50 Cent has been a big influence on more rapper's careers than I can count. Perhaps none more than Chicago rap cousins Chief Keef and Fredo Santana.
Recently Fredo said "Heat" was his favorite song of all time and that 50 paved the wave for Chriaq's Drill music scene.
On Tuesday, September 8, Keef also paid homage to the G-Unit general by posting a video (that he's since taken down), with a caption that read: "50 I still love u! You Still the inspiration along with Tune!!!!!"
Last month we told you about a Straight Outta Compton sequel that was in the works. The movie will reportedly pick up where the first film ended and tell the story of Tupac Shakur, Nate Dogg, Lady of Rage, Tha Dogg Pound and Snoop Dogg.
TMZ nabbed the first pics of the cast and it looks like Death Row Records at it's peak will be a major part of the narrative.
The cast includes Lady of Rage as herself, Dr. Dre's son, Curtis Young, as the legendary producer, Reggie Noble (Suge Knight), DaDa (2Pac), Azad Arnaud (Daz Dillinger) and Melvin Jackson Jr. (Kurupt).
The photos were snapped over the weekend during shooting of a scene at an L.A. studio that depicts the 24-hour session where 2Pac, fresh from being bailed out of prison by Suge, recorded "Ambitionz Az a Ridah"and"I Ain't Mad at Cha."
There is no major studio tied to Dogg Pound 4 Life as of yet, but it's full steam ahead.
If you're familiar with the superstars of the industry, then surely you know about Alexis Texas. A couple years back it was revealed she doesn't do interracial scenes with Black men, a taboo of some sorts in that particular industry. According to Nikki Benz, however, Alexis is far from racist.
Benz says Alexis Texas is "a very good friend" of hers as she alludes to rumors that her film buddy actually has a Black boyfriend. Nikki says a lot of White women who refuse to do interracial scenes simply choose not to, due to their "very territorial" Black partners not wanting to see them in a scene with another Black man, and nothing more.
Watch as she justifies White stars not taking on interracial scenes below.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on September 7, 2015 at 12:00pm
Meek Mill protégé Dex Osama was shot and killed Monday morning, September 7, outside of the Crazy Horse strip club Detroit, according to the Detroit Free Press.
The shooting stemmed from an argument that started inside the club. Two others were also wounded.
Meek Mill mourned the loss of the rapper who, according to DFP, had recently signed with his Dream Chasers Records imprint.
"Damn RIP YOUNGIN..... Had a lot of talks with you about getting out them streets and chasing ya dreams! I really believed in you and seen you putting on for Detroit! RIP @dex_osama. for all my fellow young kings coming up tryna make it out, take ya time and think about where you want ya life to go! MAY GOD BLESS HIS SOUL! Never let them streets shatter ya dreams!!!"
Lil Durk also paid his respects.
Our condolences go out to all of Dex Osama's family and friends.
Jen Welterwas the first female coach in the history of the NFL. She worked in the pre-season for theArizona Cardinals, but it was an internship and now she's out of a job.
Floyd MayweatherJr. was impressed by the job Welter did, so he reached out to offer her ringside seats to his upcoming fight with Andre Berto.
TMZ reports that Welter has gladly accepted the offer and will be at the fight. There's even talk that she may walk the champ into the ring.
**UPDATE** September 7
Floyd Mayweather Jr. andJen Welterare fast becoming good friends.TMZ has confirmed that the former NFL coach will walk the champ into the ring when he faces off withAndre Bertoon September 12th, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Welter's team told TMZ that she is honored and excited that Floyd made the decision to have her walk with his entourage as he looks to tie Rocky Marciano's 49-0 record.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on September 7, 2015 at 10:31am
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Two high school players in Texas may have ended their careers before ever playing in college.
The players from John Jay High School in San Antonio, were apparently upset because of what they perceived as bad calls earlier in the game.
One of the two safeties retaliated by blindsiding a referee with a full force hit from behind. His teammate then followed suit.
“I’ve coached 14 years and I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Matt Green, the coach from the opposing team, Marble Falls, according to The San Antonio Express.
Someone took a photo of Roanoke, Virginia killer, Vester Flanagan, while he lay on an autopsy table and is shopping it around to various publications.
Flanagan murdered WDBJ Virginia reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward on August 26, 2015, during a live broadcast. He filmed the shootings from his point of view. He later took his own life.
