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The Dream Named VP of Island Records

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

Singer/songwriter/producer The Dream can

now add label executive to his title, as he been named Vice President of

Island Def Jam Music Group.

The Dream, born Terius Nash, made the announcement today (August 27) via

his official Twitter page.

“I wanna thank everyone at Island Records/DefJam for their faith in me

and making me Executive Vice President of Island Records,” The Dream

said in a statement on his Twitter page. “Thank you to my team..my

manager Mark Stewart & my attorney Aaron Rosenberg for getting this 1st

step of a goal accomplished.”

He went on to thank a number of inudstry executives who have supported

him, including his production partner Tricky Stewart and Island Def Jam

Chairman, Antonio “L.A.” Reid and Universal Records’ Chairman Doug

Morris.

“I look forward to the challenge of rebuilding music for not only Island

Records But for Universal Records as a whole. Today I’m humbled and

blessed,” The Dream said.

For reasons unknown, The Dream also revealed today would be the last day

he posted to his Twitter page, although no reason was given.

The news comes during a high point in the 30-year-old’s career.

Last week, it was confirmed that The Dream and his girlfriend Christina

Milian applied for a marriage license in Los Angeles.

The pair are expected to tie the knot within the next 90 days.

The Dream was married once before, singer/songwriter Nivea, but divorced

her in 2007.

Hexmurda’s News: ISH HAPPENS!

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

Whutupdoe…shout out to all the folks that read my inane ramblings. I honestly appreciate ya’ll because without this

outlet for my madness I would probably start carrying an aluminum bat wrapped in barbed wire w/ a bayonet welded to it, don a catchers mask and transform into a serial killer called “The Umpire.”

 

Don’t worry though.

 

It’s not like I thought the s**t out or anything.

 

This go-round I’m just gonna drop off some of these little blurbs, which is what I was originally commissioned to do.

Talk a little s**t,try to ruin somebody’s day, and get back to the regularly scheduled program.

 

Let’ start with…

 

REAL CHANCE AT HIS BAND…THE DIDDY EDITION

 

 

That n***a Puff is a f**king genius. he basically makes hour long infomercials for his own records. This “Making His Band” s**t is a f**king joke. This is muthaf**king PUFF DADDY.

 

The only n***a out of that whole EastCoast/WestCoast s**t who didn’t get shot or locked the f**k up.

 

The CheesecakeMan.

 

If Puff REALLY wanted a band, he could have SLASH on guitar, LARRY GRAHAM on bass, TRAVIS BARKER on drums and HERBIE HANCOCK on keys. Although a few of those cats are really talented (Brockett, Jamareo, Blake),folks are going to watch the show just to see a bunch of musicians (and evidently the judges,too) whine and bicker in a big a** house while they hope for a brawl. Then they throw in a Transgendered American to add “fierceness” and a little “Whut the f**k?” to the mix. Voila.

 

But the real premise behind the show is to let n***as know Puff’s got a record coming out. The Shiny Suit Man is brilliant.

 

REAL AND CHANCE – SLORES GALORE

 

 

THESE n***as…man…I’ll say this for these two cats, they keep the slores on deck. How many broads is it to start with? 20? Real and Chance basically get 10 broads a piece handed to them to do their bidding. You can say what you want about those dudes, but that’s pimp s**t. You get to see them degrade slores on TV,watch TonyTerry’s twin sister hit a b#### while wearing a mood ring and see what happens when a fine a** Hawaiian chick goes off her meds.

Great gig if you can get it.

 

Of course 95% of these women are only there to hopefully get a spread in SMOOTH magazine or to get more hits on myspace. The other 5% of them are trying to either cut off and steal the CrystalGayle looking n***as hair for a human-hair weave,or at least learn his Pantene secret.

I aint mad at these dudes though.

 

It is sorta difficult to respect one n***a with a mohawk who dresses like MadMax meets EdHardy and another one who wears leggings on his arms (armmings?) and rocks Pocahontas braids. But hey,the n***as make hoes wrestle on TV, and they aint trying to hurt anybody. Hopefully they’ll avoid herpes and in the end maybe one of them can be on The Surreal Life or something.

Gotta respect a n***a with goals.

 

FLAGS AT HALF-MAST IN CAMELOT

 

 

Senator Ted Kennedy died a few days ago. Now, I’m far from a political pundit but I know he was one of the good guys, simply because his last name is Kennedy, not Bush. The Kennedy clan was instrumental in democratic politics for over 40years and have also seen and endured a lot of tragedy, (the Kennedy’s causes of death look like the f**king plot line from ‘FINAL DESTINATION’) all the while fighting the good fight. Although Sen.Kennedy was involved in a sketchy 1969 car accident that left a woman dead,as far as I know he never torture any prisoners or killed any pit bulls,so that gotta count for something.

I got an idea.

 

I know that everybody has to die one day,but if we’re gonna keep up this 09 DeathRace pace maybe we can at least get some Limbaughs, Hannity’s, O’Reilly’s, and Beck’s involved.

 

Hey, it’s just a suggestion, God.

 

Don’t judge me.

 

Oh…wait…

 

BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR?

 

 

Dr.Conrad Murray…n***a…you…killed MICHAEL JACKSON?

 

What kind of muthaf**ka kills MICHAEL JACKSON?

 

What the f**k medical school did he go to?

 

Ever heard of the Hippocratic Oath?

 

Doctor’s are some wild n***as.

 

I know they’re supposedly smarter than everybody else, and that’s cool, but I’d rather get treated by an A+ nurse than a D- doctor.

I hope you and Dr.Jan Adams end up as cellmates, you smart-dumb n***a.

 

EUROPE

 

Man, I f**king love Euros.

 

They make dollars look like green toilet paper.

 

Just got back from Hip-Hop Kemp in the CzechRepublic.

 

Biggest Hip-Hop festival in Eastern Europe. Method Man, Black Milk, Planet Asia, B.o.B, Blu and Exile, Termanology, Reks, El da Sensei,Camp Lo,J-Live Cymarshallaw,Torae, La Coka Nostra, U.N.I and Devin the Dude. Basically a bunch of n***as who can actually rhyme (an anomaly in today’s HipHop) that you may not be familiar with.

 

Some real HipHop s**t.

 

No politics and all that other bulls**t. Nobody there gives a f**k about your first week numbers or your BDS.

n***as overseas are all about the music.

 

Mef at Hip-Hop Kemp

 

 

There’s no way I could write down all the ill s**t that happened at Kemp this year in the limited space AHH allows me, but I’ll give you a glimpse. (Editor’s note: we give hexmurda all the space he wants to write, because we fear him)

 

Drank a lot of vodka with the original hipsters, CampLo (n***a Suede had on some saddle shoes, a silk vest and an untied tie-on their off-day.)

 

Black Milk killed it in front of about 20,000 in the rain.

 

Drank a lot of vodka with Ill Bill.

 

MethodMan’s music was f**king up (DJ Mathematics got detained for some s**t and wasn’t there) and he still bodied his set.

n***a stage dived about 43 times.

 

Didn’t see it, but I heard B.o.B’s

set was DOPE.

 

Smoked a lot of stuff with Ill Bill.

 

Termanology broke one mic and threw another one into the crowd.

 

Reks threw a promoter into the crowd.

 

Asked Everlast if he was gonna perform “THE KNACK” on the LaCokaNostra set.

He rebuked me.

 

Met Blind Rob from Odd Squad and Devin the Dude confirmed a rumor that on the UP IN SMOKE tour, his tour bus was indeed christened the “T3” after one of the members of SlumVillage.

 

Went on a f**king two day scavenger hunt for ice cubes.

 

Gotta love getting those Euros.

 

Despite some language barriers, European fans not only HEAR, they also LISTEN.

Music is truly a worldwide language.

 

Mainstream America just needs to learn how to speak it a little more fluently.

 

Well that’s all for today, my n***as.

 

Hope you didn’t hate it.

 

If you did, f**k you, go stick knitting needles in your eyes and I hope you find out your mother’s a man.

 

If you’re looking for P.C. social commentary, go watch Oprah. This is the f**king Terrordome.

 

You’re welcome.

 

NAACP Wants Supreme Court Help for C-Murder

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

The NAACP is now involved in Corey “C-Murder” Miller’s homicide case, requesting that the Supreme Court step in over evidence of jury tampering.

 

Miller was sentenced to life in prison on August 11 for the murder of 16 year old Steve Thomas, who was shot after a 2002 altercation with the rapper in a Harvey nightclub.

 

The jury reached the conviction through a vote of 10-2. The ruling was controversial, as juror Mary Jacob claimed that her guilty vote made under pressure from fellow jurors to end the drawn-out trial.

 

She stated in an interview that she was verbally abused, and became physically ill during the sessions.

 

Judge Hans Liljeberg ordered another deliberation, which resulted in a second 10-2 verdict that was upheld.

