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BREAKING NEWS: Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty To Gun Charge
Rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted weapons possession charges today (October 22).
As reported by AllHipHop.com yesterday (October 21), the rapper is expected to receive a maximum sentence of one year in jail, although he is expected to serve around eight months in prison for the offense.
The rapper had previously pleaded not guilty to the charges, but changed the plea to avoid a trial that was due to start January 20 and could have resulted in at least 3 ½ years in prison.
The guilty plea stems from an incident in New York in 2007, after police found a .40 caliber handgun during a search of his tour bus.
Originally, lawyers for Wayne planned to contest the charges.
Yesterday (October 21), the plea was entered after Waynes DNA evidence was allegedly found on the weapon and deemed admissible by a judge.
The DNA evidence found was reportedly small, and Waynes lawyers initially sparred with the prosecution over whether the DNA profiling technique used was scientifically acceptable.
Before the trial, Lil Waynes manager had publicly taken responsibility for the gun on the rappers VH1 special.
Lil Wayne, 27, also faces a trial in Arizona for felony drug possession and weapons charges, after a 2008 arrest during a routine stop at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint.
At press time, Lil Wayne could not be reached for comment.
His much-delayed rock debut, The Rebirth, is scheduled to hit stores on December 15.
Timbaland Taps Drake, Miley Cyrus For Shock Value II
Timbaland is gearing up to release Shock Value II, the highly anticipated sequel to his chart-topping album Shock Value.
Timbaland hopes to recreate the success of the first installment of Shock Value, which produced three #1 pop singles: The Way I Are featuring Keri Hilson and D.O.E., Give It To Me featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake and a remix to OneRepublics Apologize.
For Shock Value II, Timbaland has tapped Drake, Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, The Fray, Brandy, Chad Kroger, Keri Hilson and others.
“I’m so fortunate and blessed to be able to create a Shock Value II,” Timbaland said in a statement. “I’m really proud of the caliber of artists on this album and all the work they put into making it a success. I can promise that no one has ever heard Katy Perry, The Fray, or Brandy sound like this before.
The first single from the album is titled Morning After Dark and features Nelly Furtado and Timbalands new artist, a French singer by the name of SoShy.
According to Timbaland, who has produced 10 international #1 single throughout his career, the new album features his newest, most innovative production to date.
It’s exciting because not only am I giving fans the best of me on each track, I’m giving them a glimpse of their favorite artist in a completely different light, Timbaland continued. This is an album that can be listened to from start to finish every single time because each song is so unique and the range of artists so diverse. I can’t wait for my fans to hear the collaborations.”
Timbalands Shock Value II is due in stores November 23 on Mosley Music Group/Blackground Records/Interscope Records.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Chris Brown: A THIEF? Rumors On Wayne’s Jail Time! A Rapper Rapist?
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
So, this is on me. I should have put that girl with the flu in Chances section so he coul be the one getting in trouble for Walk it Out. I mean, I posted it, but I think I can say that I didnt condone the humor in it just admitted it was funny in an evil, demented way. Sorry, theres a part of me thats demented. At any rate, these things are going to happen from time to time, but the most I wanted people to get out of it was these viruses and solutions arent all they are cracked up to be. So, be aware, because I am.
“All comedy comes from a dark place.”
-Katt Williams
Read the review of Katts new DVD here.
LIL WAYNES GOING TO JAIL?
If this new story is right, Lil Wayne is going to cop a plea and start a jail term in a few months. Read the story to get the full scoop so you understand the full rumor here. Now, here are some of the things I am hearing. First of all, I am hearing that hes going to get sentenced to about 8 months, BUT he is likely to get out by April on some good behavior or something. Now, I am not a legal beagle or nothing, but I thought these laws were like mandatory minimums or something. Nevertheless, I also heard that Waynes people are already fighting to get him into a jail that is more celebrity friendly. Not sure what that entails, but thats just the world on the streets. Nevertheless, it would seem that Lil Wayne is taking the fall for a lot of people that were also present in that van that he was in while visiting New York.
Somebody AHH knows tried to talk to Baby after seeing him at the Trump hotel in NYC, but he was GONE
So, there is actually a lot more going on in Rumorville, but Im going to hold that for now.
YOUNG BUCK WAS ALMOST OFF G-UNIT!
