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Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Cent Disses Ross! Lil Wayne & Em Mixtape? Ms. Wallace Ethers Lil Kim?!

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Rumors
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TODAY’S RUMORS!

THE DAILY TWO CENTS

Well, finally…we have a beef people can actually care about. Now, I have to admit, this could be a beef of epic proportions.

Check out the 50 Cent responds to Rick Ross’ song –“Officer Ricky Go Ahead And Try Me.” Oh, and he calls out Lil Wayne at the end.

This goes hard. Rick Ross is at the top of his game. Wow…its going to be an interesting year.

Oh yea, click here to listen to the new Rick Ross song, featuring John Legend. Not mad at this!

LIL WAYNE AND EMINEM MIXTAPE?!

Here is a rumor for you haters and lovers of two of the biggest names in rap. I’ve heard that Eminem and Weezy may be working on a mixtape together. Also, there is talk that Wayne might appear on Em’s album. The Showdown is the rumored title and there are on 3 or 4 rumored tracks! (For the record, the 50 Cent beef with Wayne makes it impossible that Em and Wayne will be cool.)

Here is another one. I don’t know that I believe this one, but I heard that Lil Wayne is going hard with the rock music angle as a ploy to stop leaking on the Carter 4 CD. I hope this is true…but, I don’t know.

I heard Wayne did a show in Phoenix last night, but it didn’t go so well. I heard he did about four songs and appeared to be very inebriated. Fans were unhappy.

SHE’S NOT WITH DRE ANYMORE?

You might have heard this. Terius “The Dream” Nash and Christina Milian are the newest Hip-Hop couple. HUH? I thought she was all semi-married up to Dre from Cool and Dre? Hmmmmmmm…. I hope Christina isn’t f**kin’ for tracks like some other singers we know about! Anyway, these two were at The Dream’s Love vs. Money listening session in New York City. They are saying Christina came all the way from Los Angeles just to show up for a photo op. Hmmmmmm…OK.

JEEZY DISSES BILL O’REILLY AND THAT OTHER DUDE

Ha! Jeezy went off! He even dissed shyster Bernie Madoff.

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

Danity Kane is over. I think they will still be making the reality show even though ½ of the group refused to return.

A guy hit me up and told me that the reason the dude that killed his family did that was because they were in serious debt and couldn’t pay their house mortgage.

I am hearing that the “Tokin Black Guy” stuff is done by a Canadian rapper named JD Era. It definitely wasn’t Kanye West.

Speaking of Kanye, I heard somebody hacked both Kanye’s email and/or myspace and have been emailing people as the rapper.

I am hearing Jay Rock is beefing with people from his own hood…why, I don’t know.

The Game’s mother reportedly has a hair and beauty spot in Lancaster, CA.

Tyga is now rumored to be a Blood and hails from the Carson area. Hmmmmm…

Who remembers BG Knock Out? He was down with Eazy-E, but I heard he is now in jail for moving weight like rhymes.

My boy Jay-O told me that Akon was on the Fugee-La remix with John Forte back in 1996. My sources tell me it was Sly and Robbie.

Good news for Run DMC fans! Cheo Hodari Coker is reportedly going to adapt Bill Adler’s “Tougher Than Leather: The Rise of Run-DMC — The Authorized Biography” and make it into a movie! Whoo Whoo!

This is a total fail, but I just wanted to mention that Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois was convicted at his impeachment trial and thrown out of office Thursday. SMH at this fool trying to sell Barack Obama’s old job position.

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY

OMG…how do you try to rob an old man and end up getting shot? You have to see this!

SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END

Um. If your father gets you pregnant, you might want to get some help. If your father knocks you up four times, you definitely want to call somebody for aid. If your daddy knocks you up and kills two of the four kids and you don’t run to the cops…you are a nut. The sister of a girl decided to come forward and spill the beans on her father. The 18-year-old “snitched” on her own father after he sexually perv’d her older sister. Her sister is now 19, but was 13 when her father started to molester her. The weird thing is the 18 year old didn’t want to tell earlier because she didn’t want to be turned over to the state. This family moved away and they left the remains of two infant babies at the house. The 18 year old told police where the baby remains were. Their 47-year-old father was charged with second-degree murder in the death of a baby born in November 2006, endangering the welfare of a child, statutory rape and a pair of counts of incest and abandoning a corpse. Dude’s wife didn’t even protect her own daughters so she caught some charges too.

