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The Beats, Rhymes and Life section is in full effect. Big ups must go out to Buddah M.A.C. for some of the news shown here. Plus we do get news from Sohh.com, MTV.com, Sonicnet.com and sometimes, Blaze Online so peep those sites too.
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- Ice Cube will be in a forthcoming film 'Three Kings' opposite George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg
- ODB will be touring along with 12 O'Clock, Papa Chief and Masta Fuol, the dates are as follows :
*7/23 - Seattle, WA @ Fenix
*7/24 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
*7/26 - San Francisco, CA @ Maritime Hall
*7/28 - West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
*7/29 - West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
*7/30 - Tempe, AZ @ Pompeii
*7/31 - Albuquerque, NM @ TBD
*8/1 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
*8/2 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theatre
*8/3 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
*8/4 - Louisville, KY @ Toy Tiger
*8/6 - Baltimore, MD @ Bohager's
*8/7 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
*8/8 - New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
- The following was taken from mtv.com :
Def Squad's Keith Murray was in court on Wednesday (July 22) in hopes of getting his jail sentence reduced. The rapper was sentenced in Connecticut's New Britain Superior Court back in January of 1997 to 5 years in jail, suspended after three, and three years probation for second degree assault . Murray and his lawyers, who are appealing the case, are due back in court on Aug. 5. The rapper was found guilty of hitting a teenage fan, David Hughes, over the head with a metal bar stool during a brawl at a club called The Sting in 1995.
On Wednesday the victim's mother, Geralynne Hughes, read a one-page letter in court talking about her son's pain and suffering and why Murray's sentence should not be reduced. The fan allegedly received a 12-inch scar across his face during the scuffle. Further testimonial is expected to be heard on both sides of the case.
This sentence could be completely suspended by Judge James Graham with no actual jail time served, or jail time could be enforced for which the rapper would immediately be taken into custody following the verdict.
- Shyheim has officially been signed to Kurupts ANTRA Music Group (a collaboration in the making maybe ?), his album will be released later this year (Big ups to Khris Drummond)
- LL Cool J Retires Yet Again: In what seems to be a growing trend among rappers, LL Cool J is now the latest MC to call it quits. After seven platinum albums in a row, LL has decided to focus his energy on acting and running his record label. The rapper/actor stated, "I have a record label and I produce some groups. If I'm inspired, hopefully, I'll be able to get some of that creative stuff off my chest, but I think it's time for me to do something new. I'm excited about acting, I enjoy it." LL's latest movie venture, is H-2-0, the most recent installment of the Halloween series, in which he plays aspiring writer "Ronnie Jones". Look for H-2-0 to hit movie theatres sometime in August. Its sad. LL finally begins to shine again and is now gone, ah well that's hip hop for ya.(Big ups to Buddah M.A.C.)
- 'Superthug' by Noreaga (my favourite track on 'N.O.R.E.') will be the next single released off of his album, the video will be shot in Miami around the time when he films his film 'What, What' it is based on his and Capone's break into rap and it'll be a straight to video film. (Big Up to Rugged Flow)
- DMX is getting DNA blood tests to help clear his name over rape charges.
- The forthcoming Blade soundtrack will include tracks from Bizzy Bone & Majesty of Bone Thugs-N- Harmony - 'Blade (for Glory),' EPMD vs. Mantronix - 'Strictly Business' along with tracks from M.O.P. and Gangstarr and a track by KRS-One.
- Rush Hour the soundtrack, will feature tracks from Ja˙-Z - 'Can I Get A ...,' Foxy Brown's - 'Hot Spot,' Xscape feat. Foxy Brown - 'All About Me,' ODB - 'Kung Fu Fighting,' Slick Rick - 'Impress The Kid' and 213's (Snoop, Nate Dogg & Warren G.) - 'The Game Don't Wait.'
- Ras Kass has recently been filming the music video for his song 'Ghetto Fabulous' the track features samples of Dr. Dre's 'Been There Done That' and so he is featuring in the video. Mack 10 will also feature in the video. Ras Kass' album 'Rassassination' will be released on September 15th and will feature Kurupt, RZA, Twista, Xzibit and Saafir.
- ODB was recently accused of shoplifting. He allegedly went into a store, put on a pair of $50 Nike trainers and walked out. He is now going to court on theft charges.
- Foxy Brown was burgled recently. Men claiming to be delivery men pushed their way (using a lot of force, ie at gunpoint) into her house, pushed her mother and her into a bathroom and robbed them blind.
