AllHipHop.com goes “Fashion Forward” to keep you up on the latest rockable gear:

From hot lines telling us what to rock, to rocking the hottest threads once we see a video and find out designer, the connection is real. Fli Pelican is an urban and creative line that Jay, Weezy, Teyana Taylor, and more have adorned. Fli Pelican also the next line to watch for.

Founder and head designer, Nino, shares some of the Fli Pelican story here:

“I started my line about four years ago now, with all intention to influence the Hip-Hop community. I started with music being my focus, engineering and producing for seven years. I moved to Atlanta with the hopes of someday having someone famous on my beats. I ended up with tons of famous people wearing my clothes instead.”

There’s something about drive and how it takes you exactly where you should be. Again, the relationship between music and fashion found a way to make magic.

The FLI acronym was applied to give people purpose. It stands for: Find Love Inside. That’s applies to whatever you love to do. The “Pelican” represents selflessness. They have a long history in mythology and Christianity. They say you attract what you put out, and Fli Pelican has a foundation of gold.

For anyone looking to break into fashion, music, or any part of the entertainment industry, Nino leaves you with two simple but profound words – patience and prayer. Makes perfect sense, that’s the only way truly be FLI.

Learn more, and shop while you’re there - www.flipelican.com.

Filed under: Headlines, Lifestyle, MOBILE Tagged: Fli Pelican, Fli Pelican founder Nino, Hip-Hop and fashion, Jay-Z, Tayana Taylor

Federal prosecutors and the DEA accuse Rosemond of masterminding a drug operation that imported hundreds of kilos of cocaine into the New York area and sent the proceeds to the West Coast.

Rosemond has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Yesterday (May 17) in court, Rosemond’s alleged main cocaine connect, Henry “Black” Butler took the stand.

Butler, who appeared in his green prison jumpsuit, is facing 10 years-to-life in prison, after being charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, a firearms possession violation, and getting caught with hundreds of ecstasy tabs.

Henry Butler is a Los Angeles gang member, who was arrested in 2010, in Thousand Oaks, California, for his role in the cocaine operation.

Butler, who is married to the sister of Hollywood director Lee Daniels, told prosecutors that James Rosemond was his biggest cocaine customer.

Butler said that he owned an urban event planning company (Mogul Media Group) and had known Rosemond for over 18 years, since 1994.

At that time, Butler said he was working as a road manager for various artists and Rosemond was managing acts as well. The pair was also partnered in the legendary “How Can I Be Down” conferences of the 1990′s.

Their relationship turned into criminal activities in 1995, when Rosemond began ordering hundreds-of-pounds of marijuana from Butler.

The marijuana orders soon turned into small orders of cocaine later that year.

In 1995, Butler said he and Rosemond began selling 2 to 10 kilograms of cocaine in various frequencies, supplied from a connection Butler identified as a man named Adolpho Guzmán.

The cocaine was first sent to Rosemond to New York in a variety of means before they perfected the shipping method.

At first, Butler and an associate would go to Best Buy and buy computer routers, unseal the packages, put the kilos of cocaine inside the router boxes and then re-seal and ship the packages.

Jimmy Henchman

Soon, Butler and an associate began printing their own custom-made router boxes and packaging and sending their cocaine inside of those.

The pair began shipping the kilos of cocaine and money via overnight services, after two criminal associates taught Henry Butler the proper methods of sending the illegal contraband without being detected.

Butler claimed that he and Rosemond regularly transferred hundreds-of-thousands of dollars in cash between each other for large shipments of cocaine.

But in 2010, shortly before Butler’s arrest, the pair decided to scale back the operation.

“He didn’t want to talk on the phone because things were getting hot, and he felt like he was being investigated,” Butler told the jury.

Butler claimed Rosemond began accepting cocaine and shipments of money in Philadelphia, organized by a man named Leonard Bostic.

Butler also claimed the gang used encrypted Blackberrys to send and receive messages, and they almost never spoke on the phone.

After Butler was arrested, he claimed that Rosemond hired an attorney for him, and he was later visited by a private investigator and attorney Jeffery Lichtman, who allegedly passed a note to Butler, containing sensitive information about Butler’s possibility of cooperating with authorities.

This, plus the possibility of life in prison without parole, led Henry Butler to cooperate with authorities.

But, Rosemond’s attorney Gerald Shargel attacked Butler’s credibility, noting that he had already lied about several key factors in the case.

Shargel revealed that Butler also had a Proffer Agreement with authorities that would allow him to receive a reduced prison sentence, if he supplied truthful testimony about Rosemond.

But Butler allegedly lied to agents when he was interviewed, not just once, but several times, in regards to the case.

At first, Butler told prosecutors that he and Rosemond were trafficking much smaller amounts, but those amounts increased as the case continued to build.

Butler said he lied because he wasn’t sure of how much information the government had gathered about the drug gang.

Shargel also revealed that Butler’s agreement with authorities should already be off the table, since he blatantly lied about being a gang member.

During testimony, Henry Butler revealed that he was an “OG” member of the Rolling 60′s Crips in California, a fact that Butler officially denied until last week (May 7).

“Yeah, my voice counted in the neighborhood,” Butler told the jury.

Shargel claimed that Butler has already been caught in several lies and was exaggerating his testimony for a reduced sentence.

Butler said he has met with prosecutors at least 14 times since his arrest, with several sessions dedicated to testifying.

Butler also said that he received documents from Chuck Philips that stated that Rosemond had cooperated with authorities in two separate cases in North Carolina and Florida.

Butler said he ignored the documents, along with a New York Daily News article and continued to do business with Rosemond.

James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond is a well-known urban music executive, who frequently did business with artists like Queen Latifah, Game, Sean Kingston and others.

His company Czar Entertainment managed rapper Game during a violent feud between 50 Cent, G-Unit, and Tony Yayo.

Their feud escalated and ultimately ended in death, when Lowell “Lodi Mack” Fletcher, an associate of Tony Yayo, was allegedly murdered on orders of Rosemond.

Fletcher had been released from prison several months earlier, after serving time for striking Rosemond’s young son.

The incident caused outrage at the time, as well as condemnation from activists like Al Sharpton.

Tony Yayo was put on probation for the incident as well.

Filed under: Headlines, MOBILE, News Tagged: 50 Cent, Crime, game, James Rosemond, Jimmy Henchman, Trial

Sixty seven-year-old Gene White was found unresponsive at a Texas strip club Friday night after receiving several lap dances. Police believe the man may have had a heart attack while being entertained at the Red Parrot strip club. According to the strip club owner, workers tried their best to perform CPR on the customer but it didn’t work, and he was pronounced dead. So far, there are no signs of foul play in the man’s death, but it’s currently being investigated.

Filed under: MOBILE, Rumors Tagged: Signs The World Is Coming To An End: 67 Year Old Man Dies Receiving Lap Dances

The gossip rag has spilled the beans that Raven, who is in New York City playing the lead in “Sister Act” on Broadway, has been living with AzMarie in a condo in Manhattan. Rumor has it that Raven’s parents are furious that she has decided to lead a lesbian lifestyle.

Raven was initially mum on the rumors, but has now taken to Twitter to address the chatter. Check out what she wrote below:

“I’m living my PERSONAL life the way I’m happiest. I’m not one, in my 25 year career to disclose who I’m dating. and I shall not start now. My sexual orientation is mine, and the person I’m datings to know. I’m not one for a public display of my life. However that is my right as a HUMAN BEing whether straight or gay. To tell or not to tell. As long as I’m not harming anyone. I am a light being made from love. And my career is the only thing I would like to put on display, not my personal life. Kisses!”

