Saturday, June 25, 2011

"Can I Take Your Order" - Waka Flocka Visits Gabe The Jeweler in NYC

Tupac' Producers Acquire The Rights To 'B.M.F.' Movie

The rise and fall of the Black Mafia Family (B.M.F.) will be chronicled in an upcoming movie it was announced today (June 23rd), by producers LT Hutton and David Robinson. Program Pictures has acquired the motion picture rights to the story of Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and his brother Terry “Southwest-T” Flenory, who headed up the drug dealing organization known as the Black Mafia Family. Prosecutors accused the Flenory brothers of overseeing a drug empire that raked in over $270 million from the late 1980s until October of 2005, when they were sentenced to 30 years in prison each, for their role in the drug operation. LT Hutton and David Robinson are the producers behind the upcoming biopic "Tupac," which is slated to begin production later this year. “We're working closely with Meech and Tammy Cowins to make sure every aspect of the story is done correctly," LT Hutton told AllHipHop.com in a statement. "Over the upcoming months, will be working on getting a script together so we can begin filming as early as next year.” The Flenory brothers and hundreds of associates in over 10 states, were prosecuted for running the large scale cocaine and money laundering operation. B.M.F. was active in Detroit, Columbus, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, St. Louis, Greenville and Louisville, Kentucky. The brothers allegedly masterminded a ring that used hidden compartments and luxury vehicles in stretched limousines to transport drugs and money, while laundering the proceeds through outrageous parties, a Hip-Hop label, a luxury car business, magazines and other businesses. In total, the DEA seized over 700 kilograms of cocaine, almost $10 million in cash and $5.7 million in assets when members were rounded up in October of 2005. Big Meech discussed the rise of B.M.F. in an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com from prison in December of 2010. "Everybody wants to be a part of something, especially black folks," Big Meech told AllHipHop.com. "I can even speak for my brother on this part. We aren't violent guys, that's why are cases are nonviolent. We have had bumps and bruises and issues that come up, but we are about getting money. We grew up poverty stricken. When you grow up in a spot like Detroit that's probably one of the most poorest states in the country besides New Orleans - without a hurricane - we grow up in place like that. We took our show on the road getting money. We lived in a lot of different places and made a lot of friends that we helped along the way. The family just became big, bigger than we both expected." No release date was available for the upcoming movie on B.M.F.

Supa Sport Busted For Running Cocaine Ring

A rapper in New Jersey who recorded with artists like Meek Mill, Killer Mike and Atlanta rapper Alley Boy was indicted by the FBI last week, for running a drug ring that sold heroin, crack cocaine and marijuana.

Rapper Supa Sport, born Carl Barnett, was indicted with 14 other people on drug distribution conspiracy charges last week by the DEA.

According to US Attorney Paul Fishman, the group ran their drug ring out of a used an auto body shop called The Motor City Car Club in Mooresville, New Jersey.

According to the 77–page indictment, Supa Sport was more than just a rapper. Federal prosecutors claim Supa Sport headed up a drug gang known as "The Detroit Boyz.”

According to the federal indictment, members of The Detroit Boyz would travel as far as Georgia, to obtain cocaine base and heroin to sell and distribute throughout the Trenton, New Jersey area.

Ten of the defendants in the case were rounded up earlier this month, as part of a coordinated operation undertaken by local, state and federal authorities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Each of the defendants faces a maximum of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine.

As a rapper, Supa Sport recorded with a number of nationally known artists. His most recent track was with Killer Mike titled "Days Like This."

On the track, Supa Sport boasts about his drug dealing activities, while showcasing a number of luxury vehicles in the video.

The track with Meek Mill, who is an artist on Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group, is titled "Money" and is taken from Supa Sport's mixtape titled Life in the Fastlane.




Nicki Minaj & Lil Kim To Make Peace At BET Awards?

KIM AND NICKI TO MEND FENCES!?!?!

After a couple of years of cat-fighting - mostly via lyrical jabs, and radio disses - Twitter is buzzing today with rumors that Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj will call a truce at this weekend's BET Awards. There were past rumors that Lil Kim would sign with Cash Money - an obvious conflict with Nicki as their main mama. That never happened, but the talk recently has been of Kim possibly signing with G-Unit. Could be. Meanwhile, the BET Awards have been known for surprises. But Young Money Nicki peacing it up with Kim? Man, I don't know about that.


LIL KIM BREAKS UP RUMOR!

