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Jay-Z Talks Lil Mama; ‘Empire’ Tops Charts

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

Jay-Z finally addressed the infamous incident in which Lil Mama hopped on the stage during the rapper’s finale performance with Alicia Keys during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

 

Yesterday (September 23), Jay-Z called into The Angie Martinez Show on Hot 97 and addressed the incident, when Lil Mama interrupted the performance of “Empire State of Mind.”

 

“Me personally, I would never do that. I would never have the nerve to do that,” Jay-Z said. “We went to rehearsals and went did run through and we worked really hard at the performance to put on a show for people.”

 

Jay-Z said Lil Mama was wrong for interrupting the performance and compared the incident to Kanye West’s stage crashing antics.

 

“I actually thought it was equivalent to what Kanye did to Taylor Swift, but nobody really talked about that because I’m not a sweet little girl from the middle of America.”

 

In related news, Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 3 is the #1 album in the country for a second week in a row, moving 297,911 copies.

 

The single “Empire State of Mind” is also the #1 selling Digital Single in the country Selling 205k copies.

 

Jay-Z is currently performing with Coldplay in the UK and will return to the United States October 9.

Study Says Rap Music Causes Car Crashes

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

A new study in the U.K. has found that drivers who listen to Hip-Hop music are most at risk to be involved in an accident.

 

A survey of 2000 people conducted by Auto Trader magazine found that almost half of the drivers admitted that rap music changed their mood while driving.

 

Additionally the survey found that 1 in 5 drivers became aggressive, while listening to songs by rappers like Eminem, Jay-Z, Dizzee Rascal.

 

Only six percent of the drivers became relaxed while listening to the genre of music.

 

“We all know the drivers who play loud, pounding rap music where you can hear the ground shake before they arrive,” said Neil Grieg, Director of Policy and Research of The Institute of Advanced Motorists.

 

Grieg told ANI News Service that police do not note what type of music a driver is listening to when they are involved in collisions.

 

“If people recognize within themselves that they were listening to a certain type of music when they had road rage problems or crashes, it would be worth them considering changing the music,” Grieg said. “But if you listen to rap music in the car, you are most likely to be young and male and unfortunately that is the target group least likely to listen to road safety advice.”

Hip-Hop Rumors:New Jack Beef? Another Rapper Heart Attack? More Rumors!

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

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.

But this is the Hip-Hop Honors Edition so a lot of this is actually

real!DID LL COOL J AND OTHERS BOYCOTT THE HIP-HOP HONORS?

 

We aren’t sure what is going on with the show. The 6th edition of the Hip-Hop Honors seemed ill enough, but was there some sort of boycott quietly taking place? LL Cool J, the first artist to drop an album on Def Jam, was noticeably absent during the evening. LL did do a shoot of some sort to joke about Russell. Perhaps there was just a conflict in schedule.

 

Also, there was no representation from the Roc. No State Property. No Dip Set. I mean, T La Rock wasn’t there to my knowledge. I mean, you can’t complain too much, but I suppose, it would have been even more stellar if Rihanna, Kanye or Jay was there to close out the session with something they did on Def Jam.

THE NEW BOYZ GOT BEEF WITH THE PACK?

 

On of my readers got wind of this one. I don’t know how close he is to the situation so I am not going to use his name. But he in Cali and he is going to a show where The Pack is performing. Well, I heard The Pack got on the stage with some folks and somebody repeatedly chanted, “F*** THE NEW BOYZ I STARTED THIS JERK S**T AND I DON’T EVEN JERK” “F**K THE NEW BOYZ!” I heard after that, people got on stage and started to dance or whatever. Don’t ask me if they were doing the jerk, or whatever that jig is called. The Pack did seem to have a similar rap style to the New Boyz, but since I never listened to either, my opinion is pointless.

LIL BOOSIE MISSES A SHOW!

 

Mr. Street Fame hit me up and gave me some info coming straight out of Atlanta. Well, it isn’t a long store, but it is likely to interest you. In Albany, GA at Club Dejave, Lil Boosie was supposed to perform but the the promoter didn’t pay the rest of the show money. So, Boosie just got the up front money, but not the rest. Mr. Street Fame told me that Boosie is actually taking the hit associated with two years of jail pretty hard. He said that he asked everybody to keep him in our prayers.

