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

UNN REPORT: WILL HIP-HOP KILL OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN

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SPRAGGA BENZ' SON SHOT & KILLED

Son of Dancehall artist and Shottas, star, Spragga Benz was killed under questionable circumstances late Saturday night in Kingston, Jamaica.

According to police reports, Carlton 'Carlie' Grant Jr., who also appeared in the 2002 Shottas flick, was shot when members of a police party patrol stopped two men on a bicycle along Church Street, Kingston.

Upon approach, one of the men pulled a gun and fired at the police who returned fire. The men took off and… Continue

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PRODIGY PROMISES "WISER" MC UPON RELEASE

Prodigy’s three year prison sentence on unlawful gun possession charges has not broken the Queensbridge rapper, who guarantees he’ll be a more focused MC upon his release.

In an exclusive brief phone interview with AllHipHop.com, Prodigy detailed how he’s been using his incarceration to sharpen his mental faculties and mentor fellow inmates, particularly young minorities.

“I’m just taking it easy, day by day serving my… Continue

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SUGE KNIGHT ARRESTED FOR ASSAULTING GIRLFRIEND

Marion “Suge” Knight was arrested this morning and incarcerated for assault and drug charges, stemming from an early morning altercation with his girlfriend.

According to the Associated Press, Knight, 43, was arrested on a street off of the Las Vegas Strip, after police responded to a domestic dispute call.

Knight and the woman argued in a car while the mogul was driving, before he allegedly punched her in the head.

"The victim purposely grabbed… Continue

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MISTAH F.A.B FORMS GROUP N.E.W OAKLAND

Bay area rapper Mistah F.A.B. has teamed with upcoming rappers Beeda Weeda and J-Stalin to form the group N.E.W. Oakland.

An album from the group will be released through Town Thizzness, which is a new partnership between Thizz Nation and its distributor SMC.

The goal of the new union is to introduce a new crop of Bay Area rappers into the music business, according to Thizz Nation's CEO, Stretch.

"The concept is to take buzz worthy acts or… Continue

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T-PAIN TALKS "T-WAYNE" ALBUM WITH LIL WAYNE

With their two most recent collaborations gaining airplay and chart positions, T-Pain and Lil Wayne’s proposed collaborative effort also continues to build momentum.

The T-Wayne project has even gained the support and involvement of several high profile producers, T-Pain told AllHipHop.com during a recent interview promoting his third studio album, Thr33 Rings.

“That’s going down. Heavily,” T-Pain told AllHipHop.com,… Continue

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DMX RELEASED FROM MIAMI JAIL

Rapper DMX has been released from a Miami prison earlier today (August 27) according to published reports.

TMZ.com reports that DMX pleaded guilty to minor drug possession charges in exchange for timed served. He was also issued a $483 fine.

A bench warrant for DMX’s arrest is still in effect in Arizona, where officials have 15 days to arrest him on multiple charges, including drug and paraphernalia possession.

On… Continue

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THE GAME ENDS BEEF WITH JOE BUDDENS, BRINGS NYC RAPPERS TO PARTY

The Game treated his New York fans last night (August 26) to an all-star list of guest MCs, as Young Buck, Joe Budden, Jim Jones, Fat Joe, and Kool Herc made appearances at his album release party at the Filmore.

Former rival Joe Budden was the first surprise guest.

Far removed from their 2005 battle which saw numerous diss records thrown back and forth, the New Jersey lyricist performed “Pump It Up” and “Who Killed Hip-Hop” with Game in the role of… Continue

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FABOLOUS / RED CAFE POOL PARTY & BBQ

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SOULJA BOY SPEAKS ON HIS MYSPACE & YOUTUBE BEING HACKED

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RIVIERA REGIME - SACRIFICIAL OFFER (WOW! RAPPER PISSES ON GROUPIE IN HOTEL ROOM MUST BE 18 YRS OLD TO VIEW)

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THE GAME ON 106 & PARK

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KRS-ONE & SOULJA BOY SPEAK ON OLD SCHOOL VS. NEW SCHOOL HIP-HOP

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TRICK TRICK INTERVIEW ON DETROIT RADIO

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TRICK TRICK SPEAKS ON YUNG BERG'S CHAIN & ROBBERY INCIDENT

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DJ KHALED VIDEO BLOG #4

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DMX V.S JUDGE

DMX vs. Judge

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TRICK TRICK GOES OFF ON YUNG BERG

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KARRINE "SUPERHEAD" STEFFANS RETIRES

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JAY-Z ANNOUNCED SALE OF VEGAS 40/40

Rap star Jay-Z and his business partners have officially announced the sale of the 40/40 Club in Las Vegas for an undisclosed amount, AllHipHop.com has confirmed.

The 24,000 square foot sports bar, which is located in The Palazzo and Casino, will no longer operate under the 40/40 brand, as the sale is for the lease and not the rights to the name.

"The sale is a great business decision, we are delighted. We look forward to expanding the brand even further to… Continue

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