Long before the beef between Boskoe1 and RoseMo700 spiraled out control, Twitter had become a place where groups of people could easily organize illegal activities. It may have taken a tragedy to get the media to shine a light on what had become an increasing problem.
As we previously reported, Jomo Adoula Zambia aka RoseMo700 was gunned down November 2nd in broad daylight while driving his red BMZ through an Inglewood, California neighborhood. RoseMo had gotten the attention of hip hop fans after posting a video in September claiming to have knocked out rapper The Game in a Culver City mall. Several weeks later he was seen in another video beating up a local L.A. rapper by the name of Boskoe1.
What do both of the beefs have in common? They both started over Twitter disputes.
Shortly after the last video was posted, RoseMo was murdered.
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Yesterday (November 28) a new video appeared on Boskoe1's youtube channel showing the rapper being arrested after someone tipped off the police that he might be a suspect in a murder.
L.A. news station Fox11 recently ran a story describing the beef and the connection between Twitter and gang violence. In the report a couple of unidentified gangsters refer to RoseMo700 and Boskoe1 as "new age gang members."
"It's cyber banging," says one source. "What's going on in the streets used to stay in the streets. Now, Twitter is the new streets."
The unfortunate loss of a young man's life has some thinking things will get much worse.
"This is going to create a circle of violence unknown to people," the source said.
Do you think we have seen the last of these kinds of Twitter beefs? Or will it continue? Let us know what you think in the comment section below.
Boskoe1 being arrested on suspicion of murder
New station says the worst may be yet to come in online gang violence
While their advisers continue to play a public relations game with the media and fans, both Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao seem to be on the same page. The boxing world wants to see them once and for all settle who is the best boxer in the world today and they agree.
In an interview with Fighthype.com Mayweather said May 5, 2012 is the date the fight should happen.
"I been told the boy May 5th is open. Sign the contract," Mayweather said. "Losing is in Pacquiao's mind because he lost just last week. He lost to Marquez three times. May 5 is the date, sign the contract, I'm waiting. I can't be sitting waiting all day, you want to fight let's make it happen. I'm here, I'm waiting, what's going on? I can sign today. If I sign today you better sign tomorrow. You said you're a clean athlete and you said you'd take the test so let's do it."
Signing the contract is exactly what Pacquiao wants to do according to ABC-CNBNews.
"Negotiations are ongoing for my fight with Mayweather, but nothing is final," Pacquiao said. "Mayweather may be thinking, I can fight Pacquiao now because he had trouble against Marquez, and I was able to beat up Marquez."
RingTV is reporting that Pacquiao's advisor Michael Koncz, went to visit Mayweather at his gym last week and took pictures with the champ.
Top Rank boss Bob Arum told the Manilla Bulletin that he is in talks with two investment groups who want to stage the event. According to Arum the same groups are reportedly also in talks with Mayweather.
“Mayweather is going solo,” said Arum, indicating that Money May will not be negotiating through Golden Boy Promotions.
"This is what boxing fans are waiting for," says Pacquiao.
The stumbling block that had prevented this mega-fight from happening in the past has been Mayweather's insistence that Pacquiao agree to Olympic-style drug testing. That no longer appears to be a hurdle.
"For two years, Manny Pacquiao has said that he would agree to random, Olympic-style drug testing. Manny Pacquiao has said that he would do it," Arum claims.
There is also the issue of a lawsuit Pacquiao filed in 2009 against Floyd Mayweather Jr., Floyd Mayweather Sr., Roger Mayweather, Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions executives Oscar De La Hoya and Richard Schaefer for defamation of character. Arum indicated that could be worked out.
"[The lawsuit] is not a problem. That's something that could probably get worked out as part of a negotiation."
Floyd Mayweather Jr. calls out Manny Pacquiao for May 5, 2011 fight
Bow Wow has issued a statement denying a news report that he owes the IRS a grip of money.
According to TMZ, the Cash Money rapper owes $91,105.61 in unpaid taxas for the year 2006, but Bow Wow insists the report is bogus.
"TMZ saying they are about to runa story on me thats once again “Not True” as im sitting in my beautiful condo as of RIGHT NOW that they said i dont have anymore. (Bow Wow with no home thats like a whore that doesn’t like d**k) We all know not to believe anything the media writes or blogs its their job to entertain the minds of the simple minded," he wrote on his blog.
He then goes on to explain why his new album Underrated isn't coming out this year as originally planned.
"I hear yall jokes 'His sh*t aint never droppin' it is dropping. When I Feel like its right tho. My album sounds nothing like what you've heard come out of the camp PERIOD so far."
With so many artists on the YMCMB team it's inevitable that some album release dates may get shifted around. Bow Wow insists that isn't the case for him.
"I know yall want this album just as much as i want to deliver it. The thing is tour just ended like 3 n half weeks ago. I left studio to tour which of course set me back. I have to mix all the records which i have just now kinda started. "Sweat" video will be out in a week or 2," Bow Wow writes. "Took a minute to finalize all the graphics and detail because of the CGI effects. Also dont forget im stil working on my tv sitcom with Ice Cube as well. I think people forget i got 2 jobs (Rapper/Ator) hahaha.. Record just went to radio as well. Not only that but im trying to get India Irie to sing on "Boy Or Girl" being that that sample you are hearing on that record is her. I figured it would be so meaningful and better with her apart of it live. Its taking so long because im putting my all into it. This is not just an album its my pain my life my story me in the now how im feeling."
