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Bow Wow will now take over a quarter of the hosting duties for BET’s “106 & Park” TV program.

 

This past May, news broke that hosts Terrence J andRocsi were planning to leave BET’s “106 & Park” after nearly a decade of hosting duties. Now, HipHopWired has broken the news that YMCMB rapper Bow Wow will help take over hosting duties for the music video countdown program.

 

Bow Wow will be one of four new hosts for the TV show, which recently entered its twelfth year on the air. He will join recording artists Miss Mykie and veteran hosts of BET’s “2011 Notarized Countdown” Shorty Da Prince and Paigion in presenting the program.

 

Cash Money co-founder Baby spoke on Bow Wow’s involvement in the program. “Bow has this in the bag! In addition to being a great rapper, he is a natural personality with great star power and style,” he said. “His brings a new air to the network and my brother ‘Slim’ and I couldn’t be more proud. This is another great example of YMCMB expanding our presence in the television and film world”.

 

Bow Wow’s hardly a stranger to BET’s daytime program; the rapper has racked the greatest number of appearances and fan-voted #1 singles on the show since it began.

 

Bow Wow and company officially began their hosting duties today.

 

Gunplay and 50 Cent went head-to-head at the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards.

 

At this past weekend’s BET Hip-Hop Awards, Gunplayand 50 Cent engaged in a scuffle, leading the Maybach Music Group rapper getting pepper sprayed and taken away in handcuffs. Speaking with Power 105’s The Breakfast Club, he called to clarify rumors surrounding the brawl, stating that it was Fif and his bodyguards against just him and that his chain went missing in the process.

 

“I ain’t gonna say the donkey’s name because I ain’t gonna ruin a career already ruined. So off the top, we’re going to call him donkey because he’s the donkey of the day,” said Gunplay. “So the donkey walks with eight other donkeys. I see him, I was getting ready to go catch my ride. Police told me I couldn’t leave the trailers. I look, I turn around and see the donkey with eight more donkeys and it was either me jump the barrier and run or stand, pull up my pants and knuckle it out with the donkey.

 

“He walks up to me with about eight donkeys and he nodded ot one of the donkeys set it off and we rumbled,” he continued. “I stood up in the paint like a real G supposed to when five bodyguards that’s trained to kill a human with one finger… They like refrigerators and shit like that. I caught one of the refrigerators though, like a lion on a wildebeest.”

 

Gunplay clarified that it wasn’t Tony Yayo or Kidd Kidd who attacked him, and that he wasn’t personally involved in the beef between Rick Ross and Young Jeezy. Gunplay was taken away in handcuffs and was later released without being charged.

 

 

RELATED: Gunplay Gets Into Fight With G-Unit Affiliates During BET Hip-Hop Awards

 

 

Today (September 30), Rick Ross and Young Jeezy were reportedly involved in an altercation backstage at the BET Hip-Hop Awards.

Funk Master Flex confirmed the “pushing and shoving” going on backstage, taking to Twitter to let his followers know that the altercation was taking place. Shortly thereafter, shots were fired in the parking lot, and the gunman was reportedly apprehended by the Atlanta Police Department.

Below is a list of Funk Flex’s Tweets as the altercation was taking place:

According to sources, the building was temporarily shut down at the time the Chris Lighty tribute was taking place, at which point very few people in the building were aware of the altercation.

More news as details emerge.

UPDATE:

8:10 PM (EST): According to the Atlanta Police Department at 8 pm EST, Young Jeezy and Rick Ross were not arrested.

10:00 PM (EST): AllHipHop.com sources report that 50 Cent and Gunplay are also involved in a altercation. No details have emerged yet on the cause of the altercation.

12:30 AM EST: USA Today reports that after speaking with the Atlanta Police Department, no shots were fired during the altercation.  Police reportedly responded to a call backstage at the awards show at approximately 7:30.  No arrests were made and police released the identities of those involved in the scuffle yet.

