The first rap show to ever be held in the resort town of Branson, Missouri has encountered problems from city officials, over a concert featuring St. Louis artist Nelly.
Concert promoter Paul Dunn originally wanted to hold a concert featuring Nelly in the parking lot of The Grand Palace, which is undergoing renovations inside.
The parking lot of the venue can hold about 6,000 people, while the inside of The Grand Palace can house 4,000.
According to the Springfield’s News-Leader, city Planning Director Jim Lawson denied the application citing several concerns, including noise, parking and crowd control.
Lawson also claimed that Dunn began promoting the event prior to submitting an application for the concert, which is scheduled for August 21st.
Dunn, who will attempt to appeal the denial tonight, claimed that Lawson asked for un updated application, which was then used against him.
"The following day that update and resubmit was used against me in a press release stating we announced this event and start of ticket sales before applying," Dunn’s appeal letter to the board reads..."  (07.27.10)  Props to: AllHipHop.com

Here's some good news for fans of real, lyrical and often militant hip-hop on the East Coast. Dead Prez, Pharoahe Monch and Sadat X are headlining this year's annual Black August Project concert in New York City. The event, which is now in its thirteenth year, is produced by the Malcolm X Grassroots movement and strives to promote human rights while raising awareness of political prisoners who are unjustly incarcerated all over the globe.
The event always features many collaborations and cross-pollination amongst acts. In the past, performers such as Mos Def, Fat Joe, Talib Kweli, EPMD and the legendary Roots have bodied the stage and performed with one another. For Dead Prez, the performance comes after their recent DJ Drama-helmed 'Revolutionary But Gangsta Grillz' mixtape to celebrate their 10-year anniversary in the game. As for Monch, his latest salvo entitled 'W.A.R. (We Are Renegades)' is slated for release in September. He's been popping-up for a few guest performances lately, and we can definitely confirm that Pharoahe's new material is worth seeking out.
This year's Black August Project concert event takes place on August 13 at the Highline Ballroom in Manhattan. If you're in the area and interested in attending, you can grab tickets over here.
(07.27.10) Props to: TheBoomBox.com

Nashville, Tennessee rapper Young Buck recently took aim at 50 Cent, revealing the Queens-rapper is still feuding with him and attempting to destroy his career. Young Buck was once a member of 50 Cent’s G-Unit collective. Under his tenure with 50’s G-Unit Records, the rapper was featured on the hit album Beg for Mercy, while his follow-up, Welcome to Cashville went platinum. But Young Buck was unceremoniously kicked out of G-Unit for allegedly being disloyal to the group in April of 2008.
50 Cent has been at odds with the Nashville rapper ever since.
According to Young Buck, 50 Cent is blackballing him from the rap game and preventing him from working with other artists, due to his contractual obligation to G-Unit.
"His reaction, being so harsh, is to basically stall me out to a position where I lose everything, to where my numbers drop," Young Buck told the Nashville Scene in a new interview. "Because if you don't have a new product out, then you can't go get the big dollar for your shows. [He wants] to pretty much destroy my life from a silent-sided way of doing things. That's his angle, and my contracts allow him to be able to do that." (07.23.10)  Props to: AllHipHop.com

In a recent interview with Yahoo! Music, Gucci Mane spoke on the concept behind his new album, his take on music sales, and compared his Brick Squad 1017 group to that of a certain famous 1990’s record label.
After dropping his major label debut The State vs. Radic Davis last winter, the Atlanta rapper is set to release his sophomore effort The Appeal: Georgia’s Most Wanted next month. Stating that the album is nearly 80% done, he explained, “It's actually the sequel to The State vs. Radric Davis, my last album. It's just about second chances, about never giving up.”
While The State vs. Radric Davis has sold favorably well for 2009-10 numbers, Gucci Mane theorized that the overall decline of album sales may actually be beneficial for fans and artists alike. "People aren't selling as many records as they were selling in the '90s, but [that’s] great for the fans. The artists that you love, they got to do more now.
continuing, he said, "Me, I love to work anyway. Of course, I'd love to sell a trillion CDs, but at the end of the day, I love making music the most. The more I do it the better I get. It’s not making me stale; it's making me fresher."
(07.23.10) Props to: HipHopDX.com

In February, Chi-Town rapper Lupe Fiasco announced that he had submitted the final version of his third full-length album 'Lasers,' to Atlantic Records. Since then, Lupe's fans have played the waiting game, amidst rumors that the LP was set to drop in early Spring. That tentative release has come and gone, and now Lupe's fans have decided to take matters into their own hands.
On July 13, Lupe explained to impatient fans via Twitter that the delay was solely the fault of his label, Atlantic Records. "'Lasers' is out of my hands guys and gals... It's done and that's all I can tell you...when they drop it...when they drop it...they drop it...so drop it..." he wrote. "Really appreciate the extra extra effort you guys are putting out to get Lasers released...not fallen on deaf ears up at HQ!"Some of this "extra effort" Lupe referred to now includes a petition that his fans have launched in order to get Atlantic Records to drop the highly-anticipated record. The grammatical errors in 'The Release of The Lasers Album' petition doesn't do much for its' credibility, but so far, the appeal has amassed more than 1,600 signatures...
(07.22.10)  Props to: TheBoomBox.com

Atlanta rapper B.oB. Has announced his first major headlining tour will start this August on the “Shootin’ For Stars" tour.
B.o.B. will hit the road from August to November, when he finished up his current tour of Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
The tour announcement comes amidst a busy schedule for B.o.B., who has dates lined up with The Black Eyed Peas (August 1st), Lollapalooza (August 6th) and the 5th Annual Summer Spirit Festival (August 7th) and other one-off dates.
"I just want to show people that there are endless possibilities of what you can do," B.o.B said in a statement. "You don't just have to be a rapper, you don't just have to be a trapper; you can be anything you want to be and whatever you do, just love it and it will show."
B.o.B. is riding the success of his debut album B.o.B. Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray, which hit #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart when it was released in April.
Additionally, B.o.B.’s latest single “Airplanes” featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore, is currently #1 in the U.K. Tour dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
(07.20.10)  Props to: AllHipHop.com

