Ida Ljungqvist 2009 Playmate of the Year

I know many of you don't like to see naked pictures on blogs but I know that I sure as hell do, plus I don't post them often so I will make an exception. This is mandatory right here, there has never been a black Playmate of the Year until Ida Ljungqvist came in the picture. As you can see homegirl is extremely blessed. Shout out to Playboy for recognizing a true black beauty!





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Eminem on 106 N Park

Another great Eminem appearance. I'll tell you one thing, when I first heard the Em album I was real disappointing, but hearing what he has to say on these little interviews I want to love the album. Big ups to Eminem coming back and selling a lot of records even though I still don't feel he is on his A game.

Eminem Interview With Tim Westwood (Full)

Pretty interesting interview. I like this dude Tim Westwood. You get an insight in what Eminem has been up too and what is going on in his mind. He broke down his drug habits.

BUSTA TV - SEGMENT # 1

Busta is actually crazy as hell for doing this, but I think he is on to something right here! Big ups to my man Aris reppin By Any Means hard!

The Dream ft. Kanye West "Walking On the Moon"

Although I think this is the best song on the album, I also had a greater appreciation of it once I saw the video.

I'm on my Fab Shyt!!

Yes... Time to check out what Fabolous is doing. I was one of the first people to say that Fabolous knows how to make hit records man! now look? He's making some real big record. Can;t wait for Loso's way Movie/Album

New Fabolous ft. Dream "Throw it in The Bag"

Greatttttttt now another song that inspires a chick to be a gold digger. I got to admit this shyt is hot though. You got to love Fab!

Busta Rhymes Speaks On Why He Left After-Math

I'm sure many people would have know idea on why an artist would ever leave Dre. I know I don't. Turns out he feels that going back with the same label that dropped his first album will make him as successful as he was before...... what do you think?

Chris Brown Says He Ain't A Monster

Is it me or Chris Brown looks about 10 years older, but his speech still hasn't changed.

Rick Ross: Rich Off Cocaine

Do you think he is really rich off cocaine or being a CO?

Scott Storch: When It Rains It Pours

Yes unfortunately for Mr. Storch it's raining down on him hard, and I'm not talking about money. As a matter of fact after it was clear that he declared bankruptsy, now he just lost another case which will cost him another 750,000. Big ups to ballerstatus.com for this one....

Scott Storch can't catch a break, can he? After revealing to the world (via an MTV report) that his fast life -- consisting of drugs, partying and lavish living -- had cost him almost all his fortune, he is now being ordered to cough up $750,000 to a Miami actor over a business dispute.

According to the Miami Herald, actor/film producer Matt Sinnreich sued Storch, claiming the producer left him high and dry after agreeing to form a company with him in June 2007.

The allegedly agreed to form a company where they would sign and produce singer Sindy Espitia and rapper Darrell "D Shep" Sheppard, both of Miami. Sinnreich paid Storch $25,000 for 25% of the corporation, but Storch "failed to form the corporation ... and failed to return the $25,000," court documents stated. Read More

Jay-Z Leaves Def Jam

Yeah I know you heard about this.. but no it finally happened. Jay-Z finally left Def Jam completely and is finally a 100 percent independent artist. You know how big that is? He started his own label called "Roc Nation", and his first album to drop will be "Blueprint 3". Owning all your masters is a beautiful thing!

fter more than a decade with Def Jam, the hip-hop mogul has officially parted ways with the label after buying out his contract for $5 million.

It was just a rumor Thursday morning (May 21), but Jay contacted YN's RapRadar.com later in the afternoon to confirm the news.

"I can honestly say, working with Doug Morris and L.A. Reid has been a unique and fulfilling experience, and I respect them immensely," Jay told the site. "I've been in the family for almost my entire career. Doug and I spoke directly and had one of the most unique 'negotiations' ever.

Jay said that negotiation included a coin toss. "Doug won the toss, but we both won in the end," Jay said. "I thank him for allowing me to be a completely independent artist. Not every artist can say they own or are given the opportunity to own all of their music.

