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Hip-Hop Rumors: Soulja Boy and TRINA?! Old Suge Knight Rumor! Katt Speaks Up!

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THE DAILY TWO SENSE

 

Well, illseed does it again! Did you read about the letter that I posted from a reader of mine that tried to pass 50 Cent his demo CD at a Macy’s event? Yeah, well they went through all the pain of buying the perfume to get to 50 and then when they presented him with their music, they got KICKED OUT! I felt their pain and also listened to the music and I thought it was good. Well as fate would have it, 50 Cent and Eminem’s people read the rumors section and guess what? They hit up the owner of AllHipHop and requested to hear the music that 50 Cent never got to hear. I’m talking about a Shady Records A&R! How crazy is that? So, there is no fail in that what so ever! I have to say you never know how this industry works!

 

Another person emailed me and said he managed to get his music to 50 Cent, but his approach might have been a bit different. He doesn’t know if Fif ever listened to it. Shout out to the Piranha Gang.

 

SOULJA BOY AND TRINA

 

Wait a sec…I was listening to Soulja Boy on AllHipHop Radio and Eric B and Guttaman talked to him about a variety of things, but what I heard that piqued my rumor ears was the talk about him and Trina. Now, I don’t have the audio, but he sure didn’t deny him and Trina. In my professional opinion, he basically confirmed without confirming! He said that they had some fun out in Jamaica. You just had to hear it! He even said he mom saw him and Trina living it up and questioned him about it. DAYUM! Soulja Boy is winning right now!

 

SB also took time to slay Bow Wow about his video game skills. Soulja Boy said that his “dog” Bow Wow can’t ever see him on Madden and that he’s garbage. “I’ll just be taking his money,” he said. He also said he beat Bow Weezy so bad, he didn’t even take his money.

 

OLD 50 CENT / SUGE KNIGHT RUMOR

 

I was chatting it up ith Mikey the Movie Star and he gave me a rumor that I never heard before. Check this out. Its about when 50 Cent first came out on the set of “In da Club.” At the video shoot, Suge Knight reportedly came to the set with 20 Mexican gang members to confront 50 an the G-Unit. I heard Bang ‘Em Smuff was dispatched to handle business on that level. I heard Eminem left and came back with a bulletproof vest on. I’m not sure where that video was shot. But, nobody ever got shot so the real business did take place. That’s just something from Mikey. I cannot verify its validity.

 

 

 

 

KATT WILLIAMS QUOTE FOR THE AGES

 

“I did not steal when I was homeless, If I did not steal when I was starving, then I certainly will not steal $3,500 worth of jewelry, when I’m wearing $250,000 worth of jewelry.”

 

-Katt Williams!

 

 

Katt definitely sounds a bit different in this interview.

 

Shout out to Rasha!

 

 

PROPS!

 

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KAY SLAY SONS LIL SCRAPPY?

 

I didn’t hear this for myself, but I heard DJ Kay Slay and BG were talking about something on Sirius and Lil Scrappy was there as well. Well, I heard the convo got into the topic of what they would do to some girl that was live in the studio. Well I heard that Scrappy wasn’t into all that. And Scrappy wasn’t  talking at a;;. I heard Kay Slay like barked on him live on the air about not getting any cooch or something. Well, nobody every heard from Scrappy again after that. I think Scrappy was making sure Diamond didn’t hear no mess on the air to ruin his good thang at home!

 

GOOD LUCK, MIKE!

 

Mike Tyson got arrested after a scuffle with some paps! They pushed Mike and Mike handled his!

 

 

LADY GAGA GETS SOME TIME IN WITH HER MAN!

 

Gaga isn’t looking like a man right now, right?

 

Hope she ain’t get no rocks in her butt!

THE ILL COMMUNITY!

 

I case you didn’t know, the Ill Community is down for not. Guess what? There were things that needed fixing and they are about to get fixed. So, hold off on the IC for a minute, but I have been assured this will all comeback stronger than ever before you can sink your teeth into a Thanksgiving Turkey. So, the team is hard at work and will let you know when we are back FULL STEAM AHEAD!

 

REUNION FOR PETE ROCK AND CL SMOOTH?

 

 

I happened to catch a Twitter from Marco Polo, the producer.

 

“Damn Pete and CL doing shows together!!!??? WTF!!! Wasn’t expecting that, dope. We need a NYC one.”

 

I hope this is true. This would be good news for 90’s Hip-hop heads. Pete and CL feuded pretty bad so to see them come back together is a big move.

SO WHAT DID RIHANNA DO?

 

I definitely know there is more to that Chris Brown / Rihanna drama, but quietly Chris Brown’s people are leaking details and rumors even thought he isn’t saying anything. What I most recently got was that Rihanna was “pounding Chris’ head” while he was in the car and THAT made him lose all of his mental faculties and go “Rambo” on her. After that, I was told he just started teeing off on her in a way that got him in this present predicament. Its interesting though. I know in some instances they will also charge the women if they feel she started the physical violence. I’m not with beating on a women, but there just seems to be more to this than we see, Maybe Chris should reconsider and say what really happened from his point of view.

 

WHERE’S WALE?

 

I have heard a lot of good things about this new Wale record. But, what I am hearing is Wale’s distribution may not be wide enough for fans to get the record. This is a similar situation that I was told happened to Slaughterhouse. Now, I am not screaming conspiracy, but it would seem that somebody so widespread as Wale would get proper distribution. Now, I won’t be too specific, but I will say that I am being told that the record is not in KEY retail spots and that there is a heavy reliance on online sales. Again, this isn’t fact, but what I heard. What is good is that the album is quality…however you need to get it….get it!

 

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ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

 

I heard Cheri Dennis got dropped or released from Bad Boy Records. I don’t see that that is a bad thing.

 

I didn’t know that the BET Hip-Hop Awards appearance is what did Boosie in! He should have just stayed the hell home!! The year before the BET rap awards did Ras Kass in too.

 

Anybody hear about Day 26 beefing with Diddy’s new group Dirty Money?

 

Mike Tyson got arrested yesterday. One day Mike is going to snap and there’s going to be a lot of people dead and maimed! Let the man live!

 

Oh yea…that rumor about the lady from The Matrix winning ANYTHING is totally WRONG! She didn’t get a penny and I heard she is the one that started the rumor. SMH! Here is a link Sujey gave me.

 

What happened to Relapse 2?

 

I hope Shaq has an understanding wife now that the texts of him cheating are hitting the internet like a Tyson bolo punch. (Miss Mouth says she’s already left him and moved to LA.)

 

Rumor has it Jay-Z has cancelled some concerts to be with Beyonce has she tours. There are no details other than they are dealing with something pressing in their marriage.

 

Letoya Luckett is reportedly mad at Capitol Records for not properly pushing her project. They have stopped all promo!

 

SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END!

 

A woman made a “song” called “Sittin’ On Da Toilet”

 

 

 

And somebody else made fun of it.

 

 

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY

 

Im not sure where this lady learned to drive and park, but this translates into “EPIC FAIL” all across the globe.

 

 

THIS AIN’T NICKI MINAJ

 

LOL! Back in the day, there was a rumor that Remy Ma was gay and they are saying that this stick up kid girl is Nicki Minaj. Noooooooooooooooooooo!

 

 

Nicki is from Queens and this chick is reppin the BX. Nuff said…plus they look nothing alike!

 

CHARLA NASH IS A TROOPER!

