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Pitbull Sued for Australia No-Show
Miami rapper Pitbull is being sued by an Australian promoter for allegedly no-showing a 2008 tour.
The suit was filed last week by Suave Productions, and the rapper was served with a Statement of Claim.
The company states that Pitbull (Christian Perez) skipped the event despite receiving half of his concert fee upfront.
According to Suave Productions representative Jamie Fernandez, Pitbulls actions were a blatant violation of their signed business agreement.
Its unfortunate that it had to come to this. I am a huge Pitbull fan. Ive always been the first person in Perth to play his music, but justice must be done, Fernandez told AllHipHop.com in a statement. He can say whatever he wants about why he did not get on the plane but we would rather leave it up to the courts to decide who failed to fulfill their end of the contract.
Furthermore, Suave Productions sees Pitbulls actions as a slap in the face, claiming they made every reasonable accommodation possible for the proposed international date.
We did everything we could to make him happy, sometimes even going that extra mile in order to meet his demands, Fernandez explained. But yet he still refused to get on the plane. Not only that, he also failed to notify that he wasnt coming and also kept half the money for doing nothing at all.
A court date is pending for the lawsuit.
Pitbull is scheduled to release his fourth studio album, Rebelution, on September 1.
It features appearances from Lil Jon, Slim of 112, Akon, and B.o.B.
At press time, the Miami emcee could not be reached for comment.
Mario Ft. Rick Ross, Young Breed and Gucci Mane
“Break Up Remix”
Warren G Ft. Raekwon and Nate Dogg Produced by Warren G
“100 Miles and Runnin”
Hexmurda Wishes You…MANY MORE!
[Hexmurda is a columnist for AllHipHop.com. His views don’t necessarily represent those of AllHipHop.com, but this one is pretty close to how many of us feel, you know minus the grammatical brutality.]
Well, kiddies it’s that time of the week again. Yup, I’m back.
Two columns down and I haven’t received my pink slip (yet). I’m not
gonna get too comfortable though, because I’m sure S&P (that’s
‘Standards & Practices’, all you internet CEO’s should learn that one.
Write it down next to ‘First Week numbers’ ans ‘distribution’, it’ll make
you sound smart at your next shareholders meeting) is just itching to
tell Jigsaw to end his Ex-Offender Outreach experiment and pull the plug
on “the dude who says ‘N***A’ all the time.”
Like I give a f**k, n***a.
This was supposed to be an easy week for me.
Talk some s**t about Real & Chance, (the 2009 Shabba Doo &
Boogaloo Shrimp), lock in with Diddy & his band, and figure out if
(Lady?) Gaga is playing “The Crying Game.”
As usual, it never works out the way it should.
F***ing Hip-Hop supposedly had a birfday or some s### last week. (Click here to read the AllHipHop Report on Hip-Hop’s birthday.) Nobody
else really said s**t about it, so why should I, right?
Somebody in the Bronx (I hope it was Kool Herc, ’cause he would know)
said so, so I gotta take their word for it.
Trust me, I didn’t even want to write this s**t. The last thing I wanted
to do is write some long-a** piece chronicling Hip-Hop.
F**k that.
Ya’ll know the story already. And if you don’t know, go rent “WildStyle”
and “Beat Street.”
I’m sure you guys can figure it out.
Alas, I get all ready to send in my bulls**t little blurbs about
“Hip-Pop” culture and a funny thing happens.
I have a g###### epiphany. F**k.
The strangest f**king epiphany in the whole history of f***ing
epiphanies.
And what’s the catalyst for this 1000 watt light bulb goin’ off in my
dinosaur sized brain?
N.W.A.
“Always Into Something”
Yup, in the car riding down the street, listening to “Always Into
Something,” and Sha-Pow! Right there in my mind’s eye, I saw what I had
to do.
Wait, let me be a little more clear.
Riding down the street in a f***ing SmartCar in Barcelona, Spain
listening to “Always Into Something.”
On the radio.
With cussing and everything.
Two questions popped into my head, “Why the f**k are they playing N.W.A
on commercial radio, and what the f**k am I doing in Spain?”
Two questions, same answer.
Hip-Hop.
And it’s not like that N.W.A. cut was some Super Hip-Hop joint like
“T.R.O.Y” by Pete Rock and CL Smooth or something.
It’s not even my favorite N.W.A record.
S**t, Cube wasn’t even on the joint.
Cube wasn’t even in the group anymore.
It was just the fact that a group like N.W.A., which had it’s own
critics on our side of the water, made music powerful enough to be
played over 17 years later, in another non-English speaking country.
Hip-Hop.
Hip-Hop had me all the way on the other side of the world, and Hip-Hop
had a 17-year old record on the radio enabling MC Ren and Dr.Dre to talk
s**t to Spaniards.
I couldn’t ignore it.
Some people call that type of thing, “A SIGN.”
I call it, “F**k, now I gotta re-write my AllHipHop News column.”
How in the f**k was I going to write a column for “AllHipHop.com” and
not shout out Hip-Hop?
AND it just had a BIRFDAY?
F**k, what a quandary.
I don’t like getting into all this Real Hip-Hop/ Hip-Hop purist/Hip-Hop
elitist bulls**t. (I’m an elitist because I like my rappers to be able
to actually rap?)
So this ain’t that.