Carmelo Anthony Inks Deal With Block Entertainment

There is a saying that Money is everything... well some people may disagree but when it comes to do with the music industry, the more money you have, the more opportunities you can get involved with. Carmelo Anthony probably knows nothing about the music industry, but he has the money, therefore people will let him do anything he wants. Check out his latest venture brought to you by Ballerstatus.com

Carmelo Anthony is hoping to take his Denver Nuggets to the NBA Finals by beating the Los Angeles Lakers. But aside from his basketball career, he's also trying to get thing in the music business going as well.

The basketball superstar recently inked a deal with Atlanta based label Block Entertainment -- responsible for the success of Yung Joc, Gorilla Zoe, and the Boyz N Da Hood -- for a joint venture with his own Kross Entertainment imprint.

Via the deal, Anthony's label will focus on breaking their Atlanta artist Diego Ca$h, who has made a name for himself on the mixtape circuit thanks to collabos with heavyweights like DJ Drama and DJ Smallz.

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Police Beat Teen On Tape

This is some real disturbing shit right here. Big up to icedotcom for providing awareness about this to people like me.

Eminem Performs At Album Release Party

This dude could be singing in chinese and his fans will still be grabbing on his nuts.

Palm Pre on June 6th - Retail $200

Supposed to be the next big thing in cell phones. I've seen videos of the thing in action and it's probably the closest thing to a computer in the size of a phone that I've seen thus far.

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Drake & Rihanna... An Item

Seems like Drake seriously hit the Jackpot! Sources say Rihanna was caught locking lips with Drake. Big ups to hiphopupdate.blogspot! Does Chris Brown look a little bit like Drake?? Matter of fact where the hell is Chris Brown anyway!

"RIHANNA is officially over Chris Brown. The Barbadian beauty showed up with a group of friends Monday at Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge on West 42nd Street, but spent most of the night locking lips with Canadian former child actor-turned-rapper Aubrey "Drake" Graham. "She was drinking whiskey and apple juice and making out with him all night," says a spy. "They were really cute together." RIHANNA, who's also been spending time in town with Katy Perry, peeled off with Drake at about midnight."

Young Buck ft. Lil Wayne "Ups & Downs"

Big up to Young Buck still making some fire music even when he is away from G-Unit. That's how to put your stamp on the game homie. This track is fire!

Ups & Downs

Mike Vick To Be Released From Prison For Two-Month Confinement

Fallen NFL star Michael Vick is scheduled to be released from prison this week -- sometime Wednesday (May 20) -- but he won't exactly be a free man.

After leaving prison walls, he will undergo the final phase of his 23-month sentence related to dogfighting, in which he will be confined to his Hampton, Virginia home on house arrest, only being allowed to leave for work.

His work will be a full-time construction job, reports ESPN, and he'll likely be allowed about five hours a week for other court-approved activities.

Less than 5% of federal inmates are transferred directly from prison to home confinement. Most are transferred to a halfway house, but beds in Vick's area were all full.

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T.I. Ony Serving 2 Months in Prison

Look at what we got here. When T.I. was first in trail he was looking at 10-12 years in prison. then it was reduced to 10 years, then it was reduced to 1 year.... now it's 2 months. Hmmm something sounds real snitchy about this... ooops I mean fishy about this.

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How Do You Know When You Have The Swine Flu?

If you wake up one morning and you or your spouse looks like this... then you either have the Swine Flu or you are just in a Fu$$ed up situation and you need some help.

The Cosby Show Reunites

Wow this is truly an epic moment. I grew up on this show and I'm sure many of you did as well. Long Live the Cosby Show!!

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Juelz and Weezy "After Disaster"

This is pretty dope. I like how Weezy is talking about the New Orleans flood, and and Juelz is talking about the Twin Towers falling. I like songs with good meanings.

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Meth, Red & Busta Get At Joe Buddens

I knew it was a big mistake for Joe Buddens to go at Meth like that on the net. The truth is, even though Joe Buddens was telling the truth about him out-battling Meth, there are things you just don't say to a living legend like that. this is why he had to get his ass chewed out by Meth, Red, and Busta at the same time.

