Month: March 2013

UPDATE: Lil Wayne’s Twitter account indicates that the rapper is recovering quickly.

In breaking news, for the second time this week, Lil Wayne was rushed to the hospital after suffering seizures. The Cash Money Records superstar is reportedly in critical condition at the Los Angeles, California Cedar-Sinai Medical Center’s Intensive Care Unit, according to TMZ.com. In an updated report, the site claims Wayne is being prepared for last rights, as his family is currently traveling.

TMZ gathered reports that a “high amount of codeine” was discovered in Lil Wayne’s system, requiring his stomach to be flushed multiple times. Reports add that Wayne is presently in a coma, and at times, shaking uncontrollably, and “breathing through tubes.”

TMZ also has exclusive photographs of the entourage of vehicles outside Cedar-Sinai.

Reports earlier this week indicated that Lil Wayne, who is currently 30 years old, was suffering from dehydration, causing him to suffer seizure-like symptoms.

UPDATE: Just over an hour after the original report from TMZ.com broke, Lil Wayne revealed that he’s recovering and “good.” The rapper took to Twitter for his first tweet in days to refute reports that his life was in danger.

Lil Wayne WEEZY F        ✔ 

I’m good everybody. Thx for the prayers and love.

Here comes the cavalry. After Mack Maine summed his opinion of the news coverage of Lil Wayne’s hospitalization with a simple “#F*ckTMZ” tweet, T.I. let the Twitter chopper go on the ubiquitous news site.

Just holla’d @my Lil bruh Tunechi…& he skraight! TMZ some fuck-niggaz for reporting that hoe-ass-shit!!! That man daughter is like mines.

The rapper followed the tweet with a few subsequent tweets that were a bit more cryptic, hinting at possible violence:

Earlier, TMZ.com reported that Lil Wayne not only had suffered a second seizure in three days, but was on life support and at one point had his last rites being read to him while family sobbed.

TMZ later removed this detail in their report without giving an official statement as to the reason.

Numerous people close to Lil Wayne, including Birdman have denied TMZ’s reports.

TMZ has not removed any other part of their report and even implicitly addressed questions of their veracity.

Two minutes after Lil Wayne tweetedto fans that he was fine, TMZ sent this update of their report at 6:30 PT/9:30 EST:

Wayne is sleeping right now … which is odd, because he just tweeted saying he’s OK and thanking people for the prayers and love. ‘

TMZ’s last update was that Lil Wayne was still in the ICU but was stabilizing.

TMZ has not responded to T.I.’s tweets.

In what is a conflict that has been brewing for several years, Gucci Mane has officially dropped Waka Flocka from his Brick Squad 1017 imprint.

While two have been on the same label for several years, Gucci Tweeted the news earlier today (March 15) calling Waka a “disloyal lil ni**a.”

Despite what Gucci proclaimed via Twitter, Waka Flocka retorted in Tweets of his own telling Gucci Mane to “SUCK A D*CK.”

At the time of print AllHipHop.com has word that Waka Flocka is in Austin, TX, at SXSW as his associate Frenchie Tweeted that the two were at the Bat Bar on 218 E. 6th St. in Austin, TX. He also has a showcase tomorrow at SXSW.

Last night Gucci Mane performed at PlayHouse, performing several songs from his catalog, as he was in LA for his movie release of “Spring Breakers.”

In addition, last night Gucci was seen with Keyshia Ka’oir arriving at the Spring Breakers Premiere at Arclight in Hollywood http://youtu.be/s0eJEpzCMpw?a

Gucci also has a mixtape that was released today called, “Trapback 2″ hosted by @Djholiday that will also have an accompanying tour.

While AllHipHop.com has yet to receive an official statement from either party, we will continue to bring you updated news regarding this quickly developing story.

5:16 PM PT — Wayne’s mother is currently on a plane flying to Los Angeles — and we’re told all major decisions about Wayne’s health (including the decision to discontinue life support) will not be made until she arrives.

Lil Wayne is in ICU in critical condition after suffering yet another seizure, and we’re told it doesn’t look good … TMZ has learned.

We broke the story … the 30-year-old rapper was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in L.A. Tuesday night after suffering multiple seizures.  He was released Wednesday but just hours later one of his bodyguards found him in his room, on the floor and unconscious.

Wayne was rushed to the hospital again, but this time he did not stabilize.  He was taken to ICU, where he was placed in restraints because he was shaking uncontrollably.

We’re told Wayne is currently “unstable,” and has been placed in an induced coma.  He is breathing through tubes.

We’re told several people are at Wayne’s bedside crying, and a number of rap artists and family members are on the way.  Sources say the scene is violent as Wayne shakes uncontrollably.

