Plies is known for enjoying the finer things in life including a collection of ridiculous one of a kind chains. The Florida emcee recently debuted his latest piece of jewelery on his Twitter page, an iced out iron. No word on if he’s picking up the iced out ironing board to go with it. Plies posted a picture of his new chain Thursday saying, “Damn I 4got 2 tweet the Jewlery my bad….. A “Iron” 4 a Hot N*gga”.” In addition to his latest ridiculous neck wear, Plies is known for rocking goon mask chains, fitted hat chains and … His fellow Florida rap brethren T Pain takes the cake however with his Ciroc, Nuvo, Conjure and Kool-Aid man chains. Check out their ridiculous chain collection at HipHopWired.com
Nicki Minaj, Travis Barker and Rick Ross join Weezy, who tells the crowd that performing post-prison is ‘better than I could have imagined.’ By Jayson Rodriguez Lil Wayne performs at his I Am Music II tour in Providence, Rhode Island on March 17, 2011 Photo: Taylor Hill/ Getty Images PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Lil Wayne returned to the stage as a headliner for the first time in more than a year on Wednesday night (March 16), and the superstar MC let the Rhode Island concertgoers know just how grateful he was to be kicking off his I Am Music II Tour in their town. “I swear to God, I was in a place a few months ago, I couldn’t imagine this sh–,” Wayne told the sold-out crowd, referring to his time behind bars . “But now that I’m here, it’s better than I could have imagined.” To say the feeling was mutual would be an understatement. The New England crowd cheered Weezy’s every move, from his otherworldly rhyming to the array of guests he invited onstage, including Young Money members Shanell, Jae Millz, Mack Maine and Lil Twist. Sporting a white V-neck tee, jeans, bright Vans and a fitted cap and shades, Wayne looked trimmer than he did upon his release from prison in November. His dreadlocks appeared longer, and the rapper was lucid. As a result of an Arizona case, Wayne is forbidden from drinking alcohol or partaking in any activities involving drugs. The added clarity served him well. He was agile throughout his verses on “A Milli.” “He’s a beast, he’s a dog, he’s a motherf—ing problem,” he rapped. “OK, you’re a goon, but what’s a goon to a goblin?/ Nothing, nothing, you ain’t scaring nothing/ On some f—ing bullshit, call him Dennis Rodman.” After running through “Look At Me Now,” “I’m Going In” and “Got Money,” Wayne revisited his standout mixtape, No Ceilings, before ceding the stage to Nicki Minaj. The Young Money empress was ready for combat. She entered to a blistering scene of “Gladiator” playing on the enormous LCD screen behind the stage. An unknown person in a monk’s outfit walked to the front of the stage followed by Nicki’s barbies in their pink bobs. Rising through a propelled entrance underneath the stage, the Pink Friday star rocketed onto the stage to “Roman’s Revenge.” Sporting a white-and-pink body-hugging one-piece suit and a Bride of Frankenstein-like wig, Nicki was flamboyant in her “Roman” persona. She took a football onstage and ran through a cadre of her dancers –clad in helmets, while Nicki wore shoulder pads — en route to a touchdown and spike. The “Moment 4 Life” star was also flirtatious. She invited a man onstage with her (after another one tried to rush the stage before security escorted him off) for a lap dance. “There’s three rules,” she told the lucky participant. “Keep your legs open, hands behind your back and keep your mouth shut.” Then, as Sean Kingston’s “Letting Go,” featuring the Queens lyricist, boomed on the speakers, she teased her guest with a dutty-whine thrust. Wayne returned to the stage after 30 minutes, and after a brief Rebirth set, the benevolent CEO invited Lil Twist out for their new collaboration “Love Affair.” Mack Maine, Jae Millz and Nicki joined the boss for “Bed Rock.” Young Money’s latest signee, Cory Gunz, proved to be the most energetic of the crew when the Bronx upstart arrived next for a frenetic rendition of “6 Foot 7 Foot.” Rick Ross and Travis Barker rounded out the bill. The Blink-182 drummer was joined by Beastie Boys DJ Mixmaster Mike for a heart-racing set. Barker performed his set inside an oversize Ghetto Blaster radio as he pounded on the brass for the title track of his solo debut, Can a Drummer Get Some. Miami