Miller time: NFL commish caved in to pressure to expel Limbaugh Nov 5, 2009
Singer Fergie talks about sex on stage and Jennifer Lopez recorded a song with Ja Rule that uses the N-word several times over and over and they are both minority owners of the Miami Dolphins. In fact, senator Steve King of Iowa recently questioned Goodell about applying the same scrutiny to Fergie and J-Lo as he did to Limbaugh. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Lil Wayne's New York Arrest: What Happened That Night? Oct 25, 2009
" The crowd knew the night would be unforgettable. However, it would be unforgettable for reasons nobody anticipated: and that arrest saw him earlier this week a plea that, is likely to get him a year-long prison sentence. Outside the theater before the show, it was like an awards-show red carpet. Rappers Juelz Santana and Jim Jones from the Diplomats stood around waiting to get in, while Ja Rule and Irv Gotti chilled in Maybachs. Kanye West was said to be on his way to the venue, as was DJ... (VHI.com -- Music News)
What's Next For Lil Wayne? Oct 25, 2009
Other artists on the bill that night, from Juelz Santana to Ja Rule, endured similar harsh conditions at the Beacon Theatre, as the combination of aggressive security inside and police presence outside created what DJ Khaled described as suffocating conditions ... "I felt like [police] was just watching everybody. It didn't feel right. Everybody was backstage, undercovers, I heard Ja Rule got pulled over. And nobody was doing anything wrong. That's why I didn't really understand it. Me, I didn't... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Rapper Wayne faces year in prison Oct 24, 2009
Rapper Ja Rule was arrested after the same New York concert on gun possession charges. The rap star, known to the court as Jeff Atkins, has pleaded not guilty. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Rush Limbaugh Bad, Fergie and J-Lo 'Cool NFL Owners' Oct 22, 2009
" Noble words indeed, but apparently they don t apply to everybody looking to buy a professional football team.In fact, if these folks were really concerned about the behavior of their owners away from the field, maybe they should take a closer look at the Miami Dolphins.As Andrew Breitbart s Big Hollywood reported last Friday, pop artists Fergie and Jennifer Lopez, who both have minority interests in the NFL franchise in Southern Florida, are hardly model citizens.Despite being labeled as "Cool... (Human Events Online)
Hey Mr. President, Where's Limbaugh's Beer Summit? Oct 18, 2009
k.a. "Obamian") age, he owes it to the NFL, DeMaurice Smith, Donovan McNabb, Jennifer Lopez, Serena Williams, Fergie, and Ja Rule to invite them, along with Rush Limbaugh, to come enjoy a beer on the White House lawn with he and that Vice President of his ... "Mega Producer" Ja Rule helped her record the song, performed in her video, and the two have taken the show in front of actual live audiences. (Townhall.com)
Ashanti Says It Was 'Great' Performing With Ja Rule At VH1's 'Hip-Hop Honors' Oct 15, 2009
Ashanti Says It Was 'Great' Performing With Ja Rule At VH1's 'Hip-Hop Honors. I've been working with a lot of people,' singer says of upcoming album. (VHI.com -- Music News)
VH1's `Hip Hop Honors' Special Draws 2.2 Million Viewers Oct 15, 2009
The show, which featured performances by Ashanti, DJ Chuck Chill Out, Ja Rule, KRS One, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Method Man, Kid Rock and Foxy Brown, also averaged a 1. 5 rating in the network's target 18-49 demo, a 92% increase over last year's hip-hop themed celebration. (Multichannel News)
Brooklyn in the House! VH1 Brings Hip Hop Royalty Together at the 6th Annual 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors' Honoring the 25th Anniversary of Def Jam Records Oct 13, 2009
Ashanti, Chrisette Michele, DJ Chuck Chill Out, DJ Clinton Sparks, DMX, Eminem, EPMD, Fabolous, Foxy Brown, Gym Class Heroes, DJ Jaycee, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ghostface, Ja Rule, Judacamp Choir, Kid Rock, KRS One, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Method Man, DJ Nonstop, Onyx, Public Enemy, Redman, The Roots, Rick Ross, DJ Sam Sneak, Scarface, DJ Scratch, The Street Sweeper Social Club, Trey Songz, Wale and Warren G Performed In Honor of Def Jam RecordsAnthony Anderson, Eve, Jimmy Fallon, Oran "Juice" Jones,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Critic’s corner Oct 13, 2009
The ceremony will pay tribute to Def Jam Recordings, and presenters and performers will include DMX, Ashanti, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Ludacris, Ja Rule, and Foxy Brown. Ghost Lab 10 p.m., Discovery Channel. (Boston Globe)
Eminem, Kid Rock, The Roots Pay Tribute To Def Jam At VH1's 'Hip Hop Honors' Sep 25, 2009
" When Onyx performed "Slam" it felt like the group had stepped out of a time capsule: They looked almost exactly the same and still had that insane energy that made them famous. During his verse, Sticky Fingaz climbed on top of a large speaker. Rather than climb down when he finished, Stick climbed into the balcony. Other performers included Rick Ross, Fabolous, Foxy Brown, Redman, Method Man, Mary J. Blige, EPMD, Ghostface Killah, Chrissette Michele, Warren G, Trey Songz, the reunion of... (VHI.com -- Music News)
