HIP HOP NEWS [Décembre 07](1/2)
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-> 12/17 - Rapper Curren$y No Longer With Lil Wayne's Young Money
New Orleans rapper Curren$y (real name Shante Franklin) announced yesterday on his blog that he's no longer part of Lil Wayne's label.
Curren$y was signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment and also had a joint venture with Cash Money and Universal-Motown Records.
Here's his statement:
"I officially declare my independence on this 16th day of December 2007....I AM NOT YOUNG MONEY....regardless of what u may hear in da streets,read on the web or hear on the radio I AM NOT YOUNG MONEY....If that loses me friends r fans thats just something i will live with but i will get my just due in this rap game b4 its all said and done.....Dont look 4 any beef records from me cuzz that aint my thing, just look 4 me at the top...str8 up.....fly 1 out"
Curren$y was signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment and also had a joint venture with Cash Money and Universal-Motown Records.
Here's his statement:
"I officially declare my independence on this 16th day of December 2007....I AM NOT YOUNG MONEY....regardless of what u may hear in da streets,read on the web or hear on the radio I AM NOT YOUNG MONEY....If that loses me friends r fans thats just something i will live with but i will get my just due in this rap game b4 its all said and done.....Dont look 4 any beef records from me cuzz that aint my thing, just look 4 me at the top...str8 up.....fly 1 out"
-> 12/15 - Beanie Sigel Tapes Anti-Violence Public Service Announcement
"Exercise your mind, not your trigger finger."
This is the message Beanie Sigel is trying to get across in a new Public Service Announcement he did for his hometown Fox 29 in Philadelphia.
In a city that has seen 375 murders so far this year, Sigel hopes to get his message through to the youth.
"If this is a message for the youth, it gotta come from somebody that they not only respect but they know. That been through what they're goin through," Sigel told the station.
Despite the rapper's own legal issues over the past few years, Sigel feels he is still someone that needs to be heard.
"If they say why should they listen to me, then they're being hypocrites, cause these are the same people that say the reason why the youth is out doing these things is cause they listened to Beanie Sigel's music. So if I'm tellin em' to do something good, are they not gonna listen to me then?" Sigel asked.
"I got the scars. I got the wounds. I know. Why should they listen to me? Who else they gonna listen to?"
Video below:
This is the message Beanie Sigel is trying to get across in a new Public Service Announcement he did for his hometown Fox 29 in Philadelphia.
In a city that has seen 375 murders so far this year, Sigel hopes to get his message through to the youth.
"If this is a message for the youth, it gotta come from somebody that they not only respect but they know. That been through what they're goin through," Sigel told the station.
Despite the rapper's own legal issues over the past few years, Sigel feels he is still someone that needs to be heard.
"If they say why should they listen to me, then they're being hypocrites, cause these are the same people that say the reason why the youth is out doing these things is cause they listened to Beanie Sigel's music. So if I'm tellin em' to do something good, are they not gonna listen to me then?" Sigel asked.
"I got the scars. I got the wounds. I know. Why should they listen to me? Who else they gonna listen to?"
Video below:
-> 12/15 - GZA disses 50 Cent
One of Hip Hop's top lyricist's is challenging the lyrical ability of one of Hip Hop's top heavyweights.
According to RollingStone.com, the GZA called out 50 Cent while performing at The Knitting Factory in New York on Thursday night, saying Fif "ain't got no mother----ing lyrics."
The performance was the first of two performances in which the Wu-Tang Clan legend performed his classic Liquid Swords album in its entirety.
Here's the video below:
According to RollingStone.com, the GZA called out 50 Cent while performing at The Knitting Factory in New York on Thursday night, saying Fif "ain't got no mother----ing lyrics."
The performance was the first of two performances in which the Wu-Tang Clan legend performed his classic Liquid Swords album in its entirety.