Don Rick Ross was as breezy as a Florida sunset. His 30 minutes included his breakout hits “Hustlin’ ” and “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast).” “I need a moment of silence,” Ross told the audience. “Life is a beautiful thing. There’s nothing more beautiful than life.” Wayne was just as effusive about his circumstances toward the end of the show. “Make some noise for Tupac,” he announced. “Make some noise for Biggie. Make some noise for my n—a Nate Dogg . Make some noise for Michael Jackson, y’all. “All the people I named taught me one thing,” Wayne added. “And that’s how to hustle.” Will you check out Wayne’s I Am Music II Tour? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos Lil Wayne Returns To Glory With I Am Music II Tour Related Artists Lil Wayne Nicki Minaj Travis Barker Rick Ross (Hip-Hop)
Nicki Minaj, Travis Barker and Rick Ross join Weezy, who tells the crowd that performing post-prison is ‘better than I could have imagined.’ By Jayson Rodriguez Lil Wayne performs at his I Am Music II tour in Providence, Rhode Island on March 17, 2011 Photo: Taylor Hill/ Getty Images PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Lil Wayne returned to the stage as a headliner for the first time in more than a year on Wednesday night (March 16), and the superstar MC let the Rhode Island concertgoers know just how grateful he was to be kicking off his I Am Music II Tour in their town. “I swear to God, I was in a place a few months ago, I couldn’t imagine this sh–,” Wayne told the sold-out crowd, referring to his time behind bars . “But now that I’m here, it’s better than I could have imagined.” To say the feeling was mutual would be an understatement. The New England crowd cheered Weezy’s every move, from his otherworldly rhyming to the array of guests he invited onstage, including Young Money members Shanell, Jae Millz, Mack Maine and Lil Twist. Sporting a white V-neck tee, jeans, bright Vans and a fitted cap and shades, Wayne looked trimmer than he did upon his release from prison in November. His dreadlocks appeared longer, and the rapper was lucid. As a result of an Arizona case, Wayne is forbidden from drinking alcohol or partaking in any activities involving drugs. The added clarity served him well. He was agile throughout his verses on “A Milli.” “He’s a beast, he’s a dog, he’s a motherf—ing problem,” he rapped. “OK, you’re a goon, but what’s a goon to a goblin?/ Nothing, nothing, you ain’t scaring nothing/ On some f—ing bullshit, call him Dennis Rodman.” After running through “Look At Me Now,” “I’m Going In” and “Got Money,” Wayne revisited his standout mixtape, No Ceilings, before ceding the stage to Nicki Minaj. The Young Money empress was ready for combat. She entered to a blistering scene of “Gladiator” playing on the enormous LCD screen behind the stage. An unknown person in a monk’s outfit walked to the front of the stage followed by Nicki’s barbies in their pink bobs. Rising through a propelled entrance underneath the stage, the Pink Friday star rocketed onto the stage to “Roman’s Revenge.” Sporting a white-and-pink body-hugging one-piece suit and a Bride of Frankenstein-like wig, Nicki was flamboyant in her “Roman” persona. She took a football onstage and ran through a cadre of her dancers –clad in helmets, while Nicki wore shoulder pads — en route to a touchdown and spike. The “Moment 4 Life” star was also flirtatious. She invited a man onstage with her (after another one tried to rush the stage before security escorted him off) for a lap dance. “There’s three rules,” she told the lucky participant. “Keep your legs open, hands behind your back and keep your mouth shut.” Then, as Sean Kingston’s “Letting Go,” featuring the Queens lyricist, boomed on the speakers, she teased her guest with a dutty-whine thrust. Wayne returned to the stage after 30 minutes, and after a brief Rebirth set, the benevolent CEO invited Lil Twist out for their new collaboration “Love Affair.” Mack Maine, Jae Millz and Nicki joined the boss for “Bed Rock.” Young Money’s latest signee, Cory Gunz, proved to be the most energetic of the crew when the Bronx upstart arrived next for a frenetic rendition of “6 Foot 7 Foot.” Rick Ross and Travis Barker rounded out the bill. The Blink-182 drummer was joined by Beastie Boys DJ Mixmaster Mike for a heart-racing set. Barker performed his set