Filed under: MOBILE, Rumors Tagged: Non Hip-Hop Rumor: Has Raven Symone Been Pulled “Out Of The Closet”?, Olivia, Sister Act on Broadway, The Cosby Show

Well, Will was having none of that, and when the reporter’s lips brushed against his, Will pushed the guy away then lightly smacked him across the face. Will also said that the reporter was, “lucky I didn’t sucker punch him.”

The good people over at TMZ have two different camera angles of the smack. Check out the video of the attempted kiss and smack here.

Filed under: MOBILE, Rumors Tagged: Hip-Hop Rumors: Will Smith Smacks Male Reporter For Trying To Kiss Him

The first season of “Loiter Squad” premiered in March and has already aired eight of the group’s 15-minute episodes. Although no premiere date was announced at press time, fans can anticipate the show’s second season to air in late summer or early fall.

In music news, the Odd Future gang recently released the group’s second compilation record, The O.F. Tape Vol. 2, on March 20, and Tyler the Creator’s follow-up to last year’s solo album Goblin, titled Wolf, is expected to be released this summer. In addition, O.F. member Earl Sweatshirt is currently working on a number of projects, including a solo album and a collaborative project with Tyler. Dates for each release have not yet been revealed.

Check out the “Loiter Squad” Season 1 trailer below:

Filed under: MOBILE, News Tagged: Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Domo Genesis, Frank Ocean, Hodgy Beats, jasper, Left Brain, Mellowhype, Odd Future, Taco, Tyler the Creator

But, does Kanye have a master plan?

Now, I thought he was more or less being treated like a fool and a pawn to boost ratings of that reality show she has.

Well, I am hearing something far more sinister may be at work. I am hearing that Kanye West is basically playing Kim Kardashian. Apparently, Kanye is going to hit it and then basically use her for the massive publicity he can get from it. Lastly, he’s going to record a song or something to discuss the whole thing. I find that interesting that he’s apparently shared this with many in his immediate circle. Clearly there is a leak should this rumor be true.

Kim isn’t the most well-liked chick, but Kanye may be overstepping if he thinks America will side with him over the Armenian thicky.

Filed under: MOBILE, Rumors Tagged: Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Kanye West Playing Kim Kardashian For A Fool?

The statement from the  New York Senate, which came two week after the world mourned the untimely death of The Beastie Boys member, praised Yauch for his “extracurricular activities, which included his pro-Tibet Milarepa Fund and the film distribution company Oscilloscope Laboratories.”

The resolution also described MCA as a “man of colossal talent and charisma.”

In addition to the news from the New York Senate, their will be an unofficial “MCA Day NYC” taking place tomorrow (May 19) at 11 a.m. in New York City’s Union Square Park. It will be a day of “humble tribute and colorful celebration of the life and music of Adam Yauch.”

Adam “MCA” Yauch died at age 47 on this past May 4 after a long battle with cancer.

For more information on “MCA Day,” visit the event’s FaceBook page.

Filed under: Headlines, MOBILE, News Tagged: Adam Yauch, Beastie Boys, Def Jam, MCA, The Beastie Boys

September 11 is many things depending on your point of view. No need to get all up in the conspiracy theories.

But, apparently, the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer felt very strongly that the residue from Sept. 11 was the reason she succumbed to cancer.

According to a number of reports, she lived down near Ground Zero when the planes hit and the towers fell. She told many people close to her that the chemicals and the dust infected her with the now-fatal cancer that we hate. This is not inconceivable.

According to TMZ, Donna became nearly fanatical about it and would spray disinfectant and hand sheets wherever dust was present.

She said to another outlet, “I was really freaked out by the horrific experiences of that day. I couldn’t go out, I didn’t want to talk to anybody. I had to keep the blinds down and stay in my bedroom. I went to church and light came back into my soul. That heaviness was gone.”

She also said that she had a vision that terrorists would attack America. She thought this was some attack on Christianity, not an inside gig or an attack on America’s financial system as others have theorized.

“My husband and I were walking down the street. I had this feeling. I said, ‘Honey, I feel like terrorism, high on top of the buildings. I knew something was going to happen. When it did, I flipped out.”

About 1,000 people have died from 9/11 Dust and 350 of them are from cancer. I think the numbers have to be higher than that.

Filed under: Headlines, MOBILE, Rumors Tagged: Donna Summer Dead At 63, Donna Summer Thinks Sept 11 Dust Killed Her

“I am so authentic, I’m so off in it /
They try to figure me out, but it’s not a gimmick /
Hi Hip-Hop, don’t act like you don’t know me /
We got the same mama! Don’t you try to disown me…”

As the Don Cannon and Lecrae collaboration begins, Lecrae addresses how critics try to categorize what he does by placing all of his songs, lyrics, and content-related material into a “box”. It’s a reaction for some to categorize or stereotype music when explaining it to others, and it’s easier to do when you realize the content is Christian in almost every aspect. Although it’s easier to simply box his music, so much is missed if you only take that assumption to be the finalizing word. Lecrae’s a great rapper with strong beliefs, and both of those dimensions battle for supremacy in Church Clothes.

The most impressive thing about Church Clothes is its ability to focus on the Christian values without coming off as preachy, or even Bible-thumping. Lecrae speaks from his experiences and his convictions, and it’s ingrained within the lyrics. It’s evident in the Texas-inspired “Welcome To H-Town” (featuring Dre Murray and Reach Record labelmate Tedashii), which has Lecrae and company rhyming about their ties to the city in a way that would make DJ Screw proud. It’s on display alongside ex-Clipse member No Malice, as they rhyme about their beliefs on “Darkest Hour” (although the hook’s cheesy in comparison to the rest of the project). It’s also showcased when addressing people of their self-worth on “Special” and “Rise”, with the latter being produced by 9^th Wonder.

The production (which features the aforementioned 9^th Wonder, Boi-1da, Street Symphony, and others) and overall presentation makes this feel as if it could be slid into a CD changer alongside other Don Cannon projects. However, the messages from Church Clothes ring with clarity and a determination that most rappers have to pay to achieve. There’s a sense of purpose in Lecrae’s lyrics, and refreshingly, his rhymes don’t ever take a back seat to the message; they instead coordinate rather well together, pun intended. With Church Clothes being topped off with most of the features delivering solid verses (Thisl, Tedashii, Andy Mineo, and more), it’s hard to categorize Lecrae as a Gospel rapper, when there seems to be much more to him than that generic label. It’s good music, and well worth the time if you’re interested in listening for yourself.

“I’m not a Gospel rapper, not a Holy Roller /
I’m just a product of Grace, spreading hope to the hopeless…”

• Download Lecrae and Don Cannon’s “Church Clothes” here.

Filed under: Features, Headlines, Reviews / Music Tagged: Christian rappers, Church Clothes, Church Clothes mixtape, Don Cannon, Lecrae, Reach Records

The inaugural show will feature Mac Miller, Fat Joe, Childish Gambino, MGK, Ghostface Killah, DJ Khaled, Tech N9ne, comedian Donnell, Kat Graham, and host Peter Rosenberg of Hot 97.

MTV2 will also dedicate this Sunday to “Hip Hop Squares” on their countdown show “Sucka Free Countdown.”

This Sunday’s edition of “Sucka Free” will feature Asher Roth, Biz Markie, and 2Chainz inside the celebrity green room on the set of “Hip Hop Squares.”

