Tuesday, 25 September 2012
BIG FAT LIAR: JUSTIN BIEBER Sean Kingston's A Liar, I Didn't Gift Him My Car!
Sean Kingston is LYING through his pearly white teeth ... 'cause Justin Bieber DID NOT "gift" him his customized Fisker Karma ... TMZ has learned.
Kingston began the charade in front of Boa this weekend ... when he rolled up to the steak joint in JB's chromed-out car and told photogs Justin had given it to him as a gift ... as a perk of their friendship.
But sources close to the The Biebs tell TMZ Kingston's pants are COMPLETELY on fire -- truth is, Sean asked Justin if he could BORROW the car to go to dinner since Bieber is on tour ... and Justin obliged.
Now, the car is back in Justin's garage -- and we're guessing Kingston's driving privileges have been suspended indefinitely.
Kingston's people say he was just joking when he said JB gave him the whip ... right, and Lindsay has walking pneumonia.
He Did It: WIZ KHALIFA CLASSIC CAR WRECKAGE in Alleged Hit-n-Run
Wiz Khalifa's beautiful blue 1969 Chevy Chevelle was MANGLED in an alleged hit-and-run crash last week ... and TMZ has the heart-breaking photos.
We broke the story ... the LAPD launched an investigation after a woman filed a report claiming the rapper smashed into her ride on Wednesday after a music video shoot and then fled the scene.
Now, sources say Wiz actually hit 2 cars ... including a Lexus, which sustained serious damage to the front end.
One source who was at the scene tells us the Chevy was leaving the video shoot when the driver punched the gas and lost control ... slamming into the Lexus, which caromed into another car.
As we previously reported, the women in the 3rd car claims Wiz fled from the scene -- she has since filed a hit-and-run report with police.
If he did run from the scene, it wasn't in his Chevelle -- we obtained video from the scene which shows a banged up car, which appears undrivable, being tended to right after the accident.
We reached out to Wiz -- so far, no word back.
Don't Have To Answer: LIL WAYNE DEPOSITION Short on Memory BUT HILARIOUS!!
It's the most entertaining legal proceeding -- possibly ever! In a videotaped deposition ... Lil Wayne -- who is suing Quincy Jones III over a documentary about him -- says he can't remember ANYTHING -- but what he DOES remember is hysterical.
Q III had his production team follow Lil Wayne around for months to chronicle his life as he was putting together his album, "Tha Carter III." It appears Lil was on board, but things fell apart because the rapper hated the movie, calling it a "scandalous portrayal."
Lil Wayne is grilled by Quincy's lawyer, Pete Ross from the powerhouse law firm of Browne George Ross, who hammers Wayne about his criminal record, but the rapper claims he remembers nothing.
And then there are the alleged threats Wayne makes against Pete Ross. Wayne says he wasn't threatening the lawyer. You be the judge.
Monday, 24 September 2012
MAKE IT LEGAL: New Research Shows Marijuana Might Just Be The Cure For Cancer
According to new studies, marijuana might be able to stop metastasis in many kinds of belligerent cancer! This surprising breakthrough might possibly help end cancer and its current craze.
A pair of scientists at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco has found that a compound derived from marijuana could stop metastasis in many kinds of aggressive cancer, potentially altering the fatality of the disease forever. Trials will begin soon on the marijuana compounds on patients as soon as possible. Testing has already been done in the labs and on animals and the results have turned out well. Scientist stated that they began their research on breast cancer but moved onto brain and more aggressive cancers. The marijuana compounds will not be smoked, they must be injected for people to receive the proper amounts of Cannabidiol.
“It took us about 20 years of research to figure this out, but we are very excited,” said Pierre Desprez, one of the scientists behind the discovery, to The Huffington Post. “We want to get started with trials as soon as possible.”
The Daily Beast first reported on the finding, which has already undergone both laboratory and animal testing, and is awaiting permission for clinical trials in humans.
Desprez hopes that clinical trials will begin immediately
It's Personal: Minister offers $100,000 Prize For Any One that Kills The Film Maker of Prophet Mohamed’s Movie.