Lil Wayne’s birthday party was interrupted by a long-running feud between rapper Game and 211.

 

According to TMZ.com, the two rappers were involved in an argument that escalated into an all out brawl, during Lil Wayne’s 30th birthday party late Thursday, early Friday morning.

 

The rappers were at a Hollywood nightclub celebrating with artists like Chris Brown and Sean Kingston, when 211 allegedly approached Game.

 

Things quickly escalated and Game allegedly punched 211, causing a fight to break out.

 

Security guards contained the melee and booted Game from the nightclub.

 

In late September 2011, 211, who is affiliated with CTE, filmed an attack on rapper Boskoe, who was assaulted by Jomo “Rosemo700″ Zambia.

 

Rosemo700 was also beefing with Game at the time, until Rosemo700 was murdered in broad daylight in November of 2011, during a drive-by shooting in Inglewood, California.

 

In just a few short years, Nicki Minaj’s career has transcended radio and retail, and now, fans can add television to her resume.

 

The Queens-born rapper had the rumor mill buzzing recently with speculation of a reality show or two on the horizon; however, E! News confirms the “Starships” rapper is going to be featured in a trilogy of specials beginning in November.

 

The shows will give viewers private access into Minaj’s professional and personal life, with never seen before footage. She allowed MTV this same access in 2010 with “My Time Now.”

 

Minaj caught up with MTV news earlier in the week and described why doing “American Idol”was so important for her.

 

“It’s a milestone for me; it’s a milestone for hip-hop; it’s a milestone for young black women,” Minaj said. “Has there ever been a black woman [judging] on the show? This is a show that 20 million people watch, so I feel like we should be represented on that show and I’m very proud of my decision to do it.”

 

The platinum-selling rapper also launched her first fragrance Pink Friday recently

 

For more Nicki Minaj, look for the re-release of her latest album as Pink Friday Roman Reloaded: The Re-Up in stores.

 

 

 

Riff Raff offers his two cents on white emcees dropping the epithet.

 

RiFF RaFF recently chopped it up with Vlad TV about white rappers using the N word. Like many white emcees who came before him, Jody High Roller responded to the question, stating that he doesn’t judge others for what he does and focuses more on positivity than negativity.

 

“I can only speak for myself and not what somebody else does. If I’m hanging with someone and we’re just chilling and everything, I’m just enjoying that person’s company because that’s the person I am,” he said. “So whatever they do in their spare time in their life or whatever they say and talk, who am I to tell somebody what to say or think? I never tell somebody what to do or what to say. Because think about this.”

 

He justified his stance by stating that instead of focusing on epithets, people should be blessed to have the ability to speak in a language and understand others.

 

“Think about all the people with different languages. What if there’s people in other languages and they’re saying shit about such and such or whatever, and you can’t understand them? Some people can’t even talk, so just be appreciative that everybody can give off from their vocal chords and can express a noise and a frequency that you can even understand that, that you have ears to hear that.”

 

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Kanye West has been accused of failing to properly clear samples used on “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.”

 

It looks like Raekwon isn’t the only emcee being served for the use of uncleared samples. Now, in a recent report from HipHopWired, G.O.O.D. Music impresario Kanye West has been hit with a suit over samples on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.

 

Label TufAmerica is suing Yeezy over the use of a sample of Eddie Bo’s “Hook & Sling” on two songs off his 2010 LP, “Who Will Survive In America” and “Lost In The World.” According to the suit, Roc-a-Fella Records and Universal Music Group did actually pay a whopping $62,500 to clear the sample, but failed to “enter into written license agreements that accounted for their multiple other uses” of the 1969 song.

 

TufAmerica, who acquired the rights to the song in 1996, is suing the Roc and UMG for copyright infringement for an unspecified amount.

 

Surprisingly, this isn’t the only sample-related lawsuit that the Chicago emcee/producer is currently facing. Kanye was hit with a $500,000 lawsuit over the illegal use of The Persuaders’ “Trying Girls Out” back in March.