Here's the video below:
and here's a previous video of GZA dissing 50 Cent and Soulja Boy
-> 12/14 - Prodigy's "HNIC 2" To Be Released On Voxonic Music, Not Koch
According to the official HNIC 2 website, Prodigy's upcoming solo album, HNIC2, will be released on Voxonic Music.
Here's the statement:
"I see a lot of comments in different forums on this site and around the web that say P is on koch, but that is not the case. He is signed to Voxonic Music. HNIC Part 2 will be released on Voxonic Music."
Here's the statement:
"I see a lot of comments in different forums on this site and around the web that say P is on koch, but that is not the case. He is signed to Voxonic Music. HNIC Part 2 will be released on Voxonic Music."
-> 12/12 - Jay-Z's Next Move: J Hotels
After announcing the opening of another of his 40/40 luxury sportsbar in Las Vegas for new year's eve, it's been reported that representative for Jay-Z have purchased a site on Manhattan's Lower West Side for redevelopment as the five-star J Hotel, the first in a planned series of such properties.
Plans call for a 150,000-square-foot structure, to be the flagship for his new hospitality brand, which he intends to roll out in select cities following this New York debut. J Hotel, in the heart of the gallery district between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues at 510 West 22nd Street, also known as 511 West 21st Street, will be a prominent new addition to the burgeoning High Line neighborhood.
The site was purchased in two separate transactions, namely the acquisition of the base site for $51 million, followed by the acquisition of the air rights for $15.4 million, totaling $66.4 million.
Plans call for a 150,000-square-foot structure, to be the flagship for his new hospitality brand, which he intends to roll out in select cities following this New York debut. J Hotel, in the heart of the gallery district between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues at 510 West 22nd Street, also known as 511 West 21st Street, will be a prominent new addition to the burgeoning High Line neighborhood.
The site was purchased in two separate transactions, namely the acquisition of the base site for $51 million, followed by the acquisition of the air rights for $15.4 million, totaling $66.4 million.
-> 12/12 - Album Sales This Past Week
Alicia Keys is amazing, she's back at #2 with only a 9% decrease in sales compared to last week. Her album 'As I Am' had 234,370 sales in its 4th week, a total of 1,583,972. Double platinum for the end of the year?
Debuts:
-Scarface had the best first week of all Hip-Hop releases with 63,084 units moved (#17).
- DJ Drama: #26, 48,848 sales.
- Wyclef Jean: #28, 46,519
- Ghostface Killah: #41, 35,671
- Styles P: #52, 29,047
- 2Pac's Best Of Part 1: #65, 22,539
- 2Pac's Best Of Part 2: #77, 18,943
- Too $hort: #160, 8,101
Kanye Vs 50:
- Kanye West: 25,099 (1,762,544)
- 50 Cent: 15,194 (1,157,626)
Jay-Z Watch:
- 45,397 (740,351)
Debuts:
-Scarface had the best first week of all Hip-Hop releases with 63,084 units moved (#17).
- DJ Drama: #26, 48,848 sales.
- Wyclef Jean: #28, 46,519
- Ghostface Killah: #41, 35,671
- Styles P: #52, 29,047
- 2Pac's Best Of Part 1: #65, 22,539
- 2Pac's Best Of Part 2: #77, 18,943
- Too $hort: #160, 8,101
Kanye Vs 50:
- Kanye West: 25,099 (1,762,544)
- 50 Cent: 15,194 (1,157,626)
Jay-Z Watch:
- 45,397 (740,351)
-> 12/11 - Jay-Z: "I might be back at Def Jam"
Jay-Z recently spoke to Entertainment Weekly about his future as Def Jam President. Jay-Z denied rumors that he was demanding a king's ransom and said that it wasn't about the money at all. Read what Jay-Z said below when asked if he would be back next year as Def Jam's President:
"Yeah, I think — I don't know. Let me not even say that. I don't know. We'll see how it goes. But seriously, it's not about money. That's really the last thing. Of course, as a person that does these type of things and puts his heart and soul into it — and it's effective, as the Grammys would indicate — you want to be compensated for what you do. But it's really not about money. It's really about the future of the music business, and not wasting anyone's time. I don't ever want to sit in a seat just to sit in a seat. I could be off doing something else that's beneficial to the future of the music business as well as myself. So it's not about money! I mean, you couldn't pay me enough. And I don't mean that in a cocky way."
