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#YMCMB Lil Wayne Signs 150 Million Record Deal

2012-05-03T10:39:00.001-07:00

Lil Wayne might have 150 million new reasons to celebrate. It’s been speculated that the rap star just signed a $150 million, 4-album deal to re-up with Cash Money Records. While his label boss Bryan “Birdman” Williams wouldn’t confirm the official sum, he did tell MTV Monday that “it’s probably the biggest deal ever in urban music.” “I’m blessed to even do that,” Birdman said of the rumored astronomical figure he paid to keep Wayne, who signed to Cash Money when he was just a kid. “Whatever my son want, he can get. It’s all his anyway, so it don’t really matter to me.” Without Wayne, the Young Money/Cash Money empire doesn’t exist, Birdman added of the rapper’s central position. Wayne himself referenced his long-standing relationship with the label on an episode of MTV’s “Hip Hop POV” a few weeks back. “Everybody knows I came into the game at 11 years old with Cash Money Records, before we even had a major deal,” he said of his new contractual situation. “We signed a deal in I don’t remember when, and I been with Cash Money ever since. So, if you’re looking for integrity, I am the definition. If you’re looking for a person that’s gonna stay down, I am the definition. If you’re looking for loyalty, I am just that.” Looks like the new deal comes at just the right time: Birdman recently told XXL magazine that Cash Money is headed to Hollywood. He’s apparently looking to launch his Cash Money Films project with a movie starring his entire YMCMB squad, including Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Busta Rhymes and Limp Bizkit. The title of the forthcoming project is appropriately titled, “Rich Gang.” - DyMNation

#Flicks BIRDMAN FLIES HIGH W/ LIL WAYNE & YOUNG MONEY MOVIE TALK, ANNOUNCES YMCMB FLICK

2012-05-03T10:35:00.001-07:00

"We start shooting that in the fall," Birdman revealed to XXL. "That's the whole team, that's like a 2012 Balla Blocking. The Rich Gang movie is about the team. Everybody is going to be the star of it, but Wayne will be the center of it. It's about the team, everybody that's on the label. ... I would like them [to] just be themselves. I'm not gonna tell no n*gga to go to acting school. Just be yourself. We're excited as a brand about it. Tyga, everybody is like, 'Stunna, let's do a movie.' We got a few of them lined up and we gonna shoot them." (XXL Mag) - DyMNation

#O OMARION OFFICIALLY SIGNS W/ RICK ROSS

2012-05-03T10:31:00.001-07:00

After weeks of speculation and inside sources, SOHH has learned R&B singer Omarion is now an official member of Rick Ross' growing Maybach Music Group empire. Omarion has signed to MMG. The first official Maybach Music Group/Omarion record is called "Let's Talk" and features a Notorious B.I.G. sample from "Big Poppa." French Montana also appeared at the press conference, confirming his upcoming album is called Excuse My French and is slated to drop July 17th. (SOHH) - DyMNation

A$PY Rocky

2012-05-03T10:26:00.001-07:00

Born in 1988, Mayers was named after the hip hop star Rakim, one half of the Eric B. & Rakim duo. When he was 12 years old, his father went to jail in connection with selling drugs. A year later an older brother was killed near his apartment, which inspired him to take rapping seriously. Mayers had started rapping at age 8,grew up admiring Harlem-based rap group The Diplomats, and also lists among his influences Three 6 Mafia, Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang Clan, UGK, Run DMC and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. After living in a shelter with his mother, and elsewhere around Manhattan, Mayers moved to Elmwood Park, New Jersey. The "Peso" single was leaked onto the internet in August 2011 and within weeks received airplay on the high-profile Hot 97 New York radio station. Music videos for "Peso" and "Purple Swag" generated further buzz and resulted in ASAP Rocky signing a reported two $3 million record deal with Sony, RCA Records and Polo Grounds Music. ASAP Rocky released the mixtape LiveLoveA$AP in October to generally positive reviews from critics.[8][9][10][11] ASAP Rocky was one of the artists, along with rapper Kendrick Lamar featured on Drake's 'Club Paradise Tour' in 2012. In an interview with Fuse TV in Austin at the SXSW music festival, ASAP Rocky revealed the title of his debut studio album to be LongLiveA$AP, with hopes to release it on July 4, 2012. He also announced the ASAP Mob album is due in May. The first single/video released off the upcoming project is Goldie produced by Hit-Boy Check out Goldie down below : - DyMNation