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Konvict's Music "Dolla" Gunned Down

Let's not confuse this with the dude Hot Dollar who is under Jermain Dupri. This is the dude that recently had that one hit "Who The Fuck Is That" which was a banger. The dude seemed real young and coming up. Once you have Akon and T-Pain on your side... you just can't lose. Rest in Peace to another young rapper that was probably gunned down over some bullshyt!

Up-and-coming rapper Dolla was killed in a shooting at an upscale shopping mall, and a man was arrested for investigation of murder, police said Tuesday.

Los Angeles County Coroner's spokesman Ed Winter said the man killed Monday afternoon at the Beverly Center was 21-year-old Roderick Anthony Burton II, the birth name of rapper Dolla.

Police said in a statement Tuesday that 23-year-old Aubrey Louis Berry of Georgia was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport with a gun Monday night. His bail was set at $1 million.

Burton was shot several times in a parking structure at the Beverly Center, and was later declared dead at a hospital, police said.

Burton's publicist, Sue Vannasing, told the Los Angeles Times that the rapper was waiting at a valet stand after a shopping trip when he was shot. Read more

Great Picture of Rihanna

I saw this on rap-up.com and It caught me off guard. This chick really has some unique features on her, and her dress-game is off the hook.

Eminem Throws up White Flag With Nick Cannon

Nearly two weeks after Nick Cannon's threats of ending Eminem's career, Slim Shady has responded to the Nickelodeon star and explained the message behind his initial diss song, "Bagpipes From Baghdad."

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"As a kid [I had a crush on Mariah], definitely," Em revealed. "With the song 'Bagpipes From Baghdad,' there's a line on there, I mean, I kinda spazed out on that record but I guess I spazed out on every record. There's a line on there that was a little harsh, you know, it's a harsh line, it was pretty intense on the swag level but you know man, the way I look at it, I said it, I had no idea he was going to take it like he took it. I had no idea Nick Cannon was gonna start wildin' out on me. No pun intended. I heard about some of the things he was saying, I didn't read his blog or anything. It is what it is, he's supposed to defend his wife. I expected him to do that. But at the end of the day, it's a line I said, I meant to say I wish them the best. That's what I meant to say...I didn't plan on taking it [to battling], hopefully it doesn't, but you know, it is what it is." (Tim Westwood TV)

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Kanye West, Amber Rose & Modonna

They look like they are about to take it to the hotel room next for a menage! Also remember Modonna and Amber were both rumored to be bisexual. Kanye West is a Fu&&ing Rockstar!!!

Tony Yayo "They Hate" Video

Radio Planet is back again! This joint is actually really poppin. Big ups to Tony Yayo still surviving throughout the drought! Hopefully Lloyd Banks can follow suit..

Tony Yayo - They Hate from Radio Planet on Vimeo.

Method Man Responds To Joe Budden

I think this is exactly what Meth needs right here. Meth has been cruising his way ever since the Wu dropped. Something needs to happen to put some fire up Meth's ass. Joe Budden's calls out Meth since Vibe Magazine's weak ass brackets came out.

Dame Dash vs. Def Jam: The Final Chapter

The inevitable is being televised people. Check out this unseen footage.

Dame Dash vs. Def Jam: The Final Chapter (from This is Choke No Joke) from Miss Info on Vimeo.

News Flash.... Eminem Drops A Bomb!

Let me be the first to tell you.... the Eminem album is pureeeee trash. I'm tight as hell right now man, because there was a time when I though Eminem was one of the nicest Mcs in the game. It's obvious that he fell victim to drugs and that may have been his demise. There is one track on the album where he is talking about his Step Father rapping him and stuff like that which I find real nasty. I was really hopping that the homie was only dropping weak singles to come out with a bangin record with Dre. But it hurts to hear that although Dre produced like 70 percent of the album, the shyt is seriously wack. Em, stay of the crack and other drugs bro?!

Lloyd Banks Off Of Interscope: No Shocker!

