USDA2DAY Staff's Blog – January 2009 Archive (166)

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Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 14, 2009 at 3:33pm — 38 Comments

Rich Boy Sued For Failure To Pay $337,500 Judgment

After failing to pay a $337,500 judgment, a tax accountant that was shot by Rich Boy’s brother, is pursuing the Alabama rapper all the way to Atlanta to pay up.

The Atlanta-Journal Constitution reports that Chaz Mosley won a lawsuit against RB (born Marece Richards) and his brother Irving O. Richards in his hometown of Mobile, Alabama four months ago, for a shooting incident that occurred in ’05. The rapper has not made good on his payment, so… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 14, 2009 at 3:20pm — 4 Comments

R&B SINGER ASHANTI AND RAPPER NELLY ARE REPORTEDLY EXPECTING A CHILD!!!

January 14, 2009. MediaTakeOut.com just caught wind of a developing story. Word coming out of Atlanta is that last night rapper Nelly and his girlfriend Ashanti told people that they're expecting a child together.

According to a EXTREMELY RELIABLE industry insider, Nelly and Ashanti were in Atlanta yesterday filming a music video together with rapper Plies. And word is that late last night (after filming ended) the hip hop couple held a… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 14, 2009 at 3:17pm — 6 Comments

First Look: Jim Jones ‘Pray IV Reign’ LP Cover

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 14, 2009 at 3:14pm — 5 Comments

SOURCE CONFIRMS: Nas & Kelis Are PREGNANT!

The Joneses are about to be a foursome. Nas and Kelis have confirmed that they are indeed pregnan with their first child together. A freind o the couple tells Us Weekly that all the couple are talking about is that Kelis is now carrying Hip Hop Royalty. No word on the due date, but Ke Ke is supposedly in her first trimester and already has a little bump. I honestly thought it would be a minute before we saw this happen. But oh wells–I love it all.… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 14, 2009 at 3:13pm — 2 Comments

BREAKING NEWS: Former BART Police Officer Charged With Murder in Subway Shooting

Johannes Mehserle arrested and charged with the murder of Oscar Grant

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 14, 2009 at 3:12pm — 13 Comments

DMX Speaks Live From Arizona Prison! "Im Not Coming Back To Arizona. Not Even For A Show. It Has Changed Me. My True Calling Is To Be A Pastor"

FOX reports "DMX is one of the most succeful rap artists of all time, he's made millions of dollars and sold 22 million records. But the only record anyone seems to be hearing about these days is his police record" Free… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 14, 2009 at 3:08pm — 6 Comments

Jeezy To Debut New Track At DC's Love

By Ace Cannon

Young Jeezy will debut a new track during an upcoming performance at popular Washington D.C. night club Love, during a party to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama. Sources told AllHipHop.com that the track was created exclusively for Belvedere Vodka - which is also a sponsor of the event - as part of a new relationship between Jeezy and the liquor brand. The evening will also feature a separate performance by chart-topping… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 13, 2009 at 4:20pm — 9 Comments

Koch Signs 5 New Hip-Hop Labels To Distribution Deal

Koch Entertainment has just inked five labels, whose collective roster includes such rap acts as Bun B and his Middle Fingaz crew, MJG from veteran Memphis duo 8 Ball and MJG and former Ultramagnetic MC Kool Keith.

Under the agreement, the indie powerhouse will now distribute all releases from Nina Easton’s IMG International/404 Music Network, Tenacity Records, Unruly Records, Greenstreets Entertainment and Doc Music Group.

IMG is… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 13, 2009 at 4:17pm — 2 Comments

LeBRon Covers GQ Magazine

LeBRon James covers GQ magazine’s February issue looking sharp as a tack!

In the video below, LeBron announces his new rap career. Apparently LeBron has a new track coming out with Jay Z on Roc-A-Fella Records. I guess he figures if Jay Z can rap why can’t… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 13, 2009 at 4:15pm — No Comments

NEW SKULL GANG VIDEO "AGGY" - ROCKING THE MY PRESIDENT IS BLACK T-SHIRT

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 13, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

PRINCE ACCUSED OF PLAGIARISM: Court rules 'Most Beautiful Girl in the World' was taken from two Italian writers.

*In a case that has dragged on since the 1990s, an Italian court ruled that Prince's 1994 hit "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" was plagiarized from a song by two Italian writers. However, a final ruling still has yet to take place.

For a sentence to become definitive in Italy, a "third degree" ruling is necessary and this could take several more years.

The Court of Appeals in Rome ruled that Prince's song borrowed heavily… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 13, 2009 at 1:27pm — 1 Comment

Down Low NBA player Slapped With Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

SOURCE: SANDRAROSE.COM

It was bound to happen sooner or later, a down low NBA player was outed in dramatic fashion by his limo driver who accuses the 6-foot-11 baller of “repeatedly” approaching him for sexual favors.

The court papers filed in Manhattan provide scintillating insight into the world of wealthy down low men. Chauffeur David Kuchinsky accuses the married father of three, of appearing before him “in the nude,” and… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 13, 2009 at 1:00pm — 9 Comments

BYRD GANG COVER XXL

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 13, 2009 at 12:10am — 7 Comments

B.o.B - I'll Be In The Sky

New video for B.o.B's first single "I'll Be In The Sky", from his upcoming debut album The Adventures Of B.o.B, coming… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 12, 2009 at 1:28pm — 11 Comments

LIL KIM WANTS NO PART OF 'NOTORIOUS': Faith Evans says Queen Bee's attitude toward biopic is 'just sad.'

*It's no secret that Lil Kim is not supportive of the upcoming film "Notorious," a biopic about her late friend, mentor and lover, Notorious B.I.G.

The pint-sized rapper told Hip-Hop Weekly that she blames Biggie's mother, Voletta Wallace, and his widow, singer Faith Evans, for what she calls a negative portrayal.

"I've had enough and I'm about to expose them both. ... I've been quiet for a long time," Kim told the magazine. "I'm very… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 12, 2009 at 12:30pm — 7 Comments

BET TAKES REALITY TO NEW 'HEIGHTS': Upcoming series follows young, college-educated African Americans in Harlem. Kanye's ex among cast.

*BET held a session at the Television Critics Association press tour Saturday to promote their upcoming inauguration coverage, introduce a new head of programming and unveil its promising new series following young urban professionals in New York.

This is a historic time,” said BET CEO Debra Lee, speaking to reporters at the Universal Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

As previously reported, BET will saturate its schedule next week… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 12, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

JILL SCOTT REVEALS PREGNANCY: Singer/actress shows up to HBO press conference in a family way.

*By simply walking on stage to promote her new HBO series "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" at the Television Critics Association conference Friday, star Jill Scott revealed she is six months pregnant with her first child.

The film, due to premiere on the network in March, is based on the best-selling novels by Alexander McCall Smith and was filmed entirely on location in Botswana.

"The first trimester I spent in Botswana," said… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on January 12, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment