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Lil Scrappy On Jay-Z/Beanie Sigel Dispute, "When You Go Against One Another, You Really Don't Make No Money"

Scrappy thinks that artists having issues with one another on the same label tend to have difficulty calling a truce. "You can't," Scrappy said about avoiding inner label beefs. "Everybody got their own ego, everybody got their own manhood, everybody got their own. Even, some people don't know they're haters and they end up hating the other dude, you feel me? For no reason, hating them because he got so much swag. Or he's hating because he's doing better than the last dude so there's always gonna be haters everywhere you go, even on the label. If there's haters in church then there's gonna be haters on the label, there's gonna be haters in the courtroom, there's gonna be haters on the label. There's haters everywhere, you got people that's putting out your music that hate you, so sh*t, that's hard...If you a real gangsta, cuz, you tell the n*gga to go meet you somewhere. Whatever we gonna do, let's do it and be done...

Lil Wayne Says, "If I Were President I Would Make Prostitution Legal In About 5 More States"

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Footage from Lil Wayne's upcoming The Carter documentary has landed online and shows the Grammy-winning rapper imagining himself as the president of the United States of America. As prez, Weezy declared all of the changes he would make within America. "I would put cocaine back in Coca-Cola, I would put that back," Weezy said in a clip from the documentary. "[laughs] I think I'd get love for that. I'd take off all bad substances from sports, so there would be no more steroids [restrictions]. So you could use whatever steroid or hormone to grow you want, as long as you hitting homeruns, it's fine with me. I would make prostitution legal in about five more states, gambling too. And you know I would legalize weed, first and second and I would put a law to it that there's no more child support and there's no more, what they call that stuff when you get married, the little pre-nup, you ain't got to sign that because she don't get nothing. Becaus...

B.G. Explains Hot Boys Reunion Delay, "Lil Wayne's Got To Face The Music With His Situation"

Hot Boys' B.G. recently discussed his take on the delayed reunion with fellow group members Lil Wayne, Juvenile and Turk, suggesting their current legal woes have placed production on a temporary hold. From B.G.'s perspective, Wayne's upcoming one-year jail bid on a gun charge is the biggest factor delaying their reunion. "I know I got my own personal dealings to deal with, as far as with the system and things of that nature," Gizzle explained in an interview. "I know Wayne's got to face the music with his situation with the system. But we got time. We got a whole bunch of time to put the album together. We record quick. We already got songs done. But I look at it like, if we record from now until whoever gets sentenced or however it go, we still wouldn't be able to put the album out until [Wayne] comes home. When shorty comes home, I know he'll wanna record a whole 'nother album. So you might have a double Hot Boys CD. You never know. I don...

Mase Wants Chris Brown Collaboration Record, "Let's Do A Smash!"

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Showing his return to rap is more than hype, Mase has begun reaching out to artists for collaborations, including Chris Brown, in hopes of recording over 75 songs by February. Writing via Twitter, the Bad Boy Entertainment protege also announced plans to release a new mixtape next week. "@MechanicalDummy lets do a smash," Mase wrote to Chris Brown's Twitter account on Thursday (November 12). "@Mattd8 The tape is being dropped internationally and nationally next friday I DO THE IMPOSSIBLE...5 different DJ -> one in London, Canada, China, Korea and the US...The tape is being dropped internationally and nationally next friday I DO THE IMPOSSIBLE..The tape will be hosted by 5 different DJs -> one in London, Canada, China, Korea and the US...I want to do 75 records with people by Valentine Day... I want the record of the most features that were amazing... didn't say I had a hot mixtape I said I want my day one dudes back I'm tired of dealing with people I do...

50 Cent Calls Out Jay-Z, Game Reps G-Unit & Fabolous Hates Joe Budden's Rebound Chick

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In this week's Pulse Report, we're covering the past seven days to peep 50 Cent blatantly dissing Jay-Z, check out why Mobb Deep got dropped but Game is still signed to G-Unit Records, laugh at Fabolous Twee-stroying Joe Budden's new jump off So Disrespectful D*mn, I guess we should have taken a cue from those interviews, but f*ck, 50, really? Granted, we all know I called this sh*t a few Pulse Reports ago, but to see your favorite G-Unit leader cashing in on Beanie Sigel's "pain" by putting some marketing dollars together, letting Beans murk a dope a** collaboration track, "I Go Off," and then just to hear 5-0 pull a "Try Me" move on Jay "I Performed At The World Series Game 2" Z? "Yeah, you changed man," 50 says toward the song's completion. "You let the money change you, Jay. You used to be from Marcy, [Brooklyn] n*gga. Now you a pass the Grey Poupon a** n*gga. You don't want the shooter? I'll take hi...

