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Spotted: Kanye West And Girlfriend Amber Rose Shopping

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:51:00 +0000

Hip Hop star Kanye West and girlfriend Amber Rose spent the day (Nov 12) shopping at Fendi, Missoni, and a perfumery. She happy couple seemed like they were enjoying each others company as the wrock’d the same Jordan sneakers. Thoughts?

Kanye West and Amber Rose Go Shopping

Kanye West – I’m So Appalled [Tags]

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:49:00 +0000

I’m not sure whether this is new, unreleased, or what. All I know is that it’s track 12 on Big Mike & DJ Thoro’s new Follow the Leaders 2 mixtape and that I’ve never heard the verse myself. Most likely this is an incomplete song with the wrong title. You know how mixtapes be these days haha. Maybe the c-section will bring some information on the track? Regardless… enjoy. UPDATE: Turns out this (new) verse will find it’s home on Diddy’s upcoming album Last Train to Paris, with No ID helping on the production. Shouts to Mr. Chicago on the info!

DOWNLOAD: Kanye West – I’m So Appalled [Tags]

THE LEAK: Kanye West Is “So Appalled”

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:47:00 +0000

According to 2DopeBoyz.com and Fakeshoredrive this is a verse from Diddy’s upcoming album, Last Train to Paris produced by NO ID.

Real World: Vowel Love

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:05:00 +0000

Welcome back to what I'm calling the Perfect Real World Storm in Cancun! We've had fighting, flirting, sex, drinking, herpes, destruction of property, tears...the list goes on, and that's even before tonight's lesbian roommate lovers who become arch enemies before episode's end. And we're only in the third week! We still have swine flu to look forward to! Ready for mas?

Either close the gap or shut your mouth at least part of the time. You're making us uncomfortable.

So, Rihanna is a hairdresser. She's even got the small town hairdresser ensemble, rag around the head, tight shirt. I bet you anything there's a pair of Jessica Simpson heels on under those jeans. She's styling CJ's hair, by the way. Jasmine - remember her? I think I wrote her name once last week - tells us that Rihanna is very sweet to the boys and pretty much ignores the girls. That's definitely what it seems like.

Brawny's up next. And he's letting her shave his head! Insecure Emilee comments that Rihanna's probably not used to having girlfriends. No, and she probably doesn't care about getting any either. If she wanted to be friends with your ass, she's be hanging out with you. If she wanted to be a ho, she'd be giving all the boys haircuts in a low cut shirt.

I rest my case.

That night, they're out at the club and Rihanna's dancing up a storm with the boys and none of them are paying the slightest bit of attention to the other three girls. Ayiiia tells us she feels jealous. Because Rihanna is "able to open up to the boys, and she can't open up to the girls". And then Ayiiia goes missing. The rest of the roomies are ready to go, and she's nowhere to be found. They hunt and hunt for her, and then they find her. Okay, so she got separated. Does this pass for a story?

I guess it does because we're still on it when we get back to the house. Brawny's telling Ayiiia how they looked everywhere for her. And for reasons unknown, she's mad about it. She was at the exit. They should have looked at all exits. The roomies tell us how stupid it is. But they try to move past it with a resolution that when out as a group, they will all stick together. Who cares?

Ayiiia cares. She's really upset. She's taken to her bed and is now venting to CJ. I'm not bothering to jot it down though, because it's nonsense. CJ thinks so too. And you'd think maybe she'd sleep it off, but nope. Sure enough the next morning Ayiiia's still pissed off. Now it's over the messy house. Get a grip sweetie, you live with seven other people. She cleans the whole kitchen with Jasmine, and then starts griping about Rihanna, who of course cleans nothing. Rihanna just looks dirty. I think it's her hair. With or without weave, it's always kind of gross.

Brawny should return the favor.

Ayiiia is trying to get Rihanna to mop the patio, but Rihanna just ignores her. Wait, don't they live in a hotel? Where's the maid service? Rihanna is wearing a t-shirt printed with I Heart Jason. Who's Jason? Is that Boyfriend? I could have sworn it was Matt? Damn, this girl gets around. Rihanna is furious that Ayiiia is trying to order people around during her cleaning initiative. Joey, of all people, tells Rihanna to just ignore her. Which was hard to do with someone sticking a mop in your face, and will be even more difficult after Ayiiia sticks a big orange note up in the kitchen saying something like if you can eat, you can clean.

