Yo Gotti: Most Known Unknown

Tuesday, September 15 2009 11:34 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Earlier this evening, I caught up with the pride of Memphis, Ten-A-Key  in the lobby of Power 105.1 studos in NYC. After years of being a Southern mainstay, Gottti’s finally getting a piece of the pie with his hit single, “5 Star Bitch.” Before calling it a night, Gotti spoke briefly on the transition from obscurity to celebrity. More clips in the can, man.

Nas & Kelis: Road To Reconciliation

Tuesday, September 15 2009 10:52 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, True Story

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OK, so all day rumors were spreading that Nas and Kelis were back together ’cause both were seen at New York’s Marquee club celebrating God’s Son born day last night. I was waiting to get some visual proof, so I held off on posting about it. Well, leave it up to the OG Russell Rush to come through with the goods. He caught the two at a charity event today and they look like they’re starting to like each other again. Please save the cheaper to keep her jokes. And let’s wish these crazy kids luck.

Spotted: NB via GG

New Video: Cam’Ron x Vado “La Bamba”

Tuesday, September 15 2009 10:33 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

This is a pretty awful presentation, but noteworthy is Killa’s new look. He needs a haircut and a shave ASAP. Thought Harlem niggas were always fresh to def? SMH.

Is that you Giles?

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Affion Crockett “I’m Sorry, Taylor”

Tuesday, September 15 2009 10:08 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

The funny guy is back at it again. YN approves this one. No doo-doo stains. Clever.

New Music: Kid Cudi “Cuditastic”

Tuesday, September 15 2009 9:37 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Music

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While making the radio rounds, Hot 97′s Peter Rosenberg got Scotty to go in on a couple of Dilla beats. Came out pretty tough. Don’t believe me, just listen.


Sidebar: You try.

New Music: Ice Cube “Raider Nation”

Tuesday, September 15 2009 9:11 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

I’ll let Cube tell it.


Props: 38th Notes


Drake Says Kid Cudi Inspires Him

Tuesday, September 15 2009 8:55 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, True Story

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Two artists droppin’ products the same day? Nope. No problems here. Hey, I copped both of them!

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New Music: Alicia Keys “Doesn’t Mean Anything”

Tuesday, September 15 2009 7:15 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, R&B

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She’s back! Here’s a taste of A Keys new single due Sept. 30th. Piano? Check. Smooth vocal? Check. Lil drum bounce? Check. This is just a tease, but sounds pretty good to me. Good to know, Ms. Cook is still a problem. More please.


Props: Ace Showbiz

Update: In full.


Props: You Heard That New

Bobby Brown: “Cocaine Is A Powerful Drug”

Tuesday, September 15 2009 7:00 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, R&B

No shit, Bobby. In a snippet from next Monday’s interview with the Insider, the former King of R&B is allowed to retort Whitney’s interview with Ms. Winfrey.

Rip: WSHH

Update: Look who’s gettin’ fit.

Whitney Houston On Oprah (Day 2)

Tuesday, September 15 2009 6:28 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Oh you thought it was over? Nope. Here’s day two of Whitney’s sit down with Stedman’s main squeeze. More drug talk, followed by a performance and kinds words from Clive Davis.

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