Rihanna, Kanye West & Jamie Foxx Request Soulja Boy's, "My Portfolio Is Only Getting Longer"

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Teen rapper Soulja Boy Tell Em has revealed that Kanye West, Rihanna and Jamie Foxx have requested his production for their new records. Soulja Boy also explained his studio process working alongside Yeezy. "Him showing me a lot of stuff I didn't know [and] me showing him a lot of stuff he didn't know," Soulja Boy described about their in-studio relationship. "He had an ear for my sound. Of course I had an ear for all the stuff he did. Genius! ... It was three different samples that we was working on. On one of them, he was like, 'I want this to go here, I want you to do this.' I like when an artist pushes me how he was pushing me. He doesn't go easy on me...I was in the studio with [Foxx] a couple of days ago working on a new beat for him. All the artists that reached out to me for beats -- like Rihanna -- my portfolio is only getting longer and longer. With this particular [RiRi] project [it was] like, 'Whoa!' because [her rep was] like, ...

Chris Brown Publicly Addresses Rihanna, "I Was Wrong For What I Did"

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Chris Brown has addressed his publicized domestic dispute with ex-girlfriend Rihanna on a special airing of BET's "106 & Park" this week. Brown took the televised opportunity to once again apologize to his fans and display regret. Taped earlier this week, Brown's return to the infamous set where he has both performed and premiered videos, will include an interview with "106 & Park" co-host Rocsi. Reviewing the past year with Rocsi, Brown, at one point, says "...with the situation...it's not something you could take lightly and not something you could push under the rug...it's a really serious situation and it's something that I regret and I wish I didn't do it." (Singers Room) He also placed emphasis on being a non-violent person. When Rocsi asked, "Do you think the punishment fits the crime?", Brown paused, and then spoke more of the public humiliation he has been suffering than he did of the actual court-ordered ...

Game, N.O.R.E. & Skillz React To Gucci Mane's Prison Bid, "All The Homies Gettin' Locked The F*ck Up"

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Game, N.O.R.E., Skillz and more have shared their reactions to yesterday's reports of Gucci Mane being sent to prison for reportedly violating his probation. Game, who collaborated with Gucci on "Krazy" for his R.E.D. Album, described his frustration to the news. "Gucci Mane gets a year in jail........," he wrote Thursday (November 12). "D*mn, all the homies gettin locked the F#$% up...... now that's 'Krazy' We gotta be a lil smarter in 2010 & stop givin these pigs (not a racist comment) reasons to kill our shine. At least my n*gga Shyne out." (Game's Twitter) N.O.R.E. reflected on the numerous rappers already behind bars. "More rappers getting locked up makes me wish I wAs a blogger cause they def don't go to jail!!!," he wrote. "Atlantic records TI locked up B.g. Got locked up 2 Lil boosie locked up Gucci Locked up Something weird here!!!!" (N.O.R.E.'s Twitter) Skillz took a more critical and speculatio...

Kanye West Blasted At "Country Music Awards" Show, "Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Kanye"

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Kanye West was mocked at this week's Country Music Awards as numerous performers took center stage to poke fun at the rapper's infamous VMA '09 incident with "Entertainer Of The Year" winner Taylor Swift. The event's hosts, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley, kicked off the taunts with a duet. The singers took a swipe at the rapper when they opened the awards ceremony with the song, "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys." "Mama, don't let your babies grow up to be Kanye," they sang. "Let 'em pick guitars and drive 'em ol' trucks. Cowboys have manners, they don't interrupt." (New York Daily News) He was also mocked by country singer Little Jimmy Dickens. Later on in the show, as Paisley began to talk about his video "Welcome To The Future," and thank the production team, 88 year-old country legend Little Jimmy Dickens walked out onstage and grabbed the mic. "Excuse me! Excuse me si...

