September 2008 Archives
T.I.
September 30, 2008 12:00 AM
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Talib Kweli To Drop Live DVD
September 26, 2008 2:45 PM
New York rapper Talib Kweli is set to release his first-ever live concert DVD "Live at the Shrine" next week.
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Will Smith Signs On For "I Am Legend" Prequel
September 26, 2008 11:32 AM
Academy Award-nominated actor Will Smith will resurrect his role as scientist Robert Neville, as he has agreed to star in the upcoming I Am Legend prequel.
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Jay-Z Questions Kanye West's Discography, 50 Cent Takes A Time-Out, The Game & Joe Budden Become BFFs, Benzino & Kim Osorio Reheat The Beef
September 26, 2008 10:48 AM
In this week's Pulse Report the streets are buzzing over Jay-Z's comments about Kanye West, 50 Cent planning to go into semi-retirement like Eminem & Dr. Dre, The Game spending quality time with Joe Budden, and Kim Osorio responding to Benzino's latest attacks.
Continue reading Jay-Z Questions Kanye West's Discography, 50 Cent Takes A Time-Out, The Game & Joe Budden Become BFFs, Benzino & Kim Osorio Reheat The Beef.
Buckshot Hospitalized For Seizures, Concert Date Rescheduled
September 26, 2008 8:30 AM
Boot Camp Clik leader Buckshot has been hospitalized due to health related issues forcing his performance tonight in New York to be rescheduled.
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Queen Latifah & Jim Jones Join BET In Campaign to Register Voters
September 26, 2008 1:05 AM
BET has tapped celebrities like Queen Latifah and Jim Jones to join in their nationwide effort to reach unregistered voters during their "Stand Up, Sign Up, Be Heard: The BET Voter Registration Day" special.
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Update: Busta Rhymes Allowed Into London
September 25, 2008 6:00 PM
After being detained at the London City Airport by immigration officials all morning, New York rapper Busta Rhymes has been granted permission to enter Great Britain.
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Breaking News: Busta Denied Entry Into the UK
September 25, 2008 12:39 PM
Immigration officials have detained hip-hop superstar Busta Rhymes after denying him access into Great Britain this morning.
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Akon Signs British Rapper Sway
September 25, 2008 11:31 AM
R&B hitmaker Akon has added UK rap star Sway to his Kon Live label roster.
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Ne-Yo Places Second W/ 250K , Nelly Knuckles Up At No. 3, DJ Khaled's Best Effort Earns Top 10 Spot
September 25, 2008 10:30 AM
In this week's Sales Wrap Ne-Yo just misses the top spot landing at No. 2, Nelly under a 100k, but nabs No. 3 spot, and DJ Khaled's latest effort debuts in Top 10.
Continue reading Ne-Yo Places Second W/ 250K , Nelly Knuckles Up At No. 3, DJ Khaled's Best Effort Earns Top 10 Spot.
Ludacris' Pool House Goes Up In Flames, No One Injured
September 25, 2008 10:21 AM
An unexpected fire has burnt down a portion of rap star Ludacris' multi-million dollar estate last night near Atlanta.
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Young Jeezy, Shawty Lo & Big Boi Get Tested On New Season OF "HoodFab"
September 25, 2008 5:45 AM
MTV Jams' popular hip-hop trivia show "hoodFAB" is set to heat things up in the South as the new season prepares to tests the wits of Atlanta's hip-hop heads.
Continue reading Young Jeezy, Shawty Lo & Big Boi Get Tested On New Season OF "HoodFab".
MTV Signs Up "From Gs To Gents" For Second Season
September 25, 2008 3:00 AM
One week after Creepa was named the ultimate gentleman on popular reality series' "From G's To Gents," MTV has announced that the show will be returning to the network early next year.
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Kanye West Moves Up Album Release Date...Cause He "Felt Like It"
September 24, 2008 3:40 PM
After originally being scheduled for a December 16th release date, hip-hop superstar Kanye West is now planning to drop his highly anticipated fourth studio album, 808s & Heartbreak a month early.