To read the rest of Bow Wow's open letter head over to his blog.
1.Gat In My Palm 2.Go Nova 3.Wipp Out Tha Beecho 4.Party's Over 5.Get Mine ft. Mike Knox 6.Malibuyah 7.Girls ft. Omillio Sparks K.T. 8.Top Up Top Down 9.Mary Makk ft. N.O.R.E. 10.N.P. Rebel 11.Watch Me Bend It 12.Crime Partners Evolve ft. Indy 500 13.Crakk Files 4 News ft. Bad News Egypt Kelly 14.Niggas In Norf ft. young Chris 15.Sucka Free Sunday ft. Chinko Da Great 16.Too G 17.Gilligan's Island 18.God Bless Tha Lyrical ft. Cyhi Da Prynce 19.Rocket 20.More Towels 21.Pimp Pimp Hooray 22.Earthquake 23.Make Em Say Unreleased Remix 24.Sittin In My Room 25.Sherm High 4
T-Boz has filed for bankruptcy according to a new report from TMZ.
According to the report, documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court show that the TLC singer is in debt to the tune of $768,642.99, stemming primarily from the mortgage on her $1.2 million dollar crib.
TLC enjoyed huge success throughout the 90's with the albums Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip, CrazySexyCool and FanMail. All of which sold at least 4 million copies. 2002's album 3D was released seven months after the death of group member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. It went on to sell two million copies worldwide.
TMZ reports that part of T-Boz's financial woes can be attributed to the $250,000 in back child support she is trying to collect.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on November 28, 2011 at 11:00am
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Does Miley Cyrus love marijuana? She seems to admit as much in a new video that is making it's way around the internet.
In the clip Miley can be seen dancing to 50 Cent's "In Da Club" before grabbing the mic to comment on the Bob Marley cake that was presented to her for her 19th birthday.
"You know you're a stoner when your friends make you a Bob Marley cake," said the former Disney princess. "You know you smoke way too much f*cking weed."
The scene reminded many of the video that surfaced last year of the "Hannah Montana" star smoking salvia shortly after her 18th birthday.
A rep for the singer was quick to issue a statement defending Miley.
“The cake was a joke and Miley was being sarcastic,” the rep told Access Hollywood on Sunday. “It is being completely taken out of context.”
Kelly Osbourne, who organized the event also tried to do damage control via Twitter.
"Let me make something very clear after @MileyCyrus salvia incident we started calling her bob miley as a JOKE!" she wrote. "The cake was also A JOKE! it makes me sick that @MileyCyrus so called 'friends' would sell her out and lead people 2 believe she is someone that she is not! U guys if @MileyCyrus is not recording/filming/touring she is works everyday how could she possible do all that if she was a stoner! #think."
Check out the video below and judge for yourself.
Miley Cyrus talks about being a stoner at her 19th birthday party.
All you need to succeed in the music game today is Twitter and a loving Aunt. Aspiring producer, ODizzy Beatz has much to be thankful for this past holiday weekend. For one, his Aunt reached out to 50 Cent via Twitter in regards to her nephew’s music skills. She wrote:
@MissRaquiba: @50cent "I need you to meet my nephew @ODizzyBeatz his music/beatz are off the chain #welcometotheD”.
The ever-active Twitter celeb in 50 responded with a retweet and added: “I just picked one of his tracks.”
Judging from the exposure to 50’s 5,252,130 Twitter followers, you can guess that ODizzy’s life is on high right now. We reached out to the upstart producer to get his reaction to the tweet that could be his big break.
VIBE: Did you know that your aunt shouted you out to 50 Cent?
ODizzy : I actually didn't know that my aunt tweeted 50. It wasn't a surprise though because ever since she joined Twitter she's been tweeting celebs as if she knows them [Laughs].
Where were you when you heard he selected one of your beats? I was still in bed around noon when I read the tweet. I was half sleep and thought I was tripping when I saw he replied back and said he just picked one of my tracks.
Do you know which one he picked? I actually don't know what beat he selected yet. I've been in contact with G-Unit and their A&Rs for over a year now. I’ve been submitting them music for a lil bit. So something crazy I'm sure.
Has he contacted you yet? I haven't been contacted as of now.
What does his co-sign mean for your confidence/career? At this stage in the game, a co-sign means a lot to new artists and producers. Honestly, I've been waiting on a co-sign or a "stamp" ever since I’ve started producing. I always had confidence and knew that I had a good sound. But I was just anticipating the day the right person in the right position would agree and feel the same way I always did. The feeling is indescribable.
How long have you been making music? I've been making beats/producing for 9 years.
Where are you from? I'm from Detroit, MI.
What are you going get your aunt for Christmas, haha? As soon as I saw the Twitter exchange between them, I yelled out loud, "WERE GOING TO DISNEYWORLD!" But, I don't know what I'll get her for certain...something nice though.
