“Good Relationships”
“Good Relationships”
“Me and My Strap”
“Ego (Remix)”
“I Don’t Wanna B U” [Mastered Version]
“Kinda Like A Big Deal (Remix)”
“Mind On Money”
“My People Will Be Heard”
A Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge has ruled to dismiss a lawsuit against rapper Foxy Brown, stemming from a 2007 assault to which she pleaded guilty nearly a year ago, the New York Post reported earlier this week.
According to the New York City tabloid, on Thursday (April 9), Justice Robert Miller dismissed the claim filed by Browns former neighbor Arlene Raymond in May 2008.
The civil suit was filed on the same day that Foxy Brown, born Inga Marchand, pleaded guilty to assaulting Raymond during an argument in July 2007.
However, it seems Brown was never served with legal papers, which lead Judge Miller to his decision.
The fight started when Raymond complained about Brown blasting her car stereo.
After a heated exchange, Brown reportedly threw her Blackberry at her neighbor, who was left with a bruised eye and chipped tooth.
On May 9, 2008, Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge John Walsh accepted a plea deal which sentenced Brown to time served and extended Raymonds order of protection against the former Def Jam artist, but only after the raptress had submitted a written apology to the court.
Just two weeks prior, Brown had resolved a Florida assault case with a similar plea.
Foxy Browns guilty plea in this case did not come without some resistance.
In October 2007, while serving a one year jail term at Rikers Island for violating her probation from a previous assault case, she refused to board a Department of Corrections bus to appear in court twice in one day.
Four days later, on October 16, 2007, Brown pleaded not guilty to charges of assault, attempted assault, menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon.
“Back Basket”
“Maybach Music 2 Freestyle”
“Doing Me”
“No I Said I Liked You”
“Ringtones”
“Can’t Stop Me Freestyle”
Producer/rapper/singer T-Pain will play the character “Frylock” in the first ever live-action episode of Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force airs during the Adult Swim block of programming on the Cartoon Network.
The animated series is centered around three fast-food menu items and their lives in an unnamed city in New Jersey.
T-Pain will star in the season finale alongside Jon Benjamin, who will be featured as “Master Shake.”
“Carl’s” role will be played by newcomer Dave Long Jr, who won a Burger-King sponsored casting call in 2008.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force debuted in 2000 and has become one of the longest running cartoon’s on The Cartoon Network.
This season’s final episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force is scheduled to air on Adult Swim, Sunday, May 31 at 11:45pm (ET/PT).
After those clean, raw jeans made their rounds for some time, heavily distressed denim is all the rage once again.
As featured in of our previous “Trend Alerts”, the “boyfriend jean” looks best worn in and with some destruction. But even other fits, like the skinny jean, are getting ripped up.
Jessica Alba
Brandy – wearing ripped jeans gone wrong!
For those of you not feeling gaping holes at your knees, opt for more subtle styles.
Rihanna, on top of current trends as usual
Will your legs be peaking through ripped jeans this spring?
Check out our healthy selection of distressed denim on both DrJays.com and DJPremium.com:
Distressed Slim Fit Jean by C’N’C Costume National
Ono Earth Ultra Skinny Fit Jean by People’s Liberation
Essential Denim by Artful Dodger
Images: Denimology, The Insider
Grammy nominated rapper Queen Pen has partnered with the non-profit organization Children of Promise, NYC (CPNYC) to reunite children with their imprisoned parents.
The free trips will commence this Fathers Day. According to the CPNYC, the goal of the various field trips is to allow at-risk children the opportunity to spend these important holidays with their fathers and to help continue nurturing these important relationships.
Along with transportation, the non-profit will supply food and games in addition to counseling for both parents and children.
To date, it is estimated that 85,000 children in New York have an incarcerated parent.
Statistically, this situation can cause significant economic and social issues with the child.
Queen Pen began participating in CPNYC fundraisers and sponsorship meetings this year.
CPNYC founder and president Sharon Content remains optimistic that more entertainers like Queen Pen will make their voices heard on this overlooked issue.
With the support and advocacy of individuals like Queen Pen, we will be able facilitate these trips for children, many of whom havent seen their fathers since their incarceration, Content stated to AllHipHop.com. These trips foster a critical relationship that is often a missing component in helping these silent victims to develop tools for discovering new pathways, recognizing possibilities and realizing their full potential.
For those in the New York metropolitan area with a child in need of this program, visit www.cpnyc.org.
