Friday, April 25, 2008
Anger Outside the Courthouse
Crowds and news crews gathered at the Queens Criminal Court building in anticipation of the verdict in the Sean Bell shooting trial. (Photo:Robert Stolarik for The New York Times)
Updated, 9:50 a.m. | The crowd continues to express anger for the cameras, but is relatively calm as supporters of Sean Bell’s family wait for them and the Rev. Al Sharpton to emerge to make a statement.
“They got away with murder in there,” said Calvin B. Hunt, a man in the crowd, which continued to spill into two of the three westbound lanes of Queens Boulevard, slowing traffic to a crawl.
William Hargraves, 48, an electrician from Harlem brought his 12-year-old son, Kamau, to the courthouse this morning. He said this verdict parallels the outcome of previous police shootings of black men. “Connect the bullets,” he said. “How many times did they shoot Diallo? Forty-one times. They were acquitted. They got a pension.”
His son said: “I think it’s not right, because they shot him 50 times. They knew he was hurt, and they kept shooting him. He didn’t even have a gun.”
9:30 a.m. | A crowd of Sean Bell supporters outside the courthouse is surrounded by television cameras and reporters. Some are loudly and bitterly denouncing the verdict, while others watch. Lines of uniformed police officers are trying to keep the crowd contained to the sidewalk, but some have spilled into an eastbound lane of Queens Boulevard, all but stopping traffic. Many are waiting for the Rev. Al Sharpton to arrive and speak. Some in the crowd are yelling at Patrick J. Lynch, the head of the police officers’ union, who is behind a barricade speaking to reporters. “Every time a police officer goes on the street there is never a script,” he said. “We have to deal with circumstances as they come.” CONTINUE
3 Detectives in Bell Shooting Acquitted
Detectives in Bell Shooting Acquitted
Three detectives were found not guilty Friday morning on all charges in the November 2006 shooting death of Sean Bell, who died in a hail of 50 police bullets outside a club in Jamaica, Queens.
Times Topics: Sean BellThe verdict prompted several supporters of Mr. Bell to storm out of the courtroom, and screams could be heard in the hallway moments later.The verdict comes 17 months to the day since the Nov. 25, 2006, shooting of Mr. Bell, 23, and his friends, Joseph Guzman and Trent Benefield, outside the Club Kalua in Jamaica, Queens, hours before Mr. Bell was to be married. CONTINUE
Three detectives were found not guilty Friday morning on all charges in the November 2006 shooting death of Sean Bell, who died in a hail of 50 police bullets outside a club in Jamaica, Queens.
Times Topics: Sean BellThe verdict prompted several supporters of Mr. Bell to storm out of the courtroom, and screams could be heard in the hallway moments later.The verdict comes 17 months to the day since the Nov. 25, 2006, shooting of Mr. Bell, 23, and his friends, Joseph Guzman and Trent Benefield, outside the Club Kalua in Jamaica, Queens, hours before Mr. Bell was to be married. CONTINUE
ALLTHACLUBZ.COM FULL RECAP: TERRENCE J.'S BIRTHDAY PARTY AT PRIME
TERRANCE J (106 & PARK HOST) CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY BASH
APRIL 23, 2008
Terrance J. from 106 & PARK, celebrated his 25th birthday @ Prime Nightclub Manhattan, NY. This event brought out the celebrities in numbers.. L.L. Cool J, Melyssa Ford, Joe Buddens, Dennis the Menace, Ne-yo, Miss 2008 New York, as well as many others. He was also joined by his friend and co-host of 106 & Park, Rocsi. It was a night to remember. The party started off with rapper Joe Buddens gracing the Red Carpet, To view the pics from this exclusive event click here
APRIL 23, 2008
Terrance J. from 106 & PARK, celebrated his 25th birthday @ Prime Nightclub Manhattan, NY. This event brought out the celebrities in numbers.. L.L. Cool J, Melyssa Ford, Joe Buddens, Dennis the Menace, Ne-yo, Miss 2008 New York, as well as many others. He was also joined by his friend and co-host of 106 & Park, Rocsi. It was a night to remember. The party started off with rapper Joe Buddens gracing the Red Carpet, To view the pics from this exclusive event click here
Friday, April 18, 2008
SPOTTED: FOXY BROWN RELEASED FROM JAIL
SPOTTED: FOXY BROWN RELEASED FROM JAIL
Friday, April 18, 2008
