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Wednesday Fashion Feature: Find Out Why Soulja Boy and Sean Kingston Rep For YUMS
YUMS is a line best known for its mouth watering sneaker flavors and Dirty South influence. Launched in 2007, the Dallas–birthed brand has been serving up bold colors and designs along with premium quality materials in footwear and apparel. Kiki got a chance to catch up with the creative genius behind YUMS, graffiti artist turned “Supa Throwed” designer, Tex.
Find out about Soulja Boy‘s and Sean Kingston‘s involvement with the line, exciting upcoming YUMS news and much more!
DrJays.com: How did you first get your start in the footwear industry?
Tex: “Ive been a sneakerhead for as long as I can remember. I took the initial drawings and designs I had to my longtime friend and now CEO of YUMS, JP McDade, and he made things happen on the business end. I feel really blessed that things came together as well as they did.”
DrJays.com: How did the concept of YUMS first come about?
Tex: “The inspiration behind YUMS came from me coming up with a way to blend sneakers, fashion, music, art and flavor that embodied the whole Dallas look and feel. I sketched out the brand and designs, and those original drawings are what the brand is today.
DrJays.com: Can you tell us about acts like Soulja Boy and Sean Kingston’s involvement with the line?
Tex: “We’re always staying on the cusp of what’s new and hot in the fashion and music industry, therefore our endorsement with Soulja Boy was fitting. He was the first national artist we teamed up with and he did an incredible job getting the brand recognized on a national level.
Soulja Boy Signature Low by YUMS
“Sean Kingston was a fan of the YUMS movement as well, we worked closely with both of them and created signature sneakers that were best sellers on DrJays.com and Dr. Jay’s stores.”
DrJays.com: Any exciting upcoming projects/collaborations in the works?
Tex: “The biggest news outside of our new products would be our new website and social network at www.yumsshoes.com; an interactive YUMS experience. Also, our involvement with NBA All-Star Weekend in Dallas. We will be hosting a YUMS pop up store at the W Hotel and co-hosting events throughout the weekend with Dallas’s own Dorrough, Play n Skillz, LA Lakers Ron Artest, Martellus Bennett of the Dallas Cowboys and many others. It is a great opportunity to showcase the YUMS movement as well as the fashion and music movement in Dallas. “From a product standpoint, we have our current line as well as many new additions to be proud of. In December, we launched ‘The B.A.Y’ which is a stylish black or blue hi-top with a mix of full-grain leather and denim followed by additions to the Sweet Series with the black and red Cherry Cola and the V VS1. “In the Spring, we’re launching a new 20-SKU collection of YUMS New Era 59fifty hats, as well as new t-shirts. We just dropped the original ‘Grustler’ tee and new big face design as well. Everyone has to check out the website, it is out of this world.”
DrJays.com: You recently partnered up with the shoe charity, Soles4Souls. Can you tell us more about your involvement?
Tex: “I had heard about what they do to help those in need around the world through my church so we reached out to them to donate shoes. We sent a substantial donation of shoes to them over the holidays and will be sending more shoes to them on a regular basis. We feel really blessed to be able to partner with them and help others”.
DrJays.com: What’s your personal favorite YUMS shoe?
Tex: “My favorite shoe right now would be Sean Kingston’s ‘Time Is Money’ shoe. To me it is just a very comfortable, stylish, everyday color and look for a great price.”
Tex with Sean Kingston
DrJays.com: With all of the rapidly increasing sneaker brand launches, what do you think keeps driving the success of YUMS?
Tex: “New styles, innovation and hard work. Our new tee The Grustler pretty much sums up the hard work behind our success. The definition of a Grustler is ‘one who both Grinds and Hustles’. That is what we do as a company and that is what describes our fans and artists that represent us. Our customers and artists are part of the Yums Family. That is how we look at it and that is what sets us apart”.
See more from YUMS for both men and women on DrJays.com!
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Chicago Songwriters Say BEP Stole ‘Boom Boom Pow’
(AllHipHop News) A copyright lawsuit against The Black Eyed Peas was filed in a Chicago court yesterday (January 26) by a group of Chicago songwriters, who claim the chart topping group stole the song Boom Boom Pow.
The lawsuit was filed yesterday (January 26) in United States District Court of Chicago by plaintiffs Ebony Latrice Phoenix Phenom Batts and Manfred Mohr.
The pair claim the Black Eyed Peas stole their song Boom Dynamite and used it as the basis for Boom Boom Pow, a Grammy-nominated #1 single, taken from BEPs multi-platinum smash fifth album The End.
The songwriters claim they submitted the track to Interscope Records. One year later, the songwriters were shocked to hear Boom Boom Pow, which they claim is strikingly similar to BEPs.