Sources say there’s evidence Wayne went on a Sizzurp binge after being released Wednesday, because doctors found high amounts of codeine in his system.

We’re told Wanye’s stomach was pumped 3 times to flush the drugs from his system.

Lil Wayne was hospitalized this week in L.A. following what appeared to be multiple seizures … TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the rapper tell us, Wayne suffered the seizures Tuesday night after shooting a music video in L.A. and was subsequently taken to Cedars-Sinai hospital. Weezy was released several hours later, early Wednesday morning. We’re told he’s doing much better now.

It’s not the rapper’s first encounter with seizures either — TMZ broke the story … Wayne suffered two seizures on board separate airplanes last October.

Lil Wayne later acknowledged he’d been prescribed seizure medication by his doc.

Weezy’s rep declined to comment.

On Monday (March 13), Lil’ Boosie associate Michael “Marlo Mike” Louding, the alleged triggerman in a man named Terry Boyd’s death in 2009, received grim news for his trial scheduled for March 18th.

They 20-year-old, who was 17 at the time of the alleged murders was told by a judge that the courts are refusing to dismiss one of his first-degree murder indictments and have declined to suppress incriminating statements he allegedly gave Baton Rouge police in 2010.

According to Baton Rouge’s newspaper The Advocate, The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s Office alleges Torence “Lil Boosie” Hatch paid Louding to kill Terry Boyd.

Louding has repeatedly denied killing anyone, telling the jury at Lil Boosie’s trial that he had no involvement in anyone’s murder.

According to reports, Boyd was shot while sitting on a couch at a house on Vermilion Drive on Oct. 21, 2009 through a window.

Louding also is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of local up-and-coming rapper Chris “Nussie” Jackson on Feb. 9, 2009; Marcus Thomas on April 25, 2009; and Charles Matthews and Darryl “Bleek” Milton on April 1, 2010. He is charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Michael Smith on Dec. 18, 2009.

A jury acquitted Boosie last May on first-degree murder charges in the slaying of Boyd, aged 35.

But while Louding hopes to be acquitted of his charges, Adrian Pittman, the alleged getaway driver, plead guilty last November to manslaughter and will be sentenced April 24 by the courts.

In Louisiana, first degree murder charges are carried out with death by lethal injection, or life in prison.

Luckily for Louding, he will be tried as a juvenile, as he was only 17 at the time he allegedly committed the crimes.

No word on how this could affect Lil Boosie at the time of print, more news as details emerge.

#FreeSosa will soon be retired as Chief Keef is reportedly planning his return home from ajuvenile detention center. According to the Chicagoist, the teenage rapper is expcted to come home on Thursday (March 14). Just in time, Keef dropped a new video, “Now It’s Over,” to celebrate the day. The karaoke-style video has Keef in what appears to be his mansion rapping along to the track. “Now It’s Over” is from his upcoming mixtape Bang Pt.2.

He was sentenced to 60 days due to a probation violation. During his hearing, he pled with law enforcement. “I am a very good-hearted person,” Keef said to Judge Carl Anthony with tears in his eyes, the Chicago Sun-Times reported at the time. “I am sorry for anything that I have done wrong. … Give me a chance.” The judge ruled that Keef showed “willful disregard” when he appeared in a video interview holding a firearm with music site Pitchfork last June.

Keef’s grandmother is eagerly awaiting his release. In a recent interview with DNAInfo, his granny Margaret Carter said Sosa plans to release a single after getting out of jail. “Keith’s [Keef] got a lot of music. He wrote a lot before he went in, and he wrote a lot while he was gone,” she said. “He’s focusing music … and he wants to be baptized.” She then added, “I ain’t worried. Keith is going to be good. His devil is all those girls. Oooh, those girls are the devil. Everybody needs to just leave him alone and give him a big box of rubbers.”

MTV’s Sway Calloway has been gifted with a 90-inch AQUOS flat screen tv following Kanye West’s comments from last week.

After Kanye West made some comments towards MTV’s Sway Calloway just about a week ago, the MTV personality was gifted with a brand new AQUOS 90-inch flat screen LED TV courtesy of Sharp.

After being ranked #7 on MTV’s “Hottest MC in The Game” list, Kanye Westcalled up Hot 97 and DJ Enuff to speak on his position on the list and to inform us that he gave Sway his first television. Taking a jab at Sway, Ye stated:

“I didn’t want to even call to talk about this #7 list, I just wanted to tell everybody I gave Sway his first TV and he need to remember that.”

Thanks to those Kanye comments, Sway was gifted with a brand new 90-inch AQUOS flat screen tv, that is described as “the largest LED tv on the planet”.

As a small bonus, Sway was given a remote control that will work for his 36-inch tv that Kanye gave him.