I wasnt able to talk about it, but now I guess I can. Young Buck and 50 Cent have been attempting to work out some sort of release from G-Unit. So, Buck has been laying low and chilling out to make sure that happened. Well, then he did this interview with DJ Whoo Kid and something happened. They were all cool and Buck was wishing dude a happy birthday and it all seemed cool.
Well, I was told that 50 was very, very upset about that interview. 50 just stopped negotiating cold turkey. Not sure what is going to happen next from here, but there might be a new raging beef coming just in time for 50 Cents new album. It wasnt a bad interview so I am not sure why theres an issue.
Oh well!
RICK ROSS HAS SOMETHING TO PROVE?
Rick Ross has this new Triple Cs album coming out real soon. Well, this is probably a meaningless rumor, but I heard that Ross as a lil something to prove. I am told that the new album has next to no Justice League on it. For those that dont know, his last two albums have been largely helmed by the production team. Id told that Ross sorta wants people to know that hes an artist that 1) can break newer producers and 2) isnt joined at the hip with the Justice League. Probably pointless .but .thought I would say something.
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CHRIS BROWN THE THIEF?
This is an interesting rumor.
I think there may actually be some fact in it. Steph Jones. You know that dude? He is a singer and song writer that was once signed to Ludacris. Well, he left DTP and kinda is seen about and around. Well, here is a rumor for the ages. Before the Chris Brown/Rihanna stuff, I heard that Steph had a pair of sunglasses and that CB stole them from him. I dont know why, but apparently, they are very special looking special enough to steal. Here is the catch. The glasses are reportedly those of a deceased family member of Steph and he just wants them back. So you know it had to spill over toTwitter. Here is how it went down:
stephjonesmusic @MechanicalDummy so I’m wondering if I got ganked 4 my glasses or where they mistakenly taken. Wt do u think sir?
stephjonesmusic @MechanicalDummy wt up sir.. Ide luv 2 challenge u 2 a charity boxing match. u knw the reason y bt def all in good fun
stephjonesmusic @MechanicalDummy or maybe a paintball or bball tournament.. My crew verse your crew… The ball is in your court holmes
I dont think Chris Breezy is going to reply, but maybe they will fight? That could be the undercard on the next boxing match.
MALIK YOBA BUSTS A FREESTYLE AND TRIES TO GET MIKE TYSONS EX!
Who knew? Malik Yoba is a closet rapper!
Malik was wilding!!!!
ILLSEEDS QUICKIES
I heard Jay-Z blamed the producer of the Seattle show where Pharrell ended up leaving him hanging for that song on BP3.
I told you a ways back Kelis had a new deal, right? Looks like shes going to Interscope.
Omarion had decided to release his new album Ollusion the same day as Rihanna, Mary J. Blige, and Lady Gaga drop new CDs as well.
This is not a diss, but a fact. Fat Joe sold roughly 2,900 units of his new CD (second week sales) and so did T.I., but Tips came out last year.
TWITTER FOLLIES
Freeway was going in on twitter recently. I wonder if he is talking about Jay-Z?
@Phillyfreezer : I want to here from the people who love hiphop. Hip hop would be better if………NI**AS WOULD STOP BEING SELFISH!!!I heard OJ Da Juiceman didn’t get love from NYC at the CMJ conference.
I heard he performed and got booed off stage!!! I don’t know why they did that,
knowing he’s the next Gucci. LOLHere is what people said on Twitter:amandadiva @ChrisGFields @foxxfiles bonkers is relative. allllll relative. apparently they r currently booing OJ Da Juice man. #nodiceBadGurlAKACream Oh & i meant Yes as in booing not Eff NY! RT @CristalBubblin: RT @mfastow F**K NEW YORK for booing OJ Da Juiceman. U knew he was on the billpeteroasis RT @brokenlanguage: OJ Da Juiceman: first artist in CMJ history to effectively be booed offstage? #CMJallday [nice! take Dj Drama w him]
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY
Check out this BULLS**T from CNN!
A 22-year-old woman whose claims that she was abused in a trailer in rural West Virginia in 2007 helped send six people to prison now says she made up the story, her lawyer said Wednesday.