Ludacris is known for hits such as 'My Chick Bad' and 'How Low,' but his work to help others hasn't been overlooked. The Atlanta native was recently awarded the Humanitarian Award from the non-profit Developing Options, which aims to transform poverty-stricken urban communities for the better, for his work in the Los Angeles community.
Ludacris received the award this past weekend during a star-studded three-day event in Los Angeles. Football legend Jim Brown lead a free youth sports clinic and while Ludacris performanced at L.A.'s Club Nokia for the Developing Options Diabetes Awareness & Healthy Living Celebrity Benefit Concert. "We just raised ALOT of $ for Diabetes tonight," he tweeted. "Thank everyone who came out tonight at Nokia Live in L.A. to support a very worthy cause."
Luda is no stranger to doing charitable work, having launched The Ludacris Foundation back in 2000 to get teenagers involved in creative arts. He has served as a spokesman for Act Against AIDS, filming a public service announcement to spur conversation about the prevention of contracting HIV...
(07.19.10)  Props to: TheBoomBox.com

After gaining the attention of fans earlier this week with a heart felt letter from behind bars, incarcerated New Orleans rapper Lil' Wayne is making headlines in a less favorable way.
Apparently the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is after Lil' Wayne’s fortunes, seeking over $1.13 million dollars in back taxes for the years 2004, 2005 and 2007.
The IRS filed and a lien against his One Family Foundation this past June in Dade County Florida courts, as the lien maintains the same address as his charitable organization.
This is the second tax lien filed against Wayne in the last 2 years as in 2008 he paid off a tax debt of $977,840
Representatives for Lil' Wayne could not be reached for comments at the time of press release.
Multiple sources confirmed with AllHipHop.com that the IRS has a special unit that tails and tracks the artists, as one of the methods used to keep a tab on their earnings.
The “issue management team” was formed in 2007 and its goal is to get unclaimed tax money from athletes and entertainers in the United States and foreigners who come to tour the country...
(07.16.10)  Props to: AllHipHop.com

Video game publisher Activision is prepping the October release of the sequel to their hit music game DJ Hero, and the makers aren't holding back when it comes to the music. From hip-hop heavyweights like Eminem, Dr. Dre and LL Cool J, to pop chart toppers like Lady Gaga and Rihanna, to even techno luminaries  Deadmau5 and David Guetta, they've enlisted over 100 of today's hottest artists to provide music for the game's soundtrack.
"With DJ Hero 2, we wanted to create the ultimate party experience of 2010, and that meant not only revamping and adding social and multiplayer game modes, including full microphone support, and all-new levels of creative freedom, but also mixing and mashing hits from over 100 of the biggest and most popular artists on the planet," said FreeStyleGames Music Director Dan Neil. "We can’t wait to drop details on which of these artists' hottest tracks, as well as how we’ve mixed them together exclusively for the game, later this year.
(07.16.10) Props to: HipHopDX.com

Actor Heath Ledge was certainly stretching into new territory prior to his gruesome overdose in January 2008. In addition to his final role as The Joker in 'The Dark Knight,' Ledger was working to open a restaurant in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn (it's now thriving) and getting behind the camera for some interesting directorial projects. Since that time, it was rumored that Ledger even directed a rap video for his friend N'FA. Well, the video is real and has just been officially released on iTunes.
The fellow Australian-born rapper originally thought it would be distasteful to officially release the video, which was conceived in Ledger's garage in 2007, but feels enough time has passed and the public deserves to view the actor's colorful vision.
"Friends and his family said it needed to be seen," said N'FA in the Miami New Times. "Heath loved it ... Heath loved the song, and wanted to make a video that artistically married itself to the energy of the track, to indulge listeners and viewers alike..."
(07.15.10)  Props to: TheBoomBox.com

The province's ban on using hand-held cellphones while driving takes effect on July 15.
The amendments to the Highway Traffic Act include banning talking on a hand-held cellphone or texting while driving. They also prohibit smoking in a vehicle when a child under the age of 16 is present.
"We are increasing safety on our roads and promoting healthier living for children. And, as of tomorrow, those measures will be backed up with fines," said Steve Ashton, the province's minister of transportation.
Fines for people caught in violation of the new amendments are $199.80.
RCMP said there are no plans at the moment to have targeted enforcement of the ban. Winnipeg police, however, have asked their officers to pay special attention to people using phones while on the road during the next few days.
Police said they'll be looking for people on their cellphones who are driving poorly.
"That's what we want we want to stop--the bad behaviour," said Sgt. Doug Safioles of the Winnipeg police's central traffic unit.
Drivers caught talking on hand-held cell phones will not lose merits on their license and will only be required to pay the fine. Even if you're not texting or talking on the phone while driving, people can still be ticketed just for holding the phone in their hands while behind the wheel...
(07.15.10) Props to: CTV.com

No need to adjust your rear view mirrors. Ludacris has signed up to re-join the Fast and Furious cast and star in the latest installment of the popular film franchise, Fast 5.
The rapper/actor recently confirmed his involvement in the movie on his Twitter account. “Just landed in Puerto Rico,” he wrote. “Shooting for Fast & Furious 5 is about to be underway…”
The action flick will also star Vin Diesel, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Paul Walker and Tego Calderon, among others, and is set to hit theaters on June 10, 2011 according to imdb.com.
Luda originally appeared in the 2003’s 2 Fast 2 Furious as race host Tej.
(07.14.10)  Props to: XXLMag.com

Lil Wayne recently took to the pen and pad to talk to his fans about life behind bars. In his latest letter, Weezy F. wrote about his daily routine on lockdown. He also says his time in prison has afforded him the opportunity to better hone his lyrics, saying "...there’s no word that I can think of that properly defines them."
"I wake up around 11AM,” he wrote. "Have some coffee. Call my kids, and my wonderful mother. I then shower up. Read fan mail. Have lunch. Back on the phone. Read a book or write some thoughts down. Have dinner. Phone. Pushups. Then I listen to ESPN on the radio. Read the bible, then sleep. That’s my day."
He added that, "I’ve been writing and let me be the first to tell you that the lyrics that I’m writing are… well there’s no word that I can think of that properly defines them. Amazing would be too typical and perfect would be unfair..."
(07.14.10) Props to: HipHopDX.com