 

We should have prayed before the jail time.

 

PRAY FOR KID FROST? DID HOMEY HAVE A HEART ATTACK?

 

DJ Roc Raida had a heart attack and now I am hearing bad rumors about a vet in West Coast rap. If you never heard of Kid Frost, look him up. I would say “kill yourself,” but I understand that everybody’s shoes have different sizes. Anyway, the homey P. LA hit me up and told me he had a show in Colorado for Lowrider Magazine. Latin Rapper Kid Frost was a performer, but he didn’t seem to be himself. They were about to take him to the hospital for treatment for shortness of breath and some other stuff. Somehow, he managed to finish his set, but they allegedly dipped out immediately to get him some care by a real doctor. Now, we are hearing that he was admitted to Denver at Denver Health for a straight up heart attack. How good or bad he is doing is unknown right now. Lets hope this is a bad rumor, but just in case, pray for him!

 

 

EPIC WIN OR BAD WAY TO START A RAP CAREER?

 

 

NORE HAS A NEW ALBUM THAT HE DOESN’T SUPPORT!

 

Check out this! Nore is dissing a new album. Wonder why somebody would do such a thing and is he suing them.

 

 

JAY-Z ADDRESSES LIL MAMA

 

Snooooooze!

 

 

PEOPLE IN GERMANY READ ME! YAY!

 

Peep this letter I got from a reader in Germany!

 

my name is emre i am from turkey but i live in germany…im a big hiphop fan and i read your rumors every time! thought i`d tell you about jay-zs visit to germany..he was in a very well-known tv show yesterday to promote bp3, and everybody over here was excited because it was the first time that he appeared in german tv…but damn, it became a disaster!! the host of the show is quite an idiot and he seemed very unprepared for the interview…i mean, “how do you say it, blueprint 3 or blueprint number 3?”, come on…at the end the host wanted to do a little freestyle session with traditional german music (which he already had done with eminem) and jay quite clearly refused it…all he did was “uh, ah, 1 clap, 2 clap..” and so on…one of my friends said “damn jay got murdered by eminem once again” lol…i think he was confused or didnt want to make a fool of himself…well i would be mad too if i was him, cause like i said the host is such a jerk…anyways, thought i hit you up with that, heres the link…

 

 

When the dude asks Jay, “Are you flexible like Eminem,” I KNOW Jay-Z was thinking “Pause!”

 

 

Jay is like the Woody Allen of Rap now. He’s so witty. LOL!

 

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

 

Apparently, Tiny (T.I.’s wifey) wanted her reality show to be with Kandi, but BET allegedly rejected the idea. They ended up buying into Toya (Wayne’s ex-wife). Kandi went to that housewives show.

 

I am hearing rumors that somebody may be trying to cyber hack Maino for what he said about Foxy. Apparently, they are starting with his Wikipedia page.

 

I heard that the incident where Ja Rule and DMX made peace actually happened right there in the audience at the Hip-Hop honors. Awwwww…how cute!

 

I continue to hear Slaughterhouse is going to be signing to Shady with Eminem. I can’t tell you how ill this would be as long as the album comes out next year.

 

CHANCE’S CHATTER

 

Here is the homey Chance. He’s got some goodies this time. Check out his rumors.

 

TOLD YALL…Remember when I told you Rihanna was making out with Justin Timberlake at the 40/40?? 

Well she was recently spotted at another NY club giving him a lap

dance.   Word is they’ve been seeing quite a lot of each other but are

forced to sneak around cause JT is still with Jessica Biel. 

COPS CANT CHASE YOU…

If you live in Wellford, South Carolina … After an officer was hurt pursuing a suspect

on foot the mayor outlawed foot pursuits … She said “…the cost

to the town to pay for the injured officer, wasn’t worth it because the

suspect was just a minor drug offender.”NEEDED IMMEDIATELY…Word

is…some more nude pics of ex-Danity Kane sexpot Aubrey Oday just hit

the net.  I cant find them but if you have them please e-mail to [email protected].  I think she is gorgeous … now let me move on before I end up lookin’ like Slim Thug out chea (no shots)

KANYE WEST AND LADY GAGA TOUR

I heard this tour was going doing a couple

months back but when I heard about it it was called The Gay Tour …

THANK GOD that wasn’t true or was changed … check out this trailer

for the tour and click here to find out when it’s coming to your town.

