AllHipHop Reports
T-Pain’s performance at South Africa’s annual Macufe African Cultural Festival has been lambasted by local artists for the star’s alleged elitist and disrespectful behavior.
Several artists have reported that they were kicked out of the backstage changing area because T-Pain refused to share space with them.
Others stated they were harassed simply for attempting to watch the American star’s set from the vicinity of the stage.
Artist Thembi Seete verified that she had a confrontation with security guards, and feels that the U.S. artists look down on their peers from other countries.
“I want to thank Macufe organizers for allowing me to perform there, but what happened to me was unacceptable,” she explained to the Sunday World. “I wasn’t allowed to stand next to the stage when T-Pain was performing. It is sad that these U.S. artists think they are all that and [can] treat local artists the way they treated us.”
Seete’s manager Kgomo Modise said these issues are nothing new, and happen every time an international star makes their way to the country.
“My artist was seated next to the stage waiting to perform when local security guards came and ordered us to leave the vicinity,” Modise explained to Sunday World. “We asked him why because we had ‘all access’ cards and artists tags but he insisted we leave the place. It was only when we threatened to expose them in the media that they left us alone. It is bad that local artists are treated like this every time an international artist is here.”
Festival organizer Joe Chakela vehemently denied the accusations, but conceded there was a policy in place to make sure no artists remained on stage after a performance.
“People must not come with their own stories. Nobody was manhandled or chased away from the stage,” he stated. “The policy was that artists who had finished performing must not go on stage or near it to watch T-Pain perform.”
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hiphopwired.com“You shouldn't really hold your breath.”While it seemed as though Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was burying old battles, the laying down of arms must have only extended out to the likes of New York rappers.With rumors continuing to boil to rebuild anticipation for Detox, word began to circulate that Dre had found a way to make peace between The Game and 50 and was even going to have them featured together on a track for his third official return.For those that were thinking that “Hate It Or Love It pt. 2” was on the way, think again, according to Jackson. As it is Dre's project, however, anything could happen.While on the red carpet alongside Wisin Y Yandel for Los Premios MTV Latin America 2009, Jackson kept it short and simple to the only means for the two reuniting.“If Dre decides to work with him, that's Dre's prerogative.”Some wounds don't heal as fast as others and Jackson seems to have no interest in co-existing with The Game, even for something at such a magnitude as Detox.Pushing back his fourth album, Before I Self Destruct, to November 23, the rapper has begun the formula again as he is working on the music video for “Baby By Me” featuring Ne-Yo. There has been word that Destiny's Child's own Kelly Rowland will be the leading lady for the upcoming visual.Known for his ability to shatter records, Jackson has yet another notch to put on his belt. According to ThisIs50.com his episode for Behind the Music was able to gain the highest premiere ratings with 2.2 million viewers. This hasn't been touched since 2000 with the Faith Hill edition. Although it may not be so clear on the music side, 50 was able to topple Lil Wayne and T.I. as it related to their own editions of the VH1 special.With music, water, books and ever expanding business ventures, Jackson has no bounds as he continues to find a way to dominate.
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SixShot.com Reports
The fate of former Bad Boy rapper Shyne who faces deportation to his homeland Belize after serving eight years in prison for his role in a New York City shooting, rests in the hands of Charles Ogletree - Harvard law professor and President Obama insider.
Professor Ogletree is an associate of Harvard Professor Henry Gates of President Obama's famed beer fest.
Shyne's uncle in Belize, Michael Finnegan, who is a member of parliament and the cabinet controlled by Shyne's father Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow told the media this weekend that:
"All the lawyers who were dealing with his immigration problems, they are totally off the case now.
"The matter is placed squarely in the hands of Professor Ogletree. All legal options or legal directions or whatever the case may be in terms of legal movements, these are now in the hands of Professor Ogletree.
"He has stepped in totally, he was given permission to deal with the situation in all its aspects. [Shyne's] father who is the Prime Minister is one of the best attorneys in this country and I would want to believe he has total confidence in Ogletree, and I believe the family knows what it is doing."
Shyne's estranged father, the Prime Minister of Belize had earlier this week revealed that on the advice of Charles Ogletree, he had written a letter to New York Governor David Paterson asking for a pardon for his son so that Shyne would be able to remain in the U.S.A. despite current U.S. rules that convicted felons be deported to their homeland at the end of their sentence.
Mr. Michael Finnegan has reiterated that the family in Belize has a backup plan should Shyne be sent back to Belize:
"But as I have said to you before, we are optimistic but if worse comes to worse, we are doing all preparations at my home, to have him be there. All the accommodations and construction is taking place to accommodate him if he has to come home.
"If he has to land here and stay for a little while, it will not be long before he uses Europe to work out from. He will go and live in a European country."
The New York State Department of Corrections records show that Shyne was released from the Woodbourne Correctional Facility on Oct. 6th on parole but his release was subject to immigration review.
Shyne was born in Belize, Central America. As a child, he was reportedly spurned by his father due to his illegitimacy and mixed ethnicity.
