The Los Angeles Lakers recently acquired Forward, Jordan Hill, apperantly dragged some baggage to LA with him from Houston.
Hill has been charged with 3rd degree assault, and has been accused of choking a family member during an altercation. The incident occurred in February of this year while Hill played for the Houston Rockets.
With Metta World Peace being suspended, Hill has seen plenty of floor time, and has given the Lakers much needed energy off the bench. Hill put up 10 points and 10 rebounds in the Lakers game 1 victory over the Denver Nuggets. This is a blow to the Lakers rotation, because brought a defensive presence off the bench, especially in pick and roll situations. He also is athletic and a good rebounder. Josh McRoberts will most likely fill his spot off the bench for the remainder of the playoffs.
It has not been set in stone whether he will be available for the remainder of the playoffs. But he may miss time, due to a warrant that has been issued for his arrest.
Here is Jordan Hill's statement; "I'm saddened to learn of the accusations that were filed against me today. At this time, i cannot comment further other than to say that my attorneys are working to gather all of the facts and evidence and I plan to cooperate completely with the authorities.
"I'd like to apologize to the Lakers organization and to all of their fans or the untimeliness of these accusations. I promise to keep my focus and attention on the playoffs during this time and to helping my team win another championship."
Updated information from Hill and Coach Brown stated that he is NOT expected to miss any games, so we'll see what happens.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
From The Vault: Beanie Sigel - "The Truth" [Video]
The debut album was released on February 29, 2000 with strong effort from the good folks at Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam, reaching as high as #5 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Sold 155,000 units first week on the shelves.
Directed by David Meyers
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4/27/2012 04:19:00 PM
Have You Heard: Mos Def - "Poorest" [Audio + Download Link]
My home slice JUST put me on to this last week. Currently wondering why it took so long for this to come across my desk. That's that bullshit. This is good stuff right? Let me know what y'all think of Mos Def going in over the iconic Hit-Boy produced Jay-Z x Kanye west track. This shhhh cray.
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The 2012 @NBA Playoff 1st Round Schedule [FULL + Bracket]
WESTERN CONFERENCE
(1) San Antonio Spurs vs. (8) Utah Jazz
Game 1 – Sun. April 29, Utah at San Antonio, 1 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 2 – Wed. May 2, Utah at San Antonio, 7 p.m., TNT
Game 3 – Sat. May 5, San Antonio at Utah, 10 p.m., TNT
Game 4 – Mon. May 7, San Antonio at Utah, TBD
Game 5 * Wed. May 9, Utah at San Antonio, TBD
Game 6 * Fri. May 11, San Antonio at Utah, TBD
Game 7 * Sun. May 13, Utah at San Antonio, TBD
(2) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (7) Dallas Mavericks
Game 1 – Sat. April 28, Dallas at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 2 – Mon. April 30, Dallas at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m., TNT
Game 3 – Thu. May 3, Oklahoma City at Dallas, 9:30 p.m., TNT
Game 4 – Sat. May 5, Oklahoma City at Dallas, 7:30 p.m., TNT
Game 5 * Mon. May 7, Dallas at Oklahoma City, TBD
Game 6 * Thu. May 10, Oklahoma City at Dallas, TBD
Game 7 * Sat. May 12, Dallas at Oklahoma City ,TBD, TNT
(3) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (6) Denver Nuggets
Game 1 – Sun. April 29, Denver at L.A. Lakers, 3:30 p.m., ABC
Game 2 – Tue. May 1, Denver at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m., TNT
Game 3 – Fri May 4, L.A. Lakers at Denver, 10:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 4 – Sun. May 6, L.A. Lakers at Denver, 9:30 p.m., TNT
Game 5 * Tue. May 8, Denver at L.A. Lakers, TBD
Game 6 * Thu. May 10, L.A. Lakers at Denver, TBD
Game 7 * Sat. May 12, Denver at L.A. Lakers, TBD, TNT
(4) Memphis Grizzlies vs. (5) Los Angeles Clippers
Game 1 – Sun. April 29, L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 9:30 p.m., TNT
