Dropping Knowledge: Pharrell Inspiring The Youth To Chase They're Dreams & To Be Original While Diggy Simmons Interviews Him!

Diggy Simmons interviewing Pharrell. Submitted by Andrew

Michael Jordon Questions Lebron James' Decision "I Never Would Have Called Larry Bird, Magic Johnson To Play Together On One Team" [Video]

Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six titles. And while he had Scottie Pippen, there is little question the Bulls were Jordan's team.




So what does Jordan, one of the best-ever in the NBA, think of LeBron James joining with All-Stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to form a super team in Miami?



"There's no way, with hindsight, I would've ever called up Larry, called up Magic and said, 'Hey, look, let's get together and play on one team,'" Jordan said after playing in a celebrity golf tournament in Nevada. "But that's ... things are different. I can't say that's a bad thing. It's an opportunity these kids have today. In all honesty, I was trying to beat those guys."



James, who played his first seven seasons with his home state Cleveland Cavaliers, was part of one of the most celebrated free agent classes in history this summer. He met with the Cavs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets.



James let the world know he was taking his talents to South Beach in an hour-long TV special on July 8.



TNT analyst Charles Barkley said James' decision may change his legacy.



"He'll never be Jordan," Barkley told 790 the Ticket in Miami earlier in the week. "This clearly takes him out of the conversation. He can win as much as he wants to.



"There would have been something honorable about staying in Cleveland and trying to win it as 'The Man' ... LeBron, if he would've in Cleveland, and if he could've got a championship there, it would have been over the top for his legacy, just one in Cleveland. No matter how many he wins in Miami, it clearly is Dwyane Wade's team."
 

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LEBRON JAMES' NEW $50 MILLION MIAMI MANSION

LeBron James is in the midst of purchasing Heat president Pat Riley's former 20,088 square foot, 8 bedroom 11 bathroom estate at Casuarina Concourse in Coral Gables for a reported $49.5 million. The estate is reportedly the most expensive home in the Coral Gables, Fla. Think he'll be able to furnish it with a ring or two? (PHOTOS BELOW)

*New Music* J. Cole - "Premeditated Murder"

The buzz around J. Cole's debut album is tame compared to the releases of other artists, but with songs like this new one entitled "Premeditated Murder", that should all change very quickly.

Produced by his own hands and ears, J. Cole's "Premeditated Murder" is an eery introspective force of braggadacio about the pressure of succeeding against the doubters But the song's strongest moment comes in the hook where J. Cole incorporates a melodic flow a'la 50 Cent. It's a side of J. Cole's talent we really haven't heard, as his hook writing skills are still being developed, but "Premeditated Murder" is a great start. It's the kind of promise we look for from the game's newest stars. Get ready for this hook to be stuck in your head long after you're finished listening to the song.

J Cole-Premeditated Murder-2dope by jozenc

Drake Plays The Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest: Performs "I'm Going In" x "Fancy" x "Show Me A Good Time" & More [3 Videos]

Drake is definitely doing his own thing and it's working for him. Even though he's with the very big (as in numbers) Young Money crew. He doesn't travel with a large entourage. Matter of fact, I haven't seen any other Young Money artists with him in clips from his recent shows.




The Toronto rapper/singer hit up the stage Friday (July 16) at the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest and thrilled the crowd performing songs off his gold album 'Thank Me Later'.





Check the show out below.

 

 

 

Young Money/Cash Money Brothers In LA For The 2010 BET Awards! (VIDEO)

The Young Money And Cash Money Family Before The BET Awards, Shopping, Radio Interviews, And Meeting Fans And Other Celebrities.

Kanye West: Good *ss Job Tracklist?

Kanye West just released the track list, production credits, and features list for his new album Good *ss Job. Looking at this list, which features production from RZA, Pete Rock, Jon Brion, DJ Toomp, and Primo, and colloborations with Nicki Minaj, Game, Lil' Wayne, Mos Def, Rick Ross, Eminem, and Jay-Z one word comes to mind - WOW! We thought Rick Ross' Teflon Don had an all-star cast, but Kanye definitely took the cake with this one.


Good *ss Job drops on September 14, which has been christened G.O.O.D. Music Day and will also see the release of albums by Kid Cudi, Consequence, and Big Sean.

Good *ss Job Tracklist

1.Hell Of a Life (feat. Lil’ Wayne) [Kanye West x DJ Toomp]

2.Dark Fantasy [RZA]

3.Power [S1]

4.Chain Heavy (feat. Eminem x Jay-Z) [Kanye West]

5.Ghetto University (feat. T.I.) [Kanye West x DJ Toomp]

6.That’s My Girl (feat. Katy Perry x Kid Cudi) [Kanye West x Jon Brion]

7.Runaway [Kanye West x Q-Tip]

8.Lost In The World (feat. Nicki Minaj x Rick Ross) [Kanye West x No I.D.]

