Still Listen To Gangsta Music

Birdman - Pop Bottles (Feat. Lil Wayne)

2007-08-07T17:15:00.001-06:00

'Uh Oh' Lil Wayne and Ja Rule End Up In Jail

2007-07-23T16:00:00.000-06:00

Did you know Lil Wayne has never played a show in NYC? Here is a review.

Is Curtis back to his old tricks? Here is the video from Britbart of Wayne and Rule going to jail.

Freekey Zekey - Book Of Ezekial Trailer

2007-07-18T16:45:00.001-06:00

Listen to "Daddy's Back" Feat Juelz and Cam @ The Fader

50 Cent - I Get Money

2007-07-16T16:39:00.000-06:00

This is the best of all the tracks I've heard off 'Curtis' but that isn't saying too much.

Lil Wayne and Baby - XXL Cover

2007-07-16T16:35:00.001-06:00

Thoughts?

Freekey Zekey - Book Of Ezekiel (Album Info)

2007-07-09T16:58:00.000-06:00

'Book Of Ezekiel' will be out, or is supposed to be out on July 24th.

1. Intro
2. Daddy Back (featuring Cam'ron & Juelz Santana
3. Like This (featuring Sen;
4. Skit
5. Shoot' em Up (featuring Hell Rell & JR Writer
6. Hater what You Lookin' At
7. Crunk'd Up
8. Skit
9. Livin' It Up (featuring Tobb
10. My Life
11. Skit
12. Killem Killem (featuring Juelz Santana
13. Streets
14. 730 Dip Dip (featuring Jim Jones
15. Where The Dutch (featuring Tobb
16. Fly Fitted
17. Bottom Bitch
18. Steph (featuring Sen
19. Beat Without Base (featuring Lil' Wayne & Jha Jha)

Hell Rell - For The Hell Of It (Album Info)

2007-07-04T08:24:00.000-06:00

I don't know if Hell Rell will actually release his first studio album 'For The Hell Of It' on September 11th but right now that seems to be the plan.

"The reason why I named it For The Hell Of It is because I got the money, I didn’t do it for the money and I’m not doing it for the fame," Hell Rell explains. "I’m just doing it for the hell of it. Whatever Hell Rell felt that day, that’s what, came out. If I was arguing with one of my bitches or whatever whatever, and I was mad that’s the type of mood I was in."

The first single from 'For The Hell Of It' is "I Shall Proceed". I wonder what Ruger was thinking that day.

Don't expect to wait this long for his next album,"My next album, I’mma sit down and come up with concepts and get deep into my brain and give you a piece of my life story," Hell Rell said. "This one is straight for the hell of it."

Lil Wayne & Jadakiss: The Drought is Over 3 - Who Is The Predator

2007-07-04T00:53:00.001-06:00

I heard today that the new Alien vs Predator movie will be called "Aliens vs the Predator" Could Big Mike be that on his game?

Get the whole mixtape at NahRight.

Wayne's Fader Article and Championship Pop Bottles

2007-07-03T16:45:00.000-06:00

Photo Via The Fader

Listen to the new Birdman track "Championship Pop Bottles" with Lil Wayne at HHNLive.

Also, make sure you pick up The Fader with Dwayne as the cover boy or read the newest issue here.

I still haven't heard the "Icky Thump" Freestyle, but I do like the other new Wayne song called "Pray To The Lord"

Lil Wayne Talks about AIDS

2007-07-02T17:10:00.001-06:00

Meanwhile, I'm hearing that Lil Wayne recorded an "Icky Thump" freestyle. Has anyone heard this? It might help if you know that "Icky Thump" is the new White Strips single.

T.I. Has No Respect For Tony Yayo

2007-06-27T17:41:00.001-06:00

I couldn't get the animated GIF playing right on here, click here for it.

Speaking on the BET awards and Yayo, anyone else think 'Amusement Park' was just awful? @ You Tube

I'll leave you all with this...Big Baby Wheezus

T.I.P. Rap City Freestyle (6/26/07)

2007-06-26T23:04:00.000-06:00

Sorry for all the video updates...

What does everyone think of the new T.I. record?

Lil Wayne On Some Things

2007-06-25T17:29:00.000-06:00

Lil Wayne Speaks On The Carter 3 Leak, Young Money, I Can't Feel My Face Album, ladies and more.

S.A.S. - I Ain't Inna Dat (Feat. Slick Pulla)

2007-06-24T17:19:00.000-06:00

Featuring Slick Pulla from USDA Off The 'Coming To America' Mixtape

T.I. and Jay-Z - Watch What You Say

2007-06-22T07:47:00.000-06:00

NahRight has the new T.I. with Jay track, the track actually comes from HiphopDX and has the HiphopDX drops in it. I share the opinion that many seem to have of this, 'Jay hasn't sounded this good since....' maybe Sean is really going out of his way to impress Rihanna. There is some talk that Jay is going at Wayne on this track, and maybe Game a little. What do you guys think?

T.I. and Jay-Z - Watch What You Say @ NahRight

Faith Community of Saint Sabina Thinks Lil Wayne and Others Are Trash

2007-06-21T10:25:00.000-06:00

(thanks to Trac for the picture)

Taken from the Saint Sabina web site:

Saint Sabina puts up billboards targeting negative music

Starting today, twenty billboards will be going up throughout the city of Chicago denouncing artists that demean women and perpetuate violence. Some of the billboards are already posted.

Rev. Michael Pfleger, pastor of Saint Sabina church said, "If we are going to end the violence and the disrespect of women, we must fight every form of negativity, including the music industry."

The billboards read: "Stop Listening To Trash" naming ten present day disrespectful rappers.

Billboard locations:
87th & Vincennes 79th &amp;amp;amp;amp; Normal
79th & Ada 74th & Racine
79th & Ashland Halsted &amp;amp;amp;amp; Garfield
103rd & Wallace 79th & Western
119th & Wallace 107th & Michigan
115th & Forest 63rd &amp;amp;amp;amp; Wood
14th & Kedzie Keeler & Roosevelt
Kedvale & Ogden Fillmore & California
Ogden & Western Polk & California
16th & Pulaski 16th & Karlo

According to church spokesman Vince Clark, the rappers targeted by the include 50 Cent and G-Unit, Nelly, Ludacris, Fat Joe, Lil Wayne, Twista Snoop Dogg and “all negative rappers.” I would have thought a church in Chicago would have at least over looked Twista. If anyone can get a picture please let me know.

MTV Raw Jim Jones Interview

2007-06-19T17:39:00.000-06:00

Jimmy talks about the death of Stack Bundles, the future of hip hop, the future of Dipset and Jay-Z.

Nu Jerzey Devil & Lil Wayne Discuss 'Blood Brothers'

2007-06-19T13:43:00.000-06:00

V Double O - Something You Might Feel (Video)

2007-06-19T12:58:00.000-06:00

Unsigned hype, check out V Double O on myspace for more tracks.

Killa Kyleon Freestyle From His Car

2007-06-18T20:17:00.001-06:00

I first heard Killa a few years ago and I knew that his time would soon come.

Chuch Norris Interviews Rapper TIMZ

2007-06-18T18:39:00.001-06:00

Some things you should be listening to

2007-06-18T13:26:00.000-06:00

Since summer is officially only a few days away...

USDA, Fabolous, Lil’ Wayne, Rick Ross - White Girl (Remix) @ NahRight and Discobelle

Killer Mike f. SL Jones, "Good 4 You" @ The Fader

A couple Juvenile gems "Everything" with T-Pain and "Who Can I Run Too" with Mannie Fresh @ From The Polo Fleece To The Jesus Piece

LL Cool J feat. 50 Cent, Mobb Deep, Tony Yayo and Kool G. Rap "Queens” @ Miss Info. I can't deny that this is the best 50 has sounded since....

J.R Writer - Stack Bundles Tribute @ Thug Online

Also, make sure you check out the Palms Out splinter site Attorney Street.

The Game - Fuck A Suit (Album Cover)

2007-06-15T10:46:00.000-06:00

This album would have to feature a "Hoodie" remix with Lady Sovereign.