Inga “Foxy Brown” Marchand (pictured above with her mother) was released from jail today. The rapper, who has been in jail since last Sepetember was pictured smiling as she left Rikers Island. I hope she learned her lesson!! (more pics after the cut)
In related news, Foxy will also start filming for her VH-1 reality show soon. The show will follow Foxy’s life out of jail as she starts to push her next album “Brooklyn’s Don Diva.”story from concreteloop.com
Friday, April 18, 2008
Inga “Foxy Brown” Marchand (pictured above with her mother) was released from jail today. The rapper, who has been in jail since last Sepetember was pictured smiling as she left Rikers Island. I hope she learned her lesson!! (more pics after the cut)
In related news, Foxy will also start filming for her VH-1 reality show soon. The show will follow Foxy’s life out of jail as she starts to push her next album “Brooklyn’s Don Diva.”story from concreteloop.com
Thursday, April 17, 2008
YUNG BERG
YUNG BERG NEW VIDEO DO THAT THERE
BY DOVE- SHEEPISH LORDESS OF CHAOS
As a child freestyle prodigy, Yung Berg never took his talent for granted. Following the success of his 2007 hit “Sexy Lady,” Yung Berg has been on the road promoting his own music, and of course his appearance on Ray J’s current Top 10 hit “Sexy Can I.”
The release of his long-awaited full-length album Look What You Made Me is finally on the horizon, but a successful guy can’t work all the time.
When he’s tired of the limelight and need some “me” time, what does he do? He hops on the PS2!
We took a few minutes of Yung Berg’s time on one of his busy days to discuss the leisurely art of gaming.
AllHipHop.com: What [platforms] have you played on, and what's your favorite?
Yung Berg: I still like the PS2, PS3 is cool but I still like the PS2. I don't even know why - it's gonna be my favorite system forever. I guess it's just a true Madden and NBA Live [fan]. That's what I learned on, so I just gotta stay with it.
AllHipHop.com: So you just like the controllers better on PS2?
Yung Berg: Yeah definitely. The controllers are way more user friendly, I don't need all that extra s**t.
AllHipHop.com: What game do you find yourself playing the most?
Yung Berg: Live, I'm a basketball fanatic.
AllHipHop.com: Do you play with one particular team all the time?
Yung Berg: I switch it up, I try and play with the underdogs. I even got the PSP for when I'm not even in front of a TV or something, I could just be on a flight playing it. So I switch it up, it should be the [Denver] Nuggets where I f**k with Carmelo [Anthony] and A.I. or the Bulls from Chicago.
AllHipHop.com: So do you challenge your friends? I assume when you're on the road you play quite a bit.
Yung Berg: Yeah definitely, we be playin' for money. A showdown [with a] $100 buy in.
AllHipHop.com: Do you lose often?
Yung Berg: Nah, I'm Prince [from the Chappelle's Show sketch].
AllHipHop.com: As far as other games, do you ever play any role playing games or anything [other than sports]?
Yung Berg: Not really. The only other games I'm really into are driving games like car games and things of that nature. I mean I'm old school too. I'm not afraid to say I still love Nintendo 64, like I'll play 007 [James Bond] all damn day with four of my homies and go hard on that.
AllHipHop.com: With the driving games, which one has been your favorite to play?
Yung Berg: I can't really say. I'm kinda torn on that. I gotta go look in my bag because I just bought a new game when I was in the last state, I just can't remember the name of it. But the O.G. driving game is always gonna be Need For Speed.
AllHipHop.com: Are you looking forward to Grand Theft Auto 4?
Yung Berg: Oh yeah, fa sho. I play Grand Theft as well. I'm into games like that because they have a story behind it and you could really feel like you're a part of the game.
AllHipHop.com: Have you been able to beat [Grand Theft Auto] San Andreas?
Yung Berg: Hell no. As soon as I start losing missions I just get on bulls**t and start killing people, causing police problems and seeing how many stars I could get and if I could run from the police all day.
AllHipHop.com: With Grand Theft Auto 4 they actually have multi-player action…
Yung Berg: That's gonna be hot. I can't wait for that.
AllHipHop.com: So you might have to get the PS3 I think. You're gonna have to upgrade.
Yung Berg: Yeah, I'm gonna have to upgrade, but I gotta wait until the new one comes out. Once the new one comes out and everybody's talking s**t about it and saying it's crazy I'll have to go get it.