SOURCE:(AllHipHop News) The head of a New Jersey police union is under fire for dropping a gangster rap video filled with explicatives, homophobic lyrics and various lyrical threats.

Police officer Maurice Gattison, of Irvington, New Jersey, is being investigated by The Irvington Police  Department over the videos, to see if Gattison, aka “Gat the Great,” broke any of the department’s rules.

Gattison, head of The Irvington Police Union, raps under the moniker “Gat the Great” and is featured on a variety of songs filled with violence, including one titled “Temper Like An Alcoholic.”

Three other Irvington Township police officers who are featured in the video, are also under investigation.

“The Irvington police department has standards of conduct that apply to on duty and off-duty behavior,” Police Director Joseph Santiago told The Newark Star-Ledger.

Gattison, who works in narcotics, said the controversy is ridiculous.

“There’s a lot of other things that could be dealt with if you wanted to do an article,” Gattison  told the Star-Ledger. “Not what I’m doing and my personal life, just singing a song.”

Rapping police officers seems to be a growing phenomenon.

In December of 2012, Dallas Police Lieutenant Regina Smith a.k.a. “Lucille Baller,” was suspended from the Dallas Police Department for her gangster rap videos.

[ALSO READ: Dallas Police Lieutenant “Lucille Baller” Suspended Over Gangsta Rap Alter Ego]

In that case, Lucille Baller was accused of violating the Dallas Police Department’s ethical standards, by releasing a rap video tbat featured her holding a gun, while rapping threatening lyrics.

SOURCE: (HIPHOPDX) The company behind Chuck Taylor All-Stars is down with the Taylor Gang.

Yesterday (March 12), Wiz Khalifa confirmed his latest branding partnership. The Rostrum/Atlantic Records star announced a deal with shoe and athletic company Converse. According to a tweet, the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native who previously appeared in campaigns, has now reached something “major” with the storied brand. Wiz has yet to elaborate on details.

Wiz Khalifa        ✔@wizkhalifa

FInally got my converse deal!!! Im fuccin amped! I did an add for my boys but this shit here is MAJOR

Throughout his career, Khalifa has been known to wear and endorse Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star shoes, one of the inspirations to the name of his label and collective, the Taylor Gang.

Previously, Kid Cudi and Big Boi have worked closely with Converse. The brand also maintains its Converse Rubber Tracks studio in Brooklyn, New York, which has been used by artists ranging from GZA to Action Bronson to MaG. The announcement comes less than a month after Wiz and Amber Rose welcomed their first child, son Sebastian.

SOURCE:(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rhymers Big Boi from OutKast and B.O.B from Grand Hustle joined forces on the new video “Double or Nothing” from the Electronics Arts new video game Army of TWO: The Devil’s Cartel.

Besides providing the music for the official theme song of the co-op action game, Big Boi and B.O.B also play the roles of Charles “Chuy” Rendall (Big Boi) and Anthony “Baker” Barnes (B.o.B) in the game as well. Gamers will be able to select the emcees’ characters as operatives of Tactical Worldwide Operations (T.W.O.) in order to defeat the ruthless Mexican cartel La Guadaña (the Scythe).

“I love action games, and getting a chance to star in one is definitely something I’m excited about,” said B.O.B in a press release.

“Partnering with B.o.B on the Army of TWO: The Devil’s Cartel theme song and inside the game has been a blast,” said Big Boi

Army of TWO: The Devil’s Cartel will feature both an online and split-screen co-op and provide users where greater options to customize their character. As the team of two fight their way through Mexican cities they will also have the ability to activate an “Overkill” ability that will briefly make the operative invincible with the ability to blast through walls, buildings, and vehicles.

“One of our primary goals with Army of TWO: The Devil’s Cartel is to bring the feeling of watching an action blockbuster movie to the game,” said Executive Producer Julian Beak. “Big Boi and B.o.B also delivered outstanding performances that are really going to add to the story.”

Army of TWO: The Devil’s Cartel will be released for Playstation and Xbox on March 26. Pre-order is available now at www.armyoftwo.com/preorder.

Watch Big Boi and B.O.B’s video for “Double or Nothing,” a behind the scenes look at the making of the game, and a trailer for Army of TWO :The Devil’s Cartel below.

SOURCE:(HIPHOPDX) The D.O.C. speaks on “We Want Eazy,” post-crash depression, and more with “Playboy” magazine.

It’s not often that legendary Dallas rapper The D.O.C. opens up to the masses, but Playboy magazine was able to secure a rare and quite candid interview with The D.O.C. for the publication’s April 2013 issue.