Thanks to Missouri Sound Machine for the picture

50 Cent's 'Curtis' Tracklisting...Again

2007-06-15T07:29:00.000-06:00

Interscope released the tracklisting for Curtis today on their website.

1 Straight To The Bank
2 Still Will Kill Feat. Akon
3 Smile
4 She Wants It
5 Peep Show Feat. Eminem
6 My Gun Go Off
7 Movin On Up
8 Hands Up High Feat. Tony Yayo
9 Fully Loaded Clip
10 Follow My Lead feat. Robin Thicke
11 Fire Feat. Nicole Sherzinger and Young Buck
12 Destiny
13 Officer Down
14 Come and Go Feat. Eminem
15 Amusement Park
16 All Of Me feat. Mary J. Blige
17 187
18 The Mechanic Feat. Tony Yayo

I heard clips of about 5 songs on this record and they were trash. I thought with the whole release date problem 50 would have some time to go in and record some more tracks.

'Curtis' will be in stores all over the world on September 3rd.

Shop Boyz Rap City Freestyle (6/14/2007)

2007-06-15T07:28:00.000-06:00

T.I.P. - You Know What It Is (Feat. Wyclef Jean) (Video)

2007-06-14T20:26:00.001-06:00

I wasn't really feeling this song till right now.

'T.I. Vs. T.I.P.' In Stores On July 3rd.

Lil' Wayne Has Been Busy

2007-06-14T14:00:00.000-06:00

Often times while listening to Lil' Wayne, I just want to stop and tell everyone to listen to him. My jaw hit the floor when he dropped the Eric Bieniemy (who is from the NO) line. At this point someone needs to put out a coffee table book with Lil Wayne one-liners so they can be closer examined.

If you have been away from the internet the last couple of days you have missed quite a bit from Dwayne. All the 'Carter 3' tracks that leaked a few weeks ago (such as "La, La" and "Dyin'") can all be heard on the "Carter 3 Sessions"-that is old news. This week "1000 Degreez" and "Love Me or Hate Me" leaked (which will more than likely appear on the new 'WEEZYAVELI' mixtape) have reached the internet. Wayne mentioned in an interview this week that he will be gathering up all the leaked tracks and come out with a mixtape called 'The Leak'. 'Carter 3' isn't even supposed to come out till early 2008.

Not only has Wayne been pumping out plenty of original material, but he also appears on the " Party Like A Rockstar" remix and a "Prostitute" remix with Trina ( listen to at The Fader ). Oh, and there is also The Cool Kids track .

Somewhere in all of this Weezy has recorded a mixtape with Game and 'I Can't Feel My Face' with Juelz. That has to come out one of these days, right?

In the coming months, Wayne will be featured on lots of guest spots (that is what he wanted to do in '07 anyway). Look for Wayne on the new T.I. record on a track called "Raw", on Kayne's new album 'Graduation' and the Zeke album to name a few. In the new issue of Scratch Magazine Wayne says "when you're hot it doesn't matter who calls: Whitney Houston, Yung Joc, anybody." Could this mean Wayne and Whitney are up to something? I am also hearing rumors that Wayne will have a song on the new Madden and the Simpsons movie soundtrack.

So, when did Lil' Wayne enter the next level? Was it 'Lil Weezyana' or was it ' Drought 3'?

By the time you finish reading this, I'm sure Lil Wayne recorded and leaked a few more tracks.

Certified Bananas, Willy Joy, Mike the 2600 King and Millions Billions June 22nd

2007-06-14T12:15:00.001-06:00

Some of very good DJ's will be playing a show in Minneapolis on June 22nd in the First Avenue VIP room. The show is being presented by Still-Listen along with The Onion and will feature Certified Bananas, Willy Joy, Mike the 2600 King and Millions Billions. For those in or around Minneapolis who are interested in going and being but on a guest list just send me an email.

Speaking of Minneapolis, Mike the 2600 King from Burlesque of North America designed the flyer. Make sure you check out Mike the 2600 King's "Live Mixxx Action."

Not enough links for you? Go back and listen to mixes by Certified Bananas, Willy Joy and Millions Billions.

Hurricane Chris - A Bay Bay

2007-06-14T08:57:00.000-06:00

According to Hurricane Chris, "A Bay Bay" has its genesis in the namesake of the Ratchet movement's cornerstone DJ, Hollyhood Bay Bay, who DJ's at a club called KoKo Pellisin Shreveport, Louisiana. Whenever the DJ would come in the club the crowd would start chanting "hey Bay Bay, hey Bay Bay." After a while the crowd would do the chant whenever the club got ratchet regardless of who was on the wheels of steel.

"That became so catchy that I changed it from somebody's name to a slang 'A Bay Bay'," says Hurricane Chris. "Now it's a word, it means fa sho."

Does this put the nail in the coffin of the whole "Hip Hop is Dead" idea? Or are blogs going to be attracted to this? There is discussion of this over at Miss Info's blog, what do you guys think?

Stack Bundles - Peep Game (Feat. Bynoe)

2007-06-14T07:18:00.000-06:00

Fabolous Rap City Freestyle (6/12/07)

2007-06-13T08:27:00.000-06:00

Fab going over "It's Me Bitches", much better than his last time in the booth. The new Fabolous album 'From Nothin' To Somethin' is in stores now.

DJ Benzi presents The Cool Kids & Lil Wayne

2007-06-12T19:52:00.000-06:00

This is song is being used to promote DJ Benzi's up-coming album on Amalgam Entertainment, it won't be on the album. Visit The Cool Kid's Myspace for some more tracks, also make sure you check out The Cool Kid's tour dates.

I could say a bunch of things about how Dwayne Carter just keeps on getting better and continues to expand his arsenal of guest spots, but I'm not going to because you already know.

DJ Benzi presents The Cool Kids & Lil Wayne - Gettin' It

Thanks to Benzi for giving me the thumbs up to post this. Also, make sure you get a copy of 'None Higher'.

Jim Jones Issues Statement Regard Stack Bundles

2007-06-12T14:42:00.000-06:00

Posted on Jimmy's Myspace

Where do we begin? The Dipset/ByrdGang family is deeply saddened by our loss. Not only did we lose a member but we lost a brother and a friend. Rayquon Elliot a.k.a Stack Bundles was a joy to be around, charming, very intelligent, compassionate and concerned about the upliftment and enrichment of his community and the people in it. Unfortunately his goals and aspirations were cut short by the hands of dream stealers. We can not stress enough that a young star's light was put out before he had a chance to shine in front of the world. We would like this to be a lesson to the rap game...too many of our talented artist are losing the battle of life before their voices have a chance to be heard. Something must change...

Young Buck - U Ain't Going No Where (Feat. Latoiya Williams)

2007-06-12T12:34:00.000-06:00

Buck is the only G-Unit member I can listen to these days. This is one of the Dre tracks that Buck was graced with.

DJ Khaled On Rap City (6/11/07)

2007-06-12T07:16:00.000-06:00

'We The Best' in stores today.

Rihanna Says Jay-Z Screens Her Dates

2007-06-11T14:25:00.000-06:00

Guys looking to date Rihanna have to go through a screening process..

He's very protective. Jay has my best interests in mind. If it's a good guy I know Jay won't shut him down. But if he's not, Jay will be like, 'No, no, no.'

Isn't that a tad strange? Well, it wouldn't be weird if Jay didn't have the 'hottest girl in the game wearing his chain'.

Source People

'Weezyaveli' - Another New Lil Wayne Mixtape

2007-06-11T08:49:00.001-06:00

Disc 1

1. In The Face feat. Young Money
2. 1000 Degrees
3. Lalalala
4. All I Have
5. 3 N Morning
6. For The World feat. Curren$y
7. Love Me Or Hate Me
8. I Did It
9. 1,2 Yall
10. How You Want It
11. Prostitute Flange

Disc 2

1. Hey America
2. Boy Is Fresh
3. Gettin It
4. Pain
5. Married To Block
6. Smokin
7. I Need Someone
8. Living Or Dying
9. Biography Of Weezyaveli
10. Brown Paper Bag feat. Young Jeezy, Juelz Santana, Rick Ross & Fat Joe
11. Hot Sh*t feat. Juelz Santna
12. Shovelin Snow feat. Baby, Mack Maine & Curren$y
13. Boyz N Blue Watchin

Link at Mixtape USA

Byrd Gang Member Stack Bundles Murdered

2007-06-11T07:29:00.001-06:00

Byrd Gang member Stack Bundles was shot and killed this morning (June 11) in New York. Bundles was last seen alive at Stereo Nightclub. I'll post more information as it becomes available.

