Brooklyn boy singing a tune of love

"You can do aNYthing in CHRIST that strengthens you". Words by his grandmother Mildred Phillips that christened the birth of a new star. AHMAAD is the definition of the one so it’s only right that it pertains to this superstar in the making. Born AHMAAD HARRIS in the Fort Greene section of BROOKLYN, N.Y. on December 21, 1988, there was always special about this kid. However music was not something that he considered on taking up, in fact AHMAAD always wanted to be a film director. “ I was always inspired by Spike Lee and many of his movies during the 90’s so I figured I should get into that.” But it wasn’t until 1997 when AHMAAD first heard the greatest hip-hop album of all time "Illmatic" by the great rapper NAS. “When I heard NAS I automatically wanted to give rap a try.” By 2001 when AHMAAD first started high school he would write raps and battle many of the other kids in school but one day when jus playing around singing a song on the radio he realized that he could sing. (Read More @ Ahmaad's Myspace page)

Check out the video to the single "Baby be Mine"

Kim Kardashian being sued by Ray J's Mom?!

Now the story is coming together. Ray J and Brandy's mother, Sonja Norwood filed a lawsuit against Kim Kardashian for allegedly using her credit card and charging over $120K. Apparently when Kim worked as a stylist, Sonja gave her permission to use the credit card for one purchase only. The lawsuits claims that Kim let members of her family use the credit card spent over $62K in 2006 and $57K in 2007. Why the card was not cancelled after Sonja didn't receive the card back after that initial first purchase she allowed is beneath me, but the Kardashians told sources the charges are meritless, and they look forward to proving that in court.

Money Vi$ion TV Episode 3 OUT NOW!

The third Episode of the reality show that follows around ya boy Fresh The Flyy Guy in his daily life and endeavors. In this episode catch Fresh at Perfect Imperfection's dance with his wifey Showtyme, and Anonymous then take it back to the block on the conrer of 116th and Manhattan also known as Money Ave with Ant, Zelly, D Mac, Chub and other from the block!

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GIANTS WIN THE SUPERBOWL

NEW YORK NEW YORK!!! In a major upset The NY Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl 42 and this would bring them their 3rd Super Bowl in their franchise history and believe me last night New York was in an uproar of joy! People running out their houses and apartments hunking horns, chanting phrases of praises to our NY G's bring New York some satisfaction for the year! The parade for our Super Bowl champs will be held tomorrow (Tuesday, February 4). All I can say is that I told all my friends who were going for the Patriots that they was going to lose. Sorry Pats fans better luck next year, the slogan for the year is 18-1. It's not Randy Moss like my man Ant Butler said its "Randy Loss"!!

Beyonce makes the Forbes Top 5

Forbes has released the Top 20 Cash Queens of Music, with Madonna coming in at number one with $72M. Our girl Beyonce is number five on that list with $27M from her deals with L'Oreal, American Express, and Samsung. Followed by Gwen Stefani with $26M and Christina Aguilera with $20M. Further down the line, Mariah Carey came in at number ten with $13M and JLo with $6M. On another list for Powerful Girls, Raven Symone raked in $400M with her Disney TV series, "That's So Raven".

5000 Video...for those who still haven't seen it

I'm posting for anyone who is still late and have not yet seen the "5000" video. It feature all my niggas Gusto, Hugo, Chrybaby, Peach Lite, Bri Beauty, Web & Browz, and the rest of da Swag kids the video also features cameos from majority of the heavy Harlem dances including: Shaquan (Rich Boys), D Dolla, Tiff Star, Swiss aka Mr. Youtube, J-mack (HBO), Freddy aka Twin (HBO), Boogie Black at the end, D. Cole (Dance or GO Home DVD) and directed by Money ave's own M5. I also included the behinds "making the video" clip too.

Paris Hilton gets the boot from 50 Cent

Ok so a report has been made that at the 944 Magazine pre-Super Bowl party 50 Cent kicked Paris Hilton off the stage. It was said that 50 shouted out Paris a little earlier in the performance and she took it as an invite to get on stage and dance with 50, that's where she went wrong. As you can see in the video 50 quickly kicked her ass off the stage LMFAO!! Another funny moment by your man Curtis Jackson, kudos to you!

Lil Wayne in legal trouble?!

