Nicki Minaj speaks on her Success

Nicki Minaj recently sat down with MTV to discuss her success this past year.
On Her Success:
"A part of me expected it, because I wanted it so bad, but I never saw all of this," the MC told MTV News' Sway Calloway. "You know, I never would've imagined that I would've signed to [Lil] Wayne, number one."

"I've wanted this for a very long time, but I couldn't — not even with a crystal ball — I could not have predicted these things would really happen this way."

On outselling Kanye weekly since they both dropped 11/22
"Girl power!"
Check out the video:

MTV Shows

Ciara on the "Monique Show"

Ciara cut tha F up on the "Monique Show" as she stopped by to do some promo for her new album "Basic Instinct." After watching these live performances Ciara I'm remembering why I like her in the first place! Bish is straight cutting up. Check out her interview with Monique and her performance of "Ride" below

Lady Gaga where are your pants?

Lady Gaga was spotted walking around Paris in this get up...I have no words for this....

Lil Wayne Donates a Wheelchair To 1 of His fan's Mother

While in Prison Wayne had several people write him letters. Ronda Austin was on of Wayne's faithful fans who wrote him consistently. During his time in jail he wrote him about her life at home and happen to mention that her mother was a prisoner to her own home due to an accident. She told him that she and her father were trying to get her mother a wheelchair and when Wayne got out of prison he made that happen. This was sooo sweet of Wayne! The media always talks about the bad side of Hip Hop and rarely the good things rappers do.
Check out the video:
Story Spotted at Kid Fury

New Video: Chrisette Michele "Good-Bye Game"

Ugh I can't beleive I forgot to post this! Better late than never huh? Check out the beautiful Chrisette Michele's new video for her new single "Good-Bye Game"

OMG I love this video!!!! Geesh

Well Damn: Paul Wal lost 100 Pounds

This is a recent picture of Paul Wall who is 100 pounds lighter now a days. He under went gastric sleeve surgery to loose the extra weight. He said he tried exercising and dieting but couldn't loose the weight. He spoke with Ozone Magazine about his weight loss.
Ozone: When did you decide to get serious about losing weight?
Paul Wall: "Honestly, when we were in Afghanistan and [reps for VH1's] Celebrity Fit Club were contacting [me] about coming on the show. That was a hell of a wake-up call. [Being fat] isn’t a secret. You can look in the mirror and try to hide it and cover it up, and it may work here or there, but there ain’t no shirt or hat you can put on or haircut you can get to hide the fact that you’re morbidly obese. That’s what the doctor said: I was “morbidly obese.” I decided not to do [the show] but it was still a wake-up call to have people calling you saying, “Hey, you’re really, really fat.” "

Ozone: What kind of weight-loss surgery did you get?

Paul Wall: "The surgery I got is called gastric sleeve. There’s three kinds: gastric bypass, lap band, and the gastric sleeve. Gastric bypass is the one where you lose the most weight the quickest; it’s for people who are 400-500 pounds and have health problems that they need to fix right away. Since [the weight loss] happens so fast it leaves you with a lot of saggy skin. The lap band, which is very popular, is when they put a band around your stomach and it makes you feel like you’re full, so you don’t eat. But there’s ways to cheat with it, and with the lap band, you can always get it removed to go back to normal. [My weight] has been up and down my whole life, so I wanted to do something to permanently fix the problem. Since going back and forth on the drugs for years and taking diet pills, my metabolism was really gone. So I decided to go with the gastric sleeve, because it’s a little more serious than the lap band. They also cut out the hormones that make you hungry. So I actually don’t even get hungry anymore. The doctor talked me out of doing the lap band; he told me it’s the most popular, but it’s not as effective. With the lap band, you lose about 50% of your excess weight. I was 120 pounds overweight. I weighed 320 pounds, and I’m six feet tall. So with the lap band I still would’ve been morbidly obese. With the gastric sleeve, you typically lose 80% of your excess fat. I lost 100pounds with it, so that’s putting me in a more healthy weight class."
Ozone: Having lost 100 pounds, do you see a noticeable difference in your life?

