Gene Deal Talks Jay-Z, Suge Knight, Tupac, and more

 

Gene Deal had alot more to spill on this latest podcast from Cam Capone News. He talked about everything from Erv Gotti, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Tupac, and more.

Top 5 Hood Anthems

 

You won't believe who's on this list for the best hood songs created. In this list, The Wrap Up Magazine has listed there Top 5 favorite hood songs. These songs are our picks for a debut into the industry. These artist came in smooth with a hit song that will last a lifetime.

Jay-Z Adds Usher To Super Bowl Halftime Show

 

On Sunday (Sep. 24), the R&B icon announced that he’ll be headlining Apple Music’s halftime show for Super Bowl LVIII. In addition, he revealed the title of his long-awaited album, Coming Home, and its release date of February 11, 2024.

Super Bowl LVIII will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is where Usher currently holds a residency until the end of the year.

The History of MTV Cribs

 

MTV Cribs debuted its first episode on September 20th, 2000. The show aired during MTV's late-night block called the 10 spot. Created by Nina L. Diaz, Cribs showcased the homes of various celebrities, from actors, to musicians, to athletes. Homes ranged from the smallest of apartments to the biggest mansions imaginable. Cribs was an immediate success.

The Rise of 50 Cent

 

50 Cent - one of the biggest names in rap and entertainment today. From a dark life on the streets of New York, 50 Cent overcame adversity and achieved success as a musician, actor, and entrepreneur. Learn from 50 Cent's life lessons and discover how you too can overcome your obstacles and pursue your dreams. 

Tony Yayo Talks Prodigy Saying He Visited 50 Cent in Hospital

 

Tony Yayo was asked to confirm late Mobb Deep member Prodigy's story about visiting 50 Cent in the hospital, along with E-Money Bags, after the G-Unit was shot. Tony Yayo couldn't confirm the story but believed it due to how close 50 was with E-Money Bags. 

Do You Think DMX and 50 Cent is Bigger a Bigger Artist Than Jay-Z?

 

Spice 1 agrees with Big Gipp that 50 Cent and DMX were bigger than Jay-Z. Jay-Z is considered the Hip-Hop G.O.A.T by many due to his ability, accolades, and longevity. Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp recently disputed that notion, stating 50 Cent and DMX were both bigger than Hov in their primes.

Do You Think DMX and 50 Cent is Bigger a Bigger Artist Than Jay-Z?

50 Cent says Jay-Z Don't Have More of an Impact on Hip-Hop than Eminem

 

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Marshall “Eminem” Mathers are two of the most commercially successful rap superstars of all time. According to Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, his mentor’s legacy is greater than Jay-Z’s.

50 Cent rose to prominence two decades ago as a musical protégé of Eminem. The G-Unit leader also has a long-standing competitive rivalry with Jay-Z that dates back to the 1990s.

How Eminem and 50 Cent Became Friends

 

Eminem and 50 Cent's friendship started when Eminem, who was at the peak of his career prior to releasing Marshall Mathers LP. 50 Cent was at the lowest point of his life and career: got dropped from his label and was shot nine times because he namedrops numbers of dealers from his hood on the song Gettho Qu'ran.

While Eminem shies away from the public eye and maintains his privacy, he made a rare appearance to induct 50 Cent into the Hollywood Walk of Fame alongside Dr. Dre. Eminem shared stories of the first time he met 50 and how they have helped each other grow their businesses. He also called the rapper his best friend before letting Dr. Dre take over.

Trae Tha Truth Turns Himself in on Assault Charges

 

Trae Tha Truth is in police custody after turning himself in following charges brought against him stemming from the assault on fellow Houstonian Z-Ro following 50 Cent's celebrity basketball game this summer.

What Happened to DTP Records?

 

Ludacris has fallen off as an elite emcee. There was a time when DTP was an absolutely legitimate force.

In addition to multi-mutli platinum albums from the head honcho himself, DTP had released Chingy's platinum album, "Jackpot" and many more such as Playaz Circle and Bobby Valentino.

Tony Yayo Talks Prodigy, 50 Cent and Cops

 

Tony Yayo reacted to Prodigy of Mobb Deep passing away, which led to Tony speaking about various people in hip-hop passing away, including DJ Kay Slay, who was friends with both Vlad and Tony. 

Snoop Dogg Joins Mariah Carey and Jay-Z #Hot100

 

Snoop Dogg continues to make history as a timeless figure in Hip Hop even nearly 30 years following the release of his debut album, Doggystyle.

According to Billboard, the rap deity joined some rare company this week when Snoop became only the third artist to earn a Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 spot in each of the decades from the 1990s through the 2020s.

The Game Disses Eminem In "The Black Slim Shady"

 

Ahead of West Coast legend The Game's forthcoming album Drillmatic, the Compton native released a song titled "The Black Slim Shady" taking aim at Eminem. 

Jay-Z Talks Being as Successful as Eminem

 

Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z would be considered by many as one of the biggest artists of all time. At one point, however, he felt his contemporary Eminem was bigger than he was. But after working with the diamond-selling artist, Jay-Z saw what that kind of fame did to Eminem. And it was something that Jay-Z wanted no part of.

Jay-Z believed that Eminem bested him when they originally collaborated.

Eminem Tops All RIAA Awards

 

With 73.5 million new certifications, Eminem is now the number one awarded musician in RIAA’s history with 227.5 million in total.

Among the total includes 61.5 million in album certifications and 166 million in singles certifications.

Snoop Dogg Talk Jay-Z and Halftime Show

 

Many people have spoken highly of the halftime show that went down at the NFL Super Bowl this year, which featured Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Anderson Paak, and Eminem. 

The Truth Behind G-Unit Vs The Lox

 

G-Unit and The LOX. Both are great all-time groups in hip-hop and have had success in their own ways. While I was doing research on 50 Cent and all the people he was beefing with one name really intrigued me and that name was Jadakiss. 

The Controversy With 50 Cent And Nas Over Jennifer Lopez - I'm Gonna Be Alright

 

Controversy ensued over the radio and album versions. Epic Records decided to place Nas on the radio version due to his popularity at the time instead of 50 Cent. 50 Cent became angry at "former" friend Nas. Nas threatened him, stating: "So he's like a kid living in a hip-hop fantasy world. J.Lo is a friend of mine, if she wants to do a record, I'm doing a record with her, 50 was like a little brother to me."

The Evolution Of Jay-Z

 

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z (stylized as JAY-Z) is an American rapper and businessman. He is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, having sold more than 100 million records, while receiving 21 Grammy Awards for his music. 

MTV ranked him the "Greatest MC of all time" in 2006.