Juelz Santana Launches RoyElz Clothing Line, Talks New Album

Written on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 by Cinzano D :: 0 comments to this post

Ayy! Dip-Set-Dip-Set! Juelz Santana’s Got a New Album and a New Clothing Line Read more about… Juelz Santana Launches RoyElz Clothing Line

Foxy Brown Inks with Koch, Leaves Def Jam

Written on Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 by Cinzano D :: 1 comments to this post

Brooklyn Rapper Foxy Brown, who was previously signed to Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella since 2004 has just signed with popular indie label Koch Records Read more about… Foxy Brown signs with Koch

Nas to Drop his Greatest Hits In November

Written on Tuesday, August 14th, 2007 by Cinzano D :: 1 comments to this post

Nas will soon be releasing his Greatest Hits ablum which will feature two newly recorded tracks Read more about… Nas Greatest Hits

50 Cent has accepted Kanye West’s challenge of a live debate

Written on Monday, August 6th, 2007 by Hon Daddy Dad :: 0 comments to this post

50 Cent has accepted a challenge to a live presidential style debate on TV with Kanye West about who has the best album before it hits the stores. Both rappers intend to release their albums on September 11.

Read more about… 50 Cent Kanye West Live Debate

Update: Jay-z “I’m always looking at the next move”

Written on Monday, July 30th, 2007 by Cinzano D :: 1 comments to this post

Def Jam present talks the about his next move… Read more about… Jay-z Columbia Records

Is Jay-Z is Heading to Columbia Records?

Written on Thursday, July 26th, 2007 by Cinzano D :: 1 comments to this post

Speculation is mounting that Jay-Z is heading to Colombia records is reaching paramount -Is it because of Jermaine Dupri, Rick Ruban or both… Read more about… Jay-Z Columbia Records

Jadakiss Speaks on his New Album and Signing with Def Jam

Written on Thursday, July 26th, 2007 by Cinzano D :: 0 comments to this post

Jadakiss recently revealed the he was in talks with Jay-Z to sign with Def Jam, “Yo this is real life you hearin’ it from the horse’s mouth“… Read more about… Jadakiss The Lox New Album Signing with Def Jam

Kanye and 50 Will Both Release Albums on the Same Day: Semptember 11

Written on Friday, July 20th, 2007 by Cinzano D :: more comments to this post

Kanye West and 50 Cent plan to go head to head on September 11th as they gear up to release their most anticipate works to date: Graduation and Curtis respectively. 50 has already warned ‘Ye to move his dates on Funkmaster on Hot97 (Listen here) but Def Jam slated the 11th for Kanye’s Release and say its the date untill further notice after pushing it back from August 21st. The long awaited Curtis was also push back from June25th to Sept4th to Sept11th…50 says he’s not moving for anyone telling Flex “I’m not moving under any circumstances.”

Kanye hasn’t commented yet but he;s no stranger to 50’s threats and disses after the G-Unit general classified Kanye as “safe” telling Hot97 in an interview ‘06 that (for parents of kids listening to rap)“It’s better for your kid to wanna dress weird and just have a whole other vibe.” As opposed to…what Gangsta?

Speaking if Gangsta’s Read more about… Kanye West 50 Cent New Album September 11

Kanye West To Release Graduation, Responds to Beanie Sigal

Written on Friday, July 20th, 2007 by Cinzano D :: 1 comments to this post

Its almost Graduation …but before we cop it ‘Ye has decided to deal with a recent diss from Roc-A-Fella legend Beanie Sigal.

Here’s the original diss from Beanie watch it here. Courtesy of The Rap Up

Kanye addressed beans’ diss on Hot 97 with Angie Martinez, which was aimed at the Louis-Vuitton-Don and Super Producer Pharrel Williams. Beans, aka the braod street bully, takes shots at the duo in the video posted above, insinuating that they are gay and that they couldn’t make fashion statements like they have if they were straight and from the ‘hood.

Listen to Kanye’s Response here.

Whitty, Intelligent, Sharp and well handled. What do you think? Post a comment bout the situation below…I mean what can beens say to that?
Graduation, Kanye’s New Album is due for Release on Roc-A-Fella Records on September 11.

Russell Simmons Brings Attention to World Aids Day

Written on Saturday, December 2nd, 2006 by Hon Daddy Dad :: 1 comments to this post

Russell Simmons has spoken out on world aids day as he visits Botswana and South Africa (seen inspecting a diamond in Botswana here).

Simmons and his delegation has discovered more and more Africans have been trained to sort, cut and polish diamonds, thereby taking part in a greater part of the diamond pipeline process. Simmons is there on a recon. mission for Simmons Jewelly Co.

While in South Africa he made a statement on World AIDS day.

The disease has made an impact in the hip-hop community with the deaths of West Coast rhymesayer Eazy E and X-Clan member Sugar Shaft.
Read more about… Russell Simmons World Aids Day

Jay-Z comes out of retirement with a number 1 and 600,000 of “Kingdom Come” moved

Written on Wednesday, November 29th, 2006 by Hon Daddy Dad :: 0 comments to this post

After just completing his worldwide Roc Da Block tour and launching a world water charity campaign, Jay-Z has hit the Billboard 200 at number one with “Kingdom Come” selling 680,000 albums in the U.S. in its first week.

