IGRIND.BIZ's Blog – April 2009 Archive (664)

GUCCI MANE INTERVIEW WITH ROLLING OUT

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CHRIS BROWN LAWYER WANTS CASE DISMISSED

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Chris Brown's high-powered lawyer, Mark Geragos, told TMZ on his way out of the courtroom this morning he wants the Rihanna case against his client dismissed because of leaks in the case.

Geragos told us, "Leaks can form the basis for a motion to dismiss the case in regard to outrageous governmental… Continue

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DETAILS ON RICK ROSS'S BABY MOMMA'S BOOK, TIA'S DIARY: DEEPER THAN RAP

XXLMag.com posted up this afternoon some details about Tia's Diary: Deeper Than Rap

Set to drop on paperback for $14.95, Tia’s Diary: Deeper Than Rap, will be available in bookstores across the country as well as on Amazon.com on May 20.

In addition to Kemp’s story, the book will also include exclusive court transcripts, legal documents and never-before-seen photographs.

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DID DEF JAM CHEAT? OLD LAWSUIT ACCUSES DEF JAM RECORDS OF MANIPULATING SOUNDSCAN CHARTS

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Looks like men lie, women lie...and numbers do too. For years, there has been speculation throughout the music industry that Def Jam Records purchases records to manipulate the Nielsen Soundscan Charts. Although it was never proven, a former employee at Def Jam thought so.

Back in 2004, the LA Times reported:

A former music executive is accusing a unit of Universal Music Group and a… Continue

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FLIPMODE TV PRESENTS: "YOU GOTTA PAY TO SHIT" IN GERMANY 04-26-09

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LIL WAYNE TALKS ABOUT COREY GUNZ WHILE IN STUDIO

Lil Wayne Talks About Cory Gunz While In Studio. Lets us all know what the "GREATEST RAPPER ALIVE" thinks about…

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SWINE FLU CONCERNS CAUSE YOUNG JEEZY CONCERT CANCELLATION

By Nolan Strong

A major concert featuring Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy was canceled by officials at The University of Delaware today (April 29) due to an outbreak of the highly contagious Swine Flu.

The concert by Young Jeezy and upcoming rapper Drake was scheduled for 8:00 PM tomorrow at UD’s Bob Carpenter Center.

UD President Patrick T. Harker announced that the concert, as well as a speaking engagement with noted… Continue

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LL COOL J SAY'S RELATIONSHIP WITH SEARS A "GREAT SUCCESS"

By Remmie Fresh and Mike Winslow

LL Cool J has dismissed reports that his relationship with department store Sears has come to an end in a statement to AllHipHop.com.

“My partnership with Sears has been a great success and I look forward to our continued working relationship providing affordable clothing for American families,” LL Cool J said.

Earlier, rumors circulated through a… Continue

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DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN GIVES AWAY 14TH ALBUM

By Roman Wolfe

Del the Funky Homosapien is doing his part to make sure his fans stay economically sound, with the free release of his 14th album, Funk Man: The Stimulus Package.

The veteran Oakland rapper’s album was released today (April 29) on Funnyman Entertainment, as an experimental distribution strategy.

Del secured sponsorship deals with Skull Candy, Arnette, Osiris Shoes and Bandcamp.com in order to release… Continue

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KRS-ONE SPONSORS ATLANTA HIP-HOP APPRECIATION WEEK

By Ismael AbduSalaam

KRS-One’s Temple of Hip-Hop has announced that this year’s Hip-Hop Appreciation Week will be held in Atlanta, Georgia.

For 2009, organizers are touting “cooperation” as the main theme for Hip-Hop culture adherents to utilize in fighting to “de-criminalize the images of Hip-Hop that are portrayed by the mainstream media.”

Since Hip-Hop has its roots in block parties that required the participation… Continue

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KID CUDI + GREENJAR

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ASHER ROTH INTERVIEW WITH BILLBOARD

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Asher Roth swung by Billboard just as his debut album “Asleep In The Bread Aisle” was released to talk about politics, the college lifestyle and the hip-hop… Continue

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MYSPACE MUSIC PRESENTS: ASHER ROTH IN PENNSYLVANIA

ASHER ROTH MySpace & Adidas Release Show 4/20/09 Pennsylvania

Onsmash.com

Asher Roth returns to his hometown of Westchester, PA where his manager Scooter Braun discovered him via a random MySpace friend request. Scooter went on his “gut feeling” about him and went on to manage him. Asher dropped out of college, moved to… Continue

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MYSPACE MUSIC PRESENTS: JADAKISS IN NEW YORK

Jadakiss and Friends MySpace Release Show NYC 4/8/09

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Jadakiss tore down NYC for his, “The Last Kiss,” release concert featuring Swizz Beatz, Ryan Lelsie, Busta Rhymes & Sheek Louch of The Lox. Busta & Jada performed, Conglomerate,” for the first time & Busta Rhymes proclaimed Jadakiss the God MC of… Continue

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SOMEONE TOOK A DUMP IN DIDDY'S PERSONAL BATHROOM

Diddy reports " Bitchassness Outbreak at Daddys House Studio in New…

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DJ CLINTON SPARKS PRESENTS CATSKILL "HEIR TO THE THRONE" - THE ILLNESS

R reports "the worlds biggest dj.. clinton sparks presents catskill ''heir to the throne'' this track is called ''the illness'' produced by c-major of shady/aftermath records. clinton sparks says ''catskill is officially, hip hops version of stephen king'' enjoy dubcnn's official unsigned hype artist… Continue

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