AllHipHop.com: If you could being back any old school game and make it current, what would it be?
Yung Berg: Nintendo, the O.G. one where you had to blow in the cartridges to make it work.
AllHipHop.com: I'm sure you've gotten opportunities to put your music on soundtracks. What games do you feel your songs would fit best with?
Yung Berg: Every game, all you gamers come holla at me. My music doesn't stop, I got too much music.
AllHipHop.com: You have a new single out, right?
Yung Berg: Yeah it's called "Do That There" and that would be perfect for Live or Madden or anything.
STORY CAME FROM ALLHIPHOP.COM
BY DOVE- SHEEPISH LORDESS OF CHAOS
As a child freestyle prodigy, Yung Berg never took his talent for granted. Following the success of his 2007 hit “Sexy Lady,” Yung Berg has been on the road promoting his own music, and of course his appearance on Ray J’s current Top 10 hit “Sexy Can I.”
The release of his long-awaited full-length album Look What You Made Me is finally on the horizon, but a successful guy can’t work all the time.
When he’s tired of the limelight and need some “me” time, what does he do? He hops on the PS2!
We took a few minutes of Yung Berg’s time on one of his busy days to discuss the leisurely art of gaming.
AllHipHop.com: What [platforms] have you played on, and what's your favorite?
Yung Berg: I still like the PS2, PS3 is cool but I still like the PS2. I don't even know why - it's gonna be my favorite system forever. I guess it's just a true Madden and NBA Live [fan]. That's what I learned on, so I just gotta stay with it.
AllHipHop.com: So you just like the controllers better on PS2?
Yung Berg: Yeah definitely. The controllers are way more user friendly, I don't need all that extra s**t.
AllHipHop.com: What game do you find yourself playing the most?
Yung Berg: Live, I'm a basketball fanatic.
AllHipHop.com: Do you play with one particular team all the time?
Yung Berg: I switch it up, I try and play with the underdogs. I even got the PSP for when I'm not even in front of a TV or something, I could just be on a flight playing it. So I switch it up, it should be the [Denver] Nuggets where I f**k with Carmelo [Anthony] and A.I. or the Bulls from Chicago.
AllHipHop.com: So do you challenge your friends? I assume when you're on the road you play quite a bit.
Yung Berg: Yeah definitely, we be playin' for money. A showdown [with a] $100 buy in.
AllHipHop.com: Do you lose often?
Yung Berg: Nah, I'm Prince [from the Chappelle's Show sketch].
AllHipHop.com: As far as other games, do you ever play any role playing games or anything [other than sports]?
Yung Berg: Not really. The only other games I'm really into are driving games like car games and things of that nature. I mean I'm old school too. I'm not afraid to say I still love Nintendo 64, like I'll play 007 [James Bond] all damn day with four of my homies and go hard on that.
AllHipHop.com: With the driving games, which one has been your favorite to play?
Yung Berg: I can't really say. I'm kinda torn on that. I gotta go look in my bag because I just bought a new game when I was in the last state, I just can't remember the name of it. But the O.G. driving game is always gonna be Need For Speed.
AllHipHop.com: Are you looking forward to Grand Theft Auto 4?
Yung Berg: Oh yeah, fa sho. I play Grand Theft as well. I'm into games like that because they have a story behind it and you could really feel like you're a part of the game.
AllHipHop.com: Have you been able to beat [Grand Theft Auto] San Andreas?
Yung Berg: Hell no. As soon as I start losing missions I just get on bulls**t and start killing people, causing police problems and seeing how many stars I could get and if I could run from the police all day.
AllHipHop.com: With Grand Theft Auto 4 they actually have multi-player action…
Yung Berg: That's gonna be hot. I can't wait for that.
AllHipHop.com: So you might have to get the PS3 I think. You're gonna have to upgrade.
Yung Berg: Yeah, I'm gonna have to upgrade, but I gotta wait until the new one comes out. Once the new one comes out and everybody's talking s**t about it and saying it's crazy I'll have to go get it.
AllHipHop.com: If you could being back any old school game and make it current, what would it be?
Yung Berg: Nintendo, the O.G. one where you had to blow in the cartridges to make it work.
AllHipHop.com: I'm sure you've gotten opportunities to put your music on soundtracks. What games do you feel your songs would fit best with?
Yung Berg: Every game, all you gamers come holla at me. My music doesn't stop, I got too much music.
