Is this the next wave of G-UNIT?

I am hearing that the next wave of G-Unit is on the way. New York has struggled as a Hip-Hop community. There hasn’t been a megastar since 50 Cent! Well, I am hearing from some really good sources that 50 Cent is about to strengthen the team home side. You know? It seems like every time he tried to venture in other regions, things didn’t work. Think The Game, Young Buck and even Hot Rod. Word from a very reliable source is that that Brooklyn rapper Uncle Murder just inked a deal with G-Unit Records. Be honest, that Roc deal isn’t panning out very well. Rumor has it Cory Gunz and Ransom will soon follow. Now, I reported on Ransom a ways back so we’ll see. Also, I highly recommend Uncle Murder change that name. It’s simply not going to work. This is sound advice! Information taken from... HERE.

Hip Hop News - Is DJ KHALED the NEW PRESIDENT of DEF JAM SOUTH?

It was only a matter of time. Now, surely this isn’t a replacement for the dearly departed Shakir Stewart. Shakir signed Rick Ross and Young Jeezy to Def Jam and they are two of the label’s biggest stars. Def Jam had to do something. I heard that DJ Khaled has been appointed the new President of Def Jam South to sign up all the ill Southern rap acts. The thing I don’t quite get I that the South is beyond a niche so they should drop the “South” and just make him “el presidente.” Taken from HERE.

Hip Hop News - Akon Answers Some Lingering Questions

By Kiko Michaels

With the birth of every hitmaker, it seems there is a controversy waiting in the wings to rattle the cages of success. Controversy is the one ailment that platinum records, a large entourage, and millions of dollars do nothing to assuage. No one knows this better than Mr. Konvict Music himself, Akon.

Akon burst onto the music scene in 2004 when his hit single “Locked Up” topped the Billboard charts. Since then it has been one hit record after another for the West African entertainer. Aside from his massive achievements as an artist, Akon has also achieved significant success as a producer and songwriter working with the likes of Leona Lewis, Kardinal Offishall, and 50 Cent just to name a few.

However despite his prolific musical abilities, in the past year he has been in the news more for controversy than for his music. In April 2007, Akon received backlash for having on-stage simulated sex with fifteen-year-old Danah (Deena) Alleyne, at a club in Trinidad and Tobago which was supposed to be a club for those who were 21 and older.

Then in June 2007 lightning struck twice, this time for throwing a young fan off of his stage after he threw an object towards Akon during the performance. Then adding grist to the rumor mill in April 2008, “The Smoking Gun” published a report which implied that much of Akon’s criminal past was a complete fabrication.

Yes, to many it would seem that there are many questions surrounding the multifaceted entertainer. Fortunately, it also seems that Akon has answers.

To view the Answers click HERE.