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 The
beef between singers, Miguel and Lloyd, has finally come to an end,
after they met face-to-face this weekend, backstage Z107.9's Summer Jam
in Cleveland ... following days of controversy over their similar
hairstyles.Everything started last week, when Miguel reacted after seeing Lloyd's new haircut, sending him a shot through Twitter (@MigMoney): "Imitation is the Highest form of Flattery. Shout to LLoyd." After hearing about it, Lloyd wasn't happy ... and the pair ran into each other over the weekend, which ultimately ended with Miguel apologizing, but only after Lloyd told him he felt disrespected. Audio of the conversation hit the net, which starts with Miguel bursting into the dressing room singing "The Wayans Bros." theme song ("We're brothers, we're happy and we're singing and we're colored"). But, Lloyd wasn't having it and immediately asked Miguel why he sent out his controversial tweet. "Why would you even say that though?" he asked. An apologetic Miguel replied, "Yo, it shouldn't have been said, as honest as I may have been. If it was like me and you having a conversation and I said it to you, it would have been different. The fact that I said it on Twitter was f***ed up and I apologize for that." Lloyd then explained why he was so upset over the situation, saying he doesn't like to be called a copycat. "The fact is that I was not trying to imitate you," he said. "I just felt like it was disrespectful. On some real sh**, it was cheap and I felt like it was distasteful. The idea behind it wasn't to mock you or imitate you, it was just to shave my [hair], so I could get a tattoo. For you to say that and bring all that kind of energy to me... It's album release week, so why am I answering questions about Miguel when I should be talking about my album that I worked two years for?" Eventually, it seems as though, they worked out their differences ... and there should be no more blog topics over their similar hairstyles. Because, for one, Lloyd says he's growing his hair back. |
Miguel & Lloyd Have Confrontation Regarding Beef Over Similar Hairstyles
Ballgreezy Says Anything Can Go Down In Miami
@RealBallgreezy explains to @DjSmallz about how anything can go down in Miami, especially in Lil Haiti. Talking about the stuff that goes down on the other side of the bridge. Damn it. Makes me not want to go to Chef Creole anymore. ROTFL. R. Kelly in Foreclosure
Well, that depends on who you ask.
Kelly has failed to make mortgage payments on his multimillion-dollar suburban Chicago home and now may lose the property to lenders, court documents show. In a foreclosure action filed in Cook County Circuit Court last month, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A. claims that the singer had not made a monthly payment on his 11,000-square-foot home in Olympia Fields since June 2010. The current principal balance on the loan was more than $2.9 million, not including unpaid interest, which accrues at rate of $251 a day. The “Love Letter” singer stopped making payments on the mortgage in an attempt to force the bank to negotiate a modification of the loan, according to sources. Kelly hasn’t lived in the home for more than a year and currently resides in his hometown of Chicago.
The two-story house, constructed 11 years ago by Kelly, sits behind a gate on a 3.7-acre site. It features six full bathrooms, seven half-baths and a four-car garage, according to the Cook County Assessor’s website. The original loan issued in 1999 was for $3.5 million, according to the lawsuit, and the monthly payments were $24,345.12. The property has a number of liens on it, according to the lawsuit, including nearly $2 million from the Department of the Treasury.
Allan Mayer, spokesperson for the R&B Man, declined to comment about the foreclosure. He tells The Associated Press, however, that Kelly isn’t in financial trouble.
According to Uncle Luke, dating a fellow rapper’s ex is “breaking the code”!
“You don’t date another rapper’s ex-girlfriend.”, Campbell wrote in his post. “They broke the bro code. See, when a rapper makes a commitment to one girl, he takes the relationship seriously.”
Campbell does make an interesting point, later in the post, that people may assume that all rappers enjoy being with multiple women. He makes the assertion that there are plenty of hip-hop artists who, indeed, enjoy life with just one woman by their side. He notes rappers such as Jay-Z, Will Smith, Ice Cube and Ice-T as examples of men with solid, committed relationships.
I’ll be honest, I didn’t know that such a code existed. Then again, I’m not a popular hip-hop star. It is both fascinating and fantastic that in a world, such as hip-hop, men can break the stereotype of what people think hip hop guys are like. It’s awesome that men, especially men like Campbell, are able to make the general public, and casual rap fans, aware of this code. Maybe now people can take a different light to the men who populate this culture.
Nicki Minaj Punched in the Mouth at a Hotel!