“She is recanting her entire story,” attorney Byron Potts told reporters in Columbus, Ohio, about his client, Megan Williams, who moved there after the incident. “She says it did not happen. She fabricated it.”
He added, “She wanted to get back at her boyfriend. She was mad at him.”
Do you remember this story? If not, catch up:
In 2007, police acting on a tip found the black woman in a trailer with cuts and bruises. She said she had been stabbed in the leg and beaten, sexually assaulted, forced to eat feces and subjected to a racial slur by her white captors.
The suspects included a mother and son, a separate mother and daughter, and two men. All are still jailed, according to the prosecutor who handled the case.
Man, this sort of mess is sickening to me. Why lie? If you want to get your man back, key his care up! Screw his best friend! But, damn..she went ALL OUT. Do you realize how well planned this had to be to convince people she was telling the truth? Now that I think about it, she might be lying NOW. How the hell she fool all those people in the first place. Nobody believes that mess in the first place she probably wants the fool back. I dont know. Anyway, all the men confessed and their convictions was solely based on evidences. She never testified. Wack either way.
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AND END
What in the world. Somebody tried to get Raekwon to sign a Slaughterhouse CD. SMH.
I HAVE NO IDEA
What 2 girls, 1 finger is. I dont even want to know at this point. Nevertheless, this dudes reaction is priceless.
CAPTION THIS:
R.I.P.
Enock, a Christian rapper whose been in the game for over 15 years passed away on Saturday morning from an apparent heart attack. He was only 35 years old. Enock put in work in the Christian Hip-Hop community, he was one of the founding members of the group Cross Movement. The Cross Movement is like the Roc-A-Fella of Christian Hip-Hop. I think its safe to say, hes in a better place.
For more, go to illseed.com. Or just follow me at http://twitter.com/illseed
OJ DA JUICE MAN, WE LOVE YOU!!!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!
-illseed
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New Music From The Game And 50 Cent
50 CENT and THE GAMEWe couldnt resist. Both The Game and 50 Cent have released new songs through the internet.
Being that these are two of the biggest artists out and about the Hip-Hop landscape, we decided it would be interesting to let the fans hear them at the same time and comment accordingly.
They wont be working together, but they certain will be close on youtube, AHH and Dr. Dres Detox.
Crime Wave, the song from 50 Cent, sounds pretty tough, almost like an extended song from the Summers War Angel mixtape.
This song, Heaven, by The Game is very poor quality, but we couldnt resist. Check it.
Gucci Mane’s Producer, Produces For Jeezy Too
GUCCI MANES PRODUCER IS DOING BEATS FOR JEEZY TOO
Peep this:
Zaytoven Beats just landed Jeezy’s new single “Trap or Die 2.” You probably already know that Zaytoven is Gucci’s producer, and along with “Bricks,” Zay is also responsible for the song that started the Gucci/Jeezy beef – “So Icey.” Anyway, everyone on the net is wondering why would Zay work with Jeezy if he also works with Gucci.
This is what Zaytoven said on his twitter page (Twitter.com/ZaytovenBeats):
“I just like to make music. I don’t get involved in all that other stuff.”
Regarding the effects beef has on business, Zay stated in an interview with Mandatory Business Magazine:
“The beef affected me when ‘So Icey’ came out. It was a big song, and I felt like it was my breakout song, but didn’t nobody like Gucci Mane so nobody really liked me. Nobody wanted beats from me. People are passed that now. Everybody knows me. I feel like I can work with anybody, and I’m working with everybody. So even if they don’t like each other, they still gotta like me.”
Shout out to Ms. Rivercity. Illseeds new boo for the info and video.
AJ Jewell Murder Suspect Released on Bond
Frederick Richardson, suspect in the death of Real Housewives of Atlanta star Ashley A.J. Jewell, has been released after posting a $10,000 bond.
Richardson was taken from Atlantas Fulton County Jail yesterday morning (October 20) and made a brief court appearance before Judge Karen Woodson, who set the bond following new autopsy information about Jewells death.
Jewell and Richardson allegedly fought over an undisclosed dispute at Body Tap, an Atlanta area strip club on October 2.
Following the confrontation Jewell died, apparently due to injuries sustained in the fight. Preliminary results are suggestive of [Sickle Cell], explained Dr. Kelly Rose. The altercation played a role in that, and his underlying disease process contributed to his overall demise.
