Jay Z is set to release a holiday collection with Barneys, and Twitter isn’t happy about it; Barney’s reportedly racially profiled a young black student this week who purchased a Ferragamo belt from their store.
Pauly D Baby Mama Has Text From Him Asking For Abortion
TMZ reports:
Pauly D wanted his baby mama to have an abortion … and here’s how we know. His baby mama is trying to sell texts he sent to her urging her to end the pregnancy.
TMZ has learned … Amanda Markert is trying to hawk the text messages to various media outlets in which Pauly asked her to end the pregnancy and he offered to foot the bill.
Sources tell TMZ … at the time Pauly felt it was the right thing to do, partly because of the way the baby was conceived. There was no plan to have a child … and the fact is it was a one-night stand.
As TMZ first reported … Pauly has come around in a big way, not only trying to see the baby but he’s fighting for custody.
By the way, get this — sources close to Pauly say Amanda actually took the money for the abortion, but then … obviously … decided to keep the child.
Eminem To Release New Single Rihanna Next Week
Eminem is releasing another record off his upcoming album The Marshall Mathers LP 2 which will serve as his official single set to hit the radio on October 28th. This could be another big single for him like their 2011 single ‘Love The Way You Lie’ . MMLP2 hits stores on November 5th.
@BlackCobain Reveals Perfect Contradiction (Artwork)
Black Cobain reveals the artwork for his upcoming mixtape Perfect Contradiction, which is set to drop on November 3rd and is hosted by The Board Administration & LRG. This artwork is dope.
The St. Louis Rams Reach Out To Brett Favre
NY Post reports:
The Rams are desperate for a quarterback … and relevancy.
Since Sam Bradford tore his ACL in Sunday’s loss to the Panthers, the team reportedly has discussed Tim Tebow and called 44-year-old Brett Favre. According to an ESPN report, the team asked Favre to unretire, but he turned them down.
“It’s flattering,” Favre told 570 Sports Talk in Washington, “but there’s no way in hell I’m going to do that.”
One source told ESPN if Favre said yes, “It could break Twitter.” Seems like the 3-4 Rams are trying to follow the headlines-first blueprint the Jets used by signing … Favre then Tebow. Favre has not played since 2010 and has been spending time working on his Mississippi farm and coaching high school football.
“I do watch games, [but] I don’t watch them a lot,” Favre told the station. “I can honestly sit here and say I don’t go ‘I want to do that’ or ‘I feel like I could do that better.’ I leave that up to other people. I think if anything the last year I played was an obvious, writing-on-the-wall vision for you, if you will. It was time. … When I left the NFL, it felt like I didn’t need to stick around. I didn’t need to be a part of it to feel like I had a purpose in life.”
Instead of adding Favre or Tebow, the Rams added Brady Quinn, who was released by the Jets on Monday, and Austin Davis. Quinn will back up another former Jets quarterback, Kellen Clemens, who spent five years backing up Chad Pennington, Favre and Mark Sanchez in New York.
“That’s your role as the backup,” Clemens said, according to ESPN.com. “You’re the emergency plan that nobody really hopes gets used, but that’s the situation that we’re in.”
Radio One News Director Killed In Car Accident In Atlanta
WJLA reports:
Sheila Stewart, a well known Washington radio veteran, died Thursday while working in Georgia, according to Praise 104.1 FM.
A veteran of more than 20 years in the media industry, Stewart most recently served as the News and Community Affairs Director for a cluster of Radio One stations in the D.C. area.
She was most often heard providing news updates on Radio One’s D.C. affiliates, which include 93.3 WKYS, Praise 104.1, News Talk 1450, Majic 102.3 FM and Spirit 1340.
Rihanna Does A Sexy Photoshoot In Greece
Rihanna was in Greece modeling her line from upcoming River Island collection, and she decided to do another sexy photo shoot in the beautiful country. I would have love to be her photographer. Ha!
YouTube Co-Founder Leaked Kanye & Kim Proposal Video
Earlier we reported that Kanye West & Kim Kardashian are looking to sue the person who leaked their proposal video. The person in question, YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley, was apparantly the one who released it, via his Twitter page:
So this happened last night. Congrats Kim & Kanye! https://t.co/o1FKsB87He
— Chad Hurley (@Chad_Hurley) October 23, 2013
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian to Sue Proposal Video Leaker
According to TMZ, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West want to sue whoever leaked the video of Kanye’s wedding proposal. Sources say that they have an idea of who leaked the video, since they made everyone in attendance sign a confidentiality agreement.
Gay Rappers Criticize Eminem For “Rap God” Lyrics
AllHipHop reports:
Two openly gay performers released statements about what they view as homophobic slurs on the track. One of those critics, singer-songwriter/rapper Solomon, had previously appeared on Eminem’s satellite radio channel Shade 45.