The case of the released anti-Islam video has taken a new twist as the Pakistani Railways Minister Ghulam Ahmed Bilour offers a $100,000 bounty for the death of the maker of the anti-Islam video, Mr Nakoula Basseley Akoula.
As protests continue in Pakistan, a government minister has offered a $100,000 bounty for the death of the maker of the anti-Islam film produced in the US that has sparked violent protests across the Muslim world.
Railways Minister Ghulam Ahmed Bilour on Saturday also invited members of the Talibanand al-Qaeda to take part in what he called a “noble deed”.
“I announce today that this blasphemer who has abused the holy prophet, if somebody will kill him, I will give that person a prize of $100,000,” he said. – Al Jezeera TV!
Soulja Boy Facing Lawsuit Over Bentley Car Crash
Soulja Boy is facing a lawsuit from those in the car he hit with his Bentley this past summer out in L.A.
Soulja Boy is facing a lawsuit over a car crash, in which he was (allegedly) to blame for. The incident occurred on June 23rd in L.A., when Soulja drove his Bentley into another a car, carrying Bobbiye Sullinger (the driver) and Herman Flowers (the passenger). Both are suing the rapper for physical, financial and emotional damages.
At the time of the accident, Soulja denied that he was driving, but later admitted to it. Each side was claiming the other was at fault, however. TMZ reports that now Bobbiye and Herman are suing him for medical expenses, loss of income and property damage. In addition to this, Bobbiye is also suing for defamation, as Soulja Boy posted a YouTube video following the accident calling her a liar, a racist, and claiming she accused him of stealing his Bentley. Bobbiye says the false accusations and lies damaged her reputation and harmed her career.
A judge has yet to rule.
$6M Lawsuit Over Distribution Rights Of DMX's "Undisputed"
A legal battle is ensuing over the distribution rights of DMX's latest LP "Undisputed".
While he may not be pushing units at the pace he used to, DMX is back with his latest album Undisputed, which had a respectable showing with a Top 20 debut week. Now a legal battle over the distribution rights of the album has began.
A report from AllHipHop, has surfaced that Seven Arts entertainment is suing In The Zone Entertainment over who should be distributing X’s LP. The suit claims that In The Zone’s Craig Sussan and Charles Gullo broke an agreement set in place with Seven Arts. Via HHDX, an agreement was in place to distribute an album in February called Redemption Of The Beast, but In The Zone did not pay the agreed upon fee. Now Seven Arts is suing for over $6 million.
DMX’s comeback album Undisputed moved 17,000 copies in the first week of sales. It is X’s first studio album since 2006’s Year of the Dog...Again.
[Single Artwork]: Rihanna - Diamonds
Rihanna twists up some "Diamonds" on the cover of her new single. The song is the lead single off of her upcoming album. Remarkably, it will be Riri's seventh studio album since 2005.
"Diamonds" is also the name of the pop star's upcoming world tour, which kicks off in March 2013.
The song will be premiered on the Elvis Duran and The Morning Show on Wednesday.
G.O.O.D. Music Talk Gambling, Strip Club Food & Hooking Up w/ Girls on Twitter / Facebook
Big Sean, Common, Teyana Taylor, Cyhi the Prynce and Pusha T say who is most likely to...
-pick up a girl via facebook / twitter
-lose money at a casino
-order food at a strip club
-get a speeding ticket
-cry during a movie
-be an undercover cop
-be the worst singer
HEIDI KLUM & HER LEGS Brave The Red Carpet Sans Bodyguard
Heidi Klum showed up to the Emmy Awards moments ago without her bodyguard boyfriend ... but fully rocking her smokin' hot body.
Klum walked the red carpet at the Nokia theater in downtown L.A. sporting a scantily cut sea-foam dress ... where the plunging neckline and high leg slits managed to meet in practically the same place.
... and it was awesome.
BAD EMMY FASHIONS The American Horror Story!
From Ashley Judd's Snooki poof on steroids bouffant hair don't to Julianna Margulies' shower curtain chic, last night's Emmys had looks so awful they were breaking bad.
