Recovering from cancer surgery, the ailing Beastie Boy thanks everyone for our support and updates us on his condition. Check out the entire email.
Bonus: Here’s Q-Tip’s tribute this past weekend at APW.
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These two are it again. After the video of Liza Rios circulated around the Internets yesterday, Crack felt the need to respond to all the shit that’s being tossed his way.
“Immediately after Puns death I gave Liza Rios the whole advance of the Endangered Species album, NO ONE but Liza made a dollar off that album. I also gave her the total advance from the publishing company that was due to Big Pun.
I’ve never made a dollar off Big Pun since his passing. This was hundreds of thousands of dollars of frivolous spending, after the second payoff I washed my hands. Since then we have been through 6 lawyers, harassment on various radio stations and online mediums every time she needs more money. I also have legal documents stating that NO ONE is making money off of Big Pun.
I sympathize with Liza, but I have done already done enough for her. In these economic times we as parents need to be resilient and do what it takes to provide for our own families.”
Reminds me of the words of Mr. Cartagena’s old pal KRS-One: “You better get yourself a job. She tried to tell me that times was hard.” No shots.
Props: Miss Info via theLIFE Files who got the exclusive.
Previously: Big Pun’s Wife & Kids Live In A Shelter
It’s hard to find rap news on the Internets today since all anyone wants to talk about is Paula Abdul gettin’ the boot last night. Oh pardon me, she has a Twitter account—she quit American Idol! Anyways, I can’t believe this actually really happened, but Arsenio’s ex-boo used to get her hip-hop on with an animated rappin’ cat. That’s right. She was so big at the time, the gimmick even got its own record deal. Hey, don’t say YN doesn’t teach the kids.
Turn up the bass! According to this heatrock, Kurupt and Daz are gonna put a whole album out with the production stylings of Hi-Tek. I can dig it if it follows a similar path of the first offering. Funny hearing Dillinger gettin’ his mixtape DJ on over the top of the mix. I hope that’s just on this early leak. Either way, throw the dub up like EW!
{mp3}tha dogg pound-blessin{/mp3}
Props: Mr. X
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Who called Curtis a Heartless Monster? (Wait, he did.) Anyhow, he was kind enough to get SB a tour bus for a recent born day present. Now, the modest young tyke can record his album in peace. Eureka!
Props For The Video Exclusive: 1515 Boys
Sidebar: Young Buck hasn’t gotten shit in a long time. He can’t even get a release? Ha!
Lord have mercy. First we’ve dealt with the ladies who bared their kids on BET and now it looks like Weezy and Tip’s actual seeds are gettin’ their shine on too with a reality show revolving around their singing group. According to Ace Showbiz, 10-year-old Reginae Carter and Tiny’s 11-year-old Zonnique Pullins are in a band called OMG Girls along with two offspring from a member of forgotten R&B group, Silk. Backed by Ish Entertainment (the company that did T.I.’s Road To Redemption), I’m sure they’ll be securing a deal soon. Hey, guess it’s a family affair. Don’t invite Joe Jackson.
Sidebar: In case you don’t know, these were actually the lil’ girls on stage during Young Money’s controversial perfomance of “Every Girl” at the BET Awards. See it all comes together.
Nick Cannon ain’t got no ether for Marshall, so Hot 97’s new morning show had to step up and defend MC and her lambs. My oh my, the things that LD can get away with now that he doesn’t work for Shade 45. Smh. Hey, I find it humorous. Let’s see how the Real Rosenberg feels. Uh oh © Ja Rule.
{mp3}bit – em is over{/mp3}
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With the America’s Most Wanted Tour hittin’ T-Dot, you knew the hometown boy had to hobble out, pay respects, and perform. When is that surgery again?
Spotted: BC
After the jump, peep some more of the action. Yeah, he sat his half-Jewish ass down the whole time.
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Here’s better footage of the performance a few months back between two true rap giants. Stay focused: You can pre-order DJ Hero: Renegade Edition at DJHero.com/Buy. Got it? Good. Ok, back to the music.
