Mobb Deep's Prodigy, The Alchemist Arrested On Gun Charges In New York

Mobb Deep's Prodigy and The Alchemist were arrested early Thursday (October 26) in New York for gun possession charges, after being stopped for a traffic violation.

According to the New York Post, Prodigy (real name Albert Johnson) was driving a $120,000 bulletproof SUV at around 2:15 a.m., when he an illegal u-turn, which prompted police to pull over their vehicle.

When officers approached the SUV with flashlights, they allegedly saw Prodigy attempting to conceal something. After a search of the vehicle, a .22 caliber pistol was found in the front center console.

Both Prodigy and The Alchemist (real name: Alan Maman) were arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon.

Prodigy was released on $7,500 bail, while The Alchemist was released on his own recognizance.

After their arraignment, Prodigy called the charges "bullsh--."

Source: BallerStatus.Net

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8 Ball & MJG Launch Labels, Produce & Star In New Movie

Posted at 10/28/2006 01:18:00 PM

Bad Boy artists 8 Ball & MJG celebrated the launch of their new respective labels 8 Ways Entertainment and MJG Muzik on Wednesday (Oct. 25) in their hometown of Memphis, Tenn.

A variety of industry tastemakers and DJ's attended the invite-only event, held at Memphis Botanic Garden.

The first release from 8 Ways will be the Navarre distributed compilation titled Light up the Bomb, which features rappers signed to the new imprint, while MJG will release Da Volunteers' debut effort What's Yo Favorite Color via MJG, which is distributed by Select-O-Hits.

"We both have our separate situations because we both have different projects we are working on," 8 Ball told AllHipHop.com. "But its all love. Some of MJG's artists are featured on my compilation and some of mine are on his project. We are businessmen."

Various rappers from Memphis were present to support 8Ball & MJG's latest business venture.

"Like me, their legends," said Al Kapone. "I'm always supporting the M-Town. That's what it's about. It's not about the beefin' and all that. It's all about the unity and I'm glad to be here."

In related news, 8Ball & MJG are gearing up for their silver screen debut in a self-produced as-yet-untitled comedy that starts filming next year.

"It's like Cheech & Chong's Up in Smoke, " MJG revealed. "It's us in a lot of ways. Life has been one big adventure. In the movie, we're always getting into something because we're high. We're definitely some 'stoners.'"

The flick will be directed by Christian Strickland ( Clean Up Men ).

8 Ball's Light up the Bomb compilation and Da Volunteers' What's Yo Favorite Color will be released on Oct. 31.

8 Ball & MJG are also putting the finishing touches on their upcoming Bad Boy album, Ridin' High.

Source: AllHipHop.Com

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Snoop Caught With "That Ish," Charged With Gun & Drug Possession

Posted at 10/28/2006 01:13:00 PM

Snoop Dogg was arrested at a California airport yesterday (October 27) and charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and transportation of a controlled substance.

According to The Los Angeles Times, Snoop (born Calvin Broadus) was initially approached by authorities for a traffic violation. The Los Angeles bred rapper had parked in a passenger loading and unloading zone.

Police said they soon discovered a gun and marijuana in his vehicle. Snoop was then arrested and taken to the Burbank Police Department Jail, where he was later booked.

He was freed on $35,000 bond and is scheduled to be arraigned in Los Angeles County Superior Court in Burbank on Dec. 12.

The aforementioned arrest marks the third time Snoop has been arrested in an airport this year. Last month, he was arrested after allegedly trying to bring a collapsible police baton aboard a plane at John Wayne Airport in Orange County.

Source: SOHH.Com

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Friday, October 27, 2006   MUSIC |  VIDEOS |  INTERVIEWS  | NEW ARTIST  | HOME

Cadillac Don & J Money "Look At Me" featuring Bun B (Audio)

Posted at 10/27/2006 09:50:00 AM

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This is another track from Cadillac Don & J Money called "Look at Me" featuring Bun B. If you cats remember they made that banging ass track called "Peanut Butter and Jelly"...got it? Well, this track is one of my new joints from there newest LP called "Look At Me" which is going to be releases on November 7th. Holla Holla!!

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Project Pat "Raised in the Ghetto" featuring Chrome (Audio)

Posted at 10/27/2006 08:02:00 AM

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Here's yet another banger and it's by Project Pat and it's called "Raised in the Ghetto" and it features a new mc named Chrome. Remember Project's new LP named "Crook by the Book: The Fed Story" will be in stores on December 5th and will be released by Sony Urban Music. So go cop it when it's released. Peace!!

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Trick Daddy "Bet That" with Chamillionaire (Audio)

Posted at 10/27/2006 07:51:00 AM

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Here is a new track from Dade County's finest...Trick Daddy and it's entitled "Bet That" and features Chamillionaire. It's from his new album, "Back By Thug Demand", scheduled to hit stores on 12/19. Hot Track!!

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Jay-Z slams off Def Jam departure reports

Posted at 10/27/2006 07:42:00 AM

Rap mogul Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter has laughed off rumours he is planning to leave Def Jam Records, insisting he will remain president of the label until 2008. The hitmaker, 36, took on the post in January 2005, signing a three-year contract at the label.

He tells MTV.com, "Everything is good. I know there's been some rumours I was leaving Def Jam. I'm not leaving Def Jam. I signed on for three years, so I don't have any plans to move on."I love working with (Island Def Jam Chairman) Antonio 'LA' Reid, I love working with (Island President) Steve Bartels, I love (Universal Chairman and CEO) Doug Morris. "I'll do whatever, if it's consulting, whatever it is, but I don't have any plans to go anywhere any time soon."

