LG Action Sports Featuring The Game

A mass of action athletes — skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX bikers — are coming to Seattle’s KeyArena next week for the LG Action Sports World Championships, Friday, Oct. 31-Sunday, Nov. 2.But before they get down to the serious business of thrashing at the Key for money, they’ll put on a gravity-defying show for the kids.

Renton’s Skatebarn West will welcome some of the competitors for a show on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in front of an audience of children from the Seattle-based Treehouse organization, which provides a variety of resources for foster children. Skatebarn West, at 2900 Lind Ave. S.W. in Renton, is the Northwest’s largest indoor skatepark.

The athletes will also be signing autographs at the kickoff event, starting at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Competitors scheduled to appear include: Canadian Pierre-Luc Gagnon (Skateboard Vert), St. Louis-native Zach Warden (BMX Vert), Venezuelan Daniel Dhers (BMX Street), and Florida-native Fallon Heffernan (Women’s Inline). More info: 425-656-2863 or www.skatebarn2.com.

At the LG Action Sports World Championships later, 175 action athletes will vie for $600,000 in prize purse — plus the title of LG Action Sports World Champion.

There’s entertainment as well: performances by rapper The Game, punk bands Pennywise and MxPx, as well as alternative band Hoobastank. Tickets for the competition and concerts are available at the KeyArena Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 206-628-0123.

The championships will air on CBS Sports on Dec. 7, 13 and 20. The event is also set to broadcast to over 180 countries worldwide. For more information, go to — www.lgactionsports.com.

Lil Wayne Pulls No Show At Boston Show, Jay-Z Fills In

Lil Wayne pulled a no show for the JAM’N 94.5 Monster Jam in Boston last night (10/28), according to the Boston Herald.

Weezy, who was scheduled to co-headlined the concert with Jay-Z reportedly refused to go through the Banknorth Garden security and left the venue without taking the stage. To make up for Wayne’s absence, the God MC took the stage earlier complete with his nine-piece band and Cleveland Cavalier Lebron James standing in the background. Jigga even treated fans to a few encores long after his set was over.

Other performers on the bill included Ne-Yo, who brought out Jadakiss, Yung Berg, Brandy, who surprised the crowd with an appearance from her brother Ray J.

This doesn’t mark the first time Weezy pulls a no show. The rapper also refused to go through security and skipped his performance at a Fashion Rocks Show this past September.

Rapper Common Narrowly Avoids Deadly Shooting

Chicago rap star Common was nearly a witness in a fatal shooting that has left one man dead and four people injured.

The incident occurred yesterday (October 27) afternoon near the intersection of 704 Fulton Street and South Oxford Street in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn, NY.

According to eyewitness reports, two gunmen opened fire on a 19-year-old man who was waiting at the corner for the friend.

The man fled into a nearby hair salon, and was subsequently cornered and killed by the suspects.

In the fusillade of 30 shots, four innocent bystanders in the shop were hit including an off duty police officer.

Witnesses also allege one of the killers fired a coup de grace shot to the head to make sure the victim perished. Afterward, the suspects fled in a blue Chevrolet Tahoe.

Common, a regular of the establishment, had just received a hair cut hours before the murder, stated Dana Jeter, a representative for the star’s record label.

The brazen shooting comes as a shock to new residents of the recently gentrified Fort Greene, but recalls the 1980s and early to mid 1990s when the area was a ravaged by drugs, crime, and home to such infamous figures as the original 50 Cent aka Kelvin Martin.

No motive for the crime has been determined, although authorities are certain the victim was a scoped target and stalked before the actual shooting.

At press time, the two gunmen are still at large.

In related news, Common’s latest album Universal Mind Control lands in stores December 9.

The Game’s “L.A.X.” Goes Gold

The Game has struck Gold with his recently release L.A.X.

The Compton rapper’s latest set sold 19,000 copies last week, according to SoundScan, and pushed the LP’s eight-week total over 500,000, earning Gold certification. The album has sold 515,000 copies to date and sits at number 24 on this week’s Billboard 200 album chart.

T.I. and Lil Wayne continue to do well on the charts.

After a two-week run atop the Billboard 200, T.I. falls only to number two. In his third week of release the Atlanta rapper sold 132,000 copes of Paper Trail. Tip was only beated by country crooner Kenny Chesney. Paper Trail has plowed past the 800,000 mark and has sold 878,000 units, according to SoundScan.

Weezy keeps hanging around the Top 10. The Cash Money lyricist sits just outside the Top 10 at number 12 after selling 26,000 copies last week. The rapper’s 19-week total for Tha Carter III is just at 2.6 million copies sold.

