The Y.H.G.M Brand

Instagram‘s latest update boasts a faster camera

2012-03-01T12:32:00.001-05:00

...and support for China’s Sina Weibo and Japan’s Mixi.

The new camera option is impressively fast. Instagram now shows an instant preview while it saves the image. Previously, users such as myself would rarely shoot with Instagram’s in-app camera, using it mostly to add filters to photos shot with the standard iPhone camera.

The new feature could well change the way many shooters interact with the app.

Unfortunately, the Instagram blog announcing the changes has been down much of Thursday. The update was reported by The Next Web early Thursday.

Other updates in Instagram 2.2: the app makes it easier to change your profile photo and fixes bugs with filters and saving to the photo library. Users who speak Chinese or Japanese can access the Mixi and Sina Weibo sharing options if their phone’s language and region are correctly formatted.

SEE ALSO: Firewall Down: Chinese Get Access to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube [VIDEO]

Instagram, a cult social photography app, reached 15 million users in December. Though it is currently only available for iOS, it has publicly announced an Android app is in the works.

Are you excited about the faster camera? Do you think China and Japan will embrace Instagram now that they can easily share to Mixi and Sina Weibo? Let us know what you think of the update in the comments.

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Event Tonight: 4 Decades of Hip-Hop Brought to you by “The DJs”

2012-02-29T13:49:00.001-05:00

WHAT:
To culminate Black History Month, 4 Decades of Hip-Hop Brought to you by “The DJs” is an old-school themed event that will pay tribute to hip-hop legends and the history of the DJ culture. The event will honor Hip-Hop Artist Nonchalant (5 O’Clock in the Morning) for her role in the local and national music scene.

Entry is free before 11 pm and $5 afterwards. Attire is hip-hop inspired.

WHO:
Hosted by Core/Shade 45 DJ Schemes, with music by DJ Roz, DJ Casper, DJ MIM and DJ Money
Recording artists Lyriciss, Pro’Verb, Garvey the Chosen One, Laelo, Uncle Freeky and Bear Witnez will perform tribute pieces dedicated to their favorite hip-hop artists.

WHEN:
Tonight, Wednesday, February 29 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

WHERE:
CB 1212 Lounge at 1212 U Street NW, Washington, DC.

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Rapper Max B Denied Appeal, Set to Remain In Prison Until 2042

2012-02-29T12:33:00.001-05:00

SMFH

"Former Dipset affiliate Max B will have to serve out the next 30 years in prison before he is eligible for parole in 2042.

The Harlem rapper, real name Charly Wingate, has been in a New Jersey State Prison cell since 2009 after he was convicted on nine out of 11 counts of murder, robbery and conspiracy charges, stemming from a botched robbery in 2006 that resulted in the murder of David Taylor. Max with his former girlfriend, Gina Conway, and stepbrother, Kelvin Leerdam, had plotted to rob Taylor and his associate Allan “Jay” Plowden at a Holiday Inn.

Max was sentenced to 75 years, but had hoped that a successful appeal would have him free by the end of 2011. He revealed in an interview back in April 2011, “You might see me in the summer. You might see me at the end of the year. I’m just waiting on the appellate courts, all my paperwork is done.”

The rapper used the moniker Biggaveli; a combination of Notorious B.I.G’s “Biggie”, Jay-Z’s “Jigga” and Tupac’s “Makaveli.” Believing he was a combination of the three great artists, Max B rose to popularity after appearing on many Dipset albums and penning the chorus to Jim Jones’ top 10 hit “We Fly High” in 2006.

He later had a falling out with the Dipset capo and began to align himself with the recent XXL 2012 Freshman, French Montana. The duo released a slew of successful mixtapes under the Coke Wave imprint until Max was sentenced." —Nicholas Sella

New EP: Curren$y & Styles P #The1st28

2012-02-28T13:46:00.000-05:00

Get your fix here. <-- DOWNLOAD

1. Rule Book
2. Jekell n Hyde
3. Lean (feat. Fiend)
4.Go (feat. Daz )
5. Billions (feat. Deelow

Hip-Hop Rumors: YMCMB Plans On Dropping 16 Albums This Year!?

2012-02-28T13:09:00.001-05:00

"All the news and rumors surrounding YMCMB and their recent signings has to make you really wonder how many artists will actually “live up to the hype” of the label once their projects get released. Can that much attention be dispersed throughout all of the projects to give them a fair shot at achieving success??? Only time will tell.

In an AllHipHop.com interview a while back, Birdman revealed, “Well, we got a big roster coming next year. Nicki’s coming out…Tyga, Twist, Bow Wow, myself, Kevin Rudolph, Jay Sean. Wayne got another album, everybody. I mean, we’re gonna drop 10 to 14 albums in the first six months of the year, so everybody’s cocked and loaded. It’s all about the music first, and everything else comes after that. It’s music with us and then whatever else.”

Well, it looks like Birdman LOWERED the anty to XXL, recently announcing his plans to drop 15+ albums this year, beginning with last week’s release of Tyga’s Careless World: Rise of the Last King which is set to debut with over 80,000 copies sold which is not a terrible look for the “Rack City” creator.

He stated, “We’re a brand and we don’t want to be categorized as one type of brand.”

Up next is Lil Twist’s Don’t Get It Twisted and Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded which will both drop this spring, as will Birdman’s fifth studio album, Bigger Than Life and Bow Wow’s new project Underrated, so for the time being it’s all Rap-related for YMCMB at least until summertime.

Then you’ve got Busta Rhymes, Mystikal, newly signed artists Christiana Milian, Limp Bizkit, and the rumored signing of Ashanti. Mix that in with Lil Wayne’s I Am Not A Human Being 2 and a possible new album from Drake and it’s going to be a busy year.

How many more artists will ink with YMCMB this year, and which of their upcoming releases are you looking forward to most? Which are destined to fail? Will anyone besides Weezy, Nicki, and Drake really make any loot???? Questions!!!"

AHH

2012 XXL FRESHMEN

2012-02-28T12:13:00.002-05:00

{Video} Milly Esquire ~ 'Let Em Say' (Official Trailer)

2012-02-26T14:14:00.000-05:00

With the full version coming sometime in Spring 2012, and the anticipation mounting, Milly Esquire quenches the undying thirst of his fans by dropping this quick visual for his 'Let Em Say' single.

This self-edited trailed should tide the masses over until the full drop sometime next month. Until then, head over to iTunes, Amazon, or however the hell else you acquire music and cop the single!

Hit the jump for a sneak peek at a few of the Behind The Scenes photos!

New Video: Hodgy, Domo Genesis And Tyler, The Creator - Rella

2012-02-21T09:44:00.000-05:00

[Baltimore] Music Video Shoot, This Friday!

2012-02-20T10:57:00.000-05:00

February 24, 2012;

Milly Esquire will finally be shooting the long-awaited video/mini-movie for his single "Let 'Em Say"

If you wish to be apart of this experience; you must plan to have your face covered with a mask, bandanna, face paint, scarf etc.

Shooting will begin as early as: 9:30 AM -- Friday morning...

Interested?

Please contact:

443 983 7478 and/or mark.yhgm@gmail.com

@Milly_Esquire

New Video: The Throne “Niggas In Paris”

2012-02-09T12:26:00.001-05:00

Taco Bell 'First Meal' Breakfast Menu Reviewed

2012-02-09T11:20:00.003-05:00

This week, Taco Bell rolled out its long-awaited breakfast menu at 750 locations in 10 states across the country. The Tex-Mex titan of fast food, whose parent company is Yum! Brands Inc., spent the past five years developing the 11-item menu, known as "First Meal."

