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Shopping Guide: October 2009
Posted October 28, 2009 |
We're back with yet another installment of our monthly Shopping Guide column. As always, our staff diligently searched far and wide across internet and retail stores to find and feature some of the coolest items to purchase this month, and here they are. |
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DJ Skee’s Live From L.A. Podcast: 10/27/09
Posted October 28, 2009 |
BallerStatus.com has partnered with DJ Skee to provide fans of his popular Sirius/XM satellite show, "Live From L.A.," with an exclusive weekly podcast of his show. Get the downloads, and/or stream two hours of music here. This week includes new tracks from Triple C's, Freddie Gibbs, Swollen Members and more... |
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‘Immediate Rematch’ Between Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua Is Coming
Posted October 27, 2009 |
Following a controversial decision at UFC 104, where light heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida edged out Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in a unanimous decision, it is only right a rematch would follow. UFC President, Dana White, revealed -- in a postfight press conference -- that the two fighters would participate in an immediate rematch... |
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Jay-Z Gives Prediction On World Series — Picks Yankees, But in How Many Games?
Posted October 27, 2009 |
With the MLB World Series kicking off on Wednesday (October 28), journalists are asking everybody for their predictions. The latest comes from Jay-Z. During a group interview with the rapper, he was asked him to weigh in on the upcoming World Series, which pits the New York Yankees against the Philadelphia Phillies. |
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Chris Brown Announces Release Date For Graffiti Album
Posted October 27, 2009 |
Chris Brown is ready to make his comeback. Dates for his upcoming "Fan Appreciation" tour have been announced, and now the singer has revealed the release date for his third studio album, Graffiti. It is due December 15. |
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L.A. Clippers’ Blake Griffin Suffers Broken Kneecap — Out For Six Weeks
Posted October 27, 2009 |
The Los Angeles Clippers just can't get a break. Year after year -- despite a roster full of talent -- the other L.A. team is plagued by injury. And this season, is beginning with that same trend. The NBA's No. 1 overall draft pick, Blake Griffin, has suffered a broken kneecap before the team's season opener against defending champs, the Lakers. |
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Death Row Records Readies Three-Disc Ultimate Collection
Posted October 26, 2009 |
The new owners of Death Row Records is digging into their vaults for the release of a greatest hits collection set for November. The forthcoming release, titled Ultimate Death Row Collection, is a three-disc set of some of the legendary labels best-known hits... |
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Jamie Foxx Details Incident Where Plies Hid When ‘30 Real N****s’ Came To Their Video Set
Posted October 26, 2009 |
Plies has become popular for his radio friendly hits targeting the ladies, but if you've heard some of his non-radio music, you know the Florida rapper spits tales of a rugged street background where being a gangster is the only way of life. During a recent radio broadcast, Jamie Foxx detailed an incident where Plies hid when "real n****s" came to their video. |
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DJ Jazzy Jeff Teams Up With UNDRCRWN For Michael Jackson Tribute Mixtape
Posted October 26, 2009 |
Legendary Philly turntablist, DJ Jazzy Jeff, just dropped a tribute to the late Michael Jackson ... a mixtape titled He's the King ... I'm the DJ. The mixtape is collabo Jeff is doing with UNDRCRWN. It will feature a collection of "popular favorites and rare gems from the King of Pop" ... |
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Lil Jon Launches Soundboard iPhone App
Posted October 26, 2009 |
Rappers are getting more tech-savvy these days. You have T-Pain, who recently launched his "I Am T-Pain" iPhone app, and now Lil Jon is following suit. The King of Crunk recently dropped an iPhone app called "Lil Jon: The Official Soundboard," featuring soundbites recorded by the producer. |
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Kanye West Cleared In 2008 LAX Scuffle With Paparazzi
Posted October 26, 2009 |
After a rough couple of months, Kanye West has finally received some good news for a change. His assault case against a Los Angeles paparazzo was dismissed by a judge on Friday (October 23). The rapper-producer dodged three misdemeanor counts... |
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In Rotation: 50 Cent, Sean Price, 88-Keys, Hell Rell, Joell Ortiz, G. Malone, Timbaland & More
Posted October 26, 2009 |
Our team put together some tracks to get you through those cold winter days. Listen to Timbaland, who is accompanied by Jay-Z and Ms. Keri Hilson and new music from Hell Rell, 88-Keys, Sean Price and more. |
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Free Download: Digital Dynasty Pt. 9, Hosted By Ras Kass
Posted October 26, 2009 |
Ok, so we're back with the latest edition of our Digital Dynasty mixtape series ... Pt. 9, hosted by one of the West Coast most respected spitters, Ras Kass. After eight volumes -- hosted by the likes of Crooked I, Alchemist, Hot Rod, and Willy Northpole -- BallerStatus and Tha Advocate are back with linked up with Rasy Kassy fresh off a recent jail bid. |
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