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AHH Stray News: DJ Khaled/E-Class, 50 Cent, Saigon, J. Cole

Miami’s DJ Khaled has teamed with Poe Boy Records’ founder E-Class to release Live From the 305, a new compilation featuring some of the most popular rappers from the Sunshine state. Rappers like Pitbull, Trick Daddy, Flo Rida, Trina, Ace Hood, Brisco, Mista Mac, Bill Blue and Ball Greezy are featured on the release, which is due in stores on October 13. “For the first time, a compilation represents the whole Miami movement,” Poe Boy’s founder E-Class told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “Live From the 305 includes up and coming underground artists as well as mainstream artists.” The first single from the album is titled “Black Shades” featuring Brisco, Ball Greezy and Billy Blue.

 

Queens, New York rapper 50 Cent is sponsoring a day of Hip-Hop performances on Governors Island this October. 50’s first This is 50 Festival will take place October 3 at The Beach and will feature performances from 50 and G-Unit, Wale, Jim Jones, D-Block, Maino, Kid Cudi and others. The festival is being held in conjunction with Hot 97, AEG Live and LiveNDirect. “With the help of Chris Lighty & Jeremiah ‘Ice’ Younossi we were able to create a festival with one of my personal favorites,” LiveNDirect‘s CEO Peter Oasis said. “Having worked with 50 I truly understand his gift to make noise! Fif is the future and we hope that he’ll do to music festivals what he did to sports drinks – change the game.” T Tickets are on sale at all major ticket outlets for $45.

 

Saigon will participate in a charity event for In Arms Reach to empower children who have parents that were or are incarcerated. The program utilizes arts and music to help the children realized their full potential. In Arms Reach works with City College for the City University of New York and the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. Saigon will host the orientation for the first class of the year and will give an introduction to the course for the year. The program kicks off from 5-7 PM, September 29 at City College in Harlem, New York. In related news, Saigon will be a featured artist on AllHipHop.com’s annual Social Lounge, which takes place October 17 at the NJPAC in Newark, New Jersey. Saigon joins panelists Raekwon, Ras Baraka, Immortal Technique and Mike Bigga (p/k/a Killer Mike). For more information click here.

 

Roc Nation rapper J. Cole has inked a deal with leading urban fashion retailer Jimmy Jazz to star in the “Fresh for Fall” campaign. The rapper will be featured endorsing various apparel and footwear brands for the project, which will be activated in over 80 Jimmy Jazz locations nationwide, including Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio and J. Cole’s home state of North Carolina. J. Cole, who is featured on Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 3 album, graduated from St. John’s University Magna C## Laude. He will headline the 2009 Southeast Music and Entertainment Summit which takes place this weekend, in Surfside Beach, South Carolina.

Lawsuit Erupts Over Pac’s ‘Po N***a Bluez’

A lawsuit has erupted in federal court over a remixed track of the song “Po N***a Bluez” by rapper Tupac Shakur.

 

Plaintiff Joseph Flowers raps under the name The Govenor.

 

The rapper claims he was the sole author of “Po N***a Bluez,” which was originally recorded in 1990 and released on his 1995 album Floss Mode.

 

Flowers is suing over a remixed version of the original track which appeared on Shakur’s#### 2004 posthumous album Loyal To the Game.

 

The remixed version of the track was produced by Scott Storch and featured Isley Brothers lead singer, Ron Isley.

 

Flowers lawsuit claims that he is the sole owner of the original version of the track, which he claims is almost identical to his 1995 version, which incorporates a sample The Delegations’ 1979 track “Oh Honey.”

 

He did not discover the remixed version, which is track 14 until March of 2008.

 

Flowers claims Interscope and Universal Records have copied, used, sold, promoted and profited from his work, without any credit or compensation given.

 

The rapper is suing for copyright infringement.

 

Flowers seeks an immediate injunction to halt sales of the album with the infringing work and statutory and punitive damages.

EXCLUSIVE: Killer Mike Announces Name Change

Within the span of his rap career, Killer Mike has built a reputation and following that has earned him a solid standing among music fans.