Law enforcement sources tell that Minaj got into a “verbal spat” with an “unidentified man she was staying with” while they were poolside at the Palomar Hotel.
The man in question had already left the scene once police arrived, and Nicki insisted that she did NOT want to press charges.
She also stressed that she was NOT in a relationship with the alleged attacker.
Wiz Khalifa in Boca Raton Fl July 15
Wiz
Khalifa Special guests: Big Sean and Chevy Woods Friday July 15 – doors
open 6pm Sunset Cove Amphitheatre 2 ½ miles west of 441 on Glades Rd in
west Boca Raton Tickets on sale now through Ticketmaster!
Jennifer Hudson Explains How 88lb Weight Loss Changed Her Life… [PHOTOS]
Jennifer Hudson’s 88 pound weight loss has inspired quite a few people (including myself) to shed a few pounds.
The 29 year old diva dropped the weight
while spokesperson of Weight Watchers, although rumors continue to swirl
that she had a surgical procedure to assist in her efforts.
Did Those Reality TV Checks Start Coming In? Amber Rose Stuntin On Horseback, Private Jets, And Bentleys
Here is the bald-headed beast, aka Amber Rose, tootin that thang up on a horse.
She’s looks like she would do some freaky ish to that poor horse. You likey??
Peep more pics below:
Natalie Nunn Hospitalized… That Chin Was Working So Hard She Fell Out From Exhaustion!
The 25-year-old reality tv “star” was rushed to the E.R. after collapsing in her Hollyweird Hills condo Tuesday. Nunn was treated for “exhaustion” and released this afternoon.
“I wasn’t kidding when I said I would sleep when I die. I have literally been running on three hours of sleep every day for the past two years,” Nunn told RadarOnline.com in an exclusive interview.Nunn has been forced to reschedule all of her upcoming events until sometime after July 22.
“It caught up to me. I’ll rest for a little while and get right back out there.”
Sources close to the reality-television star say Nunn will be taking a week off to relax, watch movies and catch up on sleep.
“I’m going to get rest. No one said it was easy being America’s favorite bad girl,” Nunn said.
Nunn, who has been previously linked to Rihanna’s cousin Tee-Jay, was scheduled to host a party tonight in Minnesota and Lil Kim’s birthday bash Wednesday night in Miami.
Poor Thang! Natalie needs to step it up… You don’t see Amber Rose falling out and sh*t do you?
We had no idea hosting parties and cyber thugging on Twitter could make a b*tch so weak.
Lakers' Ron Artest tries stand-up comedy at the Improv
With the lock up in full effect NBA stars are starting to think about
other career options, some are looking to play internationally, and Ron
Ron is planning to be the next Chris Rock. Watch Ron Artest A.K.A "Metta
World Peace" kick off the stand up comedy tour at the Improv in West
Hollywood.
Black Eyed Peas Split...Focusing on Solo Careers
Black Eyed Peas Split...Focusing on Solo Careers
The Black Eyed Peas are going on an indefinite break from making music together.
The group broke the news from the stage during a gig at
Alton Towers in Staffordshire earlier this week - scroll down and click
below for footage of the announcement.
Fergie
broke the news last week in England, when she told the crowd at
Thursday’s Staffordshire show it was "a very special night." Why ?
Because it’s the "last time we’re going to be in England
for a long time," she said. The Black Eyed Peas have a history of
sabbaticals - their last one was from 2005-2009, and Fergie reassured
fans that the band isn’t breaking up, just taking a indefinite break.
"This isn’t going to be the last time you’ll see us," she said.
Confirmed will.i.am on Twitter :
The @Bep will take a break after the beginning...just
like we did from monkey business to the e.n.d...but it doesn’t mean we
stop creating.
Fergie opens up on those persistent pregnancy rumors
Sadly, while they’re not breaking up, they are taking a
break—and an indefinite one at that. But before you go writing up the
Peas’ obituary, bear in mind, they’ve done this before—and came back,
four years later, stronger than ever.
Lil Wayne says 'Tha Carter IV' is 'totally done,' out August
And Weezy's well-aware that the shifting drop date has kept his followers on edge. Which is probably why he's also plotting to release a new mixtape, "Sorry for the Wait" tomorrow (July 13), one of many mixtapes he's crafted for fans.
A preview track -- his take on Meek Mill's "Tupac Back" in "Tunechi's Back" -- has been sent into the ether. "Wish I could take a shot a Ciroc with 'Pac / Sorry for the wait, 'til my album drop," he rhymes.