Check out all the stars who put their fashion sense on hiatus.
SOFIA VERGARA ASS-SHAKING Emmy Celebration
Sofia Vergara celebrated "Modern Family's" big Emmy win last night by shaking her ass like a CHAMPION in a tight sexy dress ... and TMZ has ALL of the incredible jiggly footage.
It all went down at the HBO Emmy Party at the Pacific Design Center -- when Sofia stormed into the place around 1 AM with the urge to dance her face off in her ultra-skin tight dress.
Sofia -- clearly excited her show won the statue for Best Comedy Series-- went straight to the center of the party and began gyrating to Gloria Estefan's "Conga."
With the crowd egging her on, Vergara requested the DJ play the Enrique Iglesias track, "I Like It"... and of course, he obliged.
Congrats to Sofia ... and whoever told her to wear that dress out last night -- you deserve a gold star.
BFF: SEAN KINGSTON Justin Bieber GAVE ME His Chrome Fisker Karma
It pays to be Justin Bieber's BFF ... 'cause Sean Kingston tells TMZ the Biebs GAVE HIM his old chrome-plated Fisker Karma simply because he got bored with it.
Kingston was leaving Boa Steakhouse in Hollywood this weekend when the valet drove up in the Karma ... which Justin initially got as an 18th birthday gift from his manager Scooter Braun.
So ... why did Bieber decide to re-gift his super-fast, super-expensive car?
Sean gave us the full explanation (check out the video) ... but Kingston should be careful -- 'cause Fisker Automotive recalled roughly 2,400 of the Karmas to fix a defective cooling fan unit that was the cause of a vehicle fire back in August.
The chrome car has a pretty infamous track record with police -- Justin was pulled over in the ride at least twice ... including one time for driving at breakneck speeds on L.A.'s 101 freeway.
SEXY: CHRISTINA HENDRICKS Brought Her Cleavage to the Emmys
It's awards season ... so naturally, Christina Hendricks' boobs dolled themselves up for a big night out at the Emmys!!
The boobs sat at a table with their "Mad Men" co-stars ... while sipping on champagne and snacking on some fancy desserts. They didn't win an award, but still a great time was had by all.
LIVE IN UKRAINE: MR. WEALTHY and SHOLA BRIZZY "We Swag"
Up and coming up , fast rising artist MR WEALTHY was full of energy during his live performance for his 2 International hit tracks "We Swag" and "Go down Low".Winning the best performance of the night......"This dude got skill"....Nice one
NEW RELEASE: Mr wealthy ft Henry Mic and Fejaydave - Go down low
Another club banger from the fast rising African super star in Ukraine " Mr wealthy", This time featuring Henry Mic and Fejaydave for his second hit "Go down low"
WIZ KHALIFA Cops Investigating Alleged HIT-AND-RUN
The LAPD wants to have a chit chat with Wiz Khalifa ... because a woman told cops the rapper smashed into her car and then fled.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, the lady filed a hit-and-run report following the crash last Wednesday. Cops are investigating to figure out wassup.
We're told the alleged victim had been working on a music video shoot with Wiz and she claims the alleged accident occurred around midnight when everyone was leaving the set.
Cops are attempting to reach Wiz.
Calls to Wiz's rep have not been returned.
Live In Ukraine: SANTOS FT LUCIA "Give It To Me"
African Artist SANTOS heating up the club with his New Release "Give it to me" ft Lucia......This Combo packed a lot of heat at the club as the whole crowd went crazy singing with the duo on stage
It's Official: PATRICK STAR Files for Separation
ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF BIKINI BOTTOM ... Patrick Star has filed for legal separation from his wife ... and by Patrick Star we mean the guy who voices him on "Spongebob Squarepants."
Actor Bill Fagerbakke -- who also played Dauber on "Coach" back in the day -- filed the separation docs in L.A. County Superior Court, citing "irreconcilable differences."
Bill and his wife Catherine McClenahan (also an actor) were married in 1989 and separated last year. They have no minor children.
According to the docs, Bill wants spousal support.
Pinky out.
