May 19

Jay-Z Surprises Roc Nation Sports Star W/ Unexpected Gift

News: Jay-Z Surprises Roc Nation Sports Star W/ Unexpected Gift

Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:45PM

Written by Cyrus Langhorne

Nearly a month after Jay-Z inked former NCAA basketball star Skylar Diggins to his newly launched Roc Nation Sports, Young Hov reportedly treated her to a pricey Mercedes Benz.

According to reports, Jigga bought the whip as a graduation present for Diggs.

College graduation is a day to celebrate accomplishments and toast to the future. Some people may even get thoughtful gifts from friends and family. For former Notre Dame basketball player Skylar Diggins, graduation day will certainly be unforgettable. Diggins currently plays guard for the WNBA’s Tulsa Shock and graduated Sunday from Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. Her agency, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, surprised her with quite the gift. Diggins left her graduation ceremonies and was surprised in the parking lot with a brand new white Mercedes, complete with a red bow and a handwritten note from Jay himself. Diggins posted a collage of photos of the car on her Instagram account with the caption, “Got surprised with a new Mercedes! Thanks so much to Jay and @rocnation, and @dancyautogroup!” (NESN)

Diggins became an official Roc Nation Sports client in late April.

When a former college basketball women’s star gets drafted into the WNBA, you rarely pay attention to what sports agency she signs with. However, this one should warrant a little bit of attention. Of course by now we know all about Jay Z and his latest sports endeavor — he’s become a sports agent and has already started RocNation Sports. Well on Thursday morning, Jay Z signed his latest client as Skylar Diggins reportedly agreed to be represented by RocNation. Diggins isn’t and won’t be the headline figure at RocNation, but it’s still an intriguing move. Diggins was selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft less than two weeks ago and was widely considered to be one of the top three recognizable players in women’s basketball aside of Britney Griner and Elana Delle Donne. (Rant Sports)

Last summer, Diggins addressed rap star Lil Wayne‘s support of her Notre Dame team and kept mum on romance speculation.

“It was good, it just shows that our sport can entertain any demographic,” Diggins said about Wayne supporting her. “He showed not only love to me, myself, but my team, my school, he watches women basketball. He’s a fan of my craft and likewise with me and him.” (Baller Status)

Jigga is reportedly looking to sign NHL prospect Seth Jones to his growing sports company.

Sources said Jay-Z’s organization wants to strike a deal to be involved in the star’s marketing and branding, reports The Post’s Kirsten Fleming. Jones would then benefit from both sides of the CAA and Roc Nation partnership. “When Seth comes to the NHL draft [in Newark, NJ] in June, his family, agents at CAA and Roc Nation are going to have a powwow to see if he’ll sign with them,” a source said. (New York Post)

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May 19

NICKI MINAJ: Mario – Somebody Else (feat. Nicki Minaj)




Mario – Somebody Else (feat. Nicki Minaj)

FUCKYEAH HARAJUKU BARBIE!

May 19

Chris Brown Attacked By Death Threats, Calls Up LAPD

News: Chris Brown Attacked By Death Threats, Calls Up LAPD

Sunday, May 19, 2013 7:28PM

Written by Cyrus Langhorne

R&B singer Chris Brown may have bigger things than Drake to worry about as reports claim he has received multiple death threats and has sought the help of the Los Angeles Police Department.

According to reports, threats to the mega singer’s life immediately forced his attorney to get local law enforcement involved.

The Los Angeles Police Department is currently investigating death threats made against Chris Brown … TMZ has learned.

According to our sources, multiple threats were called in to the office of Brown’s attorney, Mark Geragos. We’re told the caller threatened Chris’ life … but it’s unclear what, if any, specific threats were made.

Our sources say Geragos took the threats very seriously and immediately reported them to the LAPD, giving them all the information he had on the calls.

We’re told Geragos filled out a report and the LAPD are currently investigating. (TMZ)

This all comes a few weeks after Brown officially parted ways with recently reunited girlfriend Rihanna.