Check out all tour dates here.
DMX To Remained Jailed After Getting Busted With Drugs
DMX was scheduled to be released from prison this week, after serving
out half of a one-year sentence for a prior probation violation, but it
seems he f'd that up.
The rapper (real name: Earl Simmons) has earned himself an extended stay after incurring several infractions.
Prison officials told that X broke several rules while incarcerated since January -- including drug possession, failing or refusing a drug test, smoking when he wasn't supposed to, being disrespectful, disruptive, and disorderly ... and more.
X has had a long history with drug abuse, his drug of choice being crack cocaine. However, officials didn't specify what kind of drug was found on the rapper.
He has had seven disciplinary infractions in total, and will remain behind bars for at least a week or possibly even longer.
Stay tuned...
DMX was planning the release of a new album this summer, revealing that he was considering a deal with Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group; and also a reality TV series with with fiancé Yadira Borrego.
"Rick Ross' peoples wrote me a letter while I was in here," the rapper told Vibe.com in June. "Yeah like, 'Yo we got a home for you. We'll pick you up in a limo. Just come to Miami. Just come, we got you.'
"I'm thinking about it," X continued. "It was a good feeling. I respect him as an artist, and I would like to work with him. But he got the whole Illuminati thing going on. I got fans who write me like, 'I'm glad you're not a part of that.' And I don't know what it's really about entirely. So it might be like a good thing."
Prison officials told that X broke several rules while incarcerated since January -- including drug possession, failing or refusing a drug test, smoking when he wasn't supposed to, being disrespectful, disruptive, and disorderly ... and more.
X has had a long history with drug abuse, his drug of choice being crack cocaine. However, officials didn't specify what kind of drug was found on the rapper.
He has had seven disciplinary infractions in total, and will remain behind bars for at least a week or possibly even longer.
Stay tuned...
DMX was planning the release of a new album this summer, revealing that he was considering a deal with Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group; and also a reality TV series with with fiancé Yadira Borrego.
"Rick Ross' peoples wrote me a letter while I was in here," the rapper told Vibe.com in June. "Yeah like, 'Yo we got a home for you. We'll pick you up in a limo. Just come to Miami. Just come, we got you.'
"I'm thinking about it," X continued. "It was a good feeling. I respect him as an artist, and I would like to work with him. But he got the whole Illuminati thing going on. I got fans who write me like, 'I'm glad you're not a part of that.' And I don't know what it's really about entirely. So it might be like a good thing."
Miami Rapper Brisco surrenders to police, faces charges in Fla. beating
Police say the 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is British Alexander Mitchell, assaulted Giovanni Nagy on June 30 at his home after an argument.
"The rapper began to pummel him, to beat him, strike him, punch him, knocking him unconscious and sending him to the hospital," North Miami police Maj. Neal Cuevas told the Sun Sentinel.
According to the paper, Brisco is being held in a Miami-Dade County jail.
EMINEM SETS NEW DIGITAL ALBUMS SALES RECORD
Eminem has become the first artist ever to sell one million digital copies of an album in the U.S.
Recovery, the best-selling album of 2010, moves past the
one million digital mark this week. The record-breaking feat comes only
weeks after Em debuted at No. 1 with Hell : The Sequel, his
collaborative EP with Royce Da 5’9”. This is the first time in the last
five years an artist has landed two No. 1 albums within a one-year
period.
“Recovery selling one million digital albums is an
incredible achievement by an incredible artist,” stated Interscope
Records’ Vice Chairman Steve Berman. “I have had the pleasure of working
with Eminem throughout the course of his career, and I’m delighted to
be a part of yet another milestone on his amazing journey.”
ROCAWEAR AND TRANSFORMERS COLLAB ON EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT COLLECTION
t-shirt collection that will be in stores July 2011. The shirts boasts
key JAY-Z quotes and song titles such as “Big Pimpin’”, “Renegade” and
“Venus vs. Mars” with designs inspired by the Transformers characters. Check out the “making of” the t-shirt collection and more designs by
clicking on the link below and be sure to check out www.rocawear.com
to pick up your favorite(s).
Now “That’s Rocawear”!
Link: http://www.roc4life.com/profiles/blogs/rocawear-and-transformers
RIHANNA TO MODEL FOR ARMANI!