INCREDIBLE: KANYE WEST I Don't Have a Sex Tape I HAVE TWO!!!
Kanye West is a sex tape master -- TMZ has learned, the rapper filmed himself doing the deed MORE than once in recent years ... and TWO tapes are currently being shopped to the highest bidder.
The reports are true ... a Kanye sex tape featuring a young woman in a hotel room is making the rounds -- but what you haven't heard ... there's a second tape and the 2 are nearly identical.
Both tapes are impressively long -- the first is roughly twenty minutes ... and the second is more than FORTY. And we're talking constant action. Seriously, the guy takes no breaks. It's incredible. Almost Sting-like.
We're told the tapes were both shot several years ago with exes.
The tapes are currently being shopped to media outlets by a third party.
Sources close to Kanye tell us the rapper has no idea how the videos were lifted from his computer -- but if anyone releases the footage ... we're told Kanye plans to go after the culprits with a legal vengeance.
Kanye's current GF Kim Kardashian rose to fame after her sex tape was released. And now, her boyfriend has steamy sex tapes of his own. So we gotta ask ...
Sunday, 23 September 2012
AMANDA BYNES FLEES To New York City
Amanda Bynes bolted out of L.A. this weekend and thankfully headed to a city where public transportation is readily available ... the Big Apple!
Witnesses who spotted Amanda in NYC tell TMZ ... the actress was aimlessly wandering around mid-town for hours on Saturday.
But get this -- Amanda is telling friends the reason she jetted off to New York ... is because she was tired of being followed in L.A. -- something she says doesn't happen in NYC.
Bynes now tells friends she NEVER wants to come back to L.A, which is interesting timing considering her parents JUST moved to CA from TX to be closer to their daughter.
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER Maria Confronted Me About Love Child In Therapy
Arnold Schwarzenegger says his estranged wife Maria Shriver confronted him about his secret love child during a couple's therapy session and that she'd suspected for years ... according to his new book ... but the good news -- Arnold assured Maria he was still "turned on" by her.
In the book, obtained by the New York Daily News, Arnold says Maria took him to couple's therapy in 2011 -- the day after her left the California governorship. He believed he was there for routine marriage counseling -- instead, Maria asked him point blank if he slept with the maid and spawned a love child years before.
Arnold admits, at first, he made a slew excuses to his wife -- but then copped to everything: cheating, the secret child and supporting his baby mama financially ... calling it a huge screw up.
Before Arnold fessed up Maria intimated the maid had already told her.
Green Day Singer Freaks Out @ iHeartRadio Music Festival, Smashes Guitar
Green Day had their set cut in half - from 45 minute to 20mns - so Usher could have more time during this weekend's iHeartRadio Music Festival. Billie Joe started freaking out, cursing, and smashed his guitar live on stage, ah!
Classic video below.
Kendrick Lamar Talks Lady Gaga Co-Sign, Working With Dr. Dre, Being Inspired By DMX, His Respect For 50 Cent & More With DJ Whoo Kid
Kendrick Lamar sat down in the "moisture box" today and chopped it up with DJ Whoo Kid.
K. Dot spoke about people like Lady Gaga and Lebron James being fans, the concept behind the "Swimming Pools (Drank)" music video, working with Dr. Dre, his album cover, his upcoming single, the influence DMX had on his career, his respect for 50 Cent and more.
Kendrick's album Good Kid, m.A.A.d City due in stores October 22.
[Official Music Video]: Juicy J Ft. 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne - Bandz A Make Her Dance *Remix*
Juicy J drops the official music video for his strip club anthem "Bands A Make Mer Dance." The trippy Taylor Gang rapper recruits Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz for assists.
NICE COMBO: Tyga Ft. Dom Kennedy - Crenshaw @ Midnight
Young Money rapper Tyga teams up with fellow California MC Dom Kennedy for "Crenshaw @ Midnight." The track is a leftover off of Tyga's Well Done 3 mixtape.
LOL: Watch Flavor Flav Mistake Miley Cyrus For Gwen Stefani At The iHeartRadio Music Festival
lavor Flav was obviously lit up and having a good time on day 1 of the iHeartRadio Music Festival on Friday night in Las Vegas.
