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During her performance at the Essence Festival 2009 this past weekend, Mrs. Carter remixes her hit, “Halo” as on ode to Mike Jack.
Fast Shout: Please Don’t Stare
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In between speaking on his deal with Roc Nation and working with producer J Cardim, Jermaine gripes at the 3:03 mark about XXL comparing him to Ali Vegas in their July 2009 issue.
Saw it: NR
Sidebar: Here’s the article he was referring to.

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Quit playing them Game’s Jayceon.
Previously: Jay-Z Freestyle (Live From Vegas)
Props: Karen Civil via Rapfootage

Fuck you too Murda! Ha! DJ Suss One blesses us with new music from the former Roc Boy and the Memph man.
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Dr. Evil’s ghostwriter made an appearance on The Deal and kicked, what sounds, like a freestyle. Does MempHitz still A&R for Jive?
Heads Up: SRD

Karen Civil got the scoop that Dwayne canceled his two week long European Tour as a precautionary health measure.
“He canceled the entire [European] tour. His heart can’t take any adrenaline rush apparently,” said the source.
It was reported Wayne arrived in Europe with all intentions to perform but was mandated to rest by a doctor due to an unknown illness. The condition is believed deal with migraine problems the multiplatinum rapper suffers from on occasion.
“It’s a migraine condition which requires a specific medication. If this medication is combined with adrenaline, a myocardial infarction can be provoked.”
Good call. I doubt Wayne feels like dying these days.
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Although 107.9’s Birthday Bash concert was two weeks ago, HHS finally put together the biggest movie trailer ever of the festivites. Better late than never.



That blog post perfectly captured the raw intensity of Joell Ortiz’s performance at Guz Sports Bar! His delivery of Battle Cry was absolutely electric, making the whole room feel like it was vibrating with pure, unfiltered energy. It reminded me of those high-stakes moments during a intense word guessing game with friends where the pressure is on and every single syllable counts. Seeing such a lyrical powerhouse perform in such an intimate, gritty setting was a legendary experience. If you weren't there, you truly missed out on some masterful storytelling. I'm still buzzing from that incredible night of hip-hop excellence!