Fat Joe is the latest addition to Diddy's ever-growing crew -- the Dream Team -- which last recruited Busta Rhymes in early June. Diddy declared his new acquisition on Saturday (July 10) to his Twitter nation, writing, "Fat Joe the newest member of the Supreme Team!!!! Lets Go!!!!"
The Dream Team -- currently consisting of Fabolous, Red Cafe, Rick Ross and DJ Khaled -- has already undergone a name change in its few months of existence, after being forced to surrender the Supreme Team to another group.
And although the names on the list keep growing, Diddy and his Dream Team-mates have not revealed any plans to release a collaborative album in the near future. As of now, several group members will release solo projects in July. Busta Rhymes is expected to drop 'E.L.E. 2' -- the sequel to his 1998 album 'E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event) -- while Diddy and Rick Ross will release 'Last Train to Paris' and 'Teflon Don,' respectively.
(07.13.10)  Props to: TheBoomBox.com

Hip-Hop star Missy Elliott is facing pressure to scrap a planned gig in Israel slated to take place this week.
Missy Elliott is slated to hit the stage at Gane HaTaarucha in Tel Aviv on Thursday, July 15th, for her first ever performance in Israel. But her appearance has prompted Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East, to create an online boycott of her proposed performance, due to the ongoing land dispute between the Israeli’s and the Palestinians.
According to sources, the proposed boycott is not working well, as ticket sales are almost completely sold out. The bill also features popular Israeli funk/rap band, Hadag Nahash.
A number of prominent artists have canceled performances in Israel in recent months, including Carlos Santana, Bono/U2, Gil-Scott Heron, The Pixies and Elvis Costello, in support of a Palestinian boycott against the country.
The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel was established in 2004, to protest the Israeli’s occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
A number of artists have also ignored calls to avoid performing in Israel, including Paul McCartney, Leonard Cohen and Madonna.
(07.13.10) Props to: AllHipHop.com

Travis Barker continues to solidify his place in the Hip Hop community, as the drummer/producer has added Slaughterhouse, Raekwon and Kurupt to the billing of his currently-untitled solo album.
"I'm producing and making all the music and then I'm getting all my favorite rappers and vocalist to be a part of it so it's been a dream come true," said Barker in an interview with TheBoomBox.com
"It's been amazing. Everyone from like RZA, and Raekwon to Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, Slaughterhouse. It's crazy. It's been really really fun. We just got Kurupt on a song, so I've been working my butt off. I can't wait for everyone to hear it." Barker's album hits stores this September.
(07.12.10)  Props to: HipHopDX.com

The Black Eyed Peas and Jay-Z are among the top grossing touring acts in the world, according to new data released in Pollstar’s Mid Year Business Analysis.
The Top 100 Tours list is based on data surrounding a variety of artists and venues’ ticket sales during the first six month’s of 2010.
The Black Eyed Peas and Jay-Z are the only Hip-Hop acts on the entire list.
So far The Black Eyed Peas have pulled in $29.5 million, placing them at #6 on the chart, while Jay-Z is sitting comfortably at #12, with $22.5 million earned so far.
The rappers placed far above veterans like Elton John, Billy Joel and Eric Clapton.
So far, Bon Jovi is sitting at #1, by earning $52 million dollars in the past six months.
Other artists to make the list include Alicia Keys, who earned $11.7 million to take the #27th spot, while Mariah Carey has earned $9.1 million, placing her at #36.
On the worldwide ticket sales level, AC/DC is the highest earning band in the world, raking in $177.5 million, while The Black Eyed Peas are #5 in the world, with at total of $48.4 million earned...
(07.12.10) Props to: AllHipHop.com

ASCAP is a membership association of more than 380,000 U.S. composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers of every kind of music. Through agreements with affiliated international societies, ASCAP also represents hundreds of thousands of music creators worldwide. ASCAP is the only U.S. performing rights organization created and controlled by composers, songwriters and music publishers, with a Board of Directors elected by and from the membership.
At the 23rd annual ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards of 2010, Dr. Dre was honored with a Founders award. Big ups to Andre Romelle Young, one of the legendary California native music producer and record executives. Peep the homage...
(07.08.10)  Props to: TheSource.com

Legendary DJ Scratch has revealed to AllHipHop.com that he will change his well known moniker to DJ Jam Master Scratch, with the support of founding Run-DMC member, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels. As DJ Scratch, the veteran turntablist/producer has worked with EPMD, DMX, Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes and 50 Cent.
In 1988 Run-DMC helped Scratch gain entry into the music business as the DJ for their “Run’s House World Tour.” In 1988 on the tour, Scratch befriended Jam Master Jay, who recommended him to rap group EPMD. Scratch has been with EPMD ever since, in addition to becoming a world renowned battle DJ and producer.
At 8:00 PM, Jam Master Scratch will air footage of DMC proclaiming him the next official “Jam Master.”
“I dropped so many tears about this,” Jam Master Scratch told AllHipHop.com. “Me being recognized for my 22 years of work by a king [DMC], is my ‘Lifetime Achievement Award.’”
Jam Master Jay was gunned down in his Hollis, Queens recording studio on October 30, 2002. The legendary DJ’s murder still remains unsolved...
(07.08.10) Props to: AllHipHop.com

Rapper Paul Wall will head overseas this August to take part in his fourth USO tour to support troops serving in the Middle East. During the tour, the Houston-based artist will perform songs from his latest release, Heart of A Champion, which lands in stores this Tuesday (July 13th).
"Its an honor to go perform for our troops, and as an entertainer its also my obligation to entertain our soldiers at war,” Paul Wall told AllHipHop.com. “Its an incredible experience being in the Middle East. And with my new album coming out Tuesday, I'm really excited to be able to have the USO tour piggy back the release. I can't wait to go perform some of my new music to the troops.” During the tour, Paul Wall will be joined by Power 106’s DJ E-Man and morning show host Big Boy, both of Los Angeles.
Heart of a Champion was produced by Beanz-N-Kornbread and Travis Barker, who is in the group Expensive Taste, along with Paul Wall and Skinhead Rob. Guests on the album include Raekwon, Bun B., Jim Jones, Chamillionaire, Slim Thug, Lil Keke, Devin the Dude and others.  Paul Wall will tour the Middle East from August 2nd - August 9th.
(07.07.10) Props to: AllHipHop.com

Over the weekend amazon.com changed the release date of T.I.’s upcoming album, King Uncaged, from August 17 to September 28. Yet it looks like the popular online superstore updated their files a little too soon.
When contacted by XXLMag.com, a rep for Atlantic Records said that no new dates have been confirmed at this time. Tip is currently finishing up his seventh studio effort, recently hitting the studio with Kid Rock, Lady Gaga and Eminem.
In related news, Tip will appear on cable network Fuse tonight (July 6) at 8 p.m. EST for an interview with renowned hip-hop journalist Toure. During the 30-minute sit-down, titled T.I.: On the Record With Fuse, the King of the South will discuss how he was treated in jail, his rights as an American citizen and his definition of keeping it real.
Also, XXL's July issue, featuring T.I. on the cover, hits newsstands nationwide today. In our in-depth story, weinvestigate the rumors that the ATL giant snitched in order to receive a better sentence. Be sure to pick up a copy now. —Elan Mancini   (07.06.10)  Props to: XXLMag.com

DJ Green Arrow is currently the Guinness Record holder for a Rap Marathon, by rapping for 8 hours and 45 minutes, tripling his own record set in 2007. The record-setting marathon session placed Green Arrow in the company of legendary freestylers like Supernatural, Ruffstylz, D.O. M-80 and Twista, all of whom have held the record at one point or another. AllHipHop.com sat down to talk to Green Arrow about his upbringing, influences and how one “trains” to freestyle for dozens of hours. Check out this interesting piece.

AllHipHop.com: Where did you get the idea to attempt a world record? Have you tried before?
Green Arrow: The first time I ever heard of anyone getting a Guinness record was when I heard that Twista (then known as Tung Twista) had broken the record for the fastest rap. Incidentally, he has long since been defeated, and this year I am attempting to break the current record, which is 921 syllables in one minute (I'm training for 1300). I have long believed that if you want to be good at music, you have to do it for 9 hours a day. 
(07.06.10) Props to: AllHipHop.com

Dipset's Freekey Zekey has laid claim to being responsible for reuniting Dipset.
"I done grabbed up Killa, snatched up Juelz, called Jim, we all sat down and I said enough of the bullshit; what's happening?" said Zekey in and interview with radio personality Mr. Peter Parker.
"We got big money, big business, big opportunities right now and I'm not stopping until everybody sit down right here and put everything out on the table," continued Zekey. "I [was] sitting there and letting them know it was way bigger than this, what are [they] arguing over, nobody took a dirty Subway sandwich and smacked somebody's mom's with it...I can never give up on my family. It's 2010, time to get it in. Dipset wins again..."
The reunion has already borne fruit, as the first track from the reunited crew, "Salute," has leaked.
(07.05.10)  Props to: HipHopDX.com

Grammy-winning rapper Eminem's Recovery album is reportedly en route to sell up to 340,000 copies in its first-week in sales. Based on one-day estimates, Em's new album will reach platinum status after just 14 days in stores.
Eminem  will easily hold onto the #1 spot Tuesday, as the album experiences far less decay than the typical high-volume, second-week decline, with a likely fall-off of just around 55%. Shady will lead as many as six UMG titles into the Top 10--a nice housewarming present for incoming co-CEO Lucian Grainge. That said, it's always difficult to know how things will trend during a holiday weekend, however, especially one that most people spend outside. With that caveat, here's how things are trending going into the long weekend: Eminem (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope) 320-340k Drake (Young Money/Cash Money/Universal Motown) 115-125k * The-Dream  (Def Jam/IDJ) 55-60k (HITS Daily Double.
(07.05.10) Props to: SOHH.com

The Harajuku Barbie’s got her first No. 1 single.
“Your Love" – the second single from rapper/singer Nicki Minaj’s upcoming untitled debut album — rose to No. 1 on the Billboard Rap Songs chart Wednesday. The song — which samples the Annie Lennox hit “No More I Love Yous" — is the first single from a female rapper to top the Rap Songs chart in seven years.
Impressive, considering the last single to do that was “Magic Stick” — a 50 Cent single, which ironically featured Minaj’s new nemesis Lil Kim. That song topped the Rap Songs chart for five weeks in the Summer of 2003. Minaj is also the first female artist to top the rap chart unaccompanied since 2002. In addition, the song has peaked at No. 26 Billboard Hot 100.
Despite a lackluster reception for her lead single "Massive Attack,” Nicki has received mostly positive reviews for her singing and rapping flexibility on “Your Love.”
(07.02.10)  Props to: HipHop.PopCrunch.com

Chris Brown: BET Boss Defends Brown

Game: Human Nature

In the midst of that pounding New York concrete heat, Game greets me with a firm handshake outside of his Midtown hotel. Two months prior to the release of his R.E.D. album, The Compton Rap star exudes nothing but confidence. We jump into a black Mercedes Benz van, en route for a series of events that may seem extraordinary to most of us, but are just a day in the life to Aftermath's middle child. Vh1's Hip Hop Honors' taping is just the beginning of my hours with Jayceon Taylor, but it's quickly apparent that he will not leave New York City without making it just a little bit hotter.
It's apparent that Game both enjoys and underplays his stardom. En route to our second destination, the platinum star in white tee, jeans and a tucked-in chain watches an anxious group of students in elegant attire cross 8th Avenue. Bringing his window down, Game yells, "Be careful tonight!" to the teens. They react with glares and eyerolls, unaware that celebrity cautions them...
(06.30.10) Props to: HipHopXD.com

From Shaunta to Game more recently Hayes, it seems the degrees of separation between Dr.Dre and Timbaland is getting smaller and smaller. Mumblings of a collaboration between the two legendary producers will likely only grow louder after both made an appearance at a Culver City, California high school Wednesday night.
The pair were on hand as part of a promotional event for Hewlett-Packard, which has endorsement deals with both Dr.Dre and Timbaland. A notoriously reclusive Dr. Dre played the role of emcee for Timbaland, who performed a handful of songs from his most recent album, Shock Value 2. In addition to a free, catered , HP also donated $10,000 worth of computer equipment to the school.
"We should be so lucky," said Interscope/Geffen/A&M Records Chairman Jimmy Iovine, in regards to a Dre and Timbaland collaboration. "I can only get them so close. The rest is up to them."
(06.24.10)  Props to: HipHopDX.com

Drake won two awards last night during the MuchMusic Video Awards in his hometown of Toronto, Canada.
The rapper, who was nominated for a total of seven awards, took home two last night, one for Hip-Hop Video of the Year and another for Cinematography of the Year.
Sixteen-year-old singing sensation Justin Bieber topped all artists with three wins in the UR Fave New Artist category, UR Fave Video and International Video of the Year.
Other winners included The Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Belly and Snoop Dogg and K’Naan.
In related news, Drake is slated to make a high profile appearance this Wednesday (June 23rd) on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
The rapper’s album Thank Me Later was released last Tuesday (June 15th) and is projected to sell almost 450,000 copies during the first week in stores.
(06.22.10) Props to AllHipHop.com

