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Money Ain’t a Thing: Diddy Drops $3 Million on 40th B-Day Bash
Turning 40 is a milestone, and to hip-hop mogul Diddy, it's one to splurge on. The Bad Boy Entertainment boss recently threw himself a lavish 40th birthday party in New York, spending a whopping $3 million on the bash...
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Marv Albert Denies 50 Cent Altercation At ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
A previous report that NBA announcer Marv Albert was roughed up by 50 Cent's entourage last week was denied by sportscaster recently. This never happened though. He says the run-in wasn't anywhere close to an exchange, saying the internet embellished ...
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Rockstar Games Teams Up With DJing Institute Dubspot To Bring Timbaland’s Beaterator Into Schools
Rockstar Games, the makers behind the popular Grand Theft Auto video game series, announced last week that they have joined forced with New York-based DJing institute, Dubspot, to bring their Beaterator title into classrooms.
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DMX Sued For $1 Million For Backing Out of Celebrity Boxing Match
Although Coolio has stepped in to replace him in an upcoming celebrity boxing match, set for December, DMX is having troubles with the promoters for backing out. They are suing him for $1 million.
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At The Movies: ‘Twilight: New Moon’ Takes A Bite Outta The Box Office Competition
The new "Twilight" film had everyone vampire crazy over the weekend, as "New Moon" sunk its teeth into the competition, earning a staggering $140.7 million in just three days to beat out Sandra Bullock's drama "The Blind Side" and "the animated ...
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Catching Up with Lord Gang’s DoItAll: Today’s Hip-Hop (Pt. 2)
Lords of the Underground member, DoItAll, sits down with BallerStatus' Tha Advocate. In this clip, the rap vet talks about the hip-hop genre today, southern hip-hop, artists he likes today, and Lil Wayne. His upcoming mixtape, titled The Hunger In My ...
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Catching Up with Lord Gang’s DoItAll: Group Update & New Mixtape (Pt. 1)
Lords of the Underground member, DoItAll, sits down with BallerStatus.com's Tha Advocate to talk about the status of the group, and the upcoming mixtape, titled The Hunger In My Voice , dropping exclusively on the site.
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Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson Big Winners At 37th American Music Awards — Performances Big Too
Country sweetheart Taylor Swift dominated Sunday's (November 22) 37th annual American Music Awards at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre, taking home five awards including Artist of the Year. But, the late Michael Jackson was right behind her with four honors ...
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In Rotation: 8Ball & MJG, Game, Sheek Louch, Mase, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Beanie Sigel & More
We're kicking off the week with new music from Game, Alicia Keys, Mase, Sheek Louch, 8Ball & MJG and more. Both Game and Alicia Keys will make a bid for that number one spot in the Billboard charts with their new albums, which will be released ...
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Slaughterhouse: Microphone (Music Video)
A brand new video from hip-hop supergroup, Slaughterhouse. This is "Microphone," off their self-titled debut album, which is out now. Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz and Royce Da 5'9 all get it in.
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Fredro Starr’s Tales of the Industry (Ep. 6)
In this episode of Fredro Starr's web series, the veteran rapper speaks on the 3 of his more memorable studio sessions...working with Big Pun on the "Shut Em Down Remix", getting Sticky and Eminem's heads together on "What If I Was White", and getting ...
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Shepard Fairey, Art & Activism (Pt. 2)
In this part of KarmaloopTV's sitdown with famed artist Shepard Fairey, the artist takes you through his studio, explaining his motivation behind the Obama Hope print as well as other iconic charitable works of art and expression.
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N.A.S.A. ft. Tom Waits & Kool Keith: Spacious Thoughts (Music Video)
The official music video for N.A.S.A.'s new single, "Spacious Thoughts," featuring Tom Waits and hip-hop vet Kool Keith. It's off their debut album, The Spirit of Apollo , out now.
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Michael Jackson’s White Moonwalk Glove Sells For $350,000
The rhinestone-studded white glove Michael Jackson wore when he first performed his trademark moonwalk dance in the early 80s was sold on Saturday (November 21) for a staggering $350,000. The winner bidder was a Hong Kong man named Hoffman Ma...
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KRS-One Teams Up With New York Mission To Feed Homeless On Thanksgiving
He once spent many of his formative years in the 1970s in homeless shelters around New York and was essentially an auto-didact, who educated himself in public libraries. Fittingly, 20 years later, KRS-One will be aligning with one of his former ...
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Oprah Winfrey Announces End of Her Popular Daytime Talk Show
She's talked about it in the past, but it looks like Oprah Winfrey's popular daytime talk show will finally close its curtains in 2011. News outlets began to report the news on Wednesday, but Winfrey made the official announcement during her Friday ...
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NBA Announcer Marv Albert Collides With 50 Cent’s Entourage At ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Show
When famed sportscaster Marv Albert showed up to the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" show on Wednesday (November 18), he never expected to get into a fight backstage. Albert was a guest on the evening's show alongside rapper 50 Cent. When he arrived for the ...
