Nike SB Dunk High - Quagmire

We first featured the Nike SB Dunk High - Glen Quagmire months ago, and now have more pictures as well as new information to bring to you guys. Arguably one of the funniest characters on the cartoon series Family Guy, Glen Quagmire is well noted for his perverted lifestyle. This pair of Nike Dunk SB’s are actually by Glen and the clothing we are so used to seeing him in. They feature a red upper constructed from nubuck along with gold stars sewn in, representing his shirt. The blue seen across the upper is inspired by the jeans that he wears, while the white midsole and gum outsole are really nice bonus features. They have just been released to select Nike accounts.

Nike SB Dunk High - Quagmire

KRUNK DUBAI EXHIBITION FEATURING FUTURA, STASH & PHIL FROST

Via: hypebeast

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The company that brought Futura’s work to Los Angeles last year looks to make a trip to the cultural hotspot of Dubai for their next exhibition, which takes place on March 19th, 2009 at Cuadro Fine Art Gallery.

This time around they bring two other urban contemporary artists with them, including Stash and Phil Frost. The exhibition will feature never-before-seen works by Futura, Stash and Phil Frost to new audiences. The show will remain open until June 17th, 2009.

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Soulja Boy Doin It Big For Spring Break: Soulja Boy In Cancun Mexico With Arab & Miami Mike! (Has A Laser Fight On Stage)

Dre Blog #3 [Soulja Boy In Cancun Mexico]

Spring Break Is Poppin: Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Jae Millz & Young Money At MTV's Spreak Break 09'! (Nicki Says Weezy Was Getting Questioned By Authori

Nicki Minaj TV reports "NICKI MINAJ GETS FOOTAGE OF YOUNG MONEY ON MTV'S SPRING BREAK AND SPOTS LIL WAYNE BEING QUESTIONED

Skitzo (One Of Dipset's Producers) Responds To Nova For Dissing Camron About Jacking His "I Hate My Job" Song! "He Responded The Wrong Way"

M.A.S.H. music reports "interview with Skitzo regarding the Cam'ron/Nova "I Hate My Job" controversy,".. Shout out to Creasy

Big Truck Responds To Uncle Murda "You Live In New Jersey. Your Lil Brother Is On Rikers Island & You Know Who Run Rikers Island. Thats My Building""

Hiphopbeef reports "big truck response to uncle murda. big truck comes at busta rhymes"

Rick Ross Responds To 50 Cent Releasing Sex Tape! "OH Thats Big. I Like That. Lloyd Banks Sex Tape Did Good Too" + "In The South That Don't Go On. Tha

DJ Heat reports ""Rick Ross dropped by Big Tigger's Live in the Den radio show and spoke on his beef with 50 Cent, the Corrections Officer situation, his new album, and more.""

Redd Eyezz Gives His 2 Cents On Rick Ross Vs 50 Cent Beef! "Ross From My City. I Want To See Him Win. I Couldn't Ignore It When You Bringin In Baby Mo

Rock Me TV reports "The Relentless artist Redd Eyez affiliated with the Zoe Pound featured on The History Channel Gangland Series speaks on The Round Table here on Rock Me TV."

Nipsey Hussle - Turn'D Up (The Making Of Hip Hop's Next Superstar) [Episode 3 Trailer]

Street Knowledge reports New Trailer for Nipsey Hussle "Turn'D Up" The Making of Hip Hop's Next Superstar Episode Three. With guests appearances from The Game, Tony Yayo, DJ Whoo Kid, Alchemist, and Kay Slay. The all new thirty minute minute documentary is exclusively dropping on WSHH. Currently on tour with The Game. For more info log on to Nipseyhussle.com

Joaquin Phoenix Attacks Heckler Fan At His Own Concert In Miami While Rappin! (Then Gets Kick'D Out)

Actor turned rapper Joaquin Phoenix jumps off the stage during a performance at a Miami Beach nightclub and confronts an audience member who is heckling him. It is unknown whether the scene is real or fake. You decide.

Rick Ross Interview On 102 Jamz: "This Monkey Is Doin Me The Biggest Favor In The World. I Can Take Advantage Of His Fans" + Shows Clip Of People With

Rick Ross Interview On 102 Jamz

50 Cent a.ka. Pimpin Curly Release A Trailer Of Rick Ross's Other Baby Momma "Brooke" (Who Is A Call Girl) In A Porn Tape [20 Sec Trailer]

One of our sources told us This used to be Ross's girl till he found out she was a porn star. So he left her along time ago. 50 got a hold of one of her scenes and is about to leak the whole thing

Trick Daddy Inks Book Deal With MTV For 'Magic City'

By Nolan Strong

Miami rap star Trick Daddy has signed a deal with MTV/Pocket Books to release his autobiography, officially titled Magic City: Trials Of A Native Son.

The new book will be penned with the help of award-winning journalist Peter Bailey, a former staff writer at The Miami Herald.

Magic City, which was acquired from Ayesha Pande at Collins Literary Agency, will focus on Trick’s rise from obscurity, as one of 27 children born into poverty in Miami’s infamous Liberty Square Housing Development.

The book details Trick Daddy’s story as a boy born to a father who was a pimp, as well as his drug-dealing brother who was eventually murdered.

Magic City explains Trick's life on the streets of Miami before he discovered Hip-Hop and how he went on to achieve international fame as a rapper.

In a previous interview, Trick Daddy revealed details about the book to AllHipHop.com.

“I seen the movie Cocaine Cowboys and all that,” Trick Daddy told AllHipHop.com. “That aint show who broke that s**t down and cooked that s**t up and who got addicted to that s**t. They forgot about that. When they do CSI Miami, they should fly over the [whole] city and show them the difference. A lot of [A&E’s] The First 48 is filmed right here in Overtown where a lot of bodies lay at because there’s nothing else for the people to do. And walking distance from that, [Donald] Trump is building a multi-million dollar building. And that two miles from that, there’s an island that Oprah [Winfrey] owns a house on that you can’t even drive to, they put they s**t on a ferry boat and go home. Since the year 1985, $5 billion dollars in cash went through our banks, the n***as aint get it. They aint even wanna give us all our food stamps!”

The book’s co-author, Peter Bailey, 28, is known for his award-winning profile stories on unsung heroes for The Miami Herald.

Magic City: Trials Of A Native Son is due in stores later this year.

Cam’ron: Season of Change Part 1

By Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur

The Notorious B.I.G. once proclaimed, “You’re nobody ‘til somebody kills you.”

Cam’ron couldn’t possibly subscribe to the notion, because most of his trials have involved near death experiences in varying degrees. In 2005, an unknown assailant fired on the Harlem rapper in his Lamborghini, striking him in the right arm. Then, there was the near death of his career in a precarious beef with 50. In response, Cam’ron created a music video where he energetically leapt out of a casket to represent his sudden resurrection.