 

Louisiana NAACP President Ernest Johnson wrote a letter to Chief Justice Catherine Kimble, calling for her court to conduct “a full investigation of this entire case, the immediate removal of the trial judge, the appointment of a new judge from outside the 24th Judicial District to hear all post trial motions, and the immediate release of Mr. Miller from prison pending a review of this entire matter because justice delayed is justice denied.”

 

At press time, the Louisiana’s Supreme Court has not released a statement on whether Miller’s conviction will be reviewed.

Trey Songz: Drake, R.Kelly and Superstardom

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

French poet Victor Hugo once said, “Music express that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” Tremaine “Trey Songz” Neverson breathes life into Hugo’s eternal sentiment each time his hand grips the mic.

 

Trey Songz’ heart is effortlessly shared with his public. A sincere prayer in dedication to his family is forever etched above his beating heart. This tattoo is just one of ten. Although Trey possesses the vocals of an established R&B crooner; his mere being challenges the antiquated idea of what constitutes an R&B star.

 

As an emerging lyrical talent that is maturing in the spotlight, many have noticed his unwavering confidence, and are applauding his sense of self. Truly balancing politeness with professionalism AllHipHop.com catches up with Trey Songz to discuss his third album, Ready. We delve into the motives behind the “D.O.A. Kellz” situation and ask the questions that make the publicist jump in. There won’t be any more discussion of asphyxiation or any groupie tales, but this is a must read.

 

Let’s us break tradition and start this interview at the end, as it slowly unraveled even though there was no malice intended.

 

AllHipHop.com Alternatives: Trey, do you mind if I begin to ask you more personal questions?

 

Trey Songz: Sure.

 

AHHA: On your album Ready did you write the track “One Love”?

 

Trey Songz: “One Love”, no, actually Johnta Austin wrote it.

 

AHHA: In your opinion is it written to display your love for an actual woman or is it a representation of your love affair with music?

 

Trey Songz: It could be used for whatever you’d like it to be. I think that when it was originally written it was definitely written about, the passion you have when you’re in love with somebody—the passion that you have when it’s undeniable love—when that’s the only person you want, that’s the only person you need in your life.[It’s like] y’all two are one and there’s nothing that can stop you. It’s funny; because, when you mention that; I had never even thought of it that way. That makes a lot of sense; you can look at it that way, metaphorically.

 

AHHA: Have you as a man experienced that kind of love?

 

Trey Songz: In some ways, I’ve definitely been in love; but, I don’t know if it was that love. I haven’t encountered that yet.

 

AHHA: Given your profession and your popularity, do you have the capacity to recognize and appreciate a good woman?

 

Trey Songz: I know the traits of a good woman and strong woman. I was raised by one. I’m not actually looking for one; although, one would be nice. I don’t have the time to give to a good woman; [the time] that she deserves.

 

AHHA: So, are you just enjoying a d*** slanging phase right now?

 

Trey Songz: Am I enjoying my d*** slanging phase right now?

 

AHHA: Yes.

 

Sydney: [VP, Publicity, Atlantic Records, who has been monitoring the call chimes in] Niki, can we keep these questions about the album?

 

AHHA: Recently, there have been a lot of different marketing tools used to help promote different artists upcoming projects. Do you ever envision yourself embracing any of these “trendy” marketing techniques to help bring popularity to your album?

 

Trey Songz: What marketing techniques are you speaking on?

 

AHHA: Sex tapes, naked pictures, Twitter beefs, things like that—

 

Sydney: [curt imposition] Niki, we need to keep this about the album.

 

AHHA: That was about the album. Trey, you have the last word, until next time, what would you like to leave with your fans?

 

Trey Songz: Ready, September 1st, it’s all love.

 

It was all good a few moments before this line of questions. Let’s start over.

 

AHHA: Ready, which drops on September 1st, is your third album; as a natural progression you seized more creative control. Which tracks best demonstrates your growth as a singer and as a songwriter?

 

Trey Songz: You got “Your Side of the Bed,” you got “Black Roses”—“Where You Are” just to name a few.

 

AHHA: Okay; how do you go about picking your singles?

 

Trey Songz: Well, actually, for this process, “I Need A Girl”, it wasn’t a decision, everybody liked it. The single joints just have kinda made themselves throughout this album. “LOL:)” was leaked; then in fact, [it’s] a record which is getting a lot of airplay now, [it] was leaked. “Successful” that is going on my album as well. It was already being talked about [as far as] getting a video [shot] as well, even before I had a verse on it. Everything kind of came to light by itself.

 

AHHA: Trey Day, your sophomore effort, only featured Bun B and Jim Jones; what propelled you to reach out and secure the features that you have for Ready?

 

Trey Songz: It’s only four features; Fabolous, Soldier Boy, Felon and Gucci Mane.

 

AHHA: What’s your secret to ensuring that your features are complementary and not overwhelming?

 

Trey Songz: Well, I think it’s a point to where, if you have too many features it begins to be a compilation. An album is about the artist who it actually is. I think that the [features] should be tasteful and that they should be placed throughout the sequence to where it makes sense. Sequencing is very important in an album, period. Like, you can have a lot of great records with a lot of great talent; but if they’re placed incorrectly, you won’t have a great album.

 

Drake and Trey reconnect…“Successful”

 

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AHHA: The word successful may be used to describe your career. What was it like reconnecting with Drake?

 

Trey Songz: Drake’s the homie; we’ve been working together for a while. We got together and recorded the record we recorded. We kinda sorta never lost the connection, as far as music goes. But, you know, we’ve been working together for the past three and a half years. So, to be back together, with both us of at this “idol” of success is definitely a great feeling.

 

AHHA: You’ve been nominated for many awards; the public is recognizing your talent. How does Tremaine Neverson define success?

 

Trey Songz: Success is within myself—success is when my little brother is proud that he has a older brother to look up to, that being me—success is being able to pay my Mama’s bills, you know—success—I’m already successful without the accolades. Tremaine Neverson, the man, is very successful.

 

AHHA: I like that answer. You’re staying busy, please tell me what’s cracking with the mini-promotional tour that you have to promote Ready.

 

Trey Songz: Right now, I’m on the road; I’m on my way from West Palm Beach to Miami. What we’re basically doing is different things with the fans and different listening [sessions] at the radio stations. There’ll be 20 or 30 at the max, you know, we be kicking it. They get to asking their questions; I’ll take pictures and sign autographs. I’ve been doing that three or four times a day in different markets. It’s a good way to touch bases with the fans before things get all crazy. They do Q&A interviews [with me] live on air with the fans. It’s a lot of press and a lot of meet-and-greets; it’s very hard work, actually.

 

AHHA: You sound a little tired.

 

Trey Songz: I’ve already been to Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tampa, West Palm [Beach], Miami; and I think I left out two places.

 

AHHA: So, how do you rejuvenate yourself; how do you stay fresh?

 

Trey Songz: I have to [laughs]. Even if there is no way; I have to. There’ll probably be one day a week where I get to sleep more than three hours. So, that’s usually all I need—just one good night of sleep a week—most nights I probably get three or four hours, if that.

 

AHHA: You’re better than me; I’m no good without sleep.

 

Trey Songz: I sleep when I can. It’s a hard job; but, somebody got to do it. I’m up for the challenge.

 

AHHA: Check you out; I like the confidence. When should your supporters expect a full-scale Trey Songz “Nasty-As-He-Wants-To-Be” tour? Who else would you invite to accompany you on the road?

 

Trey Songz: A “Nasty-I-Wanna-Be” tour? [laughs] Is that right? I’m working on putting something together; but, it’s not called the “Nasty-As-I-Wanna-Be” tour though.

 

AHHA: You can have the title if you want it; it’s not?copyrighted.

 

Trey Songz: Actually, I’ve been working on some stuff with Mario; so, that’s the next objective. From there, like I said, I’ll be doing things at small, intimate type of venues, like the House of Blues and things of that nature. That will probably take me to the end of ’09. By then I’ll take another look at my fan base. As far as the “Nasty-As-I-Wanna-Be tour”, I dunno when that’s coming.

 

[shared laughter]

 

Trey Songz takes a shot at R.Kelly for using Autotune

 

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AHHA: They say that retrospect provides 20/20 vision, with that being said, what do you think about the way that you voiced your dissatisfaction with R. Kelly and the prevalent use of Autotune on his debut mixtape, The “Demo” Tape.

 

Trey Songz: What do I think about the way I voiced my opinion? I wouldn’t do anything different.

 

AHHA: Since then have you reached out to R. Kelly to have a man to man conversation with him?

 

Trey Songz: No, I haven’t.

 

AHHA: Where do you draw the line between being competitive and being disrespectful?

 

Trey Songz: Where do I draw the line? The “Death of Autotune Kellz” wasn’t about competition—first of all. Where do I draw the line between competition and disrespect? In this game, you know, my competition is myself. That was the first time y’all have ever heard me saying something like that; because, I was disrespected in the genius that is R. Kelly. Outside of that I stay in my own lane, as a man, as a person, I won’t disrespect unless I feel disrespected.