“My clients submitted their copyrighted song Boom Dynamite to Interscope Records after Interscope had shown interest in some of their music, and the Black Eyed Peas later copied the song when they wrote “Boom Boom Pow, the songwriters attorney Ira Gould told AllHipHop.com. A simple listening of the two songs will tell you that the songs are substantially similar, and that the hooks of the two songs are virtually identical in rhythm and lyrics.”
The Complaint also refers to other claims of copyright infringement made against the Black Eyed Peas, and seeks unspecified damages, disgorgement of profits, and punitive damages.
The lawsuit number can be found be referencing: 10-cv-00539.
TOP 5 DEAD OR ALIVE: DJ Kay Slay
AllHipHop.com caught up with Hot 97’s DJ Kay Slay to see who his Top 5 rap artists of all time were. DJ Kay Slay, who has seen many rappers come and go as a 30-year-veteran, might surprise you with his list. Maybe not, he is known as “The Drama King.”
DJ K-Slay’s new album More Than Just A DJ is due in stores February 9.
1. Grandmaster Melle Mel Hands down. He touched on topics in the late 70s and early 80s thats still relevant right now. You listen to The Message, and Beat Street Breakdown [from the Beat Street movie soundtrack]. Back then he mentioned dont be a slave to no computer. Man n***as didnt even know about computers in the 70s and 80s man! N***as didnt have Macs! He talked about The cheats the lies/The alibis/Mans foolish attempt to conquer the skies/Lost in space/What is it worth/The president just forgot about earth. Thats why they f**king with the moon and all that s**t now! They are trying to see if they can survive up that motherf**ker long enough to destroy this m############ planet and come back down here and start their own motherf**king nation of robots. Having n***as with barcodes on the back of their head. The s**t he talked about on that record made me say this is the greatest rapper of all time. I aint saying hes just one, n***a hes number 1 on my list. You disagreeing with me?
2. Grandmaster Caz –
You saying of all time. This is my era, son. Grandmaster Caz them n***as right there The Cold Crush Brothers, man they was the ones who started harmonizing and routines in Hip-Hop. Singing, fashion, the leather outfits, the belts dangling, the leather suits. Grandmaster Caz, he even wrote one of the biggest hip-hop records of all time, Rappers Delight. I gotta give it Grandmaster Caz second.
3. Nas –
Nas is just like such a deep brother. Whether he lives the s**t he speaks or not, hes real intelligent brother. He knows how to put them songs together to make you sit back and think. I am lyrical type cat, so I like to hear stories. And of course, his classic diss record, Ether. Takeover by Jay-Z was nice, but it wasnt geared all towards Nas. Nas dismantled that whole crew on that record dog. Please dont make me repeat the lyrics. But you know and I know, that record was so nasty when it came out, Jay-Z did not come back with a response to touch that.
4. Jay-Z –
Jay been lyrical from day one. He came up with one of the greatest lyricists, Jaz-O and he took the s**t to another level. What made me bug out now is despite whatever discrepancy I might have had with him, man his verse on the Snoops remix to I Wanna Rock is nuts. How he breaks down everyones name through each verse. Made me say, ok Jay, that n***a is nice. And I aint with none of that dumb illuminati s**t. I believe the black man is the true living god, I am a 5 Percenter. Im God Cipher Diving. I dont believe in Christianity, Catholics and that other s**t, but thats for another day. He aint no illuminati. He knows how to cause controversy and its real evident hes working on album. And its good when n***as are talking about you in any kind of light, you can turn a negative into a positive. Hes smart and hes doing what hes supposed to do. This is Hip-Hop and its part of the business of entertaining people.
5. Bun B – Bun B, a lot of brothers figure that Southern artists arent really lyricists up North. Fortunately, I know better. 8 Ball & MJG, spit. Ludacris spits. T.I. spits. Lots of brothers out there that spit. But Bun B. and Pimp C. been spitting hard, RIP Pimp, for along time. Bun B has done freestyles on New York tracks. When I hear a brother go off a New York track, I know where they are at lyrically. Bun B is one of them dudes, he can rhyme on anything. I never game him a beat and he said thats a little to this. Can you send me something else? Its like that whats you want n***a this what Ima give you. Lets go, and flip it. Bun B is spectacular cant leave him out of that.
Blitz the Ambassador Helps Launch BRM Emerging Artist Showcase
(AllHipHop News) Underground rapper Blitz the Ambassador will be among a trio of artists taking their notoriety to the next level, as part of the Beyond Race Magazines (BRM) Emerging Artist Showcase.
The event, which takes place Thursday (Jan. 28) at Blvd. in New York City, is the first in a monthly concert series presented by BRM, an internationally distributed publication that covers cutting edge music and entertainment and the online media company, Lumeefly.
