ONION/ RICHIE STACKS (STL)

I'm back, and I got my guy from STL Richie Stack$ going in on his new single "Onion" - check this joint out! Follow him on twitter: @Richiestacks

Skrillex & Damian Marley - Make It Bun Dem

You couldn't put two crazier combinations of musical generes together and they made it dope! GENIUS!

Bo Deal (Brick Squad Monopoly) (Feat. Waka Flocka, French Montana, Trae Tha Truth, Twista & Paperboy) - Wow Remix

Check this Chi Town, IL artist, he's on Brick Squad with Flocka.

WTF Files? JoJo - 18 yr old Chicago Rapper Gunned Down

Amidst the constant reports of gun violence and shooting deaths in Chicago communities today Chicago Tribune was able to report that yesterday, 16 year old Chicago rapper Joseph Coleman aka Lil Jo was GUNNED DOWN in what police believe was a gang/hip hop related beef.

Lil Jo was a fairly unknown rapper here in Chicago, trying to make his way behind the meteoric rise of fellow Chicago artists Chief Keef and his GBE movement. Coiencidentally Lil Jo’s rival has been Lil Reese of the GBE imprint, another well known Chicago rapper which brings up the question seemed to be forgotten for years since the Biggie/Pac beef. When does rap get too REAL?

This public exhange of disses went from Twitter to YouTube, and now to the morgue. Video below shows Lil Jo and his group, driving past his alleged rival Lil Reese taunting and then driving away while we hear someone from taht group yelling “I’m Gonna Kill You”.

We know the classic saying “Guns don’t kill people, People kill people”, and the argument that the violence portratyed through music is not the cause of violence across America. Gang violence is obviously a serious issue and threat across teh country, especially in Chicago. I WILL SAY that in this case the music was CLEARLY a vessel and a catalyst used to escalate a situation that was already volitile. The music that represents the gang culture is definitely to blame, providing a mass communication method promoting the ideology of violence and no respect for our communities or history. Let’s do better.

Below is another Video from JoJo….IS this the life we want our children to live?

via Hip Hop Democrat

Fat Trel On Representing DC, Molly Rap & The Slutty Boyz

Tech N9ne signs Rittz - "Walking On Air" (Official Video)

Tech N9ne Just signed this guy to Strange Music. He's an affiliate of Yelawolf from what I'm reading. Song is pretty cool though.

Caskey "Words" (Orlando, FL)

Recently signed to Cash Money and he's from Orlando, FL. You be the judge. I kinda like the song though....

Lil Durk - O.T.F. feat. Lil Reese (Prod. Young Chop) In-Studio Performance

THEBLAKSHEEP® sat in on some recent studio sessions with Chicago natives Lil Durk, Lil Reese & Young Chop; Intertwining the footage from the different days, we created an In-Studio performance with their newest track, O.T.F. (Only The Family). 'Till I'm Free' The Mixtape - 7.27.12 Hosted By: Dj Victoriouz Follow The Team: Lil Durk: http://twitter.com/LilDurk_ Lil Reese: http://twitter.com/LilReese300 Young Chop: http://twitter.com/YoungChopBeatz

Hip-Hop Manager Chris Lighty Dead At 44

Sad. He was a hip hop legend in the business world.

Hip-hop mogul Chris Lighty died Thursday morning after he shot himself after an argument with his estranged wife at his Bronx apartment, sources told the Daily News. Lighty, 44 stepped outside his South Riverdale apartment about 11:30 a.m., after a spat with his wife, Veronica, police sources said. Suddenly, a gun shot was heard and Lighty was found lying faceup with a 9-mm. pistol next to his body, sources said. Law enforcement sources said Lighty — whose wife filed for divorce last year — may have been dealing with financial struggles, including owing about $5 million to the IRS.

Lighty, founder of Violator Management, merged with another talent company to form Primary Violator around the time of his divorce.

Musicians began Tweeting about Lighty soon after news of his death spread. “R.I.P CHRIS LIGHTY THE MAN THAT SAVED MY LIFE!!!” Bronx rapper Fat Joe posted on Twitter. “I Would Be Nothing Without YOU!!! My Kids Appreciate YOU God Bless Chris Lighty.”

The powerhouse behind Violater Records and management guided the careers of hip-hop heavyweights and stars such as Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes,Q-Tip, Missy Elliott, Fantasia, Mýa, Diggy Simmons, Cormega, Ja Rule, Mobb Deep, LL Cool J, Nas, and more. Jeff Robinson, who was close to Lighty, confirmed the tragic news on Twitter. Jeff Robinson

thejeffrobinson "So very sad about Chris lighty..Great long time friend,fellow bronxite and peer...incredible businessman and person." (VIBE)

In an era when label CEO's drop albums, romance pop-stars and parlay their mogul-dom into multiple endorsement deals, Chris Lighty, CEO of Violator Management, is a bit of an anomaly. Since 1989, his company has been stealthily creating strategic multi-million dollar opportunities for its artists' - among them 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, LL Cool J, Diddy, and Soulja Boy - in the areas of film, television, advertising, sports and finance. (Please Listen To My Demo) With little details coming in on this incident, we will keep Chris' family and friends in our prayers.

Yung Tone the Money Man ---- ON THE ROAD pt1

Follow 1 of Nap's biggest stars on the road.

twitter: @yungtone317

MIL TICKIT- (ErBODY KNOW ME) (Chicago, IL)

Just caught my brother Mil Tickit video for "Erbody Know Me". Dude is solid, check it out.

The Documentary of Lil Skypp - Sophisticated Street Music (Indianapolis, IN)

Interesting look at one of Naptown's hottest up and coming artists. Check it out.