Game 2 – Wed. May 2, L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 9:30 p.m., TNT
Game 3 – Sat. May 5, Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 4:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 4 – Mon. May 7, Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBD
Game 5 * Wed. May 9, L.A. Clippers at Memphis, TBD
Game 6 * Fri. May 11, Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBD
Game 7 * Sun. May 13, L.A. Clippers at Memphis, TBD
EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Chicago Bulls vs. (8) Philadelphia 76ers
Game 1 – Sat. April 28, Philadelphia at Chicago, 1 p.m., TNT
Game 2 – Tue. May 1, Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m., TNT
Game 3 – Fri. May 4, Chicago at Philadelphia, 8 p.m., ESPN
Game 4 – Sun. May 6, Chicago at Philadelphia, 1 p.m., ABC
Game 5 * Tue. May 8, Philadelphia at Chicago, TBD
Game 6 * Thu. May 10, Chicago at Philadelphia, TBD
Game 7 * Sat. May 12, Philadelphia at Chicago, TBD, TNT
(2) Miami Heat vs. (7) New York Knicks
Game 1 – Sat. April 28, New York at Miami, 3:30 p.m., ABC
Game 2 – Mon. April 30, New York at Miami, 7 p.m., TNT
Game 3 – Thu. May 3, Miami at New York, 7 p.m., TNT
Game 4 – Sun. May 6, Miami at New York, 3:30 p.m., ABC
Game 5 * Wed. May 9, New York at Miami, TBD
Game 6 * Fri. May 11, Miami at New York, TBD
Game 7 * Sun. May 13, New York at Miami, TBD
(3) Indiana Pacers vs. (6) Orlando Magic
Game 1 – Sat. April 28, Orlando at Indiana, 7 p.m., ESPN
Game 2 – Mon. April 30, Orlando at Indiana, 7:30 p.m., NBA TV
Game 3 – Wed. May 2, Indiana at Orlando, 7:30 p.m., NBA TV
Game 4 – Sat. May 5, Indiana at Orlando, 2 p.m., ESPN
Game 5 * Tue. May 8, Orlando at Indiana, TBD
Game 6 * Fri. May 11, Indiana at Orlando, TBD
Game 7 * Sun. May 13, Orlando at Indiana, TBD
(4) Boston Celtics vs. (5) Atlanta Hawks
Game 1 – Sun. April 29, Boston at Atlanta, 7 p.m., TNT
Game 2 – Tue. May 1, Boston at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m., NBA TV
Game 3 – Fri. May 4, Atlanta at Boston, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2
Game 4 – Sun May 6, Atlanta at Boston, 7 p.m., TNT
Game 5 * Tue. May 8, Boston at Atlanta, TBD
Game 6 * Thu. May 10, Atlanta at Boston, TBD
Game 7 * Sat. May 12, Boston at Atlanta, TBD, TNT
*if necessary...
Which series are you most looking forward to? Personally, I have my eyes set on the Grizzlies/Clippers match up. Of course, aside from the Sixers/Bulls, I firmly believe that series will be the one to watch, as All-Star Power Forwards, Zach "Zbo" Randolph and Blake Griffin engage in a head-to-head bout for the books. Just my thoughts though, feel free to share yours in the C-Section!
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4/27/2012 03:32:00 PM
Event Reminder - #KingsRuleTogether Online Launch (04.27.2012 via @Curran_J)
The event, scheduled for 7 - 10PM EST goes down tonight (April 27, 2012) and will feature K.R.T.’s spring line and several contests and giveaways.
Best part: Damage Free.
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4/27/2012 03:00:00 PM
MTV's Hip Hop POV [Ep. 3 Full]
Wait, Iggy's deal fell through? Get some ink with Rita Ora and stop past the lab with G.O.O.D. Music's Hit-Boy. Also Wiz Khalifa Taylor Gang's through + Waka Flocka. MTV's Hip Hop POV's Episode 3...in full.
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4/27/2012 10:50:00 AM
Nicki Minaj - "Starships" [Video]
and some women
like her ... half naked. Enjoy!
How was that for you?
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Kobe Decides NOT To Chase A Title?
For those of you who were expecting Kobe Bryant to come out firing on all cylinders to compete for the NBA scoring title in his season finale tonight VS Sacramento, you are in for a huge disappointment.
Kobe Bryant will rest for the final game of the season, which will leave him in the #2 spot for the NBA Scoring Championship.
Coming into tonights game Kobe averaged 27.9 points per game, being Kevin Durants 28.0 Kobe would have needed 38 points tonight in order to become the NBA Scoring Champ. Kobe stated in a recent interview that the scoring title held little importance to him, and that the ultimate goal is to win the NBA Championship. This will e the 3rd scoring title in a row for Durant.
