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Eminem to help out with a bang
Despite eminem\'s prolonged success, he still remains more than willing to help out the community from which raised him. The star has agreed to help raise funds for the detroit firework display for the annual july 4th celebration. \"the fireworks are a big part of summertime in...
50cent commercial to kick off during bet
50cent is set to star in a commerical amongst other stars to promote reebok?s gxt II sneaker. The commerical is set to debut during the 2005 bet music awards on june 28th. The ads labelled ?street sport? are 30 and 60 minutes and feature 50 cent paired with boston red sox world series mvp...
Jean-claude la marre and the warning/nu-lite films company present ?brothers in arms?, available nationwide on dvd july 26th, 2005 through sony pictures home entertainment. This shoot-?em-up epic combines extensive conflict with affluent suspense, making it a must see for fans of any action...
Eminem rejects accusations of retirement
Hiphopreaction recently reported that eminem was due to retire . For all em fans you should be happy to know that the rapper has denied these rumours and that he has no intention to retire as just yet. During an interview with mtv.com the rapper explicitly stated, ?i?m not retiring.? he later...
Preach martin hustles his flow
The now-famous & half-way comical chorus from the movie ?hustle & flow? rings throughout the theatre, followed by echoes of laughter. But one bay area mc knows a pimps? hustle ain?t no joke. Preach martin (pronounced mar-teen) was born a hustler. Before he realized he could flow,...
Wise Intelligent completes solo album
Wise Intelligent of the Legendary Poor Righteous Teachers is set to bless the world once again with what might be his greatest offering to date. Acclaimed Artist and Hiphop Legend Wise Intelligent has completed his highly anticipated solo album, ?Wise Intelligent is?The Talented Timothy...
Dre attacker receives one year sentence
On Wednesday a man pleaded guilty to attacking Hip Hop prodigy Dr Dre at last years Vibe Awards. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner sentenced Jimmy James Johnson, 27, to one year in county jail, which also includes a three year probation for the charge. Allegedly, Johnson...
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Warren G new CD release and Katrina talk
NEW YORK, NY September 2005 ? At the stroke of 12:00 a.m., early IN THE MID-NITE HOUR on October 11, 2005, the latest incarnation of the G Funk era will be marked by the legendary hip-hop artist/producer Warren G when he releases his fifth studio CD and first in four years. Leading off the...
Dazed and confused meets pioneers
Houston Hip Hop has been bubbling under rap's radar since the mid 1980's with little commercial success. However, thanks to figures like Mike Jones and Paul Wall, The H-Town sound has begun to re-define the sound of commercial Hip Hop. Dazed takes a walk through the City of Syrup to meet some...
Young Hootie is Prince of the Bity
West up. It's finally here! Young Hootie is officially releasing the long awaited "Prince of the Bity" for all you die hard West Coast fans. The 27-track experience is a follow up to his debut mixtape Young Compton , and is a step above the already high standard he set for himself and his fans....
Disturbing Tha Peace album and giveaway
Disturbing Tha Peace are currently holding a contest and are presenting the chance to win an engraved DTP iPod with “Georgia” Ludacris & Field Mob featuring Jamie Foxx and all the latest music from the new compilation “Ludacris Presents Disturbing Tha Peace” For a chance to enter visit the...
Foxy Brown almost completely deaf
Ingra Marchand, more commonly known as Foxy Brown is nearly totally deaf, so her lawyers implied at court on Monday. The New York Daily news, reported that the attorney and Brown were seen exchanging notes of paper in an attempt to better communicate irrespective of her hearing impairment....
Chino XL explains album situation
In response to our last news article Chino XL has issued a statement, stating “Just so there is no misunderstanding, I want people to know that I never said I turned down any deals from Interscope, or any of their related parties. That information had come from someone who used to work for...
Hear One new Dutch hip hop label
A new international sound in hip-hop Hear One is a new Dutch hip-hop label, focusing on the international market. At the moment Hear One is working with two in-house rappers: Fingaprintz and Nig Nash, Hear One is working on the albums of both. On the Hear One website you can download a...
Lil Flip to appear in Las Vegas
It has been confirmed that Lil’ Flip will be featured in a future episode of NBC’s television show “Las Vegas”. The episode features Delinda (Molly Simms) starring as a model in Lil’ Flip’s poolside video shoot at a Casino. The production is soon halted when Lil’ Flip realises that the real...
Obie Trice shot at while driving
Obie Trice was recently shot at during a shooting which happened on Saturday (December 31st) at approximately 1am. The 28-year-old was travelling with three passengers on the Detroit freeway, after attending a party, when shots were fired at the back window of his Range Rover from another...
Despite previous angst between Eminem and ex wife Kimberly, both were married again on Saturday January 14th in Rochester, Michigan. 50 Cent, D-12 amongst an array of other celebrities attended the extravagant ceremony at Meadow Brook Hall, a 110-room mansion. Proof was best man, while...
Producer Jay Dilla dies at age of 32
Detroit based producer Jay Dee, a.k.a. J Dilla, who has worked with many established rap groups including A Tribe Called Quest, Slum Village and Common, died February 10th at the early age of 32. Jay's manager Tim Maynor announced that he died Friday morning in Los Angeles, but the cause of...
Streets N Young Deuces release mixtape
Finally the highly anticipated mixtape is here, Milwaukee's own, Streetz & Young Deuces - We Want In Vol. 2 (Hosted By DJ G-Spot) Below is the tracklist and a link to a free download. Track List 1. Somebody Gone Die 2. Class of 06 ' feat. Jade Foxx, Cash NY & Mense (Produced by...
TV appearance on CBS’s “The Late Late Show” last week is followed up with “CD ” (Feb. 18th) and Regis & Kelly (March 7th) "It's extremely rare to find someone so young, that is the embodiment of the definition of the word 'artist.' Ne-Yo is an entertainer, singer and a TRUE songwriter.”...
MC Eiht Announces New Label Deal
Veteran hiphop artist MC Eiht has just signed a distribution deal for his record label, West Music, Inc. in a joint venture with Paid In Full/Koch. The prominent, longtime rap icon, who played the role of A-Wax in the feature film, “Menace II Society,” and also performed the soundtrack’s hit...
Dame Grease offers free beat on myspace
MySpace.com has generated an unrivaled popularity amongst celebrities in recent months - especially the hip-hop community! Everyone from Kanye West to Common to Mary J. Blige to beat maestros like the infamous Dame Grease are members. In an unprecedented move, Harlem's home bred Platinum Producer...
Juvenile pays tribute to his hometown
Juvenile has just released his first single off his first album since he has left Cash Money Records, entitled “Get Ya Hustle On.” The new single is a powerful tribute to his hometown of New Orleans, which is actually filmed right after hurricane hit in New Orleans. The video shows all the...
Ne Yos In my own words soars to success
After shipping RIAA platinum last week – an unprecedented achievement in today’s marketplace – IN MY OWN WORDS, the debut album by Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo, featuring the pop/R&B crossover smash hit single “So Sick,” debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop...
Rihanna racing up charts with sos
Following the amazing success of her gold debut Island Def Jam release, MUSIC OF THE SUN; Rihanna is gearing up for her sophomore album aptly entitled, A GIRL LIKE ME. Scheduled for release April 25th 2006, A GIRL LIKE ME is being catapulted by another lead smash single, “SOS.” Rihanna first...
Juvenile creates reality check in charts
New Orleans rap star Juvenile, has finally made it to the peak of the charts by being positioined at number 1 in the Billboard 200 album chart, with his latest album release 'Reality Check'. The album, which sold more than 174,000 copies in its initial week, naturally also peaked the...
Bubba Sparxxx presents Ms New Booty
Georgia's own BUBBA SPARXXX is back with a bang, taking dance floors and television screens by storm with the top 10 Rhythmic/Crossover single "Ms. New Booty." Within weeks of its release to clubs and radio, and sporting one of the year's most outrageously entertaining videos, "Ms. New Booty" is...
Gnarls Barkley Added to Lollapaollza
On the heels of announcing they're being added to Coachella, Gnarls Barkley, the highly anticipated collaboration from Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo, has been confirmed to perform on the main stage at this year's Lollapalooza. Lollapalooza will be held August 4-6 at Chicago's Grant Park. Gnarls...
Ice Cube rides on Spike TV and tour
Acclaimed actor and musician, Ice Cube, will host and perform at Spike TV's second annual AutoRox, the only nationally televised awards show honoring and celebrating America's passion for the automobile. For the first time ever, Ice Cube will perform live his new singles "Chrome and Paint" and...
Get affiliated with MC Eiht on April 4
MC Eiht's first album through Paid In Full/Koch, "Affiliated," will be released on April 4, signifying the Compton rapper's nineteenth album release. His first enhanced disc, the special product will contain 14 album tracks, exclusive interview footage and a new music video starring MC Eiht,...
Gnarles Barkley make history in charts
Gnarls Barkley made music history this weekend when their debut single 'Crazy' topped the UK singles chart on download sales alone. The single, taken from their upcoming album 'St. Elsewhere' set for release May 9th on Downtown/Atlantic is set to be one of the biggest hits of 2006. Warner...
Slaps Straps and Baseball Hats by Celly
West coast rap artist Celly Cel the "Bay Area Boss", "West Coast Legend" and former Jive Records rap artist is back with his new album titled "Slaps,Straps & Baseball Hats". The new CD was released in stores on April 4 2006.This album has 16 "Blazin Hot" tracks and features guest appearances...
Free Redrock Campaign Builds Buzz From Behind Bars
When it comes to timing, the multi-talented rap duo REDROCK always seem to be right beneath the surface of super stardom. A break-out debut single, major label interest, and a finished record will all have to wait for the group to pay their debt to society first. For 80 and WAX, the two front...
Gnarls Barkley To Appear In Nyc On May 22
On Monday, May 22, prankster producer Danger Mouse and Atlanta soul powerhouse Cee-Lo will make their first joint appearance in New York City, representing the entity commonly known as Gnarls Barkley. Already one of the most talked-about releases of 2006, Gnarls Barkley's full-length debut...
Young Jeezy And Paul Wall To Appear At Fox Theatre
Give 4 Hours and Get 1 Ticket to the hottest show of the Summer at Fox Theatre on June 16th featuring Young Jeezy, Paul Wall and many others! Boost Mobile RockCorps (BMRC), the national youth volunteerism movement that motivated more than 6,000 young people to get involved and help their...
Dj Scratch Revitalizes New York With New Release
Super producer DJ Scratch is revitalizing the streets, clubs and radio with Busta Rhymes' smash hit "New York Sh*t." The track, which also features Swizz Beatz on vocals, is a testament to the classic, passionate lifestyle of New York Hip Hop. After holding down EPMD as their DJ in the Golden Era...
Gnarls Barkley Crazy To Delete Chart Success
Gnarls Barkley's phenomenal hit 'Crazy' will be deleted this week, ending a phenomenal run of nine consecutive weeks at the top of the UK charts. The decision to delete 'Crazy' was made to ensure that the focus of the Gnarls Barkley campaign now falls on the second single, 'Smiley Faces',...
J Dilla To Live On Through New Shining Album
Despite J Dilla passed away on February 10th, but his memory and passion will live on for at least one more album, with the release of The Shining. BillBoard.com has reported that the album will feature guest appearances from hip hop artists such as Busta Rhymes, Common, Pharoahe Monch and...
Adult Swim And Chocolate Industries Album
Adult Swim and Chocolate Industries have gotten together and produced Chocolate Swim, an EP which is available for FREE! - The album is 100% free and features solid music from Kovas, Lady Sov, Ghislain Poirier, Mos Def & Diverse, and Vast Aire (ft. MF Doom). Adult Swim heats up the summer with...
Young Dro Conquers Number One Spot
Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist Young Dro has conquered urban radio this week as "Shoulder Lean", his hit single featuring rapper and labelmate T.I., earns the #1 spot on both the Billboard Urban Monitor chart and the R&R Urban Mainstream chart. The Atlanta-based rapper's major label...
Big Case Recommences With New Detectives
A new squad of Homicide detectives have been put in place to investigate the BIG murder case further in an effort to finally pinpoint those involved. If new evidence is brought to light, then LA Police officers's claims that they were entirely innocent of all accusations can be confirmed....
Lupe Fiasco To Perform At Mls All Star Game
Chicago-based hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco will highlight the 2006 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game Halftime Show, broadcast live to a national television audience on Saturday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Major League Soccer's 11th annual All-Star Game features the 2006 MLS All-Star squad taking...
Ti Looking To Extend His Acting Career
T.I. is making an effort to establish himself in the acting profession by landing yet another role, this time in the up and coming film American Gangster. The rapper will need to be on top of his acting form with the talented cast being disclosed. He will appear beside both acting legend...
Video Game Saints Row To Feature Hip Hop Music
Saints Row is an explosive action/driving hybrid game for the Xbox 360. It is the only game in its genre that offers players unrivalled character customization options and a multiplayer experience through Xbox Live. Saints Row is not just a video game. 5 original songs custom to the game come...
The Bboy Summit Celebrates 11 Years
The Bboy Summit, the legendary trendsetter in Hip-Hop lifestyle events and culture for the past decade, is back to celebrate its 11th year running! This year's theme? The Battle of the Sexes Super Jam, also known as "BOSS" which will be an international country vs. country battle for world...
Busta Rhymes Arrested And Charged With Assault
Busta Rhymes was arrested on Saturday August 19th, proceeding the Heineken AmsterJam Festival, where he was charged with assault. According to reports, Busta is being being investigated over events that took place a a week ago. Suspicions indicate that following a man spitting at his car,...
Ns2 Records Signs New Artist Nat Turna
Independent record label, NS2 Records, is pleased to announce that it has signed Dirty South sensation Nat Turna. The announcement was made at a small private gathering of NS2 investors and Independent entertainers in Downtown Atlanta. NS2 has big plans for the newly signed artist including...
Remo Da Rapstar Prepares Debut Phenomenon Album
Standing out in the crowd may be a challenge for some, but Bronx native Remo Da Rapstar is bringing a new standard of artistic integrity and business sense to the world of music. With the release of his debut street album, Rapstar Phenomenon, on the horizon, Remo has positioned himself with a...
Verbal Kent To Move With The Walls This Fall
Gravel Records present's Move With the Walls, (which will be released on 10-17-06) the introspective and powerful sophomore release from Chicago's Verbal Kent. Verbal's 2004 debut, What Box, featuring Wordsworth & One Be Lo, generated considerable buzz both in the U.S. and abroad. However,...
Video Music Awards Take Over New York
MTV will take New York City by storm with the hottest events, concerts, promotions and more as the network, and the biggest names in music, get ready to bring back the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards to Radio City Music Hall on August 31st airing live at 8pm ET/PT. The MTV "Video Music Awards"...
Red Bull Bc One Battle Breakdancing
Rhino Entertainment and Destroy Entertainment have signed a distribution deal that will bring bc oNE straight into the major DVD home video market, Pay per View, Digital Download and Broadcast. Destroy will releases BC ONE on September 12, 2006. The title takes you inside the world of dancing...
