Wu-Tang Clan Reloads with ‘Legendary Weapons’ Album

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Wu-Tang Clan is back on the attack. The iconic hip-hop collective, including Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, RZA, Method Man, Capadonna, U-God, and Inspectah Deck, is aiming for destruction with a new album Legendary Weapons, due July 26.

Executive produced by RZA, Weapons features a throwback sound inspired by classic soul and kung fu imagery, with raw tracks by RZA and members of Brooklyn-based band The Revelations. Together, they tell a tale of the crew’s violent New York street life. Guests include AZ, M.O.P., Sean Price, Killa Sin, and more.

The album’s first single “Only the Rugged Survive” was produced by Noah Rubin and features RZA. Check the official tracklisting below.

1. Start the Show (feat. Raekwon and RZA)
2. Laced Cheeba (feat. Ghostface, Sean Price, and Trife Diesel)
3. Diesel Fluid (feat. Method Man, Trife Diesel, and Cappadonna)
4. Played By the Game
5. The Black Diamonds (feat. Ghostface, Roc Marciano, and Killa Sin)
6. Legendary Weapons (Ghostface, AZ and M.O.P.)
7. Never Feel This Pain (feat. Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Tre Williams)
8. Angels Got Wings
9. Drunk Tongue (feat. Killa Sin)
10. 225 Rounds (feat. U-God, Cappadonna, Bronze Nazareth, and RZA)
11. Meteor Hammer (feat. Ghostface, Action Bronson, and Termanology)
12. Live Through Death
13. Only the Rugged Survive (feat. RZA)
14. Outro

Beanie Sigel Apologizes To Jay-Z

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After almost two years of feuding, Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel has officially issued an apology to former mentor and label boss, Jay-Z.

“What Mike Epps say? ‘Gangstas f**k up too,'” Beanie Sigel told XXLMag.com. “Whatever I felt this dude Jay did wrong to me, it can’t outweigh the one thing he did do for me – he gave me an opportunity. Dude gave me an opportunity. 

Beanie Sigel who seemed close to signing with 50 Cent’s G-Unit imprint, stated that he was caught up in the moment when he released the song “What You Talkin About (I Ain’t Your Average Cat)” in 2009, dissing Jay-Z and Memphis Bleek. 
 
“I got caught in the moment and put my feelings out there, Beanie SigeI said. “I should have never done that.”
Beanie Sigel said that he has decided to scrap a full album worth of material dissing Roc-A-Fella and Jay-Z, in favor of an album of new material with DJ Green Lantern. 

 

Tupac, Other Late Cultural Icons Return As Crimefighters In New Comic Book

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Late rapper Tupac Shakur has been labeled many things throughout his career, from activist, to actor, to poet, to hardcore gangster rapper.

In a new comic book titled “Comeback Kings,” Tupac Shakur takes on the role of crime fighting superhero.

“Comeback Kings,” which hit shelves this past Wednesday, Tupac and cultural icons like Jim Morrison, Bruce Lee, Andy Kaufman and others are recast as crime fighters who defend the city from a super villain who wants to destroy Hollywood.

The comic is published by Ardden Entertainment and written by InTouch weekly pop writer Matt Sullivan, along with Gabe Guarente. The comic was illustrated by Ethan Young.

“The artists we chose are all influential icons that died too young, whose legacies include conspiracy theories suggesting that they faked their own deaths,” author Matt Sullivan told the Associated Press “Those theories are a jump-off point to both comment on celebrity culture and have fun with the superstar super-team concept.”

Sullivan said that he drew inspiration for the comic from an interview Tupac did with Vibe, in which he stated he was tired of playing the roles of drug dealers and criminals, in movies

“Fans can expect a satirical action-adventure with intense emotional content that treats these artists with both imaginative irreverence and deep respect,” Sullivan told the Associated Press. “I remember a Vibe interview Tupac gave late in his life in which he said he was tired of playing drug dealers and wanted to be an action hero for his generation. That’s something I would’ve loved to see—and in Comeback Kings, we make that happen.”

Comeback Kings is in stores now and retails for $2.99.

 

Eva Lets Loose in New VIBE Magazine Spread

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Model/actress Eva Pigford Marcille rocked  her latest photo shoot with VIBE MAGAZINE.  She got fancy in some elite designers such as YSL, Prada, American Apparel, & Topshop.