Follow him on twitter: @lilskypp_317

Syphilis-Positive Porn Performer Mr. Marcus Apologizes, Admits to Altered Test

SMH.

LOS ANGELES — Adult performer Mr. Marcus told XBIZ Tuesday that he is “very sorry” for altering his STI test result that showed he tested positive for syphilis, saying he only worked with the altered test because his doctor assured him that he would not be contagious after taking a shot of penicillin and waiting at least 10 days before any sexual activity.

In an emotional interview that at one point brought the 18-year veteran star to tears, Mr. Marcus admitted that he made “mistakes” in recent weeks, but that he never once felt he was endangering anyone else by performing three times between July 24 and Aug. 8.

“I have to live with this, no one else does,” Mr. Marcus said. “I’m sorry. I’m very sorry. I did not think that this would come out like this. I’m sorry. All I can do is try to make some good happen. That’s it. I can do that. I can stand up. I’ve been taking a lot of shit. I can take it.”

Mr. Marcus made his first comments to the media at his San Fernando Valley office while accompanied by Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Diane Duke and FSC board member Christian Mann, who is also general manager of Evil Angel Productions. Both Duke and Mann, who praised Mr. Marcus’ “courage” for coming forward publicly, have been assisting the performer since Saturday, Aug. 18, when a genealogy, or record, of who he has worked with both after and before first testing positive was initiated by FSC’s Adult Production Health & Safety Services (APHSS).

Goo Ru ft Dro Man & Trutiny "My Trap Boomin Like McDonald's" (Indianapolis, IN)

Check this new joint from Goo Ru. This is pretty catchy.

“Welcome To The MidWest” Ciroc Party Recap @djdrizzle @djgregstreet @thadoubleo

Jim E Mac "ALL THE RIGHT REASONS TO DO ALL THE WRONG THINGS"

Jim E Mac brings a soulful gangsta feel with this. He's 1 of the most well respected and tenured artists in the Indianapolis, IN market. He just recently signed a deal with "THE REAL" Rick Ross for his new venture FMG (Freeway Music Group)Pay Attention.

OFFICIAL VIDEO GERCH ENT/FREEWAY MUSIC GROUP FOLLOW US @JIMMYMAC03 @GorillaEntFILMS

Pt 1 (Give Up)

Pt 2 (All the Right Reasons)

Insane Clown Posse Suing FBI For Classifying Juggalos As A Gang

Very surprised this is not getting more media attention in Main stream hip hop. This case is VERY important to the culture as a whole because whether people know it or not - there is a REAL effort by the FBI to classify music entertainment companies as a whole as Gangs and unlawfully prosecute them. Read up.

Horrorcore hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse has declared that they would be suing the FBI for classifying their devoted fanbase--known as "Juggalos"--as a gang in the 2011 National Gang Assessment.

Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope made the announcement at the 2012 Gathering of the Juggalos on August 9, Spin reports.

The rappers said they would go through with the lawsuit ""no matter what it costs or what it takes," eliciting cheering, cheers of "Family," and even some crying.

The "Juggalos" are best known for their elaborate, clownish make-up and annual "Gathering of the Juggalos" celebration.

The FBI maintains, however, that subsets of the Juggalos "exhibit gang-like behavior and engage in criminal activity in violence," according to the 2011 report.

The FBI classifies the Juggalos as a "loosely-organized hybrid gang."

The report defines a hybrid gang as being a "non-traditional gang with multiple affiliations," and notes that most crimes committed by Juggalos "involve simple assault, personal drug use and possession, petty theft, and vandalism."

While "criminal Juggalo sub-sets" have been identified in 21 states, Juggalos are only formally recognized as a gang in four states, according to the report.

Almost a year later, ICP is fighting back against the classification.

"Let's get this straight, a Juggalo is not a gang member," Violent J, one member of the ICP duo, told Vice.

Violent J went on to explain how the classification could seriously harm individual fans. He offered the hypothetical example of a fan who simply got an ICP-related tattoo many years ago.

If such a fan were to get picked up for a minor offense like a speeding ticket, "he's in the gang file… Suddenly, it ain't just somebody who fucked up, it's a gang member that fucked up, and they're getting a heavier sentence."

Some Juggalos have already suffered. Arizona man Shawn Wolf says his appreciation of ICP cost him custody of his son, according to Spin.

"The state of California flew to my house [to see if I was fit], and it's all ICP-decked out," Wolf said. "Just because of that, I was kind of screwed."

Violent J added that the lawsuit wasn't just for their fans, but also for the employees of Psychopathic Records, the independent record label founded by ICP.

"Some of these people... have been working here for 20 years," he said. "That's their career now. They have kids, and wives, and husbands. Next thing you know, they're working for a gang."

ICP and Psychopathic Records have launched the website Juggalos Fight Back in order to help build their case against the FBI.

LIL B "BIZNESS GIRL" FEAT. DMONEY MONTANA & ROCHELLE (Indianapolis, IN)

Lil Nut - "Last Time I Checked" - (Official Video)

Lil Nut Robin Hood Of The Ghetto Keepin It Real Expressing His Feelings And Life On Wax

Follow Lil' Nut on Twitter: @LilNutMGG

Dir. by @DJKayEll 2nd Camera @RickEpic Assisted by Ian S.

Mark Battles- Summertime ft Brencreek (Official Video)

Check out @MarkBattles317 new video to "Summertime" filmed by @PREPproductions #FlyAmerica

*New Song* Bad Side Ent., Dro Man, Lil'Skypp , LilDonald BadAzz , Young 100, Stevie

Check out this new song "YOung Nigga Shit" - this is a collab of Dro Man, Lil Skypp, and Badside Ent, some of the fastest rising independents in Indianapolis, IN. Prod by Swiff Tha Gift

*NEW VIDEO* "Black Tee" - Yung Tone The Money Man & Golde P "Me And My Brother"

*NEW VIDEO* From the MUCH anticipated project "Me And My Brother" here is the 1st single "Black Tee"

Follow on twitter: @yungtone317

*FREESTYLE* Yung Tone The Money Man "Respect My Mind"

S/O Yung Tone The Money Man with this new freestyle from his up coming solo effort "Live From the North Pole". This is one of Indianapolis, IN finest talents and is name rings bells in the city. Check it out.

*NEW HEAT* LIL SKYPP ft KAZ LIL DADDY- OUT OF MY MIND (Indianapolis)

This song is BANANAS! Check out 2 of the finest in the city - Kaz Lil Daddy is 1 of the most multi facted artists in the game right now and Lil Skypp is making his move to the inside of the track, in being 1 of the top Midwest to look out for. Click Play!

Follow them on twitter: @lilskypp_317 @kazlildaddy

*NEW* JEF JON SIN - PIMP C WOULDA SWANG 2 IT (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) (Kentucky)

This is my dude from out of the state of KY but now in Cali. He is multi facted and is not afraid to promote himself. Don't be surprised. You saw here 1st! Follow him on twitter: @JEFJONSIN

Hectic feat. Yung Kg & Ra-Im "Steven Tyler" (Indianapolis)

Hectic and Ra-im are 2 of the most talented most known unknowns. Check the song out. Follow him on twitter: @hectic317

Another Chicago Rapper Signed - Rockie Fresh signed to MMG

(via fakeshoredrive)

What’s been rumored for months is now a reality, as in the wee hours of the morning, Rockie Fresh became an official member of Ricky Rozay’s MMG family. The Chicago rapper inked on the dotted line just a few hours ago.

More pics of Rockie’s chaining day below. Congrats Mr. Fresh!

Salute to @RickyRozay for seeing my vision. We #RichForever #MMG — Rockie Fresh (@rockiefresh) July 12, 2012

Lil Poodie - Sec8Livin Dvd Intro [Preview] July 27th (Indianapolis, IN)

Check out Lil Poodie DVD intro, he's working right now and he is humble. I fux with it. Follow him on twitter: @poodiesec8livin

*NEW MUSIC VIDEO* "See Me Now" (Chuck Mason feat. Lil' Skypp and Yung Tone) (Indianapolis, IN)

Nice joint from 3 of the nicest from the city. I really think Lil Skypp has stepped his game up %100.

Follow them on twitter: @Chuck_Arsyn @Yungtone317 @lilskypp_317

Lil Durk - I'm a Hitta | Shot by @DGainzBeats

Some of the underground Chi cats that got next. Lil Durk take a look.

Good Morning My Neighbors! by @DJLEONSMITH (Australia)

Check out this new mixtape from the homie in Australia DJ LEON SMITH! He has'em going NUTZ in the STRIP CLUB down there!

Follow him on twitter: @djleonsmith

Tracklist

GOOD MORNING MY NEIGHBORS! 1. FU - J.R.

2. North Memphis Like Me (remix) - Juicy J feat. V-Slash & Project Pat

3. Live by the Gun - Waka Flocka Flame feat. Uncle Murda

4. Post Road - Dro Man feat. Boosie Dre & T-Eazy

5. We Ready - Archie Eversole

6. What Dey Do - Trick Daddy feat. Badguy of the Dunk Ryders & Desloc

7. Untouchable - Lola Monroe feat. Lil Boosie

8. U Claimin' U Real - La' Chat

9. Weak Azz Bitch - Three 6 Mafia feat. La' Chat

10. Stomp - Young Buck feat. T.I. & Ludacris

11. Make 'Em Mad - B.G. & the Chopper City Boyz

12. Rep Yo City - Lil Jon & the Eastside Boyz feat. E-40, Petey Pablo, Bun B & 8Ball

13. I'm a Boss - Young Jeezy feat. Rick Ross

14. East Stank Louis - Stank

15. What Up Dipset - DJ Green Lantern/Dipset/50 Cent

16. Hot Topic - Bullet Proof feat. Bun B

17. Handcuffin' - Smilez & Southstar

18. Gangster Walk - David Banner feat. Three 6 Mafia, 8Ball & MJG

BONUS TRACK: Down 4 My N****z - C-Murder feat. Magic & Snoop Dogg

New Video: Breadman "I LOVE MONEY" (Indianapolis, IN)

From Gary, IN now in Indianapolis, IN, dude has his own style and his "Pain on Paper" is coming soon. Check him on facebook - Marcus Breadman Hardy

Hittmenn DJs Midwest Presents...We Are The Streets 2 (The Network)

Follow @LiveMixtapes, @DjEDub1, @CountyBrown & @DjDrizzle!

Hit Skrewface - Get Off My Dick - Directed By Elite Media

S/O my brother @yaboyhit and his newest VISUAL! Reppin' Gary, IN and the Str8 Slammin' Click!

Lil' Skypp - Do feat. Lil Billy and Love LeAmber (Official Video)

Check out @lilskypp_317 ft @loveleamber and @lilbilly317 - HOT JOINT AND RISING right now!!

*WTF Files* - Man on BATH SALTS eats family dog alive

Man these damn BATH SALTS, 1st a nicca ate a man's face and now this nicca eats a dog ALIVE. IF I catch 1 of you busters around me sniffing bath salts don't be surprised if your ass gets kicked before you cut the next line.

WACO, Texas — Officials said a Texas man was charged with eating a family dog alive while being under the influence of a synthetic drug.