I have to admit, I was really not shocked that Lloyd Banks has basically been kicked off of a Major record label. I've been peepin him since his first classic album, and after that it was just a decline in his work. His last album was straight trash, and this is the same person I thought was going to be the nicest out of G-Unit. It's obvious that the labels don't want to invest in him anymore and neither does 50. I don't really see dudes hunger at all, and now he is on interviews expressing that he is glad that he is independent. Going from major and back to independent, isn't that a step backwards? Not sure what's in store for this dude, but check out his interview...

After two successful solo albums under the Interscope umbrella, G-Unit's Lloyd Banks is finally free of the major label's claws, and is currently enjoying life as an independent artist.

According to the rapper, he hasn't been signed to Interscope since 2007, when he fulfilled his contractual obligations.

"I was ready to make a move," Banks told MTV's Mixtape Daily this week. "I'm a brand-new engine. If anything, it's their loss. It's been a dark shadow cast upon that. That's why you hear [Funkmaster] Flex on the radio [boycotting Interscope], because it's an aura created around that machine, and the artists automatically get smacked in the head."

The rumors have already begun as well. Following the departure of Young Buck from the Unit, many were betting on Banks to be next. The Boy Wonder ain't going nowhere. Wherever he drops his next solo album, Banks makes it clear that it will be under the Unit umbrella. read more

Saaphyri Is Serving Prison Time

When I originally read this posting on ballerstatus.com I immediately thought she was sent to jail for beating someone up, since it's obvious she is crazy on the show. But as I read on, I came to realize that she was locked up for identity theft for using her Uncles name to cover up thousands of dollars in debt. That's a damn shame! and on top of that, one of the things she paid for was her breasts! I could have sworn those were real too. That's a damn good boob job man. Anyway.. for those of you who give a damn about this trick.. read on...

The reality show star, who won $50,000 on the "Flavor of Love" spin-off "Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School ," is currently incarcerated for failure to appear in court to face identity theft charges stemming from a 2004 arrest.

Windsor allegedly stole her uncle's identity, and using it to rack-up thousands of dollars in debt. One thing she purchased were breast implants.

She eventually pled no contest to the charges and was scheduled to be sentenced in November 2005, but never showed in court.

Windsor had been on the run for three years, but her luck ran out when she was pulled over in Los Angeles last November for driving with an invalid license. Read more

Nick Cannon The Ultimate Douche Bag Falls into Eminem's Trap

I just want to make something clear. Although Nick Cannon has acted in movies, hosted hit own TV show and dropped an album under his own record label, there is something about this little bitch that I just can not stand. His music is trash, and his attitude seems like he just corny. The fact that he got a matching Tattoo on his back of Mariah after dating her for like 2 months is also a suspect thing.

Now this story really has him looking like a bitch. He is defending his wife, because Eminem supposedly said something about her in a song, which he does to pretty much everyone. So now Cannon went on the record and threw a couple of big shots at the Whiteboy. Big ups to Yahoo news for this one....

Nick Cannon went on a rampage Friday when he heard Eminem's Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon diss track "Bagpipes From Baghdad." On the leaked song, Eminem jokes about his previous short-lived dating stint with Mariah.

Eminem sarcastically suggests that he wants "her back" while making derogatory slants about Mariah and her newlywed husband of one year.

Nick's angry blog response no longer appears on his website, however, it was cited by several news sources.

According to MTV, Nick initially thought "Bagpipes From Baghdad" was a joke. "I thought it was old material that had been dug up from when dude 'fantasized' about having a pretend fling with Mariah," the music television channel reported. "But all of a sudden I hear my name in the verse! My first reaction was like, 'This is his new sh-t? Wow, that's too bad."

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D List Celebs Leaking Sex Tapes: Hoops!

Yeah Big ups too Thisis50.com I had the pleasure of finding out tha Hoopz now leaked a sex tape. I guess she is trying hard to gain some exposure since she is slowly fading to the background. I must admit though... whoever that dude is... he is one lucky motherfudger :). I think this might actually be her boyfriend, but then again who the hell knows. Unfortunately only the snippet is out, but I'm sure for the right price you'll get to see the whole thing...

Yung LA "We In This Thang"

Big up to Radio Planet.tv doing there thing. I like how these videos are filmed and although it;s a quick job, it's a great way to have a snippet. Watching this makes me want to download the whole joint.