Lumeefly CEO Tommy Johnson Jr. told AllHipHop.com that the alliance between the two companies came after discovering synergies in our brands core values of helping musicians gain access and exposure to global market.
The Emerging Artist Showcase marks the latest achievement for Blitz the Ambassador, who has received critical acclaim for his 2009 album, Stereotype, as well as exposure on MTV2 with the video for his single Breathe.
The Emerging Artist Showcase will include a music set from DJ Jedi as well as performances from New York City-based party band Bodega Girls and Grandchildren, an experimental rock group out of Philadelphia known for its live performance on stage.
As part of the event, fans will vote will vote for their favorite performer. Those who are unable to attend the Showcase can watch the concert online via Lumeeflys real-time live stream.
A multiple view of the stage as well as opportunities to ask questions about their favorite artists will be available for Internet viewers, who will also be able to vote for acts online on www.lumeefly.com.
Cost to watch the BRM Emerging Artist Showcase online is $3.49. For those attending the show, doors will open at 7 p.m. Proceeds from tickets purchased for the Showcase will be donated to the Partners in Health Haitian relief effort.
Mikkey Halsted: The Coldest From Chi-Town
Chicago
has bred some phenomenal talent. We’ve heard great music produced by Kanye.
Positive messages told through some of Common’s verses. Crazy intricate double
meaning laced tracks by Lupe. This is what we’ve seen come and grow within the
industry from Chicago. What most people seem to expect from Chicago is great
innovative music that’s thought provoking and truly artistic. Mikkey Halsted
has dually noted this fact and feels the pressure.
Mikkey
has had a crazy journey within this industry trying to create a name and
following. He has been signed a few times, worked with some incredible talent
and still is just as hungry as ever before. Working closely with No I.D. he
plans to produce some dope stuff. With Chicago on his back and experience under
his belt, landing a deal isnt the problem, its getting what he feels he is
worth. Once the right deal comes its a wrap for this Windy city emcee. Music:Mikkey Halsted P###. By Don Cannon “Hello”Mikkey Halsted Ft. Twone Gabs “Bi**h Ni**as”
AllHipHop:
Describe your style of rap delivery.
Mikkey Halsted:
My style of Hip-Hop is like militant street wisdom. Its intelligent street
music. What I do is intelligently give you street tales and paint vivid
pictures with words. I try to bring it back to what Hip-Hop was when I fell in
love with it.
AllHipHop: How
did you link up with No I.D.
Mikkey Halsted:
Hes the first person that believed in me. I met him through my sister. She was
out there rapping with him in the early days. I rapped for him one day while I
was out supporting her. He was impressed and gave me some beats. I took them
and recorded some real dope albums. They are pretty prevalent to Chicago till
this day. From that point we started rockin together. Hes the one who kind of
gave me the confidence to think I could do it. He would tell people Im the
best in the Chi. It gave me the confidence to take rap serious and really pursue
it; big shouts to Kanye for being the first to believe in me. He also
introduced me to No I.D. No I.D. has been very instrumental in my rap career.
AllHipHop: What
is your exact relationship with No I.D.
Mikkey Halsted: No
I.D. as far as the music goes is my partner. He has quality control over what
Mikkey Halsted does. Our relationship is
that he is the quality control. He does most of my beats. Every other beat I
use or song I choose has to be cleared through him. It has to be at a certain
quality before it can come out and make an album. Me and him have been working
on this album for a couple of years now. Its a beautiful thing to have
somebody that is that dope to be over your project.
AllHipHop.com: I
also heard that J.D. had an interest in you at one point. Want to describe that
situation?
Mikkey Halsted: Basically
No I.D. had played him some music; this was when he was at Virgin. I actually
had a few other deal situations on the table. No I.D. is very good friends with
Jermaine, so he played music for him. Jermaine loved it. We did the deal.
Unfortunately, after I did the deal he ended up leaving Virgin for whatever
reason and went over to Island. When he left, I got stuck in some legal limbo
at Virgin. Luckily, I got out Scott free and got to keep all my music. That was
a beautiful thing for me. It was a blessing in the end. It was a blessing
really to be working with JD for the time that I did. As a artist under Virgin
it was a dope experience. Just being around somebody that is such a hit maker
and having somebody like that believes in you and that you can be the future of
the game. JD gave me the confidence to know that Im doing the right thing. We
still have a good relationship until this day. Even though that situation
didnt turn out how I wanted. I count it as a blessing. I learned so much just
being in his environment, in his studio and soaking up knowledge. I finally
understood how to put real records together.
AllHipHop.com: You
also had a stint with Cash Money correct?
