a label and learn the industry. Beans over there doing what he do. Freeway dropped an album with Jake One, which is a good album by the way. Everybody’s running off scrambling now. When at one time there was one table, with however many chairs with one plan and we accomplished it. Now, it’s crazy, so it affected everybody. Dame helped me in my career. And that’s between me and him. He knows what he did for me and I can’t discredit him neither. Whatever he went through with Jay, that’s between them. I was young. They ain’t never sat down, showed me no contacts and talk business with me so I don’t know what happened. I just know we ain’t down no more. AllHipHop.com:

You recently saw Dame in London, right?Memphis Bleek: 

You see, that’s the thing with about the internet. That footage you’re talking about is so old. That was like 2 years ago. The footage was taken during the Water for Life tour. I saw Dame there. He was with that group, The Cool Kids. I tried to bring him [Jay] to see him [Dame]. I had left for a minute. I went looking for our dressing room and when I came back they was gone. After The Cool Kids performance, I guess that’s when they left. But yea, I tried to get them to bump heads. I wanted to see what was gon’ go on. (laughs)Do Jay and Dame talk at all? I think they spoke or bumped heads a few times. There’s no beef. That’s what I be tryna tell people man, it ain’t no beef. It’s like if me and you made 100 million and I took 50 and you took 50, how we got beef? If you mess your 50 up that’s on you. That ain’t my fault. Not sayin’ that’s what happened but ain’t no beef man. People just make things up. A problem ain’t a problem until somebody in the hospital. AllHipHop.com:

So let’s get back to your album. Are the songs that are on the internet going to be on the album? Nah. ”Still Ill” will be on the album, just to let people know we working. Nothing else that was leaked on the internet will be on the album. I just released a bunch of free music. Hoping that when I do drop my album people are gonna feel it and support me. I done showed you love, show me love. I don’t really have no features on this album. This album is so personal to me, it’s like I’m tryna showcase so much that I don’t even have time to call nobody, wait for nobody, I’m tryna go in. I’m 9 songs deep right now. I got all new producers. I got 2 produced by Just Blaze and I’m, man (lets out a sigh of relief) I think it’s gonna be album I ever recorded. That’s my opinion personally. At first it would be “Made”, but this includes the same energy from “Coming of Age” and “Made”. It’s like taking those them two albums and combining them.

Memphis Bleek Talks Taylor Swift, Kanye, Eminem & PR Stunts

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AllHipHop.com: When is the album scheduled for release?Memphis Bleek:

There’s no scheduled date right now. I’m hoping for July.AllHipHop.com:

Who do you think is your competition? Memphis Bleek:

Everybody!AllHipHop.com:

There’s no one person?

Memphis Bleek: 

Jay. Because he my biggest critic. Jay is the type of person, it’s never right. I don’t care how much I can sit in my house, record 20 thousand records and I can say “this one is the record!” Ain’t nothing no body can tell me that’s gonna change my mind. And soon as I get to the office, he be like that’s b#######. You for real thinking that’s crazy? And I be looking at him like “Am I bugging? Or is it you?” He’s my biggest critic. I’m tryna always get his approval and make the boss happy. And it’s never gonna happen I see (laughs)I definitely gotta come from the street first.

AllHipHop.com:

What do you think is one of the biggest misconceptions about Bleek? What is it that you think people don’t know about Memphis Bleek?

Memphis Bleek:

That I’m a stand up guy, like I’m straight up real. I think the biggest misconception I think people have about me is that I’m like a follower. They don’t understand that, I roll by myself everyday. No matter where I go. Like, I don’t see Jay unless it’s a studio session, a show, or a big event. Or if we going to his house for Sunday dinner. Other than that hanging in the street, I’m with my Get Low team. That’s the biggest misconception that we (him and Jay) are in the studio everyday together, picking beats, eating brunch together, flying on the G5 to France and coming back, no! (laughs) People think my life is a Malibu Bay Breeze but in reality its Hennessy straight. I just want people to understand, it’s just me. And this album is gon’ debut that.

LA Reid “Promises” Shyne Will Be Successful

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Rapper Shyne and Def Jam CEO/Chairman Antonio “L.A.” Reid have mended their strained relationship and are working towards releasing the rapper’s first album in over six years.

Reid traveled to Belize to re-sign Shyne to Def Jam, the same label that released his last official album, 2004’s Godfather: Buried Alive.