This is about respecting the music, culture and lifestyle that means so
much to so many.
I don’t give a damn if you’re a fan of Rakim or Gucci Mane. I’m not
drawing a line in the sand today.
This is for everybody.
If you ever heard a Hip-Hop record that gave you goosebumps that you
played until either the tape popped or the words faded off the cassette,
say “Thank You.”
If you ever tagged something, ANYTHING with a can of Kryleon or with a
Sharpie, say “Thank You.”
If you ever almost broke your damn neck trying to do a “windmill/
helicopter,” say “Thank You.”
If you ever made a muthaf***ing dollar due to Hip-Hop,(even if it was
from selling bootlegs) you should bow your f***ing head and say “Thank
You.”
If you ever got up on a stage in front of either two or two million
people on some Hip-Hop s**t, say “Thank You.”
Be grateful, because this s**t aint owed or promised to us. Hip-Hop has
made a few dudes wealthy, a lot of cats rich, and has given a whole
generation an identity. It gave us our own CNN in AllHipHop, our own
journalists, our own heroes, our own villains.
Our own voice.
It gave us something to call OUR OWN.
It was ours.
We claimed it, we coveted it.
We became very familiar with Hip-Hop. And that’s where we f***ed up.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
So we began to neglect it.
And disrespect it.
And abuse it.
We started f***ing Hip-Hop up. (Well, I didn’t. You know, ’cause I’m an
elitist and all.)
You know what I mean, and you know who you are.
The quest for personal gain overrode the quest to make the dopest
record.
Hip-Hop stopped being “F**k the police”,”s**k my d**k”, “f**k yo’ mama”
music, and it turned into f###### elevator music.
That’s un-f***ing-acceptable.
I dig Samuel L.Jackson, but I’ll be damned if I want to see him “Crank
Dat.”
I don’t wanna see Tom Cruise doing Young Joc’s “Motorcycle” dance any more than I would
wanna see Ellen Degeneres Crip Walking or doin’ the Earl Flynn.
That s**t isn’t for THEM.
They’re supposed to turn up their noses and cross the street when they
see a n***a rocking his headphones rhyming along outloud, not walk up to
him like, “Ooohhh, can I listen?”
We’ve allowed Hip-Hop to become commercialized and marginalized.
I can remember when n****s used to bang on the table or beatbox to
supply the rhythms for an MC. When n##### rhymed in ciphers for free
because they loved it, and because they were NICE.
Now everydamnbody got an MPC, Protools, Reason, Logic, or Fruity Loops,
and a f***ing two-page business plan.
And almost everydamnbody sucks.
And almost NOBODY is “nice.”
I understand, trust me.
This is Big Business. There’s a lot of money at stake. Everybody wants
their piece of the proverbial pie.
Man, f**k that pie.
If you’re trying to do this music s**t in hopes of getting rich then
you’re in the wrong business for the wrong reasons.
This is MUSIC.
The soundtrack to our lives.
It should mean more than a check.
Hip-Hop supposedly had a birfday, so I guess we should get on our
grown-up s**t.
You know, throw out the sports jerseys and white tees, put your Ryan
Kenny button up on, pull up those britches (yup, I said “britches”,
n***as) and get a glass of Ciroc & lemonade (cause Puff said so.) I
don’t know when n##### switched from being Hip-Hop renegades to becoming
Hip-Hop conformists.
F**k that, too.
Take the music back.
Don’t let me or anybody else tell you what the f### Hip-Hop is. If you
wanna wear gators and listen to Suga Free, that’s up to you, pimp. If
you’re a “dirty boot n***a” who listens to M.O.P. or Sean Price, do that
s###. If you’re a rap nerd who wants to sit at home all day and try to
dissect how Dilla chopped drums, knock yourself out. F**k it, I’m on my
solidarity s**t today-if you wanna wear jeans so tight that they lower
your sperm count, go raid your little sister’s closet, and do your
thing. F**k it.
If that’s your Hip-Hop, hold it down. But be warned, there’s a new
history being written.
A history filled with robot-voices, corny late night commercials with
rapping car salesmen and rappers who flat-out CAN’T RAP. It’s inevitable
that will be part of Hip-Hop’s legacy, but we can’t allow it to be THEE
LEGACY.
This music/culture has provided a means for a lot of n***as to survive
and make a decent living. I feel both honored and blessed to be a part
of it.
So do what you gotta do, but don’t take Hip-Hop for granted.
Respect it.
Protect it.
F**k it, I’ll say it, “Love it.”
So HappyF***ing Birfday, Hip-Hop.
I hope somebody gives you a faded cassette tape.
“Always Into Something” – N.W.A.
“Happy Birthday” – Hip-Hop Harry
City Official Protests Gucci Mane Show In Albany, GA
Gucci Mane may be one of the hottest entertainers around, but the Atlanta hitmaker is receiving a cold shoulder from an Albany, Georgia, city commissioner.
Gucci Mane is scheduled to perform August 29 at the Albany Civic Center. Despite fans anticipation for the show, city commissioner Bob Langstaff is less than thrilled with having the rapper take the stage at the venue.
“I’m appalled…what do you need from me to keep this “entertainer” from performing at Albany’s Civic Center?” the commissioner wrote in an e-mail to Albany City Manager Alfred Lott and Civic Center Director John Mazzola while referencing Gucci Mane lyrics he found online. “This is not appropriate for our civic center.”
