NBA Player Marquis Daniels Blows Big Money On Iced Out Replica Of His Head


Hip-hop stars and jewelry go hand in hand. But, athletes -- with their deep pockets -- also blow a lot of cash on shiny custom pieces as well.
One of the most ridiculous pieces we've seen, as of late, comes from Boston Celtics guard Marquis Daniels, who dropped a pretty penny on a custom, diamond encrusted replica of his own head.
The NBA baller recently enlisted popular jeweler Jason of Beverly Hills, whose clientele boasts actresses such as Jessica Alba as well as rappers like Lil Jon, for a piece modeled after his own face.
The bling was made using "3D laser-imaging process that took place in the making of the face and head weighing in at over 1,300 grams of 14k gold," the jewelers said on their blog.
It also contains "flawless black, white and cognac diamonds" that "encase a set of life-like porcelain eyes, similar to those used in Madame Tussauds' wax museum figures."
While the cost of the custom piece was not disclosed, it looks to at least a six-figure amount.
To check out more work from the folks over at Jason of Beverly Hills, visit them online at JasonofBH.com.
Check out the video below to see the process of creating the insane piece:
 


Juvenile Arrested For Misdemeanor Marijuana Possession


Rapper Juvenile was arrested in Arabi, Louisiana on Thursday afternoon (February 25) for possession of marijuana.
According to WDSU New Orleans, the New Orleans rapper (real name: Terius Gray) was hanging out a friend's home when a neighbor called police at around 3 p.m. because of the overwhelming smell of marijuana smoke coming from the house.
When police arrived, Juve's producer Leroy Edwards answered the door and a cloud of smoke poured out of the door, said police. Edwards was searched and arrested when police found a small amount of weed on his person.
Authorities then obtained a search warrant, and later found a half an ounce of marijuana in the kitchen, which rapper Juvenile claimed as his own.
Both Edwards and Juvenile were arrested around 6 p.m., and charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
Both were booked and later released on bond.
The rapper was hanging out at the residence, recording music for a new album.

 

50 Cent Sued By Florida Woman Over Sex Video Released In 'Pimpin' Curly' Series

A Florida woman filed a lawsuit against 50 Cent this week, claiming he unlawfully distributed her homemade sex video over the Internet.
According to the Associated Press, Lastonia Leviston filed her suit in Manhattan on Wednesday (February 24), claiming the rapper (real name: Curtis Jackson) used her name and image without permission in a viral video released last year.
50 Cent allegedly posted the video last March, via his affiliate website BooBooTV.com, as a part of a viral smear campaign of rival rapper Rick Ross.
In the suit, she says 50 blurred the face of her lover in the clip, and acts as the narrator. The vid in question was part of a digital mini-series where he goes by his persona Pimpin' Curly, and dressed in a wig and robe.
In the clip he hurls insults at both Ross and Leviston, who he refers to as "Brooke" in the viral video.
"I want you to watch this on your tour bus Ricky. I want you to watch this on your motherf***in' tour bus Ricky," Fif says in the clip, as Curly. "Now how the f**k you gonna say you a boss and you run a motherfucking crew and can't even control your bitches. Is this n**** licking on the Rick Ross tattoo? The n**** licking on the Ricky tattoo. Oooh sh**. Oooh man. Somebody need to make an announcement!"
Leviston says the tape was made in 2008.
She is claiming the video caused her emotional distress, due to the public release of the clip.
At press time, it was unknown what Leviston is seeking in damages.
50's camp has yet to comment on the suit.

 

Fake Ballers Arrested For Trying To Pay $25-Thousand Bar Tab At Juelz Santana Birthday Party


Some fake ballers tried to act fly and flashy at Juelz Santana’s party but ended up looking like some damn fools when they were arrested for being straight counterfeit! Pop the hood for the details.
Juelz Santana’s wild birthday bash is once again drawing some unwanted attention, but this time not for a big brawl, it’s for fraud.
According to the New York, two party goers were arrested for attempting to settle an almost $25,000 bar tab with a counterfeit American Express card.
The pair ordered 10 bottles of Moet Nectar Rose – which cost $400 per bottle – and even sent some over for Juelz Santana’s table as a birthday gift.

