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50 Cent’s BISD Strikes Gold

Despite the slow start, 50 Cent’s latest album Before I Self Destruct, earned him another plaque. Released last November, the LP earned its RIAA gold certification last week. It also became the third most successful rap album of ’09. Congrats, Curtis. Examiner

Lupe Concurs With Bill O’Reilly

[vodpod id=Video.2941879&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D476401%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A476401] Speaking with MTV, Lupe addresses Bill O’Reilly‘s comparison of Chicago’s South Side to Haiti. Pardon Bill’s hyperbole, but nothing comes close to the conditions in Haiti. Prior to the quake, the nation was (is) the poorest in the Western Hemisphere. In 2008, 80% of the population lived under the poverty line. Obviously, that number’s since increased. Third world democracy, indeed. LupeEnd

Kanye’s New Album Inspiring?

Yesterday afternoon, producer Devo Springsteen called his cousin’s forthcoming album, “inspiring.” Back in December, Ye recited a new verse at the Nokia Theater, then gushed about his new tunes on his blog. If Devo’s review is accurate, it’ll take a nation of millions to hold us back.

Rihanna Confirms No Grammy Performance

“We messed their show up pretty bad last year. They might be a little mad at me.” Earlier today, Robyn told Carson Daly’s Amp Radio show that she won’t be performing at the Grammy’s this Sunday. Last year, Ri Ri pulled a no-show after her tussle with Chris Brown the day before. Nonetheless, the Bajan chanteuse will still attend the ceremony. She’s nominated twice for Jay and ‘Ye’s “Run This Town”. RD

Usher Sets A Date For Next Album

Press release just came in and on Tues March 30th you should be able to cop Tameka’s ex man’s new disc. How many of the 87 songs that leaked will be on it? Still remains to be seen. But the “Hey Daddy” video is set for an MTV debut tomorrow. That is, unless the Internets get it first.

Pharrell Speaks On His Tank Chair

[vodpod id=Video.2940751&w=425&h=350&fv=] Coming off the heels (literally) of his Prespective chairs, Pharrell unveiled his latest design, The Tank Chair, last November. In an interview with BKRW, Skateboard P discusses how the idea came to fruition. HB