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MC Hammer Fires Back at Jay-Z
I hate to say I told you so, but I did bloody tell you so. Less than 24 hours after Billionaire Hov made MC Hammer a pinata on Kanye’s “So Appalled,” Hammer Time has fired…
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The Paths of Dissin’
Tribe’s debut, People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, earned critical praise in its time, including a 5-star rating in The Source. But not everyone was sold on the group’s mellow swabi rhyme style. Peep this missive from one Aryt Alasti.
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Beef Report: Wale vs. Kid Cudi, Dipset vs. Kanye West
Welcome to The Beef Report, your one stop source for all the breaking news on rapper beefs, and the general idiocy that comes with them. Let’s examine some of the most recent beefs developing:
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Universal Pulls Music Videos from MTV
The marriage between Universal and MTV has come undone. Details of the breakup are still sketchy, but it’s fair to say that Universal is currently in bed with Hulu knockoff Vevo for a longtime. UMG’s affair with Vevo certainly played a hand in the split.
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Ice Cube’s “Drink the Kool-Aid”
I need more time with “Drink the Kool-Aid” but it didn’t grab me on the first spin. Some of the lines here will definitely raise eyebrows, particularly this one: “I ain’t the doctor/This ain’t the patient/This ain’t the nigga always on vacation/This ain’t no white boy’s rehabilitation.”
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Ice T vs. Punk Bitch Cop
Ice T tweeted: “Some punk bitch rookie cop named Fisher #10026 Made the arrest of his bullshit career today. Arresting the Notorious Ice T for no seatbelt.” He later added:”My license in not suspended. I don’t and never had a NYC licence. I have a valid NJ licence.”
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Dan, Tell ‘Em How You Feel
Angered by LeBron James’ decision to dump Cleveland for Miami, Cavss majority owner Dan Gilbert accused ‘Bron of spectacle Of naricissism. Gilbert posted a Madd Rapper-style letter to Cavs fans on the team’s website last night.
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Shots Fired: Mayweather vs. Freck Billionaire
Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. lost a round outside of the ring yesterday after a judge ruled he owes a NY firm about $6,000 for poaching rapper Freck Billionaire for his Philthy Rich Records label. I don’t know what’s funnier: the fact that Mayweather considers himself a music impresario or that his label is called Philthy Rich.
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Kat Stacks Needs a Bodyguard
After seeing this video where she claims she has goons looking for her attacker Bart, I’m convinced that this chick needs a full-time bodyguard. This can’t possibly end well.
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Shots Fired: Copywrite vs. High & Mighty
“Poorly Promote This” is the summation of Copywrite’s frustration with how Milo and Eon of High & Mighty handled the promotion of his first record.
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Analyze Dis: Is Nas Getting at Jay-Z on “Friends”?
The first time I heard “Friends,” I was 90% sure Nas was getting at Jay. The second time I heard it, I thought it was a dis to 50. After 709 spins, I’m pretty sure it’s a subliminal to Jay, Fif, AZ, and Mega. Am I reaching here? Well, peep the lyrics and audio below and decide for yourself.
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Barack Obama Ethers Will.i.am
Like many of you, the POTUS caught that episode of Boondocks which portrayed will.i.am as an Obama dickrider. Obama has now issued a public statement on the issue. Pop the lid to see what the President had to say about will.i.am’s su.pp.ort.
