USDA2DAY Staff's Blog – September 2008 Archive (267)

“Swagga Like Us” No Longer On Paper Trail?

Despite T.I.’s previous talks of it being a leaked single, has anyone else noticed Swagga Like Us quietly fell off Paper Trail’s tracklisting?

Jay-Z & T.I. - Swagga Like Us (feat. Kanye West & Lil’ Wayne) is listed on iTunes as an exclusive single and currently the #3 most downloaded song. If you look closely it even has © 2008 Roc-A-Fella Records.

So this raises some questions… Was this ever really T.I.’s song? Did Universal… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 15, 2008 at 1:35pm — 23 Comments

JAY-D IS BEING SLAPPED WITH A LAWSUIT!

Jermaine Dupri is facing a lawsuit from a woman who claims her voice was used on one of his albums without her consent.

Aika Kendrick alleges that Dupri and artist Daz Dillinger recorded a telephone conversation with her and then used it in the background of the track ‘The One’ on Dillinger’s 2006 album So So Gangster.

Kendrick claims she sent a cease-and-desist order to Dupri’s So So Def label when she discovered the conversation had… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 15, 2008 at 1:33pm — 2 Comments

10 Hip-Hop Artists That Died Too Young

As we mark the 12th anniversary of Tupac Shakur’s death, I couldn’t help but think of all the hip-hop figures who left us long before we could complain of how bored we are of their music. While it’s true that death is terrible no matter when it strikes, this list aims to acknowledge 10 hip-hop artists who showed flashes of brilliance but never had a chance to reach their peak. [Disclaimer: This list ONLY includes artists aged 30 and younger.]… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 15, 2008 at 1:28pm — 32 Comments

Maino Schools The People On Rappers Jewelry! "When You See Rappers With Big chains & Colorful Pieces.. 9 Times Outta 10 Its Monkey Jewelry. Its Fake. Thats Gabbage" [Audio]

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 15, 2008 at 1:17pm — 2 Comments

Car Jackers Toss Baby From Car!

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 15, 2008 at 1:12pm — 4 Comments

MPD Officer Charged in Murder of Woman Found in Car at Memphis Gas Station

MEMPHIS, TN –A Memphis police officer has been arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder in the death of his mistress.

According to Memphis Police Director Larry Godwin, Officer Chancy Jones was in a sexual relationship with the victim, Phyllis Malone, over a period of weeks. Jones was married and had two children. At some point, Jones’ relationship with Malone became troubled. The two agreed to meet at a gas station in the 1700 block of… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 15, 2008 at 1:09pm — 4 Comments

T.O. SAYS MCNABB WAS JEALOUS OF HIS FAME: Cowboys wide receiver insists previous Philly drama wasn't his fault.

*Tonight's showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles comes following a week of drama that has included some controversial comments by Eagle-turned-Cowboy Terrell Owens against his former quarterback.

"The fans and just the excitement of me coming there and being there, it became too overwhelming for Donovan," Owens told the Associated Press Thursday of his stint in Philadelphia. "I think at one point in time, I will say… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 15, 2008 at 11:38am — 3 Comments

WE ALL DOOM*** Pole Dancing: The Next Olympic Sport?

One of the major concerns of the IOC over the past few years has been how to garner interest in the Olympics among today's youth. There's been a trend to try and make Olympic sports a bit edgier. For instance, BMX racing and Snowboarding are now featured and there's been some discussion around skateboarding. But how far will they take it? Well, lovely ladies from Albania to Spain gathered in Amsterdam last week to compete for the title of European… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 14, 2008 at 7:15pm — 11 Comments

Mo'Nique: Big 'Push' Help Tell Of Her Own Incest

Over the past 10 years, Mo'Nique has become one of the foremost funny-woman in Hollywood.

But the plus-sized comedienne's recent revelation of teenage sex abuse is no laughing matter.

In the October issue of 'Essence,' the Baltimore native reveals that she was sexually abused by her brother at the tender age of seven.

"I was molested by my older brother," she tells writer Audrey Edwards during one of her most candid interviews… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 14, 2008 at 11:16am — 9 Comments

Weezy on SNL

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Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 14, 2008 at 11:11am — 2 Comments

50 Cent Mocking Kanye West's New Single In Albany!

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 14, 2008 at 11:07am — 11 Comments

BMF Founders Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison

From BallerStatus.com -- BMF (Black Mafia Family) founders and brothers, Terry "Southwest T" and Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory, were sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday (September 12) for running a large scale nationwide cocaine trafficking ring, reports the Detroit Free Press.

The brothers pleaded guilty last year to heading a continuing criminal enterprise, which trafficked large volumes of cocaine throughout the nation from 1990… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 14, 2008 at 10:57am — 50 Comments

Nelly Disses Ice-T! "Ice-T Is Old. What Are You Doing listening To A 17-Year-Old Anyway!, You look Like A F*ckin Geezer"

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 13, 2008 at 6:55pm — 14 Comments

OnStar leads cops to stolen vehicle

It can be used to catch suspected car thieves, too.

Two 17-year-old metro Detroiters were arrested in a stolen car that was tracked through the use of OnStar after the car was taken in Detroit, Macomb County sheriff's officials said Friday.

Douglas Brigham of Detroit was ordered held on $10,000 bail after arraignment Thursday on receiving and concealing stolen property, fleeing a police officer and… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 13, 2008 at 6:28pm — 1 Comment

First Offenders of Florida’s ‘Baggy Pants Crackdown’ Nabbed

Riviera Beach, Florida cops have been aggressively enforcing a new city ordinance targeting black folks who believe in the fashion philosophy that includes exposing one’s drawers in public….you know the baggy jeans look.

According to The Smoking Gun and a CBS 12 report, since the crackdown began last month, 11 have been ARRESTED including two are juveniles. The ordinance defines violators as those… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 13, 2008 at 6:25pm — 33 Comments

JAY-Z NEW LOOK

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 13, 2008 at 2:42am — 21 Comments

2 arrested for drive-by shooting

19-year-old Rashad Easley was booked into jail Thursday night on one count of first degree murder, three counts of shooting with intent to kill, and three outstanding warrants.

18-year-old Antonio Wells was also arrested Thursday evening on one count of first degree murder and three counts of shooting with intent to kill. He also faces charges of false impersonation and resisiting arrest from another incident.

Friday, police released… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 13, 2008 at 2:38am — 2 Comments

First Look: Soul Men Movie Poster

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 13, 2008 at 2:34am — 4 Comments

DJ Khaled & Ace Hood Interview: Gives Upcoming Artists The 101, Haters On WSHH/Internet, G-Unit! "They Aint Even On My Radar" Plus Young Buck "I Aint Got No Beef With Young Buck"

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 12, 2008 at 7:17pm — 4 Comments

TYLER PERRY ENCOURAGED BY 'PREYS': New film opens this weekend.

*Writer/Director/Actor Tyler Perry is back in theaters with his sixth film called “The Family That Preys.”

The movie is about two friends, Alice and Charlotte, who find their families immersed in scandal and turmoil.

Alfre Woodard and Kathy Bates lead a cast of stars including Sanaa Lathan, Rockmond Dunbar, Taraji P Henson, and Cole Hauser, in a drama that envelopes infidelity and greed in an empowering message – Perry’s modus… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 12, 2008 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments