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Snoop Dogg, Pete Rock Remix Johnny Cash for Mash-Up Album

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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Country legend Johnny Cash’s music will undergo a drastic change early next year with the release of Johnny Cash Remixed, an interpretation LP featuring a

plethora of today’s top Hip-Hop and dance acts.

The project is being supervised by

Cash’s son John Carter Cash, who insisted to Billboard.com that the album is a

work his father would have welcomed.

“Dad would have loved this remix

record. While it stays true to the original recordings, this CD touches on the

undiscovered ground,” Cash, Jr. explained. “This is what my father was about;

staying true to tradition while creating groundbreaking new

music.”

Snoop Doggs’ rendition of the Cash

classic “I Walk the Line” is promoted to be the disc’s highlight, and includes

production from Snoop’s new production team QDT, comprised of Teddy Riley and DJ

Quik.

“If you take your time and listen to

it, country music is very similar to rap,” Snoop reasoned. “Johnny Cash is the

one who stood out to me. I love his style, his swag, the songs he

made.”

Mount Vernon-based Pete Rock will

tackle another Cash signature track in “Folsom Prison Blues,” a narrative song

some have argued is a precursor to gritty, street music genres like Gangsta

rap.

Also packaged with the release will be

a DVD documentary detailing the project’s progress through various studios such

as the deceased legend’s Cash Recording Cabin in Hendersonville,

Tennessee.

 Johnny Cash Remixed is set for

release on January 29 via Compadre Records.

SICK SUNDAYS:Q-Tip’s Renaissance, The Whole Cypher, Eminem’s New Trick, Wutang Forever

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Uncategorized
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Man it’s been a couple  weeeks so I owe ya’ll a bunch a flavor and we’re going all over the map on this episode of the Sickest Sunday out.  The summer is over, but there’s nothing but heat  coming for the third and fourth  quarters.I’mma let the music speak for itself right now and i’ll get back at you towards the end. Some of it is brand new, some of it recent, some is old school but all of it is decent.  Let’s continue on.Q-Tip Feat. Rapael Saadiq-We Fight/Love The Abstract comes with some smoothe s**t on this one with the most talented Tone’ backing him up.  A lil sophisticated, muted on the beat side perfect for both deliveries. Between this and “Getting Up” I’m getting kinda amped for The Renaissance.Drake-Get Over It Drake continues his march towards the mainstream with this joint.  Straight spitting with a theme even though it’s a mixtape track but you can hear his confidence growing with each release and more aggression in his voice.  If he keeps up this pace he’s going to be a real force.  Maybe he’s the one to finally put Canada on the map.Stat Quo Feat. Little Brother-G.R.I.T.S Remix This joint is fire from the upcoming AllHipHop Go Hard Mixtape Volume 1.  Not like Stat needed much help, but Little Brother comes through on the humble to put icing on the cake.  They not only add  diversity to this joint but they make it a better song and further prove that they are not 9th dependent.Black Milk Feat. Royce The 5’9″-Losing Out Detroit is getting it in on this.  I don’t know what has gotten into them but they going harder than their mayor at his assistant. The beat is bananas but that’s normal for Black Milk (ill name) and Royce is going in like he’s rhyming for his mother’s life. Hold that. It’s getting hot out there in the D.Trick Trick Feat. Eminem- Who Want It? The G#### of Detroit is back (j/k Trick Trick) with a new style kinda rugged and angry with the GWOAT by his side.  This joint is basically a message to tuck that chain when you roll through the D, and Eminem continues to get back in lyrical shape for The Relapse . Not amazing but totally bumpable. Lol@ the High School Musical line. Who want it? Depends on whether you rock your chain in front of the Goon SquadDJ Babu Feat. MF Doom & Sean Price- The Unexpected This is a nice lil joint from Babu.  I’m not a big Doom fan but occasionally he comes through with some fire. Sean P is the ultimate tag team partner, accentuating whatever pair he’s a part of.  This is dope.  You can decide for yourself but it’s gully without reminding you of dutty subway music. It bumps.A lot of rappers and MVP Cory Gunz -The Whole CypherCory Gunz Freestyle Cory blasted off so badly I had to give him a lil solo light.  EnjoyHope you enjoyed this Sick Sunday.  I’m gonna leave you with a blast from the past.  Wutang.  There’s a couple joints in here  that are obscure.All Posse cuts  Shout to the Youngest in Charge (back then) Ron G. Peace

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Ray J, WTF Were You Thinking?!