AllHipHop.com: You have a new single out, right?
Yung Berg: Yeah it's called "Do That There" and that would be perfect for Live or Madden or anything.
STORY CAME FROM ALLHIPHOP.COM
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
REVIEW OF PRODIGY NEW CD
PRODIGY NEW VIDEO ABC
PRODIGY VIDEO THE LIFE
In the mid nineties, P came out with guns blazing alongside Havoc. His persona was like a shank sharpened on the concrete and had the bars to match. Going past the new millennium it seemed Mobb Deep weren’t holding the same weight they previously did with their last couple of albums all getting lukewarm responses. Amongst footage of getting sucker punched and sitting in bing for another two and half years, Prodigy still pushes on with the sequel to his underrated debut and most likely his darkest effort yet H.N.I.C. Part 2 (Voxonic).
The album opens up strongly with “Real Power Is People.” The conspiracy theory themed newscast followed by a slew governmental grievances cajole you into believing that the album is going to focus on the heightened state of enlightenment P has accumulated
since his prison inducing arrest. Instead he keeps it mild as he denounces the almighty dollar and explains the true meaning of power over solar system synths and heaving drums.
“Illumanati” leads the listener to believe that the track might pick up where "Power Is People" left off. No. But regardless of the theme, V.I.P. stomps all over the track with brollic wordplay and some mature reflection (“I was fast sleep but now I’m wide awake / I was under the spell of reserve notes / religion and fashion / I used to be flashy”).
The album’s gloomy aura is at its apex with the first single “ABC.” Produced by Sid Roams, the track sounds like peyote fueled hike through a Hip-Hop haunted house. A mash up of possessed organs and creepy guitar licks, P assures all adversaries he is still not one to be played with. Other noteworthy selections include “Veteran’s Memorial 2” where he opens up on the lives of his fallen crew and the evil guitar driven “New Yitty.”
Past the eighth or ninth track the disc looses its’ steam. Prodigy’s elementary lyrics coupled with his it doesn’t rhyme but I’ll make it rhyme flow (“Let me prepare you, for that rectangle box / you deserve to die you dirty little f***”), make joints like “Field Marshall P” and “3 Stacks” forgettable. Additionally, the Havoc collaboration “I Want Out” doesn’t hit as hard as long time fans of the Infamous duo would expect.
It’s clear with H.N.I.C. Part 2, we get Prodigy on his own terms. There are no promising attempts at radio or club hits, and definitely no cream puffs asking for forgiveness from their monogamy challenged girlfriends. On the flipside, the album lacks a true consistency to land on a 2008 top ten list. Bottom line Prodigy could have dunn more on this occasion.
BY ROWAN PRUITT
4 ALLHIPHOP.COM
PRODIGY VIDEO THE LIFE
In the mid nineties, P came out with guns blazing alongside Havoc. His persona was like a shank sharpened on the concrete and had the bars to match. Going past the new millennium it seemed Mobb Deep weren’t holding the same weight they previously did with their last couple of albums all getting lukewarm responses. Amongst footage of getting sucker punched and sitting in bing for another two and half years, Prodigy still pushes on with the sequel to his underrated debut and most likely his darkest effort yet H.N.I.C. Part 2 (Voxonic).
The album opens up strongly with “Real Power Is People.” The conspiracy theory themed newscast followed by a slew governmental grievances cajole you into believing that the album is going to focus on the heightened state of enlightenment P has accumulated
since his prison inducing arrest. Instead he keeps it mild as he denounces the almighty dollar and explains the true meaning of power over solar system synths and heaving drums.
“Illumanati” leads the listener to believe that the track might pick up where "Power Is People" left off. No. But regardless of the theme, V.I.P. stomps all over the track with brollic wordplay and some mature reflection (“I was fast sleep but now I’m wide awake / I was under the spell of reserve notes / religion and fashion / I used to be flashy”).
The album’s gloomy aura is at its apex with the first single “ABC.” Produced by Sid Roams, the track sounds like peyote fueled hike through a Hip-Hop haunted house. A mash up of possessed organs and creepy guitar licks, P assures all adversaries he is still not one to be played with. Other noteworthy selections include “Veteran’s Memorial 2” where he opens up on the lives of his fallen crew and the evil guitar driven “New Yitty.”