50 Cent Fires Shots At Jay-Z On Beanie Sigel Collabo, "You A Pass The Grey Poupon Ass Nigga"

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50 Cent and Beanie Sigel's highly-anticipated "I Go Off" collaboration record has landed online the night prior to its official release and features the G-Unit leader taking shots at Jay-Z. While not wasting any bars to speak on Hov, Fif weighs in his personal thoughts toward Beans' former associate at the end of the song. "Yeah, you changed man," 50 says toward the song's completion. "You let the money change you, Jay. You used to be from Marcy, [Brooklyn] nigga. Now you a pass the Grey Poupon ass nigga. You don't want the shooter? I'll take him. [laughs] Nigga, feed the wolves or else the wolves feed off you. Eat your a** alive! I live by a combat's creed. Strategy. Your move, nigga." ("I Go Off") A teaser clip of the song landed online late Wednesday (November 11) night. "I'll give you something to talk about / come around me fronting, I'll air you out / I go off," 50 harmonizes at the beginning of the...

Gucci Mane Sentenced to One Year In Prison for Probation Violation

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Gucci Mane is back behind bars. According to MTV, the Atlanta rapper was sentenced to a year in prison for violating the terms of his probation earlier today (November 12). The popular MC—whose appropriately titled album The State Vs. Radric Davis is set to drop on December 8—was handcuffed and taken into custody following a court appearance this afternoon. He will most likely only have to serve six months of his sentence, if he displays good behavior. As of press time it is unknown what terms Gucci failed to abide by to cause a judge to send him back to jail. Gucci recently served a similar six-month stint behind bars last September after he failed to perform 600 hours of community service. During that time he earned his buzz in the streets, which led him to score several big name collaborations, including songs with the Black Eyed Peas, Mariah Carey and Mario, among others. As previously reported, La Flare recently leaked a song off his upcoming disc addressing his beef with fellow A...

50 Cent Files Suit Against WorldStarHipHop

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50 Cent is suing popular video Web site worldstarhiphop.com. According to fox8live.com, Fif is taking action over the site’s unauthorized usage of his image plastered across their homepage. He claims that the photo is misleading, causing many visitors to think that he owns the site. “I got a lawsuit against WorldStar for utilizing my likeness,” the G-Unit leader said in a recent interview in Atlanta. “A lot of people felt like that was my site because they saw my face on the cover of (the Web site) for a long time.” “I have lawyers on retainers and I have to pay them so much money anyway, so we’ll go back and forth to court until (they) can’t afford a Subway sandwich,” he continued. “It’s already too late for (them).” 50’s latest disc, Before I Self Destruct, is currently available on iTunes. The physical copy hits shelves on Monday (November 16).

BISD Celebration Release Party (Promo Flyer)

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50 Cent’s New Jersey Promoter, Janelle Foye will be throwing an exclusive 50 Cent BISD Celebration Release Party this Friday, November 13th at Club Ole in New Jersey. 50 Cent will NOT be there but come out and support the G-Unit Promotions Sqaud and celebrate the release of another classic hip-hop album…BEFORE I SELF DESTRUCT!

Fabolous Goes At Joe Budden's New Girlfriend, "Keep My Name Outta Tahiry's Vagina..."

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Fabolous has shown no signs of dying down his Twitter voice as of late by now calling out Joe Budden's new girlfriend, Somaya Reece, in a number of playful yet hard-hitting taunts. Comparing Reece to Budden's ex, Tahiry, Fabolous "responded" to comments made by the model. "Did this rebound a** chick jus make a joke about my teeth?? @somaya_reece keep my name outta Tahiry's v*gina, i mean ur mouth! POW!," Fab playfull wrote Tuesday morning (November 10). "Time 2 expose this 2nd place chick Somaya Reece... So she know not throw people names out without knowing the consequences... #Somayareeceis Tahiry but the sequel... #Somayareeceis a stuntman 4 Joe Budden's real girlfriend... RT @SessioniZill: #Somayareeceis about to remix Pleasure P's joint.. "Girlfriend Number 2"... I bet #Somayareeceis havin 2nd thoughts about f*ckin wit me... #Somayareeceis gonna go 2 Yankee games next year wit a Derek Jeter #2 jersey!" (Fabolous' Twit...

