A true legend in the hip hop genre has passed away today, with sad news that rapper Heavy D is dead. The "overweight lover" famous for songs including "Now That We Found Love" died at age 44.
An early report from TMZ indicates that Heavy D, real name Dwight Arrington Myers, had to be rushed to the hospital in Los Angeles earlier today. Myers was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Apparently, there had been a 911 call made which reported "an unconscious male on the walkway" outside of Heavy D's Beverly Hills home during Tuesday morning. Help rushed to the scene and found Myers conscious and able to speak. Unfortunately he died a short time later of being taken to the hospital.
Heavy D is considered one of the pioneers in rap as well as the mainstream rap movement. His videos frequently played on "YO! MTV Raps," and they included "You Can't See What I Can See" the crew jam, "Don't Curse," and "Is It Good to You." Heavy D is also famous for creating the theme song for the sketch comedy show "In Loving Color." Most recently, he had a cameo in the movie "Tower Heist," and appeared at BET's 2011 Hip-Hop Awards as a performer.
For those that remember listening to Heavy D's music, this is a major loss. His work has inspired many other musicians along the way, and paved the way for rap to be among mainstream music. Heavy D is being remembered by fellow musicians and celebs for his good nature and contributions to music.
RIP to one of rap's true greats whose musical legacy will not be forgotten.
It appears the Fabolous Twitter account has been quite active and popular over the past day or so. The rap star has been tweeting quite a bit of rants and what appears to be a Twitter rap chorus. Not only that, but it seems one of his tweets has upset singer Ray J.
Fabolous has even been tweeting about other celebs including comedian Kevin Hart as well as rappers Diddy, Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifs P and Jadakiss. The rapper who was recently rumored in a beef with singer Ray J, tweeted about him on the 18th saying:
Jus ran into my n---- @RayJ at @iamdiddy dinner.. He told me & @KevinHart4real that it was a f----d up edit & b-----s was there!!
Fabolous, reportedly at the Palms casino just hours ago, also tweeted about the former Lox rappers appearing there with him for a concert performance. The rappers were part of a show at The Pearl at The Palms with tickets costing $45.50 to $77.35 for an all ages show.
The rapper included a shot of The Palms sign for good measure, just so people would know he was really there. The good news is that fans apparently enjoyed the show and continue to support Fab, the rapper behind "You Be Killin' Em."
Meanwhile there is an apparent beef going on between Fabolous and Ray J which involves boxing star Floyd Mayweather Jr. Reportedly, Ray J is good friends with Mayweather and said he had heard enough of Fab's Twitter jokes. Whether or not Fabolous and Ray J have really thrown punches at one another is still up for debate. A recent report is noting that Ray J had in fact been detained by the police for the incident, with the rapper saying "I got detained... I got kicked out of the m******king Palms hotel! Police arrested me, handcuffs..." In the meantime, Fabolous is a free man with free speech, who looks to continue rapping and tweeting, until he irritates someone else on his Twitter account.
Rihanna Almost Naked for 'All of the Lights' Video by Kanye West
The new Kanye West music video has arrived for his latest track, "All of the Lights." Many hip hop and music fans will be pleased to see a nearly naked Rihanna. That's right, this is Rihanna's almost nude video debut (leaked sex tapes aside).
This song, from West's album, was featured prominently almost like the official theme song of NBA All-Star Weekend 2011, and it seems to fit. Not only that, but Rihanna, who is featured on the song and in the video rocked the Halftime show in Los Angeles this weekend. After several songs, Drake showed up to help her on "What's My Name?" followed by Kanye West appearing on stage to do "All of the Lights."
The video, seen via YouTube below, was done by Hype Williams and features you guessed it, "All of the Lights," including West rocking up on a police car. Still the best lights seem to be the ones behind RiRi as she sings "want you to see everything." In a revealing black outfit, we almost do!
Check out the Kanye West video below with almost naked Rihanna, Kanye West and others featured in the chorus (Kid Cudi, Charlie Wilson, etc).
Kanye West's Unfinished 'Monster' Music Video Leaks Online
The new Kanye West 'Monster' video leak has the internet talking. This appears to be one unique, gory, controversial and intriguing new video on the way from West, Jay-Z, Rick Ross and Nicki Minaj. The unfinished new video of the collaborative joint from West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" is seen below. It's definitely dark and twisted, and as Kanye says in the song "I cross the line, but I let God decide."
Two more videos below. The behind the scenes YouTube video below shows the filming of Rick Ross' scenes from the video. Apparently Ross plays the part of some sort of Hannibal Lecter eating a bloody meal with a female layed out on the dinner table. There's also a 40 second sneak preview video which has been making the rounds on YouTube. West probably isn't happy to see these leaks and may be severing some heads for real soon.