Past the eighth or ninth track the disc looses its’ steam. Prodigy’s elementary lyrics coupled with his it doesn’t rhyme but I’ll make it rhyme flow (“Let me prepare you, for that rectangle box / you deserve to die you dirty little f***”), make joints like “Field Marshall P” and “3 Stacks” forgettable. Additionally, the Havoc collaboration “I Want Out” doesn’t hit as hard as long time fans of the Infamous duo would expect.
It’s clear with H.N.I.C. Part 2, we get Prodigy on his own terms. There are no promising attempts at radio or club hits, and definitely no cream puffs asking for forgiveness from their monogamy challenged girlfriends. On the flipside, the album lacks a true consistency to land on a 2008 top ten list. Bottom line Prodigy could have dunn more on this occasion.
BY ROWAN PRUITT
4 ALLHIPHOP.COM
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
BEYONCE TO RETIRE ?
BEYONCE TO RETIRE?
Is Beyonce ready to retire? The 26 year old superstar [and wife of rapper Jay-Z] is currently working on a new album, but her cousin, Angelica Knowles, has reportedly told sources that it will be her last. Instead, Beyonce plans to scout talent for Jay-Z's upcoming label, The Carter Music Group. Beyonce's first protege is rumored to be an R&B artist named Chelsea Thomas. Her reps couldn't be reached for comment....... continue
Is Beyonce ready to retire? The 26 year old superstar [and wife of rapper Jay-Z] is currently working on a new album, but her cousin, Angelica Knowles, has reportedly told sources that it will be her last. Instead, Beyonce plans to scout talent for Jay-Z's upcoming label, The Carter Music Group. Beyonce's first protege is rumored to be an R&B artist named Chelsea Thomas. Her reps couldn't be reached for comment....... continue
Monday, April 14, 2008
Dr. Phil" Posts Bail For Teen Accused In Beating
Dr. Phil" Posts Bail For Teen Accused In Beating
The teen accused of masterminding a videotaped “animalistic” attack against a fellow teenage classmate is out on bond, and she has celebrity talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw to thank for it, according to a bail bondsman.
The bondsman told media gathered at a Polk County jail Friday that Dr. Phil posted Mercedes Nichols’$30,000 bond. Ironically, Dr. Phil had an upcoming show about teen violence slated.
Dr. Phil has some huge balls, doesn’t he?
When Nichols was released from jail, a man arrived and identified himself as a Dr. Phil producer and ordered local media to leave the area because the Dr. Phil Show had exclusive rights to the story, according to reporters on scene.
The man refused to comment about why Dr. Phil would help someone accused of such a violent crime leave jail, and he would not confirm if Dr. Phil paid for her bond.
A spokesperson for the Dr. Phil show issued the following statement:
“We have helped guests and potential guests in the past when they need financial assistance to come on the show - assisting with clothing allowance, lost wages, accommodations, travel and necessities. In this case, certain staff members went beyond our guidelines (re: the bail being paid). These staff members have been spoken to and our policies reiterated. In addition, we have decided not to go forward with the story as our guidelines have been compromised.”
Needless to say, Dr. Phil’s show about teen violence has had the plug pulled on it. When is this bozo going to get a clue?
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The teen accused of masterminding a videotaped “animalistic” attack against a fellow teenage classmate is out on bond, and she has celebrity talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw to thank for it, according to a bail bondsman.
The bondsman told media gathered at a Polk County jail Friday that Dr. Phil posted Mercedes Nichols’$30,000 bond. Ironically, Dr. Phil had an upcoming show about teen violence slated.
Dr. Phil has some huge balls, doesn’t he?
When Nichols was released from jail, a man arrived and identified himself as a Dr. Phil producer and ordered local media to leave the area because the Dr. Phil Show had exclusive rights to the story, according to reporters on scene.
The man refused to comment about why Dr. Phil would help someone accused of such a violent crime leave jail, and he would not confirm if Dr. Phil paid for her bond.
A spokesperson for the Dr. Phil show issued the following statement:
“We have helped guests and potential guests in the past when they need financial assistance to come on the show - assisting with clothing allowance, lost wages, accommodations, travel and necessities. In this case, certain staff members went beyond our guidelines (re: the bail being paid). These staff members have been spoken to and our policies reiterated. In addition, we have decided not to go forward with the story as our guidelines have been compromised.”
Needless to say, Dr. Phil’s show about teen violence has had the plug pulled on it. When is this bozo going to get a clue?
TO JOIN THE HEATED DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
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