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Erykah Badu performed Saturday night (August 25) at the Afro-Punk Festival being held at Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn, New York. It was the first day of the 2-day fest.
During her set Erykah brought out Mos Def aka Yasiin Bey to perform "Love of My Life" and more.
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Xzibit teams up with some familiar faces in King Tee and Tha Alkaholiks for "Louis XIII." The track is off of Xzibit's upcoming album titled Napalm, which will be released October 9th.
Produced by Dr. Dre
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A male porn star has taken the blame for the current syphilis outbreak that has closed down the adult film industry in Los Angeles.
After Mr. Marcus contracted the bacterial infection on set, he altered his syphilis-positive test so he could continue performing.
The 18-year veteran actor’s admission came after the industry’s self-imposed 10 day moratorium which has sen more than 1,000 performers in the Los Angeles area get tested and administered preventative antibiotics.
At least nine porn stars have revealed they have contracted syphilis.
According to XBiz Mr Marcus said: "I tried to cover it up…because I said it was like the scarlet letter. It’s the word. Syphilis, whoa," he said. "Mr Marcus, syphilis? Mr Marcus, the one I worked with? The one that everybody works with? The one that’s been in this industry forever?"
A doctor told Mr Marcus that he would not be contagious 10 days after taking a shot of penicillin on July 13.
With that diagnosis he returned to work 11 days later, on July 24, still with syphilis.
Instead of presenting a paper or digital copy of the test results he showed the producer a copy on his phone so the details about the infection were not visible.
While filming another porn film, Mr Marcus said he folded the test to hide the syphilis diagnosis and photocopied it but a producer noticed the results were missing and questioned him about it.
He said: "I have to live with this, no one else does."
The porn star posted on Twitter yesterday: "You can be disappointed, but don't throw stones. Some of you are living in glass houses."
The actor said that three women he performed with after his diagnosis have all tested negative for syphilis.
The bacterial infection has a 90-day incubation period meaning a porn actor could potentially be carrying the disease without it showing up on tests.
Cover up: The porn star tried to hide his diagnosis because it was 'like a scarlet letter', leaving out the positive test results when showing producers a photocopy of his blood test. Yesterday he tweeted after his admission
Porn star Aletta Ocean, 24, said on Tuesday that she contracted syphilis while shooting movies in Budapest, Hungary.
Aletta Ocean
Her revelation led to speculation that the outbreak of the disease came from Hungary.
According to porn industry blog LukeIsBack.com she tweeted: "F*cking siphilis problem… In Budapest many people got it..Me too…"
Sex workers are supposed to undergo regular blood tests to ensure they are free of sexually transmitted disease.
It was reported that one of the labs frequented by porn stars does not test for syphilis.
Syphilis is a treatable bacterial infection that can be spread by both bodily fluids and contact with infected skin.
Its causes skin lesions and rashes. If left untreated, it can permanently alter and damage internal organs and brain function.
The number of syphilis cases in California has jumped 18 per cent according to a recent report from the California Department of Public Health.
The results showed a much higher rate of men had contracted the infection and that African Americans were affected more than any other racial demographic.
The outbreak is likely to bolster a ballot issue in November that aims to force all porn performers to wear condoms during pornography shoots.
Condom use has become of political issue in Los Angeles since a 2010 AIDs outbreak, which infected one performer.
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Slaughterhouse gave the crowd at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles, California a special treat on Friday, August 24th. The gang welcomed Sir Jinx, Ras Kass and Xzibit to the stage before performing "My Life."
SH also performed "Hammer Dance," "Throw It Away," "Shady 2.0 Cypher" and more.
Slaughterhouse - "My Life" w/ Xzibit, Ras Kass & Sir Jinx
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Joe Budden spits his verse from "Weight Scale"
Joe Budden spits his verse from "Juggernauts"
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Release Date: November 2, 2012 (3D/2D theaters)
Studio: Univeral Pictures
Director: RZA
Screenwriter: RZA, Eli Roth
Starring: Russell Crowe, RZA, Lucy Liu, Rick Yune, Jamie Chung, Cung Le, Dave Bautista, Byron Mann, Daniel Wu, Pam Grier
Genre: Action, Adventure
MPAA Rating: Not Available
Official Websites: http://www.ironfists.com/, https://twitter.com/ironfists
Plot Summary:
Quentin Tarantino presents "The Man With the Iron Fists," an action-adventure inspired by kung-fu classics as interpreted by his longtime collaborators RZA and Eli Roth. Making his debut as a big-screen director and leading man, RZA-alongside a stellar international cast led by Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu-tells the epic story of warriors, assassins and a lone outsider hero in nineteenth-century China who must unite to destroy the clan traitor who would destroy them all.