Slideshow: Reviewing Taco Bell's New 'First Meal' Breakfast Menu

Breakfast menus have a long and storied history in the American fast-food industry. In 1971, McDonald's introduced the first Egg McMuffin. In 1977, they officially unveiled their entire breakfast menu. Today, most McDonald's locations start serving breakfast around 6:00 a.m., and a host of other fast-food chains (Jack in the Box, Carl's Jr., Burger King, Wendy's, and even Starbucks and Subway) have been slow but sure to follow suit in delivering the "most important meal of the day." The one major fast-food chain to hold off on this trend, until now, has been Taco Bell, a seemingly natural addition to the breakfast bandwagon (Photo Credit: Andy Sweat).

Slideshow: Reviewing Taco Bell's New Cantina Bell Menu

But all you late-night "Fourth Meal"-ers won't have to wait any longer -- your "First Meal" has arrived (does that technically make it five meals a day?). The options include a Johnsonville Sausage and Egg Wrap, two larger burritos (the Grande Skillet costs $2.79 and the Steak and Egg costs $1.99), two smaller $0.99 burritos (Bacon and Egg, Sausage and Egg), a hash brown, a quartet of Cinnabon Delights (fried dough balls with cream filling), fresh-brewed Seattle's Best Coffee (hot, iced, and flavored); and Tropicana Orange Juice.

Slideshow: How to Order Mexican Without Sounding Estúpido

So what are early reviewers saying about Taco Bell's "First Meal" launch? In the following slideshow, three different types of avowed Los Angeles-based fast-food connoisseurs tested every item on the menu and gave their honest opinions.

Judge number one is what some would call a "fast-foodie," a connoisseur of all things drive-thru, the kind of person who would name their first child Mickey, and their second child Dee. Judge number two is the "breakfast-on-the-run" type, that friend of yours who's always apologizing for stray McMuffin wrappers when you get in their car. And judge number three is the "health nut," the health-conscious provider and parent who recognizes the time-saving benefits of fast food, but also knows the risks.

Nutritional facts are included with each item, but reviews were primarily limited to taste.

- Joshua Morrison, The Daily Meal

The Y.H.G.M Brand Releases "Welcome II Y.H.G.M"

2012-01-30T13:47:00.001-05:00

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(Baltimore, MD) -- Hip-hop collaborative, The Y.H.G.M brand, headed by Milly Esquire, will be sure to gain new fans and “believers” with their impressive new release, “Welcome II Y.H.G.M”, released January 30 to Datpiff.com. and the Y.H.G.M blog. With 2 singles previously released - , "L's High" featuring The Colbster, Tu-KhinDz, J. Rell "The Prince", Newport Ricks and Tra' Holiday and "Y.H.G.M Incredible", featuring naturalbrown, Tra' Holiday and Kai Marley. – the Y.H.G.M brand will undoubtedly establish themselves and make their mark in hip-hop with their new compilation.

Features on the Y.H.G.M compilation include Y.H.G.M brand members DJ Vanrod, Tra’ Holiday, J.Rell ‘The Prince’, Kai-Marley, Tragedy, Newport Ricks, Ray-Ray, Team Hustle, Tu-KhinDz, The Colbster and Tha Yung One. Of the compilation, Milly Esquire says “I am proud of the project which I executive produced along with Tra’ Holiday. The love and support we’ve acquired thus far is greatly appreciated and we, The Y.H.G.M Brand will only get bigger and better from this day forward! Thanks to everyone who is taking a moment to listen and support us!”

“Welcome II Y.H.G.M” is available for stream/download on datpiff.com [here] and available for direct download [here].

About Milly Esquire and The Y.H.G.M Brand:

To find out more information on Milly Esquire, please visit www.whoismillyesquire.com. Milly is on Twitter, so please feel free to follow him at @milly_esquire and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/millyesquire.com.

For more information on The Y.H.G.M Brand, please check them out on twitter at @theYHGMbrand or at http://yhgm.tumblr.com/, http://www.youtube.com/yhgm1,http://yhgmblog.blogspot.com/, and http://soundcloud.com/y-h-g-m.

The Thirst?

2012-01-29T23:16:00.001-05:00

THE THIRST!!!!!

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[Video] SHIT BALTIMORE GIRLS SAY

2012-01-29T11:58:00.001-05:00

[Video] Shit DC Girls Say

2012-01-29T11:30:00.001-05:00

Celebrity Smoothie 2

2012-01-27T02:29:00.002-05:00

Celebrity Smoothie 2

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Ruff Ryders Reunion?

2012-01-19T10:55:00.004-05:00

Speculation of a Ruff Ryders reunion is circulating saying DMX, Swizz, and Murda Mook have been confirmed while Eve and The Lox have yet to be contacted. Ruff Ryders had shit on lock near the late 90s managing the multi platinum artists DMX, The Lox, and Eve. During the reign of No Limit Records and Cash Money Entertainment, Ruff Ryders managed to generate a huge fan base. The 1999 release, Ruff Ryders Vol. 1 debuted at number one on Billboard following the 4x platinum debut album by DMX, It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. Swizz's (nephew of the label creators) unique sound of production that began with The Lox and laced Eve's debut album can still be heard through artists today such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, Trey Songz, Jennifer Hudson, Nicki Minaj, and the list goes on. It's actually pretty dope that this many members of the Ruff Ryders family have remained close over the years and are able to come together to put on what WILL BE an amazing series of shows! Do you remember the buzz DMX created with his nearly violent energy and Eve coming through holding her weight up to Lil Kim who was still actively on the rap scene? Eve managed to be the first female female rapper to enter the Billboard 200 as number one. Venues have already been booked, so look for an update of dates, locations, and times.

Celebrity Smoothie

2012-01-16T11:34:00.000-05:00

Discussing Blue Ivy Carter, Common and Drake, Khloe Kardashian, and Amber Rose. Check me out on YouTube: DeLaMegOnTheMic, feel free to submit topics! Follow me @whoaDELAMEG !!!!!

PEDX: FRIDAY THE 13TH SNAPBACK SALE!!

2012-01-13T12:16:00.004-05:00

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New Mixtape: Rick Ross "Rich Forever"

2012-01-07T12:32:00.002-05:00

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The Soulstice releases "MF Wonders" mixtape

2012-01-02T10:36:00.004-05:00

In homage to two of the most legendary hip hop producers, The Soulstice piece together their freshman mixtape featuring classic production from solely MF Doom & 9th Wonder. As their debut release to the world, The Soulstice try and capture a sound that isn't often heard but still reach the topics that many can relate. Enjoy!

Mediafire: The Soulstice Presents "MF Wonders" The Mixtape

Bandcamp: The Soulstice Presents "MF Wonders" The Mixtape

The Soulstice (closely associated with The Y.H.G.M Brand) consists of 4 talented artists; Alex Kidd, Lafayette, Rob Yung, and Ross Munroe. All 4 members hail from different States but are all currently residing in Florida. With their unimaginable passion for music, this talented group can do all the work on their own. From the process of songwriting and composing to the recording and mixing! With the year of 2011 coming to an end you can expect to see many things coming from these young and talented individuals.

New Music: DJ Vanrod's "My Demo" [Mixtape]

2012-01-02T10:28:00.001-05:00

DOWNLOAD HERE!!

Follow DJ Vanrod on Twitter!