These days, Cam’ron is looking like the proverbial Phoenix rising from the ashes of the past. But the present isn’t as sweet or as simple as the public perceives. The sabbatical from the rap game was mostly self-imposed due to real family issues. His crew, The Diplomats, is the UFC of crew infighting with several conflicts running concurrently. Still Cam lives on. In 2009, he plans to release three albums (Crime Pays on May 5), a pair of movies (including “Killa Season 2”) and handle a whole bunch of other business like Dipset and 50 Cent if necessary. There truly is life after death.

AllHipHop.com: First of all, can explain your time away? We know some things, but a lot of people are assuming as well.

Cam’ron: My Mom had a stroke, she had three strokes in one day, three minor strokes. She’s paralyzed on the left side of her body. I took her to a specialist in Miami. Its about 11 months rehabilitation, transferred her back up here for about 6 months rehabilitation here, made sure she was back on her feet. You know, during that time everybody was like, “Where’s Cam, where’s Cam, where’s Cam?” People who was close to me kind of knew what was going on already, but then after a while I was like I’m in the process of doing this album. It doesn’t really make sense to come out and say anything without the music coming out so I’m like I’ll take advantage of the “Where’s Cam” situation for another six, seven, eights months. And I then come surface when its time to put the music out, but it didn’t make sense for me to come out and be like “Aye , Where’s Cam?” and we didn’t have any music to put out. Then, I’ll just be wasting’ time when its time to put music out, we might as well talk about everything at one time

AllHipHop.com: Right right, how’s your Moms? I met her in one of our earlier interviews.

Cam’ron: She’s about 75%, 80% you know she’s driving again, walking again running around being the hoodlum that she is. You know what I’m saying? My mom is real street. She’s from Harlem. She won’t ever leave. I done bought her houses condos. I gotta force her to go stay there, but she’s in love with Harlem though. She’s good. She’s doing much better. She’s not 100%. She’s walking with a cane, but she’s alright. Appreciate that though.

"I mean at the end of the day, being Dipset is like being a smith or a Williams or Johnson once you’re Dipset, that’s your name. You in Dipset."

AllHipHop.com: Would you regard this album as a come back album?

Cam’ron: I wouldn’t, but everybody else is kinda is making like Cam is coming back, Cam’s this and Cam’s that. But at the same time, I don’t think I’ve had that long of a lay off, but I view it as this is just what I’ve been doing. I’ve ever stopped recording anyway. you know I have my own studio when I was in Miami I was in the studio..made sure my mom was good I go to the studio but I’ve always been recording the whole time now also maybe that’s why I don’t look at it as a come back album but I would say about 90% of the public eye people are looking at it as a come back album

AllHipHop.com: We saw pictures of you at Six Flags or something like that.

Cam’ron: That’s old footage that’s about three years old. I seen that footage too and I was like I haven’t been to Great Adventures since 2006. I looked at one of the watches and I haven’t had that watch in years. That’s like a 3-year-old picture. People are pulling stuff out of there closets like, “Oh there’s Cam” - .yada yada yada

AllHipHop.com: Lets talk a little bit about what’s going on with Dipset. What’s your assessment of things right now as far as the crew? Is it a crew?

Cam’ron: I mean at the end of the day, being Dipset is like being a smith or a Williams or Johnson once you’re Dipset, that’s your name. You in Dipset. You know our communication - a lot of stuff surfaced in 07. We were distanced from each other two or three years before that. It just wasn’t publicized we all kind of wasn’t talking maybe from time to time maybe two or three times a year for the last two years before that. So everything kind of was like behind the scenes falling apart. It got in the public maybe 2007, but everybody’s still Dipset. Everybody got a piece of the company so it is what it is.

AllHipHop.com: So you don’t talk to Juelz or Jim or anymore?

Cam’ron: I haven’t spoke to Juelz in I don’t know the last time I spoke to him maybe Christmas ‘07. I seen him outside of the bank and…spoke…I let him out his contract in June. I called Zeke phone day before yesterday. I always speak to Zeke.

AllHipHop.com: So it doesn’t sound like real beef but more like people growing apart.

Cam’ron: Yeah, I would say that time...I was just explaining that to people…once you don’t speak to somebody for two, three or four months, you get your own schedule and you kinda go in your own lane. Especially if you’re doing alright and its just like time kind of breaks people up but its no beef like that.

AllHipHop.com: What about the whole “selling” Juelz back to Def Jam?

Cam’ron: He took that out of context. I said I sold his contract to Def Jam, which I did. You know? I wouldn’t say I sold him. I didn’t call him a slave or yada yada yada. I sold his contract to Def Jam he wanted to get out of his deal and I let him out.

"If the money is right, I’m willing to talk about anything, man. Business is business. If the money is right, we can definitely sit down and talk [a Dipset reunion]."

AllHipHop.com: What about Jim Jones? I just heard he had to pay you $10 million to have the use of his rap name?

Cam’ron: No, that’s not the case at all. I never even heard that at all.

AllHipHop.com: Oh nothing like that?

Cam’ron: No, that’s not true at all, nothing at all.

AllHipHop.com: So a lot people respect and believe in the Dipset movement that you all built through the years, still do. Is it possible we’ll get a reunion or another group album or anything like that?

Cam’ron: If the money is right, I’m willing to talk about anything, man. Business is business. If the money is right, we can definitely sit down and talk.

AllHipHop.com: It won’t be like people sleeping in the studio together or anything like that though?

Cam’ron: I doubt it, you know? You know, you never know what happens when you get around people you grew up with and love and have that reunion. But. to be honest, if the money is not right it doesn’t make sense to do it.

AllHipHop.com: But the money probably would be right. I mean look everybody’s looking forward to this day – a Dipset reunion.

Cam’ron: My price is different, man. You know what I’m saying? My price…I don’t really want to throw numbers out there. But I don’t know what the right money is for some people, but I know what the right money is for me. And I don’t know if they willing to give that up.

AllHipHop.com: Okay, so do you regret saying that Juelz was doing syrup (Sizzurp)?

Cam’ron: No, regret it for what? No, that’s the truth. I’m not going to sit and lie. What happened is, everybody had there side of the story. Eventually I’m going to tell my side of the story. Not just with Juelz, [but] people in general. Basically, the only reason I haven’t been talking yet, because it doesn’t make sense to talk and no music is coming out. Second of all, I’m not going to get up and blog just to be blogging. If you gonna do it, its got to make sense about doing it.

I don’t regret it, because it’s the truth and really what happened severed our relationship. I never said that I wasn’t his friend. I never said I’m not messing with him. Its like if your little brother is doing something you don’t approve of. He took it how he wanted to take it and went whatever way he wanted to go with it, but I don’t regret it cause it’s the truth. And I’m not gonna be fake and not say nothing about it. People who don’t say anything about it - those are the people that’s fake. And those are the people that are yes men and not gonna say anything.

AllHipHop.com: Do you still consider Dipset friends, family?

Cam’ron: Definitely, you know at the end of the day like with Jim, I known Jim since I was like 4 or 5 years old. I met Juelz when he was 15 or 16 years old so I knew Jim a little longer. But Juelz I still consider him family, whether he’s mad or he don’t wanna be my family or he don’t wanna be my friend. I still consider him like my little man. Well he’s not little no more, but but I consider him like my man.