Other scenes have been described to show Kanye West holding a severed head and making out with a dead chick. Jay-Z is shown in a full suit rapping in front of a dead girl's body on the couch. Nicki Minaj will apparently be rapping to another version of herself strapped to an executioner's chair. While this video probably would've been best for Halloween 2010, obviously the Kanye West album came out weeks after that.
Enjoy the sneak peak and video footage below, as this looks like it will be an epic music video from Kanye and crew!
Jay-Z has topped the Forbes Hip Hop Cash Kings list for 2010. The rap star earned $63 million in 2010. The second place entrant, Sean "Diddy" Combs earned less than half Jigga's amount with just $30 million.
Just $30 million right? It's being reported that stability was key in 2010 because the economy's effected everyone, even rappers. However, these guys are still pulling in serious bank.
# 1.Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter $63 Million # 2.Sean "Diddy" Combs $30 million # 3.Aliuane "Akon" Thiam $21 million # 4.Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter $20 million # 5.Andre "Dr. Dre" Young $17 million # 6.Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges $16 million # 7.Calvin "Snoop Dogg" Broadus $15 million # 8.Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley $14 million # 9.Pharrell Williams $13 million # 10.Kanye West $12 million
Kanye West and 50 Cent are reportedly amongst the biggest droppers in terms of earnings. West dropped from $25 mill down to $12m, while 50 has gone from $20 million down to a measly $8 million due to less success in the past year.
One of the year's biggest success stories so far is Drake who made his debut appearance on the list at the #11 spot with $10 mill. Drake's not only got the hit album, but deals with Sprite and Virgin Airlines, plus that whole acting thing. And then there's Lil' Wayne, who was able to go up in his earnings by about $2mill despite the fact he's currently doing time. Maybe jail time really does help rap careers.
Have the MTV viewers forgave and forgotten Kanye West? According to the latest reports, rap star Kanye West will be a performer at this year's 2010 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA's). The rapper is infamous for his on-stage interruption when Taylor Swift was winning her first ever VMA at the show in 2009. The incident brought a lot of negative criticism towards Kanye and rightfully so.
Now it appears Kanye's back with new perspective. He apologized multiple times to Swift and publicly, but are fans ready to re-embrace the rapper? He appeared as part of the 2010 remake of "We are the World", and kept a low profile otherwise. Kanye had a few guest spots and production offerings to the likes of Rick Ross and Drake among others. It left fans wondering what was next for Kanye in terms of his own solo career.
Have no fear, weeks ago Mr. West re-emerged with a new song, but it offered no apologies. Kanye's latest hit single is "Power" an ego-driven rap which will come from his next solo album "Good Ass Job". Recently, he debuted another song featuring Beyonce from the album due out in November. Kanye's already performed for the BET Awards, but really needs to do a "Good Ass Job" on stage at this year's VMA's in order to sell music lovers on his act once again. The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards air live on Sunday, September 12 at 9PM ET.
Will you be watching as Kanye West takes the stage at the VMA's, or changing the channel?
Beamer Benz or Bentley lyrics & video - Lloyd Banks w/Juelz Santana
Hip hop honeys grindin, video vixens in tight black leather and expensive cars on display. It doesn't get much better than that these days in rap videos. This latest video for the single "Beamer, Benz or Bentley" by Lloyd Banks and Juelz Santana features all of the above. The new song should appear on Banks' third album which is untitled right now with a release date of "TBA".
Enjoy the "Beamer, Benz or Bentley" lyrics and video by Lloyd Banks below via YouTube.