Langstaffs disapproval was countered by the concerts promoter, Gilbert Udoto, who was taken aback by opposition to an event designed to bring attention to the civic center as well as eager ticket buyers.
According to the Odyssey Records owner, city officials came to him with hopes of bringing a big show to Albany.
“It’s big. We haven’t had an artist of this magnitude in a long time,” Udoto told WALB News. “They talk about the Civic Center. You know we have not brought any acts here. Now we have an act that can sell tickets and now this is what we get.
The upcoming Gucci Mane concert comes amid a wave of professional highs for Gucci Mane, who is gearing up for the release of the follow-up to his 2007 album, Back to the Trap House, this year.
In addition to his success as a solo artist, the rapper has appeared on remixes for the Black Eyed Peas (Boom Boom Pow) and Mariah Carey (Obsessed) as well as Break Up, the hit single from R&B crooner Mario.
Although he is aware that Gucci Manes lyrics can be offensive to some, Udoto was adamant that the rappers music is an exercise in free speech.
“It’s no different from other artists, he said. It’s played on the radio all over. He’s the hottest artist.”
Gucci Manes status as a popular artist resulted in a costly effort to bring the rapper to Albany for Udoto as $40,000 was spent to ensure the entertainers appearance.
The commissioner stated in his e-mail that he would like to call a special meeting to adopt policy guidelines for future performers, if his issues with the rapper cannot be resolved “in-house.”
Hip-Hop Rumors:The Nick Cannon Eminem Diss Is Here! Omarion Kicked Outta Young Money! Trina Dissing Kenyon?
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 don’t know how many Slaughterhouse records were shipped, but I am getting a lot of people that couldn’t find the SH CD. Here is one example of many emails that got from Justin.
I’m in the army so I’m living in TN about an hour out side of Nashville, it took me all week to find the Slaughterhouse cd I went to atleast 10 stores to some that only sell Hip-Hop and they didnt know who it was or if they would have any in. I think that could be hurting their sales.
YA THINK??? Thanks Justin!
Anyway, the rumors are pretty light today! Still, here is what I got…I mean, have.
Email me at [email protected]!
OMARION IS KICKED OUT OF YOUNG MONEY
Looks like bad news for ol’ Omari! Seems like somebody has leaked a new song with Wayne and Omarion and forced somebody to “out” his real status. This is what I got in my inbox. The song is called “I Get It In” and it features both dudes, but Mack Maine sent out a blast that set the record straight. He said, “ATTN: Omarion is no longer Young Money…the song day leaked ft. Wayne is not official..good luck 2 him in his future endeavors..no further comments.” Now, this is what I am curious about…did Bow Wow joining result in O getting the boot. I can’t recall fully, but didn’t they have some sort of beef?
Anyway, here is the odd side of it. My homey J Smooth saw Wayne and the crew at the recent stop (I think Los Angeles). He said they brought Omari out on stage and even introduced him as the latest member of Young Money. Man, they went so far as to let him do a Michael Jackson dedication with a MOONWALK. AND, now…he’s no longer on. I smell a rat!
TRINA DISSING KENYON?
Rumor has it, this song is devoted to Kenyon Martin, Trina’s baby boo. It would seem like he has a penchant for strippers and “jawns.” So…check it out.
SPEAKING OF BEEF…
Mistah Fab and Julia Beverly of Ozone are/were beefing on Twitter. Fab accused her of going down on rappers for interviews and having sex for exclusives. Obviously, she denied these allegations. He says he knows the rappers she slept with…and she says no. He also alleges some form of racism to her. I mean, who knows. It all seems a bit juvenile to me. By the same token, I don’t know what they are beefing about.
HERE IS THE NICK CANNON DISS
After listening to it, I cannot determine if this is real or fake. My gut is that this is somebody’s idea of fun.
UNRELEASED EMINEM SONGS RELEASED!
Back in the day, Eminem was a rapper that sucked. Now, he’s ill. Here are some of the old, sucky raps.
“Foolish Pride”
Eminem ft Chaos Kid – “Artificial Flavor”
Eminem ft Choas Kid – “Unrealistic Graphic”
Eminem ft Chaos Kid – “Poo Butt”
ILLSEED’S QUICKIES
Not looking good for Michael Jackson’s doctor. They are charging him with manslaughter.
Whitney Houston will appear on Oprah’s show in September.
Pitbull got the Key to Miami!
The news of Big Boi going to Def Jam seems to be wrong. He has refuted the idea altogether.
Looks like that 15 year old I talked about yesterday is going to press charges against Lil Wayne’s bodyguard.
Similarly, Beyonce and Jay’s bodyguard is going to catch a charge from Croatian police after that fight with paps. They threw a camera at him! LOL! I think you deserve to get your tail beat for buggin’ like that.
Blogger beware. A model recently sued a blog for defamation and won. If you don’t know anything about slander or defamation, look that up.
They are saying the Lebron James may have planted another seed in his girl. If this is true, this would be number three.
Biggie’s daughter just turned 16 and celebrated it in honor of her daddy. Crazy how time flies. Kid Cudi performed.
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END
This is really isn’t a sign of anything other than nothing has really changed. The Top 10 most racist moments in TV history. Check it.
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY!