R&B beauty Rihanna is set to strip off for a sizzling new advertising campaign after signing on as a spokesmodel for Emporio Armani’s underwear and jeans collection.
The Umbrella hitmaker will follow in the footsteps of Transformers beauty Megan Fox, who set pulses racing in the 2010/11 advertising campaigns.
Rihanna will grace billboards worldwide for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans from September.
The singer is in good company as an Armani model – British soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria previously fronted ads for the underwear line, as did Portuguese sports hunk Cristiano Ronaldo.
Bow Wow Challenges Kobe Bryant To Some One-On-On, Loses $1K
In 2002, Bow Wow -- known as Lil Bow Wow -- at the time starred in the Michael Jordan-inspired film "Like Mike," where he becomes after finding a pair of old Nikes from the Salvation Army. Nine years later, the rapper takes on our generation's MJ in Kobe Bryant after showing up to one of the NBA star's summer camps.
Upon meeting Kobe, Bow Wow challenges him to a little one-on-one. After losing, he changes up the rules a little and bets him $1,000 for another game. Bad move Bow!
A good sport, Bow forks over the cash, which Kobe donated to his Campers.
"Call [Lil] Wayne too, I'ma tell Wayne thank you," said Kobe before sinking the first shot. "Two hot singles coming my way. Easy money."
After, an out-of-breath Bow Wow exclaims, "All the sh** they be doing with Kobe on [NBA] 2K is real."
Red Bull's Emsee Freestyle Competition Heads To Seattle
Red Bull EmSee is an invitation-only battle series, created to find the best freestyle rappers in the country. After local talent battles it out in local markets, the winner of each city will head to Atlanta this fall for a national finals before a winner is crowned.
The series is hosted by Bun B, serving as the master of ceremonies; with judges at Seattle's stop on July 28 being Too $hort, Casual and Crooked I.
Red Bull EmSee's innovative battle format challenges MCs to bring the true freestyle spirit back, by adding a twist to the conventional head-to-head clash. During the competition, MCs are posed with a variety of challenges, designed to showcase their technique, creativity and dexterity. In addition to spitting flows over beats and a capella, MCs are challenged to come up with hard-hitting verses straight off the dome, based on visual cues and inspirations.
"The format of the challenge forces you to stick to the true essence of freestyling, which I think gives it freshness and definite authenticity," said reigning Red Bull EmSee National Champion, Fowl.
The Los Angeles stop in early June ended with Bay Area rapper, Dirtbag Dan, being declared the evening's winner after beating out Cadalack Ron in the final round.
The national winner will win an opportunity to record with a headlining producer of his choice. For information, visit RedBullUSA.com/Emsee.
The Seattle stop goes down on July 28 at The Crocodile. Pre-sale tickets are on sale for $8 at TheCrocodile.com, or $10 at door if not already sold out.
Fire Breaks Out On Stage During Rihanna Concert In Dallas
According to reports, a light on the stage caught fire during her Loud Tour stop at American Airlines Center in Dallas Friday, after finishing her power ballad single "California King Bed."
The fire broke out, showering sparks and burning debris onto the smoking stage behind her.
It grew rapidly, but the production crew moved quickly and extinguished the flames to the applause of the 12,500 fans in attendance, who then calmly evacuated the American Airlines Center.
At press time, it seems there were no injuries.
Rihanna took to her Twitter page soon after to address the incendiary incident. "DALLAS!!! We set the stage on FYAH tonight!!! LITERALLY!!!," she tweeted (@Rihanna). "I'm so pissed, I was havin so much fun wit yall too!!! I gotta come back man!!"
Later, the singer reported, "Heading into a production meeting to find out exactly what happened!!! Keep u posted" and added, "Glad you guys are safe!!! I promise I'll be back!!!"
Rihanna is currently performing around the country on her "Loud" tour, which will also take her to South America and Europe.
At The Movies: 'Transformers' Tops Box Office For Second Week, Becomes Biggest Movie Of 2011
The Paramount Pictures, sci-fi smash -- starring Shia LaBeouf -- remained #1 with $47 million this weekend, bringing its domestic draw to $261 million, putting it past "The Hangover Part II" for the biggest film this year.
Debuting #2 this weekend was the Warner Bros. comedy, "Horrible Bosses" featuring Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis as bumblers plotting against their nasty supervisors. It pulled in $28.1 million.
And, opening at #3 with $21 million was Sony Pictures' family tale "Zookeeper," in which Kevin James plays an animal tender who gets romantic advice from the talking critters in his care.
"Cars 2" fell to #4 in its third weekend, pulling in another $15.2 million to put it at over $148 million so far; and to close out the top five was Cameron Diaz' "Bad Teacher" with $9 million.
According to box-office tracker Hollywood.com, domestic business dipped overall, with revenues totaling $158 million, down 18 percent from the same weekend last year, when "Despicable Me" led with a $56.4 million debut.
That's a wrap for this weekend. Next weekend, look out for the release of the latest "Harry Potter" installment "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2," and the animated "Winnie The Pooh."
This weekend's top 10 is as follows:
1. "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," $47 million.
2. "Horrible Bosses," $28.1 million.
3. "Zookeeper," $21 million.
4. "Cars 2," $15.2 million.
5. "Bad Teacher," $9 million.
6. "Larry Crowne," $6.3 million.
7. "Super 8," $4.8 million.
8. "Monte Carlo," $3.8 million.
9. "Green Lantern," $3.1 million.
10. "Mr. Popper’s Penguins," $2.9 million.
Freeway Rick Ross: Righting His Wrongs
Known as the King of Crack in South Central L.A. back in the 1980s, Ross is said to have made $3 million in one day. The drug kingpin was living a life similar to that of Tony Montana from the iconic "Scarface". But 20 years after his incarceration, he's turned a new leaf and is ready to rebuild his empire -- this time legally and inspirational.
His nickname was derived from his drug routes along several properties on the Harbor Freeway. At his peak, Freeway Rick Ross was the richest man in the hood, who not only profited off illegal sales, but also benefited a very troubled community. While it's not the most moral Robin Hood story (stealing from the rich to give to the poor), Ross is often credited for helping out his community with his "profits."
Consequence Takes Aim At Kanye West In Newly Leaked Track, 'On My Own'
It doesn't matter though, "cause when it comes to rap, I do this on my own," Cons declares to close out each verse.
However in the song's verses is where it becomes evident, there was a problem.
"Let's be honest, we don't need a lie detector / Don't try to make it seem that you was once my investor / You never believed, so you don't need to lie to Dexter," Cons spits in the first verse, before later adding, "The same homeys that I thought were my support system/ Got the nerve to jerk me like the court system."
Cudi crooning on the hook, further drives Cons' complaint home, as he sings, "I could do it on my own, I don't have to listen to your lies, forever/ I've been movin' on my own for some time now, so I gotta say goodbye, forever."
Consequence began his career working with legendary hip-hop group, A Tribe Called Quest, but later pursued his own solo career, teaming up with Kanye's G.O.O.D. Music, dropping his debut Don't Quit Your Day Job! in 2007.
While things seemed ok, tn the middle of recording his sophomore album, Cons TV, the rapper left G.O.O.D. Music after a fallout with Kanye, who he felt didn't support his music fully and/or didn't credit for his contribution to Ye's music.
On My Own (Full Version) by Consequence
He tells Billboard.com, he's learned from his past mistakes.
"It won't happen again. It's like when you're in somebody else's totem pole, so to speak, of course, the head is to receive the glory," Consequence says.
In an interview with Billboard.com, Cons expressed his frustrations over failing to receive his share of credit for Kanye's success.
"I'm one of the premiere songwriters in music over the last decade and it hasn't fully been exploited out of loyalty and out of business structure," he lamented. "I wrote a plethora of records that people are familiar with... I wrote the verses to 'Paranoid' with Kanye. It's a lot of people's favorite record from '808s and Heartbreak.'"
Apparently, he also contributed to Ye's songs, "Amazing," "Say You Will," and "Robocop" from his 808s and Heartbreaks; "Gone" from Late Registration; and "Spaceship" from The College Dropout.
"On My Own" will appear on Consequences's next mixtape, Movies on Demand 3, set to drop very soon.
Miami Rapper Brisco on the run for Miami Dade Police
The Opa-locka bred rapper, whose real name is British Alexander Mitchell, knew the man he attacked, said Neal Cuevas, a spokesman for the North Miami Police Department. "The rapper began to pummel him, to beat him, strike him, punch him, knocking him unconscious and sending him to the hospital," Cuevas said. He said Mitchell fled the scene in a .... wait...I can't tell y'all that LOL.