Laker's coach Mike Brown, also decided to sit Andrew Bynum, and Pau Gasol for tonight's game.
The Lakers will open the playoffs this weekend at home against the 6 seed Denver Nuggets.
Kobe Bryant will rest for the final game of the season, which will leave him in the #2 spot for the NBA Scoring Championship.
Coming into tonights game Kobe averaged 27.9 points per game, being Kevin Durants 28.0 Kobe would have needed 38 points tonight in order to become the NBA Scoring Champ. Kobe stated in a recent interview that the scoring title held little importance to him, and that the ultimate goal is to win the NBA Championship. This will e the 3rd scoring title in a row for Durant.
Laker's coach Mike Brown, also decided to sit Andrew Bynum, and Pau Gasol for tonight's game.
The Lakers will open the playoffs this weekend at home against the 6 seed Denver Nuggets.
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4/26/2012 06:26:00 PM
New Video: @GIZZLEROSE x @ILLAFlow - "Realer State"
Put an Asterik next to this post. Gizzle Rose & ILLA drop a freestyle video, and just like that, things got Real-ER. Watch out for more from this duo as they look to make their mark on the summer.
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4/26/2012 05:24:00 PM
New Video: @NewzHuddle - "Billionz" (Dir. by @SkoolDazeP)
Huddle isn't sleep. So, maybe you should wake up and check out the latest visual from the camp... OK, I'm RELOADED...
Directed by Skool Daze P for Skool Daze Productions
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4/26/2012 05:15:00 PM
New Video: MGK - "Wild Boy [Remix]" (Feat. 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Mystikal, French Montana and Yo Gotti)
Umm, No words. Except: Machine Gun Kelly really is the wildest white boy since uh... ... ...Steve-O_o
Directed by Aplusfilmz
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4/26/2012 05:05:00 PM
New Music: @Nas - "Daughters"
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4/26/2012 04:56:00 PM
New Music: Brandy - "Put It Down" (Feat. Chris Brown)
How's she sounding?
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4/26/2012 04:48:00 PM
#HelloBrooklyn: Nets New Logo?
So, rumor has it this emblem Jay-Z sports in the above shot could possibly be the Nets (formerly of New Jersey ... currently of Brooklyn) new logo. New city. Newer ownership. New logo.
What do you think? Let us know in the C-Section...
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Air Jordan 12 "Obsidian" [DETAILED IMAGES]
With the release of the "Playoffs" colorway behind us, we now look forward to the next Air Jordan XII release, the "Obsidian" colorway.
The shoe features a navy leather upper. French blue appears on the liner and heel tab. University blue hits the Jordan logo on the tongue and the 23 on the heel. The mud guard and midsole is white. The lacelets are silver, and METAL, unlike the plastic featured on the "Playoffs", which was very disappointing to me!
Release: 06/23/12
Retail: $160
The shoe features a navy leather upper. French blue appears on the liner and heel tab. University blue hits the Jordan logo on the tongue and the 23 on the heel. The mud guard and midsole is white. The lacelets are silver, and METAL, unlike the plastic featured on the "Playoffs", which was very disappointing to me!
Release: 06/23/12
Retail: $160
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
LeBron 9 Elite "South Beach"
The "South Beach" colorway of the LeBron 8 (2010 release) is arguably the greatest LeBron colorway of all time. Well the South Beach is back for the LeBron 9 Elite shoe.
The uppers is grey, with hits of aqua and pink. Release is set for this summer.
Release: 06/02/12
Retail: $250
The uppers is grey, with hits of aqua and pink. Release is set for this summer.
Release: 06/02/12
Retail: $250
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4/22/2012 11:24:00 AM
Kobe Zoom VII "Leopard"
The newest edition to the "Predator Pack" of the Kobe Zoom VII is here. The "Leopard" colorway is here, featuring an orange, and black spotted upper. The print is similar to the Christmas Day release of the Kobe Zoom VII. These are set to drop this summer.
Release: 08/25/12
Retail: $140
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4/22/2012 11:07:00 AM
Peanut Live 215 "Getting To Da Money" [Music Video]
Peanut Live 215!!!
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4/22/2012 10:45:00 AM
Belle Guys Trailer Ep. 1 "I Hate Being Black"
Check out this new internet skit series, entitled "Belle Guys". This is a trailer of the first episode, set to be released May 1st.
