Archive for September, 2006

Daily Headlines 9-20-06

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

DMX opens up about being raped.  

Damn, Jive is straight up treating the Clipse like stepchildren.

Hip Hop Weekly, from ousted Source heads Dave Mays and Benzino, hits newstands on October 16th.

Hip Hop Caucus President to Use Civil Disobedience at White House

Green Lantern & Ludacris – Pre Release Therapy

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

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I know Luda doesn’t get a whole lot of love in the A because he never inhabited the trap, but whatever, I’m gonna give Mr. Bridges a little shine during the lead up to Release Therapy. Plus anything having to do with Green Lantern is ok by me.

Green Lantern And Ludacris – Pre Release Therapy

(Courtesy of Mixtapetorrents)

Preiview Release Therapy over at MTV’s The Leak

Random Pics

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

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The unveiling of the Tupac Shakur wax figure at Madam Tussaud’s in London.

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50 and Banks at MTV’s Sucka Free taping.

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Diddy and his promotional van at Benjamin Franklin High School in Philly.

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Daily Headlines 9-19-06

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

Prosecutors say Proof pulled out only after shots were fired

Now we’re looking at a Dec. 5th date for the Eminem mixtape, which is no longer a mixtape and will be available through retail

Tupac stans can now wear their saviors face on their feet

Diddy shares his wisdom with highschool kids in Philly then turns around and acts like an asshole.

CNN takes a look at the career of Damon Dash

Chuck D lays down the law on DRM

Jay shoots a video in Monaco

Video: Kat Williams Freestyle

Monday, September 18th, 2006

Lemme find out he raps better than Jimmy. (Just kidding Capo, please don’t send in the Goonies).

Daily Headlines 9-18-06

Monday, September 18th, 2006

A Tale of Two Mothers

LL gets with the creator of CSI.

Diddy plans a nationwide tour and all around ego fest to promote Press Play

You gotta love Russell. Who else would bring a guy named Chingo Bling to a financial empowerment summit to talk to kids about spending money wisely.  

Styles P is planning on doing a Gangsta Grillz with DJ Drama.

The origin of the children’s song that was the inspiration behind Jibbs Chain Hang Low speaks volumes.  

Xzibit uses the old "rap is the ghetto CNN" defense to explain violent lyrics.

Loose Ends

Saturday, September 16th, 2006

Jay performing in Amsterdam last night.

The full Carmen Bryan segment from the XXL DVD. (2 video playlist)

Game talking about the Ras Kass situation.

UPDATE: Ras Kass responds

UPDATE #2: Ras Kass – Hush Little Baby (Game Diss)

Press Play Cover and Tracklist

Saturday, September 16th, 2006

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What type of Max Headroom shit is this? 

01. Testimonial (Intro)
02. We Gon’ Make It featuring Jack Knight
03. I Am (Interlude)
04. The Future
05. Come To Me (Feat. Nicole Scherzinger)
06. Tell Me (Feat. Christina Aguilera)
07. Wanna Move (Feat. Big Boi, Ciara & Scar)
08. Diddy Rock (Feat. Timbaland, Twista & Shawnna)
09. Claim My Place (Interlude)
10. Everything I Love (Feat. Nas & Cee-Lo)
11. Special Feeling (Feat. Mika Lett)
12. Crazy Thang (Interlude)
13. After Love (Feat. Keri Hilson)
14. Through The Pain (She Told Me) (Feat. Mario Winans)
15. Thought You Said (Feat. Brandy)
16. Last Night (Feat. Keyshia Cole)
17. Makin’ It Hard (Feat. Mary J Blige)
18. Partners For Life (Feat. Jamie Foxx)

Anyway, that Nas and Cee-Lo joint looks interesting.  

New Joell Ortiz & XXL Feature

Friday, September 15th, 2006

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Here’s a new track from the newest member of Aftermath, Joell Ortiz, called Brooklyn Bullshit. You’re also going to want to head over to XXL and check out the interview I recently did with him that just went up. 

Joell Ortiz – Brooklyn Bullshit

Video: The Beat Kings Trailer

Friday, September 15th, 2006

Looks interesting. I have no idea when it drops, so don’t ask.