Mtv Host Music Week Including Game And Ludacris
MTV's Spankin' Free Music Week began this week and ends tonight with a performance by Black Eyed Peas' member, Fergie. This upcoming week MTV is making the M stand for "music" again. What makes this different from Spankin' New Music Week is MTV is allowing free downloads of exclusive tracks...
The Navy To Take Sean P Of Youngbloodz To Iraq
Sean P (aka Sean Paul of the YoungBloodZ) is going to Iraq with the Navy. Not for the reasons you would immediately think. The U.S. Navy has exclusively employed the entertainment services of Sean P in the countries of Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Though Sean P won’t be serving his country as an...
Gucci Mane Is Back And Hes Hard To Kill
On Tuesday, October 24, 2006, Big Cat Records and Tommy Boy Entertainment will release the explosive Gucci Mane sophomore album, Hard To Kill. The first single from the CD is "My Chain" which is one of the hottest tracks on the album and most requested in clubs throughout the Southeast. This...
2pac Legacy To Continue With Pacs Life
2Pac's legendary work ethic and constant drive often found him laying down vocals in two or three rooms of a recording studio simultaneously, and then heading straight to a film set, video shoot, or concert, only to begin again the next morning, sleeping during travel from one location to the...
Spider Loc And Felli Fel Are Connected
Since the day Spider Loc bumped into Young Buck in Atlanta two years ago and rattled off an acapella that would convince Buck to introduce him to 50 Cent, the West Coast native has been lowriding to a new beat. Now a fixture in the G-Unit family and the original representer of G-Unit West,...
Nas States Hip Hop Is Dead On New Lp
Nasir Jones has a message: Something is terribly wrong with the state of hip-hop today. One of the greatest MCs to ever pick up a microphone, Nas has watched as his beloved hip-hop has gone from its innocent days of B-Boy battles and lyrical sport to today's fake-thug posturing and commercial...
Ghostface Killah Fishing For More Fish
Someone forgot to tell Ghostface Killah it's OK to rest on your laurels. Less than 10 months after releasing the most critically acclaimed album of the year - Fishscale - Ghost is back and as strong as ever with the surprising and equally stunning sequel, More Fish. Set for a December 12 release...
Bad Boy Takes Another Spin Round The Block
Block Enterprises and Bad Boy South have renewed their highly successful joint venture, it was announced today by Bad Boy CEO Sean "Diddy" Combs and Russell "Block" Spencer. The Atlanta-based Block Enterprises and Bad Boy South first joined forces for the 2005 release of the hit debut album...
Dan The Automator Brings Mixtape To 2k Sports Tour
2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., announced today that Dan The Automator will headline the second leg of the 2nd Annual 2K Sports Bounce Tour with an all-new presentation approach. This unique event will mirror a live mix tape-inspired format with creative...
Pharoahe Monch Releases New Desire Album
Raised on the infamous Southside of NYC's Queens borough, a young Monch caught the Hip-Hop bug early as the culture born in the Rotten Apple. It would be while attending art school that Pharoahe would find his calling as an emcee, and eventually co-founded the rap duo Organized Konfusion. It was...
Yung Joc Wraps Up 2006 With A Grammy Nomination
Block Entertainment/Bad Boy South recording artist Yung Joc is set to put the cap on a year that saw him rise up from the streets of Atlanta to the platinum heights of hip-hop stardom. Among the recent highlights is the news of Yung Joc's first-ever Grammy Awards nomination. The ATL-based...
Sean Price To Church With Jesus Price Superstar
Along with his partner Rock, Sean Price (A.K.A. Ruck) dropped two impressive LP's as the duo Heltah Skeltah; their 1996 debut Nocturnal (which included the indelible "Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka") and their 1998 follow-up Magnum Force. Sean is also a core member of the legendary Boot Camp Clik...
K Os To Reign Throughout America In Early 2007
Virgin Records Toronto-based, Trinidad-born, alternative breakthrough artist k-os will launch a comprehensive, coast-to-coast U.S. tour in early 2007. Running from mid-February all the way into early April, the tour will find k-os sharing the stage with Gym Class Heroes, RX Bandits, and P.O.S...
Dame Dash Recruits Michael Admani
The industry's newest record executive has a new boss. Michael Admani, known as rapper Anonymous, has teamed up with Dame Dash and Lil' Shawn to help run day to day assignments for Dame Dash' Music Division. Under his alter ego Anonymous, Admani moved more independent units in a six year career...
Snoop Teams With Mobile Entertainment Providers
Mobile entertainment providers Limbo 41414(TM) and Media Cartel, Inc., have teamed up with Jakks Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) and Grammy winning rapper Snoop Dogg for a "Dog Meet Dogg Sweepstakes" to promote JAKKS' new JPI Pets Snoop Dogg line and benefit the Snoop Youth Football League. Now...
Skull Releases First Ever Animated Ringtone
Under the direction of Mariah Carey's brother, Morgan Carey; YG Entertainment will launch the first animated ringtone ever released in the United States featuring, Korean Reggae Artist, Skull. The ringtone will be available for purchase January 17, 2007 on a variety of mobile phone carriers....
Fatal Of Outlawz To Begin Thugtertainment
Hussein Fatal, a member of the Outlawz recently started his own label called Thugtertainment. A group called the Hardtimerz also signed under Thugtertainment under their own label, Hardtime Entertainment. The Hardtimerz consist of Hittman Da Menace, Talent, and Slim Da Monsta. Hittman is the...
Voletta Wallace Announces Biggy Clothing Line
In 1997 Christopher Wallace introduced Brooklyn Mint to the world. After his untimely death, his mother,Voletta Wallace continued the rap legends fashion aspirations. This year commemorates the 10th year Anniversary of his death and Voletta further expands the Brooklyn Mint Brand with the launch...
Crime Mob Gets Release Hated On Mostly March 20th
It's been almost two years since five rowdy teenagers from Ellenwood, Georgia first exploded on the national music scene with their thunderous tune, "Knuck if You Buck." Like an uncontrollable wildfire, the song blazed its way through the underground and literally became one of the hottest songs...
Redman To Release Red Gone Wild Thee Album
After a six year break that has won him success and worldwide recognition in major feature films, network and cable television in the U.S. and U.K., video games, cartoons, and of course mix tapes - chronic Def Jam Recordings core artist Redman gets right back in the game where he belongs. RED...
Tyrese Set To Heat Up The Stage This Spring
Still riding high from the debut of his groundbreaking double CD Alter Ego, J Records' Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling R&B artist, Tyrese, is set to embark on the "VH1 Soul Presents The Alter Ego Tour," beginning March 3 at New York City's B.B. King's. A charismatic performer whose...
Mims Hit This Is Why Im Hot Too Hot To Handle
From the streets to the clubs to the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and all the way out to cyberspace, there's no denying that "This is Why I'm Hot" is the biggest hip-hop breakout of the year - and MIMS is the artist to watch. With "This is Why I'm Hot" taking the No. 1...
8ball And Mjg Ridin High This March
Legendary Southern rap duo, 8Ball & MJG will release today their highly anticipated 12th studio album, Ridin' High on Bad Boy South. The album features collaborations with Diddy, Oscar and Grammy winners Three 6 Mafia, Bad Boy hit maker Yung Joc, producer Jazze Pha, fellow Memphis native Project...
Ne Yo Looking For Continued Success
Beginning with the release of Ne-Yo's platinum debut In My Own Words in 2006, life hasn't been the same for the Las Vegas native. "The transition from being in the background as a songwriter and being an artist took a little getting used to," Ne-Yo laughs. "It's a lot different being the guy that...
