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Sunday, 20 November 2011

Hip-Hop Rumors: Diddy Dating Cameron Diaz!?!

DIDDY AND…CAMERON DIAZ?

I know Diddy has a thing for the Latinas, but Cameron Diaz? US Weekly is reporting just that…a “new couple alert.” Man, this is definitely weird to me. The paper/mag is saying these guys are basically friends with benefits and they have been booty calling since 2008. They first met at the Oscars. Here is what US’s sources are saying:

“Since then, when she’s single, she’ll booty call him.”

At a restaurant in NYC, the pair were “inseparable – they had their hands all over each other.” They were also seen with each other at some event out there in Beverly Hills.

I have to wonder what Cassie thinks of this? Anyway, There’s not much more to be said. They are calling Diddy a “rebound” from A-Rod. She needed A new Rod. PAUSE!

Thursday, 6 October 2011

Uncle Luke To Diddy, Lil Wayne, and DJ Khaled: ‘Give Back or Get Out of Miami’

Uncle Luke To Diddy, Lil Wayne, and DJ Khaled: ‘Give Back or Get Out of Miami’
Miami has been glamorized by rappers as a lavish kingdom of bootylicious strip clubs, ever-flowing champagne, constant monetary precipitation, and a hub for the most epic parties on earth. But, Hip-Hop’s hoe wrangler, Uncle Luke, is tired of it. The elder rapper has called Diddy, Lil Wayne, and DJ Khaled out for “freeloading and mooching” off of Miami and not giving anything back to the communities.
In a letter posted in the Miami New Times, Uncle Luke blames Miami’s entertainment industry for becoming groupies and allowing these rappers to freely run a muck in their city. He also called Lil Wayne a sell out for celebrating with the Mavs after they won their NBA Championship over the Miami Heat. In the midst of his rant, he did praise Pitbull for his positive work in the community.
Check it out below:
“I’ve got a message for Lil Wayne, his Cash Money Brothers, DJ Khaled, Puff Daddy and all the rappers from other parts of the country who now live in Miami. I’m tired of seeing these cats using up our beaches, soaking up our sunshine, taking over the nightclubs, and sleeping with our women without investing anything into the community. I want to know when Lil Wayne is going to do more than show up courtside at the American Airlines Arena. Hell, it’s not like he paid for them anyway. You know he got comped.
This free loading and mooching of my city has got to stop. There used to be a day when out of town rappers were scared to throw their weight around Miami. It didn’t matter if they were coming from New York or Los Angeles, they knew better than to act like they owned this motherf*cker.
Artists knew better than to come to Miami and disrespect us. But now folks in Miami’s entertainment industry have gone soft, turning into a bunch of groupies just because they want to say they drank Rozay with the Cash Money crew. Just ’cause Lil Wayne and DJ Khaled are from New Orleans doesn’t mean they don’t have to be a part of the community. They’re getting rich under fun and sun. They rap in their songs about King of Diamonds and LIV nightclub, where Lil Wayne was partying it up with Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks after they beat the Miami Heat for the NBA championship.
What kind of sell-out move is that? I want to see Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled, Puff Daddy and all their boys start doing more for Miami. I want to see them doing fundraisers to help youth sports and after school programs. I want to see them at FCAT rallies. I want to see them do like Pitbull who works closely with the Kiwanis Club in Little Havana and DJ Irie who puts on a charity weekend for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
I’m giving them a deadline. They got until January 1. If I don’t see them giving back to the Magic City, I’m gonna have their Miami cards revoked. They won’t be getting into any more nightclubs. They won’t be able to go near our women. And Lil Wayne is gonna have to find floor seats for New Orleans Hornets home games because he won’t be allowed inside the Triple A.”
Uncle Luke put a deadline on those dudes! If they don’t put together a charity basketball game or something by January 1, 2012, he is banning them from his city. But, when did Luke become the gatekeeper of Miami? If my memory serves me well, he tried to run for Mayor and his city didn’t elect him!

