I gotta tell you, throughout all of the financial, legal and baby moms fuckery Dame has been dealing with, I always figured he’d be good in the long run, because a good woman by your side goes a long way. Needless to say, it was kinda shocking to hear that Rachel hit your boy with divorce papers earlier this month.

Dame recently sat for an interview with Billboard’s Mariel Concepcion and spoke about his co-sign of Jim Jones, 360 deals, how the recession is affecting the fashion industry and the affect that his cold war with Jay-Z has had on his career. Obviously, this was prior to Rachel serving him with those papers.

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Atlanta may just be the hottest city in hip-hop right now. T.I., Young Jeezy and Ludacris all stand on top as kings of the game right now. Love him or hate him, ATL transplant Soulja Boy has already tapped into the young-listener market like no other, and his “Turn My Swag On” is probably the biggest rap record in the clubs right now. The veteran Gucci Mane is now out of jail and has the streets screaming for him. And let’s not forget Andre 3000 — whenever he steps out of the creative hideout he’s lounging in, a classic verse is a forgone conclusion.

And while other cities certainly have their share of heavyweights, Atlanta keeps turning out young talent who make themselves immediate heavy-hitters in local clubs and on the radio. Def Jam has just inked the trio F.L.Y., who are stirring up a dance movement with the song “Swag Surfin’, ” and T.I. is championing two of the city’s brightest prospects: Yung L.A. and B.o.B. ….read the rest @ MTVNews.com

MTV’s Top 5 ATL Acts To Watch In 2009: B.o.B., OJ Da Juiceman, F.L.Y. (Fast Life Youngstaz), Yung L.A., Fonzworth Bentley.

Like I said in the last post, get ready for Swag Surfin’.

Their reasons why are in the full article.

Image: WhatsPoppin.net

This is gonna be that new instru everybody wants. So familiarize yourself with the original, because you’ll be hearing it over and over.

DJ Self feat. Fabolous, Juelz Santana, Red Cafe & Maino – Swag Surfin Freestyle

Torae – Niguz Talk Shit Freestyle

Previously: Torae – Freestyle on Tony Touch SiriusXM Show

Previously: Jadakiss – MTV Documentary Teaser #3 | Jadakiss MTV Documentary Teaser #2 | Jadakiss MTV Documentary Teaser #1 (Jay-Z & Fabolous)

These are actually my top 3 Kanye songs. Maybe I’m forgetting some, but they’re in my top 10 easily.

Roffle @ “Peckerwoods”

Much love to the homey Mazzi for walking his blog through the NR/TSS show, thanks for the support homie.

Kimberly’s still crying about her portrayal in the Biggie flick. Get over it ma, you had to know Voletta was gonna do you dirty.

Week #3 of RR’s Tuesdays with Cory series.

Cory Gunz – Shut Ur Bloodclot Mouth (Tuesdays With Cory)

Previously: Cory Gunz – Amazing (Tuesdays with Cory) | Cory Gunz – One (Tuesdays with Cory)