 

AHHA: “Brand New” the companion single to “I Need A Girl” has glimpses of Autotune on it; how do you justify this?

 

Trey Songz: Man, there isn’t on the album, it has no Autotune on my lead vocals. My album has no Autotune on it.

 

AHHA: Are you one of the people who believe that it’s T-Pain’s niche and everyone else should set it down and walk away?

 Trey Songz – “Brand New”

 

 

Trey Songz: T-Pain can sing; he can sing without it. I think it’s cool; because, he started it—well, not started it—he’s the one who brought it back to into effect. I wasn’t speaking on Autotune, I was speaking on R. Kelly. Not only was it about him using Autotune, I’m speaking of him falling into the crevices, trying to be what’s current instead of being what’s in him.

 

AHHA: With R. Kelly falling in with what’s popular, instead of him embracing his natural creativity and just being the timeless talent that he; is that where you began to feel disheartened?

 

Trey Songz: I think that he started to follow the trends of what was going on. You know, I think that he was stooping to the level of those that—that make that kind of music, you know trying to stay current; but, in the process of it he ended slipping more than anything else. With the last mixtape that he put out, which is interesting; because, he’s never put a mixtape out. And with the last album he did, he’s never used Auto-Tune either; but, it had hella Autotune. It’s very T-Pain inspired; but, it’s all cool. I like “Number One.” I think he’s gonna have a good album.

 

AHHA: There’ve been constant comparisons between R. Kelly and yourself; have you subconsciously come to resent this comparison?

 

Trey Songz: No.

 

The End.

 

Rampage Jackson Lands Mr. T. Role

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

The rumors swirling around who will be playing the role of “B.A. Baracus” made legendary by Mr. T have been put to rest.

 

UFC fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has been confirmed for the role of B.A. Baracus in the upcoming remake to the popular action TV series The A-Team.

 

Actors Bradley Cooper and Liam Neeson were previously confirmed as cast members in the film, which is being helmed by Joe Carnahan, whose previously directed the hit movie Smokin’ Aces.

 

Rampage won the role after a year of speculation as to who would land the coveted role made famous by Mr. T., born Laurence “Mr. T.” Tureaud.

 

Rappers Ice Cube, 50 Cent and The Game were candidates, as well as U.K. weightlifter/bodyguard Tiny Iron.

 

In July of 2008, Jackson made headlines when he was arrested in Southern California for felony hit and run, after he led officers on a car chase down the wrong side of the street.

 

Jackson was eventually hospitalized in a mental institution and found to be suffering from depression and dehydration.

 

No drugs were found in the fighter’s body. Jackson is slated to be sentenced in January of 2010, although it is doubtful that he will receive prison time.

 

The A-Team is set for a 2010 release.

Muslims Banned From Black Eyed Peas Concert

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

The government of Malaysia has banned Muslims from attending a Black Eyed Peas concert in the country, because the event is sponsored by alcohol company Guinness.

 

The government issued the ban after learning that the Black Eyed Peas would be celebrating the 250th anniversary of Guinness’ first brewery as part of a concert at a theme park in Kuala Lumpur on September 25.

 

“The party is only open to non-Muslims aged 18 years and above,” a representative for the Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture said. “Muslims cannot attend. Non-Muslims can go and have fun.”

 

Officials almost canceled the entire concert because the government does not permit alcoholic beverage companies from organizing concerts.

 

The Malaysian government made an exception for the Peas’ concert to boost tourism, but Guinness has been forbidden from displaying their logo at the event.

 

The banning of Muslims is the latest incident involving liquor in the country.

 

According to reports, in August, a Muslim woman sentenced by an Islamic court, to be caned, for drinking beer in public.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Gucci Out of Rehab? Magic Johnson..ALIVE!

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.

 

THE DAILY TWO SENSE

 

I was listening to the new song from Drake with Eminem, Lil Wayne, KanYe and…I think that’s it. Come on now…I know yall aren’t going to act like this is a better smash record than “Swagger Like Us” with Jay-Z, T.I. Kanye and Wayne.

 

WHOA! Vote later down in the rumors on this one.

 

Something else I want to address is this notion that Drake is “better” than Jay-Z. I don’t know where you come from, but I come from a place where you have to have a certain tenure in the game before you can talk about titles, crowns or being the best. Drake’s nice with it, but…come one guys. Let the man drop a classic album first and lets talk.

 

JAY-Z / TIMBERLAND SONGS – REAL?

 

I know that title sounds pretty stupid, but let me explain. Some people are informing me or reminding me of my own rumors. I remember very little of what I write, because it is so much to retain every day. BUT, it should be noted that all the songs that are being leaked out on Jay-Z are the songs with Timbaland. I am being told that there is a reason for this. Timbaland’s camp has a leak. LOL! But also – and this could be wishful thinking by some – but these are unfinished songs that are coming out. The rumor is the finished records are actually unfinished or not ones that will be included on the album. I don’t know, because some of the song titles actually match up. On top of that, no statement has been released from Jay-Z’s camp over this. As always…WE’LL SEE!

 

I know it wasn’t done on purpose, but did that Drake, Eminem, Wayne, Kanye song just duff out that Jay-Z “Mars Vs Venus?” Something fishy is going on here!

 

MAX B…HOPING TO GET OUT!

 

You may have gotten this in our recent interview with French Montana. Well, Frenchie didn’t go in too deep about the matter, but he did say that Max B is looking to get out of jail. How? Apparently, they are trying to get a mistrial declared on the case. On what grounds? I don’t know. Nevertheless, Max B and his legal team are fighting feverishly to get him out of the bing.

 

DRAKE POPS UP IN MEMPHIS WITH HIS DADDY!

 

And when I say Daddy, I don’t mean Birdman! LOL! Seriously, Drake is some kind of regular dude or something. I am being told that he was visiting family in Memphis recently. What? A star that visits his family? Unheard of! Anyway one of my readers got to kick it wit Drake last night while he was there in Memphis visiting family. My reader (not saying his name so I don’t blow up the spot) says Drake was a real cool and humble. He said the whole family kicked it at Wet Willies downtown on Beale Street where Drake joined them all in a quick karaoke rendition. He and his father also did a rendition together. After kicking in Wet Willies for a few hours they headed to the strip club, “Platinum Rose” for a “night cap.” Memphis loves Drake now. That’s very cool.

 

CLICK HERE to see the pic of Drake with his Daddy doing Karaoke!

 

GUCCI MANE OUT OF “REHAB” – WORKING AGAIN?

Remember the rumors about Gucci? That he was in rehab after failing his pi$$ test? Well, its looking like he may be out. I am hearing that Gucci Mane and OJ da Juice Man are working with a cat named Mall G on a new mixtape, I am being told. Now, I am told they also are going to be working with Big Mike. This is all going down in Connecticut from what I understand. I don’t know though…I thought Gucci was in rehab. I don’t know…I am glad to hear Gucci is working again.

 

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

 

Rush Limbaugh is a piece of human trash. I just wanted to say that.

 

Shout out to my boy Mikey T The Movie star and the homey Fresh from Queens. They hit me up with a bunch of these rumors today. Props, dudes!

 

First of all, Magic Johnson is alive and well. Never fear! That rumor was a bad one, but that is the world we live in!

 

The rap cat Kartoon is now recording his album with popular producer Jelly Roll out in the West coast from what I am being told. Rumor has it, he’s also the first act on D Bock West. Interesting. Look for him.

 

Rumor has it, Shawty Lo is in the middle of writing a book about his life and he wants to release it in early 2010. If I didn’t know better, I wouldn’t think dudes want to read again.

 

Melbourne, Australia has been informed that the Wu Tang Clan is coming to their town, but some are worried it’s a scam. Anybody got the goods?

 

Zmoney tells me that Drake and Jay-Z are working on a new song, where Drake will spit a verse.

 

Rumor has it Cap1 definitely down with the DTP team.

 

That Rick Ross movie is about two years old. I mean, the quality was as bad as a movie can get.

 

Back a ways back, Irv Gotti and Murder Inc was looking to get at Shyne. Well, I heard that is still on the table, even though Jay-Z has been to visit the former Bad Boy in jail. What is stranger is that Shyne may be dissing 50 Cent when he comes out. I hope not.

 

Before Michael Jackson died, the Jacksons were shopping a reality show that he was not going to be involved with. They couldn’t get a show greenlit. Now that MJ is dead, they have reportedly gotten the thumbs up on the show. How sad is that?

 

Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian are reportedly working on getting back together. He supposedly picked up the phone.

 

DMX still has it! Him and Tyrese are working on some music.

 

Venus and Serena Williams are now co-owners in the Miami Dolphins. WOW.

