If You Missed It: T.I.'s 'Behind The Music'

Hell, I know I call this segment 'If You Missed It', but hell I missed it! Last night, VH1 aired T.I.'s 'Behind The Music Segment'!

Urban Quickies: Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Tiny, and more!

Everybody loves a quickie every now and then....so let's jump right into it!

Jay-Z's North American tour kicks off tonight at Penn State University. Wale joins him on the jaunt, which will make 24 stops at a mix of college campus arenas and traditional venues. The tour wraps up November 22nd in Austin, Texas.


Snoop Dogg guest stars on tonight's episode of the new FOX sitcom Brothers, starring Michael Strahan and Daryl "Chill" Mitchell. Snoop tells AllHipHop.com,

"I'm their cousin that shows up, not supposed to but by accident. I went to jail once upon a time and came up on some things. I got my literature together, and now I'm a lawyer that represents my cousin Mike who's a football player trying to get his money back. I'm like the New Age Johnnie Cochran, with some pimp moves."

BET has renewed Tiny and Toya for a second season. (Runs to cancel his cable subscription) Tiny, who's still close with Xscape member Kandi Burruss -- says Burruss is "doing as to be expected," following the death of her former fiance Ashley "AJ" Jewell. She also is confirming rumors that once she dated Jewell herself.

"I did date him years ago and he was a cool guy, but I really don't wanna comment on what kind of man he was because I'm in a relationship that I respect to the fullest."

Tiny cleared that up REAL quick. She don't want to piss Tip off. She know Tip would have cancelled christmas with the QUICKNESS


With his debut disc Thank Me Later not due until next year, Drake says he'll likely release a few more mixtapes in the meantime. He tells MTV,

"I'm working every day, and...I get all the requests like, 'Oh, we can't wait to hear you and Jay[-Z] spit together, and we need another mixtape'... Sometimes you have to listen to them and give them what they want. So, that's my goal."

Drake says of his forthcoming debut,

"It's going to be a very interesting record because I'm really going to have to dig deep and tell stories that people can relate to. But it's kind of hard, because my life is at a very different place now."

I guess it is really in a different place now. First you were walking and you didn't want to follow your doctor's advice, and now your sitting!

President Barack Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize!

I like how the haters keep trying to knock him, but when you know from which your help cometh, you don't have to worry about a thing! I'm just glad I was around to see our First Black President!

President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Friday for his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms and strengthen international diplomacy, according to The Associated Press.

Obama's win was a surprise, as his presidency began only two weeks before the nomination deadline and many of his proposed initiatives have yet to bear fruit. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, however, commended the president's calls for peace and cooperation and the impact they have made on the global mood. (TV Guide)

Tameka Firing Shots At Usher?? To Be or Not To Be

This divorce between Usher & Tameka is getting on my last nerve, really! First Usher puts out "Papers", then word is that Tameka is ready for the divorce to be over, and Usher is the one holding up the papers!


As of yesterday, Tameka is 'Goin Off' on Global Grind about someone..Can you guess who?

To be or not to be…but at what cost? It’s almost inconceivable the lengths that some artists & entertainers feel obligated to go to keep themselves in the headlines. The prioritization of fan base over God, family, morals, and over just plain ol’ fashioned common sense is an example of that remarkable distance. I think it’s important to understand the premise of letting a character that’s been created for fans drown out who you really are. One easily can become a zombie, while the people who love them waste away looking for the sea salt. It becomes so easy to sell your soul to the entertainment business while creating an illusion of grandeur. Hence, this painfully obvious thirst for relevance that completely overshadows sensibility. Thirsty much?

Read more of the letter Here

But back to Usher holding up the divorce. A source of Tameka’s is saying that the terms and conditions have been agreed on for about a month but Usher keeps stalling on them, and Tameka is the one that wants to move on with her life.