Wayne is fresh off a victory lap at the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards. He took home “MVP,” “Best Lyricist,” and the People’s Champ awards. Weezy also took to the stage to perform.

Young Jeezy lands at number 14 on the chart. Da Snowman sold 24,000 copes of The Recession. After seven weeks on the chart, his third album has sold 541,000 copies.

St. Lunatic Nelly isn’t faring as well as his rap counterparts. The sing-songy lyricist’s Brass Knuckles droped to number 67 on the charts from number 45 last week. The album sold 7,800 copies in its fifth week of release. The total sales to date for Brass Knuckles, according to SoundScan, are 147,000 copies.

DJ Khaled’s We The Best rests at number 78 on the Billboard 200. The independent release sold 6,700 copies last week in it’s fifth week on the charts. To date the LP has sold 93,000.

Devin The Dude’s Landing Gear is the only other notable new rap release. The album sits at number 112 in its second week. The project has sold 16,000 copies so far.

The Game and 50 Cent Callabo Soon?

There are rumors abound that Busta Rhymes has managed to get 50 Cent and The Game on the same record for his album. How? Well, there is a pre-existing song that features 50 Cent. Busta convinced The Game to do a song for a remix of said record. Well, 50 Cent gave his permission to appear on the remix with The Game for the promo value for his own record, Before I Self Destruct. I heard it is going to hit the net really soon. Stay tuned.

Lil Wayne Married To Nivea - And She’s Pregnant?

Lil’ Wayne announced that he was soon going to be a father at the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta. Wayne was receiving the MVP of the Year and Lyricist of the Year when he told the audience “I got a son dropping any day, pray for me.”

Many suspect that the mother is Nivea. Although Lil’ Wayne did not announce who the baby’s mother was. Rumors are swirling that Wayne and Nivea are married, and the wedding band he was wearing at the show lead to further speculation. It was reported that she was sitting in his VIP section at one of his shows last month and that she looked to be very pregnant.

Lil’ Wayne and Nivea dated in the past – are they now getting back together? Time will tell and nothing is completely confirmed at this moment. Wayne also has an older daughter with Antonia “Toya” Johnson, his high school sweetheart.

NU JERZEY DEVIL INTERVIEW 10/12/08

Illuminati 2G chopped it up with Black Wall Street’s #1 DJ, Nu Jerzey Devil for a exclusive interview. We discuss his working relationship with Game, the state of the label, his upcoming solo album and much more so here’s the breakdown.

How did you get your start in the game and who are your influences?

I got into the game when I was like 21. I started makin beats for my dudes around the way & some of my beats got into the hands of Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins & his rapper Fats & from there is where I entered the game by signing to Darkchild as in in-house producer.

How did you link up with The Game?

I got up with Game thru my homie Phat Rat in L.A. Rodney Jerkins had moved me out there & when I met Game we was just on some cool shit not really even on some music. But as time past my deal had ended with Darkchild & I took a risk by moving to Compton with Game & here I am, BWS Capo “Nu Jerzey Devil”!

I know alot of people are wondering what the deal is with Black Wall Street. Is there a distributor in place and are there any albums scheduled?

Black Wall Street is a movement. Its not just a label ya dig? We’ve had many offers but have yet to settle for any of them. Clyde Carson has distribution thru BWS/Captiol & I think we’re gonna take the same approach with the other artist meaning having BWS has the label & just use other seperate major to distribute it.

Who is all signed to BWS?

Well you got Juice from Phoenix, AZ, Clyde Carson from Oakland, CA, X.O from Altadena, Ca, Elijah from Harlem & myself from Atlantic City, NJ.

Do you have any mixtapes or albums you will be hosting or hear your production on?

Mostly all BWS mixtape will have some of my production on there but we’re working on a BWS compilation that will feature my production & I’m also working on my solo album called “Devil’s Playground” that will be produced my me & my team “Surround Sound”. My 1st single is with Lil Wayne produced by me & that’s called “Different Girls”! We’re looking to drop that late November.

Damn definitely looking forward to that. How did the New Jersey Giant mixtape come about with you and Fatal Hussein?

That was the homie Fatal who came up with that name. We both from Jersey so it only made sense for us to go in & do something together ya dig? NJ doesn’t have a lot of big name rappers out so we gotta stick together & change that.

What is a typical day for you as far as creating and preparing music on the production and rapping end?

