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Eminem Back from the Dead
Posted in Album Release, Eminem, Rapper on the July 20, 2008
Don’t call it a comeback just yet. Reports are saying that Eminem is about to begin working on his first new album since 2004. A protégé of Slim Shady’s, Bishop Lamont, says that Em is working on the project and that he’s apparently “got a lot to get off his chest”. He says that Em was “emotionally devastated” after his rapper friend Proof was killed in 2006. Lamont says “He went through what he had to go through, and now he’s been able to take all the pain and stress and put it out in his music.” There’s no news yet on when the album will be released. After all this time that he’s been gone, I can definitely wait a couple more decades.
Kanye’s Ghost
Posted in Blog, Kanye West, Rapper on the July 20, 2008
Kanye West was recently accused of hiring a ghost writer to post blog entries for him on his official blog. The accuser claims “I know you don’t really believe Kanye West updates his blog several times a day while chasing skirts and displaying his astounding ignorance all over the world? Hopefully you’re not that naive. Sure Kanye wrote that one outburst on his blog, but no, he doesn’t find all those neat gadgets or post those videos and photos from the road. Someone else does all that for him.” The rapper retaliated with a blog of his own and cheekily posted pictures of himself looking at the very blog entry he posted.
Nate Dogg Charged with Felony Counts
Posted in Nate Dogg, Rapper on the July 11, 2008
I guess it’s too late for Nate Dogg to have learned that deciding to chase your lady down the 405 while telling her you’re going to kill her isn’t a good idea and that it could get you charged with a big time crime. The LA County District Attorney has just smacked the rapper, whose real name is Nathaniel Hale, with 3 felony county of making criminal threats, stalking and 1 misdemeanor count of driving on a suspended license. As once reported, the rapper was arrested in LA on June 23 after his estranged wife made a frantic call to 911 claiming that Nate was making death threats against her and dangerously following her as she drove down the road. What a douche!
Lil Wayne’s Big Money Problems
Posted in Life Style, Lil Wayne, Rapper on the June 23, 2008
Lil Wayne may be celebrating having a huge #1 album but the good comes with the bad. The rapper has just been slapped with another lawsuit. This time, it’s for failing to pay for work done on his custom Bentley way back in 2005. The suit was filed back in December 2007 when LeMarck deAndre failed to receive payment for modifying Dwayne Carter Jr.’s Bentley. Now, deAndre is filing another suit for $123,800 in damages. Why? Shouldn’t he just have sued for whatever money he was owed? If you ask me, it looks like someone’s just looking to drain Lil Wayne’s cash flow.
Jay-Z Lawsuit
Posted in JAY-Z, Lyrics, Music People, Rapper on the June 19, 2008
In another crazy lawsuit, a guy wants $88 million out of Jay-Z for his rap – not for a lyric he copied or a sample he stole but for stealing the ultra-exclusive technique of rapping in a low whisper. What the heck? I wish I was kidding. Mitchell Rose, a boxer/lawyer/rapper, has filed suit alleging that he created the technique of whisper rapping. Rose says that Jay-Z adopted the technique without properly crediting him so now he wants to get paid. If his name is familiar to you, he’s the same Mitchell Rose who once wrote a book called ‘Mike Tyson Tried to Kill My Daddy’. Go figure.
More Work for TI
Posted in MTV, Movies, Rapper, T.I. on the June 7, 2008
Rapper TI may be convicted on gun possession charges but that’s not stopping him from getting jobs, post-jail sentencing. First, there were reports on the MTV reality show that will follow him on his 1000 hours of community service before heading to prison. Now, according to reports, he has a 3-picture deal with Screen Gems. The partnership will launch the crime drama ‘Bone Deep’ which will co-star Matt Dillon. The film is about a group of bank robbers who pull off a daring high-risk heist and are dragged into one last job by a freshly paroled pal. I’m placing all my chips in that TI will play the freshly paroled character. He’s bound to have some experience to pull from.