There are also rumors ‘Ye is going to rehab, but don’t quote me. I’m sure that would affect the tour if it were true.I’M JUST SAYIN’

Kia Shine is having a conference call tonight to address the Drake

situation … YOU ARE NOW officially exploiting this situation no one is

confused KIA SHINE DID NOT WRITE BEST I EVER HAD … next pleaseJay

may loose the Nets … Mikhail Prokhorov, a mining kingpin from Russia

worth about $9.5 billion just offered Bruce Ratner, the teams owner,

$700 million and enough money to finish the stadium in BK for the team

I posted a rumor last week about a rapper claiming to be Rev Runs nephew … it was true … Check him out here Rev Run brings him out @ 1 minute and 54 seconds This guy really has a problem with 50 Cent … even calls his kahonas into question … do you think he has a point or is he just mad 50 didn’t want his book?

THANK YOUI

was catching a lot of flack for posting that tidbit about Washington DC

lifting the same-sex marriage ban but this reader let me know it didn’t

fall on deaf ears:“

I am a gay female and would

appreciate having the option to marry when and if I choose. It’s crazy

that in this day and age others have to vote on basic rights…We’re just like everyone else

except that we are attracted to the same sex.  The issues in gay

relationships are the same…We go to work

and pay bills/taxes, have families and responsibilities the same as

anyone else. I just want people to be more compassionate and

understanding about the issue…What if the shoe was on the other foot?”Food for thought.WE “SEENT” YOUIT’S

OFFICIAL … that white lady from the Real Housewives was a skripper

… I posted the rumor yesterday and she denied it claiming she was

just a cocktail waitress but my homey Terrance from the A (Atlanta not

Africa) hit me up and let me know the real deal:”He’ll yea she used to work at the cheetah joint I remember lol

Barbie REAL WELL…….threw a stack on her ass on Friday then came

back that

following Saturday of course she remembered a dude and came smack at

me. Lap dance led to me telling her “yea u know I got bread so waz

good?”

After the club closed she was there coat n hand waiting for a n#### and

we dipped”SMH … Why lie???  Especially when dudes got you on video … wait I’ve said too muchPeace – ChanceCDR @ Twitter or Gmail

For more, go to illseed.com. Or just follow me at http://twitter.com/illseed

NEW YORK, WE LOVE YOU!!!

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

-illseed

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Ghostface Wins Judgement Against Wu-Tang Productions

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

Rapper Ghostface Killah recently reached a settlement with Wu-Tang Clan Productions and Robert “RZA” Diggs in regards to unpaid royalties.

 

According to a motion filed on August 24, Hon. Judge Richard Lowe III ordered Wu-Tang Clan Productions d/b/a as Wu-Tang Publishing to pay Ghost, born Dennis Coles, $158,255.18, with costs.

 

The original lawsuit dates back to 2005, when Ghostface sued Wu-Tang Productions over publishing royalties Ghostface claimed he should have earned on early albums released by the Wu-Tang Clan.

 

The judgment is the latest chapter in a battle between several Wu-Tang Clan members and the RZA, who has been accused by group members of keeping their share of royalties from albums sold.

 

“In support of his alleged right to a 50% producer’s fee, Diggs testified that he created the musical beats for the songs,” a portion of the lawsuit reads. “Because of this, defendants alleged Diggs was entitled to 50% of revenue separate and apart from the 50% received by the lyric writers. This was the proper distribution argued by defendants rather than a proportional share to be divided among all of the creators as urged by plaintiff. Diggs did not dispute plaintiffs assertions that he received the improper fee, rather he provided testimony in support of his receipt of the fee. Furthermore, he proffered expert testimony to support his receipt of the 50% producer’s fee.”

 

Ghostface, Raekwon and The RZA addressed the issue in published interviews. “Don’t play with a grown man’s pockets,” Raekwon told MTV.com of the issue last year. “Don’t ever let a n***as feel like you stealing from him…because we was the n***as that would’ve did anything for you, jump in front of a bullet for you.”

 

RZA also shed light on the lawsuit with Ghostface in a January 2009 interview with Wildstylemag.com.

 

“They took all these times that I got 50 percent, added them up and said I owed them about 300-400 grand,” RZA explained. “How the f**k can that be Ghost?! Every time you put an album out with any producer you do the same thing. Now you are going to change it on me? Not only did I make the beat, I probably gave you some of your lyrics and sat in that f**ing studio for months!”

