Somaya Reece Puts "Love And Hip-Hop" Rumors To Rest/ "Love And Hip-Hop" Trailer

Yesterday, Bossip broke a story about VH1 hit reality series "Love And Hip-Hop." Supposedly, Somaya Reece was booted from the show and replaced by a model named Erica Mena. She is a Miami model and the former girlfriend of Terror Squad affiliate Raul Conde. A source told Bossip that Erica will be used to introduce a Miami spin off to "Love and Hip-Hop." The insider also said that Somaya was only going to make a few appearances on the show this season.

"Somaya did tape some episodes. I'm not sure at which point she was phased out and how much of her footage will be included, but she left the production team in a lurch. She told them she had a few ventures in the works, which would have given her a storyline on this new season. But as taping went on, it became obvious that she really didn't bring anything new to the table other than what she had going on last year, which we know wasn't much."
In addition to Erica, Teairra Mari is expected to be on the show as well.
"She's basically taking over Mashonda's role as Emily Bustamantes new best friend. Now that she officially single again, Tearria has basically become Emily's guide to the party life."
However, Somaya was not too pleased with this rumor. Earlier today, she met with her lawyers and her Publicist to shut down these rumors
"Meeting with my lawyers, & @MsKai_AspirePR this about to get really UGLY. Don't mess with the Davis Firm clients !!!!!!!
She later hinted that the rumor was cleared up via her twitter.

New Music Video: Alligator City "Whiteboy Wasted"

Miami's own Bizerk and Ft. Lauderadale native Protoman joined forces to form Alligator City. The two Floridian natives just dropped their new music video to their single "Whiteboy Wasted." The track is off their album D.U.I and was produced by The Team. The music video, which was directed by Brian White, features the Soundbwoy Entertainment duo celebrating the pleasures of getting whiteboy wasted (just like the hook of the song says).
In the video, the two are seen in an empty pool about to smoke a blunt and talking about getting wasted. After, they hit up a couple people and take a trip to the liquor store to buy a few cases of liq. Later, the duo are seen partying and getting wasted with their homies. 

Peep the two getting wasted below:

To show their appreciation for supporting their new music video, Alligator City shot a thank you video. 
Check out their message to their fans and blogs:

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Bizerk Twitter: @goingbizerk

Protoman Twitter: @protoman954

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Dj Premiere To Justin Beiber: " Write Your Own Rhymes Honey"

This year BET Hip-Hop awards was on point with the hip-hop cyphers. The man behind the cyphers is none other than the legend "Dj Premiere." Recently, Premier spoke on stories behind the cyphers, choosing the artists, and those who participated in this year's cyphers. Seems like this year was going to be a lot more different in choosing artists for these cypers. Some of us were already shocked enough to see singers Chris Brown and Estelle dropping rhymes. But what if Justin Beiber was in one of those cyphers? Why not! He's been showing his skills for minute now on his collaborations with artists like Chris Breezy and Ludacris. Well, Beiber was almost given the opportunity to show his freestyling skills, until Dj Premiere turned him down. 

According to Preimer, Beiber wanted Ludacris to drop a couple bars him.

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Nicki Minaj Presents: "The Female Weezy"

The Hip-hop industry has gained a female Weezy. Birdman a.k.a shot his upcoming video "Y.U. Mad" this past weekend. MTV was on the set of the video and did an interview with Birdman and Weezy. Throughout the entire interview, Nicki Minaj was silent as she rocked her "Female Weezy" gear.She was rocking blonde and pink dreads, along with army fatigue cargo pants, Jeremy Scott Panda Bear Addidas, and wife beater. 

Later on, "Female Weezy" aka Nicki Minaj did a side interview, where she did a great impersonation of Wayne's old days of sipping on syrup (which Wayne use to do) and Wayne's slurred speech persona. During the interview, she answered questions on Young Money, Weezy's career, and more.

Check Birdman, Lil Wayne, and "The Female Weezy" on set:

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Will And Jada Become Partial Owners Of The Philadelphia 76ers

The smiths are moving on up. Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are part owners of the basketball franchise Philadelphia 76ers. Now obviously, Philly is where the fresh prince would do such a deal, since he is a Philly native. The lovely couple were approved of their $280 million NBA deal. 

This ownership deal will include the Smiths and billionaire Jousha Harris. Recently, Joshua Harris released his excitement about the deal in a brief statement:

Soulja Boy Arrested For Marijuana And Gun Possession

Soulja Boy was booked this morning in Temple, Georgia by Temple Police department officers at 3:15 a.m. The 21 year old rapper and 4 other men were arrested for drug and gun possession. According to TMZ, law enforcement sources said soulja boy and 4 other men were originally pulled over in their Cadillac Escalade for a traffic violation. However, police found about $70,000 in drugs (weed) and cash in the vehicle, and even a puppy (which has been turned over to one of the men's relatives). 