The Public Enemy hype man was backstage at the event, which was held at the MGM Grand when he spotted Miley Cyrus.
"Gwen Stefani... wow!!," Flavor yelled, as he shook hands with the 19-year old former Hanna Montana star.
After posing for pics with Miley, Flavor was still unaware that she wasn't the 42-year old lead singer of No Doubt until someone in his entourage told him.
"That's Miley? That's Hanna Montana? Y'all stupid," Flavor said.
When he finally realized his mistake, Flavor went over to Miley and acknowledged his error by hugging her and yelling "your daddy Billy Ray!"
Chad Johnson Washes His Pain Away By Copping A $300,000 Lamborghini
Chad Johnson just went through a divorce from Evelyn Lozada. To cheer himself up the former football player splurged $300,000 on a Lamborghini Aventador.
"Just grab the new Lamborghini Aventador from Alex Vega @theautofirm," Chad wrote.
It's a sick ride with a V12 engine, that goes from 0–62 mph in 2.9 seconds. Top speed is 217 miles per hour.
Check out a few pics below.
In The Making: Meek Mill & Big Sean On The Set Of "Burn"
ou could expect a video real soon for Meek Mill and Big Sean's "Burn" off Meek’s mixtape Dreamchasers 2. It was filmed at a warehouse in Miami on Saturday.
Most gays probably have AIDS: Paris Hilton's homophobic rant caught on tape, now she's sorry
PARIS Hilton was caught on tape calling gay men "disgusting" and suggesting they "probably have AIDS."
Celebrity website RadarOnline has obtained the audio from a taxi ride Hilton took when she was in New York earlier this month for fashion week.
Hilton and a friend, who is an openly gay male model, were talking about the smartphone app Grindr, which tells gay men how far away they are from others wanting to hook up or chat.
Without knowing they were being recorded, Hilton's friend says: ''Say I log into Grindr, someone that's on Grindr can be in that building and it tells you all the locations of where they are and you can be like 'Yo, you wanna f**k?' and he might be on like, the sixth floor.''
Hilton is then heard saying, "Ewww. Ewww. To get f**ked? Gay guys are the horniest people in the world. They're disgusting. Dude, most of them probably have AIDS."
The taxi driver who recorded the conversation said he couldn't believe what he was hearing.
Hilton then goes on to say she would be "scared" if she was a gay man.
"You'll like, die of AIDS."
Hilton took to Twitter to apologise. She tweeted: "I want to say how sorry I am. I can't fit the whole apology about the cab recording here, so please read it at @GLAAD," with a link to her longer mea culpa on the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.
A spokesman for Hilton defended the comments yesterday saying they were taken out of context and that she is a "huge supporter of the gay community."
"The conversation became heated after a close gay friend told her in a cab ride a story about a gay man who has AIDS and is knowingly having unprotected sex,'' the spokesman said.
"As she was being shown the website her comments were in reference to those people promoting themselves on the site. The cab driver who recorded this, only provides a portion of the conversation. It was not her intent to make any derogatory comments about all gays."
CONGRATULATIONS: Modern Family star engaged
MODERN Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson is engaged to his lawyer boyfriend Justin Mikita.
"It's true, I popped the big Q," Ferguson says in a web video posted on Tie the Knot, a foundation that supports marriage equality.
''I said yes!" Mikita says in the video.
“We want our interpersonal relationship to be acknowledged in a union formalised via a wedding ceremony,” Ferguson continues. “But we’re just like millions of Americans who are denied the basic civil rights to marry the person that we love.”
Ferguson, 36, and Mikita, 27, have been dating for two years. The pair is expected to attend this weekend's Emmy awards where Ferguson has received his third consecutive nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He plays one half of a married gay couple on Modern Family.
Nicole Kidman, Judy Davis vie for Emmy awards
IT'S television's night of nights.
As the biggest stars in the world prepare to walk the red carpet at the Emmys, which air here tomorrow morning, two Australians are up for gongs.