At the time of his arrest, authorities had presumed Jewells death was due to head trauma, and charged Richardson accordingly with voluntary manslaughter.
Jewells family has acknowledged that A.J. suffered from Sickle Cell, but remain steadfast that his death was due to blows inflicted by Richardson, and possibly several other individuals.
Our son A.J. had the Sickle Cell trait which caused no related medical problems during his life. We feel A.J.s death was a result of the malicious attack by the individual and/or individuals present during the fight, the Jewell family stated to TMZ.com
Whether Frederick Richardson faces a future indictment will be contingent on the final autopsy, which is expected to verify if the death was caused by Sickle Cell complications, or the fight.
A.J. Jewell leaves behind his fiancé and Real Housewives of Atlanta co-star Kandi Burruss, and six children.
At press time, Frederick Richardson nor his attorney have publicly commented on the case.
Lil Wayne To Plead To 8 Months In Jail, Sources Say
Lil Wayne will be forced to plead out to a jail term in New York City on Thursday, according to sources with AllHipHop.com.
The rapper is expected to accept an 8-month bid in jail over his alleged involvement with a loaded .40-caliber pistol gun found on his tour bus in 2007 while in New York.
The 27-year-old now faces 15 years in jail for each count of
criminal weapons possession and criminal possession of a loaded weapon.
“Wayne is going to plead guilty,” a source close to the case told AllHipHop.com, stressing that this was definitely going to happen. The rapper pleaded not guilty at press time and has yet to make any such public declaration. “The date is coming up and he’s going to do it tomorrow.”
Wayne is rumored to be willing to accept the deal to avoid a long term in jail over the gun. The same source said the term will begin in February of 2010 under the terms of the deal. “If he doesn’t plead, he goes to jail for a long time,” the source said.
“They told him that if he doesn’t plead tomorrow, it will go to trial
and then he faces a far longer jail term,” the source continued.
A small amount of DNA may have changed the landscape of the case, according to a report by the Associated Press. There is a “minuscule” amount of the rapper’s DNA on the gun, reports say, and that has strengthened the case for the prosecution.
Another hearing is set to resume tomorrow, where the rapper will reportedly announce his next move.
AllHipHop.com was unable to obtain comment from representatives for Wayne at press time and the rapper didn’t speak to the media at a court date earlier today.
Lil’ Wayne has another trial looming in March over felony drug and weapons charges from a January 2008 police raid.
AllHipHop ChartWatch: Jay-Z Speeds Past Plat! BEP Finally Falls…! Royce Is HERE!
ChartWatch for October 21, 2009
The last few weeks have had
Jay-Z and Mariah Carey holding it down for Hip Hop, but this week we have a
newcomer. Well, they arent really a
newcomers they have just made their way back onto the countdown, but we will
get to them later.
First
we have Jay-Z at number 3 with his latest album The Blueprint 3. So far the
Brooklyn MC has managed to sell well over platinum since its release September
8, 2009. This week the album moves
another 55,000 copies.
Next
up is the group I was speaking of in the intro.
The Black Eyed Peas manage to not only make it back into the top 10,
but also to grab the number five spot.
That is an 18 spot jump coming from the 23rd position last
week. The groups latest single Meet Me
Halfway is most likely the reason for the boost of their fifth studio album The E.N.D. Since its June release the album has already
been certified 2x platinum and this week it sells another 40,000 copies.
What
do the next two artists have in common?
Gucci Mane. Mario enters the
charts at number nine with his newest album D.N.A
led by the first single Break Up featuring Sean Garrett and Gucci Mane. Meanwhile, Mariah Carey grabs the number ten
spot and sells another 30,000 copies of her 12th album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel featuring
the Gucci Mane assisted Obsessed.
Moving
beyond the top ten we have Drake who holds on to the number 30 spot with his EP
So Far Gone. This week the Cash Money/Young Money artist
manages to sell another 17,000 copies of his album before the album.
Finally,
Kid Cudi grabs the 50th spot with his debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day. The G.O.O.D Music artist manages to sell
another 11,000 copies of the disc bringing his US total to 169,000 and his
worldwide sales to 340,000.
