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Yung Berg Cancels Detroit Appearance After Assault
Epic/Koch recording artist Yung Berg missed a scheduled performance in Detroit on Saturday (August 23), following an early morning altercation that left the young rapper badly bruised, AllHipHop.com has confirmed.
Yung Berg, who was scheduled to headline Hot 102.7’s Summer Jam, cancelled his appearance hours before the show, which also boasted performances by Shawty Lo, Mike Jones, 112 front man turned solo artist Slim, crooner Mario and Yung Joc’s group Hot Stylez.
“Yung Berg was in town and scheduled to perform at Summer Jam,” Radio One Detroit Marketing Director Kathie Stonehouse told AllHipHop.com. “He made an appearance at Plan B Nightclub on Friday night. The word we got was that he was attacked and he was bruised pretty badly. As a result, he decided he didn’t want to take the stage on Saturday.”
According to several sources, the 23-year-old Chicago rapper was robbed and beaten during an altercation at the popular Downtown nightclub early Saturday morning.
Shortly after entering the venue, which is reportedly co-owned by rapper Trick Trick, Berg, born Christian Ward, was allegedly confronted by a group of men over disparaging comments he had made about Detroit rappers, during a previous visit to the city.
According to a witness, despite the presence of his personal bodyguard who was also involved in the fight, Yung Berg was unable to defend himself and was reportedly relieved of his jewelry, including a multi-colored diamond encrusted Transformers chain.
Once alerted to the situation, Yung Berg’s driver, hired by Radio One because of his security background, interjected, escorting him out of the venue and out of harm’s way.
Hours after rumors of the altercation appeared online Saturday, photos began circulating of a man sporting the chain. Trick Trick declined to speak on the incident.
This is the second time Yung Berg has made headlines in as many weeks.
Only days before the August 12 release of his debut album Look What You Made Me, Yung Berg and members of his entourage were arrested in New York following an argument with a limousine driver.
He was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of marijuana.
At press time, the Detroit Police Department had no comment on the altercation.
Police Officer Pulls Gun On Diddy In L.A.
A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy pulled a gun on mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs yesterday, “fearing for his safety.”
According to The New York Daily News, Combs’ vehicle was pulled over, during a routine traffic stop yesterday (August 24).
Police noticed the rental tags of the vehicle he was traveling in didn’t have proper tags.
Two cars stopped as deputies searched the vehicle and additionally, during the search a member of Combs’ entourage was detained when he become uncooperative.
The detainment prompted Combs and “six or seven others” advance toward the deputy, who drew his weapon.
“A deputy pulled his firearm, fearing for his safety,” a sheriff’s department spokesman told The Daily News. “The situation was deflated as quickly as it began.” No tickets were issued in the incident and no one was arrested.
Sale Of Death Row Annulled; Saga Continues
Global Music Groups $24 million dollar June acquisition of Death Row has been terminated, according to a lawsuit filed in bankruptcy court by Suge Knights estate and the trustees of Death Row Records.
The complaint details that Global Music Group failed to consummate the acquisition of the label as required by a deadline of July 23, 2008, or by the forbearance extension date of July 29.
The lawsuit goes on to state that since July 29, GMG (Global Music Group) has continued to fail to forward the purchase money, instead making a number of requests for extension, none of which has been granted by the Trustees.
GMG attempted to negotiate further extensions with the Death Row trustees on August 15, only to be rebuffed with a termination letter calling the deal off.
The backup bidder Entertainment One (E1), upon hearing of GMGs failure to close, relinquished their rights to the sale for unspecified reasons.
The trustees of Death Row and Suge Knights estate are now requesting that the courts allow the label to again negotiate with other potential buyers.
If approved, Death Rows assets including its masters collection of albums would again be up for public auction.
The label was founded in 1991 by Dr. Dre and Marion Suge Knight, and was home to Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, The Lady of Rage and other West Coast stars.
Fueled by its peak mid 90s period, the label has sold close to 50 million albums worldwide and grossed an estimated $750 million dollars in revenue.
Despite this the labeled spiraled to financial ruin, spurred on by the murder of Tupac Shakur, the departures of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, and inadequate accounting practices.
Representatives from Global Music Group and Suge Knight could not be reached for comment at press time.
Freddie Foxxx: Crazy Like A Foxxx
Long before rappers were ghost-beefing and making threats they never intended on following through with, New Yorks original rhyme bully Freddie Foxx, a.k.a Bumpy Knuckles was busy beefing with Rakim and laying down aggressive cameos with the likes of KRS-One, Kool G Rap and Gang Starr (Militia anyone?) all the while hanging in record label purgatory. Due to his abrasive personality Foxxx quickly became known as a ticking time-bomb within the music industry which ended up deading his career before it even began.
After spending fourteen years on the shelf, Crazy Like A Foxxx (Fat Beats), Foxxxs previously unreleased album, acts as a time capsule of mid-90s NYC Hip-Hop that hits your eardrums as hard as a boot to the jaw. The album is split into two discs; the first one being the 1994 recording and the second disc is the 1993 Demo Version that features exclusive production from the legendary D.I.T.C crew (Lord Finesse, Showbiz and Buckwild). With guest spots from 2 Pac, Chuck D and Kool G Rap, consider this your lesson in what the East Coast used to sound like.
On Killa Bumpy enlists the services of West Coast icon 2Pac, as the two trade boasts and threats over some grimy funk. Foxxx lets us know he didnt get those hands from playing the piano, Its the return of the troublemaker / Cause they couldnt keep me locked up!; while Pac fires a warning shot, You really don’t want none from Pac / Cause I be strapped with a glock / And throw things like I’m born to box”. Other strong tracks include the Chuck D supported Step which sounds like an outtake from It Takes A Nation and the simmering aggression captured on Cook A *iggaz Ass featuring Kool G Rap is not to be slept on either.
If there are any negatives to point out, it would have to be some of the subject matter. The Ultramagnetic MCs diss track Crazy Like A Foxxx is dated and the disturbing Man Destroys Man touches on child abuse and homophobia. All in all, Foxxx delivers the goods with force. Whether or not his barks and threats will make a significant impact in todays game is another story. However, one thing is clear, if this album dropped in 1994, the East Coast Rap terrain would have been a whole lot more dangerous.