I remember a day when dances came about organically and THEN the song about the dance came. Well, now people just make dances just got make dances. A dance called the “Tina Turner?” I’m sorry. Its not working.
TIME FOR MISS MOUTH
If you like Miss Mouth, can you let me know! Give me and her some honest feedback on how she can better serve you! As you know, this is a trial period, but I want to give her an honest shot. Her views do not represent illseed or AllHipHop,com.
Yesterday, I was asked to define my term Smash Bunnie. (DJ Nuff Said, Detroit MI) I cant really give you a definition because it is subjective to its user. But a sure indicator of a Smash Bunnie is a girl that tells you that she doesnt get along with other chicks and that most of her friends are male. I hope that helps babes J
CI CI.
Last week I reported that Jordin Sparks would be opening up for Britney Spears for her Circus Tour. But I had absolutely no clue that she was replacing Ciara. That is the best decision Britneys team couldve made. Ci Ci knows how to tear down a stage! Folks wouldve left after the opening act. Ciara would have had all of those little Spears stans thinking Britney Who?
VH1 REALITY TELEVISION
I am always watching television, particularly reality TV. Did anyone else see that crazy broad Aloha flip out on Real & Chance? I was rotflmao. Aloha is from Hawaii and she ate raw Salmon straight from the fridge. Real told her that she lives on the main island now and that she needs to domesticate herself. I could not stop laughing. I dont know about you all, but I cant understand why anyone would go on that show with the intention of dating Chance. He is such an overgrown child and flaming homosexual. But Real is a cutie and I could braid his hair all day! Besides whats the deal with eating raw Salmon? Thats the only way to eat it.
TYRA BANKS
Tyra has some nerve, ya know! She is on a campaign to stop women from wearing weave. She plans to go all natural on the new season of her talk show. Tyra kills me with her holier than thou tirades. She has been quoted as saying weave is slave hair. I dont mean to burst her bubble but white women have mastered the art of wearing weaves. Dont get me wrong, Ive been rocking my natural for over a year, I just dont like how hypocritical she is being. Maybe she just wants to level the playing field with all the young blood in Hollywood.
B.E.T REALITY TV
I am so waiting for Nefee and Frankies crazy azzes; in the meantime Ive been watching Tiny & Toya. At first Tiny & Toya was really hard to watch because of their hard accents, but I have really become a fan. I was really offended Tuesday, when that book agent told Toya watch out Keyshia Cole. As black women we tend not to get along already, do we really need this dude fueling the fire? I wonder if he was saying that because Toyas mother is addicted to drugs also. Whatever his reason, I DIDNT LIKE IT. Toya is such a sweet girl and Tiny is a wonderful friend to her. They have such a beautiful friendship.
***COONERY ALERT UPDATE***
Chima was actually tossed from Big Brother because of her explosive temper towards the other houseguests. She also threw a $4000 microphone into the swimming pool.
MICHAEL JACKSON
Even though Jermaine Dupree and Janet Jackson are allegedly no longer an item, he is still p##### off at the mainstream medias portraying of MJ, particularly GQ Magazine. I have to agree with JD. GQ Magazine allegedly has MJ on the cover of its magazine with the caption When Michael Was Cool. When was Mike not cool? Is it me or have white folks been gunning for Mike ever since he purchased the Beatles catalog. Typically when someone dies the media focuses on the good aspects of their life, but with Mike they are doing quite the contrary. I was watching his funeral and some idiotic reporters out in Cali were complaining about taxpayers dollars being used for his burial. Its freaking Michael Jackson dude; he entertained the world and changed music forever! Didnt he deserve it? I also heard that Fox News is reporting that MJs cardiologist may be charged with manslaughter soon.
HOLLYWOOD
Actress Zoe Saldana is starring in the new movie Avatar. This is a good look for her. Avatar should be a box office smash because it has a production budget of over $300 stacks.
THE ROYAL COUPLE
Bey & Jays bodyguard got into a brawl with the paparazzi. He should have let Bey handle it. I saw her in Obsessed and Beyonce can throw hands. Check out the footage below.
DRAKE GAY RUMORS
Photos have recently hit the net of your favorite T. Dot rapper that are leading folks to speculate that he may be a mud wrestler. (And if you like that reference well Ive got plenty) I honestly dont believe that Drake is gay. I just think that he is taking his impersonation of Kanye West to a whole notha level. Kanye West has gay rumors and now Drake has gay rumors! Has Drake really been linked to singer Trey Songs? But I finally broke down and listened to Drakes entire mixtape. I must admit that it was hot.
LATA GATAS
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NEW JAMIE FOXX!
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Tour Log: Mos Def and Jay Electronica Rock ATL
Hours before Mos Def and Jay Electronic hit the stage in Atlanta; a line had formed outside the Tabernacle venue. An elderly cop rode up on one of those electric-powered 2 wheel scooters, and addressed the early attendees as to what they could expect tonight.
Hey, yall might learn something and get some culture tonight, the cop began in all seriousness. This isnt that my hoe, I kill cops Hip-Hop!
The dumbstruck crowd watched as the elderly officer sped off as quickly as he appeared. That short encounter crystallized the mass appeal of Mos Def, a multi-talented artist whose equal skills in reggae, blues, soul, and emceeing have found an eternal home in the melting pot that is Hip-Hop culture. And with one of the genres best kept secrets in Jay Electronica by his side, the Mighty Mos Def made a memorable ATL stop as a part of the nationwide Ecstatic Tour.
