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Friday, September 14, 2001

Thursday Marked 5 Yrs. Since Tupac's Death
Thursday, September 13th, was the fifth anniversary of Tupac Shakur's death.
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LL Scores another Movie Role
LL Cool J will play the leading role in the upcoming thriller Mindhunters. He also has three other roles on the horizon.
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Thursday, September 13, 2001

Latin Grammies Canceled
In the wake of Tuesday's events, the Latin Grammies were canceled with no make-up date.
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Tragedy Moves to the Other side of the Game
Tragedy has been hired by indie label Webbo Records to be an A & R man for them.
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Eerie Album Cover Likely to be Pulled
The cover of The Coup's latest effort shows the World Trade Center blowing up. It will likely be pulled.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2001

Juvenile's House To Be Seized
Cash Money Millionaire doesn't know how to cut a cheque.
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Star of Hot 97 Was Beaten Up
Aaliyah's boyfriend handed Star a good old-fashioned beatdown last week.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2001

Gangsta Boo found God?
It’s reported that Gangsta Boo, who now goes by the name of Lady Boo has said that she has been going to church every Sunday.
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Kool G Rap Pushed Back Again
So don't expect the Soundbombing 3 project to drop until G Rap drops his album.
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Monday, September 10, 2001

Capone Arrested Over Assault Claim
Capone must now go to court on October 11th and may perhaps face yet another 2 to 4 years in prison if found guilty.
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New Gravediggaz Album, Not Likely
Frukwan stated that he would be working on a solo LP, with help from the obvious Wu heads.
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M.O.P Roc-a-Famila?
Supposedly, Damon Dash is also in talks with Cam'ron in signing him to the label as well.
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Friday, September 07, 2001

Bay Area pioneer Coughnut Dies
San Francisco's Coughnut died Monday in a car accident. He was a member of Ill Mannered Posse.
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New Q-Tip Album Pushed Back
A new album by Q-Tip, who now calls himself Kamaal, is being pushed back to 2002 so an accompanying film can be prepared.
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Wyclef's father killed in Accident
Wyclef Jean's father Reverend Gesner Jean was killed in an accident in his garage.
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Thursday, September 06, 2001

Masta Ace set to Drop New Album
Masta Ace has finished work on his new album Disposable Arts, a concept album that tracks a fictional life.
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Busta Rhymes launches New Label
Busta Rhymes has launched a new label of his own. It will be called Flipmode Records.
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Grand Royal Records bites the Dust
The Beastie Boys' Grand Royal Records has shut down operations, marking the death of yet another indie label.
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Wednesday, September 05, 2001

"The Blueprint" Release Date Has Been Pushed Back
Jay Z's 6th LP has been officially pushed back two weeks due to massive bootlegging.
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The Original Gangster Returns
Hip Hop Gangsta rap originator and hip hop legend, Ice T, is involved in two projects that will get him back into the game.
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