Month: March 2013

Aspiring emcees are always looking for effective angles to rise higher in the industry, but one Virginia rapper’s approach may put him behind bars instead of in front of the lights.

The Richmond Times Dispatch reported last week that 27-year-old Wafeeq Sabir El-Amin of Henrico County, Virginia attempted to offer his friend as a sacrificial lamb to the Illuminati. El-Amin apparently believed a blood sacrifice was needed in order to spark his rap career.

According to prosecutors, El-Amin announced “you are my sacrifice” before attempting to shoot the victim in the head. The bullet ricocheted off the man’s hand and caused pieces of bone to land in the victim’s eye. Even with the injury the man was able to seize the gun from El-Amin and then shot him in the stomach before running away.

Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Thomas L. Johnson told the court at a hearing that El-Amin was so high from smoking marijuana that he was not able to remember any of the events of the night the shooting took place when questioned by police.

Johnson also revealed that the prosecution will address the speculation that there are ties between the success of certain Hip-Hop stars and a powerful shadow organization known as the Illuminati.

Investigators found literature at the house the incident took place that connected the Illuminati and the music industry. One book allegedly discovered was about rapper 50 Cent and his relationship to the secret society. More than a pound of marijuana was also confiscated from the scene.

Rumors of entertainers like Jay-Z, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Diddy being members of the Illuminati have persisted for years. Beyond books, there are numerous YouTube channels, websites, and seminars dedicated to the conspiracy theory.

The theories have even transferred into pop culture.

Last November the Fox animated sitcom The Cleveland Show presented an episode entitled “Menace II Secret Society” that featured the voices of Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, will.i.am, Bruno Mars, and Questlove of the Roots. On the show the superstars were depicted as members of the “Hip-Hop Illuminati.”

El-Amin was denied bond. He now faces charges of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, possession of marijuana, and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. His trial is set for June 26 and 27.

The victim in the case was not charged.

Law enforcement stopped the rapper Too Short, born Todd Anthony Shaw near Hollywood Boulevard laround 3 a.m this morning (March 20) for a a traffic violation and believed him to be under the influence.

According to TMZ, the former pimp attempted to run from the police before they could administer a breathalyzer test.

However, Too Short soon after tripped, was placed in custody and the Still Blowin’ MC blew a reported .09 over the .08 blood-alcohol limit of California.

Soon after being placed in custody, the West Coast legend allegedly attempted to leave narcotics he possessed in the backseat of the police cruiser.

Too $hort is being charged with drunken driving and drug possession.

Too $hort was recently connected to the triple homicide on the Las Vegas strip last month that claimed the life of Kansas City rapper Kenny Clutch.

$hort took to his Facebook account to dismiss those rumors

Too $hort released, No Trespassing on February 28th, 2013. No Tresspassing is his 19th studio album in his almost 30 year career and was released on Short’s own Dangerous Music label.

Bow Wow was ordered to pay a porn star $80,000 but the TV host of BET’s “106 & Park” is refusing to pay.

The adult film star Katsuni sued Bow Wow and said that her likely was used in a rap video without her consent. Bow Wow has alleged that he’s got nothing to do with the video other than being one who reposted it.

However, Bow Wow did not appear at a mandated court date and lost a judgement.

Whether or not a judge compels Bow Wow to pay remains to be seen.

Grammy Awards audiences aren’t the only ones privy to seeing LL Cool J and Chuck D rock together in the 2010s. Ice Cube and De La Soul are on the bill as well.

Four classic Hip Hop entities have come together for one Summer 2013 tour. Preparing his Authentic album, LL Cool J will headline over 25 dates with fellow legends Ice Cube, Public Enemy and De La Soul. The Kings Of The Mic Tour, as its called, will also be joined by Phoenix, Arizona’s DJ Z-Trip, who will be LL Cool J’s latest touring deejay..

Rap-Up.com originally broke the news. As Def Jam Records label-mates in the 1980s, LL Cool J and Public Enemy toured in 1987 and 1988. At last month’s Grammy Awards, Cool J and Chuck D joined Tom Morello, Travis Barker and Z-Trip to perform“Whaddup” from Authentic.

