Akon Announces The Signing Of What He Calls "The Male Lady Gaga"

Akon caught lightning in a bottle when he signed pop sensation Lady Gaga. The Konvict Muzik CEO thinks he's found her male counterpart in Jeffree Starr.

In an interview with DrJay's.com Akon talks about the "next big thing" in his opinion

"Ah man, they are not ready." Akon says. "I just signed a kid named Jeffree Star, he will be the next biggest thing. To me he's like the male version of Gaga, in the aspect that you have to see it to understand it."

I'll let you guys decide if Akon is right. Peep Jeffree's video for "Beauty Killer" below

The Game Receives Backlash For Anti-Gay "Butt-Pirate" Tweets

West coast rapper The Game has decided to get back into the area of controversy, this time it's not for words he spit at another rapper.

On his Twitter page, The Game made some comments that many deemed as anti-gay, when he tweeted several posts criticizing the sexual positioning of homosexual men and calling them “butt-pirates”.

"Aye! I gotta question: What kinda man let another man put his d*ck in his booty?” Game tweeted. “I'm just askin n**ga that sh*t krazy tho. #buttpirates."

After receiving quite a few angry tweets regarding his comment, The Game explained that although his comments were derogatory, he was not bashing but simply inquiring about the lifestyle.

"Aint no attack on gay people, I'm just askin on the real that sh*t krazy dog,” The Game continued. “Gay women, kool ! Ellen, kool ! D!ck in the booty, not kool. It's a FREE WORLD, be GAY & be proud if thats ya choice.... But in the dook shoot doe ????? Do what ya like (Digital Underground)."

It seemed as if his explanation wasn't enough for one follower who The Game decided to respond to directly.

"@g**isonb look man, go pick ya boyfriend up from work... do the cheerio & RELAX. Wasn't GAY bashin. just asked a question ha ha ha"

This isn't the first time that Twitter comments have worked against a rapper, 50 Cent was recently accused of gay bashing after he tweeted a comment regarding oral sex for women.

"If you a man and your over 25 and you don't eat pu**y just kill yourself damn it,” 50 tweeted. “The world will be a better place. Lol."

Although both were instances of personal opinion, many supporters of gay rights are hardly laughing.

It's funny how people overlook the true reason of social media; it's your own little world in cyber space, which means it's your area for your personal opinion.

Twitter is just like anything else, it's your thoughts that you want to share with the world-so if you don't like it, unplug.

Famed Occult Specialist Denies Jay-Z Illuminati Rumors; Calls Him A Genius

Many people have weighed in and drawn conclusions on the subject of Jay Z and his alleged ties to an occult lifestyle.

According to famed author and occult expert Mitch Horowitz, Jay Z is not an occult member, but an imagery genius.

In an interview posted on BigThink.com he praises Jay for being a "genius" saying,

“No [He's not an occultist] He's a genius who has a very shrewd eye for kind of oppositional imagery in our culture. He uses these things and he understands the magnetism of these symbols. You know, symbols like the pentagram and the eye in the pyramid or astrological symbols, they do have a certain magnetic power. They have a pull on us.”

Horowitz also states that due to conditioning people all over the world have been trained to respond internally to certain images and being an artist Jay Z is playing on that internal appeal.

“I think when you're using imagery that comes from the ancient world or that comes from Renaissance-era occultism, there is a little something going on there,” Horowitz continued. “We've never quite figured out a way to digest the image of the pentagram. Some people are really attracted to it, other people recoil from it.

Jay-Z understands this and when he uses these images in his videos, on his clothing, and in other places, you know, he realizes that we are people who think in images and that you can take an image and you get a response from people.”

In conclusion, Horowitz states that people can put up their stakes and stop the crusades because Jay Z isn't a part of any occult and if he is, he is not using imagery in his videos to spread “satanic” beliefs.

“I was asked at one point whether I thought Jay-Z was a Freemason because of some of the images that appear in his videos,” Horowitz said. “One of his videos also shows an image of Mao Tse Tung, I don't think he's an Agrarian Socialist. I don't think he's an occultist, but I do think he is probably a genius in terms of using imagery.”

Horowitz is the author of  "Occult America" and was awarded the 2010 PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Award for literary excellence.

Video: Bruno Mars At Age 4, Impersonating Elvis Presley

Before Bruno Mars topped the charts, the versatile crooner was impersonating Elvis Presley as a four-year-old under his father’s tutelage. In clips taken from the 1990 U.K. documentary Viva Elvis and 1992’s comedy Honeymoon in Vegas, the Hawaiian heartthrob dons a replica of the King’s jeweled jumpsuit while singing and shimmying for spectators.

When asked about his fondness for Mr. Presley, the talented toddler replied, “I like his singing, and his dance, and his lip,” while positioning his mouth into the late legend’s signature lip curl.

