|  |  |  | | | | | Daily News | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rapper Taking Actress To Court
6:00AM ET November 10th, 2011
Contributor :Stephen Willis
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Rapper Pitbull has filed a countersuit against actress Lindsey Lohan. The troubled actress sued the rapper and singer/songwriter Ne-Yo over their hit "Give Me Everything" which referenced her in the lyrics. For his part, Pitbull has denied any malicious intent in the lyric. In the song, Pitbull raps "I got it locked up like Lindsay Lohan." He has filed a suit himself that claims Lohan's numerous prison sentences and other run-ins with the law give the line validity. He also alleges that her suit in New York is invalid as she's a resident of California. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ''I Feel Like I'm Repping For Her Musically…''
6:00AM ET November 10th, 2011
Contributor :Stephen Willis
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Producer Salaam Remi has confirmed that there are numerous Amy Winehouse and Nas collaborations that may yet see the light of day. Winehouse passed away this summer at the age of 27, but she and the rapper Nas had a strong bond. "Amy sang on records that we never put out with Nas," Remi said in an interview. "As far as them now getting on the same record, that was a conversation in play for the last couple of years but that just didn't happen yet, and when I listened to that song, I was like, you know what? This makes sense, to actually make that happen as far as things that she wants to do that didn't happen yet." "As far as myself, I feel like I'm repping her musically because that's what I know of her more than anyone else," he added. "And then as far as where [Nas is] at, he put that energy back into [the song], because she repped for him. I mean, who writes songs for people, unless you really respect them?" | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rapper Adds Killah Priest and Sheek Louch For Dates
6:00AM ET November 10th, 2011
Contributor : Chris G.
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Rapper Ghostface Killah is extending his Canadian tour. The acclaimed Wu-Tang lyricist will be spending more time than initially expected in the Great White North. He initially announced the tour back in August, but demand has led to some changes being made to the schedule. Ghost has also added special guests Killah Priest and Sheek Louch to selected dates. Ghostface Killah's trek begins at Montreal's Club Soda on November 27th, with stops to be made in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Vancouver. The tour winds down in Whistler, British Columbia on December 13. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ''They Try To Keep This Thing Segmented''
8:30PM ET November 9th, 2011
Contributor :Stephen Willis
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Jay-Z reflected on the Glastonbury Festival in 2008 and the controversy from the show and also acknowledged the various 'checkpoints' that he believes hip hop has had to continuously knock down over the years. "It was just another one of those checkpoints. It felt like the DMX 'Hard Knock Life' conversation all over again, to have that conversation of, 'No, rappers, we can tour together. We don't have to have an outside R&B act or anything like that.' Done," he said. "People listen to music differently now. That was the old guard holding onto something they thought was dear. 'We can't let any other type of music infiltrate this rock festival.' But people don't listen to music like that no more. Globally, anywhere. Everyone's iPod is a list of all eclectic things. You have some rock, some blues, some jazz - all types of things, whatever you like. They try to keep this thing segmented." "It's like a misconception of anything," he said. "I can have a misconception of anything I hear one or two words from. If you hear buzz words coming from Hip Hop or anything like that, you say that's what it's all about. It's very difficult to fairly analyze something in a 30-second blip. If I analyze even a Maya Angelou in a 30-second blip, I can misjudge who she is as a person and she happens to be the most incredible poet of our time." | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ''He Was My Number One Believer''
8:30PM ET November 9th, 2011
Contributor :Chris G.