 

In January of 2008, U-God also sued RZA and Wu Music Group, seeking $170,000 in unpaid royalties.

 

RZA’s attorney Anthony Motta refused to comment on the matter, while Ghostface’s lawyers Cinque & Cinque were not available for comment.

 

All Wu-Tang Clan members have stated that they continue to remain loyal to the Wu brand, despite business turmoil.

 

Wu-Tang group members Raekwon’s recent hit album Only Built For Cuban Linx II features the entire Wu-Tang Clan, including Ghostface and The RZA.

 

In related news, Ghostface is preparing to release his latest album The Wizard of Poetry on September 29.

Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City

 

 

DMX Officially Ends Feud With Ja Rule

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

New York rappers Ja Rule and DMX ended a long running feud last night during the 6th Annual “VH1 Hip Hop Honors” taping, which commemorated Def Jam Records’ 25th anniversary.

 

DMX and Ja Rule stood together last night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and took pictures with fellow Def Jam alumni Ludacris and Foxy Brown.

 

Today (September 24), DMX’s manager confirmed that the picture was not just a promotional opportunity, ending years of speculation about his relationship with Ja Rule.

 

“He has a new attitude , a new team. He looks good and [now] he is squashing beefs. [And] his performances are breathtaking,” DMX’s manager Nakia Walker told AllHipHop.com.

 

“Great to see DMX and Ja Rule squash their beef after all this time,” Ludacris Tweeted. “Vh1 hip hop honors. A historic night indeed.”

 

 

DMX and Ja Rule’s feud goes back to 2000, when DMX recorded the track “Do You,” which took shots at Ja Rule, claiming the rapper had copied his signature, gruff style of rapping.

 

The track set off years of bickering via radio interviews and diss tracks like DMX’s “Ruled Out” and “They Want War,” as well as Ja Rule’s track “Judas.”

 

Both rappers were produced by Irv Gotti, who met DMX during his days as an artist on Ruffhouse Records around 1989.

 

A few years later, Irv Gotti befriended Ja Rule, who was a member Cash Money Clique.

 

After a stint as an A&R with Blunt/TVT Records, Gotti landed an A&R job with Def Jam and helped sign Jay-Z, DMX and Ja Rule to the label in 1998.

 

“He’s always had a [problem] with me. Since the beginning of my career, I ignored it. I felt my way of answering him was to be very successful and that would hurt him the most,” Ja Rule said of DMX in 2002.

 

Tension between the two rappers remained high until this week, when Ja Rule tweeted: “I’m not going to start trouble I’m bringing my daughter but I promise if a n***a get outta line they won’t make it out of Brooklyn lmao.”

 

DMX was released from an Arizona prison in April of 2009 after serving 90 days for fraud, drug and animal cruelty charges and has started rebuilding his career.

 

Last night, he took to the stage in a collaboration with Gym Class Heroes for his 1999 hit single “Party Up,” while Ja Rule and Ashanti as they performed their hits “Down for You” and “Always On Time.”

 

Other performers included KRS-One, Onyx, Rick Ross, Method Man, Redman, Warren G., The Roots, Jazzy Jeff, Erick Sermon and others.

 

“VH1 Hip Hop Honors” will premiere on Tuesday, October 13 at 9 PM ET/PT.

2009 Hip-Hop Honors: Pictures of Def Jam’s Legendary Night

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

The VH1 Hip-Hop Honors went off without a hitch. And, you know the stars were in the house for an evening to honor and celebrate the legacy of Def Jam Records. All of the former and present brass were there. Likewise, the past and current artists were in attendance as well.Below are some images that captured the mood of the moment.

Hip-Hop Rumors: VH1’s Hip-Hop Honors Edition! All The Rumors…Run Down!

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

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. But this is the Hip-Hop Honors Edition so a lot of this is actually real!

THE DAILY TWO SENSE

So, the guys of AllHipHop.com and others went to the taping for the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors yesterday, the Def Jam 25 Edition.. Basically, Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur (@chuckcreekmur) and Steve Raze (@steveraze) were at the event and twittered the whole dag-on thing. So, what I did is basically took their tweets and others and created the rumors of today. If you don’t care to know what happened at the Hip-Hop Honors, wait for the regular rumor update in a few.

