IGRIND.BIZ's Blog – May 2009 Archive (653)

SOULJA BOY OFFERS "iSOULJABOYTELLEM" FOR JUST $2.99

From BallerStatus.com -- Teen rapper Soulja Boy has always been ahead of the curve, as far as promoting himself with new technology.

After getting signed thanks to the enormous fanbase he built online, the rapper released one of the biggest singles of 2007/2008 with "Crank That (Soulja Boy)", launching his career into the mainstream.

This year, despite being written off as a one-hit… Continue

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KING TEE'S DAUGHTER FUNERALIZED TODAY

By Houston Williams

The daughter of West Coast Hip-Hop legend King Tee will be funeralized today after the teenager died suddenly earlier in the week.

Heaven McBride was killed in a car accident on Tuesday May 26. She was 16 years old.

A number of close affiliates of King Tee have already expressed their sympathy over the death.

DJ E-Swift, Xzibit and Darlene Ortiz, ex-wife of rapper Ice-T, all have… Continue

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STATIK SELEKTAH - TALKIN BOUT YOU LADIES

Talkin' 'Bout You (Ladies) from dallas penn on…

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NAS EXPLAINS CANADA NO SHOW

By Ismael AbduSalaam

Never one to disappoint his loyal fans, Queensbridge legend Nas has broken his silence about his no-show at a highly anticipated concert in Torbay, Newfoundland, located near the provincial capital St. John's.

This past Thursday (May 28), several fans were arrested after a mini-riot erupted due to Nas not making it to the venue after months of build-up.

According to Nas, the problems began… Continue

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SNIPER FEAT. MEMPHIS BLEEK - AROUND THE WORLD

Video for Sniper "Around The World" featuring Memphis Bleek" off of The Scope's On You Volume 2 available… Continue

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BOW WOW - POLE IN MY BASEMENT

New Jack City II in stores now! Unrated Extended Directors… Continue

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BLACK COP KILLED BY WHITE OFFICER: HORROR IN EAST HARLEM AS OFF-DUTY ROOKIE IS SHOT WHIL PURSUING SUSPECT

Daily News has reported

An off-duty rookie cop chasing a suspected car thief in East Harlem with his gun drawn was shot and killed Thursday night when an officer mistook him for a criminal.

"Police! Stop! Drop it!" cops from the 25th Precinct shouted at Omar Edwards, 25.

As he started to turn toward… Continue

Added by iGRIND.BIZ on May 30, 2009 at 12:14pm — No Comments

DERIC "D DOT" ANGELETTIE (PART 1 OF 5)

ROCK ME TV HOST GEMINI JEEZ "MR. DON'T SHRINK THAT SCREEN" GOES ONE ON ONE WITH THE FORMER CAPTAIN OF BAD BOY'S ELITE LEGENDARY HIT MEN SQUAD PRODUCING HITS FOR ARTIST LIKE BIGGIE SMALLS, JAY-Z, MARY J. BLIDGE & EMINEM TO NAME A FEW. GRAMMY AWARD WINNING & NARA'S AWARD WINNING PRODUCER OF THE YEAR DERIC "D-DOT" ANGELETTIE ALSO KNOWN AS THE MAD RAPPER FROM OUR ROCK ME TV STUDIOS IN HELLS KITCHEN NEW YORK. D-DOT WHO BEGAN HIS CAREER DURING THE CONSCIENCE ERA OF… Continue

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JAY-Z & EMINEM TO COLLABORATE ON NEW VIDEO GAME "DJ HERO"

USA Today Reports

The upcoming DJ Hero video game just landed two heavy hitters as MCs: Jay-Z and Eminem.

Both rappers are bringing their music to the newest offshoot of Activision's successful $2 billion Guitar Hero franchise. The game, played with a turntable-shaped controller, is due out this fall for PlayStation 3, PS2, Xbox 360 and Wii (no price or… Continue

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DJ WHOO KID TALSK ABOUT POSSIBILITY OF 50 AND EM COLLABORATION ALBUM

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DIDDY GETS ROBBED BY ASHER ROTH

Asher Roth and crew partied at Diddy's house...and Diddy catches Asher leaving his house with his… Continue

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GUCCI MANE WEBISODE 1 (HOOD AFFAIRS T.V. EXCLUSIVE)

This is a clip from the upcoming so icey army… Continue

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EMINEM - RELAPSE REHAB CENTRE IN LONDON - HQ

Promotional event for Relapse, filmed in… Continue

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JAY-Z IN TALKS FOR DEAL IN WARNER

XXL report:

Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Jay-Z was on his way to bringing his Roc Nation label, an imprint he created as part of his rumored $150 million deal with concert promoter Live Nation, to Warner Music Group. Now the New York’s Daily News has learned more about the possible partnership, this time involving an alleged separate label for Hov.

According to the Daily News’ gossip… Continue

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90'S OR NOW?

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CHARLES HAMILTON GETS COUNSELING

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DR. DRE, BEASTIE BOYS, DEF JAM GAME, AMERICAN GANGSTER SOLD

By Ace Cannon

Producer/rapper/mogul Dr. Dre has teamed with Dr. Pepper for a new ad campaign the soft drink giant recently launched. The spot, titled "Trust Me, I'm a Doctor," features Dre in a DJ Booth commanding a party. Fans of the producer are excited, because the commercial also features an unnamed track from Dre's highly anticipated album Detox. Other celebrities in the campaign include Gene Simmons, Julius Erving and Kelsey… Continue

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TONE LOC COLLAPSES DURING CONCERT

By Roman Wolfe

Rapper Tone Loc collapsed and passed out and had a seizure during an outdoor concert in Florida.

According to reports, Tone Loc, born Anthony Smith, was performing at the Capt’n Fun Beach Club early Friday morning (May 29).

He apparently suffered the seizure due to overheating, although the temperature of the atmosphere was listed in the low 80’s.

During his six-song set, he made… Continue

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NAS A NO-SHOW AT CANADA CONCERT

By Ismael AbduSalaam

An anticipated Nas concert turned ugly last night in Torbay, Newfoundland when the legendary lyricist failed to show.

The show was scheduled for a St. John’s venue, and featured Canadian artist Kardinal Offishall in an opening set.

As the night wore on, fans became enraged upon the realization that Nas would not be performing.

“The crowd [was] getting out of control," stated CBC… Continue

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REV. RUN, WIFE JUSTINE PITCH IN TO BUILD NEW BRONX PLAYGROUND

By Chris Richburg

Rapper/reality show star Rev. Rev and his wife, Justine Simmons, are spearheading heading efforts to make the outdoors more appealing to kids with the construction of a new playground.

The couple is partnering with the national nonprofit organization KaBoom!, Kool-Aid and more than 200 volunteers to help build the playground at the Odyssey House, 1328 Clinton Avenue, Bronx, NY.

The Bronx… Continue

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