Feds Offer Jimmy Henchman Informant A Plea In Return For Missing $100K

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A key witness against former rap manager/mogul James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond is close to striking a plea deal with prosecutors, according to reports.

According to TheSmokingGun.com, Khalil Abdullah, one of Rosemond's associates and top members in the collective known as the Rosemond organization, is close to making the deal, if he returns a missing $100,000 to the government.

Abdullah allegedly entrusted the $100,000 to an unnamed associate, whom he cannot locate.

In order to receive the plea deal with prosecutors, Abdullah must forfeit the $100,000, which Abdullah allegedly stole from the Rosemond organization, which helped trigger the current federal investigation.

According to an indictment, Abdullah's thieving helped lead to a bigger investigation into the Rosemond organization's trafficking conspiracy.

DEA agents claim that the organization used Federal Express and other overnight couriers to send millions of dollars worth of narcotics and proceeds from New York to the West Coast, and back.

Abdullah, who knew that he was in the process of being indicted for his role in the cocaine distribution conspiracy, was the original person to contact lead prosecutor Todd Kaminsky, with information on the conspiracy.

Abdullah allegedly faxed a letter to prosecutors from a Kinko's on April 25th, where he told agents about of a shipment that was being sent to a recording studio in New York, in a "road case" for music equipment.

When agents seized the road case they found $790,000 in $20 bills, which helped lead Kaminsky to indict the investigation's main target, James Rosemond.

Abdullah, who is facing at least 10 years in prison for his role in distributing the cocaine, is seeking to receive a lesser sentence by testifying.

James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond was apprehended by authorities in New York on June 20th, after being on the run for nearly 2 weeks.

The following day, he appeared in Brooklyn federal court, where he pleaded not guilty to intentionally conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, witness tampering, and obstruction of justice.

Police are also investigating Rosemond involvement in a murder for hire plot that resulted in the death of an associate of 50 Cent named Lowell "Lodi Mack" Fletcher, who was killed last year, for allegedly smacking Rosemond's son during a dispute in March of 2007.

Game speaks on Jimmy Henchmen arrest

Dr. Dre Presents Diddy with ASCAP Award

Drake Honors Boi-1da and Noah '40' Shebib at ASCAP Awards

NFL Football Cops (Starring Peyton And Eli Manning) [Trailer]

Police Officer Arrest Woman in Her Front Yard for Filming the Cops

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Common Signs To Warner Bros.

Still waiting for the arrival of The Believer? Yea, we are too and XXL has learned from a source that Common has inked a deal with Warner for the album’s release. Not release date set yet, but hopefully we’ll get it soon.
Update: Signing celebration flicks. Where are you Yeezy?

Nas Has Recorded With Odd Future


Everybody wants a piece of Odd Future and apparently Nas wants some too. A rep from the collective has confirmed with XXL that the group has laid a track for Esco’s tentatively titled LP, Life Is Good.
Last month, Esco told MTV that he and Frank Ocean have recorded numerous tracks. No word on if those are in any relation to his album. Hey, an Earl feature would be cool.

Jay Rock x Kendrick Lamar "Hood Gone Love It"

Kanye West, Usher Soak Up Fashion in Paris


Marc Jacobs and Kanye West
Paris Fashion Week would not be complete without an appearance from Kanye West. The trendsetter, who is developing his own high-end clothing line, was in town to check out the spring/summer 2012 menswear collections.
First he took a front row seat at Adam Kimmel’s show dressed casually in a white tee, Mavericks snapback hat, and Murakami Jesus piece chains. Usher was also spotted nearby. ‘Ye later caught up with designer Marc Jacobs and Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade backstage at the Louis Vuitton runway show, where he sat alongside R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe and Lily Allen.
Yeezy recently flew members of LMFAO out to Paris for three days to record with him for an undisclosed project. “He’s working on some stuff,” the group’s frontman Redfoo told Ryan Seacrest. “I was playing ‘Champagne Showers’ and he said that that was one of his biggest moments and best times at a club ever. He was like, ‘I need to understand what is going on with that.’”

» Win Tickets to See Alicia Keys in Concert!


