Monday, November 19, 2012
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Andre 3000 Not Sure What His Future In Music Will Entail
Despite Big Boi staying active in the rap game, Andre 3000 has expressed a uncertainty whenever asked about his future in music. His contributions these days are limited to features primarily, and even those seem to come few and far between. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Three Stacks attempts to explain his complicated feelings about making music.
"Things are kind of up in the air with me, and some days, I feel like yeah, I'll do it. Some days, I feel like, I don't. I don't know the future of music right now. I have no idea what I do. I honestly don't," said Dre. "I record and I write ideas. I think I'll always do that, for some reason. But I don't know if it will go to another artist or will it be my stuff or will it go to some movie? I don't know. I just kind of keep creating and hopefully, it'll fall into a slot."
He also spoke on his isolation from the world of the internet. "What's crazy is, I don't read the internet. I've never had a Facebook. None of that kind of stuff, because it makes me mad to read it sometimes. I just don't. I don't hear all the rumors."
Fans of Andre can at least be excited for his new feature on T.I.'s "Trouble Man" album.
Source:prefixmag.com
Written By: Pierce Watson
Monday, October 29, 2012
Natina Reed of Blaque Killed In An Atlanta Hit And Run
Fans of the Atlanta-based hip
hop/RnB group Blaque are mourning the loss of 32-year-old member Natina
Reed this morning, after she was killed in a tragic hit and run last
night.
The Atlanta artist was introduced to the music world through Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes before he eventual automobile related death. Reed is survived by her 10-year-old son Tren, who is from her relationship with rapper Kurupt.
Rest in peace Natina, and condolences to the other two members of Blaque, Shomari and Brandi.
Check out some celebrity reactions to her death above.
Written By: Pierce Watson
The Atlanta artist was introduced to the music world through Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes before he eventual automobile related death. Reed is survived by her 10-year-old son Tren, who is from her relationship with rapper Kurupt.
Rest in peace Natina, and condolences to the other two members of Blaque, Shomari and Brandi.
Check out some celebrity reactions to her death above.
Written By: Pierce Watson
OKC Thunder Trade James Harden to Houston Rockets
Harden and the higher-ups within the Oklahoma City Thunder organization could not agree to terms on a new contract extension, so Harden was sent to Houston, where the team is willing to give James a max contract. But the Thunder also received great acquisitions as well - scoring machine Kevin Martin and UConn star Jeremy Lamb in addition to future NBA Draft picks.
What do you think of the trade and which team do you think benefits the most?
Source:theurbandaily.com
Written By: Shaun Russell
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Jay-Z and President Barack Obama: 5 Things They Have in Common
We’ve got a little bond,” President Barack Obama said of longtime pal and supporter Jay-Z, who hosted a $40,000-a-head fundraiser for the POTUS with wife Beyoncé at the rapper’s 40/40 Club in New York City last week.
Just how similar is Jay to the Prez? “We both have daughters, and our
wives are more popular than we are,” explained Obama to an exclusive
crowd of 100 guests. “It’s hard but it’s OK.”But their likeness runs far deeper than family.
Celebuzz is breaking down what makes Jay-Z and Obama are almost like two peas in a pod.
1. Both are leaders of their game.
Obama is, of course, the leader of the free world. And hip-hop mogul Jay-Z runs the rap game.
2. Both were raised in fatherless homes.
Jay-Z has never been shy about sharing details about his troubled childhood, including how his father abandoned his family. When Obama was just a boy, his father called it quits on his household, too, eventually moving back to Africa
3. Both dabbled in drugs.
Through his musical prowess, Jay-Z has spun his on-the-streets experience with drugs into record-selling lyrics. In his memoir, Dreams From My Father, the Commander-in-Chief candidly discusses smoking weed and “using a little blow.”
4. Both appreciate the oldies.
No American can forget that truly cherishable moment when our president sang Al Green during a speech. And though Jay-Z is known for rap, the artist has admitted that his mother’s classic records inspired his chart-topping album, The Blueprint.
5. Both are sports fanatics.
Not only does he shoot hoops and compete on the golf course, the Commander-in-Chief is a die-hard Chicago sports fan. Jay is often court-side cheering on the Nets, the newly minted Brooklyn NBA squad of which he is part owner.
DMX Has Tough Time Using Google for First Time
Rap veteran DMX was a guest at Power 105 radio station most recently and
they persuaded him to try and use Google, which 'X says he had never
used before. He became agitated while trying to figure out how to work
the search engine, saying "It's too much stuff. It's too much stuff," in
the video. Check out the footage and let us know what you think.Written By: Shaun Russell
Stephon Marbury's Wife Joins "Basketball Wives"
Source: tmz.com
Written By: Mike Hughes
Chris Brown Fails Drug Test, Judge Orders Probation Review
Chris Brown went back to court
for a probation progress report hearing stemming from his 2009 assault
on Rihanna and despite testing positive for drugs during a random
screening, the judge decided not to revoke his probation.
