Hip Hop Wired – 12/17/09

Authorities on the Search for Young Jeezy [Video Included]

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» By Justin Stewart   Dec 17 2009, 15:45 Pm

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With rappers getting the bad deal from the long arm of the law as of late, it has been essential that these artists monitor their movements and make sure that they do not get caught up with a bad break and find themselves in a cell.

While Gucci Mane sits back to serve his prison sentence, Atlanta has become an open field for Young Jeezy to roam to feed the streets once again.

Dropping his own versions on tracks such as “Money to Blow” and “Say Ahh”, the Snowman has kept himself submerged in the booth as he prepared to bring his fourth album, being the third series toThug Motivation.

Unfortunately for the rapper, he may have suffered a minor misstep as authorities are now on the lookout for Young Jeezy.  They are currently seeking the rapper stating that he is More

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Swollen Members Tour Bus Hit By Train

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» By Danielle Canada   Dec 17 2009, 15:41 Pm

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Members of the Swollen Members Crew had a close call with fate after having their tour bus hit by a train. The train wreck happened Tuesday in Colorado Springs after the group wrapped up a Canadian tour.

Three members of the crew were on board when the tour bus, The Black Pearl, got stuck on a railroad crossing leaving them More

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HHW Exclusive: Drag-On Returns with “My Life, My Legacy, My Melody”

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» By Justin Stewart   Dec 17 2009, 15:29 Pm

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When the Ruff Ryders movement unexpectedly dissolved, many of the roster also faded into obscurity as years progressed.

Moving from Interscope to Virgin Records for the 2004 release of Hell and Back, rapper Drag-On would be dropped by the label due to low sales for the album which hadn't matched the success of his debut album Opposite of H2O.

Five years later and a new page has turned in the life of the rapper.  Now with a daughter, Drag has a new lease of life which he intends to bring back to the music world with the release of his upcoming More

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Lupe Fiasco Attacks Environmental Issues [Video Included]

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» By Justin Stewart   Dec 17 2009, 14:41 Pm

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“From the scientific side of it, from the political side of it, I kinda understand the dynamic and how bottle water affects it and solutions to actually clean the water affects it and the political ramifications of it and the health issues that goes around it.”

As Lupe Fiasco prepares himself mentally and physically to topple Mt. Kilimanjaro on an upcoming climb, the Chicago native is also attacking the problem of water pollution and how it is ravaging the world.

Appearing to discuss the summit at the Summit On the Summit Pre-Ascent Event, Fiasco made note of his climb and how it is one step in addressing More

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Capone-N-Noreaga Preparing “The War Report 2” [Video Included]

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» By Justin Stewart   Dec 17 2009, 14:21 Pm

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“Yo, put it like this.  All I'ma say is get ready for another classic.  N*ggas is really on their sh*t, 3,000%.  I know from what I'm hearing and I'm like yall, I'm looking for the same sh*t.  N*ggas is on the grind, hard body.”

It seems that Raekwon wasn't the only rapper that has been cooking up a sequel to a breakout debut.

Fresh off of linking a deal with the Chef and his IceWater imprint, the duo CNN will be delivering their hood report again with the release of The War Report 2.

How quaint that signing with Rae, who just released Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt. 2, would result in More

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Kid Cudi Kicked Off Lady Gaga Tour

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» By Danielle Canada   Dec 17 2009, 13:48 Pm

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Just after one month of being on the road with Lady Gaga, Kid Cudi's stint with the pop sensation is over. As previouslyreported, a recent video surfaced of Kid Cudi punching a fan in the face at a concert in Canada after they threw something onstage, and now that incident has ultimately cost him his time on tour.

Representatives for Cudi released an official statement  saying, More

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HHW Exclusive: Killer Mike Speaks On Fans Taking Responsibilty & Seeking Out Dope Hip-Hop [Video]

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» By Michael "Ice-Blue" Harris   Dec 16 2009, 19:32 Pm

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Killer Mike Speaks On fans taking responsibility and not letting the radio and the industry dictate what's dope and where hardcore Hip-Hop now resides.

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“Hurricane Season” Goes Straight to DVD [Video Included]

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» By Justin Stewart   Dec 16 2009, 16:28 Pm

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For those that were waiting for the official debut of Lil Wayne on the silver screen, the wait till have to continue.

Starring alongside actors such as Forest Whitaker and fellow rapper/Cash Money member Bow Wow, the Louisiana native was ready to bring the story of Hurricane Katrina to life with the film Hurricane Season.

Unfortunately, the movie has been sent straight to DVD to be picked up at local Blockbuster Video stores across the nation.  The film also sprung a leak as if surfaced, in its entirety, over the Internet on December 13.

Hurricane Season was initially expected to come out More

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T.I. Expected To Be Released From Prison Early, May Attend Halfway House

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» By Danielle Canada   Dec 16 2009, 15:28 Pm

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Just when you thought you'd have to wait till March of 2010 for the ‘King of the South' to make his return, think again.

T.I.'s release date from prison is March 23 but rumors were swirling Tuesday that the king was already out of the bing and had quietly retreated to his Atlanta home.

The speculation was cleared up, however, after a prison official told More

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