“I have come here to stand by Shyne and to officially kick off our partnership with Island Def Jam Music Group and Gangland Records and so it is really an honor to be here,” Reid told 7 News of Belize during a trip to the island.”

Although their last attempt to release a record ended in a bitter war of words in the press, Shyne, real name, Moses Michael Leviy, was honored to be back with Def Jam under a new, seven-figure deal.

“It is an honor and a pleasure, not just for me but for Belize,” Shyne added. “Chairman Reid is on the level of Berry Gordy, Clive Davis, the biggest music men in the history of music, and so to have a partnership with Gangland Records and Island/Def Jam is incredible for me.”

L.A. Reid was confident that his relationship with Shyne this time around would lead to success for the rapper, who spent over 8 years in prison over a violent shoot-out in a New York club while partying with Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jennifer Lopez.

“I don’t expect it, I can promise it,” L.A. Reid said of Shyne’s potential success.

New Russell Simmons Comedy Show Coming to Comedy Central

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Russell Simmons is returning to the world of comedy with a new series for Comedy Central.

The entertainment mogul, along with fellow executive Stan Lathan, will executive produce the half hour show, which will be taped in Los Angeles on Wednesday and Thursday. Curb Your Enthusiasm star JB Smoove will serve as the host of the stand-up comedy series and include three up-and-coming comics in each episode. DJ Cassidy will be on hand to provide music.

The creation of the new series serves as a reunion for Simmons and Lathan. The pair’s best-known collaboration came in the 1990s with the hit HBO show Def Comedy Jam. The show is credited with starting the careers of various comics that include Martin Lawrence, Chris Tucker, Bernie Mac, Dave Chappelle, D.L. Hughley, Mo’Nique, Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer and Mike Epps.

In addition to Def Comedy Jam, Simmons and Lathan’s produced Def Poetry for HBO and the Tony award wining Def Poetry Jam on Broadway as well as executive produced feature films such as Waist Deep, Gridlock’d and The Show.

“Def Comedy Jam made a significant contribution to American pop culture by introducing so many superstars,” said Simmons. “Now, with Comedy Central as our new partner, we’re poised to present the next generation of star talent.”

Comedy Central senior vice president of specials and talent Elizabeth Porter echoed Simmons’ excitement as she welcomed the opportunity to work with the businessmen on the new show.

“We’ve been trying to get into business with Russell and Stan for a while now and this new stand-up series is an exciting first venture for us to partner with them,” she said. “As someone who was a huge fan of Def Comedy Jam, working alongside these two incredible visionaries on this series has been nothing short of amazing.”

Russell Simmons’ and Stan Lathan’s new stand up comedy series is set to air this in the summer on Comedy Central.

Z-Ro Faces Drug Possession Charge

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(AllHipHop News) Texas lyricist Z-Ro will be in court on March 1 to answer a felony drug possession charge from last year.

Z-Ro, real name Joseph Wayne McVey, was arrested in February 2009 when authorities found him with a codeine mixture weighing over 28 grams.

The rapper’s attorney Robert Jones has proclaimed his client innocent, claiming the codeine bottle was a prescription cough syrup medicine assigned to another party.

“Right now, the penalty has been enhanced, so I would have to look that up to see what exactly that is, but I anticipate that he is going to trial because he didn’t do anything, so the penalty is zero,” Jones explained to the Houston Press blog Hair Balls. “They’re trying to ramp up the charges and make him scared so he’ll take something. It is nothing more than a form of intimidation. It doesn’t change the facts of the case at all.”

Z-Ro has released 13 solo albums since 1998. Some of his critically-acclaimed LPs, such as 2006’s I’m Still Livin’, were released while the rapper was incarcerated.Last year, Z-Ro was found not guilty for misdemeanor marijuana possession.

In 2003, Z-Ro served time for a codeine conviction that violated his parole.

Citing his music and industry colleagues, Jones believes his client is telling the truth and would have been ready to face any consequences if he were guilty.

“Everybody who knows his music has told me that he is a purist. And he’s just an honest, forthright person. If he did it, he’ll say he did it,” Jones stated.

Z-Ro’s latest studio album is 2009’s Cocaine, which featured appearances from Gucci Mane, Lil Flip, Mike D, and Big Pokey.

Hip-Hop Rumors: J-Lo Dropped! Buffy’s Butt Exercises! Lil Diddy Tries to Mack Nicki Minaj!

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Rumors
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DISCLAIMER:

 

All 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.

