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(L-R) Craig Mack and Brother R. G. Stair
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Is Craig Mack the latest ex-Bad Boy artist to undergo a dramatic religious conversion?
Normally I would never report a story like this, but I saw it on XXL.com yesterday. Since that time nobody has refuted it. There's a rumor going around that "Flava In Ya Ear" rapper Craig Mack has joined the "The Overcome Ministry" cult in South Carolina run by Brother R. G. Stair, who is a convicted sex offender.
The story was first reported by MediaTakeOut, who posted audio of what sounds like Mack during a church ceremony with Stair.
If true, Mack would be the third former Bad Boy Records artist to change religions since leaving the label following Loon (Muslim) and Shyne (Orthodox Jew). Ma$e didn't change religions, but he went on to become a minister
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What all of this means, I'm not quite sure. Check out the audio below and see if the voice on it sounds like Craig Mack to you.
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Diddy and Shyne during Pashion Fashion Week 2012
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While Atlanta has been a mainstay on the southern hip hop scene for quite a while now, Houston has been relatively quiet for the last couple of years, but that is about to change.
Led by Kirko Bangz, Marcus Manchild, Killa Kyleon, Propain, L.E.$ and Trae Tha Truth's ABN Renegadez, H-Town is making a comeback.
MTV recently sat down with Marcus to talk about his AMG clique and the help he's getting from Houston veterans Paul Wall and Slim Thug.
"It's a blessing. Just having them around, guiding me, what to expect and what not to do, how not to mess up in this game. It's surreal," Marcus said. "You can't ask for nothing more than legends that's in your city that really did something, that actually ventured off out of your city and made a name for themselves and actually are known worldwide and they're here helping you out. It's a great feeling."
Slim knows the ins and outs of the game having had success both on a major label and as an independent artist. He knows you can never have enough supporters within your own community.
"I kinda like guide him, give him a little game, what to do, what not to do," Thugga told MTV's Mixtape Daily. "It's just like family, man, we just want to see him shine and keep the Houston movement going, man. That's it."
The same goes for Paul Wall.
"It's good to build relationships, because when you come back to the city, you never know who you gonna holla at or who you gonna need or vice versa. You gonna be in a position to help them out," Wall said.
Next up for Marcus is his mixtape Space Jams 2.
MTV interview with Marcus Manchild, Paul Wall & Slim Thug
Marcus Manchild feat. Slim Thug "We Wrong"
Marcus Manchild "Purple Swag Remix"
MARCUS MANCHILD "Cameras"
Thisis50: Marcus Manchild Talks Crazy Groupie Story, Upcoming Projects, Freestyle & More
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Fifteen years ago today Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G. was killed in a still unsolved murder in Los Angeles, California at the age of 24. This is not an article to dwell on his death, but rather to celebrate his life and the timeless music he was able to deliver with two classic albums.
The measure of great music is whether or not it can stand the test of time. "Ready to Die" and "Life After Death" are both albums that if you heard them for the first time in 2012 would blow you away. Biggie made songs for the streets that could also get radio play.
His incredible wordplay and voice set him apart from every other rapper then and now, which is why he is undeniably one of the best MC's that ever touched a mic.
Big also birthed the careers of Lil Cease and Lil Kim with Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s "Conspiracy" album. In addition, he is one of the main reasons why Bad Boy Records is still going strong today.
Let's pour a toast and look back at some of Biggie's most memorable moments.
Angie Matinez 1996 Interview with Notorious B.I.G.
"Freestyle" at 17 years old
"Who Shot Ya" Live In Chicago 1995
Bad Boy Records At 1995 Source Awards
"Hypnotize"
"One More Chance (Remix)"
"Big Poppa"
"Juicy"
"Ten Crack Commandments"
2Pac and Biggie Freestyle
"Get Money"
"Player's Anthem"
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Singing sensation Mary J. Blige graced the stage of American Idol Thursday [March 8] to perform "Why."
The song is off of Mary's latest album My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1).
Check out her performance below.
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Usher makes his return in this powerful video for "Climax." The Diplo-produced song is the lead single off of his upcoming album.
The clip, shot in Atlanta was directed by Sam Pilling
Chris Brown drops a new rap track over Drumma Boy production.
