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Master P has some advice for Shyne Po.........stop rapping and go find another job.
The former No Limit CEO thinks Shyne needs to focus on more positive things so he doesn't end up in the same situation that got him locked up.
Since Shyne is getting older and records aren't selling like they used to, P suggests the rapper go into acting or find other opportunities outside of hip hop.
Sounds like pretty good advice from the dude that used to call himself the "Ice Cream Man".
What do you guys think, should Shyne hang up the mic and if so what should he do?
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Video vixen Ashely Logan likes to talk about ex-boyfriend Red Cafe..........a lot.
The rapper is starting to bubble due to his affiliation with Fabolous's Street Family, his new deal with Diddy's Bad Boy Records and the fact the dude just makes good music.
The bigger his name becomes in the industry, the more Ashley aka 'The Back Shot Queen' talks about him in interviews.
In her most recent interview with no-holds barred radio personality Star, Ash goes into the bedroom to reveal intimate secrets about her ex.
She also answers the question of whether or not Red was a "trick".
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BBC Radio One's Tim Westwood caught up with the one and only Snoop Dogg after a recent show in London. The two got a chance to catch up on old times.
It had been a minute since the Doggfather had a chance to touch down in the UK after being banned due to several run-ins with the law.
Tim asked him how it felt when he first heard he had been banned from the country.
"That broke my heart not to be able to come out her and see the people who mean so much to me," Snoop said. "It was personal, I felt like it was a slap in the face from the people who loved me. But through the grace of God and time and spirit I'm back where I need to in the UK at home."
Snoop spoke on being able to tour Britain with Diddy back in the day, putting the East Coast vs West Coast rivalry to bed. He said it's possible he and Puff might do it again in the future.
Snoop would also like to help end gang violence in the UK.
"I can definitely do something positive with the gangs in the UK. I would like to put together a concert to try to help end some of this violence and some of this misunderstanding out here because I come from that life you know. So in the near future I'll be getting my mind, my plan and my team together to come over here and do some things that would be effective with ending some of this nonsense and this violence that does not need to be happening."
Snoop is definitely on a real positive vibe these days and it's good to see that.
Peep the rest of the interview below.
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Kanye West kept his cool, and Chris Brown completely lost it on what turned out to be a night of hyped comebacks and flashy arrivals at the BET Awards 2010. (Because it certainly wasn't a night of time management, with the show running a long-winded three-and-a-half hours.)
Sure, there was some déjà vu, too, with Mo'Nique scoring her bazillionth Best Actress award, and an expectant Alicia Keys winning twice, for Best Female R&B Artist and Best Collaboration, which she shared with an absentee Jay-Z for "Empire State of Mind."
But it was the long-lost wild cards that the fans were tuning in to see.
West and some dramatic pyrotechnics, including an explosive lava flow and a sparkly snow flurry, opened the show with "Power," marking the venerable rapper's return from Taylor Swift-interrupting exile.
T.I., backed by Travis Barker on drums, did a hot version of "Yeah Ya Know" for what was his first big post-prison performance.
And while Todd Bridges showed up to give a shout-out to Gary Coleman ("I was even hearing [that phrase] in prison!") it was Brown who was tasked with the expected yet still-surprising Michael Jackson tribute marking the first anniversary of the King of Pop's death. Brown even started out in silhouette, making us squint at first to see who was donning the trademark fedora.
Brown did justice to Jackson's dance moves (as much as anyone could, that is) and his sweet timbre, but whether it was out of feeling for Jackson or introspection directed at his own past foibles, the tarnished 21-year-old choked up and never recovered when "Man in the Mirror" got going.
And that was OK, considering the circumstances.
It was also a big night for honoring Mom.
"My mom didn't even know what channel this was going to be on," half-joked Best Female Hip-Hop Artist winner Nicki Minaj, clad in a prom-ready white gown and topped with a rocket-red wig.
Canadian upstart Drake praised his mother for raising him as a single mom while accepting his award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, and Trey Songz, named Best Male R&B Artist, peered into the crowd and wondered where his mom went, only to realize she was already onstage behind him.
Performance highlights included Eminem's thundering rendition of "Not Afraid," which at one point included a massive gospel choir; Keys' medley of a bunch of her hits; Songz' covering "Purple Rain" in anticipation of Prince being honored with the BET Lifetime Achievement Award; and the all-lady tribute to Prince, featuring Keys, Patti LaBelle, Janelle Monae and more.
Prince's turtleneck with the drawing of himself on it was pretty cool, too.
"I'm just so thankful to be a part of this world of music," the wee, dapper legend said in thanks. "Thanks for a wonderful night. I'll never forget it as long as I live."