Beamer, benz or bentley Beamer, benz or bentley Beamer, benz or bentley My jeans are never empty b---
Beamer, benz or bentley Beamer, benz or bentley Beamer, benz or bentley Your schemin don't affect me
Im fresh Im fly, Im so damn high more than 500 horses when I roll by Im calm Im cool, everything brand new I dont hand cuff you can get your whole damn crew
Get in my Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley beat it I bet she let me she been fiending since she met me Im the coolest sh-t especially when I throw on all my Gretzky got my sm-sm-smith and Wessie to protect me so respect me this is heavy new Bentley color vanilla and cherry Andretti-O Pirelli make a movie out the getty where my ring and my confetti Im Kobe Bryant ready pink Rose and chronic smelly while stumbling out the telly Im so fly Im so ferry and the way I flow is very ginsu or machete, way my pencil move his deadly platinum band platinum bezzie make a straight girl out of lezzie magazine mac benzie keep my windows like the prezzie press a button than Im stuntin my roof look like its duckin meter go 2 hundred something and my trunk do when its bumpin I am not the one for jumpin I will rachet out and stump him dump him, your better off dead, ya money red
Chorus - Juelz Santana Im fresh Im fly, Im always high got ya b-tch waving at me when I roll by Lloyd Banks Im calm Im cool everything brand new I dont handcuff you can get the whole damn crew
Chorus/Hook
Juelz Santana Verse: Whether Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley I be movin I be movin making movies Tom Cruisin If its action than Im shootin pockets fat, necks studded boy my nick name should be Ruben my Columbian connect told me the Mexicans have moved it and he know just how I get it so we bout to introduce him got a girl named cigar called her that because she Cuban got a black chick that be boosting got a white girl that be boothin gotta watch her cause she use it but she f-ck me like she stupid and she always ready to give me that becky last time it was so good I almost crashed my Bentley hit the club ordered bottles see the sparks in the sky will have this whole b-tch lookin like the 4th of July but if you get to frontin and the pushing lead to shoving we just bussin and we leaving like its nothin if it aint the Gucci or the Louie than its Polo or its Rugby and this b-tch I brought with me she be baggin bi-ches for me
Chorus/Hook
Lloyd Banks I got a girl named Kima and Kima like Christina baby three dont make a crowd it make a sex scene meaner I just wanna get between her turn it over scream her than its one, two, Im through, see ya I scoop her in my Beamer, Benz or Bentley.
According to news reports, on Sunday February 28th, rapper Guru (Keith Elam) suffered a heart attack. The incident sent him into a coma and he is scheduled for surgery later Monday at a NY hospital. The news was confirmed by Guru's Gang Starr DJ, DJ Premier on a Hip Hop Nation radio show on Sunday.
Gangstarr hasn't released a group album since 2003's "The Ownerz" but there were recently hinted-at rumors that the group was playing a new album. In recent times, Guru has released solo works while Premier continues supplying other rappers with background beats. Guru's released four Jazzmatazz albums on his own, and been part of live tours for those works. With the recent news of his condition, several of these live tours have been indefinitely postponed.
No further news is known on Guru's condition beyond his cardiac arrest and surgery scheduled for later on today. Wishing the best for Guru in this tough situation.
The Wu-Tang Clan will be back with another album release on March 30th, called "Wu-Massacre". This project features a trio from the group consisting of Method Man, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah. Here's a look at the complete Wu Massacre track listing:
1. Criminology 2.5 (feat. Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Method Man) 2. Mef vs. Chef (feat. Rhythm Roots Allstars) (prod. by Allah Mathematics) 3. Ya Moms skit (feat. Method Man & Raekwon) 4. Smooth Sailing Remix (feat. Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Solomon Childs & Streetlife) (prod. by Ty Fyffe) 5. Our Dreams (feat. Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Method Man) (prod. by RZA) 6. Gunshowers (feat. Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck & Sun God) (prod. by Digem Tracks Productions) 7. Dangerous (feat. Rhythm Roots Allstars) (prod. by Allah Mathematics) 8. Pimpin’ Chipp (feat. Rhythm Roots Allstars) (prod. by E Meal) 9. How To Pay Rent skit (feat. Tracy Morgan) 10. Miranda (feat. Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Method Man) (prod. by Allah Mathematics) 11. Youngstown Heist (feat. Trife, Sheek & Bully) (prod. by Scram Jones) 12. It’s That Wu Shit (feat. Ghostface Killah & Method Man) (prod. by Scram Jones)
Also scheduled to drop following the Wu Massacre joint is a new release from Inspectah Deck entitled Manifesto. The album will feature guest spots from Raekwon, Cappadonna, Kurupt, Planet Asia and Cormega and looks to be 20 tracks deep. The Manifefsto album arrives for compact disc or digital MP3 album purchase on April 6, 2010.
Nothing says Christmas time like Run DMC's Christmas classic Rap track, Christmas In Hollis. The video itself is an Old school throwback rap classic complete with the gold chains, black hats and vintage ADIDAS that DMC brought to the game. And with a rowdy and fun rap track they still manage to deliver the themes of Christmas, chillin' in Hollis with mom for the holidays, while chasing no good elves out of the house with a broom and making sure you return Santa's wallet to him with cash in tact. Even back then Reverend Run was preaching peace and goodwill. The song appears on DMC's Greatest Hits, Very Special Christmas and the Tougher than Leather albums.
Run: It was December 24th on Hollis Ave in the dark When I seen a man chillin' with his dog in the park I approached very slowly with my heart full of fear Looked at his dog, oh my God, a ill reindeer! But then I was illin' cause the man had a beard And a bag full of goodies, 12 o'clock had neared So I turned my head a second and the man was gone But he left his driver's wallet smack dead on the lawn I picked the wallet up then I took a pause Took out the license and it cold said "Santa Claus" A million dollars in it, cold hundreds of G's Enough to buy a boat and matching car with ease But I'd never steal from Santa, cause that ain't right So I was going home to mail it back to him that night But when I got home I bugged, cause under the tree Was a letter from Santa and the dough was for me!