The rapper relocated with his mother to Flatbush, in Brooklyn, New York City at about age 13. He never acquired U.S. nationality.
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As if things weren't already bad enough for Nas with his pending divorce from Kelis. TMZ is reporting that the Internal Revenue Service has hit the Queensbridge rapper with a tax lien of $2.5 million for failing to pay his taxes in 2006 and 2007.
When will these rappers learn that Uncle Sam don't play ?
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Kourtney Kardashian lost a grip in jewelry over the weekend as her crib was robbed. According to reports, she went out to dinner with her boyfriend and when she returned her house was ransacked. I wouldn't worry too much for her, i'm sure the jewelry is insured.
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MTV Reports
LAS VEGAS — When it comes to attracting big names for charity, Justin Timberlake has no trouble. Saturday night in Las Vegas saw the wide reach of JT's star power, with a diverse lineup of artists from Snoop Dogg to Taylor Swift taking part in his second annual Justin Timberlake & Friends Concert, benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino. While last year's show boasted many onstage collaborations, Justin had high hopes for this year's event — which included the aforementioned Doggfather and country queen, plus Alicia Keys, TLC, Timbaland, Ciara and Jay Sean.
"There were a lot of acts this year that weren't able to get here till today, so there weren't as many collabs as I had in my brain," Timberlake told MTV News during rehearsals. "But I think that's always the case, it's kind of like [when] you do an album and you write, like, 40 songs, and then 12 of them make it. ... But still, just having everyone out and getting to see them do their set — there are a couple of things that have never been performed onstage. There's a new song from [Timbaland] tonight, from his record that we did together. I think Snoop's doing a new song from his new record. So it's kinda cool for them too, because it's like perfect test marketing."
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12 time Grammy Award winning singer Alicia Keys is much more than just a fantastic entertainer. She is doing great humanitarian work in Africa through her foundation 'Keep Hope Alive' . She sat down with CNN's TJ Holmes to discuss how her foundation is helping to stop the spread of the HIV/Aids virus through education, awareness and donations to help families in need with medicine they would not be able to afford otherwise.
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Rap-Up Reports
BFFs Ciara and Kim Kardashian, whose birthdays are only four days apart, celebrated Kim’s 29th birthday at TAO at The Venetian in Las Vegas on Friday (Oct. 16). Kim reportedly received $50,000 to party in Vegas along with her family and friends including La La Vazquez.
Drake killed this shit, i'm starting to change my mind about him being overrated. Timbaland did his thing on the track. Off of Timbo's Shock Value 2 album Download it below.
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Videos After The JumpYoung Buck called Shade 45 this morning (October 17) to wish DJ Whoo Kid Happy Birthday and to address all problems G-Unit related. Buck said he would like to work things out with 50 Cent and either stay on the label or be released. He admits 50 did help him out with the IRS by loaning him money and says the whole situation with 50 that led to his dismissal was a big misunderstanding.
He also made it a point to stress that he doesn't have a drug problem and didn't diss Eminem on the song "If I Have To"
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MTV Reports
NEW YORK — The magic is back. R. Kelly still has it. Friday night at Wamu Theater at Madison Square Garden, the once legal-trouble-ridden singer showed why he's one of music's all-time greats, keeping the audience on its feet for almost all 90 minutes of his performance.
The Ladies Make Some Noise Tour gives R. a chance to dig through one of the deepest catalogs of classics of any current viable act. Surprisingly, almost halfway through the show, he spoke about his legal battle and victory.
"This is the first tour since my court case," said Kells, who was found not guilty on 14 counts of child pornography last year. "I'm still here. I'm still here!" he said with palpable sincerity, garnering applause. Then he started singing, "Thank you, Jesus."
"When I was walking outta court, I was singing to myself, 'Heaven, I need a hug/ Is there anybody out there ready to embrace a thug?' " he added.
Friday night's R. Kelly concert once again showed that the singer has mastered every area of live performance. Some women were literally climbing over barricades to dance in the aisle as Kelly closed with two of his signature records, "Step in the Name of Love" and "Happy People."
But Kelly could have closed with any of the many timeless hits that he's put out during the past 15 years. Much like Jay-Z or Mary J. Blige, Kells performs to audiences that obviously have their own personal relationships with the records and the music forever stamped in their hearts.
The concert started off with a red carpet being rolled out and female audience members standing onstage behind a velvet rope, making the scene look like the entrance to a hot club or a major industry party.
Kelly came out in sunglasses, jeans, a black T-shirt and a sport coat. He went from his "Flashing Lights" freestyle to a frenzy-causing medley of celebrated tunes: "That's That Sh--" went into "Wonderful," which went into "We Thuggin'," which went into "Thoia Thoing," which went into "I'mma Flirt."
It seemed like he could toss out records forever. Then he stopped and spoke — or rather sang a melody to a stagehand.
"Can you move that carpet, please?/ 'Cause I almost tripped three goddamn times." He repeated this impromptu, sing-songy request a few times before talking to the crowd: "Y'all know I make a song outta everything. Y'all laughing, but that sh-- be on the radio."