Monday, 3 October 2011

Diddy Spazzes on Clubgoers for Not Drinking Ciroc

Last night, Diddy and T.I. hosted a wild afterparty following the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Club Compound in Atlanta was packed to the brim as Diddy took the mic to get the party cracking. However, things almost turned ugly when several patrons started taunting Diddy with bottles of vodka...that weren't Ciroc.
Luckily, T.I. ended the commotion with some choice words:

What’s going on in this muthaf–ka. I’m going to tell you like this, you will not f–k my hundred million up for nothing in this muthaf–ka. I don’t give a f–k what’s going on. I ain’t for that fight s–t. I will get the f–k on out of this b—h and let ya’ll have it. I’ve done enough time. Ain’t nobody else in this muthaf–ka talking about fighting and have did time. I ain’t trying to do it. Puff you got too much money for that sh-t nicca. Let that nicca drink what the f–k he wanna drink, f–k that s–t. They ain’t getting money for drinking that sh-t, they paid to drink that sh-t. I love you and will go to war for you but come on man!

Monday, 26 September 2011

HHG QUICKIES

Amber Rose is reportedly going to start her own line of books to speak on her life, past and present. No word if Kanye West will be included in the expose.

People keep thinking Beyonce is faking her baby. I can't see how they can come to that conclusion. Still, their are reports of Bey walking around with a fat tummy.

Forbes named Diddy as the first Hip-Hop billionaire, but Baby has apparently stated that he's going to beat Diddy there.

Is Sly Stone homeless? Word has it, the legendary funk singer lives in a van.

Rumor has it Vesta may have suffered from some overdose, causing her to die at the age of 48.

People think that Odd Future really signed a rapper named Young N***a. That's just Tyler in disguise.

Saturday, 24 September 2011

Birdman Disagrees With Forbes, Says YMCMB Will Reach A Billion Before Diddy

Diddy was, once again, featured by Forbes this week, as one of their picks for the "Future 400" richest in America, estimating his net worth at around $550 million.
The financial mag says Diddy is on track to become hip-hop's first billionaire, beating out heavyweights such as 50 Cent and Jay-Z.
Some of his most profitable business dealings include his stake in Ciroc vodka, which is valued at close to $1 billion, alongside his ownership stake in fashion lines Sean John and Enyce, his marketing company Blue Flame; and, of course, Bad Boy Records.
While many in the hip-hop community are in awe of Diddy's business achievements and others congratulating him, some don't see it that way. They see it as competition ... and even argue that Forbes has it all wrong.
YMCMB's Birdman is contending that he and Lil Wayne should be in the conversation of future billionaires as well.
In fact, he says YMCMB will be the first billionaire brand in hip-hop, period.
"I think Young Money Cash Money would be the first billion-dollar brand in hip-hop," Baby claimed, in an email to Forbes. "We strong and growing every day as a brand and fast. Within the next few years we will be billionaires."
What do you think? Who will reach billionaire status first? Diddy, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, and/or Birdman?

Wednesday, 21 September 2011

Diddy, Jimmy Iovine Among Forbes' List Of Future 400 Richest In America

Forbes usually drops lists ranking who's making the most money, or who sits atop a specific category of money-makers; but accompanying their recently released "Forbes 400" (The Richest People in America), which ranks a slew of billionaires, they also dropped "The Future 400."

The "Future" list highlights a businessmen on their way to topping future lists and becoming billionaires.

"There's always a new generation of entrepreneurs who disrupt business categories and create new ones," Forbes.com says. "Here we feature the innovators on the Forbes 400 and the up and comers likeliest to make it into the ranks of the list, such as the founders of highly valuable startups Twitter, Groupon and Dropbox. This year’s Future 400 proves the Rich List is as dynamic as ever."

Among the list is Diddy, who's net worth is estimated at $550 million; Interscope Records head, Jimmy Iovine, at $400 million; Dropbox founder, Drew Houston, at $400 million; and many others.