 

Tracklisting: Nelly – ‘5.0’

Hot on the comeback trail, Nelly nabs some high-profile guests for his sixth album 5.0 (Nov. 16). The standard edition features appearances from Chris Brown and Plies (“Long Gone”), T.I. (“She’s So Fly”), Keri Hilson (“Liv Tonight”), and more, with the St. Louis native reuniting with Kelly Rowland for “Gone.” Deluxe bonus tracks include collabos with Talib Kweli and his St. Lunatics pal Ali on “Go,” Dirty Money and Murphy Lee on “k.I.s.s.,” and Avery Storm on “If I Gave U 1.” Check the star-studded tracklisting below.


1. “I’m Number 1” feat. Baby and DJ Khaled
2. “Long Gone” feat. Plies and Chris Brown
3. “She’s So Fly” feat. T.I.
4. “Just a Dream”
5. “Making Movies”
6. “Move That Body” feat. T-Pain and Akon
7. “1000 Stacks” feat. Diddy
8. “Gone” feat. Kelly Rowland
9. “Don’t It Feel Good”
10. “Broke” feat. Yo Gotti and Sophie Green
11. “Liv Tonight” feat. Keri Hilson
12. “Nothing Without Her”

Deluxe Bonus Tracks:
1. “Go” feat. Talib Kweli and Ali
2. “If I Gave U 1” feat. Avery Storm
3. “k.I.s.s.” feat. Dirty Money and Murphy Lee

Travie McCoy Arrested In Germany

Travie McCoy was arrested on October 27 after allegedly spraying graffiti on the Berlin wall in Germany.

The rapper/pop star was taken into custody by Germany police after they spotted him tagging one of the last pieces of the historic landmark.

Before he was arrested, he posted the picture of the graffiti on his Twitter page.

"Told you!!! Had to do it, blame it on the devil, everyone else does!," McCoy said on the microblog.

He was released on 1,500 Euros bail and went to Amsterdam for a performance.

Mariah Carey Confirms She's Pregnant [VIDEO INSIDE]

After, well, years of speculation, with the gossip reaching a fevered pitch the last few months, Mariah Carey confirmed that she is pregnant on the "Today" show Thursday morning (October 28).

"Well, we're here in New York; yes, we are pregnant," the 41-year-old singer said during a pre-taped interview segment with "Access Hollywood" host Billy Bush. "This is true."

Carey opened up about her struggle to get pregnant, but kept many of the details about her pregnancy shrouded in mystery in order to maintain some privacy. "I'm actually dealing with this, and it's been a long journey but it's been tough," she explained. "Well, it's still early. We're expecting in the spring."

The singer added that she and husband Nick Cannon wanted to tread lightly when it came to the pregnancy because she she suffered a miscarriage two years ago. "Actually, it was difficult. It really was," she said. "[When I had the miscarriage,] it was really sad. We had really to absorb this and take it in."

Cannon joined his wife during the interview. "It's absolutely emotional, but for so many reasons," he said. "The greatest gift on earth is a child."

The latest rumors of Carey's pregnancy began circulating when she dropped out of Tyler Perry's flick "For Colored Girls ..." back in May. Carey hasn't said much about the speculation, but Cannon has acted as her mouthpiece, usually dancing around the question when asked.

In August, Carey did blog about the rumors, writing, "I appreciate everyone's well wishes. But I am very superstitious," she wrote on her website. "When the time is right, everyone will know — even Cindi Berger [my publicist]."

Kid Cudi Waves Goodbye To His Rap Career, Starts Rock Band (Video)

Kid Cudi just started a new rock band, and it's not a hobby or side gig.

The G.O.O.D Music artist says he's done with rapping. Instead of spitting a hot 16, Cudi will stick to singing and playing his guitar from now on.

"I'm just over rapping... I don't get any fulfillment out of it anymore," Cudi told MTV recently. "Like I don't get any fulfillment out of writing a 16 [bars]. That's why you never really hear me on Kanye joints like that, I'm not passionate about it. I'm more passionate when he be like 'yo Cudi come up with a hook or something.' Cuz he asks me to put verses down, but I'll try to like procrastinate or disappear."

The name of Cudi's new band is Wizard. He's putting it together with Dot Da Genius, the producer behind his hit song 'Day N Night.'

"I just get more fulfillment out of singing now. I'm teaching myself the guitar, that's like my newfound love," Cudi says. "I just never thought that I could play an instrument... picked it up, just surprised myself. It's been two and a half months I've been playing. I'm already starting my next project, it's a rock album. I'm doing a band with Dot called Wizard."

MTV Shows

Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday (Album Cover & Tracklist)

Here’s the high resolution artwork for Nicki Minaj’s debut album in stores November 22nd.

The Album Tracklist

1. I’m The Best
2. Roman’s Revenge (feat. Eminem)
3. Did It On’em
4. Right Thru Me
5. Fly
6. Save Me
7. Moment 4 Life
8. Here I Am
9. Dear Old Nicki
10. Your Life
11. Blow Ya Mind (Deluxe Edition Bonus Track)
12. ‘Check It Out’ (feat. Will.i.Am) (Edited Album Bonus)

Bob Marley's Daughter Sentenced to 7 Years Probation For Growing Marijuana

Bob Marley's youngest child will serve 7 years probation for growing marijuana in her Philadelphia area home.

