Another leak off Jizzle and DJ Folk’s upcoming player. Trappin’ might not be dead, but Crunk is certainly taking a dirt nap. Sorry, Jon.
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Don’t act like Karen Civil didn’t have it 1st.
Previously: Young Jeezy, “Dead Or Alive”
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Like any diligent artist Scrappy’s PYT, celebrated her legal status the good ol’ fashion way—in the stu. Afterwards, they played pin the tail on the hit record. Jussst kidding. Lighten up people!
D’Juan speaks to Rolling Out on backstabbers, his fashion sense, and blessings from G.O.D. Chuuch!
According to ABC affiliate WHAM 13, Shaquille O’Neal’s getting a crash course in broadcast journalism at Syracuse University.
“I’ve always been the type that, when you go into other peoples profession, you just I want to know what they know… I want respect from the Bryant Gumbles, you know. From people like you.”
IN RESPONSE TO THIS RHIANNA PIC, GAY FISH COMPARES DWAYNE TO JIMI…HENDRIX. WTF?!!!!!
Spotted: Broken Cool
Law #14: Pose as a Friend, Work as a Spy
“Knowing about your rival is critical. Use spies to gather valuable information that will keep you a step ahead. Better still: Play the spy yourself. In polite social encounters, learn to probe. Ask indirect questions to get people to reveal their weaknesses and intentions. There is no occasion that is not an opportunity for artful spying.“
Props: CL
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Billie Joe & co. talk to the 1515 Boys about their appreciation for this thing of ours.
“Looking at a guy like Eminem,
the way he put his records out and how he goes from character to
character and how a lot of hip-hop artists use different names,
conceptually, I think that’s really important to put into records. I think that’s why a lot
of hip-hop records become so eventful. All of a sudden a character will
come up. A dialogue will come up. The ambition a lot of hip-hop records
have, that’s something I can relate to.”
Buck’s verses > Wayne’s verse. But hey, at least the martian is actually rapping.
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Karen Civil’s got the juice
Late Pass: Young Buck- Letter To The Label
According to early reports from Hits, Weezy, the expectant father, can sleep at night.
SALES REHAB: Based on very preliminary reports, it would appear that Eminem’s Relapse, which hit retail today, will sell somewhere in the mid-500k range, and easily top next week’s HITS Album sales chart. Can it hit 600k? If these early figures hold up, that would make it the year’s highest-selling debut of the year, giving Jimmy Iovine’s Interscope the top two bows of the year, including U2’s No Line on the Horizon, which entered at #1 with 480k back in March. (5/19p)
Sidebar: Speaking of sales. Joni Mitchell YN never lied. Killa did Jomo numbers. Full Top 50 chart here.
Cam’ron: 42,922
Top 200: #3
Rap: #1
R&B: #1
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.