Katy Perry Postpones Tour Dates Due To Illness
Concert promoters Jam Productions, Perry has rescheduled her July 8 show at Chicago's Allstate Arena for August 21, and her July 9 gig at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center for August 23 in the same venues.
And once recovered, Perry said she plans to make it up to her fans. "I apologize to my fans in Chicago and the Twin Cities for not being able to perform this weekend, but I am going to return in a few weeks to give them the very best show ever!" she said.
Perry also took to Twitter to deliver the unfortunate news, tweeting, "Chicago and St. Paul - I'm so sorry to have to postpone today and tomorrow's shows. But I'll be back 8/21 (CHI) and 8/23 (St. Paul)!"
Despite the tour-date postponement, the pop singer has been riding high off of her mega-successful Teenage Dream album, which is closing in on Michael Jackson's #1 singles record. If the LP's recently released "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" hits the top of the Billboard Hot 100, she'll become the first female artist to have five chart-topping songs off one album. Additionally, Perry will become the first artist to nab the record since Jackson, who had five #1 singles off his Bad album in the late-'80s.
Send your well-wishes for a speedy recovery to Katy in the comments!
Keri Hilson Gets Sexy And Sucks On Lollipops For Fans In Vegas
Keri Hilson performed in Vegas this weekend with her “I’m a sexy-sex kitten” steez in full effect.
You likey??
Isht Is Still Real In Mexico: 20 People Gunned Down In A Monterrey Bar, 20 More Bodies Found In 3 Cities
And authorities thought they had made some kind of breakthrough a few weeks ago when they arrested one of the kingpins pins behind that murderous Zeta gang.
Because these mu’f*ckas are still putting innocent bystanders in the middle of their shootouts and dropping bodies in groups of 10 or more left and right.
Get Your Life Together Already!!! Pacman Jones Popped For Fighting One-Time While Slizzard
This fool here!!
After finding a way to mostly avoid headlines for the past few months, Pacman Jones was in Cincinnati last night doing what he does best: f*cking up.
The folks at WLWT report that Jones, who now plays for the Bengals, was arrested early Sunday at a Cincinnati bar.
He reportedly was intoxicated and disruptive. He allegedly got into an argument, and he allegedly was uncooperative when asked to leave.
As Jones was being arrested, he reportedly struggled to get out of the handcuffs. Ultimately, two officers were required to restrain him.
With the league taking the position (ridiculous as it may be) that the personal conduct policy applies even though the players are currently locked out, it’ll be interesting to see how Pacman’s latest legal entanglement impact his career, given his history.
Waka Flocka Flame Fed Up With The Industry, Says He's Retiring After This Year
With all of the success, he's become a hot commodity, but is the saying goes, the industry is full of snakes, and that's something he's realized. It's always why can't deal with anymore.
So, Waka says he plans to hang up his mic after the end of 2011.
In a tweet on Wednesday (July 6), the rapper announced his exit from the game, writing (@WakaFlockaBSM), "This game 2 fake I quite rap after this year."
The Twitter update shocked fans, all of which were left wondering why. So, Waka called into the Ryan Cameron Show on Atlanta's V103 radio station this week to confirm what he wrote on the social networking site, and explain.
"Yep, absolutely true," the rapper said on the air. "The game, as a whole, is fake. I'm tired of going what I go through, and at the end of the day, the forecast is always rain ... rain on my world.
"It's so much different haters, different fake smiles, different hugs. So to prevent myself from doing anything, I just rather quit," Waka continued. "I'd rather work at Wal-Mart than rap. I promise, and that's my word on God."
By the end of the year, Waka hopes to make enough money to financially secure his family and friends, and then, he's calling it a wrap. Either way, though, he says he's gone.
"I'm straight, regardless. I don't have any kids," Waka responded, when asked if he was aiming for a certain amount of money before going on haitus. "I'm always gonna be straight. I'm content with $200 in my pocket, rather than $20,000 in my pocket. I'm still gonna be the same person, wake up the same way. I could never be embarassed."
Despite being fed up with industry politics, Waka didn't completely rule out a return. While he makes it clear that it won't be until he goes on an extended vacation, coming back is probably certain, especially since he's just 25.
"I been wanting to quit. My moms is probably the only reason why I kept rapping," he explained. "Right now, I be so stressed over fake stuff. I'm struggling at 25 years old, how can I be stressed? So, I just wanna hang it up. I can't say its a forever thing, but I know I'mma take a good six to 12 months. I know I'mma take off for a good year, I know it."