 

Battery Charges Dropped Against Jim Jones more


While his personal hygiene is still in question, Jim Jones can at least sleep easier now that battery charges against him from last year have now been dropped. Pop the hood for details.
Jim Jones can breathe a little easier now that simple battery charges have been dropped against him.
Jimmy was facing the charge after spring breaker Damion Johns filed charges against him for a March 12 incident.
Johns claims that Jones and members of his entourage beat him outside a Panama city resort.
Video used as evidence in the case surfaced showing Jones actually breaking up the fight.

 


Yung Berg Pistol-Whipped, Robbed -- Rapper Denies Reports

Rapper Yung Berg was beaten and robbed at a home in Los Angeles over the weekend, reports hiphop.
The rapper (real name: Christian Ward) was reportedly attending a house party at around 2:00 a.m. early Monday morning (February 22) when four suspects entered the home, all brandishing firearms.
Police sources told hiphop that Berg was pistol-whipped inside the house, along with one other man. The men then allegedly robbed eight people at the party, making off with around $10,000 in cash and jewelry.
A rep for the rapper told hiphop that he hadn't heard anything about the incident.
After the story hit, Berg hopped on YouTube to respond, denying the report calling them "rumors."
"I am fine, you see me? I'm good. I'm straight. There's nothing wrong with nobody," the rapper says in the video. "Stop paying attention to bullsh**. It ain't about nothing. It gets you nowhere."
Berg never mentions the rumored incident directly. He does, however, says he has no injuries, and has been in Las Vegas working on new music.
Before signing off, the rapper says to look out for his upcoming album, an upcoming mixtape, and new music videos coming soon.

Forget Them Dollars… Pole Dancers Pushing For Olympic Medals!!!


After longtime association with seedy clubs, g-strings and clear heels, pole dancing is looking to shimmy its way into more athletic surroundings… the Olympics! A group of advocates for the “sport” are pushing to be added to the 2012 Olympics in London. Pop that thang for details.
A group of pole-dance advocates is hoping for a “test” event in 2012 and a more formal pitch four years after that, in Rio de Janeiro, according to The Associated Press.
KT Coates, a prominent pole dancer in England and director of Vertical Dance, is leading the Olympic push.
“After a great deal of feedback from the pole-dance community, many of us have decided that it’s about time pole fitness is recognized as a competitive sport, and what better way for recognition than to be part of the 2012 Olympics held in London,” she said in a petition she’s preparing for organizers of the London Olympics.
Coates added that the prospective sport “has the wow factor.”
While her petition now has about 4,000 signatures, she is hoping to add 1,000 more.
Advocates of pole dancing say other even more unlikely sports have gotten the approval of the International Olympic Committee. Tug of war was an early Olympic medal contest, and curling is now huge at the Winter Games.
Yet, well-established sports like cricket and squash haven’t managed to get a spot for themselves at the Olympics, and baseball and softball recently got the ax. The International Olympic Community would need to recognize pole dancing as a sport, which could prove to be an uphill battle.
But pole-dance enthusiasts are hopeful about their chances to go for the gold.
“It’s just a matter of time before pole dancing gets Olympic recognition,” says Ania Przeplasko of Hong Kong, founder of the International Pole Dancing Fitness Association.
“There will be a day when the Olympics see pole dancing as a sport,” she told The Associated Press. “The Olympic community needs to acknowledge the number of people doing pole fitness now. We’re shooting for 2012.”
We can see it now … “Winning the Gold Medal for the USA …. CINNAMON BUNS!!!!”
Obviously if it makes it to the Olympics it won’t be that kind of “pole dancing” — even with the raunch factor taken down this sounds like a move that would guarantee a boost in TV ratings.
Do you think Pole Dancing should be an Olympic sport?

