It’s a sad day for Def Jukies, Cannibal Ox (Vast Aire and Vordul) have split from Definitive Jux. Word from hiphopsite is that Vast is securing a deal with Chocolate Industries for his solo album. Neither side have publicly spoken on the issue but rumor has it they weren’t getting paid…
After having their offices shot up and Busta Rhymes having his ride shot up while in front of the offices, Violator is beefing up security. Chris Lighty has hired armed guards to hold the fort down…
Got an interesting email from a reader from the UK…” saw Nas last night & he’s dissing Jay Z & sticking up for him at the same time. After performing Hate Me Now he said “there’s one nigga I hate”. The
crowd chanted Jay Z & he said “nah, that’s my brother” & led the crowd in a chant of “Fuck George Bush” Then he did Ether and got the crowd to chant “Fuck Jay Z.” Then he said his beef with Jigga was over & it was all just entertainment & real hip hop “doing it on the mic, not like all that take it to the streets bullshit.”
50’s reign on the top of the charts is over as R. Kelly has bumped him off with his new album “Chocolate Factory.” I guess the statutory rape thing isn’t bothering people anymore…
Toronto’s own I.R.S. (Internal Reaction to Struggle) has landed a deal with Universal Music Canada. The trio won the future stars award during last years Canadian music week. Universal will re-release “Welcome to the IRS” on April 1st, complete with bonus tracks featuring Planet Asia and Attic. They will also be touring Canada with DMX and the Rascalz in the coming months…
