Hip Hop group Slaughterhouse is planning to drop their debut album on E1 Music, formerly known as Koch Records. According to XXLMag.com, the group, which consists of rappers Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, Royce da 5’9” and Crooked I, will release the new CD on July 7.
“We’re working on [the album],” Budden said in a statement. “It’s a [one album deal]. It’s coming very soon.”
Producers Streetrunner, DJ Khalil and The Alchemist will also have a hand in the new project, providing beats on the album. The latter of the three also has a disc coming out on the same day and on the same record label. The Slaughterhouse release is currently untitled but it has been confirmed that the album will include songs such as “Microphone,” “Not Tonight,” “Number 1,” and “Cuckoo.”
The group was added to this years Rock the Bells lineup [click to read] which willl also feature Nas and Damian Marley, Big Boi of Outkast, Common, The Roots, KRS-One, RZA, Raekwon, and many others. The tour begins next month.
Lil Wayne's Rebirth album has been pushed back once again. Initially scheduled to drop June 23, it should now be released July 21.
Avril Lavigne is said to be featured in a "reimagined skate-punk anthem" sung in an "R. Kelly-style rant."
Other guests include Fall Out Boy, Kevin Rudolf, Korn’s Jonathan Davis and Drake (who said he's not dating Rihanna.)
Jay-Z just confirmed to RapRadar that he bought back the last remaining record on his Island/Def Jam deal for $5 million.
"I can honestly say, working with Doug Morris and LA Reid has been a unique and fulfilling experience and I respect them immensely. 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. Doug won the toss but, we both won in the end..
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."
It looks like his upcoming album, Blueprint 3, will be coming out under the joint venture he has between his Roc Nation and Live Nation.
The Bronx legend was in town for his organization’s Atlanta Hip-Hop Appreciation Week, which runs until May 24.
Co-headlining the event was Duck Down’s Buckshot, who will be releasing a joint LP with the Blastmaster this summer entitled Survival Skills.
The show featured a staggering amount of local and national artists from the past and present: including Senor Kaos, Punchline, Killer Mike, Goodie Mob’s Khujo, Sparky D, Nappy Roots, Kool DJ Red Alert, The Regime, Stacey Epps, Clan Destined, Ness Lee, Bobby Creekwater, Stat Quo, MC Shan, and many others.
Shan, the sworn enemy of BDP during the famous Bridge Wars, showed full support during his former rival’s performance.
Now Hip-Hop elders and great friends, Shan gladly assisted KRS in a hypeman role during the performance of “South Bronx.”
The concert was also highlighted by a memorable 10 minute plus freestyle session where nearly every emcee present touched the mic to rhyme over beats from Dipset (“Dipset Anthem”), LL Cool J (“I Shot Ya”), Shyne (“Bad Boys”), 50 Cent (“Wanksta”), Ill Al Skratch (“Where My Homiez”), and Raekwon (“Ice Cream”).
Afterward, Atlanta’s Temple of Hip-Hop members presented KRS-One with a plaque for his social, lyrical, and spiritual contributions to the spread of Hip-Hop culture.
Rapper Bubba Sparxxx has been arrested at exotic restaurant Hooters for buying illegal drugs.
The rapper was arrested in Clearwater, Florida after he tried to by drugs in the presence of an off duty police officer, according to tampabay.com.
An officer searched the rapper and found the narcotic Tranxene, which is legal if you have a prescription. The drug is generally used for individuals that suffer from anxiety. Sparxxx didn’t have permission to use the drug, according to the report.
Sparxxx was arrested and booked on charges related to felony possession of a controlled substance. He was released on Monday on $2,000 bail.
Sparxxx was a rapper affiliated with producer Timbaland.
Ok people I'm gonna get video next week for this blog stuff. Young E just finished a banger ima post it later 2nite. Rick working on "Fresher Than You". I'll let that go prob by this weekend. I'm predicting 6 or 7 leaks this weekend stay tuned.
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As reported last week Willie D was arrested by federal authorities and charged with wire fraud for allegedly scamming numerous foreign buyers out of Apple iPhones.
According to court documents, Willie D (William James Dennis) used a front company named Texas One Wireless for the scam.
When a buyer through eBay showed interest, the Houston rapper would have them place the order outside of eBay through email.
After banking the electronic funds transfers in his personal account, Willie D allegedly would forward a false tracking number without ever delivering the goods.
Wire fraud is a federal crime which yields a maximum fine of $250,000 and 20 years in prison.
A Houston federal magistrate has required that Willie D hand over his passport, and listed his bond at $100,000.
For release, the Houston emcee will have to come up with 10% of the stated amount ($10,000).
At press time, Willie D, 42, remains in federal custody at a Houston detention center.
gotta support the home team check out Chip and Cudi doing the dam thang Cleveland Stand Up!!!!!
Rapper Eminem has announced a secret show with social networking website MySpace.com, on the eve of the release of his sixth album, Relapse.
Eminem will host the party in his hometown of Detroit, where he will be joined by Philadelphia Hip-Hop legend, Jazzy Jeff.
Ticket distribution is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM today (May 18) at Record Time, which is located at 27360 Gratiot Ave in Roseville, Michigan.
Tickets to the all-ages event are being given away on a first come, first serve basis.
While the location of the show has not been confirmed, representatives for MySpace did confirm the party would be in the Detroit metro area.
Sources told AllHipHop.com that the show will be at the Motor City Casino.
Eminem's latest studio album Relapse is due in stores tomorrow (May 19).
Louis Vuitton recently hit up XXL about Rick Ross wearing fake LV sunglasses on the cover of their magazine, now the rapper is trying to explain. Rick Ross says that the glasses he wore on the cover were customized with solid gold accents by Jacob Bernstein, also known as "The Sunglasses Pimp."
