Rap Music Notes by MC

Baby Blue Ivy Carter Born to Beyonce & Jay-Z

2012-01-08T23:20:00.000-05:00

The news hit late, late Saturday evening, with most people finding out Sunday morning. Beyonce and Jay-Z have finally had their baby, the one that had been keeping the hip hop universe and gossip world on the edge of its seats. Beyonce's baby girl was born via C-section at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC, and officially bestowed with the name "Blue Ivy Carter." This is apparently Jigga's favorite color, and probably has the makings of some sort of line of children's products branded after the Carter daughter.

There's been fans and haters all over Twitter, including other members of the hip hop community. Rappers including Talib Kweli and Diddy, as well as Def Jam founder Russell Simmons all tweeted congratulations. So did Rihanna, La Toya Jackson, The Dream, and 100's of others. MTV has a report here on some of the hip hop community's tweets.

Of course now everyone will wait for the first pictures, videos, and words from Beyonce and Jay-Z. Everyone will also wait to hear what the first song lyrics will be to mention their daughter. Will it be a new Jay-Z rap line, or a song created by Beyonce declaring her love for the new life she's brought forth? It should become much more interesting for Mr. and Mrs. Carter and Blue Ivy as 2012 continues!

Beyonce, Chris Brown & Nicki Minaj Among 'Craziest Moments of 2011'

2011-12-19T23:40:00.000-05:00

The surprise Beyonce baby bump reveal, along with controversies involving Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj made a recent list of crazy moments from 2011. Why were Breezy and Nicki on the list, and who else made it on there for this past year's moments?

According to VIBE's "That Sh*t Cray!" list, they selected 10 of the craziest moments from celebs this past year. One was Beyonce's pregnancy which broke a record with its number of Twitter mentions after the MTV VMAs. Another was Chris Brown going ballistic on Good Morning America after he was asked one too many Rihanna questions. There was also Nicki Minaj, not for her GMA nip slip, but instead for her strange moment in mid-July. Apparently, Nicki got hit in the lower lip by a man, but never pressed charges. Some presumed it was a close friend named Safaree Samuels, who may have been her secret boyfriend.

Also on the list is the guy from LMFAO for his altercation with Mitt Romney on a flight, as well as Wiz Khalifa for performing a mock sex act on stage with girlfriend, Amber Rose. Rick Ross was put on the list for the scary seizures he suffered this past year, while Charlie Sheen got on there for his crazy behavior back in February and March.

Looking back, it certainly was a year of craziness for many celebrities. Some were good (Beyonce expecting), while other's not so good (Rick Ross' health situation). There were wardrobe malfunctions, crazy outbursts, good announcements, and plenty of spotlight, both positive and negative. Whether or not these celebrities want to remember these moments for life is another story! Here's looking forward to even more crazy celebrity antics in 2012!

Rapper Heavy D Dead at Age 44

2011-11-08T18:44:00.000-05:00

A true legend in the hip hop genre has passed away today, with sad news that rapper Heavy D is dead. The "overweight lover" famous for songs including "Now That We Found Love" died at age 44.

An early report from TMZ indicates that Heavy D, real name Dwight Arrington Myers, had to be rushed to the hospital in Los Angeles earlier today. Myers was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Apparently, there had been a 911 call made which reported "an unconscious male on the walkway" outside of Heavy D's Beverly Hills home during Tuesday morning. Help rushed to the scene and found Myers conscious and able to speak. Unfortunately he died a short time later of being taken to the hospital.

Heavy D is considered one of the pioneers in rap as well as the mainstream rap movement. His videos frequently played on "YO! MTV Raps," and they included "You Can't See What I Can See" the crew jam, "Don't Curse," and "Is It Good to You." Heavy D is also famous for creating the theme song for the sketch comedy show "In Loving Color." Most recently, he had a cameo in the movie "Tower Heist," and appeared at BET's 2011 Hip-Hop Awards as a performer.

For those that remember listening to Heavy D's music, this is a major loss. His work has inspired many other musicians along the way, and paved the way for rap to be among mainstream music. Heavy D is being remembered by fellow musicians and celebs for his good nature and contributions to music.

RIP to one of rap's true greats whose musical legacy will not be forgotten.

Fabolous Twitter Brings Ray J Fight at Concert

2011-09-19T15:00:00.000-04:00

It appears the Fabolous Twitter account has been quite active and popular over the past day or so. The rap star has been tweeting quite a bit of rants and what appears to be a Twitter rap chorus. Not only that, but it seems one of his tweets has upset singer Ray J.

Fabolous has even been tweeting about other celebs including comedian Kevin Hart as well as rappers Diddy, Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifs P and Jadakiss. The rapper who was recently rumored in a beef with singer Ray J, tweeted about him on the 18th saying:

Jus ran into my n---- @RayJ at @iamdiddy dinner.. He told me & @KevinHart4real that it was a f----d up edit & b-----s was there!!

Fabolous, reportedly at the Palms casino just hours ago, also tweeted about the former Lox rappers appearing there with him for a concert performance. The rappers were part of a show at The Pearl at The Palms with tickets costing $45.50 to $77.35 for an all ages show.

The rapper included a shot of The Palms sign for good measure, just so people would know he was really there. The good news is that fans apparently enjoyed the show and continue to support Fab, the rapper behind "You Be Killin' Em."