According to The Associated Press, a Chester County judge offered 29-year-old Makeda Jahnesta Marley a choice: a shorter prison term or a long stint on probation. She chose probation but could be forced to serve the prison term if she violates her probation.

Marley's daughter was arrested in 2008 after police say they found her removing plants from her basement when officers arrived on a domestic-dispute call. She pleaded guilty in September.

Marley's probation calls for her to undergo random drug tests and stay away from drug users.

Her attorney, Thomas Schindler, tells the West Chester Daily Local News that it won't be a problem. He called growing marijuana an “aberration.”

Joell Ortiz's Sophomore Album Gets Release Date

Brooklyn rapper and Slaughterhouse representative Joell Ortiz is set to drop his second studio album, Free Agent, November 30, on Entertainment One Music (formerly Koch Ent.)

The sophomore album will feature guest appearances from The Lox and production from DJ Premier, Just Blaze, DJ Khalil and others.

This is the follow-up to his debut LP The Brick (Bodega Chronicles), which dropped in 2007.
As recently reported, Ortiz is said to be one of the guest features on DJ Premier's long awaited compilation album, which is slated for a 4^th quarter release.

Raz-B Continues Marques Houston Abuse Allegations; “He Was Putting His Penis In My Bootyhole…”

Raz-B is continuing to accuse Marques Houston of sexual abuse.


As previously reported, the singer posted a video of a phone conversation with Houston saying he was trying to “forgive the man who had sex with him” and spoke on abuse from his former manager Chris Stokes as well.

Now the former B2ker sat down for an interview with VIBE and says that the incidents happened between the ages of 13 and 17.

He describes it as “satanic” and says he knows a number of people abused by Stokes, who is also his biological cousin.

“A lot of people share their stories with me. And it's all crazy. Chris used to have me have sex with him and he used to suck my penis. This stuff is satanic, but I thank God for my testimony so I can help someone else.

He also says it was Houston who actually penetrated him, and he's no longer afraid to share his story.

“The confusion is Chris did molest me but they thought he was putting his penis in my bootyhole. But that was Marques Houston. I'm very vocal [now]. I'm not afraid of anything. “

When asked by the publication if he ever ‘adamantly said no', B says that he was finally able to leave after “I  realized that these n*ggas were really gay” and adds,

“Well I didn't know what the fuck was going on. I was a young kid and these people took advantage of me.

New Music: Cassidy f/ Junior Reid – ‘High Off Life’

Cassidy gets in a reggae state of mind on the Junior Reid-assisted “High Off Life” from his upcoming album C.A.S.H. (Cass Always Stays Hard), dropping November 16. Over a sparse instrumental, the Philly native flips lyrics about getting so high he can kiss the sky, fending off the doubters. “You don’t want to test me/ You can get sniped like Wesley/ When them shots pop like Pepsi/ You betta respect me,” raps Cass. Heed his warning below.

Cassidy f/ Junior Reid – “High Off Life”

New Music: Snoop Dogg – ‘New Year’s Eve’

’s a cause for celebration. Snoop Dogg busts out the bubbly early with his “New Year’s Eve” anthem featuring singer Marty James. The melodic record, bound to be the soundtrack to your New Year’s party, is the first single from Doggystyle 2: The Doggumentary, the sequel to the Doggfather’s 1993 debut, due March 8. Party like it’s 2011 below.

Snoop Dogg f/ Marty James – “New Year’s Eve”

New Music: Jay Sean f/ Birdman – ‘Like This, Like That’

After partying with Nicki Minaj like it’s “2012,” Jay Sean links up with another member of his CMYM family, Birdman, on “Like This, Like That” from his upcoming album Freeze Time, which has been delayed to February 15, 2011. With its sparse electronic beat, the moody club track puts the Londoner in romantic mode, with lyrics aimed at getting the girl.

“You’re gonna hear a side of me which America hasn’t heard yet,” Jay said of his fourth project. “It’s the more R&B, slow jam side of me, the stuff that I used to do on my older albums. It’s just a nice mix between pop-R&B.”

Click the Link Below to Listen & Download 

Jay Sean f/ Birdman – “Like This, Like That”

Meet The Poet Who Killed Nicki Minaj Lyrically;- "The Miseducation of a Barbie Doll"

This is some powerful material here. Poet Jasmine Mans, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin, is not a rapper, but she has the intellect of a scholar and the bars of a battle MC. But, her poetry contains venom, yet reads like a cautionary letter. She's got some humdingers like, "Don't let them rape the Assata out of you." and "They will Lauryn Hill you" and "This microphone is not a dildo so you are going to have to come a lil' harder." Watch Jasmine Mans' performance.