50 Cent’s Posse Member Gets Busted
Posted in 50 Cent, News, Rapper on the May 30, 2008
Cops have arrested a guy in rapper 50 Cent’s camp for allegedly assaulting a woman viciously. Law enforcers say that they received a call from the rapper’s home in Farmington, Connecticut around 2:59 AM on Wednesday from the alleged victim. Dwayne McKenzie was popped for allegedly choking and hitting a woman with a belt which took place on 50’s property. When cops arrived, they saw that the woman had visible injuries consistent with her complaint. McKenzie has been charged with strangulation, assault, breach of peace and unlawful restraint. He has since been released on $10,000 bail. No word on what 50 thinks of the matter.
Nas’ Album
Posted in Album Release, Nas, Rap Music, Rapper on the May 21, 2008
I’m not sure if anyone cares at this point but Nas is still insisting that the real title of his disc is still the N word even though his label says that they’re not calling it that anymore. According to EW.com, Def Jam says that the rapper’s latest record will now be called ‘Nas’. Contrary to reports though, Def Jam exec LA Reid said that Nas could call it whatever he wanted. Maybe that’s why he’s still insisting on the original title. In my opinion, they should just consider scrapping the album altogether, especially after all of this nonsense. Releasing it now will just be anti-climactic.
No Prison Wedding for Remy Ma
Posted in News, Rapper, Remy Ma on the May 14, 2008
Remy Ma, whose real name is Reminisce Smith, is sitting tight in jail serving 8 out of the possible 25 years she was facing for shooting her friend, Makeda-Barnes Joseph, in the stomach. Oddly enough, the rapper was set to get married in jail over the last weekend to her fiancé Papoose (real name Shamele Mackie). However, the wedding was called off after a visitor was found with a handcuff key which could have easily opened handcuffs most law enforcement officials use. A corrections officer said that “The visitor was sanctioned by not being able to visit Rikers Island again for six months. He was asked to leave.†Luckily, the visitor wasn’t charged after he voluntarily surrendered the key to the authorities.
Foxy Brown Pleads Out
Posted in Foxy Brown, Rapper, Scandal on the May 11, 2008
Foxy Brown is trying to avoid going back in jail at all costs. It seems that the rapper, whose real name is Inga Marchand, has gotten a very lucky break as she plead out of her Blackberry assault case on Thursday. Oddly enough, she might not even have to go back to court for it. Foxy plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of menacing and the prosecution threw out the felony assault charge. She got off real easy to as she doesn’t have to serve time but just submit a letter of apology. Foxy has also plead out of her Florida case, where she’s accused of assault in a beauty salon.
Lil Kim’s Repossessed Car
Posted in Lil Kim, News, Rapper on the May 4, 2008
Lil Kim’s silver Bentley got repossessed earlier this week and it was filmed by New York’s CW11 for a report they have on repossessions. When the rapper was confronted by the reporters and cameras, she responded with “Oh please, get the fuck out of here. You are so fucking ridiculous.†She has some sort of a point there. It turns out that the car they got wasn’t even bought by Kim but was actually a gift to her. Now who the heck would give a way a Bentley? Enter Scott Storch. The car was supposedly given to Kim 4 years ago by the music producer as they allegedly had a very friendly relationship, if you know what I mean. It wasn’t just Kim that suffered in this repo deal. Scott also had his yacht repossessed recently. Ouch!
Snoop Dogg in a Soap
Posted in CMT Awards, Rapper, Singers, Snoop Dogg, TV Show on the April 21, 2008
He has a reality show, showed up to the CMT Music Awards looking like a Western vampire and now, Snoop Dogg is set to make an appearance on the ABC daytime soap ‘One Life to Live’ with two episodes featuring him scheduled to air next month. They apparently worked the rapper into a bachelorette party storyline where he’ll perform the tracks ‘Sensual Seduction’ and ‘Life of da Party’. It is also being reported that Snoop reworked the show’s theme and will replace the original theme on the two episodes in which he features. Snoop also reveals that he’s actually a fan of the show saying “I’ve been a fan of ‘One Life to Live’ since I was a baby. My momma always had it on the tube in the crib growing up. The opportunity to change up the theme song and give it some of my flavor will make the show the life of the party.â€
Kanye Loves Connect Four
Posted in Beyonce Knowles, JAY-Z, Kanye West, Rapper on the March 11, 2008
Remember the video making rounds on the internet of Kanye West and Beyonce playing Connect Four in Kanye’s locker room? It looks like the rapper wasn’t kidding about being a junkie of the game. Kanye’s concert rider has been uncovered and it demands a Connect Four setup in his dressing room at every show even though he travels with his own set. You never know when you might lose a piece after all. And it seems that he’s not the only rapper getting addicted to the game. Jay-Z has his own video playing with a friend. It must be Beyonce’s influence.