Meanwhile there is an apparent beef going on between Fabolous and Ray J which involves boxing star Floyd Mayweather Jr. Reportedly, Ray J is good friends with Mayweather and said he had heard enough of Fab's Twitter jokes. Whether or not Fabolous and Ray J have really thrown punches at one another is still up for debate. A recent report is noting that Ray J had in fact been detained by the police for the incident, with the rapper saying "I got detained... I got kicked out of the m******king Palms hotel! Police arrested me, handcuffs..." In the meantime, Fabolous is a free man with free speech, who looks to continue rapping and tweeting, until he irritates someone else on his Twitter account.

Billboard Music Awards 2011 Performers

2011-05-19T22:52:00.002-04:00

Sunday will mark the 2011 Billboard Music Awards. There should be a good variety of performers on hand from hip hop music to celebrate this latest show in Vegas.

There will be a Lil Wayne Billboard appearance. He'll team up with singer Mary J Blige to perform a duet together on stage. This will be their song from the Diddy-Dirty Money album, also scheduled to appear on Blige's upcoming solo album.

Nicki Minaj, Cee Lo Green and Snoop Dogg are among the other performers scheduled for the show. Among the presenters will be everyone's favorite young couple of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez.

The 2011 Billboard Music Awards will also award Jay-Z's wife, Beyonce Knowles, with a special Millenium award. The show airs Sunday night starting at 8PM EST on ABC. Check local listings for appropriate channel in your area.

See the official website for more details on Sunday's awards show. Also check out the "Fan Favorite" award voting here.

Rihanna Almost Naked for 'All of the Lights' Video by Kanye West

2011-02-21T16:52:00.002-05:00

The new Kanye West music video has arrived for his latest track, "All of the Lights." Many hip hop and music fans will be pleased to see a nearly naked Rihanna. That's right, this is Rihanna's almost nude video debut (leaked sex tapes aside).

This song, from West's album, was featured prominently almost like the official theme song of NBA All-Star Weekend 2011, and it seems to fit. Not only that, but Rihanna, who is featured on the song and in the video rocked the Halftime show in Los Angeles this weekend. After several songs, Drake showed up to help her on "What's My Name?" followed by Kanye West appearing on stage to do "All of the Lights."

The video, seen via YouTube below, was done by Hype Williams and features you guessed it, "All of the Lights," including West rocking up on a police car. Still the best lights seem to be the ones behind RiRi as she sings "want you to see everything." In a revealing black outfit, we almost do!

Check out the Kanye West video below with almost naked Rihanna, Kanye West and others featured in the chorus (Kid Cudi, Charlie Wilson, etc).

Grammy Winners 2011: Arcade Fire engulfs Eminem

2011-02-14T00:21:00.002-05:00

There may have been some intense special effect fire during Eminem's performance at the 2011 Grammy Awards Sunday night, but another type of fire spoiled his party. The Detroit rapper, nominated for ten awards, lost out to Arcade Fire for the highly-coveted Album of the Year award.

Eminem had been nominated for "Recovery" for Album of the Year, and was competing against Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Lady Antebellum and Arcade Fire. In a major shocker or upset, it was Arcade Fire's "The Suburbs" which rocked the decision makers enough to garner the win.

Still, Eminem won several awards on the night including the consolation prize of Best Rap Album. He beat out Jay-Z, Drake and B.o.B for the trophy. Also, Eminem rocked the stage with Rihanna and Adam Levine for "Love the Way You Lie," then assisted his mentor, Dr. Dre, in the new track "I Need a Doctor."

Other winners on the night included Jay-Z, Lady Antebellum, Muse, Miranda Lambert and Lady Gaga. Newcomer Justin Bieber saw himself shut out in two major categories, falling to Gaga for the Pop Album award and in a shocking loss, losing Best New Artist to Esperanza Spalding? (That's right, who?!)

A complete list of the 2011 Grammy Winners can be seen here.

Golden Globe Awards 2011 Winners & Show Recap

2011-01-17T13:48:00.002-05:00

The Golden Globes went down Sunday night, as host Ricky Gervais took shots at everyone from Angelina Jolie to Bruce Willis to the hosting FHPA. One remark later in the night may have even cost Ricky Gervais further qualifications, as the HFPA president responded to Gervais' remark that the HFPA took bribes for "The Tourist" to be nominated for anything.

Nonetheless, despite some of the jabs at Angelina, Bruce and Downey Jr., the show went on and Golden Globe award winners were made for the 68th annual edition. Winning the Best Picture awards were "The Social Network" for a Drama and "The Kids Are All Right" for Best Musical or Comedy. Aaron Sorkin won an award for his "Social Network" screenplay while its director also grabbed an award. Colin Firth picked up the Best Actor in a Drama award for "The King's Speech." Natalie Portman won the Best Actress Award for a Drama for her dark performance in "Black Swan."

In television, "Glee" won a slew of awards, while "Boardwalk Empire" saw Steve Buscemi win his first ever Golden Globe. Also on the night, Robert DeNiro was given an achievement award presented by Matt Damon. DeNiro joked that he enjoyed Damon's appearance in "The Fighter," after Damon's introduction included Matt recalling various DeNiro films and then delivering lines by other actors in the movie.

A who's who in Hollywood made up the audience which featured Clint Eastwood, Brad and Angelina, Tom Hanks and an interesting table arrangement where Jimmy Fallon sat with LL Cool J and Diddy. As for presenters, everyone from Megan Fox to Justin Bieber to Robert Pattinson and even Jane Fonda were on stage. Fonda made her first appearance there in over 25 years. Also upcoming superhero stars "Captain America" and "Thor" shared the stage as well as Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans presented.