In Part 2 of this lost and found interview with Hip-Hop legend Rakim, the Microphone Fiend delves deeper into his life and times. He courses through the 80s and 90s, cruising into present day. He explains his personal and public life, the streets relationship to rap and even offers his views on the dedication song Nas penned on his life. (For Part 1, of “Rakim: The Lost Interview,” click here)
AllHipHop.com: Back in the day, we used to argue for hours who was the best: you, G Rap or Kane. In the 90s, theyd say Jay-Z, Biggie and Nas and now its a new era. Overall, what are your thoughts on the state of Hip-Hop and who are you feeling?
Rakim: The overall state, I think its aiiiiight. We get a lot of flack for the lyrical content but I think its gonna change, because its been so much talk about the difference between the rap back then and the rap now. I think hearing them say thats a rapper and thats a lyricist, I think the young rappers want to be known as lyricists as well. If its their vocabulary for them saying something political. Right now, a lot of people are doing the negative rap and a lot of them are living it. A lot of them are not and thats unfortunate. The consciousness is needed.
AllHipHop.com: Right.
Rakim: As for the second part, I like Papoose, I like Juelz [Santana], I like Lupe Fiasco. Im a fan as well. Thats why I like rap so much, so I like a lot of different artists for what they do. From the G-Unit artists to the Dipset artists a lot of rappers are beefing right now, but I like good music.
“I respect Nas for being an artist of his stature and showing another artist love. I always been a private cat and for somebody to speak on my private s**t before I do…you know…”
Hopefully, everybody keep doing what they doing and in the future we start taking over this rap s**t. And talking over this craft to the point where we in more control.
AllHipHop.com: What were your thoughts on Nas song about you, -Unauthorized Biography of Rakim.
Rakim: [Pauses] Uhm, I had mixed feelings about it, to be honest. But I respect Nas for being an artist of his stature and showing another artist love. I always been a private cat and for somebody to speak on my private s**t before I do…you know. Thats a small thing. There somethings said in there as well that I really did sit with, but overall, I thought it was alright.
AllHipHop.com: Ill be honest. I thought as a song, it was a little lazy and he could have done better with it.
Rakim: Yeah, a lot of people said that as far as the track. It is what it is. Take the ice cream out the cone sometimes and just eat the ice cream.
AllHipHop.com: You didnt know about it ahead of time, though did you?
Rakim: Not at all and right after it popped off, I didnt hear from him either. Thats another thing that added to it that made it kind of you know. I seen him and we kicked it, I dont hold no grudges. I love what he does. Hes another cat that the game needs. The more the kids see a conscious [MC], the more the kids see the choices that they can make.
AllHipHop.com: Speaking of your personal life, how did you feel about when your personal life spread into the media with the baby moms stuff?
Rakim: The whole s**t is it was bogus. Dont tell me I owe this when I owe nothing. It just goes to show ignorance. Like my moms said, This too shall pass. Everything was false. There was no warrant for me. Out of all the good things that happened for me, I cant get mad at it.
AllHipHop.com: I generally feel the next wave of great rappers will come from the previous greats. Do any of your children want to rhyme?
Rakim: Both of my sons like rhyming. I had my oldest son on stage at BB Kings [club in New York] and he spit 16. My kids want to do so much, I just let them be free. Its a thing where you dont want to put the same weight on them that you had on yourself. When it comes from the great ones, imagine the expectations for them when they come out.
AllHipHop.com: Do your kids understand what you meant to so many people? I dont mean music-wise, I mean life-wise.
Rakim: I think they are starting to see it now. They were too young at the time and I think [Hip-Hop] was just maturing. Thought the years, the love still grows. I made the sacrifice to not only do what I do, but to me in their life, seeing all them through school. It wasn’t me being a rapper, seeing them every now and then, hitting them with some paper or taking them to the park. I was here for them. Matter a fact, I coach my sons football team. They know its a good impact that I had on the world.
AllHipHop.com: Now, there have been a couple of instances where people were scratching their heads at some of the things you have done. One was when you did the video for Dont Sweat The Technique with all the scantily clad girls at the mansion. The other was the ad you did with Hennessy.
Rakim: This goes back to what we were speaking on a minute ago. See, Eric B had a different view on what we were doing. That was Eric B, you know, the mansion, the chicks, the casino table. We pushed and shoved so much it was like, Whatever man. If thats what you want to do just know I aint wearing no suit. That was our creative differences. I dont want to blame it on him, because I participated in it.