Continue reading Kanye West Moves Up Album Release Date...Cause He "Felt Like It".
Update: DMX's Lawyer Says Rapper Is "Going To Be Alright" After Stroke Scare
September 24, 2008 2:00 PM
After reporting yesterday that troubled rapper DMX was rushed to an emergency room in Florida due to an alleged fear of having a stroke, X's lawyer, Bradford Cohen, has detailed his condition.
Continue reading Update: DMX's Lawyer Says Rapper Is "Going To Be Alright" After Stroke Scare .
Diddy & Vibe Shake Off $3 Mil Lawsuit
September 24, 2008 1:09 PM
A judge rejected a 3 million dollar invasion-of-privacy lawsuit against Vibe magazine and hip-hop mogul Diddy after a woman sued them over a topless image appearing in the magazine nearly two years ago.
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Update: T.I. Ordered To Pay More Child Support
September 24, 2008 12:52 PM
Atlanta rapper T.I. has been ordered to increase monthly child support payments to the mother of two of his children, LaShon Dixon.
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Alicia Keys Becomes The Latest Public Enemy For Oasis Singer, Rihanna "Eats Up" The Competition, Estelle Makes "Ugly" Confession
September 24, 2008 11:16 AM
Hot off the press this week, Alicia Keys feels the anti-American hate from Noel Gallagher, Rihanna reveals her appetite for success and Estelle admits having an "Ugly" fetish.
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Ne-Yo Beats Out Nelly On the Charts, DJ Khaled Lands In the Top 10
September 24, 2008 11:00 AM
It was a big week for hip-hop and R&B as new releases from R&B crooner Ne-Yo, St. Louisville hitmaker Nelly and Miami mouthpiece DJ Khaled all debuted in the top 10 on the Billboard Top 200.
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50 Cent Sits In Director's Chair For New Flick
September 24, 2008 6:00 AM
Multi-platinum selling rapper 50 Cent will make his directorial debut in the upcoming film Before I Self-Destruct, set to hit theaters this winter.
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Online Hip-Hop Awards Nominees React To Voter Co-Sign
September 24, 2008 5:20 AM
Less than one week into the nomination process, hip-hop fans from around the world have already logged on to support their favorite artists, bloggers and in some cases themselves, for an Online Hip-Hop Award. SOHH caught up with some of the nominees to see what they think about their chances.
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G Dep Resurfaces, Explains Status With Bad Boy Label
September 23, 2008 6:30 PM
After years out of the spotlight, Harlem, New York rapper G-Dep has resurfaced to speak on his comeback to hip-hop and his status on Bad Boy Records.
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BREAKING NEWS: DMX Rushed To Hospital
September 23, 2008 3:44 PM
Controversial rapper DMX was recently rushed to an emergency room in Florida due to health related concerns.
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Kanye West And Rhymefest Paint The Muppets Black For New Comedy Central Show
September 23, 2008 12:30 PM
Mega superstar Kanye West and rapper Rhymefest may be headed to Comedy Central next year with their urban-based puppet project titled "Alligator Boots."
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Record Labels Adopt New Technology to Sell Albums in Sagging Market
September 23, 2008 11:00 AM
Rihanna, Usher, Chris Brown, Akon and others will lead the recording industry's first major move away from the traditional CD format with to the introduction of slotMusic next month.
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Travis Barker and DJ AM Slowly Recovering
September 23, 2008 10:00 AM
Friends and family members of Travis Barker and DJ AM have come forward to inform fans that both men are progressing in their recoveries. The pair sustained second and third degree burns during a plane crash that left four others dead over the weekend.
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Janet Jackson
September 23, 2008 12:00 AM
As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. For Caption Diss, SOHH is asking you, the reader, to tell us what those words are...just keep it short. The person who coins the wittiest caption wins.
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It's Official, Janet Jackson Severs Ties W/ Island Def Jam
September 22, 2008 3:15 PM
Janet inked a lucrative deal with Island in July of 2007 and released her first album, Discipline, on the label in early 2008. When sales failed to meet expectations, the Grammy award-winning singer expressed her dissatisfaction with IDJ telling SOHH the label stopped pushing the disc.
