Jarule calls VladTV from prison nd explains the structure of his case and the difference between his case and Lil Wayne’s case.
ODD FUTURE x QUBIC STORE / NEW ZEALAND EXCLUSIVE
ODD FUTURE x QUBIC STORE / NEW ZEALAND OFWGKTA fans will no doubt be aware of the controversy that surrounded the announcement of their upcoming first appearance in New Zealand.
After being booted rather abruptly from the (now evidently final) BDO12 Auckland line-up, they’ve been relegated to play a side show instead at Auckland’s Powerstation venue on Thursday 19/01/12. To commemorate this momentous achievement, we had Tyler the Creator design a special limited run print tee; exclusively for Qubic Store and their New Zealand gig to express the general feeling over the debacle.
Releasing on Wednesday 18th January 2012 at Qubic Store in limited quantities. Please stay updated on Qubic Store’s facebook or twitter for up to the minute details on release time.
Moses Levi Shyne Reconciles With Diddy
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In a Skype call from Paris with MTV News on Tuesday (January 17), Shyne revealed that he and Diddy recently talked over the phone and plan to meet in the coming weeks.
“As far as Puff is concerned, that’s been a long time coming,†Shyne exclusively told MTV News of the conversation he and the Bad Boy CEO had earlier this month. “He had reached out to me twice while I was in the pen, but I just wasn’t ready for it.â€
… He did reveal that the two plan to have a second conversation, this time in person.
“I just feel real good about moving on with our relationship. Me and son, we gonna get together in Paris — I’m in Paris right now. We gonna get together in a couple of weeks, and we gonna sit at the roundtable.â€
Kid Cudi & Dot Da Genius Pushes Back WZRD Album
So we not getting the album on January 30 but we will now be getting two tracks on iTunes. Dot Da Genius log on to his Twitter to reveal his collaborative Rock album with CuDi will now drop on February 28.
Hey Guys, WZRD Update. Me and Cudi have been working on our debut album and it’s almost near completion. We are in the final stages of mastering but we really had to take time and pay attention to the sonics as this is new territory for us.
With that being said, we have decided to change the release date. We are looking roughly at Feb 28th. Y’all know how Cudi is’ and I’m the same way. Everything has to be in place and now it is. I know it’s late notice, we were trying to keep the date but got wrapped up making this album perfect for y’all.
However for making you guys wait a little longer we will release ‘Brake‘ & ‘Teleport 2 Me‘ on iTunes on the previously said date. AS WELL AS ‘DOSE OF DOPENESS’. Hopefully that will hold you guys over until the album drops!
Events: Westwood Party on 28th January
Obviously, no one can do it like Westwood. Ladies and students, you get in free. You don’t want to miss this one.
No ID & The Legendary Traxster To Produce Entire Mikkey Halsted Album
Wow….this dude really has the necessary backing to get to the top. If only people would start paying attention on a grander scale…
Def Jam VP, Grammy Award winning producer No ID and Grammy Nominated, Multi-Platimum producer The Legendary Traxster announce their first joint album project for Mikkey Halsted.
Obie Trice – Bottoms Up (Artwork)
Drops 2/28 (pre-order here)….is there any particular reason why everyone wants to copy off of Lil’ Wayne with the baby pictures?
Saints fans get in a shootout at Applebees in ATL over the game
Remember kids its only a game.
Obama Says No To SOPA
This is certainly a win for bloggers like us. Spotted on Bob’s House of Video Games (of all places):
In a coup for people who enjoy the Internet, the Obama administration has thrown its considerable weight into the debate over the Stop Online Piracy Act, and its congressional sibling, the Protect IP Act.
This morning, a post on the White House’s blog denounced the censorship inherent in the bills, and warned against their potentially devastating effects on the infrastructure of the web.
“We must avoid creating new cybersecurity risks or disrupting the underlying architecture of the Internet,†Victoria Espinel, Aneesh Chopra and Howard Schmidt wrote in the post.
House Oversight Chairman Darrell Issa also announced this morning that the House of Representatives will wait to vote on SOPA until a consensus is reached, calling the bill “fundamentally flawed.â€
This could be the last nail in the coffin for SOPA, a bill that’s meant to curb online piracy but that could also break the Internet as we know it.
The news comes a day after SOPA author, Rep. Lamar Smith, removed the incendiary DNS blocking provision from the bill.
[AtlanticWire / WhiteHouseBlog / TheHill / image: ComputerWeekly]
Nicki Minaj Performing At Grammys
Nicki was nominated for four Grammys this year , but it was just announced that she will be performing during the ceremony for the first time. It all goes down in L.A. on February 12.
Waka Flocka Responds to Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa
Waka Flocka responds to Snoop and Wiz Khalifa via twitter tonight. Looks like Waka wasn’t feeling what Snoop had to say on Big Boy’s neighborhood. See Below what Waka had to say.
Joe Budden – Mood Muzik Special Edition Box Set (Artwork)
Joe Buddens has put together a collectors set for his Mood Muzik series which will drop on February 21st. You can pre-order your copies here.
Jay-z ‘s Newborn Daughter Makes Billboard History
Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s newborn daughter, Blue Ivy isn’t even a week old yet and is already making history. According to Billboard, she becomes the youngest person to hit the charts, with “Glory†entering at #74 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. She’s credited on the record as B.I.C.
Lupe Fiasco Lasers Strikes Gold
Lupe latest album Lasers has hit the 500k mark. Earlier this year, his lead single also hit gold and he achieved his first debut at number one on the charts.
Swizz Beatz Working On New Mixtape
Swizz Beats put his album Haute Living on the shelve but earlier today, he tweeted that he is currently working on a untitled mixtape.