TMZ is reporting that the Escalade Soulja Boy was riding in was a car service and the driver of the vehicle was one of the 5 men arrested this morning. Currently, all 5 men (which includes soulja boy, three body guards, and the driver) are facing felony charges of possession of the following: marijuana, with intent to distribute, firearm during the commission of a crime. Although guns were found in the car, police officers are unclear if any of the men have gun licenses. Police are further investigating this case. 

This is a shame. Isn't Soulja Boy from Georgia? He should know that law enforcement do not play in the state of Georgia. Get your act together boy!

Gang Of Roses II Official Movie Poster And Clips

As many of you may know, Gang Of Roses II is set to release soon. Director Jean-Claude La Marre, who also directed the first film (starring Monica Calhoun, Stacey Dash, Lisa Raye, and Lil Kim) joined forces with Amber Rose, Teyana Taylor, Eureka Pratts, Claudia Jordan, and BET 106 Park host Rocsi Diaz for this film. Although trouble did occur on set between Teyana and the director Jean Claude, they were able to finish the movie. Short clips of this film was recently released, showing all of the ladies in action. 

Check out the clips below:

AMBER ROSE

TEYANA TAYLOR

Throwback Jam Of The Day: Dru Hill Featuring Ja Rule "You Are Everything"

This was the era when the ladies thought Sisqo was fine (NOT GAY) and Ja Rule was one of the hottest rappers in the game.  ENJOY!!!!

Lala And Tika Pose For Vibe Magazine

Lala Vasquez Anthony and Tika Sumpter glammed up for the 2011 October/November Reel issue of Vibe Magazine. The two lovely ladies were shown as two gangsta chicks rocking fabulous clothes and accessories in a "Thelma and Louise" theme photo shoot. 

In the photo above, the two took a man hostage, where Lala rocked, a Jean Paul Gaultier black coat dress, Lia Sophia hoop earrings, Gaspar leather gloves, and Grey Mer boots, while Tika wore: a Los by Laquan Smith toasted almond tennis dress, and Lia Sophia cone cuff bracelet. 

In the photo below, the ladies are posing in a car wearing (Lala): All Louis Vuitton Leather and silk embroidered jacket, cashmere briefs and patent lace-up boots, Lia Sophia Earrings, and Gaspar driving gloves, meanwhile (Tika) is wearing all Louis Vuitton Cashmere knit top, see through crinoline skirt, patent leather corset, monogram clutch with handcuff fetish high books, Lia Sophia hoopla earrings, and a Mezi gold ring. WOW! Tika and Lala sure knows how to pull off "good girls gone bad" look.

Check out behind the scenes with the ladies here

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New Music Video: Beyonce "Love On Top"

Last week, we gave you a sneak peak of Beyonce's new video "Love On Top." Well, Bey finally released the official music video yesterday. She released the video after a month of half of her performance at the VMA's, where she revealed her pregnancy. King Bey got some inspiration from the 60's/70's Motown era and New Edition for this video.

In the beginning, Bey is rocking a short black one piece body suit with some high top shoes as she channels New Edition "If It Isn't Love" music video. She is seen doing choreography with male background singers/dancers as she sings as a front man. Beyonce continues the same format and transforms into the Motwon era. As she goes up an octave, she switches into a series of suit looks. She and the boys later rock gold-trimmed tuxedos when the spotlight comes out. Then the video ends with the diva and the boys wearing a black tuxedo tail suit.

The First Family Attend The Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial

Yesterday, a dedication ceremony took place in Washington D.C at the Washington Mall for the unveiling of the Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial. The ceremony was suppose to be held on the 48 year anniversary of the 1963 "I Have A Dream" speech on August 28th; however, it was postponed because of Hurricane Irene. Reverend Al Sharpton, actress Cicely Tyson, Diahann Carroll, U.S Representative John Lewis, Reverend Joseph Lowery, Andrew Young were amongst those who attended the event, while the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, Mary Mary, Stevie Wonder, and others blessed the ceremony with their lovely vocals. Representative John Lewis spoke at the ceremony and reminisced on the walk in Washington 48 years ago.

"I'm the only one still around."

"He was arrested, jailed, beaten and constantly harassed. His home was bombed. He was stabbed. he suffered the slings and arrows of hate."

"Come and walk in my shoes. Dr. King is telling you that we have changed. We're better people. We're a better nation."