The ATL audience was a nice mixture of street, cosmopolitan, young, and middle-aged Hip-Hoppers. However, the various side conversations confirmed that many were not up on Jay Electronica outside of the fact that hes the father of Erykah Badus latest child.
Even with that disadvantage, Jay succeeded in winning the crowd over with the visceral imagery and allusions on tracks like Dimethyltriptamine and A Prayer For Michael Vick and T.I.
Knowing that sound systems often stifle lyrics at shows, Jay made a point to cut off the beat during his more well-known freestyles to make sure the uninitiated remembered him solely for his lyrical dexterity. His blending of religious symbolism (NOI/5%, Christianity etc.) and conspiracy theories (Kennedy Assassination) elicited audible wows on cerebral-heavy selections like My World (Nas Salute) and Abracadabra.
Unfortunately, time constraints prevented Jay from performing the full 9 minute version of his magnum opus Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge). Still, the New Orleans native got the crowd cheering by completing the first movement, which name drops 50, Wayne, and Jeezy as artists used by the radio to marginalize the diverse sounds of Hip-Hop.
Mos Def began his set by utilizing drum instrumentation as the backbone for a brief interpolation of his standout album tracks. The format was reminiscent of Nas I Am intro, and the Brooklynite teased songs like Fear Not of Man and Casa Bey before settling on a stirring rendition the blues-inspired number The Boogie Man Song.
Although his experimental LPs The New Danger and True Magic received mixed reviews, the rock elements translated well live and prevented the monotony that sometimes accompanies unimaginative, straight Hip-Hop sets. The pulsing drums of Ghetto Rock kept the crowd bouncing, and Mos maintained the eclectic atmosphere by dropping classic reggae tunes (Musical Youths Pass the Dutchie), and even covering a Michael Jacksons Billie Jean.
He received his strongest reception when going back to songs from the acclaimed Black Star album and his debut LP Black On Both Sides. Ever the student of history, Mos preceded his hit Ms. Fat Booty with the original Aretha Franklin sample (One Step Ahead) before switching the rhythm mid-song to the Jackson 5s ubiquitous Its Great to be Here. Despite the absence of rhyme partner Talib Kweli, Mos had no issues rocking and Talibs verses on the classic singles RE:DEFintion and Respiration.
In all, the old cop was right. Tonight was a concert that showed Hip-Hop in rare form, far elevated above the mundane, uninspired offerings that plague much of the cultures mainstream sound. And with Jay Electronica and Mos Def planning a joint album, fans can be optimistic that this tour is just a taste of the great music to come.
AHH Stray News: Bloomberg Says No 50 Cent, Pitbull, Lil Wayne, BP3 Tracklist
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently addressed public concerns regarding a 50 Cent concert during Family Day on August 30th in the rappers former Southside, Jamaica Queens, neighborhood. The New York Post reported that residents are in fear due to threats of violence against the rapper. According to Mayor Bloomberg, 50 Cent will not be performing. Our understanding after talking with 50 cent is he has no plans to perform once-so-ever, the Mayor said, flanked by New York Governor David Paterson. He might go [50 Cent] but hes not going to perform. And you can rest assured that our police department will maintain decorum or keep people safe. And if we dont think we will make sure it doesnt take place. Were not going to put peoples live in jeopardy. If people want to get together and have a rap concert, theres nothing wrong with that. They have to understand theres a standard of conduct that we expect. The Mayor then joked that he did not plan on attending the concert.
Pitbull will receive the key to the city of Miami during a ceremony today (August 19). Pitbull, 28, is being honored at the Miami City Hall. The rapper will receive the key to the city from commissioner Tomas Regalado. Pitbull is currently planning to release his fourth album, titled Rebelution. The album features the rappers#### single Calle Ocho and the latest, Hotel Room Service. Pitbulls album Rebelution is due in stores August 31.
Lil Wayne was questioned by police last week after a concert in Arizona. According to TMZ.com, a 15-year-old boy has filed a police report, claiming one of the rappers bodyguards assaulted him during a confrontation in an apartment complex in Arizona. Police claim that Lil Waynes tour bus stopped in an apartment complex in Phoenix, after a concert at the Cricket Pavilion. Locals in the apartment became aggressive and began pelting the buses with bottles and rocks, when they noticed women getting on and off the buses. At least one shot was fired during the melee, which left the young boy with bruised ribs. Lil Waynes representatives have not commented as of press time.
The track listing for Jay-Zs highly anticipated album Blue Print 3 track listing recently hit the Internet. The album boasts an all-star lineup that includes Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Pharrell Williams, Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys and newcomers Drake, J. Cole and Mr. Hudson. The track listing to Jay-Zs Blue Print 3 is listed below. The album is due in stores September 11.
1. What We Talking About (featuring Luke Steele of Empire Of The Sun) 2. Thank You 3. D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune) 4. Run This Town (featuring Rihanna and Kanye West) 5. Empire State Of Mind (featuring Alicia Keys) 6. Real As It Gets (featuring Young Jeezy) 7. On To The Next One featuring (Swizz Beatz) 8. Off That (featuring Drake) 9. A Star Is Born (featuring J. Cole) 10. Venus Vs. Mars 11. Already Home (featuring Kid Cudi) 12. Hate (featuring Kanye West) 13. Reminder 14. So Ambitious (featuring Pharrell) 15. Young Forever (featuring Mr. Hudson)video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsfree video player
Lil Wayne Ft. Bruce Wayne
“Holding Me Back”
Ginuwine Ft. Gucci Mane, OJ da Juiceman and Hurricane Chris
“Trouble Down South Remix”
Pitbull Ft. B.O.B.