Smooth crooner John Legend was honored with the BET Humanitarian Award for his good works, particularly his efforts to eradicate poverty through improved education.
The show was hosted by the multi-costumed Queen Latifah, who didn't just wear a bunch of different gowns, but also a leopard-print muumuu, a basketball jersey and her prison-warden outfit from Chicago.
Viewers' Choice: Rihanna and Young Jeezy, "Hard"
Best Female R&B Artist: Alicia Keys
Best Male R&B Artist: Trey Songz
Best Female HIp-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Drake
Best Collaboration: Alicia Keys and Jay-Z, "Empire State of Mind"
Best New Artist: Nicki Minaj
Best Group: Young Money
Video of the Year: Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, "Video Phone"
Young Stars Awards: Keke Palmer
Best Actress: Mo'Nique
Best Actor: Idris Elba
Best Movie: Precious
Best Gospel: Marvin Sapp
Centric Award: Monica
Subway® Sportswoman of the Year: LeBron James
Subway® Sportsman of the Year: Serena Williams
Best International Act: Dizzee Rascal
Lifetime Acheivement Award: Prince
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I know yall thought Pastor Mason Betha wasn't really preaching the good word, but Ruff Ryders rapper Eve begs to differ.
Eve says a chance encounter with the sometimes rapper, sometimes preacher gave her the inspiration to pursue her rapping career.
The pair met when Ma$e was still wearing those shiny suits for Puffy and Bad Boy Records.
Ma$e stopped by the gentlemen's club where Eve was working that pole and convinced her she could do better.
Eve told VH1's Behind The Music about the encounter.
"He came into the club and looked at me and literally was like, 'What's your name?' And I gave him every stripper name under the sun! I was like, 'I'm Ginger, I'm Sassy!' He was like, 'Why don't you go get dressed, let's go just talk.' And we did, we talked throughout the night. He was like, 'You're really talented. What are you doing? You know you're not supposed to be here. You know it.'
Eve took what he said to heart.
"It was a confirmation for me that all these thoughts, all this sadness. All these times that I wake up in the morning, I'm like, 'Why do I feel like this?' And I know I'm not supposed to be there. It just woke me up."
Already a talented rapper, 18 year old Eve got an audition with Mike Lynn, A&R of Aftermath Records. After one verse and hook he knew he had a star.
Mike introduced Eve to Dr Dre who signed her to a record deal. But after Eminem came into the picture, Aftermath released her after only 8 months.
Eventually she got a chance to audition for Ruff Ryders and the rest is history.
Straight outta Brooklyn, with hard hitting beats and the ghetto bling bling of street laced lyrics, BABS Bunny born Lynese Wiley has hit the hip hop scene with a vengeance! BABS made her mark on the music industry with her former group Da Band and became a household name while openly living her life in front of millions during the hit MTV reality show, Making the Band 2. BABS was chosen as one of the six group members out the 40,000 people who tried out for the MTV Reality Show and also won a recording deal with Bad Boy Records. Babs is no longer with Bad Boy and has started a movement of her own. Check below for the exclusive interview with Jazzy F. Baby!
Jazzy F. Baby: Now most people know you and what went down in the past so we gone go into what has been happening since after the leave from bad boy that got u to the point your @ now. How is you relationship with bad boy and Diddy?
Babs: Well I still have love for bad boy and what they did for me. But I had 2 make moves cause I had bills 2 pay and the label wasn't payin them. I hope 2 work with Diddy some time soon. He's the best. Me and Diddy don't have beef at all. Well I don't have beef wit him n I'm sure he's not beefin wit me. Haven't talked 2 or seen him in 2 years
Jazzy F. Baby: What's Good Babs? I hear you been working with Kid Cudi, so how did that happen?
Babs: Kid Cudi is my good friend. Knew him b4 day and nite came out.
Jazzy F. Baby: I feel like the FEM movement didn't take off the way it should have. What are your thoughts on that?
Babs: The fem movement is still going on. But we hit a wall n had to slow down for a min. We had the world but we will b back. What up 2 lady luck, Rage and my manager Uneek
Jazzy F. Baby: Are there any female rappers you would like to work with.
Babs: I would love 2 work with Lil Kim but I have love for a lot a chicks in the game.
Jazzy F. Baby: How do you feel about Nicki Minaj rise to fame being a barbie?
Babs: Barbie is not my thing. I'm on the wave movement. But hey if she's getting paid then that's what's up. I wish her the best. I like 2 look at her lmao she's looks great!
Jazzy F. Baby: What's going on with Babs Bunny label situation?, Who are you signed with?
Babs: I'm not sign 2 any 1. I'm makin moves on my own. If the label won't give me a big check then I can't do it.