Did You Know Jay-Z Doesn't Like Dipset?

2007-06-08T07:34:00.000-06:00

Apparently, Kid Carpi went to spin Dipset at Jay-Z club 40/40 and the track was immediately pulled. Dipset isn’t allowed to spin at Jay-Z club. Source

From The Polo Fleece To The Jesus Piece has that Lil' Wayne Enrique Iglesias joint I mentioned the other day.

There is a rumor that 50 Cent added Young Jeezy and 3 more tracks to 'Curtis'. I hope that clears up all the international release date problems...

50 Is Willing To Fire Everyone In G-Unit, except...

2007-06-07T16:22:00.000-06:00

In this month’s Vibe, 50 States:

“I’ll fire everybody,” “I don’t give a f—. They’re capable of all of their responsibilities, but when they start slacking, they gotta get the f— outta here.”

Young Buck gets a good performance review — “He is the clean-up man because he’s actually selling” — with one caveat: “Sometimes he says things without being totally conscious of what he’s saying, so he’s gonna make mistakes.” And Tony Yayo, well, he’s set for life. “Yayo can’t be dropped, period,” 50 explained. “He doesn’t even need to sell records. As long as I’m breathing, he’s gonna be good. And if I’m not breathing, then he’s gonna be real good.” That’s right, 50 confirmed: Yayo’s in the will.

Source

Styles P. - Rap City Freestyle (6/6/07)

2007-06-06T19:50:00.001-06:00

Orange bucket hat...

UGK & Outkast - International Player's Anthem (Extended Cut)

2007-06-06T10:42:00.001-06:00

Enrique Iglesias + Lil Wayne = Guitar Solo

2007-06-05T12:21:00.001-06:00

Make sure you grab/read the new issue of Scratch Magazine. Here is a little bit about Lil Wayne and a collaboration with Ebrique Iglesias. The Iglesias stuff alone is something else, but it also involves Wayne and that guitar playing of his.

You've been playing the guitar for a little time now. Any chance we might hear a Lil Wayne guitar solo some time soon?

I've already done it I'm featured on the new Enrique Iglesias single, "Push Up On It." I played the guitar on that song. I also played on my artist Currency the Hot Sptter;s first song, "Staring at the World." So I've already recored and laid the guitar down [on tracks]. I'm on tour right now and I've played the guitar at every show, so I'm good. So the question isn't, "Am I gonna start puttin' the guitar in music?" I've already done it. Enrique Iglesias, homie. Holla at ya boy!

Ebrique Iglesias doesn't seem like your typical running mate. How'd you link up with him?

'Cause I'm cold, my nigga! That's how we hooked up. When you cold, everybody gon' hook up with you. When your good at what you do, it dont matter if it;s Whitney Houston, it don't matter if it's Yung Joc, it don't matter if it's Lil Bow Wow to Enrique Iglesias. It's gon' happen if your good. If you good they gon' call you. Nah, but real talk, shout out my man Steve Morals---that's one of the producers who worked on my album and he did the beat for that song and he recommended for me to be on there.

R. Kelly - Double Up (Review)

2007-06-05T12:00:00.000-06:00

Robert Kelly
Double Up
Jive
Buy 'Double Up' from itunes

When you are dealing with a dude that makes you sign a confidentiality agreement to attend his record release party, you are dealing with a serious dude. R.Kelly travels in his own orbit and exists in a world somewhere around Phil Spector, Kool Keith, and Howard Hughes. Try and keep up. Mike Jackon is too obvious a comparison. The main difference between Kells, or Kellz or whatever he is today, is that he has clearly lived with and loved women. That separates him from most of the other R&B chart toppers who sing about woman, but don't sound like they know women. Most of the competition sound like they are haven't every really been with a woman. They sound like they are singing about cars they haven't driven or guns they haven't shot. Well Kells has driven all the cars and his experience is his authenticity. The ups, the downs, Kells feels it and puts it out there. To me the standout moment is "Real Talk". This is song that all real men can relate to. Who hasn't been there? And as far as the rushed delivery, is there a chorus? Who cares? "What they eat don't make us shit". Real talk.

Want R.Kelly as a midwife? Well you can come close on "Havin a Baby". Kells is constantly contradictory and conflicted like 2 other great lovers of women 2 Pac and ODB. Think about it. Ever wonder what his phone message sounds like? Check "Leave Your Name". You wish you did it like this I don't think that any of the guest stars really push it to the next level and I can definitely ride out the rest of '07 without this whole hip hop discovers the rock star life trend. Kells drops one of a kind jams whether they are stories or novelty tracks and after all this time you know what you are in for and you either already bought it or can't stand it. At the end of the day, the songs are almost irrelevant. It is the trials and tribulations of R.Kelly are truly compelling and that's what keeps us coming back. For instance the most amazing and creepy thing in here is the "To my kids" thank yous on the tray card. WTF? Daddy is proud of you for "not crying when and being a big boy when they trapped you in the closet"??? Is that a coded message or parenting via thanks list???

"Haters start your engines"

Buy or listen to 'Double Up' at itunes

Thanks to HOG from What We Do Is Secret for the review.

Christian Flores – Three Finger Ring

2007-06-05T07:57:00.001-06:00

Christian Flores is back with another mix called 'Three Finger Ring'. Christian's mixes have been spotted at quite a few places recently such as Chazology, Partytack and Pound for Pound. Christian wanted me to point people to SALVA out of San Francisco who supplied the Sean Paul mix featured on 'Three Finger Ring'

Christian Flores – 'Three Finger Ring' (Link)

Tracklist:
8 Ball & MJG – Cruisin’ Instrumental
Teenager – Alone Again (Van She Tech Remix)
The Whip – Muzzle No 1 (Bloody Beetroots Remix)
Pase Rock ft Amanda Blank – Sexy MF (E-Marce’s Fuckin’ in the Shower Overnoise Edit)
R Kelly vs Diplo vs Mike Jones – Flirt Rhythm Like I Got (Christian Flores Blend)
Notorious BIG - Kick in the Door Acapella
Cool Kids – One Two
Clipse – Mr Me Too (Curtis Vodka Remix)
Stars – Sleep Tonight Instrumental Edit (Junior Boys Remix)
Baby Boy Da Prince ft Mannie Fresh vs Mike Jones vs Stars (Junior Boys) – My 6-4 Sleeps Naw Meen (Christian’s Short Edit)
Sean Paul – Infiltrate (SALVA Reboot)
Debonair Samir ft Tru Bill – Bodymore Murderland
T.I. – Big Shit Poppin’

Jamaica Week on VBS.tv

2007-06-05T07:43:00.000-06:00

Some browsers can't view the video-here is a link to part 1.

VBS.tv is back. Remember the Getting Screwed in Houston series? This time VBS is in Kingston with the real story of Jamaica's own Dancehall sound and scene. Thanks to Rory for all the help getting the code figured out.

Here is a link to part 2 and part 3, the rest of the episodes run this this week.

Here is an exclusive Dancehall mix made called 'Vice Kills Jamaica'

Track Listing:
Mavado, "Even If Dem Kill Me"
Einstein, "Rise Di Machines"
Mavado, "Amazing Grace"
Asassin and Mr Easy, "Big Man Ting"
Timberlee and Ward 21, "Bubble Like Soup"
Chico, "Let's Get It On"
Vybz Kartel, "Beat'n Beat'n"
Mr Vegas, "Nuh Fight Over Man"
Elephant Man, "Bring It Come"
Leftside and Esco, "The Tribute"
Sizzla, "Pum Pum Hard"
Sizzla, "Nuh Apology"
Sizzla, "Fix Dem Business"
Sizzla, "Ain't Gonna See Us Fall"
Pressure, "Love and Affection"
Spice, "Tight Pussy Gyal"
Mega Banton, "Grindin"
Leftside and Esco, "Tuck In Yuh Belly"
Voicemail, "Informer"
Mr Vegas, "Nuh Frien From Dem"
Mavado, "Shotta Nuh Miss"
Mavado, "Dying"
Mavado, "Me And My Dogs"
Jr Gong, "Something For You"
Akon," Don't Matter"
Busy Signal, "Shoot Nuh Miss"
Vybz Kartel, "Cyan Cook"
Bounty Killer, "Try Fi Stop Killa"

Additional interviews with Sizzla and Sean-Paul, and don't forget about the Dancehall Queens.