 

I know there is a lot to be said, but all I gotta say is this woman is a trooper for having this outlook on life!

 

 

JAY, CALL BEANIE PLEASE!!!!!!!

 

This is about to get serious! Beans is G-Unit now and he and 50 Cent are about to cause chaos!

 

SO THIS IS ACTUALLY GOING TO COME OUT?

 

 

PICTURES OF RIHANNA YESTERDAY

 

FOXY, WE LOVE YOU!!!

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

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LL Cool J Hosts/Produces Grammy Nomination Concert

Queens, New York rap legend/actor LL Cool J has been tapped to host The Grammy Nominations Concert Live – Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night.”

 

LL, who has earned two Grammy’s of his own, will host the concert for the second year in a row, live from Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

 

The concert sets the stage for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, in addition to announcing nominations in several categories.

 

The Black Eyed Peas, Maxwell and Sugarland have been confirmed as performers during the upcoming concert, while additional presenters and performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

This year, LL Cool J is serving as a producer of the show, along with AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC and John Cossette Productions.

 

“It’s an honor to host and produce the Grammy Nominations Concert Live, The Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night. I look forward to being apart of this historic event,” LL Cool J told AllHipHop.com.

 

“The Grammy Nominations Concert Live – Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night” airs on Wednesday, December 2nd at 10:00PM on CBS.

 

The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards will air live on Sunday, January 31 at The Staples Center in Los Angeles on CBS.

Wu-Tang Affiliates Get Busted For Suspicion of Drug Possession

A routine traffic stop provided

more than a line up of vehicles for police in Arkansas, who arrested Wu-Tang Clan

affiliates Ronald “Mathematics” Bean and Patrick “Streetlife”

Charles.

The pair, along with six other men

were arrested Monday (Nov. 9) night on suspicion of drug possession with intent

to sell, TMZ.com reports. A police report detailing the incident noted how

officers on the scene “could immediately smell the odor of burnt marijuana

coming from the interior of the bus” after opening the door to the tour

bus the group was traveling in.

Authorities claim to have noticed “marijuana

blunts” as well as “residue” on the bus that “were

laying in plain sight.” In addition, officers stated they found 110

ecstasy tablets hidden inside a can and $8615 in cash. Although Streetlife,

Mathematics and the others were arrested, the driver of the tour bus was released

with a speeding citation.

Mathematics is best known for

producing various songs for Wu-Tang group and solo projects as well as serving

as the collective’s DJ. The New

York native released his first solo album, Love, Hell Or Right, in 2003. Other

releases from Mathematics include The

Problem, Soul of a Man

and Mathematics Presents Wu-Tang Clan &

Friends Unreleased.

 A fixture on numerous solo

and group releases from Wu-Tang, Steetlife has also appeared on Wu-Tang Forever, 8 Diagrams, Iron Flag, The W,

Tical 2000: Judgement Day and Tical 0: The Prequel (Method Man), Uncontrolled Substance (Inspectah Deck), No Said Date (Masta Killa), Legend of the Liquid Sword (GZA) and Blackout 2 (Method Man and Redman). The

rapper released his debut solo album, Street

Education, in 2005.

Sha Money XL Inks Multi-Million Dollar Distro Deal

Renowned producer Sha Money XL has inked a multi-million

dollar music and film distribution deal for his Dream Big Ventures imprint,

which will allow him and his team to “nurture talent that has the passion to ‘dream

big,’” he announced today (November 11).

“Sha Money’s reputation and track record of success speaks

for itself,” said Michael Bull, General Manager of The Orchard, Dream Big’s new

distribution home. “All of us at The Orchard are thrilled to be in a position

to work with Sha, building and developing his new label. We see Dream Big as

America’s next great urban independent.”

The former G-Unit Records president comes The Orchard – the world’s

leading digital distributor of music – with a roster of three artists, each at

a different stage of their careers.

Dream Big Ventures also comes to The Orchard with a

completed first project: former Shady/Aftermath recording artist Stat Quo’s

long-delayed debut album Statlanta.

Also signed to the new imprint are DJ Whoo Kid and former Young Money associate

Kidd Kidd.

“The first three projects coming out of Dream Big are very

realistic reflections of the three stages an artist can find themselves in:

established and successful, in-between labels or ready to take your career to

the next level,” Sha Money told AllHipHop.com in a statement.

Originally scheduled for a 2003 release, Statlanta now boasts production credits

by Che Vicious, Hi-Tek, Key Kat Productions and Sha Money XL himself, who says

he wanted to work with Stat from the first time he heard him.

“The anticipation for his debut album is still high,” he

added. “I am pleased to be releasing it through my new venture.”

Along with the announcement of its new partnership, Dream

Big released Stat Quo’s latest single “Freaky Girl” and Kidd Kidd’s “New Kidd

On The Block” mixtape, hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Scream.

In addition to operating his new venture as a traditional

label, Sha Money XL has launched a new website, DreamBigVentures.Net, which he

hopes can serve as an interactive advertising and promotion tools for

up-and-coming talent and music-related service providers, ie web and graphic

designers, producers, and videographers. Sha’s hope is that the site will also

encourage established industry executives to seek out those kinds of talent the

world over.

“Dream Big is about me fulfilling my dreams and my visions,”

Sha Moneys explained. “Imagine if Dr. Dre had never moved on from NWA or Death

Row? You have to have wisdom to accept that a change has to take place, but not

be careless with your future.”

In addition to his continued expansion of the One Stop Shop,

which, in three years, has become the premier annual networking event for

producers, Sha Money XL is currently co-managing Hi-Tek and Talib Kewli as

Reflection Eternal. Revolutions Per

Minute, the duo’s highly anticipated follow-up to 2000’s Train of Thought, is due out in 2010.

Sha Money also recently served as the Associate Producer on

50 Cent’s fourth studio album, Before I

Self-Destruct, which is set to hit stores Tuesday (November 16).

Hip-Hop Rumors: New Katt Williams Pix-Whoa! Rappers Get Tossed Out over 50 Cent! Budden’s Gal Raps?

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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.

WHO P##### OFF ROYCE DA 5’ 9”

 

SH had a show at Worcester MA just yesterday. Well. The show was live or whatever, but I was given intel that somebody p##### Royce off and the  Detroit don was walking around the stage just made. Then, he reportedly kept walking off stage and coming back, shaking his head. Hmmmmmm….I have an idea, but have you heard anything?

KATT – WHAT IS GOING ON!?

DON’T GIVE 50 CENT A DEMO TAPE!

 

Check out this story. Poor dude’s just wanted to give 50 Cent a CD (but tape sounds better) at an outing for his new cologne. They ended up getting kicked out of Macy’s.

