MTV Reports
LOS ANGELES — 50 Cent is a busy man — he just released a new album, Before I Self Destruct, and film of the same name, and he's working on several other movies in various stages of development. He's also an unpredictable man — as evidenced by his double-take-inducing appearance at last week's "New Moon" premiere. So, it makes sense that the rapper/actor/mogul would show up at the American Music Awards with Val Kilmer as his "date," eager to tell everyone that he's even busier and more unpredictable than they think.
"It's exciting," he said of the 2009 AMAs, walking down the red carpet alongside a grinning Kilmer, who could best be described as being dressed like Truman Capote's evil twin. "We came out here to enjoy the festivities. Val and I are going to sit and see what's going on. Are you wondering why we're together?"
Well, yeah. And with that, 50 revealed that he had written a screenplay for a movie in which he and Kilmer are set to star.
"We're here because we've got a project that we're working on together," said 50, who took the stage later that night with Eminem. "It [starts] in December."
"It's called 'The Gun,' and it's about a gun," Kilmer added. "It's a really good title. He wrote it."
According to 50 Cent, who has written three feature-film scripts recently, the role Kilmer will be playing was transported from a different screenplay. "He's actually a character from a different project, but I got him to come out of there when he saw the value of what he was looking for."
Fitty explained that "The Gun" has a "socially conscious" theme. "It's about how a weapon goes from manufacturing to its distribution point, to being in a citizen's custody — and how it ends up in the wrong hands," he said. "We watch the actual gun travel through a few different people's hands."
"I'm a criminal," explained Kilmer, saying he gets the gun at one point. "And we're friends."
"Gun" would mark the second time 50 Cent and Kilmer have collaborated, following their recent straight-to-DVD release "Streets of Blood." And if all goes well, the rapper said, perhaps 50 will ask the veteran actor to collaborate in the medium that made him famous.
"I know [Val can sing]," grinned 50 Cent, thinking back to films like "Top Secret!" and "The Doors," in which Kilmer played Jim Morrison. "You think I don't know?
"Yeah, there's a possibility ... you could hear something from us on this next album, if I can work that into the situation," he promised. "But that's hard."
With a smile, the actor added that he'd be up for it if Fif would only ask. "I do whatever he says," Kilmer explained.
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BallerStatus Reports
Turning 40 is a milestone, and to hip-hop mogul Diddy, it's one to splurge on.
The Bad Boy Entertainment boss recently threw himself a lavish 40th birthday party in New York, spending a whopping $3 million on the bash, reports Page Six.
Some of that money was spent on things like his Garden of Eden theme, which included a $30,000 orchid display, a specially installed black dance floor and black chandelier, a silver confetti drop, and a performance by Al Green.
You know when Diddy throws a party, celebs come to support. The all-star guest list included Bono, Jay-Z, Martha Stewart, Denzel Washington, Nelly, and Fabolous.
The security was tight too, so tight "Twilight" star Kellan Lutz was barely able to get into the VIP area.
All this went down at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Now that's BALLERSTATUS! Happy birthday Diddy!
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Producer Dr. Dre has confirmed that rivals 50 Cent and Game will make cameo appearances on his often delayed album Detox.
Dre made the revelation during a press conference for his Beats by Dre headphone line at Best Buy’s Union Square location in New York on Thursday (November 19).
A reporter for RapRadar.com queried the producer on the feud between the two artists, who are affiliated with his Aftermath imprint.
“Everything is good. Both guys are gonna be on my record,” Dr. Dre revealed. “And you know, I’m just trying to put it back where it’s supposed to be, all love.”
When asked about the release date of Detox, Dr. Dre could offer no solid date.
“The minute it’s done and it feels right to me, that’s when it’ll come out. Hopefully in the beginning of the year,” Dre said.
Dre’s headphone line is a partnership with Interscope and Monster Cable and Best Buy.
Best Buy will set up custom “Club Beat” areas in 300 stores to sell the Beats by Dr. Dre headphones in addition to DJ equipment, mixers, turntables, laptops and other gear.
While the Game and 50 cent may make cameo appearances on Detox, the cold war of words between the two rappers rages on.
In a recent interview with MTV.com, 50 Cent proclaimed that he would never work with Game under any circumstances.
“I wouldn't do it,” 50 Cent told MTV.com. “I'd be on a record, on a song, on the [Detox] album, but not on that record [with Game].”
The Game replied to 50’s comments in an interview with Complex Magazine. Although he had unflattering words for his rival, Game said he would consider working with 50 Cent in the future.
“I mean, I don’t know what 50’s problem is but I’m here,” Game told Complex.com. “Whenever he wants to call me on the phone and talk about it, squash it or we can keep on going with this f**king child like antics. He can do it, I can do it and we can do it ’til we f**kin’ die, it makes me no difference, man.”
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AllHipHop Reports
Jay-Z and The Black Eyed Peas were the big Hip-Hop winners during the 37th annual American Music Awards, which took place tonight (November 22nd) at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles.
Jay-Z and the Black Eyed Peas each won two AMA Awards. Jay-Z won for Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Hip-Hop album, while the Black Eyed Peas won Favorite Pop/Rock/Duo and the best Soul/R&B group.
Jay-Z, Eminem, 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Timbaland and the Black Eyed Peas hit the stage during the evening, which also included come back performances featuring Janet Jackson and Whitney Houston.
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys performed together as Keys opened the set with a rendition of Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York.
The rapper, who has dubbed himself “the black Frank Sinatra,” performed in a white tuxedo jacket with black pants.
Eminem lost out to Taylor Swift for Artist of the Year and went home empty handed.
He performed his hit single “Crack a Bottle” with 50 Cent, in addition to his verse from the track “Forever,” which features Drake, Kanye West and Lil’ Wayne.