The Hennessy ad, you got to be a lil realistic with it. This is Hip-Hop. This is the entertainment world that they are presenting us to and people are gonna drink man. They come to the club. It was a thing where they reaching out on a campaign that said Never blend in and the thought was that was making a statement. It aint what you do, its how you do it. Im not gonna front, I sip Hennessy from time to time. Its a fine line and I know that people look at me for the conscious. I did a St. Ides commercial a few years ago too and the same thing happened. But, with this, I feel its an even better situation.
“They were rockin the fly Gucci s**t, nahmeen? [They] used to be rocking diamonds when we were just rocking gold. [They] would come through with the velour and the Fila suits.”
AllHipHop.com: It was classic photography too.
Rakim: For those that feel I let them down, pardon me for that.
AllHipHop.com: What kind of terms are you with Eric B now?
Rakim: Hes not one of the dudes I hollar at now, because I met him on Lets make a record. There was no real concrete deal in the beginning. Hes a good dude and I wish him the best.
AllHipHop.com: Whats the biggest misconception or misunderstanding about you? Theres a lot of mystery around you.
Rakim: Maybe that they think that Im some kind of hermit or something. Like I just said a minute ago. My kids realize how much I sacrifice. When I was on tour, I would fly home every week so I could be home for two days. I think people misjudged that as me not being in love with rap or just not wanting to be around people. I just try to be as normal as possible.
AllHipHop.com: And thats hard to be in the industry.
Rakim: Wow.
AllHipHop.com: I remember seeing all the flash and the swagger you dudes had back in the day. The 80s were poppin like no other era. There were dudes like Alpo that seemed to be involved on some level or another. What was it like back then?
Rakim: Well, I didnt really know Alpo, you know. Like the thing was, you would go uptown to the rooftop and Alpo would come through and show you love [and] buy you some champagne. Yo, Ra, you want to ride the bike? I didnt have his number or nothing like that. My peoples were from Brooklyn. The thing was, the players and the ballers back then, they were setting the standards. They were rockin the fly Gucci s**t, nahmeen? Thats what put me on my man from Fort Green. So, on the back of the cover, my man put me on to Dapper Dan (pioneering fashion designer from the 80s). He (friend from Fort Green) used to be rocking diamonds when we were just rocking gold. He would come through with the velour and the Fila suits. Thats who put me on. You didnt hear me talking about Dapper Dan s**t or Gucci s**t. We just did it. We wore it and it made a statement.
Thats one of the hard things now, kinda trying to do what I did hold my guns but its changed to the point where you cant be flamboyant with your jewelry or with the car you drive. Theyve done did it so much to the point where its monotonous now. I sit back and try to find new angles or new ways to touch on situations where it dont sound like its been done for 20 years straight. But Im gonna do what I do though.
Rakim’s now classic photo shoot for Hennessy.
Hello, hello, hello. Once again, the weekend arrives as
everybody tries to protect themselves from the swine flu, takes in President
Obamas first 100 days in office and enjoys the arrival of the summer movie
season.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of
Gospel music singer the Rev. Timothy Wright and Golden Girls star Bea Arthur, who both died last week. As always,
shout out to the sounding boards for making headlines everyday in the story of
their lives.
So without further ado, I give to you the Last Word for the
week ending May 1, 2009.
1. Maxwell Makes Official Return With New Album and Tour
After months of teasing and a brief tour last year, Maxwell
is back.
This crooner is gearing up to release his highly anticipated
fourth album, BLACKsummer’snight, on
July 7. The video for the projects first single, Pretty Wings premiered
Wednesday (April 28) on BETs 106 & Park along with the radio debut of the song.
In addition to providing vocals, Maxwell expanded his
presence on BLACKsummer’snight by
producing the entire nine-track album himself as well as co-producing the
project with Hod David and featuring a live, ten-piece band. So what exactly
has Maxwell been doing between his last album and his new release?
“In the past few years I’ve been making music for
myself, looking at the landscape and fighting for copyright – I’ve been living
my life,” the singer told a crowd at Sony Musics New York offices.
“I felt a disenchantment and preferential treatment in the industry. There
was humility, bravado and entitlement missing. So I sat back because I didn’t
want to throw what I had into thin air.
But, then I came to the realization that this is a gift no
matter what,” Maxwell continued. “You need to cure and bring a
connection through sound. I hope in some small way I can leave some kind of
mark.”