 

Whaddup. My brother/manager just got kicked out of Macy’s in San Fransisco for trying to hand fifty cent a demo cd! S### like this is mad frustrating for underground emcees trying to take their career to the next level. Modern rappers have so much damn security its impossible to even get in a word with them or hand them a cd without getting treated like a deranged fan thats trying to murder them or something. I know yaull probably dont care too much about  my lil story, but this has been a re-ocurring theme with trying to get my album into rappers hands. My brother and I are not from the business end of the world and dont know A&R’s, record execs, or managers that could get my material in the right hands. So in this particular situation, as with many other situations with overprotected rappers/producers, my brother worked his day job in Neveda for a 14 hour shift, than drove straight to san francisco overnight to stand in line and buy and expensive bottle of fifty’s new perfume just to get a chance to tell him a few words and hand him an album. Instead of being able to complete that simple task that he sacrificed alot of time and energy for, five security guards rushed him and threw him out the building. Speaking as an undeground emcee, but in essence for all underground emcees, the game is mad f##**** frustrating right now. There IS no opportunity for an upcoming broke artist with talent but to be an internet rapper and try to promote yourself on websites. In that case one has to just be ready to try to stand out from the millions of other un-serious internet rappers who make wack ass songs and try to promote their garbage through the same tools as they do. Besides that people cant hand rappers cd’s, cant walk up in record lables and get a demo to somebody without your cd being presented by a managet that already works with the label? ? What the hell are we supposed to do to keep hip hop going strong? Does anybody care? Is there any hip hop fans left? Or has hip hop just turned into another overmarketed genre of music who only puts out put together artists with flash in the pan career aspirations? What do you think?

 

I am not mad at these aspiring rappers, but there is a slightly humorous side of this that is damn near close to an Epic Fail. Still I am riding with these guys. Keep up the fight!  

 

Check them out here – the music is pretty good! Show love! www.myspace.com/jezrealthetruth

 

 

 

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY

 

Now, I may offend my political connects with this one. I know this isn’t funny, but I have to say I found humor in it. Police in the Pittsburgh area found a 17-year-old girl laid out on the ground on Tuesday in her apartment complex. She wasn’t dead though. The girl got into a fight with her mother and her mother beat her butt up and left her outside in the street! When the police came to the mother’s spot, she told them that she beat her daughter up BUT didn’t use anything but her fists. I don’t know, but I just know that there’s generally an age when parent and child clash and it always seems that the parent has “parent power” to beat that tail. Mom got charged with aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The kid was in the hospital.

 

 

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

 

Looks like I made an error. The subway lady that almost got hit was actually in Boston, not New York.

 

Happy Birthday Sesame Street! Shout out to Ernie, Bert, Big Bird and Grover!

 

CHANCE ENCOUNTERS!

 

I have to quickly pass off the rock to my homey Chance, because my life is a mess right now. I’ll try to get it together today  or tonight with some more rumors. I have stuff for you all, but I don’t have the time to write them. Too bad AllHipHop doesn’t provide life counseling! LOL!!! Chance take it awayyyyyyyyy!!!!!

WHY THE DELAY???

50 cent’s Before I Self Destruct just hit iTunes a week in advance. 

We’ve been waiting for this album since before “Curtis” and a lot of

people have been wondering why the delay??  50 says he wasn’t confident

Interscope had their s**t together after an intense company shakeup

resulting in half the staff being let go.  He says things like his New

Media person becoming his product manager, a job that was previously

handled by 3 different people, made him nervous about the labels

ability to push his record successfully in a climate where only 2

albums have gone platinum this year.

EBONY AND IVORYAround noontime on Friday, October 23, 2009 Sean “Jay-Z” Carter and Robin Charles Thicke met at Germano Studio in the NOHO area of New York City, NY. 

When pictures of the rendezvous surfaced online word spread that

something incredible was in the making…the look on Jay-Z’s face said

it all … here is actual video footage of this meeting:

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LEAVE RIHANNA ALONE!!!!!!!A

lot of people and organizations are accusing Rihanna of conveniently

forgetting her actions on THAT night and placing all the blame on Chris

Brown.  Well Chris Crocker, the guy who became famous yelling “Leave

Britney Alone” under his covers, has come out in defense of RiRi

letting all Chris Brown fans know how disgraceful they are:

BIG APOLOGIZEDB.I.G.

definitely wasn’t one to hold his tongue.  If you don’t already know,

B.I.G. took a “shot” at Xscape on “Dreams” when he says “I’d f**k RuPaul before I f**k them ugly Xscape b***hes“.  Well

according to former “ugly Xscape b***h” Kandi Burruss, BIG actually ran

into her group mate, Tiny, at the infamous Vibe party the night he was

killed.  She says he was very apologetic.I wonder what T.I. thinks about that line seeing as his wife is…

WHOA…Katt Williams is out of jail and…WHOA… :22 seconds in:All those millions can you see a barber?

FIGHTING BACKI got an e-mail the

other day from a very well connected source who told me the big wigs up

at the labels are flipping over all these leaks.  Word is German

hackers are getting into private e-mail accounts and stealing records

which they then turn around and sell to blogs, dj’s etc etc.  He even

told me there is a 17 year old kid from Florida whose made a name for

himself stealing records…I wont post his info but I can say he is

from the “Streets”.  But the labels are not taking this lying down and

word is a lot of people will be in trouble come next year when they

complete their investigation.BUDDEN’S NEW GIRL RAPSSomaya

Reece has been doing her thing as a model for a while but I think it’s

safe to say she was introduced to the world a few days ago in a video

posted by Joe Budden in which he labels her his new “girlfriend”.  Well

she has not wasted anytime cashing in on this new found interest and

she’s working on an album.  Her first single “Tramp” should be dropping

soon and any producers out there shoot your hottest joints here.

BACK TOGETHERWhile Joe and Tahiry

try to move on one of Hip-Hop’s most beloved couples is back on again. 

Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson were spotted in NY yesterday and word

is the couple are back on the right track.  A friends says Jermaine

just wanted to give Janet space after Michael’s death.

CONGRATULATIONSWhile her TV show isn’t doing so well and rumors are floating

around she will be returning to satellite radio, radio personality Wendy

Williams was inducted into The National Radio Hall Of Fame…I guess

EVERYONE doesn’t hate her

STILL MISS YOU MIKE…The

first picture of Michael Jackson’s tomb has hit the net.  He is resting

at Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary in Glendale, CA where only

individuals on an approved list are allowed to visit.  There was rumors

floating around that Michael wasn’t in his tomb for a while after the actual funeral (50 cent voice).Check out this clip of a psychic contacting Michael:

OUT AND ABOUTKanye’s rumored ex, Amber Rose’s gorgeous a**, hit South Beach the other day with some friends…check her out:

I’M JUST SAYIN’Shouts to DJ Folk aka Ochoa.I’m

going to go on record and say the Beanie Sigel/G-Unit deal isn’t going

to happen…It’s starting to look like Sigel fell victim to becoming

one of Curtis’s pawns.Kareem Abdul Jabbar has leukemia, put him in your prayers. Remember when I told you Shaq was cheating on his wife??  She just filed for divorce and moved back to LA with the young’nsSomeone claims Joe and Randy Jackson threatened to do him harm if he

went public with proof that Michael Jackson has an illegitimate son

named Prince Michael Malachi Jet.Braylon Edwards, of he NY Jets

sent Rihanna a $10,000 bottle of champagne while at LA hot spot, “The

Bank” … she sent it back because she didn’t know who he was.Brandy

was up for the starring roll in the Oscar-buzzing movie Precious but

when the producer told the author of the book the film is based on she

“literally almost hung up on him.”The

Australian government is hoping to pass a law making it mandatory for

concert promoters to tell you if a show is live or lip-synced.Shawnna has confirmed she’s signing with T. Pain … I definitely

think Shawnna is underrated not to mention thicker than a Snickers.

Peace – CHANCECDR @ Twitter or Gmail

RUMORS, WE LOVE YOU!!! MORE LATER!

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

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Beanie Sigel and 50 Cent to Debut New Track This Friday

The first official music pairing of 50 Cent and Beanie Sigel called “I Go Off” will debut this Friday (November 13) on Thisis50.com.