inside an oversize Ghetto Blaster radio as he pounded on the brass for the title track of his solo debut, Can a Drummer Get Some. Miami Don Rick Ross was as breezy as a Florida sunset. His 30 minutes included his breakout hits “Hustlin’ ” and “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast).” “I need a moment of silence,” Ross told the audience. “Life is a beautiful thing. There’s nothing more beautiful than life.” Wayne was just as effusive about his circumstances toward the end of the show. “Make some noise for Tupac,” he announced. “Make some noise for Biggie. Make some noise for my n—a Nate Dogg . Make some noise for Michael Jackson, y’all. “All the people I named taught me one thing,” Wayne added. “And that’s how to hustle.” Will you check out Wayne’s I Am Music II Tour? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos Lil Wayne Returns To Glory With I Am Music II Tour Related Artists Lil Wayne Nicki Minaj Travis Barker Rick Ross (Hip-Hop)
Former Fugees frontwoman also launches Twitter account. By James Dinh Lauryn Hill After wrapping up her first outing in years, Lauryn Hill is keeping her comeback momentum going strong by announcing the second leg of her tour, Moving Target: Extended Intimate Playdate Series. Beginning Wednesday, the former Fugees frontwoman will kick off the 12-date outing in Florida before making her way to the West Coast, then wrapping up in May at the New Orleans jazz festival. More dates are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Like the first leg of the tour, Hill is making sure to visit smaller venues to give fans a more intimate experience. “One of the benefits of playing venues smaller than the ones I’m used to allows me the opportunity to not only reconnect with my supporters but to expose them to a portion of the musical journey I’ve been on which the world for the most part has not had access to,” the 35-year-old singer said in a statement. “I’ve never shied away from being musically adventurous, nor am I known for being a lightweight when it comes to lyrical content or musical exploration.” The elusive singer/rapper also opened up about her hiatus from the big stage, admitting that she’s still in the process of regaining all of her performance skills. “Getting back out there to perform is a lot like resuming a strenuous sport after having been away from it for a while, but eventually the muscle memory kicks in, and each day brings progressive strength. It’s an exciting and real process which these audiences will get to witness,” she continued. While Hill has remained shy of press in recent years, the iconic MC has launched a Twitter account to keep fans updated on the latest news and updates for the tour. The account hasn’t yet been verified. Lauryn Hill’s Moving Target: Extended Intimate Playdate Series tour dates:
Scribbles from Gov. Rick Scott’s press conference this afternoon: 1.) Asked to respond to criticism that Scott and the clemency board rushed a decision to slow down the restoration of civil rights , Scott said it was their decision: “It’s the clemency board’s decision to decide what these are. We listen to public comment and it’s something that we’ll always be reviewing to make sure that we’re fair… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Buzz Florida Politics Discovery Date : 09/03/2011 22:37 Number of articles : 2
Scribbles from Gov. Rick Scott’s press conference this afternoon: 1.) Asked to respond to criticism that Scott and the clemency board rushed a decision to slow down the restoration of civil rights , Scott said it was their decision: “It’s the clemency board’s decision to decide what these are. We listen to public comment and it’s something that we’ll always be reviewing to make sure that we’re fair… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Buzz Florida Politics Discovery Date : 09/03/2011 22:37 Number of articles : 2
The opponents of Amendment 4 say the fight isn’t over. Ryan Houck, executive director for Vote No on 4, sent an e-mail blast this morning with promise of a March 1 announcement. The amendment, which was defeated on the Nov. 2 ballot, would have given voters a say in land use plan changes. Opponents of the measure spent nearly $16 million to defeat it. Watch the video message: Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Buzz Florida Politics Discovery Date : 22/02/2011 17:18 Number of articles : 2