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Alternatives
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The views expressed in this column are not the views expressed by AllHipHop.com.Hey everybody! Hope all is well. This week I received an mp3 from my editor. It was from Ray J called “Snake in the Grass.” When I played it, I was stopped dead in my tracks. My initial thought was, “If I see Ray J in the streets, I’m gonna slap the sh*t out him for doing such a horrible song.”  I have been a fan of music, all kinds of music, since I was a child. And I have heard some songs that were full of misogyny, but I never expected to hear something from Ray J that was so disrespectful, appalling, sexist, degrading and flat out foul. Ok Ok, back in ’94 when Dr. Dre dropped The Chronic, the track “B*tches Ain’t S### But Hoes and Tricks” was jaw dropping and even in 2006 R Kelly’s “Real Talk” off his Double Up album was another shocker. But as for “Snake in the Grass,” all I can say is OMFG.The lyrics of this song are unbelievable. Ray J says things like, “Make sure it’s not your bloody week, you s###,” “Now that a n*gga rich all the b*tches wanna f**k,” “A lot of nasty hoes give it up, but I met this young girl who was chillin’ in the cut she told me to meet her at 3 o’clock to meet her at the Pizza Hut and she was real freaky told me to do it in her butt, so I did it in her butt butt right in the back of the pizza hut hut I’m a freak that’s why I don’t give a f**k. F**k I’ll beat it up until I bust a nut nut cause I don’t give a f**k.” And the hook on the song is “B*tch I don’t give a f**k, N***a I don’t give a f**k. Sh*t I beat up until I bust a nut.” Are you kidding me! Really Ray J…Why? Why? Why? And the irony behind hearing this song is a pal of mine who’s had the DVD of Ray J and Kim Kardashian for sometime asked me last week if I had seen it. I told her, put the bullsh*t on that I’ve heard so much about for so long. After viewing it for a few minutes, I wasn’t all that impressed. And for the record, I think the fellas bug out over Kim because she’s hot and they’ve seen how she gets down, but for the record I’ve seen and done better. But anyway, does the rise in stock of Ray J’s celebrity based on his performance in that tape make him think that he can just wild out now? WTF? Does you mom know that you’ve have a song like this Ray J? Does she? Because I think if she knew you did, she’d slap the sh*t out of you. At least I’d hope she would. And Brandy, you need to check your brother. Yeah he’s grown, but a song like this shows his immature side and lack of respect for women.All I can say is wow. Wow! Ray J you should be ashamed of yourself, but then again women have let men get away with disrespecting us like this in music and overall for way too long. When will this bulls*t end? Ray J how would you feel if one day you had a daughter and a man talked to her the way you conducted yourself in this song? I don’t think you’d like it. You’d demand respect for your daughter. So the next time you decided to write a song like this and then attempt to sing/rap it, don’t! It’s Sunday and I’m all worked up about this song. “Snake in The Grass” is actually too X-Rated for a day like today, but I couldn’t hold back. I had to let you all know about this mess. How do you feel about it? How do you all look at Ray J now? Let me know. I know I look at him totally different. I’m sure a lot of you will have a lot to say. Don’t hold back!Until next week! I’ll holla.Snakes in the Grass – Ray J

BET’s The Cypher Pt. 3: Who Killed It?

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Reviews / Music
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Back in the day, a cipher was a generally random gathering of cats who let the spirit take them and spontaneously busted out in rhyme.  A cipher could be spit a capella, to a beat box, or, if you were lucky, you had an instrumental in your boom box.

 

It was generally good natured and devoid of all the battle hostility.  One person would build off the person before them and it would generally be off the top. Sorry folks, no “styling on you” moments or rap eye jammies.

 

As Hip-Hop moved away from the concrete jungles of New York to less pedestrian areas, the cipher became less common, as you can’t really have one in your car, we can’t hear you in the club, and at barbeques, you’re too busy eating or playing dominoes.

 

BET recently breathed some life back into the cipher as part of the promotion for their recent Awards show. They had groups of rappers showing their emcee sides in a little homage to the way things used to be.  For this exercise, we’ll take a look at “Cypher # 3.”

 

Hosted by the legendary DJ Premiere, this clip features four emcees getting down over some good old fashioned boom bap. Despite the fact that none of these verses are off the head, and ignoring the conspicuous fact that all of the artists in this particular clip are *gasp* Def Jam artists (shout to Shakir), as a whole they did a bangup job.  However, this is Hip-Hop so you know there’s a competitive element to everything.  So I ask the question: Who Killed Cypher # 3 the most?

 

 

First up, WE DA BESSSSSSST’s first son Ace Hood.  Spitting the most clearly written verse of the four, he doesn’t do anything to play himself out.  His delivery is smooth, and he sounds polished.  He’s clearly the baby of this bunch but there’s nothing here to be ashamed of.  Solid

 

Contender number two, Dipset Representer, Skull Gang General Juelz Santana. Without the generally noisy production of his cohorts to hide behind, Juelz abandons the kiddie Cam style and actually does some Mc’ing on this.  Couple nice lines, delivery started a lil off beat but he found his rhythm and finished strong. For a while it actually sounded like he was trying to go off the dome.  Probably by design but he did his thing.  Not the best but a good showing.

 

Next up, and in my opinion the title taker of this joint, Loso a.k.a F-a-b-o-l-o-u-s.  He showed the most confidence, the most presence, and the second most energy behind Juelz.  His punchlines were witty and well-timed and he just seemed in control the whole time like it was nothing. I always thought his output was generally beneath his actual talent level, but to me he’s clearly the best on this joint. Bodybags.

 

Last but not least we have the collabo killer Jadakiss of death (one of the most underrated names ever).  I have to say, I was underwhelmed by Kiss’ performance on this.  Maybe he’s going more against his own performance history, but there are no face frowning moments or no “OOOHH” moments like “haters shaking like Ali holding the torch.” Just run of the mill Jada. There’s no energy or hunger or excitement. It feels like he mailed it in.  It’s not a wack verse by any means but I feel he could roll out of bed and spit that any day.  Fab bodied him on this.