You can judge for yourself if he makes the mark when he hits
the road for a tour this summer and a headlining gig at the Essence Music Fest
on July 4 in support of BLACKsummersnight.
The tour, Maxwells first in six years, is set to kick off June 20 in
Milwaukee. BLACKsummersnight
will be the first in a trilogy of releases Maxwell plans to unveil on fans. The
remaining albums, blackSUMMERS’night
and blacksummers’NIGHT, are
slated to arrive in stores in 2010 and 2011, respectively.
2. Jamie Foxx Lends Voice to the Homeless; Recruits
Daughter for Miley Cyrus Apology
He may have finished playing music prodigy Nathaniel Ayers
in The Soloist but Jamie Foxx is taking
the films message beyond the big screen by teaming up with Nineline, a crisis
helpline run by Covenant House, a nationwide agency that works with homeless
kids.
EURWeb.com reports that the entertainer has lent his voice
to a recorded message for the helpline as part of Participant Medias social
action campaign for The Soloist. Foxxs
involvement in the effort should go a long ways toward helping those in need of
guidance, according to Covenant House president Kevin Ryan.
“Now kids in crisis will not only hear a reassuring
voice but a well-known, positive role model, he said. Im convinced that
hearing Jamie’s voice will be the difference for kids who might otherwise get
scared and hang up before we can help. This is a tremendous gift to our
kids.”
Foxxs goodwill comes amid he actor/singers recent taunting
of Miley Cyrus on his radio show. Although he publicly apologized for his
remarks days later on The Tonight Show,
the entertainer is working to prevent any more negativity coming out of the
situation with the help of his daughter. The 14-year-old is doing her part by
writing a letter to Miley, apologizing for her fathers comments.
Foxx, who admitted that the remarks were
“insensitive,” sees the letter as the beginning of the end of the
drama surrounding his comments.
I don’t want to defend my position as a comedian to be
further insensitive to Miley on (US late night show) Jay Leno. We apologized to
Miley and reached out to her… and so we’ll move on, the entertainer told
WENN. “My daughter has written a letter to her. We’re going to get that to
her and like I said, I don’t want to defend it… you can’t defend it.”
And there you have it. Nuff said.
3. John Legend Goes Green For Summer Tour
John Legend will champion the environment as well as good
music when he hits the road this summer on a major tour of North America.
According to Billboard,
the crooner plans on going green for the outing by joined forces with the
nonprofit environmental organization REVERB. The pair will work tour venues and
local caterers to ensure and facilitate the use of green products and
practices, along with neutralizing CO2 emissions from venue energy use, hotels,
flights and touring vehicles.
In addition, fans can purchase eco-friendly merchandise that
will be available. A John Legend on-line ride-sharing service will also be
available to encourage and assist with carpooling to shows as well as the
singers greening website that offers include tips and calls to action for
fans with prize incentives.
News of the eco-friendly tour comes after Legend topped
Billboards Green 10 list for his work on behalf of various environmental
causes in March.
4. Terrence Howard Sheds More Light on Iron Man 2 Drama
Breaking up may be hard to do, but Terrence Howard isnt
going out quietly in regards to Marvel Studios decision to replace him with
Don Cheadle for the upcoming Iron Man
sequel. Rather than letting it go, the actor is reopening the situation, as he
believes Marvel made a very, very bad choice in letting him go.
They didn’t keep their word. They didn’t honor my contract.
They produced a great bounty with the first one but they put it all in the
storehouse and you were not allowed in, Howard told Parade magazine as we alluded that Marvel shorted his Iron
Man co-star Gwyneth Paltrow and almost
everyone else with the exception of Tony Stark himself, Robert Downey Jr.
And while it would be easy for him to let the cat out of the
bag as far as details on the highly anticipated sequel after seeing the script,
Terrence will not go there.
I believe in karma. When someone does something wrong, you
don’t have to get them back. Everything right will return the favor for you,
said the Oscar nominee, who admitted to looking forward to seeing the film and
Cheadles performance as Col. James Rhodes, the role he played in the first Iron
Man.
I want to see Don Cheadle become me. No, I want him to do
better than me. That’s what I really want to see, he said. Don Cheadle was
the reason I got Crash, so I have a lot
of love for him.”
Its good that hes supporting Cheadle, but you have to
wonder if Terrence is secretly hoping IM2 doesnt do as well as the first film.
I guess well find out next year when IM2
hits theaters.
5.