Dropping
This Week
Back
in 1997 this duo burst on to the charts with a 70s and R&B inspired album
called Uptown Saturday Night. Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede, collectively
known as Camp Lo, have not been able to garner the same type of mainstream
success as their debut, but over the last decade they have released some solid
albums that would please any fan. Camp
Lo once again works with producer Ski (responsible for Feelin It, Politics
As Usual, and 22 Twos off of Jay-Zs Reasonable
Doubt along with Camp Los Uptown
Saturday Night) to create the Hip Hop/blaxplotation sound for which they
are known on their fourth album, Another
Heist. Since the commentators below
are always talking about Jay-Z affecting careers, how much of an affect do you
think Jay-Z had on Camp Los career by using some of their beats for his debut
album Reasonable Doubt?
Next
up is Brooklyn born and Queens raised MC Cormega. His sixth studio album features Havoc, Lil
Fame, Tragedy Khadafi, along with Hip Hop legends Marley Marl, DJ Red Alert,
PMD, Grand Puba, KRS-One, and Big Daddy Kane.
Lets not forget that the album has production from pioneers like DJ Premier,
Large Professor, and Easy Mo Bee to name a few.
Cormega is another artist that has released some solid albums over the
past few years so fans may want to pick this one up.
Next
up is Westcoast MC Fashawn, whose debut disc, Boy Meets World, is completely produced by Los Angels native Exile. Fashawn has a buzz in the underground,
especially after the positive reviews of his mixtape with The Alchemist titled The Antidote. Thats two well respected producers that the
young MC has worked with so the music is probably on point. You think we are moving back to the age where
one producer crafts a whole album?
Keeping
it in the West we come to Boss Hogg who is the first artist to be released on
Mac Malls Thizzalmic Records. Boss Hogg as King Creepa features J-Diggs, Crest Creepas, Holly
(Black Mafia), Jamal Minix and features production by Mr. Slap, Baby Joey and
College Boys.
Keeping it in the bay we come to
J-Diggs who is releasing three albums on the same day. Da Good,
Da Bad, and Da Ugly are three disc that are supposed to show all sides of the
artist, J-Diggs. The trilogy features Keak
Da Sneak, P.S.D., Chop Da Hookman, Vital, Lenny Williams, Baby Bash, Mac Mall,
Matt Blaque, Y.S., Crest Creepaz, Coolio Da ‘Unda’ Dogg, Mac Dre, Dubee,
Rydah J. Klyde, Jacka, Dem Hood Starz, Bleu, Pillionaire, Crest Creepaz, Duna,
Glasses Malone, San Quinn, Cutthoat Committee, Mob Figaz, Money Gang,
Thizz South, Thizz Latin and more.
Thats a lot of people but its three albums so thats to be
expected. Fans of the Bay should be
pleased this week.
Wu Tang affiliate Killah Priest
returns with his ninth album, Elizabeth. He is known for having intricate wordplay and
strong religious undertones in his music.
The album is just Killah Priest with production work being helmed by DJ
Woool.
You may or may not have heard of
this next producer but you have undoubtedly heard some of his music. His music is used heavily in a variety of
commercial outlets such as movies, television, and video games but still
manages to keep an authentic Hip Hop sound.
RJD2 is releasing a vinly box set containing a collection of his music titled
2002-2010. The set also contains & unreleased songs
by RJD2.
One fourth of Slaughterhouse releases
his fourth, solo, studio album. Royce Da
59 returns with Street Hop which
features Phonte, Busta Rhymes, Trick-Trick, K-Young, Bun-B and, of course,
Slaughterhouse. Production is handled by
DJ Premier (who actually executive produces the album), Emile, Nottz,
Streetrunner, and Denaun Porter to name a few.
If you like Detroit, Royce or Slaughterhouse this will be an album to
pick up.
Finally we have former Shady/Aftermath
and current GMM (Grown Man Music) MC Stat Quo.
Even though he is no longer with the label the rumor is that Stat is
still working on Detox so we will see
what comes of that. The Atlanta rapper
returns with his second album this year, The
Great Depression. Fans of Stat and
the album released earlier this year should not be disappointed by his latest
effort.
Run-DMC Story To Be Turned Into Broadway Musical
Legendary rap group Run-DMC are planning to bring the story of their journey from Hollis, Queens to becoming pioneers of rap to the Broadway stage.