THE RUMORS!

Well, first of all, here is some stuff that I heard not from Jigsaw or Raze.

I heard that DMX and Ja Rule had a moment backstage where they basically made some sort of peace pact. As you know from yesterday’s rumors, Ja was talking like something may pop off if he saw Eminem or DMX, his (former?) arch enemies. But Eminem apparently opened the show and was out. But he and DMX may have made peace.

Also, a few people hit me and said that Nice N Smooth, the old school rappers that were down with Def Jam were livid that they couldn’t get into the Hip-Hop Honors! I mean, I don’t know if somebody didn’t recognize them or just didn’t care to let them in. nevertheless…no luck.

First of all, Jigsaw tweeted: “lyor just dissed the mess outta death row and bad boy! oh snap!!!!!” After searching around, I discovered that Lyor was talking about Def Jam as a brand and how blue-collar they were. He compared the label to a car and said they would get under the hood, under the car and get dirty to satisfy the customer (listener). He dissed Death Row Records saying something like they were all muscle and couldn’t fit under the care and that Bad Boy Records was too pretty in their shiney suits to do such work. I have to see how he said, but I was told it was RAW. Here is what Miss Info said about the same thing. “Wow…..watch the hhh when it airs just for this dope lyor cohen segment…he talks defjam vs suge vs badboy.”

Raze gave a view of the scene: Hip-Hop Honors about to start peep this look http://twitpic.com/ivru2 (Click to see the pic) Apparently, they were very close to all the Def Jam royalty – Kevin Liles, Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin, Lyor Cohen and a bunch of other people from the first guard of Def Jam.

Raze said: Steve Raze Exclusive: I saw KRS-One and he told me he was doing a tribute to the Beastie Boys. !!!!

Eminem and Black Thought did their thing as LL Cool J, but LL himself didn’t perform. Wonder why? Also, there is a line in LL’s Rock the Bells where he says, “You like Mike Jackson? (crowd replies) We like Cool J!)” Well they changed that lyric to pay some sort of homage to the King of Pop.

Public Enemy performed, but the crazy thing was later in the night Louis Farrakhan showed up! Here is what Jigsaw said, “public enemy brought farrakhan to hip hop honors…wow. he’s got more security than anybody here.” and “watching flavor flav talk to farrakhah.”

Rumor has it, Trey Songz tried to sing in the same cadance as Nate Dogg on a song with Warren G. That’s just a rumor.

Malcolm Jamal Warner was there.

Chris Rock was too and he messed up his lines and screamed, “what the f–k yall got me reading!!!!!????”

This is something super interesting to me that I cannot wait to see: “foxy is wearing the best outfit of the night.” Here is what LowKey said about Foxy: “So Foxy n Fab performed “I’ll Be” and Foxy’s t### look like they have their own zip code, area code an social security number”

Seems like the audience really wanted to see Jay-Z to the point where somebody yelled “Where’s Jay-Z!?” Jay is overseas somewhere. Nobody affiliated with Jay was included in Hip-Hop honors was present either.

I saw quite a lot of people complaining about the live band. It seems the some of it took away from the Hip-Hop feeling of things. Here’s what LowKey said: “Kid Rock goes in on LL’s “I’m Bad”. Another live band fail.”

I was informed that Sticky Fingaz was asking about me, which is cool since I am a big fan. Maybe I will do a song with him called “Throw Ya Onez.”

I was told that there were some old school rappers that really looked really old and decrepit (not Jigsaw or Steve, by the way).

MOVING ON…

That’s pretty much it. I don’t wanna ruin it for anybody. If you want to read/see more of the action, head over to (@chuckcreekmur) or (@steveraze) on twitter.

SLAUGHTER HOUSE DOWN WITH EMINEM?

Looks like Eminem found something to get him hype about. Well, after he appeared in the Drake video with Slaughterhouse behind him, the logical rumors started. Is Em trying to sign them to Shady? WHO KNOWS! Nobody knows and the crew isn’t talking yet.

Uhmmmmmm….More later!

ILL PIC!

I want to squash beef with Foxy.

PEACE!!!!!Oh yeah…VH1’s “Hip Hop Honors“airs October 13.