#Behindbars Jury Selection Begins In Lil Boosie Murder Trial

2012-05-03T10:05:00.001-07:00

Jury selection in the murder trial of Lil Boosie has begun. As of Monday (April 30), 700 residents of Louisiana’s East Baton Rouge Parish were selected as potential jurors in the pending murder case. The large number, up 200 people from the usual 500 citizens chosen at random, was narrowed down to 150 people, who filled out a questionnaire to gauge their ability to serve on the jury. Once the screening process is over, only 12 people will be chosen to decide the fate of the 29-year-old. Given the high-profile nature of the case, extra security has been brought into the courtroom, as a precaution. Boosie, born Torrence Hatch, is suspected of paying for the 2009 murder of Terry Body. Prosecutors in the case will use his lyrics as proof of his involvement in the shooting, but Boosie’s defense attorney maintains that his client was not involved in the murder-for-hire, noting that his lyrics prove nothing. ”Torrence Hatch wrote some of those lyrics,” said his attorney Jason Williams. “There are other artists who wrote other parts of the lyrics. The lyrics have nothing to do with this crime. He’s a rap artist. He has thousands of lyrics.” - DyMNation

#Hots%#t Maybach Music Group ft. T-Pain – “Bag Of Money” [VIDEO]

2012-05-03T10:02:00.001-07:00

After patting each other on the back during their self-indulgent press conference yesterday, Maybach Music Group premiered the video for “Bag Of Money,” the lead single from their forthcoming Self Made, Vol. 2 album. Wale invited Rick Ross and Meek Mill to all take turns over the track while T-Pain gets his croon on. Self Made, Vol. 2 is scheduled to be in stores, and available for legal download, on June 26th. - DyMNation

#PayingDebt Lil Wayne Settles 20 Million "Lolly Pop" Lawsuit

2012-04-30T07:13:00.001-07:00

Lil Wayne has finally struck a truce with a bitter ex-producer over the Grammy Award-winning "Lollipop" and other songs -- settling the producer's $20 lawsuit out of court.TMZ broke the story ... producer Darius Harrison -- aka Deezle -- sued Weezy over the album "Tha Carter III," claiming he produced several songs on the record, including "Lollipop," but was never paid for his work.According to Darius, the album grossed over $70 million -- and he wanted $20 million to call it even.Wayne initially shot him down -- claiming Darius had no grounds to sue -- but the two parties recently reached a confidential agreement, finally settling the case.The case has since been dismissed. TMZ - DyMNation

#Ohs%*t Lamar And Khloe Pull The Plug

2012-04-30T07:03:00.001-07:00

Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian have decided to pull the plug on their spin-off show "Khloe & Lamar."Sources tell TMZ, the show's second season will be its last ... because Lamar wants to focus on reviving his fizzling NBA career.As we previously reported, Lamar was relegated to the Dallas Mavericks' inactive list after putting up career low numbers this season. If he's lucky, he'll be traded. If not, who knows ...But we're told Lamar is determined to make a comeback -- and he feels he should focus on only one project. Lamar will be living in L.A. full-time and he's hired trainers to help him get his game back.According to sources, Khloe and Lamar WILL make occasional appearances on the reality mother ship,"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" -- but that's it. No mas. TMZ - DyMNation

#BieberFever Kanye in The Studio with Bieber

2012-04-30T05:30:00.001-07:00

While it's been widely reported that Kanye West was working on Justin Bieber's album Believe, we now have photographic evidence. The hip-hop superstar and teen sensation hit the studio for a late-night recording session in New York on Friday. Bieber is close to wrapping his album, due June 19. "Putting the finishing touches on the album and it's gonna be special! @justinbieber and @kanyewest#Believe," tweeted Biebs' right hand man Kenny Hamilton. The two previously worked together on the remix to "Runaway Love" featuring Raekwon and expressed their mutual appreciation for each others' music. (Rap-Up) - DyMNation

#Jezzy President Shouts Out Young Jezzy At The White House Correspondents Dinner

2012-04-30T05:25:00.001-07:00

During his speech/comedy routine at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night (Apr. 28), U.S. President and self-admitted rap fan Barack Obama joked about following his impromptu Al Green rendition in January with a take on everyone's favorite Snowman, Young Jeezy. At the 14:30 mark, Obama starts to wrap up his speech by giving a "quick preview of the secret agenda you can expect" if he is re-elected in 2012. "In my first term, I sang Al Green," he says. "In my second term, I'm going with Young Jeezy." Following the nervous laughter from his onlookers (some of whom are likely unfamiliar with Jeezy's brand of thug motivation), Obama followed the joke by saying, "Michelle said, 'Yeeeeah.' I sing that to her sometimes." (Billboard) Video down below : - DyMNation