Freddie Foxxx Featuring Queen Latifah
“So Tough”
Freddie Foxx
“Project Mice”
AllHipHop Remembers Aaliyah
Seven years ago to the day, we lost Aaliyah Haughton. As weve witnessed talented artists pass on throughout history, we begin to relate their deaths with what we were doing when we found out. Our parents probably remember where they were when they found out John Lennon died or Jimi Hendrix or Bob Marley. For many of us there were the deaths of Tupac and Biggie, and Aaliyah ranks right up there. Most music lovers (and especially Aaliyah fans) remember exactly what they were doing on August 25, 2001 when the world said goodbye to Baby Girl. We lost her too soon at the age of 22, right at the peak of her career. Aaliyah was the original protégé of Missy Elliott and Timbaland, with whom they would test their production styles in an effort to create was most still fall short of making today. A dancer, singer, actor, and all around entertainer, Aaliyahs greatest gift to us was interpretation. Whether it be a role, a beat, or a sheet of music, Aaliyah wrapped herself in the creativity of her projects as if they were made for her. What she felt, we felt, and thats why her death hit the industry so hard. As private as she was with her life, Aaliyah was all of our best friends. Girls aspired to be her; boys aspired to marry her. Thankfully, were left with a catalog of hits that after a second listen are so obviously the blueprints for much music today. The AllHipHop staff compiled their favorite Aaliyah tracks some commercially known, others b-sides and remixes. Share your favorites too as we celebrate the life of a true fallen angel.At Your Best (remix) featuring R. Kelly Being from Chicago, me and my peers took a special liking to her right away because she was the R. Kelly protégé and because she was close to us in age. Although her career was cut short by tragedy in 2001, her memory will always live vividly in the new generation of R&B singers and in my iPod. R.I.P Aaliyah, it just aint the same without you! – Nia BRead Between the Lines Aaliyahs professional relationship with Stephen Static Major Garret was perhaps second only in importance to her work with Timbaland himself. While not one of her better-known works, this theatric, space-age flamenco co-written by Static (who also provides vocals) perfectly displays the duos ability to step outside of traditional R&B, yet still remain relatable to a Pop audience. A bittersweet reminder of two wonderful careers cut short. Alex ThorntonWhat If Channeling a bit of Akasha from Queen of the Damned, What If once again makes a dramatic stylistic leap feel natural. Instead of closing Aaliyah with the typical slow jam, Aaliyah fires a Heavy Metal warning shot at any man who might dare try to play her. At end of her last album, we were left knowing that Aaliyah was talented and beautiful, but more importantly, she could kick your ass. Alex ThorntonMore Than a Woman It is impossible to talk about the Goddess that was Aaliyah without mentioning her talents as a dancer. Each Aaliyah video presented fans with a new opportunity to watch and say “That’s dope! How’d she do that?” Among her many dance packed videos “More Than A Woman” was definitely one of her best. Aside from being on the cutting edge by featuring a then little known Mark Ronson, the video and the song introduced us to a more grown and sexy Aaliyah. And we enjoyed every single minute of it. Kiko MichaelsTry Again This song undoubtedly gave hope to many guys that the girl of their dreams was just one no away from saying yes! and it made everyone dance in the process. It also helped feed Aaliyah mania as fans had a movie (Romeo Must Die) as well as Aaliyah’s#### song from the soundtrack to be excited about. And as always, the video was something special with intricate choreography, an energy that almost made it jump from the screen, and a swagger that only Aaliyah could provide. Kiko MichaelsI Need You Tonight with Junior M.A.F.I.A. They say you can’t pour syrup on s**t and make pancakes, but this club single from the mid 90s sure made a great attempt. Lil Kim spitting with her Hardcore Chris Wallace written best with the soft, yet drunk girl in the club singable Aaliyah chorus almost made everything alright. Then it’s 4 a.m., you wake up next to the ugly dude/girl and you realize it’s a “Junior Mafia single.” Sigh. OdeiselGot To Give It Up featuring Slick Rick Thanks to Missy Elliott’s songwriting and Timbaland’s drum ‘n bass flavored grooves, One in a Million is the album that made Aaliyah a star. But it was the Marvin Gaye remake “Got To Give It Up” that was my favorite cut on said album. An upbeat track, Aaliyah’s playful vocals and The Ruler’s witty lyrics made this an underrated jam. Should have been an official single (it was in the UK). Alvin BlancoAre You That Somebody With Timbaland providing the baby cooing and giggling in the background and Miss Haughton teasing us with shades of being “goody goody” and sometimes “naughty naughty” (especially the mature and sexy vibe of the flamenco dance at the end of the video), this track was a worthy addition to her already stellar catalogue. Chris RichburgI Can Be One thing about Aaliyah that was so magical (among many things) was her ability to flawlessly interpret the songs written for her. Not a songwriter herself (with the exception of Death of Playa which she co-wrote with her brother), Aaliyah channeled every relevant emotion into the songs she sang. I Can Be succeeded in its electronically futuristic approach to what most deem now as that European sound. However, once the heavy digi-guitars broke into the hook, Aaliyah transformed into a dark vulnerable woman suggesting she be a mistress to a man instead of losing him. It was quite risqué for a girl who adopted a low profile throughout her career. She tested those waters and thoroughly succeeded. Kathy IandoliAre You Feelin Me From the Romeo Must Die soundtrack. This song opens with bells that ring victory. Aaliyah coyly asks if her love interest is feelin her, because shes feelin him. That was the thing about Aaliyah when she wanted to be cocky, she knew how to be and then some without coming across as a diva. She couldve taught a course on swag for us girls. Kathy IandoliDont Know What To Tell Ya Originally unreleased, this song arrived after Aaliyahs death. I remember hearing it and being so depressed that wed never get to see a video. From the introductory bouncy horns that develop into a belly dancing inspired beat, this song was our second real taste of Timbos love of Indian/Middle Eastern culture in his production (We Need a Resolution kicked it off). You could almost envision Aaliyah shrugging as she sang, Well yo, I dont know what to tell ya as shes reading her man the Riot Act for being overbearing. Despite the fact that we never got to see Aaliyah sing this, Im ever so thankful that the song surfaced. Kathy IandoliOne In a Million Ok so this is such a cliché opening line, but it’s also the truth. Aaliyah was truly one in a million; no album/song title could be more fitting for her. From start to finish, the One In A Million album is a priceless slice of R&B history: the original “Timbaland” sound made its debut, Missy Elliott was introduced and it’s probably the best incorporation of Missy’s sound ever. The album was a sonic portrait of a young woman who was confident, gentle, elegant, alluring, mysterious, positive, down-to-earth, and fun. She effortlessly conveyed on record an air of realness.It’s still hard to believe she was only seventeen when this album was released the album signaled a change in the sound of R&B music forever paving the way for artist’s like; Monica, Brandy, Ciara, Beyonce, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. One of the best tracks from this album has to be the title track One In A Million. Armed with beat-heavy production, it’s street-savvy R&B that remains ahead of its time. Just like Aaliyah. R.I.P. Baby Girl. Archna SawjaniFour Page Letter Soft, Smooth, Mellow. Another classic Aaliyah and Timbaland collaboration. The story of a girl who expresses emotion through the pen was an anthem that ink slingers worldwide could sing in unison. I still cant get to the end of page three without singing this song. Jamile KaroutThe One I Gave My Heart To If break ups had a soundtrack, this song would definitely be on it. Raw emotion became center stage for Aaliyah’s angelic range. Whether a trip down memory lane or chicken soup for the brokenhearted soul, The One I Gave My Heart To took us on a journey through loves dark side. Jamile KaroutR.I.P. Aaliyah1/16/79 8/25/01
Wyclef Jean Records Venus Williams’ Theme Music
Rapper/producer Wyclef Jean has recorded a track that will serve as Venus Williams’ theme music during the 2008 US Open tennis tournament, which kicks off today (August 25) in Flushing, Queens.
Jean recorded the single “Venus (I’m Ready),” as a tribute to Williams, who recently won her third Olympic gold medal, with her sister Serena in the women’s doubles match, during the Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
“I have been a fan of Wyclef’s for many years, from his work with the Fugees to his success as a solo artist,” Venus Williams told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “He’s a fantastic writer, singer, producer and performer whose music crosses genres and touches people’s lives. I am specially impressed by Wyclef’s dedication to humanitarian causes and his strong sense of character.”
Wyclef Jean and Venus Williams met each other for the first time during their taping of Iconoclasts, which airs on the Sundance Channel.
The series, which is in its fourth seasons, brings two successful people together from different backgrounds, to discuss their passions and creative processes.
“I was so happy to meet Wyclef and work with him on our ‘Iconoclasts’ episode but not even in my wildest imagination, did I expect that such a beautiful song would be one of the outcomes from meeting Wyclef,” Williams continued. “He is an amazing human being and it is truly an honor for me to be recognized in such a wonderful way by such a gifted musician and exceptional person.”
Williams will attempt to win her fourth US Open championship during the tournament, which runs from August 25 through September 7.
The Venus Williams/Wyclef Jean episode of Iconoclasts premieres November 13 at 10pm ET on The Sundance Channel.