Continue reading It's Official, Janet Jackson Severs Ties W/ Island Def Jam.
Kanye West & John Legend Jump On Obama Campaign Soundtrack
September 22, 2008 3:00 PM
Mega superstars like Kanye West, John Legend and Stevie Wonder will be featured on the official soundtrack to Senator Barack Obama's presidential campaign, Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement.
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50 Cent Vs. Kanye West Part Deux, Ex-Dips Talk Dipset Demise, Diddy Swagger Jacks T.I., Hip-Hop Gov't Candidates Announced - Vote Or Die!
September 19, 2008 10:45 AM
In this week's Pulse Report the streets are buzzing about G-Unit provoking another SoundScan battle with Kanye West, former Dipset associates exiting and exposing the crew, Diddy unleashing a vintage swagger jack and LL Cool J's hip-hop state-of-the-union .
Continue reading 50 Cent Vs. Kanye West Part Deux, Ex-Dips Talk Dipset Demise, Diddy Swagger Jacks T.I., Hip-Hop Gov't Candidates Announced - Vote Or Die!.
LL Cool J Exits The Top 10, Gym Class Heroes Debut At No. 14, Kardinal Offishall Makes Top 40 W/ 12K
September 18, 2008 10:45 AM
In this week's Sales Wrap LL Cool J delivers his fifth straight Top Ten album, Gym Class Heroes start up by landing the No. 14 spot and Kardinal Offishall makes it into Top 40 despite sales in the teens.
Continue reading LL Cool J Exits The Top 10, Gym Class Heroes Debut At No. 14, Kardinal Offishall Makes Top 40 W/ 12K.
R. Kelly Confesses "I Don't Like Anyone Illegal," Amy Winehouse's Love Stays on Lockdown, Rihanna Reveals Hair Raising Career Decision
September 17, 2008 10:59 AM
Hot off the press this week R. Kelly breaks his silence, Amy Winehouse's hubby chooses jail over bail, Rihanna reveals how she stays a cut above the rest and Chris Brown crushes Jordin Sparks' hopes.
Continue reading R. Kelly Confesses "I Don't Like Anyone Illegal," Amy Winehouse's Love Stays on Lockdown, Rihanna Reveals Hair Raising Career Decision.
Beyonce
September 16, 2008 12:00 AM
As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. For Caption Diss, SOHH is asking you, the reader, to tell us what those words are...just keep it short. The person who coins the wittiest caption wins.
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Rappers Imagine What Tupac's Contribution Would've Been In Election '08
September 13, 2008 6:00 AM
With a black presidential candidate on the ballot, rappers have become very active in this year's election. In memory of the 12th anniversary of Tupac Shakur's death, SOHH asked David Banner, Lupe Fiasco, Juelz Santana and Consequence to consider what 'Pac's contribution to election season would've been.
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Donnie Klang "Rocks With" Janet Jackson On Tour
September 13, 2008 6:00 AM
We've seen him struggle with choreography on "Making the Band 4" but now Donnie Klang has perfected his moves and he's ready to test them out on Janet Jackson's "Rock Witchu Tour."
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UPDATE: Kanye West In Hawaii, Witness Says Paparazzi "Attacked" Rap Star
September 12, 2008 12:00 PM
After yesterday's arrest at Los Angeles airport, LAX, both Kanye West and his road manager, Don C, have been released on $20,000 bail and are currently in Hawaii.
Continue reading UPDATE: Kanye West In Hawaii, Witness Says Paparazzi "Attacked" Rap Star.
Kanye West "Speaks" From Behind Bars, 50 Cent - " I Say A Lot OF Things I Don't Mean," Shawty Lo Calls T.I. Beef A "Misunderstanding," Juelz Wishes Cam'ron Good Luck
September 12, 2008 12:00 AM
In this week's Pulse Report the streets are buzzing about, Kanye West wildin' out on the paparazzi, 50 Cent admitting he's not a man of his word, Juelz Santana wishing Cam'ron luck with his solo career, Shawty Lo squashing beef with T.I. and Yung Berg reappearing sans the bling.