Check out his work at: http://www.soundclick.com/odizzybeatz
Just three months after it's release Lil Wayne'sTha Carter IV album has already been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) with sales of 1,700,000 and counting.
Weezy's ninth studio album sold 964,000 copies it's first week out making it the second biggest opening week of 2011, following Lady Gaga'sBorn This Way.
The album features the singles "John," "She Will," "How To Love," "6 Foot 7 Foot" and "Mirror."
The 2011 Soul Train Awards, which was taped on November 17 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia aired yesterday November 27 on BET.
It was a special night that saw Earth, Wind & Fire and Gladys Knight honored for their longtime contributions to music. Late rapper Heavy D was also honored with a special performance that included Naughty by Nature, Whodini, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Kurtis Blow and Goodie Mob.
Other winners on the night included Kelly Rowland (Song of the Year), Chris Brown (Album of the Year), Jill Scott (Best Female R&B and Soul Artist) and Beyonce (Best Dance Performance).
Check out the full list of winners below.
• Best New Artist: Miguel
• Best Male R&B and Soul: Cee-Lo Green
• Best Caribbean Performance: Rihanna - "Man Down"
• Best Gospel Performance: Mary Mary - "Walking"
• Album of the Year: Chris Brown - "F.A.M.E."
• Best Hip-Hop Song: Nicki Minaj - "Moment for Life"
• Best Female R&B and Soul Artist: Jill Scott
• Song of the Year: Kelly Rowland - "Motivation"
• Record of the Year (Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award): Marsha Ambrosius - "Far Away"
• Best Dance Performance: Beyonce Knowles - "Run the World (Girls)"
• Best Traditional Jazz Album: Cassandra Wilson
• Best Contemporary Jazz Album: Dave Koz
Common "Blue Sky" Ft. Marsha Ambrosius
Lloyd "Dedication To Me Ex (Miss That)"
Miguel "Girls Like You"
Robin Thicke "Love After War"
Anthony Hamiltion "Woo"
Heavy D Tribute – Doug E. Fresh, Goodie Mobb, Naughty by Nature, Whodini, Big Daddy Kane, & Kurtis Blow
It's been ten years since 50 Cent released the mixtape 50 Cent Is The Future. To mark the anniversary Fif will be putting out a tape next week titled The Big 10, as a way of saying thanks to his fans. The tape will feature ten brand new songs.
The G-Unit boss made the announcement via Twitter early this morning. He also added that there will be a music video to accompany each song.
"Its been 10 years since I put out 50cent is the future. So I'm putting out the BIG 10 next week 10 smoking hot tracks #SK," 50 wrote. "I'm shooting videos for every song on the tape. The BIG 10 I got something for a haters a** it called hits lol #SK."
Clinton Sparks is a world renowned DJ/Producer/Singer/TV Personality. In this episode of "Get Familar With Clinton Sparks" he gives viewers an inside look into his world as he pranks Eminem during an interview, works with artists like Diddy and Akon, prepares his elaborate stage shows and much more.
50 Cent is dead serious about wanting to feed one billion people in need. He doesn't want fans getting distracted from helping him reach that goal by getting caught up in whether or not he has issues with T.I.
Fif touched on the subject today via Twitter. He said he spoke with Tip last night. While he didn't reveal what was discussed, he did remind fans that Street King and helping those less fortunate is much more important than any beef.
"Look how much you fools have been tweeting about me and @tip I spoke to him last night you sh*t heads should be tweeting about street king," 50 wrote. "You know I try to do the right thing. I'm starting to feel like good guys finish last. You talk more about sh*t that can go bad then positive things."
An unlikely Twitter spat went down yesterday between one of America's musical icons, Cher, and fans/associates of Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj.
The war of words was sparked when one of Cher's followers messaged her asking if she had heard a song by Nicki that was dissing her.
“@cher did you know that b*tch @NICKIMINAJ dissed you in her song DIDITONEM,” asked the fan.
The lyrics in question are from Minaj's song "Did It On 'Em" in which she raps, “If you could turn back time--Cher/You used to be here but now you gone--Nair.”
The song wasn't a Cher diss and it's highly likely Cher has never listened to it, but she replied back to the fan by writing, “Ive seen lots of people come & go! No biggie!”
That was all Team Minaj needed to see before they launched an attack on the singer. Nicki's friend/hype man Scaff Beezy responded quickly.
"Yo @cher listen to the words b4 you say dumb sh*t on twitter," he wrote. "Do you know what a rap metaphore is??? TM is a cult you dont want it with!!"
One she realized she wasn't being dissed in the song Cher apologized. “U R right ! Someone said I was dissed..I’ve been dissed b4,but instead of finding out I just got defensive ! I should know better.”
The argument should have ended there, but it didn't as people continued to insult Cher who finally got fed up. “Gimme a fkn break! Said I was dumb!" she wrote before deleting her tweets.
Nicki got wind of what was going on and messaged Cher, writing "@Cher #stopit5."
Meanwhile, Scaff Beezy continued to rant. Check out a play-by-play of what happened courtesy of Rap-Up.