 

RANDOM QUOTES

 

FeFe Dobson talked to Honey Magazine about Rihanna cold-jacking her style:

 

“I mean, for sure I question that, but who wouldn’t. She is supposedly a fan of mine. I try to take it as a compliment. It gets a little much when she starts getting the same tattoos as me but overall I just want people to separate the image and listen to the music. It’s about the music. Its like Prince and Michael Jackson, totally different artists. Or its like Kanye West and Jay-Z. So what? They are both black men, they sound different. So they both wear jeans, they are different.”

 

“I met her when she was the dance hall queen with the long hair. She was a nice girl but very quiet.“

 

A FeFe fan did this video:

JAY-Z IN XXL

 

Check out the quotes after the image.

 

CRITICISM OF “D.O.A.”

“I’m not hating on young people. Like, when people say that, I’m like, What are you talking about? It’s just stupid. I’m not hating on young people… I’m not Bill Russell, [saying] Michael Jordan ain’t s###. I’m saying Lil Wayne and Kanye are like LeBron and Kobe. My job as someone at the forefront of the game is to leave it in a better position than when I came in. Same way that Russell [Simmons] left it to me. ’Cause this thing saved my life. Literally. So I have a responsibility to it karmically. And after that it’s on you. I did my part. I made ‘D.O.A.’ I said it. I made the statement. I made the push. Here, y’all take it from here.”

HIS LEGACY AS FORMER DEF JAM RECORDS PRESIDENT

“So if you ask me to grade my performance as the president, I’d say A-plus. No one can bat a 100. It’s impossible. I mean, everyone is looking at my s###. But if we really looked under the hood [of] every single [record exec] and the acts they put out in that time, I’d be comparable to anyone.”

HIS STANDING IN THE GAME

“But when I say I’m the best, I don’t say that outta my ass. I say that with all my stats behind me. I put that against anybody. I mean anybody. I really believe that… I believe in a lot of things. I believe that ‘SportsCenter’ is the best thing on TV. I shouldn’t have to prove it. But I do have these stats to prove it. I’m talking about real run. I’m not talking about years off. I’m talking about straight—boom, boom, boom—back to back. We’re not talking about heritage acts either. We’re not talking about respect what I’ve done. I’m talking No. 1 [albums] 10 times. The Beatles is the only one [to have more No. 1 albums]. They got 19, and if I get a surge of creativity, I could make nine albums next year.”

 

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY

 

This is quite possibly the Epic Fail of the YEAR!

 

I don’t know who these two bozos are, but some dude named Spencer Pratt and his wife Heidi seem to think that they are “way bigger” than Michael Jackson. Here is a jacked mini-article from US magazine. SMH at these clowns. Crack is WACK!

 

Spencer Pratt tells MTV’s The After Show that his wife Heidi is the “new, modern day, 2010 Michael Jackson.”

 

When host Jessi Cruickshank points out Jackson is dead, Spencer gestures to Heidi and says, “Yeah, but here it is, it’s living, like the holy spirit.

 

“Like, Michael Jackson’s in heaven,” he continues. “The Holy Spirit now has Michael Jackson juice, so boom! For all we know, Heidi gets possessed with Michael Jackson’s divine spirit.”

 

Relive Jackson’s most unforgettable moments.

 

“So Heidi is the new Michael Jackson?” Cruickshank questions.

 

“Oh, way bigger,” Spencer asserts.

 

Jackson isn’t the only pop icon Heidi has been channeling.

 

SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END!

 

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NEW DANCE ALERT!!!!!!!

 

This one is called the “Swagga Drip” and it is a combination of a lot of other dances with colorful names like “The Matrix.”

 

 

“Do the Morpheus!”

 

If you want to see the “Venus and Serena” dance, you might want to click here… LOL @ THIS ONE! The cake has been taken.

 

SO…WHO DID THE BEST ON THE TRACK “FOREVER”?

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Jadakiss Issues Statement Regarding Drug Raid

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

Def Jam Recording artist Jadakiss issued a statement early Wednesday evening distancing himself from a recent raid of his Yonkers, New York apartment.

 

The home was searched by local law enforcement following the arrest of 25-year-old Alberto Lajara and 39-year-old Gabriel R. Henriquez, who presumably reside in the Van der Donck Street apartment, leased under Jadakiss’ legal name, Jason Phillips.

 

According to published reports, Lajara and Henriquez were arrested on Friday (August 21) and charged with fifth degree criminal possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct; and felonious second-degree criminal possession of marijuana, second-degree assault, and second-degree obstructing governmental administration, respectively.

 

On Saturday (August 22), police executed a search warrant for the apartment in question, recovering five grams of heroin, six and a half pounds of marijuana and $40,000 in cash.

 

“What happened on Saturday was an unfortunate situation but one in which I have no involvement in,” Jadakiss told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “Since the release of my recent album The Last Kiss, I have been on the road touring and promoting my project. I am focused on my performance schedule and career.”

 

The statement is consistent with sources who, following the raid, reported that the police were not looking for the popular Ruff Ryders rapper.

 

With a beavy of A-List appearances by the likes of Swizz Beatz, Mary J. Blige, OJ da Juiceman, Young Jeezy, Ghostface Killa, Raekwon, and fellow D-Block/LOX members Styles P and Sheek Louch, The Last Kiss marked Jada’s highest first week chart position as a solo artist.

 

The album, his third solo offering and the first on Def Jam Records, debuted at the #3 position on the Billboard Hot 200.

 

The Last Kiss remained on the chart for 19 weeks following its April 25 release.

Hip-Hop Rumors:Jay-Z / Eminem Tour? Fab Talks Fatherhood and Baby Moms!

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

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All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.

THE DAILY TWO SENSE

 

Hey, I just wanted to tell you all that I am in a good mood. So good I am going to pass off this new rumor that got me hype! Check it out!

 

EMINEM AND JAY-Z TO TOUR?

 

I am hearing a pretty interesting rumor about Jay-Z! I think the title says it all, but there’s a bit more. After the initial release of BP3, Jay-Z is supposedly going to settle down a bit and tour. Eminem, on the other side, is going to be dropping Relapse 2 in November. These dudes are rumored to be setting up “The Renegade Tour,” where they go out together. Now, here is the cool part of the rumor. I am hearing that they will alternate nights as closer. How cool – no egos! So, every other venue one of them will close the show. They also said that they may play shows back to back, where they would alternate closing as well. Now, I heard that J. Cole and Wale are possible openers for this tour.

 

My source on this tells me the tour – should it come to life – will be historic!

 

FAB TALKS ABOUT HIS BABY MOMS AND SON!

 

So many rappers are turning into “elders” for the youth, because they are having their own kids! Fab kicks it with AllHipHop’s Gina Torres about being a father and…if he’s about to get married.

 

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Bump J. Pleads Guilty To Bank Robbery; Faces Seven Years

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

Up-and-coming Chicago rapper Bump J faces a minimum of seven years in a federal prison after admitting his guilt in a 2007 local bank robbery earlier today (August 26).

 

In November 2008, the former Atlantic Records artist was arrested during a routine traffic stop in Carbondale, Illinois, about two hours east of St. Louis, Missouri.

 

He was charged as one of two gunmen suspected of robbing a Chicago Chase Bank on January 4, 2007.

 

The robbery, during which no one was injured, was captured on a surveillance camera.

 

Earlier today (August 26) Bump J, born Terrance Boykin, accepted a plea agreement thus avoiding the mandatory life sentence he would have received if found guilty of menacing bank employees with a .45 caliber handgun.

 

The plea agreement not withstanding, Bump J would have also faced 37 – 46 months in prison for the robbery itself.

 

In exchange for admitting his involvement in the robbery and admitting to threatening the employees of the Chase Bank at 800 Madison Street in Chicago, Bump J now faces a mandatory minimum seven years for the brandishing a gun during a crime of violence.

 

On Tuesday (September 1), Judge Charles R. Norgle will hand down a sentence in the case. Throughout this ordeal, Bump J has remained relatively quiet.

 

He maintained a blog at BumpJ.Blogspot.com up until just days prior to his arrest, through which he posted new music and commentary on the Chicago Hip-Hop scene.

 

Bump J’s last entry on the blog was a congratulatory video recorded on Election Day, November 4, 2008.

 

The rapper was arrested the following week.

Nate Mathers Gets Probation For 2nd DUI Charge

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

Eminem’s younger brother appeared in court today (August 26) to face sentencing for a DUI charge.

 

Nate Mathers, 23, was originally pulled over in April, after he failed to yield for an ambulance in Macomb Township.

 

A field sobriety test revealed the rapper’s blood alcohol level was at 0.16, more than twice the Michigan’s legal limit of .008.

 

Last month, Mathers, who raps under the alias Nate Kane, pleaded guilty to his second offense of operating a vehicle while visibly impaired.

 

Today, Mathers was ordered to serve 100 hours of community service in addition to paying $1,000 in fines and court costs.

