Yes, I came in at No. 6 and sold 86,000 records — in a declining market, might I add. I’m very proud of that. Not everybody’s selling records like they used to. Even the biggest artists don’t come out and go platinum in a week anymore. It’s a different day and age in the music industry. There’s no easy way to get what’s worth working and waiting for, so whenever I get thrown a curveball, I know it’s just a challenge. You just have to keep going.
Yeah, right! If you say so…
NAS IS A BUSINESS MAN! » Nas’ has partnered with 310 Footwear to to design a signature shoe with the name “The Disciple.” Here’s the statement Nas released about the new sneaker: “310 is not based on a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s about customization, expressing your own personal style – and DISCIPLE Footwear Collection by 310 is born out of this same spirit. I’m excited to design styles that respect that we are not all the same – that we’re here to celebrate our diversity, our roots, our history.†The Disciple’s are available in black or brown at my favorite online retailer in the world DR. JAYS. I think they’re pretty fresh!
Sorry for the wait y’all. If you notice, I’ve revamped the INTERVIEWS page and I changed up the format on how the interviews are shown now. I’ve also gotten rid of that horrid Odeo player. I know a lot of people had trouble with that, so now we just use the flash player that works for everyone. Anyhow, check it out! It’s a pretty good read. J is a cool dude, and had a lot to say. And if you don’t feel like reading, press play on the flash player and take a listen … or you can read AND listen! Whatever floats your boat. Comments are disabled here, so leave all feedback on the interview page. Be on the lookout for more interviews from us within the next week!
One of my favorite producer’s, Swizz Beatz, solo debut One Man Band Man drops this month – MAKE SURE YOU GO COP THAT!. Guests appearances include Ruff Ryders’ own Drag-On, Lil’ Wayne, R. Kelly and Chris Martin of Coldplay. Production includes Swizz Beatz, of course, and new-comers Young World Music. The album features the hit “It’s Me Bitches” and the second single lifted, “Money In The Bank”. Overall it’s just a “fun” little record to me; well-produced. Also an album you can throw in the whip, I think my all time favorite track would have to be “Top Down.” – “where ever you are, shine. Whoever you are, shine.”
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The Pied Piper of R&B is getting some major love from the chick he peed on! As the trial date in the R. Kelly child pornography case approaches, the girl allegedly video taped having sex with the the Pied Piper is said to be taking the stand in Kelly’s defense. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the young woman, who’s father played bass for Kelly and who the singer refers to as his “goddaughter” in the liner notes of his TP2.com album, will turn 23 this September. She is set to take the stand and testify that she is in fact not the girl in the infamous video tape. Prosecutors are expected to counter those claims by calling to the stand the young woman’s relatives, friends, parents of friends and others, to testify that she was the girl in the video and that she was about 14 when it was made. The girl and her parents reportedly have told police and a grand jury that she was not the girl in the video. Refuting the claims is the girl’s aunt, former R&B artist and Kelly protégé Sparkle, who confirmed that it was her niece on the video and that she appeared to be about 14 at the time. I can’t wait to see how all of this turns out!!
I am so amped for this Kanye West album yo! My retarded ass might end up buying more than one copy of Graduation just so Fiddy’s ass won’t be able to get the last word. You know how I does! (Lol). Anyhow, a couple of weeks ago, a really dope album cover that was supposedly for Graduation, began circulating, but now there’s another one! I personally like this one better. It looks a little more professional. The other one looks like the single cover for Stronger, just with a different backround. I have a feeling this one (see above) is the real deal! KANYE WEST GRADUATION IN STORES SEPTEMBER 11TH!
Do y’all remember those candid photos we posted of OMARION AND RIHANNA back in April? Well apparently more have popped up via O’s MySpace! Are they just friends? I don’t know about that one homie. Y’all know he has a special spot under homegirl’s Umbrella! Ella ella ey ey ey! That’s not a bad thing though, I’d smash too!! Check out more candid photos of the two friends (with benefits) after the cut!
According to an anonymous source, Kevin Federline has filed an order to show cause for primary physical custody of his two sons with ex-wife, Britney Spears. The documents were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday by Federline’s lawyer, according to said source. Spears and Federline’s divorce was finalized less than two weeks ago. At the time, the couple agreed to split custody in half of Sean Preston, 22 months, and Jayden James, 10 months. But a source close to Federline said that Kevin was worried Spears was exposing the boys to “unnecessary risk” and that his lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, “hopes to get Kevin primary custody.” Hell, in my opinion, being with either one of those douche-bags is a risk!
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For anyone who talks ish about my girl Beyonce, please do me a favor and grab a chair, and have a seat. Because for now, this girl isn’t going anywhere! I mean really, it’s hard to keep up with everything that she’s doing! She’s in the top 5 for this year’s best selling tours, she just signed a deal with AMERICAN EXPRESS to endorse their credit cards, and how about she has a new ad out with Emporio Armani! Yeah, she’s doing it THAT big! Check out her Armani – “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” ad above. And check out some flicks of her on the set of her new Amex (American Express) commercial below!