9.Gorgeous (Ode To Kardashians) (feat. Drake x Game x Ludacris) [Kanye West]

10.Monster [Kanye West x DJ Premier]

11.Holding Me Back (feat. Mos Def x Talib Kweli x Phonte) [Kanye West x Madlib]

12.Devil In a New Dress [Pete Rock]

13.The Joy (feat. Common x John Legend) [Kanye West]

14.So Appalled (feat. Drake x Jamie Foxx) [Kanye West x No I.D.]

15.Blame Game [DJ Toomp]

16.Sweat On My Face [DJ Premier]

Bow Wow And Angela Simmons Back Together? (PHOTOS)

Bow Wow was recently spotted with his ex flame, Angela Simmons at the Trina Turk Spring 2011 collection show in Miami the other night. Bow Wow was taking pics with Angela which begs the question, are they on again?




Who knows, but they were together watching the models do their thing for Trina Turk. If you aren't familiar with Turk's work she is known for her sophisticated sportswear and signature prints, established in 1995, Trina Turk began as a collection of contemporary clothing for women and has since successfully grown into a lifestyle brand. So since 1995 Turk has een doing the damn thing, very cool. Take a look as Angela and Bow Wow enjoy some of Turk's best.(More Photos Below)

 

New And Unsigned Duo "BBU Boyz"

This Unsigned Duo (BBU Boyz) Have Been Grinding This Summer By Traveling All Over The World. Here Are Some Recent Videos Of Them.

Curren$y Talks Dame Dash, Lil Wayne, "Pilot Talk"

New Orleans rapper Curren$y recently spoke to Complex.com about his disappointment-ridden journey from obscurity to respected recognition. After failing to see a single album come from his linking with Mr. Marcelo's Tuff Guy Entertainment, C-Murder's TRU Records, and Lil Wayne's Young Money (all due to unfortunate timing), the rapper finally signed to Dame Dash's BluRoc Records. In a show of loyalty and nostalgia, Curren$y says he wears a Roc-A-Fella chain.



"I know a lot of people were wondering about what that was about when [Dame] gave me that chain," he told Complex. "I was runnin' with the chain because I didn't want nobody to forget what he had done as far as what people remember when you say that name: what you associate with it and all the good that went with it. To not forget what [Dame] did and not write him out of his place in history because they tried to fuckin' murder him in every book and magazine you picked up for the past two or three years."


Curren$y also talked about working with Lil Wayne, whom he'd met in 2004 at a talent show. "We chopped it up at the talent show and then I went down to Miami and put some records down and I did that for a few years. Until I realized the same thing: that it wasn't a good fit." The rapper left Young Money and would eventually link up with BluRoc and JET International. He says he hasn't spoken to Wayne in about two years, but there's no bitterness. "I mean, I'm just chillin', and we both just doin' what we doin'. Ain't no love lost, but for right now it's JET life."

Curren$y's studio album Pilot Talk will release on Jul. 13.

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, And Chris Bosh Cover Sports Illustrated + Behind The Scenes Cover Shoot - (Video Inside)

Miami's big three LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh are all smiles in the latest issue of Sports Illustrated.




In a SI.com video exclusive, we take a look behind the scenes of the South Beach photo shoot that brought LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh together in Miami Heat jerseys for the first time.

Soulja Boy - Digital (Music Video)

Soulja Boy New Music Video Directed By Alex Nazari "Digital" Off Of His Highly Anticipated Album "The DeAndre Way" In Stores September 2010

Welcome To The Circus

  The Brooklyn Circus Summer Cotton Varsity

Check out the Brooklyn Circus Site too everyone! This is one of our favorite brands right now! They are revolutionizing gentle mans wear from the ground up! Shoutouts to the bearded man and Bev as well! TheBkcircus.com

Reflection Eternal - "Ballad Of The Black Gold." [Video]

The official video for Reflection Eternal's "Ballad Of The Black Gold" from their Revolutions Per Minute album in stores now!




Directed by Sam Ellison.

Hot Or Not: Trey Songz ft. Nicki Minaj – Bottoms Up

This is Trey Songz first single off of, “Passion, Pain & Pleasure(9/14),” entitled, “Bottoms Up,” featuring Nicki Minaj.

OMG Girlz (Without Regine, Lil Wayne's Daughter) Perform "Haterz" On Good Day Atlanta!

Atlanta pre-teen group the OMG Girlz step into the spotlight on Fox 5’s “Good Day Atlanta. The rapping and dancing trio, consisting of Tiny’s daughter and T.I.’s stepdaughter Star, along with Beauty and Lolo, count TLC, Destiny’s Child, and the Jackson 5 among its influences.

Lil Wayne Gives A Run Down Of His Life In Prison In His Latest Letter

Hello world… I’m good. Counting the days and still smiling. Most of those smiles come from hearing my kids’ voices over the phone. The others come from reading fan mail. Let me just say that I have the best fans in the world! The devotion, dedication, support, love, and most of all, prayers are simply the best. I never imagined that I could have such an impact on people’s lives. Because of this, I vow to be a bit more careful of what I say.