8ball And Mjg Ridin High At Number 4
Legendary Southern rap duo, 8Ball & MJG entered the Billboard Top 200 Album's Chart at #8 and the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums Chart at # 4 this week with their 12th studio album Ridin High (Bad Boy South). Reviews for Ridin High are equally impressive with 3 Stars out of 4 from USA Today, a B- grade...
Snoop And Diddy Cancel Uk Tour Due To Visa Denial
Following on from Snoop's run ins with UK law, the One Love Peace Tour featuring Snoop Dogg and Diddy has been forced into cancellation. The reason for the cancellation surround Snoop's last major altrication at Heathrow Airport, London in April 2006 where the rapper was banned from entering...
Loud Battle Rap Competition Begins Sunday April 15
Hip-hop finally has its own version of successful online communities like YouTube, MySpace and various game sites with the debut of Battle Rap, a contest which will be launched on Sunday, April 15, on the legendary www.loud.com site as well as www.battlerap.com. The project is a Joint venture...
Dj Khaled Preps Sophomore Lp We The Best
DJ Khaled is set to release his sophomore album, We The Best, on June 12th, 2007 through Terror Squad/KOCH Records. The new collection features a veritable who's-who of Hip Hop including T.I., Game, Jadakiss, Paul Wall, Trick Daddy, Ja Rule, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Jeezy, Lil' Wayne, Akon, Baby,...
Mc Shan Remastered Down By Law
This Tuesday May 8, 2007, Cold Chillin Records and Traffic Entertainment are giving hip-hop lovers an old school treat, in a new school kind of way, by releasing a re-mastered double disc CD of hip hop icon, MC Shan's original Down by Law album. This is the first time the album is released as a...
Courtesy of JumpOff.tv, here is the weekly round up newscast. The newscast includes Busta Rhymes run-ins with the law, Xzibit and Mim's controversial "I" symbol used within his name on his album cover. Cam'ron receives a whole section dedicated solely to him due to the extent of his weekly...
Midi Mafia Sha Money And Al Kapone Join Loud
Loud is pleased to announce Sha-Money, Midi Mafia and Al Kapone to the list of producers that have tracks available on LOUD.COM. They are joined by Cool and Dre, Zukhan Bey, Green Lantern, DJ Khaled, David Banner, SPK, Grind Music, "The Otherz", Blackout, Teflon and RandG. Said Rifkind, who...
Young Jeezy Locked Up For Behaviour At Strip Club
At Stoker's, a popular stip club, Young Jeezy early 24th morning was arrested for disorderly conduct. The Dekalb County Police have claimed that Jeezy was arrested at 3:31am, charged with disorderly conduct and the bail was set at $280. Jeezy was released soon after, following a successful...
Dude N Nem Signs With Tvt Records
TVT Records announces the signing of Raw Dope Records' psychedelic Rap duo, Dude 'N Nem. "I've kept my eye on the rise of Chicago's juke DJs and its local music scene. Dude 'N Nem have the energy and talent to bring their unique and infectious sound to the world's attention," says TVT Records...
Duck Down Records Preps New Projects For 2007
Buoyed by their ingenious "Tripe Threat" campaign in 2005 (Buckshot & 9th Wonder's Chemistry, Sean Price's Monkey Barz and Smif N Wesson's Reloaded) Duck Down Records re-established itself as one of Hiphop's premier Independent labels. The buzz for the label and its artists only heightened in...
Mobb Deeps Havoc To Release Debut On Nature Sounds
Havoc is one half of the musical force that rap fans have to come to know and love as Mobb Deep. For the past 14-years, Havoc (along with partner Prodigy) have become one of Hip-Hop's most influential entities and has released a string of indelible LP's including acclaimed classics like The...
Loud Announces 3 Semifinalists And Wu Tang Contest
LOUD.com's first 10 week competition is now complete and three finalists have been chosen to compete for the grand prize: $100,000 and a recording contract with SRC Records. After weeks of strong competition, LOUD.com founders, SRC and Pure Games have named Los Angeles native Tha Crow the first...
Sean John To Release New Women Fragrance
Sean "Diddy" Combs is in the news for his personal drama with ex-girlfriend Kim Porter, and his company Sean John has had difficulties in women's apparel in the past. But Combs is preparing several major launches in the women's category, beginning with the introduction of his fragrance with the...
Welcome Back To The Atmosphere
After a year off the road, Atmosphere will perform twenty seven shows in the U.S from September 14 - October 16, 2007 with fellow Rhymesayers label mates Grayskul and Mac Lethal, and special guest Luckyiam of Living Legends. Bringing over four hours of music with four independent Hip Hop artists,...
Wyclef Jean Returns To Columbia Records
Wyclef Jean -- the Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, hip-hop pioneer, and humanitarian who founded the legendary ensemble the Fugees -- returns to Columbia Records with "The Carnival II: Memoirs of an Immigrant," the artist's first full-length album for the label since his third solo...
The Pack Stake Claim To Based Boys Album
After creating one of the most original and infectious songs of last year with "Vans", a song that even Rolling Stone named top 5 for 2006, these four Bay Area teens are set to take it one step further with their debut album BASED BOYS. Always the trendsetters, The Pack defy classification by...
J Holiday Continues To Rest At Number One With Bed
Not too hard, not too soft..but just right: this is the unanimous verdict of listeners and aficionados everywhere on "Bed," the smashingly successful single by Washington, DC's own J. Holiday. With three weeks and counting on top of the R&B/Hip-Hop chart, it's clear that one of the classic songs...
Sunday Supplement Need For Speed Prostreet
Need for Speed ProStreet is Need for Speed like you've never experienced before, packed with the visceral emotions and power that defines authentic street racing. We’ve left the seedy underworld of illicit driving and entered into a new era of organized street racing where competitive fervor is...
Jin The Emcee Returns With Third Album I Promise
As one of the tried and true battle lyricists of our day, Jin a.k.a. The Emcee is a rare breed of artists who continually puts his art before the industry. From his first introduction to the world on BET's 106 & Park to his recording contract with Ruff Ryders, Jin had his share of mainstream...
Rick Ross To Release Trilla On December 18th
Slip N' Slide/Def Jam recording artist Rick Ross, who rose from ruling the underground rap scene in Miami, to becoming 2006's buzz-worthiest hip-hop artist with the RIAA platinum #1 single "Hustlin'" - and his #1 Pop/#1 R&B/#1 Rap major label debut album Port Of Miami - returns with TRILLA, the...
Birdman Explains His Side Of The Marijuana Bust
Birdman recently spoke with MTV to give his side of the story in the alleged Marijuana Bust. He also gives his standpoint on gun possession and marriage. "We was on the bus. I was asleep in the back," he said. "Why they pulled us over, I don't know. The people are making the situation out...
Fight Klub Kicks Off New Battle Rap Contests
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Bun B And Rapalot Records Launch R You Ii Trill
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Tpain To Release Thr33 Ringz In Fall 2008
After spending much of 2007 and 2008 on the top of the charts with hits such as \"Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin\')\" and \"Bartender\" and as a producer and featured artist on tracks such as Flo-Rida\'s \"Low\" and Chris Brown\'s \"Kiss Kiss,\" T-Pain announced today that Jive Records will...
Dr Dres Son Pronounced Dead At His California Home
Dr Dre\'s son, Andre Young Jr. was found dead at his Woodland Hills home in California at the age of just twenty. According to LA Weekly, Young returned home from a night out at approximately 5:30am. His mother attended her son at 10am that same morning to find him unresponsive. Following...
