Archive for September, 2009

Caster Semenya Gender Test Results Expected In Weeks, Gets Makeover

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

The embattled South African sprinter caught in a firestorm about whether she is a man or woman will soon learn her fate. Gender tests are expected to show the true biological sex of 18-year old Caster Semenya in about two weeks. The Associated Press reports that IAAF spokesman Nick Davies told them on Tuesday that it would take about two weeks for a group of medics and anti-doping experts at track and field's international governing body to analyze the results but it is unlikely that she will be stripped of her medal.

Davies says, "Only then with conclusive evidence would we be in a position to make an educated decision."

Semenya left spectators in an uproar after suddenly breaking her own personal record in July and becoming the new African junior champion. Speculation was capped off when she dusted her competition in Berlin's IAAF World Champions by a startling 2.45 seconds to win the women's 800 meter finals.

Despite the ongoing tests, Caster remains positive. She recently told South Africa's You magazine that she thinks the test are silly and a joke.

“I see it all as a joke, it doesn't upset me. God made me the way I am and I accept myself. I am who I am and I'm proud of myself.”

She appears on the cover of the magazine and in a four page feature. The runner looks drastically different wearing a dress and makeup. In one picture she has on liquid leggings and stilettos. Caster made sure to add that the makeover is not to prove a point saying, “I didn't do this to prove a point but rather to have fun. I don't give a damn what people say about me …”

Good for her. She looks much better.

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Raekwon - "Walk Wit Me"

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Raekwon - Walk Wit Me _Produced by Scram Jones_ _iTunes Bonus Track_

Gorilla Zoe feat. Gucci Mane and Jon Geezy - "Brand New"

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

01 Gorilla Zoe Ft Gucci Mane And Jon Geezy-Brand New

Rick Ross feat. Birdman - "100"

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

02 Rick Ross-100 Ft Birdman

Taxpayers Face Heavy Loss On Auto Bailout

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Taxpayers that invested heavily into motor companies Chrysler and GM will not see the exponential growth they hoped from the government's auto bailout. The Congressional Oversight Panel announced in a report Wednesday that taxpayers will face a significant loss. According to The Associated Press, the panel did not provide an estimate of the projected loss in its latest monthly report on the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program. They did say however that most of the $23 billion initially provided to General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC late last year is unlikely to be repaid.

In order for people to get their money back, shares for the companies would have to increase “sharply.” The report says that GM's shares would have to reach $67.6 billion which is more than $50 billion more than GM was worth at its peak in April of last year. As for Chrysler, the company is expected to lose $5.4 billion of the $14.3 billion it received from the government. That money will reportedly never be repaid.

Despite the bleak report, GM remains optimistic. A spokesman for the new GM, Greg Martin, said the company is "confident that we will repay our nation's support because we are a company with less debt, a stronger balance sheet, a winning product portfolio and the right size to match today's market realities."

The Congressional Oversight Panel is not the first agency to look further into the auto bailout. The Congressional Budget Office estimated in June that taxpayers would lose a reported $40 billion from the first $55 billion the companies received in aid.

Jay-Z Sells Out Madison Square Garden In Minutes, Has Words For Scalpers

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

He's done it again. Jay-Z sold out the legendary Madison Square Garden in just minutes yesterday for his upcoming concert benefiting the New York Police & Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund. The show, which is being produced by Live Nation, will be aired in its entirety, commercial-free on September 11th live on Fuse TV.

Yesterday's sell-out, in less than 15 minutes, is the 8th Madison Square Garden sell-out in Jay-Z's career, with three of those sell-outs in 2008 ranking among the top ten grosses of all time for the historic venue.

Speaking of the show, Jigga stated:

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Drake Goes Under The Knife

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Everybody remembers the infamous moment where Drake had quite a slip up during a performance that resulted in him being carried off stage.  His injury resulted in him being further sidelined as he had to take himself away from the America's Most Wanted Tour alongside his Young Money general Lil Wayne.

A blog titled, Angels and Demons, from the rapper updated fans on exactly what was going on with his injury and gave the full extent on his circumstances.

“I am about 2 hours away from Toronto, CA where I will be spending the next chunk of time recovering from a surgery that (more...)

Hell Rell Files Lawsuit Against Jim Jones

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Former Dipset soldier, Hell Rell, is taking a member of his former rap family to court. Court documents show that Hell Rell, real name Durrell Mohammed, filed a lawsuit Friday, September 4 in a New York court room against Joseph G. Jones. Joseph G. Jones is better known as former Dipset Capo and Harlem native, Jim Jones.

The suit also names E1 Entertainment, Baby Grande Records, and Tycoon Status Entertainment as defendants. The nature of the suit is filed as “intellectual property” or copyright and the cause is (more...)

Royce Da 5'9”s Street Hop Revealed

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Since the formation and release of the four man rap group known as Slaughterhouse, Detroit's own Royce Da 5'9” has been seen as the elder of the group as his rap resume and history has shown that the rapper has the most experience.  After the release of their debut, it seems that Royce will be stepping into the forefront once again as his upcoming album, Street Hop, will be the first to come.

Slated to drop October, 20, the upcoming project is set to feature rappers such as Phonte from Little Brother, Busta Rhymes and Bun B.  Of course the album would not be complete without (more...)

Lil Wayne Tops Concert Grossing List

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Weezy F. Baby has topped the charts again. This time it's for having the highest grossing Hip-Hop tour of the year. According to Billboard, seventy-eight Lil Wayne headlining arena and amphitheater concerts in North America from Dec. 14, 2008, through Sept. 6, 2009, grossed approximately $42 million and drew nearly 804,000 fans.

"It's definitely one of the biggest in the last couple of years,” stated (more...)

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