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.“
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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
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.