#OnTv Community Meets Law And Order

2012-04-27T09:07:00.001-07:00

Be sure to check this out couch potatoes. It’s not exactly the freshest idea to parody, but “Community’s” take on “Law & Order” in Thursday’s episode was still pretty hilarious. When a yam is found smushed in biology class, it is (of course) up to Troy and Abed to track down the suspect. Shirley, having seen many a crime show, sends them off on their way, while Jeff (obviously) and Annie take on the roles of attorneys. This episode was about the little moments and throwaway lines (not to mention the plentiful “chung-chung!” sounds). I loved Abed telling Troy, “We can’t both do the zinger”; Jeff remarking that Chang’s “There’s nothing to see here” was actually true; and Professor Kane’s admonition, “Need I remind you, this is not a courtroom!” More and more, this season seems to be focusing the most on Jeff (and secondarily, Abed). This week, Jeff decided that winning the case was not all there was to it after Annie nailed whom she thought was the suspect. Instead, it turned out that Fat Neil was the culprit. -CNN- - DyMNation

#MoreNicki Nicki Refuses To Clean Up Her Raps

2012-04-27T08:39:00.001-07:00

Nicki refuses to tone down her lyrics and frankly I agree with her; content is content take it for what it is."If you asked any adult, 'Would you like your children knowing every part of your life and speaking exactly the way you speak when you talk to adults?' they'd say no, so I'm a firm believer in children remaining children," the 29-year old rapper said in an interview for the Guardian's Weekend magazine, to be published on Saturday. Nonetheless, she said she gets annoyed when people suggest she should tone down her lyrics for her young audience, claiming it is sexist. "Why do people ask me to lose swear words? Do people ask Eminem to lose swear words? Do they ask Lil Wayne to lose swear words? Nobody stops them and says 'Would you stop swearing swearing... for the children, please?'" She told the Guardian that the sensible solution was to have a clean version for the children and an explicit one for adults. (The Guardian) - DyMNation

#Datnewnew Nikki Minaj Starships [Official Video]

2012-04-27T08:30:00.001-07:00

After a bunch of teaser photos, Twitter pump fakes and even talk of early retirement, Nicki Minaj finally drops the video for "Starships." No spaceships in sight but Nicki, along with a bunch of wigs and dancers, is on the beach and even participates in a luau, in a bikini. Watch the explicit video for the Anthony Mandler directed "Starships" below. - DyMNation

#Dontcallitacomeback Nas's New Single "Daughters" [Listen]

2012-04-27T07:13:00.001-07:00

Nas drops the next single from his forthcoming album, Life Is Good, before dropping the video to its current offering, "The Don." Nevertheless, No ID provides the production for "Daughters." DJ Prostyle of Power 105.1 premiered is this afternoon, and Rap Radar comes through with the rip. "They say the coolest players and foulest heartbreakers in the world/God gets us back, he makes us have precious little girls," spits Nas. No slander about the condom flaunting Destiny Jones , please. But props to her pops for actually addressing the issue, and very specifically in the second verse. Not the best hook, if you want to keep it 100, but kudos for tackling such a real topic; daughters need fathers. Life Is Good drops July 17th and for now listen to "Daughters" below. HipHop Wired - DyMNation

#Hots*!t Maxine Ashley Ft. Pharrell & Lil' Wayne - "Hot Thing" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

2012-04-27T06:48:00.001-07:00

Star Trak's latest artist is Bronx-born 19-year-old Maxine Ashley. On her new jawn, "Hot Thing," she gets a hefty assist from her boss Pharrell and Lil' Wayne. Let us know if this is rocking after the jump. Listen Here : http://flowhot.info/npydzj9y1vtk - DyMNation

#InLondon Jay & RiRi To Headline Olympics Festival

2012-04-27T06:36:00.001-07:00

Jay Z and Rihanna will headline the 2012 Olympics festival this year in London, with help from Florence The Machine, David Guetta expect a crowd pleaser. “There will be absolutely something for everyone: from Beethoven to Jay-Z, from Shakespeare to Mike Leigh,” Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt said at the news conference in the Tower of London. Leigh is a film director. - DyMNation

#DonaldTrumpS*%t Mac Miller Donald Trump Live at Roseland (Video)

2012-04-27T06:21:00.001-07:00

Mac Miller Live in Manhattan, crowd going crazy man. Mac might be the next big thing, check out this encore down below. - DyMNation