Those who wondered if something was up with Chris Brown and Rihanna after she was unable to join him on his May 5 birthday might have been right! In a new interview with the Australian radio station 2DayFM, Chris admitted that he was split from RiRi and flying solo. “I’mma do it solo,” Chris told the Aussie DJ. The R&B singer seems to intimate that his and Rihanna’s schedules unfortunately got in the way of their relationship, and that her inability to make it to his birthday celebrations may have been a factor too: “I mean, at the end of the day, shawty doing her own thing, she on the road. It’s always gonna be love. I’m a grown man, just gotta move forward.” Though Chris said he is “always gonna love” Rihanna, he talked about how he’s more focused on himself right now. “People have differences and people have different wants and needs,” he says. “At the end of the day she’s a young girl. I can’t be focused on wife-ing somebody that young… and I’m young too.” (Hollywood Life)

Brown recently had some dicey words when asked about his feud with Young Money‘s Drake.

“Man, y’all can’t take me serious, I’m not a rapper,” Chris said in an interview. “Nah, f*ck that, it’s all good. It’s rap, man, it’s hip-hop. It’s not going to escalate. It’s like kiddy rap right now. So as far as what I’m doing — I put my frustrations out in my music ’cause I know ain’t nothin’ finna happen. I say whatever I want. Rebuttals are going to be stupid, I’m not a rapper so you’re going to be stupid rapping back to a singer. But I’m gonna keep coming, n*gga. I don’t care. [laughs] It’s all good.” (“Sway In The Morning”)

Despite his perceived bad guy persona, Brooklyn rapper Fabolous recently spoke up for Chris Breezy.

“I can’t wager my friendship on a public or media persona of him,” Fabolous told us at Barbounia during a lunch for Respect magazine. “Those people who have bad reputations, of course you wouldn’t want to be around. But I don’t believe he’s a bad person. I believe, even if you’re looking at the situation with Rihanna, things happen and you move on.” Adding, “Whatever happened in the past is the past . . . even Rihanna’s moved on. The public has perceptions of people off of what they see, not what they know.” Brown is featured on “Really” on Fabolous’ new album “Loso’s Way II.” (New York Post)

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May 19

Jay-Z Spotted W/ Young Money’s Golden Child: “Be Very Afraid Of The Music We’re Working On”

News: Jay-Z Spotted W/ Young Money’s Golden Child: “Be Very Afraid Of The Music We’re Working On”

Sunday, May 19, 2013 3:20PM

Written by Cyrus Langhorne

Rap mogul Jay-Z is taking things up a notch after appearing in the studio with Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon by aligning himself alongside Young Money protégé Drake.

More than just a coincidence, Jay’s longtime sidekick Lenny S. revealed Drizzy and Hov are working on new tunes.

And another Jay-Z collaboration is on the horizon. After Raekwon instagrammed a picture of himself and Hove a couple of days ago, another pic of Jay and Drake has now surfaced. The picture was taken by Lenny Santiago, the longtime A&R over at Def Jam and friend of Jay. This caption has been added: “Warning: Please be very afraid of the music we’re working on. OVO x ROCNATION” As we know, Drizzy is working on his new album Nothing Was The Same this summer, it is also rumored that Jay-Z is working on a full-length as well. (Hype Trak)

Earlier in the week, a new photo of Jigga and Raekwon together landed on the Internet.

Jay-Z and Raekwon on the same track? It’s pretty much a dream come true for 90s rap heads. Both are wizards with the drug rap and crimes tales but from two completely different sides of the hustlers spectrum. However, they definitely share some common ground and have helped keep the integrity in New York rap. Thanks to Lenny S., we know a collabo is on the way. Was the RZA there?? Please. (Miss Info TV)

The Wu member confirmed something is cooking up by tweeting out the photo on Twitter.

“Long time coming!!! Hov x chef … Much luv to my dude Lenny S aka kodaklens for making it happen!!!… http://instagram.com/p/ZUKp2XL3vf/,” Rae tweeted late night May 14th. (Raekwon’s Twitter)

Coincidentally, this has all come just days after rap veteran Busta Rhymes questioned why rap stars like Jay and Nas hesitate to collaborate more often.

