USDA2DAY Staff's Blog – September 2009 Archive (103)

Bump J Gets 10 Years In Jail for Bank Robbery, Gun

Rapper Bump J was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday (Sept. 29) after admitting to guilt in a 2007 local bank robbery in August.

The artist, real name Terrence Boykin, received the minimum sentence for both charges, according to Chicago Hip-Hop blog Fake Shore Drive. The Chicago native will serve seven years for an illegal gun and 37 months for the bank robbery.

The jail terms will be served consecutively, and the… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 30, 2009 at 2:39am — 14 Comments

YOUNG JEEZY KICK PICKS: Gourmet Spring 2010 Diecisette

One of three complex magazine covers coming this month feature rapper Young Jeezy on the cover and photo shoot wearing Gourmet’s Spring surprise the ‘Diecisette’.The murdered out upper is made with smooth leather and black laces and features a very minimalistic design. All of these goods sit atop a clean white sole. Look for this next spring. Via. KicksOnFire.com…

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Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 29, 2009 at 7:30pm — 7 Comments

JW GET IT FROM THE MUSCLE EPISODE 2

JW THE GRADE A HUSTLERS SITS DOWN WITH USDA2DAY.COM TO PRODUCE A SERIES OF EPISODES DETAILING HIS PASSION AND OBSTACLES TO BECOME THE NEWEST VOICE IN THE HIP HOP COMMUNITY. TEAMING UP WITH DIRECTOR AND ARTIST NOKEY, JW'S "GET IT FROM THE MUSCLE" LIFESTYLE WOULD BE TAKEN TO NEW HEIGHTS. IN THIS EPISODE JW TALKS ABOUT HIP HOP TODAY, HIS NEWLY MERGER WITH CTE'S SUPER GROUP USDA, HIS STRUGGLE AS A NEW ARTIST AND HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH DJ KHALED.

JW ALSO TAKES US TO THE CLUB… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 29, 2009 at 7:30pm — 11 Comments

CTE'S RAP GROUP USDA, IN THE STUDIO WORKING ON NEW ALBUM [PICTURES ONLY]

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 29, 2009 at 7:00pm — 27 Comments

Jay-Z Covers NME Magazine

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Weight Bar Crushes USC Tailback Stafon Johnson's Neck

LOS ANGELES—Southern California tailback Stafon Johnson is unlikely to play again this season after a falling weight bar crushed his neck and larynx.

The senior who scored the No. 7 Trojans' go-ahead touchdown against Ohio State two weeks ago was bench-pressing when the bar slipped from his right hand and fell onto his throat.

Johnson was in critical but stable condition after more than seven hours of surgery, said Katreena Salgado, a… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 29, 2009 at 2:50pm — 2 Comments

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 Nas’ Message to The Youth Regarding Chicago Teen Beaten and Killed

Nas has hit the blogs regarding the 16 year-old honor student that was beaten and killed. The youth really should take heed to this message:

Dear Young Warriors fighting the wrong wars! Killing each other is definitely played out. Being hurt from the loss of a love one was never cool.

Dear Young Warriors fighting the wrong war! I know that feeling, that frustration with life and needing to take it out on someone, anyone.… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 29, 2009 at 2:40pm — 13 Comments

KANYE & AMBER AT AMFAR EVENT IN MILAN

Amber Rose and Kanye West attend amfAR Milano 2009 Dinner, the Inaugural Milan Fashion Week event at La Permanente on Monday night in Milan, Italy. The duo were seen smiling and laughing all throughout the event…

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Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 29, 2009 at 2:38pm — 1 Comment

Four Arrested in Beating Death of Chicago Student

Mother Of Derrion Albert (Teen Who Was Beaten To Death In Chicago) Speaks Out!

In a videotaped confession, a 19-year-old Chicago man admitted that he pounced on the head of a high school honor student who lay on the ground during a melee that erupted between two rival groups, CNN reports.…

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Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 29, 2009 at 2:17pm — 8 Comments

TREY SONGZ FEATURED IN URBAN INK MAGAZINE

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 29, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Erica Mena Show Magazine pictures

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Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 28, 2009 at 12:18pm — 4 Comments

50 Cent's '50th Law' Lands On NY Times Best Sellers Lists

50 Cent’s latest project The 50th Law has risen to the top of the book charts, according to a list yesterday (September 27) released by The New York Times.

The 50th Law, which is the rapper’s strategic advice book on life and how to become successful, was written with 48 Laws of Power author Robert Green.

The 304-page book landed at #5 on The New York Times’ “Advice, how-to and miscellaneous” bestsellers list.… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 28, 2009 at 12:10pm — 1 Comment

Fabolous Hospitalized, Believes He Was Poisoned

Fabolous cleared up rumors that he had been in a car accident yesterday (Sept. 27), but it turns out the rumors weren't completely unfounded.

According to the rapper's Twitter page, Fabolous was rushed to the hospital after getting sick and nearly passing out while driving.

“I'm ok everyone..thanks 4 the concern. I was not in a car accident, but I think i know where it started.. Let me explain,” wrote Fab on his Twitter page. “I was… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 28, 2009 at 12:06pm — 1 Comment

A Chicago Honor Roll Student Is Beaten Death While Leaving School

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Khloe Kardashian, the Lakers’ Lamar Odom Tie The Knot In Los Angeles

After a month-long dating period, the Lakers' Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian tied the not at a private residence in Beverly Hills on Sunday (September 27).

According to reports, the ceremony took place at around 5:00 p.m., with Kardashian walking down the aisle in a Vera Wang gown on the arm of her stepfather, Bruce Jenner, with sisters Kim and a pregnant Kourtney at her side.

Here's the rundown of the event, reported by… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 28, 2009 at 12:03pm — 1 Comment

Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter Celebrates His 27th Birthday With Diamond Lined Cake [Video]

Untitled from DERICK G on…

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Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 28, 2009 at 4:32am — 1 Comment

Diddy Covers Ebony Magazine

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Lil Wayne’s album Rebirth GETS A RELEASE DATE

Looks like the p*ssy monster aka Lil Wayne’s album Rebirth will actually hit store shelves just in time for the holidays on December 15th. Although, the album was originally scheduled to drop in May for some odd reason it was pushed back not once, not twice, but more than four times which left fans to wonder if it would ever see the light of day. Back in July, Lil Wayne put an end to rumors that label bosses were trying to kill the project and blamed… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 27, 2009 at 12:03pm — 2 Comments

Eve Reportedly Dropped From Geffen Records, "Fetish" Clothing Shut Down

The First Lady of Ruff Ryders Eve has reportedly been dropped from her recording contract with Geffen Records and has shut down the operations behind her Fetish clothing line. Click here to find out more!

While details are still sketchy, she reportedly no longer has business ties to Geffen.

There are reports that Eve has completely lost her...clothing line, Fetish, and she has been dropped from her label. The label news comes at… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 27, 2009 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

Young Jeezy x Espo Cover Complex Magazine

When you are the trap, it’s always hot in these streets, even when they’re the manicured asphalt of Manhattan. So Jay Jenkins is still pumping that weight—just in the gym of the plush London Hotel. See, it’s all part of the upkeep for Young Jeezy™, Household Name. He’s got a Wayne/Drake tour to stay in shape for and a new album (Thug Motivation 103) to promote. In other words, time for another assault from rap’s most counterintuitively creative… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 27, 2009 at 12:00pm — 17 Comments