“When he invited me on his radio station a few years ago, I thought he put all of this aside,” stated Soloman. “He’s using the word f*ggot to degrade another man. As if the worst thing a man can be is gay. What type of message does that embed into the minds of young kids, both gay and straight?”
“He’s a lil’ too old to be using gay and f*g and sh*t as an insult; playground s**t,” added Soloman’s labelmate and fellow openly gay rapper LastO. “It’s ironic because I’m sure when he was coming of age, more black folks walked over him…than anyone gay ever did.”
Eminem becomes the latest rap star to face heavy criticism this year over lyrical content that some have found offensive. Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, and J. Cole have all had to apologize at one point during 2013 for particular references and choice of words from one of their verses.
Iggy Azalea Rejects $1M “Intimate Dinner” With Fan
Vlad TV reports:
British publication The Sun wrote a rather interesting article that Iggy reposted to her Instagram account. The article detailed Iggy being offered $1 million for an “intimate dinner” date with a fan, who allegedly turned out to be a “Russian oil tycoon” who really had the money to give.
The offer stemmed from Iggy apparently holding an online competition in which she would “help change the lives of her fans.” Iggy apparently declined the offer for a $1 million “intimate dinner.” Who knows exactly what “intimate” would entail in this situation?
Iggy found it rather funny that the story was reported, and posted it on her Instagram account. Check out the writeup for her $1 million turn-down below.
PICS: Kendrick Lamar, By Terry Richardson
These very cool photos of K-Dot were taken by none other than Terry Richardson for Document Magazine. Check ’em out above.
Black Teen Sues Over Arrest After Buying $350 Designer Belt
USANews reports:
A 19-year-old college student from Queens says he was handcuffed and locked in a jail cell after buying a $350 designer belt at Barneys on New York’s Madison Avenue because he is “a young black man.”
Trayon Christian told NBC 4 New York on Wednesday that he saved up from a part-time job for weeks to buy a Salvatore Ferragamo belt at Barneys.When he went to the store to buy it in April, he says the checkout clerk asked to see his identification. After the sale went through and he left the store, he was approached by police about a block away, and asked “how a young black man such as himself could afford to purchase such an expensive belt,” according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Manhattan Supreme Court.
Eminem Shares New Details On ‘MMLP2′ With Rolling Stone
Eminem shared some new information on his upcoming album The Marshall Mathers LP 2 with Rolling Stone. Below is the except from the interview that is set to hit newsstands November 7th. MMLP2 hits stores November 5th.
On his approach to the album:
[‘The Marshall Mathers LP 2’ is] not necessarily a sequel, as much as it is a revisitation. So there’s not gonna be, like, continuations of every old song on there or anything like that. To me, it’s more about the vibe, and it’s more about the nostalgia.
On pressures and process of making the album:
Calling it The Marshall Mathers LP 2, obviously I knew that there might be certain expectations. I wouldn’t want to call it that just for the sake of calling it that. I had to make sure that I had the right songs — and just when you think you got it, you listen and you’re like, ‘F*ck, man! I feel like it needs this or that,’ to paint the whole picture.
Lance Scott Walker Announces New Book On Houston Rap
Lance Scott Walker has teamed up with Sinecure Books and OG photographer Peter Beste to release Houston Rap. They spent the last eight years exploring the underground rap world in Houston. The book profiles rappers such as Bun B, Z-Ro, Big Mike, K-Rino, Willie D, Lil’ Troy, Paul Wall, DJ Screw, Pimp C, and Big Hawk. If you pre order the Houston Rap‘s deluxe package it includes: A DJ Screw / Fat Pat 7″ vinyl record, DJ Screw’s All Screwed Up 2LP vinyl, Beste’s incredibly candid photo book, Houston Rap Tapes, Fat Pat’s Ghetto Dreams DVD, and Sinecure tote bag .The book is set to hit stores on November 25th, but pre-orders will ship 10 days early.
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Master P To Drop $10k Christmas Present And New Album This Holiday
AllHipHop reports:
Master P has sold over 75 million records and now the No Limit Records soldier is looking to sell some more with his new album, The Gift.
The move follows several mixtapes, but the rapper moguls say he’s looking to take a new era over, like the 90′s.
“As I get better with time, the man upstairs has blessed me and continues to give me the inspiration to share my talents or should I say my gift with my current and new fan base of music consumers of all ages and ethnic backgrounds across the world,” Master P told AllHipHop exclusively.
The New Orleans native also said that he would be giving out actual gifts through a toy drive in conjunction with the release of the album.
“With the holidays approaching and the economy being the way it is, many families will be unable to buy gifts for their loved ones and that’s why I want to give everyone The Gift. Most importantly, I will be able to use my gift of music to help give back to underprivileged kids in many communities, and give them a chance to receive Christmas gifts that they would normally not be able to afford. It is my hope that this will encourage other artists to join me in this movement.”