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Hip Hop Charts 16th June To 23rd June 2007
T Pain retains top position this week in the singles charts, closely followed for a second consecutive week by Tank. Fantasia and Shop Boyz switch positions, numbers 3 and 4 respectively, whilst Rihanna and Jay-Z's Umbrella climbs yet again to this weeks number 6 due to the abundant airplay....
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Hip Hop Charts 14th July To 21st July Singles
The top three positions hold on to their respective slots this week as the chart remains familiar with no new entries entering the top ten. Fantasia prolongs her 19 week stay on the chart, top of the pack once more, with When I See U. Musiq Soulchild and Tank again... Screamfest 07 Goes Down A Scream In New York SCREAMFEST '07, one of this summer's hottest concert series, hit an all time high last night at Madison Square Garden in New York City, as the tour's stars made music history with several over the top performances from some of today's musical giants. SCREAMFEST '07 has successfully proven to be a... Hip Hop Charts 1st September To 8th September Singles
Keyshia Cole Featuring Missy Elliott & Lil Kim, Let It Go as they remain in top spot after an impressive 14 weeks on the chart courtesy of Imani records.
J. Holiday's bed moves up to two from last week's six after an increase in airplay time. Ne-Yo suffered... Hip Hop Charts 30th September To 6th October Albums
So with Kanye West winning the race between both himself and 50Cent who proclaimed to leave the game if Kanye outsold him, it's Kanye who remains on top for a second week to further rub salt into the many of 50's wounds. Kanye West's Graduation continues to dominate... Hip Hop Charts 27th October To 3rd November Albums
Angie Stone storms into the number one slot, courtesy of Stax Records, forcing Keyshia Cole's Just Like You down to number two. Kanye drops two slots to this weeks four and the soundtrack for Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? raises to number seven.
50 Cent... Hip Hop Charts 4th November To 11th November Albums
Kanye West dominates both charts this week, as his album Graduation remains at number one. It's a new entry for Hurricane Chris, as his album 51/50 Ratchet, directly enters at number two forcing Soulja Boy Tell'em down a single position.
There are a further two new... Hip Hop Charts 15th December To 22nd December Albums
The album chart this week welcomes six brand new entries, all making strong debuts on the chart with immediate effect.
Jay-Z's American Gangster is forced down to number three after a 5 week long stay, making way for Scarface to peek the charts with the album Made.... Hip Hop Charts 5th January To 12th January Albums
Lupe Fiasco remains cool at number one for a second consecutive week despite pressure from Jay-Z who jumps a place to number two with American Gangster.
These movements have forced Bow Wow and Omarion down a single position followed by Birdman and Soulja Boy... Hip Hop Charts 23rd February To 1st March Albums
It's all good news for Lupe Fiasco this week, as not only his single climbed the chart, but his album The Cool regains number one position by increasing a single place, forcing Jay-Z down to number two. Kanye West's Graduation just won't end, as it once again emerges... Hip Hop Charts 1st March To 8th March Albums
Lupe Fiasco's reign on top spot has been overthrown with a brand new entry straight in at number one courtesy of Koch record. Jim Jones' HARLEMS American Gangster reigns supreme followed by Lupe Fiasco and the familiar sounding American Gangster from Jay-Z. Another... Hip Hop Charts 8th March To 15th March Albums
As new entries enter the chart they always seem to break into the top 3. This week is no different with the introduction of two new entries, both entering straight in at numbers one and two. Harlems American Gangster is forced down to three after a brief appearance on... Hip Hop Charts 22nd March To 29th March Albums
The album chart this week welcomes three new entries into the top 10, in fact more impressively all three albums now reside in the top three. The albums include Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Fat Joe -- but which order in the top three did they form? Claiming the top spot,... Hip Hop Charts 5th April To 12th April Albums
After three weeks on the chart Rick Ross maintains his pole position followed by a reverse in fortunes by Snoop Dogg and Flo Rida, who each switch number two and three positions respectively. Rock is self-made at four, followed by Shawty Lo who raises three places to... Hip Hop Charts 12th April To 19th April Albums
Trina is the Baddest, or Still The Baddest as she dives straight into the number one album slot, courtesy of Slip-N-Side. Rick Ross drops a single position to this week's two, once again followed by Snoop Dogg as his ego continues to trip at three. AZ is another new... Hip Hop Charts 19th April To 26th April Albums
Rick Ross returns to number one with Trilla forcing Trina down to number two after a brief one week stint at top spot, no longer Tha Baddest. Snoop Dogg remains at number three, whilst Flo Rida again appears at four. Rocko's Self Made drops two to seven and Jay-Z... Hip Hop Charts 10th May To 17th May Albums
Rick Ross has eventually been replaced at number one. The new kings of the album charts are The Roots who are Rising Down into the number one lucrative position. This forces Rick Ross back, into what is still a more than respectable position at two, dividing this... Hip Hop Charts 17th May To 24th May Albums
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Rising... Hip Hop Charts 24th May To 31st May Albums
Rick Ross retains the number one spot, despite competition from, Brooklyn's Don Diva, Foxy Brown who settles in at number two. The other new entry in the top ten belongs to, Prince of the South, Lil Scrappy whose album debuts at a respectable sixth. Snoop Dogg's ego... Hip Hop Charts 7th June To 14th June Albums
Bun B's II Trill remains on top for the second consecutive week, with Rick Ross now cemented at number two with his similarly named album, Trilla. It is a re-entry at number three this week courtesy of Wisin and Yandel as they battle it out Wisin V's Yandel. The... Hip Hop Albums And Singles 29th June To 5th July Albums
Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III continues to hold prime position after three weeks on the chart. In a parallel with the singles chart, Plies holds number two slot and it is a new entry at three for Blood Raw forcing the TMI Boyz down to fourth. 2Pistols new album, Death... 23rd August Hip Hop Charts Singles And Albums Albums
Lil Wayne reclaims number one from Nas, who slips to two, whilst Plies and David Banner keep their familiar looking positions, at three and four respectively. Five holds a new entry, from Clipse presenting the Re-Up Gang. Three 6 Mafia split the two new entries this... September 20th Hip Hop Singles And Album Charts Albums
Despite The Game taking top spit last week with LAX, Young Jeezy has stormed the charts on the debut of his new album, The Recession. Lil Wayne slips to third, whilst Ice Cube falls to fourth. Another new entry sees Slim Thug presenting Boss Hogg Outlawz as they serve... 0 down music song(s) found by down 1 down music song(s) found 5 down Review(s) found Ice Cube - Laugh Now Cry Later Ice Cube released "Laugh now, Cry later" on June 6th, 06. This is his first CD in 6 years after two disappointing CDs which were "War and Peace vol. 1 & 2" He released it under Lench Mob once again.
Here is a breakdown of some of the individual songs:
Why We Thugs - Lead off single from... This is Busta's first new album in four years and his debut off of Dr. Dre's label Aftermath. Surprisingly, Busta has never sounded so mature with songs like "In the Ghetto", "Been Through The Storm, and "You Can't Hold The Torch." But having said that, the CD is also overloaded with more guests... This is Clipse's long awaited sophomore LP, Hell Hath, No Fury, taken from Star Trak
records and Re-Up Gang Records. This album has been delayed many times before and has been threatening to surface for around 4
years, since their impressive debut, Lord Willin' back in 2002.