 

Man Intentionally Spreads HIV to 100 Women


Police in Indiana have 47-year-old Tony Perkins in custody after they say he purposely tried to spread the HIV virus to 100 women over a period of five years.
Authorities say Perkins used popular dating website PlentyOfFish.com to contact women, wine and dine them before passing along the virus.
His ex-girlfriend who was involved with Perkins and wishes to remain anonymous, turned him in and tells 6News Indiana,
“It's my personal mission to help save lives. God spared me. I've tested negative for a year. My last AIDS test was in February. Maybe I was the angel to stop the anti-Christ.

She then says that when she asked him why he did it he replied,
“A whore gave it to me, so if a whore wants to sleep with me on the first night, she deserves what she gets.”

Police believe he had unprotected sex with at least 100 women, 10 of which have come forward so far.
Police now say they'll go through his cell phone records to try and notify the other women.
He has been charged with failure of carriers of dangerous communicable diseases to warn persons at risk and intimidation.
put him in jail for life, that's murder!
 


Brother of Hot Boys Member Turk Murdered In New Orleans

Incarcerated rapper Turk, best known as an member of Cash Money's Hot Boys, learned some devastating news recently and is asking his fans for support.
According to KeepItTrill.com, the rapper's younger brother, Ronald Smith, was gunned down in New Orleans during the early morning hours of Monday (February 22).
Police reportedly found Smith's lifeless body behind a daiquiri shop at around 3:00 a.m. He had suffered several gunshot wounds.
While details surrounding the murder were unknown at press time, authorities have reportedly apprehended a suspect -- 19-year-old Travis Dennis, who has admitted to being the shooter.
Turk sent out a message to media this week, urging fans to help his family financially, so they can give Ronald Smith a proper burial
"My little brother and I were as close as brothers can be and it hurts me to lose him at such a young age, but as a man I must be strong," the rapper said. "I have been in jail now for over six yrs and there's not much I can do. My mother is mourning over the loss of her youngest child and over the fact that there is no insurance or funds to arrange the proper burial.
"I am asking for you to get the word out and to also help financially in any way you can. Any donations can be sent to me at the Shelby County Jail by Western Union and for those who know me personally, funds can be given directly to my mother Ms. Pamela Smith," Turk continued.
Fans wishing to make a donation can do so, via Western Union, at the info below:
Western Union Blue Quick Collect Form
Pay to: SSC
Code City: Cobra Cash, FL
Account# 2M8115125virgil
Wetsern union can also be done over the phone at 1-800-325-6000.
Turk is currently serving a 12 year prison sentence for multiple weapons possession charges, stemming from a 2004 shooting involving a Tennessee police officer.
Fans can also write to Turk at the address below:
Tab Virgil #8115125
201 Poplar 1A/12
Memphis, TN 38103

 

Lil Wayne Join Twitter officially

Twitter has been around for quite a while now. And, despite it's takeover, certain celebrities have exercised restrain when it came to jumping on the bandwagon.
Lil Wayne is one of the biggest artists in the world, but until this weekend, he had yet to join.
However, as of Sunday (February 21), Weezy is officially on Twitter.
"im super new to this twitter sh**, but wudup tho," the rapper tweeted late Sunday evening. "Follow me biot¢h ... wudup mak ... appy bday LO ... 8 days of freedom."
If you'd like to keep up with Lil Wayne's tweets during his last week of freedom, you can follow him @LilTuneChi. As of press time, he already raked up 37,300 followers. That was quick!
 


Nicki Minaj Explains Those Weird Faces She Makes…”I’m Trying To Entertain!”


