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America's Most Wanted Music Festival

Wayne, Jeezy, Drake and Soulja Boy


July 27 - Scranton, PA @ Toyota Pavilion
July 29 - Saratoga, NY @ Performing Arts Center
July 30 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Post Gazette Pavilion
July 31 - Philadelphia, PA @ Susquehanna Bank Center
August 1 - Wantagh, NY @ Jones Beach Theater
August 2 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
August 4 - Toronto, ON @ Molson Amphitheater
August 5 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
August 6 - Cleveland, OH @ Blossom Pavilion
August 7 - Washington, D.C. @ Nissan Pavilion
August 8 - Raleigh, NC @ Walnut Creek Amphitheater
August 9 - Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheater
August 8 - Raleigh, NC @ Walnut Creek Amphitheater
August 12 - Phoenix, AZ @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheater
August 13 - Los Angeles, CA @ TBD
August 14 - Irvine, CA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
August 15 - Concord, CA @ Sleep Train Pavilion
August 17 - Vancouver, BC @ GM Place
August 18 - Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
August 20 - Denver, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
August 22 - Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 23 - Dallas, TX @ Superpages.com Center

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A.P.C. Fall 09 Lookbook



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HOTT ISH


This is one of the hottest Ice Cream shirts I've seen in a while tell what yall think bout the look

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Jamie Foxx feat Kanye West The Dream Drake-Digital Girl




Copy n Paste:http://www.zshare.net/audio/6333367541664d9a/#

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The Best Rap Group of All Time? Slaughterhouse

Is this really the best rap group of all time? SlaughterHouse consists of Crooked I, Joe Budden,
Joell Ortiz, and Royce Da 5′9 . Four major underground artists or are they really underground?

Crooked I has been making noise for quite sometime now. You may remember him from his
weekly freestyle’s for a whole year. Joe Budden had a huge single and put out an album and is ready for his sophomore album to be released. Royce has also put out albums but never got that extra push for his albums. Joell Ortiz released his album under Koch but was signed with Aftermath. Was released from Aftermath but still works with Dr. Dre.

These four rappers are no doubt the top lyricists in the rap game. But are they underground? Well,
they will be forming a supergroup called, “Slaughterhouse”. They recently dropped a single to give the fans a taste of what might become an album. You can listen to the song here:



I love this track and I think it’s crazy. It’s funny that they are getting some hype over it since none of them are really famous rappers. They are known, but mostly on the internet. I don’t think this is the best group of all time, but it definitely is the best lyricist group of all time. I can’t wait for more tracks and hopefully an album also. What do you think?

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Toyota plug-in hybrid car by 2010



In a full-throttle commitment to go green and go big, Toyota has announced plans to release a plugin hybrid car by 2010. We feel that this move will reinforce Toyota as the true market leader in green technology and actually lead to a fundamental shift in the industry.

At RideLust, our view is that plug-in hybrids are the most likely green technology to quick, pervasive adoption. Why? Because they allow you to depend on electric 100% electric power for your daily commute, but provide long-distance range for the occasional family vacation.

Unlike pure electric vehicles like the Tesla Roadster, plug-in hybrids, such as the one coming from Toyota, don’t limit the distance you drive to 200 miles per charge and require a 3 hour downtime while you charge the vehicle up.

Rather, plug-in vehicles use the batteries in the vehicle for the first X number of miles and then convert over to a liquid fuel, drastically increasing your range and always enabling you to simply fuel up, rather than requiring a charge up in the middle of a trip.

The Toyota plugin hybrid will feature lithium-ion batteries produced by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.

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Orphan


last nite me and this lil hot sexy spanish chick went to see orphan and it was so funny how we got to see it see i lost my idk and at the movies the ask 4 id for every rated R movie to make sure ur over 17 so she had hers and i didnt have mine so u bought tickets to see hairy potter and sunck into orphan while nobody was lookin man this movie was scary and it had a lil twist on it to during the middle of the movie im not gonna tell u all bout it u just gonna have to watch it yourself

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Loso's Way IN STORES TOMORROW



FAB is droppin his 5th album titled "Loso's Way" and i think this is gonna be is best album yet including colabos with Jayz Lil Wayne Trey Songs Red Cafe And Many More!! Ima fan of hos and ima go cop this album prolly but i aint got no cash so u knw ima download it lol its in stores tomorrow check it out

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THROW BACK SHOWS!!!!!!!!!