Los Angeles math teacher LaMar Queen has been using Hip Hop to help his students memorize steps in solving algebra problems, and improve their grades, according to the Associated Press.
"It gets stuck in your head," says Cindy Martinez, a 14-year-old student whose math grade has improved from a C- to a B, thanks to Queen's method.
Queen, 26, has won a national award for his approach, and now shows teachers and parents how to utilize his method.
"Math is a bad word in a lot of households," says Queen. "But if we put it in a form that kids enjoy, they'll learn."
"Rap is what the kids respond to," he adds. "They don't have a problem memorizing the songs at all."
The origins of Queen's raps came after students told him his class was boring. The students added that he looked like rapper Kanye West, and challenged him to rap...
(06.21.10) Props to HipHopDX.com

In an episode of VH1’s Behind The Music, rapper Eve revealed that a fellow rapper helped her make the move from stripping to rapping.
The artist that intervened in her life was none other than former Bad Boy artist Mase. Eve spoke on their first encounter at a strip club she worked at.
"He came into the club and looked at me and literally was like, 'What's your name?' And I gave him every stripper name under the sun!," Eve explained during the hour long docu-series. "I was like, 'I'm Ginger, I'm Sassy!' He was like, 'Why don't you go get dressed, let's go just talk.' And we did, we talked throughout the night. He was like, 'You're really talented. What are you doing? You know you're not supposed to be here.”
On the episode of Behind The Music, which premiered on June 14, Eve also spoke on her problems with drinking, struggle with depression, music career, and more.
The episode of Behind The Music featuring Eve will re-air on Thursday, June 17 at 5 p.m.
(06.17.10) Props to HipHopDX.com

“Fela!,” the Broadway musical that Jay- Z helped produce, won three Tony Awards at last night’s (June 13th) televised ceremony. The play received 11 nominations in total, including a nod for Best Musical and Best Leading Actor in a Musical. In addition to Jay-Z,  Will and Jada Pinkett Smith also served as producers of the critically acclaimed musical. The three categories in which “Fela!” won in were for Best Sound Design of a Musical, Best Choreography, and Best Costume Design of a Musical.
“Fela!” is a musical based on the events in the life of Nigerian composer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The play depicts Kuti as the target of 1,000 soldiers determined to put an end to his public performances at a legendary nightclub. “Fela!”  opened on Broadway on November 23, 2009, after it's 2008 off Broadway run ended. Both Jay-Z and Beyonce as well as Will and Jada Pinkett Smith were present at last night’s Tony Award ceremony.
(06.14.10) Props to AllHipHop.com

T-Pain has been hit with a lawsuit by songwriter/former MTV reality star Sara Stokes, who claims the producer cheated her out of royalties for song they co-authored for R&B singer Jennifer Hudson.
Stokes rose to fame after being featured on Making The Band 2 and as a member of Diddy’s group Da Band, which released one album, Too Hot For TV (2003).
Saramony Entertainment filed the lawsuit on Friday (June 4th) in Missouri Eastern District Court, claiming she produced and co-wrote two songs with T-Pain, including Hudson’s tune “What’s Wrong (Go Away),” from the Grammy Award winning album Jennifer Hudson. 
Stokes, claims that although Hudson’s album went Gold, she has received no producer, songwriter or performer credits for her role in created “What’s Wrong (Go Away).” ...
(06.07.10) Props to AllHipHop.com

Hip-Hop duo Nas and Damian Marley's Distant Relatives leads the way this week at No. 5 as Glee: The Music tops the chart with 135,800 sold albums. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the duo's new collaboration album has sold 57,500 records after a week in stores.
R&B singer Usher's Raymond V. Raymond dropped one slot this week landing at No. 8 with 40,800 sold units. After two months in stores, Usher's latest effort sits at 721,200 sold records.
Grand Hustle rapper B.o.B.'s Adventures of Bobby Ray also took a one-notch drop to No. 14 with 22,700. With a month to his name, Bobby Ray's debut album has shelled out 170,500 pieces to date.
Iconic rap duo Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek's Revolutions Per Minute also opened up the charts for the first time this week at No. 18. With seven days in the books, the pair's long-awaited album has sold 21,100 records to date...
(06.02.10) Props to SOHH.com

Alicia Keys — Grammy-winning songbird and alleged homewrecker — is expecting her first child with fiance Swizz Beats, a newly-divorced anteater DJ and producer who reportedly began dating the “Un-Thinkable” star while his relationship with his now ex-wife, R&B singer Mashonda, was still ongoing. “Un-Thinkable” indeed!
Mashonda claims Swizz admitted that he was having an affair with Alicia after she found documentation of their trysts in various hotels back in 2008.
(05.31.10) Props to HipHop.PopCrunch

Jay Z Greatest Hits Album Volume 1 June 2010

His career is rhyme spans the better part of a 15 years and next month some of Jay-Z’s biggest hits will be available in the form of a Greatest Hits compilation.

The Grammy-winnng rapper will reportedly be dropping his album hits catalogue next month with the release of The Hits Collection Volume 1. The compilation project is expected to arrive in stores June 29. While details are still developing, the first volume will reportedly feature tracks from Hov’s Blueprint III and Black Album LPs.

IT'S BEEN 13 YEARS - REST IN PEACE NOTORIOUS B.I.G

March 9, 1997, Biggie Smalls was gunned down in an SUV by a mystery assailant in a Chevy Impala while leaving a Soul Train Music Awards after-party. Thirteen years ago, he wasn't only the great Notorious B.I.G.—he was also a 24 year-old named Christopher Wallace, gone way, way too soon.

An article on AllHipHop poses the question "What if Biggie Smalls Had Lived?" Just skimming the comments of the article provides a taste of the various arguments regarding whether or not Biggie and Tupac would have still been considered as legendary as they are today, had they survived. Whichever side you're on, the lyrical genius, clever wordplay, spitfire flow, undeniable swagger, and enduring influence of the one Christopher Wallace is impossible to deny—everyone from Jay-Z to Nas, Weezy, Eminem, Usher, even Ratatat, owes something to Biggie.