TMZ reports that the picture was presented to them, but they declined to purchase it.
The photo is especially grisly because it was taken mid-autopsy.
There appears to be no end in sight as former coupleTygaandBlac Chynacontinue to feud on social media.
A couple of weeks ago T-Raww took his G-Wagon back from his ex. She responded by posting a video of her new black Audi R8 Convertible.
Unimpressed, Tyga hinted on Instagram Saturday, September 5, that the car might not be paid for and wondered why she didn't cop a Ferrari like the one he bought for his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner.
Amber Rose decided to hop into the fray to defend Chyna.
Tyga then turned his attention to Rose, whom he referred to as "peanut head."
The journey continues for both Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Andre Berto, as they near the end of training camp before their pay-per-view showdown. Contact your PPV provider to order Mayweather vs. Berto live on Saturday, September 12th.
LAS VEGAS (MMA Junkie) – UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson was almost flawless in a rematch with John Dodson, answering questions from their 2013 meeting with a performance that left no doubt of his superiority.
Johnson (23-2-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC), No. 1 in the NOS Energy Drink MMA flyweight rankings and No. 3 on the pound-for-pound list, defended his title a seventh time with a unanimous decision over No. 2 flyweight Dodson (17-7 MMA, 7-2 UFC), tying UFC featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo as the winningest champ on the promotion’s roster.
“Mighty Mouse” even added a little edge to his normally placid demeanor, cursing to UFC commentator Joe Rogan.
“John Dodson was saying that I’m garbage, I’m boring, but look at my face,” Johnson, 29, said afterward. “I look prettier than a motherf-cker, and that’s what technique gets your right there.”
The final scorecards were 49-46 twice and 50-45 for the champ, who despite the dig at Dodson – a vocal antagonist in the buildup to Saturday’s event – congratulated him on the recent birth of a daughter.
Dodson’s ability to find Johnson’s jaw as he did when they first met in 2013 at UFC on FOX 6 was shut down by the champion’s rapid footwork and unpredictable striking. Johnson’s lead right hand repeatedly found its mark, gradually deflating the challenger as the fight progressed. A strategy of attacking Dodson while he defended a takedown also paid dividends, with elbows breaking up punches meant to lull him into complacency.
Dodson’s best frame came in the second round when he opened up more with his hands and caught Johnson with his power left. The blows, however, did not produce result they did in their initial meeting.
By the fifth and final round, however, Johnson stopped threatening takedowns and simply put on a clinic, elevating Dodson on several occasions and slamming him to the mat.
Although a finish eluded him as in 2013, when he earned a much narrower win on scorecards, Johnson said his technique allowed him to carry the day when an eyepoke caught him mid-fight.
“I’m a hard worker, and I knew John Dodson was going to come here and work hard,” he said. “But I love working for what I have.”
Up-to-the-minute UFC 191 results include:
Demetrious Johnson def. John Dodson via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)
Fat Joe has a keen eye for talent, after all he did discover Big Pun. But there's one big fish that he let get away and will never able to live down.
The Terror Squad leader told The South China Morning Post that he a multiple opportunities to sign Emimen, but passed.
"Man I got so many regrets," Joe said. "The biggest is that Eminem gave me so many demos – six different times he approached me and I didn’t sign him. Shame on me."
Do you think Slim Shady would have found the same amount off success that he did after signing to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment?
There's a reason The Weeknd had everyone dancing at the 2015 MTV Video Awards last weekend. The guy is simply a star.
That fact is proven with his new album, The Beauty Behind the Madness, which scored major first week sales of 325,000 to land at number one of the charts according to Hits Daily Double.
Tahiry Joseis taking the man to court who allegedly beat her so badly she's no longer able to work.
TMZ reports that model Carlos Fiasco reportedly attacked Jose at a New York Fashion Week modeling show. During the attack he allegedly dragged her by he hair backstage and brutally beat her.
Carlos Fiasco
Producers at the fashion show told TMZ that Fiasco became angry because Jose was acting "too Hollywood" in his opinion.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on September 4, 2015 at 12:43pm
A longstanding feud between 17-year Kailin Holland and a McDonald's employee could land Holland in jail.
Video of the incident (above) shows Holland literally yanking the victim through a drive-thru window. TMZ reports that she was caught after police used the video to track her and three accomplices down.
Holland has been charged with second degree battery. The three passengers in the car with her face disturbing the peace and battery charges.
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