Prosecutors with the Yuma County Attorney’s Office formally charged Lil Wayne with felony drug and weapons charges today (January 25) in a Wellton, Arizona court.



Despite the rapper’s well documented drug use, he was officially charged with possession of a narcotic for sale, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and misconduct involving a weapon.



The rapper’s tour bus was stopped Tuesday morning (January 22) at a U.S. Border Patrol near Dateland, Arizona, which is over 75 miles from Yuma.



A canine unit alert officers to the possibility of drugs on the rapper’s tour bus, which was carrying 11 other people. Read More... [Article from allhiphop.com]

Uncle Murder shot

Roc-A-Fella artist Leonard Grant known as Uncle Murda (27), was shot in the head around 10:30pm during a shooting on Linden Blvd. While sitting in a parked car in the East New York area of Brooklyn, Grant was grazed by a bullet that hit his head. Sources say he was hospitalized briefly before checking himself out the following day.The bullet caused minor injuries and reports have also that he called up Wendy Williams show on the NY radio station WBLS and stated that he was recovering nicely using "Hennessey and cigarettes to ease the pain. Said like a true G, Murda intends to release his debut album on Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam records some time this year.

Joe Budden getting ready to come back

With his latest mixtape Mood Muzik 3 still scheduled for a retail release on February 26, New Jersey rapper Joe Budden has announced that he is partnering up with Boston-based indie label Amalgam Digital to release his official sophomore album Padded Room. Billboard.com has confirmed that Padded Room, Budden’s first album since his 2003 self-titled debut, will be released some time this spring. Read More... [Article from XXLmag.com]

Fresh The Flyy Guy and Lure doing commercials!!

Check out the new commercials for the energy drink "Liquid Lightning". Check it out!

Atlantic drops Lil Kim

Lil Kim has reportedly been released from her contract with Atlantic Records. In a recent article, BillAtboard.com cites her comments during an appearance on DJ Kay Slay’s Shade45 radio show “Streetsweeper Radio” as confirmation of the split. During the interview, Kim noted that she harbors no ill feelings towards the label but is eager to release her next album independently. The diminutive Brooklyn MC is rumored to be in negotiations with Imperial Records, the independent division of Capitol Music Group that Fat Joe is currently signed to. While Billboard was unable to confirm the move with any of Kim’s representatives, she did state that she feels prepared to work her next project without the backing of a major label. Her last full length project was 2005’s The Naked Truth, which has scanned 394,000 copies to date according to Nielsen Soundscan. Her as-of-yet untitled new album is now scheduled for release in April or May. [Article from XXlmag.com]

Usher Father Passes

R&B singer, Ushers father, Usher Raymond III passed away last Friday at an Atlanta hospital for reasons unreleased at this time, according to People. Funeral arrangements have been made to take place this week in Chattanooga, TN. Usher recently became a father himself and it was his wish to have a son to carry out the family as his father did, making his new born son, Usher Raymond V.

A&R's Worst Nightmare OUT NOW!!

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An Unlikely Alliance

Rap star Beanie Sigel generated talk of a different kind during Philadelphia’s Peace Week 2007, when he walked hand-in-hand with actor/comedian Bill Cosby, during an anti-crime march.



The pair, who marched alongside each other on Thursday (December 20), spoke earlier that day to 30 at risk youths at William Penn High School in Philadelphia.



The event allowed Sigel the opportunity to help direct youth towards positive options that he was not able to fully utilize.



"I come from these things, the streets," said Sigel. "I'm at a time in my life where I'm trying to make the transition from something negative to something positive." [Article by Chris Richburg, allhiphop.com] Read
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Remy can't shake the law

After being denied access to Europe by the Manhattan Supreme Court Judge on December 20th (Thursday) another suit is being brought against the BX rapper.

Judge Denies Remy Ma’s Request to Travel to Europe

Attorney Ivan Fisher told the court that his client has had trouble booking shows and a recording contract has been put on hold since her arrest for allegedly shooting Makeda Barnes-Joseph on July 14. The tour, which was to kick off in Paris on December 31, would have brought the rapper $35-40,000 according to Fisher. On December 5, Justice Uviller ruled that Remy must stand trial on additional charges of witness intimidation and gang assault after she allegedly asked two men to beat up a witness in the shooting case. The case has been adjourned until January 22 pending the results of DNA evidence taken from the clothing Remy was wearing on the night of the attack. [XXLmag.com] Read More...