EPIC WIN OF THE DAY

I know all the Bush lovers are going to be mad at me. But the fact is, the dude that threw a pair of shoes is now the subject of honor. Look below…they erected a big a$$ shoe in his honor. Too funny.

SOMETHING DIFFERENT! “HHCF Mind Over Matter 2”: Rhyme by Afu Ra

Hip-Hop Chess Federation Presents: Mind Over Matter 2. A gathering of some of the best minds in Hip-Hop, Chess & Martial Arts. RZA, Rakaa from Dilated Peoples, Traxamillion, Amir Sulaiman and Casual from Hieroglyphics will be on hand among others.

RANDOM QUOTES

Solange rides for Beyonce in the Janet Jackson “beef” (MTV):

“Whatever. Beyonce ain’t scared of Janet. All my sister did was tell the truth…she wasn’t trying to hurt nobody.”

Ms. Wallace ethers Lil Kim. Ms Wallace wanted to talk to Kim and now she licks a shot.

“She [Kim] felt the character we chose for her was ‘too dark’. Do you know why the character was too dark for her? Because she’s a white woman trapped in a black woman’s body, and you can tell the world I said it, because those are Lil’ Kim’s words. Tell Lil’ Kim to go find herself, go drink a cup of green tea and get a life! This movie is not about Lil’ Kim.”

DIDDY AND D-ROC DEFEND LIL’ KIM

Interesting.

MASHONDA SPEAKS AGAIN

Mashonda Speaks…Swizz Beats, Alicia Keys, New Song and Book!

Did Alicia Keys REALLY sleep with a married man?????? Mashonda recently stopped by “Live with Kendra G” and broke down everything you want to know! How was she able to get through the situation of her husband Swizz Beats cheating on her with Superstar Alicia Keys, her new song for woman everywhere, and will she every write a book?? Check out the interview to get those details and more!

SHELLZ WEIGHS INTO ODDS AND ENDS!

My girl Shellz delivers the state of affairs as she sees it!

Shoe Throwing is Artistic?

Shellz had a few things to say about that big ol’ shoe epic win…lolMaybe not, but it has engendered an odd piece of art. According to the AP, an artist in Iraq made a really big shoe, put it outside, planted a tree in it and called it art. The big shoe was inspired by ole dude who tossed his wing tips at President Bush. Journalist Muntadhar al-Zeidis is viewed as a folk hero by some in the Muslim world and with the sculpture is also an ode to his deed. The children of an orphanage in Tikrit actually helped make the shoe and the Director of the orphanage said, “”(They) will remember the story of the hero (al-Zeidi) who bid farewell to the U.S. president … in such a way.”

One Man Beef? Doubt It.

Now that would be some ish to see though. Like some schizophrenic beef. Anyway, if Joe keeps his word that’s exactly what this will be because Budden said not to expect any more diss records from him. We will see. But anyway, Saigon was on Kay Slay’s show on Shade 45 and was talking about Budden… again … some more.

He said the phone call Joe Budden claims he had with Saigon during which Saigon allegedly begged him to leave him alone didn’t happen. He said Joe Budden can’t rap all that well. His girl should be on the cover of Straight Stuntin and he’s soft, a loser and an underachiever…. Oh and a f@ggot. And then he said he “knew” Joe’s girl before Joe did. Hmmmm. I mean, that’s all he said, but its how he said it. Am I reading too much into it? Probably. Not.

So I guess all of this this will deserve a response so Budden can talk about Sai… again… some more.

Diddy Got Kim’s Back…. After the Movie Came Out.

I wonder if anyone was considering her feelings while the movie was being made; especially if the depiction wasn’t true. I’m just sayin…..

Anyways, heres what Didz the Waxmaster has to say about D-Rock and Lil Kim….after the movie came out.