Utilizing the Friday the 13th movie franchise logo, the promo artwork features 50 and Beans doing a faceoff with the tagline “The Nightmare Begins.”

Last week, Sigel and 50 made an appearance on Philly’s Power 99 station to explain their partnership.

During

the interview, Sigel verified his signing with G Unit, and his

intentions to continue more diss records like “Average Cat” to his

former mentor Jay-Z.

“He’s a crumb. I’m putting my

foot on his neck ‘til he responds. Please make a record, ‘cause a week

been out dog,” Sigel stated.  “Not taking nothing from Jay as an artist. All I’m saying is I ain’t gotta jog to keep up with him. Watch what I do next.”

Since the interview, there has been no official confirmation if Beanie Sigel is legally signed to G Unit Records.

At press time, neither 50 Cent or Beanie have revealed if the new “I Got Off” track will address the Jay-Z situation further.

AllHipHop ChartWatch: Jay-Z Is IT!! Wale & MF Doom Approach The Charts!

ChartWatch for November 11, 2009Let’s

see here.  Top ten for the week.  There….is…no…Hip-Hop…in…the…top…ten. 

Not one album.  The highest rated album is Jay-Z’s Blueprint

3 which is ranked at the 13th position.  Sean Carter

manages to move another 36,000 copies.

That’s

followed by The Black Eyed Peas and their chart topping album The E.N.D. 

The group moves another 26,000 copies.

Well….That

was depressing.  Onto dropping… 

Dropping this Week 

That

charts this week were dismal.  Is that really news?  The charts

have been dismal for the last few weeks (months).  Maybe somebody

below will make it into the top ten for next week.  I’d say that

the best bet for an artist coming anywhere close to the top ten for

next week is Wale.  We’ll see…

First

up, Olubawale Victor Folarin, also known as Wale, drops his debut album

Attention Deficit.  There has been some decent music coming

out of D.C. for the last couple of years on account of his the three

successful mixtapes, 100 Miles,

The Mixtape About Nothing, and Back To The Feature.  Wale’s

debut features Bun B, Chrisette Michelle, K’naan, J.Cole, Gucci Mane, Jazmine

Sullivan, Pharrell, Melanie Fiona, and Lady Gaga with production by

Cool & Dre, Mark Ronson, The Neptunes, Best Kept Secret, and Dj

Green Lantern.  Wale’s album sprung a leak last week so I know

a lot of you have it, but the good news is the disc has been getting

some pretty favorable reviews out there.  This one shouldn’t

disappoint so, if you get a chance, go pick it up. 

Next

up is MF Doom with his latest album Unexpected Guest.  This

is archived material of MF Doom and guests including Talib Kweli, J.

Dilla, Masta Killa, John Robinson, and Sean Price.  It’s older

material but if you’re a fan of MF Doom, or want to hear what he’s

all about, you should probably pick this one up.

DJ

Drama and Wyclef Jean join forces to bring us the next album From

The Hut, To The Projects, To The Mansion.  The album is pretty

much all Wyclef with appearances from Lil Kim and….Cyndi Lauper. 

Hey, you never know…the Lauper song might surprise you. 

About

five years ago Babygrande Records released a compilation album of 

The Wu Tang Clan featuring various other Hip Hop artists.  The

first album, Wu-Tang Meet The Indie Culture,

Vol 1, was supposed to “introduce hip-hop fans in general, and

specifically, the famously large, loyal and diverse fan-base of the

Wu-Tang to the burgeoning world of underground hip-hop.”  All

I know is there was a collaboration on that volume between RZA and MF

Doom that that needs to be heard by…well, everybody.  Now Frank

Radio and iHipHop Distribution seek to do it again with Wu-Tang Meet

The Indie Culture, Vol 2.  This time there is a little twist

with the goal of this album being “to expose another untapped resource

of underground talent, skill and artistry to this very same avid and

intrepid fan-base.”  It’s Wu-Tang with dubstep or electronic

music.  Sounds like it will be interesting.

Last

but not least is Philly Rapper Freeway.  The former Roc-A-Fella

MC returns with his new album Streetz Is Mine.  This one

came out of the blue so I don’t know if it’s real or not but it

does feature Young Chris and Beanie Sigel.  Someone out there give

it a shot and let the rest of us know.

That’s

it for dropping.  Pick up an album.

Wednesday Fashion Feature: Non-Denim Pants: What’s Good For Fall/Winter ’09

Men, let’s give denim a rest.

 

Modern non-denim pants are just as easily dressed up or down as a pair of jeans.

 

Rock them with either sneakers, work boots or dress shoes. Throw on a graphic tee, denim or leather jacket, polo, cardigan – you name it.

 

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Think fabrics like canvas, twill, and even corduroy in classic chinos and cargo pants.

Get the rundown on good looks for this season below:

 

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TOP 5 DEAD OR ALIVE: Master P

 

Master P is a pioneer of the rap game-period.

 

His business acumen and his No Limit movement will forever ring in the annals of Hip-Hop History. But, when it comes down to his Top 5 Dead or Alive rappers, Master P is pretty precise even if he has to add a couple rappers past five to the end of his list.

 

Finally, we managed to ask P, known know as Percy Miller, where he places himself on the list. His answer will likely surprise you!

 

Master P’s Top 5 Dead or Alive

 

AllHipHop.com: Who makes your Top 5 emcees of all time?

Master P:

Tupac: He was the greatest of all time. He was the one that came from the streets that was able to reach a whole different culture.

 

 

 

Run-D.M.C.: For what they did.

 

 

Eminem: To be able to break into an African-American game, I would have to take my hat off to him for that.

 

 

Biggie: For what he brought to the game. This was more of an image-driven business and his ability to conquer a fan base was incredible.

 

 

And Jay-Z. That’s a good 5.

 

 

Master P: Wait, I also left out Rakim and Scarface. That’s my Top 7.

 

THE SIDEBAR

 

AllHipHop.com: Where do you think you fall on that list?

 

Master P: I think I’ve changed the game. I taught the game how to hustle so I think I probably would make the Top 10 or 20 for my hustling skills. I don’t really try to be the best rapper in the game but I use my talent to be able to dominate a market like nobody else did. I also brought the independence to the game. That alone puts me on the list.

 

NFL Wrap-Up Week 9: Chad Ochocinco, Dollar Dollar Bill ya’ll!

NFL Wrap-Up Week 9: Chad Ochocinco,

Dollar Dollar Bill ya’ll!

Is it just me, or is the NFL

regular season flying by? We’ve reached the halfway point, some teams

are rising, some are cresting, and other teams are hitting the skids.

Where does your team stand? I stand on record for saying that the NY

Giants are still the team to beat in the NFC. Too bad they are beating

themselves. New Orleans are crazy resilient. I just have a bad feeling

about their “Comeback Kid” heroics. Will they run out of “Comeback”

at the wrong time? We’ll just have to see… 

Last week, I talked briefly

about the resurgence of the Cincinnati Bengals. They stand at 6-2, would

be 7-1 if not for the freak play at the end of the game against the

Denver Broncos. The Bengals are clicking in every way, with a defense

near the top of the league. There is no surprise that a Carson Palmer

ran offense is paying dividends. Cedric Benson has eclipsed 100 yards

rushing twice against Ray “Mr. Intense” Lewis’ Baltimore Ravens

defense. Bengals fans, make yourself visible. 