Usher Does Double Duty with the UN and Boys and Girls Clubs
Although its been a minute since weve head something new
from Usher, the singer hasnt completely disappeared. Hes just been working
outside the music world with new alliances with the United Nations Foundation.
According to reports, the Foundation and Usher have come together
to launch the Nothing But Nets campaign, a global, grassroots effort that
encourages underprivileged youths to become more pro-active in making a
difference in global issues. Among the issues highlighted by the campaign is
the disease Malaria, a leading killer of children in Africa that is spread by
mosquito bites.
For Usher, the venture comes at a crucial time as it sends
an important message: youth, regardless of their backgrounds, can make a
difference in this world by taking action through service to save lives. Anyone
can make a difference. All it takes is $10 to send a net and save a life.”
With Nothing But Nets, the UN and Usher are out to raise
funds to help prevent African kids from getting Malaria by supplying more
mosquito nets to civilians. For more information about Nothing But Nets or to
send a net, visit www.NothingButNets.net.
In addition to the UN, Usher is working with the Boys &
Girls Clubs of America to shine a light on the benefits of the organization
through its Be Great campaign. People.com reports that a childhood photo of the
singer is featured on a new billboard for the effort, with the tagline “Be
Iconic.”
‘Be Great’ starts when you’re an infant,” Usher
explained. “It’s what every parent wants of their child. It’s what my mom
wanted of me, and what I want for my kids.
“It’s those around us who motivate us to be iconic.
Places like the Boys & Girls Club helped me be that icon I am today. ‘Be
Iconic’ is not just about status, it’s about what you choose to care about.
What you give your time, attention and focus to.”
In Other Words
* Beyoncé fans that plan on attending the vocalists
upcoming I Am… World tour will be able to help the hungry in addition to
enjoying the Grammy winners performance. Media sources report that Beyoncé is
teaming up with a General Mills created national hunger relief campaign to
co-sponsor Show Your Helping Hand food drives during the course of the outing,
which kicks off June 21 in the US.
The initiative will assist the food rescue organization,
Feeding America, in delivering meals to food banks around the country.
* Dancehall artist Sean Paul is coming back to the music
scene with the arrival of Imperial Blaze,
his first album in three years. Pauls new song, So Fine debuts today (May 1)
on radio outlets. Imperial Blaze
is slated to hit stores August 18.
* Toni Braxton has filed a new lawsuit against Lloyd’s of
London amid claims the insurance company is not covering a 2006 concert she
cancelled in light of problems with her heart. In the suit, Braxton claims she
sought coverage from Lloyds after buying “non-appearance” and
“cancellation” insurance. The insurance is noted for protecting
entertainers in case their concerts have to be cancelled.
According to Braxton, Lloyd’s refuses to pay for the losses
at her Flamingo Hotel concert, which never took place. The company cites the
fact that the songbirds heart problems was an undisclosed, pre-existing
condition. Braxton, who disagrees with Lloyds, is suing the company for
undisclosed damages.
* With a popular movie and a role on the hit show The
Office to his credit, life after The
Wire is pretty good for Idris Elba. So
good, in fact that the actor is doing his part to take a stand against knife
crime in his native London by joining forces with The Prince’s Trust charity.
Elbas involvement comes amid what he sees as an upsurge in
knife crime in the last five years. With The Wire being popular overseas, the actor hopes to utilize
his affiliation with the hit show to connect with youth. “The underlying
issues of The Wire are not a
million miles from what British kids are dealing with today. The show is
recognized for its realistic portrayal of urban life where kids hang around on
corners with nothing to do. They are hand-picked by gangsters that offer them
quick money for dirty jobs – this is very similar to the gang and drug culture
emerging in some of the U.K.’s biggest cities.”
* Ashanti is expanding her acting resume with a stint in the
stage revival of The Wiz. The singer
will be featured as Dorothy in the musical, which will run from June 12 through
July 5 at New York City Center as part of its “Encores! Summer Stars”
series.
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
OK. I was talking to a few people over the word H####. Rick Ross called Eminem one of those, but that does that damn word mean? Well, Jo gave me the scoop on it, as well as some others. Back in the day, it wasn’t cool to mix the races. So the brave White dudes used to have to sneak around with the sisters. The guys would pull up a few houses down from where the Black chick lived and would use a series of honks to let her know he was there to pick her up. From there, the Black community would use the term, H####. LOL. Now, seriously, I have only ever heard this term on The Jeffersons so I am not sure how widespread it really was. Shout out to George and Weezy.
