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Too $hort Replies To Arrest Reports; Due In Court In August

(AllHipHop News) Oakland, California rapper Too $hort will appear in court August 4th to answer three misdemeanor assault charges stemming from an altercation backstage at the Knitting Factory in Boise, Idaho last week. Too $hort and an associate were arrested on July 15th, for allegedly punching and kicking several employees of The Knitting Factory, after they allegedly refused to admit two 18-year-old women backstage during a concert. “The accusations against me regarding my arrest in Idaho on July 15th, were untrue and exaggerated,” Too $hort said in a statement released earlier today. “Normally I would ignore rumors, but because of the nature of the story that’s being spread I had to say something.”Too $hort, born Todd Shaw, admitted his raunchy lyrics may have cast him in a negative light, but took offense to reports that the women involved in the altercation were “under age girls.”“Due to my work with young people in Oakland I am extremely outraged at the way I am being portrayed,” Too $hort stated. “The incident that night was completely taken out of context and I have not and never will take advantage of any woman that is under age. Never that!Too $hort said that he was outraged at the way his arrest was being portrayed in the media, especially in light of his community work, most notably with the renowned East Oakland community center, Youth UpRising. “Due to my work with young people in Oakland I am extremely outraged at the way I am being portrayed. The incident that night was completely taken out of context and I have not and never will take advantage of any woman that is under age. Never that!” “These days people believe everything that they see on TV and these blogs,” Too $hort continued. “I have been dedicated to youth organizations and wish to continue to support them and I do not want my community and especially young people that look up to me to think that this is the type of thing that I would do.”

Hip-Hop Rumors: LIl Kim’s Words For Foxy? Whitney Houston’s Coke Run! Why Floyd Won’t Fight?!

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WHITNEY HOUSTON BUYING CRACK!?

When I saw Bobbi Christina (Whitney and Bobby’s daughter) with HIM, I knew there was an issue. It looks like there’s a problem with Whit. My Swiss people are telling me that Whit was over there and got busted or caught coppin’ some of that crack! They are trying to say she bought about $6k of it from there. My boy Pierrot told me that she made a Swiss dealer drive 13 hours for that white. MAN, this is being published in official European media so it smells true.

LIl KIM DASHES RECONCILE WITH FOXY HOPES TO HELL

In a recent interview with Black Voices, Lil Kim basically said she and Foxy Brown cannot work anything out. Incidentally, Foxy has a show in NYC coming up…I think its next Monday. More on that later, but here is the damn recent interview:

BV: Well on a lighter note, what about Foxy Brown? Will you reconcile with her???LK: “I don’t even want to mention her. No, because she’s just somebody that’s just…No, I don’t even want to mention her. One moment she got something bad to say about me, one moment she got something good to say. I don’t like that flip flop sh–, that just means that you’re still crazy! My mom always told me if you know there’s a snake in the grass, and you know it’s a snake that bit you before, why would you pick it back up? I’m not picking back up anymore snakes no more. Everyone that’s around me now are very genuine, positive, and love me. You never know, time goes by and people show their real skin so I don’t give people 100% anymore. I brought so many people in this game, I rocked with so many people, showed so many people homage and love. But they don’t show it back to me. It doesn’t bother me, I just move on. That’s why I’m always quiet about things, I just take it on the chin because I’m God’s child.”

 Hopefully, they can pull it together.

WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON WITH FLOYD?

So, everybody thinks Floyd is scared to fight Manny Pacquiao, but is there something deeper going on? In a poll we did earlier today, about 66% of all people thing Money Mayweather is scared, 26% say no and 6% say they don’t know. Now, I am being told from a person inside Floyd’s camp that the champ may not be ready to fight, because his team isn’t ready to move on such a huge fight as that. I’m really not sure, but I know his family has some issue so there may be probs on that end. I don’t think he’s scared though.

NICKI COMING OUT NEXT FEBRUARY?

No, she isn’t BUT I have to say that somebody in her camp allegedly wanted her to wait until NEXT YEAR for her to drop her first album. Now,I can’t say who the person is but you can guess it! Anyway, Nicki comes out in November of this year. But why would anybody want her to wait until Feb to drop? That’s a death sentence for her!