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QD3’s Highly Anticipated Lil Wayne Documentary, ‘The Carter,’ Finally Drops on DVD
QD3 Entertainment announced the release of its highly-anticipated film, "The Carter" (a documentary about rapper Lil Wayne), this week, which was released internationally on DVD. The new film provides an in-depth look at the super-popular rap star, ...
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Wale Shows Off His ‘DJ Hero’ Skills with Skee.tv
Skee.TV catches up with rapper Wale at the DJ Hero HQ, where he tries to be a "DJ Hero," with some of his very own songs in the game. Wale gives his thoughts on the game and video games in general.
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The Bangz’s Sabi Speaks On Ella Ann’s Shooting — Says It Won’t Slow Her Down
"The world stopped" on September 14th for Los Angeles girl duo, The Bangz, when member Ella Ann was hit in the neck by a stray bullet while driving around Los Angeles with a friend. Fortunately, she's alive. Now, as she undergoes physical therapy, ...
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Juvenile ft. Dorrough, Shawty Lo & Kango Slim: We Be Getting Money (Music Video)
This is the official music video for Juvenile's new single, "We Be Getting Money," off his upcoming solo album Cocky & Confident , due December 8.
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Diddy on Shyne’s Deportation: ‘He Deserves To Come Back’
Despite calling him out for a made-up phone conversation, Diddy spoke out -- positively -- about Shyne's deportation recently, via an interview with Funkmaster Flex on New York's Hot 97 radio station, in which the hip-hop mogul said Shyne deserves to ...
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In Rotation: Wyclef Jean, AKIR, Stat Quo, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Billy Roadz, Slim The Mobster & More
It's Friday, and the weekend before Thanksgiving, so we compiled a list of some of the week's best leaked tracks to keep your ears happy. This week, we got tracks from Doitall (of Lords of the Undergound), Wyclef Jean, new stuff from Stat Quo, Ol' ...
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Outkast’s Big Boi Owes Over $55,000 In Unpaid Taxes
Another hip-hop star is being called out by Uncle Sam. His name is Big Boi, or Outkast fame. According to reports, the 34-year-old rapper owes more than $55,000 in unpaid taxes to the state of Louisiana and they want their money.
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50 Cent Still Can’t Sell His Connecticut Mansion
50 Cent's enormous Connecticut mansion has been on sale for months now, and the rap superstar is having a really hard time trying to unload it. The home boasts 19 bedrooms, and 37 bathrooms, and was once owned by former boxing champion Mike Tyson. ...
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90s Hip-Hop Duo Black Sheep Ready to Make a Comeback
Dres, of the legendary Queens outfit Black Sheep, announced this week that new projects from the group are underway, and set to drop in the next several months. Including an EP, followed by a full-length album.
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Cage Prepares To Hit The Road For Second Run on the Depart From Me Tour
In the wake of the release of Cage's third album, Depart From Me, the Definitive Jux recording artist has answered to the call of fans and critics alike with a flurry of new tour dates. The highly anticipated tour is set to kick off in Pittsburgh on ...
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The Game Says ‘Maybe One Day [Me and 50 Cent] Will Record Again’
Last week 50 Cent said he'd never work with The Game again, following news that the Compton rapper was back in the studio with Dr. Dre. However, Game is taking the high road, saying if 50 was open to it, he'd be willing to work with Fif' once again.
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Evidence and Brother Ali: Fresh Air Tour, Vlog #3
Here's a vlog from the road from Evidence and Brother Ali, as they travel for their Fresh Air Tour. This clip features performances and backstage antics, as well as guests such as Everlast, Sick Jacken, and Rakaa Iriscience.
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Former Member of Mase’s Church Calls Him A ‘False Prophet’
Ok, so Mase is trying to come back in the music biz. But, what do the people from his church think? One of them is speaking out.
In a recent interview, a former member of the rapper's S.A.N.E. (Saving A Nation Endangered International) parish says ...
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Los: Don’t Give A F*** (Music Video)
Here's a video for up-and-comer Los, who is signed to Miami-based Chronic Records. This is a video from his new track off the label's upcoming compilation, Keep It Street . Enjoy.
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Album Charts: Michael Jackson’s This Is It Still Moving, Wale Starts Off Slowly
Not much going on for this week's Album Charts rundown. The biggest albums this week came from rocker Bon Jovi, Carrie Underwood, and band Flyleaf. But, releases from Michael Jackson and Jay-Z continued to sell. Wale's debut starts off slow though.
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Eminem Refills Fans’ Prescriptions With Relapse: Refill Set For December
Eminem will re-filling fans' prescriptions in December, with a re-release of his sixth studio album, Relaps . A revamped version of the album, titled Relapse: Refill , will drop just in time for Christmas and feature all the album's original tracks, ...
