September 2008 Blog Posts (302)

50 Cent Making “Before I Self-Destruct” Movie to Accompany Album’s December Release

50 Cent’s life is like a movie, so it makes sense that he’s writing one. The rapper is working on a feature film, Before I Self-Destruct, which is based on his album of the same name. “It’s not Purple Rain,” 50 says of the flick, which he also directed and produced. “But it was inspired by the actual music.” (His album is due out December 9th; 50 plans to release the movie simultaneously.)

The film — which isn’t autobiographical — aims to… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 23, 2008 at 6:49pm — 7 Comments

Belizean Gang Members Interview On Their Home Turf

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Kanye West Stars in Pilot for Comedy Central

Superstar producer/rapper Kanye West is expanding his talent beyond music videos and taking it to the screen, along with fellow rapper Rhymefest. The Hip-Hop duo have teamed with Jackhole Productions and Comedy Central to create a half-hour, urban-based puppet show titled Alligator Boots.

According to New York’s Daily News, television executive Doug Herzog, known for helping bring South Park, The Daily Show, and The Colbert Report to the… Continue

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NBA'S DARIUS MILES SUSPENDED FOR DRUGS: Celtics forward to ride the bench for 10 games next season.

*Boston Celtics forward Darius Miles was given a 10-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug rules during the end of the 2007-08 season, the league announced Friday.

The infraction had to do with the banned substance phentermine, an amphetamine most associated with appetite suppression. His suspension will begin with the first game of the regular season, according to Reuters.

Miles was selected straight from high school by… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 23, 2008 at 6:28pm — 2 Comments

TYLER PERRY COURTS OUTSIDE FILMMAKERS: Mogul launches new production arm of Tyler Perry Studios to expand brand.

*Tyler Perry is seeking new talent with the launch of 34th Street Films, a production arm of his Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios that will focus on recruiting outside filmmakers to work under and expand the Perry brand.

The new operation will be headed by Matt Moore, former executive VP of production at Jinks/Cohen. Former State Street Pictures vp Poppy Hanks will join the company as vp production, and former New Line executive Amber… Continue

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Some Guy Gets Stomp'D On & Then Ranned Over By Car!

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 23, 2008 at 6:20pm — 10 Comments

JANET JACKSON LEAVES ISLAND/DEF JAM: Move follows rumors of disappointment with "Discipline" promotion.

*A rep for Janet Jackson has confirmed that the singer has left Island Records after releasing just one album under a deal signed 14 months ago.

"At her request, the record label has agreed to dissolve their working relationship," her publicist, Patti Webster, said in a statement to EURweb.

"Now, more than 20 years after the release of her iconic album, 'Control,' Janet will have autonomy over her career, without the restrictions… Continue

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Soulja Boy's $10,000 Patron Dare Challenge

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Kanye, Will.I.Am, John Legend headline New CD To Benefit Obama Campaign

The Barack Obama fundraising frenzy continues. Kanye West, Will.I.Am, Stevie Wonder, John Legend and a host of other artists have announced that they have contributing records to an fundraising album for Presidential candidate. The album entitled, “We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement,” which will retail for $24.99 (digital) and $30 (CD) CD will benefit Obama’s presidential campaign through Election Day on Nov. 4 .

“We had conversations quite… Continue

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Crooked I Speaks on Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Ringtones etc.& Mixtape Download

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Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 23, 2008 at 12:34am — 2 Comments

Notorious [2009 Movie Preview]

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 23, 2008 at 12:27am — 2 Comments

Young Jeezy: Talk To 'Em

Who says Young Jeezy doesn’t like to do interviews [click to read]? While "Da Snowman" has a reputation for sometimes being impatient with prying press, preferring to not oblige inquiries into the origins of his street-hardened song lyrics and instead let his (thug) motivational music speak for itself, he was surprisingly eager to talk to HipHopDX recently.

Clearly Jeezy was excited to discuss his third Def Jam-sponsored solo album, The… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 22, 2008 at 2:34pm — 16 Comments

YOUNG JEEZY COVER CONNECT MAGAZINE

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 22, 2008 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

T.I. Gets His Acting On For Entourage! [Season 5 Episode 3][Full TV Show]

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 22, 2008 at 12:28pm — 4 Comments

Samuel L. Jackson Powers 'Lakeview Terrace' To Top Of Box Office

The numbers aren't staggering, but Samuel L. Jackson's latest film, 'Lakeview Terrace', took the top spot at the box office this past weekend with $15.6 million. Although the film was met with mixed to negative review, the film, which was produced by Will Smith and James Lassiter of Overbrook Entertainment, had enough star power with Jackson and Kerry Washington to muscle its way amongst the latest films that are currently out.

Dropping to second… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 22, 2008 at 12:13pm — 1 Comment

SOLANGE @ MILAN FASHION WEEK

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 22, 2008 at 12:12pm — 3 Comments

Baby Murdered: Mother and Man Charged

MEMPHIS, TN--A man charged twelve years ago with child abuse is now charged in the murder of a 19 month-old girl.

26 year-old Shamira Ivory has been charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect and 31 year-old Gary Hawkins has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Shamia Ivory.

On Wednesday, September 17, 2008, officers were called to Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center emergency room to investigate the death of a… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 22, 2008 at 12:09pm — 7 Comments

LIL WAYNE TO POP BOTTLES IN BAHAMAS: Rapper to headline landmark concert on island.

*Rapper Lil Wayne will spend his 26th birthday in the Bahamas headlining "Poppin' Bottles," a landmark concert to feature the best in hip hop, dancehall and reggae talent across U.S. and the Caribbean, reports Allhiphop.com.

The Sept. 26 event, to include Bahamian talent Daddy Whites, Golden Child, and Bobo Ken, will begin at 10 p.m. at the Bristol Wines and Spirits Grounds and is billed as an all-night celebration, according to creator Lisa "Red"… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 22, 2008 at 12:01pm — 3 Comments