Despite her wardrobe of tight-fitting revealing costumes, Nicki Minaj would like all of us to believe that she’s not trying to exude sex. In a recent cover story, the Young Money starlet tries to explain how she’d like to be more than a sex symbol. Her words on the flippy.
Nicki started out talking to FADER Magazine about her Beam Me Up Scotty mixtape track, “Itty Bitty Piggy” and ended by revealing the secret behind her funny facial expressions.
“That’s the craziest one I’ve written yet. I sound like a Martian. I just really didn’t give a d*mn, just being crazy as I could possibly be…I don’t know where I fit in the spectrum of rap yet, I think now I’m kind of proving myself, but before, people thought I was more of a sex symbol or wannabe sex symbol. Now they’re seeing. That’s why I make the goofiest faces, I don’t want people to think I’m up here trying to be cute. I’m trying to entertain, and entertaining is more than exuding sex appeal. I don’t think that’s fun. I don’t find it fun watching someone trying to be sexy. It’s wack. I’m trying to just show my true personality, and I think that means more than anything else. I think when personality is at the forefront, its not about male or female, its just about, who is this weird character?”
Hip Hop readers are you buying this??? If she’s not TRYING to be sexy, then why all the short, tight, low cut, clothing???
As for the funny faces — they’re not entertaining boo… they make you look like you’re having facial spasms. If weird was what you’re going for then consider that mission accomplished!

 


Harvard Names Wyclef Jean “Artist Of The Year”



After sparking wide spread relief efforts for his native country of Haiti, Wyclef Jean is receiving recognition.
Arguably the most prestigious University in the country, Harvard University, is announcing plans to honor Wycelf as their 2010 "Artist of The Year."
He'll hit the University's campus on Saturday, February 27 to accept a medal for the nod at the school's annual Cultural Rhythms Awards ceremony.
Clef will receive his award at 3:00 p.m. before giving a special performance at 8:00 p.m.
Clef was selected after being nominated by student organizations but ultimately given the honor by the director of the Harvard Foundation S. Allen Counter.
Counter sang praises to Wyclef in a press release saying,
“His contributions to music and distinguished history of creativity have been appreciated by people throughout the world and he is admired worldwide for his humanitarian efforts on behalf of the people of Haiti.”

The Harvard Foundation honors the nation's most acclaimed artists and scientists each year and has previously given medals to Sharon Stone, Andy Garcia, Will Smith, Matt Damon, Halle Berry, Jackie Chan, Denzel Washington, Salma Hayek, and Herbie Hancock.
Good for Wyclef.
Nice to see his hard work is being recognized.


 


Featured Rapper #HaitianFresh Interview with #Lilbo561 on #Globalhiphopevents.com :::: #ArtistInterview




(Lilbo561)Tell Me about yourself?

(HaitianFresh)Born in haiti came to america age of 9 got 6 brothers and father died when i was 2 mom struglle hard work six jobs but manage to escape poverty in haiti brought us 2 america where i attend middle school,high school college ...

(Lilbo561)Where were you born? What city and County you reppin?

(HaitianFresh)Im reppin haiti ,flda whole south and worldwide haitian fresh movement is internationa dubai,canade europe,united states already know he coming ive accomplish more than 90% of curent sign artist neva will...

(Lilbo561)What are your achievements to this date?

(HaitianFresh)Dam its not enough space here LilBo o7b.e.t awards,hip hop awards receive best single of the year award ,new artist of the year,grinder of the year,the deal show,mtv eneterview,cnn enterview ,20 million views,sign w wyclef jean,3 album ready take ova the game w finally a true story behind it,106n park,200 shows,two mascot,features w the best in hip hop cuz they luv the music no pay shit,shows in front 100k fans red monkey jeans endorsement e.a sports nba live 2010 song ,just drop celebration mixtape host by khaled 10 more on the way etc much moresurprises im brand naw pow.

(Lilbo561)Who was your favorite manager and why?

(HaitianFresh)Myself me because my managers been my friends my family but i have a bussiness degree so i love to handle my own bussines cuz thats why u have managers for but my expectations could only be reach w my faith,grind,my dedication people can only do so much before they want money or loose faith but i have lucci,tifre,joe thats handle certain things fo me i luv them like family just have a habbit of dealing w my own bussiness.

Sexy model of the Week ***K-Starr****

(Lilbo561)Tell me about yourself?