50 CENT COMMENTS!
I have been waiting for some comment from 50 Cent over this Rick Ross stuff. Here it is with Mr. Banks talking about Eminem too.
Lloyd Banks responds to Rick Ross dissing Eminem. CLICK HERE!
And 50 Cent comments on the fact that Rick Ross came in at No. 1 see what he says! CLICK HERE!
NAS AND KELIS ARE OVER?!
WHAT THE HELL! I gotta admit yall I have been getting this rumor for the longest time and I kept ignoring it! But sure enough it has come to pass. Man, they have a kid on the way!
The marriage between Queensbridge, NY rapper Nas and R&B songbird Kelis is officially over.
Vibe magazine reports that divorce papers were filed around 3:45 p.m. today (April 30) by attorney Laura Wasser on behalf of Kelis.
The songstress cited verbal abuse and infidelity as the reasons behind the filing.
The split concludes the romantic saga between Nas and Kelis that began when the pair first met in 2002 at an TV Video Music Awards afterparty thrown by rap mogul Sean Diddy Combs.
The meeting at the afterparty resulted in a two-year dating relationship that set the stage for Nas and Kelis marriage.
Click here for the full story.
Here is the Nas and Kelis Reality show that will never be, I bet!
I have to play this for the people Kelis Caught Out There
GROUPIE TALES!
I never quite buy into websites devoted to groupies, but here is one and it is now putting rumors about some of raps faves. Take Blu for example:
The next tale is about underground hip-hop artist Blu…Here goes
How did you meet Blu?
I have always been a fan of underground hip hop, so when I heard this boy in LA, I was instantly hooked. I went to a few shows, front row, and we talked a few times, but nothing ever really happened until he came to my town. This big music festival came, and I went of course. I had texted him the night before, and he told me to hit him up after his set. We hung around for the rest of the shows, just talked, then went to dinner. After dinner, I went to drive him back to the hotel, and that’s where it all happened. He invited me in, and of course I said yes, He’s amazingly sexy.
How was he in bed?
We started out just chilling and talking, and then we kissed. We moved toward the bed, and boy, he can put it down. He is so good with his fingers! He knows how to get a girl soaking wet. He ate me out for a few minutes. He’s really good with his tongue. He asked for head, and I went down on him for a few minutes. He has thee perfect sized dick, just the right thickness and almost 8 inches. He likes his back scratched during sex, and the louder a girl gets, the more intense he goes. He really likes being on top, and ooh he can work it. Only thing is he does not like his hair pulled, which sucks, because his hair is perfect for pulling. We f**ked missionary, then me riding him, very basic, for about a half an hour, but it was very good. He can get it deep and hit that perfect spot, and his face is absolutely adorable. I give him 4 and 1/2 stars, only because of the hair pulling thing.
Would you do it again?
I would definitely do it again, and actually plan to soon. We’ve kept in touch and are still pretty good friends. We text all the time and are basically just homies. For this reason, and for this reason alone, I don’t considered myself a groupie. We’re friends, and have been for quite some time, and I know he respects me more than the other girls that throw themselves at them. I got mad love for Azulito!
[Source]
BONE THUGS-IN-HARMONY GO TO WARNER!?!
Rumor is that Bone Thugs-N-Harmony has just officially signed distribution deal to Warner Bros. that will link their own record label BTNH World Wide to a major deal, sealed with promotion, distribution, and more. This record deal is only for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony projects and solos to my understanding. They’re able to own their master’s and be in creative control the group was formerly signed to Interscope Records but is no longer with them. They have just recently signed a new group to their Mo Thug West enterprise called Them Boyz Reck, from Garland, Texas. Mo Thugs Records is owned by Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Mo Thug West is the west wing to the label they signed the act in April. For source see Mo Thug West.com Flesh-N-Bone is still in jail awaiting a parole hearing and hopes to be out soon while Bizzy Bone just signed on with B-Real of Cypress Hill to do a twenty date tour called, “Unite The Mic” which will join the two MC’s in a collaboration for the fans at the end see this video here:
R.KELLY EXPOSE BOOK
There is a new book coming out on R.Kelly called My Life With R.Kelly. And the author is a person named Russell. The only thing is I have no idea who that is. Do you? OH BOY.
FANSTASIA VS THE BLOGGER!