The #ripbig hashtag is already dominating Twitter feeds, with fans sharing their favorite memories and songs of the prolific rapper, while artists, media sites, and blogs have begun compiling their tributes.  MTV revisits the ongoing investigation into the iconic rapper's murder.  Diddy is throwing a "Biggie Day" party in honor of his late friend. "We're trying to make March 9th a national hip holiday," he told MTV News.  Prefix Mag launched a new section called "Sights & Sounds" today, where illustrators reinterpret a song into a piece of artwork; in honor of the B.I.G.  SOHH.com compiles the tweets of Diddy, Talib Kweli, Swizz Beatz and others paying homage to the rapper.  Biggie and Tupac, the documentary investigating the deaths of the two artists and their East Coast/West Coast rivalry, can be streamed in its entirety over at SnagFilms.

So today we remember the notorious rapper and pay homage. Rest in Peace Biggie.

Props to ThisIsLavie.Com and read more at TheAtlantic.Com. (03.09.2010)

At last year's Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards in Winnipeg, Inez cleaned out an impressive number of awards for herself. Inez took the cake in Best Album Cover, Pop Album of the Year, Best New Artist, and Single of the Year for her hit song Breathe. She was also  nominated for a Juno today, Wednesday Mar 3rd! Streetz is loving this talented native roll model from B.C. and we called her up today to have a chat! The interview will be on the site within the next couple of days so in the mean time, check this vid of her unforgettable performance right here in Winnipeg at the APCMAs '09.  (03.02.10)

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Wale @ Republic Last Thursday!

Hip Hop artist, Wale (Wa.lei) AKA Olubowale Folarin was at the Republic Nightclub last Thursday, Feb 25th. He brought Washington, DC to Winnipeg and put on a great show with some steamy crowd interaction. Opening acts included NDU, SWIGFU and John Smith.
Wale's first mix tape was titled, Paint A Picture, his second, Hate Is The New Love, his third, 100 Miles and Running, his fourth, The Mixtape About Nothing, and fifth, Back To The Feature. His debut album, Attention Deficit was released on Nov. 10th, 09' with the singles, Chillin' ft. Lady Gaga followed by Pretty Girls ft.Gucci Mane and Weensey and World Tour ft. Jazmine Sullivan. This album topped at #2 on the U.S Rap Chart and then #3 on the U.S R&B Chart. (03.01.10)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. DRE!

And that's just the beginning.. Read More at The Urban Daily! (02.18.10)

(02.16.10)

TRAVIS BARKER HAS MAJOR HIP-HOP ARTISTS JUMPIN' ON HIS SOLO PROJECT!

Props to HipHopDx (02.16.10)

ADAM BEACH TO STAR AS TOMMY PRINCE IN NEW FLICK!

Actor Adam Beach will star in a new movie about Canadian aboriginal war hero, Tommy Prince.  Beach, a Manitoba-born aboriginal film and TV star, will be in Winnipeg on Thursday to make the formal announcement, alongside Prince's relatives and Manitoba native leaders.

"I am so honoured to play this First Nation military hero. He provided a positive role model for all First Nation people, including me," Beach said in a statement.  Beach, who is originally from Dog Creek First Nation, appeared in "Windtalkers" with Nicholas Cage and "Joe Dirt" with David Spade, as well as numerous other Movies and TV shows.

Tommy Prince, from Manitoba's Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, was a hero of both the Second World War and the Korean War.  According to Bay Film Studios, the movie will be a "true account of Canada's most highly decorated First Nations soldier." 

Props to CBC.ca and the Winnipeg Free Press. (02.10.10)

LIL WAYNE SENTENCING PUSHED BACK - HE SHOT 9 MUSIC VIDEOS LAST WEEKEND!

Looks like Lil Wayne won’t be going to jail… yet. Young Money President Mack Maine took to his twitter earlier today to announce that the Hip Hop hardest working man’s sentencing date has been postponed.  “Extension till march 2nd!!!!! Thanx for da prayers LOVE y’all…and Wayne said thanx for da prayers too..YM!!!”

And y'all think you got somethin' on Weezy? Think again...

CashMoney chiefs Ronald "Slim" Williams and his brother Brian (a.k.a. Baby, a.k.a. The Birdman) enlisted David Rousseau to shoot NINE videos for Lil Wayne during Friday, Saturday and parts of Sunday. The director said he and his crew started setting up for the production around 9 a.m. Friday and nine videos later, the last camera stopped rolling at around 8 a.m. on Super Bowl Sunday.

Props to 24HourHipHop.Com and MTV.com. (02.09.10)

DRAKE LAUNCHES ECO-FRIENDLY "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" TOUR

Grammy nominated Canadian rapper Drake has announced his first ever North American solo tour with the launch of “The Away From Home Tour.” Drake will hit the road for 25 dates with fellow Canadian rapper K-Os and New York City based synth-pop band, Francis & The Lights.  The 25-date tour will kick off on April 5 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois and will wind down May 8 in Plymouth, New Hampshire at a private location.  Drake has teamed with Reverb, a non-profit environmental organization, to make the tour eco-friendly , by “greening” the tour using biodiesel fuel in his tour bus, in addition to using biodegradable and recycled products on his tour bus and backstage.  Drake will play a variety of festivals on the tour, including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and The Bamboozle festival.  The tour is Drake’s first official tour since wrapping up the Lil Wayne headlined, Young Money Presents: The America’s Most Wanted Music Festival.

Props to AllHipHop. (02.08.10)

Pioneering Hip-Hop group Whodini is in the studio with hopes of releasing new music this summer, according to group member Grand Master Dee. Whodini's second release Escape (1984) contained tracks like “The Freaks Come Out at Night,” “Big Mouth” and “Friends.”  “I don't want to leak too much out yet, but we're trying to put a single out at least by the summer,” Grandmaster Dee revealed. “For now we're just sharing the road with [Big Daddy] Kane, Doug [E. Fresh], Slick [Rick] and Salt-n-Pepa, doing what we do.” According to Grandmaster Dee, the Hip-Hop scene is bigger now than it ever has been. “I look at the scene like hip-hop is bigger than ever right now, but everybody's doing the same thing,” Grandmaster Dee stated. “There's not a lot of people being different. That's not knocking them; like I always say, they do what they do and we do what we do. But if you're not out here in fifteen years, still eating, then you know you done something wrong!” No release date is available for Whodini’s upcoming single or album.