In part 2, Cam’ron discusses 50 Cent’s and Jim Jones, as well as the future of the Dipset movement.

T.I. Initiative Aims to Remove Guns from Communities

By Ismael AbduSalaam

Superstar T.I. and his K.I.N.G. Foundation have formed a coalition with the Political Swagger Foundation and C.H.A.N.G.E. Initiative to remove guns from urban communities.

The first stop for T.I. is Houston, where on March 14 the Atlanta native will host Responsibility Is a Lifestyle: Give Back Your Gun Day.

The event commences at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Throughout the day, any person with an unregistered weapon will be able to turn in the firearm without fear of questioning, fines, or arrest.

The outreach program was enacted partly due to a recent sociological study by Northeastern University.

The results displayed that from 2002-2007, there was 31 percent increase in the murder rate for juvenile African-American males.

Of those murders, there was an increase of 41 percent in black male perpetrators.

Additionally, Northern University found that the numbers increased further when firearms were utilized.

According to the Houston Chronicle, the city of Houston has seen a reported 139 percent increase in the amount of young African-Americans suspected in gun murders.

T.I., who was convicted last year on several counts of possessing illegal firearms, referenced that his actions going forward will reflect a new spiritual consciousness.

“Instead of walking with guns, I now have to walk with God,” T.I. told AllHipHop.com in a statement.

Colleagues see that professed change in T.I., but Political Swagger Foundation co-founder Tonja Styles detailed the community must be willing to support his efforts.

“Every era of great change has had its music and the artists have always been at the forefront of that change; from John Lennon to Marvin Gaye,” Styles explained to AllHipHop.com. “Today, T.I. is using his influence to affect change and we’re excited to join him. The responsibility is on us.”

Later this month, T.I. will begin serving a one year sentence per his guilty plea on federal weapons charges.

The Give Back Your Gun Day begins this Saturday (March 14) at 11am.

Missionary Baptist Church is located at 3015 North MacGregor Way in Houston.

Frank Sinatra and the Black Republican

By Peter Chiappetta

On January 30th 2009, America once again had reason to celebrate. Former Maryland Lt. Governor, Michael Steele became the first African American appointed as National Chairman of the Republican Party. This came just over one week after the historic inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. The Obama campaign sparked a renewed interest and hope in politics, similar to that made by John and Robert Kennedy, but I can only wonder how much of an impact, if any, the appointment of Steele will really have.

My immediate interest in Steele came from a sound bite I caught on CNN: "I want hip-hop Republicans. I want Frank Sinatra Republicans. That's how it is out there." This was not the first time that Steele made this connection as in 2006 after becoming the Governor of Maryland, he described himself as, "…conservative, but I'm also moderate… As I like to tell people, I'm a little bit hip-hop and a little bit Frank Sinatra".

Similar to that of the success of President Obama, Steele is attempting to appeal to both current G.O.P's as well as the burgeoning youth vote. What he fails to realize is that Sinatra and hip-hop are one and the same; no distinction needs to be made. You don't need to look any further than this years’ Grammy performance of Swagger Like Us by the "Rap Pack". But for argument’s sake, I will.

In the 1960s, Sinatra and the boys personified cool. Along with Dean Martin, Sammy Davis and others, The Rat Pack was the quintessential crew. Their over-indulgence in luxury and wealth was their trademark. They were definitely not the most skilled musicians, but their voice and the way they were perceived gave them an undeniable appeal. Men wanted to be them, while women wanted to be with them. They wore the finest clothes and jewellery, smoked the finest cigars, had affiliations with high-ranking politicians, and were photographed partying with their large entourages and other celebs, all the while feeding the appetite of their own alter-egos (i.e. Ol’ Blue Eyes).

Fast forward to 2009, to the leaders of the rap game (in no particular order): Jay-Z, Lil' Wayne, T.I., Kanye West, Young Jeezy, Diddy, Nas, 50 Cent, Ludacris, the list can go on and on. While there are many factors that can be used to distinguish each of these artists, they all share common attributes that are highly influenced by Sinatra.

In 1961, Sinatra left Capitol Records and started up his own recording home, Reprise Records. By starting his own label, he was able to take better control of his career, as well as provide an outlet for his friends. Artists like Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Rosemary Clooney, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald all benefited from Sinatra’s vision. Similarly, in the 90s artists like Jay-Z, Puff Daddy, the Hot Boys all struggled to break through the traditional mould. Rap was anything but mainstream. As a result, they started their own labels, built their own studios, hired their own producers and the likes of Roca-Fella Records, Bad Boy Entertainment and Cash Money Records were born.

The entrepreneurial concept of building your own empire, doing it your way is the foundation of the modern hip hop movement, one which was greatly borrowed from Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. This is no more explicitly stated than in the Jay-Z rendition of I Did It My Way, off the Blueprint II (2002), which samples the original version written by Paul Anka: “Black entrepreneur, nobody did us no favors/The Rap Pack, I’m Sinatra, Dame’s Sam Davis/ Big’s the smart one, on the low like Dean Martin/We came in this game, not beggin n***as pardon/ Demanding ya’ll respect, hand over a cheque.”

Like hip hop artists today, Frank Sinatra was not immune to controversy. Throughout his career he was linked to the mob. Rather than shy away from this, he embraced it, even encouraged it. It was a part of his persona; a gangster and a gentleman. Heck, there are even stories of incidents between rival crews… if you don’t believe me then google “Las Vegas Hotel, John Wayne and Frank Sinatra”. This same bravado is used by most rappers today. While the media scrutinizes over their past involvement in crime, the fact of the matter is most rappers aren’t criminals; they’re just associate with them. Speculation over Sinatra’s ties to the mob, most notably Lucky Luciano were sensationalized, taking on a life of its own. Similarly, Lil’ Wayne’s connection to the Bloods is strategically glorified in nature. Like any good character from The Sopranos, or classic scene from any Al Pacino flick, rappers use gangster imagery to entertain the masses and sell not only records, but themselves as a brand.

In the 90s and early part of the new millennium, the image of a rap artist was quite standard: lots of bling, baggy jeans and every throw-back jersey imaginable. Their excessiveness was flaunted to the highest degree; sickening to most. Whether it was the ice in their teeth, or rockin’ one of those tacky-coloured watches from Jacob the Jeweller, there was an apparent disconnect between the commercialized image of rap and the conservative audience that was consuming it. Gradually, this commercial façade began to wear thin.

While still much more excessive than the average Joe, rappers have embraced the notion of quality over quantity, and have shifted dramatically from flashy to classy; from the bells and whistles of MTV Awards to the red carpet glamour of the Oscars. Bucket hats and Timbs have been replaced with stylish scarves, finely cut blue-diamond incrusted jewels and designer suits. No longer drowning in a pool of Cristal with half naked women, the new Diddy advocates celebrating life responsibly in a black-and-white ad for Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka -- shot in Sinatra’s actual home, no less, featuring his classic Fly Me To The Moon.