Our chances of taking home a trophy rests with veteran actresses Nicole Kidman and Judy Davis, Kidman for best actress in a mini series or movie and Davis for best supporting actress in the same category.
Kidman's nomination is for her role as Hemingway's journalist wife Martha Gellhorn in the television movie Hemingway & Gellhorn.
Scoring her 11th Emmy nomination, three-time winner Judy is in the running for Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for her part in spy film Page Eight.
This year the competition promises to be tougher than ever.
Many of the nominees are repeat success stories such as advertising saga Mad Men, which has taken the drama series Emmy for four consecutive years, and two-time Best Comedy winner Modern Family. But there's also some fresh blood that may just steal the show.
Among the first-time nominees proving hot favourites for an upset are Homeland and star Claire Danes, New Girl, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus from political satire Veep.
The Emmys will be screened on E! from 8am tomorrow.
Meek Mill, Miguel & DJ Ill Will Respond To Roscoe Dash Saying He Didn't Get Song Credit
Three music industry insiders have taken notice of Roscoe Dash's recent claims that he wrote for Kanye West & Wale without getting proper credit.
Yesterday we posted about Roscoe Dash's Twitter rant against Wale and Kanye West, claiming he wrote songs for them and never got credit.
Since then a few people have taken notice of Roscoe's comments and felt like responding to him. Miguel, Meek Mill and DJ Ill Will among them.
Miguel responded to Roscoe's claims that he wrote "Lotus Flower Bomb" for Wale, even before Wale hit it big with MMG. Miguel, who sings the hook on the track in questions, says he's not aware that Roscoe Dash helped write the track, but if he did, he should get credit. His statement as told to Complex is as follows,
"As far as I know, Wale and another artist that I recently met penned the original 'Lotus Flower Bomb' chorus and I came in and added the second half or the end part of the chorus...I'm not going to explain myself, this is retarded. I don't know anything about Roscoe Dash. At the end of the day, I know my involvement in the song and as far as I know, Wale and I, and this other guy, wrote the chorus. He was kind of like an alternative artist.
I think anyone that wants to know who wrote the song can check the credits. I don't know, I don't really care. If he did write part of it, then he should get credit for it. All I know is that I didn't write my portion of the song with Wale in the room-he was in Atlanta, I was in New York. If anyone had any involvement prior to me being involved, that's really unbeknownst to me. Definitely if he wrote a part of it, he should get credit for it but as far as I know, the people who deserve credit on the song are listed. Twitter is definitely not the place to handle business per say. If he wanted to get that rectified, he would have his lawyer contact the proper people. "
Roscoe tweeted a link to Miguel's statement along with "#cornball shyt @miguelunlimited said." Meek Mill responded to said tweet, "u must not b getting no money b!"
On top of this, DJ Ill Will, whose Tha Alumni label is home to Kid Ink, chalks up Roscoe Dash's misfortune to karma, as he says Roscoe Dash did something similar to Kid Ink, when he stole the lyrics and song concept of Ink's "Night Shift" for his own song "Employee of the Year."
50 Cent's Fitness Book Cover Released
Fiddy and Jeff O'Connell reveal the official cover art for their new collaborative book.
Curtis Jackson is known nowadays as an entrepreneur as much as an artist, actor, and producer. From a Forbes-reported hundred million dollar endorsement with Coca-Cola for Vitamin Water, to launching the G-Unit Clothing, to becoming a boxing promoter, 50 Cent has clearly taken his claim to "get rich or die trying" seriously.
The release of the cover art for 50's new workout book, in affiliation with Bodybuilding.com's editor-in-chief Jeff O'Connell, marks the next big venture for this Queens-bred chameleon. The book is entitled, "Formula 50," borrowing from the grape flavoured energy drink label that began Fiddy's foray into the health business. The two exercise buff authors together promise to divulge a six week strategy for getting and maintaining a ripped physique.
Fifty told radio station 102.5 KDON this week: "my concept of strength is physical, mental and spiritual…When I was on 'All Things Fall Apart' I had to lose so much weight that I just was on a liquid diet for nine weeks and then I started trying to put the weight on… I wanna be back to the size I was when I released "In Da Club," on Get Rich Or Die Tryin'."