“Hip Hop Squares” will debut on Tuesday, May 22 at 11:00 PM ET.

Check out some behind the scenes footage and the trailer below:

Filed under: MOBILE, News Tagged: Ghostface, hip-hop squares, Mac Miller, MGK, MTV2

When asked about whether or not he supports gay marriage, 50 gave an interesting comment that has some people scratching their heads. Check out what he said below:

“I’m cool. I would like people to actually be happy. Technically, I don’t see where it fits into any religion. The Bible that they would read to marry you, it doesn’t have anything in it that says same-sex. If it does, then I would like someone to point out that interpretation. I’ve encouraged same-sex activities. I’ve engaged in fetish areas a couple times. I’m for it. I’m wondering if I’m bad for promoting it when the president says it’s fine.”

Um, alrighty then! I’m sure 50 is alluding to girl on girl action…right? Anyway, 50 also relayed some not so nice things that Jimmy Iovine allegedly said about Pastor Ma$e:

“[Diddy] picked up Ma$e, I thought he was gonna come back and see me with the paper later. He asked me for $2 million. Jimmy [Iovine] like, ‘Ma$e ain’t worth $2 million with $2 million in his pocket.’ Jimmy like, ‘Look, I wanna see this thing happen. Let’s make this thing happen and I’ll give up my profit.’ I’ve never heard him say that ever. I think [Puff] had an issue with losing Ma$e to me.”

50 also says that he and Cam’ron have a lot of joint projects in the works, including music and films. “They should look forward to us [Cam'ron] working together, music and film. We gonna be doing something that happens first of the month. We’ll swap each one of the months.”

You can listen to the whole interview here, where 50 also speaks on his rift with Lloyd Banks, The Game, and his hospital stay.

50 Cent’s Gangsta Grillz mixtape, The Lost Tape, will be out May 22.

Filed under: MOBILE, Rumors Tagged: . Camron, DJ Drama, funk master flex, Gangsta Grillz, Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Cent Endorses Gay Marriage, Jimmy Iovine, Lloyd Banks, Ma$e, Says “I’ve Encouraged Same-Sex Activities”, The Game, The Lost Tape

Drake teamed with OurStage.com for the “Rise” contest and the winner has officially been selected.

Rapper Jitta On The Track, an artist based out of Connecticut, will join Drake, J. Cole, Meek Mill, 2Chainz and French Montana on 20 stops on the “Club Paradise” tour.

“Congratulations to Jitta on winning the OurStage.com ‘Rise’ competition,” Drake said. “OurStage is helping emerging artists get an opportunity to be heard and as an artist, that’s something I can support.”

Jitta On The Track already has a buzz for his latest track “Drink Face,” which has received over 450,000 views on Youtube.com.

“This is a life-changing opportunity for any artist and we are thrilled to be giving Jitta On the Track this moment,” said Derrick Brown, OurStage Vice President of Development. “This tour will help introduce thousands of new fans to Jitta’s great hip hop style and help propel him into the mainstream market.”

Filed under: Headlines, MOBILE, News Tagged: 2chainz, Club Paradise Tour, Contest, Drake, French Montana, J. Cole, Meek Mill, Rise

The crew consists of Waka Flocka, Wooh Da Kid, Frenchie, YG Hootie, Papa Smurf & Bo Deal…hey wasn’t Gucci Mane a part of the crew?

Waka is currently on the cover of XXL, and does a h*ll of a job bigging up his rap crew. Check out what he told the magazine below:

“I don’t feel like a celebrity, or this quote-unquote star everybody talk about. I guess Waka Flocka like a job, honestly. I’m at my job right now, so I gotta do it to my fullest. … I got a whole label, man. We fire. We the new Wu-Tang, Roc-A-Fella. We what these labels are trying to create right now. We the new Cash Money. Squad! Flockaveli was the return of gangsta. I brought gangsta back, man.”

Those are some big shoes to fill Waka! Let’s hope they live up to Waka’s hype. Below is their track “Everything Brick Squad”. Are you guys feeling it? Do you think they have the potential to be the new Wu-Tang?

Filed under: MOBILE, Rumors Tagged: Cash Money, Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Wacka Flocka’s Brick Squad Crew The New Wu-Tang?, Roc-A-Fella

Welcome to the day that you continue to be too stubborn to give up and too delusional to think that anything is impossible! Hip-Hop Legend MC Lyte has released a new book titled Unstoppable, a book that aims to ignite the power within to achieve your greatest potential! In commemoration of her book launch, we are dedicating today’s Daily Word to being Unstoppable!

Once and for all, I need you to stop thinking and get to work! I need you to get rid of the logic that tells you that your goals are not possible, and be crazy enough to know that they are! I need you to realize that you are the only thing standing in your way of success!! Be unstoppable! Understand that once a person is determined to achieve a goal, they will absolutely achieve it!! Be determined!

Stop allowing outside forces to dictate what you can and can’t do!! This is your life, your gift, and your right to live it anyway you see fit! Live it the best! Maximize your full potential, and never let it go to waste. As much as we would like to think we will be here forever, the truth is that, at some point, our time on earth will expire, and when that time comes, make sure that you have no regrets whatsoever…

As the famous quote goes….“Live life so completely that when death comes to you like a thief in the night, there will be nothing left for him to steal.” BE UNSTOPPABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-Ash’Cash

“Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and charge after them in an unstoppable manner.” -Les Brown

“Be determined never to stop until you have come to the end and achieved your purpose.” -David Livingstone

“It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.” -Confucius

“You’ve done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination.” -Ralph Marston

“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” -Michael Jordan

“The only thing that will stop you from fulfilling your dreams is you.” -Tom Bradley

“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” -Ayn Rand

“Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there.” -Bo Jackson

TO HEAR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THE DAILY WORD – CLICK HERE.

Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com.

Filed under: Lifestyle, MOBILE Tagged: Ash’Cash, Daily Word

When he was further pressed for information regarding his work with Jeezy, Tip told show host Sway, “It’s not the recording, the recording is easy. It’s a matter of when we would have time to market and promote ‘em and release ‘em,” T.I. said. “We got maybe 30 or 40 [percent done]. Between the two of us, we probably got five or six records.”

Def Jam recording artist The-Dream has announced  the release date for his upcoming fourth studio album, Love IV. The three-time, Grammy Award-winning singer released a statement recently that read: “Love IV is the best album I’ve made. I don’t care what the sales will be.

“I will do my best to Challenge your Taste And Knowledge…….I will Leave no Holes in this Album Period, no room to be Hated only Adored or simply just say “you don’t fuck with me” but what U won’t….Say is Dream Album is Mediocre or Sucks. I will Never Be your Star I’m to G and to Westside for that. I will never Sellout Arenas…..Because Since Love Hate I didn’t Sellout! And no matter how much you hate me you got to Respect that! AUGUST 14.”

According to KicksOnFire, Kanye West and Nike’s highly-anticipated new shoe, the Air Yeezy 2, will be available at retailers on June 9. Word is that the sneakers will be released in extremely limited quantities. For example, Australia is being said to only be receiving about 30 pairs of each color-way. The price-tag, although not confirmed by Nike, is said to exceed $350. Upon release, the Air Yeezy 2 will be available in two color-ways: wolf grey/pure platinum and black/solar red.