The days of doing a show with a hype man, a Dj and 30 other crew members on stage are long gone and have been replaced by full piece bands with percussion, brass and horns sections. Rappers, like the recording deals they are signing have truly become 360 in nature. Their influence spans far beyond the inner city and urban music, into the global realm: philanthropic causes, campaign endorsements, ownership in clothing lines, sports franchises, night clubs, real-estate development, etc. And that’s just Jay-Z. The legacies of Frank, Dean and Sammy have been forever cemented in pop culture, as the Rat Pack has reincarnated itself in the evolution of the hip-hop genre. Case in point: the iconic scene in the video for Roc Boys featuring Jay-Z, Nas and Diddy smoking cigars in front of a pool table at the 40/40 Club, in their 3-piece suits sharing a laugh.

The comparisons between hip-hop and Frank Sinatra are endless. The struggle is identical: the pursuit of the American Dream. That is what makes Sinatra and Jay-Z so relatable to most if not all Americans. That is their allure. "I want hip hop Republicans. I want Frank Sinatra Republicans.” It’s clear that Mr. Steele wants to be inclusive, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But he must realize that being inclusive isn’t about appealing to the hip-hop vote, or appealing to the Sinatra vote. And it’s certainly not about creating a dichotomy where none exists.

KiD CuDi - Switching Lanes

Here’s another leak from the Midnight Club: Los Angeles (South Central) OST.. from everyone’s favorite Martian KiD CuDi. Be on the lookout for that Spring Break performance on MTV soon. Word is, that it was with another martian. Stay tuned to find out. For now, enjoy the track and congratulations on the ink with Universal/Motown. No tags.. the OS way.

DOWNLOAD: KiD CuDi - Switchin Lanes [CDQ]

Cassie - Must Be Love (Feat. Diddy)

^^It must be love. Diddy proclaimed this would be unleashed Friday, but we figured why not get to it early? The song isn’t too bad though. I know the shorties will eat it up. Music mirroring real life strikes again! Its Bad Boy Bitch!

DOWNLOAD: Cassie - Must Be Love (Feat. Diddy)

Rick Ross Covers XXL (May)

On His Street Credibility “The stuff I talk about is real. The dope is real. The gun talk is official. Look up Kenneth ‘Boobie’ Williams. Look where he’s from. That’s not nothing to be proud of. I wish that on no man. But, just to let you know, that’s what I witnessed. It’s a reality. I cannot discuss certain people that’s still in the streets, and I will not. I took a street oath, and I’ma live by that, and I’ma die by that. And it’s not about a music career, ’cause that shit, I’m good. It’s about me and being in the streets.”

The issue drops April 7th, but until then.. you can head on over to XXLmag to see what Ross has to say about him being a C.O. and his fued with 50 cent. (*cues in violin)

DJ Paul - A Buncha Dat (Music Video)

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Juicy J - 30 Inches ft. Project Pat PREVIEW

New single off Juicy J's solo album "Hustle Till I die" releasing this summer on June 2nd 2009

Yung D - "Damn / What Chu Think"

*Exclusive* New Yung D Video "Dam / What Chu Think" from the upcoming album "Beyond The Glory"

Live iPhone musical performance - Kids by MGMT played on iPhones and iPod Touches

The Mentalists play Kids by MGMT on their iPhones and iPod Touches, using only apps downloaded from the Apple App Store. Apps used Ocarina, Retro Synth, miniSynth, DigiDrummer Lite.

Smooth: Cassie & Puff Daddy In The Studio Mixing "Must Be Love"

Diddy TV reports "Behind the scenes footage of Cassie and Puff Daddy in studio mixing "Must be Love" "

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Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Cent and Rick Ross' OTHER Baby Mom? A Chain Snatching? Illseed Says Sorry!

TODAY'S RUMORS!

MY DAILY TWO CENTS

YO…this is the problem with Hip-Hop. Not enough fans. Too many rappers and definitely too many RAPPERS. A movement once said “Power to the people,” but I don’t know if the leaders at the time had this in mind.

Somebody asked me if I worked for Slaughterhouse. Uhm…NO, but it sounds like a good job. See, I’m a fan of that group and the individual members. I’m an unashamed FAN. I’m a fan of a lot of artists out there so, cut out all your stupid comments about ME being on somebody’s “jock.” The fact is, you’re just a crappy fan!

ILLSEED APOLOGIZES...

I don't say sorry MUCH, but this is one instance where I have to say sorry. BUT, I want to apologize to Keshia Chante, the singer and actor. I'm not sure exactly what happened that night that Chris and Rihanna had their alleged fight. My sources put both Tina Davis and Keshia Chante in significant contact with Chris Brown that night through texts and cell phone. The only thing is, my sources leaned heavily towards Keshia being the super sex texter, not Tina Davis. With the recent revelations of the culprit more-than-likely being the 39-year-old manager Tina Davis being the "suspect," I am going to say I was off by a hair. SORRY, KESHIA...whenever you need a "good look" from me, let me know.

Now, off to the real deal!

YESTERDAY’s DRAMA!

If you are a fan of Chris Brown, you gotta read yesterday’s rumors! They are talking about how the Rihanna and Chris Brown fight actually started over a “sex text” from his manager/alleged LOVER Tina Davis! You have to read this mess…CLICK HERE.

THE RUMORS!

50 CENT IS AT IT AGAIN!

50 CENT…According to Miss Info, 50 Cent is about to get crazy with it. He allegedly now has the other baby moms of Rick Ross. SMH. Check out the audio madness. He’s got something of the other baby moms, Brook. If you don’t remember, Brook is allegedly a call girl (a nice word for prostitute.) Man! What is the world is going on. I might as well reintegrate what I heard.

ILLSEED IS AT IT AGAIN!

Now, if you read illseed.com, you would have gotten this a few days ago (click here for the original post). I have to admit, I’m not sure I believe my own rumor. LOL! Miss Info and 50 are so chummy, I figured he’d pass an exclusive to her. Check it:

(Illseed.com Rumors) Is there a such thing as exclusive rumors? If there is, this is a doozie. One of my homeys gave me a doozie and let me know what 50 Cent might be up to to get at Rick Ross.

He told me that 50 Cent is planning to “expose” Rick Ross in ways that nobody imagined. How? My rumors charge that 50 Cent has now gotten jailed prisoners to go on record admitting and revealing that Rick Ross was their correctional officer.

The rumor is, 50 Cent has gotten in touch with exactly 34 inmates that have been “paid” for their time. They have reportedly been paid in commissary.

Now, I am not sure if this is regarded as snitching, since it has been verified over and over that Ross was a correctional officer. But, this is what is rumored to be going down.

Also, 50 Cent is supposedly about to take his “Pimpin’ Curly” character to the big screen. That’s right. I am getting word that 50 Cent is working with none other than Michael Bay, the director of “Transformers.”

It is pretty easy to tell that 50 Cent is going to be taking his acting career into new directions. And, he can thank Rick Ross and Pimpin’ Ken for inspiring him to make such a move.

HIP-HOP BEFORE THE BRONX?

There is this crazy story on AHH that you want to read unless you are a phony fan that claims you keep it real. Was there a Hip-Hop before it was “invented” in the Bronx? Read the story right here and read a very interesting response below. It is a very intriguing story to say the least.

