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I am Grouchy Greg. I founded AllHipHop in 1996. In addition to running the site, I enjoy breaking news stories. My stories have been cited in The LA Times, NY Times, NY Post, TMZ, Yahoo, Billboard, The Associated Press, CNN, and more.

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Hip-Hop Rumors: Eminem & Pink! Bushwick Bill Arrested? Kat Stacks New Book!

DISCLAIMER:   All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. GET HIM TO THE GREEK! Check out the trailer of the movie featuring Diddy and some others! NEW EMINEM AND PINK SONG!   Ew wee! Check this nicety record!   sourceWHAT HAPPENED WITH BUSHWICK BILL AT HIP-HOP HONORS?   Last night, was the annual Hip-Hop Honors at VH1. I really didn’t get much intel from the event yet. But, there was on glaring bit of info that I did get. I was told that Bushwick Bill was absent from the Hip-Hop Honors Dirty South. Now, there’s no confirmation of anything, but the rumor is Bushwick was caught “soliciting.” Now you can take  that for what you think it is. Nevertheless, the cops jammed him up and he was not able to  make  the Rap-A-Lot / J. Prince dedication. AllHipHop had an interview with The Game yesterday and Game was reportedly thrown in there as a last minute substitution for Bushwick. Face wasn’t there. Bushwick is now a gospel rapper now and I heard dude is actually a preacher! Hopefully, he didn’t get caught up in anything serious.     BUSTA AND GUCCI ARE IN THE STUDIO   Now this should be an interesting collabo! They went to the studio after Hip-Hop Honors.       KAT STACKS ANNOUNCES BOOK DEAL   LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!     THE REAL DEAL   Katty Stacky is not real. I mean, for many people she is just  a super w####, but it would seem that – according to my sources – its all a fraud. Its all made up, its all scripted…. its not real. The beat down was staged. She wasn’t beaten. It wasn’t Bow Wow or Fab. People know who it was. I’ll have more later, but Kat knows what up.   Katty – hit me up @illseed on Twitter. Lets clear this up before it gets all crazy. You can get an Oscar for acting instead of disgraced as a sloring slore. LOL!   But seriously, AllHipHop was approached to publish the Kat Stacks book and it is my understanding that that was turned down. Now, there is somebody else supposedly about to put it out, but…is it going to  be fiction or non-fiction? Hmmmm….yeah…there is more, but I cannot say right now.   ILLSEED’S QUICKIES   Rumor has it Chamillionaire recently “lost” a home to foreclosure. He told TMZ he let the house go, but kept the cars. He let it go, thanks to the real estate market and the bad investment.   Juvenile bit Drake’s album cover and didn’t even know it. God bless his soul.   There seems to be a beef brewing between Lil Kim and Nicki. Kim sent some sublimes in Nicki’s direction recently.   Damn! We’re losing stars in droves. Rue McClanahan of The Golden Girls died at the age of 76.   GARY COLEMAN’S WIFE IS AN IDIOT.   She’s a killer…she pulled the plug. She didn’t try hard enough for her man. But, we all take death in different ways. It just feels suspicious. This is GARY COLEMAN…you do everything you can.     Oh, man…this chick wasn’t even his wife. Gary divorced her like TWO years ago, says TMZ. Oh yeah…she’s going to jail!   WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS?   A young Black  kid is murdered by an illegal immigrant with a long criminal record. Watch the video and see what you think.       Definitely, the murder is sad and tragic and if you have kept up, you already know this story. Still, I think Faux is up to its old tricks again using people to get their point across regarding the laws in Arizona.   SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END?   Too sexy to work at a bank?     I got this from one of the members of the Ill Community.                                                                                     Debrahlee Lorenzana claims in court papers that she was forced out of her Manhattan Citibank job because she was too good looking, reports the New York Post. According to the paper, Lorenzana says she was subject to “improper comments” and was reprimanded for dressing sexily – when all she was doing was dressing professionally. When Debrahlee Lorenzana complained about the treatment, her court papers say she was stripped of some of her duties before Citibank approved her request for a transfer to a new branch. The New York Post says she claims her situation did not improve with the transfer, and she was reprimanded, unfairly according to her, for not signing up enough new customers. She was fired, according to the New York Post, in August 2009, and her gender discrimination lawsuit is currently in private arbitration. The paper says that a statement released by Citibank describes the suit as being “without merit.”     NICKI MINAJ GETS FREAKY!   I’m not even going to tell you what it is. Just go.   CLICK HERE.   EVE AND FOXY, WE LOVE YOU!!! They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry! -illseed WHO: illseed.com WHAT: Rumors WHERE: AllHipHop.com, MySpace.com/TheIllseed HOW: Send your rumors and ill pics to illseed at allhiphoprumors@gmail.com.