Episode Description:
SEE WHEN A BLACK GUY GETS TIRED OF BEING AFFILIATED WITH HIS BLACK FRIENDS AND LOOKS FOR OUTLETS TO BECOME WHITE! FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @RELLYMATIC @HOWJOEISHE @HMG86 @JTECHTCK
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
Mick Boogie Presents...Beastie Boys: The Grand Royal Mixtape [Download]
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4/21/2012 12:23:00 PM
Flash Amorosos (@FlashAmorosos) - "Smoothen It Out" (Prod. by Theodore Grams (@PhratBabyJesus)) [Video]
Flash Amorosos of the legendary Star Enterprises teamed up with the talented Fun Zach AGAIN to give you this fun filled video entitled "Smoothen It Out" produced by Theodore Grams.
Directed by Fun Zach
We're almost used to watching Flash in a more laid back fashion, and you'd almost assume that with a track called "Smoothen It Out," such would be the case... Ironically, on this record, he really took it back to the streets. With a visual presentation fully captured in the former neighborhood of the artist, 42nd & Liedy Avenue, Philadelphia, PA and at the notorious Dave & Busters, it looks like these guys had lots of fun shooting this video, it almost makes you feel like your inside a video game.
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Abstract Thought (@alwaysABSTRACT) Spring 2012 Preview [Pics + Video]
Abstract Thought is a brand devoted to quality, integrity and loyalty (with both brand and customer), and that's why SCREAMATME.com rocks with them. Prepping to roll out their Spring 2012 DOPE-ness, got this little gift dropped in my inbox earlier today!
Two of the DOPE-EST up & coming Videographers in Philadelphia FunZach & Cherese "The Magnificent" as The Models & Billy-ABSTRACT Behind The Camera as the Photographer!!!
The two Shirts Previewed are "A Taste of Your Own Medicine" & "DOPE2"
Video Shot by Both FunZach & Cherese "The Magnificent"
Video Edited By FunZach
Photography Shot by Billy-ABSTRACT
Special Thanks: Kush Shalimar of WrittenHouse on the Music & Premier League for Hosting the Shoot!!!
Word to Dj AYE Boogie.
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4/20/2012 03:21:00 PM
The Vent: #CorysCookoutPartDeux
Ok so.......
Let me start with a sincere THANK YOU to Cory Townes. Although, this particular "thank you" has nothing to do with the event you (with help) literally threw together last night...it's been about four, maybe five years in the making...me feeling compelled to deliver has EVERYTHING to do with the overstimulated THURSDAY NIGHT occasion, #CorysCookoutPartDeux
Digression here.
If you couldn't see it. You definitely heard it. The neighbors definitely heard it. So much of "it," in fact, around 8pm, they figured they should contact the Philadelphia Police Department and extend a personal invitation to the "it" they heard so much of. 45th and Chestnut could have been described as something as cliche (or racially degrading, depending on your outlook) as a "zoo" last night, as Dj R to Da IzzA held down the 1s and 2s, and beautiful women appeared in the closest example of modern-day caravans. By 9pm Eastern Standard Time, the scene was grandiose. It exemplified unity, while maintaining - what I would call - thee most diverse environment the United Nations could ask for. At one point, this future politician stood between a model, punk rocker, comedian, lawyer and budding R&B singer (fresh off the Rutgers University Spring Fling stage, might I add). We shared conversation, laughter, aspiration and general appreciation of the company we had created...even for the moment.
Even for the moment, I forgot, briefly, just how much I LOVED my job [Note: sarcasm], and how, as of April 20th :: press time, Philadelphia's homicide victim count stands at 104 (highest count through this date since 2007), or how extremely excited I am to graduate with my Master's degree, until I realize these student loans will shoot so fast up the priority list, their movement will make FEMA's "immediate" response to Katrina seem ... ... ...well, like FEMA's "immediate" response to Katrina.
More digression here.
Bottom line: I forgot. And it felt good to forget, for once. It was rather refreshing to simply embrace the moment Twitter helped to create. Good people. Good times. "Impeccable" punch! Thanks B.
And as I'm sure each individual could share their unique account, the underlying theme will most likely remain. Nice event, no nonsense. Rare? Maybe. Pleasurable. Definitely.
The craziest part: we're going to do it all over again tonight...