(KStarr)This is me, I’m Kris, I’m a Sergeant in the U.S Army, a strong beautiful woman, goal oriented kind of girl, party animal (when I can), cool and down to Earth can of girl. 

(Lilbo561)Where were you born? What city and County you reppin?

(KStarr)I reppin the N.O. (New Orleans) to the fullest and we don’t have county, but I reppin the eastbank/westbank, since I grow up in both parts.

(Lilbo561)What are your achievements to this date?

(KStarr)Well I joined the army, 2 more classes until I’m done with my degree, been to 7 countries (Spain, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Kuwait, Iraq, & Qatar), got married to my sexy hubby (he’s such a cutie), doing my modeling thing, and being my mother’s first to go to college.

(Lilbo561)What do you like to do for fun?
Ummm…what do I like to do for fun? What do any girl like to do for fun but go shopping, I love shopping, partying with the homies, playing with me puppy CheChe, and just living life to the fullest because you never know when it’s your time to go to them pearly gates.

(Lilbo561)What is the most difficult Situation you have had to face and how did
you tackle it?
(KStarr)The most difficult situation I’ve been in was going to Iraq. I never been by myself, I’m the kind of person that afraid of being alone, I know that’s sounds corny but I do. But I set my mind up to it and God gave me the strength to defend that fear. To tell you the truth, I loved Iraq, that’s the true meaning to of getting Arab $$:^)

(Lilbo561)What are strengths? and What Are your Weakness?
(KStarr)My strength are: I’m a go getter, I never accept defeat , I’m always think about success and always think of a new and better new to make money.
(KStarr)My weakness are: being alone, and giving to other because sometimes that can back fire on you because people now are days don’t appreciate what you do for them.

(Lilbo561)What do you enjoy about this industry?
 
(KStarr)I lobe taking pictures, I think it’s true what they say (a picture has a 1,000 words) because every time I see myself in a pictures I can have hours long conversation about them. Everybody wants to be famous; it’s the glamour behind it that makes it so fun.

(Lilbo561)Give me an example of when you have felt anger? How did you cope and you still perform your work.
(KStarr)I’m anger when I don’t get my way(yea I’m a daddy’s girl:^) and I also HATE drama so every time I hear somebody I know talking about how somebody say this about them it just aggravate me so the core, I cope with my anger by listening to music, music is good for the soul.

(Lilbo561)Who are your heroes?
(KStarr)God and my Mommie

(Lilbo561)Are you a self starter? Give me and example?
(KStarr)I consider myself a leader, hea I wouldn’t be a Sergeant if I wasn’t a leader, gotta lead soldiers.

(Lilbo561)How do feel about working long hard hours/ or Weekends
(KStarr)I hate working long hours, I’m lazy on the weekend, just like to relax the week off with the hubby.

(Lilbo561) What can you bring to the industry?
(KStarr)I can bring a lot to the industry. In this industry today, diversity is lacking, I just don’t want to be known as “that black model” but I want to break new standards like Tyra did.

(Lilbo561)Who influenced you to model?
(KStarr)It was everybody I know, they would say” why did you joined the army, you should model), but it was my husband who really got me to do it, he believe in everything I do.

(Lilbo561) How can the Globalhiphop reader get in contact with you?
All you ROCKSTARS out here can hit me up on my myspace @ myspace.com/k-starr










 
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Nicki Minaj Offers $50,000 Reward For Lost Stuffed Animal


Young Money's first lady recently lost a stuffed animal she calls Oscar, and she wants it back ... badly.
In a tweet (@NickiMinaj) recently, Nicki Minaj revealed that she's offering a reward of $50,000 for the safe return of her stuffed pink monkey, which she lost on a flight from New York to Miami, following an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman."
"Dear Barbz, have u seen Oscar?" Nicki wrote on her Twitter page. "U know ... pink monkey I had wen I did Letterman...? He's gone! Plz help!"
"All Points Bulletin: Where's Oscar?!! $50,000 reward for Oscar. I call him Osk for short," she said in another tweet. "He was last seen on a Miami bound plane from New York. Plz help!"
While $50K may seem like a lot for a stuffed animal, Nicki doesn't care. She fired off more tweets during the day, expressing her longing to have "Oscar" back.
"OSK!!!! OSK!!!!! Plz come back!!!! OSK!!!!! *breaks down n cries," he wrote once more.
Is she serious? Well, if you find that monkey, hit her and try to collect that reward. We're trying to find it as you read this ... haha.