CONGRATS COMMON! » Our boy Common has scored his very first #1 on the Billboard 200 with the release of his new album “Finding Forever!” I think congratulations are in order for this man, because in the 14 years he has been on the scene, he has never gotten a #1 album. Good for him! He deserves it. The Geffen set, which features production from Kanye West and a guest appearance by Lily Allen, sold approximately 155,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
I will be conducting an interview over the phone with David Banner tomorrow afternoon, so if there’s anything you have to ask him … post them here, and I’ll do my best to slide them in! Also, if you’re wondering, I will be posting the J.Holiday interview tonight, and I did an interview with Master P and Romeo that will be posted later on in the week. Be on the lookout for more exclusive interviews this month! RESPECT THIS HUSTLE!
Y’all remember that post I made a couple of months ago about this year’s VMAs being held in Vegas? Boy, does time fly by so fast! The show will be held next month in Sin City, and MTV has finally announced who’ll be taking the stage, and who’s in the running for the prized moon men. They recently had a press conference at MTV Studios up in NYC to discuss everything. Kanye performed with his favorite shades, Rihanna was there with her pimp cane, and Timbaland was dodging questions on what he would perform (in addition to making hilarious facial expressions). And Chris Brown apparently “loves his fans.” Check out photos from that right here on T2W, and CLICK HERE to take a look at all of the nominees! Oh yeah, so far, Kanye West, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Timbaland, Fall Out Boy, and Amy Winehouse are scheduled to perform. More performances will of course be announced closer to the actual date of the show, which airs once … and only once … on September 9th! What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!
Y’all knew it was on the way … it was on a matter of time before Kim Porter released some dirt on what really went on between her and Diddy! Check out what TMZ pulled from a candid interview with OK! Magazine. The issue hits stands today.
On Diddy » “I’d been in an on-again, off-again relationship with Mr. Combs for about 10 years, and it came to a point where it was time for me to move on with my life. I had invested a lot of time in that relationship, and it wasn’t going where it should have been going. So it was time to [end it]. In a relationship, it’s important that the people are on the same page at the same time. And we weren’t on the same page.”
On His Alleged Cheating » “I will never sit here and say that Puffy — or any man — is 100 percent faithful. I just don’t believe it. Some of you are, but I’m not going to sit here and say that I didn’t believe that he cheated on me. I would never say that. I’m aware that he’s cheated.”
On J.Lo’s relationship with Diddy » “It was an embarrassment. I never thought it was real. I knew what was going on with him. Despite what you see in print and when the cameras are flashing, what’s going on in someone’s heart may be totally different. He was still [in love] with me. I never looked at their relationship [as serious].”
When asked if Sienna Miller played a part in her break up, Porter states: “They’re just friends. That wasn’t the cause.”
I’m not too sure about that last comment she made about Diddy and Sienna being “just friends!” They’ve been looking a little cozy lately … if you know what I mean!
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Here’s a quick look at the REAL Mariah Carey Fragrance Ad. I know y’all remember the FAKE ONE we posted a couple of weeks ago thinking that it was the real one, just heavily edited. But nope, this here is the real deal. Mami looks good!
I know I’ve been late with a few things (A FEW THINGS LOL) this week but that’s only because I’ve been working so damn hard behind the scenes. I have so much in store for you all … it’s just crazy! So that’s why I’ve been lagging behind a bit, but not too much, I hope! Anyhow, here are more pics from over the weekend. After the RODEO DRIVE EXPERIENCE, stars took it to the court at the USC Galen Center to play a little team basketball. Check out flicks from the event above, and of course … after the cut!
OH STFU EDDIE, YOU KNOW YOU AIN’T PAID THAT WOMAN! » In a statement released by Eddie Murphy’s rep on Friday, the actor says that he “acknowledges paternity of the child Angel, and has paid child support to Ms. Brown as well as covering the expenses of her pregnancy.” The statement continues: “Mr. Murphy and Ms. Brown dated very briefly and never made any plans of ANY sort,” although Brown told Essence.com that “this was a completely planned pregnancy.” Now, if you remember, Mel B and her lawyer recently held a “press conference” stating that Eddie hasn’t paid one penny of child support as of yet. Who do you believe? The man who didn’t claim the child until he was forced to, or the woman who knew Eddie was the father all along, and had to prove it to get recognition? Hmm…
Here are a few flicks from a get together entitled “The Rodeo Drive Experience.” The shindig was thrown by NBA stars Baron Davis and Paul Pierce, and folks like Serena Williams, Jackie Long, Stevie Wonder, Magic Johnson, new couple Lil Kim & Ray J and more showed up and showed out! More flicks can be found after the cut…
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