Master P said he will personally sign each physical copy of The Gift. Lastly, one special copy of The Gift will contain a $10,000 lottery ticket that will raffle off a winner on December 23, right before the Christmas holiday.
This is taking it back to the essence of independence and needed promotion,” said No Limit VP of marketing J-Tweezy.
“It amazes me that the concepts of realness and independence in hip hop doesn’t seem to exist anymore. This record will surely be reality for the fans that have been yearning for the return of the real King of the Streets,” Tweezy said.
The opus is set for a December 6 release.
Pauly D Reveals Pic Of His Newborn Daughter
TMZ reports:
Meet the new princess of Jersey … Pauly D’s 5-month-old baby girl, Amabella.
We broke the story … Pauly D hooked up with a chick he met in Vegas in the Fall, 2012 … and this is what happened.
Pauly has already taken a DNA test which pretty much conclusively proved he’s the daddy … so Maury, stand down.
As for the name … Amabella means lovable in French.
She was born on May 15 and, based on the pic obtained by TMZ, already needs a haircut … just like her daddy
Young Scooter Released from Prison??
After numerous missteps, including being transferred to a facility in Ohio instead of being released earlier in October, like was planned in the event above, it appears that Young Scooter has been freed (at least that’s what Metro Boomin is claiming). No official news yet though, we’ll keep you posted.
THEY DONE FREED MY BOY STREET! @1YOUNGSCOOTER #TheStreetsFinallyFree
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) October 22, 2013
“@MissJerrika: Haven't missed one court day , I love my brother to death @1YOUNGSCOOTER HES FINALLY FREE #thewaitisover” !!! YESSSS
— Matt Riggs (@RalphRiggs) October 22, 2013
Chris Brown Responds to Rihanna Allegedly Burning His Gifts?
Vlad TV reports:
Rihanna and Chris Brown were thrust back into the gossip headlines today after it came to light that the Barbadian songstress allegedly burned all the letters and gifts from Breezy. She was reportedly upset over Brown saying that his court-ordered anger management classes were sexist.
It seems Brown took the rumors seriously, as he posted a very direct message on Twitter that could only be meant for Rihanna.
“Back turned walking away from the situation. Hamisheh asegh!,” he tweeted.
The phrase “Hamisheh asegh” is a Farsi (Persian language) saying which means “perpetual lover.”
What do you think, are things truly over for good between the two?
Model Cuts Her Boyfriend Up Because His Dog Ate Her Weed
Bossip reports:
A South Florida model allegedly slashed her boyfriend with a pink pocket knife after his dog wolfed down her marijuana stash, according to an arrest report.
Shadae Scott, 26, who told a judge she does modeling work, posed for a Broward Sheriff’s Office mugshot after she was arrested on Sunday evening and charged with one count of domestic battery.
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Are Engaged
According to E!, Kanye West popped the big question to Kim Kardashian at San Francisco’s AT&T Park. Kanye rented out the stadium for a private event with family and friends before doing the deed, getting down on one knee and presenting Kim with a 15-carat diamond ring made by celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz. Kim said yes while the orchestra played Lana Del Rey’s “Young and Beautiful”.
Kat Stacks Got Two New Q From Worldstar Tattoos
After ending her beef with Q from Worldstar yesterday, Kat Stacks got two new tattoos to show her loyalty. You can check out her new tattoos in our gallery below.
Kanye West Postpones A ‘Yeezus’ Tour Date
Kanye isn’t the only one postponing dates, either. From MTV:
While Kanye West hit a roadblock Saturday during opening night of his Yeezus Tour in Seattle, Sunday’s second stop in Vancouver has been halted completely.
West has already rescheduled Sunday’s date to October 31, but he still left a bunch of disappointed fans who were expecting to see the star rapper and a much-hyped appearance by Jesus Christ — or rather an actor playing the biblical figure.
There is no official word on why the show was cancelled, but on Saturday, Kanye’s concert was delayed approximately two hours as ticket holders were left outside of Seattle’s KeyArena until doors were opened at around 9 p.m. A security guard on site told MTV News that the stage set-up took longer than expected and that was the reason for the delay. Def Jam, Kanye’s record label, has yet to respond.
Kanye’s Yeezus stage is rather elaborate. When we saw Saturday’s set-up, it was anchored by a giant mountain, the performance space stretched out approximately 50 feet into a sea of standing fans on the KeyArena floor. During his two-hour show, West would use the entire stage, performing some songs on the mountain and others on the extended cliff-like stage.
Rihanna Asked To Leave Mosque Over Inappropriate Photos
During her trip to Abu Dhabi, Rihanna was asked to leave a mosque after she posted pictures she took on the grounds on her Instagram. Rihanna was in town for her Diamonds World Tour.
“She was asked to leave before entering the actual mosque, (she was in the courtyard taking pictures) after taking some photos that did not fit within the rules and regulations set out to preserve the sacredness of the center,” the mosque said in a statement.