50 Cent Pushes Back
Nov 25, 2008 50 Cent, Album, Rapper
It looks like 50 Cent’s new album ‘Before I Self Destruct’ has lived up to its title. The record has went off only to self destruct. The CD has now been pushed back to 2009 without a specific release date being set. The record was originally set to come out in early December to hopefully capitalize on holiday buying but after the kickoff single tanked, it’s now getting kicked to the curb. I say we should blame Scott Storch for producing the embarrassment of a first single ‘Get Up’. The official reason being given for the album’s delay is that the rapper was rushing to meet the December date but that he opted to wait until next year to fully secure advertising and retail placement.
T-Pain in the Butt
T-Pain is proving to be too much of a diva for a rapper. The singer’s management has thrown down the gauntlet to anyone who wished to interview the guy last week saying “Please let interviewers know that Pain will only be discussing his album release on 11/11 and any other topics surrounding what he is currently doing. He will only answer one question on Wayne and upcoming projects they have. No questions on picking favorite artists, who he would like to work with or any other kind of lists. If you are fun with it that’s fine, and shoot out 5 cool questions relevant to what’s going on in his life cool [sic], otherwise he may he may [sic] get mad.”
Snoop Goes Under
Nov 9, 2008 Rapper, Snoop Dogg
Australia has had a changed of heart. Last year, Snoop Dogg was set to co-host the MTV Australia Video Music Awards, however, the rapper was denied entry into the country due to his extensive criminal records. But things have changed as the rapper is actually in Australia. Luckily for him, the Aussies granted him a visa this past summer to enter their country at the end of October. Snoop was spotted arriving at the Emirates Melbourne Cup Carnival 2008 at the Flemington Race Course last week. Let’s hope he doesn’t get into any problems while he’s down under. He might get permanently banned if that happens.
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Eminem is making album called ‘Relapse’
Nov 1, 2008 Album, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Rapper
Eminem says that he has no desire for fame even though he’s making a new album called ‘Relapse’. The rapper says he doesn’t really want a comeback but that he just wants to remind people of how he raps. He says that he feels content with what he has accomplished thus far but he also admits that he like the attention, just not too much of it. Eminem says he’s excited to get back out there after collaborating with Dr. Dre for the past 5 months on brand new material.
Jay-Z is a Global Leader
Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter was recently awarded with a Global Leadership Award by the United Nations at a gala in New York City. The rapper has done lots of work to bring clean water to Africa through the Water for Life campaign. Noticeably absent from the event was Beyonce. I wonder what prevented the singer from seeing her hubby pick up the award. Getting an award from the UN is a pretty big deal. You would think that she would have been there showing full support. I wonder where she was at. She better have a good excuse or we might start to think that they’re having trouble.
Luda’s Pool Burns
Talk about bad luck. Rapper Ludacris recently had his pool house destroyed by a fire. Fortunately, the rapper who owns the property just outside of Atlanta wasn’t home the night the fire broke out. According to a Fulton County Fire Department spokesman, a relative of the rapper was in the basement of the main home when the fire broke out. The fire consumed the pool house but was put out within 30 minutes. The cause of the fire is still being investigated though no cause was immediately sparked. I wonder what could have caused it. Thankfully, no one got hurt in the accident.
Tags: Ludacris
MC Breed Off Life Support
Old school rapper MC Breed has been taken off life support after being admitted to the hospital last week due to kidney failure. But before you go off arranging for any flowers to send to his family as condolences, he was taken off support for good reasons. The rapper, who’s been able to work with 2Pac and Too Short, collapsed while he was playing basketball in Atlanta. It’s being said that his kidneys are only 30% functional and that he’s likely to need a transplant. MC is still in the hospital where he’s recovering and will stay there for at least another week under observation. Let’s hope he gets better soon.
