Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Widow Sells His Last Album Off For Peanuts

July 12, 2010 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

I never use this term, but…in today’s DUMB BITCH news (courtesy of the New York Post):

The widow of rapper Ol’ Dirty Bastard hawked his prized final album for a song.

So says ODB’s former manager, Jarred Weisfeld, who claims Icelene Jones quietly signed away the rights to “A Son Unique,” the singer’s posthumously- released album, and spent the proceeds.

“She sold out for peanuts,” said Weisfeld, who said he was told the price was as little as $10,000.

Weisfeld believed that the album could have brought in millions for ODB’s survivors, who include his mother, Cherry Jones, and four baby mamas who bore his children.

Family members and Weisfeld have squared off in Brooklyn Surrogate Court, for control over what’s left of his career earnings. Icelene Jones did not return calls.

No words for this…

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The-Dream Shocks And Amazes The ‘Paparazzi’

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Really? But where’s…here, make whatever conclusions you want out of it…this isn’t a gossip site anyway.
 
Update: Turns out The-Dream and Christina Milian are separating. It also turns out the side piece in question…
 

…is the one on the right. Damn dude…
Sidebar: I don’t get it. Christina Milian is GORGEOUS. Like, really:
?! What am I missing? Is she crazy (as Latino women are known to be particularly ‘passionate’, so I hear…)? Anyways, more pics of homewreckin’ in action after the jump.

 
 
 

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Artistic/Fashion Corner: Damir Doma – Ghosts In Architecture

July 12, 2010 JUKEBOXDC Staff Interviews, Videos No Comments  

Very cool and interesting…from Dazed Digital:

In the midst of Berlin Fashion Week, Damir Doma found time time to present his second line, Silent. It’s not a diffusion line per se; no jeans or watered down catwalk pieces were on display in his Mitte showroom. Instead, the Croatian born designer has, since its launch in Paris late last year, focused on fluid and soft designs that are suitable for everyday wear. Keeping elements of his fundamental aesthetics while adding fabrics and cuts that will appeal to most, Doma has created an accessible clothing line with its strong integrity intact.

For Spring Summer 2011 that meant his usual colour palette of grey, light beige and black, but with an added touch of mustard yellow. A few pieces, like the sleeveless rain coat and trousers with twisted pockets, had been brought over form the main line, bu the rest are 100% Silent. Suede and leather parkas impressed, and bags – some of them based on Japanese Origami skills – are surefire hits. The jersey pieces we have come to associate with Damir Doma were present. One piece that stood out in terms of fabric and cut was Doma’s bomber jackets. As part of the Silent celebrations, Doma threw a rooftop party and showed ‘Ghosts in Architecture’, his unique film collaboration with image-maker Malcolm Pate and legendary music producer DJ Hell. Dazed Digital chatted to both Mr Doma and Mr Hell, and bring you an exclusive preview of their film…

Check out the full article and interview here.

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Birdman’s Alleged Oil Well

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Well, here’s a wacky enough video for the day…this is supposedly Bronald‘s (Baby & Slim’s) oil well in Oklahoma that Bloomberg cast doubt over. Maybe it’s true and maybe it isn’t…I supposed we’ll find out sooner or later.

P.S. Two things: 1) did not realize that Baby covered his tat up, even after I saw those big ass red stars on his head (pause) and 2) what’s the hell was going on at the end of the video? Wth?

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John Legend x The Roots ‘Wake Up!’ Tracklisting

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From Rap-Up:

John Legend and The Roots deliver a Wake Up! call to listeners with their soulful collaborative effort. The 11-track album, due September 21, contains covers of songs from the ’60s and ’70s, including Marvin Gaye’s “Wholy Holy,” Donny Hathaway’s “Little Ghetto Boy,” and the Common and Melanie Fiona-assisted first single “Wake Up Everybody.” The inspiring collection also features one original composition called “Shine,” which serves as the theme for the documentary Waiting for Superman.

“These songs sound so relevant now,” stated Legend. “On most of them, you wouldn’t change a lyric. ‘Wake Up Everybody’ has four verses—the first one is a general statement, the second is about education, third is about health care, and the fourth is about making a better environment. No editing needed.”

Tracklisting below:

1. “Compared to What”
2. “Hard Times”
3. “Little Ghetto Boy”
4. “Wake Up Everybody” feat. Common and Melanie Fiona
5. “Our Generation”
6. “Love the Way It Should Be”
7. “Hang On in There”
8. “I Can’t Write Left Handed”
9. “Wholy Holy”
10. “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free”
11. “Shine”

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