Taylor Swift won the most awards at the 37th Annual AMA’s, taking home a total of five awards, edging out the late Michael Jackson, who won four posthumous awards.
Presenters included Snoop Dogg, Drake, Kid Cudi, Ne-Yo, Samuel L. Jackson and others.
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Emimen strode out onto the American Music Awards' stage on Sunday night (November 22), looking very much like a prizefighter ready to deliver a knockout.
"In this corner, weighing 175 pounds, with a record of 17 rapes, 400 assaults and four murders," Em shouted, channeling his inner Michael Buffer, "The most diabolical human in the world ... Slim Shady."
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The dynamic duo of 50 Cent and Eminem gave a great performance at The American Music Awards Sunday Night (Nov.22). Gatman and Robin performed "Crack A Bottle" off of Em's Relapse LP before 50 exited leaving Em to perform his solo verse from "Forever" which will appear on "Relapse:The Refill"
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Tracklist :
1. Get Off (Intro)
2. I'm Raw
3. Fuck These Niggas
4. You Ain't Know
5. I'm Down
6. Loco With The Cake
7. Nasty
8. You Know What It Is
9. Fed Up
10. I'm Good Freestyle
11. Throw It In The Bag
12. Invented Sex
13. Lost It All
14. Takeova
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Video After The Jump50 Cent explains to Vibe how things have reached the point in his battle with Officer Ross where he feels like nothing is off limits. In 50's opinion, Ross crossed the line when he or his people photoshopped a picture of his son's head and put it on the body of a monkey. He also suggested that if the former correctional officer took better care of his business his baby momma and son wouldn't be so eager to fly out to Vegas to hang out with him and Floyd Mayweather Jr..
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The Broad Street Bully keeping his promise to put his foot on Jay-Z's neck. B.Sig dropped not one but two disses aimed at Jigga's head. Will Hov respond? I don't know but he should. You can't have niggas shitting on you while you do nothing in return.
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Billboard Reports
Less than a year after releasing his eighth studio album, "Back on My B.S.," New York rapper Busta Rhymes plans to shift the state of the music industry, which he says is "dying like cancer is killing it," with his brand new effort, "The Chemo."
"I called the album 'The Chemo' because it seems like the industry and music overall is dying slowly," Busta told Billboard.com of the Flipmode/Universal Motown project, slated for an early 2010 release. "The cancer that's stricken the business is killing the music, not only from a business standpoint, but also the value of the content and the creativity behind it. I just want to start the first stage of chemotherapy treatment that needs to take place and hopefully inspire others to do their part and contribute to different stages of the cure."
Still, Busta recognizes those artists who are taking a stand against the "dying industry" by putting out "great music," stating, "Jay-Z put out an incredible album this year and Lil Wayne put out an incredible album last year." Others he commends include Jadakiss, Drake and Trey Songz.
Busta's also played a role this year with the release of "B.S.," which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and reached No. 2 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, selling 135,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Although a single hasn't been selected yet, Busta says fans can expect new music to hit the radio waves and blogosphere next month. So far, features on "Chemo" include Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Wyclef Jean, Sean "Diddy" Combs and his collective, Dirty Money.
Busta recently signed a "very lucrative business deal" with Venom Energy drinks, a beverage under the Snapple company umbrella. The opportunity, which includes nationwide advertising, branding and promotional opportunities, was proposed to him through his management team at Violator Management, says Busta, adding, "the most appealing thing about the situation was just the room they were leaving for the nature of the relationship between Venom and Busta Rhymes to just grow."
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Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Betta Believe It (remix) (feat. Yo Gotti, Bun B & Trae)
3. They Scared
4. I Been Icy
5. Death Around The Corner
6. I Did U Wrong (featu. Lil Quick)
7. End Of Time (feat. Money Bags)
8. The 25th Hour (Interlude)
9. I Ain’t Mad At Cha
10. If I Could Change
11. Deep Off In Tha Club
12. Streetz Iz Mine
13. Be Careful
14. Fresh Cut
15. Fresh Out The Shower
16. Down Here
17. 5 Star (remix)
18. Bout It Bout It
19. Boosie Talks Jail Time (Interlude)
20. Late Night Flights
21. I Know (feat. Hurricane Chris)
22. Sippin All Night
23. She Goes So Hard
24. Limelight (feat. Hurricane Chris)
25. Boosie Talks Free at Last (Interlude)
26. Did Her Wrong
27. My Children
28. Missin You
29. Outro
30. Jungle
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Video After The JumpRoyce Da 5'9, Joell Ortiz, Crooked I and Joe Budden collectively known as Slaughterhouse are back with a new video from their debut cd. Directed by John Columbo, "Microphone" has that throw back feel, when rappers had to spit lyrics and not make up funny dances to get on.
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Video After The JumpFormer Murder Inc crooner Lloyd links up with J.Holiday and the Hip-Hop Barbie Nicki Minaj for this dope track. Lloyd has been busy lately as he is also featured on the new Young Money single "Bed Rock". Look for a new Lloyd album sometime early 2010.
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Rap-Up Reports
Rap-Up.com has learned that Slim Shady will tear up the stage on Sunday with “Crack a Bottle” and “Forever.” Don’t be surprised if he’s joined by Lil Wayne and Drake on the latter. Both artists are scheduled to attend.
Em’s performance is in support of Relapse: Refill, a re-release of his latest album Relapse, due December 21 with seven bonus songs including “Forever.”
Also on the star-studded bill are Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Rihanna, Shakira, Lil Wayne, Timbaland, Nelly Furtado, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez, and the Black Eyed Peas.
The 2009 American Music Awards will broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.
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