Archive for February, 2010

Tony Yayo Will "Never" Sign To E1 Music, "50 Would Structure A Better Deal Than Koch Would Give Me"

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

G-Unit’s Tony Yayo has explained why a move to E1 Music [formerly Koch Records] is out of the question for himself and how 50 Cent will always be his first option for releasing new music.

Bun B Takes UGK Off Asylum, "With Universal [Music], We Are Gonna Use Their Distribution Legs"

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

UGK’s surviving member, Bun B, has decided to take his brand off Asylum Records and release future projects through Universal Music Group imprint Fontana.

Ludacris On "How Low" Reaching A Milli, "We’re Gonna Keep Going & Hitting Them" [Video]

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris has released a statement speaking on the success of his “Get Low” hit single reaching over a million digital downloads.

RIP CDJ-1000

Friday, February 26th, 2010

While the death of one iconic piece of Technics shaped DJ technology may seem lingering, another has most definitely been decided. The announcement of Pioneer’s original CDJ-1000 was one of those you-remember-where-you-were moments which redefined the DJ game completely. But with the new species, in the shape of the CDJ-2000 and 900 having dawned, the CDJ-1000 now finds itself being shipped off to the technology retirement home. Yes gear geeks – the CDJ-1000 is now officially discontinued… well definitely in the UK anyway.

Jim Jones To Cam’ron: "Ain’t No Such Thing As Dipset West"

Friday, February 26th, 2010

New York rapper Jim Jones has shared his reaction to Cam’ron creating a Dipset West venture and said the move cannot be honored until a reunion takes place with the original Diplomat members.

Juelz Santana Fans Busted For Paying $28K B-Day Bash Bill W/ Bogus Credit Card

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Two Juelz Santana fans have reportedly been named in a criminal court complaint for using a fake credit card in an attempt to pay for their $2,800 bill at the rapper’s New York birthday celebration this week.

Beyonce Leads the Field as Artist With the Most RIAA Certifications Over the Past Decade

Friday, February 26th, 2010

According to The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), iconic superstar Beyonce, is the artist with the most total certifications over the past decade, with a total of 64. The certifications include cumulative album, digital song, master ringtone, and music video certifications. Beyonce also has the most master ringtone certifications for a female solo artist with 19 and the highest certified master ringtone for a female artist with…

Nas Pleads Not Guilty To Contempt Of Court

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Nas has pleaded not guilty to contempt of court amid allegations he failed to pay child and spousal support to his estranged wife Kelis. The Milkshake singer filed for divorce from Nas last year, just months before giving birth to their son Knight in July.
The former couple has since been embroiled in a bitter divorce battle, prompting Kelis to file a contempt motion against the rapper, alleging he’s failed to support his family financially.
At a court…

Lloyd Banks Ain’t Got Surprises, Yung Berg’s Rap Cred Gets Swiped, Method Man & Fabolous Snag "STFU" Honors

Friday, February 26th, 2010

In this week’s Pulse Report, we’re clickin’ and clackin’ that a** way the f*ck back into yesterweek to give Lloyd Banks a *Blank Stare* for hyping up an obvious wack a** guest feature, plead for Yung Berg to dead his rap career, check out the latest “I’m…

Kid Cudi Avoids Celebrity Status, "I Never Tried To Make Myself Seem Larger Than Life"

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Rapper Kid Cudi has tackled the issue of maintaining a celebrity status and why despite his recent work alongside rap stars like Jay-Z and Kanye West, he does not feel the need to flaunt his fame.