 

Roscoe Dash says music industry is “a dirty game” and that he should’ve been credited for working on songs for Wale and Kanye West.

 

Roscoe Dash stirred up controversy last week when he claimed that he was not properly credited for work he did on Wale’s “Lotus Flower Bomb” and G.O.O.D. Music’s “To the World,” from Cruel Summer, which features Kanye West and R. Kelly.

 

In an interview with MTV News, Dash elaborated on the claims. “I just want people to understand what people have to go through in the industry, what we have to deal with on a day-to-day basis,” he said of his Twitter rant. “No matter who you are, no matter what you’ve done in the past, it’s a dirty game.”

 

Dash revealed that he felt he had been taken advantage of. “People like myself who are generous, we like to go out and participate in other people’s stuff. We like to keep our hands in a lot of different things rather than just worry about one specific thing, which would be ourselves,” he continued. “Me particularly, just because of the past stuff I’ve been going through with my personal career, [I thought] maybe I don’t have to worry about this right now. Fuck talking about the album: Let’s go and do something else over here and get my mind off of this for minute so when I come back I have a clear head [and know] what I wanna do. [But] we get walked on a lot, and I just want people to know that it happens. Plain and simple.”

 

Neither Wale nor Kanye have responded to the accusations.

 

 

Exclusive: The Sacramento lyricist explains the motivation behind his ’90s-themed project, how paying homage to J Dilla was difficult and why police get no love from him.

 

It’s fascinating to think that a ’90s baby would be making 90’s Hip Hop today. At the same time, not only does it show an appreciation for the foundation that was laid down before their time, but also a maturation of the music we know and love. Chuuwee certainly fits this mold.

 

Born in 1990, the Sacramento-native has been honing his craft over the course of several projects with his latest releases (Watching The Throne, Crown Me King) proving he is an emcee that has the knowledge and likewise skills to respectfully embrace the golden era of Hip Hop. With a moderately growing yet dedicated fan base, the 22-year-old is poised to turn a new generation of listeners onto the sounds of our past while still keeping his style fresh.

 

With his Amalgam Digital debut Wild Style around the corner (October 8), Chuuwee spoke with HipHopDX about the direction he wanted to take with it and why it will be a free release. Recently releasing his J Dilla-inspired project Ch3z!!?…Chill!!!, Chuuwee also explained how the mixtape was developed.

 

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Veteran comedian Pauly Shore has released a new Hip-Hop song and video in support of President Barack Obama.

The track, titled “Obama got Osama,” is a teaser of what to expect from the comedian’s upcoming TV show “Pauly~tics.”

“Obama got Osama” is accompanied by a video that makes fun of President Obama’s political foes, while touting Commander-in-Chief’s successes in office over the past four years.

“I love politics and I have a new streaming special coming out this month on PaulyShore.com called ‘Pauly Shore’s Pauly~tics.’ Pauly Shore goes to Washington.”

During the show, Pauly Shore interviews various politicians and lawmakers, utilizing his own unique brand of comedy.

“Its Bill Mauer meets Spring Break! Let’s stop fighting people and let’s all dance is my attitude. Till then ‘Obama got Osama b**ches!’ Peace out, see u on the freeway!”

For more information on the track “Obama got Osama,” or Pauly Shores’ upcoming special “Pauly~tics,” visit www.paulyshore.com.

Check out the video below:

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Game clowns on his longtime adversary 50 Cent in a recent Instagram picture.

 

Despite Game attempting to reconcile with former G-Unit partner 50 Cent last year, it looks like the Compton rapper is back to firing potshots at his long-time foe. Now, in a recent post on Game’s Instagram, the Interscope emcee can be seen poking fun at Fif’s Street King energy drink.

 

SOHH reports that Game recently took a mocking picture behind the wheel of a promotional vehicle for 50 Cent’s energy drink company. In the tag line of the picture, Game joked that he was planning to steal the vehicle and hand out the shots to homeless people.