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
New Music: Asher Roth - "Party Girl" (Feat. Meek Mill)
Took me a while to post this! Sheesh. Maybe because it will be available for sale on iTunes tomorrow (4.20.2012)! I like it. Especially that Eddie sample. Do you though? Leave your thoughts in the C-Section...
Asher Roth x Meek Mill - Party Girl (Produced by Oren Yoel)
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4/19/2012 02:02:00 PM
Hip Hop POV Chops It Up With Iggy Azalea [Video || Parts 1 - 4]
Let's sit down with XXL Freshman First Lady, Iggy Azalea and discuss shit like ASVP Rocky, the Tupac Hologram, falling in love with hip-hop, tour with TI, female beef and the refugee community in Australia? Go figure. The New Classic. AFTER THE JUMP...
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4/19/2012 01:37:00 PM
New Music: Newz Huddle (@NewzHuddle) - "Billions" (Prod. @BoonBillions)
Safe to say we know what Newzy's chasing after giving this a listen. Follow Newz Huddle on TWITTER for updates and more. Free Pills. Word to Boonie Billions on the beat.
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4/19/2012 01:10:00 PM
@AcePorter - "Love Operator" (Feat. @JustBeano || Dir. @Krmda)
Philadelphia's own Ace Porter links with your favorite singer's favorite singer, Beano. With some help from producer Br Da Last Don, the visual presentation for "Love Operator"
Download the track ---> HERE.
Directed by Krmda
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Directed by Krmda
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4/19/2012 12:52:00 PM
New Music: Bones (@BonesHR) x C. Diddy (@_CDiddy) x Al (@Al_1Thing) x Dana Black (@DanaBlack55st) - "No Mercy"
The People Like U$ Crew at em again: Dana Black, AL 1Thing and C. Diddy, featuring Bones from Hustler Records. Showed this new Kanye beat, well, No Mercy.
Listen, enjoy and share.
CLICK HERE FOR TRACK
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4/19/2012 12:45:00 PM
Royalty: Jonathan Mannion x Mick Boogie [Video]
I thought this was some kewl shit. I'm a Jonathan Mannion fan. His vision is like no other. They say pictures speak 1000 words, that light work for JM. Check out the BTS of his most recent project, with the amazing Mick Boogie as they set the visual tone for his new mixtape, Grand Royal, a commemorative project for the Beastie Boys' introduction into the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame. Look for that, right here on SCREAMATME.com TOMORROW.
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4/19/2012 09:33:00 AM
VH1 Behind The Music: Nas [FULL]
VH1 did it with this one. They grabbed Mr. Jones and managed to compile his legendary journey all in under 45 minutes. That's what you call a WIN! Highlighting Nas' career and personal life, take this walk with us...
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4/19/2012 08:41:00 AM
New Music: Mac Miller - "Cold" (Feat. Curren$y)
I'm really not sure which one of these guys is the coldest in the room that they created. Either way, very smooth very dope track. Word to Mac Miller, Rostrum and company, Curren$y and Jet Life.
Oh and Chuck Inglish on the production...
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Drake Producer, Noah "40" Shebib, Speaks On MS Diagnosis [Video]
Dr. Sanjay Gupta sat down with Noah Shebib, otherwise known as Drake's hit producer and wing man "40" via CNN. They spoke about how he deals with a life changing Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis...
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4/17/2012 12:56:00 PM
New Music: Bones (@BonesHR) x B. Lee (@whoisblee) - "Cashin Out" [Freestyle]
Hustler Records is strong with franchise player Bones and in-house mastermind, B. Lee at the helm. They're ready. Check out the latest "Cashin' Out" cover by the team...
Leave those thoughts in the c-section...
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4/17/2012 11:49:00 AM
Fabolous - “Got That Work” [Video]
Fabolous never chills with the BAD women... This visual won't disappoint. There Is No Competition: Death Comes In 3.
Directed by B.A.M.
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4/17/2012 10:53:00 AM
How Cray Is This: French Presidential Candidate Uses "N***as In Paris" In Campaign Commercial [Video]
French presidential candidate, François Hollande, used Jay-Z x Kanye West's "N***as In Paris" banger in a campaign commercial that will surely be recognized as one of the most controversial of our time.
The clip depicts Hollande traveling through France's middle to lower class neighborhoods as part of a 48-hour recap with the candidate. Bruno Laforestrie of France's Hip-Hop radio station Générations, escorts while explaining “The idea was also to work on his image with a different approach.”
