News: Yung Berg’s Brother Gets Brolic, Budden No Longer Hates The Game

28 08 2008

Yung Berg’s Brother Speaks
If you haven’t heard, Yung Berg’s 70k Transformer chain was yanked earlier this week in Detroit. While it was a rumor, it’s now official since Berg’s “twin” brother put out this video with words for the jackers. …Movin right along.

The Game & Joe Budden Squash Beef
When The Game first got on the scene there was a semi-publicized beef with Joe Budden. The feud stayed on wax with the two MC’s droppin diss tracks and freestyles towards each other. The two reconciled their differences at Game’s album release party for LAX in NY.





News: Yung Berg Gets The Business

26 08 2008

Yung Berg Gets Robbed In Detroit

Yung Berg was assaulted and robbed in Detroit at a club while he was out for 102.7 Summer Jam. Berg’s gaudy $70k Transformer chain was jacked leading to Berg fleeing back to Chi-Town. The jacker is rumored to be Detroit artist Trick Trick, but it has not been proved. An image surfaced to the net of a dude wearing the Transformer chain. Developing…





News: The Game Mouths Off, Faith Gets Into The Books

22 08 2008

The Game Talks Detox & Jay-z


The Game sat down recently with Complex Magazine and discussed beefing with Hova and a possible Detox appearance. Here’s what he had to say about Jay “It would be a honor to beef with Jay-Z. That’s one of the reasons I try to bait him, but he won’t bite. I go hard. Jay-Z is a subliminal rapper, he uses his words and isolated you like that. I go hard straight from the jugular, with a knife and I’m cutting your throat and your going to bleed all over Manhattan when you beef with me.”
The highly anticipated Detox is supposed to be released this Fall, and The Game also spoke on that. The Game states “I don’t really care about being on Detox. I don’t think Dre can finish the album without having me on it. I’m the West Coast– I am the west Coast.” LAX will be in stores this Tuesday!

Faith Evans Makes a New Book Discussing 2pac & Notorious BIG

R&B singer Faith Evans is dropping an autobiography where not only does she talk about her life, she also talks about her encounters with the late 2pac and Big. As any hip hop head knows, she was a factor to the feud between Pac and Big, and 2pac blatantly speaks about how he had sex with Faith on the classic diss track “Hit ‘Em Up”. On Jay’z “Brooklyn’s Finest”, featuring Notorious BIG, Big says “If Fay’ had twins, she’d probably have two-Pac’s, get it?…Tu-Pac’s“. Faith decides to share her side of the story. Here is an excerpt from the book where she meets with 2pac:

“The situation with the money is like this,” he. “If I give it to you, then you have to be my bitch.”
“Your what,” I said. I felt a chill go up my back.
“You heard me. You gotta be my bitch.”
I got up and moved farther away from where he was standing.
“I’m not anybody’s bi*ch,” I said, trying to keep my voice even and steady.
“You Biggie’s bitch.”
Then later on, Faith says Tupac became angry after she asked for her money, cursing at her, before she stormed out of the room in tears:
“Look,” I said. “You hired me to do a song. I did it. I want money and that’s it.”
“Oh word, it’s like that? You just want your money?”
“You told me it wouldn’t be a problem,” I said. “The only reason why I came up here is because you said –“
“So you not trying to suck my dick?”
“What!” I screamed. “What are you talking about.”

Some things are better off untold. Both artists are no longer with us to defend themselves. Keep The Faith: A Memoir is on bookshelves now.





Got Ya Covered: Lil Wayne XXL Cover

22 08 2008

There’s been a slew of magazine covers leaking this week, and here’s the Oct. issue of XXL which features none other than Lil Wayne (for the 100th time).





The Source 20th Year Anniversary Covers

19 08 2008


Here are all 4 covers for The Source’s 20th Anniversary issue with legendary director Spike Lee as the guest photographer.
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News: DMX Still Rydes Ruff, Gets Arrested @ Wal-Mart, Tha Carter is Still Alive, & Big Boi Puts His Left Foot In

15 08 2008

DMX Gets Arrested At Wal-Mart in Miami

DMX was arrested today in Miami for skipping court dates on drug-possession and animal cruelty in Arizona this past Tuesday. DMX’s attorney provided a reason for his absence stating that he was in hospitalized in Miami. Since X was absent in court, a bench warrant was issued and his bond was raised to $25,000.

Lil’ Wayne’s Daughter is Still Alive


Despite the horrible rumor that arose early this week that Lil’ Wayne’s 8 year old daughter Reginae Carter was killed in a car accident, she is still alive and well. Lil Wayne has issued the following statement: “It has come to my attention that there are recent reports circulating regarding my daughter. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who are genuinely concerned about Reginae and her safety. Please allow me to dispel any rumors or speculations and report that my daughter is alive, healthy and surrounded by family who care and love her dearly. The rumors are completely false and unfounded; neither Reginae nor any other member of my family has been involved in any car accident. My family and I truly appreciate the concern and support shown to us.”
Speaking of the Carter, Tha Carter III has surpassed a milli twice coming in at #5 on the charts pushing over 67k units this week. C3 has sold 2,144,000 copies till this day.