All-in-all, it was standard format for the Golden Globes 2011 award winners, as they followed suit from the Critics Choice Awards and will likely carry over to Oscar wins. Ricky Gervais certainly made his share of remarks to keep people buzzing after the event, but he may have to wonder about his friendships and potential work in the wake of some of those quips.

See all of the Golden Globes winners for 2011 at the official website here.

2011 Golden Globe Nominations for Best Picture

2011-01-16T16:46:00.005-05:00

The night of Sunday, January 16, 2011, the stars of Hollywood will assemble for the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards. The major award show will honor the brightest and best achievements for the past year in movies and television.

It could be a big night for several actors and specific shows/movies. One category that many people will be particularly interested in will be the Best Picture for Drama. The contenders for this award include "The Social Network" which recently won the Critics Choice Award. The movie tells the tale of Facebook's creation and it's young CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. Justin Timberlake and Andrew Garfield co-star in the film which only was second in ratings to "Toy Story 3" from critics in 2010.

Competing with "Social Network" will be "The Fighter" which features Mark Wahlberg as boxer 'Irish' Micky Ward. Christian Bale recently won a Critics Choice Award for this film as the crack addict brother/trainer of Micky, named Dicky. Bale may be taking home the Globe as well.

News: Sofia Vergara nothing fits her for Golden Globes?!

Natalie Portman also won an award for her dark performance in "Black Swan" at Critics Choice 2011. Portman may repeat with a win Sunday night, and hopes that "Black Swan" can become the "Golden Swan" by winning best picture.

Also in competition for this category are "The King's Speech" starring Colin Firth and "Inception" starring Leo DiCaprio. "Inception" scored big at the box office, but has received mix reviews from critics. The films is considered an epic sci-fi/action/drama masterpiece which was directed by Christopher Nolan of "Dark Knight" fame. "King's Speech" is currently in rotation at theaters along with most of the other nominees. The expectation though is that the story of Facebook will get the "Like" tonight when it comes to Best Picture of 2010.

Golden Globe Awards 2011 will start at 8PM EST on NBC in hi-definition!

Kanye West's Unfinished 'Monster' Music Video Leaks Online

2011-01-04T18:53:00.004-05:00

The new Kanye West 'Monster' video leak has the internet talking. This appears to be one unique, gory, controversial and intriguing new video on the way from West, Jay-Z, Rick Ross and Nicki Minaj. The unfinished new video of the collaborative joint from West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" is seen below. It's definitely dark and twisted, and as Kanye says in the song "I cross the line, but I let God decide."

Two more videos below. The behind the scenes YouTube video below shows the filming of Rick Ross' scenes from the video. Apparently Ross plays the part of some sort of Hannibal Lecter eating a bloody meal with a female layed out on the dinner table. There's also a 40 second sneak preview video which has been making the rounds on YouTube. West probably isn't happy to see these leaks and may be severing some heads for real soon.

Other scenes have been described to show Kanye West holding a severed head and making out with a dead chick. Jay-Z is shown in a full suit rapping in front of a dead girl's body on the couch. Nicki Minaj will apparently be rapping to another version of herself strapped to an executioner's chair. While this video probably would've been best for Halloween 2010, obviously the Kanye West album came out weeks after that.

Enjoy the sneak peak and video footage below, as this looks like it will be an epic music video from Kanye and crew!

Madonna Gym: Hard Rock Candy in Mexico City

2010-12-01T12:40:00.004-05:00

Singer Madonna has unveiled a brand new fitness center over in Mexico City, Mexico. The new Madonna gym is seductively titled "Hard Rock Candy," and according to a recent report by MSNBC, Madonna may be in for a fight to get it operational.

While the gym may provide a great fitness environment with one of the top celeb names behind it, it lacks a security plan and a land use permit. MSNBC is reporting that the gym will have until Friday to get the proper paperwork submitted for permits. They also need to prove they have adequate parking. Madonna, get your people on it!

Clearly one person who stays in great shape is singer Madonna, who seems to age gracefully. Wondering how Madonna kept in shape all those years? It was thanks to personal trainer Pat Manocchia, who also is famous for dating Julia Roberts and currently runs an $8,000 a year fitness complex of his own in Manhattan.

Forbes Unveils Hip-Hop Cash Kings 2010 Edition

2010-08-20T19:20:00.001-04:00

Jay-Z has topped the Forbes Hip Hop Cash Kings list for 2010. The rap star earned $63 million in 2010. The second place entrant, Sean "Diddy" Combs earned less than half Jigga's amount with just $30 million.

Just $30 million right? It's being reported that stability was key in 2010 because the economy's effected everyone, even rappers. However, these guys are still pulling in serious bank.

# 1.Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter
$63 Million
# 2.Sean "Diddy" Combs
$30 million
# 3.Aliuane "Akon" Thiam
$21 million
# 4.Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter
$20 million
# 5.Andre "Dr. Dre" Young
$17 million
# 6.Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges
$16 million
# 7.Calvin "Snoop Dogg" Broadus
$15 million
# 8.Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley
$14 million
# 9.Pharrell Williams
$13 million
# 10.Kanye West
$12 million

Kanye West and 50 Cent are reportedly amongst the biggest droppers in terms of earnings. West dropped from $25 mill down to $12m, while 50 has gone from $20 million down to a measly $8 million due to less success in the past year.