"Yeah, I think — I don't know. Let me not even say that. I don't know. We'll see how it goes. But seriously, it's not about money. That's really the last thing. Of course, as a person that does these type of things and puts his heart and soul into it — and it's effective, as the Grammys would indicate — you want to be compensated for what you do. But it's really not about money. It's really about the future of the music business, and not wasting anyone's time. I don't ever want to sit in a seat just to sit in a seat. I could be off doing something else that's beneficial to the future of the music business as well as myself. So it's not about money! I mean, you couldn't pay me enough. And I don't mean that in a cocky way."
-> 12/11 - DJ Felli Fel signs with So So Def
LA's DJ Felli Fel has signed with So So Def. While he has no release date yet, the DJ is said to be releasing an EP soon. Felli Fel recently put together "Get Buck In Here" featuring Akon, Diddy, Lil' Jon and Ludacris.
-> 12/10 - Big Noyd's new album Illustrious executive-produced by Lil' Fame of M.O.P.
Big Noyd is releasing a new album, Illustrious, in January on Koch Records. The album is executive-produced by Lil' Fame of M.O.P.
"This time around, I tried to go a different route and I still tried to keep it street," Big Noyd told HipHopGame. "I still kept it hard and brought that real hip-hop. This time around we really tried to do something a little different. I knew Fame for a long time but I never did music with him. I did a joint with him and it came out kind of hot."
"This time around, I tried to go a different route and I still tried to keep it street," Big Noyd told HipHopGame. "I still kept it hard and brought that real hip-hop. This time around we really tried to do something a little different. I knew Fame for a long time but I never did music with him. I did a joint with him and it came out kind of hot."
-> 12/10 - FREE Download: Young Chris and Mick Boogie's The Newprint
Young Chris teamed up with Mick Boogie to release The Newprint, a tribute mixtape to Jay-Z. The download link and tracklisting is below. Enjoy!
Download at http://mickboogie.com
Download at http://mickboogie.com
Tracklisting:
1. The C-Lude
2. Dead Presidents
3. Excuse Me Miss
4. Newprint Interlude
5. What More Can I Say
6. A Week Ago
7. Allure
8. Newprint Interlude
9. Big Brother
10. Never Change
11. Secret Weapon
12. This Can't Be Life (f/ Pooda Brown)
13. Newprint Interlude
14. Threats
15. A Million And One
16. Guess Who's Back (f/ Pooda Brown)
17. Bonus Track: Roc Boys Remix (f/ Jay-Z)
1. The C-Lude
2. Dead Presidents
3. Excuse Me Miss
4. Newprint Interlude
5. What More Can I Say
6. A Week Ago
7. Allure
8. Newprint Interlude
9. Big Brother
10. Never Change
11. Secret Weapon
12. This Can't Be Life (f/ Pooda Brown)
13. Newprint Interlude
14. Threats
15. A Million And One
16. Guess Who's Back (f/ Pooda Brown)
17. Bonus Track: Roc Boys Remix (f/ Jay-Z)
-> 12/07 - FREE Download: Lake's American Rat
-> 12/07 - Sam Scarfo dropping Scarlito's Way mixtape and DVD project December 18
After gaining critical acclaim for his record wins in New York's notorious Fight Klub battles, New Jersey MC Sam Scarfo garnered a deal with Def Jam records under the new regime of Jay-Z and L.A. Reid. While putting the finishing touches on his major label debut album, Sam is setting up to release his DVD/Mixtape combo Scarlito's Way on December 18. He also has a new official single "Money in the Bag" with producer Indiana Jones.