At the beach, the boys talk about how annoying Ayiiia is and how Rihanna's just one of the guys. Back in the house, the girls are kind of running around like idiots, all except Rihanna. The boys come back and talk about how much they love Rihanna and hate the other three. Then they pick Rihanna up, take her to lunch and continue to brainwash her against the other three girls.

Hair wash her, then brain wash her.

Or maybe they're calling it like they see it. While the boys are busy telling Rihanna that all the other girls do is talk about her, the other three girls back at the house doing just that! The girls are at the kitchen table talking about how they're going out that night without Rihanna. Ayiiia's bragging about how she dis-invited Rihanna. They head out for girls night, and back at the house the boys and Rihanna make fun of them.

wasted. It's Hangover-esque. Very topical. And then we see Emilee and Ayiiia in the confessional talking about how much they love each other. And then kicking Rihanna out of the room with all their giggling. And then hopping into bed together naked and yelling "Lesbians!"

So what happened? The next morning, Emilee & Ayiiia are super casual about it. Yeah, we hooked up. Yeah, it could happen again. We're both bisexual. So casual! I love it. It's a total non-event. They spend the next day at the pool together bonding. Ayiiia tells Emilee that she was her first. Emilee tells Ayiiia she was one of her "minions". Dip her in honey and throw her to the minions.

Why do lesbians insist on hooking up and then immediately locking each other in cages?

Meanwhile the boys are playing football. CJ tells us of his has been NFL dreams. I don't know why he's even bothering, but he is making some half assed attempt to kick a football around on the beach. They're happy with the boy/girl separation. The girls are happy. They're in the hot tub talking about what strong women they are and how much they hate men. Um, hating men makes you not really bisexual.

The next morning, Joey answers the phone and it's Christina of the Farrah-do gone horribly wrong. Also known as their boss at the tour company. Bottom line, they're going to an island to practice being tour leaders and the bus leaves at 8:30 am the next morning. But that doesn't stop Brawny and CJ from going out with Derek to the gay bar that night. "Gay me!" yells Brawny as they tart up for the evening. "You'll definitely get hit on," Derek assures him. Brawny is delighted.

Didn't see that one coming.

Oddly, they talk Emilee and Jasmine into going with them...and then ditch them. Well, that's kind of funny. Emilee and Jasmine end up waiting around downstairs in their cheap Hooters girls on the town outfits, and then giving up and drinking wine back in their hotel room and talking about how cool they are. At the gay bar, Brawny is acting, well, totally gay. Derek tells him that the girls are in the house asked him if Brawny was gay. Brawny laughs it off and then struts it out on the dance floor. I don't know what that means.

The next morning, the boys are still a little drunk and the girls are a little hungover. And cranky. Now it's the boys turn to run around the house like idiots and the girls to talk about how annoying they are. Emilee threatens to smash a mirror. Honestly, it would be a bigger event than the lesbian hookup. Then she gets pissed, and decides she's not going. Then there's swearing. Then the boys are making fun of Emilee. And now Emilee's upset.

"She gets upset at the littlest things," Ayiiia tells us. Oh hello pot, kettle's on the line for you, dear. And Emilee's throwing things and screaming. Again, there's a girl upset and I'm not really sure what about. Anyway, they all end up on a boat together going to some island for the day. The boat's serving breakfast, and it's making me hungry. I could really go for some I Hop right now. Sorry, back to Cancun. The boys and Rihanna all sit together, but Emilee and Jasmine sit at a different table. Even though Rihanna tells them she saved chairs! It's the Real World - Grade Five Class Trip.

Once they're off the boat, everyone's ready to have fun except Emilee. Of course. Even Ayiiia's hanging with the boys. Emilee does make a point about Ayiiia though, when the battle of the herpes spit taco was going on, Emilee did take Ayiiia's side. And Ayiiia expected her to. But when Emilee was in the battle of...the battle of...the battle of getting ready in the morning? Anyway, Ayiiia sided with everyone else.

You've enflamed your muffin top. Calm down.

So Emilee pretty much decides that she's not going to hang with the group, because she's not friends with them and she doesn't like them and they don't like her and now she's going to go eat worms and have a horrible day. The end.