Lil’ Wayne & The Empire - The Carter 3 Sessions

2007-06-04T11:43:00.001-06:00

1. The Carter 3 (Intro)
2. Did It Before (Produced By Kanye West) (Carter 3)
3. How You Like Me Now (Carter 3)
4. Something You Forgot (Carter 3)
5. Scarface (Carter 3)
6. World Of Fantasy Ft.Question (Carter 3)
7. I Know The Future Ft.Mack Maine (Produced By Timbaland) (Carter 3)
8. What He Does (Carter 3)
9. Help (Carter 3)
10. Time For Us To Fuck (Carter 3)
11. Zoo Ft.Mack Maine (Produced By Rockwilder) (Carter 3)
12. Im A Beast (Carter 3)
13. Pussy MVP (Carter 3)
14. Lets Talk Ft.Dj Khaled (We The Best)
15. Diamonds And Girls Ft.Currency (Carter 3)
16. Feel Like Dyin (Carter 3)
17. La La La (Carter 3)
18. Colours
19. Get It Shawty
20. Prostitue Flange
21. Brown Paper Bag Ft.Dj Khaled (We The Best)
22. Is It Coming Out? (Outro)

Buy it at Mixtrap

50 Cent - Rap City (6/1/07)

2007-06-02T11:11:00.000-06:00

As OnSmash puts it "Starts off with the wackest In The Booth in history..."

Real Life "Stan" Steals Kim Mathers' Cell Phone

2007-06-01T11:38:00.001-06:00

Kyle Spratt, from Windsor, Ontario jacked Kim Mathers' phone from a Windsor bingo hall, where he worked, while she was outside smoking. Spratt then called Eminem on her phone asking him to listen to his demo track. Spratt didn't appreciate Eminem using a fake voice in an effort to avoid Spratt and took action by recording a song about it. Eminem must have phoned the police on Spratt because shortly after posting the song "Slim Sellout" on his myspace the Detroit Police were involved. The song contains samples from conversations Spratt had with the Police and Eminem.

There are a few things to learn here:

1) Kim Mathers now hangs out at Bingo Halls
2) Opening for Obie Trice doesn't mean that Eminem will listen to your music (see myspace photos)
3) Stan's are very real.

There is also a whole mess of a story here in which Spratt texted back and forth with Kim telling her that he was going to post pictures all over of her family.

The song was removed from Spratt's page, but you can hear "Slim Sellout" right here.

Can you imagine how excited Spratt must have been when he realized Kim was at his bingo hall.

Lo-Lifes (Kanye West Diss)

2007-06-01T07:12:00.000-06:00

Thanks to HOG for sending this in.

While on Kayne, Discobelle has the new Kid Sister/Kayne track.

Sean Kingston - Real Gangstas

2007-05-31T13:08:00.000-06:00

The 'Good Talk Vol.2' mixtape with Khaled has been getting some serious play time so far this Spring/Summer. If you haven't heard it, you can grab it over on Sean Kingston's myspace.

The Mike Jones Video Game : My 64

2007-05-31T08:57:00.000-06:00

Play the Mike Jones Game here. Remember, avoid haters road blocks and the mud.

Freekey Zekey - Like This (Feat. Sen) (Video)

2007-05-30T16:59:00.000-06:00

I see you Zeke, but don't attempt the stunts in this video at home. If you haven't yet, check out my interview with Freekey from last week.

'Book of Ezekial' July 10th.

T.I. vs T.I.P. Cover and Tracklisting

2007-05-30T16:44:00.000-06:00

I spotted this cover at NahRight, there are going to be at least two different covers that you can buy to for this record. The alternate covers aren't anything special just a whole picture instead of the cropped one you see above. This tracklisting might not be real, but I did grab it off itunes. Remember T.I. vs T.I.P. comes out July 3rd.

The Eminem track should have been called "Tag Team Match T.I. and T.I.P vs Eminen and Marshall Mathers feat Slim Shady"

1 "Big Shit Poppin' (Do It)" Prod.Mannie Fresh/T.I.
2 "You Know What It Is" Feat. Wyclef Jean Prod. Wyclef Jean 3
3 "Show You How To Be" Feat. R. Kelly
4 "My Swag" Prod. Wyclef Jean
5 "Show It To Me" Feat. Nelly Prod.Black Mob
6 "My Type"
7 "We Do This" Prod. The Runners
8 "Watch What You Say" Feat. Justin Timberlake Prod. Khao & Timbaland
9 "Touch Down" Feat/Prod. Eminem
10 "Wanna Be High" Prod. The Runners
11 "Tell 'Em I Said That" Prod. Danja
12 "Goodbye My Dear" Feat. Ciara Prod. T.I.
13 "Help Is Coming" Prod. Just Blaze
14 "Raw"
15 "Respect This Hustle" Prod. Danja
16 "Hurt" Feat/Prod. Akon

Allen Iverson is Jewels

2007-05-30T10:51:00.001-06:00

The newest member of the 'Thuggets' (hat tip to Boss) album went from "Does he really have an album" to "He actually has an album". Can you believe this album was supposed to come out in 2001? Actually, the lead single "40 Bars" was recorded in 2000. The rumor is that it was delayed for so long in order to provide the same worldwide release date out of respect for his international fans. I don't know what is more shocking, that the album actually is coming out or that Allen wants to go by the name 'Jewels'. More info at the Leak Source.

AI isn't the only rapper from the NBA, but he is only Jewels. Did you know Kobe was on a track with 50 Cent? How about T-Hud and Ray J? Street Census has the Top 10 Worst/Best Athlete-Rappers.

Mark Ronson Presents Hard Rock Contest

2007-05-30T10:40:00.001-06:00

Mark Ronson produced an exclusive compilation for Hard Rock Cafe, the CD is titled 'Mark Ronson Presents Hard Rock'. Just send me an email and I will randomly pick a winner of the following prizes. For more info on the album here is a direct link to purchase the disc.

1 (one) Winner could win this:
1 - "Mark Ronson Presents Hard Rock" Vol.1 CD
1 - Mark Ronson "Stop Me" CD single

4 (four) other winners could win this:
1 - Mark Ronson "Stop Me" CD single

The Game Is About To Retire

2007-05-29T18:24:00.000-06:00

Is 50's Spent?

2007-05-29T14:42:00.000-06:00

What a rough looking picture of 50. It makes me afraid of 50 for all the wrong reasons.

Ian from Different Kitchen is correct about how much money 50 has after this whole Vitamin Water sale, but this album delay isn't a good look at all. I expect 50 to get some guests like Chris Martin and Bono to assure 'Curtis' goes straight to the top.

Coming from itunes "Straight To The Bank" is at #77 overall, down From #71. As for "Amusement Park", it still hasn't charted. I don't think anyone is buying this whole timed international release date stuff.

Meanwhile, check out his newest Vitamin Water commercial.

The World's Smallest B-Boy

2007-05-29T14:37:00.000-06:00

Find more on his official page.

The Beanie Sigel Video

2007-05-29T07:22:00.001-06:00

Thoughts?

Serius Jones Rap City Freestyle (05-25-07)

2007-05-26T13:11:00.000-06:00

For more Serius Jones if you haven't heard, check out his myspace

Juelz Santana Rap City Freestyle (05-25-07)

2007-05-25T17:20:00.002-06:00

Crazy day at Rap city today.

Game Rap City Freestyle (05-25-07)

2007-05-25T17:20:00.001-06:00

'Curtis' Delayed, Pushed Back Until September

2007-05-25T11:00:00.000-06:00

The result of three singles that failed to make much of an impact has caused 50's new album 'Curtis' to be delayed from June 26th to September 4th. 50 of course won't say that but we all know the real reason, I don't buy too much into his explanation:

I'm an international artist. My fans worldwide deserve to receive my album at the same time as my fans here in the US. Taking that into consideration moving the album to September was a necessary course of action.