Previously: Update: Jay-Z x Eminem Perform “Renegade” (Live)
Contrary to my wife’s belief, I haven’t for a long time crushed over Miss Rogers, especially since she married her manager. And I’m even less enamored with “Heard ‘Em All.” This is some fake B bullshit. Now I’m no turncoat, I still got my “Why R U” pom poms out (remix and all) but miss me with this wack shit.
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Spotted: Meka
“I date rape this bitch called life.”
This prolly won’t surprise you and you don’t need to put YN on the Actor’s Studio to find out, my favorite word is “fuck”. What a great word. So powerful. So many multiple meanings. Anyways, there’s been plenty wonderful songs with the simple title “Fuck You,” including Dr. Dre and The Lox. Well the brothers from Nawlins carry on tradition. Note: This head nodder is just to warm you up until their next album hits your mom and pops.
{mp3}fuck you{/mp3}
Sidebar: Uh oh. The track is kinda open at the end so you young MCs can gon’ head and get you some. You didn’t hear it from me.
Honestly, I didn’t know what the fuck Double O was talkin’ about when he hit me on my Twitter about his new shit. Well I finally listened and, guess what, this shit ain’t half bad. Far from what I was expecting and very clever. I could see Puff wishing he had this for Last Train ’cause it utilizes Auto-Tune in way I think even you-know-who would approve.
Song: iTunes. Album: Land of Make Believe Date: 10-13-09
There that go.
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Nuff Respect to the Monster Mash, but this is more my cup of herbal tea. Miss Keri Baby! For. The. Win! NCB, you’re a genius for this one!
There was some talk about you and other rappers…Kanye, Lil Wayne.
Keri Hilson: Oh, like dating?
Haven’t both of them touched your ass onstage before?
Keri Hilson: Yeah, they have. Onstage. Onstage. What am I there to do? Entertain. Onstage, we’re entertainers. Onstage, a married man is still an entertainer. It means he’s an entertainer first when he’s onstage. Offstage? Very respectful. They would never touch my ass offstage, I’ll tell you that much.
Nah, Right? © eskay + We don’t believe you! © Jigga
Props: Complex
Previously: Kid Cudi Covers August/September 2009 Complex
Twitter is on fire today. What are these BK boys up to in Dumbo? Rocawear commercial? Ad campaign? Music video? Stay tuned.
Props: Powerhouse Books
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I know Crystal’s happy I haven’t made her tape this TV show anymore. This is painful to watch. It’s clear why Auto Tune needed to be inside the engine of the Last Train To Paris. Give Puff props for being bold enough to share his imperfections. Ha! That came out funny.
Spotted: Broken Cool
Sidebar: Remember when this leaked briefly? I still got my copy. Can’t believe Curtis co-signed this crap.
Think you gossip blogs missed this cute exchange between the Super Producer and the Superstar this past Saturday night.
New improved Jay Electronica & E. Badu?
If you still have any question on why Eve hasn’t had an album out in seven years, this will hopefully provide some clarity. This Salaam Remi-co-produced clunker is such a dreary mess it almost put me right back to sleep. Here’s hoping she never gets out of “Jimmy Jail.” Ha!
{mp3}me n my{/mp3}
Big Up: Rap-Up
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“504-377-5928”
On tour with the Mighty Mos in the Chi, Mr. Electronica co-signs Dante’s declaration a few months ago that the Jay-Z’s of the world need to leave their millions at home and bring their skills to the battle.
Um, well… it’s not gonna happen, guys.
Props: St. James St.
Previously: Mos Def Still Wants To Battle Jay-Z or Kanye
Wow, can’t believe my dude might soon actually be able to touch the town. According to HipHopDX, who spoke to Shyne’s lawyer, he’ll be a free man in a couple of months. He’s due in court tomorrow at a parole hearing to determine whether there will be any restrictions that may hinder him from reestablishing his recording career. Good luck, Po!
Sidebar: I was so tight when this cover came out. Ha!
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