Oh, but first she's going to cry to Jasmine about it. Jasmine might actually be the only roommate I even sort of like at this point . Either first impressions were wrong, or the rest of them really are that wretched - I'm going with option two. Anyway, she tries to coax Emilee out of her mood but Emilee is not having it. So much more fun to stay mad. Ayiiia says Emilee's got an attitude and she doesn't know why. The rest of the group is donning lifevests to swim with the dolphins, but Emilee is out. She even flat out tells the group that she just doesn't want to do anything that they want to do.

And her loss, cause she totally misses out on the fun swimming and playing montage set to cheerful pop music. Maybe she wouldn't be such a downer if she participated. But she's still moping. Until very late in the day, she gets in a hammock and decides that she acted pretty lame all day and she might owe the rest of the roomies an apology. She does get some chick on a piano singing about putting your "best foot forward on a cloud" set as the soundtrack to the revelation. Where there's an Emilee, there's a sappy song.

Before they leave the island, they once again "lose" Ayiiia. Of course she's not really getting lost, she's intentionally separating herself in situations when she knows they'll come looking for her. That night, she's on the phone with her boyfriend back home. This is the first we're hearing of this guy. Ayiiia's complaining about how much she hates her roomies. Then she's running through the house being miserable and annoying everybody.

Stare at the sperm painting. You'll feel better.

The next day, Emilee's back at the pool with the boys and she's actually nicely telling them what they did the day before that got her so upset. And it's very well received. Battle declared ended. But that's okay, cause there's a bigger one brewing and that's Ayiiia vs. everyone!

That night, Jasmine and Emilee catch Rihanna up on the drama, and apologize for leaving her out of things. And while it sure seemed like Rihanna set that separation up herself, she does accept their apology and tell them that she felt bad to have been left out. So the three of them sit on the patio making amends and talking about Ayiiia while she sits alone inside. New clique!

That night is Roomie Night. I don't know what that means, except Ayiiia's not in on it. She's drinking wine by herself again. Rihanna tells us it used to be her and the guys, and now it's "the seven of us and Ayiiia". The next morning, Ayiiia tells us that Emilee won't make eye contact with her and she's ignoring her. And that night, Ayiiia's discussing it with Jasmine. There's talk of attitudes and picking sides. Actually, there's Ayiiia talking about attitudes and picking sides. Jasmine's pretty calm.

And Ayiiia baits her more and more. First I thought she was complaining about Emilee, but it seems that Jasmine has now become Ayiiia's big problem in the world. How did that happen? Jasmine humors her, but finally rolls off her bed and strolls away. "Now you're mad!" Ayiiia yells after her, and then tells us she doesn't understand why when she was trying to go to Jasmine with a problem it got "thrown back in my face". I'd say "Huh?", but really, why bother. I think we've already learned not to look for reason in Ayiiia's arguments, just to sit back and enjoy the crazy.

The second I can think of two words that rhyme, I'm getting a pen.

Then Ayiiia follows Jasmine out into the living room and continues to bait her and bait her and bait her until Jasmine finally gives up and yells back. Derek is sitting there passing judgment about how they must like fighting with each other. Well, one of them does. Derek gets on my nerves. Little high and mighty prissy ass bitch.

That night, it's boys night. Joey tells us with the girls around it's a time bomb. They have fun, get drunk and then get lost somewhere in Cancun. Then Derek dives in some bushes and pees in them. And then a security guard comes along and tries to fake security guard arrest him, which amounts to him telling Derek he needs to explain himself to the manager. Wow, they really don't mess around in Mexico. But CJ, who's a little smarter than he looks, runs after them and explains to the security guard that Derek was just puking in the bushes. Crisis averted. Back to the house.

Jasmine and Emilee are on the patio discussing Ayiiia. They are really putting effort into this catty thing, and I can not express how much I appreciate it. And I really appreciate it when I see Ayiiia poking her head through the door and eavesdropping! "What's wrong?" she asks them. Nothing, they tell her. Emilee says she lurks in corners waiting to hear what people are saying about her. Well that's not cool, but why are you spending so much time talking about her behind her back in the first place?

But later on, when Emilee's in bed and continuing talking about Ayiiia to Jasmine, there's Ayiiia lurking again! And confronting them again, only this time it's Emilee's turn and Jasmine scurries off. Bottom line, Ayiiia wants Emilee to say whatever it is she has to say to her face, which I can't really argue with, but when Emilee does it, surprise, surprise, Ayiiia's not happy. Emilee tells her all the roommates hate her, and Ayiiia yells back something about Emilee being immature.

From what I heard from spying, you're very immature. Now take this can and I'll go to the other side of the house with my can and we can talk it over. Through our cans. Free minutes.