For now, as far as music goes, Waka has an upcoming collaborative album with his mentor Gucci Mane; and his forthcoming sophomore LP, # Triple F Life: Friends, Fans, & Family; and most likely, a mixtape or two.
Hopefully, it's enough to hold fans over until he decides to return.
Rockets' Yao Ming To Retirement After Nine Years In The NBA
Yao's contract had expired with the Houston Rockets after last season, where he played just five games after missing the entire 2009-2010 season. The team had missed the playoffs the last two seasons as well, while their star center sat on the bench recovering from injury.
During the most recent season, Yao suffered a stress fracture in his left ankle, and many doubted whether he could return ... and it seems it won't happen.
He underwent surgery in January, then months later, Yao said his surgically repaired left ankle was healing properly. However, he said he wouldn't know until this summer if he'd be able to play again.
At press time, Yao and/or the Rockets have yet to make an official statement.
Yao's injuries have kept him from reaching his full potential. Some -- including his teammates -- felt he could've progressed into one of the greatest centers in the league's history.
"If he was never injured, he would have been one of the greatest centers ever," former Rocket's teammate Rafer Alston told Yahoo!. "You can't guard him. You had to foul him. He's 7-6, so he has a height advantage. He had the jump hook over the shoulder.
"If he was healthy, we would have gone far. He would have been one of the greatest centers of all-time if he was healthy."
During his seven-plus seasons, Yao averaged 19 points and 9.2 rebounds a game.
With Yao's departure, the NBA loses one of its few remaining center stars, following Shaquille O'Neal's retirement announcement in early June.
Shaq congratulated the Chinese pro in an online video post.
"We're going to miss you, bro," O'Neal said. "You're one of the greatest players ever to come out of China. You're one of the greatest players, period. I'm going to miss you, brother. Enjoy retirement. Let's go on vacation, bro. Me and you."
Gucci Mane Released From Jail, Vows To Stay Outta Trouble
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the rapper (real name: Radric Davis) was released from Fulton County jail at 4:30 a.m. after serving two-and-a-half months behind bars.
He was arrested in late January on a misdemeanor battery for allegedly pushing a woman from his moving vehicle after she refused his his sexual proposition.
Additionally, Gucci was arrested for violation of probation while visiting his probation officer, and transferred to Fulton jail on April 20, where he remained until Friday morning.
"I'm back bitch gucci back bitch did u miss me or miss my raps bitch," he tweeted.
He plans to celebrate his homecoming at Club Fathom in Chattanooga, Tenn., Friday evening.
Following his numerous arrests, Gucci vowed to stay out of trouble in a phone interview with Atlanta's Hot 197.9 radio.
"I give my word," he said on the air. "It's getting too much for me. I can't keep going to jail. I slipped up this time, but no more slip ups."
On Tuesday (July 5), the rapper released a new mixtape to get fans ready for his release, titled Writings On The Wall 2, the sequel to his 2009 prison-tape of the same title.
New York Rapper Bigga Threat Shot In Harlem
The 29-year-old rapper (real name: Maurice Edwards) was sitting outside of a housing development, known as Jackie Robinson Houses, at around 12:15, when an unknown assailant pulled a pedal-by, which left him injured with a gunshot wound to his right thigh.
Another man, 28-year-old Laquan Parks, also an aspiring rapper, was shot in the head and died.
Bigga Threat was rushed to Harlem Hospital Center, where he was treated for his wound, while Parks was pronounced dead on the scene.
"I know he'll be okay, but I don't know if he'll be okay mentally after this," Bigga Threat's brother, Mike Edwards, told the paper.
"My son was a great kid," said Parks' father. "He was just trying to pursue a rap career."
Police are still trying to determine a motive for the shooting. However, they suspect that an increase in gang violence in the area could have contributing to the incident.
Bigga Threat is an associate of Harlem producer Dame Grease. He is also aligned with rappers Max B and French Montana, and released several diss records at Dipset members, Jim Jones and Hell Rell last year.
The Wild Ones Releases 2011 Fall Collection
Streetwear brand, The Wild Ones, unveiled
their Fall 2011 line this month, consisting of a bunch of new tees, and
other products.
The new collection boasts a slew of new tees, including the T.W.O. "Mono Fill," the Can Angel tee, the Finger tee, and the Revealing tee, among others; and some hats, including New Eras, and FlexFit
pieces.
Each of the tees are available in multiple colorways, including black, purple, turquoise, grey, and white.