 

There you have it, one guy’s opinion, but how do you guys fell about it? Peep the  poll. Hit me up, but before I’m done I got a final bit of fun it’s the mighty Mos Def  in a cipher of one, that’s mos and not least sounding clearly like a beast and with that alley cats I’m a have to say peace.  Cypher 4 here I come.

 

 

**No rappers were hurt in the production of this article.**

 

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Amber Alert Issued For Jennifer Hudson’s Nephew

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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Despite the arrest of a primary suspect in the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s mother and brother Friday (October 24), the search continues at this hour for the Academy Award winning actress’ 7-year-old nephew.

 

Julian King was believed to have been at the South Side Chicago home of his grandmother, 57-year-old Darnell Hudson Donerson, when she and her 29-year-old son were killed.

 

According to police spokesperson Joseph Patterson, neighbors of the Hudson family home on S. Yale Avenue reported hearing gunshots between 8 am -9 am.

 

The bodies were discovered by authorities around 3 pm Friday afternoon.

 

An Amber Alert was almost immediately issued for Julian, who was believed to be with the primary suspect William Balfour, the estranged husband of Hudson’s sister Julia.

 

Balfour, who served 7 years in prison for attempted murder, vehicular hijacking, and possession of a stolen vehicle, was taken into custody around 10 pm last night.

 

However, he has refused to provide authorities any information that could lead to Julian King’s whereabouts.

 

The Chicago Police Department is investigating reports that the murders may be tied to an ongoing dispute about a car.

 

Neighbors reported an argument between Julia Hudson and her estranged husband over a vehicle which Balfour either attempted to steal or sold without Julia’s permission.

 

Sources say that during a heated argument, Balfour threatened to kill Julia’s family as revenge.

 

Authorities report they are also questioning other individuals in custody.

Out of Bounds: Halloween Edition, Game of the Week, Week 08 Picks

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Uncategorized
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Zoinks! We’ve reached the halfway point of the season in this Halloween edition of OUT OF BOUNDS. Speaking of Halloween, what a scary season it has been. It’s as if the supernatural and paranormal has wreaked havoc on the NFL so far this season with all of the strange happenings. Teams like the Colts, Chargers and Cowboys, who were going to be killers like Michael Myers, are now looking to be victims like Laurie Strode.

 

The nightmare hasn’t only been on Elm Street either. Freddie Krueger has made a home in Cincinnati while teams like Tennessee, have been fighting off this nightmare season as if they were Nancy Thompson.

 

Therefore, before we get into the games, I want to share with you the scariest things to happen in the history of the NFL and quite possibly in Hip-Hop. Other than the night Lawrence Taylor broke Joe Thiesman’s leg, this is the only other thing that can scare the bejesus out of me. Every time I see this, I have to turn my head. If you have a weak stomach or a bad heart, skip down to the games. This is not for the squeamish. Only the brave can handle something as terrible as this:

 

 

 

If the rapping of Jim McMahon and Steve Fuller doesn’t scare the hell out of you, I don’t know what will.

 

Lil Wayne’s ESPN Blog

I don’t know if any of you guys have been following his blog or not, but Lil’ Wayne has been on a roll. I just caught up with his blog today and Wayne has been sounding off on a number of topics. Just a note to Haughville, who has become the voice of Cowboy fans for this site; peep the title of Wayne’s latest post. After you see the title and read his thoughts, I may have some more company on your hihaters.net list.

 

To read latest and archived blog post from Lil Wayne for ESPN the Magazine’s online edition, click here.

 

Congrats to Lil’ Wayne on the birth of his son. God Bless and many more.

 

ALLHipHop’s NFL Game of the Week for Week 09

 

 

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ALLHipHop’s NFL Game of the Week

Monday Night Football, 10/27/08, 8:30pm

Indianapolis Colts (3-3) at Tennessee Titans (6-0)

LP Field, Nashville, TN

 

Halloween falls on a Friday this year. For the Colts, it may come a little early this year because Monday Night they face the only undefeated team in the league and that may end up as a Fright Night for the Colts.

 

One week the Colts offense is destroying their opponents.  Another week they look like they forgot how to play football.  This team has been very inconsistent this season. It’s as if this team has taken to a Jekyll and Hyde mentality. If they want to win this season, they need to be more Hyde than Jekyll.

 

The Titans have been finding ways to win because of great defense and solid, smart football. They have the third best defense in the league and the offense has been playing well despite being ranked 21st in the league. Because of the Colts inconsistency this season, the safe bet is the Titans in this game.

 

My Pick: Titans

 

Here are the rest of the games for Week 08 in the NFL.

 

Sunday, 10/26/08, 1pm games

San Diego Chargers (3-4)  at New Orleans Saints (3-4)

Wembley Stadium, London, England

 

For the second year, the NFL is taking a trip across the pond to Jolly Ole England. The league’s leader in passing yards, Drew Brees, looks to get revenge against his old team while Philip Rivers is hoping to add to his league leading 108.5 QB rating. This game will be the “Battle of the QBs.”

 

Both teams lost last weekend, so both of these teams are looking impress the overseas fans, and to get back on the winning track.