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R.I.P. “Wave”: A French Hip-Hop Legend

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Uncategorized
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Antoine “Wave” Garnier was a pioneering French Hip-Hop critic and documentarian who also served as an ambassador of American Hip-Hop to France. He even helped to introduce French rappers like MC Solaar to America, an effort that ripples today.Sadly, Antoine died of a heart attack in Montreal, Canada on January 20, 2009. He was 43 years old.

Of Guadeloupian descent, Antoine grew up in Paris. As a youth, he came to admire not just African-American music and television, but what he could glean of African-Americans themselves, who struck him as more truly free than people of African descent in France.

A sociology student who majored in “American civilization,” Antoine first came to America in 1986. He stayed here, on and off, for the next 10 years, during which time he made it his business to meet many of New York Hip-Hop’s movers and shakers.

Among them was DJ Chuck Chillout. “Antoine used to come to KISS and wait for me outside the radio station,” Chuck recalls. Struck by Antoine’s clothing, which did not conform to standard American b-boy fashion, and by his super-serious demeanor, Chuck asked him, “Where you from, b?” The pair quickly became friends. In recent years, when Chuck toured Paris in the company of Tha Alkaholiks, Antoine toured him around the city for a week.

Antoine returned to Paris in 1996 and commenced writing about Hip-Hop for such publications as L’Affiche and Da Noiuz, as well as for American outlets like The Source and Vibe. Eventually, he was named editor-in-chief of Radikal, an influential French Hip-Hop monthly.

An intellectual who never neglected the sociological underpinnings of Hip-Hop, Antoine also began producing Hip-Hop programming for both radio (“Fun Radio”) and television (“Camera Graffiti”).

In 1998 Antoine published the first of his books. Entitled “Comprendre Le Rap,” it is a compact encyclopedia of American rap from “A” (A Tribe Called Quest) to “W” (Wu-Tang Clan). It also includes a lexicon of rap slang.

Antoine’s second book is an ambitious two-volume memoir/critique entitled “Souffle: Au Coeur de la Generation Hip-Hop,” published in 2003. The first volume is comprised of tales of Antoine’s New York sojourn, 1986-1996. The second volume covers the French scene from 1996 through 2003. Herve Mbouguen, reviewing “Souffle” for grioo.com, praised Antoine’s “militant passion for black culture.”

According to Chuck Chillout, Antoine grew less tolerant of French racism, and moved from France to Montreal several years ago. In 2006 he self-published his third book, “Les Supremes: La Revolution Vibracultic.” Although it focuses on Motown in the Sixties, it is reminiscent of his other titles in its tracking of the influence of African-American culture on the world (including its French author).

Antoine married a woman from Quebec in December of 2007. Their son Alexandre, was born in February of last year. “Antoine was a nice dude. He always showed me love,” says Chuck Chillout. “He will be missed.”

Here are people reading Antoine’s “Comprendre Le Rap,” the encyclopedia of American rap music.

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Ludacris Launches ‘Teen Service Announcement’; Encourages HIV Testing

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With a new “Teen Service Announcement,” multi-platinum rapper Ludacris has become one of the first celebrities to show support for Best Buy’s new teen-led social change platform, @15.

 

The new spot debuted online yesterday (January 28) at www.at15.org.

 

The @15 platform was devised by Best Buy to give teens a voice while giving the company insight to the issues that matter to its future customers and employees.

 

As such, TSAs allow the organizations target audience to hear messages of hope and encouragement from both their peers and “former teens.”

 

“We all make mistakes, but you have to learn from your mistakes,” Ludacris shared in his video. “Try not to make the same mistakes twice in life. We’ve all been through some bad situations and you learn from them and you become a better person because of it. Adversity can make you a stronger person.”

 

Best Buy plans on using social networking sites like FaceBook and Twitter, as well as YouTube, to engage teens into social responsibility through the testimony of celebrities, musicians and their peers.

 

The company has also enlisted several other charitable and educational organizations to inform the future leaders of the world, while providing them with a variety of options on how to effect change in their communities.