There's lots of yelling and swearing and I realize that I have been writing about this fight for a few hours now and I still couldn't tell you where it began or what it's about. But I can tell you where it ends and that's with Ayiiia yelling at Emilee, "At least I wasn't adopted!" The roomies think that was a low blow, but I think it was kind of a compliment. At least someone wanted Emilee. Ayiiia should just be grateful no one gave her up. I might have. She might be a bad egg.

"Don't you love living with girls?" Ayiiia smirks to Brawny, like she's not the instigator. "Um, nooooo," he replies. Then she gets on the phone with her boyfriend and laments everyone else's actions that forced her to stoop to a level that she doesn't want to go down to. And then comes the inevitable "if this keeps up, I can't stay here". Very soon for a going home threat, right? We'll see how that one plays out.

So there we have it! Another drama soaked episode - can't say these Cancunies aren't bringing their A-game! Next week, it looks like every single roommate in that house gets laid. And who doesn't love soft core, basic cable, sheet draped, night vision porn? See you then!

Kanye West Interns at the Gap?

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:54:00 +0000

Looks like Kanye West is covering his fashion bases! First, he worked gratis for Louis Vuitton and Raf Simons, now Kanye is going mainstream by working at Gap!

As Us Weekly initially reported Kanye has been quietly putting in the hours as an intern at the Gap offices. "He works all the time, and one Friday night recently, he stayed until 12 a.m. He's learning the fashion business from the inside and trying to do it quietly," the site stated.

Gap confirmed the story to StyleList: "Kanye's been spending time working in Gap's offices, working with Patrick Robinson, as he's interested in gaining more firsthand experience of the fashion industry."

From the sounds of our Gap source, we speculate that Kanye is probably not interning but rather working on a collaboration. (After all, we can't really see the music mogul fetching coffee and managing calendar appointments like a usual fashion intern.)

Plus, considering the cool capsule collections with last year's CFDA winners, could a Kanye/Gap one be far behind?

And at first his much-hyped Louis Vuitton sneaker collaboration was delayed until the end of the year, now we hear that it may be already sold out! (Figures.) But with the current Gap stint, maybe Kanye is learning that fashion is fickle and flying under the fashion radar is the right way to go?

Spotted: Kanye West Leaving his London Hotel

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:52:00 +0000

Rapper Kanye West was spotted by the British paparazzi as he exited his hotel in London, England Sunday evening (Jul 5) for a night on the town. Continue reading for more.

Kanye West’s on/off girlfriend Amber Rose gets a modeling contract

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:47:00 +0000

I can’t remember the last time a celebrity dated a woman who was so universally mocked for her looks as has been the case with Kanye West and Amber Rose. You know, the almost-bald girl he’s been on and off with for a few months. She wears absolutely ridiculous outfits – and not in a Lady Gaga/I’m creative and weird (you could argue) sort of way. Amber Rose wears them in a desperate for attention whatever it takes way. From the neck down she isn’t all the bad, but come on – what is going on with this girl’s face? I’ve never understood what the deal is with that. Yes, I demand an explanation for her face.

But apparently I’m the only one, because Amber Rose now has a modeling contract – with a legit (even enviable) agency. Apparently hair like moldy peach fuzz will get you everywhere.

KANYE West’s girlfriend, Amber Rose, has found herself some gainful employment — the bald-headed model announced on Globalgrind.com that she just inked a deal with the Ford agency. The contract, Rose writes, is “proof that when you work hard, good things do happen.” At least to people with powerful friends: We hear Rose linked up with Ford after her pal Russell Simmons introduced her on the phone to former Ford Models CEO Katie Ford.

[From Page Six]

Yes, when you work hard dating Kanye West and pal around with his pals, good things will happen. I can’t even begin to guess what’s going on with this girl or how she got a contract if Kanye didn’t pull more strings than a marionette. Is she really that close with Russell Simmons? What’s wrong with Russell’s vision? I’ve stopped asking Kanye to get contacts, but now I’m thinking both of them need to pony up the $329 per eye and get Lasik.

Now I’m going to go stand in front of the mirror and reassure myself this was all okay because I’m so perfectly pretty.

Here’s Amber Rose leaving Villa in L.A. on July 2nd. I was wrong, I definitely see model potential here. Images thanks to WENN.com .