 

Although the Saints’ offense has been explosive this season, I have to go with the Chargers. The reason why the Saints’ offense has been so explosive is because of RB Reggie Bush and Bush is out with an injury. That leaves the Saint’s offense a little flat.  Look for the Chargers to try to establish their rushing offense and run away with the victory against the Saints.   

 

My Pick: Chargers

 

Kansas City Chiefs (1-5) at New York Jets (3-3)

Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

 

With the Chiefs suffering injuries at the QB position, Ty Thigpen will get the start this weekend.  The Chiefs can’t afford another QB injury. Before you know it, head coach Herm Edwards will be under the center taking snaps.

 

With Thigpen at QB and RB Larry Johnson deactivated for a second week in row, the Jets have the edge. Now that I think about it, the Jets had the edge before the injuries and the deactivation. The Jets have the better personnel on both sides of the ball and the Chiefs are just hurting right now. The safe bet is the Jets in this game. 

 

My Pick: Jets

 

Atlanta Falcons (4-2) at Philadelphia Eagles (3-3)

Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

 

In the “Battle of The Birds”, both the Eagles and the Falcons will meet up after their bye week.  The safe bet in this game is the Eagles.  The Eagles are ranked 10th in the league while the Falcons are ranked ninth overall in the league. The x-factor, the Eagles defense is ranked seventh overall in the NFL while the Falcons’ defense is ranked 25th.

 

Since the Eagles have the better defense, I’m going to roll with the Eagles in this match-up.    

 

My Pick: Eagles

 

Buffalo Bills (5-1) at Miami Dolphins (2-4)

Dolphin Stadium, Miami, FL

 

This is the perfect game for the Bills to pad their AFC East lead. Although the Dolphins have made a little noise this season with their wins against the Pats and the Chargers, they’ve lost their last two games and are looking like the Dolphins of old.

 

The Bills’ offense is moving the ball well and the Bills’ 10th ranked defense looks to be too much for the Dolphins and their 17th ranked offense to handle.

 

My Pick: Bills

 

St. Louis Rams (2-4) at New England Patriots (4-2)

Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA

 

The Pats went to Denver and reminded NFL fans that it’s not safe to count the Patriots out just yet. The Rams, under Jim Haslett, have won two games in a row. Both wins came against NFC East teams.

 

While the Rams are riding a high, that ride is will be end this weekend in Foxboro. The Pats’ offense is rolling and although the Pats took a hit on defense with the loss of Rodney Harrison, Bill Belichick will find a way to adjust his teams’ defense.

 

As impressive as the Rams’ play has been for the past to weeks, it won’t be enough to stop the experienced Patriots.

 

My Pick: Patriots

 

Arizona Cardinals (4-2) at Carolina Panthers (5-2)

Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC

 

The Cards have won two games in a row and their offense has looked very good in the passing game as of late. While their offense is ranked sixth in the league, their defense is ranked 14th.

 

Although the Cards offense is playing well, the Panthers have the defensive experience on their side. With the fifth best defense in the league and an offense that has found its rhythm despite being ranked 16th in the league, the Panthers have the edge in this game.

 

My Pick: Panthers

 

Oakland Raiders (2-4) at Baltimore Ravens (3-3)

M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD

 

The NFL’s version of the Army of Darkness was able to get the win last week for their new coach against the Jets. The Ravens were able to gain some of their dignity back with a win against the Dolphins last week. Well they’ll be able to gain some more of that dignity in this game against the Raiders.

 

The Ravens offense may not be the greatest, but their defense is the backbone of the team and that’s why they win games. You can bet a bounty that the Ravens will win this Sunday.

 

My Pick: Ravens

 

Washington Redskins (5-2) at Detroit Lions (0-6)

Ford Field, Detroit, MI

 

The Redskins got back on the winning track last week with a victory against the Browns.  The Lions couldn’t find the winning track even if Usain Bolt was running on it.

 

Don’t look for any phone calls from Joe Gibbs with clues on how to beat the Redskins for the Lions. Even with the help, the Lions still stink. This game is the Redskins’ to lose.

 

My Pick: Redskins

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) at Dallas Cowboys (4-3)

Texas Stadium, Irving, TX

 

With the way things are going in Texas, it looks as though the Cowboys’ season is going down the toilet. No pun intended. Therefore, for the first time this season, I have to go against the Cowboys.

 

There’s just too much going on with the Cowboys right now. With Romo out and the secondary hurting, the Bucs have an edge. It will interesting to see how the defense will adjust with head coach Wade Phillips taking over the defensive play calling duties from Cowboys Defensive Coordinator Brian Stewart.

 

The Bucs have looked solid in the NFC South and here’s their chance to make a name for themselves in the NFC with their consistent play.

 

With all of the big chaos going on in “Big D”, the Buccaneers are the safe choice.  

 

My Pick: Buccaneers

 

4pm games

Cincinnati Bengals (0-7) at Houston Texans (2-4)

Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX

 

The Texans may be 2-4, but at least they’re not 0-6 like the Bungles.  The Texans have the fifth best offense in the NFL.  Since the Bungles have no defense, the Texans should get the win.

