Accounding to US Magazine, Kanye West will actually be performing at this years VMAs next month, which I suppose is a huge deal because of the little issue involving that White girl…well, even though I know we’re all about to get worked for even building anticipation over it, I nonetheless find myself excited to see him perform. Assuming of course he isn’t going to do the whole performance from the top of another fake mountain.
Young Jeezy: ‘It’s Not A Dis’

Shaheem Reid was able to get the response from Jeezy regarding the matter surrounding a couple of his recent songs…and the answer is?
“It’s not a dis,” Jizzle told MTV News via phone from ATL. “First of all, I’m not gonna get nothing out of dissing that guy. That’s one. What am I gonna get out of dissing him? I think sometimes people can read into things too deep. They trippin’, man. They crazy out there. Basically, if homie takes that as a dis, he’s insecure, and anybody else out there who does, they are insecure.
Read the rest after the jump.
“When it comes to that [Black Mafia Family] situation, I’m gonna talk about it a little flyer anyway,” Young added. “I happen to know that situation very well. But basically [‘Death B4 Dishonor’], it’s off a mixtape that’s coming out. My mixtape is coming out on Thursday, it’s called 1,000 Grams. I took all the records I liked and flipped them my way. It’s a gang of records on there like that. It’s like 12 joints, all records that I heard in the club that I like and flipped them my way.
While Jeezy doesn’t mention Ross by name on “Death B4 Dishonor,” one of the lines fueling the speculation questions: “How you Blowin’ Money Fast?/ You don’t know the crew/ Oh, you part of the fam?/ Sh–, I never knew.”
“That’s for real,” Jeezy explained. “That’s for anybody. I got n—as in prison behind that sh–. I feel that if you speaking on sh–, you gotta at least know who you talking about. That’s like n—as speaking on Cash Money: If he ain’t never been a part of Cash Money, [then] I’mma speak it better if I’m a part of Cash Money. To me, [Black Mafia Family] was real. I know all the members. Who else would say a line like that but me? I’m one of the few people who can say that, so I said it. That’s real life, though. You gotta know the crew, baby. I thought that was the purpose of the game: to get on records and talk your sh–, right?
“Subliminals, for what?” the Snowman added. What’s understood ain’t gotta be said. I didn’t think people would take the record like that. I did it like I would have any Shawty Lo record, any Rocko record, whoever. I got on [Ross’ beat] and did it like how I do it, the best way I know how. I don’t know if because the BMF situation is for real for me that everybody is like, ‘Ooh. Oh, sh–.’ Twitter is a muthaf—a, by the way.”
During our talk, Jeezy said that his song “The Real BMF” had already been recorded (and was sitting in his vault) before Ross’ “(B.M.F.)” was released. “The Real BMF” was supposed to have been included on the upcoming TM103, but once he heard that Ross put out a song so similar, he decided it didn’t belong on his LP; it would just be a giveaway to the streets.
Young also described Ross’ “(B.M.F.)” as “dope” and said he was bound to jump on the record one way or another, either officially or through the mixtape circuit, which he ultimately did. On 1,000 Grams, Vol. 1 he also flips Soulja Boy’s “Pretty Boy Swag” into “Dope Boy Swag” and Kanye West’s “Power” into the record & #8212; so aptly titled for the #1 Trap Star & #8212; “Powder.” Records by the Clipse and Young Money also get their instrumentals borrowed for the tape.
“It was one of those things, you get in a zone and wanna get some sh– off,” he said of the DJ Scream-hosted tape. “I wanted to have some fun. Get in the booth, smoke me one or two.”
So there you have it…I supposed it can be regarded as friendly competition at the most…perhaps.
Fantasia Hospitalized

“Fantasia is heartbroken and is sorry for any pain she may have caused,” Dickens said in a written statement to CNN. “Yesterday, she was totally overwhelmed by the lawsuit and the media attention.”
The former “American Idol” winner was hospitalized overnight but was expected to go home Tuesday, Dickens said.
The police report obtained by CNN said Dickens called 911 to report the overdose at the singer’s home in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Torch Responds To Jeezy On Twitter
Dr. Dre Will Not Be On Ice Cube’s New Album