“Across The World”
Reed Dollaz Ft. N.O.R.E.
“Exit”
Alternative Pick: Vybz Kartel & Jeremih
“Birthday F**k”
Wop Ft. YV
“Swangen and Thowen”
Havoc Ft. Freeway andTermanology
“You Take Her”
Young Cash Ft. Gucci Mane
“Ask Me If I Give A F**k”
New Boyz Make a Statement in Skinny Jeans
Teen Hip-Hop duo, The New Boyz, have capitalized off of a buzz worthy dance craze with the release of their debut single, “You’re A Jerk”.
The California natives, however, do not take credit for the new dance phenomenon. They cite Los Angeles as the birth place.
“We did not create the Jerk, Ben J. told AllHipHop.com. We wanted to learn the dance, because we saw the potential that the dance had. When we learned it in Los Angeles, we saw it becoming big.”
With influences such as Jay-Z and Eminem, Ben J and Legacy affirmed their sexuality and addressed the homosexuality claims from their fashion style choice of wearing the trendy male-skinny jeans.
“We ignore that,” added Legacy. “We’re doing us. We’re focused on us. We don’t down anyone for having their own style.
The New Boyz’s debut album, Skinny Jeans & A Mic, will be released on September 15th through Asylum/Warner Bros Records.
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Hip-Hop Rumors:Jay-Z & Beyonce Get In A Fight! Lil Wayne Attacked? George Bush Related To Easy-E?
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
Why do I feel like I am fighting in a war like the warriors of “300”? If you are true to HIp-Hop, I feel like you are in this war with me. We HAVE to support each other in this war or else it compromises our own efforts. Check out this letter I got.
“What’s up illseed. Where can I find a slaughterhouse cd? Mixtape. Something please. I love their music and I don’t wanna do the limewire thing. I want to show support to that group. Plus u said they may have a new one. Damn I don’t even have the first one. Please help.”
This is not Slaughterhouse specific. It could be Slim Thug, Jay-Z, Drake or Nipsey Hussel. If you want to support these guys, go to iTunes, Amazon.com or a local record store! They need the sales! I thought Slaughterhouse should have done like 40k – 50k from all the people that knew of the group. Anyway….that’s that!
NICK CANNON TO DISS EMINEM????
Listen and you listen good…I am hearing a rumor that Nick Cannon is preparing an EPIC diss of Eminem. My sources told me that the husband of Mariah Carey went and did it. Now, nobody will let me hear the song, but they told me that the public is probably going to get a snippet of some sort and then the actual song later. So, of the snippet, all I know is that Nick is “going in” on Eminem dissing. I wish him luck on that.
Also, I’m wondering why Eminem looked past Rick Ross in all these battles. Because, Ross straight up called Em out, but Em only ended up responding to Mariah. I think M&M needs to get at the Bawse and see what becomes of it. In the meantime, we’ll all just look forward to the Nick Cannon etherization. LOL!
LIL WAYNE CONFIRMS LAUREN LONDON’S GOT HIS BABY IN HER BELLY
Los Angeles Power 106 got an interview with Lil Wayne and radio jock Fuzzy locked Wayne down on the topic of Lauren London. Here is how it went down:
F: Lauren London. She fine.
W: Very fine. Sexy.
F: She very pregnant with your baby.
W: Very pregnant. Yes.
F: Alright, I’ll take that as yes she’s very pregnant.
W: That’s not rumors.
F: That’s not rumors. That’s a done deal?
W: That’s a kid. That’s a child. That’s a life. You don’t hide from that. Nah.
F: So congratulations.
W: Thank you.
PHILLY RAP RUMORS
Anybody remember The Ram Squad? If you don’t, don’t feel bad. These dudes don’t even have a Wikipedia page. For those that don’t know, here is a bit of information. The Ram Squad was heavy in the streets for quite a few years, especially in the 90’s. They were known for being very well connected to the streets of Philadelphia. Anyway, around 2003…the bubble burst. The FBI came down on the crew HARD. There was a relationship struck between Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino and Tommy Hill, a rapper from North Philadelphia. Not sure all of the details (actually, I am, but no need for all that right now.), but I heard that Tommy Hill is in the witness protection program after he cut a deal. I don’t know exactly what that deal is, but I heard he’s down south somewhere living a new life.
GEORGE BUSH RELATED TO EAZY E?