One of the year's biggest success stories so far is Drake who made his debut appearance on the list at the #11 spot with $10 mill. Drake's not only got the hit album, but deals with Sprite and Virgin Airlines, plus that whole acting thing. And then there's Lil' Wayne, who was able to go up in his earnings by about $2mill despite the fact he's currently doing time. Maybe jail time really does help rap careers.

View the full feature article here at Forbes.com.

Kanye West will give 2010 MTV VMA's Performance

2010-08-15T01:59:00.004-04:00

(Kanye - "I'mma let you finish")

Have the MTV viewers forgave and forgotten Kanye West? According to the latest reports, rap star Kanye West will be a performer at this year's 2010 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA's). The rapper is infamous for his on-stage interruption when Taylor Swift was winning her first ever VMA at the show in 2009. The incident brought a lot of negative criticism towards Kanye and rightfully so.

Now it appears Kanye's back with new perspective. He apologized multiple times to Swift and publicly, but are fans ready to re-embrace the rapper? He appeared as part of the 2010 remake of "We are the World", and kept a low profile otherwise. Kanye had a few guest spots and production offerings to the likes of Rick Ross and Drake among others. It left fans wondering what was next for Kanye in terms of his own solo career.

Have no fear, weeks ago Mr. West re-emerged with a new song, but it offered no apologies. Kanye's latest hit single is "Power" an ego-driven rap which will come from his next solo album "Good Ass Job". Recently, he debuted another song featuring Beyonce from the album due out in November. Kanye's already performed for the BET Awards, but really needs to do a "Good Ass Job" on stage at this year's VMA's in order to sell music lovers on his act once again. The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards air live on Sunday, September 12 at 9PM ET.

Will you be watching as Kanye West takes the stage at the VMA's, or changing the channel?

Rapper Guru of Gang Starr dies, age 43

2010-04-20T09:13:00.001-04:00

The hip hop community and the world has suffered a great loss as of Monday. Rapper Guru has passed away at the age of 43. The Gang Starr founder and influential solo artist had been fighting a year long battle with cancer. Just several months ago, he slipped into a coma and was hospitalized. Unfortunately he lost his battle to the devastating disease yesterday.

Gang Starr were early pioneers in hip hop, with a slew of top hits and headbobbing tracks on their resume. In addition, Guru and Premier have appeared on numerous other works. Guru had success with several solo albums including his "Jazzmatazz" series of albums. His Jazzmatazz Vol. 3: Streetsoul reached #32 on the Billboard 200, his highest charting solo work.

Reportedly, Guru wrote a letter on his deathbed which he put in the care of producer Solar. The letter asked Solar to handle Guru's affairs upon death and to make sure DJ Premier does not operate under the Gang Starr name. Read the full letter by Guru here.

Deepest condolences go out to all of Guru's family, friends and fans. As a longtime fan of Gang Starr, this is definitely a sad loss for the hip hop genre as Guru is one of the greats with recognizable and distinguished rap vocals and skill that will be unmatched.

Real World DC cast boring? Fresh Meat up next!

2010-04-01T20:37:00.004-04:00

(Callie gets topless on Real World DC finale)

Wednesday night saw the sad? conclusion to yet another season of Real World. It seemed to fly by, because these kids were just having too much fun. According to a recent article at Gawker, that's all they've been doing lately. Drinking, having sex and panda-ing or pandering to the camera. At least on the upcoming return to New Orleans season someone's tooth brush gets pissed on and the cops are called in to investigate. Not sure if it's Puck's son, or a new hellraising cast member.

The latest show was set in our nation's capital, to try to show us that some people are concerned with issues. When the DC series first started, there was no mention of any internships or the roommates being required to get a job. That's because they didn't have to this time around. Maybe it's because in Cancun we saw one roommate get canned for not working, and another kicked out of the apartment for horsing around. Still, both found their way back into the show.

But let's not digress. Let's sum up what we saw and might have learned on the Real World DC from the characters:

The only roommates who really seemed to score bigtime were the goofy kid, Josh and Ty when Emily was giving it up. Otherwise we didn't really see Erika, Ashley or Callie get much action. The Vegas cast must have shut their TV's off halfway through this season.

Emily and Ty were really into each other but couldn't have a relationship because Emily can't figure herself out so she pushes people away. She translates that into some sort of animosity towards Ty due to her sexual frustration, but then blames him, when after all he was the one who revealed his true feelings about their relationship.

Ashley is the "realest" one in the house because she can be a bitch and tell everyone what's up. But she has deep issues and cries when she can't stand the heat. She may have been the main reason that Erika left the house.

Erika is just like Ashley, she fights depression, but she just can't stay in the house. She wasn't happy there and she didn't develop any close enough friendships to really stick it out. The roomies get pissed because they think she just can't live without her boyfriend and is being whiny. Ashley is the biggest instigator of them all though and keeps pushing Erika. Finally, Erika decides to leave the place early (two weeks before the show ends which is probably a month or so real life time) to go be with her boyfriend in Cleveland. According to the RW Reunion show she did pretty well for herself in Cleveland after leaving.

Mike let us all know just where he was at sexually, or did he? One minute he's in love with Tanner, the next he's making out with Ashley, or Callie, or finds some guy at the club "irresistible". On the final episode, Mike made his greatest victory speech of all, as a big step towards politics when he told a blurred out citizen wielding anti-gay signs how he felt, and tried to make peace. Good thing Mike's dad was with him, he had his back. We saw countless examples of Mike beaming because he met some politician who told him he "had a future". Don't politicians tell most people that?