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Superproducer Pete Rock shared his shock and bereavement over the unexpected death of his cousin, rap star Heavy D. Pete Rock spoke to Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds on Hot 97 about the passing of the beloved Overweight Lover. "A couple of SKYY vodkas last night, just trying to fathom the thought of all of this. It's very hurtful. This man, he gave me everything, you know?" he said. "It's unbelievable. I didn't expect this to happen so fast. I was just with him, two weeks ago at his house. I spent the night. He didn't even want me to leave, he didn't want me to go. I laughed at him, it was crazy." "We did something. I finished something with him like two weeks ago, finished," Rock revealed. "When people call you that don't call you and then your phone is just blowing up with those kind of calls, my stomach got kind of weak. DJ Scratch called me first because that's my homie, and he let me know," he continued. "I felt like he was my guider, the person who put me in place. He was my number one believer." | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Doug Morris Looking To Bid For Label Distribution
4:30PM ET November 9th, 2011
Contributor : Martin James
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Doug Morris, Chief Executive of Music Entertainment for Sony has revealed that the company is looking to possibly acquire one of hip hop's biggest labels in a distribution deal. Morris is planning on bidding on the contracts for several labels--most notably, Cash Money Records. Once its distribution contract with Universal expires, Sony could make a move. "My plan here is very simple," Doug Morris told the New York Times. "To help create the pre-eminent record company in the world." There will likely be a bidding war between Sony and Universal with Cash Money heads Bryan "Baby" and Ronald "Slim" Williams deciding where the label winds up. "In each company that I've gone to run, that's always been the same question," Mr. Morris told the New York Times. "And each company has gone to be the No. 1 company and the most innovative company. And I think the reason I'm never getting the credit for this is because I'm the oldest guy." "Our core focus still needs to be developing hits," he said. "That's the only constant amidst all the change. So if you don't get that right, it doesn't matter how revolutionary the distribution model is or how many revenue streams you have. You still have to have the hits." | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ''You Will See the Challenges of Raising Children...''
4:30PM ET November 9th, 2011
Contributor : Rayna Dean
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T.I.'s upcoming reality show will debut on December 5th at 9PM on VH1. The network has released some details about the project, which will be Tip's first major endeavor since his release from prison in September. The rapper has been filming a reality show focused on his family to give viewers an inside look at his professional and personal life, post-incarceration. "Tameka and I have a strong, loving family," said T.I. "In this family documentary, you will see the challenges of raising children while balancing a career. It's like a lot of families, only our home is in the spotlight." T.I. will be getting re-acclimated to his life and career as a rap star, film producer and businessman. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rappers Taking Part In Dwight Howard's Charity Game
1:30PM ET November 9th, 2011
Contributor : Chris G.
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Rappers Lil Wayne and Fat Joe have been recruited by NBA superstar Dwight Howard to serve as coaches during Howard's D12 All Star Basketball Game on November 12th. Howard's organization promotes education, leadership and hope in youth. Lil Wayne and Fat Joe will coach the D12 All-Stars, which will feature NBA stars and former and current Orlando Magic players Vince Carter, Gilbert Arenas, Penny Hardaway, Matt Barnes and Jameer Nelson. Tickets to the game range from $25-$100. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rapper Dropped From Australian Festival
1:30PM ET November 9th, 2011
Contributor : Stephen Willis
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Kanye West will no longer be taking part in the Big Day Out Festival. Organizers for the Australia festival have revealed that Kanye had to be cut from the Auckland show due to downsizing. Acts were also cut in Perth and Adelaide. Fans can receive a full refund or a voucher for Festival merchandise. My Chemical Romance, Girl Talk, Soundgarden, Das Racist, The Vaccines, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and others will still be performing at the festival, which takes place from January 20-February 5th throughout Australia. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ''I Cannot Believe What I'm Hearing''
7:00AM ET November 9th, 2011
Contributor : Martin James
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The Hip Hop community was shocked late last night (November 8) to learn that beloved rapper Heavy D had passed away suddenly. The 44 year old was known for upbeat rhymes, nimble dance moves and his famously likeable persona. Several hip hop notables tweeted their shock and condolences over the 'Overweight Lover's' death. "I cannot believe what I'm hearing about HEAVY D just Died!" producer DJ Premier tweeted. " 9th Wonder added: "My God...@PeteRock birthed me...and Heavy D birthed him...Rest In Peace Heavy D...#PeacefulJourney." "RIP Heavy D...God Bless!!!" Lupe Fiasco shared, with DJ Drama tweeting, "Man. RIP to overweight lover heavy d." "RIP TO A REAL HIP HOP LEGEND HEAVY D!" Nas tweeted. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Eminem, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj All Receive Nods
7:00AM ET November 9th, 2011
Contributor : Chris G.