Before the Bronx? There was no before the Bronx. I find it distasteful that these Queens Cats would try to s**t on us like that.

And by no means am I trying to say that we didn't know who Infiniti Machine, Grand Master Flowers or The Disco Twins were cause we knew. We also knew they didn't play Hi-Hop. They were Disc Jockeys who played Disco and R+B. They didn't play Breaks, Kool Herc did that.

If Memory serves me wasn't y'all doin the Freak when we was B.Boyin?

Flash learned to mix from Pete Jones but Pete didn't play Hip Hop. He was a grown man, he frowned on that at first. Nobody cut records back and forth like Flash. Y'all need to stop! They had they own s**t too. They did not use disco twins You obviously never heard of The Hurculoid or The Gladiator or Sasquatch. You would hear these systems for blocks! If they needed extra s**t they got it from Ritchie T the owner of T.Connection in the Bronx, not the Disco Twins.

Just say you might of invented Disco or The Freak dance, we'll give you that. But good old Hip-Hop was born in The Bronx Homie. I was there!

But good luck wit that.

Roosevelt Dynamite Simmons

DR. DRE’S REAL DELAY?

I heard that the death of his song has really interrupted Dr. Dre’s work on Detox. Obviously, we know we have been waiting a very long time for the album, but I heard that his son’s untimely death really messed Doc up. Honestly, that’s a shame. For a parent to bury the child is not natural at all. Anyway, I think Eminem said that he helped Dre get back to work. I guess we’ll see something when Dre’s ready.

RICK ROSS’ CHAIN SNATCHED - OR DID IT?????

They flashed it so fast, I don’t know if its true or not. I know this, these men are claiming to have snatched Rick Ross’ chain and have what appears to be the Rick Ross head chain we see so often.

I don't know...it looks different.

I don't know if you know, but Rick was right in NYC and he shot a video. My homeys were there and they told me he had his chain. They shot this footage of it. Looks very 100 to me.

THE FEDS ARE ON TO FAKE A** LIL WAYNE!

There is another fake Lil Wayne dude running around! There is a guy named Walt out of Philly that is reportedly jerking people that want to see Lil Wayne. This guy is actually booking Wayne shows and faxing and emailing contracts, riders, and guaranteed performances from Wayne. He allegedly gets the promoters to send half the money up front and the other half the day of the fake show. The Feds are already on to this guy from what I hear and he will be getting indicted. I am proud to say there are a few fake illseed’s running around. I let them live though.

SAIGON IS GOING TO THE HOUSE OF BUDDEN…LOL!

Just Blaze and Saigon need to get on the same page. Just said that Sai wasn’t going to Amalgam Digital, but Saigon just released the following statement:

“This album, “All In A Day’s Work” is a bonafide Hip Hop classic created from beginning to end in twenty four hours. It is a definitely a spark in the right direction for the resurgence of East Coast Hip Hop. I teamed up with producer Statik Selektah and Amalgam Digital and we came together to present the world with the best album of the year 2009, aside from my debut of course, “The Greatest Story Never Told” which will soon follow…”

A full CD in 24 hours?!

Joe Budden talks about leaving Amalgam and congratulating Saigon on his deal. Joe Budden sent him a text message saying, “Congratulations” and, according to Budden, Saigon replied, “You starting your s**t again.”

DIRT BAG IS GOING HARD AT PLIES, TRINA, RICK ROSS AND ALL SORTS OF FOLKS!

You have to listen to this one. He goes hard at Ross and says that Ross used to ghostwrite for Trina. Dayum!

LIL KIM TALKING TO AKON

We discussed this yesterday, but here you go: the video.

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES!

I just HAD to give my respect to the family of Esme Kenney, the 13 year old that was killed. The family requested that the AllHipHop family send out a prayer for her. Please do so. Shout out to Ms. B.

Prodigy had some slick stuff to say about Crooked I and now, I heard Crooked I wants to beat P up. That man has sickle cell. No Bueno.

Lil Wayne was scheduled to perform in Salt Lake on march 31st with Keri Hilson and T –Pain…Wayne cancelled, I heard. Fans are not pleased. This is apparently the second cancellation.

I guess there was a rumor that B.O.B. was retiring? I never heard that. But I did hear that B.O.B. was in the studio with Eminem! Not bad for a retiree.

According to rumors, Chris Brown and Rihanna are both terribly scared that their careers are in jeopardy. Right now, they are reportedly doing AS THEY ARE TOLD. And that all the lil’ leaks and stuff are carefully planned.

Jennifer Lopez is reportedly looking to get her sexy image back…she’s tired of being a wife.

Rapper Kanye West is supposedly going to perform on 'American Idol' TONIGHT… I really want to see what Simon has to say. Just let me see his face with all that autotune going on!

Rick Ross was supposed to go on Angie Martinez, but didn’t because of the C.O. topic. They weren’t going to entertain those questions.

RANDOM QUOTES

Donald Trump weighs in on the RiRi / Chris Brown mess.

“She better get the hell out. If she goes back, she’s a loser and she doesn’t deserve to have any future success.”

Britney Spears is off the hook. She had a wardrobe malfunction and said the following:

"My p***y was hanging out!"

The Dream talks about Christina Milian’s activities as a serious artist…and not f’n for tracks.

“To clear this up, ‘Oh, she f**kin’ for tracks’ and this shit, I be like these muthaf**kas must be stupid. It’s a recession ain’t nobody got to f**k for tracks. We basically giving them away. There’s a clearance! When I started to really want to build my label, I went looking for her. I was like, where is she at? I need that person over here. She’s talented and she’s a good person.”

SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END

We know money is tight for everybody, but people are truly losing their minds. A 29-year-old grandson was reportedly mad that his grandmother wouldn’t give him money to buy a pack of cigarettes. Normally, you might get tight and stomp off to your room. Not Tyron Markit Mason! This man allegedly set his 85-year-old grandmother in the aftermath of an argument. This crackpot reportedly doused her body with alcohol and then set her on fire. His poor granny, Ethel Henderson, ran from the house they shared as flames burned her head, face and upper body. A former firefighter saw her and extinguished the flames with his coat. He’s being treated and he’s being charged with attempted first-degree murder.

EPIC WIN OF THE DAY

I found the Epic Win of the Day over at Slang Rap and it is this crazy sticker that simply says “FAIL” on it. The clear background makes it meld right onto what ever you stick it on. I love it. Hell, stick on on me!

HARDCORE HIP-HOP ALERT!

I know that everybody is a hipster or a super gangta murder crack dealer, but…check out my dude Krumbsnatcher. This s**t knocks!

ILL PICS!

I’m trying Keri…there’s no “click” like I had with Kelly Rowland. Meagan…looking…very good.

Caption these!

Beyonce got a donkey more than I ever thought, based on these pics.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Cakelady Wants 50 Cent! Chrihanna's New Love Song! NWA Movie Rumors!

TODAY'S RUMORS!

THE DAILY TWO CENT

Some of these are from yesterday, some are new. I barely made it.

FOXY BROWN RUMORS…NO AKON?