In keeping with his own independent imprint Gorilla Pimp records, Sam Scarfo has been assertively defining his movement. He recently released his new mixtape album entitled Free Lunch, which offers fans some insight into the direction of his music. "I just want to give the people something, because people haven't heard me in a while," Sam says of the Free Lunch project. "I feel I owed it to my fans who have been riding with me from day one."
The upcoming Scarlito's Way DVD/Mixtape is a testament to Sam's dedication to his craft, featuring videos for his street anthems like "Mobster," "I Don't Care (Run New Jers)" and "Hammers" featuring 40 Glocc. Sam identifies with the project as part of his commitment to represent New Jersey to the fullest. "With the 'Mobster' video I wanted it to be real street, but at the same time hip-hop. It's very performance heavy. With 'Run New Jers', I wanted to show how strong and unified my movement is. The song speaks for itself. The bonus video 'Hammers' is just showing how connected I am nationwide. The West Coast is like my second home and 40 Glocc is my brother, so it's all love."
Hosted by DJ Kurupt, the 24-track Scarlito's Way mixtape includes several original songs with production from Havoc, Midi Mafia, Alchemist, Emile, Boola, Muscle Men and Formatt. Guest spots include Ne-Yo, Prodigy, 40 Glocc, Straps of Con-Air, Killa Black and Black Myth. Additionally, the DVD portion features the infamous Fight Klub battle between Sam Scarfo and Dipset's 40 Cal and some personal time with Sam, taking his recent video journals from YouTube a step further.
"I want people to take hip-hop artists more seriously, and not just into the jingle," Sam says. "I'm going to give you the jingle, but I want the people to know me as a person as well. If you're from the streets or had some type of family or connection to street, then you're gonna feel Sam Scarfo."
Scarlito's Way DVD and Mixtape Tracklist
DVD
1) Sam Scarfo vs. 40 Cal Round 1
2) Sam Scarfo vs. 40 Cal Round 2 & 3
3) Sam Scarfo vs. 40 Cal Overtime
4) Video: "I Don't Care (Run New Jers)"
5) Video: "Check My Gun"
6) Video: "Mobster"
7) Sam Scarfo Live performance w/ Killa Black
8) Bonus Video: "Hammers" f/ 40 Glocc
Mixtape
1) Introduction
2) Scarlito's Way
3) Get Money f/ Prodigy, prod. by Alchemist
4) Scarlito Intermission
5) Freestyle
6) Where You From, prod. by Emile
7) Stick Up Kid f/ Straps of Con-Air
8) My Life f/ Black Myth
9) I Don't Care (Run New Jers), prod. by Midi Mafia
10) Pure Diesel, prod. by Muscle Men
11) Scarlito's Way skit
12) Mobster
13) Scarfo Interlude
14) Cainfield, prod. by Formatt
15) Err Day Thing f/ Straps and Killa Black, prod. by Emile
16) Scarfo Interlude
17) Get U Some f/ Straps
18) Bitch f/ Killa Black
19) Dram f/ Ne-Yo, prod. by Boola
20) Exclusively f/ Killah Black
21) Eeezy Freestyle
22) Road To Riches f/ Killah Black
23) Buck 50
24) Scarfo Interlude
25) Scarlito Outro
In keeping with his own independent imprint Gorilla Pimp records, Sam Scarfo has been assertively defining his movement. He recently released his new mixtape album entitled Free Lunch, which offers fans some insight into the direction of his music. "I just want to give the people something, because people haven't heard me in a while," Sam says of the Free Lunch project. "I feel I owed it to my fans who have been riding with me from day one."
The upcoming Scarlito's Way DVD/Mixtape is a testament to Sam's dedication to his craft, featuring videos for his street anthems like "Mobster," "I Don't Care (Run New Jers)" and "Hammers" featuring 40 Glocc. Sam identifies with the project as part of his commitment to represent New Jersey to the fullest. "With the 'Mobster' video I wanted it to be real street, but at the same time hip-hop. It's very performance heavy. With 'Run New Jers', I wanted to show how strong and unified my movement is. The song speaks for itself. The bonus video 'Hammers' is just showing how connected I am nationwide. The West Coast is like my second home and 40 Glocc is my brother, so it's all love."