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The nominees have been announced for The People's Choice Awards to be held in January. Eminem, Jay-Z and B.o.B. are among the rappers up for awards. Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry are among the most nominated with five nods each. Soul singer Adele also landed four nominations. Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber, Pitbull and Rihanna are also among the nominees. Eminem is up for Favorite Male Artist as well as Favorite Hip Hop Artist, alongside B.o.B, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, and Pitbull. Rihanna is nominated for Favorite R&B Artist against Ne-Yo and Chris Brown. The People's Choice Awards air on January 11. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Famed Producer/Director Roger Bobb Helming New Season
7:00AM ET November 9th, 2011
Contributor : Hip Hop Blog Staff
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ESPNU is bringing the back "The Battle Presented by AT&T." The show returns for its second five-week season and will focus on the discipline and drive of the Grambling State University Tiger Marching Band. The show will air from November 10th to December 8th on ESPNU. "The Battle" showcases the traditions of HBCU bands, both on game day and during their regular routines. This season is being directed and produced by Image Award winner Roger Bobb, president of Bobbcat Films and former executive vice president of Tyler Perry Studios. "I'm very excited to have the opportunity to work with ESPN on this project. This series will give viewers an inside look into the life students and band members at HBCU's in a way that they have never seen," Bobb says. "These students not only have to excel in the classroom but on the field as well. They are just as important to the atmosphere at the football games as the players are. It's a fascinating culture that I'm proud to have been given the opportunity to chronicle." | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rapper May Have Had A Heart Attack
6:00PM ET November 8th, 2011
Contributor : Hip Hop Blog Staff
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Rapper Heavy D, one of the 90s most beloved hip hop stars, has reportedly passed away. The rapper/actor/producer, born Dwight Myers, was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital around noon today and was pronounced dead at 1 pm. He was only 44 years old. According to TMZ, a 911 call was placed from the rapper's Beverly Hills home around 11:25 this morning to report an unconscious male on the walkway. Heavy just performed at the BET Hip Hop Awards last month in what was one of the show's most talked-about moments. UPDATE:According to reports, Heavy D had just returned from shopping and began having trouble breathing as he was walking up a flight of stairs. Adam Mills, a designer who was in the building and knew Heavy D, found him and held the rapper in his lap as others called 911. Heavy D reportedly told Mills, "I can't breathe, I can't breathe." Heavy D had a pulse as he was being rushed to the hospital and witnesses are saying it appeared he had a heart attack, though no confirmation has been given. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Catalina Toma Joins Master P's Label
4:30PM ET November 8th, 2011
Contributor : Rayna Dean
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No Limit Forever Records has made headlines by signing Romanian pop star Catalina Toma to their label. The label that was founded by New Orleans rap mogul Master P. and is now being run by his son Romeo has been primarily associated with southern rap acts, so the signing comes as something of a surprise. Catalina Toma has released two albums in Romania and won "Best Female Voice" and "Video Of The Year" awards in her home country for her hit "Why Me Lord?" "Signing Catalina was a no-brainer. She's one of the most talented Pop and R&B vocalists in the world," Master P told AllHipHop. "Catalina is a diamond in the rough. And she's the missing piece to the puzzle for No Limit Forever Records taking over the crossover markets," Romeo added. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rapper Performing For Victoria's Secret
4:30PM ET November 8th, 2011
Contributor : Erica Moore
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Rapper Nicki Minaj will be taking the stage during the upcoming Victoria's Secret fashion show. The starlet replaces Cee Lo Green, who bowed out of the gig, which also includes Maroon 5 and Kanye West. Chanel Iman, Adriana Lima and other supermodels will be walking the runway. Miranda Kerr will be wearing the $2.5 million Fantasy Treasure Bra during the fashion show. This is Minaj's first year involved with the iconic show, which in the past has included superstars like will.i.am, Katy Perry and Usher. The Victoria's Secret Fashion show is slated to air on November 29 at 10:00pm EST on CBS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ''I Knew What I Was Capable Of...''