The tour dates are as follows:

May 23 – Ava Amphitheater – Tucson, AZ
May 24 – Hard Rock Casino – Las Vegas, NV
May 25 – Shoreline Amphitheatre – San Francisco, CA
May 26 – Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, CA
May 30 – Target Center – Minneapolis, MN
May 31 – Harrah’s Council Bluffs – Stir Cove – Council Bluffs, IA
June 1 – Scottrade Center – St. Louis, MO
June 4 – Fox Theatre – Atlanta, GA
June 6 – Mahaffey Theater – Saint Petersburg, FL
June 7 – St. Augustine Amphitheatre – St. Augustine, FL
June 12 – Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric – Baltimore, MD
June 14 – Charter Amphitheatre – Simpsonville, SC
June 15 – nTelos Wireless Pavilion – Portsmouth, VA
June 16 – Durham Performing Arts Center – Durham, NC
June 18 – New Jersey Performing Arts Center – Newark, NJ
June 19 – Bank of America Pavilion – Boston, MA
June 20 – Roseland Ballroom – New York, NY
June 22 – Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center – Canandaigua, NY
June 23 – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort – Mount Pleasant, MI
June 25 – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica – Cleveland, OH
June 26 – DTE Energy Music Theatre – Clarkston, MI
June 27 – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
July 1 – Verizon Theatre – Grand Prairie, TX
July 2 – Stubb’s Waller Creek Outdoor Amphitheater – Austin, TX
July 3 – Bayou Music Center – Houston, TX
July 5 – Essence Music Festival – New Orleans, LA

This Thursday Hip-Hop heads in the Los Angeles area will have the chance to witness some of California’s greatest rap stars come together for the first installment of “West Coast Fest” presented by Bobby Dee, Clubben.com, and Behind the Scenes.

Power 106 FM’s radio personality Big Boy will host the event that will feature performances by Too $hort, Warren G, Mack 10, Baby Bash, Clyde Carson, Problem, Skeme the Duke, and headliners DJ Quik and E-40.

Fans in attendance can also expect some surprise guests to make appearances.

One exclusive moment for the show has already been announced. DJ Quik plans to debut new songs that evening including a track featuring Mack 10 called “Burnin Up.”

“We’re not trying to conform. We want to stay original and iconic. This will be a first to do this with all of these superstars in one show,” says Quik in a statement.

West Coast Fest will be a historic moment in the legacy of the California rap scene. The show’s impact is being billed as a bridging of the gap between Northern and Southern Cali Hip-Hop stars.

While DJ Quik, Mack 10, Warren G, Skeme, and Problem will be holding it down for L.A. and SoCal, the Bay area will be properly represented will the inclusion of Clyde Carson, Too $hort, Baby Bash, and E-40.

“You’re gonna to get a bit of vintage of E-40 and a little bit of current E-40 and I’m gonna mix that thang up like gumbo,” says the Vallejo native whose 2012 single “Function” was a Top 30 rap hit.

“I’ve been booking West Coast artists all around the world for a decade now, and it’s a great feeling to be able to have these artists I’ve grown up listening to, all perform under one roof,” says West Coast Fest’s executive producer Jamie Adler.

West Coast Fest is scheduled for Thursday, March 21 at Club Nokia at 8 pm.

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The onetime Digital Playground contract girl now known as Celine Tran, won a suit against Bow Wow for stealing video footage in his “Drank In My Cup” video.

French adult film star Celine Tran (who is largely known under past monikers “Katsumi” and “Katsuni”) sued Columbus, Ohio rapper, actor and television host Bow Wow in mid-2012, and has won. TMZ.com reports that the porn star successfully convinced judges that Bow Wow used unauthorized footage from her dancing in his video.

As Celine Tran, Katsumi appeared in a video for French band Electronic Conspiracy. The footage was illegally re-purposed in Bow’s “Drank In My Cup” video last year, his take on Kirko Bangz’ hit. With Bow Wow not responding to the suit, TMZ reports that a federal judge ordered the 106 & Park host to pay $79,346.07, and cease and desist distributing the April 2012 video.

One expert alleges that a tweet sent from Lil Wayne following his seizure last week may not have been sent from the rapper.

Following reports that Lil Wayne had suffered from multiple seizures late last week, an alleged Tweet made from the rapper led to even more confusion. The Tweet made from the Lil Wayne’s @LilTunechi account read, “I’m good everybody. Thx for the prayers and love,” and left many wondering how the hospitalized rapper was able to log on to social media in his condition.