For more, go to illseed.com. Or just follow me at http://twitter.com/illseed

FOXY, WE LOVE YOU!!!

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

-illseed

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VIDEO BATTLE: Fake Jay-Z vs Drake vs Rick Ross vs Jadakiss

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Reviews / Music

The video battle is back like it never left!

 

This week, the battle does what it is supposed to do: presents different sectors of Hip-Hop and lets the fans vote on what visual masterpiece they like the best.

 

 This week, we offer four acts that bring posse cuts with varying degrees of heat for your computer.

 

DRAKE FEATURING EMINEM, LIL WAYNE, DRAKE – “FOREVER”

 

This would seem to be a shut out battle with the likes of Eminem, Drake, Lil Wayne and Kanye on one track. But, as a video, “Forever” is the lead single on the Lebron James movie “More Than A Game,” which is in theatres in October. Also, it should be noted that Hype Williams produced the video, which is reminiscent of his classic video from the 90’s. So, does this modern day posse cut hold up with all the explosions and Eminem’s magnificent “dumb out” carry this basketball-themed videoover the top?

 

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JADAKISS – FEATURING EVE, THE LOX, DMX AND SWIZZ BEATZ – “WHO’S REAL”

 

We weren’t going to let Drake and company get away with being the only “posse cut” here is the rap battle! Jadakiss re-forms Voltron with the Ruff Ryderz. Eve, Styles P, Sheek, Swizz and the dog DMX. This one is classic double R. We’re not going to talk much…just watch it!

 

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RICK ROSS and TRIPLE C’S featuring BIRDMAN – “GO”

 

Will Rick Ross ever stop? Can he be stopped may be a more appropriate question. The Bawse and his Triple C cohorts have quite a lot to prove and “Go” doesn’t disappoint. The video looks like it could be a scene from “Fast and Furious: Miami.” Gunplay and Torch support Ross’ lyrical efforts and Birdman plays clean up. This video is very glossy and ready for your favorite network to play. Check it out!

 

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AFFION CROCKETT (FAKE JAY-Z, KANYE, & CHRIS BROWN) – “HUNT CHRIS BROWN”

 

This is a funny one and a different contender than we are accustomed to seeing. Affion Crockett, a comedian once affiliated with Nick Cannon, has outdone himself this time. He’s created a parody of parodies in “Hunt Chris Brown” with a Rihanna-like character and Crockett himself as Jay-Z, Kanye West and the prey Chris Brown. Hilarious and well-produced. Check it out!

 

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LL Cool J Talks Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nomination

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

Rap star LL Cool J is one of 12 nominees that could be inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

 

LL’s name is included on a shortlist of artists that includes acts like Kiss, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Chantels, Donna Summer, Jimmy Cliff, Laura Nyro and others.

 

“Words can’t express the gratitude I feel right now I’m truly thankful,” LL Cool J told AllHipHop.com. “I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me and I share the honor of this nomination with all those who helped me along the way.”

 

Ballots will be sent to over 500 voters, who will determine which five of the 12 groups will be inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

 

To be eligible, an artist or group must have released its first single or album at least 25 years prior to the year of the nomination.

 

In 1984, LL Cool J released his first single “I Need A Beat,” which was produced by Rick Rubin and T-La Rock.

 

He dropped his classic debut album Radio one year later for Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons’ seminal label, Def Jam.

 

The album contained several rap classics, including “Rock The Bells” and “I Can’t Live Without My Radio.”

 

LL has released 12 full-length albums since his debut and has sold over 20 millions of records worldwide, landing hits with songs like “I’m Bad,” “I Need Love,” “Jinglin’ Baby,” “Around the Way Girl,” “Head Sprung,” “I Can Love You Better” and others.

 

In addition to transitioning into a successful Hollywood actor with his own sitcom (In The House), LL continues to release hit records.

 

LL just dropped the track “NCIS: No Crew is Superior” in honor of his new starring role in the series NCIS: L.A.

 

Artists that are inducted into the famed monument to pop music are featured in the Museum’s Hall of Fame exhibit, which includes a computerized jukebox of all of the inductees works that includes etched-glass signatures of each group member.

 

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 25th Annual Induction Ceremony is slated to take place March 15 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York.

 

LL Cool J made his debut on NCIS: Los Angeles last night, to an audience of 18 million viewers, giving CBS its largest premiere week since 1993.