I find his explanation odd. Usually an album comes out maybe a day or two before in the US, but I've never heard of this being that much of a problem.

Source XXL

Beanie Sigel Taking Shots

2007-05-25T08:24:00.001-06:00

First Kanye Midwest and Pharrell, and now this. Beans is taking shots at Capo, or as Miss Info points out, it could be Wayne or Game. Who knows with Beans, it could be anyone.

NahRight has the audio.

Who do you think Beans is dissing?

It seems even Beans is confused, didn't he leave Roc-a-Fella because Oschino was the only person to visit him in prison? Beans then took State Prop over to the Dame Dash group with Oschino and Omillio Sparks and then somewhere changed his mind and decided to not work with Dame after all. Then finally in this interview with DJ Absolute, he has confirmed that he is still a member of the Roc.

Now that Beans is down with the Roc again he will release 'The Solution' this fall. Somewhere in all of this I remember rumors that Beans was going to go to G-Unit, but that was around the time when they were signing everyone.

It's too bad that Beans show with a live band that was supposed to happen at the Knitting Factory was canceled due to a sudden need for mouth surgery. I can't even imagine what that would have been like.

I didn't even realize that it was a year ago today that Beans was shot upper right arm during a robbery attempt.

Now all we need to add to all this is for someone to find a picture of Beans in some Louis Vuitton driving shoes.

Wayne Back With Trina?

2007-05-25T08:00:00.000-06:00

Pictured above is Lil Mo with Lil Wayne not Trina.

The word out of Miami is that Weezy and Trina might be getting back together. I don't want to get too into the details of them making out on stage after preforming a song called "Prostitute" because it seems way too silly to be real. It involves lots of hugging and a kiss that lasted 5 minutes. If you want all the details AllHipHop has you covered.

The song "Prostitute" comes from a Musiq song "You and Me". Listen to the song at The Fader, and hear 6 minutes of Lil Wayne singing.

If I was Trina I wouldn't get all excited by someone singing a song called "Prostitute" and staring at me.

Dipset Breakup Rumors - Don't Believe The Hype

2007-05-24T12:10:00.000-06:00

Despite the denial from members of the group, some rumors of a breakup still persist. Jimmy discussed the much publicized rumors of tension within the Diplomats today on DJ Kay Slay's Shade 45 radio show.

Kay Slay asked Jimmy about the current status of the Diplomats and Capo said:

Everything is everything; it's still Diplomats for life. Shout out to Juelz, he's working an album, he's also working on an album with Lil' Wayne called I Cant Feel My Face; shout out to Freekey Zeekey, shout out to Killa.

Audio here

Jimmy also had some things to say about Nostic and his mother Nancy [Listen Here].

Thanks to Sohh for the audio.

Check out my interviews with Nancy Jones from Mothers Day and the interview with Zeke, where they say the same thing about the rumors of a breakup.

That picture of Juelz has to do with any of this.

Jay-Z Accused of Paying Below Minimum Wage

2007-05-24T08:19:00.000-06:00

Jay-Z is being sued by a woman who used to work as a waitress at his New York nightclub 40/40 - for allegedly failing to pay employees the minimum wage. The company that owns the club Twenty Ones Inc is accused of not paying staff the tips left for them by customers. The suit claims a percentage of tips were kept from staff and accuses the club of "willfully failing and refusing to pay them at the legally required minimum wage" since it opened in 2003.
Source

This isn't the only lawsuit filed against Jay. Earlier this week it was reported that Jay-Z and Damon Dash are being hit with a $15 million lawsuit claiming that Roc-A-Fella stole the concept for the “State Property” movie from his novel.
Source

Lil Wayne Inks Deal with Straight Up Brands Liquor Manufacturer

2007-05-24T06:04:00.000-06:00

The below statement was taken from the press release:

Lil Wayne has entered into an agreement with liquor manufacturer, Straight Up Brands, to create an all new, branded alcoholic beverage. Further details of the deal and have yet to be disclosed, but Wayne is expected to help develop, brand and market the resulting product. The New Orleans native joins a growing list of rappers and entertainers who have partnered with the company to create customized beverages. Straight Up recently took control of the Dipset backed Sizzurp Purple Punch Liqueur following their acquisition of Rappin’ Brands earlier this year. The company also has plans to launch a pineapple flavored beverage called Lucky Nites with Houston native Lil Flip, a brand of sparkling wine with Foxy Brown, and Storm Vodka with DJ Clue.

For those that don't remember, make sure you read this information I had in February about Straight Up Brands.

Also, make sure you check out the new DJ Benzi/Lil Wayne mixtape 'None Nigher' with remixes from Diplo, Catchdubs, A-Trak, Ghislain Poirier, Curtis Vodka etc. at Discobelle and 33Jones.

New Scratch Magaine

2007-05-23T16:09:00.001-06:00

The July/August issue of Scratch presented by XXL (hits stands next week) is going to be loaded with information that I know you are dying to hear about.

-Lil Wayne on playing the guitar, working with Dr. Dre and why The Carter 3 won’t drop until 2008.

-Mannie Fresh on his new deal at Def Jam and how he got back in the studio with Lil Wayne, BG and Juvenile.

-An exclusive trip inside the Koch Records offices and the history of Alan Grunblatt, the man who put Cam on the phone.

-DipSet’s DukaDaGod on how producers can get their beats to Cam, Jimmy, Juelz and the rest of the crew.

More info here, spotted via Nah Right.

Freekey Zekey - Interview

2007-05-22T20:12:00.001-06:00

As many of you know this site focuses heavily on the Diplomats so you must understand my excitement when I had the chance to interview Zeke. Freekey was a lot of fun to talk to and was very honest and entertaining. After I gave him my stan disclaimer he told me I could ask him 'anything' and he meant it. I really appreciate the time Zeke took to talk with me, even though he is "working so hard right now it's killing me, but I love doing it." As you will read Zeke is grateful to his loved ones and everyone that stuck besides him. Zeke is a really good guy and I encourage everyone to keep posted on him because he is going to be making some serious moves.

JJ: What comes to mind when you think about what Cam'ron said about you on the track "Dip-Set Forever"? The line that goes "Cause when music discouraged my pride/Zeke the only one with courage to ride"

Freekey Zekey: I've been with Cam since I had a mustache and a beard, everything Cam says says comes straight from the heart. We've been through everything in life- we're brothers. Cam was with me before I even knew how to pee straight. If it comes from Cam its the truth and everything he says, he means.

JJ: What can you tell me about Dipset South?

Zeke: Four Days after I got out I got signed and started Dipset South. People noticed my energy and my character. Busta and ODB are characters in that way, people recognize people like that. I didn't take their charisma, I bring my own. History repeats itself and that's me- they saw my character and knew that I could do something. This is four days after getting out of Jail!
After getting out of jail for being locked up for distribution of ecstasy in the state of North Carolina it was a good thing.

JJ: Well, that was just absurd - I mean the cops getting tipped off and all. But it is what it is.

Zeke: You have to do certain things and hit bottom before you can spring board to the top. I have found reason for my fall and that is so I can be at the top, you have to experience it all. I'm a solider-turned-chief. I had so much support in jail.

JJ: It must have been nice to see what was happening to the Dipset and know that was going to be there when you got out.

Zeke: That's the thing, you don't know. You think you know, but you never do.

JJ: That is what happened to ODB, I remember hearing him talk about how no one from Wu Tang came to visit him.

Zeke: I know, and that's the WU. When you are in jail you NEED people. You NEED people to bring you food, you NEED people to bring you clothes, you NEED people to bring you money. Juelz, Jimmy and Cam were all there, they went so far to do everything. If you don't have that support it can kill you.

JJ: I know, ODB looked to be in rough shape when he got out. I want to ask you a little about your album 'Book of Ezekiel', how far along are you?

Zeke: Oh, I'm done.

JJ: So is this tracklisting I have real? With "Daddy's Back" and "Hater What You Lookin' At"?