DMX's Tax Problems Exposed, Rapper Owes $1.5 Million

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Rapper Earl "DMX" Simmons has had his tax problems exposed as new reports show the former Def Jam artist owing roughly $1.5 million to the IRS and New York state. The rapper's tax details show him owing various payments to the government. The IRS filed a $442,869 lien against DMX and his wife on Jan. 2 in the New York City Register's office. The IRS filed a $663,554 lien against DMX on Sept. 10, 2007, in the Maricopa County (Ariz.) Recorder's office. According to the lien, he owes income taxes from 2002, 2003 and 2005. The state of New York filed an $8,343 tax warrant against the couple on Feb. 15, 2007, in the New York County Clerk's office. The New York State Tax Commission filed a $44,357 tax warrant against the couple on March 6, 2006, in New York. The IRS filed a $370,460 lien against the couple on Sept. 20, 2005, in New York. (Detroit News) He recently was replaced by rap veteran Coolio to take part in his pre-planned Alabama Pride mixed martial arts fig...

Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo On Beanie Sigel Possibly Joining G-Unit, "There's A Big Bag Of Money Coming"

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After recent talks of former Roc-A-Fella artist Beanie Sigel joining G-Unit Records, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo shared their reactions on the possibility of the rapper signing with 50 Cent. Banks says he has respect for Beans, however, he is not sure if the rapper has signed any contracts with Fif as of now. "Ah man, I don't know the ends and outs on that, you know what I mean" Banks admitted in an interview. "[Yayo] will tell you what it is, ask him. [laughs] You're trying to get us to spill beans. We don't know! Shout-out to Beanie Sigel, you know, shout-out to Freeway, all my Philly heads." (The Life Files) Tony Yayo also revealed his lack of knowledge on Beans' G-Unit standing. "I don't know man," Yayo added. "I'm not saying nothing, I just know there's a big bag of money coming. When it comes, you will know. Shout-out to Beans though." (The Life Files) Continuing to ignite hype and speculation, 50 has been promotin...
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50 Cent recently updated fans on the status of G-Unit Records and explained why his associates Mobb Deep are no longer on the label and revealed Young Buck and Game's Unit status. Click here to find out more! According to 50, ex-Unit members Buck and Game are still under contract with his company. "As far as the rest of the roster, of course the original G-Unit as a group are gonna stay together," Fif promised in an interview. "That's myself, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks and on the actual label, G-Unit Records as a roster, I let Prodigy and Havoc go off the label because P had to get extra money before he went into jail. And Havoc just had idle time while P was gone because he didn't work as often as P does. M.O.P. was kinda just waiting for me to do it for them...Hot Rod and Spider Loc are still technically signed to G-Unit Records...Buck is still signed to G-Unit Records, hopefully he can come up with a record. If he can come up with a song, we can get my mone...

Snoop Dogg Creates "Malice" With Soulja Boy, The-Dream & R.Kelly, Tracklisting Revealed

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West Coast rap veteran Snoop Dogg's Malice In Wonderland tracklisting has been unveiled and shows the rapper teaming with Soulja Boy Tell Em, The-Dream, R.Kelly and more. Filled with 14 tracks, Snoop's latest album also features a fusion of producers. Malice In Wonderland: Intro, I Wanna Rock (produced by Scoop DeVille), 2 Minute Warning (produced by Terrace Martin), 1800 featuring Lil Jon (produced by Lil Jon), Different Languages featuring Jazmine Sullivan (produced by Teddy Riley and Scoop DeVille), Gangsta Luv featuring The-Dream (produced by The-Dream and Tricky), Pronto featuring Soulja Boy (produced by B-Don), That's Tha Homie (produced by Danja), Upside Down featuring Problem and Nipsey Hussle (produced by Terrace Martin), Secrets featuring Kokane (produced by Battlecat), Pimpin Ain't EZ featuring R. Kelly (produced by Nottz), Luv Drunk featuring The-Dream (produced by The-Dream and Tricky), Special featuring Brandy and Pharrell (produced by Neptunes), Outro. (R...