Paul Wall: "Yeah, hands down. I feel like I got my life back. When you’re so big like that, it’s embarrassing. I didn’t want to go out and be seen. I felt uncomfortable because I’m not used to being that big. People would see me and say something about it, because it was no secret. I was morbidly obese, 120 pounds overweight. It was just embarrassing. I’d be on stage feeling like I was about to collapse. I’d get dizzy spells. I’d be on the airplane and have to ask for seatbelt extensions. Once you go up in the air, it’s really hard to breath. I was just thinking, “What if I have a heart attack?” I want to be here for my kids. I don’t want to have a heart attack. My son is four and my daughter is two and a half. The doctor told me that when you’re 50 pounds overweight, it takes 15 years off your life. So it literally saved my life."
He looks good! Good lock on your journey Paul Wall!

Haitian Aids joke leads to DJ Cipha Sounds Suspension

Emmis Communications' HOT 97 announced today the indefinite suspension of DJ Cipha Sounds in response to negative comments he made regarding HIV and the Haitian community. At first Hot 97 said he wasn't going to be suspended or fired but it looks like things have changed. Yes it was wreckless but was it worth firing him? I would like to know the statistics of Hatians that actually listen to Hot 97. I think his apology should have been enough. Now they are going to make the appease the situation by firing him? It just doesn't make any sense. He was wrong and we all know this but was it that bad? People make tasteless jokes all the time. I hope this is changed.

Alex Cameron, SVP/Market Manager of Emmis-New York.
"The Haitian community is an important part of our listenership whom we respect and value. The suspension is an indication of the importance we place on delivering a product that respects our Haitian audience. It's a very regrettable and unfortunate circumstance for all involved and particularly because we know this is not the nature of this young man who has been an advocate of the Haitian community and a big part of our fundraising efforts for Haiti. He is committed to working with the Haitian community to make a difference and turn this negative incident into an opportunity for increased learning and awarenessSource

Antoine Dodson's Christmas Song

This is hilarious! Dude said if Santa comes to his house he gne have to come thru the space heater! What the hell is up with this dougie he has going on? Lol look at George Lopez getting on the Antoine Dodson Train too. Happy Holidays People! Aint he milking his 15 minutes of fame?

New Mixtape: Skewby "More or Less"

The homie Skewby's highly anticipated mixtape "More or Less" dropped today on djbooth.net. I am downloading mine as I type! I am told it is filled with real hip-hop songs. Skewby has features with Jackson Ave, CJ Tate, Elliot Ives and Tre-V. Production from Skewby as well as Go Judo, Rickey G, DJ Charlie White, DJ Chev, Carlos Broady and Vherbal.

Track Listing:

01. More or Less [prod. Skewby & Go Judo]
02. La La [prod. Charlie White, Skewby & Premo]
03. Sing a Song [prod. Skewby & Go Judo]
04. Life Magazine [prod. Go Judo]
05. Sweet Dreams [prod. DJ Chev]
06. Book of Eli [prod. Charlie White]
07. Lost and Found [prod. Go Judo]
08. Everyday [prod. Charlie White & Premo]
09. Eleven:58 [prod. Rickey G]
10. Sunny [prod. Carlos Broady]
11. Must Have [prod. Rickey G]
12. Authentic [prod. 9th Wonder]
13. Me Against the World [prod. Vherbal]
14. Fallback [prod. Skewby & Go Judo
Download the mixtapehere

Vanessa & Angela Simmons discuss 50 Million Dollar Business

I really admire these young ladies! I remember when the Pastry line first came out, I was super excited because finally there was a girlie tennis shoe line for me to wear. I already hate tennis shoes but I'm more likely to wear tennis shoes that look and feel girlie to me. Angela & Vanessa Simmons have turned their business into a 50 million dollar business and it's growing. Check it out:

R.I.P Magnolia Shorty

What is going on in New Orleans?! I didn't keep up with Magnolia Shorty but she is the artist of one of my favorite songs "That's my Juvie!!" Bet not mess with my Juvie!!!! She was a queen of bounce music in New Orleans. She was killed yesterday in a double homicide. She is the second well known person to be killed in New Orleans. About a month ago Messy Mya was gunned down after attending his baby shower. The violence has got to stop! A lot of the Cash Money family sent their condolences to her via twitter yesterday. Check out the excerpt
"Monday at about 4 p.m., the first ripples on Twitter began to spread, saying local rapper Magnolia Shorty was the 28-year-old woman who was murdered earlier today in a double homicide in eastern New Orleans.
Magnolia Shorty in New Orleans in June. Within half an hour, the name "Magnolia Shorty" became a trending topic, and a little after 5 p.m., DJ Wild Wayne made an announcement on the air on the hip-hop and R&B station Q93.3FM. "If y'all haven't heard, Magnolia Shorty was killed today," he said. "I'm just astonished. I need to get my head together for a minute." The Orleans Parish coroner's office had not released the names of the shooting victims by Monday evening, so there is no official confirmation from police or the coroner's office that Shorty was killed. A Facebook tribute page called "Magnolia Shorty Got Killed by a Smoking Gun" was created late Monday afternoon as well. The shooting happened about 12:30 p.m. in the 6300 block of Bridgehampton Drive, police said. Officers found a man and a woman, 28, shot inside a car that had crashed into the gates of an apartment complex. Additional details on the shooting were not immediately available. Both victims had been shot several times, according to police. They were dead at the scene, police said. Born Renetta Lowe, Magnolia Shorty signed to Cash Money Records in the early 90's. She was brought to the attention of label owners Bryan "Baby" and Ronald "Slim" Williams by members of the Hot Boys supergroup, who had been her childhood playmates and friends growing up in the Magnolia Project. Shorty released her first CD on the label in 1995. Most recently, she had a pair of local club hits in a row with "Smoking Gun," a remix of the Jadakiss song, last year, as well as this year's "My Boy," a collaboration with R&B singer and newly signed Jive Records artist Kourtney Heart. Magnolia Shorty performed frequently with rapper and R&B singer Ms Tee, the only other woman signed to the Cash Money label."
Source: NoLa news
They are saying she was shot 26 times.. damn smh R.I.P love Check out some music & videos:
Kourtney Heart ft. Magnolia Shorty "My Boy"

I like this lil song..
Magnolia Shorty "That's My Juvie"

This is my ish
Bone "Homegurl" they used her sample

Diddy Dirty Money on Chelsea Lately

Diddy Dirty Money made an appearance on Chelsea Lately and it was hilarious! I think the funniest party was when Chelsea kept saying "girlfriend" and "girl" to Diddy and he told her he really wasn't feeling that lol. Chelsea also made sure she reminded him that he was an hour late to her show. Check it out!

Chrisette Shows Natural Beauty In New Shoot

OMG Chrisette Michele is f'n gorgeous in this new shoot shot by photographer Rob Ector. The photo shoot is gorgeous! I'm loving the natural look she is rocking. SN: Is that "Who The Shrek Are You" on her nails?
Check out a few more pics:


You betta work!


Girl.........

Diddy on NYC streets talking about Skewby

So the homie Diddy took to the streets of New York City to promote Skewby's upcoming mixtape "More or Less" to the beautiful people of New York. Check it out and let me know what ya think?

Diddy in takes the Streets and Promotes Skewby's "More or Less" from 715 Management on Vimeo.

New Video: Nif Monroe "Straight To The Top"

Check out Memphis own Nif Monroe's new single "Straight To The Top" I'm loving this video! Very different from the videos we have seen from him in the past. The music he has put out lately is showing a lot of growth. #salute

Flaming Model from Diddy's Party speaks out

TMZ caught up with Miyoki, the model from the Last Train To Paris release party whose hair caught fire, and she chatted with them briefly about what happened. She says she has a lot of hair and Trey Songz was actually the one who told her her hair was on fire. Shes a beautiful girl so maybe some good things can come outta this. OAN: She was walking fast as hell wasn't she?

If these pics could return Album Sales.....

Ciara would be on a roll!! Ciara released these promo pics for her album "Basic Intinct" which dropped this week. These pics are amazing! That body of Ciara's............ *googles trainers in Memphis* damn
Check out some more:



What do you all think?

Congrats Don Trip!

So I'm looking at the credits on the Diddy Dirty Money album and guess whose name I see? The himoie Don Trip! It's crazy because I actually love this record! The fact that the homie Don Trip is on it makes me love it even more. I love to see artist from Memphis shine. I give credit when it's due and Trip you got it! #salute
For the unbelievers check out the credits:

New Photoshoot: The Game Cast

I am sooooo excited about BET bringing "The Game" back to my television screen! I'm sooo sick of seeing the re-runs of this show it's crazy. I think I'm really anxious to see what happens with Melanie, Derwin, Jenae, and the baby. Is Tasha Mack going to get back with Rick? Will Malik re-hire his mother? Is Kelly back with Jason? Most importantly will Kelly and Tasha be friends again? Damn sooooo many questions! The new season airs January 11, 2011 at 9:00. The show will air every Tuesday at 9:00 on BET
Check out the promo pics:

Our favorite couple

Gorgeous

Pooch is looking a little smaller

Jose will not cut that Eddie Monster

Tasha Mack in this bish! Loves her.

I can't wait!

Yo Gotti Interview with MTV UK

The self proclaimed "King of Memphis" recently sat down with MTV UK to talk about his music, movement, and life.
Check out a few excerpts from the interview:
The Wrap Up: This is your huge introduction to Europe but we want to know first, if we were coming from London to Memphis, what could we expect?

Yo Gotti: On touring s**t, you go downtown Beale Street. If you’re coming to where I’m from, you’re coming to North Memphis. You’re coming to the hood!

TWU: What’s your least favourite question and how do you go about answering it?

Yo Gotti: Definitely the Three Six Mafia questions. I understand in most interviews you have to get the information, but I don’t ever not answer questions in my interviews or tell them what they can’t ask me, because I want it to be real.

TWU: So what’s the status on the Three Six Mafia situation?

Yo Gotti: I think they’ve accomplished a lot of things. A lot of people think we’re beefing, but we’re not beefing, we never were beefing. I just spoke on things that I didn’t like about the situation. What everybody hears me say is exactly what it was. It was never like no beef, or we’re riding around looking for each other.

TWU: How did the whole ‘Cocaine Muzik’ movement start?

Yo Gotti: ‘Cocaine Muzik’ means that the music is as addictive as cocaine itself. ‘Cocaine Muzik’ started off as being just one mixtape, but it connected to the streets so crazy until we had to make it a mixtape series

TWU: Through the ups and downs of the industry and transitions that you have made, what keeps you motivated?

Yo Gotti: Freedom keeps me motivated, I want to stay out of jail. Where I’m from, I see my homeboys go to jail. I still talk to them and send them money every month. So I know we could be changing places at any given time. My freedom, my brother’s freedom and the people around me who work with me that don’t have to do anything negative because they work with me, we’re just trying to stay free.

TWU: What would you say is your proudest moment thus far?

Yo Gotti: The proudest thing for me; is the ability to take care of my family. They don't want for nothing.

I'm sure that Three six question is aggravating! Just like the whole Chris Brown question is for Rihanna.. But you can read the full interview here

#WhereIsSouljahBoy

So by now everyone has heard about the awful numbers Souljah Boy did after dropping his album on November 30th. His albums have never done well in the past anyway but this time he didn't even do 20k. Well I was sitting her thinking about Souljah Boy and how I haven't seen him in my timeline in a while. Souljah Boy has kinda dropped off the face of the Earth, well the twitter Earth. He's probably embarrassed and upset. I would be too if I had 2,510,148 followers and only 13k bought my album. I'm just like all these people can't be fans. That's a lot of followers who claim they are fans but didn't even go support you and your work. Souljah has been off twitter for a little over a week which is very strange for him. Damn #whereissouljahboy

Merry Christmas from the Kardashians

The Kardashians have released their 2010 Christmas card for all to see! I love it! Little Mason looks uber cute with his little pinstripe suit on. He's even standing by himself. The younger sister standing by Kim looks a tad bit scary, I think it's her make-up. But overall beautiful family!! Khloe is giving me life! *sighs*

Keyshia Cole on Wendy Williams

Keyshia Cole stopped by the Wendy Williams show to promote her new album "Calling All Hearts" She looked beautiful too!

Wendy asked to see that huge rock on Keyshia hand and about her mother Frankie:

Keyshia performing "Long Way Down" the entire interview with Wendy

Her album drops next week. I still think it was rushed. She just popped up and boom her album is dropping. Her vocals have not bee the best in these performances either and I'm a fan.

Ciara on Chelsea Lately

Ciara hit up Chelsea Lately to talk about her album "Basic Instinct" that just dropped. Ciara looked beautiful. I would kill for those legs on her! I wonder if it was awkward seeing as both women have been linked to 50 Cent. hmmmmmmmm Really interesting interview.

Will All of Diddy's Promo turn into Album Sales?

Not according to one of my fav sites "Hits Daily Double." They have released sales predictions for next week and Diddy Dirty Money’s Last Train To Paris is supposed to sell in the 65k range. Damn for Diddy when he put so much money into this project. Speaking of promo, Diddy ustreamed the "Last Train To Paris" album release party and while doing so one of the video chick's hair aught fire. No lie her damn hair caught fire. LOL now her as knew candles would be around her so she should have kept the flames away from her hair! Kevin Hart, Fabolous, and Trey didn't make things better. Bet she wont be trying the candle/bath tub thing anymore.

I can't stop laughing at that ish.. I bet the rest of the night that area spelled like burnt hair. People walking by looking at girls with tha "you should have turned the curlers down" look smh
In other album sales news Michael Jackson‘s new album “Michael” will claim the top spot with 225-250k sold. R. Kelly’s Love Letter is expected to sell in the 150k range, and Ciara‘s Basic Instinct is projected to sell around 35k.
Double damn to Ciara with only 35k. smh she needs a clothing line or sumin

Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday" has gone Gold & left Yeezy Behind...

Nicki Minaj has been certified Gold! Yes she has sold 500k in the 3 weeks her album has been out. She is currently #6 on the BillBoard Charts in weekly sales passing Kanye who has the #13 spot. He has also gone Gold(but we all knew he would). Congrats to both! Especially Nicki who so many crowned a one hit wonder.. Jokes on you I guess! HA!

Janet Jackson has joined the "Barbie" trend

Ms. Janet Jackson is the latest celeb to hop on the Barbie train. Her limited edition Barbie is being auctioned off for charity with bidding starting at 1300.00. Damn! I really love the Barbie tho

New Video: RaSheeda ft. Toya "Badder"

This song is f'n aggravating.. Rasheeda just go to school or su, ish because you have been at it for a minute and still haven't popped.. Rapping is not your strong point. I think I like the hook and nothing more. Toya!!! I love you but you are an awful rapper.. You looked hot in the video but please stick to either reality shows or other business ventures. No rapping please. What yall think?

Willow Smith visits Kendra G

Willow Smith stopped by the Kendra G radio show to talk about how things are going for her. Kendra G made the comparison between and Willow Smith and Michael Jackson at her age. I can def see where she got this from. At 9 , like Willow, Michael was ver charismatic and full of energy. What do you guys think? Check out the interview..

Can yall see it? Am I the only one who thought Little Willow's hair was going to come of? I didn't think I was

Yall Remember Coco from "Who You Finna Try" Video? Lol watch this...

Ok was this 4real or a stunt?? He smacked tha ish outta that woman n even had powder to go along with the smack lol.. I don't know if this is as funny as the first one but it was funny.

Nicki Minaj on Chelsea Lately

Chelsea is sooo funny to me. She always knows what to say to leave a guest speechless. LOL She asked Nicki how her and her ass were doing. Funny I enjoyed this interview though.