KAT STACKS SPEAKS ON SUPERHEAD!?

I am hearing there is a war brewing between Kat Stacks and Superhead? What is this? Old Kitty vs New Kat? I didn’t watch this, but peep it if you care:

ILLSEED QUICKIES

Those crazy tats of Jamie Foxx are from a movie. But, they have always been from a movie, because he used to have them in the back. I guess the movie is finally coming out. Shout out to Fiyah.

Is there something brewing between Bang ‘Em Smurf and Rick Ross? Sounds like Bang Em isn’t too happy on his end.

Shaq isn’t going to Miami. For some reason, I’m told “they don’t want him anywhere near the organization.”

LIL FOXY MUSIC, WE LOVE YOU!

They

keep us talking, but if we

stop talking about them then

they should worry!

Alicia Keys Splits With Longtime Manager; Swizz Beatz Reportedly Guiding Singer’s Career

(AllHipHop News) More gossip on the relationship between Hip-Hop producer Swizz Beatz and R&B singer Alicia Keys is hitting the Internet. Reports that Swizz Beatz now plays a major role in Keys’ career are surfacing, just days after Keys split with her longtime manager, Jeff Robinson of MBK Entertainment.  Robinson and his company MBK have managed Alicia Keys’ career for over ten years according to a statement released by Robinson and Keys on Friday (July 16th). According to the statement, Keys and Robinson decided to “change the structure of their business relationship,” allowing Keys to “oversee all aspects of her own personal career.”Keys’ company AK Worldwide will now handle the 12-time Grammy Award winning singer’s career, including touring, licensing, film, television and business development. “This decision will allow Alicia more control over all aspects of her career from singing and songwriting, to leading many business ventures and social causes,” reads the statement.Today (July 19th), celebrity blogger Necole Bitchie reported that the split with MBK was due to Swizz Beatz’ increased “role” in managing the direction of Alicia Keys career. “Over the past few weeks, Its been pretty tense in house…Swizz Beatz has been there and has been taking a pretty active role of being a manager,” the source told NecoleBitchie.com. “He has been pitching her to people and he’s becoming very vocal in the direction of her career.”The source claims that Swizz Beatz has been pushing for the release of Keys’ song and video “Put It In A Love Song,” which he wrote and co-directed. Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz announced their engagement in January of 2009. Keys is also almost six months pregnant with Swizz Beatz child. According to sources, the pair will wed this weekend.

DMX, Lil Kim Reunite For ‘Money, Power, Respect’ Performance

(AllHipHop News) Rapper DMX gave an exclusive performance with Lil Kim over the weekend at club a nightclub in Scottsdale, Arizona. Lil Kim was performing at the venue as part of her nationwide tour, which has grabbed headlines due to her feud with chart-topping newcomers, Drake and Nicki Minaj. On Saturday (July 17th), DMX took to the stage with Lil Kim and the pair traded verses from their hit single “Money, Power Respect.”DMX was released from prison on July 7th after serving six months in the Maricopa County Jail for violating the terms of his previous probation. DMX, born Earl Simmons, is currently in the recording studio with producer Dame Grease, working on new material, while Lil Kim will reportedly make a high-profile appearance on Dr. Dre’s upcoming album, Detox. According to sources, DMX has also started booking dates for performances.

Review: DJ Christion B-Day Party Pictures

Last week, Hennessy sponsored DJ Christion’s star-studded birthday bash at Skye nightclub in Tampa, Florida. The event brought out artists like Cam’ron, Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, DJ Drama, Ace Hood and Cool from Cool & Dre.During the birthday party, Fat Joe performed his new single “If It Ain’t About the Money,” while DJ Khaled took to the stage and performed “All I Do is Win.” Check out the pictures: DJ Christion Fat Joe

