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Eminem, Jay-Z’s Leaked Track ‘Syllables’ Was Recorded In 2007

‘I think it was going to be for one of Em’s albums or Detox,’ Cashis, who is also featured on the cut, says. By James Dinh Eminem and Jay-Z Photo: Kristian Dowling/ Getty Images Heads were scratched when a dated, top-notch collaboration between some of hip-hop’s biggest MCs, including Eminem, Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Stat Quo , surfaced in the blogosphere yesterday. And while deliberate (and unintentional) leaks happen all the time, it was odd that nobody had ever heard of the all-star cut entitled “Syllables.” However, Cashis, another one of the track’s featured rappers, gave fans some insight into the track in an interview with Vibe.com , admitting his excitement as a then-newly signed artist to collaborate alongside rap icons. “I laid my part at Dre’s studio with Stat, 50 and Em,” Cashis recalls of the track, which talks of the industry’s lack of lyrical substance and its reliance on gimmicks. “I heard that Jay had just left when I got there. Fif’ was there kicking his verse in another room when I did mine.” But the MC, who had just been signed to Shady Records at the time, confessed that he wasn’t nervous to spit alongside the hip-hop heavyweights. “I was more so excited than intimidated because I already had held my own with Em, and I think they believed in me this time. After I kicked my verse, Em, Dre and 50 all said it was dope. That was the cosign I needed. I learned more from that session than any other before that.” While Cashis isn’t sure whether the “Syllables” leak was authorized by his label or not, the Slim Shady prot

Chris Brown Apologizes For Homophobic Raz-B Twitter Rant

‘Words cannot begin to express how sorry and frustrated I am over what transpired publicly on Twitter,’ singer tells TMZ. By Gil Kaufman Chris Brown Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images A day after launching a series of N-bombs and homophobic tweets in the direction of former B2K singer Raz-B , Chris Brown was feeling contrite Thursday (December 30). The singer, who recently boasted about his completion of a court-ordered, yearlong domestic-violence course as part of his sentencing for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna, told gossip site TMZ that he regretted making crude sexual comments that were considered homophobic. “Yesterday was an unfortunate lack in judgment sparked by public Twitter attacks from Raz-B, who was bent on getting attention,” Brown said of the virtual feud. “Words cannot begin to express how sorry and frustrated I am over what transpired publicly on Twitter. I have learned over the past few years to not condone or represent acts of violence against anyone.” On Wednesday, the “Deuces” singer got charged up when Raz-B tweeted a comment critical of Brown in the midst of a flurry of tweets in praise of Rihanna. “I’m just sittin here thinking how can n—as like [Eric Benet] & [Chris Brown] disrespect women as intelligent as Halle Berry, Rihanna,” Raz wrote. Brown quickly shot back, tweeting , “N—a you want attention! Grow up n—a!!! Di– in da booty ass lil boy.” The harsh comments were an apparent allusion to allegations Raz-B made (and later retracted) that B2K manager Brian Stokes had molested him. Several other homophobia-tinged responses followed, but, unlike in the past when Brown went into Internet silence after making heated statements, he vowed that this time, he would not delete his Twitter account. “I was minding my damn business and Peter pan decides to pop off!!!” Brown wrote. “I’m not mad though!!! I’m just not silent nor am i one of these scary R&B cats!!” In light of the harsh statements, Brown followed up by writing, “I’m not homophobic! He’s just disrespectful!!!” Since the Rihanna assault, Brown has made a series of outrageous or confounding statements that he quickly followed with apologies or retractions. He followed that pattern on Thursday, when he told TMZ, “Molestation and victims of such acts are not to be taken lightly; and for my comments I apologize — from the bottom of my heart.” An unnamed source connected to Brown pointed out that Raz’s allegations against Stokes were suspect, adding that regardless of their veracity, Brown’s comments were not acceptable. “I love all of my fans, gay and straight,” Brown went on to say. “I have friends from all walks of life and I am committed, with God’s help, to continue becoming a better person.” Though Brown was extending an olive branch, TMZ also noted that Raz’s brother, the singer known as Ricky Romance, posted a video threatening that if he saw Brown in Los Angeles, he would “put my mother—-ing pistol in your mouth.” A spokesperson for Raz noted that Ricky’s comments do not represent Raz’s feelings but are the result of a protective instinct among siblings. “Raz-B has already spoken to his brother and told him to chill out,” the spokesperson said. Related Artists Chris Brown

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