“There’s one of two reasons to me why the same people appear on every song: one reason is either they’re just the hottest dudes, and the other reason is . . . [Long pause] It’s interesting to me that Eminem isn’t on a lot of people’s sh*t. It’s interesting to me that Nas isn’t on a lot of people’s sh*t. It’s interesting to me that Jay-Z isn’t on a lot of people’s sh*t. A lot of the very dangerously lyrical motherf*ckers. I think there’s a fear factor that plays a role, because sometimes you really don’t know if you’re going to be happy with what you asked for – especially if you might get your a** whooped on your own f*cking record!” (Rolling Stone)

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May 19

After Jason Collins, Another B-Ball Star Comes Out

News: After Jason Collins, Another B-Ball Star Comes Out

Saturday, May 18, 2013 10:00PM

Written by Cyrus Langhorne

Just weeks after NBA free agent Jason Collins came out as the first openly gay professional basketball player, top WNBA draft pick Britney Griner has followed in his footsteps.

Griner broke the news in various interviews this week but failed to garner much attention.

One of the most dominant basketball players in recent memory came out as gay Wednesday, casually mentioning the fact in an interview as if it were an afterthought. The news media and the sports world seemed to treat it as such, too, with little mention of the star’s sexuality showing up on social media or on message boards, and virtually no analysis of what the revelation meant for tolerance in society as a whole. At first glance, it seemed implausible. After all, players, fans, coaches and league executives had been waiting with bated breath for weeks, if not months and years, to see if an active team-sport athlete would come out. So how could this sort of revelation be treated with such nonchalance? (New York Times)

She also revealed why college athletes keep hush-hush on their sexual preferences.

“It was more of a unwritten law [to not discuss your sexuality] … it was just kind of, like, one of those things, you know, just don’t do it,” Griner said Friday. “They kind of tried to make it, like, ‘Why put your business out on the street like that?’” (ESPNW)

Collins publicly came out in an exclusive Sports Illustrated feature late last month.

“I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay. I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation. I wish I wasn’t the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, “I’m different.” If I had my way, someone else would have already done this. Nobody has, which is why I’m raising my hand. My journey of self-discovery and self-acknowledgement began in my hometown of Los Angeles and has taken me through two state high school championships, the NCAA Final Four and the Elite Eight, and nine playoffs in 12 NBA seasons.” (Sports Illustrated)

Following the announcement, rap stars like A$AP Rocky, T.I. and Lil Wayne embraced the news.

“What it does for sports? It’s opening a lot of doors and it’s showing that it’s a fair world out there,” Wayne told MTV News on Saturday morning (May 4) when we sat with him in Miami at a launch party for his new Spectre by Supra sneaker, the Chimera. “Just to see how many people came to his support and things like that, that’s a pretty fair world out there. Be you.” (MTV)

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May 18

Drake Dons Outrageous Jewfro On-Set “Anchorman 2″

News: Drake Dons Outrageous Jewfro On-Set “Anchorman 2″

Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:35PM

Written by Cyrus Langhorne

Young Money’s Drake is reportedly joining in on the fun of Anchorman: The Legend Continues by appearing on-set during the long-awaited film’s production.

While details are still fuzzy, Drizzy is shown donning a Jewfro and thick sideburns in a new photo currently circulating online.

Drake started from the bottom and now he’s in “Anchorman 2.” The Canadian rap star was spotted on the set of “Anchorman: The Legend Continues” on Saturday afternoon in New York. Drake, who famously appeared on “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” joins fellow hip-hop icon Kanye West in the cameo-heavy “Anchorman” sequel. West was photographed on the film’s Atlanta set on May 10. (Huffington Post)

Shots of rap star Kanye West and additional cast members like Jim Carrey, Steve Carell and more sprouted online last week.

Anchorman: The Legend Continues is back in Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta, GA today and the cameos will continue, too (rumor has it Vince Vaughn is on set today). According to permits, filming will continue near Park Peachtree St between Marietta St and Auburn Ave (along Woodruff Park) through Monday. Below are a few more pictures from Wednesday’s shoot, including new photos of Kanye West, Paul Rudd, John C. Reilly, Steve Carell, and Jim Carrey thanks to @Live1DNews. (On Location Vacations)

Earlier in the week, reports claimed Yeezy and current girlfriend Kim Kardashian were spotted around the movie set.