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GunplayDJ Khaled

Snoop Dogg Discontinues Rich and Infamous Clothing Line

(AllHipHop News) Snoop Dogg has opted to discontinue a clothing line that he founded in 2008, according to reports.The rapper launched The Rich and Infamous Clothing Line in 2008 with much fanfare and promotion courtesy of Snoop Dogg’s star power. However, he’s canceled the line, according to wooha.com.Snoop has closed the online store, website and will not service traditional retail outlets either.Representatives for Snoop didn’t reveal why Rich and Infamous was halted, but Snoop suggested in a previous interview that the recession had taken its toll on the clothing line. “The recession is affecting everybody,” he told Hollyscoop.com in 2009.  “We’re trying to keep it one hundred percent and do what we’re doing and try to keep the prices a little lower. [We’re] trying to keep it cost sufficient for what [we’re] doing.”The Rich and infamous was a partnership with Robert Thorn Company.  The collection debuted at the acclaimed  Magic fashion tradeshow in Las Vegas in 2008,

AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground: Mykestro

The West Coast is known for its notable veterans which have made their mark on the rap game and continue to do so, but over the past few years there has been a resurgence of new talent rising up. South Los Angeles native Michael Gilliam also known as Mykestro is one of those talents that has spent time crafting his skills and making a name for himself locally – although still unknown to the rest of the nation. Being the younger brother of West Coast producing legend DJ Battlecat who has produced hits for the likes of Snoop Dogg and more, Mykestro has music in his blood and followed his big brother in to the music industry with the hopes of making his mark like his big brother – except as an MC. As someone who prides himself as being lyrical, the path has been a little rough for the young MC as he’s been overlooked by some labels looking for a more simple catchier artist. Unfazed, Mykestro is sticking to his guns as he has taken to a new slogan which proclaims “Skillz Still Appeal” with the belief that there is still an audience in the Hip-Hop realm that appreciates and supports rappers that actually do have rap skills and take the art seriously. If you are unfamiliar with this rising talent, AllHipHop.com would like to introduce you to Mykestro and give you the chance to learn a little about him and his music. AllHipHop.com: Give us the background on that name of yours? Mykestro: It started years ago. My cousins from out of town would call me and have me rhyme over the phone for them. They would always say, “Kick it Maestro.” Since my name is Mike, I just changed it up and came up with Mykestro. I just used a “Y” instead of an “I.”  AllHipHop.com: You come from a Hip-Hop family with your older brother DJ Battlecat being a West Coast legend. You had a firsthand perspective of the business.  Mykestro: I saw the ups and downs of the business which gave me a heads up and an edge as to what goes on. Even though Battlecat is my brother, I wanted to earn my way in to the business. I’ve never wanted people to say that I’m only on because of my brother. For years I didn’t rap over my brother’s beats. I never even mentioned that I was his little brother also. A lot of people found that out on their own accord. I had to uphold my own self because I’m not big on using crutches.  (Video) Mykestro: In California    AllHipHop.com: Did he suggest you do it on your own also?   Mykestro: No. I actually started off doing music with Terrace Martin before I started getting down with my brother. Me and Terrace went to High School together but he was a couple of classes ahead of me. We ran in to each other later on at Jay Brown’s wedding, who was an A & R for Def Jam at the time. Terrace was playing in the wedding and we spoke. He heard that I rhymed so he told me to come through later and make some music happen. I kept recording and eventually my brother Battlecat heard my stuff and that’s how he got involved. It’s not like he was ignoring me. He wasn’t sleeping. He just needed to hear what I was doing.  AllHipHop.com: Have you and your brother Battlecat ever discussed doing an album or project together? Mykestro: All of the time. We’ve got a ton of records. That is always available to do though. The reason why I haven’t done it yet is because I feel that people expect me to piggyback off of my brother. I think I’m making more of a name for myself now to consider it more. I also like a wide variety of beats from different producers. The records that I have taken from my brother are different than the one’s he is known for like “We Can Freak It” or “G’d Up.” That’s not to say that I’m not of that element but that’s the expected sound from him. I did one recently with the Horseshoe Gang that Battlecat produced, but one would never know. It doesn’t have the claps and cowbells. I choose those kinds of beats from him so that I can give the public a balanced sound from my brother.  (Video) Bad Lucc & Mykestro: The Best  AllHipHop.com: You’ve also worked with other West Coast veterans like Snoop Dogg and others. Tell us about that.  Mykestro: I’ve worked with vets like Warren G, Kurupt, King T, Xzibit, Snoop, Soopafly, Sir Jinx, DJ Pooh, and DJ Crazytoones. I’m good with all of the vets and we have a mutual respect for each other. I don’t step on their toes and they don’t step on mine. I don’t treat them with disrespect and act like I’m the new version of so-and-so. They are who they are and I am who I am.  AllHipHop.com: Your slogan that you’ve been using as of late is “Skillz Still Appeal.” Give us a breakdown of that.  Mykestro: We are in the sing and dance era right now and it’s been like that since for awhile now. We are in a not so skilled setting to where almost anything goes in music. I don’t want to go popping off shots at cats. People already know what’s going on. I don’t have to go in to who’s who. What I’m saying with that slogan is that there is still an arena for those that like MC’ing. There is nothing wrong with saying fly sh*t but at least try. You’ve got a lot of dudes sounding like 4th graders and they are grown a** adults. Things are becoming predictable and you can tell what’s coming before you even hear the record – and for that reason you might not even play it. But there are rappers with skills that sell like Eminem and even Drake. I don’t dislike party music because it’s cool for the clubs. I’ve been in that atmosphere and have seen how those songs work. I myself don’t want to hear that in the car or on my iPod. I’m a skill based dude – I’m skills first. I’m going to roll with that until the wheels fall off.  AllHipHop.com: Lastly, please tell us about the projects that you are coming out with.  Mykestro: My next project dropping in August is the Bar-Mittzpha Mixtape and that explains what it is. Everybody is getting their sing-on with auto-tune, but we’ve got to strike right now while the skills are getting attention. You’ve got some artists out there with skills that are shining right now and if the onslaught doesn’t continue it’s going to go right back to the same stuff. I’m coming with my own stuff and I’m out to do my part to show that skills still do belong in Hip-Hop.  