50 Cent Pays Child Support
Posted in 50 Cent, Rapper, Rumor on the February 19, 2008
Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson won a significant battle for money this past week. A judge ruled in the rapper’s favor in a dispute with baby momma Saniqua Tomkins over child support for their 10-year old son Marquis. His ex-lover was asking for $50,000 a month but was granted just half when the court viewed her and her son’s expenses. The figure got reduced even further to $6,700 a month. That serves the gold digger right. But let’s all hope that 50’s set up some kind of trust fund for his kid. The mom may not deserve the money but the kid sure does.
Hospitalization for Prodigy Keeps Him Out of Jail
Posted in News, Prodigy, Rapper on the February 15, 2008
I wouldn’t have thought to enter the hospital to stay out of jail. Prodigy, a rapper for G-Unit, was supposed to have turned himself in yesterday on a 3 1/2 year rap for possesion of a gun. However, he’s out for at least another week while he is in the hospital suffering from complications of sickle cell anemia.
He’s already been out an extra month. He is suffereing from severe lung pain and may end up having to have a hip replacement.
A judge will rule next week as to whether he remains in the hospital or has the surgery in a state prison system.
Busta Pleads Guilty
Posted in Busta Rhymes, Rapper, Scandal on the January 26, 2008
Busta Rhymes has just pleaded guilty to all four charges against him which included two assault charges and one DUI. The rapper did a 180 on his not guilty pleas and took a plea deal. For the two assault charges stemming from incidents last year, he was promised three years probation, served concurrently. Busta will serve a year in jail if he violates the probation. An order of protection was also issued for the victims of his assault. His sentencing will take place on March 18.
For the DUI, Busta will pay $750 fine and enroll in a drunk driving program. For the last charge of driving with a suspended license, he will have to give up his driver’s license for 6 months.
Lil Wayne Gets Busted Again
Posted in Life Style, Lil Wayne, Rapper, Rumor, Scandal, Singers on the January 26, 2008
Rapper Lil Wayne has been busted again by authorities in Arizona early Wednesday morning when his tour bus was pulled over and searched by US Border Patrol. The Drug Enforcement Agency was even called in and everything. The rapper is being held in a Yuma, Arizona jail on three felony counts for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of narcotics. This is his second arrest in a mere three months. You would think that he would learn something from the first time – or at least wait a year or until the first one gets forgotten. Tsk.
Badu Fro
Posted in Badu Fro, Grammy Awards, Hip-Hop, LL Cool J, Rapper on the January 23, 2008
Grammy Award winning singer Erykah Badu was spotted as she arrived in the Caribbean on Thursday sporting a big fro. Erykah is being featured along with rapper LL Cool J at ‘Recognize! Hip Hop and Contemporary Portraiture’. It’s the first exhibition at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery to examine the influence of the hip hop music and style on American culture. The exhibit will open of February 8 and run through October 26. That’s a long time to see their mugs on display, no? But I can’t argue with the artists that they chose. I wonder who else in featured.
The Real Grim Shady
Posted in Eminem, FUNNY, Rap Music, Rapper, Rumor on the January 15, 2008
Rap star Eminem used to be a workaholic; constantly scribbling lyrics on scraps of paper and toiling for hours in his studio revising songs. Now is the perfect time for the megastar to be at the top of his game, cherry picking the best talent for his production company.
However the 35 year old star - real name Marshall Mathers – has suffered a huge bout of writers block which has turned him into an overweight, spotty recluse who gorges on fatty food. He spends his time watching TV and playing computer games.
The music legend’s 5ft 8in frame has ballooned to 14½st and that he is battling heart problems. Now his desperate mother Debbie Nelson, 51, says: “I fear for him every waking moment.”
Time for a lifestyle change me thinks…