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Proof's Shooter Gets Time Served, $2,000 Fine

Posted at 10/27/2006 07:36:00 AM

The bouncer who fatally shot Proof in April was set free on Thursday (October 26) in Detroit. Wayne County Circuit Judge Vera Massey Jones sentenced 28-year-old Mario Etheridge to time served and a $2,000 fine after being convicted last month of carrying a concealed weapon and discharging a firearm in a dwelling or occupied structure, according to the Detroit Free Press.

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Fat Man Scoop Creates New Relationship Podcast With Wife Shanda

Posted at 10/27/2006 07:30:00 AM

DJ Fatman Scoop has announced the launch of his new podcast, mobile, TV and radio show, Man And Wife, featuring himself and his wife Shanda.

Scoop, born Isaac Freeman III, has partnered with Vidavee, the creators of the "Quick Time" format, to produce the innovative show, designed to give viewers/listeners an "interactive and insightful role in steamy and wildly naughty banter between the Sexes and a couple really in love," according to a press release.

"One night when I was in bed talking to Shanda, about what I can't even remember, I realized the conversation was hilarious," Scoop said. "I realized my own wife was witty, funny and sharp!! Man And Wife was born!"

The new show will launch Nov. 2 at Club Comix in New York.

The initial show finds Scoop and Shanda offering six minutes of sex and relationship advice to viewers, completely unadulterated and raw.

The podcast will be available online at manandwife.tv.

Scoop's booming baritone became known world wide on singles such as "It's Like That" by Mariah Carey and "Lose Control" by Missy Elliot, for which he also won two Grammy's.

The DJ was also behind the track "Be Faithful," with the Crooklyn Clan, which hit No. 1 in the U.K. and Ireland in late 2003 and the top 5 in Australia.

Source: AllHipHop.Com

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Mobb Deep On Near Death Experience, "I Knew The Plane Was Not Going To Crash...Our Purpose Is Not Fulfilled Yet"

Posted at 10/27/2006 07:28:00 AM

Queens rappers Mobb Deep describe their near brush with death and reveal their religious beliefs.

As reported previously by SOHH.com, the duo were aboard a flight out of Atlanta headed to Chile, when the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing after one of the plane's engines caught fire.

"The plane engine like blew out, started sparking and caught fire," Havoc described to SOHH.

"One of the engines just blew. Mad fire was coming out the engine, we made the emergency landing and when we landed we was like 'we'll see Chile another time. We goin' home," Prodigy added.

The engine fire marked the second time in two days that the pair was delayed.

"We was supposed to be there earlier but we got delayed due to the weather. Then we got on that plane and that one conked out," explained Havoc, who seemed resigned that the cancelled trip was fated. "Something was stopping us from going on the trip, it was two different delays."

Despite the life-threatening circumstances, Prodigy said he never feared his life was in danger.

"I already knew the plane was not going to crash. Our purpose is not fulfilled yet. We are here for a serious purpose and it is not done yet. I knew it was going to land safely," Prodigy told SOHH.

While confident in his purpose, Prodigy's faith has come into question recently since voicing controversial lyrics on "Pearly Gates," a song the group crafted with 50 Cent.

"We're definitely spiritual people...but I don't believe the storytime, 'This is what it is, this is what you're supposed to believe, this is how it went down.' I don't believe in none of that shit. I believe in the Creator, that you're supposed to be a positive, good person. That shit comes back to you when you're not good. [That] you have to put positive energy in the world or you'll get negative back," Prodigy explained to SOHH.

"When I was saying that shit on 'Pearly Gates' I was just being a rebel to the system that they force us [into], they force you to believe in all that shit. If you don't believe it then you're labeled as a devil worshipper. These are the same motherfuckers that enslaved us, and lied to us for thousands of years, stole our technology and raped all our ancestors, and these are the same people that said 'here this what you [should] believe [in]."

Mobb also addressed critics who've charged that they group has abandoned their hardcore roots for more club-friendly hits.

"They play 'Shook Ones' in the club," Havoc pointed out, recalling their classic hit off The Infamous album.

"When we made 'Shook Ones' we always had in our minds we got hardcore music for parties, and hardcore music for girls and hardcore music for our block where we come from," Prodigy added. "We put that same mentality into all our songs, even a song like "Hey Love" with 112 ... When you first hear itit's like judging a book by it's cover - like 'Damn Mob Deep did a love song-- but if you listen to the lyrics we talking about takin' niggas girls. That's hood, it's a hardcore love record, what Mobb Deep is supposed to do to a song like that."

Life of the Infamous: The Best of Mobb Deep hits stores this Halloween (October 31). Prodigy and Havoc are also currently working on their own solo albums.

Source: SOHH.com

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Thursday, October 26, 2006   MUSIC |  VIDEOS |  INTERVIEWS  | NEW ARTIST  | HOME

Diddy "Tell Me" with Christina Aguilera (Audio)

Posted at 10/26/2006 01:21:00 PM

I know I already got another article about Diddy already up, but he's on the spotlight right now and I can do what I want. So, I have a new single to share with you and it's called "Tell Me" with Christina Aguilera. I like, it's hot... So listen to this joint and tell me what you think.

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Diddy goes daffy over new cd

Posted at 10/26/2006 06:45:00 AM

Members of Sean Combs' entourage have been busy bowing to the king of hip-hop lately. Two reports have come in to Page Six detailing the high-maintenance rapper mogul's most recent antics, which were all in the name of promoting his new CD, "Press Play."

Sources say Combs, previously known as Puff Daddy and P. Diddy, threw a "diva fit" at Sirius studios last week while plugging his album at the satellite radio station.