Since his arrival in China's Jungle Village, the town's blacksmith (RZA) has been forced by radical tribal factions to create elaborate tools of destruction. When the clans' brewing war boils over, the stranger channels an ancient energy to transform himself into a human weapon. As he fights alongside iconic heroes and against soulless villains, one man must harness this power to become savior of his adopted people.
Blending astonishing martial-arts sequences from some of the masters of this world with the signature vision he brings as the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan and as one of hip-hop's most dominant figures of the past two decades, RZA embarks upon his most ambitious, stylized and thrilling project to date.
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Live Fabulously Entertainment proudly presents Moka Blast debut single featuring Jadakiss.
Here we see Moka Blast sharing the same platform with Mr. Top 5 "Dead Or Alive" in this street anthem that will have hoods every where knocking. Video was shot & directed by Wil C and Tana from Street Heat TV and edited by Framework Digital.
Singer/actress Aaliyah was just 22-years old when she died in a plane crash on August 25, 2001, but she had already accomplished so much. She touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with as well as her many fans worldwide. One person who got the chance to work closely with Aaliyah was rapper DMX. In a candid interview with The Boombox he remembers her.
"Aaliyah is sincerely missed," DMX tells The BoomBox, his voice lower than the usual boisterous tone he delivers. Eleven years have passed since the iconic chanteuse's untimely death on Aug. 25, 2001, a date that marks an irreplaceable loss in the R&B spectrum.
X shared a bond with the One in a Million creator, having worked closely with her on the 2000 film "Romeo Must Die" and on the accompanying soundtrack, for which they recorded the memorable song "Come Back in One Piece." During the supporting video shoot, the rapper recalls a particular moment between the two that didn't sit so well with one onlooker.
"I had fun shooting that video," the 41-year-old Yonkers, N.Y., native admits. "My wife [Tashera Simmons] got mad because there was one scene I was sitting up on the bench and [Aaliyah] was sitting [below] between my legs. I had on a jean jacket, it was a little chilly, and [Aaliyah] just had on a T-shirt.
"I was rubbing her arms, warming her up... I just felt the eyeballs [from Tashera]. A wife can give you a stare that will burn the side of your head. It was like a magnifying glass with the sun on me [laughs]. But I wouldn't change a thing."
The memories DMX has of the lauded singer are both personal and positive. His youngest daughter, 1, shares Aaliyah's name -- a sign of appreciation for the impact the deceased performer had on his life. Years ago, he brought Aaliyah to an awards show in L.A. as his guest. The exact event slips the Undisputed MC's mind but a smile washes over his face as he speaks on how he saw himself as "the man" that day.
"When I found out [Aaliyah] would go to an awards show with me, I said, 'Alright I got to make the movie,'" DMX states. "So I went and got the convertible; I think it was a Rolls Royce, Bentley -- one of the two. It was me, her, her brother and my security. Pushing the convertible, like, 'Yeah, see who in the passenger seat, n----.' Like, 'I'm the man right now.'"
While much of their time together was marked by entertaining moments, the "I Don't Dance" rhymer turns solemn when thinking back on the day she died in a tragic plane crash in the Bahamas 11 years ago.
"Her presence will be felt long after all of us are dead," he explains as he sits on a black leather couch. "That's the thing about a great artist. Music is timeless. Music will never die. She'll never die. I think it's only in death do we recognize a person's true presence."
Fans still feel her absence and remember the remarkable career she had at just 22 years old. Double platinum-selling accolades, chart-topping albums like Age Ain't Nothing But a Number, respected movie roles and Grammy nominations were just a few of the accomplishments she earned as an entertainer. DMX believes her dedication and genuine attitude in life and work are what keeps her spirit alive after her death.
"There are some people that are alive and breathing right now but they're not here," X says pointedly. "They can fucking fall out the window right now and nobody would miss them. We'd see the stain on the floor but, you know, two days later, you don't really miss 'em.
"But some people, when they're gone, physically, they leave a void. And that's definitely what happened with Aaliyah. She left an emptiness."