I was just watchin some throwback shows wit my girlfriend and look wat came on i was shocked that they still played these shows on tv and i enjoyed these show back then and i still do now check em out it cam on that channel noggin>>>>>

KENAN n KEL

REN n STEMPY

THE AMANDA SHOW

ALL THAT

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Back 2 School In 3 More Week!!!

FUK MAN its back to school time and the good part is that its my last year in high school!!!! but the bad part is that i had to drop bout 2 stacks on clothes and shoes and on top of that get ready for college....college oh man its gonna b some much gurls out there excuse me bout that i was in another world lol but man who hates goin bak to school?

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JoJo Simmons feat Keri Hilson: Turn My Swag On Rmx


LOL i just found a jojo simmons freestyle on the net and im speechless yall tell me what u think bout this....but ill tell u this he's better than souja boy

Copy n Paste-http://www.zshare.net/audio/57713559d819934b/

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Soulja Boy, JoJo Simmons Get Into Small Twitter Tiff



Twitter beef is the funniest, especially from two young kids trying to act tough.

The latest is came when Soulja Boy and Rev. Run's son Jo Jo had a little Twitter exchange, after the "Run's House" star said the rapper wasn't "lyrically dope."

On Tuesday (July 21), young Jo Jo told his followers that he didn't think the teenage rap star could bring it lyrically, but did add that he was a "genius ... musically."

"Lyrically Soulja Boy aint to dope, but musically he's a genuis this join right here kinda catchy http://tinyurl.com/kppxg3," Jo Jo tweeted.

Angry, Soulja Boy responded, saying: "@YoungSimmons Lyrically I ain't dope?.. 'Kinda' catchy? Watch your mouth bruh.."

As quickly as the rapper responded, he quickly deleted the response. Jo Jo didn't see it, but heard it about it later. However, he refused to believe it.

"That Soulja Boy post gotta be fake. If i aint see it then i dont believe it and it ain't there," he tweeted later.

Unfortunately, tweets are never fully deleted. If you do a simple Twitter search, Soulja Boy's 140 character update can be seen.






Is a rap battle brewing? Ya'll do know, JoJo raps too right?

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Dj Folk and Young Jeezy Present: Trappin' Aint Dead!


Man i personally like this mixtape its one of his better ones but if yall like jeezy den yall should check this out man this one is DOPE...o yea look out 4 his new album on the way called thug motovation 103

Click To Download-http://www.mediafire.com/?yzu2nmenn2i

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The T.O. Show

The T.O Premiered Last Week Monday On Vh1 and boy let me tell yea it put me in a whole different prospective on how i look at t.o cuz i use to think he was a jerk!! but now i dont really see him as the jerk ass football player no more he's kinda cool and all he's tryna do in this show is get his life bak together is a pretty good show and it comes on every monday at 9 on Vh1...Heres a clip from last week episode>>>>>>>>>>

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New Boyz Say They're More Than Just Jerkin' Rappers

Hip-hop stars get younger and younger. While current rap legends Jay-Z and Nas were influenced by the likes of Rakim and Big Daddy Kane, the wave after them — such as Young Jeezy and Rick Ross — loved listening to Esco and Jigga coming up. The New Boyz — 17-year-olds Legacy and Ben J — are so young, they said that a major influence was Bow Wow.

"I've been rapping all my life, since I was 8," Legacy said. "I saw a Bow Wow music video, and all them little girls chasing him, and I wanted that lifestyle



LOL are u readers getting a kick outta of this or wat? lol the new kids(and this is my opinion) arent gonna make another hit like this ever!!! Come on they made a song call ur a jerk and the lyrics didnt really make any since at all what made the video hot was the dance because it has been hyped on youtube of a couple of months... i personally dont think the would make another hit song (unless its another dance song that some how is better than jerk).

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Xbox Live Face Gnr

I B On Da Xbox Live From 10p.m till bout 3a.m In the Morning. I Think Im The.....NO NOO NOO I KNOW IM THE BEST. yall dont wanna even see me on that Nba 2k9 or That Call Of Duty World At War I B Up All Night That WHen I Get Tired I Start To Look Like This>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Charlie Bit My Finger

Lmfao This video to me is the funniest video on the net. and what makes it so funny is that it seems like the baby knows that he's hurting his brother.. is stupid funny check it out


Charlie Bite My Finger - Funny home videos are a click away

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Spring/Summer Collection By Ransom Holding Company

Here are some of the latest styles for men from ransom here give it a look See:>>>>>>



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Allow Me To Reintroduce My Self


My name is rashard most people call me shaud and i love to write. im always watch the news or on the computer looking for new and intresting stuff talk about so i just thought y not make a blog site to share to the world my thought in my point of view...i think this will be one of the best blogs ont the net...as soon as i get some more followers lmao

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Rick Ross Ft Trina: Face



I Like This SOng By Rick Ross Its Off That Deeper Den Rap Album Check It Out!!!