 

Now, the Atlanta rapper is literally expanding his horizons with a new moniker, Mike Bigga.

 

According to Bigga, the decision to drop his former name has been bubbling for quite some time.

 

“I wanted to do it for a long time,” Mike Bigga, p/k/a Killer Mike told AllHipHop.com. “I read all the comments on AllHipHop and all the other sites. And I love how smart the hip-hop fans are and they say ‘Man, this guy is dope. Why he so slept on.’ Then, it always be a comment under there that be like ‘I don’t suppose the name Killer Mike be holding him back? You can’t get corporate sponsorship with that.’ (laughs)”

 

As Killer Mike, the rapper emerged on the rap scene via collaborations with rap duo Outkast.

 

He appeared on the group’s Grammy winning hit “The Whole World,” and later signed to Purple Ribbon Records after releasing his debut solo album Monster.

 

The 2003 offering spawned the hit “A.D.I.D.A.S” which featured Big Boi as well as the club anthem “Kryptonite,” which also featured Big Boi.

 

Despite their work together, the pair engaged in a three year beef that resulted in Bigga leaving the Purple Ribbon label and an eventual reconciliation with Big Boi in 2008.

 

Bigga opted for the new name as a reflection of his current mind state, one that reflects his desire to leave a bigger mark on the rap community.

 

“I’m going with the name Mike Bigga because I really feel like I’m bigger than what I have been in the past and I’ve managed to get legendary status from being a raw rap guy in terms of being able to come out of the shadows of the hardships I’ve had,” the entertainer said as he referenced recent tragedies that have occurred in his area.

 

“I’ve become my own boss in a bigger partnership with Grind Time Official and Grand Hustle now and I’m just on to bigger and better things,” Bigga continued. “And I figure what better time now, going into this new season that’s going to be coming up in January when Tip get out and let the world know I’m on to bigger and better things.”

 

Mike Bigga will be a featured panelist during AllHipHop.com’s annual Social Lounge.

 

The rapper will discuss a number of topics pertinent to the Hip-Hop community along with guests Immortal Technique, Saigon, Raekwon, Ras Baraka and others.

 

AllHipHop.com’s Social Lounge takes place October 17 at the NJPAC Center in Newark, New Jersey. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.

Da Brat Organizes Prison Talent Show

Da Brat has kept a low profile since her 2008 conviction and incarceration for assault. Now, the Chicago native is seeking to discover new talent in her prison through a talent search.

Da Brat (Shawntae Harris) is serving her three year sentence at Arrendale Federal Prison in Alto, Georgia. According to officials, the rapper was able to secure approval to host an event she’s coined “Showtime at Alto.”

While following the model of the legendary Apollo, Brat colleague and friend DJ Nabs will handle music duties. Da Brat brainstormed the showcase as an outlet for inmates to reveal their talents and hopefully cultivate them as a creative outlet during their sentences. Furthermore, she hopes those with lighter sentences may consider pursuing their talents further upon release.

If successful, Brat plans to push for prison authorities to make the showcase an annual event.

Da Brat herself is in the second year of her three year bid for attacking an Atlanta Falcons cheerleader in 2007.

According to court records, the veteran emcee accosted cheerleader Shayla Stevens at a Lawrenceville, GA nightclub. After words were exchanged, Da Brat bludgeoned the woman with a rum bottle. In the ensuing melee, the woman fell down a number of stairs and sliced her face open on a cement floor.

In addition to her sentence, Da Brat is also required to complete programs for substance abuse, mental health, anger management, and 200 hours of community service.

Upon release, Hip-Hop’s first female platinum artist will complete 7 years of probation to end her debt to society.

At press time, a tentative release date has not been announced.

Monday Fashion Feature: Jhung Yuro’s Kris Wright

Jhung Yuro recently unveiled its Fall 2009 Collection of sneakers. Jhung Yuro (pronounced ‘Young Euro”) is an independent sneaker company that handcrafts each sneaker.

 

The company was launched in 2005 by Kris Wright. The inspiration for the company is based on Wright’s travels throughout the world.