While Lord... Nasty Nas is back with his Def Jam debut, "Hip Hop is dead." The last LP released by Nas was "Street's Disciple" back in 2004. But when Nas claims hip-hop is dead, he's talking about people commercializing the game and rap becoming a marketing commodity. Rap has evolved since the 80's and 90's... Tha Dogg Pound continue their long, successful career with their new LP "Dogg Chit." The cover and title is reminiscent of their debut together, "Dogg Food," from 1995. Daz and Kurupt have been doing their thing since they made their debut on on Dr. Dre's "The Chronic." Daz has always been a... 0 down Fresh Talent member(s) found 25 down Artist(s) found 0 down Release(s) found 0 down Wallpaper(s) found 68 down Competition Entries(s) found T-Boogie a.k.a Ghost Writer's competition entry for competition 5 This hip hop game is bananas the white collars reaction to my grammar must be declined while I recline line my letter sized envelope with greenbacks heed this warning before you back back fity feet check your parachute cause the drop is at least 5000 feet when you travel from my level which is... ellem's competition entry for competition 9 now listen here, this rapper is about to blow//
so fast, like a cyclone//
and tear down your home, not enough time to escape through the window//
police found you dead, but they refuse to investigate your shit flows//
cos this fukkin magician controls all behaviour//
so consider that i will... ellem's competition entry for competition 8 You all better acknowledge that i exist,
You try to bad-mouth me , i will resist,
All of you's who come for a match,
I will match you all tit for tat,
Man i fly flying so high like an aircraft,
True g-starr, that's a matter of fact,
Try to hold me down stuck to an anchor,
I am a true... Kevin Colburn's competition entry for competition 11 I grab a spade and step in my mind's garden to cultivate,
stirring my mind to get these rhymes out of a neutral state,
because I never speak literal, I always speak metaphorical because I envelope myself in my environment, I've learned from everything that I've been through like an elephant I... Ant Good's competition entry for competition 11 Black spade self-made, money respect and power/Don't slang powder 6-3 literally tower over cowards/meaning, leave no assumptions or misunderstandings/Product of my environment blessed to be the man I is/ steal a meal from my lyrical feast I'm providing/ Nawn don't want war so they neutral and... ShepN911's competition entry for competition 13 A vampire must have sucked the honesty out of the voters, cuz Xplizit better than me?, only when hell freezes over, ya'll slept on my last entry so how can you justify it, somebody pulled a cardtrick with the votes, you can't deny it, there's trouble in the game when the worst entry wins, I ain't... el'small's competition entry for competition 14 My lyrics could be a prose,intrinsic motivation got me droppi the flows,straight from mind my experience or maybe my goals,interpreted thru words expressed to feel it, mental rhythmn so its best when i spit it,i feel im connected to the blues of nature,i breathe it u gotta use the gift God gave... mastermind's competition entry for competition 14 i think im flowing under pressure,
take this game for a pleasure,
niggas looking getting scared,
how they gonna make this bread,
fella, im coming like an ambush,
crushing all in my black book,
when i bust its like a tragic drama,
blow you with a sledge hammer,
i roll on top speed get my... dopederrick's competition entry for competition 15 as i enter this i dont wanna regret, im so confident im gonna bet, so u mite wanna get involved or be on the look out for that revolve, i maybe an illegal burner but im kick ass on the turner, so i guess u cud call me a blackhole cause im suckin up sucka ass MCs and gettin on a roll, so u shud... rcd's competition entry for competition 17 yo capture this, me rollin down the block as a scientist, creatin some kind of diagnosis, for siamese twins, yo i got nothing to prove, so i dont care wich bitch win's, i still go round to your mother's house and rip her from limb to limb, tie her skirt round her neck and make it hert, don't... Lil_Forreely's competition entry for competition 16 Ayyo...I Rhyme Day Til Night, Night Til Day In The State Of New Jersey Cuz Its Where I Stay. Alotta People Ova Here Dont See What I See, Dont Eat What I Eat, And Dont Dream What I Dream, But That One Day I'll Be On A Rappin Team, And Show Everyone Who Doubted Me, The Way I Run This Game. I Was... Lil_Forreely's competition entry for competition 17 ay jerzey you kno i rep u all tha fuckin way thiz verse go out to ya....letz see who luv ya back
NJ is Where I Stay
I Write Anotha rhyme like everyday
my homies wit me & we dont play
watch ya back cuz people hate
i rap n sing cuz its my fate
i'll bust ya mouth open like a crate
I got... Frizzy2u's competition entry for competition 17 yo i spit my rhymes free, so ima hypnotise,
all yo mc geeks, go head an plagerize,
i let my lyric gaurd down n raise my voice like fists,
given yal a new cure like a scientist,
i wear red when i sleep, an blue when i cruise,
my lyrics so true i aint got to prove,
i bring heat to the stage,... D-Reppin's competition entry for competition 18 I am the forward kill rhymes with no assistance persistent so them gay rappers keep their
distance. got more figures than a damn calculator haters tryin' hard not to immaculate us.
mack my gators serve brain food like a waiter imma take a rhyme out ya page and page ya
later. my summary is so... Ny-X's competition entry for competition 18 Travlin tha Distance wrappin up work. Throwin it down in2 a Somersault. Seein thru tha Eagles eyes. No more lies. Therez a new chic here u better reconginze. Jake locked u in Handcuffs n dats no suprise. Worthless piece of shit n u aint nuttin but a snitch. Only 1 thing we got in common is tha... TRAP's competition entry for competition 19 i hit da corner just 2 bang out,
r.i.p 2 mike i heard em yellin wen it rained out,
you'd think i learnd my lesson but i'm trapin out da same house,
da truth with dat instrument swervin down da same rout,
caged like a animal runnin with my a.k, long as a hocky-stick bussen out my 5-tray,... Cee Born Queen's competition entry for competition 22 Cee Born Queen here reppin ain't yet found a king
Arrange words doubled with metaphors to create hits buy the bling
chop it down serve the feins
get my dust stack my cream
it comes automatic roll dolo no need for a team
got the formula for the fire
you feel it pass ya flesh to the bone... cj's competition entry for competition 21 Listen for a minute before you up and retreat
The jayhawk a p t s got the funkiest beats
C jizzle chillin up in d till the break of dawn
J hop on the right still getting it on
Just like any other Saturday we be hangin and chiefin
Decide to have a drink, what was I thinking?
