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Days away from turning himself in, Clifford was in Harlem today with Al Sharpton encouragin’ the youth to put the pistols down. I agree with the message, but seeing the Rev get all touchy-feely with Tip and declaring himself “a gangsta” makes me nauseous. 

Before his exit, a confident T.I. assured the audience he’d emerge from his prison sentence stronger than ever. “When I get back — ’cause I will be back — you’ll see me standing stronger, wiser and richer.” 

It’s a skid bid. Let’s go already.

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It was a rough start (“Bird Walk”, anyone?) but now that Soulja Boy has dodged the sophomore jinx, he’s got his eyes on album number tre and his dream of collaborating with hip-hop’s elite. Plus it looks like the gimmicks are over.

“My first two albums, I never did tell people my story,” he said. “I just put out fun records. … Now that people got these hits, it’s time to go in on ’em.” 

I like this kid.

Sidebar: Unplugged!

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Looks like Trevor is takin’ the Marshall Mathers challenge. May 19th: Both albums are in stores. Tracklist after the jump.

Here’s something new from Prop Joe, E-40. That’s The Water’s seed, Droop-E in the pic and on the beat. It’s a family affair!

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Props: Nore’s blog

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In the clip, Jason attempts to purchase CNN’s Channel 10 via Mr. Jobs. In Kiss’ defense, I’ve never bought anything off of iTunes either. Call me old fashion, but I’d rather go to my local mom-n-pop and cop the actual CD—hard plastic and all.

Spotted: HIF

Ah man, Officer Ricky stays losing. Here’s a kite Louis Vuitton’s lawyer’s sent to XXL:

Dear Editor:

We were dismayed to see the cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL Magazine, which features a photo of Rick Ross wearing a pair of sunglasses prominently featuring counterfeit Louis Vuitton trademarks. Because the photo has generated considerable confusion among your readers and Louis Vuitton customers among others, we feel it is important to clarify several points.

The second is that no affiliation, sponsorship or association exists between Rick Ross or XXL and Louis Vuitton.

Michael D. Pantalony, Esq.
Louis Vuitton Malletier

Related: Is Rick Ross Rocking A Fake MCM Jacket?

On The Morning After with Angela Yee, Red Cafe address his periodic feud with Hell Rell.

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I made the same expression roughly 30 seconds in. Back to the drawing board, Loki.

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Get it from:  HHNM

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Killa was on MTV2 this past weekend and in between the typical album-in-stores promo B.S., the Harlem Diplomat weighed in on the NBA Playoffs. Like most, he sees a Cavs-Lakers final but he’s afraid of the outcome.

“I really do want LeBron to win but I just think Kobe right now, he’s in a different zone. And then also too I think LeBron is better than Kobe, but LeBron just shows Kobe too much respect. He should just go at Kobe instead of always givin’ him props… You’re better than Kobe. You don’t have to give him that much props and respect.”

I wonder if Hov has ever given the Roc Boy that advice too.

Salute: Rip Game Yardie