 

Additionally, Mathers must attend an outpatient counseling for liquor and drugs and consistent monitoring for alcohol consumption.

 

If the fines are not paid by this Friday (August 28), Mathers will face 100 days in jail. Township’s district court.

 

Nathan Mathers, who raps as Nate Kane, is the brother of Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem.

AHH Stray News: Hancock 2, Snoop, Queen Latifah, Dilla

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

The sequel to the Will Smith helmed blockbuster Hancock has started to take shape. According to reports, Columbia recently hired writers Adam Fierro and Glen Mazzara to write the plot for Hancock 2, although details about the sequel are being kept secret. Fierro and Mazzara are working with director Peter Berg and Will Smith himself to pen the sequel, which will be a continuation of the original flick. Fierro has written and produced episodes of The Shield, 24 and Dexter, while Mazzara has written for Life and The Shield. At press time a confirmed release date was not available for Hancock 2.

 

Snoop Dogg is in Moscow tonight (August 26), where he will give a show to thousands of Russian fans. Snoop is slated to appear at the Black Star, a club on top of the Yevropeisky Mall. The club is owned by one of Russia’s most popular rappers, Timati. Snoop, who recently recorded a song with Timati earlier this year, is expected to perform hits from his catalog, in addition to new selections from his upcoming album Malice in Wonderland.

 

According to reports, rapper/actress Queen Latifah is in negotiations to star in a film about the life of Madam CJ Walker. Producers Michael Kimbrew and Craig Ross Jr. recently licensed the rights to Walker’s life from A’Lelia Bundles, a relative of Walker’s who authored the book On Her Own Ground, The Life and Times of Madam CJ Walker. Walker was born in 1867 and rose through the post-reconstruction era after the Civil War to create her own African-American owned cosmetic company, the Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company. Walker, who has her own stamp, is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the first female millionaire who earned her own fortune.

 

The third installment of Dillanthology tribute series is set to hit stores next month. On the latest and final part of the tribute series, a collection of tracks from J. Dilla’s solo albums and the Jaylib album with Madlib are highlighted. The 15-track album is due in stores October 13 on Rapster Records. Dillanthology 3: Dilla’s Productions features guest appearances by D’Angelo, Common, Black Thought, Guilty Simpson and others. A full track listing is below:

1. J Dilla- WorkinOnIt 2. Jay Dee- Pause 3. Jaylib- Raw S### 4. J Dilla- Nothing Like This 5. J Dilla- Anti-American Graffiti 6. J Dilla- Glamour Sho75 (09) 7. J Dilla- Won’t Do 8. J Dilla- Baby feat. Madlib & Guilty Simpson 9. Jaylib- The Red (INST) 10. Jay Dee- It’s Like That 11. Jay Dee- Off Ya Chest 12. J Dilla- Crushin’ (Yeeeaah!) 13. J Dilla- Reality Check feat. Black Thought 14. Jay Dee- Featuring Phat Kat 15. J Dilla- So Far To Go feat. Common & D’Angelo

Soul Train On Track To Hit Big Screen

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

A new feature is being developed based on Soul Train, the legendary music/dance show created by Don Cornelius.

 

Porter/Geller Productions has been tapped to produce the flick along with Cornelius, who was also Soul Train’s longtime host.

 

The new flick will be set in Los Angeles in the 1980’s and center around a character named “Protag” who is a gifted “popper” seeking to land a spot on the Soul Train Tour.

 

Soul Train will be written by Malcolm Spellman who is credited with writing the popular movie Dead Presidents, which starred Larenz Tate, Chris Tucker, Keith David and others.

 

“All of the Hip-Hop street dances you see today were born during that time period and were first seen on that show, and I remember doing all of them when I was a kid,” Spellman told Variety. “This guy is a serious popper, with street edge, and he wants to get on that tour, with the hottest of the hot.”

 

Soul Train premiered in August of 1970 and has been on the air or in syndication for almost 39 years.

 

No release date was available for Soul Train the movie as of press time.

Footage Fa Dayz – Cypress Hill – 2000

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

In this week’s Footage Fa Dayz, we take you back to a cold, Winter night in downtown Detroit. Rap group Cypress Hill had sold out the legendary Saint Andrews Theater.

 

In this episode, Champtown caught the Los Angeles based rap group on their tour bus, shortly before they took to the stage.

 

This clip is of note, because it reveals the personal nature of the beef between Cypress Hill and rapper Ice Cube.

 

The feud between Cypress Hill and Ice Cube erupted after B-Real accused Ice Cube of stealing a hook from the demo version of their Temples of Boom (1995) album and using it on the Friday soundtrack (1995).

 

The group dissed Ice Cube on the track “No Rest for the Wicked,” on the final version of Temples of Boom, while Cube fired back with shots of his own on the track “King of the Hill” from West Side Connection’s controversial, debut album Bow Down (1996).

 

Cypress Hill took the beef up a notch with their track “Ice Cube Killa.”

 

Because of gang affiliations, the feud continued to grow between the crews until 1997, when a peace agreement was reached and the beef was put on hold.

 

Ice Cube and B-Real even recorded some tracks together after the feud, but as you can see from this clip in 2000, the subject was still a source of tension for the group.

 

“People warned us ‘hey don’t get to close with dude’ because of this and that,” B-Real said in 2000. “We were like hey ‘f**k you don’t talk about Cube that way, he’s our boy.’ It was kind of f**ked up cause s**t, I had been to his wedding and everything and I consider myself being his friend from being invited to his wedding. Then that s**t happened and I felt really f**king insulted. And I reacted like any other emcee would, you know, any man would. It doesn’t matter that he’s Cube. He doesn’t scare us. We got our own s**t. We’re at that status where he’s at. He couldn’t scare us off like anybody us. He couldn’t blackball us cause we been around too.”

 

Today, Cypress Hill is literally thousands of miles from West coast beef.

 

The group is over in Moscow, Russia this evening (August 26) for the first time ever, at Milk Moscow.

 

 

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Yukmouth Talks C-Bo, Dru Down, Regime LPs

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

Oakland veteran Yukmouth is preparing to hit his fans with a deluge of music for the remainder of 2009 and early 2010.

 

In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Yukmouth laid out his tentative schedule of new collaboration albums and projects.

 

“Right now we’re working on the new Thug Lordz, me and C-Bo, [then] The Regime with me, Tech N9ne, the Mob, [and] my solo s**t after,” Yukmouth explained to AllHipHop.com. “West Coast Don just dropped. My next album is JJ: Based on a True Story, United Ghettos of America Volume II: Eye Candy, and United Ghettos Volume III. So I’m working my n*gga, we’re pushing, grinding and shining.”

 

Regarding release dates, Yukmouth estimated that the albums will be balanced equally the rest of the year and 2010.

 

“We looking like 2010 for the Regime and Thug Lordz. We’re dropping Dru Down in November. Free at Last mixtape [is] coming out in October. Smoke-a-Lot Records is Regime and Dragon Gang. I got a joint venture [label] with Dru. We’re wiggling, my n***a. Straight up we’re good!”

 

Yukmouth’s last album, The West Coast Don, was released on July 14 and featured appearances from Mac Dre, Dru Down, Mistah F.A.B., Crooked I, Glasses Malone, C-Bo, and T-Pain.

 

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Yo Gotti: Live From The King of Memphis

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

It’s been a long time coming and the self-proclaimed King of Memphis still sticks to this basics- and this is what’s up. Meet Mario Mims, better known as Yo Gotti who is respected as one of the realest Southern rappers in it today. From the streets of North Memphis into the rap game, Yo Gotti keeps his street mentality while remaining the ultimate independent hustler. In this piece, Yo Gotti breaks down the Gotti termed genre, clears up label confusion, and of course gives us a “live” preview of his upcoming album Live From The Kitchen. It’s clear that his dude makes moves for his betterment; listen up while we broadcast live- live from Yo Gotti.

AllHipHop.com: You’re on tour right now, how is that going?

Yo Gotti: Yeah, it’s going great, we just finished it- The Russ Parr [Bus] Tour, you know.

AllHipHop.com: Did you have any crazy run-ins with fans?

Yo Gotti: I mean it was a different situation for me ’cause you know I usually do club shows- 1 in the morning. [The Russ Parr Buss Tour] shows were like 8 in the morning. They’ll do lobby call at like 6:45, 7 o’ clock. Only thing different is we’re used to all the fans and getting love and showing love back.

AllHipHop.com: There was a rumor floating around that you were robbed. Are you O.K.? What’s up with that?

Yo Gotti: Yeah I’m great. I don’t know, I woke up one morning and one of my partners told me that it was on the Rumor page on AllHipHop.com. I don’t really know where it came from or anything like that. I’m great.

AllHipHop.com: When I hear your voice- no matter who else is on the track, I automatically know it’s you. What influences your style when it comes to your delivery and lyrics?