Filed under: Headlines, MOBILE, News Tagged: Air Yeezy, Air Yeezy 2, B.O.B., Bobby Ray, Grand Hustle, Hustle Gang or Die, Kanye West, Man and the Martian, MTV, Nike, Rapfix, Strange Clouds, T.I., Tip, Trouble Man, Young Jeezy

The Queen Bee will perform at The Paradise Theater in the Bronx tonight.

The rapper will host a meet and greet, as well as an interview session with press, just before the concert kicks off.

The stop in New York is the third date on Lil Kim’s “Return of the Queen” tour, which is the rapper’s first major outing on the road in two years.

The tour will make stops in Philadelphia, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Hollywood and other major markets.

May 19 – Albany, NY – Northern Lights

May 20 – Philadelphia, PA – Club ONYX

May 22 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground

May 25 – Markham, IL – Adrianna’s Night Club

May 27 – Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theatre

June 1 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s

June 11 – San Francisco, CA – Mezzanine

June 13 – West Hollywood, CA – Key Club

Filed under: MOBILE, News Tagged: Lil Kim, Queen Bee, Return of the Queen Tour

For the most part, the movie is based in Hawaii; a beautiful setting with wide-open sea, clear skies, and breathtaking terrain in the islands. But Brooklyn Decker and Rihanna look even better. Decker plays Sam, the love interest of protagonist Alex Hopper (played by Taylor Kitsch). Rihanna takes on the role of Cora Raikes, an officer under Lieutenant Hopper. It’s clear that one of the main draws of the movie are the two beautiful women, and they both live up to the hype. Interestingly, although Rihanna was advertised as a huge star, her role in the film is not so monumental – a good thing. Making her big screen debut, it’s almost as though the crew didn’t set her up to fail. In turn, she excelled in her under-ranking officer character, filled with spunk and courage.

The plot revolves around Alex Hopper, a young man full of talent, as well as laziness. However, when aliens from another galaxy come to invade the Earth, all jokes are aside for Hopper. With a rag-tag crew of Navy men, the battle scenes between Earth’s fleet and outerworldly ships are extremely entertaining. It’s like Halo meets Call of Duty, but on water. One of the more touching points in the film is when Hopper is forced to call on retired Navy veterans for assistance; this is due to win over the veteran crowd who is sure to watch. It also features real-life veteran Colonel Greg Gadson, who brings a sense of authenticity to the film, but can be exposed for his lack of acting talent at times.

While the battle scenes are what make the movie, the actual dialogue is what anchors it to a halt. It was gawking at times, relying too heavily on tired clichés rather than fresh ideas. There are hints of comic relief, but it’s sometimes outweighed by predictable writing. But, if you can get past some of the cheesy ‘Save-the-world’ scenes, Battleship finishes very strong. Great scenery, gorgeous women, and ginormous battle scenes – all things that make an action movie watchable.

Check out the trailer for Battleship below and see it in theaters now:

Filed under: Headlines, Lifestyle, MOBILE Tagged: Battleship, Battleship film, Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna, Taylor Kitsch

“I personally think that when I find that person and when it is established we are going to enter a serious relationship–I mean I don’t even know if I’ll still be making rap music. I don’t know how long I necessarily want to make rap music for. You know, there are artists who are 35 and up that still make rap and that still works for them. I don’t know if I want to be that guy.

“A lot of my music is about being young and figuring it all out. I don’t know if I can still make my brand of music when I am up there. Maybe I’ll be just acting or whatever it is. I plan to make as much music as I can until a story from Drake doesn’t impact you as it used to.” (i-D Magazine)

Is Drake buggin’, or do you believe there’s an expiration date for a rapper?

Filed under: MOBILE, Rumors Tagged: Hip-Hop Rumors: Drake Doesn’t Want To Be Rapping In His 30′s, YMCMB

The debut will take place next Wednesday, the rapper said Friday in a release.

The move will apparently have seven screens and meld art with film during its run.

Cannes takes place from March 24-25.

Those that want to see the film at Cannes may RSVP via West’s site, kanyewest.com.

Kanye West has directed a number of music videos.

Filed under: Headlines, MOBILE, News, Slider Tagged: Cruel Summer, Kanye West

“Well, I was in the studio with friends and I wanted to do something and so they said – do this and it was for me. The next thing I know — that was one or two years ago and then I read online that I was a rapper and so my back-stabbing friends did that to me and so if I see them, I will act like a rapper — if you can get my drift.”

I guess we won’t be getting any new Serena Williams music anytime soon; and whoever leaked that music better watch their back. Serena doesn’t sound like she’s playing!

In related news, rapstress Rah Digga was not feeling Serena’s metaphors in the track and took a few shots at her on Twitter page, tweeting, “I’m always on top…roofer” Serena Williams’ new song…I mean…ok fine.”

I’m sure Rah Digga will be glad to hear that Serena is not quitting her day job.

Filed under: MOBILE, Rumors Tagged: Hip-Hop Rumors: Serena Williams Says She Was “Back-Stabbed” Over Leak Of H, Rah Digga, rap song, serena williams, SHOTS FIRED

The rap star appeared at his alma mater, where he donated iPads to the high school, for students to use.

“We commend Rick Ross for giving back to Miami Carol City Senior High School. By doing so, he is setting a wonderful example for our students and community,” said Principal Mr. Dunn.

Most of the iPads donated by Rick Ross will be used for students to complete their college applications.

Rick Ross and Swizz also gave out Reeboks to high school seniors, who placed well on college aptitude tests.

Rick Ross and Swizz greeted students, signed autographs and met with faculty members.

“Rick Ross made history coming back to his high school; many celebrities and politicians have graduated from Carol City Senior High School but he’s the first to come back and connect with the new students,” added Ms. White, the school’s CAP Advisor.

Check out pictures below.

Photos: Thaddeaus McAdams

Filed under: Headlines, MOBILE, News Tagged: Activism, Carol City, charity, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz

Kim cites one her main reasons for not liking the movie as her feeling that the people who made it didn’t know Biggie. One person in particular, according to Kim, is Biggie’s very own mother, Voletta Wallace. Check out what Lil’ Kim said below:

“See, Big’s mom doesn’t know Biggie, and she barely knows Christopher.” said Lil’ Kim. “It’s the truth.”

“She used to kick him out daily. She did not care to know him, or get to know him during the time….she didn’t know him.”

Wow, that’s harsh.

During the interview, Charlamagne The God hit Lil’ Kim with a very direct question about her cosmetic surgery. The Queen Bee was not amused. Check out her response below:

“Why would you ask me that, but there’s so many people who have surgery? I don’t know where that question is coming from.”

Kim addressed the plastic surgery at the 18:29 mark of the interview. You can watch the video here.

Do you think it’s right for Lil’ Kim to comment on the type of relationship Biggie had with his mother?

Filed under: MOBILE, Rumors Tagged: Hip-Hop Rumors: Lil’ Kim Reveals Why She Got Plastic Surgery, Hot 97, Lil Kim, The Breakfast Club, The Queen Bee

Well, the good times may be back again. We are hearing rumors that Jagged Edge is allegedly ending their relationship with Slip-N-Slide Records and will be signing with Jermaine Dupri and hit songwriter Bryan Michael Cox under So So Def!

The group is also rumored to be working on J.E. Heartbreak 2, a sequel to their most successful album to date.

Let’s hope this rumor turns out to be true, and we get a new Jagged Edge album to groove to soon. In the meantime, below are a few classic Jagged Edge records:

Filed under: MOBILE, Rumors Tagged: Bryan Michael Cox, Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Jermaine Dupri Signing Jagged Edge To So So Def?