Last fall, we reported that Michael Jackson’s children may be asked to testify on behalf of Dr. Conrad Murray, as the embattled physician’s lawyers seek to establish that the late, great King of Pop had longstanding drug addictions. While that says little about Murray’s actual care, Jackson’s kids apparently thought highly of him in that regard too, because their famous father did. The children refused to believe that their dad died of a heart attack in June 2009, since MJ raved that Dr. Conrad Murray was the best doctor on Earth. For what it’s worth, Michael and the kids loved Murray. Jackson’s former nanny, Grace Rwaramba , has described his addictions in detail, and spoke with LAPD investigators about how Dr. Murray became a “regular” around the house when the singer lived in Vegas, visiting at least twice a week. Grace said Michael would constantly praise Murray in front of the kids, and that’s why after he died, the kids would say , “There’s no way daddy could have died of a heart attack because Dr. Murray is the best doctor in the whole world.” Grace also said Michael first met Murray through a member of MJ’s security team. As she explains it, Jackson felt he could trust Murray in large part because the security guy claimed he had some sort of mysterious leverage over the doctor. Grace offered no further explanation about the mysterious leverage, but like everything else related to Michael Jackson, truth is often stranger than fiction. On an unrelated, but equally peculiar note, Grace says on a family trip to Florida, the kids called 911 when they discovered MJ “passed out” in their hotel. It’s unclear when the incident took place or what caused it.
Last fall, we reported that Michael Jackson’s children may be asked to testify on behalf of Dr. Conrad Murray, as the embattled physician’s lawyers seek to establish that the late, great King of Pop had longstanding drug addictions. While that says little about Murray’s actual care, Jackson’s kids apparently thought highly of him in that regard too, because their famous father did. The children refused to believe that their dad died of a heart attack in June 2009, since MJ raved that Dr. Conrad Murray was the best doctor on Earth. For what it’s worth, Michael and the kids loved Murray. Jackson’s former nanny, Grace Rwaramba , has described his addictions in detail, and spoke with LAPD investigators about how Dr. Murray became a “regular” around the house when the singer lived in Vegas, visiting at least twice a week. Grace said Michael would constantly praise Murray in front of the kids, and that’s why after he died, the kids would say , “There’s no way daddy could have died of a heart attack because Dr. Murray is the best doctor in the whole world.” Grace also said Michael first met Murray through a member of MJ’s security team. As she explains it, Jackson felt he could trust Murray in large part because the security guy claimed he had some sort of mysterious leverage over the doctor. Grace offered no further explanation about the mysterious leverage, but like everything else related to Michael Jackson, truth is often stranger than fiction. On an unrelated, but equally peculiar note, Grace says on a family trip to Florida, the kids called 911 when they discovered MJ “passed out” in their hotel. It’s unclear when the incident took place or what caused it.
Michael Lohan recently reached out to Billy Ray Cyrus . His ex-fiancee, Kate Major, says he’s been doing the same – and just filed a criminal complaint because he’s calling, harassing and threatening her constantly. A few weeks ago, the on-off couple split (again), Kate tried to pack up her stuff from their NYC apartment, MiLo got in the way and things blew the f*%k up. Kate then fled to her family’s Florida home, where Michael called so much, Kate asked Verizon to permanently block his number, which didn’t sit well with him. Michael allegedly threatened to do “something bad” to her at that point. She filed a criminal complaint with police in Florida and plans to seek a restraining order on Monday. Mike, of course, says her accusations are false as always. MiLo, accused of assault on Kate last summer, only to have her drop the charge, says “She has done this many times, and the allegations always prove false.” Much like his claims of representing Lindsay to the Late Show .