Yo Gotti: I think like… I think you can feel the subject matter that I’m talking ’bout. You can feel the pain in exactly what I’m saying within my voice. It makes you feel like you’re right there or like you knew. You can be from New York, when you hear me talking on all my songs, you feel like you’re from North Memphis and you know [what I’m saying] it’s true. I’m saying I’ve got other rappers who are like “I’m kind of natural” [with] what I’m doing and what I’m talking about because it’s real, I’m not trying to be something [I’m not].

AllHipHop.com: How would you describe growing up in North Memphis?

Yo Gotti: I think it’s like typical to any hood, anywhere. Only thing is just like growing up in New York, Los Angeles or any other city, it’s the same thing, the same struggle. We’re just trying to hustle and make a better way for our family, you know what I’m saying. Get in a better position.

“5 Star Chick” – Yo Gotti

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AllHipHop.com: What would you classify your music as? How does it differ from other Southern Rap?

Yo Gotti: I call it “Reality Music” you know what I’m saying. Even though they put it in the category as Gangster Rap, I consider my music “Reality Music” because it will always be what’s real life, something I’ve done or something I’ve been in reach or distant of. It’s never going to be something that doesn’t make sense.

AllHipHop.com: Coming up in your success, did it find it difficult to gain national attention being that you weren’t from southern hot spots Atlanta or Florida?

Yo Gotti: Yeah it may have took me a lil’ longer than it took one of those artist who was in that situation, but I don’t complain. I don’t complain because where I come from the hardest [situations] were getting me anyways. That’s typical life where I’m from.

AllHipHop.com: You and Gucci Mane seem to have a special chemistry and you two defiantly compliment each other. Have you ever thought about doing a duo album with him?

Yo Gotti: We’ve done a mixtape- our own mixtape in like 3 or 4 days. When ever we’re in the same city or on the road doing the same shows, we always get in the studio and do something the fans want to hear you know. We’re having fun, getting money and giving the fans what they want.

AllHipHop.com: Now I’m confused with this one, were you ever signed to Cash Money?

Yo Gotti: I never been signed to Cash Money. I just describe them as my home boys. I was looking at Twitter when Bow Wow signed to Cash Money and a lot of people were making references to me saying I was signed to Cash Money. But I have a production deal with Cash Money/Universal and I have an artist name with All Star, who signed me through Cash Money. That’s my business with Cash Money but we’re like family so I’m always used to being with them and running with them. They done a lot of things for me, helped me and showed me a lot of things. People think that I was signed to them but I was never signed to them.

AllHipHop.com: Speaking of Bow Wow, how do you feel about the new act signing over to Cash Money? With Bow Wow, that’s not the image a lot of people see for him nor Cash Money.

Yo Gotti: I mean like I said Cash Money is my family so you know I always know Baby and Slim would always do something because they’re smart They’re gon’ always do something that makes sense, and hopefully they’ll work for the best. I mean they had to feel like it was smart for them to do it so you know I just wish him [Bow Wow] the best.

AllHipHop.com: You’re now on an independent label right?

Yo Gotti: Naw I’m with J Records. I just signed the deal, this deal is fresh.

AllHipHop.com: So how is that going so far, are you liking it over there?

Yo Gotti: You know we put out the single “5 Star”, we have the video- it’s on 106 & Park countdown right now, I think it’s like number 17 on the charts and growing. So far so good but I’m an independent dude, I’m always going to function in that independent manner. Everyday I wake up, I’m going to do what I have to do to make sure Yo Gotti gets to the next point. I’m not going to get on J Records and wait on nobody. I’m going to work with them, but I ain’t never gon’ stop working independently.

AllHipHop.com: Your recent release was within the mixtape series Cocaine Muzik, tell us about that.

Yo Gotti: I like to work with a lot of different DJs. I done did my second mixtape with Drama- Cocaine Muzik 2 and I done dropped Cocaine Muzik 3 with DJ Scream- that’s in the streets now. We’re probably going to put out Cocaine Muzik 4 with my new artist from South Memphis Zed Zilla- we’re doing it together. But I’m trying to peep which DJ we ‘gon roll with on this one. I like to work with different DJs.

AllHipHop.com: It seems like you have no problem constantly keeping your fans loaded with new music. Whether it be a mixtape or an album, you drop these projects within the same year- sometimes even months apart. How do you stay successful doing this?

Yo Gotti: I treat this rap game just as if I was hustling in the streets. I was hustling, I try to be the 1st one out, I stayed out the latest. It’s the same thing in the rap game. I’m trying to get in the studio today. I leave the studio 5 in the morning and when I wake up I’m back in there. I treat it as the same hustle you know what I’m saying?

AllHipHop.com: What’s a basic studio session like with Yo Gotti?

Yo Gotti: A basic studio session with Yo Gotti is you know me, a couple of my home boys from the hood, my artists who I work with- you know I like to have them in the studio with me even if they ain’t recording, just to see what I’m doing. From time to time, we turn it into a small get to together, but most of the time I’m focused and just straight working.

AllHipHop.com: You mentioned you have an artist, are there any other artists that you have lined up?

Yo Gotti: On All Star the artists I have signed to me is through Cash Money. Zed Zilla is the newest artist I just signed.

AllHipHop.com: Of course you’re single out right now is “5 Star”, how’s your journey in finding a “5 Star” chick? Do you have one yet?

Yo Gotti: (laughs) You know I’m still looking for a “5 Star” chick.

AllHipHop.com: So you’re still looking for one, well where are some places you might look?

Yo Gotti: I just look where ever I be, like right now I’m in the mall on an interview and I may run into one in here, I don’t know.

AllHiphop.com: The name of your upcoming album is Live From The Kitchen. What does this title mean?

Yo Gotti: Live From The Kitchen is a term towards everywhere it started. On a street level, you put it together in the kitchen, but not only that, you can create your plan in the kitchen, you can be at the kitchen table counting your money. So the overall meaning of it is that’s where the plan started, where you cook the plan up at.

AllHipHop.com: What type of approach are you taking with this album? Is it going to be different from any of the previous albums you’ve done before?

Yo Gotti: My subject matter is always going to be the same ’cause this is my life, I’m telling you about what I done and what I done seen. I’m just making sure that I get with the right producers to give it that universal sound… to tell my story in that universal sound.

AllHipHop.com: Do you think you think “Trap Rap” will get old?

Yo Gotti: Like I said, I only know the lifestyle that I live and every song I rap about isn’t no “I’m trapping”. It may be something that falls off the lands of it meaning if you were hustling before you may know something about going to jail or having people in jail. So I may make a song that’s strictly about jail. You may have a song about people coming into your house and your family getting caught up in the mix of what you’re doing. So there’s many different subjects to declare your lifestyle- that’s what I do. I just don’t simple base it on “I’m selling this, I’m selling that.”

AllHipHop.com: Who can we expect to be on this album? Is there anybody not lined up but you would like to work with?

Yo Gotti: I had this record that I wanted to do with T.I. before he went in. That’s just about the only person right now that I couldn’t get a song with.

AllHipHop.com: Who can we expect on the album?

Yo Gotti: I already did a song with Rick Ross- that’s crazy. I have my one with Lil’ Wayne- that’s crazy. I’m going to do one with Gucci too but outside of them, I’m just focusing on the features that are like singles, off the course [of the song].

AllHipHop.com: After Live From The Kitchen, what can you say is next for you?

Yo Gotti: I mean I’m just trying to be the ultimate hustler so what ever comes my way that volumes to 100 to 200 to 500 [show] tickets, what’s what I’m trying to do you know.

AllHipHop.com: After your done with rapping, how would you like to be portrayed in the game? For example Jay-Z.

Yo Gotti: I just want to be remembered as the realest dude in it. The dude that stood for something. I’m not into all that industry sh*t. Like money can’t buy me- you have to stand for something.

AllHipHop.com: Any last words for Hip Hop?

Yo Gotti: You can reach me at twitter.com/yogottikom– King of Memphis if you’re trying to follow and see what I’m doing. You can also reach me at myspace.com/ yogotti. Most important, if you ever see me in the streets, you can come holla at me ’cause I’m not Hollywood.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Magic Johnson Heart Attack? Jay-Z Signing West Coast MC?

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.Here is the Miss Mouth run down in dramatic form! I am going to say this again – even thought Miss Mouth is the big homey, her views are her own. Now, lets pray nothing happened to Magic! IS MAGIC JOHNSON OK?I just got

this crazy text message saying that Magic Johnson died of a heart attack.

(July 25th 11:29pm EST) I so hope that it’s

a rumor!

I PITY

THE FOOL

Ice Cube, 50

Cent and The Game are all fighting for the role of Mr. T. The producers

want Ice Cube but I want Fiddy! He was fantastic in “Get Rich or Die

Trying.”

DMX

Due to probation,

DMX will have to wait an additional 2 months to be re-united with his

dogs (and I don’t mean his Ruff Ryders label mates.) 