D.M.C. : It's Christmas time in Hollis, Queens Mom's cookin' chicken and collard greens Rice and stuffing, macaroni and cheese, And Santa put gifts under Christmas trees Decorate the house with lights at night, Snow's on the ground, snow white so bright, In the fireplace is the yule log, Beneath the mistletoe as we drink egg nog The rhymes that you hear are the rhymes of Darryl's But each and every year we bust Christmas carols
(Christmas melodies)Interlude:
Isn't that the man from last night? Santa Macys? Yo man lets go eat man, I'm starved... haha Yo!
Run-D.M.C. : Rhymes so loud and proud you hear it It's Christmas time and we got the spirit Jack Frost chillin, the orchas out, And that's what Christmas is all about, The time is now, the place is here And the whole wide world is filled with cheer
D.M.C.:
My name's D-M-C with the mic in my hand And I'm chillin' and coolin' just like a snowman So open your eyes, lend us a ear We want to say:
Rap star Snoop Dogg was the guest celebrity host for World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) Raw show this past Monday Night. He rolled out to the arena in a pink cadillac complete with several hip hop honey divas with him (Eve Torres & The Bella Twins of WWE's Divas). From there, Snoop kicked off the party to his new single "Gangsta Luv", but said the show would be "all business".
Snoop name dropped his upcoming solo album "Malice in Wonderland" several times during the show, and also had a funny bit involving the use of scented candles to make it look like he had been smoking backstage. His big hit of the night wasn't the Chronic or performing a song from his new album though. Instead, Snoop came to the aid of WWE's midget wrestler named Hornswoggle in the ring. Snoop got in the face of Chavo Guerrero and after being pushed too many times, the Doggfather retaliated with some wrestling moves of his own. Check it out on the YouTube video clip here:
Snoop, a self-admitted WWE fanatic, previously was a part of Wrestlemania a few years ago with an in-ring encounter. He is the first rap star to host the WWE Raw Monday night show. Other celebrity hosts have included Seth Green, Reverend Al Sharpton, Bob Barker, Cedric the Entertainer and Ben Roethlisberger (QB of the Pittsburgh Steelers).
John Rivas, better known as New York disc jockey Mr. Magic died of a heart attack earlier Friday. He was an inspirational figure in hip-hop music as he co-founded WBLS-FM's "Rap Attack" show in 1983, which hit the airwaves officially in 1989. His six year span on the show helped give the music more validity as a genre. In its prime years it featured Marley Marl as the DJ and Tyrone "Fly Ty" Williams as the show's co-producer. Mr. Magic also was part of a battle in the mid-80's against fellow radio disc jockey for another station named Kool DJ Red Alert. The Juice Crew headed by Marley Marl figured into this feud as well.
When it comes to hip-hop pioneers you're not likely to hear people immediately mention "Mr. Magic", but in fact he is one of the rap pioneers who brought the music genre to the mainstream. He's been name dropped by Notorious BIG as an early inspiration- "Every Saturday - Rap Attack - Mr. Magic Marley Marl" on the hit song Juicy. Other rappers to mention him include Whodini, Tupac Shakur and Nas on various songs.
He released a few albums including greatest hits from the Rap Attack show. Mr. Magic was also featured in the hit video game "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" as one of the disc jockeys on a radio station. His radio show is also heard during a scene in the movie "Notorious" about BIG's life story. Various searches seem to turn up little information on Rivas' birthdate, so his age at death is not yet posted.
RIP to John "Mr. Magic" Rivas, an early influence in hip hop....
Rap star and business media mogul Jay-Z was featured as a guest on Oprah's show this past Thursday. Oprah made a visit to Jay-Z's Marcy Projects for part of the interview and also had the rapper in studio as well. Jay remarked how astonishing it was to have Oprah standing in the projects with him years later. Jay also told stories of life growing up on the streets, getting involved in the drug game, and his father's leaving early on in his life. Oprah asked if Jay-Z ever did drugs in all the years he was dealing and Jay gave a vehement "No". Oprah said she heard good dealers never do drugs and Jay quipped "they got that idea from Scarface". It became a mob scene when Jay and Oprah hit the streets of Marcy projects as crazy fans showed up.