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Best I Ever Had Trey Songs Remix


Copy And Paste:http://www.zshare.net/download/62938071ccb84387/

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Fuse Presents Kayne West: Live From The Chicago Theatre


Fuse TV has announced a legendary TV concert event featuring, KANYE WEST! On July 25th, “Fuse Presents Kanye West: Live From The Chicago Theatre” will bring Kanye’s recent “Stay in School” benefit concert to the TV screen. The event was sponsored by the Kanye West Foundation S.H.O.W. (Students Helping Our World), a charity organization established in the honor of Kanye’s late mother, Dr. Donda West.

She had an exceptional legacy and passion for education and children and her commitment inspired Kanye’s touching tribute. Kanye West’s Foundation S.H.O.W. partners with schools and community organizations to give underprivileged youth access to music production and academic support programs. Check out some of the clips below to get a grasp on what's actually gonna be taking place

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Get the Look : Jay-Z’s Play Cloths Digi Jack Tee


Thankfully Jay-Z balances out his expensive sneakers choices with more affordable t’s. He was seen wearing this $35 Digi Jack Tee by brand Play Cloths:

His exact shirt is sold out, but thankfully you can still get it in Yellow and Blue!

Purchase at www.playcloths.bigcartel.com

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Ransom by adidas “Summit”



Having teamed up for a multi-shoe collection, Canadian entity Ransom and adidas have created a selection of footwear which go beyond just the usual sneaker offerings from adidas. The Summit boot features three different styles with two leather versions as well as a suede version. A number of details mark the Summit such as extensive debossed and stitching detail.

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Nike Air Yeezy


On the heels of the latest developments regarding Kanye West’s exclusive Nikes, comes a full blown detail shot of one of the most mysterious and anticipated sneakers in recent memory. The visible Air unit high top features perforated leather and a patent leather strap. Once again, no word yet on availability

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THROW IT IN THE BAG REMIX



The remix to Fabolous’ first single which featured The-Dream which he was talking about for a couple days now. This one has Drizzy on and they sample The-Dream “Fancy” on this one. Loso’s Way is scheduled for release and will be in stores nationwide July 28th.

DOWNLOAD: Fabolous – Throw It In The Bag (Remix) (Feat. Drake) (Produced by Shatek) [CDQ/Dirty]

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Nom De Guerre For Adidas



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Dwyane Wade Dumps Converse for Nike's Jordan Brand


Last week, Nike and the Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade announced that Wade was leaving Converse to join Nike's Jordan Brand division with Carmelo Anthony, Derek Jeter and Chris Paul. According to the Associated Press, Wade still had three years left on his deal with Converse but didn't want to stick around anymore.

"I didn't want to be in the Converse brand anymore because it seemed like they didn't know what to do with me," Wade told the Associated Press. "I want to go global. It's something I feel like I have to do. I want to continue to build my brand."

Wade signed with Converse as a rookie back in 2003, right before Nike bought the brand. His deal ran until 2011-12, but apparently he hasn't been into the latest editions of his shoe. Last season, he only wore his latest signature shoe once; he wore the 2006 edition for the rest of the season. Since Wade was the only star signed to Converse's basketball division, its future is up in the air. There's no word on when Wade's first Jordan Brand shoe will hit stores.

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MORE ON MJ’S LOVE CHILD

MJ may have fathered a Norwegian rapper known as Obee, who was born supposedly from a one-night stand with a fan. Obee now wants a DNA test. ... Michael Jackson secret son love child Omer Bhatti Obee ...


I thought this was trash, but peep this:


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JAY-Z INTERVIEW…CALLS GAME “A GROUPIE”

Now, lets see what Jay-Z is going to do with this new single featuring Kanye and Rihanna. Now, he didn’t really get into it, but he does talk about Chris Brown and The Game. He shoots down rumors too! Check it out.









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“Tell groupie to get over it.” What do you think of Jay-Z commenting on the rumors? He’s got a point.

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LEBRON GETS DUNKED ON FOOTAGE EMERGES!









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This WAS a rumor and no it is real. Bron Bron is probably HEATED and somebody got paid real nice.