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Here's some behind the scenes footage from Gucci Mane's latest video/single titled "Bussin Juugs." The song is off Gucci's upcoming mixtape Trap God.
Directed by Gabriel Hart
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From The Man with the Iron Fists soundtrack album. Method Man, Freddie Gibbs and StreetLife : "Built For This." Produced by Frank Dukes. Music by the Revelations.
Executive Produer: The RZA
Soul Temple / Stax / RED Music
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Usher releases a new music video for "Dive." The song is featured on his seventh studio album Looking 4 Myself. Produced by Rico Love and Jim Jonsin.
Pick up a copy of Looking 4 Myself from iTunes
Rihanna still has everyone buzzing after admitting to Oprah Winfrey that she is still in love with Chris Brown after he assaulted her in 2009. Not everyone agrees with the Bajan beauty's decision making though. Joan Riversgave her opinion on Twtter Friday, sparking a brief war of words.
Rihanna caught wind of Rivers' comment and fired back at the 79-year old comedian.
"wow you really do get slow when you're old huh?" Rihanna shot back before deleting the tweet.
Rihanna later added another shot that she didn't delete.
Not willing to back down so easily Joan told Rihanna that if he hits you once, he'll hit you again. She ended the disagreement by inviting Rihanna to her show.
Do you agree with Joan? Or is Rihanna entitled to do what she wants ith her life?
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A man who held a grudge against an ex co-worker killed the man moments before being gunned down himself by police near the Empire State building in New York City Friday.
Jeffrey Johnson, dressed in a business suit and carrying a suitcase which contained additional ammo, shot 41-year old Steven Ercolino five times, killing him on a W. 33rd St. sidewalk.
Steve Ercolino
Ercolino was headed back to his sales job at Hazan Imports Corp. after grabbing breakfast at a coffee shop when he was ambushed by Johnson, who shot Ercolino once in the head, then stood over him firing four more rounds according to the New York Daily News.
“He just kept shooting him, over and over,” said a construction worker who watched the shooting from scaffolding on the skyscraper. “He had something against that guy. He knew what he came to do.”
Johnson, 53, worked for Hazan Import Corp. as a designer of women’s accesories for six years. He was laid off a year ago when the company downsized.
Johnson blamed the victim for the failure of his T-shirt line. Ercolino was a vice president of sales.
Jeffrey Johnson
“Steve and Jeff never got along,” said co-worker Irene Timan. “Jeff just didn’t like him. He would taunt Steve, throw his elbow or shoulder into him in the hallway. Then they had a little altercation in the elevator and soon after Jeff was laid off, we never heard from or saw him again — until this morning.”
NBC New York said that in 2011, while riding in an elevator together, Johnson told Ercolino, “I am going to kill you.”
On Friday Johnson made good on that threat.
After killing Ercolino, Johnson started walking down the sidewalk, but was soon confronted by two New York police officers. Johnson pulled out a gun and turned to face the officers who opened fire on him.
The cops fired 16 shots before Johnson could get off a single shot. He was killed instantly.
“It was a frozen moment,” said witness Karaann White. “I’m just glad it wasn’t a terrorist attack,” she said. “Because it was at the Empire State Building, that’s what we all thought it was.”
Johnson shot dead lying face down.
A total of 9 innocent bystanders were hit by police gunfire. All are expected to make full recoveries.
NYPD released footage of the fatal shooting. Watch that below.
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Wiz Khalifa, Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy go in on the remix to Wiz's Gold-selling single "Work Hard Play Hard." Be on the lookout for Wiz's album O.N.I.F.C, which drops on September 18th.
Pick up the single from iTunes.
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Now this is what you call a remix. E-40 goes coast to coast and recruits Problem, Young Jeezy, Chris Brown, French Montana & Red Cafe for this "Function" remix.
The Block Brochure: Welcome To The Soil 1, 2 & 3 OUT NOW! on iTunes.
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Chad Johnson hasn't quite reached Tiger Woods status in the cheating department yet, but he was definitely keeping busy with a few women other than his wife, Evelyn Lozada, if recent reports are to be believed. The side pieces have been identified as Amber Priddy, Bianca Zuluaga and Beverly Shiner.
Check out the latest details on Chad's sexcapades via the Daily Mail below.
His reputation has taken a battering after it was claimed he cheated on his wife before they were even married.