A ‘Blueprint’ of Jay-Z’s success Sep 5, 2009
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ChrisBallardOn Sports What Ricky Rubio's decision says about the NBA's global stature. Sep 4, 2009
In his case, this meant his new PlayStation 2, his Ja Rule album and his recently purchased mammoth SUV. Gasol was living the dream -- and he was in Memphis. What's more, he saw this as the final step in his basketball evolution. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ja Rule terrorises drivers Aug 28, 2009
US rap star Ja Rule terrified Sydney motorists after touching down in Australia Thursday by driving through the city on the wrong side of the road trying to catch a harbour view, a report said. Rule, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, hopped behind the wheel after giving a commercial radio interview at inner-city Pyrmont, a spokesman for the Nova 969 station said. (iAfrica.com)
Ja Rule flies straight into trouble, on the wrong side of the road Aug 27, 2009
Rapper's right is wrong: Ja Rule's driving blue ... After months of battling immigration officials for permission to enter Australia, US rapper Ja Rule has jetted into Sydney - and straight into trouble ... Ja Rule, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, had gone to radio station Nova 969 to promote his show at the Big Top event at Luna Park on August 29. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Jay-Z's Top VMA Moments: A Look Back Aug 13, 2009
Before he takes the stage on September 13, we remember Hov's other big VMA appearances. " along with a medley of tracks from his best-selling Vol 2...Hard Knock Life. His 2009 performance has a lot to live up to in order to top this one. 2001: Classic Just days before he released one of his most celebrated albums, The Blueprint, Jay-Z was already basking in the success of the project. The legendary lyricist donned a number 23 Chicago Bulls jersey with Carter emblazoned on the back as he... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Raekwon Drops New Single With J. Dilla Beat Aug 5, 2009
" Our big beef with the tape is that Love did not include Bulletproof Wallet's "Never Be the Same" with the homie Carl Thomas (C. Teezy!!!). Other Heat This Week ? Chamillionaire - Mixtape Messiah 7 ? Ja Rule - The Mirror (independent album) ? DJ Skee - Tears of a Clown (Joker Brand) ? Dorrough - Dorrough Music (independent album) ? Kilogram - Nobody Believed (independent album) ? Big Chief - Eat Greedy, Vol. 5 The Streets Is Talking: News & Notes From The Underground "Wolves in the back, ready... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Did Eminem Go Too Far With His Mariah Carey Dis Track? Aug 1, 2009
" Yet Antwone Wright is quick to point out that this beef is a bit different from when two rappers beef. "Obviously it's going to be different than 50 Cent dissing Ja Rule, because I don't think that 50 cent and Ja Rule ever slept together. But you're trying to dis your girlfriend, I think I would consider that acceptable. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ja Rule's Long-Awaited The Mirror To Be Released Online Jul 30, 2009
Track list for Ja Rule's The Mirror, according to the rapper's camp. "Mirror Intro". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Jackson's Concerts Highlight Risky Business Jul 7, 2009
In 2002, for instance, police shut down a rap concert featuring , and Ja Rule, and arrested 30 people after suspected gang members attacked audience members with metal pipes. Last year, in Washington State, riotous fans overturned a police car during a concert by the rap duo Dead Prez. (ABC News)
Mariah: Remixes, Reunions And Russia Jul 5, 2009
") } Br 00004000 owse Bands by Name Or enter a band name below to search: Find a Band A-Z This past year found Mariah Carey in some unexpected places: standing next to Dave Navarro covering Def Leppard, playing Caesar's Palace, and singing at the Kremlin, where she recently launched her European tour. Still, perhaps the strangest place of all that Mariah finds herself this fall is back in bed with Sony Music. Due to a leftover contractual obligation, on Tuesday the label from which the singer... (VHI.com -- MTV.com Music News)
Ja Rule On 50 Cent, God And Hip-Hop Jul 5, 2009
") } Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Browse Bands by Name Or enter a band name below to search: Find a Band A-Z Almost as quickly as he shot to fame, Ja Rule found himself rocketed into a cloud of controversy over the past year. From the legal troubles threatening his Murder Inc. label to the boos that greeted his October appearance at The Source Awards to the battles with 50 Cent, there's much the public would like to know about the rapper and his state of mind. On the eve of the release of Ja... (VHI.com -- MTV.com Music News)