@_YourFavoriteDj

[Video] "L's High" - Tu-KhinDz, The Colbster, J.Rell 'The Prince', Newport Ricks & Tra' Holiday

2011-12-31T11:56:00.001-05:00

Milly Esquire Releases "Eating Milk & Drinking Cereal", His "Milly Mondays" Compilation

2011-12-28T10:24:00.004-05:00

Tracklist:

1. Rap Radar [3rd Portion]

2. Milluminati (Produced By: Rob Yung)

3. Talk To Me

4. Making Me Mad [feat. Tra' Holiday]

5. Somebody (Produced By: july2nd) [feat. Daysia Star]

6. Smile In Ya Face [feat. Tragedy]

7. What They Say (Produced By: Brey Quick) [feat. Jennifer Simone]

8. Memory Loss

9. They Don't Even Know [feat. Tragedy]

10. Stop Callin' My Phone [feat. Tu-KhinDz]

11. Rap Radar [Full]

[Download Link] http://www.mediafire.com/?l30y5qr6jt9bqm9

“Milly Mondays” was originally created for one purpose - to share some of Milly Esquire’s older and unreleased music to the public. What it ended up doing was giving more insight to the public about Milly Esquire as a person, as well as a rapper, and gained him fans and blog recognition in return.

With 11 songs released (one as a bonus track) between October and December 2011, Milly gave his fans all of him – quotable lines, humor, heartfelt and personal moments, braggadocio and fun. The music was and always will be representative of who he is as a person, while continuing to showcase his talent, which is constantly growing and evolving.

Rapping about a vast range of topics, from candidly speaking to what he’s been through in life and love, his personal struggles, failed relationships, his experiences as an up-and-coming hip hop artist and the difficulties he’s had within the industry, “Milly Monday” always showcased Milly Esquire unique spin and look at life. With guest appearances from Daysia Star, Jennifer Simone and his YHGM members, Milly’s music was praised and featured on DMVixen.com, Rockthedub.com, Theblackurbantimes.com, Areyouinthatmoodyet.com, Forthedmvonly.com, Themillerreport.net,Meetthadealer.com and many more blog sites.

He’s gained fans, publicity and recognition for his talent with “Milly Mondays” project, but he is not done yet.

[Video] Watch The Throne Tour Backstage (Episodes 3-5)

2011-12-27T12:45:00.000-05:00

New Mixtape: Fabolous "There Is No Competition: Death Comes In 3′s"

2011-12-25T12:40:00.002-05:00

Download here

[Video] Odd Christmas (Ft. Nicki Minaj, Big Sean, Rick Ross, Beyonce,Jay-Z, Kanye West etc.)

2011-12-25T12:00:00.002-05:00

[Video] Young Jeezy - A Hustlerz Ambition (Documentary)

2011-12-19T10:29:00.001-05:00

Milly Esquire Releases His 9th "Milly Mondays" Track, "They Don't Even Know", featuring Tragedy

2011-12-19T10:09:00.003-05:00

Over an infectious beat, Milly Esquire and his Y.H.G.M. artist, Tragedy, come together to tag team this song. Showing off their incredible chemistry, as well as their lyrical ability, this song is definitely a banger, meant to be played at high volumes. Consistent with the classic Y.H.G.M. style, this song is full of quotable lines and metaphors. As evidenced by previous "Milly Mondays", Milly Esquire definitely has a range of topics and the talent to rise to the top of the music industry.

For the free download, please follow this link: http://www.divshare.com/download/16408282-40a.

Also, please be aware that the "Milly Mondays" compilation, "Eating Milk & Drinking Cereal", will be released December 28, 2011. The compilation will feature all of the 10 "Milly Mondays" tracks, as well as a couple of bonus tracks.

The Playground

2011-12-06T22:56:00.000-05:00

This is my newest poem "The Playground," follow me on twitter "@whoaDELAMEG" and check out my YouTube Channel: DeLaMegOnTheMic !

Best Place to Be Offered Drugs... In Baltimore...

2011-12-01T12:17:00.001-05:00

Lexington Market

400 W. Lexington St.

We’ve all heard the creative product names shouted out on The Wire—“WMD,” anybody?—but that poetry seems to come more from David Simon than the streets. Most of the city’s open-air drug markets are isolated from other businesses, and marketing isn’t much of a problem. But at the Lexington Market, the drug trade bumps up against a variety of other retailers and attractions, ranging from the food stands inside to the medieval sci-fi costumes and black-supremacist street-preaching of the Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge. The diverse crowd surrounding Lexington Market forces the dealers into a whispered poetry of ambiguity: They have to be clearly enticing while maintaining plausible deniability. “Zoom,” we’ve heard several men whisper recently. Zoom? And we swear someone just offered us “Betelguese.” It remains to be seen if the constantly renewed promise to “clean up” and renovate the area will disperse these whispercore poets. But for now, even with the cops around, it’s hard to go far without hearing their idiosyncratic calls. And by the way, for all the same reasons listed above, Lexington Market is not the Best Place to Buy Drugs.

City Paper

New Music: Cheat-M's "Poor Otis" x "Trouble On My Mind"

2011-11-29T21:25:00.001-05:00

Poor Otis by Cheat-M

TROUBLE ON MY MIND (FREESTYLE) by Cheat-M

Y.H.G.M

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DJ Vanrod LIVE mix set [11.26.11]

2011-11-29T14:25:00.001-05:00

DJ Vanrod LIVE mix set 11.26.11 by DJ Vanrod

Y.H.G.M

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Milly Esquire Releases "Smile In Ya Face" Featuring Tragedy, His 6th "Milly Mondays" Track

2011-11-28T11:32:00.001-05:00

Here is the new song, "Smile In Ya Face", for Milly Esquire's sixth installment of "Milly Mondays".

"Smile In Ya Face" came about from experiences in life that Milly Esquire and Tragedy had with backstabbing and lying individuals. From personal friendships, to romantic relationships, "Smile In Ya Face" covers the gamut of how Milly and Tragedy see liars, fakes and fraudulent individuals as translucent and therefore, not deserving to be in their circle. With a recognizable sample from The O'Jays "Backstabbers", this is a song which all of Milly Esquire's fans (past, current and future) can relate to. With more songs like this to come, Milly wants everyone to stay tuned to what he and Y.H.G.M. will put out next. The best is yet to come.

For the free download, please follow this link: http://soundcloud.com/milly-esquire/smile-in-ya-face-produced-by-probz.

Smile In Ya Face (Produced By - july2nd) by Milly Esquire

All the Cyber Monday Deals from Around the Web!

2011-11-28T11:09:00.001-05:00

So you survived Black Friday. (We hope.) Congrats! But it's not over yet: from Friday's smoldering rubble comes Cyber Monday and another pack of deals to kick your bank account in the face. We found, ranked, and sorted all the Cyber Monday deals (and non-deals) for you. Here's your definitive guide for Digital Shopping D-Day.

Deals are grouped by category, just like our daily Dealzmodo lists and our epic Black Friday Cheat Sheet. So you'll find ebook readers like the Kindle and Nook listed under Personal Portables and Peripherals, while the cheap Xbox 360/Kinect bundles are under Gaming. And now that we've reclaimed our wayward programmer from Bat Mitzvah, we've got interactive retailers tiles, Wishlist functionality and searchability.

We'll be updating this list throughout the day, so make sure to keep checking back.

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New Mixtape: Lupe Fiasco "Friend Of The People"

2011-11-24T11:28:00.001-05:00

"Lupe gives back to the fans with his new mixtape, Friend Of The People. Tracklist is after the up. Download it here. Happy Thanksgiving!" - Big Homie

New Music: "You See It" - Kai-Marley (featuring; Newport Ricks & Milly Esquire.)

2011-11-16T12:04:00.001-05:00

"You See It"

(Produced By: J.Mike)

contains a sample of 'Zone 4/Interscope' recording artist Rich Boy's "Throw Some D's"

"...you see the big knot
Don't you see the big chain?
Don't you see the big rims?
Wonder who they hatin' on lately..."

You See It by Kai-Marley

You can stream and/or download here: http://soundcloud.com/kaimarley/you-see-it

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Stay Tuned For More From The Y.H.G.M Brand & its ventures....