Jeremih Ft R.Kelly - Birthday Sex (Remix)

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:11:00 +0000

Heres another track from R.Kelly aka The Remix Professor as he remixes Jeremih's smash hit. This is off DJ Skee,DJ Drama & R.Kelly's "The Demo Tape" mixtape thats dropping next week.

Download: Jeremih Ft R.Kelly-Birthday Sex (Remix)

Busta TV: Segment 1 // Video

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:10:00 +0000

On the Road With Wale (Episode 1) // Video

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:07:00 +0000

"On the Road with Wale" is a video podcast series chronicling the life and times of the artist known as WALE on tour, as he rocks shows across the country to promote his soon to be released debut album while trying not to go insane while cooped up on the bus. From show highlights, to interviews and guest appearances, to an epic X-Box battle with Young Chris, On The Road with Wale is a colorful montage of the rising star’s experiences while on his first major headlining tour.

Episode 1:
An introduction to life on the road with Wale as he rocks shows and promotes his new and single Chillin’. Wale talks about some memorable shows on the tour, as well as some of the ups and downs experienced while performing.

Drake - Live at SOBs // Video

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:05:00 +0000

Drake performed last night at Peter Rosenberg's Who’s Next show and here is the first batch of footage. Expect more to come soon! Check the rest after the jump.

Rick Ross Talks Biz Plans For "The Real" Ricky Ross, "We Both Hustlers" [Audio]

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Mon, 25 May 2009 09:23:00 +0000

Miami rapper Rick Ross recently discussed his thoughts on the release of Ricky "Freeway" Ross from a 14 year prison sentence and his anticipation to work with the former drug trafficker.

Speaking with radio personality Jenny Boom Boom, the rapper described how he would like to pursue a business relationship with Ross.

"I mean most definitely," Ross said regarding a possible business relationship. "You know I'm a business man so any business we could do, you know, it is most definitely something I look forward to doing. I mean a dude that just did a little time he could really reflect on different things, I don't know what kinda business ventures he know but me, we in to films and different things like that. You'll never know what a man is up to. Of course not , [I haven't met him.] But you know I been in the game a few years, shout-out to him, he's doing his thing. Do we have any business together? No we don't, but you know, we both hustlers. So I wish him the best, so you know, that's what I say on that." (Jenny Boom Boom)

The mother of Ross' son, Tia Kemp, recently questioned why he chose to change his rap alias multiple times before deciding on the drug dealer's name.

"Rick Ross is a liar," Tia told radio personality Angela Yee. "You can't believe anything that comes outta this guy's mouth at this point. I mean nothing. I was with him for three years. He lies about everything. I think [it's a mental condition]. He's psychotic...I have no idea [why he chose the name 'Rick Ross']. Why would you wanna take someone else's name? Seriously, like you went from 'Teflon' to 'Willow' to 'Rick Ross.' Are you serious? He may have to change his name soon from 'Rick Ross' because Rick Ross is home now. He gonna have to see him." (The Morning After)

Freeway Ricky Ross has recently been shouted-out on various songs including Young Buck's "Did You Miss Me."

"All these rappers wanna talk about how much money they got, how much work then done flipped, I don't see none of you n*ggas out here, I'm out here for real," Buck says in the intro. "Since everybody rich now, f*ck it I'm broke...Freeway Ricky Ross be home end of March/We gotta all stay together, ain't nothin' fell apart/I'd be lying sittin' here actin' like the sh*t ain't hard." ("Did You Miss Me")

Aside from being released earlier this month and featured on BET's "American Gangster" series, Freeway is reportedly preparing a new television show.

A new reality show called "A Year With Freeway Ricky Ross" is currently in production and will go along with Ricky Ross as he leaves prison and moves into a halfway house in California. The show will follow his attempt to regain his former fortune through legal means, while at the same time making amends with the community. (Freeway Ricky Ross)

Check out Ross' interview with Jenny Boom Boom below:

Kanye West & Rihanna New Buddies

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:42:00 +0000

It was a surprise to learn that Rihanna stared in the new music video for Kanye West’s “Paranoid”. But it has become an even bigger surprise that the two have been seen hanging out all too frequently.

In this picture they were seen in the same group together at at an even in Paris, France on March 2, 2009. Even more recently Rihanna and friends were seen entering into the pad of Kanye in Manhattan, New York.

Could the two be just friends? Most likely, Kanye and Beyonce were quite the buddy buddy for a while when he was going through the recent death of his mother. Now Kanye seems to be paying it forward by getting Rihanna back into things as she gets over her abusive relationship with Chris Brown.