Jay said his relationship with Beyonce is the one sacred thing he can keep out of the public eye, which is why the two of them rarely speak about each other to the media. Oprah also took an in-depth look at Jay's business ventures at Jay's Rocawear headquarters in Manhattan. Jay-Z said he still gets a "wow" feeling when he steps off the elevator and sees the "Rocawear" sign on the wall. Jay told Oprah he feels he has such a passion for what he does and that's how he got where he is now.
Oprah also brought up the Rihanna-Chris Brown domestic violence situation. Jay-Z said Rihanna can grow from that situation and become a hero for other young people going through similar problems. Oprah also brought up that she tends to not support rap music due to misogynistic lyrics and the use of the "N" word to which Jay said the current generation has taken the power out of the word, using it more as a term of endearment.
The segment closed out with Jay delivering a bit of a freestyle rap, trying to educate Oprah on how to rap. Watch it here
Jay-Z Oprah Rap Lyrics
"Little boy from Brooklyn made it to the Sty, Little girl from down South made it to the Chi, Only goes to show that the limit is the sky If life gives you lemons than you make lemon pie"
Jay-Z is featured in the pages of the October issue of O magazine as well.
According to recent reports from USMagazine.com, rapper singer Taylor Swift was contacted by Kanye West via telephone following her Tuesday appearance on ABC's The View. Swift reported she accepted the apology and in the future she'd be fine around the rapper/producer.
"Kanye did call me. He was very sincere in his apology, and I accepted that apology," Swift told ABC News Radio. Asked if in the future, everything would be fine between the two, she replied, "Yeah, definitely."
In the YouTube clip below, Swift makes her appearance on ABC's The View to discuss her emotional ride at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, which included riding the NY Subway for her performance of "You Belong to Me", just moments after the whole Kanye West incident went down.
This marks apology #4 from Kanye West, but the first that was made directly while in contact with Swift. His previous 3 included two blog entries (one in ALL CAPS) and an appearance on The Jay Leno Show Monday night. Taylor's definitely getting a ton of publicity out of this, not that she asked for it, but to think a musician minds when more people are googling her and learning about her music, would be preposterous.
Kid Cudi's a relatively new rapper on the scene out of Cleveland, Ohio. Parte Lupe Fiasco, part Pharrell/Kanye West, part Cee-Lo, with his sing songy nature he's a unique entry into hip hop these days. He made it bigtime when his song "Day N' Nite" blew up on radio, and he guest appeared on Kanye West's "808's and Heartbreak" album. Momentum started to build for the rapper as he released a mixtape in traditional fashion, and the anticipation grew for his first solo album, "Man On The Moon End of Day". His follow-up single "Make Her Say" featured Kanye West & Common, and sampled Lady Gaga's "Poker Face". The result was another hit for Cudi on the charts. What sets Cudi apart from other rappers looking to make it big is his sing-songy style which also seems to appeal to fans of Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West and even throwback pioneers such as Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Del tha Funkee Homosapien and Jungle Brothers.
Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon album dropped just today Tuesday September 15th, 2009 and after listening to it multiple times over the past weeks, it's well worth the purchase and listen. Cudi takes the listener on a vivid, eery, gloomy and even upbeat journey through his mind and soul. Kid Cudi's Soundtrack to My Life lyrics opens with the rapper spitting: "I've got 99 problems, and they all bitches..Wish I was Jigga man, carefree livin'" and sets the tone for his album from there, discussing the pitfalls, words of encouragement, dark thoughts, blunted mentality, and "whatever man" attitude that he needs to survive in life as well as the rap fame game. At some points Cudi's release is part depressing nightmare over mellow backdrops; at others it's got a more uptempo, inspirational feel, taking you on a roller coaster journey through the rapper's mind. Cudi lets loose over the futuristic synth funkadelic beat on "Cudi Zone" with rapid fire rhyming skills to showcase he's more than just "sing songy". "Sky Might Fall" and "Heart of a Lion" both show the positive, inspired side of the rapper, while the final track is his ode to lighting up and going "Up, Up and Away" from all haters or critics. What Cudi does well on this first album is create a colorful mindscape of lyrics and beats which listeners can relate to all over. While he's not the top emcee in the game or looking to win that award right now, he's got the gift of introspection other rappers seem to lack.
15 tracks deep, there's no skits other than Common narrating at the end of tracks to bring you through the mindscape of Cudi. Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon is easily one of the top 3 hip-hop releases of 2009, along with Mos Def & Raekwon's latest works. Cudi doesn't let himself be overshadowed by guest stars, as Kanye and Common are the big names, while he brings some other newer rappers on board for a few tracks. The album is well worth the download or record store purchase. Pick it up, buckle up, and enjoy the wild ride through the variety of sing-songy, emotion-laden tracks of an emerging rap star's mind.