Yung La - We In This Thang from Radio Planet on Vimeo.

Trailer: Gamer (Features Ludacris)

This actually looks off the hook right here!

Bobby Valentino - Hands On Me & Just Me You

This is for my ladies out there! This joint is hot, sounds like it was written by Dream though. If you look real close you'll see Cali from "The Real Chance of Love" Reality show.

Joe Budden Talks about Vibe's Top Rapper List

I'm not going to front... but the latest "Top Rap Blog " list that came out on Vibe.com was terrible! How are you going to leave out people like realtalkny, Industry's Alternative, Icedotcom? It's obvious that the people that put together this list, are not proficient in the top rap blogs out there. It's funny how some people out here are struggling to get a job and you got other people who still have a job, but have no idea what they are doing, nor what they are a talking about.

Another example of why Vibe, is falling off is because they also came out with a Vibe list of "Best Rappers". It was another ridiculous list! Joe Buddens could not have put it any better....

Irv Gotti Slams Ashanti and says "I Dropped He"

According to a recent Irv Gotti interview, Irv expresses his frustrations on Ashanti and states that she needs some real guidance therefore he dropped her from the label. Big ups to ballerstatus.com who posted the story! Quick question... didn't Ashanti smash Irv when she knew he was a married man? He basically used her up and left her out in the streets, that's probably why there was a little animosity in there. He also says that without him and Murder Inc should would be nothing today and that he shaped and molded her into a star which is actually true. Check out Irv's comments....

Ashanti was once a top tier R&B act, but after taking fours years off, she wasn't able to recapture the success she's had in the past with last year's return, The Declaration.

The Princess of Irv Gotti's The Inc. label is now a free agent. Gotti recently revealed, during an interview with MTV, that he and Ashanti haven't spoken in a long while, and he's finally dropped her from his label.

"The relationship has run its course," Gotti said. "The chemistry of what's needed -- we're in two totally different places. You're talking to somebody that took her and shaped and molded her and put her out there for the world, and it blew up. We [hold the record] for the [fastest] selling debut by a female R&B artist -- 503 [thousand]. We did it! My views and philosophies and her views and philosophies are not meeting up."

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Dead Prez "The Pulse Of The People" Behind The Scenes

Dead Prez has always been one of my favorite rap groups. It's good to see them still working hard.

Eminem Thinks Asher Roth is Dope

It's good to see that Eminem is giving props to Asher. I for one think Asher is pretty dope too. The dude can rap and I like his concepts. Big ups to Rap Radar for this one.

In the new issue of XXL, Marshall addresses the Asher Roth comparisons.

"Asher Roth, I haven't had a chance to, like, really get into everything, like, really get into what he's about, because I've only heard a couple songs. There was talk about people saying he sounded like me, and he was doing this and that and, you know, trying to take what I do and do it. You know, shit like that. I've heard things. But the stuff that I've heard from him honestly, which certainly isn't enough for me to make my own opinion and say, 'Yeah, he does sound like me' or 'No, he doesn't.' But the couple of songs I've head, I don't really think he does. You know what I mean? He's doing his own thing. I can respect it, too, because at the end of the day, I think he's dope."

Also check out Eminem co-signing Jim Jones.

Cookies and Applejuice Video Shoot Behind The Scenes

Nothing is better than having some nice thick groupies around that are hungry for the spotlight. Big ups to Cam coming back out! Let's hope you new project is not trash!

Modonna and Lil Weezy (Snippet)

One again another white person is trying to piggy bank off of rap music. I know Madonna gets a pass but we are starting to see a trend in this type of music.

How the hell did they hook up? Does Jay even have a track with Madonna?

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Eminem: 3 AM Video

Looks like it's about to be Eminem season again. I'll tell you one thing.... the best thing about him right now is his pictures and videos. I like this creepy shyt!

New Relapse iPhone Game

Eminem and his teams are geniuses! It's obvious that more and more people are starting to really get into iPhone apps. As a matter of fact I predict that ringtones are going to go down this year due to the high demand of mobile applications. This App will be released on 05/15/09.