Callie likes photography and it's a very challenging career but she's going to be a bigtime photographer. On the final episode she sold some of her photos for a charity event and it was her defining moment of the season. That and when she had to go topless for RW Truth or Dare, making Ty and the male roomies go gaga. Otherwise she was pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of DC.

Josh is a bigtime rock-rap-star who can't sing too well, but can perform like the best of them. He found a band before the other aspiring singer, Erica. Josh had his first big show on the second to last episode of the season, and totally rocked it in front of his roomies and a crowd of about 100. He likes to wear black vests, skinny jeans and cool shades. Don't hit on his bisexual mom, even if you're a big dude like Ty, or he'll knock your ass out.

Andrew was the most un-funny panda-hat wearing roommate ever cast on the show. His schtick was drawing cartoons, acting goofy, raunchy and sexually awkward around girls. Yet, he was the one who ended up with a girlfriend while everyone else went home alone. Andrew also had a one show internship where he got to follow a real life newspaper reporter around and then draw a cartoon about their visit to the White House. The newspaper boss loved his cartoon, but we never saw him go back to work, ever again. He also got dropped on his head off a balcony by Ty, and Ty wasn't kicked out of the house, because Ty was like a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with alcohol. The roomies held one of those serious meetings in which nothing really happened, except they all got to defer to the next roommate's decision.

Classic fights and feuds: Andrew & Ashley's pizza shoving match, Ashley vs Erika's tantrums, Emily vs Ty in the sexual frustration match, everyone versus Ashley...basically this season was not good TV for arguments or fights.

And with that we end this 23rd politically-charged season of the Real World. The roommates all attended a gay and lesbian pride parade on the final episode so it appeared like they did something. Who knows how many of the cast members would have survived if MTV made them work at a job again, but at least they weren't rewarded for their laziness with another free trip to Europe or Cancun.

That Fresh Meat challenge show will be starting up next Wednesday. On that one, the kids have to participate in actual physical tasks, but they're still allowed to call each other names, throw punches (that don't connect), drink and hook up. Stay tuned for more reality TV fun!

Beamer Benz or Bentley lyrics & video - Lloyd Banks w/Juelz Santana

2010-03-20T16:31:00.002-04:00

Hip hop honeys grindin, video vixens in tight black leather and expensive cars on display. It doesn't get much better than that these days in rap videos. This latest video for the single "Beamer, Benz or Bentley" by Lloyd Banks and Juelz Santana features all of the above. The new song should appear on Banks' third album which is untitled right now with a release date of "TBA".

Enjoy the "Beamer, Benz or Bentley" lyrics and video by Lloyd Banks below via YouTube.

Beamer, benz or bentley
Beamer, benz or bentley
Beamer, benz or bentley
My jeans are never empty b---

Beamer, benz or bentley
Beamer, benz or bentley
Beamer, benz or bentley
Your schemin don't affect me

Im fresh Im fly, Im so damn high
more than 500 horses when I roll by
Im calm Im cool, everything brand new
I dont hand cuff you can get your whole damn crew

Get in my Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley
Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley
beat it I bet she let me
she been fiending since she met me
Im the coolest sh-t especially when I throw on all my Gretzky
got my sm-sm-smith and Wessie to protect me so respect me
this is heavy new Bentley
color vanilla and cherry Andretti-O Pirelli make a movie out the getty
where my ring and my confetti Im Kobe Bryant ready
pink Rose and chronic smelly while stumbling out the telly
Im so fly Im so ferry and the way I flow is very
ginsu or machete, way my pencil move his deadly
platinum band platinum bezzie
make a straight girl out of lezzie
magazine mac benzie keep my windows like the prezzie
press a button than Im stuntin
my roof look like its duckin
meter go 2 hundred something
and my trunk do when its bumpin
I am not the one for jumpin I will rachet out and stump him
dump him, your better off dead, ya money red

Chorus - Juelz Santana
Im fresh Im fly, Im always high
got ya b-tch waving at me when I roll by
Lloyd Banks
Im calm Im cool everything brand new
I dont handcuff you can get the whole damn crew

Chorus/Hook

Juelz Santana Verse:
Whether Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley
I be movin I be movin
making movies Tom Cruisin
If its action than Im shootin
pockets fat, necks studded
boy my nick name should be Ruben
my Columbian connect told me the Mexicans have moved it
and he know just how I get it so we bout to introduce him
got a girl named cigar called her that because she Cuban
got a black chick that be boosting
got a white girl that be boothin
gotta watch her cause she use it
but she f-ck me like she stupid
and she always ready to give me that becky
last time it was so good I almost crashed my Bentley
hit the club ordered bottles see the sparks in the sky
will have this whole b-tch lookin like the 4th of July
but if you get to frontin and the pushing lead to shoving
we just bussin and we leaving like its nothin
if it aint the Gucci or the Louie than its Polo or its Rugby
and this b-tch I brought with me she be baggin bi-ches for me

Chorus/Hook

Lloyd Banks
I got a girl named Kima
and Kima like Christina
baby three dont make a crowd it make a sex scene meaner
I just wanna get between her
turn it over scream her
than its one, two, Im through, see ya
I scoop her in my Beamer, Benz or Bentley.

Twilight Eclipse movie trailer video debuts!