KanYe West - Love Lockdown / Video

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:37:00 +0000

Princess RiRi Goes To Kanye West's Apartment

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:33:00 +0000

she left with different clothes on. hmmm.

could this be the official start of kanyanna?! omg.

Video / Clipse feat. Kanye West - Kinda Like A Big Deal (Behind The Scenes)

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:32:00 +0000

Kanye West - Two Words feat Mos Def & Freeway (video)

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Sat, 09 May 2009 15:56:00 +0000

This video never got played because I refused to remove the titles on it. They said people will think a TV show is going off and I said that’s the whole point. Wow… even only 3 videos in to the game…. I refused to compromise my vision.

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Amber Rose and Kanye West Attend “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Sat, 09 May 2009 15:53:00 +0000

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VIDEO: Kanye West f/ GLC, “Spaceship’

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:48:00 +0000

With unreleased photos!

(Click on image to enlarge)

“GLC has posted 9 screens on his blog from the Chris Milk-directed video. (Damn GLC, did you have to tease us with the playbar in the screenshots?)

Who’s gonna start the “Free Spaceship” campaign?”

Rick Ross Never Ran With a Gang…

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:45:00 +0000

Rick Ross’ own lawyer and a cop investigating him have come to the conclusion that he has never pushed yay, never ran with the “Carol City Cartel”, and doesn’t even know anyone from the gang: The rapper Rick Ross would have his fans believe that he made millions trafficking cocaine while running with one of Miami’s violent street gangs. Of course, that claim took a hit recently with the disclosure that Ross (real name: William Leonard Roberts) actually once worked as a corrections officer, news that was met with derision in hip-hop circles. Now, records show that Ross’s own lawyer last year disputed reports that the performer has ever been affiliated with any gang. Ross’s purported hoodlum connections were explored last April during a deposition of Officer Rey Hernandez, a Miami Beach cop who arrested Ross in January 2008 on gun and marijuana charges (one of the few blemishes on Ross’s rap sheet). As seen in the below transcript excerpts, Ross’s lawyer, Allan Zamren, asked Hernandez why Ross’s case was assigned to the gang task force. “Because your client claims affiliation with Carol City Cartel and other known gang members,” Hernandez replied. The cop then directed Zamren to “some literature or video on U-Tube that you can pull up for yourself.” Zamren then proceeded to press Hernandez on Ross’s supposed gang ties. “Do you have anybody from a Carol City gang that you have information on or basis of any knowledge that says he is affiliated with them?” Hernandez answered, “No.” Zamren then asked, “Do you have anything that shows you he was affiliated with any gang?” Hernandez replied, “No, I do not.” Zamren also got Hernandez to acknowledge that, prior to the January 2008 bust, Ross had never been arrested in Miami-Dade County, where he has long resided.In response to a Freedom of Information request, a copy of the Hernandez deposition was provided to TSG by the Miami-Dade Office of the State Attorney, which is prosecuting Ross on the gun charge (the pot count was dropped). Ross can try to flip this one like he is too slick to slip. Nicca, aint’ in Carol City Cartel, he was a C.O., baby moms is a snake, and he ganked the name “Rick Ross”. Come out the closet Ross. It’s O.K., Bossip will have your back in re-starting your career as a quality rapper. F*ck a Thug, hit us up Boss, fareal.

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Keyshia Cole “Trust” Video (Feat. Monica)

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Wed, 06 May 2009 02:05:00 +0000

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Rick Ross Keeps His Sunglasses On During Sex

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:56:00 +0000

Shy rapper Rick Ross is so obsessed with his collection of designer sunglasses he always wears a pair during sex.

The Hustlin' star was inspired by late rapper Notorious B.I.G. to customize his growing collection of shades, costing up to $2250 each. And he's become so attached to the diamond-encrusted eyewear it's often the only item he'll keep on when stripping down for a steamy session of love-making.

He tells StreetLevel.com, "I've had sex in my shades, sometimes I wear my clear ones. A lot of ladies compliment my eyelashes so I don't want people to see them; I'm shy, so wear my shades all the time. I never told nobody that before."

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Rick Ross Lied Outrageously To Shoot 'All I Really Want' In Colombia

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:48:00 +0000

Rick Ross says he had to stretch the truth to get his record label on board to have staff and a film crew travel to Medellin, Colombia — a place with a violent history — recently to shoot his video for "All I Really Want."