 

AllHipHop.com sat down with Wright to discuss the origins of Jhung Yuro, the plans for his company and his goals for the 2009 Jhung Yuro collection.

 

AllHipHop.com: What was the inspiration for the Jhung Yuro Fall 2009 Collection?

 

Kris Wright: The Fall 2009 Jhung Yuro line was inspired by formal leather bottom men’s shoes that are typically worn by professionals that wear traditional business attire. What we able to take from these traditional hard bottom shoes and apply them to our shoes were clean lines, rich subtle details and the 80/20 color strategy which in case of the Yuro Fall collection is a majority of muted colors that falls right in line with the Fall season and nice complementary accent colors. 

 

AllHIpHop.com: Tell us about the Fall Collection?

 

Kris Wright: The best way to describe the Fall collection is tight and right. We have been riding on the strategy of less is more for the back half of 2009. in the past we have offered broad assortments of product and a lot of good shoes would get lost in the mix of just having to much product. For 2009 we decided concentrated on developing the new models that we collectively felt was the right direction A. For the brand and B. Market ready. The product follows the same formula the has defined Jhung Yuro product from the brands inception, rich full grain leathers, suades, nubucks and patent leathers. Napa Pig Skin collar/sock lining and sock EVA sockliners for comfort when wearing the product.

AllHipHop.com: How did you come up with the name Jhung Yuro?

 

Kris Wright: The name was given to me as a nickname by my crew of friends about 8 years ago because of my affinity for traveling around the world. It began with just Yuro initially but then I was dubbed Jhung Yuro because I was the youngest of my group of friends. Additionally we all decided we would create a unique spelling for the name because we did not want the name to be to literally like the European Union’s currency and the dictionary term young.

 

AllHipHop.com: How did you get into the footwear business?

 

Kris Wright: I started my career in footwear as an intern for Reebok International while I was attending Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA. Funny but true story I always knew that I wanted to be in the footwear industry, and I was persistent and diligent in my pursuit of looking for an internship. I was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time, knocking on all of the right doors because it earned me my first ever internship and an 8 year kick start at Reebok which has turned into 13 years in the business.

 

AllHipHop.com: Is this what you envisioned going into the shoe game?

 

Kris Wright: Yes, becoming an entrepreneur is something that I always wanted for myself and aspired to be, however I did not actually know that the many job descriptions I held at Reebok would transition me into owning my own brand. I actually used to work in Sports Marketing working with professional athletes that Reebok signed to contracts and I thought my career would have continued in sports marketing transitioning into another company, industry or working on my own. Fortunately enough I was presented with an opportunity by a good friend that I worked for at Reebok to manage one of the brands hottest footwear business units at the time. Taking this job set the stage for me to become better educated on the product side of the business. Everything I learned and the experience I got managing the product side of the business was invaluable.

 

AllHipHop.com: What type of style would you say Jhung Yuro has?

 

Kris Wright: Jhung Yuro is best defined as a metropolitan lifestyle footwear brand, from a styling point of view.

AllHipHop.com: Do you plan on collaborating with any recording artists or celebrities in the future that you can discuss? Kris Wright: No celebrity collaborations or partnerships are on the horizon for the brand.

 

AllHipHop.com: If so, in what capacity?What are your future plans for the brand, where would you like to see it go?

 

Kris Wright: As a small independent brand the goal is always growth at the end of the day. Growth will come in many different forms inclusive of broader distribution, increased volume of production, robust sales and broad consumer appeal. I’m no different than any other person that owns or runs a business, I would like Jhung Yuro to experience the benefits that our great capitalist country has to offer popular consumer product brands.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Kanye To Go To The WWE?? 50 Cent Vs Real & Chance! Marbury Vs Jay-Z!

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.

KANYE WEST TO WRESTLE IN THE WWE?

 

According to Ewrestlingnews.com, Kanye West is going to take his entertaining exploits to the WWE for an estimated $10 Million! Ahhhh…come on! Do you believe that? Here is what they had to say about it:

 

The report states that Vince McMahon and WWE have offered Kanye close to $10 million to show up at 3 events – two television appearances and one pay-per-view event.