 

Update: B.G. Enters Not Guilty Plea For November Gun Charge

Rapper B.G. appeared in a New Orleans courtroom last week, entering a not guilty plea for an arrest in November where he was charged with felony gun possession.
The popular local rapper (real name: Christopher Dorsey) was arrested last year after police officers found three firearms -- two reported stolen -- and loaded clips in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop.
Two other men riding with B.G. were also arrested.
After his arrest, the rapper declared his innocence, claiming he was discriminated against because of his reputation and rap persona.
"The bond, [the court] wanted to set it at a 100,000 because of my record," B.G. said in an interview. "As of right now ... I don't know how the guns got in the vehicle. For all I know the police coulda' put 'em in the vehicle. But when I got in the vehicle, the guns wasn't in there."
B.G. has had multiple run-ins with the law throughout his rap career. Just last year, he was arrested four times. In one incident, the 29-year-old was sentenced to two years' probation for driving while intoxicated, he was also ordered to submit to drug testing, which he failed.
Due to his lengthy rap sheet, he could face stiff penalties if found guilty on the gun charges. Stay tuned...

 

Nelly Teams Up With Ford, DUB To Design Custom 2011 Ford Mustang


Rapper Nelly has partnered with Ford to design a tricked out 2011 Mustang GT, customized by DUB magazine, which will be featured on the cover of his next album.
According to Ford, the rapper's idea to create his own custom Mustang came when he first caught a glimpse of the vehicle while inside the walls of Ford's design studio a little more than a year ago, when he helped launch the 2009 Ford Flex.
Since then, Nelly collaborated with Ford's design team and DUB's customization team to make the Mustang his own while still keeping the vehicle true to its muscle car roots.
"I don't care where you grew up, everyone knows the Mustang. At some point, you've had a conversation about a Mustang -- and it was probably one about you wanting to get behind the wheel of one," the rapper said. "I've always loved the Mustang; the vehicle has power to the point where you can't help but want to hit the pedal. And the newest one? More power, hotter style."
Ford says when Nelly came to them with the idea to get involved for the 2011 Mustang, they jumped at the opportunity.
"Nelly is a true car guy, there's no denying that," said Crystal Worthem, Ford’s Multicultural Marketing communications manager. "When Nelly expressed interest in wanting to partner with Ford on the all-new 2011 Ford Mustang GT, we knew it was a perfect fit.
"This was just a great opportunity for Ford, and we're excited that the Mustang GT is going to be a part of one of the most anticipated albums of 2010," she added.
Nelly's custom Mustang features a custom gloss black paint job with flat black racing stripes and a Street Scenes body kit, complete with custom 22- and 24-inch wheels and Pirelli tires.
It also includes a Billet grille, hood scoop, tinted taillights, angel eyes headlights and a Borla exhaust.
As far as the interior, it's complete with a suede and leather design, as well as a custom JL Audio system that includes two 12-inch subwoofers, amps and speakers.
Nelly says he can't wait to get inside it.
"I'm itching to get behind the wheel of my Mustang and really take it out on the streets," he said. "This vehicle being a part of my album artwork is just a reflection of the direction and feel that the album has. To be able to partner with Ford again on another vehicle that is going to change the automotive game is exciting."
The all-new 2011 Mustang GT boasts an all-new 5.0-liter V-8 engine, delivering 412 horsepower and projected unsurpassed highway mileage of 25 mpg.
This year, Ford added three vibrant new colors for the 2011 model: Yellow Blaze Tri-Coat, Race Red and Ingot Silver.