Archive for July, 2010

Rick Ross’ In-Store Meet & Greet

Wednesday, July 21 2010 1:41 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Ross returned to Miami yesterday and signed copies of Teflon Don at a local Best Buy. From the looks of it, it seems as if it were a pretty good turn out. Later that night, Rick arrived to his album release party at King Of Diamonds via helicopter. More snapshots after the jump.

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Pharrell Pushes For Pusha T On G.O.O.D. Music

Wednesday, July 21 2010 1:25 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

The other day, Pusha T hinted that he was joining Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label. Whether it’s true or not, at least Push has Pharrell’s blessing. The N.E.R.D. frontman tells MTV that his former artist would be a great addition to the roster. If you love somethin’, you gotta let it go.

Gucci Mane Interview With Yahoo!

Wednesday, July 21 2010 1:08 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

A few weeks back, Gucci gave a thorough interview to the folks at Yahoo! Music. He spoke on his release from jail, upcoming LP The Appeal, and a group album with, Waka Flocka, and OJ Da Juiceman. That should be a hoot!

Laws Freestyle On Shade 45

Wednesday, July 21 2010 12:47 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Laws stopped by The All Out Show On Shade 45 and recited a page from his rhyme book. Not literally, but you get the point. Download his new mixtape 5:01 Overtime here.

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Dwyane Wade Raps On Jay Leno

Wednesday, July 21 2010 12:06 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Clutch

Apparently Dwyane Wade’s got game and rhymes. Last night, he appeared on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and at the 2:40 mark recited one of his childhood rhymes. Um, let’s just stick to b-ball Flash. Ha!

On The Set: Eminem x Rihanna “Love The Way You Lie”

Wednesday, July 21 2010 11:07 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Paparazzi

Here’s the first look from the set of Eminem and Rihanna’s new video “Love The Way You Lie”. The video was shot in L.A. and directed by Joesph Khan. For those keeping score, the song occupies the number two slot on Billboard, while the album Recovery remains at number one for the fourth week in a row.

UPDATE: This just in: “Love The Way You Lie” and Recovery are the number one song and album in the country. What this guy’s doing is silly.

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New Video: Joell Ortiz Ft. Joe Budden x Novel “We Don’t Believe You”

Wednesday, July 21 2010 10:55 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Grab your bandanas for the latest video from hip-hop’s Free Agent, Joe Budden and Novel. Directed by Rik Cordero. Believe it or not, but Joell’s YAOWA mixtape is coming this October.

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Sidebar: “Money Makes The World Go Round”

Joe Budden Talks Book & Album Date

Wednesday, July 21 2010 10:45 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Joe’s got a few things on his plate. For starters, he’s set to release his lyric book Enter The Mind Of Joe Budden on August 10th. In the interview above, he speaks on the project and plugs his accompanying show at S.O.B.‘s He also reveals that September 26th (a Sunday nonetheless) is the date for his next album, The Great Escape through E1 Records.

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Sidebar: Did somebody say Mood Muzik 4?

50 Cent Brings Out Ronaldinho

Wednesday, July 21 2010 10:11 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

While 50 was out in Brazil the past weekend, he brought out national hero Ronaldinho out during his set in Rio de Janeiro. Upon special request, Fif performed “Hate It Or Love It”. Is the underdog still on top?

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Gotti Family Upset With Ross Album Title

Wednesday, July 21 2010 9:52 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Newsstand Stan

John Gotti’s 24-year-old grandson Carmine tells the NY Daily News that Rick Ross should’ve gotten consent from the late mobster’s family to name his latest album, Teflon Don. Gotti was dubbed with the alias back in the 80s after winning numerous acquittals. Carmine says:

“He should have asked for permission. A standup, respectable guy would come and ask ‘If I could use the nickname,’” Agnello, who is trying to launch a music career under the name Carmine Gotti, said of Ross. “I think he’s a great artist, but you can’t just start calling yourself that to sell records …He wants to go for that whole image, but hey, be yourself. Only in America can you go from being a corrections officer to calling yourself Teflon Don.”

Ha! Two months ago, Ross responded to the imminent gripe with Rap Radar and said the title was a representation of himself.