Usher and Tameka’s split was already messy, but now with “Papers” hitting the scene, Tameka is convinced that Usher’s camp is trying to sabotage her. Especially now that Usher’s upcoming album may be titled “Raymond Vs.Raymond.” (Bossip).

More Details About The Death of AJ, Ex-Fiance of RHOA's, Kandi

Well they say "Money, Power, Respect is the key to life" and "Money is the root of all evil!"...and from the looks of it, Money, and Power is the cause of death for AJ!


According to CBS News, the fight that led to the beating death of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kandi Burruss' ex-fiancé, Ashley "A.J." Jewell, may have been started by Jewell because he felt disrespected.

Also, TMZ.com is reporting that Jewell was walking and talking as he left the fight early Saturday morning at the Body Tap Club, where he had an altercation with his co-worker – and now suspect – Fredrick Richardson.

Sources are reporting that AJ refused to go to the hospital in an abmulance, but chose to have a friend to drive him to the hospital.


According to family rep Joyce Farley-Sands, Jewell was interested in purchasing a portion of the club. Atlanta PD Homicide Unit Chief Lt. Keith Meadows told CBS News that "Jewell had some words about a business decision. ... It seems like it was a struggle for power over the club. ... Apparently they just didn't like each other. A.J. felt like he deserved more respect from Richardson and it wasn't given to him."

This Friday, his family and friends will honor his life during his funeral at the Ray of Hope Christian Church.





(Via eurweb)

Alicia Keys Launces New Business

Alicia Keys has launched AK Worldwide, a new company that will handle her various projects, particularly those outside of the music business.

"It really explores the ways I can affect the world in a positive way, even outside of music," Keys told the Associated Press Tuesday. "It is really about finding ways to bring forth things into the world that will give you and all the people that encounter them, and myself, inspiration."

The first project for the 28-year-old is The Barber's Daughters, a handcrafted jewelry line engraved with messages of hope and wisdom.

"The words, when you read them, they really do resonate with you. They kind of inspire you to want to find that place in yourself," she said, sporting a silver oval ring that read: "May you find inspiration and meaning soaked in the wonders of the imagination cradled in compassion of the heart and hold a will to make difference."

There are also plans for a new Web site, www.iamasuperwoman.com, devoted to spotlighting inspirational women and causes that will fill a missing gap in the blogosphere, Keys said.

Keys is also getting ready for the release of her fourth studio CD, "The Element of Freedom," which is scheduled to drop December 1st.

R.I.P. To Baltimore Raven Tony Fein

Tony Fein, an Iraq war veteran who played for the Baltimore Ravens in the preseason and was arrested in a high-profile incident at the Inner Harbor, was found dead Tuesday morning in his home state of Washington, officials said.

The 27-year-old linebacker was discovered face down and unconscious in the living room of a friend's townhome in Port Orchard about 8:50 a.m., according to Mike Wernet, a battalion chief and medical officer for the South Kitsap Fire and Rescue.

Fein had vomited and was pronounced dead an hour later at a local hospital, Wernet said.

The county coroner, Allen G. Gerdes, said the cause of death was unclear pending an autopsy and toxicology tests, but he said that there was no indication of criminal activity. The local sheriff's office said that it opened a routine death investigation on Tuesday afternoon after learning of the death through news reports.

Ravens star Ray Lewis, who helped mentor Fein during training camp, said Fein was a "humble young man." "He was always searching for some type of direction. It's really sad," Lewis said. "Our heart definitely goes out to his family. It's heartfelt when you wake up and get news like that with someone you just went to war with."

Fein's death came one day before he was due to appear in Baltimore District Court to face charges that he assaulted a city police officer investigating a report that a gun later determined to be a cell phone had been passed between a group of Ravens players having a meal at the Inner Harbor.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh, who spoke to the team Wednesday morning about Fein's death, said he was proud that Fein was part of the Ravens.

"It's just a shock and we're saddened, " Harbaugh said. "He's a tremendous young man. He's a Raven to us and always will be."

