Thursday, December 04, 2008
Breaking: Party Arty of D.I.T.C./Ghetto Dwellas Passes Away
One half of the Ghetto Dwellas died today from health complications, career with Showbiz & A.G. and Fat Joe.
Jim Jones Speaks on Dame Dash, Jay-Z To Complex
Capo Status compares himself to Hova, says he's more handsome, says he's gorgeous and Jay has gorgeous flow.
Lil Wayne Nominated For Eight Grammy Awards
Weezy leads the pack with eight nods, followed by Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco and T.I.
Blu Gives Imeem The Keys To The City
Blu brings it home, talking about the west coast bubble that has held his peers back for years.
UK Radio Deejay Suspended After Playing "Arab Money"
Busta Rhymes' new single caused a commotion in England and Scotland, causing a suspension and apologies.
Doomtree Plans Annual Blowout And More
Minnesota's Doomtree resumes their yearly showcase, while Dessa drops a book of essays and lyrics.
"Notorious" Soundtrack To Feature Unreleased B.I.G. Tracks
Fans of the Notorious B.I.G. haven't heard all of his material, it seems.
Easy Mo Bee Talks Label, Artists, Tupac's Emcee Skills
The Brooklyn legend talks about Easy Mo Records, new artists, and acknowledges the death of Johnny J.
Stephen Colbert Wages War With Kanye West
The tongue-in-cheek Comedy Central talk show host dissed Kanye in an iTunes sales competition, 'Ye responds bluntly.
News Bits (The Parker Report, E-40, Murs Contests)
Erik Parker and MTV2 dissect the west coast with The Game and Xzibit, while 40 Water offers gifts to remixers.
Beanie Sigel and Gillie Da Kid Settle Differences, Host Event
UPDATE: Gillie reps say the rapper is no longer performing, in Puerto Rico filming Ving Rhames movie.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Kanye West Denouces Wet Seal Carries Clothing Line
'Ye blogs refuting reports that his gear will be sold in the mall chain, call Q-Tip's album "Great."
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 11/30/08
Kanye West gets #1, but short of 500,000? Ludacris squeezes into Top 5, And Lil Wayne eclipses E-40's first week.
Houston Radio KPFT Pays Star Studded Tribute To Pimp C
Matt Sonzala joins Bun B, David Banner, DJ Paul and others to pay special tribute a year since the pioneer passed.
Suge Knight's Mansion Sold In Bankruptcy Court
Financial troubles continue for Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight.
Photographer Sues Chris Brown, Rihanna For $1 Million
A Florida photographer sues two popular singers, as well as their bodyguards.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Reunite for "UNI 5" Concert
After a long hiatus, Bone Thugs finally come back into the limelight as a complete group.
Biographer Provides Excerpts From Controversial ODB Biography
Jaime Lowe recounts Ol' Dirty Bastard's last days and says, "Nobody could've saved ODB."
Young Jeezy, T.I., Ludacris Unite To Support Jim Martin
The Atlanta trinity and Kevin Liles came out last night to encourage voters to put the Democrat in Congress.
Ashley Dupre News Bits (Violator Refutes Management, Nas Allegations)
The onetime call-girl's former colleague says she tried to sleep with Nas, as Violator says they only helped her.