You saw the recent rumors of Lil Kim getting down with Akon, but the original rumor was that Foxy Brown was going over to Konvict. Well, I am getting some rumor material as to why Fox won’t be going over. Mainly, she been reportedly focusing on more getting her reality show and her book to jump off . The good side is that fans can expect a Foxy Brown album late 2009. We’ll see.

CHRIS AND RIHANNA’S NEW MOVE

This isn’t hot off the presses but, RiRi seen partying the other night. She was in the club for four hours and never took off her sunglasses. On the other side, there are new rumors that Rihanna and Chris Brown recorded a late night session and are looking to do an emotional song. TMZ reports that the song is produced by Polow Da Don and Polow actually got them to do the love song. Polow was in the place where he said that they needed to do it now so that they could really connect with the audience. Hopefully…something positive comes out of the madness. Do you think Tina Davis will do the hook?

Nickelodeon is coming underfire for not banishing Chris Brown from the 'Kids' Choice Awards. Protesters are demanding that they cancel is nomination, but Chris ended up removing himself from contention.

SOLANGE CHEATS DEATH! DEER, NOT SO LUCKY.

Solange Knowles cheated death? How do you cheat death? Either you were going to go or you weren’t. Ain’t no stopping death when it wants to come through. When her tour bus plowed into a herd of deer the singer was tossed about her coach room like a rag doll. I mean, I made that up. Guess what Solange did…she twittered about it!

“I’m on the phone baking like betty in my bus bunk and CRASH! Thought I was dead, but turns out we ran into a family of dear…I can’t believe it. Were all ok tho! Guitar player flew out of bunk n hurt his hand a little…But I’m saying a huge prayer of thanks right now. God is good ALL the time!”

F**k that…I want to know how the f**kin’ deer are doing!?

Oh snap…the deers have twitter too. The father deer said:

“F**k Solange! That, chick and her big, stupid killing machine mowed down my whole family! Killed my wife, my 4 does and everything. All she can do is request a prayer from ‘God.’ My family is dead. I’m writing a letter to you… “Deer Solange, Thank you for destroying me and not caring!””

THE CAKE LADY SPEAKS TO ILLSEED!

Like I told you, the people around the Kim the Cake Lady are looking to get her with 50 Cent. I’m trying to get her to do an illseed cake for me to promote. We’ll seed.

“I recently launched my business "Ohh That's Cute" and am in business to pursue my passion of creativity by creating cakes for various events, people and businesses. It appears that my cake has gained some attention. This cake was a gift to an artist visting my city...that's it. To answer several questions that people have asked me about the cake YES I was quite suprised at what I saw from the video msg Ross put out. I was happy to create the cake for Rick Ross and would love to create a cake for 50 or anyone else that would desire my services. Please spread the word and take the opportunity to see my work and visit my website at http://www.freewebs.com/ohhthatscute and I look forward to hearing from you soon!”

-Kim

THE WAYNE RIP-OFFS ROLL ON!

I don’t know these people, but others do. I’m just doing my civic duty right now.

To whom it may concern,

I am writing in reply to the Philly promoter who is a con artist. This guy stole $10,000 from my business partner in December 2007 for Keyshia Cole. Now the interesting part is that it wasn't Walt but it was his son; Mark! On phone conversations he admits to stealing the money & knows the court systems are too faulty to do anything to bring him down. He, his father, & probably anyone associated with them is scum. Please pass this around & I hope you can post this email on your site in order to unite all the victims of this industry's Bernie Madoff.

P.S. Visit "The Rip Off Report" site & you can see people he has stolen from...

WHERE WAYNE?

I heard he’s in the Dominican Republic and that may be the reason he’s not around!

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

Lil Eazy-E is rumored to be playing his father Eazy-E in the upcoming NWA movie and Ice Cube’s son should be playing his dad. WOW!

Lil Cease has been hard at work and he’s dropping a new album this year, I am hearing. Also, he’s reportedly working on a new documentary based on all the members of Junior Mafia.

Faith Evans and Teena- Marie will work together for the elder superstar’s new album. Faith is also dropping a new album late 2009, I heard.

There was a rumor that DJ Am was supposed to be on the tragic flight to Buffalo. That’s not true, but DJ Am no longer flies. I don’t blame him.

People I know have told me that Gucci Mane is already booking shows for when he gets out of jail. I heard he gets out in July. I also am hearing that he’ll be making some personnel changes when he does get out.

“Chocolate News” (David Allen Grier’s show) on Comedy Central has been cancelled. Not the year for a lot of people.

Click here to get the best breakfast gospel song ever…and probably the only one ever.

The day after I post up Meagan Good’s pics, I got a rumor that she’s working on an album with The Dream.

JIM JONES GOES NUTS!

I don’t know what these dudes did to Jim Jones to set him off, but they did. And I have to admit, they handled it well.

HOT MODELS, FAST CARS RULE!

Check out this Sports Illustrated Swimsuit video with three hot swimsuit models in Las Vegas. This was fully shot at the the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas before a massive Club

SI Swimsuit launch party. The girls thought they were going straight to a party, but the drivers of the cars had a surprise for them. Whoo Whooooo…I wish I was with them!

FOXY BROWN TALKS!

Check out this new interview with Foxy Brown! I love Foxy!

I still want to know what’s good with that 50 Cent diss record! OK, I will leave it alone. I know its not coming.

THE FUTURE FOR JAY-Z?

I’ve been holding out on this kid, but now I am going to sayhe’s official and verified. J. Cole is down with Jay-Z and is supposedly the first rapper on Jigga’s Roc Nation. Check him out.

KANGOL KID TALKS TO BIGGIE'S ACCOUNTANT BERT PADELL

Why is it that Biggie knew Bert and you didn’t? Biggie name-dropped him on a 112 record. Peep the interview.

DIDDY ON ELLEN!

DIDDY TALKS CHRIS BROWN AND RIHANNA!

TRACKDEALAZ, SON!

My goonies are the Trackdealaz son! Kidding...Still, check out this promo/music video.

KANYE PERFORMS HEARTLESS ON AMERICAN IDOL

SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END

Just when you thought, “Hey, I’ve heard it all,” here comes an abomination. There is a new game in Japan. The game is called “Rapelay.” And what is is is a "rape simulator" video game. Now, if you want to learn how to rape, or just rape without consequence…here you go! There is talk of banning the game, but its already basically been banned from all the retailers. It game is in circulation on the internet. You can rape somebody on a train as people watch. You can command the wind to lift up a girl’s skirt. And, in the game, the women actually enjoy getting rape. How cool! Have fun!

EPIC WIN OF THE DAY

Lloyd Banks gives back to the community. This is a nice story.

Ooops…this is old. Oh well…I’ll give it to him anyway.

ILL PICS!

Teaira Marie keeps on pushing on! I wouldn’t mind pushing on…ahhhhhhh…lemme stop!