Shooting Victim Sues Remy Ma, Universal Records

The woman who says Remy Ma shot her in the abdomen in front of a Manhattan pizzeria last July, filed suit against the rapper and Universal Records on Friday (December 21). According to Reuters, Makeda Barnes-Joseph’s suit, filed today in Manhattan federal court, claims that Remy “wilfully, wantonly and maliciously” shot and injured her, causing “severe physical harm and mental anguish.” The suit also names Universal Records and Sure Shot Recordings, two of the rapper’s record labels, claiming that they encouraged her to engage in violence as part of her image. Barnes-Joseph is seeking $10 million in damages. Just yesterday, the judge in Remy’s criminal trial denied her request to travel outside of the country for a European tour. Her attorney argued that his client desperately needed the $35-40,000 that the trip would have earned her. [XXlmag.com] Read more....

Joe Budden Back with a vengance

The new year is gearing up to be an eventful one for Joe Budden fans, as the rapper will release the official retail version of his long-awaited project Mood Muzik 3: The Album on Amalgam Digital.



For Budden, the partnership with the independent record/digital label represents the perfect opportunity to make a bigger impact on rap fans.



"With the Mood Muzik series gaining mass attention, this is just our effort to maximize on awareness," Budden said in a statement.



"Amalgam understands our vision, as we do theirs, so this will be first of many ventures to come. We have a full length album entitled Padded Room coming second quarter 2008. We're prepping for a big year…are you in the mood yet?"



Mood Muzik 3 will feature various Budden songs that were released on mixtapes in their entirety, as well as unreleased material.
[Article by Chris Richburg, Allhiphop.com] Read more....

Bow Wow & Omarion don't break top ten in album debuts

I don’t think I’ve done one of these stories where I mock a rapper for debuting low on the Billboard charts since the summer of ‘06 (back then, it was shocking to see so many prominent rappers selling 60,000 copies their first week out), but you know something’s gone horribly wrong with the world when more people would rather listen to Bow Wow and the motherfucking Birdman than the Wu-Tang Clan.

Yep, the number’s for last week - probably the last really big week for these 4th Quarter rap albums, unless I’m forgetting something - are in, and the shit’s downright depressing. The week’s highest-selling hip-hop-related debut was Bow Wow and Omarion’s Face Off, which sold about 107,000 copies - which wasn’t quite enough to crack the top 10. Actually, I suppose that could be viewed as good news, in the sense that those guys’ careers are obviously in decline. I mean, if that’s the best the two of them together could do - during the big holiday shopping season, even.
Read more....[Article by Byron Crawford, XXL.com]

Fresh The Flyy Guy on the A-Million Mixtape

Be sure ya'll go out and cop the new mixtape broought to you by A-Million (the producer of the hit song "Get Saucy") "A&R's Worst Nightmare" Hosted by "The EZ Man" himself Murda Mook. The mixtape has features from Team Flyy's own "Fresh The Flyy Guy", Harlem Envy's "Slim Dollars", First in Flight's own Queen of hip hop "Lure", Entadadorm's own "Breeze Mantana", Money Ave's "Murda Mook" and many more. Visit A-Million myspace page for more info!

R.I.P. PIMP C

UGK group member Chad "Pimp C" Butler was found dead in room at the Mondrian Hotel today around 9:00 am PST, after members of the rapper’s family contacted the Sunset Strip property to report the artist missing.



In a statement released by the Mondrian, the hotel received several calls this morning from concerned family members inquiring about Butler’s whereabouts.



"Security personnel went to Mr. Butler’s room and found him in bed, apparently expired," Gerald McKelvy, a spokesman for the hotel told AllHipHop.com. "A 911 call was placed at about 9:20 AM and paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded and pronounced Mr. Butler dead."



The Los Angeles County Sherriff’s office has confirmed that their homicide department is currently investigating the scene, which, according to LASD PR Liason Dept. Oscar Butao, is standard procedure whenever a victim is found who did not die of natural causes.



At press time, a cause of death had not been determined. (Article from Allhiphop.com) Read more>>>>