Kanye West has joined the “Anchorman 2″ movie filming in downtown Atlanta.
His expectant boo Kim Kardashian joined him for a time but was on a flight from Alanta back to Los Angeles Wednesday morning, according to our serendipitously placed sources. We don’t know that she was ever actually on the Woodruff Park set – probably for security/privacy reasons – but they were spotted downtown together Tuesday. She was wearing a chic white trench coat when she flew out this morning, according to a high-flying source who happened to be on the same flight. (Access Atlanta)

An eyewitness also came forward with some details about Yeezy’s on-set habits.

Hollywood.com reports that West was spotted in downtown Atalanta filming a scene with Christina Applegate and Paul Rudd, both of whom are returning from the original “Anchorman.” The witness, who saw the trio filming on a rooftop, reportedly says West was “quite afraid of heights and required an umbrella for shade most of the time he was on the roof.” (Huffington Post)

Anchorman: The Legend Continues is expected to premiere in December.

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May 18

After Dropping $70 Mil, Dr. Dre Throws On His Suit & Tie [Video]

News: After Dropping Mil, Dr. Dre Throws On His Suit & Tie [Video]

Saturday, May 18, 2013 4:15PM

Written by Cyrus Langhorne

Days after rap mogul Dr. Dre raised eyebrows by teaming up with Interscope Records CEO Jimmy Iovine for a million donation, they both appeared at Friday’s University of Southern California graduation.

While brief with his words, the Doc verbally applauded the USC gradatuating class with a short speech.

Dre took the podium to say a few words. “Make some noise Trojans!” said the hip-hop legend, who donated million to start an academy with Iovine at USC. “I am excited and I am proud to now be a member of the Trojan family. I would also like to say congratulations to the University of Southern California’s Class of 2013.” (Rap-Up)

The music moguls’ enormous donation is to help create a new institute at the renowned university.

The huge gift from the two who have been music business partners in the past will be used to create the Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation. The academy will provide a special four-year program for undergraduates whose interests span several fields from marketing to computer science to visual design and other arts. It will include one-on-one faculty mentoring with professors from programs around the university and interaction with entertainment industry luminaries. (Fox News)

The university’s president released an official statement on receiving their unexpected gift a few days ago.

“The vision and generosity of Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young will profoundly influence the way all of us perceive and experience artistic media,” USC President C. L. Max Nikias said in a statement. “We are committed to encouraging our students to use their intellectual and creative resources to effect change in all segments of society. Our goal is to ensure that the academy is the most collaborative educational program in the world.” (Statement)

Over the spring, Doc landed a Top 3 spot on Forbes’ Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists list.

1: Diddy, 0 M 2: Jay-Z 5M 3: Dr Dre 0M 4: Birdman 0M 5: 50 Cent 5M Birdman: The New Orleans native cofounded Cash Money Records two decades ago with his brother Ronald “Slim” Williams (Birdman’s net worth would be well over 0 million if his ownership in the label wasn’t shared). 50 Cent: Now he’s trying to replicate the latter feat with companies like SMS Audio, his answer to Dr. Dre’s Beats, and SK Energy, which has its sights set on category leader 5-Hour Energy. (Forbes)

Check out footage from the ceremony:

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May 18

Busta Rhymes Explains Why He Hasn’t Rapped W/ Drake Or Nicki Minaj

News: Busta Rhymes Explains Why He Hasn’t Rapped W/ Drake Or Nicki Minaj

Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:05AM

Written by Cyrus Langhorne

Cash Money Records’ Busta Rhymes recently talked about his status on the label Birdman built and why diehard fans have yet to hear him share a track with lablemates Nicki Minaj or Drake.

Despite past conversations, Bussa Buss said the opportunity and time haven’t been right for a potential smash hit to be put together.

