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Skillz - The Rap Up (2002 - 2008) 2008-12-31 18:21:00 Skillz - 2008 Rap UpI’m always looking forward to Skillz’ annual (W)Rap Up, in part because it caps off the year with a lighthearted moment, and in part because it inspired the name of this blog. Victims of this year’s Rap Up include: R.Kelly, Kanye, K-Ci & Jojo, Bow Wow, Jim Jones, George Bush, and [...]Read More... [Source: The Rap Up Read more:Skillz
Tru Life Says He Left Def Jam, Sticking With Jay-Z 2008-12-23 04:42:00 Contrary to "dropped" rumors, the L.E.S. rapper says he dipped early and still throws up diamonds and stacks.
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Recession-Proof Cars 2008-12-19 19:21:00 While we’re all griping about yet another handout to the least-deserving, worst-performing businesses in this country, there’s something especially galling about this one to many of us who cover the auto biz. See, while we often get accused of rooting against the domestics, that’s a downright lie. The problem isn’t that American carmakers can’t build [...]Read More... Read more:Proof
, Recession
The Roots - Lovely, Love My Family (Nick Jr.) Video 2008-12-17 22:05:00 Tired of pandering to OkayPlayer crowd, the Roots are now vying for support from Yo Gabba Gabba watchers everywhere. Their latest video finds ?uesto and company performing “Lovely
, Love My Family
” for the Nick Jr. network. It’s funny and pleasant at the same time.Watch the video here. [Thanks, Q]Read More... [Source: The Rap Up
The Game Gives Keys 2 The City A Look At His Diet 2008-12-17 22:04:00 Jayceon says he never gets fat despite burgers and ice cream, says southern women aren't spoiled like L.A. talent.
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Señor Kaos 2008-12-17 22:00:00 Vintage Imperial representative Señor Kaos is riding the buzz of his newest release, Swagger Is Nothing, Talent Is Everything Version 2.0. The free project is an unmixed mixtape with plenty of proof that substance and content still count. URB.com, Creative Loafing, TheOvun and DJBooth.net have all co-signed the release as must-have. Bloggers are also supporting tremendously, with plugs on Smoking
Andre 3000 Hit With $2 Million Lawsuit 2008-12-10 21:07:00 Andre 3000 of Outkast and the Cartoon Network are sued over allegedly stealing the premise Dre's "Class of 3000" cartoon.Read More... Read more:Andre
, Lawsuit
MC Breed was found dead 2008-12-01 01:30:00 Michigan, Flint rapper, MC Breed
, was found dead on Saturday (November 22) his manager confirmed. The rapper was just 36 years old.Eric Breed (ca. 1972 - November 22, 2008), better known as MC Breed was a Flint, Michigan-based rapper best known for his singles "Ain’t No Future in Yo Frontin", which peaked at #66 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Gotta Get Mine", featuring 2Pac, that made it to #6 o
Dr. Dre Drops Detox For Eminem Album 2008-12-01 01:30:00 Looks like the shell game over at Interscope Records won’t be ending any time soon. After several false starts and unspecified release dates regarding Dr. Dre and Eminem
’s long-delayed projects, label head Jimmy Iovine recently provided some hope for at least one of the discs to hit shelves before 2008 fades away. In a recent interview with Billboard, Iovine revealed that Dre is putting the fr Read more:Album
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Lil Keke ft. Paul Wall and Bun B - Chunk Up A Deuce 2008-11-30 19:35:00 [Chorus: Lil Keke
]I chunk up the deuce for the South and the NorthBoys talkin down and boys wanna hateI chunk up the deuce for the South and the NorthBoys talkin down I got them diamonds in my mouth[Verse 1: Paul Wall
]Well it's that grain grippa from Houston, TexThat bar sippa, that bar no plexI'm straight up outta that SwishahouseWhere G. Dash write all the checksSo check the neck, check the wris Read more:Chunk
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Shawty Los Goons Vs T.I.s Goons 2008-11-25 22:28:00 There apparently was a free for all between T.I.’s goblins against Shawty
Lo’s goons at The Dirty Awards. The above footage shows a melee break out while Shawty Lo et all are performing. Apparently, Grand Hustle artist AlfaMega tapped up a few of Shawty Lo’s homies while being maced by La policaSpotted at: YoRapper.comShawty Lo’s [...]Read More...
Alchemist Explains Prodigy's Penitentiary Philosophy, Refutes Illness Rumors 2008-11-25 22:28:00 Despite being in the middle of serving a three year sentence for weapons possession [click to read], Mobb Deep's Prodigy
has continued to make headlines. In addition to blogging for several media outlets, P has been sounding off on everything from his disdain of Jay-Z [click to read] to his thoughts on politics. While speaking exclusively with RealRapnewz Prodigy's friend and frequent collaborator Read more:Philosophy
50 Cent Starts Filming "Dead Man Running" Movie 2008-11-25 22:28:00 50 Cent Starts Filming "Dead Man
Running" Movie Rapper 50 Cent began shooting his role in the upcoming London gangland movie "Dead Man Running" today (November 19). 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson, is playing the role of a loan shark in the movie which tells the story of an ex-con who is trying to go straight and has just 24 hours to raise $150,000 to pay off Jackson's character. Jackson joins a