The recent comments by Jesse Jackson has created quite a stir in both the world of politics and Hip Hop.
On a Fox News broadcast Jackson, who assumed his microphone was off, shared that he wanted to cut Obama's nuts off for [click to read] "talking down to black people."
Recently, rapper Nas shared with MTV his opinion on Jackson's comments.
"I think Jesse Jackson, he's the biggest player hater," Nas stated on his recent conference call with the media. "His time is up. All you old n---as, time is up. We heard your voice, we saw your marching, we heard your sermons. We don't wanna hear that sh-- no more. It's a new day. It's a new voice. I'm here now. We don't need Jesse; I'm here. I got this. We got Barack, we got David Banners and Young Jeezys. We're the voice now. It's no more Jesse. Sorry. Goodbye. You ain't helping nobody in the 'hood. That's the bottom line. Goodbye, Jesse. Bye!"
Nas' latest untitled album will be released on July 15 and has already received much publicity due to the album's former controversial title, Nigger.
As promotion for the new album Nas will hold an in store signing at the Union Square Virgin Megastore in New York on July 15.
The first 500 people to buy Nas' latest album on Tuesday (beginning at 9 a.m.) will be given wristbands for the in store event which will take place later in the day
[Source: Hip Hop News from MrMusicWorld .com - Posted by VidzKing - King OF Videos]
Nas Reacts To Jesse Jackson's Comments
New Cesar Comanche Video
Here's Cesar Comanche's new video for "Hands High" off of Die in Your Lap. The video was directed by Michal Niebudek & Marcin Matuszyk.
[Source: Hip Hop News from MrMusicWorld .com - Posted by VidzKing - King OF Videos]
Chamillionaire Returns to Save Houston Hip-Hop with Mixtape Messiah 4
Chamillionaire has been on hiatus for so long I was starting to wonder if Bill O’Reilly had ordered a hit on him. King Koopa’s back though (at least, I think he is). According to his able publicist Nancy, the latest installment in Cham’s Mixtape Messiah series will be out on August 27th. Mixtape Messiah aside, Cham has been keeping busy with collabos, freestyles (see mp3s above), and whatever else rappers do when they’re not busy bitching at their record companies (most of which deserve to be bitched at, by the way).
“It’s raining Benjamins, but that ain’t 3K” - Chamillionaire (”ChaMilli”)
After a bamillion “A Milli” freestyles, I’m not sure how eager you are to hear Chamillionaire’s version. Just in case anyone asks, he absolutely killed it. Plus, it sounds more authentic hearing a Forbes-recognized millionaire named Chamillionaire rhyming over that beat.
What's Ice Cube up to?
The Godfather of gangsta rap, Ice Cube, is gearing up for the release of his eighth solo LP Raw Footage.
Cube has already garnered a buzz with the release of his unofficial single and video “Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It,” which was hailed by MTV as the first great song and video of 2008. Now the West Coast rapper is prepping for his August 19 release date through his independently owned label, Lench Mob Records.
The official first single “Do Ya Thang”, produced by Palumbo Beats, is the number one most added single at rhythmic radio.
Cube’s highly anticipated follow up album to the 2006 release of, Laugh Now, Cry Later, will feature such artists like Musiq Soulchild, Young Jeezy, The Game, WC and production by Maestro, Emile, DJ Crazy Toones, Teak “Da Beatsmith” Underdue and Dee Underdue.
Cube will kick off an International tour on July 11th in Leipzig, Germany and end on September 21st in New York City.