Met up with a... Zeeta's competition entry for competition 21 i push it to the limit
my lyrics ain't gimics
i won't back down because i'm never timid,
i got 10 brains in one
i lock the mic down like my words is stuck in it
i tell them theifs to come and get it
my patnaz suitem up like lennix
a new face on a death appendix
i rock the core
i pull... Rage Incarnate's competition entry for competition 20 Merry Christmas, m***********s, get into the season feelin'
I scream extreme/ Never run away, I just release my Wrath
The only way you'll capture me is with a photograph
I mow you down with no feeling/ you feeling me? Cut you're life short, like a two-part trilogy
Pull out the chess board,... streetz's competition entry for competition 20 All i wan fa Christmas is
2 scales and a necklace
ah chess board a catapult satellite
thats it
i was a gud boy this year
its like Kringle's my enemy
so i gotta trick for his ass
as he slides down my chimney
2 years in row
i got coal
I'd be damned for a trilogy
silly me
i noticed... money$hungry's competition entry for competition 22 easy formula a bitch wit a switch tear off tha flesh. puttin everybodi 2 rest. vision gettin doubled from this green mz.ladi only wen i close my eyes i can easliy b disguised. LiL cleavege caught ya eye standin there like a vegetable. Lay it on me cuz ur etchable. etch u out wit jus one sketch... dunie's competition entry for competition 22 this is no contest i done won the battle im the cowboy in this game you lames is cattle im serving bustas up like im a waiter im a pimp im a player you cowards is haters no need for praying now no god can save ya to your girl on the low im her saviour no need to break down bars like nines im... phattgurl's competition entry for competition 38 I'm that chick who got the lyrics that will leave you in SERENITY,
make good choices not just physically but mentally,
I'm on my way to COLLEGE, i aint gon end up wit no penalty,
my head on straight thanks to the parents god has given me,
I'm tired of these SAMARAI actin chicks thinkin they... Kay-Kay's competition entry for competition 38 I put my rap game on DISPLAY I rap what i mean to say
what i feel, I'm like up in the CLOUDS soarin high ain't comin down i'm lookin real cool these girls wanna clown
MEMORIES SERENITY combined into me it makes you want to become my number one enemy. Is you feelin me
Come here step into my... OSWEGO's competition entry for competition 38 Your life has its ups and downs like a yo-yo/but ya gotta man up like a samurai warrior up in a the dojo yo/you keep tryin to progress but all you do is digress kinda like puttin ur car in drive but findin yourself going in reverse/just gotta know that life is both good and bad and its not... gunnin's competition entry for competition 38 hey wht i think is more than u pretend
money sucker u display ur site is for some lend
ask me some money i will get you
dont sell the talent and put it in the tent
you have to pay the rent , you have to display the poetry
dip down u feel like winning a lottery
i am not puting u in an... SamVito's competition entry for competition 35 The 2008 manifest season,
See why everything happen for a reason,
Witness demons like a deacon,
Cause I shine like a lite-beacon,
Lyrical codes I was seeking,
Start rap ghostwriting every weekend,
Sickening my tetris column style,
Like a streetfighter guile,
Always go the extra mile,... Melcube's competition entry for competition 35 It's so hard to keep the vows/ after the water runs down your chest and neck after you bow/ after you make the promise to always say it loud that hip hop lives for ever and knows no bounds./
The devil don't sleep he works harder than bees/ letting loose on your faith for a minute is clear... aener's competition entry for competition 38 hey. let me DISPLAY, what i gotta say
tell these other rappers they can't mess with ashlay
i'll wrap them up, like they some kind of TENT
people clap and i ain't even gave a PERFORMANCE
POETRY, poetry, poetry about my MEMORIES, and about the fact that all i want is SERENITY
these mo-jo-jo-jo... $piTter_MagZ's competition entry for competition 34 this freestyle aint made from no PROFESSIONAL/ its from me an ordinary teen/ so jus let me be occasional/ do not make me feel so fuckin obsessional/ you fuckas can't even see how ma lyfe is jus may be/ in our world we gotta train to be a BOXER/ in our world we gotta learn tha harder ways in life... $piTter_MagZ's competition entry for competition 35 When people take a look at me/ Love to take a next-look,
Think I act like I’m all fucked up/ Jus cuz I can’t learn or look from a text-book/ i feel so illegitimate/ so some people try to make me feel as if im illiterate/ but ye i gotta hold on/ n be real strong, ye cuz...
People are jus... artisin's competition entry for competition 34 ayo im on the avenue where they burn from the gunblast/
only way of surviving is learnin to duck fast/
and the back alleys and the yards to run past/
im educated but all my life i cut class/ the way i see it i just went to school in the street/
cause a school cant teach you bout the rule... Rhipz's competition entry for competition 34 [Intro]
This is dedicated to...
I ain't gon' be held responsible for your perspectives and shit,
What the fuck you starin' at punk?
Man I got somethin' to spit, damned mic is filthy, check check,
Ladies and gentlemen...Shit what am I sayin'?
I want y'all to just shut up and tilt ya head to... Tyus McGee's competition entry for competition 33 i got that secrect INGREDIENT
the MEDICINE of choice
to REMEDY any problem
just dont make too much noise
its time to CELEBRATE
welcome to the FESTIVAL
sittin up on my PLATFORM
gettin head from all the hoes
turn the lights out
bitch blow out that CANDLE
seeing you in the light
is... SamVito's competition entry for competition 33 Time to CELEBRATE 2008,
Eastcoast niggas on that cake,
Hustling hard for our kids sake,
Personalized PLATFORM license plates,
Drop offs up and down the interstate,
Be late pay for high interest rates,
Transporting the FESTIVAL crates,
Money long like Kellog's Cornflakes,... Blaze_919's competition entry for competition 33 iz new years eve, so iz time to CELEBRATE
u say im fake, then i can guarantee i aint
cuz i got the guns to run u out ya town
so u better listen to me when i scream to get down
im gangsta to the core, all hataz ima try em
if they dont die, ima put em in an insane ASYLUM
cuz i got it like... DTre's competition entry for competition 33 i put a hex on this keyboard/ to show in this screen/ D-Tre won this flow/ im taking home the award/ i took my sketch book to the PLATFORM/ performed it in a form of a poem/ leaving actors annoyed but they're smile still showing/ i had a crowd/ that is God signing/ my lyrics guide em' had
going... NYCeaze's competition entry for competition 35 There's no need to mimic me/ you review me critically/ my style requires knowledge, you just understand STUPIDITY/ So to those that keep listening/ And find my shit interesting/ Go back to their peoples and say "that rhyme was SICKENING,"/ I was bored and kidding/ before work I'm... eternalprince's competition entry for competition 32 Fake M.C.’s tryin to speak my language, got me feelin so spent/
Yall like a Hyundai, yall keep fuckin up the ACCENT//
Grab a TOOTHPICK and try to keep my name out ya mouth/
Or else I’m choppin ya body, takin a trip down south//
Wit ya body in a SLEEPING BAG tied in a knot/
Throw you on a... WIPE_ME_DOWN's competition entry for competition 31 FUCK IT IM BACK WIT A RINGER,A STINGER,U WANT YO GIRL THEN DONT BRING HER,CAUSE SHE MINE WHEN SHE SEE MY PROFILE,CALL ALL HER GIRLFRIENDS THREE WAY AND GO WILD,"LIKE I WONDER IF HE CAN BE MINE",HER GIRLS SAY "EVEN THOUGH HE GOT MILITARY GUNS LIKE TI"? "I DONT CARE IM... CHIEF's competition entry for competition 30 well I bring a battle to the zone
yall wanna get personal
chief take it home
Nyceaze,about to freeze
drove his ass into an iceberg
all the way to his knees
wanna file for assault
nigga please
just another bitch talkin shit
against this legendary poet
all these emcees up hia know it... HuStLa Boi's competition entry for competition 30 Aint no peace around town cuz u fake ass tryna run yo mouth n yo big iceberg mouth about to b melted down| I go on a assault got u screamin like a bitch when your eyes got pepper n salt| Legendary as i am temporary im not but permanent i am| Gon catch yo ass like a lion n a zebra got u runnin... seek writ's competition entry for competition 30 seek writ assault your face
leave you confused
like an iceberg abused
by greenhouse fumes
meltdown Im a flow like tsunami
assault from my verbal army
leave you barmy
yall cant harm me
my rebuttle iz legendary
Im a bedtime story
like a zebra wit wingz
yall cant ignore me
hip hop... DC's competition entry for competition 30 u other rappers r like titanic b4 it hit the iceburg,
half a yall are gay, the rest a yall r nerds
I'm bout ta lyrically assualt ur ass wit legendary rhymes bitch do the math
you fake phony bitches can't fuck wit me, u know i smoke dat zebra weed
i'll download ur ass on mp3
special olympics... DTre's competition entry for competition 30 Iceberg dont compare to me, i aint as cold as one just dont make me be, D-Tre the name i need no comitte, im in love wit hip-hop ofcourse down wit it, ill fight you for it but this is purely your fault, dont get confused my physical Assaults, im so Legendary you dont wanna get involved, you... Baby_Gurl's competition entry for competition 27 fires RAGING. full of hate an frustrated wit all u MC's who is fake. take a time out an go get baked, let ur big fuckin head delfate. ur PERFORMANCE is weak an believe me it won't get better, it ain't somethin u can tweak. it's UNBELIEVABLE how yall got the nerve b bringin that shit up in here,... Novoa's competition entry for competition 23 I'm about to get this bouncin like a Kangaroo, Strangle You, Mangle Crews, and there's no tellin what my Gang Will Do, you're about to get Sick Of These Flows, i'm Rippin Each Foe, faster than Electricity Goes, there's no Need For A Clip, when i'm Speakin This Sick, MC's Will Get Ripped, i'm not... FatBeezy's competition entry for competition 27 Fat Beezy nineteen confused and raised in D-Town where dem boyz act like Krusty a damn clown. I dress to impress let a nigga look at me wrong AK to his chest. I’m no stranger to picking up my glock and letting my feelings EXPRESS. It’s UNBELIEVEABLE can’t leave the house without my gun and vest.... The Saint's competition entry for competition 23 Im good with my heat,But i gotta make sure its worth it.