Chris appeared in the courtroom for the first time in over a year. Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg said community service logs from Brown's home state of Virginia, as well as further review, was needed to determine if he followed his probation.
According to reports, Chris admitted to smoking up in California, where he has a medical prescription, but he failed the test in Virginia, where it's illegal.
Another hearing has been set for November to review more probation records. Based on reports, Chris Brown needed 120 hours to complete his community service, but his lawyer claims he has completed 1,400 hours of service - that's equivalent to doing 8 hours of service a day for an astonishing 175 days.
Source - Rap Up
Written By: Sam
Chris appeared in the courtroom for the first time in over a year. Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg said community service logs from Brown's home state of Virginia, as well as further review, was needed to determine if he followed his probation.
According to reports, Chris admitted to smoking up in California, where he has a medical prescription, but he failed the test in Virginia, where it's illegal.
Another hearing has been set for November to review more probation records. Based on reports, Chris Brown needed 120 hours to complete his community service, but his lawyer claims he has completed 1,400 hours of service - that's equivalent to doing 8 hours of service a day for an astonishing 175 days.
Source - Rap Up
Written By: Sam
Is Beyonce Pregnant Again? Rumors Of 2nd Baby Bump
A source told the website that she and Jay-Z are expecting a second child, so when she was seen at La Marina wearing a tight leopard-print dress with what appeared to be a small baby bump, nobody was willing to dismiss her belly as if she had just ate a big meal.
We'll keep you updated on any further news regarding a younger brother or sister for Baby Blue.
Source:huffingtonpost.com
Written By: Mike Hughes
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Juvenile Arrested for Club Brawl In Miami
According to the Miami Beach Police Offense Incident Case Report Summary, "Juvenile was involved in the fight, however it was unknown exactly what were defendants [sic] actions during the fight. He was with a group of individuals along with co-defendants that he saw in the middle of the fight as it occurred inside the club. It then spilled outside to the front of the hotel, where roughly 100 people were yelling and screaming and some were pushing."
It was later reported that Juvenile tried to exit the wild scene in his vehicle; however, he became involved in an altercation with an "unknown subject" on the way to his car.
Juvenile was later released from jail and blamed the entire incident on the lack of security at the club. "Man that club LIV on the beach has a security problem and I got caught up in it. That's all."
It's unclear whether or not Juvenile will have to return to court to settle the matter.
Source:xxlmag.com
Written By: Mike Hughes
Saturday, August 18, 2012
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
50 Cent Shares His Thoughts on Snoop Dogg's New "Lion" Persona
Snoop Dogg's decision to
incorporate his new "Lion" persona into his rap name has sparked much
discussion and confusion as to why he chose to make the change. G-Unit
general 50 Cent becomes the latest to offer his opinion on the matter,
explaining the negatives and positives it may have.
"It's interesting. Of course, there will be some people who connect to it and there will be some people that run from it - I don't know how his little league team's parents will feel about his new persona. But again, it's a persona - these are the choices he's created for himself creatively. And, you know, I think it will work."
50 goes on to explain that Snoop, along with many other artists, have embraced the marijuana culture and states that they've been able to benefit from it through music.
"Snoop's always been that. In the very beginning, that was his consistent theme - he had the w**d, and everything else was there. [But] for hip-hop culture, it will work, because there's enough of that going on; Wiz Khalifa, his entire theme is that. I've consistently seen artists sell 500,000 copies with that as a theme: Redman, Method Man, Styles P."
Written By: Shaun Russell
"It's interesting. Of course, there will be some people who connect to it and there will be some people that run from it - I don't know how his little league team's parents will feel about his new persona. But again, it's a persona - these are the choices he's created for himself creatively. And, you know, I think it will work."
50 goes on to explain that Snoop, along with many other artists, have embraced the marijuana culture and states that they've been able to benefit from it through music.
"Snoop's always been that. In the very beginning, that was his consistent theme - he had the w**d, and everything else was there. [But] for hip-hop culture, it will work, because there's enough of that going on; Wiz Khalifa, his entire theme is that. I've consistently seen artists sell 500,000 copies with that as a theme: Redman, Method Man, Styles P."
Written By: Shaun Russell
Q-Tip Discusses Being Signed to G.O.O.D. Music
He starts off by discussing what he has brought to the table for the label's compilation LP.
"I've done beats. I've done rhymes. We'll see. I didn't mix. I'm just contributing. I was in New York with Pusha, Kanye and DJ Khaled. Fat Joe was there. One time Cudi was there. It varied. It was cool. Everybody was working. Again, the music is a unifying thing. As long as you keep it centered around music, it's all good."