Know this. It’s not a fad. Known mostly for their Kreemo “Dropout” Tee, an homage to Kanye West’s College Dropout bear, this 21-year-old trio (who, by the way, are college students), has attracted both the likes of Wiz Khalifa and Lil Wayne.

In 2008 at Morehouse College in Atlanta, cousins Lavan Wright, Brian Wright, and friend, Desmond Attmore, became partners and put their minds together to create a brand they believed could be better than the clothes they were already buying:

“We used to always go downtown to SoHo and just run around. We really loved the culture, and were like 16, but we would always spend our money on Bape, BBC, Supreme, a whole bunch of stuff, and we just really loved it,” said Brian Wright, CEO of Kreemo. “Until one day, I was like, ‘Man, I definitely could come up with something that’s hotter than that!’ I went home and called my cousin Lavan, and he was down with it.”

In 2009, the Brooklyn-bred entrepreneurs scaled back to age-old advertising techniques and filled the Atlanta college scene with buttons, finely equipped with their ghost-like logo – a simple, yet strategic effort that yielded notoriety. Not too long after, upon receiving a personal call from Wiz Khalifa, the group was charged with producing the rapper’s merchandise for his debut album, Rolling Papers. And that, they did.

In our interview with CEO and brainchild behind the creation, Brian Wright, he admits, there’s no fret in Kreemo becoming a fad, revealing, “The reason why it won’t be a fad is because, it’s a lifestyle.

“It only becomes a fad when people are trying to super capitalize off it, and it’s a certain way that I want to do things. Yes, we’re going to make money off of it, but yes, we’re going to do it our way. Yes, the entertainment people are liking it, it’s becoming popular, but this is really for the world,” he added.

Kreemo, a name derived from Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, a psychiatric hospital in Queens, New York, stands for “innovation in its youth,” representing more than just clothes, but a way of living, with Brian adding:

“When I was little, my grandmother would say ,“Y’all better stop acting up before I send y’all to the ‘Creemo house.’ I took that term and found out what “Creemo” really was, and made a whole concept of when you do something that’s really innovative at first, it’s always considered being a nuisance to society. Or when you’re trying to show somebody a new blueprint, they never really get it. You’re always the crazy one.

“The first person that invented the television, I’m pretty sure that when he showed the first couple of people the blueprints, they were like, ‘Aww, man, this is never really about to go down, a box where you can watch people?’ I feel like everybody can relate to that. Everybody has a story where they’re grinding, or they have this idea, and people said it couldn’t be done. The logo is a ghost, because traditionally, when you tell people that you’ve seen a ghost, they tell you you’re crazy, because they don’t see it.”

With the explosion of cool kids on Tumblr and Pinterest, these innovative entrepreneurs have amassed a huge influential following across the nation, and even overseas in countries, including Japan.

Most recently, Kreemo is planning a huge campaign, which includes working with popular Atlanta DJ Don Cannon and Hip-Hop producer Mike Will Made It. Not ones to rest on their laurels, Kreemo Tele, their video faction, are the lens behind Tank and T.I.’s official behind-the-scenes video, “Compliments,” and Curren$y and 2 Chainz’, “Capitol”.

Join the movement at Kreemo.com.

Filed under: Lifestyle, MOBILE Tagged: 2 Chainz, atlanta, Bape, BBC, Brian Wright, Capitol, Compliments, Currensy, Desmond Attmore, Kreemo, Kreemo Dropout Tee, Kreemo T-Shirt, Lavan Wright, lil wayne, Morehouse College, Rolling Papers, Supreme, T.I., Tank, Wiz Khalifa

While speaking with MTV, Dupri revealed: “This is the first time in a long time where an artist actually becomes a star by being on MTV,” referring to Leah Labelle whose video for “Sexify” first appeared on MTV.com.

Filed under: Alternatives, MOBILE Tagged: Brandon Hines, Jermaine Dupri, Leah Labelle, MTV, So So Def, Welcome to Atlanta

Federal authorities claim Rosemond headed up a $10 million-per-year cocaine operation that sold hundreds of kilos each month in the New York area, and sent millions in proceeds to the West Coast.

Today in court, federal prosecutors unveiled a number of purchases Rosemond made in cash for renovations to his luxury Brooklyn condominium.

Prosecutors produced receipts showing that Rosemond had hired a Miami, Florida company to install an audio/visual system in his condominium, which totaled $153,000.

Rosemond allegedly paid for some of the renovations by handing one contractor a bag of cash totaling $21,000.

He also paid another contractor a total of over $300,000 in cash to have to his luxury condominium refurbished.

Rosemond’s lawyer Gerald Shargel did not dispute the fact that Rosemond made a number of large purchases in cash, and implied that the proceeds came from Rosemond’s legitimate business, Czar Entertainment.

Another witness was produced, named Jillianna Quinones, who Rosemond used to date.

Quinones testified that in May of 2011, Rosemond gave her a large amount of cash to take to Los Angeles, where he planned to meet with her to pick up the money.

Quinones attempted to fly to Los Angeles, but was stopped by Federal agents, who questioned her about where the cash originated.

When she landed in Los Angeles, two more agents further questioned Quinones, took pictures of her holding a large bag of money, and allegedly forced her to sign a cooperation agreement.

“They [agents] said it was drug money,” Quinones testified. “But he [Jimmy] said that was not the case.”

According to Quinones, the agents coached her on what to write on a cooperation agreement.

Quinones, 25, even said agents told her to write that the proceeds were derived from illegal activities.

She then gave authorities Rosemond’s cell phone number, and authorities promptly seized the cash, which was still stuffed inside her Louis Vuitton knapsack, as well as another carry-on bag.

Testimony continues.

Filed under: Headlines, MOBILE, News Tagged: 50 Cent, Crime, game, James Rosemond, Jimmy Henchman, Trial

Lark’s make-up artist tweeted a photo of Lark working on the set of a new film titled, Jessica’s Journey, and it’s safe to say that our Lisa Turtle is back! Check out the picture below:

Men everywhere can now breathe a sigh of relief! Glad to see Lark looking well, although those photos are still haunting my nightmares!

Filed under: MOBILE, Rumors Tagged: Hip-Hop Rumors: Lark Voorhies Redeems Herself!, Saved By The Bell

From his trips to Africa, to his Street King Energy drink charity initiatives, 50 Cent has ramped up his efforts to help those in need.

50′s embrace of those in need was most recently showcased via his efforts to support City Harvest & Feeding America, where the G-Unit mogul served over 250 meals for starving homeless people.

In association with SMS Audio, 50 has also offered to donate 250 meals to Feeding America for every set of headphones that is purchased domestically on SMSAudio.com.

View video below of 50 Cent participating in helping out people in need.

Filed under: MOBILE, News Tagged: 50 Cent, Feeding America, SMS audio

Summer was 63.

Summer, a Grammy Award-winner, had a number of hits in the 70′s and 80′s. Songs like “Last Dance” and “Bad Girls” represented the sound of a generation.

Summer continued to make music as she battled cancer.

“We spoke to someone who was with Summer a couple of weeks ago … who says she didn’t seem too bad.,” reported news/gossip site TMZ. “In fact, we’re told she was focused on trying to finish up an album she had been working on. “

Incidentally Donna Summer’s nephew is a rapper named Omega Red. They recorded a song called Angel. The song is below with other hits from the legendary songstress.