Hosted by DJ Kurupt, the 24-track Scarlito's Way mixtape includes several original songs with production from Havoc, Midi Mafia, Alchemist, Emile, Boola, Muscle Men and Formatt. Guest spots include Ne-Yo, Prodigy, 40 Glocc, Straps of Con-Air, Killa Black and Black Myth. Additionally, the DVD portion features the infamous Fight Klub battle between Sam Scarfo and Dipset's 40 Cal and some personal time with Sam, taking his recent video journals from YouTube a step further.
"I want people to take hip-hop artists more seriously, and not just into the jingle," Sam says. "I'm going to give you the jingle, but I want the people to know me as a person as well. If you're from the streets or had some type of family or connection to street, then you're gonna feel Sam Scarfo."
Scarlito's Way DVD and Mixtape Tracklist
DVD
1) Sam Scarfo vs. 40 Cal Round 1
2) Sam Scarfo vs. 40 Cal Round 2 & 3
3) Sam Scarfo vs. 40 Cal Overtime
4) Video: "I Don't Care (Run New Jers)"
5) Video: "Check My Gun"
6) Video: "Mobster"
7) Sam Scarfo Live performance w/ Killa Black
8) Bonus Video: "Hammers" f/ 40 Glocc
Mixtape
1) Introduction
2) Scarlito's Way
3) Get Money f/ Prodigy, prod. by Alchemist
4) Scarlito Intermission
5) Freestyle
6) Where You From, prod. by Emile
7) Stick Up Kid f/ Straps of Con-Air
8) My Life f/ Black Myth
9) I Don't Care (Run New Jers), prod. by Midi Mafia
10) Pure Diesel, prod. by Muscle Men
11) Scarlito's Way skit
12) Mobster
13) Scarfo Interlude
14) Cainfield, prod. by Formatt
15) Err Day Thing f/ Straps and Killa Black, prod. by Emile
16) Scarfo Interlude
17) Get U Some f/ Straps
18) Bitch f/ Killa Black
19) Dram f/ Ne-Yo, prod. by Boola
20) Exclusively f/ Killah Black
21) Eeezy Freestyle
22) Road To Riches f/ Killah Black
23) Buck 50
24) Scarfo Interlude
25) Scarlito Outro
-> 12/06 - Jay-Z and Universal Contract-Renewal Negociations Rumors
According to the rumors department at the NYDaily News, contract-renewal negotiations between Universal Music and Jay-Z have broken down.
"He wanted big, big money that was way out of sync with the realities of today's record business," a source says.
Island/Def Jam CEO L.A. Reid and his boss, Doug Morris, are said to have found Jay's demands "excessive" in light of the time he's been spending on tour.
"People have lost count of how many times he's come out of retirement," the source says. "Everybody knows he's not around the office much. Everybody at Universal loves him, but they can't justify paying him the money he wants when so many people have been laid off."
His contract is said to expire at the end of this month. Friends of the rapper, who last night was celebrating his 38th birthday in Paris, scoffed at claims that Reid and Morris had thrown in the towel.
"They are still actively negotiating," one friend insisted.
According to another: "The talks will continue when he returns to New York. They still have a ways to go before a decision."
"He wanted big, big money that was way out of sync with the realities of today's record business," a source says.
Island/Def Jam CEO L.A. Reid and his boss, Doug Morris, are said to have found Jay's demands "excessive" in light of the time he's been spending on tour.
"People have lost count of how many times he's come out of retirement," the source says. "Everybody knows he's not around the office much. Everybody at Universal loves him, but they can't justify paying him the money he wants when so many people have been laid off."
His contract is said to expire at the end of this month. Friends of the rapper, who last night was celebrating his 38th birthday in Paris, scoffed at claims that Reid and Morris had thrown in the towel.
"They are still actively negotiating," one friend insisted.