Read more here... AllHipHop. (02.08.10)

We here all day err-day! But we want to get with you! You can email us at info@streetzfm.ca or check out the DJs page to get any of our e-mails because we want to know about your ho down goin' down. We got the lights, camera, as long as you got the action!

"I'M SCORING A MOVIE BIGGER THAN AVATAR!" -Swizz Beatz

Swizz Beatz is coming off the heels of producing the epic charity song "Haiti Mon Amour (Stranded)" for Jay-Z, Rihanna and U2's Bono and The Edge, but he said he has something even bigger up his sleeve. James Cameron, look out! Swizz has an upcoming film project he said will knock Avatar right off its box-office throne. "It's so major," Swizz told MTV News. "It gives me chills. Just ... I can't [reveal more details]. That one is so big. I need the ink to dry."

Swizz was confident enough to predict that the movie would be a colossal blockbuster. "I'm working on scoring a movie bigger than Avatar, " he said of Cameron's epic, which became the highest-grossing movie of all time last week. "It's life-changing to the world. The message is life-changing. The concept is life-changing. The sound is gonna be life-changing. This is another thing that put me in a zone to step my whole game up. I can't be involved in these major projects with a sound that's not justifying why I'm on those projects."

Swizz said this project is part of his plan to use a more "worldly sound" in his production.

Read more here... SixShotNews. (02.03.10)

SHAWTY LO WALKS FOR DIABETES

Atlanta artist Shawty Lo and his foundation L.O.L.O (Loving Our Little Ones) will again be participating in the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out and Walk campaign this year. This is the second year that Shawty Lo has participated in the event, which is one of the American Diabetes Association’s biggest fundraisers.

This year, the rapper, who is a diabetic, will be featured in the public service announcements for the cause as well.

“It was a great walk last year. It was a good look, so I’m here and I’m ready to do it again,” an enthusiastic Shawty Lo told AllHipHop.com. “I’m doing great now. I found out I was a diabetic in 2001; I just had a hard time to coping with it. Like I was in denial like ‘I ain’t no diabetic.’ It took time getting used to stuff like getting on a new diet and watching my sugar and stuff like that. Once I got the hang of it, it was no problem, good exercise and you’re fine.”

Read more here... AllHipHop. (02.03.10)

BLACK VIOLIN

Black Violin at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People. Until Feb. 4, 2010. A must see for aspiring musical artists! They've shared the stage with Alicia Keys, Kanye West, P Diddy, 50 Cent, Aerosmith, Aretha Franklin, The Eagles and Tom Petty. Classically Trained Virtuosos, violinist Kev Marcus and violist Wil B, Together with their DJ, and drummer Beat Down of Linkin Park are redefining the music world, blending classical with hip-hop, jazz and blues to create a whole new sensation. Check out the video of the Freestyle they busted at MTYP on our Youtube Channel.

(01.25.10)

T.I. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT LAWSUIT

T.I. has been sued for copyright infringement over his Grammy-winning track “What You Know.” Rapper Motoe Blizzid, real name Nathan Filby, alleges the self-professed King of the South used parts of his 2004 song “Reverence.”

According to legal documents, obtained by RadarOnline.com, Filby claims the 2006 single — featured on Tip’s King LP — has the “same rate of harmonic range” and states the two recordings have “nearly identical instrumental melodic lines in terms of pitch, shape, and rhythm.”  Filby is requesting a jury trial against TI, real name Clifford Harris, Jr., and seeks damages and profits derived from the song.  TI is currently in a halfway house near his home in Atlanta, Georgia after serving less than a year behind bars for weapons possession

Props to HipHopCrunch. (01.26.10)

IT'S A 'BATTLE OF THE SEXES'!

Ludacris is waging an all-out war with the opposite sex. The Atlanta rapper has challenged some of female rap’s biggest stars to a battle on his new album. Lil’ Kim, Eve, Trina, and Nicki Minaj are among those getting in the ring with the Grammy winner on his seventh studio album Battles of the Sexes, due March 16. Previously planned as a joint album with femcee Shawnna, the set will also include appearances from Ne-Yo, Ciara, Flo Rida and Plies. 

“There’s never really been an album with a male rapper and a female rapper together going head-to-head on different issues, mostly relationship issues,” Ludacris told Rap-Up last year. Bangladesh, Swizz Beatz and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League have all contributed to the project.  “How Low,” the first single off the follow-up to 2008’s Theater of the Mind, is already No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. A video directed by Dave Myers debuted last week.

Props to the SixShotNews. (01.25.10)

STREETZ FOR HAITI AT CDI COLLEGE & THE LO PUB!

Streetz was doing their thing for Haiti in the past week! At CDI College there was a little ho down raising money for the Red Cross Emergency aid.

At the Lo Pub we joined Mass appeal for a night of live hip hop featuring artists from across the city. All in honour of the people's need in Haiti.

But it mustn't stop here!

(01.25.10)

DIDDY GIVES HIS 16 YEAR OLD SON A $360K MAYBACH FOR HIS BIRTHDAY!

And now for a story that will make you wish your parents were rich: Diddy’s son Justin Dior turned Sweet 16 in style over the weekend, as cameras for MTV’s My Super Sweet Sixteen captured the curly-topped teen receiving a car worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and a check during his birthday party in the Big Apple. Justin — who is still learning to drive — is now the proud owner of a brand-new silver Maybach — valued at $360,000. 

Props to HipHopCrunch. (01.25.10)

Props to the SixShotNews. (01.25.10)

RELIEF FOR HAITI WITH CDI COLLEGE AND STREETZ 104.7

This Friday January 22nd Streetz FM will be at CDI College 280 Main Street between 2 and 5pm collecting donations for the Red Cross' Haiti Relief Fund.  We encourage you to come down and make a donation.  We'll be giving tax receipts for any donation of $10.00 or more.

If, you can't make it down to CDI College this Friday, and you want to make a donation you can donate anytime Monday-Friday between 8:30am -4:30pm at Streetz 104.7 1507 Inkster Blvd or call 772-8255.  CDI College is also accepting donations at 280 Main Street Monday-Friday between 8am and 6:30pm.  If you would like to make a donation right now click here.