JADAKISS,

LIKE WTF DUDE? SERIOUSLY!!!

BREEZY

Chris Brown

is getting 5 years of probation and 6 months of community service for

keeping his pimp hand strong.  He also was ordered by the judge

to complete a 52-week domestic violence class. Now that Chris Brown

can’t travel outside of the country without prior approval for the

next five years, is he still going to be getting that international

paper? In addition, he is not allowed to carry dangerous weapons and

is subject to search and seizure at anytime during this period. If you

do the crime…well you all know the rest! I am so over all of that.

I am more concerned about if Chris Brown’s voice is ever going to

change? He is in his twenties and still sings like Alvin, minus The

Chipmunks. What, is he a freaking E#####?

MFGOAT

Could my favorite

group of all time, Goodie Mob, be releasing an album soon? I hope so.

  

ASHANTI

WATCH OUT!

Rapper Juelz

Santana was arrested for threatening to send some broad to meet her

maker. No one knows what happened at the crib, prior to the fight, for

him to make that statement so I won’t pass judgement. At least he

didn’t pull a “C. Breezy” and actually TRY TO DO IT! My only issue

with Mr. Bird Gang is that he allegedly made these threats in front

of the woman’s child. But why isn’t anyone asking, if this mystery

woman isn’t his wife then what in the h*ll was she doing at his house?

DRAMA… This sounds like a slight case of what I like to call “When

A Jump-Off Forgets Her D*mn Place.” 

Fellas, let me put you up on game. A woman is only going to be your

sidepiece (unless you are breaking major bread) for a very limited amount

of time before one of the two following scenarios will occur. 

1.She will

get tired of playing second fiddle and leave your azz!

                                       

2. She will

try to sabotage your relationship with your “bottom aka wifey,”

in hopes of taking her place.  

LIL KIM,

PLEASE THROW HIM A BONE!

Multi-platinum

producer Scott Storch has lost his $7 million dollar mansion. SunTrust

Bank has been attempting to foreclose on his home for months, but was

unsuccessful due to his bankruptcy. I hope that everything works out

for him. I wonder how Timbo is taking the news.

MORE JACKSON

DRAMA

Could Latoya

Jackson be temporarily joining “The View?”

GIVE A

N***A HUNDRED YEARS

Master P’s

younger bother C-Murder is getting an additional 10 years added to his

life sentence. How could this happen? Didn’t one of his jurors admit

to being pressured to issue the guilty verdict? HOV VS

BILL O’REILLY

My money is

on Hov!!!  

LATA GATAS

MM

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I am happy to say that I have a pair of new rumor homies – Mikey The Movie Star and Fresh. They are a pair of well connected dudes that are going to be helping me out.

Listen to me and listen to me well, I continue to need the help of my people. There is strength in number and I don’t see every thing the way I did before. Whatever you see, tell me at [email protected].

Thanks!

IF JAY WON’T, DRAKE WILL!

I know I just posted something about Jay-Z and the super Swagger Like Us remix. Its not going to happen, but I heard Drake is looking to do something comparable. My boy Robert told me Drizzy is looking to do a song as ill as SLU with Drake, Lil Wayne, Kanye and Eminem. The Eminem part sounds a big far-fetched but the source I got it from is generally good money. (Note: after I got this tip, I realized that my tip probably got it from Nahright so shoutout to them.)

JUELZ AIN’T MARRIED!

I don’t know where this one started, but I am here to clarify that Juelz Santana is not a married man. I and a bunch of others were like, “WTF!” at the prospect of lil Dipset man being locked down. Also, he wasn’t arrested for any sort of domestic abuse as originally reported. He was arrested on Disorderly Conduct charges from the police. Something happened between him and the young lady, but it wasn’t that severe, I guess.

MICHAEL JACKSON WANTED TO “DO” BEYONCE AND TYRA!

All these people trying to suggest MJ wasn’t Black need to step BACK! Mike was as Black as any Black man. How do I know? He wanted Beyonce or Tyra Banks to have his 4th child. Now, that’s as real as it gets – SHAMON!!!!!! I don’t know where he got off course, but it never happened. I wonder if Jay wasn’t around, would Mike stand a chance…I don’t think so. Lol. Oh yeah. He also wanted some British doc to have his seedling.

They are now saying that the Doc is officially charged with a crime, as Mike’s death has been ruled a homicide. I feel bad after seeing what they did to Mike. Still, it seems like the Doc is a patsy. I think there’s others up the food chain that need to be held accountable. Still this doc pumped Mike full of so many drugs, it was crazy.

NIPSEY HUSSEL TO THE ROC?

You know Nipsey Hussel is the hottest thing on the West and one of the newer talents coming out. Well, I am getting a mighty strong rumor that he may be going over to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label. Now, if you don’t know what that means, stop reading now. If you do, you know that this would almost lock Jay in for dominating the next wave of Hip-Hop. He would just need a Southern rep and somebody international like Drake.

Here is the latest with Nipsey and Drake called “Killers.”

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SCOTT STORCH UPDATE!

Does anybody actually care about this at this point? TMZ.com now is staying that Scott Storch has totally been booted from his mansion. They are reporting that the bank that held the loan has taken the Miami crib. SunTrust Bank bought it for a cool $5.5 million – a STEAL. This puppy has 10 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms. They are saying it really worth about $7 million. Shout out to Storch. Good luck, buddy.YO GOTTI ADDRESSES ROBBERY RUMORS!Remember the rumors I had from last week about Yo Gotti getting robbed? He denied it all. Check it out in a recent interview with AllHipHop.com. You can get this full interview later today. Just doing my job, Mr. Gotti!

AllHipHop.com: There was a rumor floating around that you were robbed. Are you O.K.? What’s up with that?

Yo Gotti:

Yeah I’m great. I don’t know, I woke up one morning and one of my

partners told me that it was on the Rumor page on AllHipHop.com. I

don’t really know where it came from or anything like that. I’m great.

THE RICK ROSS MOVIE?

I found the Rick Ross movie that Miss Mouth was talking about yesterday. Here you go, the trailer!

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FOR KICKS: HERE IS WHAT JAY SAID ABOUT JOEI think Jay should pick a fight with Game instead of Joe two years after shots were fired. My 2 Cents.

“Do what i done without crying in the environment

i did it in without dyin’ my n####. Rap like i rapped

witout lying *the entire together?* like iron, my n####.

and write 16s in between runnin 16 businesses.

and all of the time showin’ these young punks what

the business is. As if i’d let you n##### style on me.

as if, now everybody senile on me. Throw backs

i threw um back remember those? button ups

Young Hov, tell them ordinary JOES BUDDEN UP”

CHRIS BROWN CANNOT SEE RIHANNA FOR FIVE YEARS!

I know him and Ri Ri were rumored to be trying to work it out, but peep the terms of the agreement. This is going to be a B***H for Chris Brown!!!!!

1. Felony Probation for 60 months and must obey all laws.

2. Report to Probation within 72 hours

3. 52 Weeks of a Domestic Violence Program in Virginia.

4. Must turn in all weapons within the next 24 hours and can NOT own any weapons during that period.

5. Must Provide DNA Samples as Requested by the Authorities

6. 180 Days of Community Service (HARD) Labor… washing cars, cleaning graffiti off the walls, etc.

7. Get approval before leaving the country.

8. Report to a court room every 3 months for the next 5 years.

9. Fines and Fees: $2,500 in restitution, $2,500 in probation expenses, $30 for criminal conviction fee and $400 for the domestic violence fund.

10. The Protective Order for the next 5 years: Brown is not allowed to harass, assault, threaten, m#####, etc. Rihanna. No direct contact nor 3rd party contact with her. He must stay at least 100 yards away from her unless it is an entertainment (work) related event, then he must stay 10 yards away.

ILLSEED’s QUICKIES

Rumor has it 2-5 (50 Cent’s cousin) has given Domination some paper work that states Mazardi Fox is actually not in G-Unit. Apparently, Domination is about to break out with this information.

Rumor has it Young Dice’s (Rick Ross affiliate) moms crib was shot up much like Tony Yayo’s. Please stop shooting up anything, especially mother’s houses.

I also heard from my sources that Dice was also arrested for gun possession by detectives in NYC, but he Bawse got him his money to get him out.

Rumor has it 40 Glocc ran into some reps from The Game’s Black Wall Street and was forced to pull out that “thing” to prevent things from escalating, if you get my drift.

Uh oh! One of my people at West Virginia University hit me up and told me that Akon lyp synched their whole concert for their “Fallfest concert.” It was a free concert though. Shout out to Steph!

RANDOM QUOTES

Remember how I used to be over Kelly Rowland? Well, I secretly still am ga-ga over this lady. She’s BAD. I’m sorry. Call me a fool but Kelly > Beyonce. That’s just my opinion!