 

My Pick: Texans

 

Cleveland Browns (2-4) at Jacksonville Jaguars (3-3)

Jacksonville Stadium, Jacksonville, FL

 

The Jags are coming into this weekend’s match-up after a win in Week 06 and their bye week. The Browns, who played the Giants very well back in Week 06, are coming into this game after a loss to the Redskins.

 

The Jags will win this game through their ground game. The Jags are ranked 14th in rushing offense while the Browns are ranked 26th in rushing defense. Neither team will go to the air too much in this game. Both teams are either down, or will be down a wide receiver this weekend. WR Matt Jones for the Jaguars is serving a three game suspension while Browns TE Kellen Winslow, Jr. is appealing a one game suspension.

 

With the better running attack, I’m taking the Jags in this game.

 

My Pick: Jaguars

 

New York Giants (5-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers (5-1) 

Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA

 

The league’s best defense (Steelers) versus the league’s second best offense (Giants). This is going to be a good game. For this game, I’m going with the Giants.  The Steelers are hurting with injuries.  Although their defense is ranked first in the league, their offense in ranked 25th.

 

As already mentioned, the Giants have the second best offense in the league, but their defense is fourth best defense in the league. That’s the deciding factor in this game and that’s why the Giants will win.

 

My Pick: Giants

 

Seattle Seahawks (1-5) at San Francisco 49ers (2-5)

Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA

 

Welcome to the “Mike” game. Mike Nolan was fired by the 49ers on Monday. “Samurai” Mike Singletary was introduced as the 49ers’ interim head coach on Tuesday.  Some thought the 49ers’ head coaching position job would go to 49ers’ Offensive Coordinator Mike Martz, if or when Nolan left the team.

 

Now current Seahawks head coach and former 49er Assistant Coach Mike Holgrem comes into San Francisco with rumors connecting him to the 49ers head coaching position. Wow, there’s a lot happening on the West Coast right about now.

 

The Niners defense is better than how they have performed as of late. With Matt Hasselbeck most likely out of this Sunday’s game with a bad back, the Niners defense has a good chance to take it to the Seahawks offense.

 

With the Niners defense and a hurting Seahawks offense, the 49ers are the way to go.

 

My Pick: 49ers

 

Sunday Night Football

No Sunday Night Football due to the MLB World Series

 

Teams with Bye weeks: Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans

 

You can always check out new and past posts on the Out of Bounds blog at: outofbounds-therowdyone.blogspot.com

Hip-Hop Rumors: Photographer Gets Revenge On Wayne!? Rumors Around Jennifer Hudson’s Tragedy. Max B’s Secrets? Touch Aretha?

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! But first…

YESTERDAY’S RUMORS!Don’t forget the potential models for 50 Cent’s new CD. Click here to see them.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Superhead Threatens Benzino! Palin Gets Hit! Rumors: Pix Of Lil Wayne’s Alleged Baby Moms!

THIS CRAZY WORLD!

We all send our condolences to the family of Jennifer Hudson, who is experiencing the aftermath of the death of her mother. I do the “Signs The World Is Coming To An End.” Sometimes I think about changing that to “Signs OUR World Is Coming To An End.” This big hunk of earth, wind, water and fire is going to revolve whether we are here or not. I feel for J-Hud. When I first got word, I my eye didn’t believe what I was seeing. I wish her strength in these troubling times. I also with that America would please sit and really address the issues that we are facing. We are hating on people for their believes, race and religion and we are killing, dying and struggling because of our own issues. (Thanks to everybody that sent me a word on this. The rumors may have been a bit dry, but I don’t want this to be the event that spices it up.)

Some rumors are running around.

First, Jennifer Hudson’s sister is also unaccounted for in all this mess.

Second, the police have been using myspace pages to determine motive. They are saying all this might be over a car.

R.I.P.

FIND THIS BOY, JULIAN KING – 7

CAMERA MAN ETHERS LIL WAYNE….OUCH

Do you remember when Lil Wayne sonned this cameraman when he tried to ask him some questions about 40 Glocc or something? Well, that photographer is back with a vengeance. OHHHHHH boy…peep this:

Somebody is going to get hurt by somebody bigger than Kanye if this continues. Til then…LMAO!

WHAT SECRETS DOES MAX B HAVE?

Sure. After that doozie, everything else is very petty, but Max B is free and clear of his contract with Jim Jones. Now, I am not sure what that mean financially, but he’s free to talk too. Word has it, the Hip-Hop Silver Surfer is now all set to tell-all, but what does that entail. The word is Max B has some deep, dark secret on Jim Jones! You know, its all whatever to me. I don’t know what else there can be. I would think Max B would chill since Jim let him out of the deal. I guess not, eh? Look for the DVD and CD.

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

Wishing Isiah Thomas a speedy recovery after he was rushed to the for a drug overdose. He was reportedly using a lot of sleeping pills.

Obama is supposed to be on SNL tonight. Are they winning or what?

Reggie Bush has popped the question to boo Kim Kardashian, according to rumors. They are reportedly telling their friends and family first and then the nosey public.

Evander Holyfield is goingto have to rustle up some child support money or else he might be going to jail. Prosecutors are trying to get him thrown in the bing.

CHECK OUT ROBOBAMA

John McCain was right! Obama is a robotic, Muslim terrorist from the future.

SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END AND SIGNS THE WORLD IS THE SAME!