[Video] Frank Ocean Debuts “Super Rich Kids”

2011-11-16T10:59:00.001-05:00

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2011-11-16T10:46:00.001-05:00

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2011-11-15T13:34:00.001-05:00

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[Video] Love & Hip Hop (Season 2 Ep. 1)

2011-11-15T12:37:00.001-05:00

WHAT IF LIL WAYNE WERE TO CUT HIS HAIR?!

2011-11-15T10:18:00.001-05:00

LMFAO.

But on a serious note...

As word is still spreading that LIL WAYNE was sentenced to one year in state prison, now come the inevitable questions: logistics.

Among many of the questions comes an interesting one: Will Weezy have to cut off his dreadlocks?

By now most of the world knows Wayne with his signature dreads – he even helped spur a resurgence of the tedious style following his meteoric success. But according to New York State law, dreadlocks are almost always forbidden.

We reached out to a lawyer friend of ours to find out Wayne’s sentence means for his almost waist-length locks.

“Male prisoners are only allowed to wear their hair in cornrows, going straight back. And they can’t exceed the ‘natural hairline’ in length.” Now of course our question is: what does ‘natural hairline’ mean?

“It means it can’t extend the neck.” But there is one loop-hole in the issue – though I’m not sure it’s going to help Wayne. “Prisoners who claim Rastafarri as their religion are allowed in most cases to keep their locks. But even then there’s a process to determine if it’s genuine.”

I know what you’re saying, Why does it matter to prison officials in the first place? Well the rules on personal grooming have everything to do with safety and control. Authorities argue that contraband can be hidden in the hair and that is can be shaved to quickly alter appearance in the event of escape.

So it doesn’t look good for Weezy. This will be one interesting mug shot.

New Video: Nicki Minaj “Till The World Ends (Remix)”

2011-11-15T10:07:00.001-05:00

"As shown on the big screen during Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale tour to replace Nicki’s presence, here’s Minaj’s visual contribution to the remix for those who haven’t attended." - Big Homie

Occupy Wall Street: New York Police Department Evicts Protesters, Clears Zuccotti Park

2011-11-15T09:40:00.001-05:00

In an unexpected move, the New York City Police Department descended on Zuccotti Park around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, proceeding to evict protesters, clear the park and arrest those that stood in their way.

Police told demonstrators that the 2-month-old camp must be temporarily emptied for cleaning, citing "health and fire safety" hazards, and that protesters could either leave on their own volition or stay and be arrested and stripped of their belongings. By 4 a.m., the park was cleared and hundreds of protesters, uncertain of their next move and blocked by police barricades, wandered the financial district.

According to The Associated Press, 70 arrests had already been made.

While police say protesters will be allowed back in the park in the morning, their tents will not, according to an eviction notice handed to occupiers.

"You are required to immediately remove all property, including tents, sleeping bags and tarps from Zuccotti Park. That means you must remove the property now," the notice read. "You will be allowed to return to the park in several hours, when this work is complete. If you decide to return, you will not be permitted to bring your tents, sleeping bags, tarps and similar materials with you."

Although the park was cleared, some protesters did not appear ready to give in to the eviction notice's demands.

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Jerry Sandusky Admits Showering With Boys..

2011-11-15T09:37:00.001-05:00

Jerry Sandusky said Monday he is "innocent" of the sexual abuse charges against him, but he did not deny that he "horsed around," showered with and touched boys while he was a Penn State assistant coach.

Meanwhile, police in Pennsylvania said Monday that at least 10 more alleged victims have come forward since Sandusky's arrest earlier this month and that they are investigating their claims, The New York Times reported.

Sandusky told NBC's Bob Costas that his physical encounters with children were never sexual in nature. A grand jury indicted the former defensive coordinator on 40 counts of abuse.

"I have horsed around with kids, I have showered (with them) after workouts. I have hugged them and I have touched their legs without intent of sexual contact," Sandusky told Costas via telephone.

Sandusky denied that he is a pedophile or that he is sexually attracted to young boys, but he also admitted: "I shouldn't have showered with those kids."

Milly Esquire Releases His 5th "Milly Mondays" Track, "Somebody" Featuring Daysia Star

2011-11-14T10:11:00.001-05:00

Here is the newest installment of "Milly Mondays", "Somebody" featuring Daysia Star.
On this track, Milly and Daysia Star reflect back on a love gone wrong. An introspective song, it deals with the end of a relationship and the myriad feelings and emotions that come with it, from both parties' perspectives. A departure from the fun loving Milly Esquire that is normally heard on his songs, Milly digs deep into his emotions and sincerely expresses his feelings towards his lost love. "Somebody" is a track that everyone who has been in a relationship can relate to, and shows yet another side to Milly that his fans have been waiting for.

For the free download, please follow this link: http://soundcloud.com/milly-esquire/somebody

Please also check out the Y.H.G.M. Cipher, Part 3, to see more about Y.H.G.M. and the talent that is possessed by this collective, headed by Milly Esquire: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXFHIKRoO7g.

Somebody (feat. Daysia Star) by Milly Esquire

[Video] When I Was 17: J. Cole

2011-11-14T09:28:00.001-05:00

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Hoe Dere.

2011-11-13T20:39:00.003-05:00

What does getting my ass slapped with a stack have to do with being a hoe? If I was working at a strip club getting my ass slapped with a stack would I be hoe? What if I was dancing for my boyfriend or girlfriend? Let's be clear, I did not take offense to this tweet, I laughed it off, but I'm just saying when under the circumstance of getting your ass slapped with $1,000 makes you a hoe? My friends and I (two females) had a full blown debate on hoes. We created an entire matrix of hoe behaviors, a frequency chart, and end results. Contingencies depend of relationship status, modus operandi, all that. We tried not to create a double standard, but some shit women should just not let happen to their happy meal. Anyhow, this brings it down to misogyny (via music) and my opinion on it. Clearly, it's evident that men and women can be misogynistic, whether they intend to degrade the other party or not. We have artists like Uncle Luke whose major platform included flaunting a women's body, but lest we forget Lil Kim on the cover of Hardcore, Jimi Hendix's album cover for Electric LadyLand, and Nicki's verse on Dance (A$$). Ahhh, Tipdrill, could we ever forget the infamous credit card booty swipe? Nelly received a huge amount of hell about that image but he continues to argue that it was the woman's idea. Here is the premise of this post; It's is the responsibility of the woman to govern her actions. With that being said why is it so hard for a woman to explore her sexuality or engage in lewd activity without being called a hoe. There is a method to all madness. Women have beautiful bodies that have to be maintained, why can't she get her ass swiped with a credit card if she wants. Let me just throw this out there that I, in no way, condone disrespect to females or crimes against them that people claim are purported by their "welcoming behavior." I'm just saying if a woman wants to do these things and allows it to happen its her decision and she'll deal with the backlash, so let her do what the fuck she wants! I'm sure, wait, I know, there are millions of people that will get their Feminist on and belt that "the woman's body is a temple, she needs to respect herself and body…," but who is to judge what constitutes a person's level of respect for themselve? Not all video vixens, models, or strippers have low self esteem or daddy issues, some maybe, but that is a different post. Ever heard of "Fuck You, Pay Me?" Yeah, I still want my ass slapped with a stack though.