KWTX.com reported that police in Waco arrested 22-year-old Michael Daniel on Monday. He is accused of assaulting a family at their home June 14, chasing a neighbor and barking and growling.

Witnesses said Daniel grabbed the family dog, beat and strangled it and then started eating it. The dog died at the scene.

Officers said found Daniel was found sitting on the home’s porch with blood on his hands and clothing and face.

Daniel is believed to have been on a bad trip from ingesting “K-2,” a synthetic drug. He was taken to the hospital and now faces a felony charge for animal cruelty.

*NEW VIDEO* L.T. ft Bonecrusher - Rumors - Gorilla Squad Submitted (Indianapolis, IN)

S/O DJ Blendz and Saxx Attack Films on the video! NICE!

3Sixty "I Don't Like" Chief Keef Remix (Indianapolis, IN)

These girls Are. Bad. 3Sixty has the city going crazy right now! Follow them on twitter: @rose__360 @Dread_princess1 @prettynpink_360 @Redbone_360

MRC.Ent presents Indiana Tone and Young Kano - So High (Indianapolis, IN)

This consiracy part CRACKED ME UP! ENJOY!

follow them on twitter: @indianatonemrc @iaintshit

WTF? Senate rejects bid to label genetically modified food

I know they are poisoning our water, our air and EVERYTHING else, but they also are blatantly saying that they are going to POISON our FOOD too. SMH

By Eric W. Dolan

The Senate on Thursday rejected an amendment to the farm bill that would have given states the power to require labels on genetically modified food.

“This is the very first time a bill on labeling genetically engineered food has been brought before the Senate,” said Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (I), who introduced the proposal. “It was opposed by virtually every major food corporation in the country. While we wish we could have gotten more votes, this is a good step forward and something we are going to continue to work on. The people of Vermont and the people of America have a right to know what’s in the food that they eat.”

Senate Agriculture Committee chair Debbie Stabenow opposed the amendment, claiming it could interfere with the development of drought resistant crops.

The amendment was defeated by a 26-73 vote.

When the Vermont Legislature considered a bill that would have required genetically modified food to be labelled, the agricultural giant Monsanto threatened to sue the state. Despite public support, the legislation failed to pass.

Sanders’ amendment would not have required states to label genetically modified. It would only have given states legal protection to do so.

Lil Mal ft. Tha Joker & Lil Trill - Roamin' [Official Video] (@Lil_Mal)

Check out my Mississippi homies Lil Mal and Joker. They are repping Jackson, and collabing with Trill Ent member Lil Trill. R.I.P. Lil Phat

Yung Tone, GP, Vinnie - TRAP BOOM [Midwest Leak & Big Heff Submitted]

Check out @Yungtone317 and @golde_p_mnmb new video from "Me and My Brother" Project. 1st single "Trap Boom" ft @vinnieonmymomma

Dj Rapture ft. LA da Boomman & Rikk Reighn - Fuckshit (Germany)

#FollowFriday my German Brother @DJRAPTURE - his song w/ @BOOMMAN_MMI and @rikkreighn sittin at #14 on the German MTV urban music charts!

[Blog] “The Secret Meeting that Changed Rap Music and Destroyed a Generation”

Interesting read. S/O @djdrizzle

“The Secret Meeting that Changed Rap Music and Destroyed a Generation”

Hello, After more than 20 years, I’ve finally decided to tell the world what I witnessed in 1991, which I believe was one of the biggest turning point in popular music, and ultimately American society. I have struggled for a long time weighing the pros and cons of making this story public as I was reluctant to implicate the individuals who were present that day. So I’ve simply decided to leave out names and all the details that may risk my personal well being and that of those who were, like me, dragged into something they weren’t ready for.

Between the late 80′s and early 90’s, I was what you may call a “decision maker” with one of the more established company in the music industry. I came from Europe in the early 80’s and quickly established myself in the business. The industry was different back then. Since technology and media weren’t accessible to people like they are today, the industry had more control over the public and had the means to influence them anyway it wanted. This may explain why in early 1991, I was invited to attend a closed door meeting with a small group of music business insiders to discuss rap music’s new direction. Little did I know that we would be asked to participate in one of the most unethical and destructive business practice I’ve ever seen.

The meeting was held at a private residence on the outskirts of Los Angeles. I remember about 25 to 30 people being there, most of them familiar faces. Speaking to those I knew, we joked about the theme of the meeting as many of us did not care for rap music and failed to see the purpose of being invited to a private gathering to discuss its future. Among the attendees was a small group of unfamiliar faces who stayed to themselves and made no attempt to socialize beyond their circle. Based on their behavior and formal appearances, they didn’t seem to be in our industry. Our casual chatter was interrupted when we were asked to sign a confidentiality agreement preventing us from publicly discussing the information presented during the meeting. Needless to say, this intrigued and in some cases disturbed many of us. The agreement was only a page long but very clear on the matter and consequences which stated that violating the terms would result in job termination. We asked several people what this meeting was about and the reason for such secrecy but couldn’t find anyone who had answers for us. A few people refused to sign and walked out. No one stopped them. I was tempted to follow but curiosity got the best of me. A man who was part of the “unfamiliar” group collected the agreements from us.

