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DMX To Debut New Song On Dr. Drew’s “Lifechangers”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) DMX will perform his new single “Keep Ya Head Up” for the first time on network television during an appearance on Dr. Drew’s show “Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers.”

The rapper, who said he has beaten a decade-plus battle with substance abuse, will discuss his upbringing, his life with an abusive mother and his struggle to remain sober.

During the episode, DMX meets with a troubled young man to deter him from living a destructive life.

DMX shows the man two options: a productive life or wasted time behind bars.

The episode of “Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers” featuring DMX is slated to air November 9 at 3:00 and 3:30pm on The CW.

Lil Kim Opens New Hair Salon In North Carolina

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(AllHipHop News)Rap star Lil Kim recently celebrated the opening of Salon Se Swa, her latest hair salon in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Lil Kim launched the newest 3,600 square-foot salon with business partner Katrise Jones, making the business the fifth salon location the rap star owns in North Carolina.

“This new location allows us to cater to a larger customer base and better serve the needs of not only Charlotte, but also its surrounding areas” Salon Se Swa owner Katrise Jones told AllHipHop.com. “We are extremely excited about our upcoming Customer Appreciation Day. Our clientele is vital to the success of our blossoming business. They appreciate the high end services that we provide and we in turn appreciate the, returning for a few hours each week, as they get dolled up and pampered.”

Lil Kim partnered with Katrise Jones in September of 2011 to become co-owner of the Salon Se Swa salon, which was established in 1999.

The pair have been expanding their brand ever since.

While Kim and Katrise already own locations in Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Rocky Mount North Carolina, the pair are planning to turn the salon into the next big franchise.

The newest Salon Se Swa is located at
1001 E. WT. Blvd Suite E, in Charlotte.

RoseMo’s Family Asks Public For Help In Finding His Killer

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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The family of a man who was slain in broad daylight in Inglewood, California on Wednesday (November 3) is pleading with the public to help find the killer.

Jomo “RoseMo” Adoula Zambia what shot and killed by unknown assailants as he drove his red BMW down Florence Avenue.

After RoseMo was shot, he crashed the BMW into an unmarked police vehicle that was nearby.

The officer involved in the crash had to be extricated from the vehicle and is currently in stable condition at a local hospital.

“We don’t know what happened. We don’t know why this happened,” RoseMo’s sister Mieshia Zambia told The Los Angeles Times. “Any information that anyone has out there would be greatly appreciated. We just hope and pray that they find who did this.”

Although police have no suspense as of press time, they are reportedly investigating leads pertaining to a recent altercation between RoseMo, CTE affiliated rapper 211 and Inglewood rapper Boskoe.

“This ni**a [Boskoe] said he wanted to fade on camera so we brought one lol,” 211 tweeted on November 2, just one day before his friend RoseMo was murdered. “I’m just sayin tho don’t make me [211] out as the bad guy this is what this ni**a [Boskoe] ask for an he got it! We could of did him dirty if we wanted 2.”

RoseMo’s family and friends are planning to hold a vigil for him later on today in Inglewood.

Judges Kid Capri & Amber Rose An Unlikely Pair for “Masters of the Mix” 2nd Season

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Category: Features
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For the second season of the nation’s only true TV show dedicated to the art and competition of DJing, “Masters of the Mix” legends like Just Blaze and Kid Capri, alongside other DJs like Rich Medina and DJ Scratch, have come together to deliver a one-of-a-kind visceral experience to viewers at home.

AllHipHop.com caught up with judges Kid Capri and Amber Rose during a press day for the show and got their thoughts on “Masters of the Mix,” and what they’re looking for as judges. We also asked them about the changing landscape of DJing.

Check out both videos below before the season premiere on November 5 at midnight on BET:

While Just Blaze holds down hosting duties, judges Amber Rose, Vikter Duplaix, and Kid Capri will be lending both their praises and criticisms to the contestants who are competing for a grand prize of $250,000. “There are a ton of talented DJs out there looking for more ways to showcase their work,” says host Just Blaze. “They deserve the kind of recognition that the show will hopefully give them,” he adds.

The 2nd Season of “Masters of the Mix” airs Wednesdays at 10:30PM on BET.


Statik Selektah and Lecrae’s New Video – “Live & Let Live”

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New York DJ/producer/Shade 45 radio host Statik Selektah’s recently released Population Control album features more MCs than a little bit – and among his rap arsenal are some surprising names, including up and coming Christian rapper Lecrae.

The mystery man in the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher, Lecrae, is steadily building his fan base, which boasts more than just the churchgoing rap crowd these days, thanks to things like the Statik feature and national TV exposure. Check out the surprising new video below for Statik Selektah’s “Live & Let Live” featuring Lecrae:

You’re not up on Lecrae yet? Read our exclusive feature with him from the BET Hip Hop Awards in October. THEN, get up to speed on Statik Selektah’s Population Control.