- Warren G. is set to star in the forthcoming film 'Speedway Junky' the role isn't that big but Warren will be working amongst Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, Daryl Hannah, and Patsy Kensit. Also, Warren G. is planning to start his own film company;'G-Funk Films' at the end of the year.
- This was taken from the July issue of HHC :
Americas Cream Team, a new label founded by power (vice president / director of wu-wear), will be dropping 'Me Vida Loca a/k/a My Crazy Life' in the summer. Produced by the almighty Rza, tracks include 'One Life To Live' and 'You Ain't Equivalent'. The album also features the Lost Generation, a new crew of young new york emcees, and the inimitable ODB and A+
Big Ups go to Likwid
- Tupac's estate was given a reprieve from paying an injured fan. Tupac's estate was being sued because 'Pac allegedly assualted a fan at a concert in 1993. This fan wanted nearly 17 million dollars, but he isn't getting it now. Aw poor him.
- New news on Snoop, taken from www.mtv.com :
Snoop Gets Probation In Pot Ruling Snoop Doggy Dogg
Snoop Doggy Dogg, better known to his probation officer as Calvin Broadus, will be seeing more of that official from now on. On Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Snoop's summary probation became formal thanks to the discovery that he and Dogg Pound member Daz Dillinger were carrying marijuana backstage at a comedy show hosted by Master P in May.
Officials haven't yet decided how this will affect Snoop's ability to leave the state to tour.
The rapper has a check-up date set for March 7, 1999 and a pre-trial hearing on the pot charge next Tuesday.
- Kurupt knows and plans to release his reign of Kuruption on September 1st on A&M Records. Kuruption is a double CD offering something for the east coast hip hop heads as well as the west coast heads. It features producers like Battlecat, Priest Soopafly' Brooks, D-Moet, Easy Mo Bee and Storm.
- It's a bird, It's a plane, no it's Black Supaman. Shaquille O'Neal is ready and waiting to release his 5th album, entitled Respect due September 15th. Shaquille's skills are tight on his 5th time out on the MIC! He will be shooting the first single's video in a couple of weeks and you know the celebrities will be lining up to grace the camera for this one.
Last, but NEVER least, get ready for the real "Bomb Threat"! The Deadly Venom are in the house, and these girls are DOPE! Bringin' the noise from the Wu Tang Camp!! Their album is due for release on September 22nd. The group consist of N-Tyce, J-Boo and Champ MC, all hip hop veterans.
- July 5th : Today, the first version of Tha Real was unveiled to the rest of the internet, we hope you like it and please visit again.
- The following was taken from www.mtv.com:
Snoop, Daz Plead Not Guilty To Marijuana Charges
On Wednesday, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Daz Dillinger were in Beverly Hills Municipal Court where they entered pleas of not guilty to charges of possessing less than an ounce of marijuana.
The charges date back to May when Snoop and Daz allegedly had some sort of altercation with several other men (see "Snoop Doggy Dogg Arrested For Pot Possession"). They were backstage at a comedy show hosted by Master P, and when police investigated the incident, they say they discovered that Snoop and Daz had marijuana.
The misdemeanor usually carries a $100 fine, but could result in several years in jail for Snoop since he's already on probation for a 1997 weapons possession conviction. Snoop now faces a probation hearing next Tuesday.
- Charli Baltimore will have two Wu guests on her forthcoming album, 'Ice,' these guests appear on one track which RZA produces and Ghostface raps upon. RZA will produce this track and another track
- ODB, or Big Baby Jesus, will soon record a new version of the 70s pop classic 'Kung Fu Fighting' for the upcoming Jackie Chan/Chris Tucker vehicle 'Rush Hour,' along with working on another soundtrack project with Coolio. The two recorded a duet for the film 'Slam.' ODB and Coolio, the track sounds different to say the least.
- There is going to be an N.W.A. tribute album soon, it's to mark their 10th aniversary, the confirmed trackilisting is :
Coolio - 'Compton's N the House'
Silkk the Shocker - 'Express Yourself'
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - 'F*** Tha Police'
Mack 10 & Skoop - 'Gangsta, Gangsta'
Mack 10 - 'Dopeman'
WC - 'If It Ain't Ruff'
MC Eiht, King T, & Dre'sta - 'Straight Outta Compton'
Fat Joe, Big Punisher, Cuban Link - 'Quiet on tha Set'
Mr. Mike - 'I Ain't The 1'
Jayo Felony - '8 Ball'
Allfrumtha I, The Comrads, & Boo Kapone - 'Parental Discretion Iz Advised'
J-Dubb & Ant Banks - 'Something Like That'
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