Thursday, September 24, 2009

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Currensy Opens Up the "Jet Files"

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» by JUSTIN STEWART   Sep 24 2009, 12:58 pm

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A long time ago, more like a couple of years, before Lil Wayne had a circus of artists that were Young Money, the rapper had a front man that had the potential to move with the self-proclaimed “best rapper alive.”

New Orleans rapper Currensy is making his presence felt outside of the mixtapes as he has partnered up with Amalgam Digital to release Jet Files which is dropping October 6.  The digital release will serve as the prelude to bigger things as he will More

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Big Boi Debuts New Song

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» by DANIELLE CANADA   Sep 24 2009, 12:39 pm

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Sir Lucious Leftfoot a.k.a. the son of Chico Dusty but better known as Big Boi, gave fans a taste of what they've been missing with a new song. The ATL legend went live on Ustream late Wednesday night with Atlien from Straight From The A in the infamous Stankonia recording studios. His fellow Dungeon Family affiliate, More

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Eve Says Ruff Ryder Reunion ‘Could' Happen

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» by JUSTIN STEWART   Sep 24 2009, 12:33 pm

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“Those are my dogs and will forever be my dogs.”

Before the Roc had everybody throwing their diamonds in the air and before the Diplomats were holding down the New York scene, the Ruff Ryders were it. A strong army built with DMX, Swizz Beatz, L.O.X., Eve and others, this was a team that dominated in all aspects during the late 90s.

Unexpectedly, the group disbanded as everyone went out to do their own thing and DMX found himself More

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Common Says the Era of ‘Bling Bling' is Over

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» by JUSTIN STEWART   Sep 24 2009, 11:56 am

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When the president was simply known as Senator Barack Obama running for office, all hands were on deck as it pertained to the overall support that he was receiving.  It fully showed in the landslide results of the election against McCain as most in the Black community raised their arms to say “My President is Black.”

Since then, there have been mixed reviews in relation to actions that have been made by the president since entering the White House.  Whatever the case may be, he has left lasting impressions on certain people in the urban community as they have all strived to become more than they once were now that they are aware of the fact that a Black man has the ability More

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Diddy Sued Over 'Unforgiveable'

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» by DANIELLE CANADA   Sep 24 2009, 11:50 am

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In the midst of promoting his new super-group, Dirty Money, Diddy, is facing yet another legal issue. As previously reported he was facing a copyright infringement lawsuit from a singer accusing the mogul of stealing his song, “I'm Just Getting Started” for a song titled “Just Getting Started” by Day 26. While that court case is still pending, Diddy's finding himself the center of a lawsuit scandal concerning his signature cologne.

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Another Leak from Dr. Dre

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» by JUSTIN STEWART   Sep 24 2009, 10:52 am

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No, this time it's not another track from the urban legend that is Detox.  Along with “working” on the upcoming “album” Dre has been busy getting his business right outside of the music.   

Partnering up with Hewlett-Packard, the engine running behind Aftermath Records will More

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