Archive for February, 2010
Big Kuntry King feat. Yung L.A. & Yo Gotti - "Lean"
Friday, February 12th, 2010Young Jeezy feat. Roccett - "You Scarred (Remix)"
Friday, February 12th, 2010B.G. Pleads Not Guilty To Gun Charge
Friday, February 12th, 2010Former Hot Boy and Cash Money affiliate B.G. has pleaded not guilty to illegal possession of a fire arm in a New Orleans court room.
29-year-old Christopher “B.G.” Dorsey was arrested in November after police found three handguns in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop.
As previously reported in HipHopWired's exclusive, B.G. says he had no idea there were any guns in the car and chose to plead the fifth.
“As far as I know ... (more...)
WIRED Links
Friday, February 12th, 2010Black Voices: "Mike Tyson Gets Busy on Dancing with the Stars... in Italy" Watch Here
Bossip: "Ho Sit Down: Cocktail Explains Why She Put Ray-J on Blast" Watch Here
Complex: "Color Commentary: When Celebrities Talk Interracial Dating" Read Here
Idolator: "Rihanna's Unreleased Dance Jam “Tip Pon Toe” Listen Here
The Boom Box: "Be My Valentine: Five Celeb Hook-Ups We'd Like to See" Look Here
Drake Teams Up With Sprite For Global Ad Campaign [Video]
Friday, February 12th, 2010Drake is continuing his wave of success as one of the hottest new MCs in recent years even before the release of his debut album.
The Young Money affiliate has landed a new endorsement deal and will participate in a global ad campaign for Sprite.
Titled ‘Spark' the global campaign will feature artists from around the world for an online venture that allows users to make their own music using clips from some of Drake's biggest hits and remixing them with music from artists around the world.
The first TV commercial for Spark made its television debut during the Superbowl.
[Peep the commercial and more after the jump] (more...)
President Obama To Speak At Hampton University's 2010 Commencement
Friday, February 12th, 2010One of the most esteemed Universities in the country for African Americans is getting its past due, now that President Barack Obama has confirmed plans to be the speaker for the University's 140th commencement.
The President of the University Dr. William R. Harvey has confirmed the exciting news to students and alumni through a press release saying,
“"We are honored that President Obama has accepted Hampton's invitation to speak to our 2010 graduates during our commencement exercises.
His commitment to leadership, education and service is parallel to Hampton's mission from our beginning in 1868.
He is an inspiration for our students to make the world a better place by becoming the very best leaders, educators, doctors, lawyers, financial analysts and scientists that they can be.”
Hampton University's commencement will continue in its tradition of taking place on Mother's Day, this year on May 9, 2010.
Congratulations to Hampton University and the class of 2010.
I love, I love, my H.I.U…..
Army Discharges Mother Who Refused Deployment
Friday, February 12th, 2010The single mother enlisted in the army that refused deployment to Iraq is being discharged.
As previously reported 21-year-old Spc. Alexis Hutchinson was arrested by military police after purposely missing her flight to Iraq saying that she had no one to watch her 13-month old son.
The army filed criminal charges against Hutchinson but has since decided to grant her an administrative discharge.
The army requires that single parents make a care plan for their children before they can deploy.
Hutchinson says she had a care plan in order and planned to have her son live with her mother in California. Her mother declined however saying that caring for the boy would be too much for her to handle.
With the discharge she's been demoted to a private and will lose the benefits provided for herself and her family.
Freekey Zekey: "Trials Of A Hustler" - Part 1 [Video]
Friday, February 12th, 2010"I didn't say I was mad at nobody, I didn't say well I'm mad at [Cam'ron] because I did time. I said this is what's been going on and this is what's been happening, what's good?
I'm stepping out first letting it be known that this is going on and somebody need to respond to me and we can get it popping and get money."
When people mention the Dipset, you get a different reaction than you would in 2004. In their prime, the Harlem bred crew was once labeled one of the most influential groups. For Cam'ron, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, 40 Cal, Zsa Zsa, Hell Rell and Freekey Zekey, the world was once theirs to sit on the top of.
But after the departure from Roc-A-Fella, greed, discord, a stint in prison, separate labels and what a few of the former member are calling “shiesty” deals, the bright light of the Diplomats has seemed to come to an end.
[Peep what Freekey Zekey has to say about this and the status of Dipset after the jump] (more...)
Dr. Dre Sues Death Row
Friday, February 12th, 2010Fourteen years after leaving the label he once called home, Dr. Dre is taking Deathrow Records to court.
Dr.Dre, real name Andre Young, is suing Death Row now owned by WIDEawake Entertainment, over royalties.
Dre filed the lawsuit Thursday in a Los Angeles court room and claims that the label owes him for (more...)
Swollen Members To Perform At 2010 Winter Olympics [Video]
Friday, February 12th, 2010The Swollen Members, Canada's popular Hip-Hop quartet, are gearing up to perform at this year's 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Madchild, Prevail, Trey Nyce and Rob The Viking will hit the stage in Whistler, British Columbia to be featured performers for the night's "Whistler Live Fire and Ice" party.
Taking place Monday February 15th, the group's been practicing for the festivities which according to Prevail will be (more...)