“Angel” – Omega Red featured Donna Summer

Donna Summer Master Mix

Filed under: News, Slider Tagged: Donna Summer, Donna Summer Dies, Omega Red

I’m not sure how true this is, but I am hearing that 50 Cent and Lil Wayne may have had a chance encounter in the time surrounding the Floyd Mayweather fight. But, the encounter wasn’t beef related at all. I was told it was amicable and casual. If you recall, a few years ago, 50 seemed to be fishing for beef with Weezy and it didn’t happen. Hmmm…wondering if this is the beginning of some sort of coolness between them.

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

Did you see freakin’ 90′s rapper Akinyele has a damn strip club that made $5 million in a single week? Read it here!

That singing Tocarra is named Tocarra Hamilton and there are rumors that she is dating Lil Scrappy!

Lauren London and Trey Songz reportedly stopped dating, because she wanted him to knock her up…and he refused! Well, I do declare! I’ll knock you up, Lauren!

Mike Vick and his fiancee have set a date to get married on June 30. Congrats to the Eagle!

Is Eddie Long still scooping up young men? I don’t know.

KANYE AND KIM IN LONDON TOWN!

The unit known as KimYe hit London and were immediately besieged by the papz. Here are some of the pictures. For another doozie KimYe rumor, go over to illseed.com.

LOGIC RE-EXAMINED.

Yesterday, I set off a bit of a firestorm when I compared this kid Logic to Drake.

Well, this is no retraction, but I want to make it clear, I wasn’t dissing the boy. I was simply expressing my opinion, which I think was very on-point. He sounds EXACTLY like Drake on this song with a twist of Diggy.

Now, since, I have listened to some more of Logic and I admit, he doesn’t sound like Drake on any other song I heard. Case in point:

I suppose he was inspired by AZ or Nas. I don’t know, but this is much better and actually on point.

So, in the interest of being fair, here is another dope some from Logic.

And another one:

From what I have been told, Logic has already been on AllHipHop.com several times and the site has been supportive of him. So, like I said, no diss, but that song “Numbers” ..he definitely sounds like Drake down to the ad libs. Other than that, he’s pretty talented.

Filed under: MOBILE, Rumors, Slider Tagged: illseed, Rumors

Kendick Lamar has established a considerable platform for his fellow Black Hippy brethren to springboard from. As a collective, Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Lamar have released just a few songs under the Black Hippy name, but after the success of the latter’s Section.80, all four find themselves on Dr Dre’s Aftermath imprint; a label where even established artists like Rakim and Raekwon have failed to make an impact. While Jay Rock and Q have cut their teeth on their own independent releases, Ab-Soul is the last member out of the gate, and with his tiny output, unusual personal styling and a seemingly lack of enthusiasm for glossy production methods or large, radio-friendly hooks, he looks a very small fish in the pond where the good doctor resides.

While he might prove quite the quandary for Aftermath’s marketing department, Ab may well be the most artistically interesting of the Hippy clan. Control System (not released on Aftermath, by the way) is a long, complex record of scratchy beats, widescreen subject matter and elaborate rhyming schemes, which goes some of the way to explaining Ab’s lack of output thus far is his young career. His attention to detail is stellar, intricately building his rhymes with clever wordplay, popping syllables off each other like a well tuned jazz drummer. On “Bohemian Grove”, for example, Ab pulls out all the tricks, veering from three word bars to lengthy prose. Later, on “Illuminate” – where he addresses his unlikely place within the Hip-Hop world – his turn of speed is impressive, often putting the brakes on mid-rhyme, leaning into words slowly before jamming down on the accelerator and letting loose once more.

It’s wonderfully compelling to hear Ab construct his dense rhyme patterns, and he’s boosted by a near-flawless selection of beats. Production-wise Control System is in the same vein of Lemar’s Section.80, compiling a series of jazzy samples, AM radio soul and horror movie-esque compositions, linking instrumentation with subject matter wisely. “It was all a dream/I swear, it never happened,” opens ‘Pineal Gland’, which adds to the dark, nightmarish feel of the music. The doomed romance Ab outlays on “The Book of Soul” is beautifully scored by some ice-cold piano chords and rolling drum loops, while the scary outline of world politics on “Terrorist Threat” is appropriately foreboding.

Danny Brown shows up on “Terrorist Threat” and his manic spitting steals the show, underlining that, while Ab-Soul shows strong signs of being a great rap artist, he still has a way to go to be a truly great rapper. Still, Control System slowly reveals itself to be one of the most accomplished debut Hip-Hop records in quite some time.

Filed under: Features, Headlines, MOBILE, Reviews / Music Tagged: Ab Soul, Control System album, Top Dawg Ent.

Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to your abilities, your capabilities, and your power to do and have ANYTHING you want in life!! Somewhere along your journey, you were convinced that what you need to succeed is not already within you! You were somehow made to believe that your skills
and abilities are not enough!! Maybe they said you weren’t born in the right family, didn’t go to the right school, or didn’t grow up in the right neighborhood! Or maybe you bought that line about not belonging to the right group!!

The fact is that right now, where you stand, you are capable and able to do ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING that you want to!! For a long time, you have been your biggest hindrance, and because you gave up your powers, others where able to control your destiny!!

Today is the day that you say enough is enough!! You have EXACTLY what you need to get EXACTLY what you want!! Stop wasting your abilities, and make them pay you dividends!! THERE IS NOTHING IN THIS UNIVERSE THAT CAN STAND IN THE WAY OF WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY YOURS!!!! KNOW THAT FACT AND GO GET WHAT YOU DESERVE!!!!!!!! YOU ARE MORE THAN ABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAKE IT DO WHAT IT DOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Ash’Cash

“Everything you need you already have. You are complete right now, you are a whole, total person, not an apprentice person on the way to someplace else.” -Wayne Dyer

“What we need is to use what we have.” -Susan Sontag

“Don’t measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but what you should have accomplished with your ability.” -John Wooden

“Every success is built on the ability to do better than good enough.” -Unknown

“You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.” -Rosalynn Carter

“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” -Norman Vincent Peale

“You’ll see it when you believe it.” -Wayne Dyer

“The man who acquires the ability to take full possession of his own mind may take possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled.” -Andrew Carnegie

TO HEAR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THE DAILY WORD – CLICK HERE.

Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com.

Filed under: Lifestyle, MOBILE Tagged: Ash’Cash, Daily Word

Some songs are simply timeless. Some are relevant, five, 10, or even 50 years, after their debut. “Keep Ya Head Up” was the hood’s anthem, but also played a tune that the world could understand. It was as if scars and bruises were being exposed, with no bandages in sight. Even with the raw realties of many brought front and center, and Pac’s storytelling taking some back to nightmares, there is still a beautiful calmness about this record.

“But please don’t cry, dry your eyes, never let up/ Forgive, but don’t forget, girl keep your head up”

What life throws us, we don’t always see coming. Other times, we think we are a little tougher than we really are. We walk right into the fire, as if we can’t get burned. It’s as if we take Tupac telling us to keep our heads up a little too literally. Our heads are so high; they’re now in the clouds. No one can tell us anything, and because of that, we can’t see that no good will come from that. Yes, sometimes we’re the only one to blame for our heads being so low, because of the weight of the world. Yet and still, we find a way to be better, and lift our heads back up.

