MTV Raw Jim Jones Interview

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

Jim Jones Issues Statement Regard Stack Bundles

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...

Dipset Breakup Rumors - Don't Believe The Hype

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.

New Scratch Magaine

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.

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

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

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

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.

The Shirt That Might Have Broken Up Dipset

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.

Jim Jones - Lockdown, USA (Feat. Rell)

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.

Dipset News From Last Night

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? For more check out Status Ain't Hood.

Dipset Splitset? Diplomats to break up?

According to Miss Info: Jim Jones or the Diplomats 300 are “putting Cam’ron on punishment.” According to an inside source (via Miss Info), Juelz Santana is not siding against Cam According to a Dipset insider (again via Miss Info), there are other members of Dipset who are also totally taken by surprise by this sentiment from Jim Jones, and they are also not in agreement. Here is a quote from Jimmy on the whole situation: “Me and Cam’ron haven't spoken to each other in a year…. I kept quiet out of loyalty, I felt like if we cant be friends then at least we can do business together….But now I can’t be next to you….I’m through wit being in hot water because of you….We still the Diplomats. We worked too hard to achieve our own success and now we’re gonna do something new….” Monday night, Jimmy is gonna be on the Funkmaster Flex Show (featuring Miss Info’s Celebrity Drama) on Hot97. One has to wonder if the 60 Minutes piece really put Jimmy over the edge with Cam.

Duke Da God - More Than Music

The next installment from Duke Da God will be out May 8th. Here is the rumored tracklist: 1. Intro - DukeDaGod Feat. 40 Cal 2. Gladiators - Feat. Hell Rell, JR Writer, 40 Cal, Juelz Santana 3. Still More Than Music - DukeDaGod Feat. Juelz Santana, Hell Rell, JR Writer 4. Dipset City - Feat. Juelz Santana, Hell Rell, JR Writer, 40 Cal, Jim Jones 5. Street Pharmacist - Feat. Hell Rell, A-Mafia 6. Anniversary - Feat. Jim Jones, Max B, Mel Matrix 7. The Corner - Feat. JR Writer, Hell Rell, 40 Cal 8. Gettin' By - Feat. 40 Cal 9. It's Over (Remix) - Feat. Hell Rell, JR Writer, A-Mafia 10. Sometimes - Feat. Jha'Jha, 40 Cal 11. The Hardest Out - Feat. Hell Rell 12. Gotta Get That Money - Feat. Katt Williams, JR Writer, Pow La Don 13. The Gun Shop - Feat. Hell Rell, 40 Cal, JR Writer 14. Killa's Theme - Feat. Cam'ron 15. Show And Tell - Feat. JR Writer, Tom Gist 16. Mic Check Pt. 2 - Feat. Juelz Santana, Freekey Zekey 17. Freestyle - Feat. 40 Cal, JR Writer, Hell Rell 18. Show Some Courtesy - Feat. Cam'ron, Juelz Santana, Hell Rell, Freekey Zeekey, J.R. Writer, Jim Jones, 40 Cal, Katt Williams, Un Kasa 19. Dipset Sign Off - Feat. DukeDaGod Did they leave anyone off "Show Some Courtesy"? Part 2 of the video here.

Cam'ron Catching Internet Predators

Word is the DVD will hit stores in September. Apparently Jim Jones will narrate and Cam will surprise the offenders. The rumor is that they have 12 people caught on tape already. I am pretty excited to see this. For more check out HHNLive.com. In case you haven't heard 50 has changed the name to his new album from 'Before I Self Destruct' to 'Curtis'. At first I thought this might have been an April Fools joke but no, Curtis seeks to reclaim his name. This is just like that situation you might or might not have encountered as a child. People always say that when you are called a name that bothers you act like it doesn't bother you at all and have other people call you by it, by doing so the person picking on you will leave you alone. On a totally unrelated subject, check out this G-Unit protest. Master P is......Black Supaman What does everyone think of the 'Drought 3'? I keep playing "Sky's the Limit", "Throw Some D's" and "Upgrade". I'm waiting for a real copy to get released.

Jim Jones & Juelz Santana Interview (3-26-2007)

On a different note but worth mentioning, Talib Kweli Gets Smacked...by a female. Thanks to WorldStarHipHop.com for the link.

Jim Jones - Emotionless/So Harlem (Feat. Juelz Santana) Video

Jim Jones/Funk Master Flex Interview (2-21-2007)

These days audio just isn't enough, sometimes you need a video.

"The Street Dream Tour" (featuring almost everyone)

"The Street Dream Tour" will feature Young Jeezy, Lil' Wayne, Jim Jones, Baby, Fat Joe and Rich Boy. There are also tour dates up at Jimmy's myspace page, but they don't exactly match up. The lineup is of course subject to change, and the only show listed on ticketmaster right now is the March 16th show in Greenville. March 3 - Cricket Arena- Charlotte, NC March 11 - Convention Center- Orlando, FL March 15- RichmondColiseum- Richmond, VA March 16- Bi-LoCenter - Greenville, SC March 17- Coliseum - Greensboro, NC March 18- Civic Center - Macon, GA March 22- US Cellular Center - Milwaukee, WI March 23 - US Bank Arena - Cincinnati, OH March 24- Louisville Gardens- Louisville, KY March 25- Gaylord Entertainment Center - Nashville, TN March 28- Nassau Coliseum- Uniondale, NY March 29- Dunkin Doughnuts Center - Providence, RI March 30- Sports Arena - Toledo, OH April 1- 1st Mariner Arena - Baltimore, MD April 5 - Alltel Arena - N. Little Rock, AR April 6- Municipal Arena - Kansas City, KS April 8- New Orleans Arena - New Orleans, LA April 14- Scottrade - St. Louis, MO April 15- Target Center -Minneapolis, MN April 21-Cohen Stadium - El Paso, TX, April 29- USC -Los Angeles, CA

Jim Jones on Funk Flex

I posted that video for those who might not have seen it. Thanks to V for sending this over. This interview with Funk Flex is long but it's Jimmy, and he always holds it down. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Also spotted at Cuurtis.com

Why is M.O.P. promoting Sizzurp?

According to Straight Up Brands (Sizzurp’s distributor) M.O.P. have signed on to endorse the Sizzurp. For those who don't know Sizzurp was originally developed and marketed in conjunction with Cam’ron and Jim Jones and now M.O.P. will help endorse the product via placement in new song lyrics, music videos, and while on tour worldwide with tour van wraps, stage banners and on-stage pours. What is going on here? How could 50 let this one happen? First Prodigy puts out a record on Asylum and now this? Won't it be great with 50 appears in a M.O.P. video drinking some Sizzurp? According to Straight Up Brands Lil Flip also has a drink coming out called "Lucky Nites Golden Liqueur." Also, where can I get some MoMo Mojito.

Jim Jones Def Jam Icon Video Game

I'm confused, how is Jimmy a part of a Def Jam video game? I hope Nas is in this game so he can get his Kufi smacked right off.

50 Cent Self Destructs vs Styles P and Camron

Yesterday 50 Cent was on Angie Martinez’s show discussing some things with Styles P. Before you know it Alan Grunblat of Koch Records and Cam called Angie to take exception to some comments made by Curtis 'Interscope' Jackson about Koch and then Jimmy Jones called up. Takes me right back to those days of the brilliant Ma$e, Camron and Jim Jones Hot 97 phone call days. This is pure comedy right here, check out this quote: "how much did the Mobb sell Curt?.." - Camron 50 Cent and Stypes P 50 Cent and Camron Here is the full interview 50 Cent and Jim Jones Thanks to everyone that sent these links in. So who won?