That crazy McCain worker made up a story of being robbed, sexually assaulted and having the letter “B” scratched on her face by a 4-inch knife by a Black man in a mad, politically inspired attack. Look at you now? You’re in jail and can’t afford to get out.

John McCain’s brother seems to have the same volcanic temper that John has. Peep what Joe McCain did yesterday in a call to 911. Check out the call. This is NOT a joke. When it rains, it pours on John McCain.

Here is the official report. Why would Joe do this to his own bro this close to the election? At least he said sorry.

T.I. IS SCARED OF MCCAIN!

Don’t love how they tried to clown T.I. T.I. can’t vote, but he can speak on it. SMH.

ARETHA GETS R.ES.P.E.C.T., BUT…

She probably shouldn’t be singing Mariah’s “Touch My Body.”

THE RETURN OF THE PROPER GHETTO REPORTER

LADY DRAMA HITS YOU ON A SATURDAY!

In case you missed it… BET Cypher with Ace hood, Juelz Santana, Fabolous and Jadakiss… 

 

Did Fabolous just say your swaggers like mine cause I left it on the corner… What am I gonna do with this guy 😉 Pure genius!

JDs desperate for talent again.. New Contest for up and coming rappers! 

All you ATL rappers who are tired of sending in your demos to Illseed and getting no burn you should go to JD and Tag Records Survival of the Freshest Tour which will be ending in Atlanta on October 26th at Centerstage.  The show features an MC battle between unsigned artists who will battle it out for a chance to win 5 stacks and a demo deal with JD (I know pretty crappy package but you gotta start somewhere), the winner will be chosen by the audience so no worries about kissing ass and the event is FREE ( a word US people haven’t heard in a while)! Sign up starts at 6 PM and the show caps off at 7 so good luck and come hard 😉

 

Speaking of open opportunities… Superhead is looking for an assistant on her book tour… Don’t all come at once 😉

 

 

The Beastie Boys are Back… Sooo Soon! hell yes…

 

The Beastie Boys are back with a follow up album to their 2007 instrumental album The Mix Up! The trio will be showcasing their vocals on this album something that hasnt been done since To The 5 Boroughs whic came out on 2004.  group member Ad Rock recently spoke to Billboard on the album and said:

 

 ‘We hope to have it out sometime next year. It’s a lot of vocals, a lot of words — very wordy. And it’s political, depending on what you call political. You know, if toilet talk and fart jokes are political, which they can be, in that sense yeah, very.‘ 

Along with their new album the group also has a tour which kicked off this month in Charlotte and ends Nov.2nd in December! 

 

While I’m on Comebacks…Frees Back… 

We all knew Free was joining the Ed Lover Power 105 team, but she’s been spotted out and about in NYC! Which is a good thing because I’m so tired of these quick 1 minute imitations in the form of Rocsi and Julissa! I also here an album is the works but I’ve been hearing that since like 02 so Ill continue to hold my breath on that! Lets take baby steps.. how bout a hot 16 on someone else’s track or a nice single? hey just a thought! Anyway check her out and about in NYC last night:

 

Still gets love from me! And if you all still love Free check her out every morning on the Ed Lover show via your own damn radio or online!(Illseed’s original crush is in full effect!)

 

Saturday Funnies: Mike Epps “Big girls” I guess… LOL 

 

I’m still laughing I just hope he doesn’t make a career out of this… We saw where that got Katt right… Stay in your lane, but for now you get kudos cause this did put a smile on my face for a little minute!

 

 

Lady Dramas Food for Thought:

 

11 days and counting.. get yall a#### out to VOTE!

 

Love me or Leave me Alone..

SOME ILL PICS

I am definitely praying for the Hudson family. The “signs” are everywhere! We HAVE to clean up this mess!

Jennifer, her mother and her sister Julia.

Jennifer’s brother, who was slain. This image is straight off of myspace.

William Balfour – suspect.

Julian King…searching…

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I like how they are seemingly doing well. Way to go, dudes! Rock on! That was for the people that think I’m WhiteJ-HUD AND FAM, WE LOVE YOU!

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

-illseed

WHO: illseed.com

WHAT: Rumors

WHERE: AllHipHop.com, MySpace.com/TheIllseed

HOW: Send your rumors and ill pics to illseed at ah*******@***il.com.

– allhiphop rumors

Update: Police Arrest Suspect In Slaying of Jennifer Hudson’s Mother And Brother

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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Police took William Balfour into custody Friday evening for an alleged role in the double murder of the mother and brother of entertainer Jennifer Hudson.Balfour, an ex-con on parole after serving time for attempted murder, was taken to a Chicago area precinct close to 10:00 pm Friday, but the search for a missing 7 year old relative continued into the night.Additionally, reports say that Balfour has not been cooperating with authorities in their search for the child Julian King.William Balfour, the prime suspect in the murder, is the husband of Hudson’s sister.  He is not believed to be the child’s father.  Balfour has been considered armed and dangerous, police said.  Earlier in the night, police charged that Balfour was driving a white Chevy Suburban SUV with Illinois license plate X584859 or a green Chrysler Concord sedan with a damaged left front headlight and body damage along the left side with temporary tags 332K823.Chigago authorities say the child is wearing a tan jersey with the number 5 on it and tan slacks. They have also issued an Amber Alert for the 7-year-old King.The mother and brother of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson were found shot to death today (October 24) in a Southside Chicago home.The family’s church reports that the victims were discovered thisafternoon by a cousin at 2:44 PM.Hudson’s mother Darnell Hudson Donerson, 57, succumbed to a gunshot to the head while brother Jason fell victim to a chest wound.Based on early evidence, police have ruled the crime a domestic dispute. Hudson rose to prominence during the 2004 season of popular television show “American Idol.”  She later won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in the musical vehicle “Dreamgirls.”Her self-titled album  Jennifer Hudson was released in early OctoberShe is next set to appear in the crime drama “Winged Creature” with Forest Whitaker, Guy Pearce, Kate Beckinsale, and her Bees co-star Dakota Fanning.AllHipHop.com will post more on this story as it develops.Additional Reporting by Tai Saint-Louis