Mikkey Halsted: Yea I did actually, its kinda crazy. Basically
I was super young. I was a teenager. You really dont know whats going on. I
started working with Kanye and the songs that we did were tearing up the
streets. The music got its way into different peoples hands and it worked its
way to New Orleans. I went over there for a stint. There are a lot of
similarities in certain things. I
basically went over there and learned. I got experience. My only mistake was
that I did not know how to really brand myself and do things in that way. All
of my experiences have led to me to know what Im worth. Im older and wiser
now. Through my time and experience I have managed to build a buzz and
following that I have now. Im getting calls from a lot of labels who would
like to work with me. Its just a matter of choosing the right fit. Again Im a
little older, Im not a teenager anymore and therefore I understand the
business better. I understand how to build your worth as an artist. You gotta
have some leverage in the game. Thats what Im all about.
AllHipHop.com:
Did you ultimately feel like you were a fit for Cash Money?
Mikkey Halsted: I
wouldnt say it was a true fit, but, being young you just go for it because it
showed promise. They wanted Kanye too, but he knew he wouldnt be a good fit
there. Me being young and in the financial standing that we were in it seemed
to make sense. You could say I made the wrong decision, but I dont look at it
like that. It was just a learning experience. I learned a lot of things. I
learned how to run a entertainment label. I learned how to build a buzz. I
learned Guerilla marketing; I learned a lot of things from them. I made some
great friendships with Wayne and some of the other guys from New Orleans. I
still maintain these friendships till this day. I wouldnt change a thing.
AllHipHop.com: Would
you go back with them or take another deal?
Mikkey Halsted:
Actually Im not looking for a deal. I
got a great team. Deals have been the easiest thing to do. I never sat across
from a executive and played the music and they didnt want to do the deal.
Thats never happened to me. Thats the easy part. I didnt look for a deal. I
just started putting music out. I was just trying to get my story out and
really try to attack the streets and attack the internet. Im not afraid to put
a project out totally independent. Its like the labels have heard and they
caught wind of it. Its becoming harder to stay independent. Once you create a
kind of buzz they come knocking. Right
now were just putting out good music. Were giving good music to the people.
Were just constantly putting good stuff out there and staying relevant. Im
just building my brand. People know who Mikkey Halsted is. The album Im
working on is a pretty strong album. Its going to stand up with some of the
great albums in Hip-Hop history. When it comes out Im gonna take my place
among some of the greats in Hip-Hop history. Were shooting for greatness. We
feel like if you make a great product and build it, the labels will come and
jump on board. Were not aggressively looking for a label. The label would have
to understand the movement and try and get a grasp on what were doing. I just
worry about making dope music. I concentrate on working with dope producers.
Coming out with dope music and working hard.
AllHipHop.com: Do
you feel any pressure to be the next big deal from Chicago?
Mikkey Halsted:
Yea I do. Just because of the lineage that I am from. Im from the No I.D.
family tree. That has produced a lot of great Chicago artists like Common and
Kanye are from that. There is a lot of great Chicago emcees such as Lupe
Fiasco. Lupe and I just did a monumental record together. The pressure is on me
to carry that torch and keep it going. Its nothing that I cant handle. Im
the one that Chicago is kinda putting the hope on right now to go out there and
represent. Im trying to do good because I have full support from Chicago. I
feel like Im in a dope position. I know that I have the potential and the
means to put out quality music. I want to do something that they can be proud
of; something that is going to be dope and change the game like Resurrection did for Common, Adrenaline Rush for Twista and College Dropout did for Kanye. All of
those records were monumental records. I feel like Im the next one in that
lineage.
AllHipHop.com: I
saw that you have a Masters degree in education. I was wondering what pointed
you in that direction?
Mikkey Halsted: I
got a basketball scholarship to college. Basketball was my original dream. I
was rapping and I started messing with Kanye and Cash Money, but I never really
stopped and gave up on school. Through it all I kinda stayed focus. Thank God I
got funds through basketball. Ive always been the type of person who was into
acquiring knowledge. Actually getting the Masters was easier than getting the
Bachelors. I pride myself on that and I dont hide it. To be one of the best
rappers on the planet you have to be intelligent. A lot of people dont know
that about their favorite rappers. They dont know how intelligent Wayne is.
They dont hold onto the fact that Wayne was taking college courses. They dont
understand how much of a genius Kanye is. Even my favorite rappers like Ice
Cube, Chuck D. or Jay-Z how intelligent they are.
AllHipHop.com:
What did you learn from that situation?
Mikkey Halsted:
It definitely helped to the way I paint pictures. I attack my songs like essays
and I stay on topic because Im trying to get a point across. It really helps
me. I was always a good writer and its really translated into me rapping. Even
when I dont have it down its still a story.