 

“The driver seen me coming & [ran] !!! Now I’m headed to skidrow to give this nasty shit to the homeless #JesusPiece,” he wrote.

 

The picture can be seen below.

 

 

This isn’t the first time this year in which the California emcee took shots at G-Unit members. Last month, Game reportedly exchanged barbs with Tony Yayo amidst news of Yayo’s falling out with 50 Cent.

 

Nicki Minaj has reportedly begun filming a reality show for the E! network.

 

Nicki Minaj is reportedly expanding her presence on television. After announcing the decision to join American Idol as a judge, the Harajuku Barbie is supposedly prepping a reality show for the E! network.

 

According to PerezHilton.com, which recently conducted an interview with the YMCMB rapstress, Minaj began filming the reality show the same afternoon that they spoke with her. Details are relatively scarce on the show, and it is currently unclear when the show will air on the channel.

 

Minaj is set to make her foray into reality TV as a judge on American Idol alongside Mariah Carey and Keith Urban

 

Jim Jones shoots down questions regarding his beef with Max B and French Montana.

Jim Jones’ beef with Max B and French Montana is still intact. During an interview with Sway Calloway on Shade 45’s Sway in the Morning, the Dipset rapper fielded questions from a caller who asked about his standing with the currently incarcerated Max B, shooting down the query and refusing to address the situation.

“Yo, tell your mother I said hi. Next caller. Tell his mother to touch on that subject,” he said. Sway then asked if he would address the beef with French Montana, to which he had a similar response. “Nah, none of them niggas. We don’t touch on that.”

The Capo was in the building with Chrissy Lampkins to promote their upcoming VH1 reality show“Chrissy & Mr. Jones,” debuting on the network on Monday, September 24 at 9:30 p.m. EST.

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With his group set to release the upcoming It’s The World album, all eyes are on Young Jeezy right now, who also recently signed Philadelphia native Tone Trump.

New Yorker Wink Loc has also recently been brought onto the CTE scene, and during the “Thug Motivation” tour, Wink took a moment to detail meeting with the Hip-Hop heavyweight, Young Jeezy, through the tool of social media.

“That’s a funny story,” Wink Loc told AllHipHop.com in a recent interview. “Through Twitter – a lot of people won’t believe that he was supposed to do a show in Brooklyn, and a lot of people were tweeting him, telling him I had to open up for him. Jeezy;s manager hit me on Twitter like, ‘You’re not opening up, but you can send me some music.’”

After sending the music, Wink Loc says Young Jeezy’s manager reached back saying, “We are not going to say you can open up for us, but we can link.” Then, Wink Loc was flown to Miami and introduced to the family, and all the dots were connected.

About his upcoming mixtape, Wink Loc said, “Right now, I’m working on my project, Blue Steel .38 Special. You know I’m going to have all my brothers on there; this is a little different from my last two projects, Locomotive 1 & 2. Same concept, just more in tune with other people. Just working, working, working. I guess we all gearing up for theIt’s the World album.”

Watch AllHipHop.com’s full interview with CTE’s Wink Loc below:

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DMX throws back a diss at Fredro Starr after he released a freestyle attacking him.

 

DMX has responded to Fredro Starr regarding his diss, delivered during a freestyle.

 

During an interview with TMZ, X called him a “midget” who “can’t even reach my knee.” “I am not worried about him … All he is is a sitcom Moesha gangsta. He should just stick to being a reality gangsta cause that’s about all he’s good for,” he said.

 

Dark Man X made the beef public a few weeks ago during an interview where he said that Starr was beaten up by one of X’s baby’s mothers. Starr released a freestyle diss to YouTube, rapping, “This nigga X talking shit right, if he ever try it again/He be a front of the firing pen/If his crew front, there be a lot of dying men/At the funeral, family and crying friends,” he raps. “Let’s get back to the money, we go together like tire and rims/You wanna ball? We can go as high as the rim/So much weed smoke, time to call the firemen.”