Chad Ochocinco, talk to us

kind sir. Tell us why you enjoy paying fines to the NFL? Tell us why

you chose to goof off by having a crisp dollar bill in your hand during

a challenged play in which you chose not to drag your right foot near

the sidelines? Are you telling me that there isn’t another way that

you could be the face of the NFL other than setting yourself back? I

want to talk about what you are doing on the field. Please, don’t

tell us that without your over-the-top touchdown dances that you have

nothing left. You are still one of the best wide receivers in the league.

Be known for that. 

And will the real Arizona Cardinals

please stand up? You handed a beat down to the depleted Chicago Bears

defense, running away with a game that wasn’t as close as the final

score. I can’t tell whether you executed the perfect strategy against

the Bears, or the Bears falling apart. At your best, you were nearly

unbeatable in last year’s playoffs. At your worst, nobody is interested

in acknowledging you. Oh, how could I forget… 

Matt Leinert, I’d like to

ask what happened to your career, but I’d be out of line in asking

that question. When you were given the opportunity to take snaps, you

are expected to carry the game out. So how could you be benched for

Warner to come back into the game? Really Matt, you were handed a double

digit lead. All you had to do was manage the game. And the first chance

you got, you threw an interception? Never have I seen the back-up quarterback

come into a game to close it out, and get pulled due to lack of production.

For shame… 

Welcome to Skidsville, where

NFL teams visit after transforming strong season starts into head scratching

losing streaks. The Chicago Bears started their season 3-1, even after

the loss of the engine that makes their tough defense work, Brian Urlacher

for the season. Now the effects of losing Urlacher are tearing their

defense apart, one fallen player at a time. I watched this game from

start to finish and could only shake my head every time a Bear was escorted

off the field with an injury. And Tommie Harris, what is your story?

Knowing your position of importance in the Chicago defense, you want

to throw a punch, which ultimately led to your ejection? The San Francisco

49er’s, Washington Redskins, and NY Giants are all on four game losing

streaks. If I just named your team, I hope that you have a support system

in place. When teams hit the skids, there fans have nothing else to

do but get blasted (drunk). 

Congratulations to the Tampa

Bay Buccaneers, led by their rookie QB, Josh Johnson for winning their

first game of the season versus the sputtering Green Bay Packers. There

aren’t any more winless teams in the NFL this season. The Detroit

Lions will not have a guest in winless infamy this year. I hate to see

grown men crying. Well unless Serena Williams walk by… an onion has

that effect on the eyes. 

Closing things out, Kansas

City Chief running back, Larry “Up In the Club” Johnson was released

from the team. The two time Pro-Bowl running back which also holds the

NFL record for most carries in one season (416) has worn out his welcome

on so many levels. There was even a petition in Kansas City not to allow

for Larry to break fan favorite, Priest Holmes, all-time team rushing

record. Larry was 75 yards short, and some say that he was a Beanie

Seigal short of State Property. 

As always, I can’t talk about

every team in these wrap-ups. So I hope that you would step up and own

up. The New England Patriots are going to Indianapolis on Sunday night.

Who do you think will come out with the victory? 

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David Banner Releasing Fitness App For iPhone

Rapper and actor David Banner has partnered with interactive fitness company PumpOne to create an application for the iPhone and iPod Touch that will allow fans to benefit from what Banner learned during his personal weight-loss and fitness journey.

 

“David Banner’s Work Out or Die” offers subscribers videos of the various workout strategies that Banner has found effective and a host of tools to support their decision to attain and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

 

The application also allows Banner to record streaming-video content as often as he wants, which is then delivered to those who have purchased the app at no additional cost.

 

“People are really interested in how I lost weight,” Banner told AllHipHop.com. “One of my friends that works at Apple said, ‘You need to take it to your people and stop talking about it. You’re helping people’s lives. That’s a way for you to continue that movement.’ And I decided to do it.”

 

PumpOne, which launched it’s first iPhone/iTouch application in 2008, creates both interactive programs and traditional resources like books, corporate fitness programs, personal trainer memberships and physical therapy.

 

David Banner’s picture in his new App

The company has also partnered with Men’s Health, Women’s Health, and Shape to create applications that eliminate the need to clip fitness advice from the pages of those magazines.

In 2008, after having ballooned to more than 255 lbs, David Banner dropped an impressive 58 lbs in just three months.

 

His decision to lose the weight was motivated by a need to improve his health condition.

Prior to dropping the extra pounds, the rapper suffered from high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and was dangerously close to falling prey to diabetes as well.

David Banner working outSo great were his health concerns that an emergency room doctor who treated Banner after a motorcycle accident was more interested in treating and resolving his high blood pressure issues, than treating the injuries from the crash.

After speaking to AllHipHop.com about his health, Banner said the staggering number of young Black and Latino fans who approached him about sharing those issues prompted him to share what he had learned about maintaining a healthy eating and exercise regimen.

Banner’s weight-loss also helped him and his physician discover that his high blood pressure was in fact a genetic issue, thus allowing them to develop a plan to keep him healthy.

“David Banner’s Work Out or Die” will be available in early 2010.

Tracklisting For Snoop’s Malice N Wonderland Hits The Net

The track listing for Snoop Dogg’s upcoming album Malice N Wonderland hit the Internet today (November 10).

 

Snoop’s upcoming album features 14 tracks which include guest appearances from a variety of artists, including Lil Jon, Jazmine Sullivan, Soulja Boy, R. Kelly, Brandy, Pharrell, longtime collaborator Kokane and others.

 

Produces who crafted the sounds for Snoop’s 10th album include Battlecat, The Neptunes, Danja, Terrace Martin and Scoop DeVille.

 

“When I started to put together this record I had a lot of malice in my heart—just focusing on making hardcore gangsta music,” Snoop said of the album. “My mood lightened and I wanted to make some music that just felt good…to me and to the ladies.”

 

Snoop is currently gearing up for a tour of the West coast with DJ Quik and Nipsey Hussle.

 

The full track listing for Snoop Dogg’s Malice N Wonderland is listed below.

 

1. Intro 2. I Wanna Rock (produced by Scoop DeVille) 3. 2 Minute Warning (produced by Terrace Martin) 4. 1800 (feat. Lil Jon) (produced by Lil Jon) 5. Different Languages (feat. Jazmine Sullivan) (produced by Teddy Riley and Scoop DeVille, co-produced by PMG) 6. Gangsta Luv (feat. The-Dream) (produced by The-Dream and Tricky) 7. Pronto (feat. Soulja Boy) (produced by B-Don, co-produced by Super Ced) 8. That’s Tha Homie (produced by Danja) 9. Upside Down (feat. Problem & Nipsey Hussle) (produced by Terrace Martin, co-produced by Jason Martin) 10. Secrets (feat. Kokane) (produced by Battlecat) 11. Pimpin Ain’t EZ (feat. R. Kelly) (produced by Nottz) 12. Luv Drunk (feat. The-Dream) (produced by The-Dream and Tricky) 13. Special (feat. Brandy & Pharrell) (produced by Neptunes) 14. Outro

DMX Owes IRS $1.5 Million In Back Taxes

DMX’s troubles with the IRS recently hit the Internet, revealing the rapper owes over $1.5 million dollars in back taxes.

 

The Detroit News reports that the state of New York filed a lien against DMX and his wife Tashera on January 2, and another for $8,343 from March 2006.

 

The rapper also owes the New York State Tax Commission $44,357 and $370,460 and liens were filed against the couple in 2005 and 2006 to collect the monies owed.