V.I.C.: Silly Is As Silly Does
The ceaseless Hip-Hop pendulums arc, defying the laws of physics, has become suspended in the atmosphere of pre-packaged perfunctory MCs. During this mystifying era V.I.C. appeared offering his highly successful, yet highly commercial Get Silly. Due to his timing, V.I.C. has been dismissed as another inane quasi-rapper. The novice MC faces an arduous challenge of escaping the abyss of being considered a one hit wonder. With the release of Beast, on Aug. 26th, V.I.C. tries to prove to the world that he embodies some of the necessary inertia to help propel Hip-Hops arrested pendulum back to the lyrical Promised Land. The wisdom V.I.C. he possesses surpasses his mere 24 years. Although he is a neophyte in the rap arena, the self-assured MC is optimistic that his hunger and his humility will be rewarded with longevity. AllHipHop.com: How would you characterize your relationship with Hip-Hop?V.I.C: My relationship with Hip-Hop, nothing makes me happier.AllHipHop.com: Now, your current profession demands that you have a secure swagger. With that being said, what do you say to those who think youre just a manufactured MC?V.I.C.: I say, wait and see. Time will tell.AllHipHop.com: You met up with Michael Mr. Collipark Crooms and Derrick Crooms on several occasions, giving them different CDs and demos. Howd you battle against the discouragement if any, when they werent initially receptive?V.I.C: I wouldnt say discouraged with them. If V.I.C. felt any discouragement, it was more towards God. Because, my faith was in Him concerning my career. I was standing on scriptures. I was standing on faith believing in Him. He was the one who looked out for me, not man. Cause I know when youre giving [out] CDs you cant listen to them all. Not everybody is ready to be in the Industry. And I know at the time I wasnt. So, every time I got rejected I didnt see it as, Youre wack. I just took it as I needed to go back to the drawing board. AllHipHop.com: When you wrote Ridin’ Batman did you realize that it would be the catalyst that would capture their [Michael and Derrick Crooms] attention?V.I.C.: When I wrote Batman I knew it would capture anybodys attention. I thought that it was so flying high since I used the old school original Batman [series] theme music and put it in the hook. I knew it was hot. Before they got it I was performing it. I was catching a lot of attention off the song, before them. AllHipHop.com: Your lead single Get Silly is an undeniable success. What can we expect from Beast when it drops?V.I.C.: What you can expect is to be blown away. The reason why I say that is because I dont feel people are going to expect [for] me to come the way [that] Im coming. Being as my first single was Get Silly. They pretty much put in a category of [being] a dance rapper. I feel like once people get the album and once people get the core of V.I.C. theyre gonna know the game has yet another true artist. AllHipHop.com: Now was that a marketing ploy to put Get Silly first to grab attention and then you could come with more lyrical tracks? Or was that just the way it happened?V.I.C.: Thats just pretty much the way it happened. I mean, we had set out to go straight to the club. Thats first and foremost when youre working with Collipark, hes gonna advise you to go the club, first. But me being me, even with Ridin Batman, it was like a childish themed song, yet still, adults liked it. Cause of my swag on it and how I deliver. Thats the same thing I was going for with Get Silly. [Its] Something that the kids can get into and [its] something that adults dance to at a club. V.I.C. Get Silly VideoAllHipHop.com: You secured an array of respected artists, such as: E-40; Bun B; Polow Da Don; Jermaine Dupri; Hurricane Chris and even Soulja Boy on Beast. How did this come about?V.I.C: Basically, it was all love. We didnt call, they were reaching out to us. They said, The song was silly and I want to show some love. I felt like that was a blessing with me being a new artist to get love like that from artists that are already established.AllHipHop.com: Youre originally from Queens, NY. Is that NY influence reflected at all in your lyrics?V.I.C: Oh yes, most definitely. I mean, thats what [a lyrical presence] I love. I dont just go get some paper. I sit there and think about everything I say before I say it. Everything is well thought out, all my words fit together really well. I feel like thats the Northern side of me. I really love lyrics and Im paying attention to what Im saying. AllHipHop.com: Following high school you were working as a self-taught barber, practicing your technique on your brothers. Did you ever have an inner conflict? You were cutting hair but did you feel like you were supposed to be doing something else?V.I.C.: Oh yeah, all the time. That is what was motivating me though. I just knew I wouldnt be doing it for long. So, when I was cutting hair I enjoyed it. I liked cutting hair. I didnt love it because my heart was in music.AllHipHop.com: How do you plan to maintain your established fanbase and appeal to others?V.I.C: I dont set out to try to maintain a fanbase. Im a real artist, so Im going to be changing a lot, change is nothing for me. Im not trying to maintain. All Im trying to do is to keep it advancing. And if my fans like me they like me, Im not trying to keep up with them. I want them to keep up with me. V.I.C. Wobble VideoAllHipHop.com: Whats been the most valuable life lesson that youve learned that you can apply to your career?V.I.C: That youll never get bigger than God. AllHipHop.com: Does that help to keep you grounded?V.I.C: Yeah, because I know that youre a person just like me. And not only are you a person, you are Gods daughter. So, if I slap you Ill have to deal with Him. If I talk to you wrong, Im going to have to deal with Him. If I harm you in any way Im going to have to deal with Him. AllHipHop.com: What inspires you to keep living the way that youre living?V.I.C: God and my father. I would have to say my experience with God, at a young age, I felt like Hes always been there. The reason why I am the way that I am is [because] he [my father] makes me feel like a person and not like somebody that has to live up to a bunch of rules. I do me, I enjoy my life, but at the end of the day I know that I got him. Hes not critiquing and criticizing everything I do, hes trying to help me get better. AllHipHop.com: Which artists do you listen to? V.I.C: Well, I dont listen to who Id like to listen to. Because, Im a strong believer in protecting my own swag. When I was coming up, Id always sound like the person I liked. Right now I dont listen to rappers, I listen to myself so I can keep my creative flow genuine and me and not sound like anybody else.AllHipHop.com: How do you define personal success? V.I.C: I feel like personal success is achieving the goals that you set out to achieve. AllHipHop.com: What goals have you set for yourself?V.I.C.: Well, my goal was to make it, to get in the Industry. I feel very successful even I dont do nothing else. I feel very successful to be a rap star, to be known around the world for what I love to do. That was one of the highest [goals] and it was granted to me. AllHipHop.com: Are you setting any more goals, or are you good, since youve achieved the highest one?V.I.C: I feel like [the] skys the limit now. I feel like I dont have to make goals anymore. I feel like all I have to do is think now and whatever I think I can do it. I feel like Im not far from anything. AllHipHop.com: Do you mind if we get a little into your business. Are you currently in a monogamous relationship?V.I.C: Oh no. No monogamy.AllHipHop.com: On a social networking site there are pictures of you with a well known adult entertainer. Is there anything between you and Pinky?V.I.C.: No. Shes just a friend.AllHipHop.com: Who do you think is going to win the Presidency? Who are you going to vote for and why?V.I.C: Obama. For one, I think that hes really intelligent. I feel like he always has the right answer for every question. He dont just rush to run his mouth, hell sit there and thoroughly think about what you asked and will give you an answer.AllHipHop.com: Do you have any closing comments. Is there anything else that youd like to expound upon?V.I.C: To all my fans just keep God first in all things. Anything is possible!
Hip-Hop Rumors: K-Ci & JoJo On Crack? Faith Beat Lil’ Kim Up! Yung Berg Beat & Robbed Part 2,
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.YESTERDAYS RUMORS!
Hip-Hop Rumors: Young Berg Robbed And Beat Up? Hip-Hop Rumors: Nas & Kelis On The Rocks? T.I.’s New Artist: Jailed! Rocsi’s New Beef?YUNG BERG GOT BEAT UP
PART 2
As you already know, Yung Berg learned very quickly that its
so cold in the D. Some of the details are starting to pop out. I know a lot
of people are joking that the alleged assault came at the hand of the gang
called The Dark Butts or the Black Sister Mob. Now, I heard that this
nefarious act of malice might have been the work of Trick Trick, the OG of
Detroit. Now, that rumor seems to have a bit of merit, but Trick probably wasnt
really involved. I did hear some possible affiliates were the ones that messed
Berg up and took his beautiful Transformer chain. When he was attacked I heard
he was with rapper Cap One, who is supposedly his older brother. Now Cap One
was the first rapper signed to Motown, if my memory serves me correct. There
have been rumors that Cap writes for his presumed younger bro. Now, I heard
that Yung Bergs bodyguard is in jail for some reason or another.
Without his normal security, Berg allegedly wanders into
Trick Tricks club and it was on on sight. I dont know that this was a smart
idea. Actually, I know it wasnt. He was reportedly pummeled and robbed. He
flew back to the Chi and never did perform at Hot 102.7’s Summer Jam.
I feel bad for the lil’ dude at this point.
AND IF YOU DIDNT KNOW
Its so cold in the D! Yung Berg knows this all too well. How the f**k do we sposed to keep peace?
FAITH BEAT LIL KIMS
A**
Damn! Read up!
I dont know what got into my head.
But I decided that I needed to know once and for all what Big was really trying
to do. On that night before Christmas, I drove to Bigs house on a mission to
find out where I really stood.
The security guard at the gate just
waved me in when I pulled up. It was Christmas Eve and shed seen me come into
the complex with the kids, so I guess she didnt think anything of it. I parked
in the rear of Bigs town house and walked up to the garage. It was locked. I
hadnt been over to Bigs house a whole lot but I did know that you jiggle the
garage door a certain way and unlock it.