So I’ve been writing and let me be the first to tell you that the lyrics that I’m writing are… well there’s no word that I can think of that properly defines them. Amazing would be too typical and perfect would be unfair. I listen to the radio sometimes, emphasis on sometimes, and I hear the new music. I like some. I applaud my Young Money family for what they’re doing. As I’m not surprised. This is what we’re supposed to do. Congrats to Drake and Nicki for all their recent success. Those 2 are going to have me retiring early. I love my team. Much love to Tez and Mack. I know that people are inquisitive of what I do all day, so here goes. I wake up around 11AM. Have some coffee. Call my kids, and my wonderful mother. I then shower up. Read fan mail. Have lunch. Back on the phone. Read a book or write some thoughts down. Have dinner. Phone. Pushups. Then I listen to ESPN on the radio. Read the bible, then sleep. That’s my day.



I’ll end this letter, but never my love. I’m gone. Oh, and how ‘bout dem Lakers!?!



P.S. I thank my fans for appreciating me the way you do.



- Tunechi.

Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka, Soulja Boy & Oj Da Juiceman - Short Bus Shorty [Cartoon Parody]

Michael Jordan Says Kobe is Better Than Lebron

The debate is finally over as Michael Jordan speaks recently at a camp as a guest speaker and lets his views out. So over the years we have had great debate of the two great NBA Superstars, and who was actually the better of the two. Kobe Bryant are from different eras and growing up differently made their drive different. Lebron James is an 80s baby and Kobe Bryant is from the 70s, so there is a big culture difference that could make values growing up much different.



Kobe Bryant has 5 rings, and 3 of those rings he had by the time he was 24 which is quite impressive. Lebron James has just changed the face of the NBA and he is definitely in it to win it. You can’t blame Lebron for making his life easier but as we remember in 2006 when Kobe was holding out on the Lakers but stayed and now took his team to the NBA Finals and won the past two years. Check here as Michael Jordan gives the answer…

**NEW MUSIC** Rick Ross feat. Jay-Z, John Legend - "Free Mason"

"Free Mason" features Jay-Z and John Legend on the hook, with production by The Inkredibles. The beat is a soulful concoction of electric guitars, keyboards, triumphant horns and a subtle kick and snare rolling underneath. Jay-Z's verse is a spirited jab at those who accuse the rapper of being a part of the illuminati and Rick Ross continues to hold his own against heavyweight collaborators with his husky bars of clever word play.




Now, who wants to bet Jay-Z's "I said I was a-mazin'/not that I"m a Mason" line is already your friend's latest Facebook status update?

Rick Ross - Free Mason (Feat. Jay-Z & John Legend) CDQ by jozenc

Kanye West Is The 'Head Licker In Charge'

Although Kanye West and Amber Rose are currently taking some time off from each other, world famous photographer Terry Richardson releases some shots from their more friendlier times.




The photos were posted on Richardson's blog Terrysdiary.com and more of Kanye and Amber bonding can be witnessed after the jump.

The Dream And Christina Millian Have Split?

So it's confirmed! Christina Milian took to her twitter to confirm the pictures migrating among the web. @CMillianOfficial tweeted "WHATEVER YOU THINK...BELIEVE IT".

US Weekly also just reported "Terius ‘The-Dream’ Nash is saddened to announce that his marriage to Christina Milian was unsuccessful. The couple reached this decision in late 2009, but decided to keep the news private in efforts to protect their baby daughter Violet. They ask for consideration and respect for their family moving forward.”

Love King, The Dream, was just caught being very touchy feely with a mystery woman on the beach. This was not the first time the Falsetto singer was seen with another woman during his two-year marriage to Christina Milian. The couple who have a newborn baby together, Violet, have not been pictured together in months and rumors of a possible split have been swarming the internet.

The Dream adjusted these alleged rumors just two weeks ago with an interview with Essence magazine. In the interview he claimed "It's actually sad to have to entertain it. The rumors are not true and it really boils my blood. Christina and I are cool. People keep asking, 'Why haven't we seen you guys out together?' I'm working, that's why you haven't seen us." Working... right. We'll give Mr. Nash the benefit of doubt and say maybe he is shooting for a new video.

LaLa Vasquez And Carmelo Newly Weds

LaLa Vazquez and Carmelo Anthony have officialy tied the knot! The couple who have been engaged since Christmas Day 2004 have a son together, Kiyan, and were married last night, July 10, in NYC by Dr. Eric Michael Dyson. LaLa looked beautiful in a Vera Wang gown while holding a bouquet of red roses.




As expected they had nothing less than an A-List guestlist which included LeBron James, Kim Kardashian, Serena Williams and Ciara among others. LaLa, a successful television personality and Carmelo, a Denver Nugget have officially become the newest power couple to tie the knot.



There has been a ton of build-up towards this star-studded affair as the wedding party took a cruise around Manhattan this past Friday night and LaLa twitpic'd photos from the event. The six year engagement that led up to this wedding only makes the actual event that much more beautiful and exciting for the couple.

Unsigned Artist, The BBU Boyz Were On Global Grind

Click The Link Too See What They Have Posted
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