This was Jay-Z’s biggest selling debut album ever and means he’s third equal with The Rolling Stones for most number one albums (nine). Just behind the Beatles with 19 and Elvis Presley with 10.

Read more about… Jay-Z’s “Kingdom Come” Come Back Album Number One

Rihanna tearin it up at the Roc Da Block Concert in Glasgow Scotland

Written on Wednesday, November 29th, 2006 by Hon Daddy Dad :: 0 comments to this post

Check Rihanna at the Roc Da Block concert in Glasgow Scotland. She came out in a whole lot of tiny outfits.

Rihanna made her way across the world with Jay-Z and Neyo in the Roc Da Block tour.

Jay-Z’s “Show Me What You Got” Video

Written on Sunday, November 26th, 2006 by Hon Daddy Dad :: 0 comments to this post

Fresh with a No.1 album in “Kingdom Come” here’s Jay-Z’s show me what you got video.

A Just Blaze beat.

LL Cool J will soon release a new album with 50 Cent producing

Written on Sunday, September 3rd, 2006 by Hon Daddy Dad :: 1 comments to this post

After only 5 months have passed since releasing Todd Smith, LL Cool J is working on a new as-yet-untitled album with 50 cent producing.

Last night 50 Cent said: “We did six records in three or four days,” and LL Cool J says this album will be the last with Def Jam, “For me, I needed to go and work with somebody who really had my best interests at heart,” he said.

Read more about… LL Cool J Working With 50 Cent On New Album

Papoose Signs To Jive Records for $1.5M

Written on Wednesday, August 30th, 2006 by Cinzano D :: 0 comments to this post

Famous for being the hottest unsigned rapper and accredited for burnin up the mixtape circuit, Kay-Slay and Busta Rhymes Protoge -New York Rapper - Papoose has signed with Jive for $1.5 million.

A long and hard bidding war fought between Jive, Jimmy iovine at Interscope, Lyor Cohan at Warner, Craig Kalman at Atlantic and Nas at Def Jam res has resulted in Papoose signing through Kayslay’s Streetsweeper Entertainement brand. Slay stated to HipHopGame.com that confirming the deal “felt like a lot of hard work finally paying off despite the hate and the state of the game right now where New York artists aren’t getting deals like this. Barry Weis and Peter Thea saw the vision that myself, Chris Lighty, Busta Rhymes and Papoose had and made it a reality.”

Read more about… Papoose Kay Slay Jive Records

Power 105.1 Get A Clue and Flip The Switch

Written on Sunday, April 9th, 2006 by Cinzano D :: 1 comments to this post

DJ Clue has the Power. The 105 Power to be exact. The Platinum selling Roc-a-fella signed Clue,� responsible for “The Professional” Mixtape Series will be hosting the 6-10pm weeknight slot in direct competition with Hot 97’s Funk Master Flex. Clue began at Hot97 in the early 90’s establishing his career with the Roc/Def Jam.
That should keep the airwaves flowin. Clue bring the Mixtape DJ credibility from the streets as well as many well established links to well known HipHop Artists such as� Fabolous, Mariah Carey, Jadakiss, Snoop Dogg, Jay-z, MOP and Mobb Deep just to name a few. Dj Clue is also the CEO of Desert Storm Records which is home to F-A-B-O as well as Joe Budden.

Many believe that this move could elevate the DJ’s Career further by heating up the airwave competition. His new “Professional” Album is due in June and has been long awaited. The New Yorker has recieved much fame from his hosting duties on MTV’s Direct Effect. Clue was impressed with Nate Bell of Power 105 stating “[Nate] knows that I try to be the voice of the streets” Word is that Bell is extatic that Clue’s joinin’ his team, and feels that it will definately take the station to an higher standard.

Hip Hop Mogul Couple Russell Simmon’s and Kimora Lee Simmon’s Split

Written on Monday, April 3rd, 2006 by Hon Daddy Dad :: more comments to this post

Russell Simmon’s and Kimora Lee Simmon’s have split after 7 years, and two daughters.� � Russell Simmon’s worth an estimated $500 million says “Kimora and I will remain committed parents and caring friends with great love and admiration for each other… we will continue to work side by side on a daily basis as partners in all of our businesses,”

The statement from Russell Simmon’s agent says they have been living under the same roof - while seperated for some time.

Simmon’s business dealings include music, fashions, beverages, credit, and yoga.

Jay-Z to Team Up with Ralph Lauren for “The Black Collection”?

Written on Wednesday, March 15th, 2006 by Cinzano D :: 0 comments to this post

Jay-Z delivered “The Black Album.” Now there’s word that Ralph Lauren is trying to target Hova to give you “The Black Collection”.

Ralph Lauren, the man who brought the polo phenomenon, is said to be tired of watching Tommy Hilfiger and Sean Combs pile up dead Presidents by selling clothes to the HipHop Market and Urban youth.