I feel like Im one of the best writers in Hip-Hop. In rap its like
writing an essay or delivering a speech. Obama delivers those speeches because
he knows how to get an emotion from the people through words. That is was an
emcee does. I dont dumb down my vocabulary when I talk or rap because there
has to be an alternative to some of the rap that is out there.
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Crooked I Creates Music Production & Artist Development Company
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Crooked I will wear two hats as a rapper and now a CEO, with the launch of Nothing But Music Entertainment Group, a joint venture with Kim Coniyac P (Doggys Angles) and business manager Shawndel Jazzy D. Rosa.
The music production/artist development entertainment company will specialize in image consultation, marketing, management and digital video/film/music/DVD distribution.
NBM Entertainments goal is to harness the years of various experiences each one of the proprietors has gathered throughout the years.
“Coniyac, Jazzy and I have put together one of the most powerful new music production company’s based in the West” Crooked I told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “And we all possess the tools to make a dynamic impact in the industry.”
As a member of Doggys Angels, Coniyac was signed to Snoop Doggs DoggHouse imprint, which was distributed by TVT Records. The success of Doggys Angels award-winning single Baby If Your Ready helped Coniyac learn a number of lessons in the industry, in addition to preparing her for her own venture to help new acts.
“Our company provides endless avenues for everyone we represent, and we focus on creating beneficial opportunities in this industry, Coniyac stated.
Shawndel Jazzy D. Rosa is the President of Blu Division Music Group and also manages Cash Money/Universal rapper Glasses Malone.
Our mission at NBM is to provide excellent and unsurpassed management representation for musical artists and producers, Jazzy D. said. We feel that such representation is lacking overall in the music industry and we are out to make a difference by giving our roster of artists the best guidance possible through our committed staff.”
NBM Entertainment is currently expanding their brand by hosting showcases and industry conferences.
For more information on NBM visit www.nothinbutmusicent.com.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Pink Calls Beyonce Stupid?, Did Shawnna S**t On Luda?? Tiger’s Wife Cheating?
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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.
DID SHAWNNA S**T ON LUDA?
MANNNN! There is a rumor running around the streets that Shawnna is definitely on the label that T-Pain made, whatever that is. But, on the real, so Shawnna is off DTP officially now. Right? We knew that. But here is the crazy part. From what I have been told by multiple sources is that Luda and DTP didnt even know about the signing until we told them. What I mean is, they found out about Shawnna going to T-Pains label from THE INTERNET. Now, some may say, Who cares? You have to remember how far back Shawnna and Luda go back! They GO BACKKKKKK! Id think she could give him a courtesy call or something. From what I understand, DTP and T-Pain have ironed out all the paperwork now. But, now you know why Battle of the Sexes went from Luda and Shawnna to…a compilation album. Good luck Shawnie!
THE GAME TALKS SCHOOLING
I think I know what Game was trying to say, but clearly it just didnt come out right. Right? Peep his views on education:
After you learned how to read & do addition, what else did we need school for that we use in everyday life as an adult ? Cuz I swear I cant remember half the s### in them History books, my writin still sloppy, & I aint seen a microscope since science clas ! I think school was a governments plot to keep track of us & program our lives. Up at 7, out at 3pm five days a week. caught in the matrix.
Martin Luther King said: The reason we in school 13 yrs is because, thats how long it takes to DESTROY a childs mind . #nuffsaid. But kids, STAY IN SCHOOL. we all gotta do it .
He said this in public on Twitter
PINK CALLS BEYONCE A STUPID GIRL?
If you look right around the .33 mark, Pink is looking and acting a lot like Beyonce. Im not 100%, but it sure looks convincing enough to me.
Tell me what you think.
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Pink has referred to how different she is from Beyonce in the past, but has never gone this far.
ILLSEED’S QUICKIES
I am hearing that Lupe Fiasco wouldn’t mind doing an entire album with Jay Electronic.
Cassie’s not pregnant even though there were rumors to the contrary.
Tyson Beckford has retired from modeling and will opt to act.
A fan of Gary Coleman had to bail him out of jail. It was under $2k damn, Gary!
Dont mess with Christina Milian! Shes got a dog that will attack an 81-year-old man! Her neighbor charged that her dog tore him up to the point where he had to get 19 stitches.
Conan OBrien is still doing some biz with NBC. A new show pilot his company produced just got picked up by NBC. Business is biz eh?
This is just wrong, man. Tiger’s wife has been hanging at Brett Favres house! Messed up! Revenge sex is the illest! On the real, I heard Tigs wiz has called off the divorce.
