Hip Hop Honors '09

Hey folks,

Def Jam turns 25 this year!




Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Fabolous, Ludacris, Method Man and many others will help celebrate the pioneering hip hop label during this year's 6th annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors.

In addition, DMX (YES, Even DMX), Mary J. Blige, Redman, The Roots, ONYX, Public Enemy, Warren G, Kid Rock, Chris Rock, Jimmy Fallon, Brett Ratner, Trey Songz, Ja Rule, Gym Class Heroes and Scarface are slated to perform and participate in the festivities.

It will be hosted by Tracy Morgan and will be taped at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York. The broadcast will premiere on VH1 on Tuesday, October 13 at 9PM ET/PT.


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R&N - 02/15/08 - Flashback Friday

FLASHBACK FRIDAY!!

Welcome back to another installment of FF. This week I'm bringing the heat once again. I can't help it, it's what I do. So, Ima keep the intro short and sweet and get into the music. It's strictly NYC this week.

Camron - Oh Boy

... Remember when pink was cool.

Ja Rule Ft. Ashanti - Always On Time

...Remember when he was cool.

Lil Kim Ft. Lil Cease - Crush On You ... I miss the old Lil' Kim. Atleast she was real back then.

Mya Ft. Jay-Z - Best Of Me Part II ...Ladies PLEASE bring back the jersey dresses.

And there you have it, another fine installment of Flashback Friday. I won't steer you wrong because I guarantee you good music or your money back. Next week it's going to be the West Coast Flashback. So get ready for a lot of '64 Impalas, AK-47s and Starter Caps.

DPT

R&N - 10/24/07 - Hot Videos + EXCLUSIVES!

A lot of hot videos have been poppin' lately, so I wanted to share it with y'all. First joint I wanted to put up was Common's "I Want You" joint. Luv this track on the album, but the video real nice. Common seem to get good treatment when it come to videos such was the case on this one w/ cameos from Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Selena Williams?? and others. Let us know what u think.

Common - I Want You

Ja Rule got a new joint to go w/ his street single, Uh Ohhh. Idk 'bout the song but the video, DAMN. Almost too many fine women in there, and Hype directed the joint so look like Ja still got sum clout. Also, peep out the "new" Ashanti on the track.

Ja Rule - Body




Ja Rule ft. Lil' Wayne - Uh Oh

Finally, the man who don't and probably won't go to jail, R. Kelly has got sum videos floatin' around. First he got that video to his Rockstar joint w/ Ludacris and Kid Rock...yeah I know, that's slowly creepin' on the radio. Then he actually made a video to "Real Talk." One of my favorite joints off of Double Up, Kels didn't dissapoint, the video funny just like the song, but idk if it's suppose to be. What yall think? By the way, both videos are kinda low quality...hmm maybe Kels is running out of money.

R. Kelly - Rockstar ft. Ludacris & Kid Rock

R&N - 08/13/07

Joke Of The Day:


No... not the guy above... the story below...

Ja Rule is being sued by his plumber (True Story). The Plumber is saying Ja owes him $14,000. Ja said he paid $5000 and only owed him $4000.... In any case, does anyone care, since his career is down the drain anyway???....

Heheh. Anywayz, back to real news...

Ciara - 1, 2 Steppin' With Kellz?

Ciara apparently had a special guest on the ScreamFest Tour. The Urinator himself, R. Kelly! Don't believe me?... Check the photo below....



50 Cent - No More Dre Beats?

Rumors have surfaced that 50 Cent isn't working with Dre anymore... Is that why "Amusement Park" and "Ayo Technology" made it as singles?... Guess we'll see the album credits are in...

A-Phi-A's - Keepin' It Clean

The general president of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity urged members of the fraternity on college campuses to not hire DJs who use the "n" word... That's what's up.

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R&N - 07/17/07

Ja Rule - His New Mirror


After 3 years, Ja Rule is getting ready to put out his 7th album, The Mirror. It will be out in stores in the fall (September 25th) on his new label, Mpire Records. The 1st single will be "Uh Ohhh" featuring Lil' Wayne.

Aside from the new label, Ja also started Rule Global Media, a company which includes an internet radio station called 187fm.com, a film company called Tunnel Vision, and an gambling website www.starsonpoker.com .

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Freeway - At Last!


The album I was talking about last week! Freeway's 2nd album, Free At Last is finally gonna see the light of day this fall. In celebration of his new album, Freeway has made his latest mixtape available for download on his website, Free of charge. Gotta Love That.

Tne new Don Canon mixtape, "Live Free, Die Hard" is available freewayatlast.com It features exclusive video clips of Freeway and a long list of unreleased tracks.

Background Info:
Free At Last, which will be executive produced by 50 Cent and Jay-Z, is expected to hit stores via Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam Recordings this fall. The set's first single, "Big Spender," features Jay-Z and is currently gaining momentum on various radio outlets.

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Plies - No Show


A Montgomery, Alabama concert promoter has filed a lawsuit against Plies for failing to perform at his venue earlier this month.

Patrick Monfiston of P Entertainment Promotions filed the suit in Circuit Court on Monday claiming Plies was a no-show for a July 8th concert. He also claimed the rapper made disparaging comments about him on a local radio station.

"Too many artists feel they can come in and do us (in Mont­gomery) however they want...."I'm going to show them they're wrong." Monfiston told the Montgomery Adver­tiser.

"If Plies attempts to perform any show here, I will have him arrested," Monfiston said. "He must fulfill the terms of this contract first."

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BET - New Fall Lineup

BET recently announced its line-up of new shows for the upcoming fall season. Here are the highlights:

Hip Hop vs. America - a multi-episode program featuring Master P, Nelly Chuck D along with many others critiquing and debating the many issues of hip-hop culture.

Judge Mooney - Paul Mooney's comedic take on court shows

Sunday Best - souring the US in search of the next great gospl singer

College Hill Interns - a spin-off of the College Hill reality series.

American Gangsters 2 - sequel or 2nd season continuing to chronicle the rise and fall of many of Black America's most notorious criminals

The Way It Is - Season 2 of following Keyshia Cole's in her personal and professional life.

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