 

While the idea of Kanye in WWE sounds like a great chance for WWE to get some mainstream media attention, take this report as a rumor at best. Several years ago this same site reported rapper Eminem was training to become a WWE superstar (never happened), so consider the source.

 

They are saying he is seriously considering this? I just don’t believe it. But then again..anything is possible!

 

IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW WHERE THE ROC SIGN CAME FROM, SEE WHAT JAY SAYS.

 

LOL @ Jay doing all this elaborate press overseas. I know the chick is with the BBC, but she didn’t even know what the Roc sign was.

 

 

I don’t know, Jay! He was stuttering a bit!

 

JIM JONES CAR CRASH?

I heard that Jim Jones may have had some issues last week when his pricey Bentley was somehow crashed. According to my rumor, Jim quite possibly had a driver of some sort that may have lost control of the vehicle and resulted in a wreck. I didn’t really hear of any injuries so I am going to assume that Jim Jones is good to go…hopefully he had insurance.

JA RULE IS THAT RICH?

I don’t know why, but somebody sent me the following information. I have no idea what prompted them to do so.

In a 2008 networth scan, Ja Rule had a networth estimated at nearly 90 million. Ja Rule was the executive producer for his highest selling CDs to date. Ja Rule has sold 35 million records worldwide and from 2000-2002 he was the world’s fastest selling rapper and the highest paid as well. Ja Rule along with his former group, The Cash Money Click, settled with a $45 million dollar claim in the crew’s unreleased material handeled by TVT Records, Ja getting a costly $38 million of the stake. From his small appearences in 14 movies, 5 of those box office hits, Ja Rule has made an estimated $16.2 million. Ja Rule also teamed up with Irv Gotti in 2004 and created the urban clothing line ErvingGeoffery, which sells fairly well in the big city market. Other money making attributes include Ja Rule’s alcoholic beverage Momo Mojito and the very profitable L.I.F.E. Foundation, which schools over 2,500 students in New York, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, Houston, and Dallas. Ja Rule lives in a $1.2 million dollar home in Saddle River, New Jersey and also owns 2 multi-million dollar mansions in California and owns a $3.5 million dollar mansion in Miami. Ja Rule makes an estimated $7.5 million in touring in Europe and Asia, where he has an extremely strong fanbase.

DRAKE LASHES BACK OUT AT KIA SHINE

How long is this going to last?

“There have been questions posed to me the last few days about the writing of ‘Best I Ever Had’ and I figured I’d take the time to clear the air directly. I have never met Kia Shine or worked with him. I wrote the entire composition in Toronto and I borrowed one line from a Lil Wayne song that he produced the BEAT for. The claims of 25% ownership are false and for a artist to brag about splits on a song is distasteful to begin with.”

This is actually from last week…but I never used it.

THE DAILY TWO SENSE

BEYONCE’S NEW INTERVIEW

What’s Beyonce trying to say in the recent interview?

Q:Since we’re on the subject of children, your husband Jay-z said recently: “Most of the people dream of having children, I am no exception.” Are you both planning, to start a family soon?

Beyonce: Someday, when the time is ripe but not in the near future.

Q: Jay-z is probably the most important man in your life. What are you doing together in your spare time?

Beyonce: (laugh) I dont know if he is.

Q: But I thought…

Beyonce (interrupts) Well, I love my nephew to death and he’s my everything.

Q: Do you and Jay live together?

Beyonce: Sometimes. (laugh)

MARBURY HATES JAY-Z’S GUTS

Starbury just constanty talks about Jay-Z over and over, because of a lyric Jay had years ago. LOL! This is getting creepy.

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VARIOUS RUMORS

Shout out to Mikey The Movie Star, who hit me with some rumors. I hope you enjoy them.

Max B is still holding on. From what I understand, he is looking to make one last push at a bid for freedom. Mikey’s telling me that his former assistant has been linked in with G-Unit and his statue with them is still intact. Apparently, Max’s former assistant is now booking shows for Tony Yayo and helping him sell verses and hooks. I am hearing that if Max does get out of jail, he hopes to move over there to G-Unit.