MIKEY T’S HOOD RUMORS
Mikey T is a White dude with the most hood rumors. I can honestly say I don’t know half of the people he mentions in his rumors. I do know the people mentioned in his rumor though. On to his rumors….
Mikey T says Bang ‘Em has a new song called “New Money,” which will have a remix that features Rick Ross and Fredro Starr. Interesting mix.
He also says Bang ‘Em Smurf was almost killed in jaild when some men tried to kill him in his sleep.
I heard from two people that G-Dep is still working with Diddy. I find that interesting.
Black Rob is supposed to get out of jail in April of this year. I guess that Twitter account is totally fake.
G Dep is currently working on Child of The Ghetto part 2. I hope Faith Evans is available.
MORE RICK ROSS
He talks about his new album and how he takes a private jet to his house.
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END
Oh man let me tell you the world is all messed up.
Gary Riley.
That is his name and he is not a nice dude. PETA, I need you to step up and do the right thing and write him a damn letter! Gary, 38, lives in Chino Valley, Arizona. Well, what does he do? He stole his next door neighbors 6-month old collie. The dude goes looking for his damn dog and guess what he finds? He finds Gary in the process of raping his dog. The neighbor continually punched Gary in the face until Gary stopped boning the poor dog. The police found Riley hiding under a bed in his own house. For those that need to know like PETA the dog put of a glorious fight. According to the report I saw, Gary was all scratched up from the collies claws.
SHAWNNA AND LUDA, WE LOVE YOU!!!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!
-illseed
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Dude From City High Is A Raging Alcoholic!
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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.
THIS IS SAD!
The dude Robby from City High is a raging alcoholic! This is just a terrible tragedy. Claudette Ortiz was in that group and left Robby for the other band member. AND they had a kid. WOW…and this happens.
This is City High’s big hit. Now, remember…Claudette was his girl before and during City High. She went and got with the other member of the group and they got married. From what I understand, they had a baby together. The second dude found out that his wifey b#### another man and he impregnated her. SMH.
ROBBY, WE LOVE YOU!!! GET HELP.
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!
-illseed
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WHAT: Rumors
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HOW: Send your rumors and ill pics to illseed at [email protected].
Hip-Hop Rumors: Plies Gets Threatened! Chingy’s “Tranny” Does Vid, Lupe And Jay-E Working!
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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.
THE PRODUCTION TEAM IS THREATENING PLIES!
Uh oh! Did you see the video for “Medicine” with Plies and Keri Hilson? Well, the a member of the production team emailed me and they were heated! Apparently the video was actually shot in Atlanta about two weeks ago. When they did, APPARENTLY and SEEMINGLY the staff was to get paid like right now…in January. Well, the team is mad right now. They are saying that they got juxed in similar ways last year as well. I bet there is just some confusion….right?
Still people are not happy and are talking about taking it to the NET! Not the streets…taking it do the NET!
LUPE FIASCO AND JAY ELECTRONICA
It is looking like a great year for Hip-Hop! Peep this!
This quote is taken from an upcoming interview with Jay Electronica at www.brooklynbodega.com:TCM: On OkayPlayer.com there was a big debate — Lupe Fiasco vs Jay Electronica — going on. I know how I feel about it. I know everyone else knows how they feel about it. But when can we expect to hear yall on a track together? JE: We going to be on a track together in the immediate future. Thats my brother. He reached out. I got bad phone etiquette so it took me a minute to reach back. But we gonna reach, we gonna talk. Weve been in communication and were going to work. Thats my brother. And his sword is magnificent and hes a great god at what he does, you know what Im saying. Were going to connect.
POOR CHINGY!
MAN, they are saying that this is Chingy’s tranny “friend”…time for a youtube vid, Ching-A-Ling! I know you remember that interview where he/she said she was his “significant other.” Chingy denies it all by the way.
ILLSEED’S QUICKIES
That Lupe Fiasco Jessica Biel rumor is 100% FALSE!!!
I’m hearing Swizz and Alicia are getting ready for marriage! She’s got a lil’ ring on her wedding finger.
John Edwards went from possible president to political court jester. Amazing fall from grace! Anyway, here is the latest on ol’ Johnny boy. The rags are reporting that John Edwards may, in fact, have a sex tape.
People are saying that John Travolta is giving supplies to Haitians, but there is also Scientology paraphilia in the food. I mean, I hope this is not true. They also said ministers and doctors from the Church of Scientology were with him.
Sadly, Haitian kids are becoming targets for bogus adoption and children traffickers. Keep the kids in the country!
Lord have mercy. People have no taste. There are silly rumors that Nicki “smashed” Diddy’s son. Now, come on. The lil’ guy is 16 and Nicki is a grown woman! Where do people get these thing from?
Soulja Boy is in the process of writing a book called “Teenage Millionaire.” I hope it tells others how to get some.