2010-03-11T15:28:00.004-05:00

The newest installment in the Stephenie Meyer Twilight series will be "Eclipse", a movie featuring Edward, Jacob and Bella all back again for more romance and action. In the newest film, Team Edward and Team Jacob will form an alliance to do battle with an evil breed of vampires. In effect, they will fight to stop a female vampire from hunting down Bella, but at the same time both Jacob and Edward will compete for Bella's romantic attention. The Twilight Eclipse trailer officially debuted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 to the delight of vampire and werewolf lovers everywhere.

Twilight Eclipse will hit theaters in June of 2010. Check out the new Twilight Eclipse preview clip below via YouTube, featuring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner!

Twilight Saga movie news

Gorrilaz Stylo video featuring Bruce Willis

2010-03-10T14:16:00.002-05:00

The newest music video "Stylo" from cartoonish band Gorillaz is definitely one to watch and savor. Complete with animation, real life action sequences, cool stunts, car chases, shootouts and more, it makes you wonder "what ever happened to the days when music videos were stylish and creative?"

In this new video, the Gorillaz trio is leading the way on a high speed chase down a stretch of desolate roadway. It look as if they were just part of a heist or some other sort of bloody mayhem. Along the way a donut-eating police officer tries to chase them down, but fails, and then the ultimate hero comes into the mix. That's right, a fully gun-toting Bruce Willis enters the chase with gun-a-blasting. The Gorillaz do their best to shake him, but let's not ruin the video's dramatic ending...

Check out the Gorrilaz Stylo video below via YouTube. The latest Gorillaz album is "Plastic Beaches" features Bobby Womack, De La Soul, Snoop Dogg and Mos Def, and is available for MP3 digital download here at Amazon.com.

Gangstarr's Guru in coma after heart attack

2010-03-01T08:03:00.003-05:00

According to news reports, on Sunday February 28th, rapper Guru (Keith Elam) suffered a heart attack. The incident sent him into a coma and he is scheduled for surgery later Monday at a NY hospital. The news was confirmed by Guru's Gang Starr DJ, DJ Premier on a Hip Hop Nation radio show on Sunday.

Gangstarr hasn't released a group album since 2003's "The Ownerz" but there were recently hinted-at rumors that the group was playing a new album. In recent times, Guru has released solo works while Premier continues supplying other rappers with background beats. Guru's released four Jazzmatazz albums on his own, and been part of live tours for those works. With the recent news of his condition, several of these live tours have been indefinitely postponed.

No further news is known on Guru's condition beyond his cardiac arrest and surgery scheduled for later on today. Wishing the best for Guru in this tough situation.

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Wu-Tang's "Wu Massacre" cover & tracklist - 3/30/10

2010-02-23T21:54:00.003-05:00

The Wu-Tang Clan will be back with another album release on March 30th, called "Wu-Massacre". This project features a trio from the group consisting of Method Man, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah. Here's a look at the complete Wu Massacre track listing:

1. Criminology 2.5 (feat. Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Method Man)
2. Mef vs. Chef (feat. Rhythm Roots Allstars) (prod. by Allah Mathematics)
3. Ya Moms skit (feat. Method Man & Raekwon)
4. Smooth Sailing Remix (feat. Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Solomon Childs & Streetlife) (prod. by Ty Fyffe)
5. Our Dreams (feat. Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Method Man) (prod. by RZA)
6. Gunshowers (feat. Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck & Sun God) (prod. by Digem Tracks Productions)
7. Dangerous (feat. Rhythm Roots Allstars) (prod. by Allah Mathematics)
8. Pimpin’ Chipp (feat. Rhythm Roots Allstars) (prod. by E Meal)
9. How To Pay Rent skit (feat. Tracy Morgan)
10. Miranda (feat. Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Method Man) (prod. by Allah Mathematics)
11. Youngstown Heist (feat. Trife, Sheek & Bully) (prod. by Scram Jones)
12. It’s That Wu Shit (feat. Ghostface Killah & Method Man) (prod. by Scram Jones)

Also scheduled to drop following the Wu Massacre joint is a new release from Inspectah Deck entitled Manifesto. The album will feature guest spots from Raekwon, Cappadonna, Kurupt, Planet Asia and Cormega and looks to be 20 tracks deep. The Manifefsto
album arrives for compact disc or digital MP3 album purchase on April 6, 2010.

Ashley Lindley Playboy after Real World DC?

2010-02-18T15:32:00.008-05:00

(Ashley Lindley ready to take it all off for Playboy?)

Fans looking to see Real World D.C. cast member Ashley Lindley naked might get their wishes granted. The current roomie on MTV's DC season of the Real World did a private test shooting for Playboy and was photographed by Mikki Chernoff before being selected to the Real World cast. So don't rule out the possibility that an Ashley Lindley Playboy spread could still happen. Ashley has admitted she enjoyed the test shoot and would do it again if she had the chance:

"They were incredibly professional," she continued. "[They] made me feel very comfortable and I had a lot of fun ... In my opinion, Playboy is a tasteful magazine that shows women in their natural form beautifully. I feel honored that they were even remotely interested in me."