Kelly then paraded out even more classics, including "It Seems Like You're Ready" and "Bump N' Grind," before adding some new lyrics to the show. He made up a song about women with no junk in the trunk.
"Little-bootie girls, would you stand and turn around/ Slap it and ask the big-bootie girls, 'How you like me now?' "
This transitioned into "Feelin' on Yo Booty."
Kelly's covers added another dimension to the show. He impersonated Ron Isley when singing the song he wrote and produced for the legend, "Contagious." The crowd took over the duty of singing Kelly's part on Mr. Biggs' record.
During a break, Kelly saluted Michael Jackson. He played a videotaped message of himself in his studio surrounded by plaques he received from working with the King of Pop. He then showed footage of MJ dancing in a car to "Ignition (Remix)" while director Brett Ratner drove.
Kelly's last tribute of the night was one he said his mother would definitely enjoy if she were still living. That was to Sam Cooke. Dressed in a tuxedo and red bow tie, the R. returned to the stage for rousing renditions of "Bring It on Home to Me" and "A Change Is Gonna Come."
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HipHopWired Reports
Nelly is slowly but surely getting his name into headlines after his brief hiatus in the rap game. He made recent headlines for his effort with Jermaine Dupri to help Atlanta flood victims in September. Now St. Louis' finest is brushing up on his acting skills. Nelly' s reappearing on CSI-New York as Terrance Davis. Davis is a club owner who was convicted of gun smuggling when the MC reprised the role last year. Catch him on CSI-New York November 18 at 10 p.m.
As previously reported , Nelly's also planning the release of his Apple Bottom fragrance line. Described as infused with pink peony and citrus, the perfume is set to hit stores this month.
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New York Post Reports
Madonna is spending so much time getting into the groove that she's driving her neighbor crazy.
The Material Girl has turned her Central Park West apartment into a makeshift dance studio, and her stomping should get her evicted, according to a Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit filed yesterday.
"Madonna and one or more of her invited guests repeatedly dance and train . . . to unreasonably high-decibel, amplified music, causing noise and vibration to pour through the walls, ceilings and radiators," claims the suit, filed by Karen George, who lives above the singer's seventh-floor pad.
"Ms. George has been forced to endure blaring music, stomping and shaking walls for approximately one and a half to three hours each day," the suit against the building board says.
The board says Madonna has already been threatened with eviction if the dance sessions don't stop.
Attempts to contact Madonna's spokeswoman were unsuccessful last night.
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AllHipHop Reports
Entrepreneur P.Miller recently joined HUD secretary Shaun Donovan to break ground on the newly rebuilt B.W. Cooper Housing Projects in New Orleans.
The refurnished mixed-income development represents a goal Miller had to bring development money into his community. Initially, Miller’s goal was inspired by observing mogul Donald Trump and then working with business banking and financial management specialist Keith Mays.
As always, Miller hopes his work will be an example to his old colleagues in the music industry and those throughout his native New Orleans community.
"I want to be able to show these guys look at me. I changed my image, I changed my life and I had to grow up,” Miller explained. “I’m honored to be a part of the ground breaking alongside President Obama’s right hand man Secretary Shaun Donovan who shares the same goal as me, which is to help B.W. Cooper residents get back into their new homes.”
4 years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, many areas in New Orleans remain ravaged and deserted. Secretary Donovan detailed that 30,000 families were still awaiting disaster help, as “duplication of benefits” rules left many homeowners without the necessary funds needed to finish home repairs.
"We worked closely with the state and the city to get services to them so we could help them with whatever challenges were keeping them from getting into a permanent home,” Donavan stated. “And as you heard today we made a number of changes to speed assistance to help rebuild homes.”
Formerly the B.W. Cooper Projects, the community has been renamed Marrero Commons after activist Yvonne Marrero, who passed away following Hurricane Katrina.
At press time, the development is scheduled to open to residents by the end of 2010.
P.Miller’s next community project will be Onemilliongifts.org, an ambitious directive to give one millions gifts to children in New Orleans by Christmas 2009.
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I actually feel sorry for this kid, Falcon Heene. With all the media attention surrounding him and his family "Bubble Boy" falls sick during a live interview on NBC's Today Show. Any reasonable person would assume the events of yesterday were a hoax. I think it's a shame for the father to put his kids through this kind of scrutiny.
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I damn near fell out of my chair when I heard this joint.. I can't tell who the rapper is, kinda sounds like Glasses Malone. Don't know but this is just insane. Come on Dre we need this Detox to drop like right now, the game needs it !Download HereRead more…
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After being behind the scenes for a while, ghostwriting for artists like Trina & Trick Daddy, Slip-N-Slide artist Deuce Poppi drops the college party anthem for the fall. In this new video "My White Friends", Deuce lets us know there's nothing wrong with hanging with your white homies. Getting drunk, sky diving, smoking some kush and chilling in the pool with a few sexy ladies is all a part of his exhausting day. If this video doesn't make you laugh out loud you probably don't have a funny bone. POW!!!
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