Word on the Street is that insiders say, Lauren has made back-channel offers to Jigga to lend his name to a line of men’s wear and home furnishings.

Lauren’s rep insists that there’s been no direct contact between the two former Brooklynites. But a source tells us Lauren is attracted to Jay’s new fondness for tailored suits. (The invitation to his L.A. party the other night told guests to dress “grown and sexy.”)

Peeps close to Jigga say that he hasn’t decided whether a deal with Lauren would compromise his street cred.

Keep you posted y’all.One

Snowman Young Jeezy Feels the Heat in Miami Shooting Incident

Written on Tuesday, March 14th, 2006 by Cinzano D :: 0 comments to this post

Early Saturday morning Young Jeezy, born Jay Jenkins, was busted on weapons charges after a shootout on a busy South Beach strip involving some of his friends.

Miami Beach police arrested the Atlanta-based rapper and charged him with two counts of carrying a concealed firearm. No one was injured.

According to HipHopgame.com A fight broke out at about 5:30 a.m. Friday morning in the 1200 block of Washington Avenue when Tramiel De Juan Golden — a producer — was caught fighting on tape with several men, who were not identified. Young Jeezy was with the group.

A passerby, Marco Raez, turned on his video camera, and started filming. Golden demanded: ”Give me the camera.” The feud escalated. When Raez refused, another man Raheem Karriem, who was also with Golden, lifted his shirt to reveal a gun tucked into his waistband.

Karriem began shooting. Raez surrendered the camera Miami Beach Police spokesman Robert Hernandez said about nine men, including Young Jeezy, got into two separate SUVs and fled the scene.

Karriem got into a black Landrover while Jeezy jumped into a Lincoln Navigator, police said. Before he was stopped by police, Karriem smashed into three parked cars, causing thousands of dollars in damages.
Police caught up to the Navigator moments after the incident occured. Jeezy, who was sitting in the back seat of the car, pointed his fingers at officers, making believe it was a gun.

Officers found a semi-automatic firearm under his seat and another similar firearm, near the armrest. Jeezy was arrested and charged with two counts of carrying a concealed firearm without a permit, while Golden was charged with strong armed robbery. Another man, Steven Lesly Savain, of West Kendall — who was also with the group — was taken into custody. Read more about… Young Jeezy Snowman

Jay-Z Is Set To Help Nas In His New Album With Def Jam

Written on Thursday, March 9th, 2006 by Hon Daddy Dad :: 1 comments to this post

After burying their beef Jay-Z will act as an “editor” on the new Nas album being released by Def Jam.

The long time feud finished last year with a joint concert between the long time New York rivals. Read more about… Nas And Jay-Z Album

Jay-Z President of Def Jam Happy With Ne-Yo’s “In My Own Words”

Written on Wednesday, March 8th, 2006 by Hon Daddy Dad :: 0 comments to this post

Jay-Z has plenty of reason to happy with Ne-Yo’s new album. Ne-Yo’s debut album “In My Own Words” reached the top of the charts in the first week selling over 300,000.

Ne-Yo’s first hit was actually Mario’s “Let Me Love You”

Read more about… Jay-Z Celebrates Ne-Yo’s Success

View The Ghostface Music Video For “Like That” Featuring Ne-Yo Off His Upcoming “Fishscale” Album

Written on Monday, February 27th, 2006 by Jerry Lewis :: 1 comments to this post

Taking Hip-Hop To Higher Levels, The Black Jesus is present in his music video for “Like That” which also features R&B star Ne-Yo.

Lindsay Lohan Introduces Herself To Juelz Santana on The Jay Leno Show By Grinding Him Down

Written on Saturday, February 25th, 2006 by Hon Daddy Dad :: 0 comments to this post

This is kinda bizarre but if Lindsay Lohan has just introduded the new way for young ladies to introduce themselves I’m all for it.

Juelz Santana has got a wtf look on his face. Santana finishes his set and Lindsay Lohan just rolls up and presents herself to Juelz Santana by backing that thing up and grinding it down.

From You Tube Video The Juelz Santana Club Anthem - There It Go (The Whistle Song)

Written on Saturday, February 25th, 2006 by Hon Daddy Dad :: 0 comments to this post

There It Go (The Whistle Song) Video from half black half Dominican Diplomats rapper Juelz Santana

DMX To Release His New Album “The Year of The Dog, Again” This Summer

Written on Thursday, February 23rd, 2006 by Cinzano D :: 0 comments to this post

After 3 years waiting DMX (Born Earl Simmons) is slated to release his new album, “The Year of The Dog, Again”, around mid year.

The album will be launched through Ruff Ryders/Sony Music. Originally titled “here we go, Again” was due to be released through Def Jam last June. Since then X’s life has seen many twists and turns resulting in a departure from the Def Jam powerhouse. Swizz Beats is holding down the top dog’s project. Swizzy has reportedly produced the 1st single titled, “we in here”. The Ruff Ryders producer has been behind some of DMX’s biggest tracks including the Gone in 60 Second’s party anthem, “Up in here.”

Read more about… DMX Ruff Ryders Swizz Beats