 

Ne-Yo Not Stressed Over Album Leak

A month before it hits U.S. stores on November 22, Ne-Yo’s fourth album Libra Scale has sprung a leak on the Internet. While promoting the project today in Japan, the singer-songwriter calmly accepted the premature release, but also had some words for those who leaked it.


“It has been brought to my attention that my album was hacked and leaked in the U.S. roughly a month before it’s U.S. release,” tweeted the R&B gentleman. “Initially this angered me. It’s stealing plain n’ simple. But then I started thinking. Why do I make music? To sell records, make money, or is it because I love it, love how it touches people, how it helps people? The honest answer is both.”

Despite his initial feelings, the 28-year-old chanteur has come to terms with the leak. “I’ve come to this place of mental peace. No longer stressing people that steal the music, how it’ll effect my sales,” he shared. “The bottom line is, I worked hard on this project. The music, the concept, the whole lot is for the people, respect or not.”

He also expressed that he isn’t focused on record sales, as long as he’s happy with the material. “Ether way, the music, the concept, the whole lot, served it’s purpose. It gave the people something quality to vibe to. I’m not solely in the business of selling records. I’m in the business of making art. That’s what an artist does, period.”

Of course, he couldn’t resist the urge to take aim at the leakers. “I’LL BE DAMNED IF YOU HACKER FUCKS GET MY NEXT ALBUM BEFORE IT’S TIME!!! FUCK YOU ALL!!!! Have a nice day.

President Obama Taps Rapper Common For Chicago Rally

President Barack Obama continues to harness the power of Hip-Hop music before the General Elections, this time utilizing the drawing power of Chicago rapper Common.

On Saturday (October 30th), Common will hit the stage in support of President Obama, who will host a massive rally in Hyde Park.

Common is expected to perform at the rally at the Midway Plaisance Park, which is close to the University of Chicago's campus.

The event, which is free to the public, is one of several events that President Obama has hosted in order to drum up support for Democrats in local elections.

Earlier this month, President Obama tapped The Roots and DJ Diamond Kuts to appear on stage during a campaign rally for Democratic hopeful Joe Sestak.

Just this week, it was reported that Hip-Hop mega-star Jay-Z would be involved in the Presidents 2012 bid for re-election.

President Obama's rally in Chicago featuring Common kicks off at 4:30PM.

Another Prison Guard Suspended Without Pay For Visiting Lil Wayne

Another prison guard at Rikers Island has been disciplined for making an unauthorized visit to see superstar rapper Lil Wayne, who is finishing a one year sentence for having a handgun on his tour bus in 2007.

According to the New York Daily News, Captain Raphael Collazzo was suspended without pay for 10 days for visiting the rapper for over 45 minutes, while he was in his isolation cell for having headphones and a charger for an MP3 player.

Capt. Collazzo, a 20-year-veteran, is not expected to be disciplined any further. He also denied breaking any rules during the unexplained visit.

He is at least the third guard at Rikers Island to get into trouble for visiting with Lil Wayne.

In April of 2010, Amelia Negron was fired for allegedly making an impromptu visit to the rapper's cell.

In September, Captain LaTanya Brown was accused of visiting the rapper, in addition to giving him preferential treatment by letting him stay in his cell while other inmates were on the recreation yard.

Lil Wayne is expected to be released from prison next week.

Shyne Apologizes To L.A. Reid

A great leader has the unique ability to admit when he’s wrong. Without this ability you suffer the fate of Napoleon and end up dead on your way to Russia.


I was wrong about my assessment of Chairman Reid. After I stopped being all Carl Thomas emotional and things like that, I thought about the facts. Fact is L.A Reid was there when I was locked, a few feet away from death row and the Black Panthers. L.A. was on the visit floor on Rikers Island looking at me through them blinding bars, showing me he believed in that gang boy revolutionary music I make. A bond forged at the nadir of suffering [that’s] unbreakable. That’s why I chose L.A. Reid over all the other distributors. We already went through it. I’ll never forget what L.A. did for me behind that b-wall. Caged like an animal, stripped of all my rights; he gave me freedom— freedom to follow my vision. Freedom to make my momma smile after so many tears and sleepless nights weeping for her baby boy like Rachel the matriarch weeps for the Israelites.


We have to have perspective on the legend [that] L.A. Reid is. 100 million records sold!!! Some of the biggest artists and musicians in the history of popular music have been discovered, mentored or produced by L.A.! Sean Combs and Jermaine Dupri made the biggest hits in music under L.A.’s tutelage. Shyne Po sold almost a million copies from Clinton Maximum Facility with the help of Chairman Reid. Son is one of the best in music—period. More than that, he was the dude that got on the PJ and paid homage to the chief when I was in that cell in them state greens dodging informants and banging on anything that opposed.