EXCLUSIVE: Rapper Phife Receives Kidney Transplant

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Phife Dawg’s long fight with diabetes recently took a new turn for the better, as the Queens native finally received a kidney transplant.

 

The new kidney comes after a waiting period of over two years, which saw Phife endure problems performing live and a dramatic weight loss through his dialysis treatment.

 

Originally diagnosed with diabetes in May of 1990, Phife admitted to not taking care of himself by eating the worst types of food for someone with his condition: fats, sweets, and alcohol.

 

By 1992 the Tribe member started to be debilitated by the illness, with his blood sugar level reaching fatal levels of near 1000 mg/dl, well over the normal 80-120 mg/dl.

 

The fight finally came to a head with Phife being put on dialysis in 2000.

 

In 2002, he was hospitalized after the condition continued to worsen.

 

Now with a new kidney, Phife’s illness with hopefully improve dramatically, giving the legendary Tribe member renewed physical energy.

 

Bandmate Q-Tip, fast approaching the release of his second solo LP The Renaissance, was ecstatic to report to AllHipHop.com that Phife is already showing improvement right after the surgery.

 

“He’s doing great!” Q-Tip exclaims. “He just had a successful kidney transplant so shouts out to Phife diggity dog! That’s my n***a right there.”

 

The door is now open again for a possible Tribe Called Quest reunion, which Q-Tip has previously stated would be on hold until Phife’s health improved.

 

At press time, Phife could not be reached for comment.

Hip-Hop Rumors: More Sexy 50 Cent Model Potentials

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!

50’S CONTEST – HERE ARE THE ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

Here is the second batch of models that have entered into chance to be on 50 Cent’s CD insert. Here are some of the ladies that submitted to me and 50. This also represents the diversity that 50 attracts.

Full Name: Tonya Roberson

Date Of Birth: May 28, 1983

Nationality: Blk, Cuban, & Chinese

Height: 5’7

Weight: 162lbs

Bust: 36C

Waist: 30

Hips: 45

Eye Color: Dark brown

Hair Length: Shoulder length (naturally)

Full Name: Cassandra Cline

Date Of Birth:4/2/82

Nationality:Colombian,Italian,German

Weight:125lbs.

Bust:36in.

Waist:26in.

Hips:37in.

Eye Color:light brown

Hair Length:mid-back

Full Name: Shandrica Jackson

Date Of Birth: 9-19-84

Nationality: African American

Weight: 113lbs

34=24=36

Eye Color: brown

Hair Length: midback hair length

Full Name: Jana Edwards

Date Of Birth: 10/03/85

Nationality: African American

Height: 5’8

Weight: 145lbs

Bust: 34

Waist: 26

Hips: 38

Eye Color: Brown

Hair Length: Medium length

Full Name: Kerry-Ann Thompson

DOB: Oct 2 1984

Nationality: Canadian

Height: 5’7″

Bust: 36DD

Waist: 28

Hips: 40″

Eye Color: Brown

Hair Length: 8″

Full Name: Regina Antoinette

Date Of Birth: Nov 16, 1983

Nationality: African American/Jamaican

Height: 5’7

Weight: 100

Bust: 32B

Waist: 24

Hips:35

Eye Color: Brown

Hair Length: Long

FULL NAME: TAKIMA GATSON

B-DAY :10-25-83

NATIONALITY: CREOLE / BLACK & FRENCH

HEIGHT: 5’5

WEIGHT: 122LBS

BUST: 34

WAIST: 26

HIPS: 36

EYE COLOR: BROWN

HAIR LENTH: VARIES DEPENDING UPON LOOK REQUEST

Full Name: Doris Morgado

Date Of Birth: Over 18

Nationality: Hispanic

Height: 5’3

Weight: 125

Bust:34C

Waist:28

Hips:40

Eye Color: Brown

Hair Length: Long(Waist)

jena rush

5`4

brown eyes

waist 32

hips 44

34 d

Full Name: Julee Davis

Date Of Birth: 03/24/1985

Nationality:Thai and African American

Height: 5’6

Weight:113

Bust:32

Waist:26

Hips: 35

Eye Color:brown

Hair Length:long

THAT’S IT FOR NOW!

Are You A Beautiful Sexy Female?

Do You Know A Beautiful Sexy Women?