I got into the garage, where there was
an elevator that would take me to both floors of Bigs duplex. There I was,
rocking a black skully cap and a heavy goose-down jacket, tiptoeing into the
elevator and pressing the button to go up to the second floor, where his
bedroom was located. I got to Bigs bedroom door, turned the knob, and went inside.
As soon as I saw a small lump next to Bigs large frame, I flew into a rage,
ran over to the side of the bed, and pulled back the covers. I grabbed some
chick our of the bed and started beating her ass. At some point, the chicks
wig came off in my hand; It was a short, cropped wig. I stopped throwing
punches for a minute to get a good look at the chick I was beating up. It was
Lil Kim. She was completely butt-naked, yelling as I pushed her around the
room.
So you not f###### her, right? I
screamed at Big. Yeah, you not messing with her anymore,right?
When they heard all the commotion,
Cease, D-Roc, and Gutter came running into the room. Oh s###! they yelled in
unison. Its Faye! How the hell she get in here?
Big sat up in bed and pointed at Kim,
who was standing in a corner of the room, trying to cover her naked body with
her hands while I was still yelling at Big. Yo, get her outta here, Big said.
They led Kim out of the room and she screamed and cursed the whole way.
It was absolutely crazy in that house.
Kim was naked and being led somewhere to get dressed. I was still screaming on
Big. Damion, Cease, and Gutter were laughing in amazement that I would be so
bold. And Big looked like he was just too through with all of us. He sat up in
bed shaking his head. Kim left the house and I stayed, talking to Big about why
he couldnt be honest with me about her.
I thought it was all about Tiffany?
I asked. You still messing with Kim, too? Big had nothing to say.
I have to say I actually felt some pity for Kim. Big had a wife, and she
settled for messing with him. Then he started dating Tiffany and Big had a wife
and a mistress. And Kim still settled for being other other woman. It seemed
pretty sad to settle for that.
When I left a few hours later to get
the kids, I noticed that Kim had taken my key to my Land Cruiser and scratched
up my entire car, from the hood to the back bumper. Even though we ended up having sex that day, at that point I decided I was 100 percent
through. I was not going to be a ride or die chick, always going to lengths to
show Big how I felt. I was the mother of his child and his wife. But I was
going to have to let go.
ILLSEEDS QUICKIES
Melanie Brown (Mel B) is going to renew her wedding
vows with husband Stephen Belafonte and
will sell the ordeal for $400,000 to a tabloid.
The mayor of Detroit
needs to recall the different between Da Brat and Remy Ma a deal and several
years! Prosecutors have offered to drop one
of two felony assault charges if Kwame Kilpatrick would quit his job and just plead
guilty to a single charge. He has declined the offer, I heard.
Isaac Hayes’ family is already going into action and will
sue to get the rights to his singer’s back catalogue. He went bankrupt in 1976
and had to sell a lot of songs off.
Shelz tells me that there is now a bulletproof shirt on the
market. 50 Cent could easily leverage this into like another 200 million.
SHELZ POPS OFF
Here is Shelz’s Rumor Report.
Jermaine Dupri Avoids Pink Slip
The Business Sheet caught up with
someone over at Universal Music Group who wanted to dispel the rumor that Dupri
was being given the heave ho from his awesome job as head of the urban division
at Island Def Jam. Short and sweet they were with the statement:
“Completely untrue.”
I’m glad he’s dodging that bullet;
if there was ever a bullet at all. Considering that crazy ass budget they
have over at TAG, it would have been quite the loss for him. I guess we are
really going to get a chance to see how much money it takes to make a marginal
artist a superstar with this project.
Boom Boom Has the Hots for
Alfamega?
Dayum! Telling the man he’s
sexy? Asking him to pull up his shirt? Maybe this was her way of
lightening the moment considering some of the questions she wanted to ask big
boy. Seems like half the time he was fielding awkward flirtation and the
other half he was restraining himself from going off on her. Funny.
Still the part about Alfamega once
being considered for State Property was most definitely interesting. Imagine
Beans and Alfa working together. Whoa .!
Other Arbitrary Stuff
Chuck D got married Saturday in Atlanta . Yay!
Couldn’t find any pictures .Boooo! Congrats Chuck!
Puffy Puff Diddy Daddy P had his
entourage pulled over sometime this weekend somewhere in Cali and one of the fuzz drew down on him
because it was late and he didn’t know who he was and he was walking up on him
and . Whatever. Per TMZ the issue was handled and everyone drove away
un-shot and un-locked up. Score one for the waxmaster. Now if
he could only get that Cassie girl a new set of vocal chords all would be well
in Bad Boy-ville.
Deuces!
I DONT KNOW WHO THIS
IS, BUT THE GAME AND BOW WOW BEST BEWARE!
I got this letter from somebody
that refused to give their name. All I can say is they seem to know a lot and
is appalled at the treatment of Ciara. Check it: I dont know nothin about
what is fact or fiction in this email. I said that, because its the truth -I know nothing. Typically,
I know when something is real or fake. You know I am a Game fan and have
actually resolved my issues with Bow Wow, who I used to love calling Wow Bow.
I
GOTTA CALL OUT BOW WOW AND GAME.. THEY LEAVE ME NO CHOICE
First,
let me start out by saying this aint a attempt to get fame or money, so I will
even remain nameless.. But it just so happens that the 2 lamest n***as on the
planet (besides Soulja Boy), decide to disrespect my peoples (Ciara).. I know
Game and Bow Bow personally, and they know my style and how I get down.
Therefore, I dont know why they would even come out they mouth sidewayz
towards Ci Ci, and they know I will break they fukin faces..But before I do
that, Ima air they a#### out, and pull the sheets off they ass real quick(no
h###).. Ima start with Game .
Games
cousin f***s with my best friends sister, so we have been around each other
numerous times, and he always on some lets all chill s**t. So one weekend, me
and my squad was down in Memphis,
because I was meeting with some people about a nightclub im about to open out
there. My n***as sister call and says Game and his people out that way doin
promotion, and they gonna call yall so yall can come to a party they
throwing.. We aint have s**t else to do, so we accepted the invite when his
lame ass called. Long story short, he claims the party got cancelled, and he
wanted us to meet them at the strip club. So we did.. To make another long
story short, Game ends up getting his d**k sucked by a stripper, that happens
to really be a MAN. I will give him the benefit of the doubt, and say that he
didnt know she was a man at first.. When this n***a came from the V.I.P, he
was looking all shook-up and s**t.. He wasnt even gonna tell us, until another
female that was on my d**k all night, called it out to everyone. (I had a REAL
female).. Game gets all loud and starts poppin off in the club. I was
laughing, cause I know who he really is, and all that bark dont mean s**t..
Somehow the dude/female gets his number and calls Game 2 days later. Long
Story short, the dude/chick threatened to leak it out unless he broke her off
some bread, and took her/him on vacation. So this n***a ends up takeing the
chick/dude to Vegas for a weekend, and shells out a few thousand.. I wish Game
would try to deny it, because I have the instant messages they shared, and the
pics that the dude/chick took on a camera phone of him and him/her. But Game
will know ecaxtly who I am when he reads this, and I pray that he acts stupid
and confronts me. But I know that wont happen cause he know my resume`, and how
I rock..Plus, my money too long for that clown ass n***a to try me Lets move
on to Bow Wow .
I
know Bow Wow through JD (and that n***a JD owe me money for that last studio he
built too, but I wont put him out there about how he broke..dont think I
forgot n***a!).. But anyways, this n***a Bow Wow talks crazy gangsta these
days.. Aint you the same n***a that was harlem shakein in videos, and singing
about puppy love? You are a internet/youtube/106&Park gangsta.. He failed
to tell the world about how he was sick as hell when Ci Ci let his ass go.. Or
about how he was calling her phone, threatening to kill himself if she didnt
call him back.. Or what about last all star weekend Bow???????? We happened to
be in the same hotel, and this n***a had a broad running around telling
everybody on the strip how the n***a got drunk (off some Bacardi light) and s**tted
all over his bed in the room . Also, lets tak about Candace… The Candace
that burned ya ass, and caused Ci Ci to stop fukin with you in the first
place.. Or how bout we leak that video of you talking about my nigaa Jim Jones?
