July 2008 Archives
Find out what happens when Musiq bogarts Brandon's red carpet interview with SOHH. Plus get info on the soul child's upcoming album and Brandon's role as a rapper in his new movie, Tropic Thunder!
Written By SOHH Streetz

It looks like Ludacris is in hot water over his new "polticial" song he made for Barack Obama. Lawd!
Written By SOHH Streetz

[Ya Heard is SOHH.com's official Gossip & Rumor Blog]
Whatever happen to the codes of the streetz? I thought that the premise of being in hip-hop was to NOT running your mouth..that is unless your job is to run your mouth. Yesterday I ran a post on a rumor I was hearing that Miami rapper Jacki-O was behind those pesky Ricky Ross photos. But it seems there's a beatmaker wants all the credit for himself. Check it out below.
Songwriter extraordinaire Sean Garrett talks about his brand new single with Plies and Akon called, "Come On In." Plus, he says he's putting his pen to work on upcoming projects for Beyonce, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. Watch below.
The former DTP crooner says there are no hard feelings between he and his old crew. He's got big plans of his own.
Written By Danica Dow
Yesterday Nas represented over 600,000 other Americans as he stood in front of the Fox News building in New York City demanding that the network stop its racist smearing against African-Americans and democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Of course, SOHH was on the scene.

Nas took it to the streets to join in the protest of Fox News. Watch what he had to say about the network's racist smears against Barack Obama and black Americans in general.
Written By: Danica Dow

On Saturday I was invited to the Alife store in NYC for one of their infamous Alife Sessions. This one was titled Three6 Bloody Three6. It featured a Belvedere Vodka & Redbull open bar and performances from, Three6 Mafia and Aux Raus (some insane rock band from Amsterdam).
The Bankhead representative talks about his star-studded single, "The Foolish Remix," and how he had to defend himself against fellow ATL rapper T.I.


Bree says Miss Rap Supreme was "all about drama and not really about talent." In this clip she explains how the VH1 show was edited to make her look weak.
In honor of this week's release of his 9th studio album, SOHH looks back at one of our favorite Nas moments. Watch as Nas fans rhyme along to his classic single, "Made You Look."
Written By Danica Dow
Last night, Ryan Leslie invited the media out to Bisoux Lounge in New York City's meatpacking district to hear tracks from his forthcoming album. Open bar was flowing and hore devours (tuna tartar, falafels) were passed and everyone seemed to be enjoying the tunes.
Soulja Boy is hard at work on his next album but can he top "Crank That (Soulja Boy)"? Label head Mr. Collipark weighs in on the expectations and the Ice-T tirade against his young protege.

Written By Danica Dow
After spending an exciting 24 hours in the capital city of Nigeria, Abuja, it was time to hop back on the plane and head to Lagos for the remainder of the ThisDay Music and Fashion Festival.

Still wondering how Southern hip-hop has come to dominate? This doc answers all your Dirty little questions and more.
Written by Danica Dow
I just returned from a whirlwind, three-day trip to Nigeria where I attended the third annual ThisDay Music and Fashion Festival. The festival featured performances by Rihanna, Jay-Z, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown and Fat Joe and appearances by super models Tyson Beckford and Naomi Campbell.
David Banner Talks Lil' Wayne's ''Milli'' sales and what it means to black business.

A quick interview with the top model winner

Written By Janelle
Yung Berg's listening session for his debut album, Look What You Made Me was this Wednesday (7/10) and of course SOHH was there to cover it.
We go behind the scenes of the BET Awards gifting suite to see all the free stuff celebs like Rick Ross and DJ Khaled will take home. Here's your pass, but swag is not included.
Video director Gil Green exposes the top secret Lil Wayne and T-Pain video while at the BET Awards.
In this upcoming CNN special, Russell Simmons and Spike Lee are among those who explore what it means to be black in the ol' USA today. Check for it July 23, 24.
Written By Brandi Hopper
SOHH has learned that Ludacris just signed a multi-million dollar deal with phone giant AT&T, the first hip-hop act to land such a large contract with the company.
DJ Vlad hit Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks with some Young Buck questions. Watch the video below to find out why Banks is in no big rush to talk to the G-Unit outcast.
Last season's winners of America's Best Dance Crew dole out advice for the current competitors plus they reveal which team they want to see take the crown.
Despite rumors of engagement to Foxy Brown it looks like Rick Ross may have a new flavor of the month. Watch Buckeey and Ross cuddle on the red carpet.
And they're off. Word on the streetz is that Nas new album "Untitled" has leaked online and according to the SOHH News Department Nas is SOHH excited.

Soulja Boy says it's out with the old and in with the new. In this clip the young rapper explains why he had to fire back at Ice-T.
Check out a sneak peek from VH1's new reality show. Find out how Fonzworth Bently, of P. Diddy Umbrella-holding fame, helps turn these "G's" into gentlemen.
By Biko Baker
In ten years historians will look back on this week and will declare that it is was a ground breaking week for Barack Obama. And nope, it won't be because the junior senator from Illinois picked a running mate or because "Young Berry" delivered another one of his trademark speeches.