CAPTION THESE

88 Keys and Kanye dress up as old men..for something or another.

I WILL CAPTION THIS

“F**k Hip-Hop”

Funkmaster Flex Interviews Rick Ross Part 2 live

Funkmaster Flex Interviews Rick Ross Part 1

The Dream OnDaSpot Freestyle! (R&B Singing Edition)

The Dream OnDaSpot Invasion Freestyle with Dj Green Lantern

Kanye West Performs "Heartless" On American Idol

KANYE WEST HEARTLESS ON AMERICAN IDOL. Shout out to myspace.com/ACESTAR

Bun B - Ain't I BET Freestyle

Bun B - Ain't I BET Freestyle which is airing next week

The Game Stamps Nipsey Hussle & Menace As New West Coast On Stage + Shouts Out WSHH On Stage + Brings Out A Disabled Kid [Longer Version][Taydoe TV Ex

The Game stamps Nipsey Hussle & Menace as the New West Coast in Albuquerque, New Mexico and brings a disabled kid on stage in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Lionel Richie (Feat. Akon) - Just Go

Video for Lionel Richie (Feat. Akon) - Just Go

Master P-Nut (Master P In A Snickers Commercial)

New Snickers Commercial with Master P.

Rick Ross Behind The Scenes With The Dream On 106 & Park! + Rick Ross In Bronx New York

Spiff TV Exclusive & KlasSiK of BFG spends day with Rick Ross & Triple C's in castle hill & shoots video in London hotel

LMFAO: Young Dro Responds To Gettin Hit With A Bottle While Lil Duval Smokes Hooka! "Pull The Tool Out Shawty"

Lil Tv reports "Young dro response to getting a bottle thrown at him on stage while lil duval smoking crack "get the tool shawty" lmao

Chrisette Michele - Epiphany (Co-starring Drake)

Cameo from Drake. From the forthcoming "Epiphany" album, due out May 19th.

B-Real Of Cypress Hill (Feat. Sick Jacken) - Pyscho Realm Revolution

B-Real of Cypress Hill's "Psycho Realm Revolution" video featuring Sick Jacken, directed by Matt Alonzo. It is from B-Real's "Smoke N Mirrors" album in stores now.

Lil Wayne & Young Money In The Dominican Republic Jackin Golf Carts! [Cell Phone Camera Quality Footage]

Lil Wayne & Young Money In The Dominican Republic

Juelz Santana Got Words For S.A.S & Bugzy Got A Few Words For Tana & O Trey! "YOur Pass In Harlem Has Been Revoked. Crips Fight With Crips, Bloods Not

*WSHH & Fientout TV Exclusive*
Fientout TV told us Juelz was speaking on S.A.S while Bugzy was airing out Tana & O Trey from London

Cam'ron - "I Got It For Cheap" Prelude (The Bakery Part 2)

"Sneak peak at Cam'rons short film The Bakery, due out later this year. Also includes a preview of the video for “I Got It For Cheap”."

LMFAO: Jim Jones Doesn't Want To Comment On Cam'Ron! "I Got Young Tymers Disease. Boom Boom Batta.." (Interview With Dj Drama)

Embassy reports "Dj Drama interviews Jim Jones on Sirius XM Shade 45. ***EXCLUSIVE*** Jim Jones talks Cam'ron and the Dipset, 50 Cent vs Rick Ross, Chris Brown and Rhianna, New Album and More!!! Pray IV Reign March...

Jim Jones Curses Out Hotel Security & Manager In ATL! "Now You Can Say I Robbed You B*tch. We Gonna Make You Famous"

Rawreport reports "In Atlanta Jim Jones and Chubby Baby were harassed in their hotel rooms due to their large entourage. They decide to leave and outside the hotel handle some annoying security and staff. "

Juelz Santana 26th Birthday Party + Red Carpet [20 Minutes]

Nowwuttv reports "Juelz Santatna birthday brought out all the stars in there best wears. A lot of ladies where there and the gentlemen were not upset about that. Fabolous, Bobby Valentino, Busta Rhymes, Ron Browz, Tim Thomas, Vince Carter, Angie Martinez, Miss info, plus more."

The Dream OnDaSpot Freestyle! (R&B Singing Edition)

The Dream OnDaSpot Invasion Freestyle with Dj Green Lantern

Ellen D'Generous Confronts Diddy On Why He Let Chris Brown Stay In His Mansion! "Its My House. Im Allowed To Give My House To Whoever"

Ellen asks "Diddy" about his attitude towards Chris and Rihanna getting back together - with his help!

Juicy J, DJ Paul Prep New Solo Albums, Tour

Three 6 Mafia members Juicy J and DJ Paul are set to release two new solo albums within a month of each other.

J’s new project, Hustle Till I Die, is slated to feature Three 6’s trademark production sound, and serve as a follow-up to 2002’s Chronicles of the Juice Man.

According to Juicy J’s promotion team, the album will give listeners “something to ride out to.”

The first single is “30 Inches,” a dedication track to the rapper’s favorite car, with the vehicle personified as a woman.

The production features a looped sample of the soulful, 1976 O’Jays track “Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby.”

DJ Paul is also putting the finishing touches on his solo effort, titled Scale-A-Ton.

In a recent Youtube clip, Paul confirmed that his brother Lord Infamous is still a member of Three 6 and will contribute to his upcoming LP.

“He helped build Three 6 Mafia, and create Three 6 Mafia,” Paul explained. “Lord was just going through some things, and he had to get that together. We got it together now. We’re going to be back in the lab working.”

Currently, work is being done to finalize a promotional tour aptly titled the “Keep It Hood Tour.”

In addition to Three 6, the tour is slated to feature Project Pat and Lil Wyte.

At press time, DJ Paul’s Scale-A-Ton will be released on May 5, and Juicy J’s Hustle Till I Die on June 2.

T.I. Takes A Teen Involved In A Gang Inside An Ambulance & Hospital To Visit Rival Gang Member! "Bein A Gang Member Aint Cool"

Clip From T.I.'s Road To Redemption

Gorilla Zoe Not Allowed In Some Parts Of Atlanta? Some Eastpoint Atlanta Goons "You Aint From Around Here. Don't Come Around Here Playin"

One of our viewers submitted this footage of some dudes who got a problem with Gorilla Zoe and saying hes not from ATL?.

KiD CuDi - SuperBoo

Video for "SuperBoo" by KiD CuDi directed by Tishaun Dawson for BattalionArmour.com featuring The Beautiful Warriors Nazanin, Jessie, Marly, Kaila, Kacie & Jeanette.

Young Dro Gets Hits With A Water Bottle In North Carolina & Then Gets Water Splashed! "That Sh*t Aint Cool. Pull My Tool Out" (Both Dro & Security Wal

One of our viewers just sent us this footage of Young Dro gettin water bottles thrown at him while he was performing at a club in North Carolina. Our sources told us no one was badly hurt. We will update video with higher quality when it comes through

Midnight Club - Los Angeles South Central [Video Game Trailer]

MIDNIGHT CLUB LOS ANGELES SOUTH CENTRAL Trailer

TOP 5 DEAD OR ALIVE: Killer Mike

Atlanta-bred lyricist Killer Mike is known for spewing knowledge both on and off the microphone. During last year’s AllHipHop Social Lounge, moderated by our own Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, Killer Mike wowed the audience with his witty, street, yet educated point of view. He’ll admit that its taken some time to realize that being smart is also cool.