Zeke: Yea, "Daddy's Back" has wild curses on it. That track is Cadillac music. Music you can kick your shoes off and roll around with while getting head music. I got some skits on there too.

JJ: People are going to be really looking at those skits.

Zeke: Nobody expects me to be a rapper. I'm not doing this so I can walk out side with my hat tilted to the side and throw up my Dipset chain. I'm doing this to eat, to feed my son. I speak from my gut. Most rappers these days are talking my car this, my rims this [Zeke went into a great parody rap here].

JJ: What is your favorite Dipset track? I know if I'm walking around and 'Santana's Town' comes on my ipod I walk with a little bit more step, what track does that for you?

Zeke: I don't have a personal favorite. Everyone would tell you I'm a groupie. I love everyone, I enjoy at all my peoples music. I like every song that comes on. You hear Duke Da God's new More Than Music?

JJ: Yes, tell me about your track on that record.

Zeke: That is what I'm talking about right there, I was locked up and Duke delayed the album to get me on there. It was supposed to come out earlier, but he pushed it back to May. That is what Diplomats is though, it is all more than music cause it is.

JJ: Now you said I could ask you anything, so what is the real story about the alleged beef between Cam and Jimmy? Was Jimmy really going at Cam?

Zeke: Yea he was. Jimmy was going at Cam, but they like siblings. Things get escalated cause we in the eye of the public and people escalate it. It is like if we are rock stars and I start going at you, everyone is going to say that Zeke is going at Justin and make a big deal out of it.

JJ: Well it isn't really the same, but thanks.

Zeke: Well lets say we are siblings, and we start going at it. People will want to make something of it. But it's all love, we are family.

Freekey Zekey on Myspace
Diplomats Official Site

Official Curtis Cover and Some Comments on Cam

2007-05-22T14:45:00.000-06:00

Turns out the police looking badge that was first rumored to be the cover to 'Curtis' was just fake. This cover looks like something taken from a magazine article about 50, it also looks like it could be a Brother Ali cover (you know what I mean). Maybe a title like 'Mr. Jackson' would have been better and fit the style of this cover better.

In an MTV News article 50 says comments on the Cam situation:

He's doing more damage to his crew than I could ever do. He's put them in a real awkward situation with his choices. When they had momentum, they had Jimmy out there doing records, Juelz was out there, they was doing good. Then they let this guy out there and look what happened. It's gonna be a 'hot summer.' What is he talking about? I'm waiting for the summer.

After hearing directly from members of Dipset about the situation between Cam and Jimmy I will say that their beef is all being greatly exaggerated. I don't know if they all agree with what Cam is doing but I expect they are going to stand by him on all of this. The whole beef between 50 and Cam is a help to both artists, as long as it stays online (as it seems so far) things will be all good. If Cam doesn't bother 50 as much as he says he doesn't then he will stop talking about him. Jay didn't do much to help out Cam, he kept pretty quiet even with Cam saying Beyonce's name. Either Cam is really under 50's skin and he is about to self destruct or 50 knows the game well enough and is just going along with it because it is good press for everyone.

R. Kelly Is About To 'Double Up'

2007-05-22T07:53:00.001-06:00

Photo courtesy of Jive Records

Another name Kells compared himself to while speaking ever so bluntly to Hip-Hop Soul Magazine that was left out of initial reports is Martin Luther King. Kelly's publicist said the singer was merely saying he is a prolific songwriter of his time (link).

The Fader has "Hook It Up" Featuring Huey produced by Kayne West. Whole lot of Midwest things going on here.

Jive Records has an R. Kelly player worth checking out if you are into that kind of thing and be sure to stay up on Robert's youtube tv.

Anyone think Robert is intentionally getting his Sprewell on in that picture?

Lil Flip - I Get Money (Feat. Jim Jones)

2007-05-21T20:29:00.000-06:00

From Lil' Flip's New Album, 'I Need Mine$$'

Fat Joe Reviews the Helio Ocean

2007-05-21T15:03:00.000-06:00

Joey coming big with that shoe wall and the Twins hat.

Spotted at Boy Genius

The Definition of X: The Pick of The Litter

2007-05-21T12:29:00.001-06:00

DMX finally releases a greatest hits record, or in other words gets out of his contract. I usually don't get too down with greatest hits albums, but this one is going to be good. This album was originally going to be called "Dog" which would have been a really great title. "The Definition of X" comes out June 12th. Now if only his reality show would get released on DVD...

1. "Prayer II"
2. "Ruff Ryders Anthem"
3. "Get At Me Dog" (Feat. Sheek Louch)
4. "Stop Being Greedy"
5. "How's It Going Down"
6. "What These Bitches Want" (Feat. Sisqo)
7. "Blackout" (Feat. Jay-Z & The LOX)
8. "What's My Name?"
9. "Where The Hood At"
10. "Party Up"
11. "X Gona Give It To Ya"
12. "It's All Good"
13. "Who We Be"
14. "The Rain"
15. "Here We Go Again"
16. "No Love For Me" (Feat. Swizz Beatz & Drag-On)
17. "We Right Here"
18. "One More Road To Cross"
19. "Slippin"
20. "Prayer I"

50's House Has Room For A Heliport

2007-05-21T10:04:00.001-06:00

50 is ballin on 17.6 acres with 19 bedrooms and bathrooms. For those in the neighborhood this estate is located at 50 Poplar Hill Road Farmington, CT. For the record, there is no doubt in my mind that Curtis has a whirlpool bigger than the pool at Cam's vacation spot. Here is a better description via Keller Williams Reality:

The residential portions of the dwelling are ideal for the extended family wanting to spend time together with distinctly private quarters/wings comprised of 15+ bedroom suites. The terrace level includes entertainment and party facilities unequaled in any private residence with gaming tables, two billiard rooms, indoor swimming pool, handball court, fully equipped Nite Club complete with DJ booth and 20-screen video wall, industrial kitchen, fully furnished professional gym and a recording studio. Outdoors you'll enjoy an exquisite infinity pool with waterfall and grotto built into rock outcroppings with 40 person hot tub as well as a full basketball/tennis court, 2 guest houses and a shooting range. Grounds offer ample room for a heliport.

More photo's here.

The Dark Knight's Joker Revealed

2007-05-21T06:11:00.001-06:00

The Joker is the best villain in all of comic books. I really like the direction that this is headed, all Ichi like.

How about the new Rambo trailer? Not too bad, John chops someones head off, blows them to bits, ripes out a throat, and cuts open a stomach. Don't push John.

Beanie Sigel Explains What Is Cool

2007-05-19T11:00:00.000-06:00

Beanie is cool. Dissing Kanye West & Pharrell is also cool.

50's Response To Cam's Pool Video

2007-05-18T14:39:00.000-06:00

50 sent (get it) Miss Info his response to the video shot by Cam'ron in response to 50's BET remarks. As you would expect 50 went straight for the jugular with the my pool is bigger than your pool response-

My whirlpool is bigger than Cam’s swimming pool. And he shouldn’t be in front of no camera with daisy dukes on.

Curtis is going to have to do better than that. All these responses to responses via blogs and online videos are leading up to some big ether right? Probably not, just more promotion for 50's new album.

"June Fucking First, Curtis"

Cam'ron Answering To Curtis While On Vacation

2007-05-18T07:12:00.000-06:00

Part 1:

Part 2:

Yes, Cam played right into it. 50 was on BET yesterday and called out Cam. When responding to whether he has heard from Cam 50 responded something like "I haven’t heard anything since he got punched in the eye…Go ask Tru life". That 50 is such a showman. Here are links to the video of 50's BET appearance Part 1 and Part 2. With 'Curtis' coming out soon I expect this situation to escalate some.

I still can't believe Cam's video.

"June Fucking First, Curtis"

DJ Khaled - We the Best

2007-05-17T17:18:00.000-06:00

DJ Khaled's sophomore LP, "We The Best," will be released on June 12th. Check out the interactive e-card.

Here is a tentative tracklisting with production credits, its still changing and taking shape daily.