I’m loyal to a fault! F#ck it!!! I’m rolling with L.A. “100 Million Sold” Reid ‘til Supreme comes home and runs the rodents outta Queens, N.Y. I’m in it ‘til Sherm “Jonathan Jackson” Worm wins appeal and sits on the throne in Queensbridge. ‘Til Hasan Miller walks out the feds and hops in that four-door Bugatti.


Along with Berry [Gordy], Quincy [Jones] and Russell [Simmons], L.A. Reid opened the door and paved the way for Africans and Latinos to become music moguls and pop culture juggernauts instead of inmates on death row. I pray one day I could discover the next Usher, Toni Braxton, TLC and OutKast; grow the careers of Bon Jovi, The Killers, Pink and legends like Mariah. L.A. Reid has accomplished what most in music never will. Transcending racial barriers before Obama and making music that moves the planet! Put the horse in the bag! If you with me, partner, scream Gangland!!!


“I’m dope boy fresh, Geronimo Pratt. Statue of Liberty sittin’ on my lap, pedal to the floor engine in the back, somebody gotta do it! Mr. Cee light a match!!!

Jay-Z Speaks About The Alleged Beyonce Pregnancy!

In December Jay-Z will be touring around Australia along side the band U2. Beyonce, Jay-Z's wife, has joined him on stage many times in the past year, but will not be joining him on stage in Australia.

No it's not because she pregnant, Beyonce is going to be working on her next studio album and doesn't plan on taking any time off to join her husband in Australia. Jay-Z said to a reporter "It's not going to happen," Jay-Z said. "I'm just shooting down the rumours before they start."

Jay-Z also confirmed the pair aren't planning on starting a family right now, saying there was "no truth" to last week's rumors of a pregnancy.

Jay-Z even made a joke about the rumor, "They do that every slow news day. This is like the fifth time. I think we have five kids now."

IRS Cancels Auction Of Young Buck's Possessions

An auction by the IRS, set to sell of several of Young Buck's personal property this week has been canceled, said reports.


Earlier this month, the IRS announced they would hold an open auction on Thursday (October 28), where the rapper's belongings -- including recording equipment, jewelry, and paintings, among others -- would be auctioned off to the public.

According to The Tennessean, the IRS canceled the sale this week after Buck's attorney filed suit to recover his property and stop the auction, saying that he would sell real estate worth $638,500 to begin repaying those taxes.

Buck took to his Twitter page (@YoungBuckMarley) to let his followers know the good news. "Sorry PEOPLE. There will be no AUCTION of my STUFF tomorrow!! Lol!! TRY AGAIN. HUH ???" he tweeted.

The rapper (real name: David Darnell Brown) owed more than $164,000 to the IRS in unpaid in income taxes, which resulted in a raid of his home back in August, where IRS agents seized several of his possessions.

Somes of the items seized included gold and platinum plaques, fine art, multiple plasma televisions, designer watches, and an assortment of faux-fur coats.

In the court docs, Buck's attorney said that the seizure caused stress with his children and family, and impeded his ability to repay the government. His attorney also added that his things were needed for the rapper's "peace of mind to maintain calmness in order to stimulate the creative juices."

An open house was scheduled Wednesday (October 27) to view the items, with an auction following on Thursday morning. But now, Buck has a chance to keep his stuff.

On a better note, Young Buck finally dropped a new album in early September, titled The Rehab. It opened at no. 55 on the Billboard 200, selling 6,400 copies in its opening week.

The MC Hammer Vs Jay-Z Saga;- MC Hammer Releases Trailer To His Jay-Z Diss [Video]

 With a couple of days before his scheduled Jay-Z diss video, MC Hammer has released a trailer for his retaliation music video entitled "Better Run Run."
 
As previously reported, the Hip-Hop veteran found himself upset after Jay-Z spit a verse about him in the G.O.O.D. Friday track, "So Appalled."


“…And Hammer went broke so you know I'm more focused. I lost 30 mil so I spent another 30. Cause unlike Hammer 30 million can't hurt me.”

After a long twitter rant by Hammer, the emcee announced that he would release a retaliation record on October 31st.

Peep the trailer video of the diss record below and let us know, does Hammer need to retaliate or is he setting himself up for embarrassment?

Kanye Announces EP With Jay-Z Will Now Be A Full Album

Kanye West has announced that his collaboration EP with Jay-Z entitled “Watch The Throne,” will now be a full length album.
 
In a recent interview with XXL Magazine, West stated that the release will be a full album, not an EP, as it was initially reported.

"We had done five songs so far, and then a few of 'em, kind of, were out there, and I put them on my album. Sorry Jay," he said, laughing. "But we got some more, and we going to the south of France at the end of this month just to record new ideas.”

Kanye West has announced that artists and producers such as Pete Rock, Q-Tip, and Madlib were all taking part of the project.

Grammy-winning rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West will continue collaborating on their project in France as part as their “overseas brainstorming sessions.”

Just Blaze Calls Out Joe Budden For Jacking His Beat

Super producer Just Blaze isn't known for beef, but when it comes to someone using his beats without permission, looks like it can get pretty ugly.