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Young Jeezy's latest single/video "Leave You Alone" is a sure fire hit. With Ne-Yo on the hook and Warren G on the production it's kind of hard to go wrong.
The track is off of Jeezy's latest album Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition.
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(L-R) Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Jay Rock together known as Black Hippy
Some great news just came down the pipeline. Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith has confirmed that Top Dawg Entertainment has “just closed” a joint venture deal with Interscope Records and Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment according to Fader.
The deal means that Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Schoolboy Q's solo albums will be jointly released through Aftermath and Top Dawg.
No word yet on if the foursome, together known as Black Hippy, will also release their group albums through the same avenue.
The report from Fader says that more news about the deal will be forthcoming from Tiffith so stay tuned.
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With the release of her sophomore album less than a month away, Nicki Minaj has rolled out the deluxe edition cover for Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.
Nicki also revealed a in an interview with Vibe's Clover Hope a little bit about what fans can expect to hear when they purchase the disc.
VIBE: Is there a greater percentage of rap than singing on Roman Reloaded?
Nicki Minaj: I’m not going to break my album down based on percentage of rap and singing. What it is, is amazing music. And what it is, is music that I created and I had a blast making and it’s going to be very free and exhilarating.
To read the rest on the interview head over to Vibe.
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Looks like the wait is finally over.
Jay Electronica just announced that his Roc Nation debut album Act II: Patents of Nobility (The Turn), has been completed.
Jay also tweeted that he and West Coast rapper Lil B would be recording an EP together.
No release date information was given for either project, but Jay revealed that he would pen an open letter on his Tumblr to fans who have waited patiently for his album.
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Too $hort continues his viral video campaign and drops another new video from his latest album No Trespassing. "Trying to Come Up" features Sir Michael Rocks.
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Rihanna is the latest celebrity who has reached out to the Invisible Children organization to lend a helping hand in stopping Joseph Kony.
As we reported yesterday, Kony is a warlord in Uganda accused of child prostitution, murder and forcing children into his army.
Rihanna saw a viral youtube video entitled KONY 2012 put together by Invisible Children, and became so moved she decided she wanted to make her own video to help out the cause according to TMZ.
Riri and Invisible Children are reportedly working to get the new video out ASAP.
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Harlem MC Riz is back with a new video repping the city where he was born and raised.
Peep the Mills Miller directed track below.
Most father's would be more than upset if they found out their daughter had been physically assaulted by their boyfriend, but Rihanna's dad seems to be a little out of the ordinary.
Ronald Fenty told the latest issue of Heat Magazine that he's OK with his daughter getting cozy with Chris Brown again.
“Chris is a nice guy and everybody’s entitled to make mistakes in their life – God knows how many I’ve made. She’s her own woman now,” Ronald Fenty said.
Fenty, who accompanied his daughter to the 54th Annual Grammy Awards also took credit for her slim figure.
"I actually thought she was a little fat the last time I saw her," he said. "When I saw her at this year's Grammys, I thought she was back to her normal size. I used to joke with her, 'Robyn,you're getting too fat.' But I think she's fine. I think she looked excellent, as everyone saw, at the Grammys. She's dieting, she's working out.''
What do you think of Ronald's comments?
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During a recent Gucci Mane show in Los Angeles, Odd Future's Tyler, The Creator hopped onstage and started dancing when one of Gucci's security team member's mistook him for a random fan.
What results is pure comedy as the security guard grabs Tyler by the throat and tosses him into the crowd. Undaunted, Tyler hops right back onstage and starts dancing again.
Watch what happens starting at the 3:18 mark.
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Check out the latest visuals from Mississippi rapper/producer Big K.R.I.T. for his song "Boobie Miles." The track is featured on K.R.I.T.'s new mixtape 4eva N A Day.
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Whitney Houston's 19-year old daughter, Bobbi Kristina, will inherit all of her mom's fortune.
The will, which was filed Wednesday [March 7] in Atlanta was signed by Whitney in 1993, a month before she gave birth to Bobbi according to TMZ.
The money goes into a trust fund and will be given to Bobbi in stages. She will receive portions when she turns 21, 25 and the final share when she is 30.
Houston's trustees can give Bobbi money from the trust for various purposes, including tuition, to buy a home and to start a business according to the Associated Press.
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