 

One of Best Buy’s primary partners in the program is Youth Venture, a global non-profit which helps the youth design and launch their own social initiative by providing them with tools, guidance, training and funding.

 

In related news, Ludacris will join several celebrities, scholars and politicians, including Master P, actor Idris Elba, and talk show host Tavis Smiley as a spokesperson for this year’s National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

 

Recognized each year on February 7, NBHAAD is used as an opportunity to encourage African Americans across the country to get educated, tested, treated and involved with HIV/AIDS.

 

This year, the initiative will include press conferences, community forums, church services, and community rallies, as well as free HIV/AIDS testing, counseling and referrals in the neighborhoods where it is most needed.

 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Steven Davis, a lead sponsor and member of the NBHAAD Strategic Leadership Council, HIV and AIDS have affected African Americans more severely than any other racial or ethnic group in the United States.

 

While African Americans account for about 13% of the U.S. population, Blacks in America account for 49% of the people who get HIV and AIDs.

 

African Americans also demonstrate shorter survival times and high death rates than other ethnic groups.

 

The disease remains the leading cause of death for African Americans and other Blacks, according to the CDC.

 

Other celebs involved with the NBHAAD movement include former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy; actors Hill Harper, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Taraji P. Henson; Bishop Eddie Long; General Colin Powell; talk show host Tom Joyner; and U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters.

Jadakiss Reveals ‘The Last Kiss’ Tracklisting

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Yonkers, New York based rap star Jadakiss is gearing up to satisfy fans who have wondered about the status of his forthcoming album, The Last Kiss.

 

The rapper recently took time out from recording The Last Kiss to preview 14 songs slated for the Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam release.

 

Among those contributing to the album are rappers, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy and Jadakiss’ fellow D-Block member Sheek Louch as well as hitmaking vocalists Barrington Levy, Ne-Yo and Jazmine Sullivan.

 

Producers include Pharrell Williams, Mr. Porter, Red Spider and Black Keys.

 

The release of The Last Kiss comes five years after Jadakiss’ last musical offering, 2004’s Kiss of Death.

 

The release, which sold 934,000 copies in the United States and spawned the hit single “Why,” was the rapper’s last album under his former label, Interscope.

 

The Last Kiss is Jadakiss’ first album under his current recording home under Roc-A-Fella.

 

Although a number of songs have been completed for the project, the rapper revealed to Billboard.com that he will continue material for the album until the last minute.

 

Jadakiss’ The Last Kiss is due to arrive in stores on March 10.

 

The following is a provisional track list for the album:

“Pain & Torture” “Something Else” ft. Young Jeezy “Things I’ve Been Through” “Can’t Stop Me” “Money and Jewelry” “Smoking Gun” ft. Jazmine Sullivan “Times Up” ft. Barrington Levy “I Tried” ft. Avery Storm “Searching” ft. Sheek Louch “Two-Step” ft. Pharrell Williams “Come and Get Me” ft. Sheek Louch & S.I. “By My Side” ft. Ne-Yo “Death Wish” ft. Lil Wayne “Letter To B.I.G.” ft. Faith Evans

50 Cent Planning Dietary Supplement Business

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As the release date approaches for his much delayed 4th LP Before I Self-Destruct, mogul 50 Cent has plans to diversify his multi-million dollar portfolio with a new dietary supplement.

 

In 2007, 50 first spoke of the possible business venture, stating his interest at that time stemmed from an upcoming role as a boxer in the Nicholas Cage film The Dance.

 

This year, the G Unit leader finally feels the market is ready for such a product. “Right now, I’m interested in dietary supplements,” 50 told the NY Daily News. “I’ll be coming up with something very soon.”

 

Although the Queens native disclosed that the project is close to completion, 50 cryptically declined to elaborate on further details. “I can’t tell you what it would be called,” 50 stated. “I’d be blowing the big launch party!”

 

The rapper/mogul also admitted that after the phenomenal success of his debut Get Rich or Die Tryin’, he became more concerned with brand development than musical output.

 

“When [my career] blew up, I developed the Diddy syndrome,” 50 explained. “As soon as you develop the Diddy syndrome, you put a little more grease in your hair, and soon enough, you’re selling cologne.”