Could it be that Black Child of Murder Inc fame be getting into the movie game? That’s the word…that he is included in a few movie with Nipsey Hussell, Gillie Da Kid and Ving Rhames.

There is a certain NY rapper that may have a problem of the R. Kelly type. I am hearing that this rapper may have a warrant out for his arrest for having sex with an underage teen down in Georgia. This rumor comes from somebody down in GA that says they have seen this rapper’s face posted in the police department at some precinct down there.

TWITTER FOLLIES

The dude that produced the Drake record is blasting Kia Shine.

@Boi1da – LMAO @ Kia Shine lying that he wrote best i ever had

Kia Shine never said he ghost wrote it – FYI.

I don’t know if this actually happened, but I scooped it off Twitter. More Kanye talk!

“I’m here to ensure everything runs smoothly. Here’s hoping Kanye West likes 30 Rock” – Neil Patrick Harris

I heard Jimmy Fallon also had some serious joke for Ye.

What is up with Fabolous? This dude is joking somebody every time I turn around! This time he just go in on FloRidah for no apparent reason! Just joking, but nevertheless, this is rap and people don’t always have the best sense of humor. Here is a sampling of what Fab said.

#flo-ridahairline has been pushed back more than every album in music history!

#flo-ridahairline is dating tyrabanks hairline ….

#flo-ridahairline broke up wit his forehead.. Said he aint f##### wit him no more

Fab ended the night saying: “My twiggas hope yall had fun 2nite wit the topic.. Like I said b4 its all n good humor, I don’t hav beef wit Flo-Rida.. Jus 2 entertain yall”

Then, I went into this a bit farther and people were also dissing Fab – in particular his teeth! Here are some of them:

#fabsteeth shaped up #Flo ridas hairline.

#watsworse #flo -ridahairline or #fabsteeth—–????????

@skillzva *dead* RT #fabsteeth and jermaine dupris teeth r havin a UFC match Saturday. ULTIMATE FANG CHAMPIONSHIP! Well dayuuum

Fab got the last word:

#fabsteeth can b fixed anytime he feels like it.. Yall ugly faces can’t.. Hahahhaaaa

They shoulda never gave yall Twitter!!!!! I Swear!

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

Looks like Def Jam needs to get that 4th quarter money swoop! They are saying that the label is pushing very hard for Rihanna do drop another CD before we ring in the new year.

Anybody seen the preview for that new Jamie Foxx movie called “Law Abiding Citizen?” Man, that thing looks like “The Silence of the Lambs” assassin version.

More RIP goes to DJ Roc Raida, who died mysteriously over the weekend. Nobody knows what happened. He’s was one of the greats though.

The Friar’s Club of NY has offered Kanye West a roast since his incident at the VMAs. I don’t think Kanye is going to go for that, especially in light of the Jay Leno interview.

Madonna and Janet Jackson are working on a duet together. Michael would be proud.

Madonna had done a song with Lil Wayne for her new album, Celebration.

Smif N Wesson are reportedly doing an album with Pete Rock!

Did I say this before? There is a rumor that Chris Brown wants to be a minister. I don’t really believe it though.

Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom are rumored to be looking into marital options.

Did the VMA controversy cause Kanye to have to cancel his tour with Lady Gaga or is this the break Kanye was talking about.

Keyshia Cole may be pregnant. What else can we muster up?

RIHANNA AS A 15 YEAR OLD….

OUCH! She sure couldn’t sing…this is a remarkable turn around.

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY!

People, people, PEOPLE! At some point in time, we have GOT to do better! A man in NJ did the most dastardly thing I have seen in a long, long time. This dude was being chased by the cops and he decided do take the cocaine and stuff it in the coat of his 4-year-old son. What did he do? Told his kid it was candy. So what did his kid do? The son went to school with the cocaine and started to give it out to his classmates, thinking it really was candy. One kid actually ate the coke, but didn’t even get sick. Three other kids were rushed to the hospital for precautions. I wonder what dude is going to say on “Career Day?” Wow…what a sad Thanksgiving Day story these folks will have.

EPIC WIN OF THE DAY!