Tiger Wood’s wife Elin is rumored to be ready to visit Tiger at his sex rehab spot.
CHRIS – JAY-Z’S BIGGEST WHITE FAN!
Some of you people are too flighty! Fair weather fans! Not my boy Chris! He’s a loyalist. Check out his Roc Tat.
JAZZY F’S RUMORS
Let me put you guys on about part 2 of my rumor about Bey and the Haiti relief concert. Word is she wouldn’t have performed if she couldn’t sing Halo.
Kloe Kardashian has went to meet the president. I guess its dope to have married Lamar Odom.
Gary Coleman had a warrant out for his arrest. He got locked up because someone called the cops to his home about a disturbance.
A certain BLOG which I will give no press is still going hard with the bisexual rumors on Trey Songz. I hear they have a very reliable source who worked really close to him.
General Larry Platt “pants on the ground” is a little upset claims he is not making any money from all the promo.
By the way after Monique winning we gonna have to endure her yelling on BET for a while. I hear she is in good standing for that oscar.
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END
Why do people kill? I don’t know, but this one boy in Colorado picked a helluva reason to kill his mom and step dad. He admitted to police that he did the deed simply because he didn’t want to do his household chores. His mom wanted him to take out the trash and he thought that was definitely too much to ask. So, he bucked his mom dead. Then, he hid in the closet for his step dad to come around and shot him too. After that, he took their pickup truck and drove as far as his lil body could take him. The police caught him and arrested him. He’s going to be charged as an adult and POOF…life over.
OLIVIA’S COMING BACK?
People are really talking about Olivia. Peep the video from her new shoot that explains her new look.
GARY COLEMAN TALKS ABOUT JAIL
He’s, “healthy as a clam!” Go Gary!
JESSE VENTURA TALKS
Jesse Ventura in his new TV show Conspiracy Theory investigates HAARP which is housed in a massive 35 acre, 180 tower complex in Gakona, AK.
Oh, man…this is crazy! What do you think?JESSE VENTURA, WE LOVE YOU!!!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!
-illseed
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AHH Stray News: Hip-Hop Karoaoke, 50 Cent, Bobby Creekwater
(AllHipHop News) Former Shady Records artist Bobby Creekwater is starting off the New Year with a new track, titled Exhibit B.C. (Squared).” According to Bobby Creekwater, he has been maintaining a low profile while he continues to develop his career after being signed to Eminems record label. First and foremost, I would like to say I truly appreciate the people that identify with me, Bobby Creekwater stated. My struggles, my short comings, and all the other s**t that makes me a human being. I appreciate the patience and the support at a time where I’m simply trying to find myself and my way. I’m not quite sure that will happen anytime soon, but until then I’ll keep giving you an ear full. To check out Bobby Creekwaters latest single, click here. http://www.sendspace.com/file/28uhhh
Hip Hop Karaoke has revealed that Big Daddy Kane and Hot 97s Peter Rosenberg have been added as celebrity judges this month at New Yorks Irving Plaza. The pair join Black Moons Buckshot as judges of the popular event, which takes place this Friday (January 29). The three judges will decide which of the 12 regional finalists in Hip Hop Karaoke will take home the $1,000 grand prize and title of Hip Hop Karaoke Champion. Tickets to the event cost $13 dollars. For more information or to purchase advance tickets, click here: www.hhkchampionship.com
50 Cent will perform at a number of venues in Europe as part of a new International tour that will take place in March. 50 Cent has been confirmed to perform at Tesla Arena in the Czech Republic on March 5th, to support his new album Before I Self Destruct. The rapper will tour Europe and Africa to promote his album. 50 will kick off the tour on February 23 in Berlin, Germany and wrap it up April 15 in Moscow, Russia. A listing of 50 Cents confirmed upcoming tour dates are listed below:
Tue 02/23/10 Berlin, Germany Columbiahalle Thu 02/25/10 Paris, France Zenith Paris Fri 02/26/10 Brussels, Belgium Forest National Sat 02/27/10 Essen, Germany Grugahalle-Messe Essen GmbH Sun 02/28/10 Zurich, Switzerland Hallenstadion Zurich Thu 03/04/10 Neu-Isenburg, Germany Hugenottenhalle Sun 03/14/10 Hamburg, Germany Docks Konzerte Disco Fri 03/19/10 Birmingham, United Kingdom LG Arena Sun 03/21/10 Dublin, Ireland The O2 Dublin Mon 03/22/10 Belfast, United Kingdom Odyssey Arena Thu 03/25/10 Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Evening News Arena Thu 04/01/10 Belgrade, Serbia Belgrade Arena Sat 04/03/10 St. Petersburg, Russia Ice Palace Mon 04/05/10 Moscow, Russia Olympiiski
EXCLUSIVE: Maureen Yancey Relaunches J. Dilla Foundation, Confirms 2010 Projects
(AllHipHop News) Maureen Ma Dukes Yancey, mother of the late J Dilla (James Yancey), has verified the re-establishment of the non-profit J Dilla Foundation, new legal management for her sons estate, and several album projects for 2010.