There's no denying the striking image of the rapper's first debut, nor the legitimacy of a claim to teach real physical and mental strength by a man who has gotten shot nine times, and lived to do another push-up.
The publication will be released in stores and on iTunes on the mercifully convenient date of December 27th.
I'm Back Full Time: 50 Cent Reveals Eminem, Chris Brown & Trey Songz Are Featured On New Album
Fif talks about his upcoming release and names some of the features we can expect to hear on it.
50 Cent's upcoming album, Street King Immortal, has been oft-delayed, but it's finally seeing the light of day come November.
The first single off the LP, "New Day," had impressive features from Alicia Keys & Dr. Dre, but those aren't the only guest appearance you'll find on the album. While talking to radio station 102.5 KDON (via HHDX) Fif revealed a few more big features we can look forward too, including Eminem.
He explained the features and his different approach to this album. "People can expect me, Em, I did a song with Chris Brown on the record, Trey Songz, I did something with Ne-Yo," he revealed. "In the process [of making Street King Immortal], I recorded with half a music culture. I've worked with everybody. In the past, I hadn't reached out to artists and worked with them as much; Get Rich Or Die Tryin' didn't have anyone [on it] that wasn't in-house…I can't wait; I'm looking forward to releasing more material from this actual album. I'ma release another song in like three weeks."
Lupe Fiasco On Retirement And Possible Name Change
Lupe Fiasco talks about his plans for retirement from hip hop, and says that he will continue to make music in different genres and even is considering a name change.
The always mercurial Lupe Fiasco has flirted with the idea of retirement for the past five years, and most recently after a dust-up with Chief Keef, Lupe announced on Twitter that he would be retiring. Now, while touring in Australia, Lupe took some time to clarify what his 'retirement' will entail. The Chicago artist says he will be stepping away from making hip hop music after he has filled his contractual obligations with his label, but will still be involved in making music, and is even considering changing his name.
Just taking a look at the name of his latest album Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1, and it's plain to see that Lupe intends to release more music. He says that he still needs to complete two more albums for his label, so he will drop Part 2, and the follow-up Skulls, but after that, don't expect to see much hip hop from him. Lupe says, via HHDX, "Contractually, I still have to do another record if the label picks it up," adding, "But even after this part one and part two [of Food & Liquor 2] I'm basically kind of done, because that album is even almost finished. I won't make music for commercial purposes after that."
While stepping away from commercially viable music, The Cool emcee will still be heavily involved in making music of other genres, and may even make more rap albums in the future, but it won't be as "Lupe Fiasco", "It'll more just be kind of artistic and developing my other music projects, so we've got SNDCLSH, my DJ[-based] kind of electro kind of thing, and then Japanese Cartoon. which is my punk band. I don't even know if Lupe Fiasco is gonna exist after Skulls, I might even just do a name change or something like that…if I feel like making a rap album, then I'll make it."
Lupe has been consistently inconsistent in his plans for retirement, so we still don't know what this all means. It will be intriguing to keep an eye on Lupe Fiasco after he is able to leave his label and be independent. Perhaps the artistic freedom will inspire him to continue to produce hip hop records.
Former Cash Money Rapper B.G. Writes First Letter From Prison
B.G. wrote his first letter to fans and supporters from prison, where he'll be for the next 14 years.
A rep for B.G., who is currently serving a 14-year sentence on weapons possession and witness tampering charges, has released the former Cash Money rapper's first letter from jail.
His sentence all stems from a 2009 traffic stop, where three guns were found in B.G.'s car, and to make matters worse, the car itself was stolen. In addition to this, B.G. convinced one of his associates to claim ownership of the gun, thus resulting in the witness tampering charge that was tacked on to his sentence.
The Hot Boys rapper previously said he was "comfortable" with the 14-year sentence. In his first letter from jail he thanks fans for their support, and he doesn't seem to down on himself for being in prison, he says he's dealing with it "like a Real Nigga should."Read B.G.'s full letter below (via AHH).