Variety reports that the surviving group members Rev Run and DMC have been meeting with executive producer Paula Wagner (Mission Impossible, The Last Samurai) to sort out the details of the musical.
“I feel their story perfectly lends itself to the stage, Wagner told Variety. This project has been a passion of mine for some time and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with them.”
No further details about the project have been released at this time.
Earlier in the year it was announced that there are also plans to bring the Run-DMC story to the big screen.
Cheo Hodari Choker who penned Notorious, the bio-pic about slain rapper Notorious B.I.G., is reportedly working on a script for a film about the group.
Run-DMC’s legacy has also recently been honored in other ways, most notably having a street in Queens renamed after them, as well as being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Avon And Fergie Partner for New Fragrance Line
Multi-platinum artist and Black Eyed Peas member Fergie has announced a new partnership with Avon Products, Inc to create and market her first exclusive fragrance.
Previously, Avon was known to focus on actors for endorsements, such as Patrick Dempsey, Reese Witherspoon, and Courtney Cox.
On the Fergie selection, Avon Senior Vice President and Global Brand President Jeri Finard stated the Hip-Hop group member portrays the self-determination Avon looks for in celebrity partnerships.
[Were] excited to team up with Fergie because she is a strong, confident woman who stays true to herself and her beliefs, Finard explained. She inspires others with the empowering message that anyone can make their dreams come true.
Fergie will be hands on during the process, and give direction regarding the fragrances scent, packaging, name, and eventual marketing campaign.
The Black Eyed Peas latest album, The E.N.D., was released on June 9 and to date has sold over 1.1 million copies.
In addition to her group success, Fergie is currently filming a new movie entitled Nine, starring Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson, and Daniel Day Lewis.
At press time, Fergies Avon fragrance is targeted to launch internationally in August 2010.
Its U.S. debut will commence in November 2010.
Footage Fa Dayz – Flava Flav – 1998
This weeks Footage Fa Dayz features none other than Hip-Hops most famous hype man, Public Enemys Flavor Flav.
In this clip, Public Enemy was taking part in Rap Sheets annual convention in Atlanta, Georgia, along with other rap stars like Jermaine Dupri, Luke Campbell and The Roots.
Champtown caught Flavor Flav right before he was heading to the stage to perform with Public Enemy, one of Hip-Hops most enduring groups.
In this classic clip, Flavor Flav talks about the very first time he ever rode on an airplane.
The first time that I ever flew on a plane was to Detroit. We had to do a show with the beastie boys at the Fox theater. It really bugged me out to be able to go down to the river way and look across the water and see another country.
These days, Public Enemy remains extremely active on the global Hip-Hop scene. Flav explains how he became to a part of Public Enemy.
We started off as mobile disc jockey unit called spectrum city. My partner Chuck [D.] and Hank and Keith Shocklee had the mobile sound system, Flavor Flav explained. I ended up coming in the circuit because I was a musician and I had funny jokes, always mad jokes. I finally ended getting together with these guys and the next thing you know I was part of the group. The next thing I know, we ended up at a radio station at Adelphia College where Chuck and Bill Stephney was attending. I didnt have a diploma or anything but they let me take the communications course so I could get my FM license.
The radio show led to Chuck D. and Flavor meeting a number of popular rappers, including Run-DMC, The Fat Boys, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J and others.
Flav reveals that it was a tape named Public Enemy #1 that led to the formation of the worlds most revolutionary group and eventually their historic union with Russell Simmons Def Jam imprint.
I told Chuck a story, he said yo put that on the beginning of the tape. Thats when I said I was on my way to the studio .[the intro to the groups legendary track Public Enemy #1].
These days, Public Enemy is working on a new album and still exploring revolutionary ways to release their music to the masses.
PE raised over $37,000 from fans to record their new untitled album using European website SellaBand.com.
In addition to his stint on VH1 Reality shows like The Surreal Life, Strange Love, and Flavor of Love, Flavor is planning a return to reality television in 2010.
Flavor, 50, will be featured in a new reality show featuring him going back to school to pursue his high school diploma.
Public Enemys front man Chuck D. will be featured on the 2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards when the special airs on October 27.