According to Nibletz.com founder Kyle Sandler, the Tweet made by Lil Wayne was not made from his location at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

“@TMZ FYI @LilTunechi tweet did NOT originate from 34.0766385, -118.37954589999998 (the lat/long for Cedars Sinai),” said Sandler from his @startuptechguy account, which boasts close to 100,000 followers.

If Lil Wayne’s Tweet did not originate from the location Sandler listed, it’s likely that a rep for the rapper or someone else may have instead posted to the rapper’s Twitter account.

The Young Money artist was hospitalized on Thursday, March 14th and little about the rapper’s condition has been revealed since.

 

Tyga‘s Friday night was worse than yours — the rapper was stripped of his white Lamborghini after it was IMPOUNDED by cops … and TMZ got it all on tape.

Law enforcement sources tell us… Tyga was pulled over around 11:00 PM for an unknown traffic violation in Hollywood. But when cops asked him for license and registration, Tyga had NEITHER … no current registration AND the rapper was unlicensed to drive.

We’re told Tyga was not arrested for the violations — but the police issued him a citation and had his primo ride impounded ASAP. He was also given a field sobriety test, as seen in the footage, but was not busted for DUI.

After the ordeal, Tyga vented his frustration on Twitter, saying, “#F*** LAPD.”

Word to the wise … if you wanna drive a car … invest in a license.

Maybach Music Group’s Meek Mill argues with his probation officer and says he fears being shot in his hometown.

Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill may have violated terms of his probation, according to his probation officer, Treas Underwood and Assistant District Attorney Noel A. DeSantis. In a hearing on Friday (March 16), Underwood and DeSantis explained that Mill, whose real name is Robert Williams, cannot leave the state of Pennsylvania without providing a detailed agenda about his travel destinations.

In a court dispute, Underwood reportedly explained that Mill often leaves without providing this information. He also often leaves without calling, according to Underwood. “The problem is that I don’t know,” Mill declared about his travel plans. “It changes every day.” Beyond this, Mill clarified that he is not in charge of his own travel itinerary and that his attorney has been asked to inform Underwood of the specifics of his travels. Underwood responded, “But you’re supposed to call me.”

Mill also shared that he has a fear of being in Philadelphia, adding that he prefers to travel for his own safety.

“My best thing is to stay traveling,” Meek disclosed in the two-hour hearing. “Every time I come back to Philadelphia, someone tries to shoot me or get me back in trouble.” His fear of being shot could possibly be related to a recent shooting incident involving Maybach Music Group’s boss, Rick Ross.

Mill also feels he needs a new probation officer. The Maybach Music Group emcee explained that he and Underwood have a history, knowing one another since they were younger in North Philly. He also feels Underwood is creating problems in his life, saying Underwood has made him wait in public areas where fans and other probation officers ask for autographs and demo tape reviews, according toPhilly.com. However, Judge Genece E. Brinkley did not grant a separation between Mill and Underwood. “That’s not going to happen,” the judge replied. “You folks are just going to have to work it out.”

Mill is on a five year probation stint after a 2008 drug and gun conviction. He served eight months in prison and began this probation sentence in 2009.

Rapper Tone Loc collapsed on stage during his concert in Des Moines, Iowa on Mar. 16. He apparently suffered a seizure, and his condition was critical enough that he was forced to cut the show early.

 

Tone Loc Collapses On Stage

Three reporters for the Des Moines Register who were on the scene stated that Tone finished a song and then suddenly collapsed to the ground. After being attended to by multiple people for about five minutes, security asked fans to leave and the show was completely shut down.

Tone Loc, who is best known for his hits “Funky Cold Medina” and “Wild Thing,” reportedly suffered a seizure, though there’s no indication that the episode resulted in a trip to the hospital, and his condition has not been updated.

This is not a first time occurrence for Tone — not by a long shot. In 2009, he was rushed to a hospital in Florida after collapsing on stage. He collapsed again in Atlanta in 2011 and was taken to the hospital. Then in 2012, he collapsed on stage from what his manager said was heat exhaustion, and he also suffered a seizure while watching a comedy show.

So Tone obviously has a history with seizures, and at this point performing on stage doesn’t seem like the smartest thing for his health.

Tone Loc, Lil Wayne & More: Seizures A Trend In The Rap World?

Tone Loc’s collapse and alleged seizure come just two days after fellow rapper Lil Wayne was hospitalized and in critical condition after suffering his own seizure. Wayne’s episode was so serious that many believed he would not survive. And then there’s Rick Ross, who suffered his third seizure in October 2012, causing him to cancel a concert in Guyana.

It seems that these scary, possibly fatal episodes are becoming a trend in the hip-hop world. We can only hope that whatever’s causing them is pinpointed and straightened out. These guys are too young and too talented.

What do you think, HollywoodLifers? Let us know!

 

We CANNOT believe that we’re still talking about the W.i.P nightclub brawl between Chris Brown and Drake!

Yet, here we are, almost a year later, and there is STILL all kinds ofdrama surrounding the incident, which left many innocent bystanders injured…including the subject of this particular story, Tony Parker!

As we’ve reported, the San Antonio Spurs player was there when the bottles began being thrown, and is suing the NYC club for $20 million because of a glass shard seriously damaging his cornea, all on the grounds that the owners knew of the singers’ beef, and should not have allowed them in in the first place!

Of course, W.i.P. has since countered that there is no way they could have predicted such a disastrous end to the evening, and now, are going so far as to say that if Parker wins the lawsuit, he should be compensated by Breezy and Drizzy instead of them!

According to new legal documents filed last week in New York, it’s them who “contributed to, instigated, participated and/or engaged” in the brawl, and has requested that any damages awarded to the basketball playercome from Chris and Drake!

Well, we can certainly see their side here!

But as the case is still pending, we guess we’ll have to wait and see if the judge agrees!

Leave comments tell me what you think,  Who should pay for Parker’s damages??

 

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Lil Wayne’s hospital room has had a steady stream of visitors since he was hospitalized earlier in the week, according to reports.

Drake, Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers and others have visited the rap star after he was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in L.A.

Drake ignored requests for comments by paps as he walked into the hospital last night, according to a report by TMZ. Paul also went in last night with a female companion.

The circumstances surrounding Wayne status remain mysterious.

A TMZ report claims he was in critical condition after allegedly binging on “Sizzurp.” Representatives for YMCMB and even friends like T.I. have refuted the notion, including the reports the star was in a coma.

Despite the conflicting reports, TMZ maintains that Wayne’s condition was “dire” and “critical,” where he had to have his stomach pumped three times to save his life.

French Montana’s manager sues him for at least $50,000.

French Montana is being sued by his current manager for allegedly making lucrative concert deals behind her back.

TMZ reports that Debra Antney, who is Waka Flocka Flame’s mother and runs Atlanta-based management company Mizay Entertainment, claims that she and French entered into an exclusive management contract with French in November 2010.

In the lawsuit, Antney claims French secured several concert appearances without her knowledge or consent, cutting her out of her 20% management fee.

Antney is suing for unspecified damage, totaling at least $50,000.

Antney used to manage Nicki Minaj. In 2010, Minaj fired Antney.

 

UPDATE: Birdman tweets that Lil Wayne will be released from the hospital soon.

Moments after TMZ.com reported news of a life-threatening Lil Wayne seizure, friends, family and associates close to the rapper have refuted some of the reports.

Birdman, Cash Money Records’ CEO and Wayne’s onetime legal guardian, claimed that superstar is “feelin much betta” and will be released from the hospital soon.

BIRDMAN        ✔ @BIRDMAN5STAR

My son is in good spirit..feelin much betta…be home soon.YMCMB

Mack Maine, who is Wayne’s President at Young Money Records, claimed that early reports are exaggerated. Mack, also an artist, said that specifically the reports of a coma and assisted-breathing are “false.”

Mack Maine        ✔ @mackmaine

We will be releasing an official statement shortly but dont believe the nonsense about comas and tubes to breathe…that’s false!!

Minutes later, Mack Maine tweeted “#FUCKTMZ,” directed at the source of the story.

(March 15)

UPDATE: In the early East Coast hours of March 16, Birdman updated on Lil Wayne’s recovery status. The co-founder of Cash Money Records claimed that Weezy is “feelin good” and will be “home soon.” The former legal guardian of the longtime label star referred to Wayne, as he has in much of the last 15 years, as his son.

BIRDMAN        ✔ @BIRDMAN5STAR

My son is feelin Good.will be home real soon.YMCMB