 

50’s latest single, the Dr. Dre produced “I Get It In,” was released on January 15.

 

At press time, Before I Self Destruct is now tentatively set to drop in March 2009.

Masta Killa Encourages Hip-Hop Fans To Become Vegetarians

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The Wu-Tang Clan’s Masta Killa has become the latest artist to be recruited by peta2 in their efforts to encourage teens to adopt a vegetarian lifestyle.

 

The rapper has recorded a new PSA for the organization, sharing his experience with the lifestyle, which he adopted 13-years-ago.

 

In an exclusive interview for peta2, Masta Killa explained his respect for life, crediting his grandmother for teaching him to appreciate animals.

 

He also used the PSA to introduce fans to his 4-year-old son, Eternal, who has been vegetarian since birth.

 

“Growing up, I was taught to love and respect all life,” he explained. “Now that I’m a parent, I’m teaching my son to love and respect all life too. We don’t think that any creature should have to suffer or die for our dinner when there are so many other foods for us to choose from.”

 

The rapper, who is currently working on his fourth solo album, also reflected on his career and his views on fur.

 

“Fur being viewed as a luxury item in the Hip-Hop community is totally wrong,” he added. “You have to think about how many animals were destroyed for you to have a fashion statement, and that’s not right at all.”

 

As a special incentive to fans, viewers who check out the new Masta Killa PSA online at peta2.com can register to win one of five free copies of the latest Wu-Tang Clan album, Soundtracks From the Shaolin Temple.

 

Established as the world’s largest youth animal rights organization, peta2 has often reached out to members of the Hip-Hop community in their quest to inspire kids to challenge outdated, cruel attitudes about animals.

 

Previous collaborators have included Murs, Dead Prez, and Mr. Lif, as well as Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons.

Cappadonna: Slang Prostitution (Album Review)

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Reviews / Music
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Cappadonna has experienced the best and worst of times as a Hip-Hop artist. Not many can attest to rocking international tours one year, and later choosing homelessness as a symbolic rebellion against a materialistic world. Through it all, Cappadonna has remained one of Wu Tang’s sharpest swords, and he seeks to solidify that reputation on the new album Slang Prostitution (Chambermusik Records).

 

At his best, Cappadonna offers verbal wizardry reminiscent on his early work on The Pillage. “Savage Life” showcases Cap’s attacking the microphone with the hunger of a rookie emcee. On the appropriate soulful vocal loop chords of “Pistacio,” Shaolin veteran King Just, Lounge Lo, and Luga join Cappadonna in reflecting on the dire perils on street life.

 

This sobering maturity is an overarching theme of the LP, united by three spoken installments entitled “You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down.” In each set, Cappadonna is frank not only on his professional and personal shortcomings, but how his brief separation from Wu Tang lead to his spiritual crisis and subsequent self-imposed homelessness.

 

Although high-profile Clan guest spots are scarce, those that do appear make good use of their time. Over the Suspiria-like, melodic production of “Life’s A Gamble,” Raekwon steals the show with an enjoyable, allusion-heavy verse referencing everything from the Flintstone Kid’s Captain Caveman to the X-Men’s Nightcrawler.

 

Unfortunately, too often it is the musical arrangements of Slang Prostitution, not Cappadonna’s words, which bring down the project. Tracks like “That Staten Island Sh*t,” “Grungy,” and “Walk With Me” suffer from uninspired, plodding production that in turn noticeably stifles Goines’ usual flawless delivery. And while these missteps can many times be overlooked on a shorter LP, over nineteen songs these problems become more exacerbated as the album trudges on.

 

Despite setbacks that would have ended most careers, Cappadonna remains unbowed thirteen years after his introductory appearance on Only Built For Cuban Linx. But for future releases, the slang specialist must ensure the production does justice to his lyrical potency.