50 Cent Wants Time
50 Cent is still going through a whole lot of baby mama drama to be able to spend less time with his kid. Say what? Sources close to the case reveal that the rapper wants visitation with his 11-year old son every other weekend and that’s it. That makes it 3 separate cases and a load of legal bills for very little time. 50’s lawyer Brett Kimmel also said that the rapper is looking for a month during the summer and access during school recesses. His lawyer says that the request “maximizes the time the child can spend with his father while remaining sensitive to the child’s own schedule.” Sure.
Dr. Dre Buries His Son
Sep 12, 2008 Dr. Dre, News, Rapper
Over 200 mourners turned out last week for the funeral of Andre Young Jr. – the son of Grammy-winning rapper Dr. Dre. The funeral took place in Glendale, California at The Church of the Recessional. The late 20-year old was found dead a couple of weeks back by his mother at their home. There is still no word as to how he died but considering that he was out the night before his death and didn’t come home until early the next day suggests that his cause of death will be determined by a toxicology report. My condolences go out to Dr. Dre and his family at this time of mourning.
The Game may RIP in Jail
When The Game said goodbye to a relative at a funeral by punching out another relative, he may have also kissed his own butt goodbye. It’s being said that the Hawthorne City Attorney has charged the rapper with criminal battery for allegedly punching his cousin at a family funeral. The whole tiff was over money and the relative called the cops and made a citizen’s arrest before the late relative was even buried. It gets worse for The Game as he’s currently on probation for a firearms offense. If he’s convicted of battery, a judge could violate that probation and have his butt thrown in the pokey.
Dr. Dre’s Son Passes Away
According to reports, Dr. Dre’s son passed away last weekend. The body of 20-year old Andre Young Jr. was allegedly found at his family’s Woodland Hills, California home last Saturday morning. The young man was unresponsive when his mother went to check on him around 10 AM and called 911 to alert paramedics. Andre was said to have been out the previous night and then returned early in the morning the next day. The cause of death is still unknown and officials are still waiting for the results of a post-mortem examination, including a toxicology report. My condolences go out to Dr. Dre and his family during this difficult time.
Yung Joc Disses Lil Joc
Rappers are known for living the baller lifestyle but that doesn’t mean they aren’t cheapskates. Yung Joc reportedly can’t pay up $2,000 to support his 7-year old son. The rapper’s baby mama, Fatimah Jester, says that Yung owes her the two grand and is suing the rapper to have him pay. She tells WSB-TV that he has all kinds of cars which include Bentleys, Benzes and Rovers but he still hasn’t provided anything for his boy. A judge will hear the case on September 11. If that isn’t enough trouble for the rapper, he is also facing weapons charges. What is it with rappers and weapons charges? Everyone seems to have one.
Lil Wayne’s Unpaid Bling
Aug 20, 2008 Lil Wayne, Rapper
Lil Wayne is turning out to be a cheapskate. Last week, the rapper was ordered by a Miami judge to pay New Orleans jeweller Jack Sutton $146,000. Lil Wayne reportedly purchased a $138,000 diamond ring and $32,000 gold and diamond necklace from the jeweller back in October 2006. The deal was done by phone with the rapper promising to make monthly payments. Lil Wayne sent one $24,000 installment which prompted Sutton to send him the jewellery but then the rapper stopped paying. A source says that Lil Wayne may return the $138,000 ring rather than pay the cash. If you don’t have the cash, don’t buy the bling.
Yung Berg Does it Like His Boss
Aug 17, 2008 DMX, Rapper, Yung Berg
Considering who he has for a boss, should we even be surprised that Yung Berg has been arrested? The rapper who was signed on to DMX’s label was busted last week in New York City after police investigated a complaint by a limo driver. Sources say a limo driver reported a dispute with five passengers, and when police investigated the complaint, they busted Berg and his buddies on a bundle of charges. The rapper whose real name is Christian Ward was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of marijuana and menacing. DMX must be so proud of him.