The former Morehouse scholar can engage in a discourse of a wide variety of topics from politics to the streets to Hip-Hop. So of course when it comes talking about his Top 5 Dead or Alive Emcees, expect nothing less but the realest.

This list of artists is also indicative of Killer Mike’s versatility, which is evident on his album I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind Part Two, which is in stores now. Killer Mike recently joined forces with T.I. in a joint venture so the King of the South recognizes Mike’s talent. Its not a stretch that Mike names himself as an honorary member of Hip-Hop’s elite. He beckons doubters to listen to three specific songs: “Good-bye,” “Pressure,” and “Woke Up This Mornin’.”

The Preface:

"The way I regulated my list was, rappers that no one ever threw a stone at, with the exception of maybe one. Nobody ever f**ks with these rappers because you know their going to f**k your life up," says Killer Mike.

Andre 3000

Killer Mike: Andre 3000 is southern lyricism; he is the blueprint for a southern lyricist. Whether you’re talking about B.O.B or Bobby Creekwater, two great up-and-coming MC's out of Atlanta, their absolutely wonderful, Andre 3000 is in their DNA; he's in the DNA of all of us. He's only preceded by 8 Ball and MJG. He is the standard of southern Hip-Hop in terms of being cool and early in his career in terms of that dope boy type shit.

He has all the superstar qualities of a rapper; the girls like him and when he puts a turban on his head guys want to be like him. He’s smooth, his music is impeccable, introspective and he’s so around the corner educated. He is our Langston Hughes rap wise. Langston took the language of the common people and he made intellect so simple, easy, emotional and valuable that equals people from all levels; from working class and all the way up. So Andre 3000 works on all levels.

Killer Mike suggests: ATLiens album.

Cee-Lo Green

Killer Mike: Actually as a rapper, Cee-Lo Green is better than Andre 3000. Bar for bar at being introspective, whimsical, funny, everything as an MC. He never took himself outside of the human experience. Cee-Lo said I wonder if they put the gates up to keep the crime out and our a**es in, that's the type of s**t you discuss at the barbershop. The thought of separating humans according to class, that's something you done heard about at Morehouse when I was there, you hear about at Howard; but that s**t is on a rap record.

This is the same guy that has such a beautiful musical voice, but he gave over ten years to rap before he used it. Nobody ever tried him and nobody ever will, because bar for bar he will crush, he will kill. Cee-Lo Green is the epitome of what an MC is. He will get on stage, he will grab a microphone and for the next two hours, you will be duly entertained. You will not only be entertained, you will be edu-tained.

Killer Mike suggests: Still Standing [Goodie Mobb] album.

Eminem

Killer Mike: I know a few people have named Eminem, a lot of them were just d**k sucking, they just wanted to name another rapper that was better than them. They're d**k riding because it’s a white guy and it would be cool to say. I say Eminem because bar for bar he is the super manifestation of super rapper. He attempts and succeeds at cramping so many syllables at different times. If you’re not talking about Kool G Rap or Big Punisher, you're not talking about anyone else in this league. When you talk about the speed knot flow, the precision, the harmony within the flow, because Eminem uses harmony a lot too- people don't give him his credit for that.

I love Eminem because he made us understand what the white kids who were attracted to the energy of rap, what their life was like. Beyond that, he confident enough in his own skill to sign an artist who could have possibly overshadowed him, had he been a weaker ego of man like a lot of the black contemporaries are. He was so passionate about making sure rap is still dope that he signed 50 cent. He is the prototype of how every rapper slash fan should be, someone who loves rap enough to do what's right by rap. Him giving the world 50 cent, he did what was right by rap and I really mean that.

Bar for bar no one is touching him, bar for bar no one is fucking with him and dudes know it. He does his white boy shit and pulls me into another world. Eminem takes me to not only Detroit and Eight Mile, but what it’s like to grow up f**king crazy and white in America. Now that's dope music!

Killer Mike suggests: The original “Renegade” Featuring Royce da 5'9.

Scarface

Killer Mike: No one has talked about death like Scarface; he talked about the human toll of death. From the black community you get used to death lines you can hear his mama crying, his mama said why yall take my baby away. But when Scarface talks about a father having to identify his son, as a man you feel weak when you cannot protect your own flesh. When he said they want peace in our community, but ain’t no open opportunity for unity, he talks about they killed Martin Luther King because he had dreams. He talks about by the time you finally figure out the science of life you're owned, your mind done cracked and you done gone crazy. That’s real, that's stuff that only someone who is truly mentally disturbed can write. He's writing from a place of hope and hopelessness at the exact same time and that's bigger than self pity.

If you’re talking about that gangster s**t and I don't mean that shoot ‘em up bang bang, I mean that what it’s like to be in sixth grade and the teacher tells your mom your selling dope like Face rapped about. Also and this is not to offend, because we have a lot of legends and a lot of egos. When you're talking about who has consistently played great not good, name a 20 year veteran whose music in this particular way has been relevant all the way through. Scarface fans can name you a record on every Scarface album, his core audience is devoted; he has grateful fans and the bulk of his core audience are rappers.

I remember watching the “greatest of all time” Jay-Z, on television doing an interview with Toure’, talking about Scarface. When you’re the greatest commodore in the world, who makes you say wow he is great and Scarface is that. He is the bar for a great rapper. Fans argue over who the greatest rappers are, the greatest rappers argue over Scarface.

Killer Mike suggests: Untouchable & The Fix albums.

AZ

Killer Mike: AZ is the perfect hybrid of Jay-Z and Nas; he has all the swagga, the flavor and a damn good dresser. Nas is one of the sickest dressers in the game and he has all the slickness and fly s**t of a Jay-Z of a Big Daddy Kane, of a Brookyn fly n***a. He has the mental of the Five Percent(ism) and the Egyptian mysticism of Nas or the Queens movement. I think AZ is on tier with Nas and Jay-Z, it’s only because of beat selection and one producer producing the whole album that he don't get his just due.

I don't think that anybody wants it with him and I don't think anybody wants it with anyone I named on this list. The s**t he says is just phenomenal, he use words like their women, words just bend themselves to dude, it’s like they love him. I looked at the line when he said ni**gery caligraphy. Who the f**k thinks to say that? When you think about gutter and ignorance, you think of the word n****r. When you think of beauty and opulence, you think of calligraphy. Who says I'm gonna put them on a date in the middle of my verse? That's why n****s don't want it with him.

If Jay-Z and Nas are the ying and yang, he is the lining in the circle that connects them. Dude is absolutely amazing!

Killer Mike suggests: Doe or Die or S.O.S.A (Save our Streets AZ) album.

The Side Bar: Currently Killer Mike is working on a compilation album, Underground Atlanta Volume One, which features everybody from Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman, to Grind Time Rap Gang, and many others. He is also working on the Grind Time Rap Gang album with S.L. Jones and Gangsta Pill. Grind Time would like to follow in the footsteps of Rocafella and The Diplomats back in the day [minus the drama of course] in regards to their music and movement!