The first family (President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their daughters) also attended the dedication ceremony.The president delivered a speech, where he reflected on progress our country has made since Dr. Martin Luther King's time, but we still have more work to do and face challenges today.

"Nearly 50 years after the March on Washington, our work - Dr. King's work- is not yet complete.

Progress was purchased through enduring the smack of billy clubs and the blast of fire hoses. It was bought with days in jail cells and nights of bomb threats.
"Let us not be trapped by what is. We can't be discouraged by what is. We've got to keep pushing for what ought to be."

"[Dr. King] will stand for all time, among monuments to those who fathered this nation and those who defended it. A black preacher, no official rank or title, somehow gave voice to our deepest dreams and our most lasting ideas. [...]I know we will overcome. I know there are better days ahead. I know this because of the man towering over us."

Rick Ross Suffers A Seizure On A Plane

Earlier today, twitter was on fire after sources said rapper Rick Ross was transported to a hospital. A plane had to make an emergency landing, after Rozay fell unconscious and suffered a seizure on a plane immediately after take off. Thank GOD a  doctor was on board to perform CPR.

Rick Ross was on his way to Memphis to open Wingstop a wingstop and perform at a Fedex Forum. This would be the first of many other Wingstops Ross plans to open, to create more jobs in communities.

Wale later updated his twitter followers on Rozay:

"I just talked to Ross... he's 100 pct ok....@tmz #dontpanic #dontpanic #mmg!!!!"

To assure his fans that he is ok, Ross shot a video before leaving for Memphis from his private jet. In the video, Ross stated that he is still going to perform in Memphis tonight.

Check out the video below:

Nicki Minaj On The Cover Of The November Issue Of W Magazine

Miss Nicki Minaj just graced the cover of W magazine. The Cash Money artist posed for a series of classic photos for the Magazine's November Art and Design Issue. Nicki was dressed in both Versace and Dior for her picture perfect portrait, done by Francesco Vezzoli. In in an interview, Vezzoli spoke on his interest to work with Nicki and how he transformed her for the pictures.

On working with Nicki Minaj

I wanted to play with the image of a female hip-hop star. During my entire career, I have always been fascinated by powerful women in history. I have spent a lot of time researching the ways they were represented in art and how their images were used to mold the public imagination-and to convey aesthetic and philosophical ideas about beauty and sexual desire. My main interest has been to link the historical artistic approach to female representation to contemporary icons of the media era.

On how he transformed Nicki into the 18th century courtesan

In her performances, Minaj makes very explicit and challenging use of her beauty and her body, so I thought of comparing her some to some of the most famous courtesans in history: the Marquise de Montespan, Comtesse du Barry, Madame de Pompadour, and Madame Rimsky-Korsakov. My idea was to reproduce four iconic portraits of some of the most fascinating females of the past in a series starring an American pop-culture role model. We tried to re-create those original portraits using similar furniture, props, and clothing, a la Visconti. Luckily enough, the result came out as surreal as it could, just as I wished.

Check out photos of classic Nicki below:

Malcolm D. Lee Set To Write And Direct "The Best Man 2"

 

Its official!!! There will be a sequel to the hit 1999 wedding film, "Best Man." Universal Pictures signed on to be the home studio of the "Best Man 2." According to Deadline Hollywood, both the director (Malcolm D. Lee) and original cast (Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Sanna Lathan, Monica Calhoun, Harold Perrineau, Nia Long, Terrance Howard, Melissa DeSousa and Morris Chestnut) will reprise their roles. 

"Universal has set Malcolm D. Lee to write, direct and produce Best Man 2, a sequel to the 1999 film. Lee wrote and directed the original, a comedy in which a writer (Taye Diggs) is preparing to be the best man for his football player buddy (Morris Chestnut), but the timing is bad because the writer's autobiographical novel is about to pop and it describes how the best man bedded the bride. Terrence Howard, Harold Perrineau, Nia Long and Sanaa Lathan also starred. The original grossed $35 million. Lee's plan is to ask the original cast to reprise; in fact, I'm told the whole idea came out of a reunion dinner he held with most of the cast members, and they sparked to the idea of a re-team and so did the studio."

GeekPod: New Music By Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj "Make Me Proud"

These two would make such a great couple, if only they gave it a shot. Cash Money label mates Drake and Nicki Minaj just released a track titled "Make Me Proud." Although Drake originally recorded without Nicki for his upcoming album "Take Care," the two decided to recorded their version of the song. Drake is set to perform the original version of "Make Me Proud" tomorrow on Saturday Night Live. "Take Care" hit stores November 15.

Peep the new track below:

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