Remember that? The tape where u said he needs to stop screamin BALLIN, unless
he can afford to buy instead of lease? You paid my n***a, Ransom, good money to
destroy that, cause you know Capo would beat ta lil ass.. Last but not
least, should we speak about how my manz f##### ya momz at the Hamptons last labor day weekend? Lets save
that for another time I just wanted to air the n***az out real quick.. And
both of yall know exactly who the f### I am.. Get at me if you feel froggy..
And if Ci Ci name come out either one of yall mouths again, you already know
what it is.. You food n***a!
SIGNS THE WORLD IS
COMING TO AN END
Check out this crazy a** video of these dudes K-Ci and JoJo.
Man, there have been rumors of these
dudes being on crack for the longest time and this video does not help the
gossip. When you see this, you are going to have to pick your jaw off the
ground. JoJo just falls the hell out damn.
Pick him up dude! Are you kidding me? But why did K-Ci take JoJos arm and make it
wave to the crowd? LOL Im sorry – LOL.
LADY DRAMA OFFERS THE
WEEKEND OF EVENTS
Weekend
Round Up for those of you who couldn’t get in where ya fit in…..
Ray J is Ridin this Sh*t till the wheels fall off!
Just when we had enough Ray J in our system he ups and gets a reality show! But
not just any reality show because his life alone couldn’t sell much ad space on
a network, he is set to have a dating show! I know too cliche right? Read the
details below if you can stomach it:
Ray J may be one of the most infamous playboys in hip-hop, but he still
hopes to find that special woman he can settle down with and VH1 is going to
help! The Sexy Can I singer is getting his own dating show in 2009, and
producers are already looking for smart, attractive women over 21 who think
they can handle the drama of celebrity life. If youre near one of the
following locations, e-mail for an audition!
As if Flavor Flav didn’t set black people back enough now we got this! Pure
folly!
Moving along…… Diddy Fly’s Commercial Flights… Oh Now We Have
Something in Common!
While I’m on my youtube pimp game check this vid of the Goodie Mob
impromptu reunion during a Nelly concert at Tabernacle in ATL! So does this
mean an album will really drop now? And yes Cee-Lo was there, not Gnarls
Barkley Cee Lo either 😉
Ok I’m back…. As Promised here are the dates for the Common and NERD
Tour:
Tuesday September 9th – Verizon Wireless – Houston TX
Sunday September 14th & 15th – Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
Saturday September 27th – Foundation – Chicago, IL
Sunday September 28th – Filmore – Detroit, MI
Thursday October 2nd – Factory – Philadelphia, PA
Friday October 3rd – NC State University – Raleigh, NC
Saturday October 4th & 5th – Roseland – New York, NY
Of course there are more dates than this but I ain’t ticketmaster so I only
posted the few dates I thought were necessary!
It Aint For Everybody but…….Chuck D Gets Married!
Congrats to Public Enemy’s Chuck D who got married over the weekend to a
college professor Gaye Theresa Johnson in Atlanta.
From what I hear the ceremony was very small and it was officiated by the
president of Spelman
College! Good stuff, I
also hear his wife is super intelligent and poised as she just received a yearlong
fellowship position at the Institute
of Comparative Studies on Race and
Ethnicity at Stanford
University. Gotta love
that brains and a ________ ! No pics just yet but I’ve got my eyes open! This
I’ve got to see 😉
Lady Drama’s Food For Thought:
I hear Maxwell is on the come up with a tour set to kick off Oct 8th! Does he
really still have it? I’m not convinced, but I’m sure there are some die hard
fans who would shoot me down on this one! BTW he does have a trilogy set of
albums to debut each year in 2008,2009, 2010!
Am I the only one who’s not really phased by Da Brat getting sentenced to 3
years? Maybe now we can get a good album upon her release… She aint got
nothing else to do! No offense I’m just sayin!
Damn Yung Berg Karma is a b***h huh?
Is anyone else glad the Olympics are over? I’m still salty China racked up on
the gold but I won’t be a sore loser… at least not in public I’ll just hit up
the nail shop in the morning and make it all better 😉
I’m out guys Go hard or Go Home!
Before we go, I had to let Detroit get the last word in.IT’S SO COLD IN THE D – THE REDEMPTION
Here are some authentic representations of Detroit Hip-Hop. Never forget…it’s so COLD in the D. Like it or not Detroit…
Marquise Porter- Almost Lost Detroit
Fatt Father- Right Now
Trick Trick-Lets Work
Lo Fat= Walk it to the bank
Tone Tone Whatup Doe
AHH, WE LOVE YOU!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!-illseedWHO: illseed.comWHAT: RumorsWHERE: AllHipHop.com, MySpace.com/TheIllseedHOW: Send your rumors and ill pics to illseed at ah*******@***il.com.– allhiphop rumors
Legendary Group War Drops New Live Album
Multi-platinum funk band War is giving fans more than enough reasons to enjoy their revered sound, with the release of a trio of live commemorative DVD and CD packages.
The multi-disc Avenue Records project, each titled Greatest Hits Live, will consist of a live DVD, a Blu-Ray DVD and a double CD.
The set, which also includes an exclusive War fold-out poster, was recorded in late December 2007 at the bands sold-out performance at The Grove in Anaheim, California.
Among the songs performed on the packages are “Why Cant We Be Friends,” “Spill the Wine,” “Slippin Into Darkness,” “All Day Music,” “Gypsy Man,” “Me and Baby Brother,” “Galaxy” and “Outlaw,” “Cisco Kid,” “Low Rider” and “The World Is A Ghetto.”
The Greatest Hits Live set marks Wars first musical release in 14 years.
According to the collectives lead singer and founding band member Lonnie Jordan, demand for a live album has been present for many years, as War has endeared itself to fans, both old and new.
“The performance in this package shows that War is still going strong. Weve never broken up,” Jordan told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “We now have several generations of fans, and were very proud of that.”
War will celebrate 40 years of existence next year.
Within that time, the critically-acclaimed group has released 19 albums that spawned 10 top 10 Billboard Pop and R&B singles.
Music from War has been incorporated into Hip-Hop with rappers such as Tupac Shakur, Ice Cube, Ice-T, Method Man, Redman, The Geto Boys and The Beastie Boys sampling various tunes.
Wars Greatest Hits Live CD and DVD set is slated to hit stores on Oct. 14.
T.I. Ft. Kanye West, Jay-Z and Lil Wayne
“Swagger Like Us”
Sunday Selection: Aaliyah Collabs
I remember clearly when I learned of the death of Aaliyah. It was Sunday, the morning of August 26, 2001; about 5AM or so. Id fallen asleep on the couch with the television on. Upon awakening I looked over at the TV, and to my surprise was a news reporter saying Aaliyah died tragically while a photo of her with the dates 1979-2001 stood at the reporter’s side. “Was I dreaming,” I thought to myself? This couldnt be true My heart dropped, I was in disbelief. I felt a deep sadness and couldnt help but wonder why someone so sweet, so beautiful, and so talented had to die so young. It made me think back to 1994, when she popped on the scene. From day one something about her caught my eye. Her name, her style of dress, those loc sunglasses she hid behind, everything about her was unique. If I felt like this, I knew her loved ones and fans were just as devastated. I was going to have to accept the fact that the girl from Detroit I grew up watching with the baggy jeans and boxers blossom into a mature woman was gone. GONE. I would only have the music, the videos, the movies and the photos to remember her by. I would cherish those particular mementos and though I didnt like it, Id have to move on. Over the course of Aaliyahs career, we only got three albums, but those three are like gold to any Aaliyah fan. Shes influenced up and coming R&B singers that have come after her, and her spirit, beauty, and talent will never be forgotten. I love collaborations. Theres nothing like hearing more than one different voice on the same song. Theres just something about a good ole duet. So lets take a moment to reflect on my favorite five Aaliyah duets over the span of her career. I never met anyone who didnt like Aaliyah, so if youre reading this Id love for you share where you were when you found about her death and your favorite five songs from her too. ( :August 25, 2008 marks the 7-year anniversary of her death. So on that day, take a moment and remember her. R.I.P. Aaliyah, you may be gone, but not forgotten.Until next week yall, enjoy this weeks Sunday Selection My Fav 5 Aaliyah collabs1. Aaliyah and R.Kelly: “At Your Best” (remix)2. Aaliyah and R. Kelly: “Your Body’s Callin'” (remix)3. Aaliyah and DMX: “Come Back in One Piece”4. Aaliyah and Nas: “You Won’t See Me Tonight”5. Aaliyah, Missy, and Timbaland: “Hot Like Fire”Bonus Track:Aaliyah and Junior M.A.F.I.A: “I Need You Tonight”
Hip-Hop Rumors: Young Berg Robbed And Beat Up?
