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Joe Budden: The Next Chapter
Posted January 23, 2008 |
It is a new chapter for Joe Budden fans. After five long -- and I mean long years -- Joe Budden is officially back on the map. Since he exploded onto the scene in 2003 with the smash hit, "Pump It Up," and the release of his debut album, things pretty much were never the [...] |
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Lil Wayne Arrested In Arizona On Drug Charges
Posted January 23, 2008 |
Lil Wayne was arrested early Tuesday morning (January 22) in Arizona on several drug charges.
According to police, the rapper (real name: Dwayne Carter) was taken into custody near Yuma, Arizona and charged with three felony charges -- including possession of dangerous drugs, possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.
In fact, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) [...] |
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Diddy Makes Yet Another Name Change
Posted January 23, 2008 |
Hip-hop mogul, Diddy, is once again making a name change.
After changing his name numerous times -- from Puff Daddy to P. Diddy, then to just plain Diddy -- the Bad Boy Records founder (real name: Sean Combs) now wants to go by the name Sean John.
According to the New York Post, Diddy says it's just [...] |
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The Game is '80%' Done With New Album, Working With Dre Again
Posted January 22, 2008 |
The Game is approximately 80 percent done with his third solo album, LAX, his camp told MTV recently. And it's official, the Compton, California rapper is back in the studio with Dr. Dre as well.
According to Game's DJ, Nu Jerzey Devil, Dre has given the rapper some beats, however, it's not clear if he's used [...] |
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Ludacris To Launch Upscale Restaurant In Atlanta
Posted January 22, 2008 |
Rapper Ludacris recently revealed plans to launch an upscale restaurant in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. What's on the menu you ask? Singaporean cuisine.
The restaurant, which is called Straits Atlanta and is expected to open in April 2008, will be the fourth in a chain that was started by Chef Chris Yeo, who already owns [...] |
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Festival Fave, 'Blackout,' Hits DVD, BET
Posted January 22, 2008 |
A favorite at festivals worldwide, "Blackout" premiered at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival, opened the 2007 Urbanworld/VIBE Film Festival and screened at various festivals across the globe. And now, its ready for DVD and to be aired on BET.
"Blackout," an explosive story of a forgotten New York neighborhood during the largest power failure in American [...] |
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Young Buck Explains Relationship With 50 Cent, Entertains Game Collabo
Posted January 22, 2008 |
Although G-Unit's Young Buck has been quiet as of late, he's back and ready to get his Cashville Records imprint off the ground. But, while he preps new projects and his third solo album, Buck found time to address a question on a lot of fans' minds -- what's the deal with him and 50 [...] |
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Zune Rolls Out Red 80GB Player For Valentine's Day
Posted January 22, 2008 |
With the excitement surround the release of Microsoft's Zune 80GB media player, the company is making a red player available available just in time for Valentine's Day.
Inspired by the themes of love and sharing, an exclusive collection of 20 new laser-engraved designs will be available to consumers for a limited time at ZuneOriginals.net as a [...] |
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G. Malone: Persevere Through It All
Posted January 21, 2008 |
Watts, California rapper G. Malone (a.k.a. Glasses Malone) is one of the hardest working musicians on the West Coast. Despite gaining a buzz across the internet over the last two years, following his reported $1.7 million deal with Sony Urban, Malone had to fall back a little bit in early 2007 when the label folded. [...] |
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Snoop Dogg Renews Wedding Vows With Wife Shante
Posted January 21, 2008 |
Snoop Dogg is turning into a good guy in the media. After showing his family side on his new hit E! reality series "Fatherhood," the rapper has reportedly renewed his wedding vows to his wife Shante.
According to British paper The Mirror, Snoop Dogg recently surprised Shante by secretly arranging a ceremony to renew their vows. [...] |
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Roy Jones Jr. Easily Defeats Felix Trinidad In 12-Round Decision
Posted January 20, 2008 |
Roy Jones Jr., at 39 years old, was just too fast for Felix "Tito" Trinidad during Saturday's (January 19) bout at New York's Madison Square Garden, taking a unanimous decision over Trinidad in a fight that may be one of the boxing legends' last fights.
Jones won very easily over the former Puerto Rican boxer, dancing [...] |
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Nate Dogg Paralyzed After Stroke, But Expected To Recover
Posted January 18, 2008 |
The once "go to" man for hooks, singer Nate Dogg, is reportedly paralyzed on the left side of his body after suffering from a stroke during the holidays.
After being reported during the first days of the New Year's, the only information regarding the rapper's condition is that he spent nearly eight days confined to a [...] |
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Roy Jones Jr. Vs. Felix Trinidad: Last Chance At Glory?
Posted January 18, 2008 |
With the first big fight of the New Year going down this Saturday (January 19) at New York's Madison Square Garden, boxing experts expect the Roy Jones Jr. and Felix Trinidad fight to prove which fighter is still relevant in today's boxing world.
The fight is set to be the two boxing legends last chance to [...] |
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D. Woods: More To Her Than You Know
Posted January 18, 2008 |
After Diddy passed harsh criticism on the participants of "Making The Band 3" during the elimination rounds, the hard work paid off for the winning ladies after the finales of the show. The five girls of Danity Kane, including Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett, instantly found their way to the top of the charts with their [...] |
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Hustle Harder: Follow The Chain Of Command
Posted January 18, 2008 |
This is a term that derives from the Military (for those who don't know, I served in the U.S. Navy for a couple of years) and it simply means to "follow the food chain up or down and speak to others accordingly." For example, when I wanted to speak to an Admiral, I had to [...] |
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Slim Fast Offers To Help Eminem Lose Weight
Posted January 18, 2008 |
After reports merged that rapper Eminem had ballooned to more than 200 pounds, following a recent health scare, weight loss gurus, Slim Fast, have stepped up and offered the rapper a program to help him lose the extra pounds.
Via a report from OK! magazine, a spokesperson for the company said they are offering Eminem a [...] |
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Rapper Torae Wants Daily Conversation About His Debut Album
Posted January 18, 2008 |
Indie rapper Torae is finally preparing for the release of his debut LP, titled Daily Conversation, after several years in the industry grinding to get his name out there.
This self proclaimed "new breed of the raw" first gained exposure after submitting a demo tape to Bad Boy Records in the late 90s, which impressed with the [...] |
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Russell Simmons' Jewelry Co. Makes Donation To Help Africa
Posted January 18, 2008 |
One year after returning from Africa and starting the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF), Russell Simmons made a donation of $311,535 to the fund to help Africa's education system, via his Simmons Jewelry Co.
The Diamond Empowerment Fund, founded by Russell Simmons, is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to empowerment in Africa through funding education programs in [...] |
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Playboy In Search Of 55th Anniversary Playmate
Posted January 17, 2008 |
To commemorate its 55th anniversary, Playboy magazine has launched a multi-city tour in search of a 55th Anniversary Playmate.
They are in search of a fresh-faced girl who will appear in the magazine's January 2009 issue and receive a $55,000 modeling contract (with their issue on newsstands December 2008).
Junior Photo Editor and "The Girls Next Door" [...] |
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San Antonio Rapper Arrested In Ecstasy Bust
Posted January 17, 2008 |
A local San Antonio rapper was arrested on Tuesday (January 15) in a drug bust where more than 1,300 ecstasy pills were seized.
According to local news stations, Billy King -- known as a member of local rap group Bexar County Boyz -- were charged with possession with intent to deliver after being arrested in a [...] |
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