Guru's Nephew Denied Visitation To See Uncle In Hospital?
Things just keep getting weirder in the drama surrounding the current health condition of legendary rapper Guru.
Now, according to a recent blog by Biggest Gord (manager of DJ Premier's Year Round Records), the rapper's nephew Justin Nicholas-Elam Ruff headed into New York last week to visit his uncle, but was denied.
Gord says he picked up Ruff at the airport last Friday (March 5), and the following day they headed to the hospital to visit Guru, ... Continue Reading
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DJ Hero Extends Soundtrack With Three New Jay-Z/Eminem Mixes
The folks over at Activision are gearing up to release an extended pack of music to add to their turntable-focused title, DJ Hero.
Joining their already extensive soundtrack is brand new downloadable mixes from hip-hop legends, as well as Jay-Z and Eminem, the game's "Renegade Edition" headliners.
Beginning March 18, 2010, living room DJs will be able to mix, scratch and battle with a new Jay vs. Eminem Mix Pack, featuring exclusive mash-ups such ... Continue Reading
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Actor Corey Haim Dies At Age of 38
Popular 80s actor Corey Haim died in Los Angeles on Wednesday (March 10). He was just 38 years old.
While an autopsy is still being planned, early reports indicate that Haim died from an apparent accidental drug overdose.
According to local news station KTLA, the actor collapsed in front of his mother around 1:00 a.m. inside an apartment.
"As he got out of bed he felt a little weak and went down to the floor on his knees," Asst. Chief Ed Winter of ... Continue Reading
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Former Los Angeles Dodger Willie Davis Dies
Former Dodgers outfielder Willie Davis, who played with the team from the 1960s to early '70s, was found dead at his Burbank, Calif. home on Tuesday (March 9).
He was 69 years old.
According to an MLB.com report, a neighbor discovered his body early that morning while bringing the retired ball player breakfast, a regular routine.
Davis' death appears to be from natural causes, reports indicated at press time. However, the case remains in the hands ... Continue Reading
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DMX Records First Arrest of 2010 ... Popped For Drugs
Rapper DMX recorded his first arrest of 2010, when he authorities popped the fallen rap star on Tuesday (March 9) in Arizona.
According to TMZ, the rapper (real name: Earl Simmons) was arrested for violated the terms of his probation by using illegal drugs.
Their report says X was booked on five counts of probation violation and is being held without bond.
His lawyer, Gary Jenkins, told TMZ that the DMX is battling addition and suggests that maybe ... Continue Reading
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DJ Skee's Live From L.A. Podcast: 3/09/10
BallerStatus.com has partnered with DJ Skee to provide fans of his popular Sirius/XM satellite show, "Live From L.A.," with an exclusive weekly podcast of his show.
Normally, his show can be heard on Tuesday nights at 10 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. PST on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio's HipHopNation. If you don't have Sirius/XM or missed a broadcast, that's what podcasts are for. Here you can stream the entire 2-hour show, or download for your portable media ... Continue Reading
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Alfamega Calls Out T.I. In New Diss Track
It's been nearly a year since Atlanta rapper Alfamega was banished from T.I.'s Grand Hustle label, after he was ousted by TheSmokingGun.com (TSG) for being a DEA informant.
The rapper (real name: Cedric Zellars) has released a new diss song to his former boss, naybe to drum up some interest in fans who gave up on him once he was labeled a "snitch."
In a new track called "Greenlight," Alfamega threatens to take T.I.'s crown, who he refers to as a " ... Continue Reading
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Beastie Boys' Adam Yaunch Says He's Ready To Get Back To Work
It's been a while since the Beastie Boys' Adam "MCA" Yauch revealed to fans that he believed he's beaten cancer.
In October, the rapper explained -- to the trio's fan mailing list -- that he was feeling "healthy, strong and hopeful that I've beaten this thing" just months after he revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer.
Just recently, he told Entertainment Weekly that he's ready to get back to working on music.
"I feel better," Yauch told ... Continue Reading
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D'Angelo Responds To Recent Arrest, Pleads Not Guilty
D'Angelo was reportedly arrested over the weekend for allegedly trying to solicit oral sex from an undercover officer in New York.
Since the arrest, the singer released a statement through his manager, revealing that he has pleaded not guilty.
The full statement is below:
"We know there is a lot of speculation in regard to the arrest of D'Angelo in New York City this past weekend. We would like his fans and the public at large to know that D'Angelo ... Continue Reading
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