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.YESTERDAYS RUMORS!FIRST THINGS FIRST!You all know by now Obama picked the Joe Biden as his running mate for the presidency. Well, now Obama and AllHipHop.com have something in common. That would be Delaware. AllHipHop is a product of the First State for those of you that don’t know. At this point, we are all over the place, but it started in DE. I’m a proud resident and happy for Mr. Obama and Mr. Biden. Congrats. Don’t let any petty foolishness stop us. I think I am going to call Obama and Biden the 08 Olllie and Jerry. If you get that, HOLLA!
YUNG BERG GOT BEAT UP
Yung Berg got beat up last night in Detroit, I heard. Berg, who was in town for local
radio station Hot 102.7’s Summer Jamz caught it at a popular down town night
club. There are some others that told me that Bergie was also robbed of his
jewels. I know there has been some friction for Berg, but I heard most of that
came from his own hometown of Chicago.
But, I guess it is what it is. I remember when rappers were above that mess. I
heard that some dude that writes songs with or for Berg was also gaffled. Anyway.
Nobody has taken responsibility for this, but I dont think people are able to
do this stuff without getting paid or getting credit.
SHELZ C#### BACK THE
HAMMER
Yes folks, artists are finally
getting up off the material and making a few promises to the fans. What
can you expect in the upcoming months? I’m about to tell ya.
New album from Bun B? Not
until next year. Mr. B has more respectful fish to fry. Dude said
before he does the me thing, he’s going to do the we thing. How about a new UKG
album. Check him out.
Well, we already know when this
album is coming out and yeah he’s still talking about Hov. And is it
me or is his demeanor kinda dark? A lil strange? And what is this
about Em miscon-screwing his lyrics? I’ll be glad when LAX drops. Maybe
this promo tour is wearing on young Game. And damn if Boom Boom ain’t her
normal loud condescending self. I love that gal.
Oh, one more thing. Fifty’s
response to Kim Osorio claiming him as one of the notches on her bed post is as
follows:
“I messed with Kim
a while ago, she licked on my balls before the deal…when they weren’t worth
much.” “She licked my balls once and now she’s a star,” 50
continued.
“I got
some advice for all aspiring women journalists; it may not make the best
sellers list, but lick my balls and you are on the road to riches!”
Hmmmm….
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END THE SHELZ EDITION
I am not going to laugh. I am not going to laugh. I am
not going to laugh.
Did this dude just give the ref a foot to the head? [Illseed
answers: YES]
I heard dude was banned for good. LMAO. He should have bucked up and got up to fight!
So Cypha Sounds and Rosenberg
got with Q-Tip and were able to get a lil information out of the normally tight
lipped emcee. Mr. Tip did confirm that there is no chance of Tribe
getting back together. He also confirmed his new album, The Renaissance, will
be dropping on November 4th, Election Day. And last but not
least, he also confirmed that he is being paid for the Milli sample. He
said he did not recognize the sample when he first heard it, but that situation
has been straightened out and he has been paid and will continue to get paid
for the use of the sample.
LAX Bonus Tracks Just a Click
Away
Alright Games fans, time to get
your google on because the pre-LAX free samples are still coming. This
time we have six bonus tracks available which include Games Pain rmx with The
Queen L.A.T.I.F.A.H in command ..what? Anyway, here is what you get with the
download:
Superman
Games Pain rmx feat. Keyshia Cole,
Bun B, Pusher T, Jadakiss Fat Joe, Young Buck and The Queen
Big Dreams
Camera Phone feat. Ne-Yo
Nice feat. Newz
Spanglish
The files I found were .rar
extensions so get your software game tight.
I Think I Need My Own Theme Song
Too.
So Wyclef Jean and Venus Williams
meet and buddied up during the taping of Iconoclasts for the Sundance Channel
and Wyclef left inspired, so says Sixshot. And in honor of the new
friendship, what does he do? He writes Miss Williams her own theme song,
which she plans to use during the 2008 US Open. Wow . The Williams
sisters have really added a spin to that once uptight sport. Before you
know it, they will have court card girls and Michael Buffer on payroll.
Dear Momma
Afeni Shakur-Davis spoke on her son
and his legacy with Thug Life Army and she definitely had some interesting
things to say, not only about Pac but about a multitude of other subjects that
ranged from the state of hip hop to the upcoming Presidential election.
One thing she wanted to make clear was that she felt it necessary for her son’s
legacy to release all of his music because she believes no one can judge an
artist fully if they don’t have the full body of work. She also feels
it’s needed for those who view her son as a thug only. This, by the way,
is a perception she hopes will fade with time. Google it if you get a
chance. Afeni is always dropping that “Elder” wisdom.
LADY DRAMA BRINGS
SOME RUCKUS ON THE WEEKEND
Before you give Drama all this lip service, I want to tell
you that she hit me with this stuff yesterday, after I updated and I couldnt get
to it til today. Thanks Dram
Hey guys I’m back like I never left.. For those of you who
missed me… right back at cha… for those of you who dissed me… right back
at you too! Seems like stars are really on their peas and q’s as of late making
it harder for me to pull a rumor out my ass than pushing a ____ out when your
constipated! But in any event I always manage to squeeze something so on with
it:
Terrence Howard should really stick to acting because…..
I had the opportunity to hit up Brooklyn’s
free concert series hosted by J&R Music which featured Terrence, Michelle
Williams and Solange Knowles! Let me just say that Terrence Howard’s music is
definitely along the lines of country western mixed with a puff the magic
dragon melody! He sucks! Sorry to be so harsh but I call em like I see em and
he should really stop while he’s ahead! On a brighter note Michelle Williams
was great and fellas she looks bangin in person and she’s not skinny or
anorexic she ate a whole cupcake in my presence and was very polite as she
extended me an invitation into her dressing room! Fellow supporters Jay and
Beyonce were there of course and Jay Z is sporting a new goat-tee which is very
peculiar on him if you ask me but whatev… In any event it was a great event
and it shut down one rumor I have been pumping for a minute… MICHELLE
WILLIAMS isn’t a DIVA she’s as around the way as they come fellas so kudos to
her! Ill I
got Kelly’s number for you if you want it…. 😉
Janet Jackson Finally Shows her Undies and it ain’t for JD either!
A while back we reported that Janet Jackson would be coming out with a lingerie
line and low and behold it’s here ladies and fellas too (if ya’ll like that
kind of thing) The line which is called Pleasure Principle ( a little cliche if
you ask me) is anticipated to be in stores by early 2009 and was
co-designed with Australian lingerie designer Bruno Schiavi. Ladies don’t fret
the items are affordable at 40 bucks a bra that beats Victoria’s Secret and Fredericks out the
box! So def go stock up on this ladies… your man will thank you or ME later
😉
DMX has a new Reality Show again!
As if his BET show wasn’t torture enough DMX has a new reality show set to come
out called DMX: This Life of Mine. The show will take a look into the complex
and irrational life of DMX as he tries to rehabilitate and stabilize himself!
Hmmm… as if getting arrested six times in less than half a year wasn’t
enough! Anyway DMX had this to say:
In many ways, my life has been an open book. [But] I havent always been
the one writing the story. With this show; however, people will get to see and
hear with their own eyes and ears what really goes on in my life and I think
theyll come to understand me a little bit better with each episode.
The show is being shopped around to major networks but hasn’t found a home just
yet! I’ll keep those of you who care posted!
Diddy’s New Hustle… Cause He Always Got One!
Looks like diddy’s on his reality pimp game again! This time with a new show
called Starmaker. The MTV reality show will have a survivor sort of
storyline except it will be about up and coming talent vying for a spot at Bad
Boy Records as a signed artist. The show pitch states that a contestant
will get voted off every week until their are only two remaining, who will duke
it out for the recording contract! So basically it will be a Making The Band
for a solo artist! If your interested the call cities are as follows:
San Francisco, CA
Saturday August 23rd 2008
Element Lounge
1028 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
Open Call Line 8am
Doors Open 9am
St Louis, MO
Tuesday, August 26th 2008
Blueberry Hill
6504 Delmar in The Loop
St Louis, MO, 63130
Open Call Line 8am
Doors Open 9am
New York, NY
Friday, August 29th 2008
S.I.R.