Quickly after the meeting began, one of my industry colleagues (who shall remain nameless like everyone else) thanked us for attending. He then gave the floor to a man who only introduced himself by first name and gave no further details about his personal background. I think he was the owner of the residence but it was never confirmed. He briefly praised all of us for the success we had achieved in our industry and congratulated us for being selected as part of this small group of “decision makers”. At this point I begin to feel slightly uncomfortable at the strangeness of this gathering. The subject quickly changed as the speaker went on to tell us that the respective companies we represented had invested in a very profitable industry which could become even more rewarding with our active involvement. He explained that the companies we work for had invested millions into the building of privately owned prisons and that our positions of influence in the music industry would actually impact the profitability of these investments. I remember many of us in the group immediately looking at each other in confusion. At the time, I didn’t know what a private prison was but I wasn’t the only one. Sure enough, someone asked what these prisons were and what any of this had to do with us. We were told that these prisons were built by privately owned companies who received funding from the government based on the number of inmates. The more inmates, the more money the government would pay these prisons. It was also made clear to us that since these prisons are privately owned, as they become publicly traded, we’d be able to buy shares. Most of us were taken back by this. Again, a couple of people asked what this had to do with us. At this point, my industry colleague who had first opened the meeting took the floor again and answered our questions. He told us that since our employers had become silent investors in this prison business, it was now in their interest to make sure that these prisons remained filled. Our job would be to help make this happen by marketing music which promotes criminal behavior, rap being the music of choice. He assured us that this would be a great situation for us because rap music was becoming an increasingly profitable market for our companies, and as employee, we’d also be able to buy personal stocks in these prisons. Immediately, silence came over the room. You could have heard a pin drop. I remember looking around to make sure I wasn’t dreaming and saw half of the people with dropped jaws. My daze was interrupted when someone shouted, “Is this a f****** joke?” At this point things became chaotic. Two of the men who were part of the “unfamiliar” group grabbed the man who shouted out and attempted to remove him from the house. A few of us, myself included, tried to intervene. One of them pulled out a gun and we all backed off. They separated us from the crowd and all four of us were escorted outside. My industry colleague who had opened the meeting earlier hurried out to meet us and reminded us that we had signed agreement and would suffer the consequences of speaking about this publicly or even with those who attended the meeting. I asked him why he was involved with something this corrupt and he replied that it was bigger than the music business and nothing we’d want to challenge without risking consequences. We all protested and as he walked back into the house I remember word for word the last thing he said, “It’s out of my hands now. Remember you signed an agreement.” He then closed the door behind him. The men rushed us to our cars and actually watched until we drove off.

A million things were going through my mind as I drove away and I eventually decided to pull over and park on a side street in order to collect my thoughts. I replayed everything in my mind repeatedly and it all seemed very surreal to me. I was angry with myself for not having taken a more active role in questioning what had been presented to us. I’d like to believe the shock of it all is what suspended my better nature. After what seemed like an eternity, I was able to calm myself enough to make it home. I didn’t talk or call anyone that night. The next day back at the office, I was visibly out of it but blamed it on being under the weather. No one else in my department had been invited to the meeting and I felt a sense of guilt for not being able to share what I had witnessed. I thought about contacting the 3 others who wear kicked out of the house but I didn’t remember their names and thought that tracking them down would probably bring unwanted attention. I considered speaking out publicly at the risk of losing my job but I realized I’d probably be jeopardizing more than my job and I wasn’t willing to risk anything happening to my family. I thought about those men with guns and wondered who they were? I had been told that this was bigger than the music business and all I could do was let my imagination run free. There were no answers and no one to talk to. I tried to do a little bit of research on private prisons but didn’t uncover anything about the music business’ involvement. However, the information I did find confirmed how dangerous this prison business really was. Days turned into weeks and weeks into months. Eventually, it was as if the meeting had never taken place. It all seemed surreal. I became more reclusive and stopped going to any industry events unless professionally obligated to do so. On two occasions, I found myself attending the same function as my former colleague. Both times, our eyes met but nothing more was exchanged.

As the months passed, rap music had definitely changed direction. I was never a fan of it but even I could tell the difference. Rap acts that talked about politics or harmless fun were quickly fading away as gangster rap started dominating the airwaves. Only a few months had passed since the meeting but I suspect that the ideas presented that day had been successfully implemented. It was as if the order has been given to all major label executives. The music was climbing the charts and most companies when more than happy to capitalize on it. Each one was churning out their very own gangster rap acts on an assembly line. Everyone bought into it, consumers included. Violence and drug use became a central theme in most rap music. I spoke to a few of my peers in the industry to get their opinions on the new trend but was told repeatedly that it was all about supply and demand. Sadly many of them even expressed that the music reinforced their prejudice of minorities.

I officially quit the music business in 1993 but my heart had already left months before. I broke ties with the majority of my peers and removed myself from this thing I had once loved. I took some time off, returned to Europe for a few years, settled out of state, and lived a “quiet” life away from the world of entertainment. As the years passed, I managed to keep my secret, fearful of sharing it with the wrong person but also a little ashamed of not having had the balls to blow the whistle. But as rap got worse, my guilt grew. Fortunately, in the late 90’s, having the internet as a resource which wasn’t at my disposal in the early days made it easier for me to investigate what is now labeled the prison industrial complex. Now that I have a greater understanding of how private prisons operate, things make much more sense than they ever have. I see how the criminalization of rap music played a big part in promoting racial stereotypes and misguided so many impressionable young minds into adopting these glorified criminal behaviors which often lead to incarceration. Twenty years of guilt is a heavy load to carry but the least I can do now is to share my story, hoping that fans of rap music realize how they’ve been used for the past 2 decades. Although I plan on remaining anonymous for obvious reasons, my goal now is to get this information out to as many people as possible. Please help me spread the word. Hopefully, others who attended the meeting back in 1991 will be inspired by this and tell their own stories. Most importantly, if only one life has been touched by my story, I pray it makes the weight of my guilt a little more tolerable.