1. Intro – Khaled, Rick Ross – Produced by DJ Khaled
2. We Takin’ Over – Akon, T.I. Birdman, Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne feat. Khaled -- Produced by Danja
3. Brown Paper Bag – Young Jeezy, Juelz, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Dre, Fat Joe feat. Khaled – Produced by Cool & Dre
4. I’m From the Ghetto – Dre, Jadakiss, Game, Trick Daddy, Tony Sunshine feat. Khaled Produced by Cool & Dre
5. I’m So Hood – T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross, Plies feat. Khaled – Produced by The Runners
6. No Hook – Jim Jones, Styles P, Cassidy feat. Khaled – Produced by Steve Morales
7. New York – Jadakiss, Fat Joe, Ja Rule feat. Khaled – Produced by Cool & Dre
8. Hit Em Up – Bun B, Paul Wall, Pitbull feat. Khaled – Produced by the Runners
9. Let’s Talk – Lil Wayne feat. Khaled-- Produced by Street Runner
10. S On My Chest – Lil Wayne and Birdman feat. Khaled –
11. The Orginators – Bone Thugs – Produced by Cool & Dre
12. Bitch I’m From Dade County – Trick Daddy, Rick Ross, Trina, Dre, Flo Rida, Brisco, C-Rod feat. Khaled – Produced by Diaz Brothers
13. The Streets – Shareefa feat. Willie Northpole -- Produced by The Runners
14. Jamaica – Sizzla feat.Khaled – Produced by Jackpot

Rumors Rumors Rumors

2007-05-17T12:05:00.000-06:00

Keep in mind these are all rumors--

Lil Wayne and Game to collaborate on a mixtape called 'Blood Bothers' via The Fader

Juelz Santana to leave The Diplomats and join Birdman Jr's Young Money Entertainment. I have an even better idea, Young Money goes to Def Jam and then 'I Can't Feel My Face' will see the light of day.

David Banner has auditioned for a role in The Dark Knight (the new Batman movie). He is being tapped to play the role of a bad guy named "Gamble" via MTV Movies Blog

Michael Jackson is trying to block an auction from selling off some of his memorabilia including whitening creams, sex toys and inappropriate pictures of children. Source Page Six

Not really a rumor but some real Watchmen news to get excited about.

T.I.P. - Big Things Poppin'

2007-05-16T22:45:00.001-06:00

T.I. vs. T.I.P. : In Stores July 3rd.

OnSmash has been on it this week.

DJ Khaled Ft. Akon, R. Kelly, T-Pain, Lil' Kim & Young Jeezy - We Takin Over Remix

2007-05-16T18:35:00.000-06:00

Kellz and T-Pain really start this remix off with a bang.

Better than the original? Kellz has been something else on these remixes. Maybe Kells is the Marvin Gaye of 2007.

"Don't get mad cause Kells got girls showing much much ass"

May 29th 'Double Up.'

50 Cent - Straight To The Bank (Video)

2007-05-16T18:04:00.000-06:00

50 keeps laughing straight to the bank with this. This track sounds like a b-side off 'Beg for Mercy.'

R. Kelly Thinks He Is The World's Greatest

2007-05-16T07:48:00.000-06:00

If appearing on the 'Ali' soundtrack and preforming the song "The World's Greatest" wasn't enough. The Kellz has now thrown his name in the ring with several others that might be considered the worlds greatest. Speaking to Hip-Hop Soul Magazine the R said:

My greatest competition is, well, me . . . I'm the Ali of today. I'm the Marvin Gaye of today. I'm the Bob Marley of today. I'm the Martin Luther King, or all the other greats that have come before us. And a lot of people are starting to realize that now.

Source Page Six

50 Cent - Amusement Park (Video)

2007-05-16T07:07:00.000-06:00

Dangerous LLC (producer of the track) claims that he never gave the track to Jim Jones to use (Miss Info has them both). It also looks like all those rumors that MTV turned down the video were false. One thing is for sure, I knew exactly what this video was going to be before I even watched it. 50 is so predictable like that, although the "Candy Shop" video didn't take place in a candy shop.

Did Mase Get Caught With A Transvestite Hooker?

2007-05-15T10:41:00.000-06:00

Ryan Cameron from the Ryan Cameron show on V-103 aired a phone call yesterday from a radio listener who said she was involved in a near hit-and-run last night in Atlanta. The woman, said on air that she was hit when another vehicle side swiped her brand new Range Rover.

The caller said one of the transvestites that saw the accident told her: "He been circling around here 4 times already trying to pick one of these queens up!"

The caller said the Mase refused to roll down his window or get out of his car. A female police officer instructed him, "You need to roll down this window right now." Mase stayed in the car when the tow truck hooked up his car and drove away with him still in it. If the image of Mase sitting in his car as a tow truck drove it away isn't enough, apparently Mase wrapped a towel around his face so no one would know it was him.

Here is the audio

Here is the best Mase web site for all information, but yet to contain any of the information regarding this incident.

Maybe everything will get cleared up, remember all those rumors about Cam'ron and the transvestite ended up being false.

N.O.R.E. - Cocaine Cowboys (Video)

2007-05-15T07:13:00.000-06:00

I suppose this wound be off '1 Fan A Day' but maybe it is off the album that is supposed to come out after that.

Mothers Day Edition - Interview With Nancy Jones (Jimmy's Capo)

2007-05-13T09:29:00.001-06:00

I had the chance to speak with Nancy Jones mother of Jim Jones. Nancy is the Chairman /CEO of Nostic Apparel and Jimmy is the President. For more information on Nostic visit their web site, for store locations visit their myspace page.

On June 23rd in NYC Juelz Santana and S.A.S. will be preforming for the 4th Annual Santana's Town Fashion show. Not only will the show feature performances but you will be able to check out Nositc and Nancy's Couture line Jonezz. Pick up tickets here.

Nancy is a very proud mother and a very nice woman. Today she will be celebrating what she says will be her best Mothers Day yet. With a family business starting and her son Ballin' I don't see why it wouldn't be.

JJ: Explain what Nostic is to you? How are you achieving this?

Nancy Jones: Nostic is New Revolution of the mind and spirit. How you feel within yourself.

JJ: You have a womans couture line too called Jonezz, what exactly is that?

Nancy: Jonezz, pronounced Jones is more of a couture line for woman and children. Jonezz is a twist of class, everything is denim. Jonezz is the kind of denim that you can wear to weddings, promos. Everything is denim mixed with many other fabrics. I've been out to the club and seen people not get in because they had denim on and I am dressed in Jonezz and I get right in.

JJ: What are you favorite designers, what inspires the fashion?

Nancy: I don't look at anyone else. My mother and grandmother inspired me, I was always making clothes. When I was 9 years old I was making outfits for my Barbie Dolls. I graduated from FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) and since I was 9 this is what I wanted to do.

JJ: I get a lot of questions about the belts that Jimmy and Juelz wear? People ask where they can find them, is that something included in the Nostic collection?

Nancy: That business is going to collide with Nostic, they are not yet a part of the collection but they are in development. Soon you are going to see Jimmy dressed head to toe in Nostic.

JJ: I read that Freekey Zekey is going to be rocking Nostic on his new album? Is that true?

Nancy: He is! Thats true, we had a photo shoot 2 weeks ago. We have been getting a lot of attention- MIMS called me a few weeks ago looking for a Nostic hoodie that he could wear for a video and Redman called looking for a Nostic hat.

JJ: Nostic is all about freedom of expression and spiritual beliefs and dealing with life's everyday obstacles, what do you say to someone who is faced with the obstacles of the financial inability to buy a t-shirt or a hoddie.

Nancy: I know for a fact that we will cater to everyone. Prices are going to be higher on signature t-shirts, but we are going to have different types for people that can't afford the signature items. We are not going to forget about anyone.

JJ: Is the Nostic perspective in harmony or conflict with an otherwise Christian or Biblical outlook?

Nancy: Not a conflict, it is all about how you feel and representing that. People struggle between good and bad, Nositc is for those people.

JJ: Since it is Mothers Day weekend, I'm going to have to ask you a few things about your family and yourself as a mother. What was your best Mothers Day that you can remember with Jimmy?

Nancy: Everyday is, every day I get to see my children.

JJ: My mom says that too, but really what was the best mothers day? I know you have one.