Q-Tip then explained some of the details on how he ultimately agreed to sign with Kanye's label.
"It's a long journey, but I've basically been signed to Universal in some way shape or form or incarnation for about 10 years. So I've just kind of been through the system. I still had an obligation to fill and they didn't necessarily want to discard me for whatever reasons so I kind of had my pick of the litter. Dreamworks, Interscope, Motown, and then Def Jam.
I met Kanye years ago at a show. I was working with Kanye during Watch The Throne. I was playing him beats that I was doing and he was like, "Yo, what label are you on?" And I was like, "Def Jam." And he was like, "Damn you need to be on G.O.O.D." And we were rocking, and I was like, let's do it. It's that simple."
He also stated that despite his longevity in the industry, he can still learn from newer artists such as Big Sean and Kid Cudi.
"Absolutely. That's the thing, never stop learning. I like to learn, I'm just a sucker for new information. Learning, working, trying to innovate, and striving. Still being me. My job isn't to be here and be talking about how I'm buying out the bar and tricking my bitches. That's never been my thing and it's not going to start. I don't kid myself.
But I am a student and I have managed to continue to learn. So I definitely learn from Cudi, Sean, and Pusha. Just listening, sitting back, and studying sometimes. You have to be quiet to gain."
Source:complex.com
Written By: Shaun Russell
Team USA Victory Party Goes Down Live at Club Bud In London
To honor the Gold medal victory
that Team USA captured in their final basketball game vs. Spain at the
2012 London Olympic games, a celebratory party was thrown at Club Bud
presented by TAO/MARQUEE with Swizz Beatz.
Swizz Beatz let the Queen classic "We Will Rock You" blast through the venue as the U.S. Men's basketball team made their way to the stage beside him. Swizz then let the bottles pop as he showered the many in attendance with some expensive champagne. Once he put on the Jay-Z & Kanye West hit single "Ni**as In Paris", the entire team busted out their dance moves much to the crowd's pleasure.
Carmelo Anthony and Kobe Bryant were accompanied by their wives Lala and Vanessa, who arrived wearing seductive leopard print dresses. Kobe and his wife Vanessa refused to take photos together, as they were too busy spending much of the night dancing very close together. Meanwhile, Lebron James, Russel Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and the rest of the U.S. squad were photographed with nothing but smiles on their faces the whole night.
To close out the show, Nas surprised the 2,000 party-goers with a surprise performance, as the high end fiesta went on well past 3 a.m. and had everyone singing and dancing while swelling with pride for the United States.
Swizz Beatz let the Queen classic "We Will Rock You" blast through the venue as the U.S. Men's basketball team made their way to the stage beside him. Swizz then let the bottles pop as he showered the many in attendance with some expensive champagne. Once he put on the Jay-Z & Kanye West hit single "Ni**as In Paris", the entire team busted out their dance moves much to the crowd's pleasure.
Carmelo Anthony and Kobe Bryant were accompanied by their wives Lala and Vanessa, who arrived wearing seductive leopard print dresses. Kobe and his wife Vanessa refused to take photos together, as they were too busy spending much of the night dancing very close together. Meanwhile, Lebron James, Russel Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and the rest of the U.S. squad were photographed with nothing but smiles on their faces the whole night.
To close out the show, Nas surprised the 2,000 party-goers with a surprise performance, as the high end fiesta went on well past 3 a.m. and had everyone singing and dancing while swelling with pride for the United States.
Written By: Mike Hughes
Movie Based On N.W.A. Begins Production
Back in June, Gray held a casting call for the movie in order to choose the best actors for the role, in both appearance and skill. It seems now he has made his decision on a lineup. Dr. Dre posted a picture of him and Gray on Twitter yesterday, so it looks like this is all legitimately happening.
Source: thesource.com
Written By: Pierce Watson
Vanessa Bryant Wants a Husband Who Wins Championships
Kobe Bryant better be winning a championship next year if he wants to reconcile with his estranged wife Vanessa, because she revealed that she doesn't want to marry a man who doesn't win rings.
In a yet to be released interview with New York Magazine, Vanessa was quoted saying, “I certainly would not want to be married to somebody that can’t win championships." She justified her statement by adding, “If you’re sacrificing time away from my family and myself for the benefit of winning championships, then winning a championship should happen every single year.”
Assuming these quotes are accurate, do you think Vanessa's being realistic?
Source: larrybrownsports.com
Written By: Jessica T
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Eminem Thanks Fans For Helping Him Get Sober
"I wouldn't have gotten out of that dark place without y'all," Em stated. "This song is dedicated to anybody tonight who's been through personal struggles."
