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its SHAAADDYYYY!!!! Slim officially introduced the first joint off his 6th studio album and has given us a the title, Relapse. According to Tony Yayo, one of the g-g-g-g unit soldiers, this is going to be a lovely 4th quarter for rap music. First 50 is coming out(whatever) but then we get Relapse from Em, and Detox from Dre. Here is the youtube of the track played on his Sirius channel Shade 45 last night.

You know, this kid is still hot, I love this guy. You gotta like Em

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Young Jeezy has some tips and a little bit of inspiration on how to survive during the impending economic situation. Although it seems ridiculous that this is even a post, there actually is some pretty good advice from the former “drug dealer” turned platinum rapper after the jump:

TIP #1: TRIM THE FAT.

TIP #2: MAKE SMART INVESTMENTS.

TIP #3: KEEP YOUR EAR TO THE STREET.

TIP #4: DIVERSIFY YOUR HUSTLE.

TIP #5: USE PAPER, NOT PLASTIC.

TIP #6: SWIM WITH THE LOAN SHARKS. (more…)

Cash Money Millionaires really know how to celebrate an occasion and last night Little Weeziana may have received the greatest birthday gift ever… What did you get when you turned 26? Because celebrating his birthday last night in Miami, Little Wayne was presented with a briefcase full of cash money from the Birdman… What did it equal you ask … the answer is One Million Dollars! Here are the pictures to prove it.

images and story courtesy of gigwise.com

I.Shouldve.Played.Soccer

World premiere… on Ellen??? This probably won’t be up for long, so watch it right now!!!

Oooh Ahhh.

Thursdays are perfect for Grits.

Andre Benjamin, best known as half of OutKast, is not the first hip-hop star to design his own clothes. But what sets him apart is his very individual take on some traditional British staples, says Simon Mills.

Musically speaking, the 32-year-old from Atlanta, Georgia, who is one half of OutKast, is at the cutting edge of gonzo hip-hop with hits such as Ms Jackson, Roses and Hey Ya!, but when it comes to his wardrobe, he’s 80% Brideshead…

Full story here, more pictures here…

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This bass line is hitting some good vibes on a Wednesday.

Scratching and one of the purest forms of hip hop.

It wasn’t that long ago that hip hop was thought of a fad that would pass. But it didn’t, and not only has it defied the odds by sticking around, but it has built a culture that transcends the music and influences people around the world. With that in mind, Forbes has just released their list of the top earners in Hop Hop for 2008. The dudes on this list have created some serious wealth for themselves and countless others. From a genre and subculture that people ridiculed and scorned, to the top of the world, hip hop has come a long way.

On a side note, being ridiculed, scorned and having the mainstream American media bash you at every turn sounds an awfully lot like something else we are all a part of…

Check out the list of the top hip hop earners after the jump.

[Forbes]

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