http://www.ballerstatus.com/ en-us BallerStatus.com Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:31:40 -0500 French jewelry company, Cartier, has teamed up with eight different artists for their Lovecharity bracelet campaign.The eight artists -- which include Ashanti, Common, Janet Jackson, Fergie and Eve -- have been brought together as ambassadors with each representing ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5049/ Over the weekend, the Chicago Sun-Times posted a story in which they allege that producer Kanye West was heading to anger management classes, put together by his own management team in attempt to combat his infamous temper tantrums.Well, in true Kanye fashion, ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5048/ The Game is no stranger to controversy, especially with his family. As most remember, he and his older brother Big Fase had problems in the past, but have since settled their differences.Now, the rapper has gotten into it with another member of his family, ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5047/ Four female rappers, who have as of late been absent from the scene, have joined forces for a new project, in an attempt to renew the female rapper's presence in the game and show solidarity.The FEM (Females Earning Money) consists of Babs Bunny, Lady Luck, ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5046/ Veteran rapper Ice Cube is set to make his highly anticipated return to the mic with his eighth solo LP, titled Raw Footage.The new album follows the 2006's release of the critically acclaimed, Laugh Now, Cry Later, and once again will be released by through ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5045/ Some new Swizz Beatz. Here's a brand new video called "Where The Cash At?". http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/video/2008/07/5044/ Check out the new video from Nas called "Hero" featuring Keri Hilson. The track's from his upcoming Untitled album. http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/video/2008/07/5043/ Bria Myles is unique. While the ever-so-curvy California native sports an incredible body, she claims her eyes draw men in the most. Being compared to a Japanese Anime is what the "ever-so-unfortunate" Lakers fan claims compliment her the best (sorry Bria ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/beyondhiphop/2008/07/5042/ Rumors spread over the internet this weekend that Busta Rhymes has been dropped from his label, Interscope Records.While nothing has been confirmed, rumors indicate that the rapper was involved in a heated argument with label chairman, Jimmy Iovine, which ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5041/ As hip-hop continues to thrive and influence today's mainstream pop culture after three decades of growth, the world-famous Rock Steady Crew are on the verge their 31st Anniversary as a pioneering b-boy crew.To celebrate they plans to throw a historic four-day ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5040/ Florida based OZONE Magazine announced last week that they will bring their 3rd annual OZONE Awards to Houston, Texas, in early August.The three-day weekend will include the Tastemakers Only Music Conference and the awards ceremony to the southern city.Performances ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5039/ Here are two interview clips from CNN's upcoming special called "Black In America." It will air in three parts -- The Black Woman & Family, The Black Man, and King Assassination. It premieres in HDTV on July 23, 9 p.m. ET. For more info, visit Cnn.com. ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/video/2008/07/5038/ Here's Houston rapper Trae's new dual video, Nuthin' 2 A Boss" and "Million Bucks". http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/video/2008/07/5037/ Here's former Outkast affiliate, Killer Mike, with the first single from his upcoming I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II. This one's featuring Ice Cube. http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/video/2008/07/5036/ What's the haps with Little Brother since their last album Get Back? Phonte is prepping his podcast on Gordon Gartrell Radio and Big Pooh is gearing up for the release of his new album, Dirty Pretty Things. As far as Little Brother is concerned, their new ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/features/2008/07/5035/ Jeremy "2 Pistols" Saunders gets an "E" for effort for his debut album Death Before Dishonor. Though he is new to the industry, it's obvious this young Floridian boss has been doing this rap thing for a while. At times he sounds like another Florida native, ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/reviews/2008/07/5034/ With Twista leading the crew, one might expect a little more from the Speedknot Mobstaz. Instead, their album, Mobstability II: Nation Bizness, is a generic blend of Midwestern swing, fraught with gangsta clichés and redundant drug references. Within that ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/reviews/2008/07/5033/ Forrest Griffin beat out light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson on Saturday night (July 5), winning in five-round unanimous decision at UFC 86.Griffin, who was the Season 1 winner of "The Ultimate Fighter," was a 5-2 underdog and his victory ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/beyondhiphop/2008/07/5032/ You read the headline right, two acts -- who in the 90s were a force -- are ready to make a return to music.First up is the three remaining members of Onyx -- Fredro Starr, Sonny Seeza, Sticky Fingaz -- returning to the scene with their first new album since ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5031/ With a slumping economy and gas prices on the rise, Master P and son Romeo are trying to ease the pain of shopping for kids, by bringing the cost of their P. Miller clothing line down, and taking it to Wal-Mart.The father-son duo's clothing, which they have ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5030/ Check out LL working out in the gym, and shooting his recent cover for Men's Fitness magazine. http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/video/2008/07/5029/ Eminem was hit with a lawsut on Thursday (July 3) by a man claiming the rapper punched him two years ago in a Detroit strip club.According to the Detroit News, Miad Jarbou (of Royal Oak) filed the lawsuit on Thursday in Oakland County Circuit Court, claiming ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5028/ Most artists are extremely cocky and arrogant. It's nothing wrong with that if the energy's channeled the right way, but most of them are so stuck on themselves that they can't recognize other talented artists out there. I think it's something wrong with that.When ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/editorialscolumns/2008/07/5027/ Kanye West, who is often referred to as and even calls him the Louis Vuitton Don, recently revealed that he will team up with the fashion giant for a men's shoe line and other ventures as well.According to NME.com, the rapper showed up at the Vuitton show ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5026/ On Wednesday (July 2) Nas experienced the inevitable leak of his upcoming Untitled album -- formerly titled Nigger -- a full week and a half before its set release date.It started with multiple songs from the album popping up across the blogosphere. By the ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5024/ In this week's chart wrap-up, Lil Wayne holds steady, Three 6 Mafia makes a splash, and Rza's Snacks aren't that appealing.In his third week out, Lil Wayne manages to hold on to the no. 2 slot for the second week in a row with his sixth album, Tha Carter III. ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5025/ Check out the latest single from Mariah Carey's E=MC2. This one's called "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" and features T.I. http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/video/2008/07/5023/ Gym Class Hero frontman Travis McCoy was arrested on assault charged Tuesday (July 1) in Maryland Heights, Missouri, during a stop on Van's Warped Tour.According to reports, the alternative hip-hop group's lead singer allegedly struck a member of the audience ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5022/ You've heard all the back and forth, and the diss tracks from Young Buck and his new collaborations with The Game. Despite it all, 50 Cent doesn't think of his former comrade an enemy.Yea, he leaked a taped phone conversation of Young Buck crying, but 50 explains ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5019/ Famed tattoo artist Mister Cartoon, and his partner, Estevan Oriol, launch their very first retail store in downtown Los Angeles called the Last Laugh. http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/beyondhiphop/2008/07/5021/ Here's the video for Lil Wayne's heavily jacked track, "A Milli." It's definitely different. http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/video/2008/07/5020/ After the success of our first mixtape, Mic Check 9.5, in a partnership with Mic Check Mixtapes, we've decided it's time for the next volume.With more than 20,000 free downloads of our first attempt with Killah Priest, BallerStatus.com has teamed up with G-Unit's ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5018/ It's hard to keep up with DMX these days. Almost every other day, he's getting arrested. The most recent was on Wednesday morning (Julu 2) in Phoenix.According to the Associated Press, the rapper (real name: Earl Simmons) was arrested at the Phoenix Sky ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5017/ After quotes from an interview in Vibe's latest issue surfaced on the internet Monday (June 30), Young Jeezy felt compelled to clear the air, and did so via a recorded video on his official social network (USDA2Day.com).In the Vibe article, Jeezy revealed ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5016/ Normally being on a reality show tends to dampen an artist's career, but new Bad Boy solo artist and "Making The Band 4" contestant, Donnie Klang, hopes his career is just beginning. While his career officially started years ago with performances in different ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/features/2008/07/5010/ Everyone's heard the G-Unit cut, "You So Tough," by now, and most believed it was a diss to rapper T.I.On the track 50 raps, "Nowadays this rap sh** ain't adding up / How n****s get caught with 10 machine guns, only get 12 months / Oowee, don't talk to me ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5015/ Here's the video for Ice Cube's new single "Do Ya Thang" from his upcoming album, Raw Footage. Vintage Ice Cube right here. http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/video/2008/07/5014/ Former Jim Jones affiliate, Max B, recently landed a deal with indie label, Amalgam Digital, where he plans to release three albums."Amalgam Digital is wavy like water. We sooo wavy ... Ooooowwww," said Max B of the new deal.Via the deal, the Harlem rapper ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5013/ Check out The Game hanging with rocker Travis Barker as he lays down the drums for Game's new single, "Dope Boys." http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/video/2008/07/5012/ Ice Cube is gearing up for the release of another solo album this August, titled Raw Footage.Already, he set the internet abuzz with the first leaked track from the album, "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It," along with an accompanying video. However, the video was ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5011/ Young Jeezy recently confirmed his long-rumored relationship with R&B singer Keyshia Cole, and it was a lot more serious than most thought.In one of Vibe's feature stories in their latest issue, Jeezy not only admits to a relationship with Keyshia, but ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5009/ He's got the music world going crazy for every verse he spits, but Lil Wayne has a lot of other things going as well. He's reportedly dabbling in the world of champagne, as he gets ready to introduce a new bottle of bubbly called Halo later this year.According ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5008/ Here's 50 Cent and Tony Yayo doing their own version of the NBA playoff commercials you seen on TV. This is for the new G-Unit album, T.O.S. (Terminte On Sight). http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/video/2008/07/5007/ Here's the behind-the-scenes of the shoot for the first single, "Out Here Grindin'," from DJ Khaled upcoming We Global album. Below is parts one and two. Part 2Part 1 http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/video/2008/07/5006/ Alternative hip-hop outfit, Gym Class Heroes, have recently announced the upcoming release of their third album, The Quilt, which follows up their 2006's RIAA gold-certified breakthrough, As Cruel As School Children.The new album will be preceded by the album's ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5005/ Nas has inked an untraditional one-year partnership with athletic apparel company Fila, according to Reuters.As a part of the deal, the company will provide Nas financial support for print and TV ad campaigns, as well as his tour in support of his upcoming ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5004/ Hip-hop is a genre that reaches all races and cultures. It's international influence has made it popular among youth around the globe and among all cultures. One culture who has yet spawned a huge star within the U.S. is the Middle East. Sure, there's a few ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/editorialscolumns/2008/07/5003/ Former "American Idol" winner, Ruben Studdard, got married on Saturday (June 28) in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama.According to local paper Birmingham News, the 29-year-old singer married Surata Zuri McCants during a 30-minute ceremony around noon at ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/06/5002/ Teen rapper Soulja Boy recently inked a multi-year sneaker and apparel deal with Yums Shoes.According to Billboard.com, the rapper will help the Dallas-based company market and raise awareness for the collabo."The Soulja boy exclusive shoe will be released ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/06/5001/ A week after rumors surfaced of rapper Obie Trice leaving Eminem's Shady Records, the Detroit rapper leaked a new track addressing the issue.On a track called "Giant" leaked over the weekend, Obie spits, "Well, no more Shady. Maybe it was meant / For me to ... http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/06/4997/