Mo'Nique Show Debuts With Monica

Last night I fell asleep before the premiere of the Mo'Nique show on BET! I was sad that i missed it, but from the feedback Ive been getting from random folks, I didn't miss much!

Here's some clips from last's night show!

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And since we are talking about Mo'Nique! You know she stars in the new movie, Precious. She is a hometown hero, but I gotta keep it real. It's been rumored that Mo'Nique has been acting a bit diva-ish, already! First, Mo'Nique didn't show up at the Toronto International Film Festival to promote "Precious." Rumors ran amok that she snubbed the debut because Lionsgate wouldn't pay a $100,000 appearance fee plus fly her staff first class. Then her publicist promised Mo'Nique would attend the premiere of "Precious" at the New York Film Festival this past weekend, but again she was a no-show. Roger Friedman of Hollywood Reporter's Showbiz 411 reports that her publicist just quit "after trying to explain why Mo’Nique wasn’t coming."

A source tells the New York Daily News, "Mo'Nique said she signed on to do this film for a small amount of money. She said she didn't care about 'no Oscar' — all that mattered was 'those Benjamins!' Because Oprah and Tyler Perry are backing the film, she feels as though there should be a budget to pay for her promotional duties."

Mo'Nique, your a Queen of Comedy, not of acting. If this is the arena you want to be in, you gotta play the rules. At the same time, its 2-sides to every story. I want to hear what she has to say about it.

Hip Hop Welcomes Home Shyne.....Not So Soon! (Update)

It looks like Shyne's homecoming is on hold for the moment.

The former Bad Boy rapper (born Jamal Barrow) was scheduled to be released from prison Tuesday (October 6) after serving more than nine years of a 10-year sentence in connection with the 2001 Club New York shooting involving Diddy and Jennifer Lopez.

But his release is now under review, as representatives for the rapper revealed to MTV News that the Brooklyn MC is being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at an unspecified facility in Western New York State. Officials are determining whether or not to deport the rapper, who was born in Belize, a rep explained.

"Shyne is currently in federal custody while his future immigration status is determined," the rep said in a message to MTV News. Shyne attorney Oscar Michelen emphasized to MTV News on Tuesday afternoon that Shyne has not been released, contrary to media reports.

Beyonce FINALLY Speaks On Kanye's VMA Rant

It was one of the "rants" heard around the world-the night that Kanye interrupted Taylor Swift acceptance speech at VMA's when Beyonce didn't win for "Single Ladies".

During a press conference when she accepted her Billboard 'Woman of The Year Award', B spoke on Ye's rants (Go behind The Scenes-Here)!

"Well, I knew his intentions, and I knew he was standing up for art; and he told me before, when they said the nominees, he's like, 'You have this award,'" Beyonce explained. "And when they didn't call my name he was, like, completely shocked. And when he walked on the stage, I was like, 'No, no, no!' and then he spoke, and I was like, 'Oh, no, no, no!' ... But in the end, it ended up being a great night, and Taylor Swift did get her moment -- and I didn't have to make an acceptance speech."

Meanwhile, Papa Knowles is being hit with another lawsuit.

Alexsandra Wright, who is due to give birth in December, has named Mathew Knowles as the father of her child.

According to TMZ.com, the 30-something is being represented by the top lawyer Neal Hersh, reports Contactmusic.

Papa Knowles might wanna call up the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to see if he can be apart of 'Paternity Test Tuesday'!

New Music: Usher-Papers

Usher is making his return back to the music scene. On Monday, he released his new single, Papers, and clearly its obvious as to whom he is talking about. IMO, I think its a BAD attempt at trying to gain that response like he did with 'Confessions'. Either way, he let Tameka HAVE it!