A typical day for me is getting up working out clearing my mind then going to the lab & whatever is in my head at that time is what I would start working on. It always starts with a beat then if I think it fits me I’ll start writing to it, if not I’ll just put it in the volt with the rest of the crack (beats) for another artist.

What details can you give about your album?

Yea like I said I’m working on the solo album called “Devil’s Playground scheduled to drop spring of 09′. So far I got Lil Wayne, Raheem Devaughn, The Game & BWS on there of course. I got a dope new r&b artist from Sobe Ent. by the name of Phyllisa Ross on there. We did a song called “Everybody” that’s beyond bananas! Its a well rounded album though. Its a little different from your ordinary BWS music but it’ll show our versatility & will definitely make an heavy impact in the rap game.

What would be your response to people that say Game is not looking out for his artists by not having them on his album?

I would say that they’re wrong. Its not that he isn’t looking out for us it’s just that timing is everything. Once you shoot u gotta keep firing so unless he feels none of us was ready at the time then we just gotta keep working at our craft until we perfect it. Game is 1 of the dopest artists’ out so whoever is next can’t be no slouch ya dig?

I heard that. What advice would you give to an up and coming producer trying to make it in the game?

Definitely stay focused & humble and you’ll see results. Don’t worry about being rich or the females cause that’ll kill your drive. That’s gonna be there all the time. Once you become successful the money & women will be there but you cannot loose your drive & motivation cause then you’ll fall into the same pocket as the rest of the unsuccessful producers that chase the fame & women.

Alright that is all from me, appreciate the interview. Any last words or shoutouts?

Definitely check out my myspace at www.MySpace.com/NuJerzey & for all BWS info check out www.TheRealBWS.com. Also look out for my album “Devil’s Playground” coming soon!

Credits: http://illuminati2g.webs.com/nujerzeydevilinterview.htm

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Birdman Gives Wayne “A Millie” in Cash For Wayne’s Birthday

Birthday boy LIL WAYNE was left stunned when mentor and pal BIRDMAN handed him $1 million at his 26th birthday party in Miami, Florida on Tuesday night (07Oct08).
Stars like DJ Khaled and Akon looked on in amazement as the Got Money hitmaker opened a briefcase Birdman handed him and discovered it was full of crisp new bills. A stunned party guest says, “Lil Wayne was left speechless. He was almost in tears when he hugged his friend. I mean, who wouldn’t like $1 million as a birthday gift?” The Club Mansion bash was a lavish affair all round - one of the party’s main attractions was an ice sculpture full of frozen $100 bills.

Lil Wayne hugs Birdman after receiving a million dollars as a birthday present
Rapper Lil Wayne celebrates his birthday at Club Mansion

T.I Breaks Own Record With Hot 100 Burst

As tipped here yesterday, T.I. breaks his own recently set record for the largest leap to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, as “Live Your Life” featuring Rihanna explodes 80-1.

The track sold 335,000 downloads this week in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan, besting Mariah Carey’s prior digital debut week high-water mark of 286,000 with “Touch My Body.” Six weeks ago, T.I. jumped 71-1 with “Whatever You Like,” which slips to No. 2 on the Hot 100 but remains atop Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for a third week.

Pink’s “So What” drops 2-3 but continues to ring up major digital sales. The track shifted 165,000 copies this week and has sold 1.27 million in just seven weeks.

Rihanna’s “Disturbia” holds at No. 5, while Cash Money newcomer Kevin Rudolf scores his first top 10 hit as “Let It Rock” featuring Lil Wayne jumps 15-5 after selling 148,000 downloads. Katy Perry’s “Hot N Cold” remains No. 6 for a second week.

Debuting at No. 7 with new single “Keeps Getting’ Better” is Christina Aguilera, thanks to digital sales of 144,000. This is the artist’s first top 10 debut ever and first song in the top tier since “Ain’t No Other Man” peaked at No. 6 in July 2006.

T-Pain’s “Can’t Believe It” featuring Lil Wayne drops 7-8, while M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes” nose-dives 5-9. Nickelback’s “Gotta Be Somebody” debuts at No. 10 on download sales of 127,000, easily the band’s best Hot 100 opening to date.

Other new entries this week include “American Idol” champion David Cook’s “Light On” at No. 17 with 109,000 downloads, and the Killers’ “Human” at No. 32 with 70,000.

Kenny Chesney jumps 2-1 on Hot Country Songs with “Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven,” the 15th chart-topper of his career there. Billboard’s rock charts are unchanged, with The Offspring’s “You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid” at No. 1 on Modern Rock for a third week and Metallica’s “The Day That Never Comes” leading Mainstream Rock for a second.

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