Jay-Z Hints At Child With Beyonce, Rapper Reportedly "Ready" For Baby

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Jay-Z has reportedly hinted that he is ready to have his first child with wife and R&B singer, Beyonce Knowles. While details are scarce, the rapper reportedly revealed his baby hopes in a recent interview. Her song "Single Ladies" is an Internet hit among dancing babies and now, Beyoncé's working on a tot of her own. That's according to, get this, Jay-Z, B's notoriously tight-lipped hubby, who spilled the baby beans himself. While chatting up Gotham mag editor in chief Cristina Greeven Cuomo, the rapper let it slip that procreating is high on the duo's priority list right now. (New York Daily News) Beyonce previously died down past talks of their aim to have a child together in the near future. "I definitely want one, but I'm not ready for all of that," she said on "The View" last April. "I don't think a person should see that before her time. It was a little much. But I'm so in love with my nephew, and every time I se...

50 Cent's "Before I Self Destruct" Lands No. 1 On iTunes

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50 Cent's long-awaited Before I Self Destruct album has secured the top spot on the new digital records chart on iTunes today, a day after its online release. According to a new report, Fif's album landed at No. 1 less than 24 hours after its release. 50 Cent's new album, Before I Self Destruct, which was yesterday exclusively on the iTunes Store, has already skyrocketed to the number one spot on iTunes' album chart. iTunes customers can purchase the album as a deluxe version with two exclusive tracks and iTunes LP, which includes 90-minute gritty coming-of-age film Before I Self Destruct, written, directed and starring Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent); the Two Turntables And A Microphone: The Life And Death Of Jam Master Jay documentary about 50 Cent's late mentor and friend, hip-hop pioneer Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC; exclusive photos; lyrics; animated package artwork and more for only $9.99. (Press Release) Following up his "Baby By Me" single, Fif recently ...

Lil Boosie Violates Probation, Judge Doubles Jail Time

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Lil Boosie is behind jail sooner than expected after failing to follow a judge’s instructions. According to Louisiana news network, WAFB, the Baton Rouge rapper showed up in court on Monday (November 9) for violating the terms of his probation, and a judge sent him directly to jail when his electronic ankle monitor revealed numerous infractions. As previously reported, Boosie copped a plea deal back in September for a drugs and weapons charge in 2008. In order to avoid trial in the case, he pled guilty and the judge agreed to only sentence him to two years, with him probably only having to serve one year on good behavior. Now Boosie’s jail time has doubled, with him having to serve at least two years behind bars. “I made some very foolish choices, but I was doing the best I could to provide for my family before I went away to jail,” he wrote in a statement. “Clearly I exercised terrible judgment and I hope to get the opportunity to prove that I can make great decisions for my family an...

Lil Wayne On Drake's "Thank Me Later" Debut Album

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Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne recently updated fans on his Young Money artist Drake's Thank Me Later debut album progress and said the project is likely ready for release. Wayne also briefly touched on the delayed Hot Boys reunion with Juvenile, B.G. and Turk. "He's one of those guys who needs no help, [laughs] I don't do anything but say, 'Let me hear that song,'" Wayne explained about Drake. "And I'm blown away with every word. I'm honored to have him. Knowing Drake, I want to say he's probably finished with the project. But he's one of those guys who keeps going back to put more icing on the cake...I still agree with [the reunion] -- let's put it like that. There are four sides to this, and it's hard getting four sides to come to the table. But I still agree." (Billboard) Drake recently touched on the importance of lyricism on his debut album. "Lyrically, I want to keep the album as genuine and honest as 'Fea...

Rick Ross On Nas As Def Jam President, says "I Want Rap Niggas To Takeover Everything"

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Following reports of Nas possibly receiving an opportunity to become Def Jam Records president, Latest World Wide spoke with the rapper's labelmate, Rick Ross, to get his reaction. Ross thinks Nas is a great example of hip-hop artists who are worthy of taking over executive positions at record companies. "I love it," Ross said about Nas being considered for an executive position. "I love when I hear an artist finna to get some other motherf*cker's money. We deserve it all, I can't lie. I want rap n*ggas to takeover everything, might as well f*cking do films too. It is what it is but at the same time, man, you know, Nas been in the game. I believe his track record speaks for itself and if any label is gonna do it, I feel it should be Def Jam. Def Jam is the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame. There's so many legends that came through the game after you've had a successful recording career as an artist, I feel there's a lot more to benefit, experience-wise, so wh...