According to another: "The talks will continue when he returns to New York. They still have a ways to go before a decision."
-> 12/05 - Album Sales This Past Week
Although Alicia Keys is now #3 in her third week, she still made strong numbers, selling 348,548 albums, 1,349,602 in total sales.
Chris Brown, whose 'Exclusive' album debuted the same day as Jay-Z's 'American Gangster,' sold 73,283 (#11, 598,678 total sales) while Jay moved 51,979 units (#17, 694,954 total sales).
Quick facts:
Debuting this week:
Pitbull - 'Boatlift': 22,398
Kanye West Vs 50 Cent:
Kanye: 1,737,445
50: 1,140,482
2nd week:
Freeway: -63% 13,2711 this week (49,384 total)
Place Your Bets for This week:
Styles P, DJ Drama, Ghostface Killah, Scarface, Wyclef, 2Pac Best Of, Too $hort, Three 6 Mafia.
Chris Brown, whose 'Exclusive' album debuted the same day as Jay-Z's 'American Gangster,' sold 73,283 (#11, 598,678 total sales) while Jay moved 51,979 units (#17, 694,954 total sales).
Quick facts:
Debuting this week:
Pitbull - 'Boatlift': 22,398
Kanye West Vs 50 Cent:
Kanye: 1,737,445
50: 1,140,482
2nd week:
Freeway: -63% 13,2711 this week (49,384 total)
Place Your Bets for This week:
Styles P, DJ Drama, Ghostface Killah, Scarface, Wyclef, 2Pac Best Of, Too $hort, Three 6 Mafia.
-> 12/04 - Pimp C's manager releases statement
Pimp C's manager Rick Martin, who was on hand this morning to identify the body of client and dear friend Chad Butler aka Pimp C, offers this statement regarding today's tragic loss:
This morning saw the loss of a man that was not only a client, but a very dear friend at a time when he had the most to live for. He was my best friend and I will always love him.
Chad's tragic passing leaves behind mourners the world over, including his mother, wife and children whom Chad loved more than anything. An official cause of death has yet to be determined.
I was so very proud of Chad and the growth he has shown since his release from prison; as an artist and business man and as a person. As one half of the legendary Texas group UGK, Chad was finally seeing the results of the years of love and labor that he and Bun B have put in over the years, culminating in the tremendous success of their album, Underground Kingz. Chad was set to soar with not only a new solo deal on Jive Records, but a lucrative publishing deal, a new satellite radio show, several group projects and a national cologne endorsement. Chad had everything to live for, making his unexpected passing a travesty.
Right now, my number one concern is the well being and livelihood of his family who are the ones most deeply affected by this loss. All efforts will be made to ensure that they are properly cared for in this tragic time and beyond.
As Chad's friend and manager, and on behalf of his family and those closest to him, we ask that you, the press keep reports of his passing to tributes to his amazing contributions as an artist and wait for the facts surrounding his death to come to light. Please let us all remember Pimp C as the kind and warmhearted man and rap music pioneer that he was.
Thank you,
Rick Martin / FM2 Inc.
This morning saw the loss of a man that was not only a client, but a very dear friend at a time when he had the most to live for. He was my best friend and I will always love him.
Chad's tragic passing leaves behind mourners the world over, including his mother, wife and children whom Chad loved more than anything. An official cause of death has yet to be determined.
I was so very proud of Chad and the growth he has shown since his release from prison; as an artist and business man and as a person. As one half of the legendary Texas group UGK, Chad was finally seeing the results of the years of love and labor that he and Bun B have put in over the years, culminating in the tremendous success of their album, Underground Kingz. Chad was set to soar with not only a new solo deal on Jive Records, but a lucrative publishing deal, a new satellite radio show, several group projects and a national cologne endorsement. Chad had everything to live for, making his unexpected passing a travesty.
Right now, my number one concern is the well being and livelihood of his family who are the ones most deeply affected by this loss. All efforts will be made to ensure that they are properly cared for in this tragic time and beyond.