Rapper Rick Ross Celebrates Teflon Don With Star Studded Party, Signings

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star Rick Ross is planning an extravagant release party to celebrate his highly anticipated fourth album, Teflon Don. Tomorrow (July 20th), superstars like Sean “Diddy” Combs, DJ Khaled will host a party at South Beach venue King of Diamonds, one of the largest nightclubs in Florida. Prior to the party, Ross’ Maybach Music Group and Def Jam will host an exclusive meet and greet at Best Buy during an album signing at Best Buy in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Ross will then host a private meeting with some of his most die hard fans, before heading to King of Diamonds for his star-studded release party. All three of Rick Ross’ previous albums (Port of Miami, Trilla and Deeper Than Rap) have landed at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 charts. Rick Ross attributed the success to his work ethic and creativity. “It’s just about being creative, being flyer than you were yesterday,” Rick Ross told AllHipHop.com. “I wake up and try to do that. You got to switch the color of the stones up sometimes, go to new heights, you got to go above and beyond the lames…it makes for great television.Rick Ross’ album Teflon Don is due in stores tomorrow (July 20th). Here is Rick Ross’ itinerary tomorrow: 5pm – 6pm Private Meet & Greet6pm – 8pm In Store SigningBest Buy, 11450 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL**Photo & Video Opps** 10pm – 5am Album Release Party12:30am – 2am Red CarpetKing of Diamonds, 17800 NE 5th Avenue, Miami, FL

Diamond Talks Crime Mob, Nicki Vs Kim, The Industry and More

Diamond has come a long way from her days with Crime Mob. Now the rap mistress is coming forward full steam off of the Ludacris’ “My Chick Bad” feature appearance. Diamond chopped it up with Ms. Drama about everything from the music industry, Nicki Minaj vs Lil Kim, Crime Mob and her idol Eve.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Shaq Face Time! Jamie Foxx’s New Odd Tat! 50 Cent Licks New Shot?

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outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.