Plies Cancels VH1 Hip Hop Honors Performance

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Plies has revealed that he has canceled his performance at this year’s VH1 Hip-Hop Honors, which will honor the south. Plies was originally announced as one of the performers slated to performing during the evening, but has backed out due to a scheduling conflict as he promotes his upcoming fourth album, Goon Affiliated. “I had to make a choice between personally meeting with my fans during my album promo tour or performing at the VH1 Hip Hop Honors and the choice was easy -fans come first,” Plies told AllHipHop.com in a statement. Plies promised to make the missed date up to fans when he launches his nationwide tour to support Goon Affiliated, which is due in stores June 8th. The VH1 2010 Hip Hop Honors “The Dirty South” is taping tonight (June 3rd) and is scheduled to air on Monday (June 7th) at 9:00 PM EST on VH1.

Dorrough Talks New Single; Platinum Single Earns ASCAP Award

(AllHipHop News) Dallas, Texas rapper Dorrough is planning a new single, in hopes of recreating the success of his single “Ice Cream Paint Job.”The rapper’s single was recently certified platinum for sales of over 1 million copies and earned him an award at the upcoming 23rd Annual Ascap Rhythm and Soul Music Awards, which takes place June 25th in Los Angeles. Dorrough hopes his latest single “Get Big” will take him back to the upper echelons of Billboard’s music charts.  “Getting this award is a great honor, and indicator of the hard work of my entire team,” Dorrough told AllHipHop.com. Outstanding sales, radio airplay, and chart performance, are all goals we working to duplicate with my new project and single, Get Big, from my sophomore album that will be in stores this summer.”In addition to selling millions of copies, “Ice Cream Paint Job” spawned two successful remixes that featured artists from the West coast (Snoop E-40) and a “down south” version featuring Soulja Boy, Jermaine Dupri, Slim Thug, Jim Jones and others. At press time, no further information was available regarding Dorrough’s upcoming follow up album to his 2009 debut, Dorrough Music.

Is Rick Ross Really The Teflon Don?

