IGRIND.BIZ's Blog – August 2008 Archive (319)

BEYONCE & TINA DISCUSS SOLANGE ON THE MORNING SHOW

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MICHAEL JACKSON CBS NEWS INTERVIEW ON HIS 5OTH BIRTHDAY

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SOULJA BOY ANNOUNCED NEW ARTIST ON S.O.D MONEY GANG "WHITE-T"

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LUDA "DREAMS PINK"; SUPPORTS BREAST CANCER AWARNESS

Hip-Hop star Ludacris will lend support to an upcoming breast cancer awareness event being held in conjunction with the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream women’s basketball team. The “Dream Pink” basketball game takes place August 29 and has already sold over 9,000 tickets, as fans will watch the Atlanta Dream square off against the Connecticut Sun, at Philips Arena. In addition to Ludacris' appearance, Jarvis, the latest singer signed to Disturbing Tha Peace, will be the featured halftime… Continue

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E-NESS CALLS OUT JAE MILLZ FOR ROUND 2

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RAPPERS TALK OBAMA, POLITICS & FUTURE

In the wake of Barack Obama’s historic Democrat nominee acceptance speech, the stars of Hip-Hop are voicing their opinion of what the moment means for them and the responsibility of the culture moving towards the November 4 general election.

Last night in Denver, Barack Obama officially accepted the Democrat nomination for president of the United States, a feat coming on the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream Speech.”

Obama sought… Continue

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ICE CUBE DEBUTS AT #1; T.I. SETS BILLBOARD RECORD

Gangsta and political rap pioneer Ice Cube displayed his independent strength once again, as the veteran’s eighth solo album Raw Footage debuted #1 on Billboard’s Rap and R&B Chart and #5 on the Top 200.

The set sold 69, 234 copies its first week and is on pace to duplicate Cube’s previous effort Laugh Now, Cry Later, which was the highest selling independent Hip-Hop release of 2006.

Ice Cube, who was pleased with the public’s reception, said that he… Continue

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BARACK OBAMA'S HISTORICAL SPEECH AT THE DNC (FULL SPEECH)

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MARTIN LUTHER KING III SPEAKS ON HISTORIC MOMENT AT THE DNC

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THE GAME SPEAKS ON MIXTAPE WITH YOUNG BUCK

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MAINO INTERVIEW WITH DJ ENVY

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CNN VIDEO BLOG #3

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CLIPSE @ UGHH

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KRS-ONE OFFICIALLY WELCOMES SOULJA BOY TO HIP-HOP

In a rare sit down between a pioneer and new school artist, The Blastmaster KRS-One met with teen sensation Soulja Boy this past Tuesday (August 26) to discuss the state of Hip-Hop culture.

The first time meeting was moderated on Rap City by host Q45, who started off the conversation by asking Soulja Boy if he was Hip-Hop.

“I guess so, man. I hope I’m Hip-Hop” Soulja stated sheepishly. “I’ve been number one on the Hip-Hop charts.”

The… Continue

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LIL WAYNE REHAB RUMOR FALSE; APPEARING ON SNL

Lil’ Wayne’s most recently scheduled court appearance in Arizona to face charges tied to his January 22 arrest was postponed on Tuesday (August 26) due to a dental issue, prompting rumors of a rehab stint.

The multi-platinum selling rapper was due for a status hearing in Yuma County, but missed the court date under the instruction of his oral surgeon.

According to his attorney James Tilson, following several root canal operations, Wayne, born Dwayne Carter… Continue

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LL TALKS REMIX WITH BON JOVI GUITARIST RICH SAMBORA

Icon LL Cool J’s thirteenth and final Def Jam album Exit 13 promises to be memorable, as the Queens native has confirmed an unexpected collaboration with legendary Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora.

The partnership reveals LL’s admiration of rock music and what he felt was a golden opportunity to work with another seminal artist.

“I was a huge fan, I’m still a huge fan, of the Slippery When Wet album,” LL explained in an exclusive interview with… Continue

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