Never one to bite his tongue, Prodigy is getting some things off his chest after spending three years locked up on a gun conviction.
In a raw and straight forward interview with Complex, P reveals the shocking accusation that Capone of Capone-N-Noreaga snitched on Havoc's brother, Killer Black back in the day, why he squashed his beef with Nas and more.
Most of the interview centered around Prodigy's new book 'My Infamous Life: The Autobiography of Mobb Deep's Prodigy.'
Here are a couple of excerpts:
You also speak on Capone taking the stand to testify against Havoc’s brother, Killer Black. That’s the kind of thing that would end most rappers’ careers. How did this not come out sooner?
People were upset, but that was just one of those things that just never came out. It just never happened. I can’t tell you why.
Are you and Capone still cool?
I mean, yeah, when we was younger, but after that shit with Hav’s brother I was just like, “Come on man.” In a hood like that, you have to see people everyday. You’re going to see niggas like, “What’s up? Oh, alright, what’s up son?” But in the back of your mind you’re going to be like, “Damn, this nigga really did that shit.” That’s crazy. I didn’t even want to believe it. None of us wanted to believe it, but that’s what really happened though. We like Capone, and he just did that.
When Havoc was talking about producing “Last Dayz” in the book and he was telling you to get on it, I was surprised that your reaction was that Biggie was corny.
A lot of people was feeling him, I just wasn’t feeling him. Another thing is that, I used to take things real personal. I was real serious when it came to rapping. I still do, but even more so when I was real young. I was on some other shit dun.
I wasn’t fucking with nobody else but Mobb Deep. I had tunnel-vision, straight up. I ain’t see nothing but Mobb Deep. I ain’t hear nothing but Mobb Deep. And niggas can’t fuck with Mobb Deep. That was my opinion, how I was thinking, and my life. Mobb Deep, fuck everybody else. So when I used to hear certain shit that Biggie used to say, he used to take some of my lines from my lyrics, and use them. That used to piss me off, because I was like, “Damn, this nigga just bit my shit.”
Like what lines?
Like “Niggas bleed just like us,” that’s my shit, and certain other things. But at that time it would piss me off, but now when I look back at it, it’s a compliment. He wasn’t trying to steal. He was basically kind of like a fan. And now I realize because I feel the same way about him. And I feel the same way about certain other rappers too. Just had a different mentality back then. It was little things like that.
Check out the tracklist for P's new EP 'The Elseworth Bumpy Johnson EP' which will be released tomorrow for free on Complex.com.
1. The One & Only (Produced By Sid Roams)
2. Go Off (Produced By Sid Roams)
3. Black Devil (Produced By Sid Roams)
4. Twilight (Feat. Havoc) (Produced By Sid Roams)
5. For One Night Only (Produced By Alchemist)
6. Strong (Produced By King Benny)
7. Told Ya'll (Produced By Sid Roams) (Bonus)
The choice to have Kanye West close the three day Coachella Festival was not a popular one among the festivals' traditional audience. But Kanye proved any naysayers wrong by closing things out in style.
Having gone through a really rough patch both on and off the field recently for dog fighting, Michael Vick has climbed back into many fans good graces.
The Philadelphia Eagles QB talked with the Wall Street Journal about coming out of prison a better man, what choices he would change in his life, mentoring younger players and advice for Chris Brown and Charlie Sheen.
On Chris Brown : “Just put your faith in God. Don’t worry about what people say about you. Words will never hurt you. The things that people can say out of their mouth can cut you deep. And sometimes a tongue can be sharper than a knife. But at the same time, you should never allow that to push you over the edge. You should have more self-control. You control your own destiny. You’re still admired by so many people.”
On Charlie Sheen: "Charlie Sheen's going to be Charlie Sheen. He's gonna be successful whatever he do, and Chris Brown too."
Queens legend, Cormega visited earthquake ravaged Haiti recently, and what he saw was a lot of people still in need of help. With all of the millions that have been generated through donations, Mega said the country looks as if it hasn't received a dime.
"They deserve honorable people helping them, instead of all this f*ckery that's going on." Cormega says in an interview with Mikey T The Movie Star.
Mega said that some people will be surprised at the work actor Sean Penn is putting in behind the scenes.
"I gained a lot of respect for certain people while I was out there, and I lost a lot of respect for some," Mega said. "The person that surprised me the most is Sean Penn. "Here you have an "A" list actor, he was out there while I was and he was in those tents helping those people."
Entertainers like Shakira, Wyclef Jean and George Clooney have also been huge contributors in helping Haiti get back on it's feet. While some in he media accuse certain celebrities of capitalizing on tragedies like the one in Haiti for personal gain, Cormega said Penn was he real deal.
"I've seen a story in the media where they said he was trying to do it for attention - that's a lie, he was out there when there was no media attention," Mega insists.
The biggest shock for Cormega and those who have visited the country recently is the lack of progress being made in rebuilding the country.
"I thought, and a lot of people in America thought Haiti was straight. Like all of the money that was generated. We thought 'oh they made such and such millions they're straight.' Bet when I went out there a lot of people were saying it's like the money never came ... and it shows."
Nothing like a little time on the beach to brighten your day.
Serena Williams, who recently recovered from surgery to have a blood clot "the size of a grapefruit" removed from her lungs two months ago, was spotted on the beach in Miami with friends recently.
The 29-year old 13-time Grand Slam tennis singles champion just returned to training last week, but looks good after having so much time off.
Lil B has shown in the past his bizarre sense of humor when it comes to his sexuality.
Last year he made the controversial tweet that if Kanye West didn't respond to him on twitter he was going to "f*ck him in the ass." Now he's announced he will be naming his new album 'I'm Gay.'
"I'm gonna do the most controversial thing in hip-hop," Lil B told the Coachella crowd in Indio, California this weekend. "Ya'll heard it first. And I'mma just show you that words don't mean sh*t. I'mma make an album called 'I'm Gay,' right?" he continued. "Now I'mma tell you why I'm the first person to do it in hip-hop and why you're the first people to know my reasons," the rapper explained. "I'm just gonna tell you. So many people be worried about what people mean and definitions of words and sh*t... Now I like women, I love women, you feel me. But within yourselves, no matter what you do, it doesn't matter, it's like live life. You've only got one life to live. Be happy."
What do yall think of 'I'm Gay' as the title of an album? Is Lil B going overboard or just being a comedian?
Day two of the Coachella Music Festival saw Raphael Saadiq and Erykah Badu grace the stage.
Badu performed a bit of everything during her 36 minute set. She had to wake the lazy crowd up during "On & On" asking them "damn yall don't feel that?"
Saadiq would take the stage later in the evening. with a damn good band in tow. Raphael's set was a lengthy 45 minutes, but seemed to fly by as he jammed out to hits like "Be Here" and "Staying in Love."
Solange Knowles put down the mic for a night and picked up a pair of headphones.
Beyonce's little sister hopped in the dj booth Friday (April 15) to provide the grooves at Roberto Cavalli Trunk Show in Las Vegas.
The singer seemed to have a good time, reportedly spinning Motown oldies for those in attendance. After the show she tweeted her nearly 600,000 followers about the experience.
Check out pics of Solange styling in that dress below.
Helping to kick off the first day of the Coachella Festival, Lauryn Hill and Cee Lo both performed, but only one of them left happy Saturday (April 15) in Indio, California.
Hill's nearly 40 minute set included everything from "Lost Ones" to "Ex Factor." Hill then asked the crowd "how many Fugee fans do we have in the house tonight?" before tearing into "Fu Gee La" and "Ready Or Not."
The crowd of mostly teen kids didn't seem to recognize a lot of her songs and Hill was raspy voiced throughout, but she made up for that with enthusiasm and a solid band.
Meanwhile, Cee Lo got a raw deal as his set for cut short after only 3 songs.
After apparently starting his set late, the festival's organizer's pulled the plug on the Goodie Mob member as he sang Journey's"Don't Stop Believing."
Earlier this year Birdman was named one of the top 5 wealthiest artists. It's Stunnas first time on the list. He was joined by 50 Cent, Dr Dre, Diddy, Jay-Z, all estimated to be worth $100 Million or more.
During a recent interview with Uptown Angela, Birdman said his numbers weren't calculated correctly.
"I don't know where they get that sh*t from. I'm valued at more than $100 million," Birdman said. "That's a low number for a n*gga like me, but it's cool though."
Known for stunting every chance he can get, Birdman talked about his desire to buy a one-of-a-kind $8 million dollar Maybach.
"I offered them $10 mil for it, but they won't sell it." Birdman says.
Looks like there are still a few things money can't buy.
There have been quite a few rumors surrounding who might be next to sign to G-Unit. A couple of weeks ago Shawty Lo said he was on deck with the house that 50 built. Now comes news that DJ Pauly D of New Jersey Shore would be signing on the dotted line.
According to TMZ the twp parties are discussing a 3-album deal that could include a line of headphones for Pauly.
Reportedly 50 wants to get the deal done before Pauly leaves for Italy soon to film to next season of New Jersey Shore.
When you purchase 50 Cent's next cd there will be a deluxe version available that will include a new movie.
Fif made the announcement via his twitter page
"I'm writing another movie. Ill put it out the same day as my new album. I started last night. I have two ideas what do you think about a film based on war angel ?" he wrote adding that it will be better that Before I Self Destruct.
There's no timetable for the album and now movie other than that it's expected to be released this year.
In recent weeks the G-Unit boss has said to be out in Los Angeles recording. During that time he's dropped 14 freestyles that are all bangers.
What do yall think of 50 Cent's new movie being based on the 'War Angel' mixtape?
It never fails, at every Wiz Khalifa concert fans throw weed on stage hoping the rapper will take a toke. He never does and never will.
Although Wiz is a self professed weed head, who smokes by his estimation $10,000 a month gives the fan weed away.
"I don't usually smoke the fan weed. I accept it as a gift and pass it on to somebody else," Wiz told Spin.com
Musically Wiz said he wants to work more with Lex Luger and Pharell Williams
"I'm excited to work with Pharrell, and I want to do some more stuff with Lex Luger. I want to just build and do crazy stuff that people that don't even expect," Wiz said "We got together once at a studio in South Beach and we made two records that night, but it was like at the end of when I was doing my album, so I think if we get in now, it'll be totally different."
Two Lil Wayne rent-a-cops are in trouble today for impersonating a public servant.
Ronald Andre Harrod, 43, and Larry Lee Richardson, 23, are accused of wearing police-type uniforms and gun belts as they drove a caravan of tour buses from Assembly Hall in Indianapolis to a local nightclub according to WISH-TV.
Police said Richardson was leading the caravan in an unmarked Crown Victoria with flashing red and blue lights and sirens blaring at about 1:40 a.m. Wednesday (April 13). Harrod was following the caravan in a Dodge Intrepid with red and blue lights flashing.
Basically these two got gassed up they were escorting Lil Wayne and pretended to be cops.
After years of heavy drug abuse, trouble with the law and a tumultuous marriage to Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown says he's finally cleaned up his act.
In an interview with The Boombox, Brown was very candid about where he's been and where he's headed.
"I'm definitely in a better place in my life," Brown told BoomBox. "Six years sober from drugs. I'm just really grateful that I can get off the heroin, the crack, the coke. I'm glad I just have a beautiful woman in my life who's always there for me. At times when it gets really hard, she's right there, you know, to hold me and let me know, you know, 'Look at where you come from and look at where you are right now.' I'm just grateful."
Brown's 18-year old daughter Bobbi Kristina, from his marriage to Whitney Houston has seen her name hit the entertainment blogs, with stories of her reported hard partying and druga abuse. Brown says his daughter is doing just fine.
"I did talk to her," Brown says. "I have all faith in my daughter that she's going to stay strong for herself. My daughter is doing great. I love her dearly."
Brown's career is getting back on track as well. He's in talks with New Edition for another attempt at a reunion. The group and Brown have had their difficulties over the years, with Brown leaving the group numerous times. Now their mending their relationship by talking regularly.
"I'm at awe with us being able to come together as brothers because business can tear friends apart," Brown explains. "But we have been working on our friendship, talking every week. Sundays we pray together. It's just a good thing that I still got 5 brothers that like to do what I do,"
On the solo tip Brown's new album "The Masterpiece" is due in May.