Apparently, Fantasia Barino got into a twitter fight with blogger Necole Bitchie. Apparently, Bitchie said that the twitter Fantasia sounded too intelligent to be the real Barrino and the war of words started. I dont know! Its all very funny. So, funny I am going to get on to my account and start a beef.
Here I what somebody told me about the matter:
HI, I FOLLOW FANTASIA BARRINO AND NECOLE BITCHIE ON TWITTER. THEY GOT INTO A HUGE TWITTER FIGHT ON YESTERDAY BECAUSE NECOLE BITCHIE SAID FANTASIA SOUNDED TOO EDUCATED TO REALLY BE HER. THAT REALLY P##### A LOT OF PEOPLE OFF. NECOLE BITCHIE GOT THE CUSS OUT OF A LIFETIME BY A LOT OF FANTASIA’S FANS INCLUDING ME. FANTASIA DIDN’T GET MAD, SHE SIMPLY TOLD NECOLE BITCHIE SHE WAS “MAD” BECAUSE FANTASIA WASN’T ONE OF THE ARTISTS KISSING NECOLE’S ASS TO GET MENTIONED ON HER BLOG.
ASHER ROTH ISSUES STATEMENT ABOUT NAPPY HEADED HOES COMMENT
As of late, statements Ive made have been stirring up much controversy and speculation. It is in my best interest that I feel I should address these instances personally and specifically. Truth: I am 23 year old imperfect human being whos world is drastically changing around him. Facebook is no longer for just me and my friends. Twitter is no longer solely for the watchful eye of my parents. A new responsibility and voice has been placed upon me and is being heard well beyond my immediate peers. Ive been receiving a crash course on perspectives and a very real sensitivity that exists and is an essential part of our world. With that, Id like to sincerely apologize for any words that have been misinterpreted and may have offended any man, woman or child.
The twitter situation was an immature attempt to poke fun at an infamously moronic joke. In doing so, I unconsciously stooped to the level of its originator, making it just as bad, if not worse. Pathetic. Lesson learned – nothing good can come from repeating hateful words, regardless of your intentions. Leaving no context in what was being said and being presented through text (no facial or vocal inflection) the sarcasm of the joke (or lack there of) was not properly perceived and left it purely in bad taste. I immediately apologized for my immaturity but the apologies and original post were deleted by my team in an effort to prevent more people from being offended. Unfortunately, the deletion of these statements led several people to believe that my apology was insincere, which is why I have made the decision to release this statement.
The latest quote on giving back was in response to a question about rappers and their money posed to me by the interviewer. With the question and entire vibe of the conversation not being present in the article, when my statement came out in print it appeared as if I was taking black rappers to task randomly. Not the case. Although I do feel strongly about giving back when we are in a position of power and prosperity, it is not my place to talk about what others should do with their lives. Lesson learned: talk about what you know. You can call them mistakes, I call them life lessons. It is my duty as a human being to choose my words carefully, for I am a kind soul who puts a lot of stock in the progess of humans. I am a work in progress, as we all are and I will take this opportunity to learn and grow. Its bigger than an apology, its an understanding.
Moving forward, I hope we can all take some perspective and guidance from the dialogue that has emerged from these situations. I know I already have and will continue to do so.
Onward and upward
With love,
Asher Roth
MORE ON TUPAC
This is the sort of people I deal with on a day to day people:
Did you even check out TMZ A##hole????? The pic was allegedly taken in New Orleans last weekend or the weekend before that. F**K YOU HOME BOY WITH YOUR ILLITERATE NON SPELLING NON TYPIN A$$. YOU NEED TO STOP GIVIN CAU A BAD NAME YOU NON JOURNALISTIC F**KIN M#### !
All I told him was Tupac is dead and he went bonkers. WOW. What he’s talking about with CAU, I don’t know. Shout out to CAU though!
ILLSEEDS QUICKIES
Looks like Charles Hamilton might be a father? Im not one so I really didnt pick up on the two blue lines comment. I thought it was some new form of cocaine! Anyway, some girl hes involved with may have a bun in the oven!
Just so you know, somebody that couldnt spell the word fluoride hit me up complaining that the chemical was misrepresented. There are dangers with fluoride. If you dont agree, just do a search.
Shout out to Kangol Kid! The rap OG is hosting a pre-Mothers day event at Melbas Restaurant in Harlem on May 5, 2009 @ 7:00 PM. One of the evenings honorees is none other than Dr. Roxanne Shante! They used to have serious beef!