Thank you

Posted by Ivan: @hiphopisread.com

*New Mixtape* Mark Battles Walking Distance (Indianapolis, In)

12,000 in 8 hrs aint bad lol

follow him on twitter: @markbattles317

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*Breaking* Lil Boosie's Labelmate Lil Phat Shot and Killed in Atlanta

R.I.P. Phat, he had close ties with Indianapolis, IN. Him and the homie @Lil_mal had just found a new hit #ThatsmyJu that is going to blow up soon. Sad. Just sad another "rap" victim of gun violence.

19-year-old rapper Lil Phat (Melvin Vernell III) was found shot and fatally wounded at 6:40 pm on June 7th in the 1001 block of Johnson Ferry Road in Atlanta, GA. Lil Phat was found in a car parked in a parking structure next to Northside Hospital Women's Center. He was taken to nearby Northside Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Witnesses told investigators that they saw at least one suspect running from the scene of the crime. The parking deck has video surveillance cameras that the police are currently reviewing.

Lil Phat was signed to Trill ENT, which included artists Lil Boosie, Webbie, Foxx, Lil Trill, KaDe, Mouse & Shell.

Our prayers go to his family and friends.

Luchi Ent Miami "All Dat" Black Beach Memorial Day Weekend

Follow him on twitter: @LilBango317 - 1100 views in 24 hrs, they are buzzing!

*NEW VIDEO* 250k views Mark Battles- Last Night (Official Video) (Indianapolis, IN)

My Indiana #2 to watch release his first video for the lead single "Last Night". This video has 250k views in 3 DAYS!

Lil Wayne Pulls YMCMB out of HOT 97 Summer Jam Line Up!

Oh boy! This is going to get UGLY! Funkmaster Flex has vowed to END Young Money. And with Pusha T nipping at Lil Wayne's street cred could this be the end?

(AllHipHop News) In an unexpected turn of events, Young Money CEO Lil Wayne pulled his artists off of New York City’s Summer Jam Concert.

While details are still coming forth about why they were removed from the Summer Jam line-up, Hot 97′s Peter Rosenberg was quoted as saying, “where is all my real Hip-Hop fans, not that starships…” Rosenberg also reportedly called Nicki Minaj “wack.”

Moments later Lil’ Wayne Tweeted, “Young Money ain’t doing summer jam.”

Despite the fact that Tyga performed shortly after the Tweet was sent, and that Birdman was still at the stadium around 8pm EST, it was confirmed that Nicki Minaj would not perform.

Nicki also began to Tweet in regards to her cancelled performance.

“Wow. U ni**az just fu**ed up history. But the President has spoken. #YMCMB”

“Ebro call Wayne. Da kid gon b @ da telly…”

“Had a HELL of a fu**ing lineup. But we won’t b disrespected”

“I go above and beyond for my fans. But won’t ever go against wayne’s word. What he says, goes.”

*NEW HEAT* Thurlbread "Streets Like a Median" Ft D Golder (Indianapolis, IN)

Be on the look out for the up and coming album Raw, Rich, and Unruly! ThurlBread, Fresh out the 317 is holding it down for the streets! Follow him on twitter: @Thurlbread317

CertiFLYYed & A Better Fort - My City [OFFICIAL VIDEO] (Fort Wayne, IN)

This is Tight, CertiFLYYed puts on for the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana

Lil Mal & Lil Phat #ThatsMyJu The Leak 2

From my Jacktown fam @Lil_Mal - Only For Family Ent! That's my JU!!!!

*What In THEE HELL Files Pt. 2* American cage fighter 'rips out still-beating heart of training partner

What in the Hell kind of people are we raising in AMERICA?? SHEEEESH!!

A U.S. cage fighter ripped out the heart of his training partner while he was still alive after becoming convinced he was possessed by the devil, it was alleged today.

Jarrod Wyatt also cut out Taylor Powell's tongue and ripped off most of his face in a brutal assault that police said looked like a scene from a horror film, officers said.

They claim they found the 26-year-old standing naked over his friend's body with parts, including an eyeball, strewn around the blood splattered room in Klamath, California.

Wyatt allegedly told police he had drunk a cup of tea spiked with hallucinogenic mushrooms and became convinced Powell was possessed.

According to an autopsy Powell, 21, bled to death after his heart was ripped out. The coroner said Powell had been alive when the organ was ripped out after his chest had been sliced open with a knife.

Wyatt told the police he thrown the heart into a fire along with other organs that he had removed from the body, it was claimed.

He allegedly told investigators he cooked the body parts because he was fearful Powell was still alive and he ‘needed to stop the Devil’.

Police had been called to the grisly scene after a third friend had witnessed a sudden mood change in Wyatt after they had all ingested wild mushroom tea.

Justin Davis told police he returned to the flat to find Wyatt naked and covered from head to toe in blood. He noticed an eyeball lying in the middle of the floor and saw Powell's mutilated body. A lawyer representing Wyatt has claimed the wild mushrooms caused him to act in such a violent way and had not control over his actions.

‘My client was trying to silence the devil,’ said James Fallman. ‘I think he was having a psychotic fit based on the mushrooms he had.’

Wyatt has been charged with first degree murder and torture. Prosecutors added the torture charge as Powell was still alive when his heart was removed.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1282647/US-cage-fighter-Jarrod-Wyatt-rips-training-partner-Taylor-Powells-heart.html#ixzz1wS6uZ5Hb

*What The H*ll is going on Files* - Man EATS another man's face!

This Man got NAKED and ATE THIS MAN'S FACE? Alright maaaan, this sh*ts getting RIDICULOUS!

MIAMI - Sources identified the man who was shot and killed by police while biting off parts of another man's face near Downtown Miami on Saturday.

Police sources identified the man as Rudy Eugene.

Police said Eugene, 31, was found attacking another man near the west end of the MacArthur Causeway and Biscayne Boulevard on Saturday afternoon.