“You know it’s funny when it rains it pours/ They got money for wars, but can’t feed the poor/
Said it ain’t no hope for the youth, and the truth is/ it ain’t no hope for tha future”

What we see around us can be so disheartening. Yet and still we still have an obligation to ourselves, and the youth, to give what we got coming up. If that wasn’t much, give what you need, and in turn you will get something out the deal, too. Stand as an example that the Hip-Hop community is more than what we are perceived as. We’re college grads, people that go to work every day, business starters and owners. We believe in, and have stable families, and we give back. We have a lot to say, and a lot of changes to make in this world.

“Cause I think we can make it, in fact, I’m sure/ And if you fall, stand tall, and comeback for more”

KEEP YA HEAD UP. 

Filed under: Editorial, MOBILE Tagged: Keep Ya Head Up, Tupac Shakur

Let’s just hope Maybach O doesn’t end up regretting the ink like Prodigy of Mobb Deep did after he got his G-Unit tattoo.

Filed under: MOBILE, Rumors Tagged: G-Unit tattoo, Hip-Hop Rumors: Omarion Get’s “Maybach O” Tattoed On His Hand, maybach music, Mobb Deep, Prodigy, Rick Ross

Meek Mill may be the hottest rapper in the world right now. Coming off a breakout year, being signed to a powerhouse label (Maybach Music Group), and keeping his name relevant with standout guest appearances in between, he makes an impressive case for the position. With an enormous amount of hype surrounding him, it’s sink or swim for the Philly native and his latest project, Dreamchasers 2.

The “Intro” begins with a clip of Mike Tyson popping off at the mouth brashly, then proceeds to see Meek Mill rival this fierceness with killer raps (“I’m getting’ money/Must be Illuminati/ They think I signed up ‘cause I just got a new Ferrari”). One of the best with wordplay, the entire tape showcases his lyrical skill. “Flexin’” and “Everyday” both have heavy production and see Meek throw around hot lines like ones at a strip club; frequent and almost carelessly. “A-1 Everything” features Kendrick Lamar, and he gruffs his way through the fast-paced song, (I got a bus full of b*tches/ Call that Jerome Bettis). However, the best track here is “Burn”, featuring  Big Sean who outshines Mill and propels the song to anthem-level heights (“Bad b*tch in her cha-cha/ Grabbin’ on her chi-chi’s”). The mixtape is composed of hard beats and hard rhymes; it’s the sort of quality street music that’s very hard to resist.

Another standout is “Amen”- a more feel-good song with no shortage of quality rapping, featuring Drake. Meek Mill attempts to balance out the boastful rhymes with different tones of music, like the afore mentioned; “Use To Be” does a decent job at creating a ominous, inspirational record, but the adaptation of “Ready or Not” does it better.”Take U Home” features both Wale and Big Sean and is sure to divide fans and critics alike. Sampling the chorus of the ’80s hit by Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam, some may see it as innovative and neat, while others will deem it wack in mere seconds. Posse cuts “Racked Up Shawty” (Fabolous, French Montana) and “House Party Remix” (Fabolous, Wale, Mac Miller) do their job of keeping the flow of good music going. Meek doesn’t have to stray away from bragging since he’s good at it.

If you like rap, you’ll most likely find something to like on this record. There is no denying the slick lines that Meek Mill kicks; he’s as hot as Young Jeezy was back in the early 2000’s. Because he’s with MMG, all of his production is top-tier, and he has no trouble getting high-profile guest appearances. There are some sub-par tracks on the record, but ultimately Meek Mill just raised his buzz from its already tall heights. Dreamchasers 2 is too hard to hate.

• Download Dreamchasers 2 here.

Filed under: Features, Headlines, MOBILE, Reviews / Music Tagged: Dreamchasers 2, Maybach Music Group, Meek Mill

According to the New York Post, longtime co-host Rocsi Diaz is leaving the show to pursue an acting career.

Rocsi will reportedly be relocating to the West Coast, in an effort to pursue a career in Hollywood.

According to sources, Terrence J. is also making plans to leave the show as a host, to pursue an acting career as well.

Both have appeared in high-profile movies in the past year.

Rocsi will be featured in the movie “Soul Ties,” while Terrence J. had a starring role in Steve Harvey’s movie “Think Like a Man.”

There was no time frame for the their departure from “106 & Park.”

Terrence J. and Rocsi were the third set of hosts for “106 & Park,” since the show’s launch in 2000.

Free and AJ Calloway were the original hosts from 2000-2005, while Big Tigger and Julissa Bermudez hosted the show for one year, from 2005-2006.

Rocsi and Terrence J. held down the hosting duties from 2006 until present.

Filed under: MOBILE, News Tagged: 106&Park, BET, Rocsi, Terrence J

Kim K. is currently in London accompanying Yeezy, where he will be performing alongside Jay-Z for their “Watch The Throne” concerts at London’s O2 Arena beginning on Friday.

“Kim wants to travel everywhere with Kanye, but she’s also trying to do whatever she can to get close to Beyoncé,” says the source.

“So, if Bey and Jay are going, she’s going,” the insider adds.

The insider also admits that Kim is “very into Kanye,” and that Kanye “absolutely adores her.”

Kardashian’s spokeswoman has said that Kim has had the London trip “on her calendar since last year” to promote her perfume and do press.

“It’s a coincidence that the concerts are at the same time,” she says.

If I start seeing pictures of Beyonce hanging out with Kim Kardashian, I am going to flip my lid. Don’t do it Beyonce! She’s not in your league!

Filed under: MOBILE, Rumors Tagged: Beyonce, Jay-Z, Jay-Z & Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Kim Kardashian with Kanye West SO She Can “Get Close” to Beyonce, London, watch the throne

The New York native tweeted, “I don’t want to go into surgery. @FloydMayweather call my phone why your phone off.”

He also promoted his upcoming mixtape with DJ Drama from the hospital.

“Do not do a @djdrama gangsta grillz this is all I get. Ain’t this a b*tch. I give 15 tracks you give me this.”

The rapper is set to release his Gangsta Grillz mixtape, titled “The Lost Tape,” next Tuesday.

Below are some of the images 50 Cent sent to his over six million Twitter followers.

Filed under: Headlines, MOBILE, News Tagged: 50 Cent Hospitalized, 50 Cent Sick, DJ Drama, Gangsta Grillz

A NEW BEEF FOR DRIZZY DRAKE?

You like that headline, eh? Anyway, You know Childish Gambino, right? I do. I like the guy, who is better known as actor Donald Glover.

Anyway, he’s really found a nice niche in the rap game and he’s pretty dope. But, this new cover of his single is raising eyebrows a bit. Check it out:

This is for the song “We Ain’t Them” and it really looks like a diss to Drake to me. I mean, clearly, Gambino ain’t Drake, but he’s drawing a clear line in the sad.

Love the song though. Some pretty honest music right here.

Filed under: Headlines, Rumors, Slider Tagged: beef, Childish Gambino, Drake, IS CHILDISH GAMBINO DISSING DRAKE?, SHOTS FIRED, We ain’t them

Rosemond is currently on trial in Brooklyn, New York, for allegedly masterminding the $10 million-a-year cocaine operation, that shipped drugs from Los Angeles to New York, and sent the proceeds back West.

The organization would ship hundreds of kilos of cocaine per month in music crates and vacuum sealed bags, using various overnight services.

The organization employed the same technique with millions in cash as well, according to testimony from Khalil Abdullah.

Abdullah, 38, was a high-ranking, trusted manager in the organization, who is now cooperating with the government and testifying against Rosemond.

Today (May 16) in court, Khalil Abdullah testified that a September 2010 article published in the New York Daily News convinced him that Rosemond was cooperating with authorities.