“For you I gave my heart and turned my back against the world/plus you were my girl/ I done damn near lost my mama/ I done been through so much drama/ I turned in to the man I never thought I’d be. I’m ready to sign those papers…”

Download/Listen: Papers

Urban Quickies: Method Man Turns Himself In For Tax Evasion; Nas Takes On Media

Well, looks like we may have to put some dinero on Clifford's books....and I'm not talking about Clifford Harris (T.I.)!

Clifford Smith, better known as rapper “Method Man,” was arrested on tax evasion charges. Meth surrendered himself to the NYPD Detective Squad of the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office around 8am this morning, District Attorney Danield Donovan, Jr. and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Acting Commissioner Jamie Woodward announced.

Reportedly, Method Man is alleged to have failed to pay $32,799.00 in personal income taxes dating back to 2004.


Nas recently addressed the media's suggestion that his violent songs encourage teenage violence and said he has no plans to change his lyrical content.



I'm just mad that they were asking him about his damn song lyrics! He was NOT there to talk about that. He was there to talk about his 'open letter' about the Derrion Albert situation!

MTV's 2009 'Hottest MC's In The Game'-Complete List

Doing their annual poll of the 'Hottest MC' In The Game', MTV has put out the 2009 list!

»10. Raekwon

»9. 50 Cent

»8. Fabolous

»7. Young Jeezy

»6. Gucci Mane

»5. Rick Ross

»4.Kanye West

»3. Drake

»2. Lil Wayne

»1. Jay-Z

I would be lying if I said I agreed with this years' "HOTTEST" MC's! I mean, really! Just because an artist is on every song, does that mean that they are the HOTTEST! Please tell me why Eminem didn't make this years' list?

Urban Quickies: T-Pain, Shawnna, Gucci, and more!

Here is the video for 'Wasted' by Gucci Mane feat. Plies


All I'm going to say off is 'Officer Down'! When i saw this, all I wanted to say was "Rickyyyyyyyyyy"! Shout out to Boyz In The Hood.


SOHH is reporting that DTP's own Shawnna has left Ludacris' label, and signed to T-Pain's 'Nappy Boy'!

While performing at an Illinois homecoming event, Pain broke the news to a crowd of fans.

"I decided to do it and I just signed somebody else from Chicago," Pain explained. "But I ain't go nothing else to say. Let's go." Following his statement, Shawnna appeared on the stage as they both performed a quick song together.

But wait! I'm lost! I thought Shawnna and Luda was doing the 'Best of The Sexes' album! Not saying because they are too differently labels that they can't work together. It sounds like something popped off between the two?!?!?

Brandy Sings 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow'

Over the weekend, the Brandy fans were going off over this video that Brandy had recorded of herself, singing 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' in the bathroom mirror.

See what all the fuss is about!


Now I see what all the fuss was about! Go Innnn Brandy! Matter of fact, release some new music!

"Atlanta" Housewife Kandi Burruss' Fiance Beaten To Death

Over the weekend, Real Housewife of Atlanta's, Kandi Burruss' ex-fiance Ashley "AJ" Jewell was killed during a fight in the parking lot of Body Tap. Reportedly, he was hit over the head with a bottle.

On Yesterday, Kandi sent out a Press Release:

I am devastated by the loss of AJ. His death comes on the heels of the death of my beloved Uncle Ralph and with both of them gone, my heart is heavy with grief. I had spoken to AJ two hours before I got the call that he was in the hospital. Never in a thousand years did I think it was going to be the last time I heard his voice. He was taken way too soon. There are so many things that I should have said to him, wanted to say to him… But now it’s too late.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of my family and friends — and that means my twitter and facebook friends as well — for the beautiful words of encouragement, prayers, and the sweet condolences. I make it through these difficult days because of you. I know this is cliché’ but I urge everyone to treat each day as if it’s your last and tell that special someone you love them today. Don’t wait. It may be too late.

Please pray for his children, his family and Riley - they too are grieving the loss of an incredible man, son, brother and father. I wish you all had gotten to know the AJ we all knew and loved.