 

DMX also owes the IRS income earned in Arizona from 2002, 2003 and 2005, totaling $663,553 dollars.

 

A lien was filed against the rapper in September of 2007 to collect the delinquent funds.

 

DMX is the latest rapper run afoul of the IRS. Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, MC Hammer and Method Man have all been sued by the IRS for delinquent taxes.

I Am Sean Garrett…Hit Maker!

“Songwriter, producer and entertainer—Period. “ That is how Sean Garrett describes himself.

Humbled, talented and hungry to supersede all expectations, Garrett is at again. He penned and produced Usher’s “Papers,” which is blazing up the charts and posing some questions about Usher’s marriage to stylist Tameka Foster. Garrett is continuing his work with Mario’s next song release and Rihanna’s new album entitled Rated R.

 

Described as “three underdogs on a record” by Garrett, it became the soundtrack of the summer—Break Up with Gucci Mane and Mario catapulting Garrett into superstar status and placing him on the list as a triple threat, begging the question: What about his album?

 

His first American album is untitled and is slated to be released summer 2010 featuring 14 tracks. “I am pushing the envelope, pulling out the stops and calling in the favors for my album,” said Garrett. He is asking to fans to participate in titling his much anticipated album—to contribute check out his new website Iamthepen.com or hit him up on twitter at sdotthepen. His next single is Up in Your Heart featuring Gucci Mane.

 

Garrett has already released an album for the Japanese market in June 2008—”Turbo 919. “The Japanese are very passionate about the creative people who make the music—and they are eager to support you,” said Garrett.

 

Influencing and molding Garrett’s eccentric portfolio of work is the King of Pop—Michael Jackson, Bobbi Brown and BBD (Bell Biv and DeVoe). His is a self-confessed lover of rock music and artists like Elton John and The Beatles.

 

Overcoming the many stumbling blocks in the industry is a story many musicians, artists and the like share—Garrett gives much praise to Jay-Z who helped him along the way. The year, 2003, would make Garrett an industry wide name, and just about everyone shouting “Yeah” like Lil’ Jon was Usher’s Yeah. Followed by several other #1’s—Ciara’s Goodies featuring Petey Pablo, Ring the Alarm by Beyonce, Run It by Chris Brown and host other songs.

 

Currently, Garrett is on the BET Live tour and coming to a city near you with tour mates—Trey Songz, Mario, Day 26 and girl group Richgirl.  His first mixtape is nominated for R&B Mixtape of the Year at the 2009 Southern Entertainment Awards.

 

The success he has experienced, “I owe it to all the all fans,” said Garrett.

 

The Roast

 

AllHipHop.com: If you could do any community service event, what would it be?

Garrett: Speaking to troubled and at risk kids. It’s not about fame and fortune. I am about love and life.

 

AllHipHop.com: If quantifying love were based on material possessions, what exactly would you show?

 

Garrett: Diamonds…they last forever.

 

AllHipHop.com: If you could propose a bill to Congress for consideration, what would it be?

 

Garrett: Wow! That is a good question. Healthcare should mandatory that everyone has healthcare.

 

AllHipHop.com: What is one thing you wish the public knew about you?

 

Garrett: I wish the public knew how much I love music.

 

AllHipHop.com: What is your biggest pet peeve?

 

Garrett: A woman who doesn’t have patience.

 

AllHipHop.com: What has been your most embarrassing moment in your career?

 

Garrett: Being star struck when I met Beyonce—she is so charming and beautiful.

 

AllHipHop.com: Are you single?

 

Garrett: Yes.

 

Footage Fa Dayz: Crucial Conflict – 1996

This week’s Footage Fa Dayz features Chicago’s pioneering Hip-Hop group Crucial Conflict from the South By Southwest music convention in 1996.

 

The clip was taken just days before they dropped their major label debut, The Final Tic on Pallas Records, in 1996, although their first EP Crucial Timez, was released independently in 1992.

 

Pallas Records was run by Hip-Hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy, who helped over see the release of “Hay,” which moved a half-million copies upon its release as single.

 

Crucial Conflict’s best known hit was the single “Hay,” which was one of the first “Crunk” songs to cross over and achieve mainstream success in 1996.

 

The group, which consists of Wildstyle, Coldhard, Kilo, and Never even had their own dance, “The Giddy-Up.”

 

“We sent out tape off old school style to a lot of companies,” group member Wildstyle told Champtown in 1996. “Put a little press kit together with three songs on it. We sent it out to different record companies. About seven majors. In about three weeks we got a response from the record label. Came down to Chicago and we showcased. We had a couple of majors, but we wound up rolling with Fab and them, cause at the time it was a good decision. That’s how we got hooked up with Fab. He came down after he heard the music.”

 

Because the term “Crunk” had not been introduced into the lexicon of Hip-Hop to describe a style of music, Crucial Conflict labeled their genre as “Rodeo” rap, a mixture of rap and rodeo.

 

Crucial Conflict released a follow up to The Final Tic, titled Good Side, Bad Side, which produced “Scummy,” which was a minor hit for the group.

 

These days the group is laying low, although group member Wildstyle is preparing to release a new album titled That Was Then, This Is Now and has recorded a track with fellow Chi-town artist Lupe Fiasco.

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Rap Group Calle 13 Dominates Latin Grammys

Hip-Hop’s universal appeal stood tall recently as Puerto Rican rap duo Calle 13 emerged as the big winner at this year’s Latin Grammy Awards.

 

The group, comprised of rappers Rene “Residente” Perez and his half brother Eduardo “Visitante” Cabra, collected five Grammys for album of the year and best urban album of the year.

 

The group’s release Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo won record of the year.

 

Calle 13 also earned best alternative song for their collaboration with Mexican rockers Cafe Tacuba, aka Cafe Tacvba for “No Hay Nadie Como Tú” and best short form music video for “La Perla.”

 

Upon accepting the award for album of the year, Residente took time out to dedicate the award to popular folk singer/activist Mercedes Sosa.

 

The veteran entertainer died in October at age 74. “May she rest in peace. An applause for Mercedes Sosa, please,” Residente said.

 

Prior to her death, Sosa was known as a co-founder of the Nueva Cancion movement, an effort developed in the 1950s and 1960s that combined elements of traditional Latin folk music with popular rock music and lyrics pertaining to leftist politics.

 

Residente continued to show his appreciation for Sosa as he shared how her activism provided inspiration for those who would come after her.

 

“She is a voice who should never die, and young people should listen to her,” the rapper said. “In an era of dictatorship and difficult times, she wasn’t afraid. That’s why I dedicated it to her.”

 

Sosa’s presence was felt throughout the Latin Grammys as the Latin Recording Academy also paid homage to veteran Argentine entertainer with a brief video segment introduced by salsa icon Ruben Blades.

 

Other performers included Alejandro Sanz and Alicia Keys, who joined forces for “Looking for Paradise;” La Quinta Estacion member Natalia Jimenez, who sang “Me Dueles;” Oscar D’Leon and Puerto Rican Gilberto Santa Rosa, who treated the audience to a salsa jam with showgirls; and Los Tucanes de Tijuana, who performed “Se Fue Mi Amor,” a winner for best regional Mexican song.

 

Best female pop vocal album winner Laura Pausini opened the Latin Grammys with “En Cambio No.” Despite a string of memorable performances, the show, hosted by Mexican comedian Eugenio Derbez and Mexican singer and actress Lucero, ran late.