Teflon Don was a moniker given to John Gotti, the Boss of all Bosses, because he was able to avoid many attempts to be convicted due to being acquitted or by having a jury of his peers not able to agree on a verdict.  It wasn’t until 1992 when the United States Government, with the help of federal prosecutors and several witnesses, including the testimony of John Gotti’s under boss and right hand man, Sammy “The Bull” Gravano, were they able to find charges to stick to the Don; rendering him no longer Teflon. When I heard the title of Rick Ross’ slated summer release Teflon Don, I couldn’t help but think about John Gotti.  Immediately I thought to myself, “Wow, what statement is he trying to make?”  Sidebar:  I am a fan of Rick Ross’ music and if you’d like to know how I feel about him being employed as a Correctional Officer prior to becoming a rap artist, please visit the following link:  http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2008/07/topic/topic/news/the-smoking-gun-verifies-rick-ross-co-history/.  Now, back to my original thought, what statement is Rick Ross trying to make?  Why, Teflon Don I wonder?  Could it possibly be that it’s because he was able to maintain his momentum and withstand the barrage of many efforts to discredit him while continuing to do what his job entails and that is make music, which just so happens to be good? In no specific order or account of events, let us consider what has transpired in the public eyes in regard to Rick Ross in the past few years, all while he released consecutive number one albums.  ·        He took the name of a well known documented drug trafficker while he was imprisoned, profited by using his name and up to this point, has avoided legal or any other type of repercussions for doing so, excluding threats on the internet.·        We’ve all seen the pictures of him in his Correctional Officer’s uniform and personal documentation to confirm that he was a Correctional Officer provided by the Smoking Gun; however, DJ Vlad probably was the last person to ever question him about his previous employment. ·        Reportedly, after being physically assaulted by Rick Ross and his camp, DJ Vlad sued for four million dollars and was recently awarded only $300,000.00, that Ross said he’s appealing.·        Initiating a perfectly timed assault on the industry “bully” 50 Cent who threatened to ruin Ross’ life “for fun,” but instead the confrontation only generated a lot of attention, through an exchange of verbal insults, some music and Pryor like comedy skits and jokes; unlike many prior to him, Rick Ross appeared to walk away unscathed, rap career and life, still intact.·        Withstanding (at least publicly) the potential damage caused by the partnership and exploitation of his heated rival at the time, 50 Cent, and the betrayal of the mother of his child.·        The sex video of his other child’s mother hitting the internet after appearing in the hands of Mr. Jackson.·        Having his finances and child support payments or lack thereof, publicly discussed and debated, of all places, on hip hop sites.·        He was called out by a spokesperson for the luxury brand Louis Vuitton for wearing counterfeit LV shades while appearing on the cover of XXL Magazine, doing a feature story to promote his album.·        The questionable insults spewed his way by at least one other Floridian rap artist, who was initially accused of releasing the CO pictures.·        The Money Mayweather controversy·        The video of his children and their mother, widely viewed on the internet, hanging out at nemesis Floyd Mayweather’s mansion with 50 Cent in toll.·        And the countless insults hurled his way found in the comment sections of hip hop oriented sites and blogs. Since 2006 and especially during the year 2008, there have been a multitude of potentially career damaging, if not career ending events that has involved the Boss.  Other artist’s careers have been destroyed for far less.  Case in point, I bet nobody can honestly say what destroyed Ja Rule’s rap career?  It’s not because there was singing and harmonizing in his songs because we love that in the music.  Furthermore, the gentleman who attacked him and accused him of doing just that, in turn did the same thing himself and we bought it by the millions.  Nevertheless, all Rick Ross has managed to do is get endorsed by Jay Z, create his own Maybach Music Group, build his brand, consistently get mentioned in the conversation of “The Hottest MC’s” and most recently get a cosign by Puff Daddy, while continuing to put out good music. Plus Puff Daddy mentioned him lyrically in the same breath as Biggie.The verdict may still be out on Rick Ross, but as of now, it’s like he has a posthumous “OJ Simpson” Johnnie Cochran heading his public relations department or just maybe, maybe, he is the modern day, Teflon Don.

Cool & Dre Go Tech With New GrooveMaker App Deal

(AllHipHop News) Producers Cool & Dre are keeping busy this summer with a full slate of projects, including providing sounds for other producers for GrooveMaker Application. The production duo has landed tracks on upcoming new albums by Jagged Edge (The Remedy), Fat Joe (The Darkside: Volume 1), Young Jeezy (Thug Motivation: 103) and The Game (R.E.D. Album). On the tech side, the pair inked a deal with IK Multimedia Group to provide sounds for GrooveMaker, a popular App in the iTunes store to create Hip-Hop, Electronic and Dance tracks in real time. The App, which is available for the iPhone, iPod, iTouch and the iPad, features exclusive beats, drum kits and sounds produced exclusively for GrooveMaker by Cool & Dre. The basic version of GrooveMaker is free of cost, while genre-specific upgrades are available for $7.99.

DJ AM Estate Sues Investment Company For Using DJ’s Name

(AllHipHop News) The estate of the late DJ AM has filed a lawsuit against YTK Investments, claiming the company is illegally exploiting his name and ownership in another company for other business dealings. DJ AM’s estate owns a part of the popular LAX/Las Palmas Nightclub in Las Vegas. According to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, YTK is attempting to misappropriate the portion of the company owned by the estate.Additionally, the lawsuit claims YTK Investments is illegally using DJ AM’s name to sell securities in a venture called Orange Manor. DJ AM, born Adam Goldstein, died of a drug overdose in New York in August of 2009, after surviving a plane crash with musician Travis Barker in 2008.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Whole G-Unit To Def Jam? Alfamega=T.I.’s Big Prob! No Sex For Plies? Huh?

