T.I. Is Back To Work, Says Producer Jim Jonsin
Less than a month after being released from prison, T.I. is officially back in the studio, as we previously reported.
Although the rapper is currently staying in a halfway house, he's allowed to leave for things work-related, but is required to be back by curfew.
According to TheBoomBox.com, producer Jim Jonsin confirmed rumors that TIP is recording for a new album sometime this year.
"He's back in the studio. I sent him some music via email," the ... Continue Reading
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In Rotation: Havoc, Drake, Snoop Dogg, Birdman, Wu-Tang Clan, Mary J. Blige & More
Before you enjoy a weekend filled with rest and relaxation, check out these new songs and mixtapes from the likes of Drake, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Havoc, Birdman and more. Check back on Monday for some BallerStatus.com exclusives!
Masspike Miles ft. Rick Ross - "Love Drunk" - Listen Here
This song is produced by Streetrunner and is featured on The Struggle.
Hayes - The First 48 (Album) - Listen Here
Rapper and actor, Hayes has released a new ... Continue Reading
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T.I. Already Back In The Studio Recording New Music?
Is T.I. already back in the studio?
Former Atlantic Records music executive Kevin Liles -- but now serves as Executive VP at Warner Music Group -- hinted at just that recently when he tweeted about a close friend making his way to the studio.
According to GlobalGrind.com, Liles wrote this on this Twitter page (@KevinLiles1): "My right hand went home to visit family & found his way to the studio. He said 'why wait for 2010, get it in now' Love ... Continue Reading
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Jay-Z is ‘Young Forever’ At 40 — Drops Overseas-Only Video For Single
Jay-Z is 40 years old. While in hip-hop growing older can sometimes mean you are unable to appeal to the genre's core fanbase (the youth), the Brooklyn feels his reign as a hip-hop superstar is far from over.
The rapper dropped a new music video, for his "Young Forever" track, bragging about staying power as if he were frozen in time, staying forever young.
The clip popped up online on Tuesday (December 22), showing images of the hip-hop mogul juxtaposed ... Continue Reading
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T.I. Released From Prison, Reports To Halfway House
T.I. was officially released from prison in Arkansas on Tuesday (December 22), after serving nearly six months behind bars for federal weapons charges.
The Atlanta rapper will now be confined to a halfway house near his hometown of Atlanta for another two to three months before he'll taste real freedom however.
T.I.'s lawyer, Steve Sadow, told XXL that he'll have more freedom under his new living conditions.
"A halfway house is more along the lines ... Continue Reading
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Is King Magazine Making A Comeback?
It looks like King magazine is set to re-emerge from the ashes, after closing its doors earlier this year.
A cover for a "collector's issue" for Winter 2010, dubbed "The Women of King," was released to the Internet this week. Details are still emerging regarding the mag's return.
Video model, and 2009 XXL Eye Candy of the Year, Rosa Acosta graces King's new issue, which reads "Rosa Acosta + 82 pages of bangin' beauties."
The cover also boasts a " ... Continue Reading
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T.I. Expected To Be Released To Halfway House Very Soon
Rapper T.I. might be getting an early Christmas present this year: an early prison release.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the rapper (real name: Clifford Harris Jr.) is expected to be moved to a halfway house shortly after the first of the year, as he nears the end of his federal prison sentence for illegal firearms possession and for possessing a gun as a convicted felon, officials confirmed Tuesday.
TIP began serving his a year ... Continue Reading
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