Big Boi Previews Sir Lucious Left Foot

Big Boi had a listening session for his upcoming album Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty at the Hiltern America’s in Texas during the Ozone Awards weekend. Some joints that were played were “Tambourine” featuring T.I., “For Your Sorrows” featuring Too Short & George Clinton, “Daddy Fat Sacks”, and many others. The album will also include “Royal Flush” which features Raekwon and yet another impressive appearance by Andre 3000, whom is also working in an solo album. Big Boi also stated some great news saying “After Three Stacks and Myself get done with these two projects, we hitting the dungeon for another Outkast album so get ready.”





50 Speaks About Detox

6 08 2008


50 Cent spoke to MTV News recently about the most highly anticipated album for the past couple of years, Dre’s third and final album Detox. While Detox has been in the works for over four years now, 50 had this to say about the project, “I recorded material with Dr. Dre for the Detox”. “It’s great. I want it back. I want the records back,” joked Fif. 50 also stated that he would like the unreleased material Dre produced. “He has the music. It’s right there in the computer. I stop by [his studio] every time and get something that adds something significant to my project each time [I’m about to put a record out]. And I spend three or four days there. To me, he’s the best producer in the game.
“When I walk in the studio, I record the first [beat] that comes on regardless if I think it’s a hit record or not,” 50 added on. “We get in work mode, get comfortable and go through the material that’s in the computer. Dre always has hit records. Sometimes, artists that need producers, they need someone to create a direction for them musically. I need the jewels he’s just got laying around. He don’t gotta tell me what to do with it. All he has to do is say, ‘Track six.’ Or, ‘Go to track eight.’ He’ll have hits playing there. You just have to get in and get them.”
It’s 50’s guess – just as it is anyone else’s – as to when Dre will finally deem the album ready for release. “Hopefully he’ll get it done and put it out,” he said. “I’m waiting for the Detox. All I can say is, Dr. Dre is the best producer in my eyes. Just the consistency over the years. … He knows what he wants. He’s such a perfectionist that it becomes difficult for him to put it out.”

As of today, Dre said he is aiming for a November or December release (check The Stash for the blog on Detox), but only time will tell.





Quick News: Diddy Engaged, Nas vs. Bill O’Reilly, and More!

25 07 2008

Cassie and Diddy Rumored to be Engaged

I’m not a hater, but I’m hatin! I’m jokin but I give props to Puff for takin one of the baddest chicks off the market. Though they’ve been engaged since early June, it was supposed to be on the low, but in the entertainment industry, there’s no such thing as a secret. There’s no set date for the marriage between the two.

Bill O’Reilly Gets At Nas

On July 23rd, Nas participated in a boycott started by ColorofChange.org and MoveOn.org protesting Fox News and Bill O’Reilly. Prior to that, Nas also released a song on his album titled “Sly Fox” expressing his thoughts on Fox and Bill’s blatant racist remarks that are targeted towards African Americans and Barack Obama. Apparently Bill O’Reilly is aware of Nas’ actions and had some words to say. Check the video below…

Sounds like Mr. O’Reilly is salty about Nas speaking up. Instead of ignoring Nas like he says people should do, he shows his unprofessionalism with a short segment of him taunting Nas and attempting to embarass him announcing “low” first week album sales. He makes it seem as if Nas’ aim were to sale as many records as possible, but he is just aiming to get his message out.

More Rick Ross Pics Emerge!

Okay not official flicks, but just some funny ass Photoshop’d joints. Check the pics & vid below.







News: Detox Dropping in the Fall?

24 07 2008

I was a lil skeptical about posting this since Detox is slowly turning into a hip hop myth. Dr. Dre sat down with USA Today to discuss his final project and how he plans to release it in the Fall of this year (November or December to be exact). The project is said to feature the “usuals” (I’m assuming Snoop, Em, and 50), Lil’ Wayne (who is rumored to ghostwrite for Dre on Detox), Jay-z, and Nas.

Detox has been in discussion since Eminem’s Encore which was released in 2004. On the song titled “Encore” which features Dr. Dre and 50 Cent, Eminem says “Don’t worry about Detox, its comin'”. Shortly after in 2005, on The Game’s “Higher”, Dr. Dre says himself “look out for Detox!”. Seeing that The Chronic came out in ’92, Chronic 2001 came out in ’99, we’re due for a new Dre project. The westcoast needs this right about now.

Click here to read the artitcle.





News: Nas Debuts at #1 & Supports a Movement!

23 07 2008

Nas’ latest LP debuts at #1 on the charts moving 180,947 units. That’s pretty damn good considering the commotion he went thru trying to get the title accepted and the late promotion. Call Untitled/Nigger a gimmick if you want, Nas just had to get some shit off his chest.

Nas – Sly Fox

In other Nas news, life imitates art with the boycott of Fox news. If you’ve been under a rock, Nas has a song titled “Sly Fox” addressing the blatant racism and from Fox News and Bill O’Reilly (please check the video above). Nas has joined the boycott of Fox News that was started by ColorofChange.org and MoveOn.org. The petition has over 600,000 signatures and the boycott will take place tomorrow at 2pm at Fox’s headquarters in Manhattan, New York.

I’m liking this movement right here. I feel if something obviously isn’t right, we as a people definitely have to bring it to attention. If we don’t say a word this ignorance will continue. Joking about Obama’s assassination, calling his wife “Obama’s baby mama”, and debating a lynching party for Michelle Obama; is it me or should prejudice statements like that not even be allowed on the air? Good luck with this one.