[Video] Kendrick Lamar & A$AP Rocky At Sneaker Pimps

2011-11-12T14:12:00.001-05:00

[Audio] Milly Esquire & Tu-KhinDz - Stop Callin' My Phone

2011-11-10T12:00:00.001-05:00

Drake Scraps Lil Wayne Joint Album

2011-11-08T14:10:00.000-05:00

"Time to throw in the towel. After revealing a joint album in the works with Lil Wayne, Drake tells XXL that he and Weezy have decided to cancel the project due to comparisons to the Throne album. Least he has Rozay." - Big Homie

Me and Wayne scrapped the idea of a collaboration album. We just agreed that it would be looked upon as…It would be sort of this competition [with Watch The Throne]. I feel like it would get caught in this whirlwind of hype. [Wayne] agreed. We just said, ‘If we do it, we’ll do it down the line. But right now is not the time.’”

Promiss Allah - Memoirs of an Unsigned Artist (Official Album)

2011-11-08T12:09:00.002-05:00

Memoirs of an Unsigned Artist (Official Album) by Promiss Allah

Y.H.G.M AFFILIATED.

DJ Vanrod's 11.5.11 Mix Set (Who gone stop me, huh?)

2011-11-08T11:41:00.001-05:00

DJ 11.5.11 Mix Set (Who gone stop me, huh?) by DJ Vanrod

[Video] Yelawolf European Tour Pt. 1

2011-11-08T11:13:00.000-05:00

New Video: Pusha T “Tony Montana (Freestyle)”

2011-11-08T10:56:00.001-05:00

New Mixtape: Lloyd Banks "Cold Corner 2"

2011-11-08T10:09:00.001-05:00

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French Montana Makes NY Post Page Six

2011-11-08T09:53:00.001-05:00

"French Montana’s officially the hottest N-word in the Hood. Over the weekend, Hot 97′s Angie Martinezsnapped him and Kanye West backstage at the Watch The Throne concert in New Jersey. For weeks, rumors have swirled that he was signing to Ye’s G.O.O.D. Music label. Evidently, the courtship caught the New York Post’s attention and documented it today in their famed Page Six column." - B.Dot

It seems Kanye West hasn’t given up on signing “Shot Caller” rapper French Montana to his Def Jam label “G.O.O.D.” Sources at Jay-Z and West’s “Watch the Throne” concert at New Jersey’s Izod Center Saturday say West was “all over” Montana backstage. Since Montana left Akon’s Konvict Muzik, he’s been flirting with West and Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group. Montana tweeted a photo with West backstage hinting that he’d signed with him. West was later spotted at the Darby Downstairs sitting near the DJ booth where Mick Boogie was spinning.

Hip-Hop Reacts To Joe Frazier Death

2011-11-08T09:41:00.001-05:00

"After sparring with liver cancer, former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier passed away 67 last night at his Philadelphia home. He was 67. The boxing and Hip-Hop community shared their condolences via Twitter. R.I.P. Smokin’ Joe." - Big Homie

Trick or Treat: Album Leaks

2011-11-07T22:39:00.005-05:00

Long before napster, decades before mp3 players, wireless internet / technology, walkmans, and file sharing lie a Vinyl, then an 8 Track which evolved into a cassette, and morphed into a plastic compact disk. This bearer of almighty information would forever shift the relationship between anxiety and hearing new music. Album Leak, [al-buhm] [leek] - the preliminary exposure of an artists' album per the predetermined release date, this can occur via the artist, anyone associated with the label, or an unsuspecting source. I got the idea for this post after seeing a crazy amount of tweets regarding the leak of Drake's sophomore album Take Care, which has been pushed back until a November 15 release. I think this was my last straw. A few weeks ago one of my followers on twitter and I got into a mini debate about album leaks. He compared an album leak to opening Christmas gifts early, I rebutted that I don't like opening my gifts early and compared an album leak to pre cum, its an early surprise too, but who wants that? I know why people like leaks, I mean you hear it before anyone else, you don't have to wait until the release date (which may have been pushed back countlessly *coughs, KRIT*), it's usually free, and the artist gets the "stamp of approval" of being big enough to even get their album leaked. I, on the other hand, have a nostalgia complex. I relish in the days of having to record songs off my karaoke machine, SONY Stereo, or dual tape deck/ alarm clock dock, that was the real mixtape. Remember in Juice when Q had to record his song mixes, thats what I can appreciate. I prepare myself for new music, albums specifically, I'm not too particular on singles UNLESS its from an upcoming album. I don't even like to hear more than one radio single from new albums that aren't released yet. When I bought Thank Me Later (as well as all others) I sat and listened to its entirety to analyze it. I think about the flow of songs, the track formation, the energy levels, the flow of subject matter, all that. I like to hear it all at one time and not risk hearing songs I thought were on the album and shit.. like hidden tracks? They're hidden for a reason! Remember how dope "Cant Take My Eyes Off You" and "Tell Him" were on Miseducation of Lauryn Hill? I could post multi-platnium album statistics from the last millennium and compare it to current album sales, but we all know how much better album sales were before the influx of pirating. I guess the risk of an album leak was lowered because music had to be flown, shipped, or transported some way that didn't use the internet, but that's what yall want right? That just validates how the ease of technology has facilitated so many processes while simultaneously removing the essence of hard work (but you can also thank YouTube and reality television for that). I'm not saying listening to a leak or enjoying leaks are wrong but that they remove precious elements that compose pop culture and the music industry. I guess I have an exception for critics and bloggers that have a workload and may need prior time to review but that's a long shot, WTT wasn't leaked and it had two release dates. Patience people, patience. -- De La.

Milly Esquire Releases "Making Me Mad", His 4th "Milly Mondays" Track

2011-11-07T19:59:00.001-05:00

Here is the new song, "Making Me Mad", for Milly Esquire's fourth installment of "Milly Mondays".

"Making Me Mad" came about as a parody to Rihanna's "Rehab". What was meant to be joke, then turned into a full-fledged song, as the words quickly came together for Milly Esquire and Tra' Holiday while listening to the beat. As always, they put their unique spin on relationships to make a song that is classic Y.H.G.M. With more songs like this to come, Milly wants everyone to stay tuned to what he and Y.H.G.M. will put out next. The best is yet to come.

For the free download, please follow this link: http://hulkshare.com/wmpon9yax3cn.

Please also check out the Y.H.G.M. Cipher, Part 2, to see more about Y.H.G.M. and the talent that is possessed by this collective, headed by Milly Esquire: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CDy2i1cHME.

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[Video] Yelawolf Calls Out Machine Gun Kelly + Machine Gun Kelly Responds

2011-11-04T13:32:00.000-04:00

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PROFILE: A$AP Rocky

2011-11-04T11:29:00.002-04:00

Young Jeezy "TM 103" Listening Recap + Tracklist

2011-11-04T10:40:00.002-04:00

"Don’t call it a comeback. Well, actually, you can. Jeezy held a listening session for TM 103 last night inside an intimate room at Quad Studios. Despite the setbacks, pushbacks, and everything else in between, the album is worth the wait. It’s less political than The Recession but more well-rounded than TM 102.

The tracklist has been updated as well. Highlights include Jill Scott’s jive talk on “Trap”, “OJ”, the radio-ready “Leave Ya Alone”, “Smoke And Fuck”, and of course, “I Do”. Needless to say, 3 Stacks and Hov earned their keep. Peep the titles below. TM 103: Hustlerz Ambition drops December 20th." - B.Dot

1. Intro

2. Trap Ft. Jill Scott

3. OJ Ft. Fabolous & Jadakiss

4. Nothing

5. Leave Ya Alone Ft. Ne-Yo

6. Smoke And Fuck

7. Superfreak

8. Lose My Mind Ft. Plies

9. Win

10. .38

11. Higher Learning Ft. Snoop Dogg, & Devin The Dude

12. Used To Have Nothing

13. That’s What*

14. I Do Ft. Jay-Z & Andre 3000

*Not sure if this is the correct title. Jeezy was too anxious to get into “I Do”*

New Video: Big K.R.I.T. [Ft. 8Ball, MJG & 2 Chainz] “Money On The Floor”

2011-11-04T10:07:00.001-04:00

[Video] A Woman's Perspective on Anal Sex

2011-11-03T13:34:00.001-04:00

(VIDEO) Hillary Adams, Daughter Allegedly Beaten By Judge, Asks People To Help Her Father

2011-11-03T12:40:00.000-04:00

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Hillary Adams, the disabled woman seen in a disturbing video getting whipped with a belt by her father, a Texas judge, is asking people on Twitter to stop threatening her dad.