Nancy: This one will be really special, we are starting a family business, it is a beautiful time for the family. Good things have happened this year for us. Seven is Jimmy's lucky number and we are in the year '07 and seven is the number of the Lord. We have had a really good year, so this mothers day will be my favorite.

JJ: What was the best thing Jimmy has ever given you for Mothers Day?

Nancy: I wear it everyday, he got me a ring with all my children's birthstone on it.

JJ: How many children do you have?

Nancy: Seven, it is like the Brady Bunch.

JJ: How many boys and girls?

Nancy: Jimmy was the only boy until I got remarried and now he has a step brother. All the sisters work on the clothing line together, it is really a beautiful thing.

JJ: So Precious Jones is Jimmy's sister?

Nancy: Oh, you know Precious. Yeah she is working on the line.

JJ: Jimmy said something on BET that really gave me some insight into his work ethic. When talking about people making it in the industry he said that people need to try as hard as they can and then question themselves if they are really trying as hard as possible. Is this something you used to tell him?

Nancy: That is my motto. You have to know struggle to appreciate your accomplishments. If things are handed to you on a silver platter you don't appreciate it. You really have to understand the struggle and never give up. Patience is the key to virtue.

JJ: What are you favorite songs of Jimmy's?

Nancy: I like "Summer in Miami" and "I'm in Love With A Thug."

JJ: What is your favorite record, by another artist?

Nancy: The only artist I really love is Jimmy. Although Robin Thick is messed up, in a good way. I'm going to make Jimmy and Robin get together to make a record.

JJ: Have you heard "Shooter" with Lil Wayne?

Nancy: Oh yea, that track is really messed up. I like Lil Wayne too. My son is so versatile I don't want to see him just raping, I want to see him do everything. I would like to see Jimmy could do a rock song, an R&B song.

JJ: I have to ask, and if you don't want to answer this question you don't have to. What is up with Jimmy and Cam'ron. There has been a lot of rumors going around this week do you have any insight onto what is going on?

Nancy: Everybody has to realize that people go through ups and downs in a relationship and they most of all need to realize that. Things get blown out of proportion. Jimmy and Cam'ron are always going to be together no matter what, the Diplomats are like a family.

JJ: Thank you very much for the interview and I hope you have a happy Mothers Day.

Nancy: Thank you for the interview and wish your mom a happy Mothers Day from me as well.

R. Kelly National Anthem

2007-05-12T08:47:00.000-06:00

The shot at 1.39 is priceless. There are so many great things going on in the 2 minutes and 13 seconds of this.

R. Kelly - Double Up (Tracklist) and "The Zoo"

2007-05-11T10:28:00.000-06:00

Such a bummer there isn't a song called "Kellz", but I'm sure the tracks "The Zoo" and "Sex Planet" will make up for it. Kells also goes for broke with the last track, "Ringtone" The most interested collaboration has to be track 12, no comment.

1. "The Champ" (featuring Swizz Beatz) (Produced by The Runners)
2. "Double Up" (featuring Snoop Dogg)
3. "Tryin' To Get A Number" (featuring Nelly)
4. "Get Dirty" (featuring Chamillionaire) (Produced by Mysto & Pizzi)
5. "Leave Your Name"
6. "Freaky In The Club"
7. "The Zoo"
8. "I'm a Flirt (Remix)" (featuring T.I. & T-Pain)
9. "Same Girl" (featuring Usher)
10. "Real Talk"
11. "Hook It Up" (featuring Huey)
12. "Rock Star" (featuring Ludacris & Kid Rock)
13. "Best Friend" (featuring Keyshia Cole & Polow Da Don)
14. "Rollin'"
15. "Sweet Tooth"
16. "Havin' A Baby"
17. "Sex Planet"
18. "Rise Up"
19. "Ringtone"

Thanks to the Idolator pointing out this video of "The Zoo" from the Jimmy Kimmel show November 2005

50 Cent - Fully Loaded Clip (Official Montage Video)

2007-05-11T07:12:00.000-06:00

So now 50 gets an official montage video and I can only assume an official video will follow. Whatever it takes, the itunes pre-order for 'Curtis' is already in the top 10.

The Shirt That Might Have Broken Up Dipset

2007-05-09T14:20:00.000-06:00

Pictured above is Freeky and Juelz. You might recognize the red painted walls as that of Juelz's studio.

Rumors are starting to circulate that it was these shirts that might be the center of the issues with the diplomats. These shirts are put out by True Love and False Idols and Cam'ron might have had some different feelings about an outside company putting Diplomat merchandise out. I stress the word might because at this point I don't really believe in this beef and I can't believe that this would be what set Cam over the edge.

More images at Complex Magazine's Blog.

DukeDaGod & Dipset - Intro / More Than Music / Street Pharmacist

2007-05-09T05:56:00.000-06:00

Video for DukeDaGod's "More Than Music Vol. 2 Intro", "Still More Than Music" & "Street Pharmacist" featuring 40 Cal, Juelz Santana, J.R. Writer, Hell Rell & A-Mafia.

'More Than Music Vol. 2' is in stores right now.

The big blog news of the day is that Jesus Piece is back.

Jim Jones - Lockdown, USA (Feat. Rell)

2007-05-08T17:34:00.000-06:00

Jimmy releases "Lockdown, USA" which is featured in the upcoming documentary "Lockdown, USA", directed by Rebecca Chaiklin and Michael Skolnik about Russell Simmons' campaign to end the Rockefeller Drug Laws.

This track was recorded specifically for the movie and isn't on P.O.M.E. Another timely release for the Diplomats.

Bill O'Reilly on "Akorn"

2007-05-08T14:43:00.000-06:00

Bill O'Reilly has really lost it. Calling Akon "Acorn" isn't a mistake, I would really like to see his ipod playlist.

In Akon's defense he allegedly didn't know the girl was so young, he was preforming at a 18+ club.

50 Cent - Curtis (Album Info)

2007-05-08T07:37:00.000-06:00

All of this information might or might not be true. The following track list appeared on itunes yesterday for pre-order:

1.187
2.Come Go (Produced By Dr.Dre)
3.Follow My Lead feat. Robin Thicke (Produced By Tha Bizness)
4.Movin On Up
5.Peep Show feat. Eminem (Produced By Eminem)
6.Still Will Kill
7.All Of Me feat. Mary J. Blige (Produced By Jake One)
8.Destiny
9.Fully Loaded Clip (Produced by Havoc)
10.My Gun Go Off
11.She Wants It
12.Straight To The Bank (Produced By Ty Fyffe)
13.Amusement Park (Produced By Dangerous LLC)
14.Fire feat. Nicole from the Pussy Cat Dolls & Young Buck (Produced By Dr.Dre)
15.Hands Up High
16.Officer Down feat. Kardinal Offishall
17.Smile feat. Lloyd Banks
18.The Mechanic feat. Tony Yayo
Bonus:
19.Video-Funeral Music

After looking at this track list I have a few questions. Didn't Lloyd Banks and 50 alredy do a track called "Smile"? That song doesn't deserve a part 2 does it? Same for "Fire," I know that was a Banks song. And, where is the Justin Timberlake track?

"Amusement Park" has landed on the internet and itis already labeled as the third piece to 50 Cent's opus having all begun with "In Da Club". What do you think? NahRight has got a link.

Dipset News From Last Night

2007-05-08T07:22:00.000-06:00

Jimmy wasn't on Flex last night, but tonight Duke da God, Juelz, Zeke, and the whole of Dipset will be on Funk Flex. This appearance is said to be to solely to promote their new album, 'Duke Da God and Cam’ron Presents: Dipset More Than Music 2.' This new More Than Music collection is released today, so was this all just one big publicity stunt? It seems that way, even if Jimmy and Cam get in a fist fight people are going to be yelling that they are doing so only to sell records. Cam continually steps into beef and has gained lots of press over the past year as result. So why not go head to head with someone from your own clique. It screams HHH vs Shawn Michaels. The fact of the matter is that more people know Cam today than they did last year and this all works to his advantage. Even if many people now know Cam as "the idiot from 60 Minutes" people still know his name and the appearance got his name in everyones mouth.

I can't help but wonder if this beef with Jimmy is real, will Cam change the name to his new album once again?

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