Below is a breakdown, courtesy of Forbes.com:

Diddy: The notorious name-changer has taken to calling himself Ciroc Obama, and for good reason: Through his vodka deal with beverage giant Diageo, Diddy receives an annual cut of profits and a big chunk of cash if the Ciroc brand is ever sold. With the spirit’s value soaring toward $1 billion, and stakes in clothing lines Sean John and Enyce, marketing firm Blue Flame and record label Bad Boy, Diddy may beat buddy Jay-Z, featured on last year’s cover, to The Forbes 400. Net worth: $550 million.(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
Drew Houston (Dropbox): Houston and his partner, fellow MIT grad Arash Ferdowsi, founded the Web-based file-hosting service in 2007 and graduated from Paul Graham’s Y Combinator program soon after. They went on to receive $7.2 million in seed money before this latest round. The service boasted 25 million users in April but may have doubled since. Those users are uploading 200 million files a day. Net worth: $400 million.
Jimmy Iovine (Beats by Dre/Interscope): Record producer Iovine started Interscope in 1990 (and still co-owns the company, with Universal). He branched into hip-hop, helping to launch the careers of Eminem, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre, cofounding a line of eponymous headphones with the latter. It’s been a very profitable association—in August HTC bought 51% of the firm for $300 million. He was a guest mentor on American Idol last season, and his label is home to Lady Gaga. Net worth: $400 million.
Michael Bay (director/producer): When Bay makes a movie he doesn’t just take a fee, he takes an ownership stake. That means he’ll continue to earn big from films like this summer’s third Transformers movie, which grossed $1 billion at the global box office. He also has a large investment in special effects house Digital Domain, which has done pioneering work on movies like Benjamin Button, Tron and Transformers. Net worth: $410 million.
Andrew Mason (Groupon): Mason cofounded daily deals site Groupon three years ago and has a 7.7% stake in the firm, which now has 83 million subscribers. It filed to go public in June, but its much anticipated IPO now appears to be on hold. Net worth: $390 million.
Jack Dorsey (Twitter): The man who created the original idea behind Twitter is now running two of Silicon Valley's most popular startups. The 34-year-old is executive chairman and head of product development at Twitter, and is CEO of Square, which looks to simplify how people make and receive payments via iPhones, iPads and Android devices. Net worth: $650 million.
Elon Musk (Tesla): The PayPal cofounder, now 40, took his earnings from a $1.5 billion sale to eBay and reinvested them in three new companies: electric car maker Tesla Motors, photovoltaics startup SolarCity and SpaceX. He is CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. Net worth: $680 million.

Men of Style: Is Diddy More Stylish Than Pharrell?

Diddy favors tailored suits and business attire these days, while Pharrell continues to cling to his street wear roots. But both fashion-conscious artists are constantly pushing the envelope in their respective fields. But when it comes right down to it, which one do you think dresses better?

Saturday, 17 September 2011

Diddy Discusses New Book "CULO" About Women's Backsides

Sean “Diddy” Combs has teamed with Interscope Records chairman Jimmy Iovine and fashion photographer Rafael Mazzucco to produce a new book focusing on womens' backsides.

The book, titled “CULO by Mazzucco," is a collection of photographs of the female behind. Mazzucco traveled the world to shoot a number of stunning women, for the 240 page book.

"Raphael is a true artist," Diddy said of the book, which he executive produced. "He relies on instinct- capturing a raw, natural sense of beauty through his lens in CULO by Mazzucco that celebrates the female form. His work is passionate and powerful."

Images from the $65 book were featured on the August 28th episode of “Entourage” when the character Vince photograph by Mazzucco.

"I wrestled for weeks with ideas about how to tackle this concept," Mazzucco added. "I have relished every brush stroke, every hypnotic flash in which I reach deep down into my gut and pull out a glimpse of the world as only I see it."

According to Interscope CEO Jimmy Iovine, the release of "CULO" is in line with the record label's expanding vision for business, which now includes headphone lines, publishing, software and other ventures.

"We at Interscope put projects out with anyone we believe has a great idea and is a true talent, whether it's a musician, photographer, software developer, or technology innovator," Jimmy Iovine said. "Raphael fits perfectly into what we do. Interscope Records has always been a heat-seeking missile when it comes to shifts in popular culture, whether inciting them or reacting to them swiftly. The impetus for this book is a little of both."