Continue reading Kanye West "Speaks" From Behind Bars, 50 Cent - " I Say A Lot OF Things I Don't Mean," Shawty Lo Calls T.I. Beef A "Misunderstanding," Juelz Wishes Cam'ron Good Luck .
BREAKING NEWS: Kanye West Arrested On Vandalism Charges
September 11, 2008 12:00 PM
[Editor's Note: This article has been updated as information became available.]
Hip-Hop superstar Kanye West was arrested this morning at LAX airport in Los Angeles, California.
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UPDATE: Lil' Wayne's Lawyer Says Cop Had No Right To Search Vehicle In NY Gun Case
September 11, 2008 11:00 AM
Written By Cyrus Langhorne
Mega superstar Lil' Wayne may be on the verge of having felony gun possession charges tossed.
Continue reading UPDATE: Lil' Wayne's Lawyer Says Cop Had No Right To Search Vehicle In NY Gun Case.
Juelz Santana Says Lil' Wayne Collabo Is In The Can, Admits he Wants to "Smash" VP Nominee Sarah Palin
September 11, 2008 6:00 AM
Written By Cyrus Langhorne
With his Skull Gang mixtape dropping later this week, SOHH sat down with Harlem rapper Juelz Santana to speak about everything from Lil' Wayne's outfit at the MTV VMA's to his sexual vote for Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.
Continue reading Juelz Santana Says Lil' Wayne Collabo Is In The Can, Admits he Wants to "Smash" VP Nominee Sarah Palin.
Young Jeezy Claims No. 1 W/ 260K, Donnie Klang Delivers Top 20 Debut, Usher Reaches Platinum Mark
September 11, 2008 12:00 AM
In this week's charts Young Jeezy puts out a No. 1 album, Bad Boy's Donnie Klang makes into the Top 20, and Usher nabs his fourth straight platinum-selling album.
Continue reading Young Jeezy Claims No. 1 W/ 260K, Donnie Klang Delivers Top 20 Debut, Usher Reaches Platinum Mark .
Ludacris Picks A Winner, Finds Theme Song For The Angels’ Torri Hunter
September 10, 2008 4:30 PM
Today in Anaheim, California Ludacris will take to the field during the Angels Vs. the Yankees baseball game to debut a new theme song created by a contest winner on his social networking site, WeMix.com.
Continue reading Ludacris Picks A Winner, Finds Theme Song For The Angels’ Torri Hunter.
Mississippi Rapper Shot Dead, Partner In Rhyme Reacts
September 10, 2008 6:00 AM
[Editor's Note: This article has been updated as information became available.]
One half of the up-and-coming Greenville, Mississippi rap group Needle in a Haystack was lost recently after gun shots brutally ended the life of Marvin "Big Stucky" Stuckett. SOHH spoke with group member Woede Mack to find out what the unfortunate death means to him.
Continue reading Mississippi Rapper Shot Dead, Partner In Rhyme Reacts.
Usher & Tameka Expecting, Mariah Carey Dumps Manager Over Jennifer Lopez? Ciara Tells The Naked Truth
September 10, 2008 12:00 AM
Hot off the press this week, Usher & Tameka Raymond are expecting another child, Mariah Carey puts Benny Medina on the block for courting Jennifer Lopez, Ciara reveals why she stripped for VIBE and Michael Jackson's underwear go up for auction on eBay.
Continue reading Usher & Tameka Expecting, Mariah Carey Dumps Manager Over Jennifer Lopez? Ciara Tells The Naked Truth.
Known for paying homage to rap pioneers, this year's event - which finds comedian Tracey Morgan returning for hosting duties - will be honoring Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Naughty by Nature
September 9, 2008 6:00 AM
Written By Cyrus Langhorne
Lil' Wayne, Ghostface Killah, Bun B, Scarface, Q-Tip, Wyclef Jean and a handful of other hip-hop heavyweights have become the latest additions for the 5th annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" set to air from New York City next month.