520 West 25th St
Between 10th & 11th Ave
NY, NY, 10001
Open Call Line 8am
Doors Open 9am
Los Angeles, CA
Saturday September 6th 2008
Musicians Institute
1655 N. McCadden Place
Hollywood CA 90028
Open Call Line 8am
Doors Open 9am
Atlanta, GA
Tuesday September 9th 2008
Avatar Events Group
471 Glen Iris Dr NE
Atlanta, GA, 30308
Open Call Line 8am
Doors Open 9am
Don’t say I never gave ya’ll nothing 😉
Lady Drama’s Food For Thought:
It’s Friday and I’m just happy to be employed! Think on That!
SHO NUFF, WE LOVE YOU!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!-illseedWHO: illseed.comWHAT: RumorsWHERE: AllHipHop.com, MySpace.com/TheIllseedHOW: Send your rumors and ill pics to illseed at ah*******@***il.com.– allhiphop rumors
OH…IT AIN’T OVER.
Whoever the artist is…This might be the worst thing I have ever heard or saw in my life. To the artist, I apologize.
A Bit of Advice from AHH’s co-founder.
Australian Ban On Snoop Dogg Lifted
A ban on Hip-Hop star Snoop Dogg has been lifted, allowing him to perform in Australia.
Immigration officials confirmed that Snoop Dogg, 38, will be allowed to tour the country with rapper Ice Cube for 17 days, starting on October 21.
Snoop Dogg was prevented from entering the country in April 2007, after former Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews blocked the rapper from entering Australia, due to his extensive criminal record.
Snoop, 38, was also banned from entering Britain after a brawl with security guards at Heathrow Airport in 2006.
He was later cleared of any wrong doing by British immigration officials. Australia’s decision to allow Snoop Dogg to enter the country has angered local activists group, who are calling for the ban to be upheld.
“Snoop Dogg trades in toxic messages of menace, violence, misogyny and lawlessness,” Angela Conway of the Australian Family Association told Australia’s Herald Sun. “To add to the fire, he’s actually had issues with firearms and drugs.”
Snoop Dogg’s appearance will be formerly protested by Victims Of Crime Assistance League (Vocal), who have filed an official complaint with immigration officials.
“What’s wrong with these social engineers to let such a person into the country?” Vocal representative Noel McNamara said. “There is enough violence in the community without importing violent rappers from America.”
The Game Wants To Make Jay-Z Mad
The Game tells radio show that he would fu*k Beyonce…
OUT OF BOUNDS:Brady Injured, Chad Johnson Sidelined, R.I.P. Gene Upshaw
Things are starting to heat up as we get closer to the start of the 2008-09 NFL season. Heres a few notes form this week:
Injuries Galore
For you New England Patriots fans out there, QB Tom Brady is suffering a foot injury again. The injury is on the same leg that he suffered a right ankle sprain in the AFC Championship Game last season, but its a different type of injury.
Of course, we have no idea what the injury is because Patriots Head Coach, Bill Belichick, wont reveal what the injury is to the media. Neither will Bradys teammates. I guess Belichick has everyone on the team drinking the same Kool-Aid. They last time a group of people were in synch like that, it ended with the Jonestown Massacre.
It looks as though Brady will not play for the remainder of the preseason in preparation for the Pats home opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Minnesota Vikings QB Tavaris Jackson suffered a sprained MCL last Saturday in a 23-15 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. ESPN is reporting that Vikes Head Coach, Brad Childress, will most likely hold Jackson out for the remainder of the pre-season in preparation for the Vikes season opener at against the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football.
Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Johnson suffered a sprained shoulder in last Sundays loss to the Detroit Lions. With Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh (hamstring) out as well, the Bengals went outside for help, hence
Home is where the Heart is
The Bengals resigned WR Chris Henry four months after they released him. In an effort to clean up the Bengals image, Henry, who has had multiple run-ins with the law, was one of many players who were cut from the team because of their off-field problems.
Henry wont be available to play until Week 5 of the regular season because hes serving a 4-game suspension for violating the leagues conduct policy.
Now Henry has been given a do-over. Hopefully he read the write-up from the beginning of the month and makes the most of his do-over as well.
Speaking of players finding jobs, we cant forget those who are unemployed. So on that note
Joe Horn released by the Falcons
In an effort to rebuild their team from the embarrassment of the Michael Vick situation and the departure of Bobby Petrino, the Atlanta Falcons released disgruntled WR Joe Horn this week. Horn, who joined the Falcons last season after he was cut from the New Orleans Saints, joined the team with the hopes of playing with Vick.
Horn had one of his worst statistical seasons with the Falcons last year. Horn recorded 27 passes for 243 yards and one touchdown. Mind you, they signed him to a four-year, $14.5 million deal last season. So after one year, he breaks out.
In a statement to the Associated Press, Horn said,
It’s a sense of sadness because after every game last year and after the first two preseason games I had to look at Mr. Blank and know that he deserves a winning team and he deserves a championship. I was here and couldn’t make it happen. It’s kind of sad for me leaving.”
Then why leave? You signed a four deal; honor it through the good and the bad. So when you look at it, you pulled a Bobby Petrino and did the dip on the Falcons instead of fighting through it with your teammates. Hey, whatever works?
The problem with that is this; Horn will find a team. Hell have a job at some point this season. The question you have to ask yourself is whether or not hell do the dip on the next team he signs with when the sh*t gets deep. Everybody was throwing Chad Johnson under the bus when he wanted out of Cinncy, what makes Horns situation any different?
Hold-out Situations
Back in April when I covered the NFL Draft for the site, St. Louis Rams RB, Steven Jackson, had some advice for the rookies.
Dont worry about the money, worry about getting that starting role on the team. Once you get that role, the money comes to you. Focus on the game and it will payoff in the end.
Jackson has focused on the game for his entire career and it has paid off this week. Jackson ended a 27-day hold out with the Rams this week by signing a new six-year contract.
Its a two-tier contract (I have no idea how that works; Im not a sports agent). Heres ESPN.coms explanation of the deal:
Jackson agreed to a two-tiered deal with the Rams. It’s either a three-year extension worth $29.3 million with $21 million guaranteed, or a five-year, $49.3 million contract that includes huge escalators in Years 4 and 5, a source told ESPN.com’s John Clayton.
The way the contract works is that it is structurally a five-year deal lasting until 2013. The final two years can be voided based on Jackson’s performance, but his performance can also trigger the escalators to take the five-year deal to $49.3 million.
Though a breakdown of the triggers of the deal isn’t fully known, a source told ESPN.com that Jackson has to perform similarly the next three seasons to the numbers he put up from 2005 through 2007 to fulfill the escalators.
Okay, now it makes sense. I think.
Boldin wants out of Arizona
Arizona Cardinals WR, Anquan Boldin wants out.
Boldin signed a four-year, $22.75 million extension after the 2005 season. Hes in the 3rd year of that contract and claims that the Cards offered to re-negotiate his contract, only to renege on the offer.
His teammate and fellow wide receiver, Larry Fitzgerald, signed a four-year, 40 million dollar deal last season, but Boldin is cool with that. He believes the Fitzgerald earned that.
He also claims that there was no relationship between himself and Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt and that he isnt speaking to the coach. Whisenhunts reply was, We’ve been communicating. If communicating is talking, that’s what we have been doing at practice. As we go forward, I don’t know. I don’t foresee anything changing. If it does, it’s in his court.”
Who needs All My Children when you got drama at the training camps? Gotta love it!!!
ALLHipHop Pickem League
I asked, yall answered, so its on!!! The ALLHipHop Pickem League is up and running. The rules are simple:
No Confidence Points
No Spreads
Straight up. Youre picking the winners of the games and thats it
Use common sense when picking your games
You can make you picks anytime before the kickoff of the 1st game of the week, but if youre running late, you have 5 minutes til kick off to make your selection
Have Fun and talking sh*t is allowed. As long as its not offensive. Were here to have fun.
If you want to get down, the league is set up in the Yahoo Fantasy Sports section. Just click the link, click on the button that says Join a Group and enter the League ID# (35488) and the pass word (cheapseats). LETS GET IT ON!!!!!
The Passing of a NFL Great: Gene Upshaw (August 15, 1945 August 21, 2008)
On a sad note, Hall of Fame Guard for the Oakland Raiders and Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, Gene Upshaw, passed away this week at the age of 63 from pancreatic cancer. He just learned word of his illness on Sunday, August 17, 2008.