THE DAILY TWO SENSE

 

I have a couple things to say:

1) If you have any good HIP-HOP rumors…send those to me. There’s nothing more than getting a good ol’ Hip-Hop rumors. Obviously, it gets a bit difficult since everything is so out in the open these days. But there are still rumors out there. Send dem.

2) I know a few people got all riled up over the Beyonce rumors and the fact that his is AllHipHop.com. Remember, I always do what I want…most times at least.  I’ve always mixed the rumors up. Right now, there just isn’t a lot to speak on. So, it goes back to No. 1…send me your Hip-Hop rumors.

 

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J-LO GETS DROPPED!

 

J-Lo has reportedly gotten dropped from Sony Records. She has released a pair of ill-fated songs that nobody really cared about. So…..they dropped her. Her manager Benny Medina released the following statement.

 

 “Jennifer had a wonderful relationship with the Sony Music group, and they have shared many successes together, but the time was right to make a change that best serves the direction her career as an actress and recording artist. She is grateful and appreciative to everyone at Sony for all that they accomplished together.”

 

Rumor has it, she may be going to Def Jam. This comes amid rumors Mariah is leaving Def Jam for Sony. Is this some ill swap?

 

FREEWAY AND JAKE ONE ARE MAD?

 

MANNNNNNNNNNNNNNN! If you didn’t go get that Jake One and Freeway album, then you are a sucker and shouldn’t be on this site. If you did, props! Here is the rumor though. I am hearing the same story! I am hearing that Jake and Free have had challenges  on the retail level in getting their music to the people  and its not a good feeling. I personally got mine from a major retailer outlet, but realized later that I got a “clean” version. I’m not mad, but what if you want the totally raw one? I don’t know. It would seem like the conspiracy is alive and well. Support The Stimulus Package. Illest album art in decades.

 

SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AND END

 

 

Mannnnnnnnnn….one of my readers sent me the worst thing I think I have ever seen. Dude had the cover of a p-flick and the video was all pregnant women doing…yuck! Man, I can’t even say it. Just say it is a group of them doing the “wild thing” as a group with dudes as  a group…while pregnant with kids. Why would women do this and bring a child into the world under those circumstances. It’s so nasty! 2012 is really speeding right along!

 

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY

 

The New York Judicial System gets the epic fail of the day. If you shove a police baton up somebody’s rectum, you should get life in jail. Well, that’s exactly what DIDN’T happen in NYC as a pair of rogue cops beat the case. You know, it would seem that in NYC, you can get away with murder, sodomy, accidents and just about anything else if you are a cop. Must be NICE! I think the real reason they got off is because 1) they were members of the nations biggest Gang, but also 2) because their victim was a member of another gang – the Crips. You know how it goes. 

 

BUTT EXTENSIONS!

If you want your butt to be firmed up like Buffy Da Body…peep!

 

 

 ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

 The only way I would watch Jay Leno would be if they had Jesus on there. Even Kevin Eubanks quit.  I guess everything isn’t funny, eh?

 Did HE make Cassie shut her Twitter account down? Get it… didHE..didhe…Diddy!?!

 Danger of for the love of Ray-J is preg again. Mannnnnnn…this chick needs to be taken down!

 Katt Williams is a cool cat, but they are saying his house is in foreclosure and his Rolls is getting repossessed. I hope he can pull it together.

 Janet and the Jackson 5 are going on tour later this year. Sounds like fun.

 RIHANNA AND HER HALF-A-STRIPPER

 SMH.

 

 

JUSTIN TRIES TO MACK NICKI MINAJ: FAIL.

 

The kid has the right genes to pull this off in about…3-5 years. But not now.

 

JAY AND BEY CHILL

I’m sorry haters…eat your heart out. LOL…

JAY and B, WE LOVE YOU!!!

They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!

-illseed

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Game Review: Bioshock 2

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Uncategorized
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Developer / Publisher: 2K

Games

Platform: XBOX 360

Players: 1 – 10 (Online

Multiplayer)

Rating: A-

In 2007 few games caught the attention of the gaming community like Bioshock. It’s dark and gloomy theme coupled with a never ending stream of gruesome gameplay immediately separated this game from your typical first person shooter. Who had thought shooting fire from your fingers and wielding a wrench would have been so much fun?

Now almost three years and several awards later, we finally get the sequel Bioshock 2 (2K Games). While this title doesn’t clearly surpass its timeless predecessor, it does prove to be a worthy successor.

