Sean “The Pen” Garrett gave MTV the heads up last week that Nicki’s first single was on the way. Today, Nicki spilled the beans to Rap-Up on the name of her lead-off track. “The first single is called ‘Massive Attack.’ Sean Garrett produced that. It’ll be out very soon. I don’t have an exact date, but it will drop right on time…We’re actually shooting the video within a week. I can’t wait for you guys to see it.“
Bad news keeps coming in for Nas. Last week, he was ordered to pay ex-wife Kelis $200k in child support, now a 2009 $2.5 million tax lien has increased to $3.3 million. Allegedly, Nas pocketed $50k from his performance at Sundance, but blew the dough before his departure. Money is a bitch, ain’t it? VIBE Via AHH Sidebar: TMZ reports Esco is trying to reconcile with his ex.
Wiz made his way to Fort Wayne, IN last Saturday as part of his Deal Or No Deal tour and performed “Say Yeah”. Yeah! Smallz
Class is in session. XXL‘s doubling the ante with a Freshmen 10 mixtape dropping next Monday along with a concert at the end of the month. The issue hits newsstands March 16th. Bonus: Freshmen stats
Who isn’t rapping these days? Not even Tricky Stewart and The-Dream could save this one. Bank’s closed, Ci-Ci. YK2
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Over the weekend, nude cell phone flicks of Trina hit the ‘net. Coincidentally, the Diamond Princess gave an interview with Str8NYC about the flicks, prior to the leak. Pose for the camera now.
After hitting the stage at the Phillips Arena, Jeezy took his show to the Compound nightclub. And he didn’t come alone. Plies, Trey Songz, and your ol’ lady joined the festivities. Ha-Ha! EA
DeAndre fades to black, literally, on the buzz single for his upcoming, DeAndre’s Way. Third time’s a charm. Previously: On The Set
Over the weekend, Guru suffered a heart attack and is currently in a coma at a New York-based hospital. He is slated to undergo surgery today. An outpouring of love and support has already started on Twitter. Let’s please keep Keith Elam in our prayers. Miss Info via HHDX thru HipHopWired
The style and skill are on a par with the exaggerated musicality. I tried to understand the message of the song. I think it's about a person who thinks they can do a series of things that may be beautiful or "powerful," but in reality it's nothing of the sort. People are like chickens that eat each other and don't know that they're raised and live only to be eaten.