Some rappers inflate their hustler image Jun 5, 2009
The Grammy Award-winning rapper chronicled his community service on the show T.I.s Road to Redemption on MTV. He appeared at an anti-gun rally in New York in May with another rapper, Ja Rule, who currently faces gun possession charges. It was savvy. (MSNBC -- Music)
Adam Lambert's 'A Change Is Gonna Come': The Story Behind The Cover May 20, 2009
" The tune was quickly adopted as an anthem for the civil-rights struggle, though, and eventually became a minor top 40 hit. Cooke did not live to see the song enter the public consciousness, as he was killed at a Los Angeles hotel by the building's owner in December 1964. In addition to the version at the Obama inauguration, the song has been covered by hundreds of artists, including Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Seal, the Fugees, Cold War Kids and the Arcade Fire. It's been sampled by a number of... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Jadakiss Wants Kanye West, Cam'ron On 'Who's Fake' Remix May 16, 2009
"The Black Babe Ruth's is far from over, though. He just shot in Harlem last week, with OJ Da Juiceman and Swizz. T.I., Ja Rule, the Clipse, Grafh and Black Hand Entertainment were among the friends who came down for cameo appearances. After that, 'Kiss is going with the single "Smoking Gun" featuring Jazmine Sullivan to close out the album. A video is in the works. "Jazmine is gonna clean me up real good," he said. "I already got sh-- lined up in 'Essence' and 'Sister 2 Sister' that's a big... (VHI.com -- Music News)
T.I. And Mary J. Blige Collabo 'Don't Forget' Leaks May 15, 2009
T.I. was in New York earlier this week where he with Al Sharpton and Ja Rule. "When I get back 'cause I will be back you'll see me standing stronger, wiser and richer," he told the crowd about his. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Can Irv Gotti Make A Comeback? May 8, 2009
Jay-Z (featuring Ja Rule and Amil) - "Can I Get A ... ". Ja Rule (featuring Ashanti) - "Always on Time" ... Fat Joe (featuring Ashanti) - "What's Luv?" ennifer Lopez (featuring Ja Rule) - "I'm Real". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Irv Gotti Says He's Dropping Ashanti From The Inc. May 8, 2009
Gotti told MTV News that he's maintained the rights to all of his artists, including Ashanti, Lloyd and of course Ja Rule. The exec says he's working on a deal to reunite with his fellow Def Jam alumni Lyor Cohen, Kevin Liles and 0000388C Julie Greenwald over at the Warner Music Group. (VHI.com -- Music News)
VH1 Moves Back In With The Gotti's For 'Gotti's Way 2' Apr 29, 2009
Premiering on Monday, May 4 at 10:30 PM ET/PT, "Gotti's Way 2" provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Irv's company and the music machine that he is, working with artists such as Ashanti, Lloyd, Ja Rule and more. Convinced that that hip-hop needs a shot in the arm and thinks he's found what he's looking for in his latest artist, Newz. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Naughty Minx' Kellie Pickler and Simon Cowell Have Tongue Troubles Apr 9, 2009
Scott Weiland, Lil Jon, DJ AM, Ja Rule, Jonathan Davis, Asher Roth, Holly Montag, Verne Troyer, Shar Jackson and Brande Roderick partying like rock stars over the weekend at the Hard Rock San Diego's launch of 207 and Float Bars. Following the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday night, blond bombshell Kellie Pickler spent her evening at Tab Ultra Lounge in MGM Grand. (Fox News)
Rick Ross Enlists Lil Wayne For 50 Cent Dis Track 'Valley Of Death' Apr 8, 2009
Another person Rick has been working with is 50 nemesis Ja Rule ... "Ja Rule is on the record," he said ... "I'm still a fan of Ja Rule," he said. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Mischa Barton in talks to join Melrose Place Mar 5, 2009
The actress has been working on a host of movies since her TV days, including 2008s Dont Fade Away with Beau Bridges and Ja Rule. A rep for The CW, the network which will air the upcoming series, had no comment when contacted by Access Hollywood. (MSNBC -- News)
Lil Wayne faces gun charges Feb 25, 2009
Rapper Ja Rule was arrested separately on similar charges following a concert in New York where both men performed. Ja Rule, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, pleaded innocent and a trial date has not yet been set. (Globe and Mail)
Putting together a hamburger, a New York neighborhood and hip-hop Feb 20, 2009
If you don't believe it, then history is on the wall, homie. " McDaniels donated one of his gold records ("Run-DMC") and a platinum one ("Raising Hell"). The location of the museum, at Hollis Avenue and 203rd Street, is not a glamorous one. Neighboring storefronts are shuttered with metal roll-down barricades tagged with graffiti and across the street, the windows of a building are boarded up. Amid the celebration there was poignancy. Jam Master Jay, Run-DMC's turntable master, did not live to... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
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