DISCLAIMER:   All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. Send your rumors, sightings and ill pics to illseed at allhiphoprumors@gmail.com. THE DAILY TWO SENSE   Now that Drake has leaked, click here for a preview of an unreleased album. You will love this!   Click here!Speaking of the leak, Drake says:   “I gave away free music for years, so we’re good over here … just allow it to be the soundtrack to your summer and ENJOY! JUNE 15th!” Drake wrote.   AN ALLHIPHOP EXCLUSIVE: THE NEXT 48 HOURS WITH NAS AND J.R. GONG!!!!   The wait is over.  The Next 48 Hours With Nas & Damian Marley” is an original 3 part web series that goes behind the scenes during the album release week of Distant Relatives. Part 1 – The Day Before The Album Release follows Nas & Damian to MTV, BET 106 & Park and concludes at their Album Release show at Highline Ballroom, New York City. An AllHipHop.com & JumpOff.TV production. THE WHOLE G-UNIT TO DEF JAM?   What? Yeah. First of all, I am hearing that Lloyd Banks has definitely signed to Def Jam Records. Word. So, that’s that, but the crazy thing is I’m hearing that the rest of G-Unit is coming over as well. Now, that is crazy since Rick Ross is the cornerstone of Hip-Hop over there.  I know that sounds crazy, but The Roots, Redman and others aren’t getting the burn they once did. Humph! Anyway, I don’t know how 50 Cent can co-exist in the same building as Rawse. But some of the goons that are down with 50 are rumored to be ready for the ruckus. Sheeeesh! How can this be real? A REVIEW OF DRAKE’S ALBUM   My dude APT gave his opinion. Its pretty good.     SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END  WOW.  I really cannot fully grasp this oil spill completely, but here is the latest bad news. The oil is spreading to the white sand of Florida. The oil is only nine miles away from the beach and may hit the shores by this Friday. BP is still trying to cap off the leak, but if they don’t think oil could continue to spill until freakin’ August! Can you imagine how much devastation that will cause to us and the environment. If somebody doesn’t go to jail, im getting an electric car. SMH. Obama needs to break his foot off in somebody’s a$$ for this one. I know these guys all work in tandem but its like Fredo or something. You mess up, you gotta go.  ALFAMEGA IS STILL A PROBLEM  The last two minutes of this video will have Tip beefing up security.     Here is where he starts to talk directly to T.I. WTF? PLIES SAYS NO TO SEX? AND ADDRESSES JAMIE FOXX! Recently while in Philly Plies stopped by “Live with Kendra G” and talked about how he has stop having sex until his CD “Goon Affiliated” comes out June 8th, how he takes homeless people shopping for clothes whenever he goes to a new city, breaks down what a “GOON” is and he clears up that Jamie Foxx rumor when he allegedly he had to run for his life because REALLY goons came after him!   ILLSEED’S QUICKIES   Rumor has it Drake had a listening session last night and a lot of people couldn’t get in. I bet they went and got their download on. You think?   Who is Serani? Anyway, whoever that is is rumored to be dating Lil Kim.   Is 50 Cent blackballing Bang ‘Em Smurf? Hmmmm…I don’t really gather why 50 wold waste is time, but that’s the rumor!   Speaking of deported individuals….where the HELL is Shyne? That’s another Def Jam-er beefing with 50 Cent. But he’s not coming near the Def Jam building.   Somebody sent me a personal convo of a girl that was “bent over” by Trey Songz and apparently he poured water all over her. LOL! Don’t get crazy, it was at a concert. But she claims Trey kissed her in the mouth, which was her “perfect dream.”   She says she’s not, but sources continually say that Mariah Carey is expecting.    Nas has reportedly covered up this tattoo of Kelis with a Bear or something. That’s an appropriate animal.   Whitney Houston is reportedly about to do a movie called “Love Story” and she’s going to have Bobby Brown as her love interest. Word?   There was a rumor that the “pants on the ground” dude was dead. He’s not.   What is up with this dude Van Der Sloot? This kid goes around killing  girls and getting off? They need to extradite his a$$ back here and feed him to the wolves.   RZA ADDRESSES JAY ELECTRONICA   LOL at RZA saying he never heard of Jay Electronica. HAHA! But, anyway…peep the video.     A READER EXPRESSES HIS CONCERNS   “Whats up Illseed. It’s ya boy Freddy 2pc. Hope you had a good weekend. I’m just getting over mine. I went to the Little Brother Show last Friday in the City (San Francisco). LB rocked it. I haven’t been to a concert show or what ever you want to call it since the Father MC, MC Lyte, MC Hammer concert back in 1990. It’s been a minute. I figure this is going to be there last go around (at least for now) I had to check them out.  I’ve been a LB fan for a minute.  I would like to think I was the first brotha in the Town (Oakland) slapping LB back in 03. I just had a couple of question I think you can help me out with. You are in the ‘know’ and I am not.   I know the Bay isn’t the ATL but I was dissappointed that there were […]