Props to the The Urban Daily. (01.19.10)

U2, HOVA AND SWIZZ TEAM UP FOR HAITI RELIEF

U2, Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz are among the latest celebrities to come together in an effort to raise money for Haiti following the devastating earthquake that struck a week ago. The three are joining forces for an as-yet-untitled Beatz-produced charity song that is expected to be sold on iTunes.

"Last night we wrote a song ... Bono got a call from a producer, Swizz. He and Jay-Z wanted to do something for Haiti," U2's The Edge said on Saturday (Jan. 16) on the Dave Fanning radio show on 2FM. "So, Bono came up with the phrase on the phone, and last night we were here, we wrote a song - finished, recorded, and sent it back to them. So, that might be the next thing you hear from us!"

Swizz Beatz also confirmed the collaboration, posting on his official Twitter page over the weekend: "Me, Bono, Hova have something to say about Haiti. Stay tuned. I told you I was working on something amazing for Haiti. They need us!"

Props to Billboard.Com. (01.19.10)

Props to CsMonitor.Com (01.18.10)

Props to The Urban Daily. (01.18.10)

Props to the Newser.Com. (01.13.10)

DIRECTOR OF JAY-Z VIDEO SQUASHES ILLUMINATI & FREEMASONRY RUMORS

Props to The Urban Daily. (01.13.10)

Props to HipHopCrunch. (01.12.10)

USHER LOSES $1 MILLION IN CAR THEFT

R&B superstar Usher lost $1 million in clothes and jewelry in car burglary last month.

On Dec. 14, Usher parked his car next to an AT&T store near the popular Lenox Mall in Atlanta when the crime took place.

An eyewitness revealed that a man in his twenties jumped out of a Chevy Impala with tinted windows and opened the door to Usher’s Black GMC Yukon, making off with the goods. Usher told local authorities that jewelry, along with $50,000 in furs and about $20,000 in cash were lost in the heist. A source also told Fox 5 that the Grammy-winning singer was particularly concerned about two laptops that were stolen because they contained a few never-before-heard tunes that he’s been working on. Police are still investigating the case.

Props to HipHopCrunch. (01.12.10)

JR TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AT THE OLYMPIC TORCH... YOU CAN TOO! WATCH THE VIDEO!

Streetz 104.7 took part in the Olympic Torch Relay today starting at the Minto Armourey and continuing from the RBC at Parkhill on Portage Ave further on Westword. We had to take some side street and back lane detours as we were in hot vehicle pursuit of the Olympic Flame so we could get that money shot. That we did! The crowd that gathered at the RBC parking lot was full of the Olympic spirit. It was evidently a historical moment as a group of young kids started to sing our National Anthem after the torch had arrived. There was even a live band that was entertaining in the below -40 degree weather.
Feel that heat!

 (01.07.10)

PRECIOUS IS RAKING IN THE NODS!

Props to HipHopCrunch. (01.07.10)

KEYSHIA COLE IS PREGO AND ENGAGED!

Keyshia Cole has announced her pregnancy and pending engagement to Cleveland Calvaliers player Daniel “Boobie” Gibson, a rep for the star confirmed to Us Magazine on Wednesday.

“I can confirm she is engaged and has an incredible ring,” her rep tells Us.

The rep tells the tab Boobie popped the question on New Year’s Eve, adding that it was “an absolute surprise. When he asked her to marry him, she was flabbergasted. He presented her with the ring and her mouth dropped in amazement. It’s too beautiful for words.”

Props to HipHopCrunch. (01.07.10)

CHRIS BROWN UPSET OVER VIBE MAGAZINE COVER

"I think with the whole VIBE and the rebirth, I think it is a rebirth of me and showing people the new side of me, the music side, the talent and just the changed person," Brown told reporter Renada Romain. "I think with the actual VIBE cover, it was never supposed to be talked about like the cover they made. That wasn't what we discussed -- the shirt is actually just a plain black shirt and they stamped 'R U Still Down' on it, so the cover was supposed to be the rebirth cover of VIBE and the rebirth of Chris Brown. It was never supposed to be 'Everybody Hates Chris, Everybody Loves Drake' like, the type of thing like that. I kinda felt a certain way when they did it like that and they kinda told me one thing and they got it in writing, one thing, but then they did it another way...I appreciate any cover, I just don't appreciate them using my situation..." (Renda Romain)

Props to Sohh.Com. (01.05.10)

SHAQ'S MISTRESS CHARGING HIM FOR STALKING!

Here’s a reason for a divorce: NBA star Shaquille O’Neal reportedly had a five year affair with model Vanessa Lopez and began harassing her after a pregnancy scare.

Vanessa has hired celebrity attorney Gloria Allred to represent her in a harassment case against Shaq, according to RadarOnline.com.

“It went to the extremes of the police getting involved and a report being filed,” the insider said.

Shaunie, Shaq’s estranged wife, has filed for legal seperation with intent to divorce.

Props to HipHopCrunch. (01.05.10)

LIL' WAYNE VOICES JESUS IN A NEW T-PAIN CARTOON

Weezy’s been tapped to provide the voice of Jesus in T-Pain’s upcoming Adult Swim cartoon, “Freaknik.”  The cartoon, which execs from Adult Swim and Cartoon Network premiered clips from at T-Pain’s Christmas party, stars T-Pain as the Ghost of Spring Break who brings the legendary Freaknik party back to Atlanta.

Props to The Urban Daily. (01.04.10)

BOW WOW CAUGHT HOWLIN' ABOUT DRIVING DRUNK ON TWITTER

Lucky for Bow Wow, confessions made on Twitter won’t hold up in court. The rap star has apologized to fans after admitting to drunk driving on his Twitter page last week.  Cash Money’s own Bow Weezy celebrated New Year’s Eve with a few bottle of bubbly at Miami hotspot Fontainebleu and then posted few drunk Tweets from behind the wheel.

“Face numb im whippin the lambo [Lamborghini]. Tipsy as f*k. Just left [the club] @livmiami,” he wrote.  “Im f**ked up!!! Ohhhh damn. Y i drive the lambo. Chris [Brown] might have to drive after next spot,” Bow Wow later added.

[We should have known Beat Down Brown had something to do with this....]

After sobering up, Bow Wow deleted the the incriminating comments and apologized to his followers for the remarks:

“Apologize for that tweet,” he said. “It was stupid and immature. not a way i want to kick my #2010 year off. i got too much good stuff lined up. my bad.”

Props to HipHopCrunch. (01.04.10)

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