The video showing a man and woman beating Adams, a teenager with ataxic cerebral palsy, for downloading music and video games, went viral and sparked outrage after being pssted to Reddit on Tuesday.

Yet instead of fanning the flames, Adams turned to her 1,100+ Twitter followers and asked them to stop menacing her father, Aransas County Court-At-Law Judge William Adams.

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Milly Esquire Releases, "Talk To Me", His 3rd "Milly Mondays" Track

2011-11-01T08:14:00.001-04:00

Milly Esquire's "Milluminati" [Visual]

2011-10-28T09:43:00.002-04:00

[Video] Webbie Threatens 106 & Park host Terrance J

2011-10-24T10:29:00.002-04:00

"What a slap in the face. After 106 & Park host Terrance J banned Webbie from the BET show a week ago, Webster got a few things off his chest for the TV personality. Fight? Let that countdown begin." - Big Homie

PRESS RELEASE - Milly Esquire Releases His 2nd Track From "Milly Mondays" - "Milluminati"

2011-10-24T09:42:00.001-04:00

Milly Esquire Releases 2nd Track From "Milly Mondays", entitled "Milluminati"

For Milly Esquire's second installment of "Milly Mondays", here is the new song entitled, "Milluminati".

This track, meant to garner attention from those aware, as well as unaware of Milly, was meant to show another side to him and to be different from anything he's ever done before. A dark and ominous track, spun from the ideas and perceptions that the general public has of the Illuminati, is sure to grab people's attention and gain the artist new fans, as well as bolster the respect he has from his peers and current fans.

For the free download, please follow this link: http://hulkshare.com/j4evg6sd6cvr.To find out more information on Milly Esquire, please visit www.whoismillyesquire.com. Milly is on Twitter, so please feel free to follow him at @milly_esquire and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/millyesquire.com.

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Milluminati (Produced By: Rob Yung) by Milly Esquire

New Video: B.o.B (Ft. Playboy Tre & Meek Mill) “Epic”

2011-10-19T14:22:00.001-04:00

Al Lindstrom Interviews Young Guru (Pt.2)

2011-10-19T13:59:00.002-04:00

Young Jeezy TM103 Release Date Announcement

2011-10-19T13:57:00.001-04:00

New Music: Milly Esquire's "Rap Radar"

2011-10-17T14:19:00.001-04:00

MILLY MONDAY!

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It's Fuze, Hoe! Fuze B's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Review

2011-10-16T14:18:00.007-04:00

Inspired, but not necessarily influenced by everyone who ever put the pen to the pad and recorded it with passion, Fuze B is back with another mixtape, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”.

Not taking the typical “rapper who can rap” route, Fuze B’s evolution in his writing game is more evident. Citing life experiences such as break ups and a drastic move from his comfort zone of the DMV to South Carolina, this mixtape takes the direction of more relatable lyrics and is also a sneak peek of his life style.

“Curb Your Enthusiasm” isn’t over saturated with features. Each feature serves it’s purpose in assisting in the point of view of the mixtape. The real gem of the mixtape is being allowed a closer look into a day in the life of Fuze B, himself. As you press play and let the mixtape run from beginning to end, you get a few different aspects of the kind of music he is capable of creating complete with party anthems, motivational songs and songs dealing with the trials and tribulations of relationships.

Influenced by life itself, Fuze B is able to provide a clear distinction between just rapping and making good music. This mixtape is a lot more R&B inspired as opposed to straight freestyles and a couple of songs (on previous mixtapes), but he never loses his solid fan base through this evolution, he invites them along for the ride while enticing new listeners with his hard hitting verses over dope beats.

With beats produced by Lex Of NP, 9th wonder, Flawless, Vybes, and Scrilla (to name a few), Fuze B holds a mirror image to his life through song and encourages more fun in hip hop.

“I think people scared to have fun with music these days. I can tell you how life ain’t fair and still pop bottles. I can tell you how the streets are cause im from that element. I also can tell you being positive gets you a long way. I can talk heartbreak. I can talk conscious rap.So my subject matter varies 'cause I’m a real person not gimmicky or a fabrication made to gain a fan base.” -Fuze B

Look out for “Curb Your Enthusiasm” to drop sometime this month. Until then take a listen to a few tracks off of the mixtape:

Rumble Muzik:

4. Rumble Muzik.mp3

4 my...:

8. 4 MY....mp3

Tears ft. The Dramatics:

19. Tearz f the Dramatics.mp3

Spotlight: Avionadramida

2011-09-29T12:48:00.005-04:00

Not much is really said about Avion, a teenage (16- 17 y.o) rapper, except that his mixtape "Avionadramida" delivers dopeness. He is a member of the DMV based Kool Klux Klan. With a sound similar to Odd Future's Earl Sweatshirt (Free Earl!), Avion hits you with a somewhat vintage sound of hip hop. Very lyrically driven, this mixtape also showcases his knack for using leftfield beats to his advantage. Not so much relying on the beat, but assisting it with his uniquely superb storytelling abilities. This can be heard in the song "Android 18". The R. Mell produced beat brilliantly samples Lucy Pearl's "dance tonight". Although he is grouped with the new breed of rappers bringing a new sound to hip hop that lingers in the essence of old school, Avion makes it clear to not confuse him with those typical "hipster rappers". This can be heard in the satire driven "Tyra is a hipster", where he describes the typical hipster life.

It is exciting to discover sounds from hip hop that don't reflect the sounds that mainstream radio tries to dilute the listener with. Lyrics are making a strong comeback in hip hop. A nice revival.

Listen to "Android 18" here:

Download "Avionadramida" here:

http://hulkshare.com/8pdj6h4441l6

Hip- Hop's Road Less Traveled. Phonte's "Charity Starts At Home" Review

2011-09-27T11:27:00.001-04:00

Formerly a member of the North Carolina based trio Little Brother (which also included 9th Wonder), Phonte is indeed making a name for himself. This grammy nominated artist is one half of the duo The Foreign Exchange, but his solo work is far from being discredited. Features on tracks with artist such as J*Davey and recording a “R&B- flavored output”, under the name Perry Miracles, shows that he can hold his own, not needing to be apart of something.

Phonte‘s rhymes have been described as “No-frills tales of working-class life”. Not only does he flex his wit and wordplay skills via rhymes, but he serenades logic to the listener as well. Yes, Phonte succeeds in both singing and rapping where others have failed. Phonte gives hip hop a refreshing sound of easy laid back vibe of relatable music that has been lacking in most of hip hop’s 2011 releases. It also is reminiscent of the hip- hop of the 90‘s.

Today, Phonte releases his debut album. "Charity Starts At Home". The themes Phonte tackles in the songs on the album don't stretch far from the zone that he has thrived in throughout his career. Often called "common man rap", this album speaks to what listeners can relate to. The album also contains solid production. Hitting without being overbearing, the production merely highlights the skills that Phonte possess. A few choppy waves, but overall flowing like water. Also, the album's features that give another element of strength to the track without taking it over. Pharoahe Monch and Big K.R.I.T are two of the featured artist found on the album. Phonte can be heard showcasing his singing on this album as well.

