Archive for August, 2008
Diddy Blasts John McCain’s VP Selection
Sean 'Diddy' Combs checked in with fans on his YouTube channel, talking about the selection of Sarah Palin by John McCain as his vice presidential runningmate. "John you are bugging the fu** out. I don't even understand what planet you're on now. This is the job to be the leader of the free world. No disrespect, I love ya, I want you to live to 110, but things happen, what if, God forbid, you got a running mate, you become President. Alaska? ALASKA? ALASKA? ALASKA? Come on, man. I don't even know if there are any black people in Alaska. John, like come on. Sarah [Palin]? If you really thing we're gonna let you win this election with these crazy decisions that you're making, you're buggin. I'm calling all youth, all colors, all youth voters, November 4th, we have to protect our future, because John McCain is bugging the fu** out. The lady is nice, she's cool. She's a heartbeat away, then she's the president. She's gonna be on the phone with the guy from South Korea. What in the hell? ALASKA?" Watch the message below.[inline] [/inline]
Termanology ‘Politics As Usual’ EPK
Termanology is out with an electronic press kit for his album 'Politics As Usual', featuring appearances by DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Lil Fame of M.O.P., and Bun B of UGK. The CD is out September 30th on Nature Sounds (EMI). "When I wrote this sh**, I didn't know if people were gonna like it or not like it. I had no clue. Then it came out and everyone was like obsessed with it. The sh** spread and when I went overseas, I went to London, kids knew all the words and sh** like that. People were looking at me like man, in terms of big artists now, not just local. Premier, he just keeps helping me propel to the next level." Watch the EPK below.[inline] [/inline]
Tay Dizm ‘Beam Me Up’ Video Ft. T-Pain & Rick Ross
Tay Dizm is out with the video to his first single 'Beam Me Up', featuring T-Pain & Rick Ross, out via Nappy Boy Digital. Watch it below.[inline] [/inline]
T.I. And Eminem – Two Professors Who Compare Notes
In an interview with Hardknock.tv, T.I. talked about who is featured on album, his relationship with Eminem, Young Jeezy, David Banner, Jay-Z, Diddy, and more. "Em, I can say now is a personal partner of mine," T.I. stated. "We speak on a personal level about life, growth, expanding, about the pitfalls of the fame and the glamor. We just compare notes kinda. We're kinda like two professors when they're on their work break and they're just comparing notes and they both had an admiration and respect for the other's craft." Watch the clip below.[inline] [/inline]
E-40 Discusses ‘The Ball Street Journal’
E-40's seventh solo album 'The Ball Street Journal' is set for release in the spring of 2009. He spoke with Flow.tv about who he's working with on the project. "I think people are gonna be surprised on this album because I'm not going out of my envelope and out of my jurisdiction. It's still me." Watch the interview below.[inline] [/inline]
DMX Pleads Guilty In Drugs Case
BBC News reports DMX has pleaded guilty to trying to buy cocaine and cannabis in Miami, according to his lawyer Bradford Cohen. The rapper entered his plea in Florida, where he was sentenced for time served. He's still in custody awaiting extradition to the state of Arizona on outstanding drug and animal cruelty charges. Read more.Kanye West Wishes Donda Could’ve Seen Obama Nominated
The Associated Press reports that during Kanye West's performance during Thursday morning's ONE campaign party in Denver, Colorado, the rapper said he wished his mother Donda were still alive to see history made with Barack Obama being named the first African-American presidential nominee. "It's an incredible time to be around," West said. "I wish my momma could have seen this day." Donda West died after complications following plastic surgery last November.Big Kuntry King ‘Da Baddest’ Video Ft. Trey Songz
Big Kuntry King is out with the video to his new single 'Da Baddest', featuring Trey Songz, from the Atlanta, Georgia rapper's new album 'My Turn To Eat', out September 30th via Grand Hustle. Watch it below.[inline] [/inline]
Lil Mama Talks With ‘The Noah And Katrina Show’
'The Noah and Katrina Show' caught up with Lil Mama at the 'America's Best Dance Crew' taping. The rapper was having some lip gloss issues, admitting, "It's not poppin'." She later thanked her lil friend Katrina. "You are one of my biggest fans," Lil Mama told Katrina. "Everytime you come through you speak and say hello and I appreciate that." Watch the clip below.[inline] [/inline]
Chamillionaire Joins Ludacris On Stage In Houston
Chamillionaire posted footage of Ludacris performing at a show in Houston, Texas, where Chamillionaire emerged along with Paul Wall, Trae, and Hurricane Chris. Watch a 'Move Bitch' performance below.[inline] [/inline]