50 Cent Speaks On Working With Dr. Dre,says "I've Been Recording For 'Detox' 2 Years Ago"

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50 Cent recently discussed his studio relationship with Dr. Dre and his involvement in the long-delayed Detox album. According to Fif, Dre used the G-Unit leader for a portion of his recording process around 2007. "I don't even know what's going on with the Detox," Fif admitted in an interview. "The last [time] I spoke to Dre, he was actualy not mixing my records because he was working on The Detox and then we finally got him to mix the records and you know, I think he's back in here producing records for it but I haven't heard pretty much I think it was five or six songs that he actually recorded but that was a long time ago. He probably has a lot more now but I've been recording for The Detox two years ago." (Jam 'N 94.5) Former Aftermath Records artist Rakim previously spoke on working with the Doc for Detox. "What I do is just a little bit different than what Dre do," Rakim explained in an interview. "The last I spoke to hi...

Kanye West Ready For Lil Wayne's "Carter" Film, "Few Will Ever Live The Life Of A True Rock Star"

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Kanye West has displayed his interest in Lil Wayne's upcoming The Carter documentary by placing its trailer and labeling the Young Money rapper as a true rock star on his popular blog. Writing via his daily blog, Yeezy inked a brief mention of Wayne's new documentary. "FEW WILL EVER LIVE THE LIFE OF A TRUE ROCK STAR," Ye wrote Sunday (November 8). "WAYNE IS ONE OF THE FEW." (Kanye West's Blog) Weezy's film was previously delayed, however, it will now be released later this month. QD3 Entertainment is finally going to release their film on rockstar rapper Lil Wayne to the public. They debuted it at this year's Sundance Film Festival and reports say the film was well received. After the debut, they met with some resistance from Wayne as he wasn't too happy about some of the footage found in the film. However, that has been cleared up and as a result the documentary is set to hit retailers on November 17, 2009. (Examiner) According to Quincy J...

DJ Drama Preps New Project with Wyclef

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DJ Drama has been busy as ever,recently spoke with Mr. Thanksgiving about an upcoming mixtape he’s working on with Fabolous, which is a sequel to 2008’s There is No Competition. During the interview he mentioned an upcoming project that he’s working on with Wyclef. “It’s Wyclef’s first all around hip-hop project since The Carnival,” Drama said. “He called me like, ‘Drama, let’s do something special. I don’t want to do a regular mixtape, I want to make a album.’ So we came up with the concept. I helped him put it together, executive produced it, helped him orchestrate it.” V-12 the Hitman, Drama’s in-house producer, worked on four of the songs on the street album, which will be titled From the Hut to the Projects to the Mansion. “Wyclef produced a bunch, Jermaine Dupri [too] and the shit’s crazy,” Drama said. “One of the songs on there is ‘The Streets Pronounced Me Dead.’ [It’s] Wyclef speaking on how the street didn’t think he had it.” The extended EP, which Drama says actually has abo...

50 Cent Graces the Cover of XXL’s Dec/Jan Year-End Double Issue

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As one of the game’s most influential artists, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has the honor of holding down not one but two separate covers of XXL’s special year-end double issue. In the December/January cover story, the G-Unit CEO breaks bread with XXL to talk about his new album Before I Self Destruct, his big year on the Web with his site thisis50.com, his role in hip-hop and much more. Also included is a 10-year anniversary tribute to the making of the record that first brought 50 to the public, “How to Rob.” Other features in the first-ever Internet Issue are XXL’s list of the 100 Best Hip-Hop Web sites, articles on Snoop Dogg and OJ Da Juiceman, as well as tribute pieces to rap legends ODB and Mac Dre to commemorate the fifth year anniversary of their passing. For the first time ever XXL has two candidates for Eye Candy of the Year, complete with a reader contest to vote for your favorite. But wait, there’s more as XXL reviews the new Gucci Mane album, The State v. Radric Davis. XXL’s ...