 

The delay resulted from Mexico’s “Divo of Juarez,” Juan Gabriel singing for 40 minutes straight.

 

The vocalist, who received the Latin Recording Academy’s person of the year award, was scheduled to perform three of his hit songs, but continued singing as he interacted with amused audience members.

DJ Drama Leads Atlanta Turkey Drive For Needy Families

DJ Drama will help feed the city of Atlanta’s needy this Thanksgiving holiday during the First Annual Turkey Challenge.

 

DJ Drama and all of Radio One’s Atlanta stations (Hot 107.9, Majic 107.5, Praise 102.5) have partnered with Hosea Feed the Hungry to help purchase 3,000 turkeys.

 

Drama, along with other on-air personalities, will host call-ins all day on November 16, live from the DeKalb Mall on November 16.

 

The goal is to raise enough money for the turkeys, which will feed thousands of under served families in Atlanta and the Southeast.

 

“This is an important event for not only me and the Aphilliates, but for Radio One Atlanta,” DJ Drama told AllHipHop.com. “The Atlanta community has provided us with so much love and support over the years and without them, we would not be the names we are today. It is our absolute pleasure to put together this event and provide to those who are in need.”

 

Hosea Feed the Hungry (HFTH) was founded by Reverend Hosea and Mrs. Juanita Williams in 1970 and is the Southeast’s largest food bank, serving over 160,000 individuals with food, rent and utility assistance.

 

This year’s fundraising event is even more important because corporate and private individual donations have decreased by 35%, while Hosea Feed the Hungry had a 45% increase in people asking for help.

 

“DJ Drama has become a role model for young people to start giving back to their community and HFTH is thrilled to partner with him to help those less fortunate than ourselves this holiday season,” said Elisabeth Omilami, HFTH executive director.

 

The turkeys collected will be given to thousands of needy families beginning on Monday, November 23-November 25 at HFTH’s headquarters.

 

Additionally, the turkeys purchased will be used for the feature meal at four holiday dinners in 2009-2010 – Thanksgiving, Christmas, Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and Easter.

Miguel Cotto: Whether KO or Decision, I Will Beat Pacquiao!

One thing you’ll learn about boxers when it’s close to fight night, is not to expect an in-depth, talkative interview. As the days near, a fighter’s mind goes to a dark place that few if any can understand. They must prepare themselves for immense pain and inhuman cruelty. And in all honesty, they must prepare themselves for the possibility of permanent, serious injury (mental and physical), and even death.

 

Miguel Cotto has been here before. For the last few years, he’s fought the best of the welterweight division, taking on various stiff challenges in the Top 10 (Carlos Quintana, Zab Judah, Shane Mosley, Joshua Clottey, etc). After rebuilding from a now controversial defeat to disgraced former champion Antonio Margarito (who is serving a 1-year suspension for illegal hand wraps), Miguel Cotto is poised to upset a potential megafight between Manny Pacquaio and Floyd Mayweather if he emerges victorious this Saturday (November 14).

 

After finishing up some light last minute workouts, Miguel took a few minutes to explain why you should not be underestimating the most accomplished welterweight of the last several years.

 

AllHipHop.com: For what I’ve seen, your sparring has looked great and your trainers are saying you look better now that you have at any point. Would you say this is just due to the magnitude of this fight, or having better people in the camp?

 

Cotto: We just take this fight and know the huge responsibility [with it]. We’re sure of our skills, and pretty sure of Pacquiao’s skills. We’re prepared ourselves for everything the night of the 14th.

 

AllHipHop.com: In looking at your fight with Carlos Quintana, do you see that fight possibly being a blueprint for how you’ll possibly beat Pacquiao? Do you see any similarities or are their styles too different outside of being southpaws?

 

Cotto: [Pauses] Ah, nah. They’re two different boxers, y’know? Quintana is a natural welterweight. Pacquiao is a guy coming to our division. He’s quicker, but not bigger and stronger than Quintana.

 

 

AllHipHop.com: You may not be aware, but you are popular in the Hip-Hop world for your style of fighting and the tough opponents you select. Many are excited about this fight. Do you happen to like Hip-Hop music?

 

Cotto: Well, I like any kind of good music like R&B. But, yeah I wasn’t aware of any of that. I’m not aware of a lot from the younger generation but I’m happy they’re coming to find out about Miguel Cotto.

 

 

 

 

AllHipHop.com: You’ve always been willing to fight anyone and mentioned guys like Sugar Ray Leonard, Wilfred Benitez, and Marvin Hagler as boxers who held that same attitude and elevated the sport in the 1980s. Out of that group is there any particular one you draw inspiration from style-wise?

 

Cotto: I was speaking in general about all of them because they epitomize what a boxer should be. They weren’t afraid to fight and didn’t worry about the risks. Leonard, Duran, Hagler, all those guys fought fights that put the sport on the map. That is what we need to do today to put boxing back on top.

 

AllHipHop.com: Recently, Antonio Margarito called you out for a rematch and you vowed that he would never make another cent with you. Based on your stance, do you feel certain that there was something in his gloves during your fight?

 

Cotto: The only people who know for sure are him and his trainer. But you have to ask yourself, where is Margarito right now? He is suspended because he’s a cheat. We can’t support any type of acts or people like that in boxing.

 

AllHipHop.com: Was it difficult to train with HBO’s 24/7 cameras constantly following you around and setting up shots?

 

Cotto: It’s not normal, y’know? I don’t have cameras behind me or in my camp. But they have to do their work [for promotion], and we do ours. Nobody interferes with anybody’s work.

 

AllHipHop.com: I know you’re focused on Pacquiao, but I spoke with Floyd Mayweather and he did mention your name as a potential opponent. Do you think that fight can still come off even though apparently the stumbling block would be Mayweather’s strained relationship with your promoter Bob Arum?

 

Cotto: Nah, I don’t care of the problems they have. Their [personal] problems are a big thing but they [also] want money. If enough money is pushed across the table, the fight can happen.

 

AllHipHop.com: I know you don’t normally do predictions, but how do you see the fight going on Saturday?

 

Cotto: No matter which way it goes; Miguel Cotto is going to win the fight!

 

 

 

Miguel Cotto vs. Manny Pacquiao airs live this Saturday November 14 on HBO PPV. Ismael AbduSalaam of AllHipHop.com’s Knockout Nation will be ringside in Las Vegas covering this potential Fight of Year. Don’t miss it

Hip-Hop Rumors: Fabolous Blasts Budden’s New Girl! Did 50 Do It? Pretty Ricky Fight Vid!

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 love and hate the people!  When people tell me somebody jacked my rumors, it’s a good think on the other side, I hate when people attempted to accuse me of jacking. There have been a couple instances where I’ll take something regarded as public record and write on it, but for the most part, I give credit. Then there are times when there is no source and I generally say that.

 

With that said, I want to shout out sexy India, who is actually a former p### star that new does a radio show Harlem Rep. She interviewed that girl that said Chance of the reality world commanded her to “pound” him. Just giving her credit! No hate. And India has my info too so we can chop it up without these random dude snitches!

 

 

J-LO’S SEX TAPE!

 

I love J-Lo! Always have. Now, if you are into sex tapes, there is more to love of Ms. Lopez. Apparently, the 40-year-old mother of one is not pleased with the prospect of a sex tape coming out. The tape is literally a TAPE,  as it is with her and her first husband Ojani Noa and they were together in the 90’s sometime. I mean, this was before Diddy so you know its old! In fact, they say it is about 12 years  ago. But, Lo Lo is already on it and is suing her ex-spouse for breach of contract and invasion of privacy. She also wants about 10k in cold cash for damages.  Apparently, this tape is pretty easy on the p### meter and there is no actual sex. There are some sex games though…go figure.