I know Beyonce gets a lot of hate, but you cannot hate on this one. She took a cancer stricken child on stage with her and sang “Halo” to her. This took place in Sydney. Man, people were reportedly crying all over the place. Hell, I might have cried if I was there in the flesh. Damn, B. I hope that kid’s spirit is raised and she survives.

WHO CARES?

Apparently, some of the previous models had some slick stuff to say about Tyra and Tyra was unwilling to go in on them. She should of slayed Janice, since she is clearly an overly duped up, prototype for plastic surgery.

KARATE BABY – FOR THE WIN!

MOS DEF DISSES JAY LENO; DEFENDS KANYE!

LOL! Called Jay a banana face! Check it out.

SOULJA BOY TELL ‘EM GETS A FACELIFT

Damn, I never really liked Soulja Boy’s song until I heard this version. A German (Die Orsons) group took “Turn My Swag On” and made it into a political song against child soldiers. Actually….very said. Wake up.

MAD? NO, SUH.

RIHANNA AT 40/40

Over the weekend, RiRi took some time at the club that Jay-Z built.

CHANCE’S RUMORS!!!!!!!!!!!!Chance is weighing in on some stuff that I missed. Check him out. As always, his views reflect his views – not AllHipHop.com or illseed.

CHANCE VS 50 CENTI’ve never watched the Real & Chance show.  The whole thing is just like a big joke to me and it’s not funny at all.  It just makes them look like clowns and lets be real the ladies are only there to do something strange for a little change (shouts to Mike Epps).  With that being said apparently Chance, whose now down with TI????? … has a problem with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

“50

cent you a b#### n***a when you seen me at the vma 09 it was all fun

and games. N*gga when i left out that b#### i heard you was talkin sour

n*gga yo career is ova n*gga i heard ya lil b****h a$$ diss record that

s### was wack. 

All i gotta say is you done f**k up n*gga you wanted beef b#### a$$

n*gga you done found it sucker ass n*gga you think yo song was

something n*gga. 

Imma have yo hoe ass cryin…Ya im done talkin yall look out for my diss single coming soon

im out this b#### grand hustle all day for you weak ass n***as”Thats a lot of tough talk for a dude who almost got thrashed by a guy named “Punk”…lol noone is taking dude serious it’s obviously a cry for attention but I wonder if 50 will entertain this??  We know how he likes embarrassing people and this one is sooooo easy.

THE FRESH PRINCE WORSHIPS ALIENS?

I don’t know much about this Scientology thing but I do know something just ain’t right about it.  The fact that it was created by a science fiction author is enough to conjure up images of kool-aid drinking, snuggie wearing weirdos waiting for the mothership to make contact.   I mean Tom Cruise is involved so how sane can it be??  Well it looks like Will Smith is down for the cause.  In 2008 Will donated about $122,000 to Scientology related groups and earlier in the summer Will and Jada fired the headmaster of a school they opened and replaced her with someone who would integrate the “religion” into the curriculum.  So this is whats hot in the streets now Will?

 

RIP AJILE TURNERCommon’s cousin Ajile Turner was killed in a motorcycle accident Friday night when his motorcycle collided with a man on a bicycle at the corner of Green Ave. and Washington Ave. in Brooklyn.  Both men were rushed to the hospital where they were pronounced dead.  RIP and as always keep the family in your prayers.

I’M JUST SAYIN’I saw the MTV special on Janet’s performance at the VMA’s this weekend.  I knew Chris Judd (J. Lo’s ex) was up there but I didnt know it was all choreographers.  Makes sense now dopest tribute yet. 

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New 50 Cent – “Dreamin’” – Produced by Dr. Dre

New 50 Cent – “Dreamin’” – Produced by Dr. Dre

50 Cent is striking from just about every angle imaginable. Think books, think videos, think the internet, think the streets. What next? Well, the music is what has been a reoccurring “next” for Curtis.

DJ Kay Slay has this new gem by 50 Cent and it features production from none other than Dr. Dre. This song is from Slay’s new album, More Than Just A DJ.

Could this be a forecasting of what is to come for Dre and 50, who both have highly delayed projects?

Only time will tell.