Guardian:

Although company documents show Beatz, real name Kasseem Dean, owns no part of Megaupload, the hip-hop star was listed as CEO on the site and had advocated the service in promotional videos. On Saturday, Megaupload lawyer Ira Rothken said Beatz was “never involved in a meaningful way” and was simply “in conversations to be named CEO”. However, the New York Post claims Beatz was Megaupload CEO for nearly a year. Read the rest of this entry »

Fueled by the hardcore lyricism of The LOX, the edgy sexiness of first lady Eve and the soul-bearing intensity of de-facto crew leader DMX, the Ruff Ryders stood atop Swizz Beatz Triton keys at the top of the Hip-Hop charts from the late 90s to early 2000s. The thing about eras, though, is they eventually end. Read the rest of this entry »

There were at least three million reasons for that pretty mothaf*%cka A$AP to celebrate last year. Now, to help spread said success even further into 2012, the Harlem native has reworked this unreleased track he recorded with Windy City MC Jon James into a solo effort. “Celebration” has a tad more mainstream-appeal than most of his down-tempo catalog Read the rest of this entry »

“You the next aggin? Well, I’m the ex-aggin/ Name still ringin’ bells, so f*ck arrests aggin” It would appear that Turkey Day didn’t only bring together your family, but the Ruff Ryders, as well. Last week, the Double-R clique released a compilation album, called Past, Present & Future, and this grandiose anthem is the intro. Read the rest of this entry »

There’s no such thing as a necessary remix in today’s rap landscape, especially not when Swizz, Birdman & DJ Khaled’s names are included in the billing. Still, here we are with a remix of Meek’s smash “I’m A Boss,” a tune that really didn’t need any refixing or rejiggering since it already held the unofficial title of song of the summer. Read the rest of this entry »

K. aka Arrogantly

Netflix Stock Plummets After Price Hikes Take Effect [Moviefone]

Swizz Beatz’s Jump Off Christina Elizabeth On Sexting Scandal [The Urban Daily]

We May Not Have The NBA, But We Still Have Basketball [ETSF] Read the rest of this entry »

Catya

Did Lil Wayne Steal The Beat For “She Will”? [The Urban Daily]

Huzzah! Kate Plus 8 Finally Canceled [Warming Glow]

Starbucks CEO: Stop Giving Money to Politicians [Moneyland]

Kimbo Slice Hilariously Murders White Nobody [With Leather] Read the rest of this entry »

Chris Brown bought out DatPiff and got HotNewHipHop to cosign his adventures in rapping, titled Boy In Detention. Listen if you will as “Breezy “displays his versatility as not just a singer, but a rapper as well.” Read the rest of this entry »

While the love of his life was out taking the kids on a field trip, Swizz Beatz Da Monsta was in the studio spazzing and losing his mind with his latest creation. It’s uncertain what will come of this since Swizzy feels he’s above albums these days, but given his recent track record, we’re sure he’ll find away to turn it into a beaucoup payout. Read the rest of this entry »

Issa Bayaua

Christian Lopez Caught Jeter’s 3,000th Hit and Gave It Back [The Big Lead]

Philly Saved $2 Million by Not Prosecuting Small-Time Potheads [Gawker]

Meet Tyrone Curry: He Won The Lottery And Kept Sweeping [The Life Files]

The Black Eyed Peas To Go On Indefinite Break [NME] Read the rest of this entry »

Because there’s no way a blatant paid advertisement like “Reebok Back” shall be called a music video. Again, there’s a right way to showcase your brand and a wrong way. Read the rest of this entry »

One of my favorite records from Tha Carter III was “Dr. Carter” mainly because it showcased Weezy stepping outside of his comfort zone. At least, that’s what I convinced myself. We know he can make club anthems in his sleep, give us the rapid fire tracks in the vein of “A Milli” and “6’7′” as well as the occasional introspective record. Read the rest of this entry »

Leaving nothing sacred and no copyright left infringed, Ross and Meek turn “Tupac Back” into “Reebok Back,” in what I presume is a ad-in-song for Swizz and his Kamikaze Reebok sneaker. To Reebok and their owner adidas, blatant product endorsement are nothing out of the ordinary but the promo moves just don’t work. Read the rest of this entry »

MTV:

“It’s just been a great experience for me, whether they go on the album, whether they don’t go on the album,” Swizz said of his time spent in the studio with Dre and the songs they’ve recorded. ” ‘V.I.P. Chillin’,’ I took that one for myself, but I would gladly give it back to him anytime he wants it back.” Read the rest of this entry »

At the Michelle Obama’s behest, Beyonce creates a song and video for NABEF’s Let’s Move! Flash Workout campaign, meant to encourage the obese babies to get up and bounce. And thus, “Get Me Bodied” becomes a kid-friendly “Move Your Body.” Read the rest of this entry »