Saturday afternoon, Atlanta Homicide detectives had arrested a suspect in the beating death of AJ, and has been charged with Voluntary Manslaughter.

My heart and prayers goes out to Kandi who also recently lost her Uncle Ralph, as well as AJ's 6 children.

R.I.P. To Mr. Magic....A TRUE Radio Legend

I definitely want to send my prayers out to Mr. Magic's Family and Friends! If you REALLY love radio, then you know who he was!

Legendary DJ Mr. Magic has died from a heart attack, AllHipHop.com has confirmed with various sources.

Mr. Magic was a legendary DJ who debuted in 1979 on a pay-to-play broadcast on WHBI 105.9's "The Mr. Magic Disco Showcase."

In 1983, he launched "Mr. Magic's Rap Attack," in New York City which featured a young DJ Marley Marl in addition to future Co-Chillin Record label owner Tyrone “Fly Ty” Williams.

Mr. Magic, born John Rivas, was also a co-founder of the legendary Hip-Hop collective The Juice Crew, which featured Biz Markie, Roxanne Shante, Marley, Marl, MC Shan, Craig G., Kool G. Rap and Masta Ace.

Mr. Magic’s radio show influenced countless of artists, ranging from rappers like Tupac Shakur, KRS-One, Biggie Smalls, Nas, Eric B. and Rakim, DJ Premier and countless others.

“He paved the way for all radio stations that ever did mix shows,” DJ Premier said via his blog. “Also sparked the career of Boogie Down Productions due to the diss he showed when they came to shop their demo to him and was turned away which then sparked “South Bronx” and “The Bridge is Over.”

Mr. Magic was featured as a DJ on 2002’s Grand Theft Auto’s fictitious radio station Wildstyle Pirate Radio.

(via AllHipHop)

If You Missed It: Kanye & Lady Gaga 'Fame Kills' Cancelled!

I posted this yesterday via Twitter, but it's only right I post it up here for my folks that aren't addicted to Twitter!

Yesterday, it was announced that Kanye West & Lady Gaga's 'Fame Kills' tour was cancelled. While Lady Gaga's camp is reporting that is was due to "creative differences', I was told from a very reliable source that 'Ye isn't doing the tour to get himself together'!

Though their joint tour has been "killed", Lady Gaga has announced that she will kick off her own solo tour off in mid-Novemeber. Her platinum-selling debut CD, "The Fame," will be rereleased on Nov. 24

Side-Eye of The Week: Rihanna

Okay, I know I LOVE me some Rihanna, but it just so happens she get the award for 'Side Eye of The Week'!

She looking at dude like, "For Real...."

Rihanna's Nites Out In Paris!

I will be glad when my wife comes home from Paris! She's been over there hitting the different Fashion Week events!

Damn, I love that woman! If I EVER get the chance to wife her, it's done!

Billboard Announces Beyonce as: Woman Of The Year

Mariah Carey Performs On 'Today'

So today was Mariah's make-up date for pulling out on The Today show a few weeks ago! Now that I think about it, she pulled out because she wanted to do it when the album (Memoirs Of An Imprefect Angel) come out, ya know? Try to get that extra push!

Check out Mimi performing 'I Wanna Know What Love Is':

On The Set: Empire State of Mind

Video clips of Jay Z and Alicia Keys shooting their video for 'Empire State of Mind' leaked online.

Straight Disrespect!

I thought the beef between 50 Cent and Rick Ross was over and done.....dead and stinky....finish! Well, appearantly not according to the pictures!

Curtis has put Officer Ricky's baby mama Tia, on t he cover of Smooth!

T-Pain Issues An Apology To Jay Z

So I hear that T-Pain is sticking out like a sore thumb in the industry since dissing Jay Z a few weeks ago.

Feeling the shade from folks, T-Pain is issuing an apology to Jay Z!



Since T-Pain did this, he gets NOTHING but R-E-S-P-E-C-T from me. Any man that know he was wrong, and apologizes is alright with me!