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EMINEM DOES BM?

There aren’t that many Eminem rumors to mention,  but here is one that I thought was pretty funny. According to people over in Scotland, Eminem needed an extra layer of privacy last week at the “T in the Park” Festival. Apparently, Em needed to do a BM and cleared the entire backstage area of the concert to make sure he could go in peace. I heard that the toilet itself was pretty rank.

50 HAS ONE LAST TRICK FOR RICK ROSS?

I don’t know how true this is, but I am hearing a buzz that 50 Cent may take one more opportunity to strike at Rick Ross, who is blowing up the scene right now. Apparently 50 is going to allege that there is a ghostwriter for Rick Ross’ new album, Teflon Don. The album come out on Tuesday and people are looking forward to it. Will 50 do such a brazen move to Rozay now that the whole game seems to be down with the Bawse now? Oh yea, to be clear…I’m pretty positive Rozay doesn’t have a ghostwriter. He’s been consistent since before his first album.

ALICIA KEYS DUMPS MANAGER

Alicia Keys has parted ways with the management company that managed her career from day one. Wonder what the change is for?  Here is the full statement.

“Jeff Robinson, CEO of MBK Entertainment Inc., and 12 time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys have decided to change the structure of their business relationship. Robinson and Keys will continue to collaborate and produce future albums together through MBK/J Records while Alicia will now oversee all aspects of her own personal career. MBK Entertainment Inc. has been the management firm for Alicia Keys since she was a teenager-guiding every facet of her career, including the international success of her Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum albums, films and branding opportunities. Keys and Robinson have been partners for over a decade and would like opportunities to pursue other endeavors. Their decision is mutually agreed upon and amicable.

 This decision will allow Alicia more control over all aspects of her career from singing and songwriting, to leading many business ventures and social causes. Keys’ company, AK Worldwide, will now have responsibility and oversight for Alicia’s touring, endorsements, sponsorships, licensing, new business development, television and film ventures. MBK, a multifaceted entertainment company with a film, television, publishing and independent marketing divisions, will have the opportunity to focus on developing the careers of new, young talented artists. The company will also delve deeper into the gospel music format with their newly formed Glory to Glory Records.”

OH YEAH, DREAM!

SHAQ FACE, FOOL! I forgot to give you this last week for the letter you sent after you got busted with the assistant!

 

Speaking of Shaq…they saying he may be going back to the Heat with Bron and Dwade! I’m about to jump on this bandwagon!

IS FLOYD SCARED OF THE PAC MAN?

I don’t know what to make of this mess. So, I have to ask: IS FLOYD FEARFUL OF FIGHTING MANNY PACQUIAO??

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Man, they are calling Floyd a COWARD!? What!

Read more on this HERE!

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

They say T.I. went and canceled his wedding to Tiny…at least for the time being.

Apparently, Gabourey Sidibe aka Precious has a crush on Trey Songz. I think Trey needs to give her s a shot.

D-12 album is on the way. Is it me or is SlaughterHouse the new D-12?

Wesley Snipes is going to jail. Pay your taxes, people.

I hope Jay-Z got his paper,  because they are saying Live Nation is in trouble and may go out of business! The economy is killing these companies! Hopefully they pull out of it.

Lebron James has reportedly purchansed a $50 Million estate in Miami. Damn, I lost.

Eminem and Rihanna are set to do a video for “Love The Way You Lie” on Tuesday, they say.

Poor Pink!  She was sent to the hospital after that harness busted during her circus act!

INJECTIONS GONE BAD!

Black woman and implants just don’t make sense to me. They are already well-endowed. This chick Pebblez has just taken it overboard, according to the rumors. Look at this.

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY

A 20-year-old woman struck it rich recently! Not exactly, but she was at a yard sale and saw a trinket-looking pendant of Lebron James old team, the Cleveland Cavs. Apparently, one fan got a bit too emotional and put the thing on sale for $5! Vaneisha Robinson bought the thing and got the diamond studded pendant and found its worth about $10k! Talk about a come up! She’s the epic winner and the seller is the epic failure.