Cause sniches pop up like midgets in the circus.
Never nervous,im built for this.
But i dont know shit about the drug buisness.
Sale guns for a living.
Buy more then 3.
Ill give you a 25 for free.
So dont try to compete.
Im outa ya... Baby_Gurl's competition entry for competition 25 This one here goes out to all those bitches out thurr... u think u hot but u not, i got the top spot, and it ain't gonna stop. And in case u don't no just who i am, i'm the shawty rollin round ur hood in my pimped out Grand Am. Step on the accelerator, u no i'm lookin so fly, so high, and ima let... PrincessNellNel's competition entry for competition 25 I am no Impostor, to this rap game when I get my shine on
I can do anything that I put my mind on
buried deep in this game and I'm only 12 going strong
Now that I've Decided to do ain't no way I can go wrong
Lyrical Accelerator but I will keep it simple now how tragic is that
My Delivery is... willie stylz's competition entry for competition 26 all you rap cat's talkin bout bleedin the block.fake g's in the hood should be leavin the block.they need me alot.cause i put it down for the trill.all my homies in the dot who be thuggin for real.on the corner bustin guns servin crack in such.gettin funds loadin tooly's bustin mac's for buck's... WIPE_ME_DOWN's competition entry for competition 25 SEE ME IM THE MAN YOUR AN IMPOSTER FUCKIN WIT ME TECHS PICK U UP LIKE A DRAFT ROSTER U DECIDE WHERE U WANT IT DONE IN THE STREET YO HOUSE NO SNITCHIN CAUSE ITS NO TEETH IN YO MOUTH SWEET ASS NIGGA ILL HAVE YO FUNERAL CATERED GRINDIN LIKE SKATERS WHEN ITS COP TROUBLE IM IN THE CAR SMASHIN ON THE... chuccles07's competition entry for competition 25 im known as an imposter/a tragic delivery in your city/an unwanted package/a bitch like me stay savage/you snitch we'll blow you down like the twin towers/5-0 cant catch me/i stay on the accelorator/a device under my seat/4 5 my favorite hammer/cops cant catch me on the radar/ dont fuck wit me i... Don-The-Mike's competition entry for competition 25 If i ever hit a bammer ima hammer it in/scramble and then/come back, to gamble in sin/im compact, but as wide as ive been/ id probly come back wit a knife to slice someone then/dice um and send it all speedy delivery/ you need me cuz miserys been killin these kids you see/ im, willin to make a... AngryExcon's competition entry for competition 25 Reach for the sky it's Excon the masked bandit/Stealing the show because yall styles stay tragic/ When I cock the hammer you better hand me the package/Pistol-whoop any imposter until I'm caught red-handed/ I keep the accelerator down when I ride dirty/5-0 can't catch up when I'm doing one... SamVito's competition entry for competition 25 MY RAP FLOW IS LIKE A RICH PACKAGE,
NIGGAS KNOW I’M A PIMPED OUT SALVAGE,
BOUT 2 GET 2 THOSE CARROTS AND CABBAGE,
A CHROMED OUT MKR LINCOLN IS MY DESCRIPTION,
HATERS ALWAYS BE SNITCHIN AND BITCHIN ABOUT ME,
CAUSE I BE ON TIME ON MY GRINDING DELIVERY,
TAKE MY ADVICE FIENS IS... dopederrick's competition entry for competition 24 digy dope the boy who is no longer hidden/
im dustin off u wack MCs and sayin good ridden/
man im loaded like a truck/
hate on me, see if I give a fuk/
cause my style is jus so compact/
got more intelligence than an almanac/
see I do things with detail/
u tryin, but to no avail/... Ny-X's competition entry for competition 24 Aint complex just compact is wut u see. Since hip hop is dyin a slow death jus hear to illustrate wut happens with simple mathematics. 2 shots not keepin it legit another balck man pumpin handle bars on d-blocks cell. They break down the detalis cash cars money and clothes they say thats all we... Ra.shaad's competition entry for competition 39 Oh perish BIBLE of mines is the LINK
Assist me through life without a drink
Now that's what I call a WARRIOR
Not only fights the battle but TARGET the war
With an ARROW right through the heart of the war
Cuz you can't forget the pain of the skin when it tore
When demens decided to kick... Big $am's competition entry for competition 40 These rap clowns don’t deserve the crown,
Starting up a new era call positive sound,
Haters want to assault the southeast beast now,
Cause I’m an athlete survivor from the 804 town,
Ready to drop the fourth of july lyrical rhymes,
Instead of spitting out negative vibes of crime,
Eight years... x-cetra's competition entry for competition 40 A win would be sweet like fresh honey suckle
I’m here to compete and wont swing a knuckle
Cause the first to swing is the one at fault
Outside of the ring they call that move assault
If you\'re an athlete that\'s all hardcore
You want your last meet to be held before
Your big dream of... CodeMan231's competition entry for competition 43 Hey yo, it\'s CodeMan, I\'ma show you how it go
never correct my flow, straight shoot it like an ARROW
lyrics as my AMMUNITION, gotta hit the TARGET
blow it up, make the flames, you know that I start it
got this game in my hands, preparin to crush it all
hit the road to fame, my flow will... Berry's competition entry for competition 43 I\'m the gangsta clown of the streets circus,
I\'m the main attraction, and it aint on purpose,
im takin over blocks, puttin niggas out of commtion,
one fair warning, then take em out with my ammunition,
I watch carefully and pin-point my target,
take them down, for messing with my harvest,... Berry's competition entry for competition 43 I\'m the gangsta clown of the streets circus,
I\'m the main attraction, and it aint on purpose,
im takin over blocks, puttin niggas out of commtion,
one fair warning, then take em out with my ammunition,
I watch carefully and pin-point my target,
take them down, for messing with my harvest,... Berry's competition entry for competition 43 I\'m the gangsta clown of the streets circus,
I\'m the main attraction, and it aint on purpose,
im takin over blocks, puttin niggas out of commtion,
one fair warning, then take em out with my ammunition,
I watch carefully and pin-point my target,
take them down, for messing with my harvest,... Liquid G's competition entry for competition 43 So i look at this circus cant believe whats going down
its so profound i abandoned my home town
im looking for the fortune but i cant find the wheel
success is my target forget a record deal
fake mcs living in denial
liquid flowing like the nile
floating like a crocodile
you can catch me...
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