17-yr old rapper doing your fav rapper impressions

I thought this was sooo funny when my homie Dj Rocksteddy showed this to me. the description on Worldstar reads " Maybach Music's Latino Division Presents VERS', Spitting a Freestyle and Freestyling While Imitating Artist Such as Lil' Wayne, Drake, Eminem and Ludacris!! This Kid Is Very Talented..And He's Only 17!" that ish is soooo true. Did yall see how he switched it up on que? Funny I'll be keeping my ear and eyes open for this young man.

This Breaks My Heart... Yo Gotti Arrest Warrant Issued

Ugh! Ugh! Barchies!!!! Yall gotta know I'm hurt like Gotti is my blood or sumin smh Over the weekend an arrest warrant was issued for Yo Gotti, real name Mario Mims, in connection with the shooting at Level II on November 29, 2010. OG Boo Dirty is also wanted along with 11 other people.
From New Channel 3:

A police affidavit states that Lance Taylor, a.k.a. OG Boo Dirty, and Mario Mims, a.k.a. Yo Gotti, "were involved in a verbal altercation."

A third man got involved, and Boo Dirty allegedly punched him. A fight ensued, resulting in six people shot.

Three were struck in the buttocks, one in the wrist and one in the shoulder, according to the affidavit. The sixth victim was an off-duty security guard, who was standing about 40 yards from the melee.

Neither Yo Gotti nor OG Boo Dirty is in custody, as of Saturday night.

Yo Gotti's lawyer, Art Horne, said that his client is out of town.

"He just wanted his fans and the public to know that...he doesn't condone that type of behavior, and that again, he plans to deal with the charges that have been filed against him," Horne said.

Horne added, "Once he comes back and deals with the allegations, I think his name will be cleared."

Boo Dirty's lawyer, Harold Durham, told News Channel 3 he had spoken with his client after the fight happened, but did not go into much detail. He was unaware of the arrest warrant out for his client.

Eleven warrants were issued on Friday, and by Saturday night, three men involved were in custody on charges of aggravated riot. They are Vernon McClendon, Kenneth Mason, and Howard Greer

Ok, about 3 months ago when I first heard about this "beef" with Yo Gotti I really prayed it would never directly come to him. I say directly meaning that he would be forced to deal with this. He's soooo much bigger than these local rappers. They used the oldest trick in the book and dissed someone they knew would bring them attention.
Before yall start this "she's a groupie," "She hasn't listened to their music," "she hasn't heard their side of the story" ish let me say I have. I have heard their music(I'm not impressed nor am I a fan) and I also watched(yes I sat down and watched this madness)an interview with OG Boo Dirty and King Star( I think that's his name)and heard what supposedly started this beef. It's crazy! In a city where some of the world's biggest names have come from one would think artist would work together instead of trying to bring each other down. I wish I could find that interview. Basically it stated that they were mad because Gotti didn't speak to them or some ish. Whatever the case may be these guys have taken this "beef" to another level. Life is too short. I thank God people were only hurt and not killed that night after the club. I can bet looking back these young men are thinking it wasn't worth it.
I'm a very big supporter of Gotti and I hope this is a wake up call for him. I hope he understands how much he has going on in his life. Anywho I wasn't there to choose a side in who was right or wrong that night at the club but I pray a positive comes out of all this negativity.
Yo Gotii melbarchie.com loves you and your music and were hoping for the best. #salute

You can catch the rest of the story at wreg.com

Old Enemies never die... 50 vs. Ja Rule AGAIN

This little twitter beef got me through my 3 hour doctor's visit with my daughter... So Ja Rule has been sentenced to two years in prison for a weapons charge in.,, Yes you guessed it New York. I guess 50 felt some sort of way when he heard the news and felt the need to tweet about it. I didn't do tweet for tweet because I know you all are smart you can read very well ;):
Sooooo Check out Ja's tweets

Check out out 50 tweets..


50 sure does have a way with getting under people's skin doesn't he? Funny