 

JAY + BEY = JAYBIES!

 

Awwwwwwwwwwww SHOOT! Jay and Beyonce = some Jaybies! Now, I just made that up and if  you use it, I want full credit! Anyway, Jay- had something to say about the prospective babies that may be a result of him and Beyonce getting nice. (I know that was a misuse of slang, but I cannot envision these tow having sex.) Congrats to the cool couple that seem to have it all figured out right now!

 

FAB DISSES JOE BUDDEN’S NEW GIRL!

 

I don’t follow her on Twitter, but I follow Fabolous and she must have said something he didn’t like.

 

Did this rebound ass chick jus make a joke about my teeth?? @somaya_reece keep my name outta Tahiry’s v#####, i mean ur mouth! POW!

 

I wonder what would prompt Joe’s new girl to start with Fab? Sheeesh!

 

And Joe didn’t say much, but he did say that there’s no beef here!

 

HEY! HEY! HEY! ITS FUBU!

 

Get on your marks, get set…GO! Time for you to run to the local store and demand that they sell you some Fubu! After being gone for several years, the brand that came out of Queens is BACK! I don’t know all the details of the return, but they are going to drape me with fresh gear one day!

 

COOLIO DOES THE DAMN THING!

 

 

Nobody is going to give Coolio his props until he goes out there and knocks somebody’s BLOCK OFF THEIR SHOULDERS! Shout out to him for accepting the challenge! No crack jokes, you slimey bastards!

 

 

KATT WILLIAMS IS PROBABLY INNOCENT!

 

 

Katt Williams has denied any wrongdoing after catching a burglary charges. They are blaming it on a disgruntled employee. Check out the 911 call for the dude against Katt Williams. Click here for this suspicious sounding mess! Dude just doesn’t sound like anybody in danger! He did say he was only 17 so maybe he never had a fight yet? LOL! Just kidding, I know killers that are under 18, son! Straight up NINJAS! Keep ya head up, Katt!

 

 

A SORTA VIDEO OF THE PRETTY RICKY FIGHT!

 

This dude Big Nat gives some insight and basically co-signs that Pretty Ricky got beat up!

 

 

WHO DOES JAY-Z THINK HE IS?

 

LOL! Jay-Z and U2 on the same stage…performing together a new rendition of “Bloody Sunday.” This was just the other day and its bloody weird! Hahahaahaha!

 

 

Am I super late on this? It supposedly happened on Nov. 5.

 

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

 

To my knowledge, that Boosie rumor was totally false. He was not arrested again. BUT, the rapper has caught a BAD one – FOUR YEARS IN JAIL! Click here!

 

 

T-Pain and Bow Wow were at Underground Atlanta.

 

I heard Domination and Mazarati Fox made peace. Beef is wack!

 

Bang ‘Em Smurf reportedly had a launch party in Trinidad and Rick Ross showed up!

 

I don’t mean any harm or hate, but I wish Big Boi would stop talking about OutKast’s new album. I want to hear from Andre 3000! He’s too quiet!

 

Madonna might be getting married again. I’ll tell you, you are the man if you marry Madge at  this stage in her life.

 

Shawnna needs to have a sex tape! I mean, somebody real! Foxy…where is her sex tape!?

 

Steven Tyler has quit Aerosmith! Now, I know some of you may not care about that but that is some serious business right there!

 

Jermaine Dupri must be ready to ask Janet  to marry him. When asked, JD refused to comment yay or nay on they rumors. That generally means AFFIRMATIVE!

 

Lil Zhane is making a return! Rumors say, dude is going to appear in Stomp The Yard 2!

 

 

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY!

 

Speaking of movies! A female African American author wrote a book in the 80s. Years later, a movie called The Matrix came out. She sued and for six years fought legally…and she won! Sophia Stewart defeated the Wachowski Brothers, Joel Silver and Warner Brothers on charges of copyright infringement and racketeering! PROPS!

 

RANDOM QUOTES

 

Beyonce seemingly didn’t know how to kiss until recently! Of the love scene in “Obsessed” she said the following to the UK’s Hello Magazine.

 

 “I guess you could say we had a love scene. We kissed. Now, I’m a singer/songwriter, that’s what I did first – I didn’t start out going to acting classes and people-kissing classes. So that’s all still new to me. Working with my acting coach made it easier. I just thought it was necessary for the character, we have to establish that they’re married. Idris was very professional, it was fun, and you know, it is what it is.”

 

SHOUT OUT TO RUSSIA!

 

I never really heard a lot of Russian rap, but here you go. CENTR! They are really big in Russia! Can you believe this started in New York?

 

 

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY!

 

I don’t know where it is, but there is a fail in here somewhere! I’ll let you decide!

 

 

This was in the flicks section yesterday, but I am adding today. DAMN YOU 50 CENT!  Look at his devilish eyes!!!

          SO – DID HE?!!?!!!?

GOOD NEWS FOR ONCE!

 

Check this out! A lady falls on the train tracks of a subway in what looks like NYC…see what happens.

 

 

MORE GOOD NEWS!

 

A man walked into his own funeral!

 

 

JUST IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!

 

Katt Williams is giving the press all it needs and then some!

 

 

LOOKS LIKE I WAS AHEAD OF MY TIME!

 

I caught a whole lot of FLACK when I had something to say about Desiree Jennings! But it appears that I was sort of right, in a wrong kind of way. The wannabe cheerleader is miraculously CURED of her ailment she claims was a result of a mere flu shot! Some are saying he hoaxed the world and others are saying that she just had a mental block that made her act that way. Nevertheless, there’s no neurological disorder for Desiree.

 

 

NOW LAUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

CAPTION THIS!!!!!

 

Diddy Recently celebrated his 40th birthday and look at what happened?

 

FOXY, WE LOVE YOU!!!

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

-illseed

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Judge Sends Boosie To Prison For 4 Years For Violation

Baton Rogue, Louisiana rapper Lil Boosie has been sentenced to four years in prison for violating the terms of his probation.

 

The rapper, born Torrence Hatch, was to serve two-years of a ten-year suspended sentence and was placed on active supervised probation for his third offense on a marijuana possession charge.

 

The sentence was the result of an October 22, 2008 arrest that uncovered drugs and a gun in Baton Rogue.

 

When Boosie was sentenced in September, Judge Chip Moore warned the rapper to stay out of trouble and to keep away from felons, guns and trouble in general.

 

At a sentencing hearing yesterday (November 9), Judge Moore double the original two-year sentence to four years, because Boosie’s house arrest ankle bracelet indicated that he had violated the terms of his release several times.

 

As a result, Lil Boosie, 25, was sent straight to prison to begin serving his prison sentence.

 

The Baton Rogue, Louisiana based rapper appeared at the 2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta where he spoke to AllHipHop.com about his original two-year prison sentence.

 

“It’s just a minor setback,” Lil Boosie told AllHipHop.com. “I am not even a convicted felon and they are giving me time.”

 

Upon release, Lil Boosie must complete at least two years of supervised probation in order to have the gun charge dropped from his record.

 

Lil Boosie’s album Superbad: The Return Of Boosie Bad Azz is in stores now.

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