Here you go:

Some people in Cleveland simply aren’t thinking straight!Update: the woman that says she got it at a yard sale is now a suspect in a theft of the pendant. FAIL! Here is part of the story from the Associated Press:

WADSWORTH, Ohio — A woman who tried to sell a $10,000 pendant stolen

from a LeBron James business partner is a suspect in the case, police

said.The police incident report obtained Friday identified

Vaneisha Robinson, 19, of Akron, as a suspect in the receiving stolen

property investigation but didn’t elaborate. No immediate arrests were

made and police didn’t immediately return calls Friday.The white

gold diamond-studded pendant is in the shape of James’ basketball

jersey. Maverick O. Carter, the CEO for James’ marketing company, says

it was stolen from him three years ago.Robinson, an amateur

boxer, said she bought it four years ago for $5 at a yard sale, recently

got it appraised and put it for sale on eBay. She was on TV in

Cleveland on Tuesday discussing her surprise at its value.One day

later, she received a call and was invited to the Carter house and was

told James would be there to make a pendant offer she couldn’t refuse.But

James wasn’t there and a crowd of eight or nine people forced her to

give up the pendant, she said. “I was scared for my life,” Robinson told

WEWS-TV.“They pretty much accused me, they threatened me,”

Robinson said. “They told us that we weren’t going anywhere until they

got that pendant.”A woman called police about the commotion. In a

call posted on WEWS-TV, the caller told the 911 operator, “She was

pretty upset. I just kept walking just in case something was about to

happen.”Police Sgt. James Elchlinger said he was able to

determine that the item was one-of-a-kind and belonged to Carter. Police

were checking for a theft/loss report.SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END

This man, 64-year-old is an accused dog sexer and the name of his dog is Christie Brinkley after the model. Here is what the Miami Herald is reporting!

An Aventura man was arrested on Friday and charged with having sex with his dog, a Great Dane named Christie Brinkley.

Armand M. Pacher, 64, a former insurance executive, was booked into a Miami-Dade jail on a charge of animal cruelty, a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison.

Pacher’s veterinarian in Gainesville reported him to police after an office worker called him to reschedule eye surgery for the 2 ½-year-old dog and Pacher talked about sex, according to an arrest warrant.

“She doesn’t seem to enjoy it as much when we have sex. Maybe it’s because I haven’t been as energetic lately and that’s why she’s not enjoying it,” he allegedly told the staffer when she asked about the dog’s health, the arrest warrant said.

Later, at the clinic, a veterinarian concluded that the spayed dog’s body had evidence of forced sexual activity, the warrant said. The doctor said the evidence could not have come from another dog, the warrant said.

Pacher’s attorney, Jeffrey W#####, said his client denies making the comment, and the allegation. He said the employeemisunderstood a wisecrack.

I hope that old coot was kidding! Get yourself a GILF, ya old perv!

MY GIRL KELLY IS LOOKING PRETTY GOOD!

WHAT’S GOING ON JAMIE?

Jamie Foxx recently got a gang of tattoos on his head. Strange! Is he trying to take over Birdman’s spot for the most tats on his skull.

 

 

LEBRON’S HOUSE

The good Folks over at Ice Dot Com published pics of Lebron’s new house, which is Pat Riley’s old house. WOW. Here are the pics.

MAYBACH MUSIC, WE LOVE YOU!

They

keep us talking, but if we

stop talking about them then

they should worry!

50 Cent May Cancel “Black Magic” Album

(AllHipHop News) Black Magic was to be the fifth album by 50 Cent, but the America rapper may not release the looming opus.

“I’ve written and album that’s called Black Magic, but I am not sure it will be my next album,” 50 Cent explained to Rolling Stone Brasil. “Since I’ve made it back to America after recording in the UK and different territories since I was on the road, I started writing different material that don’t quite fit that concept.”

50 Cent is presently on global tour and admitted that the influences were coming through in his music.

“Black Magic had a different style to it, a different vibe. I was playing with different song structures, music from different genres like rock music. The way rock music allows the energy to decrease and then comeback to high energy..i was getting music that had that kind of vibe to it. I did some things that were a little dance inspired, the tempo was higher. Just playing with a lot of things.”