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Michael Vick: Free Man


In case you missed the gigantic media showcase on one of the biggest headlines of 2007, I’ll recap. Michael Vick was quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons from 2001 to 2007. He was arguably the most exciting player on turf during that stretch. Vick was highly agile, very fast, and had a cannon arm. His running ability often made it difficult for other teams’ defense to stop the Falcons. Double cover his receivers? He’d hand the ball off to his running back. Stuff the line? He’d throw a long bomb down the field. Manage to jam up the running back AND stop the receivers? He’d take off like a rocket downfield. Vick was arguably the best dual threat offensive weapon in the history of the NFL.Vick, however, made a horrible off-field decision. He started a dog-fighting ring based out of his home in Surry County, Virgina. In April of 2007, police executed a search warrant looking for drugs owned by Vick’s cousin. Instead, they found Vick’s dog fighting ring. Vick was accused of not only hosting the dog fights, but allowing illegal betting on the illegal sport AND also torturing and executing animals that didn’t perform well enough in their matches. Sick stories are told of what occurred in his facility. In the end, Vick and three associates were convicted and sentenced to prison sentences. Vick began serving a 23 month sentence in December of 2007. Just this last week, he has been freed from Federal custody. Now begins NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s task of deciding whether or not to reinstate Vick.The animal lover in me says it’s not enough- serving 18 months of a 23 month sentence for the things I’ve heard Vick did isn’t enough. I’m SURE it’s not enough for PETA[1]. The only thing that makes me waver on that point is the fact that a federal judge, who would surely want to make an example of Vick, is satisfied with 18 months. I’m still torn on this subject.I’ve heard sports radio hosts discuss how Vick should or shouldn’t be suspended from the NFL by Goodell now that his sentence is over. Should he be suspended? Let me ask you this: if you ran a multi-billion dollar corporation and one of your star salespeople were convicted and served felony time on these charges, would you welcome them back with open arms? The fact of the matter is, if Vick were a common worker and not an athlete, this discussion wouldn’t be happening. Open and shut, he’s a felon in a gross capacity. Not only is he fired and barred from working for that company again, he’d have a hard time finding work elsewhere.Let’s say Vick is reinstated after a 4-8 game suspension (which I think will absolutely happen). If you were the GM of an NFL team, would you sign him? Why or why not?

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Drake's So Far Gone Is The Hottest Mixtape Of 2009 (So Far)The breakthrough tape 'was an important moment for me,' Drizzy tells Mixtape Daily.


Midseason Salute: Drake's So Far GoneWhat can we say about So Far Gone that hasn't already been written in this very section? The mixtape was artistically dope and had out-of-control buzz, and we are stamping it as the mixtape of 2009 so far based on the impact and quality. Let the debates begin, but you'll have a difficult time saying what other tape reached the 'hood, the 'burbs and the industry. A universal thumbs-up. Let's hope the album lives up to the hype."I am honored by the accolade given to me by Mixtape Daily and just by all the stuff that's going on," Drake said about getting the nod. "I feel like I just spent a lot of years so in tune with music that I really love. Whether it be R&B, whether it be jazz, whether it be rap, whatever. I think So Far Gone was me finding myself as a person and then finding a way to balance all these things that I love and figuring out truly what it is that I'm good at. I think once you find a rhythm or a formula as an artist, it starts to connect with people. You know, people are like, 'OK, he's doing his thing.' That's important to do your thing. You can't be doing what so-and-so is doing or do something that doesn't fit you. ... The best part about finding that rhythm was just being honest. Honesty, you know, rapping about my life and things that occur on a daily basis. So when I draw inspiration, I really can draw from my life, not go make something up or hear someone else's story."I can just live and then write," he continued. "And so that really makes my musical process very easy and gratifying. It's been dope. So for people to respond to that mixtape was a great thing."With all the accolades he's raked in from the mixtape, has Drizzy ever had second thoughts about giving the tape out for free instead of selling it?"I think that's what we're working on right now," he said. " 'Best I Ever Had' is doing amazing on iTunes. But [the mixtape] was an important moment for me. So no, I don't ever look at it and say, 'I wish that was an album.' It was important that it was a mixtape, 'cause if it was an album, I don't know if it would've had the same impact. I think the fact that I gave that for free, it was kind of brazen, like, 'What? What do you have in your collection, in your catalog, to be able to throw this out there?' And just while we were creating it, it was all of us, you know? Me, 40, Oliver and everyone else involved. It was us, just having fun in a stress-free environment, because we knew we were going to give it away. So I am hoping to bring that same energy to the album. It's harder, because you know that it's your album. You know people have to go buy it and they have to support it or else you're not going to live up to the expectations, but hopefully we can channel that same energy into this project."

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