#Childhood Chris Brown Set To Release His Own Toy Line

2012-04-26T20:19:00.001-07:00

Controversial R&B star Chris Brown appears to be a big kid at heart. The 22-year-old has teamed up with new business partner and artist Ron English to release a new line of toys, according to Billboard. The duo’s exclusive collection of limited-edition toys and original art sculptures — which they’re selling through a company they’ve dubbed Dum English — will go on sale in Los Angeles on May 2. The venture is an extension of Brown’s MechanicalDummy blog/lifestyle site which showcases his personal street art as well as the art of other up-and-comers. CNN - DyMNation

#Behindbars Bird Man Addresses Mystical Going Back To Jail

2012-04-26T11:11:00.001-07:00

Long time no see rapper "Mystical" finds his self in legal trouble once again, returning back to jail for probation violation. Bird man expresses his support for the new signee to "Cash Money" records. "Sh*t happens, bruh. All I can do and all we can do as a brand is just support him. When a n*gga doing time, it's important that families be there," Birdman said in an interview. "That's when you see who means something to you in life, when you down. We gon' be there with him. We been there before. We know how that go. We do as much music as we can before he go, if he have to go, but besides that, when he come home, it's right back at it. The same day that concrete touch, the same day we putting out music." (Complex) - DyMNation

#MaryJane Wiz Khalifa Not Arrested, Cited For Weed At A Holiday Inn

2012-04-25T15:07:00.001-07:00

Apparently wiz got caught smoking the ganja at holiday Inn and was cited for it. "Black and Yellow" rapper Wiz Khalifa tried to hide a bag of weed in his room at a Holiday Inn in Nashville today ... this according to law enforcement. According to the Metro Nashville Police, cops responded to Wiz's room after someone complained about a strong odor of marijuana. When officers arrived to the scene, Wiz -- real name Cameron Jibril Thomaz -- allegedly tossed an item in hopes of hiding it from police. Cops say they retrieved the item -- which turned out to be a small bag of ganja. Wiz -- who's VERY open about his marijuana use -- was hit with a citation ... and probably smoked more weed after the officers left. " -TMZ- - DyMNation

#tvflicks Lil Wayne's Hip Hop POV Airs Tonight At Midnight On MTV ( Video)

2012-04-25T12:29:00.001-07:00

Lil Wayne's new interview airs tonight on MTV at 12:00 Midnight be sure to check it out. A sneak peak down below : - DyMNation

Nicole Riche H&MFashion Star Event #Redcarpet

2012-04-25T12:08:00.001-07:00

She completed the look with House of Harlow jewelry and $595 Brian Atwood Red Satin Maniac Pumps. Her dress if from her brand’s most recent collection and features a yellow and navy print and an open back.

#Alterego Nicki Minaj Talks About Her Alter-Ego Roman Zolanski & More [Video]

2012-04-25T11:46:00.001-07:00

While out in the UK, Nicki Minaj chopped it up with Digital Spy to discuss the success of her Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded album, how writing the album compared to writing her debut album, Madonna, what we can expect at her summer shows, her alter-ego Roman Zolanski and more. - DyMNation

#Overdue People Magazine Names Beyonce Most Beautiful Women Of 2012

2012-04-25T08:49:00.001-07:00

I think B deserves it.. she's one of the worlds most elegant women. Of course theres opposition involved with all the competition out there, but it's her year. In the exclusive interview, Beyonce says, “I feel more beautiful than I’ve ever felt because I’ve given birth. I have never felt so connected, never felt like I had such a purpose on this earth.” She adds, “The best thing about having a daughter is having a true legacy…The word ‘love’ means something completely different now.” People What do you guys think ? Any hashtags ? - DyMNation

Martin Lawerence To Divorce #SadNews

2012-04-25T08:33:00.001-07:00

Apparently Martinnn is getting a divorce after only a short two years marriage issues weren't discussed. #golddigger "Funnyman Martin Lawrence isn’t laughing about this one: He and his wife have just announced they are splitting up. After two years of marriage, the comedian and his wife, Shamicka Lawrence, have decided to divorce, a rep for the 47-year-old actor tells CNN. The couple says in a joint statement that “out of love and respect for one another, we will continue to remain friends and raise our two beautiful daughters together.” The couple’s relationship spanned 15 years, and they married in 2010. This was Lawrence’s second marriage, and he also has another daughter from his first." -CNN- What do you guys think ? Any hashtags for this one? - DyMNation