However, upon his return, he was inundated by American producers with a more conventional style.

“Since, I got back, I’ve been writing things that don’t fit that [concept].”

50 Cent compared the Black Magic album to Eminem scrapping his Relapse 2 album, which resulted in Recovery.

“To give you an example,

Eminem’s Recovery album. He had Relapse and Relapse

2 and I recorded for him on part two but because I was on tour

with him during Recovery, we didn’t get a chance to work

together on that album but he re-wrote the album.”

The full interview is below.

Exclusive: DJ Premier Honors Late Rapper Guru From Europe

The family of the late rapper Guru celebrated his legacy in Boston, Massachusetts during a ceremony from 2-5:00 PM on Sunday (July 18th)Close friends, family members and guests gathered at the University of Massachusetts in Boston to pay homage to Keith Elam, who would have celebrated his 49th birthday on Saturday (July 17th). Gang Starr member and legendary producer DJ Premier took the time to chat with AllHipHop.com about Guru, who died on April 19th from cancer. "This is one of the most powerful dates to exist in the elements of the earth,” DJ Premier told AllHipHop.com in an exclusive interview from Europe. “Guru is a pinnacle in the legacy of Hip Hop Culture.”DJ Premier is currently traveling throughout Europe. And while he couldn’t make the intimate tribute that is taking place today, he paid homage to Guru in his own, private manner. “I am so blessed to have run 22 years of personally being a major part of his existence as a friend and business partner,” DJ Premier told AllHipHop.com. “I have permanent scars on my right hand that I can never remove from my skin that he put there from one of our famous scuffles that only the Gang Starr family knows about.” “I kissed those scars when midnight arrived while I was still overseas in Prague last night on stage along with 4,000 people cheering his name,” DJ Premier continued. “I got goose bumps that even Geese cannot give. Gang Starr is for life and Keith Elam is for life. I miss him so much and will continue to speak of him as if he is just a step away from being right in front of me. I call him Goo. I love you dogg.”An official concert tribute will be held in the near future. worksofmart on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free

Ludacris Hosts Concert, Honored For Community Work in L.A.

(AllHipHop News) A number of celebrities gathered in Los Angeles this weekend to raise awareness for children who suffer from diabetes. The three-day event is sponsored by the non-profit Developing Options, the City of Los Angeles, Wells Fargo Bank, Powerade, the LAPD and football legend/community activist, Eugene “Big U” Henley.Henley tapped stars like Ving Rhames, Tommy “Tiny” Lister and Ludacris to help teach the community  about the importance of personal health and the need to have annual doctor visits. The event kicked off on with a free youth sports clinic on Friday (July 16th)  with Dwight Freeney of the Indianapolis Colts and DeSean Jackson of the Philadelphia Eagles. The highlight of the weekend takes place tonight (July 18th) at the Nokia Club with an exclusive performance by Atlanta rapper Ludacris. The rapper will be presented with the Developing Options Humanitarian Award for his support of community youth. Developing Options launched in 2004 with the aim of transforming impoverished urban communities by utilizing  empowerment programs, education, job training, community development, youth programs and  job placement.

Happy 49th Birthday Guru (R.I.P.)

Today (July 17th) marks the birthday of legendary Gang Starr founder Keith “Guru” Elam, who died from cancer on April 19th. The rapper, who died in a firestorm of controversy, would have turned 49-years-old today. “We honor Guru on his birthday and wish to thank the fans and supporters from around the world for the tremendous love they have shown over the years and of course in these trying times,” a “rep” for Guru’s 7 Grand Records stated. “Guru is one of the best who ever touched the mic and he is missed deeply!”Tomorrow, (July 18th) the family of Guru will honor the fallen emcee with a memorial for close friends, family members and invited guests at the University of Massachusetts – Boston campus. “The Elam family remains eternally grateful for the overwhelming expressions of care and love from fans worldwide,” a rep for the family told AllHipHop.com.