New Video: Rihanna – ‘Man Down’

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Rihanna fires off a strong message in the powerful video for “Man Down,” the reggae-tinged single from her latest album Loud. Set against the beauty of Jamaica, the Barbados-born singer tells the story of a sexually-abused woman in the Anthony Mandler-directed clip.

Kelly Rowland Heats Things up in ‘Wonderland’ Magazine

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Kelly Rowland has been confirmed as a judge on the X Factor UK , Here are some outake photos from her shoot for Wonderland.

Kelly’s hit single ‘Motivation’ is currently # 1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Songs Chart.

Diddy To Be Honored With ASCAP’s Founder Award During Ceremony

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Rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs will be honored next month during the 24th annual ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards.

Combs will receive the Founders Award during the annual song writers celebration, which will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Los Angeles California.

The rapper/mogul will join join a long list of recipients who have received ASCAP’s Founders Award in the past, joining artists like Berry Gordy Jr., Dr. Dre, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel Smokey Robinson, Paul McCartney, Ashford & Simpson and others.

“To be recognized for my contributions to music by ASCAP, an organization that represents music creators, is a true honor,” Diddy  told the Associated Press, “All I wanted to do was make people dance and hopefully inspire others to never settle for anything but their best.”

In addition to the Founders Award, songwriters and publishers of ASCAP’s best-known R&B songs of 2010 will be honored during the invitation-only ceremony, which will take place on June 24th.

Millions Tune In To ‘Love & Hip Hop’; 10 More Episodes On The Way

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VH1 has announced they have green lighted season two of their hit reality series, “Love & Hip Hop.”

According to numbers released by VH1 today (May 25th), “Love & Hip Hop” was one of the most watched shows on the network during the season, averaging over 1 million total viewers per episode.

The “Love & Hip-Hop” reunion special, which aired on Monday, May 16th, drew 1.3 million total viewers.

The original cast members will return for season 2 of the reality show, according VH1, which also ordered a second series of the reality series “Mob Wives.”

“Both ‘Mob Wives’ and ‘Love & Hip Hop’ are smash hits for VH1, generating strong buzz and viewership for months now,” said Jeff Olde, Executive Vice President of Original Programming & Production, VH1.

Jim Jones girlfriend Chrissy Lampkin, singer Olivia Longott, Fabolous’ girlfriend Emily Bustamante and budding rapper Somaya “Boss” Reece are all slated to appear for a second time.

VH1 has ordered 10 one-hour episodes for season two of “Love & Hip-Hop,” which will premiere this fall.

“Our viewers have connected passionately with these women and their unique, authentic stories in the realms of pop culture and music,” Olde continued. “We’re very happy to be able continue those storylines.”

“Love & Hip-Hop” is executive produced by Mona Scott-Young for Monami Entertainment.

Rappers Line Up To Celebrate Tupac’s 40th Birthday In June

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A variety of top name rappers and celebs will join Afeni Shakur in celebrating the 40th birthday of Tupac Shakur this June.

Rappers Bun B., 8 Ball and MJG, Too $hort, DJ Drama will join with R&B singer Erykah Badu in celebrating Tupac’s birthday on June 16th in Atlanta.

Comedian Mike Epps has been tapped to serve as host of the celebration, which comes as DeKalb, County, Georgia honors Tupac on June 16th, which officials have officially declared “Tupac Shakur Day.”

“I am greatly honored to have been invited by Afeni Shakur to celebrate her
son’s 40th birthday. I do not take this honor for granted,” Erykah Badu said in a statement.

The third annual celebration will take place at the Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta on June 16th.

“I’m looking forward to another year of preserving Tupac’s legacy by celebrating his life with his fans and furthering his causes by supporting his organization

Billboard Music Awards: All Access

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After thanking the original members of Destiny’s Child and her husband during her Millennium Award acceptance speech at the Billboard Music Awards, Beyoncé reunited backstage with her fellow DC divas Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.

Nicki Minaj was embraced by her Young Money boss Lil Wayne fresh off her performance with Britney Spears, and Rihanna held Bey’s nephew Julez in her arms like a baby as he hammed it up.

Jay-Z caught up with RiRi and signed an autograph for Travis Barker’s young son, while Weezy and Justin Bieber posed with rock royalty U2.