Alicia Keys
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a decade since Alicia Keys made her debut with songs in A minor. To celebrate, the R&B songbird is releasing 10th anniversary editions of her groundbreaking album to stores on June 28, and will perform an intimate concert on June 30 at New York City’s Beacon Theatre. “Piano & I: A One Night Only Event With Alicia Keys” will star just Keys and a piano as she takes fans on a journey through her debut and performs other classics plus a few new tunes.
“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of songs in A minor than by holding a special, intimate concert for my fans,” she said. “Performing is the most extraordinary way for an artist to connect with their fans, and I’m thrilled to put on a great show at the Beacon Theatre to help thank everyone who has supported me throughout the years.”
We’re giving two lucky Rap-Up.com readers a pair of tickets to see the Grammy-winning performer live. Enter to win below!

TO ENTER: Leave a comment below telling us why you love Alicia Keys in 20 words or less. Be sure to include a valid email address where we can contact you (this will not be publicly displayed). One entry per person. Entrants must live in the New York area and provide their own transportation to and from the concert. Good luck!

Amber Rose and Jamie Foxx at Millions of Milkshakes


Jamie Foxx and Amber Rose

Jamie Foxx has a sweet spot for Amber Rose. The Oscar winner joined the shaved-headed vixen at the launch of her milkshake “The Amber Rose Blondie” at Millions of Milkshakes in West Hollywood. “My shake is Banana, white chocolate, Pineapple, coconut, and cookie dough,” tweeted Rose, who is currently filming her own reality show.

Foxx and his daughter Corrine snapped photos of the blonde star as she whipped up her frothy confection. But boyfriend Wiz Khalifa doesn’t have to worry. Their relationship is strictly platonic. Rose has a radio show on Foxx’s SiriusXM channel “The Foxxhole.”





New Music: Da Brat – ‘Life After Death’ [Mixtape]


Life After Death
So So Def is back in the building. Da Brat releases her first new body of work since her prison stint with her mixtape Life After Death. The 11-track freebie includes remixes to Miguel’s “Sure Thing,” Kelly’s Rowland’s “Motivation,” and Chris Brown’s “Look at Me Now,” plus the Jermaine Dupri-produced originals “Get It Get It” with Jadakiss and “Dumb Stupid Crazy” with Twista. Welcome Brat back by listening below.

Download: Da Brat – Life After Death
Life After Death Tracklisting
1. “Intro – Life After Death”
2. “It’s Brat (Tupac Back Remix)”
3. “West Side”
4. “Get It Get It” feat. Jadakiss and Brandon Hines
5. “Racks (Remix)”
6. “Sure Thing (Remix)”
7. “Second Chance”
8. “Fab 5 Freddy”
9. “Dumb Stupid Crazy” feat. Twista
10. “Motivation (Remix)”
11. “Look at Me Now (Remix)”

Missy Elliott: Graves’ Disease Hasn’t Slowed Me Down


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Earlier this week, People revealed that Missy Elliott had been privately battling Graves’ Disease, an autoimmune illness that affects the thyroid. Her condition became so bad that the “Supa Dupa Fly” rapper, 39, couldn’t write or drive a car. She suffered severe mood swings, dizzy spells, lumps in her throat, bulging eyes, and hair loss, and had been undergoing radiation and taking medication.
Some of her supporters have been concerned for her health. But in a new statement Missy reassures them that she is fine and has not been slowed down by the debilitating disease. In fact, she’s still working on her new album and producing for other artists. She will also be profiled on a new episode of VH1’s “Behind the Music,” airing June 29.
“I was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease about three years ago, but it really hasn’t slowed me down at all,” explained Missy. Read her statement below.

“There have been some inaccuracies reported in regards to my diagnosis with Graves’ Disease, so I wanted to clear things up. I was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease about three years ago, but it really hasn’t slowed me down at all. I rocked my performance on ‘VH1 Hip Hop Honors” tribute to Timbaland last year. I’ve written and produced a bunch of Grammy-nominated, #1 hits for artists like Keyshia Cole, Monica, and Jazmine Sullivan. I toured the U.K., Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. And on top of all that, I’m working on my new album. I feel great. Under my doctor’s supervision, I’ve been off medication for about a year and I’m completely managing the condition through diet and exercise.”

N.O.R.E. Joins Busta’s Conglomerate



Since splitting up with Capone, N.O.R.E.’s getting a fresh start by hooking up with Busta Rhymes’ Conglomerate. Not sure if this is counts as an official signing, but here’s to the next phase of N.O.’s career.

BALLL-LLING!!! LEXUS RELEASES ITS NEW TOP OF THE LINE CAR . . . THE ENTIRE ROOF IS MADE OUT OF GLASS!!! (DO YOU LIKEY)