 

Cappadonna Featuring Masta Killa

“Fire”

 

Cappadonna Featuring Lounge Lo

“Da Vorzon”

 

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You Know I Got Soul: B.o.B

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Welcome to You Know I Got Soul, the Top 5 Dead or Alive for AllHipHop Alternatives, where we give artists a chance to list their Top 5 favorites outside of the realm of Hip-Hop. You never know what your favorite artist is listening to. Our special guest is B.o.B.Bobby Ray Simmons aka B.o.B has been keeping busy lately. Apart from his recent

signing to T.I.’s Grand Hustle Records, he’s been doing his best to

perfect his upcoming album, The Adventures of B.o.B. So what seems to

inspire B.o.B. in a time where many are uninspired? He’s doing his best

to bring the more eclectic side of Hip-Hop to light, and he spoke on

five of his favorite artists to AllHipHop Alternatives to shed a bit of light on

where he gets some of his influences.1. Bjork – I love Bjork. She

is simultaneously in another dimension and another level of awareness

along with me and many other people. I can share her understanding and

taste in music. I saw her new video “Wanderlust” [off of 2007’s

Volta] and it is just trippy.

2. Coldplay – I’m a huge Coldplay

fan. I went to one of their concerts. I don’t know, maybe it’s

the standard but you don’t usually hear of an artist going to another

artist’s concert, but I went and it was dope. The reason why I’m

such a huge Coldplay fan is because very rarely do I hear something

and I am like “Yeah, this is the sh*t.” I heard “Green Eyes”

and all that stuff before many years earlier, but I was so young I couldn’t

appreciate it. Anyway, I was burning one day and heard “Fix You”

[off of 2005’s X&Y] and was just like “Yup.” Every song on

the album immediately became my favorite and it didn’t have to grow

on me, it was instant.

3. Keane – They’re from the

UK, and I’m a huge Keane fan. I listen to them a lot. They’re kinda

like Coldplay, in the same realm of things. I found about them and a

lot of other artists on Pandora, because I just turn it on and let it

play.

4. Raphael

Saadiq – He’s dope. He was actually the singer from Tony! Toni!

Toné! and he just dropped an album [2008’s The Way I See It], so

I just went and bought that. He’s going back to Motown with this one,

and he kept it pretty consistent with the genre and the sound. I mean

it really sounds like Motown.

5. Green Day – They’re very

aware of the social archetypes and structures that we live and die by,

which is expressed in their music, especially with their [album] title,

American Idiot. Immediately, I thought, “Oh that definitely describes

the American mind state.” You can’t talk about each individual,

but for the masses, they are just really lost in the realm of society,

fame and pop culture. Everybody flocks to what’s in and popular. It’s

such a pointless focus when you look at the entire world and what’s

going on around us, and a lot of their music talks about that. B.o.B’s album The Adventures of B.o.B. hits stores this summer.**To get the latest AllHipHop Alternatives Features, follow us on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/AHHalternatives**

Hip-Hop Rumors: Kanye’s New Alias? Why R.Kelly Got Maced? Biggie’s Kids iChat!

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

TODAY’S RUMORS!

KANYE OR JD?

There is a rumor that Kanye West is going around by an alias called the “Tokin’ Black Guy.” I have to admit that I don’t believe this rumor to be true, but I thought I would let it entertain us anyway. Tokin Black Guy has released a few songs, more notably “Body Clock” and “Turn My Music High.” Anyway, I heard that this “Kanye West” is actually Jermaine Dupri in disguise. Who knows! Anyway, whoever keeps emailing me and claiming to be Kanye West, keep doing it. It makes me feel important and stuff like Kanye knows who I am!

R.KELLY: WHY HE GOT MACED?

Do you remember, once upon a time, Jay-Z and R.Kelly toured together as the “Best of Both World’s”…? Do you remember that? Anyway, that was indeed a very ill-fated tour. One of the highlights was when Jay-Z’s boy Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith maced R. Kelly in the face, a move that required Kelz to go to the hospital. But, I heard Kelly might have does something to disrespect Beyonce and then got the “biz-ness.” What he may have done, I don’t know. That was so long ago, I forgot.

CONGRATS TO RYAN LESLIE!