"CULO by Mazzucco" will be available in stores and as an e-book on November 22th.

Wednesday, 7 September 2011

50 Cent vs DJ Whoo Kid – Talks Interscope, G-Unit, Jay-Z, Diddy and More!

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Monday, 5 September 2011

In Rotation: Young Jeezy, Moosh & Twist, Diddy, Nas, J. Cole, Jay Sean & More

It's Labor Day, but we're on the grind here at BallerStatus.com. This will probably be the only post until Tuesday, so on Mondays we always hit you with new tracks to put in rotation. Today, we have Jeezy's brand new mixtape The Real Is Back 2, Diddy's new Bad Boy compilation rap The Preview, and a tape from Philly newcomers Moosh & Twist called The Welcome Mat. Additionally, we have brand new tracks from Jadakiss, J. Cole, Nas, Meek Mill, the G4 Boyz, and Styles P, among others. See you back at the long weekend!

Jadakiss - "Grind" - Listen Here
Jadakiss' is still working on his upcoming Top 5 Dead Or Alive project, and keeps things moving with this new track.

OCD: Moosh & Twist ft. Black Thought - "Mathematics" - Listen Here
Emerging Philly duo hooks up with one of the city's best, in Black Thought, for the remix to their joint "Mathematics." Peep it.

OCD: Moosh & Twist - The Welcome Mat (Mixtape) - Listen Here
The latest from the Philly duo. A six-track tape. Check it out to see what these kids are all about.

Nas - "You Don't Know Me" - Listen Here
Brand new Nas produced by L.E.S.

Jay Sean ft. Lupe Fiasco - "Say Yeah" - Listen Here
This is a radio rip of a cut from Jay Sean's upcoming mixtape, The Mistress.

Young Jeezy x DJ Drama - The Real Is Back 2 (Mixtape) - Listen Here
While TMI 103 continues to marinate, Young Jeezy hits fans with yet another mixtape. The new release boasts 11 new tracks featuring the likes of Birdman, Freddie Gibbs, Yo Gotti and other CTE family members.

Cassie ft. Fabolous - "Radio" - Listen Here
This is a leak off Diddy and the DJ Prostyle-hosted mixtape, Bad Boy Presents: The Preview, which also features Red Cafe and Machine Gun Kelly.

Diddy & DJ Prostyle - Bad Boy Presents: The Preview (Mixtape) - Listen here
With the recent signing of Cleveland newcomer, Machine Gun Kelly, Diddy is ready to get his Bad Boy label moving again, and drops this new mixtape to do so. It's 11 tracks deal, and features MGK, Cassie, and Red Cafe.

G4 Boyz ft. Fred The Godson - "Everythin' Gucci (Remix)" - Listen Here
Best known for the "Stanky Leg" a while ago, the G4 Boyz have been dropping new stuff as of late. This is the latest featuring XXL Freshman Class alumni, Fred The Godson.

J. Cole - "Neverland" - Listen Here
A new track leaked as part of Cole's "Any Given Sunday" series. This one's produced by Chase N. Chase and Cole himself.

J. Cole - "Heavy" - Listen Here
A new track leaked as part of Cole's "Any Given Sunday" series. This one was recorded in L.A. months ago and didn't make the cut for the album.

Styles P - "Marvin's Room (Freestyle)" - Listen Here
In support of his upcoming solo album, Master Of Ceremonies, due October 4, the D-Block member drops a new freestyle.

Meek Mill ft. Triple C's, Masspike Miles, Pill & Magazeen - "Love This City" - Listen Here
Meek Mills hooks up with the rest of his Maybach Music family for this new joint.

Ludacris ft. Waka Flocka - "Rich & Flexin'" - Listen Here
As the ATL rap star gears up for LudaDay Weekend, he drops his new record with Waka Flocka.

Blu ft. Fresh daily & Chop - "PartTimeSuckas" - Listen Here
Blu and some friends hopped on a beat from his Open instrumental project dropping on Nature Sounds ... and this was the result.

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