UPDATE: Producers. send beats to beatz4swizzz[at]gmail.com via Ddotomen
PETA Sends Letter To Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre’s headphones has pissed the people at PETA off. Dr Dre’s Beats By Dre, recently collaborated with fashion house, Oscar De La Renta on a limited edition line. Each headset is adorned with silver fox fur. Shortly after, PETA learned of the design and sent Dre the letter below.
Dear Dre,
I hope this message finds you well. As you may know, PETA is the largest animal rights organization in the world, with more than 3 million members and supporters dedicated to the protection of animals. You have many fans here.
We’re writing today after reading about your new fox-fur headphones design with Oscar de la Renta. We wanted to get in touch to urge you to keep fur and exotic-animal skins out of your Beats by Dre designs. Foxes, minks, rabbits, and other animals—including cats and dogs—are bludgeoned, genitally electrocuted, strangled with wire nooses, drowned, and even skinned alive for their pelts. Most animals killed for their fur are slaughtered in China, where there are no penalties for those who abuse animals on fur farms.
Jay-Z Announces Partnership With Duracell
Jay-Z announced that he will be teaming up with the battery company to be the new face and spokesman for Duracell Powermat product.
“I believe in the future of wireless energy and I believe that Duracell Powermat is the company to bring on the revolution. I’m partnering with Duracell Powermat because they’re providing the solutions for the future.â€
Various reps from the company had this to say at press time:
“The Duracell Powermat joint venture merges Procter &Gamble’s core expertise in consumer understanding, brand-building and go-to-market capability with Powermat’s technological innovation and ability to create a best-in-class wireless charging experience,†said Stassi Anastassov, President Duracell, P&G.
“When we thought about bringing together representatives from best-in-class categories, JAY Z was the natural choice to be the new face and voice of Duracell Powermat. JAY Z is power personified. He inspires millions of people all over the world on a daily basis with his music and his story,†said Ran Poliakine, CEO of Powermat Technologies.
“There is no better face or voice that can move people to adopt a new paradigm in power delivery.â€
‘We are proud to work with such an inspiring icon, whose music and success speaks to an entire generation all over the world. Our common vision and voice will pave the way for the upcoming wireless power revolution,†said Ron Rabinowitz, CEO of Duracell Powermat, LLC.
Snoop Arrested & Released In Texas
During a stop at the border patrol checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, the Law enforcement detected a prescription bottle of blunts on Snoop’s tour bus. Although Snoop has a prescription in California, he was given a citation for the half-ounce of weed and released. If convicted, the rapper could face 180 days in jail.
Tyga Arrested In Las Vegas
From TMZ:
Rapper Tyga was locked up in Las Vegas this weekend … after cops discovered the 22-year-old had an active warrant out for his arrest … TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us … Tyga — real name Michael Stevenson — was initially flagged on a routine traffic violation … but during the stop, cops discovered the warrant stemming from 4 other traffic incidents.
According to KSNV in Nevada … Tyga’s prior issues include driving without a license, registration violations and unlawful acts of financial responsibility.
The “Rack City” and “Coconut Juice” rapper was hauled to the Clark County Detention Center where he was booked and tossed behind bars. He was released the next day on his own recognizance.
Nick Cannon Out Of The Hospital
Nick Cannon was released from the hospital over the weekend after suffering mild kidney failure just a few days earlier … this according to his rep.
Cannon’s spokesperson says Nick is home resting now and will return to his radio show, “Rollin’ with Nick Cannon,” on January 17.
Nick’s wife Mariah Carey had been tweeting updates on his condition, including the above photo of him in his hospital bed. Cannon also gave updates via his Twitter page — writing about his surgery and his recovery, saying, “Recovering… about to be stronger than ever!”
Jayonce Release Statement On The Birth Of Blue Ivy Carter
No point in me speaking….from Beyonce Online:
Hello Hello Baby Blue!
We are happy to announce the arrival of our beautiful daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, born on Saturday, January 7, 2012.
Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven.
She was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives.
We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support.
РBeyonc̩ & JAY Z
PETA Blasts Dr. Dre Ove Fox Fur Headphones
How to successfully develop a hate for the rich and pet lovers at the same time. The headphones are (were?) going to cost $695 for the limited edition Oscar De La Renta blends. You can read the letter after the jump.
January 6, 2012
To: Dr. Dre, c/o Kate Licht
From: Michelle Cho
Dear Dre,
I hope this message finds you well. As you may know, PETA is the largest animal rights organization in the world, with more than 3 million members and supporters dedicated to the protection of animals. You have many fans here.
We’re writing today after reading about your new fox-fur headphones design with Oscar de la Renta. We wanted to get in touch to urge you to keep fur and exotic-animal skins out of your Beats by Dre designs. Foxes, minks, rabbits, and other animals—including cats and dogs—are bludgeoned, genitally electrocuted, strangled with wire nooses, drowned, and even skinned alive for their pelts. Most animals killed for their fur are slaughtered in China, where there are no penalties for those who abuse animals on fur farms.
Please take a moment to view this short video on the fur trade, hosted by actor Eva Mendes.
With so many fashionable, cruelty-free materials available these days, we hope that you will keep animals in mind and choose not to use fur or exotic skins in your collection. You’d be joining designers such as Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Bouwer, and Vivienne Westwood, who have banned fur from their designs.
You have a tremendous amount of influence on young people—won’t you please consider using your platform to advocate kindness toward animals by pledging never to design with real fur and exotic skins?
Thank you so much for your time and attention. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 323-210-2204 or MichelleC@peta.org.
With kind regards,
Michelle Cho
PETA