NBC's Jay Leno couldn't have asked for a more perfectly-timed guest for his new show as he kicked off his new primetime series. On Monday night controversial rap star Kanye West was on the Jay Leno Show, just one night after West interrupted Taylor Swift on stage at the MTV Video Music Awards. The interview was a last minute thing, as West was there to perform with Jay-Z and Rihanna for the Blueprint 3 hit song "Run this Town". Jay Leno didn't have too many laughs during the interview, but earlier in the night joked that maybe President Obama would invite West and Swift to have a "root beer summit" with him and patch things up. Speaking of the pres, Obama called Kanye West a "jackass" in an off the record talk during an interview, when asked about the incident.
As for Kanye, the rapper noted that he wants to take time off to reflect on his life and figure out how to improve. He apologized again, after issuing an apology earlier on his blog.
"So many celebrities, they never take the time off," he said. "I've never taken the time off to really -- you know, just music after music and tour after tour. I'm just ashamed that my hurt caused someone else's hurt. My dream of what awards shows are supposed to be, 'cause, and I don't try to justify it because I was just in the wrong. That's period. But I need to, after this, take some time off and just analyze how I'm going to make it through the rest of this life, how I'm going to improve."
The emotional moment of the Leno interview came when Jay asked Kanye what his mother would think about what he did at the VMA's. West paused for several moments and eventually agreed with Leno that she'd probably give him a lecture for what he did.
Check out footage of the Kanye West Jay Leno interview below:
Meanwhile, it appears that female pop stars continue to rally in support of Taylor Swift and to denounce Kanye. The latest to jump on the bandwagon, Kelly Clarkson, who said she likes her "a--hole cheating ex more than Kanye" according to the Huffington Post. This comes after singers Pink and Katy Perry posted not so nice comments towards West on their Twitter pages.
Jigga man returned once again to the venue he's rocked several times over including his farewell Fade to Black concert before his "retirement" several years ago. This time rapper Jay-Z was back to form as he performed his new album hits, opening the show with singer Alicia Keys to perform "Empire State of Mind" in boisterous fashion as both the rapper and R&B diva boldly belted out their verses and chorus. After the opening cut, Jay gave a shout-out to each borough of NY, with Brooklyn getting the loudest ovation as expected. The rap star then launched into "Where I'm From" off his second album. Jay's 3rd track was the "Brooklyn Go Hard" song from the Notorious movie, complete with pounding drumline and singer Santogold.
The crowd erupted in a "HO-VA" chant right after Jay finished, then launched into "PSA" from The Black Album. The stage featured full band as well as digital graphics backdrop which changed to mirror the various tracks. Jay's wifey Beyonce also took to the stage doing her thing as well complete with her own dance crew to back her up. Rapper/producer Pharrel also showed up for the concert to get on stage for "I Jus Wanna Love U".
The concert was the "Answer the Call" 9/11 charity concert Friday night at Madison Square Garden. All proceeds went to the New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Fund. Tickets cost just $50 a pop, (inexpensive for a Jay-Z show). Apparently the show sold out in under a minute, and that's no surprise at that price. Jay-Z's newest album was also released on Friday 9/11, "The Blueprint 3" which has received lukewarm reception from critics and fans. Some praise the latest work, while others say it's too much like Kingdom Come. Regardless of how the album itself ranks, this particular live concert shows that Jay-Z still knows how to rock a crowd and put on one helluva show!