According to published reports, Just Blaze was more than a little upset with Slaughterhouse emcee Joe Budden after he allegedly used one of Blaze's beats without clearance for Budden's track “Stuck in the Moment”.

Blaze who decided to air Joe out via Twitter, had this to say about the beat jack.

"So ummm.. stuck in the moment IS my beat after all. srsly @joebudden? why? and the mix sucks. I aint never done nothin to do u but help your career bro hem. This aint cool. I aint gonna sit here and air this out on twitter. But we got too many people in common for this.” Just Blaze wrote.
“I was about to give Amalgam a free beat so YOU could be on the em album and... this? not cool. And I aint even have to do that.”

Although Blaze states that the beat was going to be used regardless if Joe used it or not, Blaze reveals that the “jack” was more of a slap in the face than anything.

“[The] Record was goin out regardless,” Blaze continued. “I was just tryina make the record right and give YOU the look coz we got history... so i stick out my neck a lil bit, dont ask for nothin in return from it..and i get this. "ni hi hi hiiiiiice" (c) 3rd Bass.. Rap is awesome. H*ll i mixed and added to Joell [Ortiz]'s record for FREE, and i dont even know him like that. Why wouldnt i do u a solid when we sposed to be cool. Itll be handled one way or another but d*mn homie as many people as we got in common?back home2?"

Although it seemed as f the two would never be cool again, Blaze has went on record saying that they are still friends and that he spoke with Joe and realized it was all a misunderstanding.

"We'sa good.” Just Blaze later Tweeted. “[Joe] apologized for not handlin correctly and explained, i explained my spazz was bc i thought we was frandz. and life goes on. And as for the spazz. some feel it was justified, and i feel them, but i normally dont get down like that. however end of the day we're all human. SORRRYYY! Admit it though... u were entertained one way or another."

Twitter…looks like it's becoming the place where grievances are filed.

Oprah To Star In Comedy By ‘Sex And The City' Director

Oprah Winfrey is set to take on the starring role in a new film by the director of ‘Sex And The City.'


According to Deadline, Michael Patrick King's latest film will star Oprah alongside Meryl Streep, and Sandra Bullock.

The currently untitled comedy will be produced by Scott Stuber through his ‘Stuber Pictures ‘banner and is expected to be released next fall.

Speaking on the project, King tells Deadline,

"I put it in front of each of them and they all said yes. To have access to these women, tell them this story and hear yes was almost like a Greek mythological journey, with me going from one goddess to the next. It was humbling. They're all unique, and the idea of writing parts that three strong women will play is such a challenge. Their body of work is beyond reproach. It's also appealing to craft a character for Oprah to come back and play that's not Oprah."

King expects to have the script done by January.

New Music: Lupe Fiasco, Common, & Jennifer Hudson – ‘We Can Do It Now’

Chi-town unites on “We Can Do It Now,” an all-star collaboration for Gatorade Replay featuring Lupe Fiasco, Common, and Jennifer Hudson. Produced by Chicago native No I.D., the soulful tune sees J-Hud going first, wailing over a searing electric guitar. Soon, a marching drum section chimes in as Lupe and Common hold it down on the lyrical tip. Take a trip to the Windy City below.

Click Below to Download & Listen
Lupe Fiasco, Common, Jennifer Hudson, and No I.D. – “We Can Do It Now”

Ryan Leslie Offers $20k Reward For Stolen Laptop

In a very unfortunate incident, Ryan Leslie’s laptop and other personal material was stolen outside a nightclub in Cologne, Germany this past weekend. The macbook contains music recordings and video footage that he intended to release in the future. He is now offering a $20,000 reward for its return or any valuable info on it.

Album Cover: Chrisette Michele – ‘Let Freedom Reign’ [Revised]

Chrisette Michele plays ringleader on the revised cover for her third album Let Freedom Reign (Nov. 30). Donning a black top hat, elongated eyelashes, and a black corset, the Grammy-winning songstress poses in front of a tan-and-red backdrop, channeling a circus aesthetic. Peep the previous artwork and let us know which version you prefer.

T.I. To Return To Arkansas Prison On November 1st

T.I. will be returning to the exact same federal Arkansas jail next week that he served his jail sentence in stemming from his 2008 gun conviction. The rapper will be entering Forrest City’s low-security premises on November 1st, where he will begin an 11-month sentence for violating his federal probation. Luckily for Tip, the Los Angeles District Attorney has rejected a possession of marijuana charge that was pending from his September 1st arrest in West Hollywood.

Jay-Z to Campaign For Obama in 2012

 Rap impresario Jay-Z has long since been respected as a presidential MC and now there are reports that President Barack Obama will request Hov's services for his re-election bid.

Deputy White House Press Secretary William Burton recently joked with the New York Post,

“I can't believe you've finally heard the chatter about [Jay] replacing Larry Summers. In all seriousness, keep in mind he was pretty active during the 2008 election, so I don't think it'd surprise anyone that [Jay] would be involved again. But it's a little premature.”