All tees retail for $26 while hats sell for $30 and up.
Wild Ones gear are currently available online at TheWildOnes.com, and/or at The Fast Life retail store (TheFastLife.com), located at: 8101 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, Ca 90048,
The Wild Ones is based in Southern California, and is affiliated with Famous Stars & Straps (FMS) and Killer Distribution.
The new collection boasts a slew of new tees, including the T.W.O. "Mono Fill," the Can Angel tee, the Finger tee, and the Revealing tee, among others; and some hats, including New Eras, and FlexFit
pieces.
Each of the tees are available in multiple colorways, including black, purple, turquoise, grey, and white.
All tees retail for $26 while hats sell for $30 and up.
The Wild Ones is based in Southern California, and is affiliated with Famous Stars & Straps (FMS) and Killer Distribution.
Sean Kingston Seems To Be Doing Fine In First Photo Since Leaving Hospital
obtained a new photo of the young musician, partying at his Miami mansion for a Fourth of July/welcome home party he threw for himself over the weekend ... and he looks like he doing fine.
In the new photo, Kingston is seen hanging with Soulja Boy, with his left arm and hand bandaged up.
His party was attended by around 100 people, said the report. And, all guests at the party were given one specific rule: "NO JET SKIING!"
Instead, partygoers ate food, drank liquor, and even a stripper was invite, who didn't strip.
We're glad to see Sean has recovered well.
Jay-Z Partners With Soccer Player Ashley Cole To Bring 40/40 Club To London
His latest venture is the expansion of his 40/40 sport bar franchise to London, and is reportedly partnering with English soccer player Ashley Cole to do so.
According to Reuters, Jay has signed a multi-million dollar deal to bring his the 40/40 franchise to London by 2012, the first of several planned business ventures with Cole.
"London is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world, and the perfect location for our new venue," Jay said in a statement. "I'm excited about working with Ashley and NVA Entertainment Group on a range of new projects and The 40/40 London is going to be the hottest place in town."
The London location will include a top chef to bring a modern American-themed menu to the bar, and will also enlist top DJ's and A-list artists on a regular basis, said the report.
A location has not been decided on just yet, but a final decision is expected in August, the NVA Entertainment Group, which brokered the multi-million dollar deal, told Reuters.
Jay-Z and Cole are also planning grand opening celebrations in New York City, Las Vegas, and Atlantic City, N.J., as well as several other major domestic cities.
"I am delighted to be working with Jay-Z," said Cole. "I have grown up listening to his music and now to be doing business with him is amazing and the projects we do will be delivering much needed funds back into sport and music on a local community level as well as helping talented young people get back to work."
Jay-Z currently has 40/40 locations in New York City and Atlantic City, and has signed a deal with Delaware North Companies to put 40/40 clubs into as many as 20 major U.S. airports.
Bow Wow Confirms Rumors That He's A New Father
Word is, Los Angeles-based video vixen Miss Joie is the baby's mother, but that's yet to be confirmed.
Over the last three years, the young rapper/actor has been struggling with his fame, dealing with constant gossip columns and even said that at times things are so stressful, ideas of suicide have popped into his head.
However, things are different now. He has a daughter, whom he calls "Shai Shai," and Bow Wow says he's been hands on, enjoying every minute of it. Bow turned to his site (BowWowToday.com) with an open letter on becoming a father.
Read it, in its entirety, below:
Lloyd Unveils New 'Guns & Roses' Head Tattoo
R&B singer Lloyd is the latest to get some serious ink, taking a page outta Birdman's book and getting his head tatted.
In support of his new album King of Hearts, the singer debuted his new head tattoo and hairstyle during his appearance on BET's "106 & Park" on Tuesday (July 5), which is an image of two revolvers wrapped in roses.
"I'm a walking contrast. I go from hard to soft, I go from guns to roses, which is what's on my tat. And I like to go from the streets to the sheets," Lloyd told host Terrence J. "I make street-savvy R&B music, but I also like to slow it down and be sensual at times, so when you listen to King of Hearts, you get a lot of the contrast of who is me."
According to the singer, the tat reminded him of his late grandfather.
"I lost my best friend in the world July 4th of last year, my grandfather, and the whole time I did it, I just thought about him, all the good times we shared," Lloyd explained. "Every July 4th, I go down to New Orleans and I visit him and spend time with the family."
King of Hearts is out now.
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