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Lil Wayne Accused Of Assaulting Fan For Trying To Take A Picture

Latifah Muhammad — Sun, 20 May 2012 17:04:16 +0000

Lil Wayne might find himself back in legal trouble, all because he doesn't like to take pictures. The Young Money head is no stranger to lawsuits, and may have to open his wallet yet again, since he and his crew are under investigation for assaulting a fan who asked to take a photo.

According to TMZ, the alleged victim, Alfred Marino, approached Wayne while he was skateboarding with friends, a few weeks ago. After asking to take a picture, Marino was met with threats, that were later carried out. "Don't you know all it takes is a word and these motherf**kers are going to f**k you up?" he claims to have been told.

Marino says that he was hit from behind, and knocked to the ground. His lawyer, Craig Chisvin, promised that his client "will enforce all of his rights under the law and all individuals responsible."

While Weezy has yet to profess his innocence, or admit guilt, this isn't the first time he's gone at someone for taking a photo. In April he and his skateboard crew attacked a photographer for snapping flicks of the rapper in Miami.

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Photo: NME

Lil’ Kim Brings Out Missy Elliott & Eve During New York City Show [PHOTOS]

Latifah Muhammad — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:10:29 +0000

Lil' Kim may have issues with Azealia Banks and Nicki Minaj, but she still has love for other female rappers. The Queen Bee took her Return of the Queen tour to the Paradise Theater in the Bronx Friday (May 18), and brought a few friends out on stage. Eve, and Missy Elliott joined Kim for "Hot Boyz," while Juelz Santana surprised the crowd with "Beamer Benz and Bentely."As for her personal set list, the 37-year-old ran through her vast musical collection, including tracks like "Crush on You," and her Minaj-diss, "Black Friday."

Tonight, Kim will roll into Philadelphia's Club ONYX.

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Photos: Instagram/This Is 50

Bout to Blow: 7 Hip-Hop Labels Accused Of Being Fronts For Illegal Drug Operations

C. Vernon Coleman II — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:05:01 +0000

Nas famously compared the rap game and drug game on his freshman opus Illmatic. But for some aspiring, current and former record label CEO's, the two go hand and hand. That is, at least, according to the U.S. government.

Over the years, several record labels have been charged with pushing packs as well as raps, using their legit label operations as front for an illegal get money movement. Here are seven such rap imprints that have been accused of moving rhymes ~~like~~ and weight.

Note: All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Lil’ Kim & A Gang Of Friends Rock Paradise Theater In The Bronx [VIDEO]

Alvin aqua Blanco — Sun, 20 May 2012 14:33:38 +0000

Besides having a lengthy catalog of hits, Lil' Kim has a LOT of friends. Both were on display at the Paradise Theater in the Bronx on Friday night (May 18th) for the Brooklyn rapper's The Return of the Queen Tour.

Besides rocking her own hits, Kimmy Blanco also brought out fellow female rappers Missy Elliott, Pepa and Eve as well as Juelz Santana and Cassidy. Drita Davanzo of Mob Wives was in the spot, too.

But yo, too many people on stage b.

More footage on the next page.

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Kreayshawn ft. 2 Chainz – "Breakfast" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

Alvin aqua Blanco — Sun, 20 May 2012 13:37:33 +0000

A lot of people figured Kreayshawn for a one hit wonder after failing to deliver a song as popular as her breakout "Gucci Gucci." Well, a lot of people called it right, so far. The White Girl Mob frontwoman's latest single, "Breakfast," featuring 2 Chainz, is full of struggle raps.

This not so nutritious piece of audio is from Kreayshawn's forthcoming debut, Somethin' Bout Kreay, via Columbia Records, out sometime this summer. Tell us if we're wrong by listening to, or downloading, "Breakfast" after the break.

According to Rap-Up, the song's video, directed by the Oakland rapper, drops Monday. Joy.

Download: Kreayshawn ft. 2 Chainz - "Breakfast"

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Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhene Aiko – "Terrorist Threats" [VIDEO]

Argenys Collado — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:00:43 +0000

If you haven't heard about Ab-Soul by now then there is something wrong with your internet connection. The West Coast MC is being highly acclaimed due to the recent release of his Control System project, garnering much respect among Hip Hop peers.

Terrorist Threats is one of the stand out tracks off the rappers project, it's only right he attached some visuals to the song. With cameos from featured artist Danny Brown and Jhene Aiko. Purchase Control System on iTunes now.

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Big K.R.I.T. – "Yea Dats Me" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

Argenys Collado — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:20:48 +0000

Big K.R.I.T. is less than a month away from dropping his debut album, Live From the Underground, under the Def Jam imprint. DJ Drama got the nod to release "Yea Dats Me,: the second single leading up to the June 5th release of the Mississippi rapper's proper debut.

Pre-order Live From The Underground on Amazon now. Listen to and download "Yea Dats Me" below.

Download: Big K.R.I.T. - Yea Dats Me

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50 Cent ft. Kidd Kidd – "Get Busy" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

Argenys Collado — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:12:22 +0000

Despite the recent and unexceptional years 50 Cent has had with his music, the leaks for The Lost Tape have been pretty impressive. Bringing back a bit of that vintage Curtis during the infamous G-Unit Radio series.

Fif and Kidd Kidd "Get Busy" for another leak off the Gangsta Grillz project dropping May 22nd. Listen to and download "Get Busy" down below.

Download: 50 Cent feat. Kidd Kidd - "Get Busy"

By way of DJ Drama

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Conan Fires Shots at Jay Leno as Guest On David Letterman Show [VIDEO]

Argenys Collado — Sat, 19 May 2012 13:30:31 +0000

Two years after the embarrassing public fiasco at NBC over the Tonight Show gig between Jay Leno and ousted host Conan O'Brien, Conan, who now calls TBS home, got a chance to let the yoppa loose as a guest on Leno's rival David Letterman's show, which so happens to be on NBC's rival network; CBS.

The two did manage to keep it professional as possible, but the most noticable jab aimed at Leno was done by Letterman himself when he refered to the current host of the Tonight Show as a "brat" due to the antics after originally leaving host duties, sentiments echoed by the likes of Howard Stern.

I, for one think Conan is the perfect candidate to take over for Letterman as the next host for the coveted CBS time slot. The potential rivalry between Conan and Leno would be epic.

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Jay-Z, Kanye West (& Kim Kardashian) Kick Off European Leg Of Watch The Throne Tour [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) — Sat, 19 May 2012 13:15:21 +0000

Jay-Z & Kanye West kicked off the European leg of their Watch The Throne Tour yesterday in London's O2 Arena. Kanye's famous lady friend, Kim Kardashian, also made the trip as well. After the break, watch them perform ‘N***as In Paris' and peep some more photos including one of Kanye & Kim heading for a dinner with Jay-Z & Beyonce.

Props HHNM

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