“Um . . . and you haven’t heard anything with me and Nicki. “Roman’s Revenge (Remix),” that was something I did on my own. It wasn’t like an official remix, so technically, we haven’t gone in to do a record neither. So, Drake and Nicki, we haven’t gone in, no. … It usually happens when the times are right or when the idea is right. … We’ve talked before. I’ve had several conversations about doing records with Drake, we’ve actually been in the studio trying to fuck around. Same with Nicki. It just . . . when we start an idea, sometimes you get distracted. The stars just hasn’t aligned yet for that to actually happen. I think also, schedule. They’ve been shaking consistently for the last two, three years, putting out an album a year.” (Rolling Stone)

Although Drizzy and Nicki stay busy, Busta said he has something cooking up with the Toronto rap star.

“They’ve been touring, ripping and running. And then when they’re down, she’s busy taping this American Idol sh*t and all of that; Drake is working on a new album. It’s just hectic, hectic schedules. You can definitely look forward to something eventually coming together, us collaborating. I have something that’s actually halfway done with Drake on a J. Dilla beat. It’s incredible.” (Rolling Stone)

A while back, the Flipmode Squad leader talked to SOHH and offered a take on Nicki’s evolving career.

“I don’t think there’s anything missing from what she’s doing,” Busta recently told SOHH when asked what advice he could offer Minaj in reference to launching a film career. “She’s a new artist. She’s doing more than what new artists do as far as being everywhere and having the success and acknowledgment that she’s had. I’m just saying the only thing left for her to do, from what I can see, and not only the thing left for her to do but the next thing that I would like to see her do is films.” (SOHH)

The New York rap veteran also discussed how he has managed to maintain an extensive music run.

“I don’t know how to advise people for what’s best for them,” Busta added. “I can only speak on what’s best for me. Everybody has their own agendas on how they want to approach new ventures on a long term level and on a short term level. For me, I like to do things on a long term level. I’m careful about the business and I’m careful about the risks. I’m cautious about involving myself with the thing that’s gonna set me up for the next thing. I’m not in it to do what’s cool. I like to do things that’s gonna set me up for the next bigger and better opportunity.” (SOHH)

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May 17

“He’s Straight Gospel, F*cking Straight Street”

Top 5 Dead Or Alive: “He’s Straight Gospel, F*cking Straight Street”

Friday, May 17, 2013 12:25AM

Written by SOHH for Tahiry Jose

SOHH asks two players to name their Top 5 rappers of all-time, then pits their lists head-to-head to see whose hip-hop picks reign supreme. To make things tricky, we’ve created a “Hall of Fame” of emcees (see right) who are universally respected and therefore may not be mentioned by either player.

[Each week, SOHH asks two entertainment personalities to name their Top 5 hip-hop artists of all-time. To make things tricky, we've created a "Hall of Fame" of emcees (see right) who are universally respected and therefore may not be mentioned. After Eve named her hottest picks, "Love & Hip Hop: New York" star Tahiry Jose reveals her fave five.]

p-lil-wayne.jpgLil Wayne. Lil Wayne is just amazing to me. He was amazing to me when I couldn’t understand what he was saying.

kendrick-lamar.jpgKendrick Lamar. He makes me feel like real hip-hop is coming back. He’s a real lyricist. It’s not really a bunch of commercial sh*t, it’s a bunch of words that make sense.

p-pusha-t.jpgPusha T. He’s straight street, straight gospel, f*cking straight street. He just gives you that street.

p-kanye-west.jpgKanye West. He’s phenomenal. Everything from his beats to him just being lyrically talented.

p-drake.jpgDrake. I just love how he does great hooks and he gives you great records along with great girl records. He’s in-tune. Right now he’s getting a lot more street but he can also flip it to give you some girlie-girl records. Oh, wait, I’m sorry, I forgot to mention Young Jeezy. Oh wait, Rick Ross. Nevermind. There’s too many to name. I’ve been a fan of Young Jeezy since day one. He’s always been street, hard-body with his music. And Ross just makes me feel so f*cking rich.

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May 17

Photo of the Day: Drake, Lil Wayne & Birdman Are Big Tymers

Picture Of The Day: Photo of the Day: Drake, Lil Wayne & Birdman Are Big Tymers

Friday, May 17, 2013 12:00AM

Published by SOHH.com

Tyme’s Up: Young Money’s Drake, Lil Wayne and Birdman represent the new Big Tymers.

Photo taken from Birdman’s Instagram

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