Cassie's Breasts Hit The Internet

Well it looks like someone hacked into Cassie's computer and found pics of her topless. If you ask me, These look pretty tasteful and artistic, and not really slutty. You have to give it to the homegirl Cassie though... she is a beautiful girl.

Courtesy of 2dopeboyz...

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Baby Speaks On 50 ent Lil Wayne Beef

Another one of the realest dudes in the game! Speaking about the Wayne and Juelz album.. is that ever going to come out. Keep making that paper homie! No-Homo

Jadakiss "No More Interviews in Def Jam Conference Rooms"

That's why you got to love that dude Jadakiss! no matter what he just always keeps it gangsta!

Terry Kennedy's TK Society Pro Model Supras Up Close

Big ups to icedotcom for this one. The highrise sneakers are the new style. I need to buy me a fresh pair of one of these!

R. Kelly Spoof: To Catch A Predator

This is pretty funny. Big ups to Kells for beating that charge though. That was too easy for the brotha.

Jay-Z Needs a cut and powerful Shape-Up

I don't know what's going on with the Jigga-man! but damn he is starting to look flabby, old and sick. As a matter of fact I recently went to peep that Beyonce movie and she was looking extra special! Is Jay getting to comfty?

Drake Show in Atlanta

Once again another confirmation that Drizzy is doing his damn thing!! He doesn't even have an album out but yet the entire crowd knows every single word to his songs. I think we have a phenomenon on our hands people!

Eminem's New Video for 3 am airing on Cinemax

In a first for the network, Cinemax will exclusively debut the latest, never before seen, uncensored music video from rap star Eminem, on Saturday, May 2 at 10pm ET/PT. The music video for “3 a.m.,” the third track to be released from Eminem’s forthcoming album, “Relapse,” was directed by Syndrome. The “3 a.m.” video will air just prior to Cinemax’s Saturday night pay television premiere of the horror film The Strangers starring Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman, and will continue to air on the network in May.

Drake Speaks About Lil Wayne's Lack of Writing

Okay, this is some dope news, but to go the extent of saying, that he comes up with some of the best rhymes you've ever heard in your life, is just not true.

Drake explains his & Lil' Wayne's writing style
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Barack Obama Speaks On His First 100 Days In Office

The man is keeping his word, and although this is nothing that is earth shattering, he is still sticking to the script and getting some work done. I would say pretty good for his 100th day, how about you??

Eminem: 3 A.M. Trailer

I think it might be better if Em makes a horror flick out of this one rather than a video for a song. This looks creepy on some Saw V shyt!

Nas & Kelis: Divorce???

Come on man, you would have to be a straight up fool to not see this come. Kelis is a rockstar and Nas has the character of an apple. I remember seeing Kelis parading in night clubs half dressed drunk as hell and performing some weak ass songs. Their reality show got canceled, and you know Kelis is all about the limelight. Is the divorce just a rumor?? or is it for real?

Big up to realtalkny for this one!!

VIBE has confirmed that Nas and Kelis are headed for a divorce. “I can confirm that she has filed for divorce,” a spokesperson for Kelis told VIBE. “We request the media to respect her privacy during this very difficult time.” At around 3:45pm PST, high-powered attorney Laura Wasser (who has also represented Britney Spears, Angelina Jolie, and Stevie Wonder) filed a divorce petition today on behalf of Kelis, citing irreconciable differences. The bombshell comes amid recent reports that the acclaimed rhymer and influential R&B vixen were expecting their first child together—a son. Kelis is currently seven months pregnant.

Busta Rhymes ft. Lil Wayne & Jadakiss - Respect My Conglomerate

This song is pretty cool, the beat doesn't really catch me, but ofcourse my boy Jadakiss is on here killing it!!

I know this sounds crazy but, I'm not really checking for Busta's album like that, I think his flow is starting to get a bit boring and mundane. Also... is it me of Wayne is just getting too many passes. His verses are starting to all sound like trash!

The Celtics & The Bulls Head To Game 7 (Bulls Win In Triple OT)

This game was off the hook last night. I'm going for the underdogs! The Bulls Baby!!!

Put your money where your mouth is!