LMAO! The thought alone should have made you yelp in laughter, but the reality is much more sobering, kids. OK, they aren’t exactly related, but they are in a different form. George W. Bush is actually from Compton, California! Now, there is scant information on this revelation, but my sources tell me…its true. One report stated that the older Bush and son DUBYA lived in Compton for a brief period in the 1940’s, but I also heard that it was a lengthy stay. G.W. Bush’s sister, Pauline Robinson Bush, was born in Compton in 1949, but she tragically died young. Anyway, Bush lived there before all the middle class Whites left. Then came Eazy-E a few decades later. Well, I heard that Eazy-E was able to make those moves in the 80’s because of his standing in Compton and his huge donations to the Republican Party. Here is what Entertainment Weekly said at that time:
Eazy-E (above, a.k.a. Eric Wright, 23), jetted off to D.C. for of all things a ”Salute to the Commander in Chief” luncheon in Washington on March 18. The National Republican Senatorial Committee sponsored the fete, which featured a speech by President Bush and drew 1,400 Republicans. Wright wore a black leather suit to the event. Why was the rapper and self-proclaimed former drug dealer invited? Apparently his donations to various L.A. charities earned him an invitation to join the fund-raising Republican Senatorial Inner Circle. And Wright’s spokesman says the rapper ”really loves the President. He thinks he’s a great humanitarian and that he did a great job with Desert Storm.”
I think Bush had a soft spot for, because both of them were STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON!
WEBSTAR LYING ABOUT HIS AGE?
I don’t know why I am even bothering with this stupid rumor. Oh, I am going to just let Jay From Harlem speak on it.
Longtime reader first time writer. Currently I’m in Milwaukee but I
was born and raised in Harlem, NY. During the late 90’s I went to
school at I.S. 195 and I guy by the Nickname “Webstar” was a grade
over me. We were even in the same summer school class. All of us in
the class traded basketball cards all the time. I believe he had to
repeat 8th grade.
A couple day of weeks ago I saw an article where he was tAlking
about Jay- Z being too old and this article listed his age as 19 or
20. Currently I’m 25 and he was a grade over me so he should probably
26 right? I just thought it was ironic. I know it’s the same person
bcause my first year in high school he started hosting parties at the
“Key” in the Bronx and I thought to myself he was moving up. He was
always small hence the name Webstar. I just thought I should bring
this up to someone who might actually look into it.
Jay from Harlem
AMBER’S TA-TA’S COME OUT
On the same note, I have seen the bare b###### of Amber Rose. I don’t have all the pics to add, but they are supposedly being added to the flicks section. I just saw the b###### by accident, sorry Kanye! Somebody emailed ’em and I saw them. And they are MAG-NIFI-CENT! I have to give it to Kanye, I see why he stays with this girl. She’s a bad mamba jamma! Just as fine as she can be. I can’t post not-safe-for-work pics, dudes! Sorry ladies too!
PEPA WISHES HE HAD DATED WILL SMITH
For those that don’t know Pepa used to date Will Smith. Well, she did and stopped, because dude wasn’t thugged out enough for her liking. So, even thought she liked him and he was a good person, she passed on dude. I scooped this out of the Ill Community, but it is clearly from her book from a year or so ago. (On the low, you can call this label this the “Epic Fail of the Day,” but out of respect for Pep, I won’t.)
“I thought Will was really cute and we would hang out a lot on the road. He liked to take care of me and never let me spend a dime. He was that kind of guy, real generous. I remember when they won their first award, he asked me to go out with him afterward. He was so excited. We were walking along the street getting ready to grab something to eat, and he just gave this homeless guy $100 dollars.”
“I sometimes kick myself when I think about what could have been. He was so nice to me, but I really wasn’t feeling him. I guess I couldn’t appreciate a nice guy like Will Smith. He wasn’t thug enough. I was attracted to thugs and hoodlums. Will was too nice to me.”
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END
Yesterday, I got the headline: “Reader’s Digest to file for bankruptcy.” I don’t know about you, but the possibility of Reader’s Digest dying is a sure shot sign that the world is ending. I mean, at least America. Reader’s Digest is a staple of Middle America and Apple pie and all that good stuff. So to see it filing for bankruptcy is nuts. Bear in mind, filing for the big “B” doesn’t actually mean it will cease to exist. It just means they have a huge debt that they want to shed. Anyway, I just find it amazing that something so near and dear to “the Heartland’s” heart would even be faced with such an issue.
A NEW MINISTER ON THE WAY!
You know, this may not be Hip-Hop, but i think it is still important. Omarosa is going into the ministry. I wonder what got into her. I actually think she will make a good minister, because she was bold and forceful on TV. Now, I have to wonder if she is going to be one of those money maker ministers or one that lifts the veil off the game. I think she should have a talk with Ma$e. LOL. Anyway, just so you know…its official. Omarosa Manigault Stallworth is the latest student at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.
Video of her first day of school:
LIL WAYNE’S TOUR BUS ATTACKED?
This is just brealing. Rumor has it Lil Wayne had a regular stop at on the America’s Most Wanted in Arizona last week. Well, the tour busses all decided to ride though the hood. When they did, they were pelted with anything the people could find – rocks, bottles and other items. Somebody even licked a shot at the bus. WHY? They are saying that Wayne or somebody in the bus crew pulled over and scooped some of the hood’s finest women and thought they were just going to keep it moving. These angry people consisted of local rappers, I was told. A 15 year old boy claims he got beaten by one of Weezy’s bodyguards. It wasn’t that type of party, lil’ guy. LOL.
JAY-Z AND BEYONCE HAVE A FIGHT IN CROATIA?
These photographers are just out of control. I am in the media and I just don’t get it. They are like baby sharks!
ARE BLOGGERS WRITING FAKE BLOGS FOR STARS?