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Lupe Fiasco, Others To Appear In Upcoming History Channel Documentary ‘The People Speak’
Rapper Lupe Fiasco, singer John Legend, actor Kerry Washington, and several others is set to appear on a History Channel documentary called "The People Speak," chronicling the history of the U.S. The film will feature dramatic performances chronicling ...
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50 Cent Inks Movie Production Deal
50 Cent signed a movie production deal with entrepreneur Richard Jackson recently, where he'll production anyway from three to five movies a year. His first project under the new deal will be a movie called "The Gun," which stars Val Kilmer and 50 ...
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O.C. and A.G. Give Fans Full Album Preview, of Oasis, Via MySpace
Legendary New York MCs, O.C. and A.G., are gearing up for the release of their collaborative debut album, Oasis , which hits stores on November 24th, via Nature Sounds. In preparation of the release, the duo is streaming their entire album on their ...
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Damon Dash Speaks On Roc-A-Fella Demise, Jay-Z, Jim Jones & More
In a brand new interview with MixtapeMonster.com, former Roc-A-Fella Records founder Damon Dash talks about the rise and fall of the label, his current relationships with its artists -- from Jay to Cam'ron to Kanye to Jim Jones.
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Dwyane Wade Posterizes the Cavs’ Anderson Varejao
In a recent game, where the Cleveland Cavs met the Miami Heat on their home court, Dwyane Wade gave the fans something to get excited about. Immediately after Lebron was denied a dunk attempt, Wade headed down court and leaped right over the Cavs' ...
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Rihanna Moves On …. Hooks Up With ‘90210′ Actor Tristan Wilds?
Rihanna is moving on. Looks like there is life after Chris Brown. The 21-year-old singer has reportedly hooked up with a new man ... "90210" actor Tristan Wilds.
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Lil Wayne and Nivea Welcome New Baby Boy … Weezy’s a Daddy Again!
Lil Wayne is a daddy ... again. According to reports, he and Nivea welcomed a new baby boy over the weekend. However, further info, such as the child's name and weight were unknown at press time.
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Gucci Mane Speaks From Behind Bars — Says He’s Staying Positive & Thanks Fans
At the height of his career, Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was jailed for a parole violation that got him a year behind bars, but he accepts his punishment. In his first statement since being sentenced, the rapper says he plans to stay positive while ...
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Memphis Grizzles Waive Allen Iverson — Is He Headed To The New York Knicks?
He played only three games this season with the Memphis Grizzles, but it looks like it just didn't working out for Allen Iverson. The team announced this week that they've waived the 10-time All-Star, both sides agreeing to end a one-year contract ...
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XXL Names BallerStatus.com On of the ‘Top 100 Hip-Hop Websites’
Our owner Jay Casteel was recently profiled in a recent issue of Hip Hop Weekly, for their Web Watch Feature, and now XXL is recognizing BallerStatus.com as one of the Top 100 Hip-Hop Websites, via a feature in their upcoming December/January issue ...
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XXL Names BallerStatus.com as One of the ‘Top 100 Hip-Hop Websites’
Our owner Jay Casteel was recently profiled in a recent issue of Hip Hop Weekly, for their Web Watch Feature, and now XXL is recognizing BallerStatus.com as one of the Top 100 Hip-Hop Websites, via a feature in their upcoming December/January issue ...
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Chi-Town’s Kid Sister Helps Usher In ‘Electro Hip-Hop’ Genre With Debut Album, Ultraviolet
Chicago has always been known for their innovation in music, as well as style. Common burst onto the scene in the early '90s, Twista kept the flame lit with his unorthodox flow, and Kanye carried the torch, which set the world ablaze. As time passed, ...
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50 Cent Breaks Down All His Albums — Get Rich to BISD
50 Cent sat down with MTV's Tim Kash recently, who presented him with a stack of CDs. Those CDs were all of the rapper's catalog, from his huge debut, Get Rich or Die Tryin' , to his latest album, Before I Self Destruct . The rapper breaks them each ...
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T-Mobile’s Sidekick Goes Back On Sale After Outage Controversy
After users expressed outrage over outages, and data loss with their Sidekick smartphones in October, T-Mobile halted sales of the phone. This week, the Sidekick is back on sale. The 2008 Sidekick will not sell for as low as $49, while the 2009 ...
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Ras Kass ft. Veterano: Amazin’ (Music Video)
Rasy Kassy drops a brand new street video for his new track, "Amazin'," from his viral music leaks called Ras Kass Quarterly.
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Kafani ft. Dorrough: Get That Dough (Music Video)
The official new music video from the Bay Area's newcomer Kafani, featuring Texas newcomer Dorrough. They getting that dough!
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DJ Skee’s Live From L.A. Podcast: 11/17/09
BallerStatus.com has partnered with DJ Skee to provide fans of his popular Sirius/XM satellite show, "Live From L.A.," with an exclusive weekly podcast of his show. Get the downloads, and/or stream two hours of music here. This week includes new ...
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