Well “50” Is Looking For A Couple Of “Top Notch” Females To Shoot With Him For His New CD Insert. If You Think That You Qualified Or Know A Female That Is, He Is Having A “Photo Submission Casting”. Females Can Send Their Photos To 50***********@***il.com (and cc ah*******@***il.com on all “serious” submissions) “Please, Only Serious Inquiries & NO MUSIC!” Females Need To Send Atleast “3” Of Their “Best” Photos. This Should Be Done ASAP!

Thank you for your interest and participation.

Please send the following info with your photos:

Full Name:Date Of Birth:Nationality:Height:Weight:Bust:Waist:Hips: Eye Color:Hair Length:

Once again the e-mail is 50***********@***il.com . ah*******@***il.com

WOMEN, WE LOVE YOU!!!

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

-illseed

WHO: illseed.com

WHAT: Rumors

WHERE: AllHipHop.com, MySpace.com/TheIllseed

HOW: Send your rumors and ill pics to illseed at ah*******@***il.com.

– allhiphop rumors

Lil Boosie Arrested On Weed, Gun Charges

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Lil Boosie faces more legal problems, as he was arrested on Wednesday (October 22) after the rapper was found with marijuana and a gun in his hometown of Baton Rogue.

 

According to reports, Lil Boosie, born Torrance Hatch, pulled up next to police officers in East Baton Rogue, who allegedly smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the rapper’s white Dodge Challenger.

 

When they approached his vehicle, the 25-year-old refused to get out of the car at officers commands and attempted to drive away.

 

A search of the vehicle also turned up a firearm as well.

 

Lil Boosie was charged with possession of possession of marijuana, possession of a firearm with a controlled dangerous substance and resisting an officer.

 

The arrest comes on the heels of his rapping partner Webbie being arrested on similar charges, after leading police on a high speed car chase in Mississippi on September 14.

 

Webbie, born Webster Gradney Jr., was arrested and charged with DUI and marijuana possession, after police attempted to pull over his Dodge Challenger for a traffic violation on Interstate 59.

 

He ignored the officers lights and continued driving, until he collided with another vehicle.

 

Both rappers also face several multi-million dollar lawsuits throughout the country, for allegedly booking shows, keeping the advance monies and failing, or refusing to perform.

 

The pair are best known for their hit singles “Wipe Me Down” and “Independent.”

Twista Talks New GMG Compilation, “Swag” Rappers

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Next month Chicago veteran Twista will step into the executive’s chair for the first time, helming a Midwest-centered compilation off his newly launched Get Money Gang records.

 

Christened Twista Presents: The GMG Compilation: Who’s Got Next?, Twista explains to AllHipHop.com that his primary goal as CEO is to introduce on a national scale the overlooked talent of his region.

 

“My own reason for doing this is like you got a lot of artists that’s like the representative or the main person that come out of they city and is supposed to reach back and put on guys from your area and that’s what I’ve been doing from day one,” Twista told AllHipHop.com. “Right now I feel like Skooda, Mello, and the rest of the guys that’s down with me are like the hottest guys in the Midwest right now.”

 

Now having to study market trends as a fledgling CEO, Twista expressed frustration on what he views is the music’s movement away from actual rapping and lyrical dexterity to singing and other theatrics.

 

 “I know ni**a’s got swag but this is about skills, because ni**a’s done got too far away from rapping,” he reasoned. “Ni**as is crying and whining on records and sh*t. It’s about lyrics.”

 

Although by no means retired, Twista elaborated that it felt good to take a backseat on the musician side and give a great opportunity to emcees with the drive and work ethic.

 

“With this album, I just sat back and played the Puffy role,” Twista stated. “I’ve been waiting to get to that point anyway when I can just sit back and watch the next guys come up and just do they thing. If I hear something that sounds too crazy or something I pull out the shotgun and be like no we can’t go there, but for the most part, the guys be tearing it up. They keep me on point, so I’m loving how everything is.”

 

The Get Money Gang compilation Who’s Got Next is set for release on November 11, and features long-time Twista producers Tight Mike (“Pimp Like Me,” “Whip Game Proper”) and Toxic (“Pimp On,” “Kill Us All”).

National Hip-Hop Talent Search Set for Nov. 29th and 30th

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After a successful 2007 debut, the Music Mega Star talent search is set to once again offer unknown Hip-Hop artists the chance to be discovered.

 

Being held this year at the Music Factory Recording Studio in NYC, the event will give a platform for aspiring musicians to showcase their art for executives from Def Jam, Universal Music Group, Atlantic, Jive, Bad Boy, Violator, and G-Unit Records.

 

The inaugural 2007 year featured an exclusive BET five-part series and saw over 2000 artists enter from around the U.S.

 

This year, the playing field will be narrowed, with only 200 hopefuls being eligible to perform.

 

In a age where “artist development” is no longer the responsibility of record labels, the Music Mega Star competition will also test how well the artists have honed their “brand” and readiness to transition to the national stage.

 

Last year that distinction went to female rap group Unladylike.

 

After traveling by car from St. Louis for 22 hours, the group waited in line for 15 hours before flooring executives with their performance.

 

Currently, the winners are now signed to Def Jam and crafting their debut album.

 

The two day showcase will commence from 12PM-midnight on Saturday November 29th and Sunday November 30th.

 

For more information on artist registration, visit www.musicmegastar.com.