Upshaw had two sides to him; the player side and executive side; and was able to combine the two sides when came to protecting the players in the union. It took a player, to relate to the players, and get the players the best deal or deals possible.
The average players salaries jumped from $120,000 to $1.6 million under Upshaws tenure as Executive Director of the NFLPA. He introduced free agency to the league, guaranteed percentage gross in revenue for the players, increased minimum salaries for players and increased the pensions for active and non-active players by 40%.
Upshaw caught a lot of heat in the latter years of his tenure with retired players about retirement and disability benefits, but his overall body of work as the Head of the NFLPA speaks for itself. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen said Gene Upshaw is “among the top five most influential figures in the [NFL]“. When you take his body of work as a player and combine that with the waves he made as the Head of the NFLPA, its hard to argue that.
Gene Upshaw, the Player
Gene Upshaw, the Executive
Our Condolences to the Upshaw Family.
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DIGITS: The 10 Flyest Villains
America LOVES the villain. From Al Capone to Al Pacino, real life or fantasy, we have always been an outlaw culture from the day we dumped tea into the Boston Harbor. The best villains are not purely evil, but make you feel for their humanity and recognize parts of yourself within them.
With the passing of the great Sho’ Nuff, we have lost one of the truly original and stylistic villains we ever had. Rather than be somber, we dedicate this piece to Sho’ Nuff. The 10 Flyest Villains. Feel free to add more if we missed a couple. .
Sho’ Nuff
Was he the baddest? Was he the prettiest? I don’t know but he was certianly the most ridiculous. The Shogun of Harlem? Laughable. But one thing was for certain. Sho’nuff whupped so much a** that his hands glowed. His crew was wack, but Sho’nuff had the hood on lock down. Before Jordans came out, he made you kiss the converse. R.I.P.
Darth Vader
Maury show paternity issues? Check. Ill voice? Check. Dope costume? Double Check. He had his own special plane that didnt look like the others and a light saber he used to chop off his own son’s hand. How cold? Ice cold. And oh yeah, fail him and get choked out while he’s watching you on camera. More force than a room full of Nikes.
Satan
The first villain. Nobody knows what he looks like so they make it up. People blame everything on him. More mythical than the “sucka mc”. He can get you with lies or he can get you with the truth. Is he a white guy in a business suit, or a bald buy with horns? No matter what he is, he knows God on a first name basis..even if they don’t hang out no more.
Tony Soprano
Everybody knows all the cool villians are fat guys. Boss Hog. The Kingpin. Tony Soprano was a mob boss with a love for food, a gift of gab, and all the side chicks he could handle. Never mind the fact it was all driving him crazy. He had the robe like Ghostface, The tracksuit like Biggie (Sergio Tachini b######), and a crew with more nicknames than Wu-tang.
The Joker
Purple was never so menacing. Gas that makes you laugh until you can’t breath and die. Genuine mania. Villainy not for money or power, but for the fun of it. The Joker has been making life hard for Gotham City for over 50 years, and actually managed to kill a Robin. You’d think that Batman would just kill this guy but like Steven Segal, he’s notoriously hard to kill. The clown prince of crime has terror on lock.
Destro
Despite the traditional mad scientist stuff, Destro had a chromed out head. That’s more bling than you could imagine. Then to take it up another notch, he switched to a gold head. He took no crap from Cobra Commander, he made weapons you couldn’t believe like the weather dominator…and Cobra still lost every fight. Go figure. Plus he had the Baroness for that good good.
Doctor Doom
Son of a gypsy sorceress whose soul was stolen by the devil. Diplomatic immunity, and a nuclear powered armor. Cool, huh? He’s one of the most brilliant minds on earth with the technology and could probably turn your wii to a weapon of mass destruction. Then cast a spell on you to make you push the button. By the way half the time you see him, it’s not him, but a robot that looks like him, just like half the time you see MF Doom on stage, it’s just a fat guy in a mask and not him. Ouch. Don’t be fooled by the sappy movie portrayal, Doom was the inspiration in part to Vader.
Full Force
Whether they were beating up Russel in Krush Groove, or kicking Kid N Play’s f*****n aaassss, the titanic threesome has been handing out beat downs for years.. in the movies that is. They had muscles in the 80’s when everybody was skinny. You can’t beat that with a bat. Two words for you…Burning house!
Keyser Soze
We didn’t even find out who he was until the end of the movie. Kevin spacey’s chilling portrayal had a whole cast of people giving testimony about someone they never even saw. Freestylin gwitness testimony from items in the interrogation room and masquerading as a cripple were just a few of his tricks. He got game
Nino Brown
Harlem’s own Nino Brown. Nino shot his best friend in the head after he banged his girl out and made him turn to the crack pipe. This was after he poured champagne on the head of his ride or die wife after she couldn’t have kids for him. Shutting the clubs down, using babies for shields, and then snitching in court on the wrong dude all made Nino Brown a sonuvagun with no redemption. And he never liked you anyway you pretty mother f*****s. Bonus points for inspiring one of the funniest moments in Martin history
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Tribe Cancels Denver Show Due To Phife’s Health
Legendary Queens Hip-Hop group A Tribe Called Quest has been forced to cancel a headlining appearance at todays SanDisk Rock The Bells Festival at Fiddlers Green, in Denver, Colorado.
The group canceled the appearance because founding group member Phife Dawg is suffering from complications due to diabetes.
We are really disappointed we cant perform at Rock the Bells in Denver. We are sure you understand our main concern now is getting Phife back to good health, the group told AllHipHop.com in a statement.
Black Star featuring Mos Def and Talib Kweli has been added to the lineup to replace A Tribe Called Quest, as Phife recovers.
“We are very disappointed that A Tribe Called Quest will be unable to perform in Denver. We are glad that Phife Dawg is feeling better and wish him the best for a speedy recovery, added Chang Weisberg of Guerilla Union. Our fans know that we are committed to make Hip-Hop history at every show. With that said, Talib Kweli has agreed to make the trip all the way from Zurich Switzerland to join Mos Def for a very rare and legendary Black Star performance.”
According to organizers for Rock The Bells, A Tribe Called Quest is still scheduled to perform at The Gorge in George, Washington on September 6.
Rapper Granted Restraining Order Against Shaq
An Atlanta-based female rapper has taken a temporary restraining order against NBA all-star Shaquille ONeal amid claims she was stalked by the Phoenix Suns player.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that ONeal has been ordered to stay away from 23-year-old Alexis Miller.
The order, which was granted Thursday (August 21) by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Richard Hicks, forbids the sports star from having any contact or even coming within 200 yards of Miller or her 19-month-old son.
The ruling came after Hicks reviewed Millers allegations that ONeal stalked her, threatened her with bodily harm and made harassing phone calls in which he breathed heavily into the phone before hanging up.
The ordeal, according to Millers lawyer L. David Wolfe has “been very difficult for her.” “Her fears are not only for herself but also the people around her,” he told the Journal-Constitution, adding that his client is “pretty traumatized.”
A court affidavit bolsters Millers case as it contained an e-mail from ONeal that quotes him saying “I dnt no who the [expletive] u think u dealin wit u will neva be heard from one phone call is I gotta make now try me. Sho me.”
The restraining order comes after Miller claimed she ended an intimate relationship with ONeal last month.
Miller, who raps under the name Maryjane, further alleged the 36-year-old center threatened to pay performers $50,000 each not to work with her.
According to Wolfe, the pair had become intimate over the past six to eight months after knowing each other for about a year and a half.
ONeals legal trouble with Miller marks the second time in recent months he has generated controversy.
Earlier this summer, the sports personality was featured in a YouTube video which caught him making negative remarks towards former teammate Kobe Bryant in an impromptu freestyle rap after the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals.
Despite claiming the rap was “done in fun,” ONeal was relieved of his Maricopa County, Arizona sheriff posse badge by controversial sheriff Joe Arpaio.
The legal ordeal also comes as ONeal voiced his desire to reconcile with his wife Shaunie after filing for divorce in 2007.
As of early Friday (August 22) afternoon, the star player had not been served paperwork from the case, Wolfe revealed.
ONeal and Miller are scheduled to appear to appear before Fulton County Superior Court Judge Karen Woodson on September 4.