In recent years, Jay-Z has become more viable as mainstream figurehead and was unofficially instrumental in rallying youth for the '08 presidential campaign.

As recently reported, Jay recently recorded a motivational ad helping to encourage voters to “use their voice.”
In a new ad campaign, Jay-Z is encouraging the younger generation to “Fight for what's right and what you believe.”

The 30 second video taken after President Obama's historic 2009 victory, shows Jay giving the crowd a motivational speech about how their vote truly made a difference in America.

Saigon Inks Deal With Suburban Noize Records, Set To Drop EP This Week

It's been a trying run in the music biz for rapper Saigon. At one point, Sai was one of the most promising, young New York rappers ... and with super producer Just Blaze backing him, it seemed as though success wasn't too far away.

However, his long-awaited debut, The Greatest Story Never Told, never dropped ... and he's been battling Atlantic Records for several years now to be released from his contract.

Now, it looks like the label disputes are finally behind him. According to a recent Facebook update, Saigon has inked a deal with indie label, Suburban Noize Records, where he plans to release his long-awaited album.

But first, he'll be dropped an EP later this week to give fans something that's been lacking from his as of late -- new music.

"The Full Length LP is coming February but I cant make my Nation wait that long," the rapper wrote last week. "I haven't put out any music for a whole year and that was Warning Shots 2 which was super subpar for ME... It was a nice check though. New EP coming NEXT WEEK, The Yardfather's Prologue is the tentative title."

At press time, it was unclear what material and/or how many tracks would appear on the new EP.

Earlier this year, Saigon admitted that he was still signed to Atlantic, but said they were actively working to get the split done.
Stay tuned...

New Music: N.E.R.D. f/ T.I. – ‘Party People’

You ready to party? N.E.R.D. has teamed up with T.I. for the infectious “Party People,” the opening track on the group’s fourth album Nothing (Nov. 2). With signature Neptunes synthesizers and racing percussion, Pharrell, Chad, and Shae encourage listeners to forget about the time and party deep into the night, with Tip dropping a tongue-twisting 16 at rapid pace. Put on your party hat and jam out to the tune below.


N.E.R.D. f/ T.I. – “Party People”

New Music: Swizz Beatz f/ Estelle – ‘DJ Play the Beat’

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Swizz Beatz f/ Estelle – “DJ Play the Beat”

New Music: Akon f/ Rick Ross – ‘Give It to ‘Em’

Konvict Muzik meets Maybach Music on Akon’s Rick Ross-assisted “Give It to ‘Em” from his forthcoming album Stadium. Produced by The Runners, the fast-paced banger touts frenetic handclaps and hi-hats, with the Senegalese-American singer crooning about shedding his thug life and Rawse cataloguing his wealthy possessions. Give into what they’re giving below.

Akon f/ Rick Ross – “Give It to ‘Em” [Mastered]

KRS, Styles P., Papoose, More On Board For DJ Premier's Debut Compilation

Living, Hip-Hop legend DJ Premier has announced the details behind the first compilation for his record label, Year Round Records titled Year Round Records: Get Used To Us.

The first collection of tracks from the world renowned beat creator hits the streets this December and features the Year Round Records Roster: Nick Javas, Khaleel and NYG'Z.

In addition to Preme's roster of artists, Get Used To Us features guest appearances from a who's-who in Hip-Hop, including KRS-One, MC Eiht, Styles P., Royce da 5'9, Freddie Foxxx,  Lady of Rage, Blaq Poet, Papoose, Tef, Dynasty, Young Maylay, Joell Ortiz, Saigon and Grand Puba.

Additionally, Brenks and legendary producer Showbiz contribute tracks to the 16-song album.

“I chose to release this LP while I put the finishing touches on all of the projects that were due for 2010," DJ Premier said. "I figured, why not pull a song from each project as well as the Remixes that were only available on 12” inch vinyl last year. Since I am independent and I do not have to worry about following the map that our industry goes by, my goal is to release more than six albums in 2011."

If all goes according to plan, DJ Premier's label will release six new albums in 2011: Pete Rock Vs. DJ Premier, KRS-One (Return of the Boom Bip), Freddie Foxxx (The Kolexion), Tef (Contraband), Nick Jovas (Destination Unknown) and NYG'z (Hustlaz Union: Local NYG).

The NYG'z' Hustlaz Union: Local NYG will be the first all-DJ Premier produced project since Gangstarr's 200X album The Ownerz.

"I am a street DJ! Street DJ’s set the trends of what is good way before everyone knows what is happening," DJ Premier said. "Street DJ’s are like weathermen, we know when it is sunny, rainy, snowy, hurricanes; you name it before it actually hits.  To prove my independence, I am dropping 4 singles and videos all at once (Nick Javas “Opportunity Knoccs”), (NYG’z “Policy”), (Khaleel “Hot Flames”), (MC Eiht “Fine By Me”) for the Get Used To Us compilation.

