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T.I. Interview on Larry King Live (Video)

Slicksno — Fri, 14 May 2010 14:20:40 +0000

T.I. had a sit down recently with Larry King to speak about the details surrounding his arrest and what it means for his future. In the interview, T.I. explains why he felt the need for the high-powered weapons. His best friend and personal assistant, Philant Johnson, was killed in Cincinnati during a shootout that followed one of his performances. "The guns that were used that night are [...]

Plies, Big Gates Explain "Goon Affiliated"

Slicksno — Fri, 14 May 2010 13:32:30 +0000

Rapper Plies and his brother Big Gates recently explained their motivation behind releasing Plies’ fourth album, Goon Affiliated.

According to Plies, he has always been “goon affiliated” due to his surroundings as a youngster growing up in Fort Meyers, Florida.

“My brother was always my brother, but he was also like a father figure,” Plies revealed. “From [...]

Gangster’s Paradise: Jerusalema (Movie Trailer)

Slicksno — Fri, 14 May 2010 13:26:10 +0000

This movie looks serious, check out the trailer…

Inspired by a true story, Gangster’s Paradise: Jerusalema is an unflinching look into the crime and corruption in the most crime-infested district of Johannesburg, South Africa. Lucky Kunene starts off small with petty crimes as a kid, but quickly graduates to more aggressive heists. In the end, he must stay one step ahead of the law and local drug lords, or his empire, and his life, [...]

Juvenile Aims To Heat Up Summer With ‘Beast Mode’

Slicksno — Fri, 14 May 2010 13:11:11 +0000

New Orleans rapper Juvenile is wasting no time releasing the follow up to last year’s album Cocky and Confident. The rapper has revealed he will release a brand new album this July titled Beast Mode, which will hit stores via a deal between his label UTP and E1 Music.

“The main reason for putting out this record in the summer [...]

Gucci Mane Fires Managers; Launches New Label From Jail

Slicksno — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:47:30 +0000

Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane has officially parted ways with his former management company Mizay Entertainment and booking agency Hitt Afta Hitt Enterprises.

Source: AllHipHop.com

Mizay Entertainment is helmed by Debra Antney, while promoter Johnnie Cabbell is the owner of Hitt After Hitt [...]

C-Ride – The Arab Store (Free Album)

Slicksno — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:41:05 +0000

The above video is a quick promo for C-Ride’s new album The Arab Store which is available for free download. Hit the jump for the cover art and download link…

Download: C-Ride – The Arab Store (Free Album)

Track List:

1. Str8 Outta Carol City feat Z-Ro – Cocaine (Disc 1 & 2)

Track List:

Disc 1 1. Chip On My Shoulder 02:23 2. Bottom To The Top f/Mike D 04:44 3. Denzel Washington f/Chamillionaire 04:20 4. Haters Got Me Wrong f/Chris Ward & Gucci Mane 04:46 [...]

Yung Joc – The Grind Flu (Album)

Slicksno — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:53:59 +0000

Yung Joc decided to give his latest album The Grind Flu away for free and we have the link to the full album ripped @ 320 kbps (HQ), track list and download link after the jump…

Download: Yung Joc – The Grind [...]

DJ Knucklez & HardTargetGFX.com – The Re-Up Vol 3 Hosted by LA the Darkman (Mixtape)

Slicksno — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:20:00 +0000

Download: DJ Knucklez & HardTargetGFX.com – The Re-Up Vol 3 Hosted by LA the Darkman (Mixtape)

Track List:

01. RE-UP INTRO – LA THE DARKMAN [...]

Papaduck – The Streets Is Mine (The Street Tape)

Slicksno — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:11:07 +0000

Download: Papaduck – The Streets Is Mine (The Street Tape)

DGB gets the credit for this one.

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Bobby Creekwater – The B.C. Era Deuce (Free EP)

Slicksno — Tue, 05 May 2009 04:16:30 +0000

Download: Bobby Creekwater – The B.C. Era Deuce (Free EP)

Track List:

1. Him & Her (Skit) 2. Hey (Produced by Bobby Creekwater) 3. Throw Da Deuce (Produced By Bobby Creekwater) 4. The Message (Skit) 5. Dreamin ft. Bohagon & Mykel (Produced by D. Focis) 6. Winner ft. Jimmy Cravity (Produced by Bobby Creekwater) 7. Spaceship (Produced by Junior Varsity) 8. Ridin Muzik ft. [...]

Rapper David Banner to Star in New Film ‘Confidant’

Slicksno — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:58:20 +0000

Mississippi rapper and activist David Banner has signed on to star in the upcoming thriller The Confidant.

Produced by former Miss USA Kenya Moore, Banner plays the role of Jackson, a talented art major on a full academic scholarship. When his best friend and college football star Nigel (Boris Kodjoe) mistakenly kills a man in a gambling dispute, Jackson forms a pact with his childhood friend to eat the charge. Under their agreement, [...]

Lil Wayne Loses Court Battle Over ‘Carter’ Documentary

Slicksno — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:33:53 +0000

A state court has refused to block the upcoming release of a new controversial documentary on Lil Wayne named The Carter. The film is being released by QD3 Entertainment, a company owned by producer Quincy Jones III, which has also released Hip-Hop themed titles like Thug Angel, The Freshest Kids, the Beef series and others.

Lil Wayne filed a lawsuit against QD3 Entertainment, claiming the company reneged on a deal that would have [...]

Lil Wayne Interview with Katie Couric on CBS

Slicksno — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:05:00 +0000

See the transcript below…

(CBS) At first look, you might think it’s pretty easy to size up Lil’ Wayne. He’s got the teeth — gold and platinum diamond-studded crowns, a body covered in tattoos and the attitude.

Lil’ Wayne: “I am gangster, Miss Katie.”

Katie Couric: “What does that mean, when you say ‘I’m a gangster’?”

Wayne: I don’t take nothin’ from no one. I do what I wanna do. And I’m gonna do that until [...]