"It’s the same thing as buying a Rolls Royce and having it tricked out; just because the product has been customized by me doesn’t take away from the fact that the frames are authentic Louis Vuitton Millionaires," Bernstein says, who has customized glasses for Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce, Fergie and even Brad Pitt. Michael D. Pantalony, a Louis Vuitton Malletier, countered the statement by saying "We were dismayed to see the cover," continuing "Because the photo has generated considerable confusion among your readers and Louis Vuitton customers among others, we feel it is important to clarify several points.”
Pantalony went on to say "The first is that the sunglasses Mr. Ross is wearing were not made by Louis Vuitton, and in fact, are counterfeit." He continues "Louis Vuitton did not grant permission to Mr. Ross or to whoever did make the sunglasses to use our trademarks. The second is that no affiliation, sponsorship or association exists between Rick Ross or XXL and Louis Vuitton. The third is that counterfeiting is illegal."
Pharrell Says The Neptunes Are Plotting Rap Comeback, “We’ve Got A Lot Of New Treats” [With Exclusive Video]
Pharrell hinted at turning his attention back towards The Neptunes, renewing his focus on hip-hop production, last night (May 12) while backstage at BET’s 106 and Park.
“We got a lot of new treats,” Pharrell told XXLMag.com, with Shay and Chad Hugo nodding in agreement. “I know I’ve been out doing the rock n’ roll thing, but know that the empire strikes back.” First up will be Clipse’s third studio album, ‘Til The Casket Drops, which Pharrell admits to providing a “sizeable amount” of the beats, including the collabo with a certain Harlem rapper. “The feature with Cam’ron is pretty serious,” said Shay, breaking his silence, with Pharrell concurring, “Cam blacks on that.” [Watch Below]
However, the Virginia super producer was decidedly against a hip-hop direction for a next N.E.R.D. album. “If you were to ever go on the road with us, and see 80,000 people jumping at festivals, you’d know that there’s room for a hip-hop element — but those kids wanna jump,” said Pharrell. “And we’re absolutely hooked on it.”
“It’s got more steroids in it,” he said of the trio’s more rock-oriented sound, adding, “but hip-hop is definitely one of the shots.
New York’s CityParks Foundation has announced their lineup for free concerts throughout the five boroughs this summer with a long list of old school hip-hop legends set to hit the stage.
Starting this July in the Bronx, hometown residents KRS-One and the Soulsonic Force are set to bless fans in Crotona Park.
In Brooklyn, ’80s feestylist Lisa Lisa is set to play on Tuesday, August 11 in Red Hook, while a week later seminal sample heavyweights DJ Premier and Pete Rock will face off at the same spot. MC Lyte will be coming to Bedford-Stuyvesant’s Von King Park on July 9 and on August 12, Boot Camp soldiers Black Moon and Smif-N-Wessun will pay tribute to the classics along with a live band in Crown Heights’ Brower Park.
Slick Rick the Ruler is scheduled to rock the East River Park in Manhattan on July 23. The Sugar Hill Gang are sure to revisit their greatest hits in Queensbridge Park on July 4, while hip-hop forefather Lovebug Starsky is set to keep the party live on July 21.
In Staten Island Wu-Tang rep Raekwon will be rocking the Mahoney Playground on August 12 and seven days later New Jersey natives Naughty By Nature will grace the same stage.
For a full schedule and list of acts CityParks Concerts visit their website here.
In related news Big Daddy Kane will be playing the Celebrate Brooklyn festival in Prospect Park on August 8 for free as well with a live band
Jay-Z may join Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, and Drake on a late-summer megatour, as revealed by Drizzy himself to Much Music.
“God willing, if everything goes according to plan and everybody’s schedule is in place, then I will be on tour with some amazing people,” said Drake, adding, “one of them being Jay-Z, one of them being Lil Wayne, one of them being Young Jeezy and one of them being me.”
If it comes to fruition, it will be a long, but lucrative summer on the road for at least one of the rappers. The God MC is already set to hit the road with Ciara for a rumored total of 10 dates, with five shows already confirmed. The R&B singer will only be opening up for Jay, contrary to earlier reports that had her co-headlining alongside Hov
Willie D., born William James Dennis, was taken into custody at Bush Intercontinental, after he was indicted for his relationship with a company named Texas One Wireless.
According to the Houston Press, Willie D. posed as an electronic salesman and used eBay to interact with international buyers.
He conducted businesses transactions independent and outside of eBay, and allegedly took numerous orders for iPhones and other electronics.
Funds were transferred into the rapper’s bank account and he allegedly sent tracking numbers out, but never sent the iPhones or electronics.
After numerous complaints, the rapper would tell the consumers that the packages were either lost in the mail, or that he could not refund their money until he located the products, but he would eventually cease communications with the victimized parties.
Willie D faces a 20 year sentence in prison along with a $250,000 dollar fine.
No information was available in regards to Willie D’s bail status
Harlem, New York rapper Murda Mook has inked a recording deal with Ruff Ryders Entertainment, the label famous for introducing a number of superstar rappers.
Mook announced the signing in a viral video circulating on the internet.
In the video Mook talks about the rap game today, claiming that many artists don’t have the “swag, lyrics and music” as he does.
The rapper also said, “I’m taking it back to where it’s supposed to be. As far as the Double R movement, n***a been quiet for a little while, but they just found me.”
Mook said he could not disclose the details of the deal, but claimed that “the Ruff Ryders have the best set up in the world.”
Known for his battle rapping on Smack DVD, Murda Mook has gone against rappers such as Sirius Jones and Jae Millz.
Ruff Ryders Entertainment was founded by Dee, Waah and Chevon Devon Dean and have released albums from the likes of DMX, Swizz Beatz, The LOX and Eve, among others.