Uh-OH! No shots fired, but something is a-brewing! Michael Vick supposedly wrote a blog for a well-known website! There was a big bruh-ha-ha over it and all that. Welllllll, the Eagles official spokes person is denying the validity of it. Eagles spokesman Derek Boyko was asked if the post of was real and he said It is not I just asked [Michael Vick]. OUCH! There was a moment in the blog where Vick said that sitting in a jail cell did nothing for him as far as being remorseful. Well, that directly counters what Vick said on “60 Minutes.” He said, it wasn’t until he got to jail that he felt sad and remorse for it all. You know, I just have to SMH and question how many of these blogs are real. I really have to question the state of journalism period. This is illseed, over an over…never over and out. GO EAGLES!
RANDOM QUOTES
R. Kelly has responded to the diss record by Trey Songz, “Death of Kellz.”
When youre a king I dont get into the challenges anymore What is an elephant gonna do when an ant or a fly lands on them? Those guys got some growing up to do. Thats something I would have answered 20 years ago.
I’m not the biggest R. Kelly fan, but dude has a point. LOL.
I’ve seen the back of the Blueprint cover and I am very happy at what I see. I think this album is going to be the truth!
ILLSEED’S QUICKIES
Shout out to Screwface Music in Camden, NJ!
I’ll tell you one thing. Naomi Campbell is a fine woman, but seeing her cooch is just too much. It doesn’t help that it all looks like she could have the same issues that Lady Gaga.
Iceberg Slim’s life story is going to be a turned into a movie.
I hope my family loves me as much as Michael Jackson’s loves him. Apparently, MJ actually has yet to be buried allowing family members to go an visit him to this day.
Tragedy Khadafi is still in jail. Sorry if I made it seem like he was out.
Did you all see that about 90% of all U.S. money has some trace of coke on it? Crazy!
Have you see the Drake pic that seems to put him in a compromising gay sexual position? It is clearly a bad pic, but pretty funny to me.
CRAZY VIDEO!
Check out this crazy video by Major Lazer! This mess is WILD!
Thanks to slangrap.wordpress.com!
ANOTHER SONG AGAINST SKINNY JEANS!
The skinny jeans revolt continues, but this video is a bit more interesting that some of the others. Check it out.
Still, is this trend played out? I don’t rock em, but it seems that those that do are going to and those that don’t probably should just “do them” instead of constantly bashing those guys! I mean, that’s them…
TIME FOR MISS MOUTH!
As I say every day, the views of Miss Mouth are hers and don’t represent AllHipHop.com or illseed. In fact, I don’t even watch the shows she watches.
I am on a HOUSEWIVES strike. I refuse to write anything about the ladies today.
COONERY ALERT
Has anyone else been keeping up with CBSs Big Brother? Why is it that the only person to ever get thrown out of the game, by producers, HAD TO BE THE SISTA? Damn Chima, thanks a lot! But I understand why she flipped out. This season of BB is totally rigged.
NBA NEWS
Shaquille ONeals new reality show hasnt even aired yet and the producers are already being accused of stealing. Author Todd Gallagher claims that his book “Andy Roddick Beat Me with a Frying Pan was hijacked.
MICHAEL JACKSON
Is Katherine Jackson filing a wrongful death suit against Dr. Conrad Murray? I really hope that this man didnt have anything to do with Mikes death, but my gut feeling tells me otherwise.
NEW R.KELLY
THROWBACK BEAUTY
Singer Vanity is now an evangelist. You may remember her in the The Last Dragon, opposite of LEROY! (R.I.P SHONUFF)
She also used to be one of Princes old smash bunnies. I know that she had a really bad drug addiction but has managed to overcome that, which should be applauded. Besides why focus on a persons past? What would we find if we dug into YOURS?
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Health Care Reform for Dummies
Health Care Reform for Dummies
Can someone please tell me why these people are mad?
Havent they watched SICKO? Well maybe their Senators should hold a town hall meeting where they watch the Michael Moore documentary about health insurance in America and let see if they continue to b#### and moan about Prez Obamas proposed reform.
I wont pretend to know the ins and outs of the bill that is on the table but I do know I need cheaper health care.
After being laid off in December, I opted to continue my health care coverage. If it wasnt for Obama offering economic assistance for COBRA users I could not afford my health plan. The 65% reduction was just what I needed.
Dont be fooled, I am a journalist but the well is drying up. My peers and I talk about how bad it is. Some of us have had to move, others are working jobs they would have laughed out just six months ago and some are getting in on the system. Even Ive considered going down to get food stamps.
Time For Food Stamps?
When it comes to health care, its something that I cant afford to be without. Its also something that I cant afford to pay for each month as an independent journalist.
Seeing these people go ape s### over a health care plan that wants to treat everyone fair and equal further proves that:
1 People love to yell and scream
2 We are a selfish country
3 Senior Citizens think the government is out to kill them
4 Most Americans have no idea what the reform really entails
To debunk these myths and fears, the white house launched http://www.whitehouse.gov/realitycheck. I suggest you check it out.
Perhaps if Prez Obama created another 30 minute long commercial that aired on all channels explaining his plan, Americans will get it. I suggest he enlists the creators of School House Rock to direct the spot. I envision little pills and syringes dancing on an examination table singing along about the virtues of a better health care system. Dont act like you wouldnt watch. How many of us today only know what a bill is because of this:
Im telling you, animation and a cute song will win everyone over.
– CH