I mean, if this is how he feels...
We need thoughts... C-Section.
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4/17/2012 10:42:00 AM
The 504 Will Welcome The 2014 NBA All-Star Game
Are you surprised? I'm not. It hadn't even been a week since the New Orleans Saints owner, Tom Benson formally agreed to buy the NBA's New Orleans Hornets franchise - to the tune of $338 Million and signed a lease extension at New Orleans Arena, before everyone's favorite Commissioner, David Stern, brought his ass down to the Big EASY and made his announcement.
So, it's official, New Orleans will host the 2014 All-Star game as - and I quote - "a reward to the good citizens of this city and the sponsors and ticket holders."
What he forgot to mention was just how much this is going to help the NBA's financials. The city of New Orleans is erupt right now! Locals are excited that the Hornets (although, not really sure how long that name will be valid) will get to stay, and their Saints, aren't quite the Golden children of the NFL right now...they will be OK.
The announcement got heated when Stern had barely finished his spotlight moment lines, when Benson requested the fans help him and his team pick out a new name for the club...
"We want to change the name from Hornets to something that means New Orleans and Louisiana," said Benson. "The Hornets don't mean anything" to the area.
Stern smiled while Benson spoke and noted, "He doesn't own the team yet."
"You've got $25,000 of my dough," Benson responded, referring to his down-payment.
Stern quickly corrected him, saying, "$25 million - and if you want to get it credited to the purchase price, you better stop talking now."
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4/17/2012 10:32:00 AM
More On The Tupac Hologram
MTV caught up with Nick Smith, president of AV Concepts - the organization primarily responsible for the infamous Tupac recreation at the 2012 Coachella Festival. The conversation went a little something like this...
"We worked with Dr. Dre on this and it was Dre's vision to bring this back to life," said Nick Smith, president of AV Concepts, the San Diego company that projected and staged the hologram. "It was his idea from the very beginning and we worked with him and his camp to utilize the technology to make it come to life."
Smith said he wasn't allowed to talk about the creative aspects of the production — including how the hologram was able to seemingly perform the set in synch with Snoop and whether all the vocals were 'Pac's — but he did say that his company has the ability to recreate long-dead figures and visually recreate them in the studio. "You can take their likenesses and voice and ... take people that haven't done concerts before or perform music they haven't sung and digitally recreate it," he said.
The Tupac hologram was several months in the planning and took nearly four months to create in a studio and though Smith was not able to reveal the exact price tag for the illusion, he said a comparable one could cost anywhere from $100,000 to more than $400,000 to pull off. "I can't say how much that event cost, but I can say it's affordable in the sense that if we had to bring entertainers around world and create concerts across the country, we could put [artists] in every venue in the country," he said.
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Monday, April 16, 2012
Tupac Performs At Coachella Fest 2012 [Video]
A holographic version of Tupac performing with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre for Coachella 2012. He "took the stage" for "Hail Mary" and "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted."
Technology is crazy as shit. Who else was very, very afraid?!
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Have You Ever Wanted To Know How...
...an iPad is made? If not, you probably should have, since you probably have one. As of January 12, 2012 50 Million + units have been moved. Shout out to Foxconn for opening up the door.
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4/13/2012 11:49:00 AM
Something To Nothing: Art Of Rap [Trailer]
Word to Loso.
What made Ice-T hop behind the lens on this one? The audience gets to trail dude as he rediscovers(?) the origin of Hip-Hop. You're liable to peep a few all-stars getting their cameo in... Nasir, Dre + Em, Yeezy + Common, etc. Set for a June 15th release.
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What made Ice-T hop behind the lens on this one? The audience gets to trail dude as he rediscovers(?) the origin of Hip-Hop. You're liable to peep a few all-stars getting their cameo in... Nasir, Dre + Em, Yeezy + Common, etc. Set for a June 15th release.
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4/13/2012 11:39:00 AM
MTV's Hip Hop POV [Ep. 1 Full]
I caught this episode last night on MTV Jams... Very dope. Hope it lasts.
Here is the first episode of MTV’s new show “Hip Hop POV” which will give viewers an inside look into the world of Hip Hop. It is hosted by Amanda Seales, Bu Thiam, Charlamagne Tha God, Devi Dev and Sowmya Krishnamurthy.
SCREAM @ ME!!!
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4/13/2012 11:29:00 AM
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