"I pride myself on making sure that my established market of fans and supporters get fed what there always waiting for when I release music and I welcome new fans that want to hear hard, original beats with rhymes that you can’t deny when it comes to skills," DJ Premier continued. "Plus, I have a live weekly radio show Friday nights from 10pm—Midnight (EST) on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio-(Hip Hop Nation)-(Sirius 40/XM 67) called (”Live From Headqcourterz”) which is dedicated to breaking new underground Hip Hop from a true DJ’s perspective.  I only play what I think the audience needs to hear.  Hip Hop’s age range has gone from age 4 to 60 believe it or not.  You cannot outgrow a culture so I fill the void that terrestrial radio cannot fill.”

Year Round Records: Get Used To Us is due in stores on December 7th, 2010.

Tracklisting and credits for DJ Premier Presents- Year Round Records: Get Used To Us is listed below:

1.) “Bang Dis!” Blaq Poet
2.) “Fine By Me” MC Eiht (produced by Brenks)
3.) “Policy” NYG’z
4.) “5%” f/KRS-One & Grand Puba
5.) “Opportunity Knoccs” Nick Javas
6.)  “Married To The Game” Tef & Styles P
7.) “Epic Dynasty” Dynasty
8.) “Ya Dayz R #D” NYG’z f/Lady Of Rage, Freddie Foxxx & Royce 5’9 (NYGemix)
9.) “Temptation” Young Maylay
10.) “Not A Game” Nick Javas
11.) “Rappin Exercise” Khaleel f/Panchi of NYG’z (produced by Showbiz)
12.) “Ain’t Nutin Changed” (Remix) Blaq Poet f/MC Eiht & Young Maylay
13.) “Lifetime Membership” Tef f/Saigon & Papoose
14.) “Hot Flames” Khaleel
15.) “Warning Track" Nick Javas (DJ Premier Remix)—(Bonus Track)
16.) “Sing Like Bilal” Joell Ortiz (Version 3)--(Bonus Track)

President Of Uganda Goes Hip-Hop With New Song (Audio)

The President of Uganda launched a rap career during a campaign rally dubbed the "National Resistance Movement Solidarity Concert" over the weekend, in an attempt to gain new young voters.

President Yoweri Museveni appeared at the rally in full military fatigues. As the President and his entourage arrived, musician Eddy Kenzo, known in the region for his hit song "Stamina" was performing.

As rapper GNL Zamba, of Luganda finished up his performance, the DJ brought in an unfamiliar song featuring Museveni.

Then, President Museveni grabbed the microphone and shocked his supporters when he began performing the song with lyrics in the Runyankore dialect.

After he was finished he asked the crowd "do you want another rap?"

Mr. Museveni was inspired to record the track with a group of rappers from Entebbe, who explained the poetical nature of Hip-Hop to the leader of Uganda.

President Museveni said his rap actually came from a poem he used to recite in his youth.

“We need to keep our traditions intact, put our poems in your songs so that they are not forgotten. We need those poems,” Museveni told the cheering crowd.

President Museveni and his main challenger Kizza Besigye presented their papers to the electoral commission, before heading to rallies in the capital of Kampala.

President Museveni hopes to continue his 24-year run as President of the African country.

Lil B Goes Gay On Kanye West

You never just what might spew out of the keyboard of an online hypester like Berkeley rapper Lil B, who fires off a Tweet approximately once every three seconds.


But the self-proclaimed "Based God" (and member of the Pack) Tweeted something over the weekend that grabbed a lot more attention than usual. Not because Lil B threatened to force certain sexual acts on Kanye West, but because the offending Tweet reignited the whole pointless debate about whether Lil B is gay again.


You might expect the reaction to this Tweet:

​to come under several general natures:
1) Lil B is saying crazy things to get attention again.


2) Lil B must really want to work with Kanye.


3) Do you think Kanye West and Lil B will ever do a track together?


But no. It seems the biggest question it raised for many observers, was, as one hip-hop blog put it, whether or not "hip-hop is now officially gay." Says one commenter, 'this [expletive] is the gayest of them all. Yeah, keep him underground and not mainstream. Don't want to turn hip-hop into genre of gay music."

An Online blog breathlessly protested that B's tweet "is the most oddest, blatantly gay thing I have ever seen in my life."

And yet another, suggested that B's Twitter account must have been hacked -- "if not, he has a lot of explaining to do."


Taking to B's Twitter feed, it looks as if he's had to defend himself from angry suggestions that he's gay or that he's trying to turn hip-hop gay:

So, let's review: In a world where some wonder whether hip-hop has seemingly developed a tolerance for any moral no-no -- rape, murder, being rich and complacent -- it appears we've found a big taboo at last. The subject that is guaranteed to raise hackles in hip-hop -- even in a joking publicity-ploy-of-a-Tweet, it appears -- is being gay. Lil B, you get a point for this one. sfweekly