The organization had become defunct due to legal entanglement over the state laws for Dillas estate, and friction between the Yancey family and previous estate executor Arty Erk.
With a completely new team that includes Joylette Hunter (fiancée to Dilla and mother of his youngest daughter JaMya Sherran Yancey) as Vice-Chair, Ms. Yancey explained how the changes will mark a fresh beginning for Dillas legacy.
We changed formats and have a whole new group of people. We’re one big team to correct all the problems with Dilla’s estate, because he did have a will, Yancey told AllHipHop.com. The foundation was in my heart of hearts to do. Now with a team of people from all over the country, they’re just so good professionally and in love with what they do, it makes it so easy. It’s been wonderful. Everything is being done together.
James Yanceys Estate new executor is Alex Borden (Borden Law Office), a well-known probate attorney based on Los Angeles.
Maureen Yancey spent the last year working with him on transitioning the estate duties. In addition, she is pleased that Borden joined her cause to prevent what they perceived as violations against Dillas final wishes.
I met with Alex about a year ago. It was a job getting him, he’s so renowned in the probate world, she explained. He has mega respect in the court system in LA. The previous attorneys looking at the case were compelled by the injustice going on. Human nature lets you know when something is not right. That’s how this came to be with Alex.
The J Dilla Foundation will offer annual scholarships to inner-city students who show promise and talent for music. This year, the program launches in Detroit, Atlanta, and Los Angeles with the goal of raising over $10,000.
That is going to be as early as this summer, Yancey confirmed. We’re starting right away planning for activities with the participating artists. Its just deciding who is going to be first. The scholarship part wont be until the fall of each year One of the things Dilla wanted me to do with his legacy was to use it to help others, people with illness, and kids who were musically gifted but had little hope due to poverty.
Last year, fans were treated to the well-received posthumous LP Jay Stay Paid. Ms. Yancey confirmed 3 big-name projects this year, although release dates are still being finalized.
This year I cant tell you who is going to come first, she said. Raekwon is doing music for Dilla. Erykah [Badu] has something on the horizon, along with Busta [Rhymes], who has something new. There are others, but they have to go through the channels. Theres multiple things going on with Dilla and the estate for 2010.
Like many artists who pass away in prematurely, Dillas music has received more attention and praise in the years following his death. However, his mother believes he would be honored by the respect his peers and fans have for his talent.
Hed be proud. Dilla just didnt like the camera, but he was terribly interested in everything. He was just camera shy. Other then doing his compositions he had to really get caught up in his music to perform. He was transformed when he came on stage. Thats why I got a kick out of it.
More information on the J Dilla Foundation can be found at http://www.jdillafoundation.org.
Those interested in licensing J Dillas music, likeness or creative input must contact the Estate at www.j-dilla.com.
Upcoming Rapper Claims Tony Yayo Swiped Track ‘They Hate’
(AllHipHop News) An upcoming rapper has lashed out at Tony Yayo, claiming the G-Unit rapper and his producers stole a track of his and used it on Yayos mixtape 2009 mixtape, Swine Flu.
Upcoming 17-year-old rapper Muller St-Cyer of Brooklyn, claims his producers gave Yayo the track without his knowledge.
Yayo then allegedly used the same chorus of his song, which he claims to have recorded in 2007. Muller has a small buzz, due to his freestyle videos that have been featured on several popular Hip-Hop sites.
Im not a type of rapper to diss no type of other rapper, because every rapper thats in the game I look up to, I have nothing but utmost respect for those rappers.
He claims that Yayo and the producers took his original recording They Say and the flow, changed the name of the title and called it They Hate.
In the video, Muller plays a strikingly similar, unmixed version of his song They Say that was allegedly recorded in 2007, late 2008.
As you can see, its basically the same s**t. And you can see me bumpin to his s**t. I would have gave that s**t to him. Its just f**ked up that I had to hear the s**t like that. Just for that f**k you Tony Yayo, you can d**k. Shout out to all my real rappers. If you were a real rapper, you would have come to me.
The budding rapper never gave a reason for waiting so long to make such salicious allegations against Tony Yayo, who is preparing to release his latest mixtape, Gun Powder Guru.
Muller St. Cyer is currently recording material and seeking a deal.
Representatives for G-Unit had no comment as of press time.