To: “My Fans”
From: B. Gizzle
Greeting’s, Hot boys + Hot Girl’s, Soulja’s + Souljarette’s, Real niggas + Real Bitches, Ladies + Gentlemen.
I want everyone to kno that I truly appreciate all the Love + Prayers I have received over the past 15 months.
I cant began to express how much I THANK Yall for the support you all have giving me through out this whole situation, Ive been going through. It’s finally over, I kno my fate, I know what’s in front of me, and Im ready to tackle it HEAD ON. It’s really a Small thing to a Giant. And like my Homie Scarface said, “DAM IT FEELS GOOD 2 BE A GANGSTA”. I kno alot of people wondering, why So much Time for gun’s? The answer is Naggas Like me “DON’T” and “WANT”, Co-operate under No Circumstances, so they push for the Harshest sentence possible. It’s cool though.
They can lock up My Body but they Cant lock up my Soul. I just been laying back writing handling this situation like a Real Nigga should. Im staying Prayed up, Keeping my head up. I kno my fans been asking for some NEW SHIT, its coming Soon “PLEASE BELIEVE IT”. Just keep holding ya nigga down, and praying for Ya Boy.
I want yall to kno I miss + Love yall just as Much as yall miss + Love me. I Love the way my Real Niggas + Bad Bitches been holding me down and keeping it 100 that’s what’s up. KEEP IT 100 is not just a Song of mine it’s a Lifestyle. It’s how I get down all the way around the Board. If Im with you, Im with you 2 tha END. What’s Understood don’t need to be explain. Real recognize Real and I Respect all of my fan’s because without any of you I wouldn’t be who I am, “THA HEART OF THA STREET’Z”. I get some hot shit coming yall kno how I do. It’s definitly gonna be a page turner, if you kno me you kno I tell great stories so stay tuned for my 1st Book. One thing they Cant lock up is my mind that bitch on Full Blast. Shit don’t stop I owe it to my Family and Fans to Keep going and I wont let yall down. I kno alot of my Fans been concerned and worried but Im GOOD. It is What it is. Don’t feel sorry for me I CAN HANDLE IT. Once again THANKS for all the Love + support yall just don’t Kno how that make a real Nigga feel. I should have been wrote yall but I just been waiting until the process was Over.
Im gonna start keeping in touch alot more through FACEBOOK and Twitter so stay tuned and stay in Contact. Im Down but Im surely not Out. Im gonna leave it at that, Im bout to lay back in my Cell and do what I do. I salute all my BAD Bitches and Real niggas. Always remember it’s DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR. Like I say DON’T RAT, DON’T SNITCH, DON’T BEND, DON’T FOLD. To my street niggas if Nobody TALKS, Everybody WALKS. Remember that if you ever in a JAM. Im signing off for Now.
Original *Hot* “Boy” B. Gizzle “Tha Heart of Tha Streetz” “Chopper City”
SCARFACE SECURITY: Flo Rida Sued For Not Paying For $58,000 Security System
Flo Rida is at the center of a lawsuit over a security system which was installed in his home in '09, but for which he never payed off.
Being in the music industry, Flo Rida is no stranger to lawsuits, but now he's facing a new one completely unrelated to music, this one is over a security system.
The popular rapper installed a $58,000 security system according to TMZ, and refused to pay for it. He's now being sued by ADT, which is the largest security system company in the U.S. The suit claims that ADT installed a system for Flo in 2009, which included "dozens of sensors, smoke detectors and at least 27 security cameras."
ADT provides a copy of the contract in the suit, which is signed by a man named Lee Prince, who is reportedly Flo Rida's manager. ADT claims that Flo payed the initial deposit of $19,366.66, but after the work had been finished he failed to hand over the remaining $38,733.
Thus, ADT is suing the hit-maker for their lost money plus interest, totalling $47,134.40.
However, Flo Rida is not complying so easily. He's fired back at them saying he never authorized the work even though Prince signed the contract, and therefore he doesn't owe ADT anything.
We'll update you as the suit unfolds, a judge has yet to rule.
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