"When the officer approached him, told him to stop, pointed a gun at him, he turned around and growled like a wild animal and kept eating at the man's face," Fraternal Order of Police President Armando Aguilar said Sunday.

A witness said Eugene was biting off pieces of the other man's face and tossing them aside. He described it as looking like a scene out of The Walking Dead.

Police then shot and killed Eugene after attempting to stop the assault.

It's unclear what sparked the fight.

Aguilar said Eugene had likely overdosed, citing four past instances in Miami-Dade County when people overdosed on a type of LSD, removed their clothes, and became violent.

"It causes them to go completely insane and become very violent," said Aguilar.

The victim, a homeless man who frequents the same area where he was nearly killed, is listed in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Aguilar said 75 to 80 percent of the victim's face was missing.

Both men have had prior run-ins with law enforcement. Miami-Dade court records for both show both men have been arrested for mostly a handful of misdemeanors.

Who is Rudy Eugene? Eugene was previously married. He met his now ex-wife in high school at North Miami Beach Senior High.

Their marriage was short-lived, lasting a year and a half.

"I wouldn't say he had mental problem but he always felt like people was against him type of attitude. No one was for him, everyone was against him," said Eugene's ex-wife.

The two filed for divorce in 2007 during a violent point in their relationship.

The woman told Local 10's Terrell Forney that Eugene became increasingly violent toward her.

"That's why I left," said Eugene's ex-wife.

The two had not spoken in three or four years.

A woman who answered the door at Eugene's former North Miami Beach home told Local 10 that the prior family had lost the 1-story house to foreclosure in 2011.

However, Eugene would often pop up to the home unannounced, often looking for mail, which made the new family uncomfortable.

"He kind of looked weird a little bit but other than that I said as long as I've got bats and got the alarm system put up, I was okay," said the woman.

*New* Moe Brook - Champagne Showers Feat. Rambo Hustle (Indianapolis, IN)

Straight out of Indianapolis comes Moe Brook. Linking up with Midwest Rep; Rambo Hustle on one of Young Jerz' Stand out tracks from his Instrumental project "Its All Yours". This one could catch on and be in every club across the country if they push it right.....,then again the Internet might just take it and run. This one is off NAPC's Debut Mixtape Naptown Reppin Vol. 1.

*NEW* Drumma Boy (Feat. Young Dolph, Zed Zilla & Playa Fly) - Welcome (Memphis, TN)

S/O Drumma for putting this together with the hottest up and coming artists from Memphis. My homie @DJLOMAXX got it going ham down there!

Follow them on twitter: @zedzilla1 @iamdrumma @youngdolph @PLAYAFLYM3 @DJLOMAXX

*WHOA* Pusha T - Exodus 23:1 (Virginia)

I'm from VA so you know who I'm riding wit.

SamHoody.com & Stopbeefinradio.com presents...Ric Jilla #SuppaGucci (Indiana)

My good friend and biz partner @moneymatt and world wide reknown blog SamHoody.com collide to bring you one of Indiana's most known unknown talents in Ric Jilla. He is from Hammond, Indiana and has been putting it down for a LONG time with songs like "On The What", "Whatupdoe". While starting with the Grind Family, to Free Agent, he has released many projects up until now. This new mixtape #SuppaGucci is a new offering to bring new music from what many consider a legend in our state.

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Hectic feat. Yung Kg & Ra-Im "Steven Tyler" (Indianapolis, IN)

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*Hurts my Heart Files* - Brian Banks freed on account of fake claim after 10 yrs

Ouch.

::Teen’s NFL Dreams Squashed By Fake Rape Claim, Woman Confesses 10 Years Later::

The kidnap-rape conviction of a once-promising prep football star was dismissed Thursday following a recantation by his accuser. Brian Banks collapsed in sobs on the counsel table during a court hearing where a prosecutor quickly conceded the decade-old case and moved for the dismissal. In the summer of 2002, Banks’ future looked bright: He was a 17-year-old high school football star being heavily recruited by a number of colleges. But in a single day that changed with the accusations of kidnapping and rape by a female student.

He maintained there was no rape and their sexual contact was consensual, but his lawyer urged him to plead no contest rather than risk a sentence of 41 years to life in prison if convicted. He followed the advice and went to prison for six years, shattering his dreams of gridiron glory. In a strange turn of events, the woman who accused him a decade ago friended him on Facebook when he got out of prison. Wanetta Gibson explained she wanted to “let bygones be bygones.” According to documents in the case, she met with Banks and said she had lied; there was no kidnap and no rape and she offered to help him clear his record.

But she subsequently refused to repeat the story to prosecutors because she feared she would have to return a $1.5 million payment from a civil suit brought by her mother against Long Beach schools. She was quoted as telling Banks: “I will go through with helping you but it’s like at the same time all that money they gave us, I mean gave me, I don’t want to have to pay it back.” Justin Brooks, a lawyer who heads the Innocence Project, said that Banks has remained on probation, under electronic monitoring, has had to register as a sex offender and has had trouble getting a job. He said Banks continues to train for what he hopes will be a future chance at a football career.