The initial details emerged just days after NFL star Chad Johnson was arrested for allegedly headbutting his wife Evelyn Lozada earlier this month.
And things have just got even worse for the embattled athlete, as it has been claimed he has also been playing away with a string of other women, including a stripper with a cosmetically enhanced posterior.
His Priddy girl: Chad Johnson is alleged to have had a steamy relationship with stripper Amber despite being in a relationship with his future wife Evelyn Lozada
It has been claimed the 34-year-old was seeing his mistresses under the nose of his unsuspecting Basketball Wives star lover.
According to Radar, he regularly searched Twitter looking for potential lovers.
"He is constantly scouring Twitter flirting with women, and if he sees someone he likes he has them direct message their number to him so they can meet up in person," a source told the website.
Johnson has been carrying out a number of illicit affairs with several women for the past year.
And it has been claimed he weaved a gigantic web of lies to cover his tracks as he met up with his fancy women.
The insider said: "He would tell Evelyn that he was going out to run errands in the day time and just hook up with one of his women instead.
"It was easier for him to hide when they lived in separate cities but after Chad was traded to Miami in June his philandering literally got too close to home and he got caught."
Twit: Amber even sent a message to Evelyn on Twitter telling her Chad was her's following their wedding
His squeezes reportedly include a woman from Miami named Bianca Zuluaga.
Bianca Zuluaga
"Chad would mostly spend time with Bianca while Evelyn was out of town on her book tour or filming... They didn't go to any lengths at all to hide the fact that they were there together," a source tells Radar.
The brunette apparently alluded to their affair on her Twitter account.
"Whenever she refers to 'chocolate' in her tweets, she is talking about Chad," said the source.
Meanwhile it was previously revealed that Johnson has been seeing a model and stripper from Atlanta named Amber Priddy who he was allegedly paying the rent for until his own financial situation took a downward spiral.
The source said: "Chad has been paying Amber $2000 a month for her apartment and flying her in and out of Miami so they could meet up."
According to court documents the exotic dancer, who was formerly the Black Men Magazine Model Of The Year has now been evicted from her apartment on Atlanta's famous Peachtree Street, and she posted a plea on Twitter this week to ask for help moving.
However she has denied the claims on Twitter, saying: "Damn these blogs are crazy smh. Because I'm moving they wanna say I'm getting evicted. Lmao. And no chad Johnson doesn't pay my rent."
But she also made a series of telling posts about the wide receiver on her account.
Determined not to give her relationship with the sports star, she sent a message less than a week after he was married to Evelyn, saying "U can marry him but he's still mine!!!"
The message was followed by a series of crying faces.
And three days after the newlyweds' notorious violent bust-up, she was relishing the unfolding drama.
She said: "Uh oh just got the text that my bestie Ochocinco is single. Lol U should listened to my counseling session!!!" .
The diminutive 5'4" model has posed for raunchy men's magazines that specialise in partially clothed and fully nude pictorials.
However her main job is as a stripper at the Gold Rush Showbar in Atlanta according to the insider source, which is a fully nude strip club offering dances for just $10.
She has also reportedly had implants in her posterior, and according to one raunchy website, 'when she lies on her back, nothing but her ass and shoulders touch the ground.'
The source added: "She began dating Chad before he was with Evelyn, they dated even after he got married, and are still seeing each other."
The seedy revelations have further sullied the reputation of the star, who previously went by the name Ochocinco, who is now set to go through a bitter divorce after Evelyn filed court documents of her own on August 14.
He has already suffered severe repercussions from his personal meltdown, having been cut from the Miami Dolphins and fired by sponsor Zico coconut water.
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Broken Equipment is back having some fun at the expense of a few of your favorite rappers. In this latest one 2 Chainz raps about the different ways he gets money in the trap. Gucci Mane OJ Da Juiceman, Waka Flocka Flame, Soulja Boy, Kanye West and Chief Keef lend a hand.
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The bitter dispute between Usher and his ex-wife Tameka Raymond has ended with a judge awarding the R&B singer primary custody of their two sons, Usher V, and Naviyd Ely.
The case was marked by mud slinging by both parties. Tameka accused the Usher of being an absentee father who was too wrapped up in his career to be a good father. She also accused him of using drugs in front of the kids.
Usher fired back by arguing that Tameka was inattentive and irresponsible according to TMZ.
In the end a judge sided with Usher. Tameka will retain some custodial rights. How much at this point is unclear.
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