As a matter of fact, I’m in the Lench Mob Studios writing this blog right now. I’m going to Philly in the morning to promote Lottery Ticket. I get alot of love in Philly…Go Mike Vick!
Many asked about Dr. Dre working on my album. Negative, Dre has been M.I.A. for a few months now. I asked Snoop has he heard from him and he said, no. I can’t wait. I gotta turn my shit in by Aug. 20th to make street date…Sept 28th. I’ll keep you posted if anythang new develops.
Oh, I did Jimmy Kimmel again and Jamie Foxx radio show. Both were fun, but Jamie’s shit was off the chain.
Keep it Gangsta,
Ice Cube
Lil’ Benny Dedication
GTFOH – Montana Fishburne – Black Voices Interview
Jay-Z’s Book Is Finally Coming

Decoded, a book published by Spiegel & Grau that mixes first-person memoir with detailed discussions of his most famous and provocative lyrics, will hit bookstores on November 16th, 2010. Jay-Z collaborated with former The Source editor Dream Hampton on the book, which includes interviews with Jay-Z’s family and friends as well as the rapper, himself. Over its 336 pages, Decoded will trace Jay-Z’s life from his childhood in Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects to his years as a teen drug dealer to becoming a hip-hop superstar. The hardcover, illustrated book will also explore Jay-Z’s creative process.
When Rolling Stone spoke to Jay-Z for our June 2010 cover story, he talked about why he was reluctant to release the autobiographical work, even though it was completed several years ago. “It’s too much. For the book, I was interviewed, people close to me were interviewed. So I was learning a lot of things I didn’t know as a child,” Jay-Z told RS. “It’s not anything I haven’t said in the past, in songs. It’s just more detailed. A song is three minutes long. A book doesn’t have to rhyme, and it has no time limit, so you can say exactly how everything went.”
Jay-Z also admitted he was most affected by parts of Decoded that concerned his father, who abandoned the family when Jay-Z was 11. “It was still wrong, at the end of the day, but he did stick around at a time where it wasn’t particularly cool or popular,” Jay-Z said. “He married my mom at a time when guys were just leaving, and you’d never even meet your dad. So it made me ease up a little bit in how I felt about him.”
Since Decoded was completed several years ago, it remains unclear whether the book will feature additional chapters detailing Jay-Z’s last few years, including The Blueprint 3, his 360 deal with Live Nation, being a part owner of the New Jersey Nets and, his most guarded subject, his marriage to Beyoncé.
Teairra Mari – ‘Sincerely Yours’ EP (Artwork & Tracklisting)

1. “Uneasyâ€
2. “Sponsor†feat. Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy
3. “Emergencyâ€
4. “Bodyâ€
5. “Luckyâ€
6. “Operatorâ€
7. “Stranger†(Bonus)
Raekwon – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II: The Gold Deluxe Edition (Artwork, Tracklist & Videos)

Rock Stars (feat. GZA & Inspectah Deck)
About Me (feat. Game) (Remix)
New Wu (Remix)
Broken Safety (Remix)
Penitentiary (Travis Barker Remix)
New Wu
House Of Flying Daggers
Surgical Gloves
Canal Street
Have Mercy
Catalina
Bun B Speaks On Receiving 5 Mics In The Source

From Bun B himself:
Trill OG Gets 5 Mics In The Source
News On Wyclef Jean Running For President Of Haiti

I’ve pretty much avoided this topic since it became one following his interview on Fox Business. MTV News is reporting that Wyclef’s Thursday announcement to run for Haiti’s premiere role will be on CNN’s Larry King Live. I commend him if this does actually happen, I do hope he doesn’t get caught up in the negative side of politics (which unfortunately is inevitable, in my opinion). I’ll be tuning in to see.