Welcome to the lyrics for Jay-Z's Venus vs Mars track from Blueprint 3. On this funky Timbaland produced track Venus vs. Mars, Jay-Z discusses the male female differences between him and his side chick. In clever lyrics over the smooth beat, Jay uses metaphor play including references to soft drinks, his former battle track war against Nas, Good Times, and the MAC vs PC debate. It's unknown who he's referring to in this one, or if it's just a general statement about men and women these days, or maybe a story about a girl from Hov's past. Anyhow, here's the full lyrics for Jay-Z's Venus vs Mars from Blueprint 3:
Venus vs Mars by Jay-Z Lyrics From The Blueprint 3
Verse 1: Hov's a Blackberry Bold Shorty is a Sidekick Used to have a man I used to have a side chick Shorty got wind, I had to blow the chick off Got rid of him, they both took the s--t hard Shorty played the piano, me I played the white keys Shorty from the south, oh I think she liked me Shorty like Pac, me, Big Poppa Screamin "Hit em Up", I'm screamin' "Who Shot ya?" I'm on that red wine, shorty like whites Same s--t, different toilet, we both get nice Yeah Im from the apple which means I'm a Mac She's a PC, she lives in my lap
Chorus: Shorty get it in Daddy go hard Shorty get it in Da-da-daddy go hard Shorty get it in Daddy go hard Shorty get it in Da-da-daddy go hard Shorty get it in Daddy go hard Shorty get it in Da-da-daddy go hard Shorty get it in Venus versus Mars
Verse 2: Whether black or white, we both like Mike We both like Jordan's, both feels nice I finish my breakfast, shorty's out to lunch Yea we both eatin', it's better than brunch Shorty like Pepsi, me I'm the Coke man, Body like a Coke bottle, I crush ya like a Coke can Started at the window, end the bedroom wall The Ying to my Yang, I skeet skeet off In a Salt n Pepper bag, shorty like to front Bonnie to my Clyde, both ridin shotgun Both covered in gold like C-3PO James & Florida Evans, let the good times roll
CHORUS
Verse 3: I thought shorty was the Truth, found out she was a cheater We were supposed to Takeover, I caught her bumpin Ether Thought shorty liked Mike, found out she liked Prince I thought she was Adrian, it's been Rocky ever since My dollars was down, she left me for zeroes Took my whole flavor, I call her Coke Zero We were Co-MVP's, like Kobe & Shaq Left me for the Heat, we were winnin' back-to-back Said I party too much, shorty got fed up Shorty got Britney, shaved her whole head up We used to make out kissin each other's face off Cept for the Ponzi scheme, damn shorty just Madoff
Welcome to the Hate lyrics by Jay-Z feat. Kanye West entry. Once again Jay-Z teams up with Roc alumni and protege, rapper/producer Kanye West. On this particular song from The Blueprint 3 the duo raps about the popular subject of haters backed by an interesting, slowed down but funky beat. Sounds a bit like something Kanye cooked up during his time recording his experimental autotune singing album 808's. Check the full lyrics for Jay-Z's Hate featuring Kanye West below.
Hate by Jay-Z feat. Kanye West Lyrics From: The Blueprint 3
Haters, Haters, Haters And I made myself so easy to love yea yea
Kanye West: How much they hate it, very Kiss girls like Katie Perry I am never Sprung but I springer Jerry Don't try this at home, results may vary King like T.I. but in the Chi, Larry
Jay-Z: Hoover, Hova Botha American gangstas, you choose who's, colder Rappers get nasty in the booth, but I'm gross I can't even stomach myself, ulcer Move in cuz I'm closer Had girlies in girdles way more than they supposed Hosa Nosa My hustle so Russell I stretch work- yoga You know I got it down dog, Al Roker I used to knock pounds off It ain't nothin for me to knock nouns off with these emcees prayin for my downfall They just haters away with you I'm so player I never be done I'm so rare
Kanye West: We killin the game it aint fair You motherf----s stay right there Cuz we too high up in the air We blastin' off just like a laser poon poon poon Gimme back gimme room room room DB9 like vroom vroom vroom Yo Hov what we doin doin doin?
Jay-Z: We ballin' b----s Eatin' your food leavin' dishes Why these N---s always talkin' lead talk Ye? Why I never see em at the clear port Ye? Why I always hear they at the airport While I fly daily like I'm in the Air Force Therefore please stop talkin' my ears off Millionaire talk, you haters You made at me cuz you're paper Need to get his m----f---n weight up Wait up, I ain't done, Name one thing that I ain't done, It hurts when you say that I ain't the one, You haters, how do I gain your fa-vor? I need to know, cuz I care, I need you to love me, I swear, Look he-re See Ye is Runnin the Chi like Gayle Sayers, I'm runnin New York, I got the mayor on my pager You can't fade us, you haters I need you stay the-re I breathe you like airr-re
Where all my haters? I love all my haters Love all my haters I love all my haters Where all my haters Haters----yea yea
Just days ago the talented young rapper Drake's (Aubrey Graham) latest track "Forever" hit the internet. It's a hot one as it not only features Drake rapping and singing but also Kanye West, Lil' Wayne and Eminem all adding tremendous guest verses. It's almost like a "Swagger Like Us" part 2, just missing TI & Jay-Z. Here's the lyrics for Drake's "Forever" featuring Eminem, Kanye West & Lil' Wayne (the self-professed martian).
Forever Lyrics by Drake feat. Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem
Chorus: It may not mean nothin to yall But understand nothin was done to me So I don't plan at stoppin at all I want this s--t forever mane, (ever mane...) I'm shuttin sh-t down in the mall and tellin every girl she's the one for me and I ain't even plannin to call, I want this s--t forever mane, (ever mane...ever mane...)