(image source: MTV.com)

For now, Ashley continues as the feisty and opinionated brunette babe on the current season of MTV's Real World reality show. She was recently seen on the Wednesday Real World DC Aftershow hosted by Mark Long. Ashley sported a short and low-cut pink skirt, along with black boots and a big belt (in pics). She tweeted on her Twitter account she was happy with the feedback about her wardrobe selection:

I was so scared I'd get the "you're fat and can't dress" like last aftershow comments hahaha @msCALLIE about 16 hours ago

aww, I love that y'all love my outfit. To answer your ?'s: dress- wet seal, boots- steve madden, belt- H&M, hoops and some crimpin ;)

Ashley Lindley is currently 22 years old and has been at the center of at least three fights in the household so far. She had her first dispute with Mike, then one with Andrew when she accused him of roughousing too much (almost as if she was looking for drama), and then a more recent period of arguing with Erika. Ashley had Erika in tears on several occasions and at one point it looked like Erika was ready to leave the DC house for good.

They also discussed on the DC Aftershow the hot topic of who may have had sex in the DC house, with host Mark Long suggesting maybe Mike and Lindsey had sex. The duo was a bit secretive and non-responsive in terms of giving a clear answer, but Ashley noted on her Twitter profile that they'll reveal their answer on the DC Reunion show...Stay tuned for whether or note there's an Ashley Lindley nude Playboy pictorial waiting to be published in the tradition of other former MTV femme fatales who have graced the mag's pages.

See: "RW: DC's Ashley Admits She Did Try Out for Playboy!" here at MTV.com

We are the World lyrics 25 for Haiti video

2010-02-15T21:33:00.004-05:00

Recently unveiled at the opening ceremony for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver was the 25th anniversary remake of "We are the World". The newly updated version of the original features over 80 artists including singers, rappers and even actors such as Jeff Daniels and Hayden Pannetierre. Not everyone has huge roles in the song, outside of singing the chorus, but there's some interesting ways they updated the 2010 We are the World, including a surprise appearance by Kanye West towards the end. There's also parts sung in Haitian by Wyclef, a rap interlude featuring several rappers and more.

Below are the We are the World Lyrics 25 for Haiti & video. In () next to each line or part of the song is the artist you'll see singing it in the video. Enjoy!

We are the World 25 Lyrics (2010)

mmm...There comes a time, when we heed a certain call (Justin Beiber)
When the World must come together as one (Bieber/Scherzinger/Hudson)
There are people dying (Jennifer Hudson)
Ohh, and it's time to lend a hand
To life, the greatest gift of all (Jennifer Nettles - Sugarland)
We can't go on, pretending day by day (Josh Groban)
That someone, somehow will soon make a change (Tony Bennett)
We are all a part of, God's great big fam-i-ly
and it's true, you know love is all we need (Mary J Blige)

Chorus:
We are the World, We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving

There's a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me (Barbara Streisand)
Well, send em your hearts, so they'll know that someone cares (Miley Cyrus)
So the cries for help will not be in vain (Enrique Iglesias)
We can't let them suffer, no we can not turn away
Right now, they need a helping hand (Jamie Foxx)
Ay, No se mola, We are the children (Wyclef)
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving (Adam Levine)
Oh, there's a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives (P!nk)
It's true we make a better day, just you and me (?)
When you're down and out, and there seems no hope at all (Michael Jackson)
But if you just believe, there's no way we can fall (Usher)
Well, well, well, and realize that a change can always come (Celine Dion)
When we stand together as one (Celine/Fergie)

Chorus:
We are the World
We are the World (Nicole Scherzinger)
We are the children
We are the children (Scherzinger)
We are the ones who make a brighter day so let's start giving
Gotta start giving
There's a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day, just you and me

Chorus in unison:
We are the World
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day so let's start giving

There's a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day, just you and me (Lil' Wayne)

Lyrics from http://mcmusicnotes.blogspot.com

We are the World
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day so let's start giving...
Let's start giving!

There's a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day, just you and me (Akon)

Come on now, let me hear you! (Fergie)

We are the World
We are the world (T-Pain)
We are the children
We are the children (T-Pain)
We are the ones who make a brighter day so let's start giving...
Lets, start, giv-in (T-Pain)
There's a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day, just you and me (Unison with Jamie Foxx)

Rap interlude:
We all need somebody that we can lean on (Ay!)
When you wake up, look around, and see that your dream's gone (Ay!)
When the earth quakes, we'll help you make it through the storm (Ay!)
When the floor breaks, a magic carpet to stand on (Ay!)
We are the World, united by Love so strong (Ay!)
When the radio isn't on, you can hear the song (Ay!)
A guiding light on the dark road you're walkin on (Ay!)
A signpost to find the dreams you thought was gone (Ay!)
Someone to help you move the obstacles you stumbled on (Ay!)
Someone to help you rebuild after the rubble's gone (Ay!)
We are the world connected by a common bond
Love! The whole planet signing along
(LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, Swizz Beats, Kid Cudi, Bustah Rhymes, Wyclef, Jamie Foxx, will.i.am)

Chorus:
We are the World
We are the world (Jennifer Hudson)
We are the children
We are the children (Jennifer Hudson)
We are the ones who make a brighter day so let's start giving...
Let's start givin (Hudson)
There's a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day, just you and me
Everyday citizens, everybody pitchin in (Kanye West)
Haitian line (Wyclef)
You and I, You and I (will.i.am)
12 days no water, what's your will to live? (Kanye West)
We'll amplify the love and wash your mental block
Feelin like the world's end, we can make the world win
Like Katrina, half lookin Indonesia, and now Haiti needs us, they need us, they need us

Chorus:
We are the World (We are the World)
We are the children (We are the children)
We are the ones who make a brighter day so let's start giving...
There's a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day, just you and me

Wyclef outro

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2010 Grammy Awards - Rap winners

2010-01-31T23:53:00.000-05:00

The 2010 Grammy Awards featured a Triple threat contest between Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga, with the teenage music star taking home some of the biggest awards of the night, including Album of the Year for "Fearless". Meanwhile, the Grammy show saw an interesting lineup of performances trying to stretch the limits of artistic creativity on stage. These included P!nk's cirque de soleil like performance with the superstar wearing very little and suspended from the ceiling dripping wet. Or there was the Green Day American Idiot musical performance of "21 Guns" by the band as well as their Broadway cast. Add to that a nice tribute to Michael Jackson done by Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, Celine Dion, Usher and Carrie Underwood, complete with 3-D effects.

