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Noreaga Peeps How Def Jam Failed To Bail Out Jeezy [PHOTOS]

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Ryde Or Die…Broke: 7 Reasons Why DMX Filed For Bankruptcy

From ’97-’02, the pitbull-hearted Rap star had a legendary run with four consecutive #1 albums, four starring movie roles (“Belly”) and mega-success before his recent filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy . With only $50,000 in assets and $1 million-$10 million in debt, he’s the latest superstar-turned-tragedy to fall from grace. Here are seven reasons why the iconic NY rapper filed for Backruptcy. Take a look. Continue reading

Ryde Or Die…Broke: 7 Reasons Why DMX Filed For Bankruptcy

From ’97-’02, the pitbull-hearted Rap star had a legendary run with four consecutive #1 albums, four starring movie roles (“Belly”) and mega-success before his recent filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy . With only $50,000 in assets and $1 million-$10 million in debt, he’s the latest superstar-turned-tragedy to fall from grace. Here are seven reasons why the iconic NY rapper filed for Backruptcy. Take a look. Continue reading

Not Ready For This Jelly: Missouri Woman Booted From Water Park For Being Too Bootylicious In Bikini [Video]

Let that lady cook! The Adventure Oasis Water Park is under fire for booting out a woman for wearing a too-small bikini . Via NY Daily News reports : A Missouri woman is putting on a brave face after she was reportedly kicked out of a water park because of her full figure. Madelyn Sheaffer had just lost 100 pounds and felt confident enough in her skin to wear a bikini to the Adventure Oasis Water Park. After employees told her to cover up or leave, the Independence woman decided to speak out. “I just felt like I was singled out,” Sheaffer told KSHB. “I felt like it was both age and body discrimination.” The woman was in the swimming pool with her niece and nephew when two park employees allegedly walked up to her and asked her to throw on some shorts. They said her bottoms were too small. Unfazed, Sheaffer asked to speak to a higher-up. The manager sang the same tune and showed her the exit in case she didn’t want to comply with the demand. But Sheaffer says that the younger girls at the pool wore similar swimsuits and were not being told to cover up. “There are 16- or 18-year-old girls wearing just the same amount and no one’s criticizing them or making them feel ashamed or feel uncomfortable in their bodies,” Sheaffer said. The woman has filed a complaint against Adventure Oasis Water Park. A representative from the City of Independence told KSHB that managers have the last word when it comes to deciding whether or not a customer is wearing appropriate clothing. But Sheaffer didn’t understand what she’d done wrong. “It’s summer time. It’s a swimming pool,” she said. “I’m wearing a swimming suit.” Hey, she looks alright to us! SMH @ them doing that. We definitely seen bigger jawns in smaller suits at water parks and public pools… KSHB

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Not Ready For This Jelly: Missouri Woman Booted From Water Park For Being Too Bootylicious In Bikini [Video]

The Top 12 Greatest Independent Hip-Hop Labels [Photos]

Hip-Hop music has always had an independent spirit. Plenty of prominent, and major, rap labels of the present day started out indie (see: Cash Money, for one example). Continue

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Started From The Bottom, Now He’s Here: August Alsina

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While Def Jam Recordings newest crooner, August Alsina, finds himself basking in the success of his latest single, “I Luv This Sh*t,” featuring label mate…

Started From The Bottom, Now He’s Here: August Alsina

2 Chainz Ft. Kanye West “Birthday Song” [MUSIC VIDEO]

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2 Chainz is on a roll and just dropped a video to his single with Kanye West, “Birthday Song.” Every birthday should look like this!…

2 Chainz Ft. Kanye West “Birthday Song” [MUSIC VIDEO]

Nas Discusses Destiny & “Daughters” on RSMS [EXCLUSIVE]

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Nas’ new song “Daughters” is easily one of the most talked about rap songs in the past few years, and the hip hop legend stopped…

Nas Discusses Destiny & “Daughters” on RSMS [EXCLUSIVE]

Adam Yauch, MCA of The Beastie Boys, Dies of Cancer at 47

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Adam Yauch, aka MCA of The Beastie Boys, has died. Globalgrind.com is reporting that the member of the legendary rap group succumbed to his battle…

Adam Yauch, MCA of The Beastie Boys, Dies of Cancer at 47

Ne-Yo Leaves Def Jam To Become Senior VP At Motown

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Singer/songwriter Ne-Yo is moving from Def Jam to Motown Records, and he is bringing his Compound imprint along with him. You can now call Ne-Yo the senior vice president of A&R at the label. The Atlanta-based artist released the following statement on the news: “I’m honored that I¹ve been given such a prestigious title and trusted with such responsibility; terrified because I know that playing this role in the fashion of one of my career role models, Mr. Smokey Robinson — these are big shoes to fill. But trust, I can handle it.” For more information on Ne-Yo’s move, head over to Billboard. Congrats to Ne-Yo! Meet The Beautiful Black Men Of “Red Tails” [EXCLUSIVE] Is “Red Tails” The Black “Star Wars”? [EXCLUSIVE] Ne-Yo & Girlfriend Welcome Baby No. 2

Ne-Yo Leaves Def Jam To Become Senior VP At Motown