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Former Terror Squad members Cuban Link and Tony Sunshine are speaking out publicly about their take on the song "Big Pun's Back" by Joell Ortiz.
Originally meant as a tribute to Joell's hero Big Pun, the song has become controversial as now Pun's widow Liza Rios, as well as Cuban and Tony have spoken out against it.
"Only a few are chosen to touch certain things. And at the end of the day, I don't feel that man [Ortiz] was chosen to do it," Cuban said. "He didn't go through the right ways to touch that -- that's all. It's no problem where there's gonna be any extra sh*t. It [just] don't sit right with me. Pun was bigger than our brother. So we just get a little tight when n*ggas do certain things," he explained. "But I know they're showing love. I gotta talk to that brother. I was always a fans of his because he's got some fire. It's just that's a little personal situation. We'll leave it at that."
Tony pretty much echoed Cuban's statements.
"I'm just glad to see somebody is trying to keep his name alive and rep his name, but it's just certain things you don't do. You gotta come to the family of that man before you do certain things," Tony said.
On the music front Cuban, Tony and former State Property member Peedi Crakk announced a Bronx/Philly connection with their new group.
"Right now we're like the underdogs that n*ggas always rooted for," Peedi said. "Everybody knows how talented Tony is, but he didn't get the fair shot. Same thing with me -- n*ggas know about Peedi Crakk... same with Link. Not that we got a point to prove, but it's just that n*ggas still want theirs."
We'll keep you posted once the name of the group is revealed and when new material is expected to drop.
Bad Meets Evil cover a special web issue of Complex. The animated cover is a first for the magazine. It was inspired by an old Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny cartoon.
Go here to read the interview where Eminem and Royce Da 5'9 talk about how they became friends again after a prolonged beef, what their recording process is like and more.
Their new album 'Hell: The Sequel' is in stores tomorrow.
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If Birdman was sweating losing a $2 million dollar bet on the Miami Heat he wasn't showing it. He and his Cash Money crew partied with the NBA champion Dallas Mavericks last night.
Lil Wayne, who had been seen sitting court side at a lot of Miami Heat playoff games this year didn't seem to be upset by their loss. The rapper quickly jumped onto the Mavericks bandwagon. He is seen having a good time with Finals MVP Dirk Nowitski and Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, as they enjoyed the first championship trophy in franchise history.
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Brooklyn emcee Talib Kwali is "Mr International" in this Niim The Dream directed video.
The song is taken from Talib's latest cd "Gutter Rainbows."
McDonald's is doing it's best to stop a nasty rumor that it will be charging African American's an extra $1.50 for service "due to a recent string of robberies." After a prankster's racist picture goes viral.
The picture began circulating on twitter under the hash tag #seriouslymcdonalds over the past several days, prompting the food chain to quickly issue a statement.
"That pic is a senseless & ignorant hoax McD’s values ALL our customers. Diversity runs deep in our culture on both sides of the counter," the company wrote on their twitter page.
The rumor hasn't died easily however, leaving the company officials worried enough that they fired off an official statement to Mashable.com.
“The sign is obviously a hoax. As a company and a brand we have a long and proud history of diversity inclusion across our system on both sides of the counter," Rick Wion, McDonald’s director of social media said. “From our management crew, franchisees — across the board, we’re very proud of our record of diversity. This is unfortunately an example of how rumors can outspeed the truth. Over the last 48 hours we’ve been tweeting and striving to clarify that this is a hoax.”
Lupe Fiasco set off a firestorm of controversy last week when during an interview he called President Obama a terrorist. Fiasco has since said won't back down from his comments.
Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy has chimed in to say he agrees with Lupe's comments. In an interview with HipHopDX, P explains why.
"I would have to agree with him [Lupe]," Prodigy said. "Most of these politicians and these government officials…most of them are the real terrorists."
Prodigy has talked a lot in the past on songs like "Illuminati" and "Real Power Is People" about the government being crooked, so his support of Lupe should come as no surprise.
The rapper just finished a three year prison sentence for gun charges in March. P said he kept up to speed on world politics, and President Obama in particular while locked up.
"Yeah, I was definitely checking [Obama] out and seeing what he was doing and what he was about," he said. "But I already knew ahead of time – I’ve been studying all that type of stuff since like 15,16 years old, so… You can’t pull the wool over my eyes. I already know what time it is. There’s nothing you can say to confuse me about any of that type of stuff. I know it’s all a game that they’re playing. It’s all a facade,"
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Former Floetry singer Marsha Ambrosius releases visuals for the latest single from her debut solo cd 'Late Nights & Early Mornings.'
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Lil Wayne's highly anticipated MTV Unplugged concert aired last night.
Backed by a live band, Weezy rocked out to some of his oldies, and played a new 'Tha Carter IV' track. "Nightmares At The Bottom."
The Young Money boss also paid tribute to fallen hip hop legend Tupac Shakur by performing "Hail Mary."
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Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks are NBA champions, and they went through LeBron James for that long-awaited first title.
Jason Terry scored 27 points, Nowitzki added 21 and the Mavericks topped the Miami Heat 105-95 in Game 6 of the NBA finals on Sunday night. The Mavericks won four of the series' last five games, a turnabout that could not have been sweeter after seeing the Heat celebrate their first title in Dallas after Game 6 of the 2006 finals.
James scored 21 for Miami, though was largely quiet after the opening minutes. Chris Bosh had 19, Mario Chalmers 18 and Dwyane Wade 17 for the Heat.
When it was over, Mavs owner Mark Cuban ran onto the court to hug coach Rick Carlisle.
And James' wait for his first NBA title will extend into at least his ninth season.
Source: Associated Press
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Probably one of the most feared heavyweight fighters in boxing history was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame today (June 12).
Iron Mike Tyson, who became the youngest heavyweight champion in history when he won the belt at 20 years old, was at a loss for words when it came time to receive the honor.
"I've got to be goofy about this or I'll get emotional up here," Tyson said before giving a very short speech, then exiting the stage. "Hey guys, I can't even finish this stuff. Thank you. Thank you."
Sylvester Stallone was also inducted Sunday for writing and acting in the 'Rocky' movies
"There is special reverence for me," Stallone said. "They are the greatest athletes in the world. They are our connection to the past and our way to the future. They are the guys that go in there and take the blows and show that if you really put it out there on the line, you are a champion. You may not be the champion of the world, but you'll be the champion of your life."
Tyson with daughter, Milan at Sunday's event
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Odd Future's Tyler The Creator does battle with director Tyler Perry in this latest parody from Broken Equipment.
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Michael Vick knows a lot about second chances, so it was fitting he gave his first ever commencement speech at a high school for troubled teens.
The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback's message was clear to the 450 graduating students from Camelot Academy in Philadelphia. "I lost my freedom. I lost my money and I lost my family. All because of irrational decisions and using poor judgement. Think before you speak, think before you act and think before you make decisions in life," Vick told them.
Camelot’s schools are either for over-age students who have fallen at least two grades behind or have dropped out, or for students who have been expelled for behavioral issues from other schools.
Vick surprised two of the students by giving them $5000 scholarships.
"I was blessed and God gave me a second chance, the world gave me a second chance, the city of Philadelphia gave me a second chance," Vick said. "That's what this is all about. These kids had people around who believed in them and knew they could come out of their situations and make it a positive."
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