Chuck D. introduces rap veteran Ice Cube, who received the Life Time Achievement Award. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsfree video player
Hip-Hop Rumors: Amber Rose Slays Twitter!
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 am going to let the homey CHANCE take the lead today with the rumors, but never fear! He is bringing the heat. And the heat is coming from Amber Rose, who is livid about the rumors of Kanye’s death!
CHANCE ENCOUNTERS!
AMBER ROSE IS A RIDER … LITERALLY
Last night R.I.P KanyeWest was a trending topic on twitter … When I saw it I was scrambling to find a credible source reporting it but thankfully it turned out to be a hoax. It started after rumors spread that Kanye was in an car accident in LA and smashed into a pole (smh). Amber Rose was very upset about the whole situation…here’s what she had to say:“This RIP KanyeWest topic is not funny and its NOT TRUE!
He has people like myself and his family that love him very much. Its
in extreme poor taste to have that as a trending topic. Its totally
disrespectful to make up a story like this…Ill always ride for my man!!!! Im bout to get off here and still RIDE for him. LITERALLY.”
Here’s to you ‘Ye:
PHARELL LEFT JAY HANGING???
Word
is Jay-Z and Pharell were supposed to be performing So Ambitious
together at a show in D.C. but Pharell was nowhere to be found. He
opened the show with his NERD crew but when the time came for him to
grace the stage a second time he was gone. Apparently Jay seemed
pretty confused and the crowd was chanting for him.
MIKE EPPS SALTYRemember when I told you Marlon Wayans was going to be Richard
Pryor??? Well he wasn’t the only one on the list of possibilities ….
Mike Epps was also in the running but after Pryors wife WENT IN on him
he’s no longer being considered. When asked how he felt about losing
the role he said he “didnt get in the game to play anyone else but himself’ [arent you an ACTOR?], hes “blessed, and has a lot of other things on [his] plate.” Someone sounds like a sore loser … awwwwwwwwCHAMILLIONAIRE DON’T LIKE JORDANChamillionaire asks Michael Jordan for a picture MJ responds “I aint takin’ pictures wit no ni**as” … Chamillionaire ends up WANTING to knock him out … but the story gets deeper check out this video to see how Reggie Bush trying to impress Kim Kardashian, a once in a lifetime moment, and brief appearances by Spike Lee and Young Joc declaring “F Michael Jordon” all come together in this tale:
!!SPOILER ALERT!!FOR THE LOVE OF RAY J 2Ok I warned you this time … Ray J will have a second go at love starting November 2. There is a character on the show who goes by the name Fetuccini and her level of jump off-nicity comes into question right away. She claims she recently broke up with Tyson Beckford but it appears they did the do 3 days before the show started taping. Apparently a fight breaks out over wether she’s there for Ray J or just to get famous … ummmmmm who doesn’t know the answer to that???
YOU WRONG FOR THAT…Apparently
there is a rapper from Ten-a-key named Haystak and he’s had an on again
off again beef with Eminem and D12. Apparently this dude spent some
time in jail for statutory rape back in the mid 90’s…here’s an
excerpt from an e-mail I got yesterday:”,,,this fat disgusting animal is a convicted rapist and registered
sex offender…NOW, whats REALLLY f***ed up is I heard his victim was a
young BOY!!!”I looked dude up (Jasonm Winfree) and he is definitely a registered sex offender
but to be fair he was convicted of statutory rape when he was 22 years
old which means he could have been f**king with a 17 year old and got
caught up. He only did like 10 months. Not justifying it just saying
it happens… you don’t have to be a child molesting fiend to end up on
that list so I’d give him the benefit of the doubt or at least a chance
to explain himself.
ULTIMATE HUSTLERAt this point it’s just amazing how many ways the Jacksons can get paid
… Joe Jackson will be recieving $250,000 to intro some screenings of
This Is It in England by telling stories about Michael. This adds on
to the $3,000 tickets he sold to watch the movie and have dinner with
him in Vegas, the reality show, and the interviews they are paid for. Guess they have to get as much as they can since Mike didn’t leave em anything.