“I feel empowered. Finally. When you don’t believe in yourself, you feel like you’re living in fear. You don’t give yourself the opportunity to believe that you can. And as much as you tell yourself you can’t do it, you end up not doing it. Me? I was complacent and comfortable where I was.”

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY

You know, some women and men have to respect themselves and others more. Keith MacDonald of the UK is only 24, but he’s already got seven kids by seven different women. They have deemed him the worst father in the UK. But, he aims to be the best hustband it seems, because he has duped some more woman into being his bride. So, he has totally abandoned all of his kids with the calculation of a cold-hearted killer, but this chick is willing to let him smash. Not only did she let him smash away, but he and she are looking to have their first child together! YAY! Keith has no job at all to support any kids, much less a wife and a new baby, but he’s working on it with bride-to-be Clare Bryant,.

Here is the happy couple.

SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END

They are trying to say Micheal Jackson is still alive. Look at this footage and you tell me if you can tell that that is MJ coming out of that Coroner’s Van.

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EPIC WIN OF THE DAY!

OK, you know I love Africa, right so this next one comes with love and in the spirit of fun. The Democratic Republic of Congo has a space program that first launched a ways back, but recently launched a rocket into space. Now…the first one – they spent a about $5,000. But this one they had a budget of $50 STACKS to blast something off into space. Well, it failed. Still the rocket supposedly went over three times the speed of sound! Yay! Here is the video of the rocket blowing up and flying off to the side. Amazing and yet…I laughed very hard.

Here is the original attempt in the 70’s…classic.

DOES USHER GOT A UK DELIGHT?

This UK babe suggests strongly that Usher was in love with her and even serenaded her. The UK press said Usher begged for a date! Check it out.

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

DILLA, WE LOVE YOU!!!

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

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HOW: Send your rumors and ill pics to illseed at [email protected].

AllHipHop ChartWatch: Black Eyed Peas Saving Hip-Hop?

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

Judging from the comments on last week’s article I know that the fans out there are either devastated or overjoyed about the numbers put up by Slaughter House. I myself liked the album (once I finally found it in a store) and think it was a good first effort from the group. Sadly (Yeah, I’m biased…I like Slaughter House) they didn’t make the countdown this week. As a matter of fact, there is only one “Hip Hop group” on the top ten for the week of August 26, 2009 (Guess who it is?). So here’s the top 10.

Once again a country music star claims the number one spot. Reba McEntire’s Keep On Loving You sits at number one this week. Since we are on country music you might as well know that George Strait’s Twang is at number three.

The late, great King of Pop holds two spots on the countdown this week. His albums, Michael Jackson’s Number Ones and The Essential Michael Jackson, each hold the second and ninth spot, respectively.

At the number four spot is Third Eye Blind with their latest album Ursa Major followed by Kings of Leon’s Only By The Night at number at number five.

Coming up at number six is the only spot of Hip Hop on the countdown for this week. I’ve had issues with this group but they continue to hold onto the charts and break records. The Black Eyed Peas sell 40,000 copies of their latest studio album The E.N.D and stay on the countdown for the twentieth consecutive week. Their single “Boom Boom Pow” has held position on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart breaking the records of artist like Elvis, Michael Jackson, and The Beatles.

Following the record breakers is the Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack. Your kids…I mean, I know you love them…are really messing up the radio.

Rounding out the top ten are Neil Diamond at number eight with Hot August Night/NYC and Taylor Swift at ten with Fearless.

Moving beyond the top ten we have Fabolous whose latest album Loso’s Way moves 17,700 units and holds the number 24 spot. He is followed by Eminem whose latest studio album, Relapse, sells 17,500 copies and holds the number 27 position.

So there you have it. That’s the top ten for the week. Onto the new albums.So…Are the Black Eyed Peas saving Hip-Hop by staying on top for so long?

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Dropping this Week

First up we have an artist out of South Carolina. Lil Ru drops his Def Jam debut 21 & Up. I don’t know too much about Lil Ru except for the fact he’s at Def Jam and he has a single titled “The Nasty Song”. If you know anything about him (or you just happen to be nasty) let us know something (about Lil Ru…not about your nastiness).

Next up, coming out of Memphis, is Lil’ Wyte with his latest album The Bad Influence. The last time I saw Lil’ Wyte he was on that Three 6 Mafia reality show, Adventures in Hollyhood. If you’re a fan of Three 6 or just Memphis in general then you should look out for this album.

Coming out of Los Angels is Mr. Capone-E with his latest album, Diary of a G. (G’s keep diaries?….nevermind) The album features Snoop Dog, Mr. Criminal, and Lucky Luciano. It’s a Westcoast album so if you like their sound then pick it up.

The next group comes out of New Orleans and use to have a long running feud with Cash Money. (Really they had a beef with the rap group UNLV and since I haven’t heard from UNLV in about…a decade or two…I’m assuming the beef is over. You never know). Partners-N-Crime drop their ninth studio album We Are Legends. If you’re a fan of the New Orleans bounce scene then you’ll probably already know about this album.

Last up we have a new one from Queen Latifah. Now I am pretty sure that most of you are like me and had no idea Queen Latifah was still recording music (I like the movies), let alone dropping an album. Her latest is called Persona and features Busta Rhymes, Mary J. Blidge, Jadakiss, Pharrell, and Marsha Ambrosius. Now she says it’s about half rap and half singing so if your into the Queen the pick it up.

That’s the albums dropping this week so go out, hit a store, buy and album.

Chris Brown Sentenced to Five Years Probation for Rihanna Assault

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

The assault case against Chris Brown entered a new phase as the R&B singer/actor was sentenced to five years’ probation and six months’ community labor Tuesday (August 25) for beating his former girlfriend, Rihanna.

 

Rihanna was not present for the hearing as Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg also ordered Brown to stay 100 yards away from the R&B/pop diva for five years unless they are attending music industry events.

 

In this case, the pair can come within 10 yards of each other. Brown will serve his probation sentence in his home state of Virginia.

 

The 20-year-old crooner’s community labor will be at the Commonwealth Catholic Charities in Richmond, VA, where Schnegg ensured that Brown will take a yearlong domestic violence course and perform physical labor rather than community service.

 

As part of Brown’s probation, he must stay in touch with a probation officer in Los Angeles and is subject to search and seizure at any time over the next five years.

 

In addition, the crooner cannot own any dangerous weapons, including guns or knives and must provide DNA samples as requested by authorities.

 

Brown’s sentence also calls for him to get prior approval before leaving the country. If the singer violates any part of his sentence, he could be sent to state prison.

 

News of Brown’s sentencing is the latest development following the singer’s violent encounter with Rihanna prior to this year’s Grammy Awards.

 

According to a probation report prepared for the hearing, the couple was involved in heated exchanges in the past. Three months prior to the February altercation, an incident occurred when Brown and Rihanna were traveling in Europe.

 

The report noted how Brown shoved Rihanna into a wall after the songbird slapped him during an argument.

 

Another incident documented in the report centered on Brown allegedly breaking the front and passenger side windows on a Range Rover driven by the couple while visiting Rihanna’s native Barbados.

 

Neither incidents were not reported, according to the probation report.

 

Musically, Brown is working on new material for his upcoming album, Graffiti.

 

The songs “Changed Man”and“Not My Fault” have struck a nerve with music fans, as lyrics from both songs seem to address Brown’s current drama.

 

A rep for Brown’s label, Jive Records, revealed that “Changed Man” was recorded before Brown’s assault case, while “Not My Fault” and another track “Smash” were actually demo tracks that were not intended for release.

Young Rapper Wins Album Through D.A.R.E. Contest

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

An 18-year-old aspiring rapper recently won the opportunity to record his album for free as part of the D.A.R.E. America songwriting contest.

 

Brandon “B. Arch” Archer took part in a contest held by D.A.R.E., which was open to contestants interested in pursuing a career in the recording industry.

 

He submitted the winning essay and original rap song and was awarded the opportunity to record his album at Wavaflow Studios in Los Angeles, a state of the art recording facility.

 

“When I was 12, we were driving past Washington High School [in Los Angeles]. She saw this dude smoking. She looked at him and shook her head, then she looked at me and said ‘promise me you’ll never smoke.’ And from then on I promised her and I always remembered that. I never smoked anything, never will. It’s been easy for me to say no, because it’s just not something I want to do.”

 

D.A.R.E., which is an acronym for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, was founded in 1983 in Los Angeles to teach children from kindergarten though 12th grade how to avoid drugs, gangs and peer pressure.

 

The nationwide program is implemented in 75 percent of the schools throughout the United States and in 43 countries worldwide.

 

Wavaflow Studios is owned by Brazilian producer Wagner Fulco, who has worked with artists like actor Antonio Banderas, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Luciano Pavarotti, Ziggy Marley and numerous others.

 

“I want to not be known as a regular rapper downing girls and abusing drugs. I just want to set myself apart and be known,” Archer said.

 

A release date was not available for B. Arch’s debut album.

 

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