1:30PM ET November 8th, 2011
Contributor : Martin James
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Young Money superstar Drake revealed in an interview with the L.A. Times that he wasn't exactly pleased with his debut album Thank Me Later. Critical reaction to the album was mixed, and Drake himself doesn't feel that the project hit its mark. "To be 100% honest … I wasn't necessarily happy with Thank Me Later," he says. "People loved it [but] I just knew what I was capable of with a little more time. I'm very confident in Take Care. I definitely made the exact album that I wanted. Will it appear that way to the world? I'm not sure, because its definitely different. It's not 15 'I'm On Ones.' It's not 'She Will.' I'm very happy with [Take Care]. More so than I've ever been with a project." "This album has consistency. You will not hear a piece of music that does not belong," he said. "The words were really important to me. When you get a young artist and they are on the rise, often the music becomes not what they have going on in their lives or surrounding things, but it starts to lose substance. You can always be like, 'Man I'm the …' but I think you have to thread some life in there so there's something that will last." | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hip Hop Band Gets Tribute In Philadelphia
1:30PM ET November 8th, 2011
Contributor : Chris G.
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Philadelphia-based hip hop band the Roots will be honored with a mural on South Street of their hometown, a project which is set to be completed in July of 2012. The mural is in the neighborhood where group members Black Thought and ?uestlove initially hung out. A formal announcement will be made later in November and The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program plans to include multimedia elements such as video, online interaction and on-site activation. The program will also emphasize city-wide involvement through paint days, pop up studios, a curriculum for a youth arts component called "Roots 101." | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ''I Will Not Be Jumpin' On That Crunk Music''
6:00AM ET November 8th, 2011
Contributor : Chris G.
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Rapper Lil Scrappy revealed some of the inspiration and motivation behind his upcoming release, The Grustle. The Atlanta rapper says he's moved beyond his crunk past and believes this album is his most honest musical representation yet. "The concept is just goin' hard," Scrappy asserts. "Speaking my mind and not really givin' a f--- 'cause normally I be like, 'I ain't gon' talk about that, I ain't gon' say his name.' But on this one I just said what the f--- I wanna say...Everybody know me just for crunk -- I'm on everything now. People want me to be in that same place but I'm not in that same place anymore. I'm 27 years-old, I will not be jumpin' on that crunk music. I'm into f-----' with the women, I'm in to getting' money." This will be Scrappy's first independent release. The rapper announced his departure from Ludacris' DTP imprint several weeks ago. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ''He Will Address the Nation In the Form of Music''
6:00AM ET November 8th, 2011
Contributor : Martin James
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Rapper Nicki Minaj has revealed that she will be releasing new music as her most famous alter ego, Roman Zolanski, later this month. In a blog message to her fans on Monday (November 7th), Nicki announced the project, declaring that Roman's music will be more provocative than her normal work. "Roman will be in rare form this time. you know why? Cuz he no [longer] gives a f*ck," she wrote. "He has 2 more weeks in boarding school. We're going to pick him up now. when he lands, he will address the nation in the form of music. He will also announce the date." The release should fall somewhere near the one-year anniversary of the release of Minaj's debut album Pink Friday. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Rappers Pay Respects To Legendary Heavyweight
6:00AM ET November 8th, 2011
Contributor : Stephen Willis
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Boxing legend "Smokin'" Joe Frazier died Monday (November 7) night from liver cancer at the age of 67. The man best known for battling Muhammad Ali in three iconic fights during the 1970s, Frazier also famously fought fellow another legendary heavyweight, George Foreman, in 1975 and lost--in the fight that prompted the now-infamous Howard Cosell call of "Down goes Frazier!" Numerous hip hop artists acknowledged the great's passing on Twitter. "One Love! #smoking JOE," Jadakiss tweeted immediately after the news broke. "Up goes Frazier.. RIP," tweeted J. Cole. Public Enemy frontman Chuck D expressed regret that he'd never actually met the former heavyweight champ. "R.I.P. Smokin Joe Frazier," Chuck D. tweeted. "Always wanted to meet Joe Frazier, never did.Which makes me appreciate more doing positive work wit another of my heroes Mr KareemAbdulJabbar" Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather also expressed condolences and respect for Frazier and his family. "RIP Smokin Joe. My thoughts and prayers go out to to the Frazier family. We lost an all time great tonight.," Mayweather tweeted. "My Condolences go out to the family of the late great Joe Frazier. #TheMoneyTeam will pay for his Funeral services." | | | | | | | | | | |  | |  | |  |
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