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Shyne Says His Diss Towards Game Was "On The Level Of Ether" [VIDEO. » by Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) December 28, 2012, 14:29pm A few weeks back, Shyne dropped a diss record aimed at Game called "Bury Judas.

Shyne Says His Diss Towards Game Was "On The Level Of Ether" [VIDEO

" This ... A few weeks back, Shyne dropped a diss record aimed at Game called "Bury Judas. " This song sprung up from Shyne harshly critiquing Kendrick Lamar's highly praised debut album, good kid m.A.A.d. city, and Game sticking up for him. The two then began to publicly trade insults until "Bury Judas" was recorded. "It's like I'm what guys admired and aspired to be. Shyne went on to relate "Bury Judas" to some of the most scathing diss records of all time. "So "Bury Judas" is really me documenting, if you will, the influence that I've had on this character," Shyne begins. Watch the full video down below. Photo: YouTube. Lady Gaga Confirms good kid m.A.A.d. city Appearance With Kendrick Lamar. Waka Flocka Flame Performs On Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! [VIDEO. Nardwuar Interviews Metta World Peace [VIDEO. 24 Hours With Curren$y Part 2 [VIDEO.

Iranian Rapper Has $100,000 Bounty On His Life Over Song. » by Alvin Aqua Blanco (@aqua174) May 16, 2012, 11:32am It's hard out here for an Iranian MC.

Iranian Rapper Has $100,000 Bounty On His Life Over Song

CNN reports that an Iranian rapper named ... It's hard out here for an Iranian MC. CNN reports that an Iranian rapper named Shahin Najafi has received death threats and has a $100,000 bounty on his life for creating a song called "Naghi" that allegedly insults an Imam. Najafi actually lives in Germany and told Qantara that the song is not about a specific person, in this case Naghi, the tenth Imam in Shia (Shiite) Islam. "I criticise Iranian society in the song. Iran's Grand Ayatollah Safi Golpaygani has condemned the song, and the 92 year-old has been quoted as saying, "If the song contains any insults or indecency towards Imam Naghi, then it is blasphemy, and God knows what to do.

" The socio-political leaning rapper, who rhymes in Farsi, does not seem to be too intimidated by his current predicament, which includes his website being hacked and numerous death threats. Listen to "Naghi" below. Rihanna, Adele, Raphael Saadiq & Tim Tebow Among Time's Most Influential People. Afeni Shakur Loved Tupac's $10 Million Hologram Performance. Dr. dre » by Latifah Muhammad (@TheLatifah) April 16, 2012, 16:20pm The jury is still out on whether or not Tupac's hologram resurrection at this year's Coachella Music Festival was scary or innovative—or both—but the late rapper's mother thought it was amazing. In a statement to TMZ , Afeni Shakur said that she was "thrilled" that her son made a digital appearance on the stage last night.

The ghost of Tupac was on point during his set alongside headliners, Dr. Curren$y ft. Wale - "What It Look Like" [VIDEO. T.I. And Robert De Niro Hit The Club [PHOTOS. Cam Newton Joins AraabMuzik In New Under Armour Commercial [Video. » by D.L.

Cam Newton Joins AraabMuzik In New Under Armour Commercial [Video

Chandler (@dlchandler123) February 21, 2012, 11:35am Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton has made the most of a record breaking rookie ... Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton has made the most of a record breaking rookie season, bringing the woeful Panthers back from the brink of obscurity. The face of the franchise is now using his chiseled good looks in the world of marketing, joining with athletic sportswear company Under Armour for a new commercial spot featuring Dipset producer AraabMuzik. The commercial (see below), “Cam's Night Out,” shows off the first-year starter clad in form-fitting Under Armour gear, taking to a football field to work out on the weekend instead of partying and living off the trappings of fame in a tongue-in-cheek play on words. Dr. Dre Gives Rick Ross A $100,000 Hublot Watch As A Birthday Gift. A$AP Rocky & The A$AP Mob Perform In Montreal [Video. Big K.R.I.T. Finally Finishes '4evaNaDay' Project.

» by Michael Ice-Blue Harris January 30, 2012, 15:10pm It's officially time for some more "Country Shyte" as Big K.R.I.T. announced via Twitter yesterday (January ...

Big K.R.I.T. Finally Finishes '4evaNaDay' Project

It's officially time for some more "Country Shyte" as Big K.R.I.T. announced via Twitter yesterday (January 29) that he's finally finished with his 4evaNaDay project. K.R.I.T. will be dropping his latest independent album on February 20th which I'm sure is gone be the truth but what about the Def Jam debut, Live From The Underground, which the worls is really waiting for?

He's already proved what he can do by himself so now its time for Def Jam to step up. In the meanwhile, peep the Twitpic here as he unveils a tracklist . Cory Gunz Arrested With Loaded Weapon. » by Hip-Hop Wired January 29, 2012, 14:32pm YMCMB's Cory Gunz was arrested on Saturday afternoon (January 28) in The Bronx after being caught ...

Cory Gunz Arrested With Loaded Weapon

YMCMB's Cory Gunz was arrested on Saturday afternoon (January 28) in The Bronx after being caught with a loaded gun. MTV News received confirmation of the arrest via the Young Money rapper's father, Peter Gunz. "The details are still sketchy, but I can confirm that he was arrested with a firearm yesterday in the Bronx," said Gunz. "They caught him around 2p.m. in the afternoon with a loaded gun in his knapsack. " The elder Gunz also mentioned that he felt the search which turned up the gun was illegal. Slim Dunkin ft. Waka Flocka, Alley Boy & Trouble - "R.I.P." [Official Video. A$AP Rocky Brings Out Drake For Toronto Performance [Video. Birdman Bets $5 Million On The Super Bowl, Taking The Patriots. » by The Kid Skoob January 23, 2012, 17:58pm Cash Money General, Bryan "Birdman" Williams is no stranger to betting on sporting events.

Birdman Bets $5 Million On The Super Bowl, Taking The Patriots

Last ... Cash Money General, Bryan "Birdman" Williams is no stranger to betting on sporting events. Last year he placed a bet on both the heavily favored Green Bay Packers & Miami Heat, in their respective championship series. While only one of those bets were successful (Packers), Baby hasn't shied away from engaging in a little competitive gambling on this year's Super Bowl. The only risk in this bet, besides the obvious, is that this year's match-up is a rematch of Super Bowl XLII. Forty-three Gang Members Arrested After Bragging About Murders On Facebook & Twitter. » by Michael Ice-Blue Harris January 20, 2012, 11:35am Forty-three Gang Members Arrested After Bragging About Murders On Facebook & Twitter If you are going ...

Forty-three Gang Members Arrested After Bragging About Murders On Facebook & Twitter

Forty-three Gang Members Arrested After Bragging About Murders On Facebook & Twitter If you are going to do a crime, the key is to not get caught, and posting your dirt on Facebook is definitely one way to get the police to come knocking on your door. Several New York gang members are in serious trouble as police are investigating three murders and have arrested 43 rival gang members based on evidence collected from monitoring what the gang members were saying about the cases on Twitter and Facebook, authorities said.

According to Reuters, the 25 accused members of the Wave Gang and 18 accused members of rival Hoodstarz have been terrorizing streets in Brooklyn with shootouts that led to the killing of three people and wounding of several others, New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said. Shyne And Diddy Settle Old Differences Via Phone Call, To Meet In Paris [Video. » by D.L.

Shyne And Diddy Settle Old Differences Via Phone Call, To Meet In Paris [Video

Chandler (@dlchandler123) January 18, 2012, 11:15am Shyne And Diddy Patch Up Old Differences Via Phone Call, Meeting In Paris Former Bad Boy ... Shyne And Diddy Patch Up Old Differences Via Phone Call, Meeting In Paris Former Bad Boy Records rapper Shyne and the label's top man Sean “Diddy” Combs have been at odds with one another ever since the gruff-voiced rapper faced trial for a 1999 shooting inside Club New York, for which he was eventually convicted of assault and gun possession. After serving nearly nine years in prison, and also levying harsh criticism towards his former boss, it appears that Shyne and Diddy have found a way to reconcile their differences. During a Skype video call from Paris, the former Jamal Barrow—now legally named Moses Levi—spoke with MTV News about a brief conversation he held with Diddy. ‘Everyone Is On The #KobeSystem’ ft. Kanye West, Serena Williams, & More [Video] « Hip-Hop Wired. “American Gangster” Frank Lucas Charged With Social Security Theft « Hip-Hop Wired.

» by Michael Ice-Blue Harris December 13, 2011, 14:57pm “American Gangster” Frank Lucas Charged With Social Security Theft I guess it's hard to teach an ...

“American Gangster” Frank Lucas Charged With Social Security Theft « Hip-Hop Wired

“American Gangster” Frank Lucas Charged With Social Security Theft I guess it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks as crime just seems to be permanently ethcedin Frank Lucas' blood. The former 81-year-old heroin kingpin, who Denzel Washington portrayed in the film American Gangster, has been charged with theft by deception for deceiving the U.S. Treasury. According to The New York Daily News, authorities busted the Sr. Gucci Man Agrees To Pay Child Support « Hip-Hop Wired. Michelle Obama Booed At Nascar [Video] « Hip-Hop Wired. » by Miss Ls November 21, 2011, 11:44am The Nascar stans obviously weren't feeling very patriotic this past weekend and made that known ...

Michelle Obama Booed At Nascar [Video] « Hip-Hop Wired

The Nascar stans obviously weren't feeling very patriotic this past weekend and made that known to the First Lady of the United Staes. During a racing event on Sunday, First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden's wife Dr. Jill Biden were booed while serving as Grand Marshals. The booing could be heard in ESPN's video from the event as Obama and Biden's names were announced right before driver's were instructed to "start their engines.

" Mac Miller Makes History With Debut Album « Hip-Hop Wired. Chris Tucker, Ice Cube Reportedly In Talks For Another Friday Movie [Video] « Hip-Hop Wired. » by Sha Stimuli November 16, 2011, 10:58am Chris Tucker & Ice Cube In Talks for ANOTHER 'Friday' ... Kreayshawn’s Ghostwriter Says He Hasn’t Received Royalties For Penning ‘Gucci Gucci’ « Hip-Hop Wired. Kreayshawn » by Michael Ice-Blue Harris November 2, 2011, 11:32am Kreayshawn's Ghostwriter Has Not Received Royalties The man who co-wrote Oakland emcee Kreayshawn's hit “Gucci Gucci” ... Kreayshawn's Ghostwriter Has Not Received Royalties The man who co-wrote Oakland emcee Kreayshawn's hit “Gucci Gucci” is claiming that the rapper, who signed a $1 million deal with Sony Records, hasn't paid him a dime in royalties. Anthony “Speak” Negrete, 25, says he also helped pen several other of the White Girl Mob member's songs, including “Rich Whores.”

Additionally, Speak claims he taught the rapper simple musician knowledge, like how to count bars and how to “conceptualize and structure lines and put a filter on all the craziness.” Delonte West Gets A Job At A Furniture Store During NBA Lockout « Hip-Hop Wired. » by Jason Weintraub September 29, 2011, 11:50am While some ball players are signing overseas contracts or trying a new rap career, Delonte ... While some ball players are signing overseas contracts or trying a new rap career, Delonte West has decided to take a more common man approach of income. The Boston Celtics player first made headlines after filliong out an application for Home Depot, and while most though he was joking, his latest employment shows he is no comedian.

On Wednesday, West tweeted that he was applying for a position at Regency Furniture Showrooms, a furniture chain in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., because he "need[s] a second job to stay afloat during the lockout. " Now it seems Delonte is no longer unemployed, And if that wasn't enough proof for you, Delonte also took a picture of this,

Floyd Mayweather Gets 50 Cent A $20,000 Gift After Boxing Victory « Hip-Hop Wired. 50 cent » by Danielle Canada September 18, 2011, 11:25am Floyd Mayweather celebrated with 50 Cent in a major way last night after taking down ... Floyd Mayweather celebrated with 50 Cent in a major way last night after taking down boxer Victor Ortiz in the fourth round. The 42-0 champ was spotted after the match partying in Vegas with his rap cohort who he gifted with a new watch. Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter IV’ Is Officially Platinum « Hip-Hop Wired. Lil wayne. Forget The Army We Deserve Apologies: The Top 10 Worst Soulja Boy Songs « Hip-Hop Wired. Drake Brings Out Nas, J. Cole At His OVO Fest [Video] « Hip-Hop Wired. Lil Wayne Adds A Tattoo And Crowd Surfs For VMA Promo [Video] « Hip-Hop Wired. Game Ft. Redman – “RED” [Audio] « Hip-Hop Wired.

Jalen Rose To Receive 20 Days In Jail After DUI « Hip-Hop Wired. » by Jason Weintraub July 28, 2011, 10:51am Former University of Michigan and NBA basketball player Jalen Rose was sentenced to jail Wednesday ... Former University of Michigan and NBA basketball player Jalen Rose was sentenced to jail Wednesday by a judge who said she wanted to send a strong message about the consequences of drinking and driving. Judge Kimberly Small of the 48th District Court ordered Rose to serve 20 days behind bars, with the remainder of his 93-day jail sentence held in completion of probation.

Rose was also given 12 months of write-in probation and must attend an alcohol awareness program. “I have been humbled and humiliated by this entire process, I have no one to blame but myself.” At a previous court hearing, Rose, 38, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He said he drank six large martinis before he crashed his Cadillac Escalade March 11 in West Bloomfield Township.

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Jay-z. Gucci Sued For Discriminating Against Rihanna « Hip-Hop Wired: Keeping You Informed With The Latest on Hip-Hop Culture, Rappers, Hip Hop News, Rap and Entertainment News, Black Politics, Video Vixens, Music Reviews and Urban Lifestyle… Curren$y Releases “Weekend At Burnie’s” Tracklist « Hip-Hop Wired: Keeping You Informed With The Latest on Hip-Hop Culture, Rappers, Hip Hop News, Rap and Entertainment News, Black Politics, Video Vixens, Music Reviews and Urban Lifestyle… Jay-Z & Kanye “Watch The Throne” Album Coming in July « Hip-Hop Wired: Keeping You Informed With The Latest on Hip-Hop Culture, Rappers, Hip Hop News, Rap and Entertainment News, Black Politics, Video Vixens, Music Reviews and Urban Lifestyle… Jay-z » by Randy Roper June 3, 2011, 14:48pm "Watch The Throne" Album Coming in July According to XXLmag.com, Jay-Z and Kanye West's collaborative album ...

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