Abdullah was aware an investigation was taking place and was fearful that Rosemond would turn him.

The New York Daily News article claimed that Rosemond had already cooperated with federal authorities in two previous cases, one in North Carolina and the other in Florida.

When Abdullah read the article, he testified that he did his own research and found official court documents, which confirmed that Rosemond had indeed cooperate with authorities, in two separate cases.

“I believed it was true…he said it wasn’t true. My opinion was strong,” Abdullah testified. “If he did it before, he would do it again. That’s when I decided to take action myself. I was the dude on the front line.”

This information, along with previous articles written by journalist Chuck Philips and documents that circulated through prison, helped undermine Rosemond’s credibility in the underworld.

It was then, that Abdullah hatched a
bizarre plan, contacted the FBI, the DEA and the New York prosecutors office, in hopes of setting up Rosemond and his associates.

Incredibly, Khalil Abdullah went to a Kinko’s in Atlanta Georgia, typed up a letter to the FBI, the DEA and the New York prosecutor’s office.

He revealed the details behind a large shipment that was expected to arrive in New York that same day.

Abdullah then set up a long time associate and told him that there was $1 million in cash at Smash Recording Studios in New York.

Abdullah said he instructed the associate to leave $650,000 behind, which was the amount he said was waiting for the FBI, in hopes of concealing and stealing, the $400,000 difference.

Abdullah said he continued to associate with Rosemond and act like he was clueless as to any investigations into the organization.

Abdullah testified that he was “stunned” when authorities presented a photograph of him faxing the document at Kinko’s, since the company takes footage of every person that sends a fax.

But Rosemond’s attorney Gerald Shargel vigorously cross-examined Khalil Abdullah and questioned his motives to testify.

According to Abdullah himself, he has met with prosecutors 16 times in the past year, with eight of those dates dedicated to pre-trial coaching.

Shargel also went through a number of allegations that were presented by the prosecution, and noted that there was no physical or actual connection to Rosemond in any of the evidence presented thus far.

Khalil Abdullah admitted on the stand that he has a cooperation agreement in place with authorities, in addition to having to pay back a $100,000 fine.

Abdullah testified that from 2007 until 2011, he earned over $4 million in illegal drug proceeds.

Testimony continues all this week.

Filed under: Headlines, MOBILE, News Tagged: 50 Cent, Cocaine, game, James Rosemond, Jimmy Henchman, Tony Yayo, Trial

Somehow the info that Wiz couldn’t keep up with Wacka’s smoking ended up on Twitter, and in his defense, Wiz tweeted, “nah lil’ homie” and Wacka though that was “disrespectful”.

Wacka also goes on to say that he is responsible for Wiz’s sound. Check out what he said below:

“I gave him [Wiz] a whole CD of Lex [Luger] beats and that’s how he got that sound.” “I ain’t personally give it to him, I gave Lex his stuff and that’s how they hooked up.”

Wiz must have heard about the interview with Wacka. Check out what he just tweeted below:

This all sounds a little petty to me. This can’t be the real reason Wacka is beefin’ with Wiz. This just can’t!

Filed under: MOBILE, Rumors Tagged: Hip-Hop Rumors: Wacka Flocka Says Beef With Wiz Started Over A Blunt, Wacka Flocka Flame, Wiz Khalifa

The legendary musician had been previously diagnosed with pneumonia about a week ago.

Brown is considered the man that pioneered Go-Go music, an art form that HIp-Hop has embraced through the years. Wale, a rapper on Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group, used to rap heavily over Go-Go beats. “RIP to the Legend …Chuck Brown. u will be missed worldwide,” Wale said from his Twitter account. Also, in the late ’80s “Da Butt”was a song Hip-Hoppers loved from the group EU.

But Brown was the pioneer of the accomplishments from the aforementioned artists, and his influence goes back to the  1970s. In 1978, he and his band The Soul Searchers scored a major hit in “Bustin’ Loose,” which hit #1 on the charts. Nelly sampled the song in his 2002 smash record, “Hot In Herre.”

At the time of his death, Brown had cancelled several performance dates.

He was 75.

Here is Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers “Bustin’ Loose” with break dancers and others partying to the funk and drums.

Filed under: Headlines, MOBILE, News Tagged: Chuck Brown, Chuck Brown Dies, Go Go Music, Nelly, Wale

What do you choose when you’re thirsty? When you need energy? When you’re chillin’? When you want to be healthy? Water, of course! Surprised? Here’s the scoop.

Secret Slimming Weapon!

Weight Loss Trick: Water is great when you’re fighting the fat, and you get the munchies. Don’t bother wasting your money on fattening snacks. Instead, feel rich and help yourself to a tall glass of cold water. Water helps fill you up but does not have calories, sugar, or fat. You can have as much as you want without gaining weight. Plus, it’s safer than diet pills.

Bloating Is Not Cool: We all feel bloated sometimes, but water can rescue you! Here’s the low-down. When you don’t drink enough, your body starts to panic. Your body thinks that it needs to retain water, or hold onto all of the water that is inside of you. This bloating may make you feel tired, heavy and definitely not sexy! So when you start to feel bloated, grab a water bottle and drink up.

Burn a Few Calories: If you want that toned, sexy body, you’re gonna have to break a sweat. Water keeps you going strong whether you’re working, grooving, or pumping iron. If you don’t drink enough, you’ll get tired, and you may even get muscle cramps. That’ll really cramp your style!

Strut Your Stuff!

Sexy Smile: White teeth and soft lips give you a sexy smile and make you feel rich. Water keeps your mouth clean so that your teeth stay white and strong. Do you know how to get soft, full lips to finish off that perfect smile? Of course! If you get dehydrated, your lips will be cracked and dry. So drink up and get ready for some good kissing!

Skin and Hair: Soft, smooth skin and shiny, healthy hair are irresistible invitations to be touched. You may already have a regular skin and hair care routine that works for you, but here’s a tip. Your favorite lotions, moisturizers, shampoos and conditioners work better when you drink enough water.

Get Enough!

So How Much Do You Need?

You need about 9 to 13 8-ounce cups of water each day. This is the amount in about 4 or 5 20-ounce bottles from vending machines. You need more when you are active or the weather is hot. Of course, you don’t have to drink bottled water. Tap water is just as good for you and it’s better for the environment. How cool is that?

 That’s So Much! This may seem like a lot of water, but you’re probably drinking nearly that much already. A few small changes can get you to your goals. You can drink an extra cup with meals and make sure to drink before and after exercising. Keep a water bottle in your car, desk or locker. Want to set a trend? Show your style and decorate a reusable water bottle with logos of your favorite Hip-Hop artists.

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After Lil’ Boosie’s jury reached a non-guilty verdict in a Lousiana courthouse last week, Iviona wasted no time telling DJ Smallz that she has a blossoming music career and is seeking to work with her father upon his release.

“I’m feeling like – I ain’t been having no appetite – I ain’t have an appetite Friday, or none Saturday really, and first thing when he comes home,  we gettin’ in the booth, get in the booth, and get that money,” Iviona explained. “They just gonna see me rock the mic, and they gonna see what I’m really here for, and they gonna see a mini version of Boosie. That’s what they gonna see, a mini version of Boosie,” Iviona said.

When asked if she had any songs with Lil’ Boosie, Iviona replied, ”Not yet, but you think my songs go hard? But put both of us together, and it’s gonna go super hard.”

More information on Lil’ Boosie’s daughter and his plans for release as details emerge.

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