ICE CUBE TOUR DATES
July, 2008
11 – Leipzig, Germany – Splash Festival
12 – Frauenfeld, Switzerland – Openair Frauenfeld
14 – London, UK – Electric Ballroom
15 – Tilburg, Netherlands – 013
16 – Amsterdam, Holland – Melkweg
18 – Dour, Belgium – Dour Music Festival
19 – Stuttgart, Germany – MTV Hip Hop Open
21 – Stockholm, Sweden – Kagelbanan
23 – Helsinki, Finland – Helsinki Icehall
25 – Copenhagen, Denmark – KB Hallen
26 – Oslo, Norway – Rockefeller Music Hall
August, 2008
21 - Seattle, WA - Showbox at the Market
22 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
24 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
26 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
27 - Bakersfield, CA - The Fox
29 - Anaheim, CA - The Grove
30 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
September 2008
1 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
2 - San Diego, CA - 4th and B
3 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
5 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
6 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up Aspen
7 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
9 - North Kansas City, MO - Harrah's North Kansas City/Voodoo Lounge
10 - St. Paul, MN - Myth
12 - Fort Wayne, IN - Piere's
13 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
14 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
16 - Mt. Clemens, MI - Emerald Theatre
17 - Johnson City, NY - Magic City Music Hall
19 - Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore at Theater of Living Arts
21 - New York, NY - The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
Watch Ice Cube's video for "Do Ya Thang"
[Source: Music News inFlorida - Posted by Miami Events Pro]
Dave Chappelle To Appear At Kevin Powell Rally
Today (July 9) comedian Dave Chappelle will make another one of his rare appearance's at an event for Democratic Congressional candidate Kevin Powell.
Powell, a former Real World-er jumped into politics at a young age and has since served as a political activist, poet, journalist, essayist, Hip Hop historian, public speaker, and entrepreneur.
As of recently, Powell has been campaigning to gain a seat in the United States Congress in the 10th Congressional District in Brooklyn, New York.
"I've decided to do this because, as some of you know, I have been a public servant, in some form, for two decades, since my days as a teenage student leader at Rutgers University," Kevin Powell states on his website. "I am completely committed to the ideals of freedom, justice, and equality, in America, and on this planet, and I am proof that much can be achieved if we are determined to make a change, personally and politically."
The event will be deejayed by DJ Reborn and there will be a special performance by Emily King.
EVENT, TICKETS,PARTYS,
Video: Ice Cube - Do Your Thang Video
This is the rough cut of Ice Cube’s “Do Your Thang” music video.
Chicago Hip Hop Veteran Returns
Fans of Chicago rap scene before it blew up may remember Malik Yusef, for his work early in the career of Kanye West and Common. Yusef, earning more acclaim as a poet in recent years, dropped a new track today, which can be downloaded here. Rumors has circulated that he will be dropping a full length album before the end of 2008 on Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music imprint, and the leak of this track makes those rumors seem more like the truth. No info on who produced the track.
Young Buck is a Cry Baby
Despite all his tough talk on wax Young Buck was reduced to tears when talking to Boo Boo on the phone. Apparently, he wants to be reinstated into G-Unit, but that doesn’t seem likely. Instead, 50 Cent will milk this for what it’s worth until he’s done promoting T.O.S. 50 barely interrupted him which should have been a dead giveaway that he was recording the conversation. Buck Marley is a dope rapper and all, but this right here is a low for him.
Young Jeezy Launches New Social Networking Website
Young Jeezy has joined the throng of emcees launching social networking websites, making his venture USDA2Day.com the only blog and social networking site that will focus not only on breaking news and new music, but also on stories concerning the community and children.
The site will merge with missingkids.com and include a spotlight section for missing children. There will also be objective daily news stories from areas around the nation, which will focus on the crimes and achievements of young adults and provide insight into the stories.
USDA2Day.com bills itself as “the official media source for the hood,” and it will feature video footage and new music from Jeezy and artists signed to his label imprint Corporate Thug Entertainment, which includes USDA member Blood Raw.
USDA2Day.com users will be able to create their own profiles with direct links to their own individual pages, and network with other users. Jeezy’s new mixtape The Prime Minister will be released on June 14 and will be available for free download on the site.
The Cool Kids Show Off Their Sneaker Game
What do your kicks say about you? The Cool Kids know. This short film, directed by Amir George, features the song "Unos" from The Cool Kids off of The Bake Sale EP. Mikey and Chuck give props to all those stepping up their sneaker collection and let you know about the problems that can come when your kicks talk a mean game.