During his chat with Playboy, the Hip Hop icon spoke on helping craft “We Want Eazy,” the Dr. Dre and MC Ren-assisted record that would later be featured on Eazy-E’s debut album Eazy-Duz-It.

“Dre takes me to the studio and I meet Eazy, and Ren, and Yella. And Dre puts on this drum beat and he says, ‘Can you write me something?’ You know, it took about 10-15 minutes and that song was ‘We Want Eazy.’ Ended up being the guys first single,” The D.O.C. revealed.

The D.O.C. also touched on the car crash that took his voice and the depression that soon followed.

“The whole West Coast movement changed direction the night I had that accident,” said The D.O.C. “Once that shit happened I was just out of there. I didn’t care about anything, but getting drunk. Getting high and trying to get away from that pain of not being able to do the one thing that I was good at.”

Not one to let his lyrical dreams dissipate, The D.O.C has taken his talents to his hometown of Dallas, Texas by helping talented up-and-comer’s find a little shine of their own.

“You can’t let go of the dream that easy man. They all say you got such a story. You got such a story to tell and [it’s] so powerful and it’s so positive,” the rapper explained. “And that’s where I’m at right now. Dallas, Fort Worth is where my heart is. I want to pluck the young, deserving people from this city and give them the benefit of those experiences and see if I can get some shine down here because they deserve it too.”

SOURCE:(HIPHOPDX)Lil Wayne’s daughter Reginae Carter and Birdman’s daughter Bria Williams team up for literary debut with “Paparazzi Princesses.”

As part of Cash Money Content, Lil Wayne’s daughter Reginae Carter and Birdman’s daughter Bria Williams will make their literary debut with Paparazzi Princesses this June. Both Bria and Reginae are 14 years old and hope to bring their perspectives so their peers can relate to their adventures and experiences.

The book is a collaboration with author Karyn Langhorne Folan and will be made for teens and young adults.

“There’s no better feeling than watching Bria and Reginae make this dream come true,” Birdman shared in a press release. “They took an idea, worked extremely hard, and brought it to life. It’s the kind of story that everybody can feel, and it’s only the start of much bigger things for these two wonderful young ladies.”

Lil Wayne also released a statement on his feelings about the book.

“I’ve got to be honest,” he said. “It’s inspiring to see what these girls have done. It wasn’t easy, and they did it all by themselves. ‘Proud’ doesn’t even begin to describe how me and the ‘Birdman’ feel. I can’t wait for everybody else to experience their story.”

Paparazzi Princesses will be out June 4, 2013.

SOURCE:(AllHipHop News) As one of the most famous couples in the world, Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s private lives are constantly under public scrutiny, but now the two superstars are among a handful of celebrities whose personal financial information has been thrown into the public sphere as well.

According to TMZ, besides Jay-Z and Beyoncé, the social security numbers, mortgage reports, credit card data, banking statements, and other information of Paris Hilton, Mel Gibson, Ashton Kutcher, Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, FBI Director Robert Mueller, and Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck were also posted on an undisclosed Internet site.

Billboard reports that the Twitter handle associated with the website where the information was revealed also contained an anti-police message written in Russian.

The page featuring LAPD Chief Beck included the phrase “#YouCantCornerTheDorner” referring to former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner who went on a killing spree last month mostly targeting other LAPD officers after he felt he was unfairly removed from the force. Dorner has become somewhat of a cult figure and a symbol of the fight against police corruption in some circles.

“People get mad at us, go on the Internet and try to find information about us, and post it all on one site,” said Los Angeles police Commander Andrew Smith.

The hackers did not explain how they received the information of any of the victims or why those particular individuals were chosen as targets.

The FBI and the LAPD have both announced that they will open respective investigations about the leaks.

SOURCE:(HIPHOPDX)J. Cole shares his thoughts on MTV’s “Hottest MC’s In The Game” list while speaking with DJ Drama.

Although Carolina rapper J. Cole remained heavily sarcastic while speaking on MTV’s “Hottest MC’s In The Game” list, a list he was noticeably absent from, Cole seemed relatively unconcerned with MTV’s annual rapper index during an interview with DJ Drama.

“Somebody’s gonna die. I don’t know, but I don’t really give a fuck. It is what it is. Think about it, from what they say, it’s the past year, I’ve had a quiet year,” Cole joked, according to Rap-Up.com.

The Dreamville representer then went on to speak on two artists who did manage to make the cut on MTV’s list, Kanye West and Future. He explained that musically both West and Future are so far apart they have no need to interrupt one another’s lives.

“Future doesn’t even give a fuck about Kanye,” said Cole. “They don’t even interrupt each other’s lives and they’re not competing on the same level.”

J. Cole joins a growing number of artists, including Kanye West and A$AP Rocky, who have expressed their distaste for MTV’s list.