Bioshock 2 (2K Games) takes place in the same unforgettable underwater city of Rapture. No longer manning the former protagonist Jake, you play as a Little Sister guarding Big Daddy. Problem is you wake up approximately ten years after the previous events in search of answers, your Little Sister and survival.

As a Big Daddy you were specifically created to protect Little Sisters. So the moral decisions presented about saving or harvesting these individuals for energy adds a different depth to this game. During your travels you pick up recorded messages left for you by former citizens of rapture, cluing you further into your surroundings and tasks that lie ahead.

At first impression, the gameplay bears no immediate difference between Bioshock 2 and the original. Rapture largely remains the same here, so that signature chilling intensity of searching through this city for the first time is somewhat lacking.

Nonetheless the action is far from dull, with an onslaught of foes always on your heels. Your enemies range from easily disposable slicers to massively tougher mutants. Making things even more interesting is their AI. Your attackers are far from dumb and will seek you out unmercifully. Case in point if you are killed, they will immediately migrate to your designated re-spawning chamber to get you again.

All is not lost though; at your disposal are different long and short range weapons ranging from grenade launchers to the ever trusty shotgun. Plasmids are instant genetic modifications that load you up with special powers like flame, ice, electrical blasts, and more. Additionally the new tweaks to the gameplay (revised computer hacking, dual wield weapons, etc) do add to the overall experience.

Something completely new is the online multi-player. Set during the fall of Rapture, this feature serves as a bit of a prequel to the series. Players assume the role of a Plasmid test subject for Sinclair Solutions, the premier provider of Plasmids in Rapture that was explored in the original Bioshock. You can earn experience points during multiplayer to earn access to new weapons, and plasmids; adding a different spice to the world of deathmatch.

Overall Bioshock 2 is a great sequel. While the city of Rapture isn’t as mysterious as it once was, the action never lets up and story is better delivered this time around making the moral decisions more meaningful. Bottom line this title looks great, sounds great, and plays great. A definite standout for 2010.

Bioshock 2 Official Trailer:

Cheech & Chong, Pitbull, Alchemist ‘Rise Up’ With Cypress Hill

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Cypress Hill has assembled an all-star cast for RISE UP, their first album in six years.

The group’s upcoming album features Cheech & Chong, Mike Shinoda, The Alchemist, Pitbull, Young DE, Evidence and Daron Malakian. Cypress Hill has released two singles from the album, “Rise Up” featuring Tom Morello and “Armada Latina,” a track crafted by hit producer Jim Jonsin featuring Pitbull and Marc Anthony.

“We spent time in the studio with some of our favorite artists and friends and we’re really proud of how the album turned out,” B-Real told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “We’re looking forward to taking these songs on the road and playing them for our fans around the world.”

A number of highly respected producers contributed to Cypress Hill’s RISE UP. DJ Muggs, Pete Rock, DJ Khalil, Sick Jacken, Mike Shinoda and Daron Malakian contributed tracks to the album, which hits stores April 6. The track listing for RISE UP is as follows:

Track Listing

1. It Ain’t Nothin’ (feat. Young De)

Produced by B-Real for Audio Hustlaz

2. Light It Up

Produced by Pete Rock for Chocolate Boy Wonda Productions

3. Rise Up (feat. Tom Morello)

Produced by: Tom Morello and B-Real for Audio Hustlaz

4. Get It Anyway

Produced by: Jim Jonsin

5. Pass The Dutch (feat. Evidence and Alchemist)

Produced by: DjMuggs & DJ Khalil for Soul Assassins

6. Bang Bang

Produced by: B-Real for Audio Hustlaz

7. K.U.S.H

Produced by: Sick Jacken and B-Real for Audio Hustlaz

8. Get ‘Em Up

Produced by: B-Real for Audio Hustlaz

9. Carry Me Away (feat. Mike Shinoda)

Produced by: Mike Shinoda

10. Trouble Seeker (feat. Daron Malakian)

Produced by: Daron Malakian

11. Day Destroys the Night featuring Everlast

Produced by: DJ Muggs & DJ Khalil for Soul Assassins

12. I Unlimited

Produced by: B-Real for Audio Hustlaz

13. Armed & Dangerous

Produced by: Jake One and B-Real for Audio Hustlaz

14. Shut ‘Em Down (feat. Tom Morello)

Produced by: Tom Morello and B-Real for Audio Hustlaz

15. Armada Latina (feat. Marc Anthony and Pitbull)

Produced by: Jim Jonsin