Archive for February, 2010

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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Bossip: "Yung Berg Responds To The Reports Of His Pistol-Whipping Incident While Lying In The Bed Naked " Watch Here

Complex: "Soulja Boy x Complex: The “Shotcaller” Interview & Video" Watch Here

Idolator: "The Idolator Interview: Robin Thicke" Read Here

F-Listed: "Prostitutes Learn How to Use Defibrillators to Make Brothels Senior Citizen Friendly" Read Here

Black Voices: "Katt Williams' Phantom Rolls-Royce Gets Repo'd" Read Here

Lil Jon Set To Return With “Crunk Rock” [Audio]

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

The King of Crunk is back.

Lil Jon, once the leader of the South's crunk movement, is trying to regain his crown through the release of a new album.

His next installation in music is titled Crunk Rock bringing together electro-house music with pop, Hip-Hop and R&B.

As previously reported, the album was set to hit stores November 24th, now however the album's been pushed back to (more...)

Yung Berg Pistol Whipped and Robbed…Again

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

People are just refusing to give rapper Yung Berg a break.  Wasn't his Transformers chain last photographed on the neck of Soulja Boy?

Recently, the young rapper was, allegedly, the victim to a robbery in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Sunday where he was relieved of some of his luxuries along with being pistol whipped.

According to reports, authorities were alerts around 2 a.m. that morning and they are now investigating the home invasion.

Sources stated that four women were hosting a party which was abruptly interrupted when armed men (more...)

Remy Ma Speaks from Jail; Denies Romance With Nicki Minaj [Audio]

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

"I'm not gay, how would I have sex with Nicki Minaj.”

The media is quick to jump on drama and create any type of controversy that can come from it.

When a video appeared of a woman, that was allegedly rapper Nicki Minaj before she hit the mainstream, talking about her sexual relationship with Remy Ma, many believed that Ms. Remy engaged in the accusations.

Since then, Minaj has denied the claims that she was the woman in the footage.

Calling Jenny Boom Boom and DJ Craig G from Hot 93.7, Martin, who is doing an 8-year bid was able to finally address the situation.

“That video came out years ago.  I was home when it first surfaced and I (more...)

Nicki Minaj To Host BET's "Rip The Runway"

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Nicki Minaj is very popular these days as the Young Money diva has been tapped to host this year's annual Rip The Runway special on BET alongside Pooch Hall, most known for his role as “Derwin Davis” on the TV show The Game.

The special, now in its sixth year, celebrates the connection between urban music and high end fashion.

This year's Rip The Runway is set to be taped this Saturday, February 27 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.   

The fashion showcase will also feature musical performances by Ludacris, B.O.B., Soulja Boy, Roscoe Dash, Janelle Monae and London bred R&B artist Estelle.

Rip The Runway is set to air on BET, March 15.

Frozen Fetuses Found At Philadelphia Doctor's Office (Video)

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Police in Philadelphia have shut down a doctor's office after making a gruesome discovery, nearly two dozen frozen fetuses stored, some appearing to be 30 or more years old.

An investigation into the office began after a patient died during an abortion.

When police came to search the office, they found the establishment in “deplorable and unsanitary” conditions, noting that there were bloodstains on the floor.

Following that they found fetuses and parts of fetuses stored in a freezer in jars, some from as much as 30 years ago.

They're currently investigating to see if they are results of illegal late-term abortions.

The doctor at the office, Dr. Kermit Gosnell's license has been temporarily suspended.

For more on the police's discovery, check out the video from CBS3 Phildelphia.

SMH....deplorable is right....

Joe Budden Lends Advice to Bring NY Rap Back

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

The explosion of the South saw the momentum built from the North transition as southern rappers had created a new blueprint and created an environment where dance music was the appeal and lyricism was becoming a fad of the past.

In regards to the West, that ship has been slowly sinking without a prominent rapper with the caliber of Dr. Dre or 2Pac to lead another charge.

With the golden era, such as the Wu Tang Clan, Jadakiss and many other New York rappers, making the most out of 2009 with countless releases, the energy is slowly moving back to its breeding grounds.

Part of the shift back to lyricism comes with the aid of rappers like (more...)

Women Petition To Have Pole Dancing Recognized As Olympic Sport

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Female “athletes” around the world are rallying behind the idea that their “sport” of pole dancing be considered for the 2012 Olympics.

A group of women headed by pole dancer KT Coates from England are putting together a petition for the organizers of the Olympics. They hope to have pole dancing considered as a “test event” for the upcoming games in London before being formally added to the bill in 2016.

An excerpt from Coates' petition says,

"After a great deal of feedback from the pole-dance community, many of us have decided that it's about time pole fitness is recognized as a competitive sport, and what better way for recognition than to be part of the 2012 Olympics held in London…"

So far the athlete has 4,000 signatures for her cause and hopes to add 1,000 more.

Ania Przeplasko of Hong Kong, the founder of the International Pole Dancing Fitness Association, agrees with Coates and believes that its only a matter of time before the art of dance is added to lineup.

She tells the Associated Press,

“There will be a day when the Olympics see pole dancing as a sport. The Olympic community needs to acknowledge the number of people doing pole fitness now. We're shooting for 2012.”

Hot Boy$ Member Turk's Brother Murdered; Family Pleads For Burial Money

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Former Hot Boys member Turk is reaching out to his fans for support after his younger brother was gunned down in New Orleans.

Ronald Smith, the rappers brother, was found by police after a pedestrian noticed a body that had been shot several times, lying on the ground behind a Daiquiri shop.

Turk who has been incarcerated for 6 years stated that he is very hurt and saddened by the loss of his little brother and best friend, but even more so that he is unable to help his mother during this time of tragedy:

“My little brother and I were as close as brothers can be and it hurts me to lose him at such a young age, but as a man I must be strong. I have been in jail now for over 6 years and there's not much I can do.  My mother is mourning over the loss of her youngest child and over the fact that there is no insurance or funds to arrange the proper burial.”

It has been reported that authorities have a suspect in custody, 19 year old (more...)

Remembering El Hajj Malik El Shabazz/Malcolm X 45 Years After His Death [Video]

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

“It doesn't mean that I advocate violence, but at the same time, I am not against using violence in self-defense.  I don't call it violence when it's self-defense, I call it intelligence!”


This past Sunday marked the anniversary of the death of one of Black America's true freedom fighters.  A hero for justice and a major inspiration in the Hip-Hop community, Hip-Hop Wired celebrates the man who inspired many to fight for their rights and die if necessary for a little thing we now take for granted called "Freedom."

R.I.P.  El Hajj Malik El Shabazz/Malcolm X

[Learn some history after the break] (more...)