"To be honest, everybody thought about their safety," Ross said of Def Jam and others' initial reaction to his idea of having Gil Green shoot the video in the hometown of the late, notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. "Everybody got on laptops, Googled. First thing that came up was 'car bombs,' 'hostages,' this, that and all that. I told them, 'We got some good friends over there. It's a beautiful spot.' Even though I'm really gassing them [at that point], they rolled with me. They believed in my concept."

With the label on board, the Bawse had to convince his friend The-Dream, who sings the hook on the song (featured on Ross' recent chart-topping LP, Deeper Than Rap), to go along.

"We ran it by The-Dream, just like everybody else, [he] was thinking about safety," Ross recalled. "I kept telling them, 'We got national guard!' I was lying like a muthaf---a. 'We good everywhere we go!' I'm lying! But I seen The-Dream personally, we had a show together, I ran it by him. We had a real conversation, he's a real dude and he felt it. I told him, 'We gonna make history,' and I told him, 'We can check off a spot that I know is on your top three to go.' My number one is Africa."

Even with some prior trepidation, Ross said everyone was calm upon their actual travel.

"We touch down, we notice the workers that work on the plane, they pat them down before they even touch your luggage. I guess they're protecting luggage. We get into our vehicles and start commuting through the country. Within the first five minutes, I decide, 'This has to be one of the most beautiful places I've seen in my life.' The views! We up in the clouds, 4,000 feet coming down trails, overlooking hills."

Ross said on the set, he saw a mansion and infinity pool and said it looked like "ancient Rome."

The video for "All I Really Want" premieres on MTV Jams at 6 a.m. on Thursday. In it, you see all the partying you would imagine from a Ross and The-Dream video: Plenty of lovely ladies ("nothing but 12s," Ross said of the beauties), natives and even fire-breathing.

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Akon ready for Manila stop

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:45:00 +0000

Did you know that Akon was the very first international artist who entered the “Pinoy Big Brother” house? After his very first concert in Manila last Nov. 30, 2007, the acclaimed R&B/hip-hop singer/songwriter rushed to the country’s hit reality TV show “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2” the next day, and shared a bit of his precious time to be a celebrity house guest.

Brace yourselves once more for Akon’s unique brand of hip-hop as he performs at the Araneta Coliseum on May 23, with our very own international R&B superstar Billy Crawford. Aside from unleashing the latest tracks from his “Freedom” album, he will also be doing his other chart-topping hits like “Don’t Matter,” “Smack That,” “I Wanna Love You,” and “Sorry… Blame It On Me.”

The son of famed jazz musician Mor Thiam, Akon was raised in a musical setting and taught to play several instruments. Akon released his “Freedom” album last Dec. 2. That latest offering, currently certified gold status, spawned three singles: “Right Now (Na Na Na),” “I’m So Paid,” and “Beautiful.”

The Pussycat Dolls’ Nicole Scherzinger said that Akon will be the producer for her next album, “Her Name is Nicole.” He was also featured on Gwen Stefani’s latest album, “The Sweet Escape,” where he appeared on the title track and second single. He also co-wrote and produced Leona Lewis’ hit record “Forgive Me,” off her debut album “Spirit.” Akon co-wrote and recorded “Put It On My Tab” with New Kids on the Block for their 2008 reunion album, “The Block.” In November 2007, Akon recorded a remix of “Wanna Be Startin’ Something” with Michael Jackson. In February 2008, the remix was released on the Thriller 25 of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”

Akon holds the record for most guest performances on the popular TV show “American Idol.” He once sang “The Sweet Escape” with Gwen Stefani and three weeks later sang “Don’t Matter” while it was number one on the Billboard charts.

Aside from having his own clothing line, Konvict Clothing, Akon also has his own charity for underprivileged children in Africa called Konfidence Foundation. The Akon “Freedom Tour ’09” concert is produced by ALV Events International, OctoArts Entertainment and Regal Multimedia Inc. For ticket inquiries, call TicketNet.

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Kardinal Offishall Feat. Akon - Teaser

bigsmash.music@gmail.com (bigsmash) — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:42:00 +0000

Here's a Kardinal Offishall track featuring Mr. Konvict himself, Akon. Shouts to Nav for sending this. Check it out & enjoy.

Download link here: Kardinal Offishall Feat. Akon - Teaser

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