I heard that Ryan Leslie has finally – once and for all- gotten rid of the memory of Cassie! I have been informed that RL is now officially off the market. He is an engaged man to a fine young lady. I mean, that’s a winner right? Congrats dude!

THE END AND NEW ERA IS HERE:

Kelly Rowland:

“Mathew Knowles has been a positive influence in my career. I have had great success under his guidance – both as a member of Destiny’s Child and with my solo projects. Although we have decided to part ways professionally, the Knowles family and the entire Music World Entertainment team will always be my family.”

Matthew Knowles:

“After a very positive meeting between Kelly Rowland and myself, we have amicably agreed to end our professional relationship. My company, Music World, will continue to manage Destiny’s Child as a group. As an artist Kelly has incredible talent and I only wish her the best. We will always be family first and foremost, and as a dad I only have love for Kelly.”

WILLIE D OF THE GETO BOYS TRICKS FOX!

Geto Boys member Willie D’s group has tricked Fox! From what I understand, his rap group Huntzville (for context they are three white guys) The group performed their new single “Backpack Fulla Gunz” Friday on Fox TV in Houston morning show. The group p##### somebody off because Fox issued an apology on their website, stating “Fox 26 apologizes to those viewers who were offended by the musical group Huntzville’s performance during Friday morning’s show.” Here is what Willie D had to say about that: “In over 20 years of working in the music business, I never seen a television station or network apologize for a group’s lyrics. Huntzville performed a song about school shootings, warning the public of an extreme consequence of bullying. We have nothing to apologize for.”

Willie also said, “Not so long ago, the repercussions for bullying another student meant you got sent to the principal’s office or sent home. Today, bullies are being sent to the cemetery.”

ILLSEED’S QUICKIE

Big Joe, former muscle of Dip Set, is doing a book called “Interview Of A Diplomat.” He’s going in on a lot of people I heard. Wow. He said, “There ain’t s**t you can do about it.”

JACKI-O’S NEW DRAMA

I am hearing that Jacki-O is having some label drama, even though she is on the cover of magazines looking pretty fresh. Apparently, she’s recorded enough songs to release at least four or five album. I don’t know who Gracie Productions is, but they seem to be a company that works closely with Jacki-O. I am being told that they picked six older songs to be released on the album along with 5 new ones. I heard Jacki-O may not be pleased with the way things are going down. I can’t call it!!!

BIGGIE’S KIDS ICHAT

This is very weird, but cool to see Big’s kids chilling and normal.

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY

Dayum!

SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END

This story broke yesterday and I know everybody saw it, but I HAVE to put it up. Ervin Lupoe killed his entire family, including five kids and his wife. Ervin Lupoe killed them all and then took his own life. They were found shot to death in the upstairs of the family’s home.

“The reaction on their faces was not a pretty sight,” neighbor Jasmine Gomez told CNN. “There was an officer who came out of the house throwing up.”

Ervin Lupoe went off after both he and his wife lost their jobs. Lupoe and his wife worked at Kaiser Permanente’s West Los Angeles Medical Center and they were both let go. The 40-year-old Ervin Lupoe was in the midst of a dispute with his job and claimed, in a suicide note, that his boss told him to kill himself. The medical center denies this.

Lupoe wrote in the suicide note that was faxed to a local news station, “after a horrendous ordeal, my wife felt it better to end our lives; and why leave our children in someone else’s hands … we have no job and 5 children under 8 years with no place to go. So here we are.”

They were only fired a WEEK or so ago! GOOD GOD! Anyway, this is insanity and it’s becoming more and more frequent. No matter what, it’s never hopeless! Hold on!

Here are the dead-Ana Elizabeth Lupoe was 38; the children: 8-year-old Brittney Nicole; 5-year-old twins Jaszmin Lissette and Jassely Lisbeth; and 2-year-old twins Christian De Shawn and Benjamin Ryan.

Final sign: Ana Elizabeth was reportedly pregnant with twins, according to her mother.

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REMEMBER OSCAR GRANT – KEEP PROTESTING!

LUPOE FAMILY, WE LOVE YOU!!! RIP!I’m out. Its bigger than Hip-Hop.

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

-illseed

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