With the release of his debut album, Phonte is anticipated to have one of the best hip- hop albums of the year. There is an authenticity and raw appeal that can be heard in his music. "Charity Starts At Home" is all of the things we wish for when hip- hop goes too dumb or becomes too commercial. A perfect balance. Mirror images of what we see daily, Phonte uses this album to captivate with stories of ourselves. Only a handful of artist can successfully capture the type of sound Phonte revels in. So if you ever get tired of being one of those “niggas in paris” questioning if “she will” take a listen to Phonte.

"Why rage against the machine when you can just unplug it?" - Phonte Coleman

Listen To "The Good Fight" (Produced by 9th Wonder):

Buy "Charity Starts At Home":

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/charity-starts-at-home/id463921756

[Video] Kreayshawn says; The "beef" w/ Rick Ross is "over"

2011-09-19T11:24:00.000-04:00

[New Video] So You Think You Can Rap - Rob Yung

2011-09-19T11:16:00.001-04:00

9/11: Newspaper Front Pages From The Day After The Attacks

2011-09-11T11:47:00.001-04:00

The attacks of 9/11 prompted some of the starkest headlines and most unforgettable images that ever emblazoned the front pages of newspapers.

Newspapers around the world captured the devastation of the attacks with huge headlines that expressed a range of emotions, from anger and horror to grief.

Below, see how 50 different newspapers recorded the attacks on their front pages.

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September 11 Anniversary: Ground Zero Ceremony Live Feed

2011-09-11T11:14:00.001-04:00

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Odd Future Announce Adult Swim Show

2011-09-08T22:14:00.001-04:00

"Looks like Wolf Gang will be taking over your television screen. Adult Swim officially announced they have picked up a 15 minute live-action series, Loiter Squad, which will launch sometime next year. Produced by Dickhouse Entertainment: Spike Jonze, Johnny Knoxville, and Jeff Tremaine, the series will showcase Odd Future’s comedy sketches and pranks." - Big Homie

Henryk Siwiak, Shot To Death On September 11th: Case Remains Unsolved

2011-09-08T22:06:00.001-04:00

Henryk Siwiak, a Polish immigrant, died in New York on September 11, 2001.

Unlike the thousands who died in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Siwiak was shot to death in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. Siwiak's killing was the only homicide in New York City on that day.

Ten years later, the case remains unsolved. Detective Michael Prate of with the 79th Precinct toldWNYC that there are no leads in the case.

“The block [where Siwiak was killed] at that time was an active block for both narcotics and street robberies. … He spoke very little English so if it was an attempted robbery maybe he didn’t understand what was going on.”

Siwiak's sister told the New York Daily News that said he came to the United States in 2000 after he was laid off from his job as an inspector for the Polish national railroad.

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The 2011 VMAs: A Celebration of Today’s Illuminati Music Industry

2011-09-08T15:43:00.001-04:00

By: VC

MTV’s Video Music Awards give out “Moon Man” trophies to music artists who have had success during the previous year. But there is much more to it than shiny gold trophies. The VMAs are a celebration of the Illuminati industry, of those who push its agenda and a promotional tool to put the next generation of “initiates” into the spotlight. We’ll look at the 2011 VMAs, the stars that were celebrated and the material that leads them there.

The MTV Video Music Awards are considered to be a few hours of performances and award acceptance speeches mixed with a few shocking moments to generate publicity. But there is more to the award ceremony than meets the eye. This mega-media-event, broadcast around the world, serves several important purposes: First, it is a major promotional tool that allows a select group of artists to gain exposure and recognition while ignoring others; second, it is an almost ritualistic celebration of the Illuminati industry, spotlighting the artists who have pushed its agenda over the previous year. My article on the 2009 VMAs described the ritualistic and symbolic elements that were found throughout the show - there was a definite occult element the underlying show and reflected the mind state of the industry.

The 2011 VMAs arguably contained less occult ritualistic elements, but was still a tightly choreographed show featuring a very select number of artists. These few actors took turns, performing, presenting and awarding each other Moon Men. In other words, the VMAs can be compared to a burlesque play where a few actors take turns appearing on stage to interact with each others. Sometimes, new characters are introduced while others are “killed off”.

Almost all of the artists who were recognized at the VMAs have been featured in some way on this site (Vigilant Citizen, in case you forgot), which is not surprising as most or all of their work pushes some part of the Illuminati industry. The main actors of this show were: Lady Gaga (of course), Katy Perry, Jessie-J, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and Odd Future. Wearing crazy, outlandish costumes and taking on theatrical personas, many of the artists featured in the award were not themselves, but playing characters. In fact, the show began with a long speech by Lady Gaga playing the role of a greasy Italian dude from the 1950s.

Let’s look at the several “acts” of the 2011 VMA’s and their meaning in the context of the Illuminati industry.

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Real Reason Why T.I. Is Back In Prison!

2011-09-08T13:55:00.001-04:00

"Details have emerged on why T.I. was sent back to prison last week. Although the real reasoning behind it was never confirmed, various reports stated it was the way he was transported. According to documents obtained, the rapper’s reincarceration stems from the amount of VH1 producers onboard while filming for his upcoming reality show. Tiny ain’t never lie." - Big Homie

Such people were not authorized to travel with him in the conditions of his furlough,” a Bureau of Prisons report obtained by CNN said. “He further indicated he was discussing a new reality series and a book with those individuals.”
The two men whose presence was questioned by prison officials each said they and T.I. believed they were allowed to ride with him since they were on the prison’s approved list of visitors.

Currently, TIP is now scheduled for a September 29 release.

[Download] The 100 Best Jay-Z Songs

2011-09-08T13:51:00.001-04:00

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Shout out to Mr. Barber (FakeShoreDrive) & Complex !

New Mixtape: Cam’Ron Boss Of All Bosses 2.8: Road To 3.0

2011-09-06T12:22:00.001-04:00

1. Intro
2. Gunz and Butta Ft. Vado
3. House Of Harlem Ft. Vado & Jaz
4. Star Ft. Vado, Jaz & Rod Rhaspy
5. Picture Ft. Rod Rhaspy
6. Soula Ft. Vado & Jaz
7. Warning Remix
8. From The Bottom Ft. Hell Rell
9. Let It Burn
10. Cold World Ft. Rod Rhaspy
11. They Know Who We Are Ft. P Da Don
12. Makeout Ft. Sen City & Jim Jones
13. Watch Out Ft. Hell Rell & JR Writer
14. All Around Ft. Jaz & Rod Rhaspy
15. Bread Bakers Ft. Hell Rell & JR Writier
16. Fairtytales Ft. Avery Storm
17. Party Ain’t A Party Ft. Jaz
18. White Boy J Murder Skit
19. Key 2 Life Ft. Vado
20. Keep Rising Ft. Vado
21. Life Is Like A Movie Ft. Vado

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Dad Accidentally Killed by His Son

2011-09-06T12:17:00.000-04:00

A 47-year-old was stabbed to death by his teenage son on Saturday in Edgewood, Washington, after getting into a fight with his brother, according to local media reports.

Ralph Paputsakis apparently attacked his 46-year-old brother with a crowbar until his 17-year-old son intervened. The teenager didn't even know who the man was, according to the family, as Paputsakis was not active in his life. He was stabbed multiple times with a knife.

"We've all been crying all night long and it's the hardest thing I ever had to go through," the teen's sister, Heather Flores, told KING 5 News. "What my brother did to him, he didn't know it was our dad. He didn't know it. When he saw him, he just freaked out."

According to MyNorthwest, the brother of the man killed suffered head wounds and was taken to the local hospital for evaluation.

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department said the case remains under investigation; it's not yet known if any charges will be filed.

"At this point we don't have probable cause. It appears that the boy was trying to protect his uncle," Sheriff's Department spokesman Sgt. Michael Blair told The News Tribune.