There were also a few rap/hip-hop performances, with T-Pain & Jamie Foxx doing "Blame it on the Alcohol". They had Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash come out and play his solo from "November Rain" as the track got rowdier towards the end. One of the final performances of the night was introduced by Inglorious Basterd Quentin Tarentino, as Eminem, Lil' Wayne and Drake took the stage, minus K-West. The camera caught Taylor Swift dancing to "Forever" in the crowd several times, in a happy Grammy moment.

Here's the big winners for the 2010 Grammy rap categories:

Best Rap Album - Relapse by Eminem
Best Rap Song - Run this Town by Jay-Z, Kanye West & Rihanna
Best Rap Solo Performance - D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune) by Jay-Z
Best Rap Performance by Duo or Group - Crack a Bottle by Eminem, Dr. Dre & 50 Cent
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration - Run This Town by Jay-Z, Kanye West & Rihanna

See more of the 2010 Grammy winners here.

Pants on the Ground original video

2010-01-16T17:52:00.005-05:00

(Larry Platt, latest star from the ATL)

By now you've probably either witnessed this past week's American Idol auditions, or heard the buzz via the net or elsewhere. General Larry Platt has a smash hit on his hands with "Pants on the Ground" a clever little tune he performed for the AI judges in Atlanta. The song basically tells those people lookin' like fools to get their pants off the ground. It's catchy and you'll find yourself repeating the lines over and over again, thanks to the personality that General Larry Platt gave it.

You'll find the original Pants on the ground video below, but there's been plenty of remixes and alternate versions done already. There's a version with the "Run this Town" beat, "U Can't Deny it" beat, and it's been covered by singer/songwriter Neil Young, on his appearance on the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Show. It'll be surprising if Larry Platt doesn't get a record deal and at least a top notch collaboration with a rap star out of this audition he did (T.I., Big Boi, 3000 take note)!

So remember "get em up! Stop lookin' like a fool with ya pants on the ground!" You've been warned by General Larry Platt. See more Celebrity News & Gossip here.

RUN DMC Christmas in Hollis lyrics

2009-12-24T01:07:00.005-05:00

Nothing says Christmas time like Run DMC's Christmas classic Rap track, Christmas In Hollis. The video itself is an Old school throwback rap classic complete with the gold chains, black hats and vintage ADIDAS that DMC brought to the game. And with a rowdy and fun rap track they still manage to deliver the themes of Christmas, chillin' in Hollis with mom for the holidays, while chasing no good elves out of the house with a broom and making sure you return Santa's wallet to him with cash in tact. Even back then Reverend Run was preaching peace and goodwill. The song appears on DMC's Greatest Hits, Very Special Christmas and the Tougher than Leather albums.

Instructions: Watch the Christmas in Hollis video below, download the MP3 here, and add the Christmas in Hollis ringtone to your cell phone.

Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!

Here's the Run DMC Christmas in Hollis lyrics:

Run:
It was December 24th on Hollis Ave in the dark
When I seen a man chillin' with his dog in the park
I approached very slowly with my heart full of fear
Looked at his dog, oh my God, a ill reindeer!
But then I was illin' cause the man had a beard
And a bag full of goodies, 12 o'clock had neared
So I turned my head a second and the man was gone
But he left his driver's wallet smack dead on the lawn
I picked the wallet up then I took a pause
Took out the license and it cold said "Santa Claus"
A million dollars in it, cold hundreds of G's
Enough to buy a boat and matching car with ease
But I'd never steal from Santa, cause that ain't right
So I was going home to mail it back to him that night
But when I got home I bugged, cause under the tree
Was a letter from Santa and the dough was for me!

D.M.C. :
It's Christmas time in Hollis, Queens
Mom's cookin' chicken and collard greens
Rice and stuffing, macaroni and cheese,
And Santa put gifts under Christmas trees
Decorate the house with lights at night,
Snow's on the ground, snow white so bright,
In the fireplace is the yule log,
Beneath the mistletoe as we drink egg nog
The rhymes that you hear are the rhymes of Darryl's
But each and every year we bust Christmas carols

(Christmas melodies)Interlude:

Isn't that the man from last night? Santa Macys?
Yo man lets go eat man, I'm starved...
haha Yo!

Run-D.M.C. :
Rhymes so loud and proud you hear it
It's Christmas time and we got the spirit
Jack Frost chillin, the orchas out,
And that's what Christmas is all about,
The time is now, the place is here
And the whole wide world is filled with cheer

D.M.C.:

My name's D-M-C with the mic in my hand
And I'm chillin' and coolin' just like a snowman
So open your eyes, lend us a ear
We want to say:

"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!" (ALL)

Get the Christmas in Hollis ringtone for your mobile phone!