Source:sohh.com
Written By: Mike Hughes
Will Dwight Howard Miss The Start Of Next Season?
"My health is great," Howard said. "I'm getting a lot better and a lot stronger every day. I'm looking forward to the doctor saying you are free to play. I can't wait for that day."
In addition to his health, everyone is wondering whether or not Howard will opt to stay in Los Angeles the following season.
"Right now, it's about today and I'm here with the Lakers and that's the only thing that matters," explained Howard when asked if he would sing a long term deal at the end of next season. "Whatever happens a year from now we'll wait until that time. Right now, it's all about the Lakers and me starting fresh. I'm happy to be here and that's the only thing that matters now."
Source:inflexwetrust.com
Written By: Pierce Watson
Miami Dolphins Release Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson After Arrest
According to CBS Sports, the Miami Dolphins organization did not believe Johnson's story when he stated that the headbutt to his wife was accidental. "His story wasn't believable to almost anyone in the organization", a source said.
Based on further reports from a source, it was stated that Chad Johnson was warned about his typical flamboyant and outlandish behavior by the team. He was told to not cause any distractions, and that if he did there would be consequences.
Source: newsone.com
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Tyga Gets Tyson-Like Face Tat?
Tyga was apparently seen around Universal Studios earlier in the day, and the tattoo wasn't present on his dome. Check out the photo above and decide for yourself whether or not it's real.
Source: karencivil.com
Written By: Pierce Watson
Yung Berg's Manager Found Dead from Apparent Gunshot Wound
Based on further reports, the coroner's office says the incident is being investigated as a homicide.
We'll keep you updated as more details come to light.
Source: xxlmag.com
Dr. Dre Signs Deal With FX For New TV Crime Drama Series
Dr. Dre. will have credit as one of the executive producers, and also creator of the show along with Quashie. More details will surely surface in due time.
Source: allhiphop.com
Rapper Flesh-N-Bone's Daughter Found Safe & Sound
"I am very grateful that she is back home and okay. It's been a long and emotional day of speaking to her and trying to figure out what happened".
It was believed early on that Monica Howse had run away with an older male, a friend by the name of Alberto Silva Sanchez. The family and police are still looking into the matter.
Source: allhiphop.com Written By: Shaun Russell
Monday, July 23, 2012
Jessenia Vice Reviews "The Dark Knight Rises"
The lovely Ms. Vice reviews the third installment of the Batman
franchise, "The Dark Knight Rises," which stars Christian Bale, Anne
Hathaway, Tom Hardy and Morgan Freeman. The film takes place eight years
beyond the last film, where the Dark Knight resurfaces to protect
Gotham, a city that branded him an enemy.Written By: Sunny
Colorado Theater Shooter Makes First Court Appearance
Araphoe County District Attorney Carol Chambers says that she'll be seeking the death penalty in this case due to the high number of deaths and overall victims. She simply stated "The death penalty will be considered in this case." Chambers also noted that it was too early to determines if Holmes' defense team will attempt to use an insanity plea.
According to the Daily News, guards within the courtroom said the defendant has not "shown any remorse" since his arrest and arrival in court. The motives for his actions remain unknown.
Source: nydailynews.com
Written By: Shaun Russell
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
Nicki Minaj "Starships" Single Breaks Billboard Charts Record
Written By: Mike Hughes
The Black Eyed Peas recently held the record for the longest
consecutive weeks of having a song on the US Top Ten Billboard Charts
with their "I Gotta Feeling" single. Well, despite being hated on by
many for her decision to start recording more "pop" style songs, Nicki
Minaj's "Starships" has broken the Black Eyed Peas record with 21
consecutive weeks of being on the US Top Ten. Congrats Nicki.
Source:hellobeautiful.com
Queen Latifah Working to Adopt A Child
Written By: Pierce Watson
While on the talkshow "The View", Queen Latifah was asked by Barbara
Walters whether or not she had ever considered adoption. Latifah
answered, "I'm actually kind of working on that..."There have always been questions about Queen Latifah's sexuality and the possibility that she could be a lesbian, although that shouldn't have any bearing on whether or not she adopts a child.
Source: theurbandaily.com
It's Over: Jennifer Lopez Leaves American Idol
Written By: Jessica T
During an interview with "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest, Jennifer revealed "I honestly feel like the time has come that I have to get back to doing the other things that I do."
She added, "Something has to give" ...We had an amazing run."
The news of J.Lo's departure comes just one day after fellow host Steven Tyler announced that he also would be bowing out of his role on the show. Strong buzz is also surrounding original judge Randy Jackson staying on the show.
Looks like Ryan might be the last man standing on the upcoming season of "American Idol.
Source:tmz.com
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