Verse 1 Drake: Last name Ever, first name Greatest Like a sprained ankle boy I ain't nuthin to play with Started off local, but thanks to all the haters I know G4 pilots on a first name basis N----s say they faded off the brown- Nino She insists she got more class- we know Swimmin in the money come & find me- Nemo If I was at the club you know I ball, chemo Drop the mixtape that s--t sounded like an album Who'da thought a countrywide tour would be the outcome Labels want my name beside a X like Malcolm Everybody got a deal I did it without one Yea, N---a I'm about my bizness Killin' all these rappers you would swear I had a hitlist Everyone who doubted me is askin' for forgiveness If you ain't been a part of it, at least you got to witness......b----s
Chorus: It may not mean nothin to yall But understand nothin was done to me So I don't plan at stoppin at all I want this s--t forever mane, (ever mane...) I'm shuttin sh-t down in the mall and tellin every girl she's the one for me and I ain't even plannin to call, I want this s--t forever mane, (ever mane...ever mane...)
Verse 2 Kanye West: I used to have hood dreams, big thangs big chains I stuck my d--k inside this life until that b---h came and went hard all fall like the ball teams Just so I could make it rain, all spring Yall seen my story, my glory I had raped the game young you could call it statutory When a n---a blow up they gone build statues for me Old money, Benjamin Button, what? nothin Superbad chicks givin me McLovin You would think I ran the world like Michelle's husband You would think these n---s know me when they really doesn't Like they was down with the old me, no you f----n wasn't Uh, you such a f----n loser, You ain't even go to class, Bueller Trade the Grammy plaques just to have my granny back Member she had that bad hip like a fanny pack? Chasin' the stardom will turn you to a maniac, All the way in Hollywood and I can't even act, They pull they cameras out and godd--n he snaps, I used to want this thing forever, yall can have it back..
Chorus: It may not mean nothin to yall But understand nothin was done to me So I don't plan at stoppin at all I want this s--t forever mane, (ever mane...) I'm shuttin' sh-t down at the mall and tellin' every girl she's the one for me and I ain't even plannin to call, I want this s--t forever mane, (ever mane...ever mane...)
Verse 3 Lil' Wayne:
Ok, Hello its the Martian Space Jam Gardens I wrote this s--t forever Wake up and smell the garden, Fresher than the harvest, step up to the target, If I had one guess, then I guess I'm just New Orleans, and I would never stop, like I'm runnin from the cops Hopped up in my car and told my chaffeur "to the top" Life is such a f----n roller coaster then it drops, But what should I scream for? This is my theme park My mind shine even when my thoughts seem dark, Pistol on my side you don't wanna hear that thing talk, Let the king talk, check the price, and pay attention, Lil' Wayne, that's what they gotta say or mention, I'm like Nevada in the middle of the summer, I'm restin in the lead I need a pillow and a cover, Shhh...my foot's sleepin on the gas, No brake pads, no such thing as last...huh!
Chorus: It may not mean nothin to yall But understand nothin was done to me So I don't plan at stoppin at all I want this s--t forever mane, (ever mane...) I'm shuttin' sh-t down in the mall and tellin' every girl she's the one for me and I ain't even plannin to call, I want this s--t forever mane, (ever mane...ever mane...)
Verse 4 Eminem: There they go, packin stadiums as Shady spits his flow, Nuts they go, macademian so ballistic whoa, We can make them look like Bozos, he's wonderin if he should spit this slow, F--k no, go for broke, his cup just runneth over, oh no He ain't had a buzz like this, since the last time that he overdosed, They've been waitin patiently for Pinnochio to poke his nose, Back into the game and they know, rap'll never be the same as before, Bashin in the brains of these ho's and establishin a name as he goes, The passion and the flame is ignited, you can't put it out once we light it, This shit is exactly what the f--k that I'm talkin bout when we riot, You deal with a group of villains who stand inside of the booth truth spillin' Until our true feelins come flyin out our mouth never mind it Payback motherf----r for the way you got at me hows it taste? When I slap the taste outta your mouth with the bass so loud it shakes the place I'm Hannibal Lecter so just in case you're thinkin' of savin' face You ain't gonna have no face to save by the time I'm through, play some Drake...
Chorus: It may not mean nothin to yall But understand nothin was done to me So I don't plan at stoppin at all I want this s--t forever mane, (ever mane...) I'm shuttin' sh-t down in the mall and tellin' every girl she's the one for me and I ain't even plannin to call, I want this s--t forever mane, (ever mane...ever mane...)
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. The video itself is an Old school throwback rap classic complete with the gold chains, black hats and vintage ADIDAS that DMC brought to the game. And with a rowdy and fun rap track they still manage to deliver the themes of Christmas, chillin' in Hollis with mom for the holidays, while chasing no good elves out of the house with a broom and making sure you return Santa's wallet to him with cash in tact. Even back then Reverend Run was preaching peace and goodwill. The song appears on DMC's Greatest Hits, Very Special Christmas and the Tougher than Leather albums. 
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