Lil' Wayne & T-Pain
September 9, 2008 12:00 AM
Written By Archie Fucque
As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. For Caption Diss SOHH is asking you, the reader, to tell us what those words are...just keep it short. The person who coins the wittiest caption wins.
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T.I. Associate Alfamega Plots Collabo Album W/ Busta Rhymes
September 7, 2008 6:00 AM
SOHH recently chopped it up with the self-proclaimed "Grand Hustle Muscle," Alfamega, to talk about his upcoming debut, trying to be as big as his label head T.I. and his plans to record a joint album with Busta Rhymes.
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V.I.C. Reacts To Low First Week Sales, "I Am Not A Failure"
September 5, 2008 3:00 PM
Written By Danica Dow
This week, V.I.C.'s CD, Beast, debuted at number 73 on the charts, selling 7,100 copies. In this exclusive, the "Get Silly" rapper reveals the valuable career advice that he got from Houston vet Bun B and his feelings on his first week sales figures.
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Cam'ron Comes Home, Rick Ross Insists On Drug Dealing Past, Superhead On The Prowl For Some Young Love, Juelz Santana Shows Off His Jewels
September 5, 2008 12:00 AM
Written By Archie Fucque
In this week's Pulse Report the streets are buzzing about, Cam'ron making his return to Harlem, Juelz Santana setting the record straight on what really happened in the U.K., Rick Ross sticking to his life story, Bow Wow allegedly becoming Karrine "Superhead" Steffens latest boy toy and Tupac being anointed the "Most Overrated" person in music.
Continue reading Cam'ron Comes Home, Rick Ross Insists On Drug Dealing Past, Superhead On The Prowl For Some Young Love, Juelz Santana Shows Off His Jewels .
The Game's L.A.X Lands At No. 2, Solange Shines W/ Top 10 Debut, Lil' Wayne Creeps Up A Spot
September 4, 2008 12:28 PM
In this week's charts The Game falls short of the top spot at No. 2, Lil' Wayne moves to No. 6 and Solange Knowles debuts in the Top 10.
The Game’s L.A.X Lands At No. 2, Solange Shines W/ Top 10 Debut, Lil’ Wayne Creeps Up A Spot
September 4, 2008 12:00 AM
Written By Cyrus Langhorne
In this week's charts The Game falls short of the top spot at No. 2, Lil' Wayne moves to No. 6 and Solange Knowles debuts in the Top 10.
Continue reading The Game’s L.A.X Lands At No. 2, Solange Shines W/ Top 10 Debut, Lil’ Wayne Creeps Up A Spot .
Ne-Yo Doubles Up On R. Kelly, Chris Brown Snaps On Paps, Janet Jackson Teams Up W/ LL Cool J
September 3, 2008 12:00 AM
Written By SOHH Soul Rebel
Continue reading Ne-Yo Doubles Up On R. Kelly, Chris Brown Snaps On Paps, Janet Jackson Teams Up W/ LL Cool J .
Young Jeezy's Recession More Than Music, "We Spend Money In Bad Times On Dumb Sh*T"
September 2, 2008 5:30 PM
Written By Danica Dow
With Young Jeezy's new album, The Recession, hitting stores today, SOHH decided to catch up with various members of the hip-hop community to get their take on our nation's declining economy and rising gas prices.
Continue reading Young Jeezy's Recession More Than Music, "We Spend Money In Bad Times On Dumb Sh*T".
Laurie Ann Gibson Talks Reunion With Diddy
September 2, 2008 2:30 PM
Written By Danica Dow
Though Diddy fired her on season one of Making The Band 4 Laurie Ann Gibson is putting the past behind her. Here, the choreographer discusses her return to the MTV show and defends her hardcore teaching techniques.
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Diddy
September 2, 2008 12:00 AM
Written By Archie Fucque
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Hip-Hop Keeps Biggie's Memory Alive Through Recycled Lyrics
September 1, 2008 5:00 PM
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The Game Borrows B.I.G.'s Lyrics and Flow
September 1, 2008 8:00 AM
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