Jazzy F. Baby: How do you feel about the state of hip hop today.
Babs: Hip Hop right now is just ok 2 me and I'm hope it gets better. I'm so sick of the trash rappers with the hot beats.
Jazzy F. Baby: How did you prepare for this mixtape and what gave you the motivation while recording the tracks.
Babs: Sum of the stuff on wave music is new n sum I did a min ago. I just smoked out and did my thing.
Jazzy F. Baby: Are you and Da Band members still in contact with one another?
Babs: Yes I talk 2 every 1 in Da Band. That's my family for life and I love them all. Dylan, Fred, Chopper, E Ness and my sister Sara Stokes.
Jazzy F. Baby: What do we have to look forward to from Babs Bunny in the future?
Babs: My next step is to do movies, and to get my own cooking show on the food network.
Jazzy F. Baby: Thanks so much Babs for taking the time to interview with me. Let the people know how to get @ you.
Babs: Y'all can reach me on twitter @brooklynbabs or Facebook. Holla and show love or send hate I don't care as long as y'all holla. God bless
Check below for Babs Bunny latest mixtape Atomic Storm Entertainment Presents Babs Bunny Wave Music Hosted by Kid Cudi.
Thirteen years ago Tuesday (March 9), hip-hop lost one of its most beloved, charismatic and talented MCs to ever put rhymes to a beat.
The Notorious B.I.G. was senselessly gunned down in Los Angeles on March 9, 1997, as he left a Soul Train Music Awards afterparty. To date, the assailants remain at large.
Investigations into the murder of the Brooklyn rapper are ongoing, and a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by Biggie's mother, Voletta Wallace, and others against the city of Los Angeles and other defendants is also pending.
The ongoing quest to punish the people behind Biggie's death, however, continues to leave those involved frustrated.
Ms. Wallace declined to comment on the status of her lawsuit but issued a brief statement to MTV News: "I thank you for the opportunity to touch [my son's] fans and for the network's continued support of me and the family, but it's been 13 years, I miss my son, his children miss their father, and the murderer is still at large."
Theories abound about the murder of the iconic rapper, which occurred only a short distance from the Petersen Automotive Museum where Biggie, Diddy and their entourage were celebrating just moments before. According to author Randall Sullivan's book "LAbyrinth," associates of Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight, who was embroiled in a feud with Diddy's Bad Boy Records, conspired to kill Biggie. The book, based on extensive research conducted by Sullivan and interviews the writer held with former Los Angeles Police Department detective Russell Poole, an investigator into Biggie's murder, those involved in the hit on Biggie were dirty cops.
"They say some cops become gangbangers; well, these guys were essentially gangbangers who became cops," Poole told MTV News.
Rafael Perez and David Mack, Poole alleged, were just two of the many LAPD officers who were on the payroll of Death Row Records. According to Poole, the officers' primary sense of duty and allegiance to the police force was tainted by their involvement with Death Row. The two eventually went to prison but on charges unrelated to the investigation into the Notorious B.I.G. murder.
Poole maintains there were clues that pointed to each man that should have been looked into further. "I've put away guys for life with less evidence [than I had on Perez and Mack]," Poole said.
Through a complex web of deceit intended to shield the LAPD from a controversial scandal, Poole said, members of the force, including the chief at the time, suppressed efforts to look into policemen who were connected to Suge Knight and Death Row.
Poole eventually resigned in protest, amid his frustrations that the investigation was being sabotaged.
A representative for the LAPD declined to comment when contacted by MTV News about the status of the rapper's murder investigation. At one point, the FBI picked up the investigation but later announced it had stopped its pursuit. A representative for the FBI also declined to comment when contacted by MTV News.
Ms. Wallace's wrongful-death lawsuit remains open. The case was brought to trial at one point, but days later it was declared a mistrial after it was discovered the detective who took over as lead investigator in Biggie's murder hid evidence. The mistrial was announced July 7, 2005, however, no further advancements have been made since in pushing the case to trial again.
Poole alleged that police initially sought to slow down the investigation into Biggie's murder in order to keep the lid on possible LAPD involvement in the crime. Now, he said, the new administration and Los Angeles' power players are striving to keep the truth buried for fear that civil-lawsuit payouts could bankrupt the economically challenged city. In any event, the former detective said he's ready to be a witness in Ms. Wallace's case and will testify whenever he is called upon.
For now, Poole waits, haunted by a puzzling case in which he seems to have too many pieces gathered to not complete the full picture.
"I want this thing solved before I die," he said. "Every detective has a case that they think about each and every day, and this is the case right there. This is the case I think about every single day before I go to bed. It never goes away. It'll haunt me for the rest of my life. The day it's solved, I'll be able to relax."
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