I wont go all into it, but as far as faking your own death being illegal, there are actually additional legalities that go into it actually being illegal if that makes any sense.
For Breeding Ground or music consideration please go to Breeding Ground Submission. Now I dont have to get all the emails around this subject!
Why cant old school rappers update their style for the new era? Just wondering.
Why is Jazze Pha suing Ciara? I heard there was litigation in progress.
The REAL Freeway Ricky Ross is coming home! What are Freeway and Rick Ross going to do!? Click here for the story.
A Georgia man who told stalked Tyra Banks was convicted on Thursday, but he wont be doing any time in jail. Hes gotta get help from a shrink.
A judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against Foxy Brown last year by Arlene Raymond. Raymond claims Fox busted her with a Crackberry!
SIGNS THE END OF THE WORLD IS COMING
In PA, USA, they get it IN. Here you go everybody. Are you ready for this?
Two elderly sisters from Monroe County, Pennsylvania have been arrested for allegedly distributing drugs.
Elizabeth Marie Grube, 70, and her 65-year-old sister, Elaine Volkert, are facing drug charges after being arrested on April 14.
Investigators said they seized 400 bags of heroin with a street value of $8,000 and more than $2,000 from the home of Grube in the 1000 block of Ehler Street.
On the same day, a task force seized 988 bags of heroin with a street value of $20,000 and approximately $1,600 in cash from Volkert’s home also in the 1000 block of Ehler Street. Police also seized quantities of Oxycontin and marijuana during the search.
According to investigators, both Grube and Volkert had been selling between 500 and 1,500 bags of heroin every two weeks for the past two months. Prior to selling heroin, the sisters had been selling crack cocaine, police said.
Sourcing goes to CBS3.com
SAD!!!!!! They ain’t making it to God.
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY!
OH NO! This is way too much fail to comprehend. I have heard of drunk driving, but drunk riding is a new one. Cops in Tunnel Hill, Ga dont play and if you are a drunk that likes horse, you will have a problem! According to WTVC-TV two men were arrested for riding their horse around the town while DRUNK. The men were on the highway riding the horses and the cops pulled them over because it appeared like they were barely hanging on. What is a shame is the men say they were just riding some horses that were a bit unruly that night. Whats even worse was that they got arrested for regular DWI as if they were driving a car. SMH.
Aaron Cooley questions “How can you get a DUI on something it don’t take a license to operate? I don’t understand.”
Police Chief Roy Brunson says riders have the same rights on the road as drivers and therefore the same responsibilities. He says his officers have to watch out for public safety.
“A horse is like 1,200 pounds and you pull it out in front of a car and you can have a seriously injured or dead animal.”
I think the cops are off on this one. SMH at them creating new laws on the spot.
OBAMAs FIRST 100 DAYS!
Here is the speech. Real talk, I havent even seen it yet.
KIM KARDASHIAN GETS HARASSED OVER THE MONEY SHE OWES BRANDY
Brandy might have to beat that a$$–!!!
EPIC WIN OF THE DAY!
The PS22 Chorus of 2009 in New York has some fun with Coldplay’s song Viva La Vida. How cool is this?
THE EMINEM PROMO FOR 3 AM
At least this is more gully steezy than the last video, which was more jokey!
SHADOW HARE IS THE MAN!
LMAO! Yo! Here is a follow up to Shadow Hare. They need to get him into the Bronx or Compton.
ALLEGIANCE OF HEROES!
Cincinnati’s Masked Super Hero: Part 2
Cincinnati’s Masked Super Hero: Part 3
This level of Nerd must be commended.
ILL PICS
May the gods of rap look over Nas. I hope there are no more rap battles in his future, because this tattoo is going to be a line.
The paperwork:
ILL PICS!
Q-Tip found himself a banger in the form of Vashtie if the rumors are true!
REST IN PEACE TO ERNIE BARNES
Ernie Barnes, a former professional football player who became a successful figurative painter, known for depictions of athletes and ordinary people whose muscled, elongated forms express physical and spiritual struggles, died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 70.
If you dont think you know him peep this:
HAPPY FRIDAY!
Ladies, give out free hugs to your favorite guy. If you dont have a fav, I am that person!
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MR. & MRS KNOWLES, WE LOVE YOU!!!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!-illseedWHO: illseed.comWHAT: RumorsWHERE: AllHipHop.com, MySpace.com/TheIllseedHOW: Send your rumors and ill pics to illseed at [email protected].