THE FINAL CONVOSteve Mcnairs
mistress, Sahel Kazemi, was going through some s**t before she went
over the edge. Word is she was dodging bill collectors and having
trouble paying her rent and car note. She texted STeve Mcnair the day she killed hiim saying Baby I might have a breakdown im so stressed…I
need to pay the cell phone bills n the hospital. can u transfer 2000 to
my acc.. Mcnair didn’t reply until she texted him later that night asking to see him. Here are the last text messages
they exchanged before they were found dead in her condo.Kazemi, 4:04 p.m.: Baby I have to be w u 2nite. I dnt care where
Kazemi, 9:10 p.m.: where u gonna be at baby
McNair, 9:15 p.m.: at home til the kids fall asleep
Kazemi, 9:18 p.m.: k ill call when I get off
Kazemi, 11:28 p.m.: they asleep babe
McNair, 11:34 p.m.: they are on the way
Kazemi, 12:38 a.m.: k
Kazemi, 12:48 a.m.: u want me to open the gate
McNair, 12:52 a.m. (sent twice): No open the front door
Kazemi, 1:14 a.m.: its open
Kazemi, 2:23 a.m.: im going to the store
My guess is when she get’s back from the “store” he’s on the couch and…
FOXY GETS EM FIREDWhile
Foxy Brown was in the joint there were rumors that she was getting the
celebrity treatment. She was able to wear designer clothes, conduct
interviews, and even have a photoshoot all while paying her debt to
society. Well the people that facilitated this lifestyle have been
forced to resign. As of November 1 Carolyn Thomas, Chief of
Department, Frank Squillante, assistant chief of
special operations and George Okada, warden, will no longer be employed
at Rikers. Sucks for you guys …
IM JUST SAYIN’R. Kelly has an album dropping December 1st… the first single is (drumroll) RELIGIOUS … hmmmmmm…also planning a tourUnless
your like Uma Thurman or Aubrey Hepburn, Manolo Blahnik thinks your a
“ridiculous…pointless girl” and doesnt want you wearing his
shoes…take it how you take itThe bodyguard who fought with AJ Jewell, allegedly causing his
death is free on bond…they are saying AJ had sickle cell and THAT may
be what caused his deathBobby Brown claims the only reason
Whitney married him was to squash rumors that she was gettin her freak
on with her female assistantApparently The Game HASN’T been picked up yet they were just in the A to do Monique’s showDid you catch Kanye’s mini-movie … he posted it on his blog then removed it saying “Sorry I had to take it down.” … wonder why??Some guy in Rochester, NY caught his daughter doing the nasty and almost cut her hand off with a samurai sword … damn kids keep it in your pants
Didn’t really dig RiRi’s new song but I’m sure it will grow on me as it’s forced down my throatWHERE ARE THEY NOW??After
trying to become a reality TV star Vanilla Ice has decided to go
commercialer and sell beer in South Africa instead … check him out:
Peace – CHANCECDR @ Twitter or Gmail
BACK TO ILLSEED!
I’M CALLING DETOIT OUT!
I know saying this might get me killed, even if I am joking.Put Yung Berg’s chain in a box or something! Melt it! Give it to charity! Do something with it that doesn’t continually disrespect this poor dude. As soon s Yung Berger starts to heal, somebody tears the scab off and does THIS:
Damn, Bergmeister! The fails never end…and I’m not a hater…I just have to comment on it. Now, you might notice that I said “DETOIT” at the top, some of you may have thought that was a typo for Detroit. I don’t say anything slick about Detroit…just “Detoit.” LMAO!
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END
Here is why I am not getting a H1N1 Swine Flu or a regular Flu shot. It may be right for others but not me. This is a shame, in part, because she was a cheerleader for the Washington Redskins! It would be a shame regardless!
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY
This is so wrong, it is funny. I had to call it a fail, because whoever thought of it is evil. I had to call it! See above for the way I really feel.
AMBER, WE LOVE YOU!!!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!
-illseed
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Young Jeezy P###. By Zaytoven
“Trap Or Die 2”
Jay-Z Ft. Swizz Beatz And Grafh
“On To The Next One Remix”
Snoop Dogg Ft. Gucci Mane
“Party Animal”
Sonny Rich Ft. Jadakiss [Heater Of the Day]
“Hard Living”
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“Love U”
Ja Rule Ft. Lil Wayne and Merc Montana
“Uhh Ohh”
Shawty Lo P###. By K.E.
“Sick Of Myself”