Edgewood is a small city just outside Tacoma, Washington, with a population of about 10,000.

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Release Reminder: Nike Air Foamposite Pro ‘Dark Pine’

2011-09-02T00:01:00.001-04:00

"For all of you who have patiently waited, the time is near.

The Nike Air Foamposite Pro will finally be made available tonight at midnight online and in retailers tomorrow. With its iridescent Dark Pine Foamposite shell and black nubuck hits, these were future classics from the start. With the addition of the icy outsole, these will most likely become another fan favorite after the release.

You can purchase your pair at these online authorized Nike retailers."

- SF

(Video) Milly Esquire performs "Let 'Em Say" at Club Sonar

2011-09-01T11:07:00.001-04:00

in Baltimore, MD

..for the first time.

Get the song on itunes or amazon now!! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/let-em-say-single/id448580573 /http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005D1H76G
Follow Milly on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/milly_esquire

Video: Kat Williams Fight Last Night At Jeezy Concert

2011-08-26T12:04:00.002-04:00

NEW VIDEO: BEYONCE – ’1+1′

2011-08-25T20:29:00.002-04:00

Carter IV Review

2011-08-24T22:40:00.003-04:00

Lil’ Wayne released “sorry for the wait” not too long ago as a holdover for fans until his new ablum was released. Maybe we were just too thirsty. Today with the release of the supposed “diss track” towards the Throne (aka Jay- Z), the highly anticipated album “The Carter IV” has been leaked. Now how that happened is still unknown. Many speculate that Mr. Tunechi leaked it himself out of fear that Birdman would have to pay up on that bet he wagered for 1 million albums sold during the 1st week, but that’s neither here nor there at this point. It’s out and the people are talking....

Now, this is in no way meant to shade Lil’ Wayne as an artist. As an artist, there is no real denying his power in hip hop. Arguably, he is one of the best out right now. And with the release of “Watch the Throne” and articles insisting that might have been the best album to have happened to hip hop, of course fans expected Weezy to come with it. But...

Here’s the thing, somewhere between “No Ceilings” and serving time on Riker’s Island, Lil’ Wayne has lost his damn mind! His “sobriety” has taking a toll on not only his talent, but his common sense. Yes, he still spits clever rhymes, but it is increasing trumped by ridiculousness. He has been misusing similes to the fullest extent and a lot of his lines might as well be “knick knack patty wack”.

In terms of “The Carter IV”, Let’s look at it track by track (18 tracks if you include the deluxe editions)

1. Intro - I for one am highly disappointed in the intro. When compared to all his other Intro’s this one left me craving for more. It didn’t get me as amped. I wasn’t as hyped it was not as clever. Lackluster to say the least...

2. Blunt Blowin - now all my fellow pot heads will enjoy this track... because they are high as hell! The hook is choppy. But there are some catchy phrases for those of you who like to pretend to be “bout that life” living vicariously through rappers. I am sure facebook will be full of status that read... “niggas faker than some flour in a powder bag” “they say we learn from mistakes, well that’s why they mistake me” or “Imma blunt blowing, polo drawers showing, I don’t give a lovely motherfuck ass nigga” ... overlooking the “you don’t need a bus pass for me to bus your ass”. Smh.

3. Megaman- dope.

4. 6 foot 7 foot (feat Cory Gunz)- blame radio for me being completely over this song. But a couple drinks in the club and I’m on the dance floor mean mugging bitches, making my rent money rain on them hoes.

5. Nightmares of the bottom- facebook statuses will rape “we in the same picture, but we all got different poses”. But it’s solid.

6. She Will (feat. Drake)- Now THIS is the Wayne I remember! Can’t shade this at all. And Drizzy is the added bonus.

7. How To Hate (feat T- Pain)- This is what “dueces” would have sounded like if Chris Brown wasn’t busy pining over old pussy. Despite that autotune that is like a sharp pain to my ear, this is a solid track.

8. Interlude- Tech 9 and Andre 3000... 2 minutes. Hot fire!!!!!!! (Wayne’s not on the track)

9. John (feat Rick Ross)- I’m biased, but all you Big Meech’s out there will enjoy Rick Ross’ storytelling antics and such. Wayne’s flow is solid. Track reeks of Lex Luger, but all in all... this will be a club banger.

10. Abortion- Jury is still out... I suppose alcohol will give this some substance or maybe lean is the drink of choice to enjoy this. But sober... these lyrics are not a stretch from the things we have already heard Wayne say on “Sorry For Wait”.

11. So Special (feat. John Legend)- it’s cool. John Legend’s smooth voice helps you ignore Lil Wayne’s continuous misuse of similes.

12. How To Love- I always thought this song is a potent example of “Ladies Love Lyrics”... I have nothing more to say...

13. President Carter- Yessssss! Old Weezy reveals himself again. No distracting hashtag flows... dope sample usage. Dope.

14. It’s Good (Jadakiss feat. Drake)- well... this is the song that led to the leak. Jadakiss, well he does what he does best... spits that real. Drake left me a little disappointed. Lil Wayne took shots at the Throne... flow was decent. That indirect direct shot was dope. But I’m going to need some explanations for “grown ass blood”...

15. Outro (feat. Bun B, Nas, Shyne and Busta Rhymes)- Every featured artist did their thing on this track. Yup, even Shyne, but he’s still Shyne so nobody’s really checking for him. Bussa Buss!!!!!!!!!! (Wayne’s not on the track)

Bonus Tracks:

!6. I Like The View- He spits his usual pussy, weed, can’t see me shit. Beat is blah. Nothing special.

17. Mirror (feat Bruno Mars)- Decent track. Bruno Mars blessed the hook. eh.

18. Two Shots- I like this track... subtle, but still hits. Bass at high volumes in a whip on a nice day... yea I can see it.

Well that’s MY run down of the album. It’s solid. I wouldn’t say “classic” though. Wayyyyyy Too Soon. When I first heard this album, the deeper I got into it the more I wished I dropped bread crumbs to find my way back. But after a few more listens, it wasn’t AS bad.

But listen, seriously y'all can’t be out here acting like Lil’ Wayne makes sense (consistently)... y'all just can’t. I mean... a fan is a fan is a fan, but for the last couple of releases Weezy has been saying whatever and I'll rock with it, but I can’t ignore his "this little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine" flows like he didn’t just say some real dumb shit.

Anyway: Buy The Game’s “R.E.D” album... lol

-Ricki Ryan

WILL SMITH AND JADA Reportedly SEPARATE

2011-08-23T11:06:00.003-04:00

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have separated ... this according to In TouchWeekly.

Will and Jada have been married for 13 years and have two extremely famous children together -- Jaden and Willow.

Will has another son, Trey, from a previous marriage.

TMZ placed a call to Jada's rep, Karynne Tencer, who told us ... "What? In Touch said that? I know nothing about this ... Lord. I'm going back to bed."

TMZ

New Video: Rob Yung - Code Of The Streets

2011-08-23T10:56:00.000-04:00

Rob Yung - Code Of The Streets from Rob Yung on Vimeo.

Rob will be releasing his debut project Untitled late Fall/Early winter of this year. Stay Tuned.

Short Bio: Originating from Long Island, NY, Rob Yung has been strongly influenced by artists such as Nas and producers like Alchemist. Armed with a sickening flow and bars to match, Rob Yung educates the masses with a New Age flow over a vintage sound, changing most mainstream ideals. Like most artists, he's a man of many skills; adding producing to his repertoire. Rob Yung is the dedicated and humble artist that won't settle for anything less than greatness.

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[New Video] Tragedy - "& The Winner Is..."

2011-08-18T22:41:00.000-04:00

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