IGRIND.BIZ's Blog – November 2010 Archive (133)

"Kush" Gives Dr. Dre First Solo Chart Appearance Since 2000

The well-timed leak of his new single yields dividends as "Kush" sells 45,000 copies in two days.

On 2000’s “Forgot About Dre,” Dr. Dre rhymed, “Give me one more platinum plaque / and f*** Rap you can have it back.” And although it’s taken him over a decade, the legendary co-founding member of NWA is getting a headstart on that last plaque with his single “Kush.” The song has debuted at the number 48 spot on Billboard magazine’s Hot 100… Continue

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Swizz Beatz Dicusses DMX's Struggles, Jay-Z Beef

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ICE/Homeland Security Shutting Down Dozens Of Websites With Illegal Music, Counterfeit Goods & Movies In Massive Sweep [See Full List Of Seized Sites Inside]

If today you tried to log in to one of your favorite sites that allowed the downloading of pirated movies, music, music videos or sold counterfeit goods, chances are it's gone.

The Department of Justice, Homeland Security Investigations and National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center have been quite busy the last couple of days.

Lots of hip hop fans were in shock when they signed on to… Continue

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Kanye West 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' LIVE Rant 11/23/10 Bowery Ballroom NYC

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Grandma Reads Kanye's Tweets

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Jay-Z Vs Eminem In A Few Numbers

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Nicki Minaj Opens Up About Her Father's Struggle With Crack After Coming To America

Nicki Minaj: My Time Now - Celebrity…

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Kanye West Covers Complex (December / January)

Kanye West takes the cover the December/January 2011 issue of Complex magazine. The publication also spoke with the contributors for Yeezy’s album focusing on their roles in their Project: Runaway feature. Below is an excerpt from Pete Rock:

“I know one of Kanye’s bodyguards, and he told me that Kanye was looking for me. I just grabbed this bag of… Continue

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Dr. Dre Says DETOX Will Be His Last LP!!

AllHipHop.com Reports:

Hip-Hop super producer Dr. Dre has revealed that he is hanging up the microphone after the 2011 release of his highly anticipated album Detox.

According to reports, Dr. Dre's long awaited album Detox will land in stores in February, although… Continue

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T.I Covers The Latest VIBE Talks Drugs Habit, Eminem & More

Days before he reported back to prison, T.I. sat down with VIBE's Erik Parker and gave his most candid interview to date. Here is an excerpt from the explosive cover story.

I’ve heard you mention how the good that you’ve done is easily forgotten. Do you feel that you’ve been treated unfairly?

If I place my value in the way humans treat me, then maybe. But they’re human, man―they can’t help themselves. They… Continue

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Jay-Z Speaks About Shooting His Own Brother When He Was 12 Years Old "I Thought My Life Was Over"

"Where my ring? Knew you had it cause you took too long as Micky, Annie and the girl who bought it looked on. Huffing and puffing, gun in my hand told you to step outside. Hoping you said no, but you hurt my pride. Made our way down the steps, maybe you thought it was just a threat. Or maybe your life was just that crazy and you was begging for death. Tried to justify this in my young mind, but the adrenaline and my ego hurt combined drove me berserk.… Continue

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Outlawz Respond To Funkmaster Flex's 2pac Comments! "Tupac Still Got Soldiers. Nobody Saying You Got To Like Pac, But You Will Respect It" [Audio]

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Jay-Z Picks His Ultimate MC Cypher

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Ed Lover Says Goodbye to New York Morning Radio at Power 105.1

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50 Cent Names Producers For New LP

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Eric B & Rakim Inducted Into Long Island Music Hall Of Fame

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T.I. Pens Letter From Prison "I'm Sick And Motherf*cking Tired Of Going To Jail"

Having your freedom taken away has to be one of the worst feelings for any man or woman. It doesn't matter if you're a celebrity. When those bars shut behind you, there's a lot of time to reflect on past mistakes and what got you here in the first place.

Atlanta rapper T.I. recently wrote a letter from prison that was posted on his blog about his current situation. To say he's upset about it would be an understatement.

"This… Continue

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Joe Budden Credits Eminem With Slaughterhouse's Detroit Love ["Em' is just one of the most supportive hip-hop people that I've met..."]

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Rick Ross "Blowing Money Fast World Tour" Episode 3: London, UK

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Fat Joe Starring In A Youtube Comedy Series (W / The Soprano's "Steve Schirripa")

"RICHARD P. CUMMINGS Jr. lost everything. That is, until he found rap AND YouTube. Follow the transformed LiL DICK P. CUMMINGS and his road to hip-hop superstardom as he crosses paths with some of the most influential people in… Continue

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