As Chad's friend and manager, and on behalf of his family and those closest to him, we ask that you, the press keep reports of his passing to tributes to his amazing contributions as an artist and wait for the facts surrounding his death to come to light. Please let us all remember Pimp C as the kind and warmhearted man and rap music pioneer that he was.
Thank you,
Rick Martin / FM2 Inc.
-> 12/04 - Pimp C may have died of natural causes
TMZ is reporting that Pimp C may have died of natural causes.
Read their story below:
Capt. Ed Winter of the L.A. County Coroner's office tells TMZ that it appears as though rapper Pimp C died of natural causes in a Hollywood hotel room today.
We're told no drug paraphernalia or other drugs were found in the room. The rapper, we've learned, was found fully clothed on top of the bed. He did not seem to have fallen or injured himself and he was positioned on his side.
Winter said it did not appear that there was anyone else in the room at the time of his death. An autopsy will be performed and toxicology test results will be available in six to eight weeks.
Pimp C, whose real name is Chad Butler, was one half of the Houston rap duo UGK.
Read their story below:
Capt. Ed Winter of the L.A. County Coroner's office tells TMZ that it appears as though rapper Pimp C died of natural causes in a Hollywood hotel room today.
We're told no drug paraphernalia or other drugs were found in the room. The rapper, we've learned, was found fully clothed on top of the bed. He did not seem to have fallen or injured himself and he was positioned on his side.
Winter said it did not appear that there was anyone else in the room at the time of his death. An autopsy will be performed and toxicology test results will be available in six to eight weeks.
Pimp C, whose real name is Chad Butler, was one half of the Houston rap duo UGK.
-> 12/04 - BREAKING NEWS: Pimp C Found Dead In Hotel Room
Pimp C, real name Chad Butler -- and one half of the rap duo UGK, was found dead in a hotel room this morning, TMZ reports. He was 33.
L.A. County Fire responded to a 911 call at the Mondrian Hotel, located on trendy Sunset Strip in Hollywood. They arrived to his sixth floor hotel room to find him dead in bed.
L.A. County Fire responded to a 911 call at the Mondrian Hotel, located on trendy Sunset Strip in Hollywood. They arrived to his sixth floor hotel room to find him dead in bed.
-> 12/03 - Spice 1 In Critical Condition
According to Ballerstatus.com, Bay Area MC Spice 1 is in critical condition after being shot this morning in his hometown of Hayward, California.
Stay tuned for more updates.
Stay tuned for more updates.
-> 12/03 - Saigon and Tru Life still recording album together
We've got some good news for Saigon and Tru Life fans. The album the two MCs planned to record together is still on.
"Basically we never stopped working on the project," Tru Life told HipHopGame. "We got about 6 songs in and we're definitely going to finish it up. Me and Saigon spoke about it. We had fun doing that. It's not no label shit so there's no pressure and no stress about this industry shit. We're just recording and having fun. We're not really caring about politics or nothing else. We're not worrying about release dates or marketing. It's just us not giving a fuck, making music and shooting it out to the world."
More on this as it develops.
"Basically we never stopped working on the project," Tru Life told HipHopGame. "We got about 6 songs in and we're definitely going to finish it up. Me and Saigon spoke about it. We had fun doing that. It's not no label shit so there's no pressure and no stress about this industry shit. We're just recording and having fun. We're not really caring about politics or nothing else. We're not worrying about release dates or marketing. It's just us not giving a fuck, making music and shooting it out to the world."
More on this as it develops.
-> 12/03 - 50 Cent sounds off on Ja Rule and Fat Joe
50 is either starting his promo game for his next album or he's just bored, as he gave his opinion on Ja Rule and Fat Joe's new music on Shade45.
"That nigga Ja thought he had a chance. Let me tell you something That nigga thought he had a chance, son. That nigga was on the radio popping shit. Uh oh uh oh uh oh. Da na na na na na na na na. That shit is wack. That nigga is the worst right now. Word. It's not even me no more. It's you, homeboy. I ain't even fucking you up no more. You fucked up. I was just laying low.
"Let me just say something about Fat Joe. That nigga is cold as ice. That nigga's the block of ice that sunk the Titanic. Cold as a motherfucker, man. The crackhouse! I'm on my way to a show in Munich, it's sold out, and they don't even know Fat Joe. That stupid nigga!
"I'll come back with some new, hot flavor for you. You know what they should play though? Play that [My Body] shit so niggas know what I'm talking about. That nigga's garbage. Ja's "My Body". Play that "Crackhouse" shit. Put that wack shit on so niggas can understand. This is why you need me. This is why you need me right here. We're gonna play some of that garbage and then we're going to play my shit. Play some of that booty shit they be putting out. "My Body". 'I can't complain. Yay yay yay yay.' People talk about 50 talking about Ja singing. I don't hit notes. That 'yay yay, yay yay,' that part is where he fucked up at. What words was he trying to say when he was saying, 'Yay yay yay'? That's a note."
"That nigga Ja thought he had a chance. Let me tell you something That nigga thought he had a chance, son. That nigga was on the radio popping shit. Uh oh uh oh uh oh. Da na na na na na na na na. That shit is wack. That nigga is the worst right now. Word. It's not even me no more. It's you, homeboy. I ain't even fucking you up no more. You fucked up. I was just laying low.
"Let me just say something about Fat Joe. That nigga is cold as ice. That nigga's the block of ice that sunk the Titanic. Cold as a motherfucker, man. The crackhouse! I'm on my way to a show in Munich, it's sold out, and they don't even know Fat Joe. That stupid nigga!
"I'll come back with some new, hot flavor for you. You know what they should play though? Play that [My Body] shit so niggas know what I'm talking about. That nigga's garbage. Ja's "My Body". Play that "Crackhouse" shit. Put that wack shit on so niggas can understand. This is why you need me. This is why you need me right here. We're gonna play some of that garbage and then we're going to play my shit. Play some of that booty shit they be putting out. "My Body". 'I can't complain. Yay yay yay yay.' People talk about 50 talking about Ja singing. I don't hit notes. That 'yay yay, yay yay,' that part is where he fucked up at. What words was he trying to say when he was saying, 'Yay yay yay'? That's a note."
-> 12/03 - Statik Selektah update
If you thought Statik Selektah was slowing down after releasing one of the best DJ albums of the year and giving you a spelling lesson at the same time, you thought wrong. Statik Selektah is currently putting the finishing touches on his upcoming mixtape with Joell Ortiz, which he says will be out before Christmas. Statik Selektah is also busy working with Q-Tip on their 23 Breakbeats of Death mixtape.
The Showoff DJ is also in the lab working with Reks on his upcoming album. If you're in the L.A. area, make sure you check out Statik Selektah's release party with DJ Premier. Invited guests include Evidence, Alchemist and Termanology. "It's gonna be nuts," Statik Selektah told HipHopGame.
With all the moves Statik's making, he's not going to have to worry about anyone misspelling his name.
The Showoff DJ is also in the lab working with Reks on his upcoming album. If you're in the L.A. area, make sure you check out Statik Selektah's release party with DJ Premier. Invited guests include Evidence, Alchemist and Termanology. "It's gonna be nuts," Statik Selektah told HipHopGame.
With all the moves Statik's making, he's not going to have to worry about anyone misspelling his name.
-> 12/03 - Yung Texxus of Green City and Desert Storm South releasing 3-part mixtape series starting in January
Yung Texxus of Green City and Desert Storm South is planning a 3-part mixtape series titled Throw-Aways to be released in January. The mixtapes will feature unreleased material and features Yung Texxus has done for other artists.
Throw-Aways will be mixed by DJ Blurray and hosted by DJ Ampz. The series will be available for free download online.
Throw-Aways will be mixed by DJ Blurray and hosted by DJ Ampz. The series will be available for free download online.
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