Rick Ross is Deadbeat Dad
Aug 17, 2008 Rapper, Rick Ross
Rapper Rick Ross is allegedly the worst Baby daddy in the whole wide world. Tiallondra Nicole Kemp, the baby mama of 2-year old William Leonard Roberts III, is claiming that the kid’s dad, the rapper whose real name is William Leonard Roberts Jr., is a deadbeat dad. She also wants to establish that Rick Ross is the papa. Ross’ people say that he already pays support and foots the medical bills. The rapper’s lawyer Allan Zamren says “Mr. Roberts (Ross) is an excellent person and an outstanding member in his community. I’ve known him for quite some time and it’s a pleasure to represent him.”
Arrest Made in Lil Kim Party Murder
Aug 14, 2008 Lil Kim, News, Rapper
The NYPD made a major breakthrough as they have arrested an employee of the karaoke club, Spotlight Live, that hosted Lil Kim’s birthday bash in connection to the death of a young woman whose body was found in a utility closet of the establishment. The victim’s mother sobbed to the media “My only daughter. I have no more daughter. I was a single mother for all my life. I work hard for her.” My condolences go out to the victim’s family and friends. As for Lil Kim’s involvement, a spokesman for the rapper said in an emailed statement that she had no idea on the matter until it broke the news.
Dr. Dre Hot on Diddy’s Tail
Aug 10, 2008 Diddy, Dr. Dre, Hip Hop, Rapper
Diddy is no longer going to be the only hip hop mogul with his own line of drinks. Diddy may have his Ciroc vodka but Dr. Dre is about to catch up to him. Drinks America Holdings Ltd. is partnering up with Dre to produce his own line of liquor. The company has done the same with the likes of Willie Nelson’s Old Whiskey River Bourbon and Trump Super Premium Vodka. Dr. Dre is coming out with 2 items, Aftermath Cognac will be released first which will then be followed by a line of 80-proof flavored and unflavored sparkling vodka. Now that is something that will seriously knock your block off. It’s being said that his liquors will be hitting the shelves in the next 60 days.
Rappers United – Jay-Z
Aug 4, 2008 Album Release, Hip Hop, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Rapper, Timbaland
The divas of hip hop are reuniting as reports say that Jay-Z is set to work with both Kanye West and Timbaland on sessions for his new album. And here you thought he was retiring already. Early reports say that Jay-Z’s new stuff was going to be produced solely by Timbo but the hip hop star has revealed that the sessions are more of a musical competition between his peers. Jay says “I’m a person that works off music. If Timbaland makes 10 great tracks then he produces the album, if Kanye West makes 10 great tracks then he produces the album; if he makes three, I’ll take three. I let the music dictate the direction. You know I love Timbaland, he is like a brother to me, but until the music is done it’s premature.”
50 Cent’s Son Kidnapped
Aug 2, 2008 50 Cent, News, Rapper
Rapper 50 Cent recently had a sit down with Sister 2 Sister magazine about his ongoing feud with his baby momma Shaniqua Tompkins. He told the mag that the war broke out when he insisted on finding his son a better home and improving his education. He says “It wasn’t important before the beginning of last year because he was being home schooled… I was paying a teacher $60,000 just to teach him by himself. He was learning slower because it was just him and the teacher. So he needed to go to where he had the best possible schooling district and I found a house in the area that was, like, $1.5 million.” But he claims that Shaniqua started receiving bad advice, insisting on more child support. Things escalated when she got evicted from the home he’d bought. Shaniqua has reportedly fled with his son and continues to battle him for custody and child support.
Dr. Dre for US Team
It turns out that Dr. Dre is a heavy influence on the USA Olympic basketball team just as much as Dr. J is. The dream team travelled to China in style over the weekend thanks to the rap mogul and LeBron James. The Cleveland Cavaliers star bought the entire team ‘Beats by Dr. Dre’ headphones for the long flight. Here’s to hoping that the basketball star gets paid back in gold as those crazy music accessories are worth $350 each. Talk about breaking your bank account. Hey, if it gets his teammates to pass him the ball more often than they’d really like to then it has made its point.