50 Cent Wins Triple C's Flop Prediction, Rihanna Knocks Out Chris Brown & Beanie Sigel Snitches On Roc-A-Fella

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In this week's Pulse Report, we're rollin' backward seven days to applaud 50 Cent for correctly predicting Rick Ross & Triple C's debut album failure, watch Rihanna toss a one-two punch at Chris Brown, listen to Beanie Sigel snitching on Jay-Z and Damon Dash, figure out Game's Twitter. 1. The Price Is Right D*mn, as much as I love to clown point out 50 Cent's mistakes, the G-Unit dude actually got me quiet after seeing those first week numbers from Rick Ross & Triple C's Def Jam debut album, Custom Cars & Cycles. SMFH...if you thought Maino and Slaughterhouse's 18K 'ish first-release record sales were embarrassing, d*mn, just look at what went down with those Miami boys (and New York's Torch)...: Rick Ross & Triple C's new album, Custom Cars & Cycles landed onto the charts this week at No. 44. With seven days under their names, the group consisting of Ross, Gunplay, Young Breed and Torch were able to sell 12,000 records af...

Rihanna Recalls Chris Brown Dispute, "I Caught Him In A Lie & He Wouldn't Tell The Truth"

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More footage of Rihanna's revealing televised interview with reporter Diane Sawyer has landed online and shows the singer discussing her publicized domestic dispute with Chris Brown last February. Rihanna claimed their argument began from a text message on Brown's phone. According to Rihanna, the fight started as they were driving away from a pre-Grammy Awards party and Brown received a text message from another woman. "I caught him in a lie, and he wouldn't tell the truth. And I wouldn't drop it," the singer told Diane Sawyer. "I couldn't take that he kept lying to me, and he couldn't take that I wouldn't drop it. It escalated into him being violent towards me. And it was ugly." (New York Daily News) She also explained why leaving Brown's vehicle was one of her only options. Rihanna didn't know how to make it end or what to do next. "I was battered. I was bleeding. I was swollen in my face. There was no way of me getting hom...

50 Cent Puts Beanie Sigel/G-Unit Signing Talks On Hold, "We'll See What Happens"

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50 Cent has died down recent hype surrounding speculation of Beanie Sigel signing with G-Unit Records and explained what it would take for the former Roc-A-Fella rapper to join his team. According to Fif, talks have already gone underway with Beans, however, nothing has been confirmed. "I had a meeting with him today," 50 said in . "First we gotta start with the music -- where's the music? Then we have to get into what it would take to bring him over to G-Unit as a record company. You can't sign a deal in a conversation -- it's a process. We'll see what happens. I would listen to what he has. His skills haven't diminished. Nine times out of 10, he'll have something workable already on deck. When you're dealing with artists who have been established longer than you, it's a process. You have to figure out exactly where they are at before you commit to being a part of those projects, because they have habits and they've been conditioned f...

Bun B Talks Life After Pimp C says "Trill OG" Album On Deck

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UGK's Bun B recently discussed how he has been able to move forward nearly three years after the passing of his rap partner Pimp C and announced plans to release a new solo project called Trill OG. For the Texas-based emcee, controlling his overall feelings after Pimp C's December 2007 death has been the most difficult. "I think the biggest issue I had was the emotional factor," Bun revealed during an interview. "We were very fortunate that Pimp left a lot of good music. It was just important that we weren't exploiting this [UGK 4 Life] project, that we did justice to it and weren't taking advantage of the situation...I just started on a Trill OG, which is targeted for the first quarter next year to take advantage of the Superbowl weekend, All-Star weekend, MAGIC convention and all these opportunties where you can market and promote yourself to a lot of people in one time. At the Superbowl weekend you can touch 100,000 people in one weekend. We dealing wi...

Olivia Reflects On Leaving G-Unit, "I Still Talk To Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo All The Time"

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Former G-Unit member Olivia recently discussed her departure from 50 Cent's camp and where she stands with remaining members Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo. Aside from the Unit, Olivia also touched up on her big screen movie acting roles. "It was really just a bunch of politics, 50 and I had the same manager," Olivia explained in an interview. "We always had conflicts with him bringing back information on me or him bringing in information on him. There was no R&B present at the labels; there wasn't any at Violator or at G-Unit. 50 really had to do everything himself. He doesn't know about R&B...I still talk to Banks and Yayo all the time. Sha Money is my big brother. Fif and I haven't spoken. We both tried to reach out to each other and it didn't work out. It's all cool though. Everything is fine...The three movies are ready...The first movie we did was called Peephole. The last one we shot was called Conspiracy X with Shawn Baker as the direct...