Big Heff Presents Turn Up Featuring Ray Cash, KPT, Cj Platinum, Pooh Gutta, Ez White, & Draft Pick (Cleveland, OH)

S/O to my fam Big Heff out in Cleveland got it going DOWN out there. Responsible for some of the careers such as Ray Cash, Krayzie Bone, MGK, Ray Jr and more - he brings this joint TURN UP featuring some of his cities best! Big Heff Presents Turn Up Featuring Ray Cash, KPT, Cj Platinum, Pooh Gutta, Ez White, & Draft Pick

*Album Review* - Lil Skypp - Sophisticated Street Music (Indianapolis, IN)

In the dwindling era of "Trap Music" you have emerging rappers in the aftermath. Lil Skypp, from Indianapolis, IN is a perfect example of this concept. While the fairy tales of money, cars, hoes, etc have left many disillusioned with hip hop, you have artists that reflect honest and good music. The album "Sophisticated Street Music" is a perfect title as the project never reaches a "preachy" level with its gritty tales of the other side of street fame, while still giving the message and getting through. Its a paradox in itself (the title) but Skypp's album represents the element of the streets that is rarely given a voice. The "Sophisticated" streets exist - where we all know someone who strives to do better in life, but are a victim to choices and circumstance. With that said I haven't given a project a review in awhile because I believed that the energy had not been right until this time. Sophisticated Street Music is available online at digital stores Itunes and Amazon.

Click to Buy: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sophisticated-street-music/id523633328

I was excited to see an artist with good music drop an album and not follow the over saturated world of mixtapes that is the current state of Hip Hop. The decision to come with an album had me anticipating the quality and overall layout because this is an ALBUM. The 1st song, "Blind World" ft Lee'A Ro was a GREAT introduction to the message and set the tone for the rest of the project. Lil Skypp delivers A-1 lyrics and conveys the story of a young man reflecting on the struggle and gives a picture to the state of young minds that exist. The beat (Produced by Young Kros) really translates the pain into music with the synth horns and stereo bass. I was eager to hear Lee'A Ro and she did NOT disappoint with her feature and delivery. She puts SOUL in a bottle on this track. Singing "Everybody wants to splurge like this, but nobody wants to work for rent", she takes the listener TO the message immediately. Great introduction. "No Promises" (prod by Young Kros) has a Kanye West type of feel and Lil Skypp delivers the message again well in this song. I believe that is a trend and strength of this artist, I always think of Ice Cube when I listen to Skypp. REAL TALK and Street Knowledge in between reality. A bar, "I Don't Want to Be Broke, But I don't want to cook crack", is a perfect example. The album keeps a great feel with "IDK" ft. Lil Billy, who delivers a nice "Eminem" feeling hook. A compliment indeed. The next record that really stands out is "OMG" ft HFBT. This song has been moving through the channels but the production by Mondo Geezy and the simple but catchy hook on "OMG" have it on the verge of being an instant hit. Lil Skypp and Lil Billy give the track what it needs and JE Heartbreak came in and blessed the track with his gritty voice and quick punch lines. There is no dead spot in the record which often takes place in a record of BPM 90. "Real Thangs", "Mindstate" (prod by Mondo Geezy), and "Too Fast" (prod by HD) all have great sonics and feeling in the beats. I thought the message of "Mindstate" was an example of the Street but Sophisticated theme that laid nice to the music. "Too Long" was a GREAT message to the artists of his local scene and was a PERFECT ode to the issues that have been going on with the artists in his market and why they have not made it. "Do" ft Lil Billy is a GREAT song and has great potential. The hook is superb on this record. The "should be" single of this album comes in at #13 in the form of "Resistance" ft Jacob Alexander & Lil Billy. This was produced by the famed Lex Luger (Waka Flocka, Rick Ross, etc) and has the most world wide music appeal. The slight techno production mixed with the crooning on the hook would have the Flo-rida's and Pitbulls of the world nervous. The album moves on with a serious sound with "Last Forever". Ft JE Heartbreak and Lee'A Ro, this song is an ode to those who hope for better while reflecting on the past wrongs. The message is real and both JE and Skypp give testimonies to this idea. This is probably my favorite song on the album.

Overall, the production by Mondo Geezy, Young Kros and HD stand out as they create a WHOLE sound mixed with melodics, samples, and wide appeal. I thought that the tracks "Alright" and "Worth It" probably could have been left off. They had good vibe but did not fit in with the bar, raised by several tracks on this project. The title track "Sophisticated Street Music" also left some to be desired, simply because it is the title track. The addition by subtraction would have probably given this album and even higher rating. But do not be fooled this album is a VERY polished project. The mastering is there, the production, the lyrics and the message all in one is something that the game NEEDs very sorely. A variety. All in all, Lil Skypp delivered the goods on "Sophisticated Street Music" and I applaud his work. I enjoyed listening to the album and will definitely put it back in the deck.

I give this album 3.8 out of 5 bands

*Indiana Top Watched Update* #2 Mark Battles opening up for Drake @Hot963 Summer Bash

Check out his movement! @MarkBattles317 has taken a HUGE leap forward and opening up for Drake when the "Summer Bash" w/ Waka Flocka, French Montana, J. Cole and more take the stage! Congrats and we support those from DAY 1!!

*NEW R&B* "Beat It Like A Drum" - Ms. Fields Produced by Chris Kelly Written by Ruben McCray

Check out Indianapolis, IN singer Ms Fields with her hot joint "Beat it Like a Drum". I can't lie every time I've seen her perform it was professional and well put together. This has a great feel to it. Check it out!

Follow her on twitter: @MsCFields

BIO

Ms. Fields represents and performs R & B Soul/Pop with incredible energy and talent. As a songwriter and artist, Ms. Fields and her team "TeamMsFields", has created a promotional movement which includes utilizing social networks and promotional tools which are used to introduce the world to her unique sound and character. Born and raised here in Indianapolis, she has been most influenced Faith Evans, Teedra Moses, Amerie, Destinys Child and Beyonce. Her fashion style is also known to bring the hottest fashion trends and style to Indy's nightlife, shes fun and isn't afraid to take a risk. Ms. Fields has performed for many significant events and celebrities . She was the featured artist for the US Olympic Track Team celebration which was held at the Music Mill in 2009. This year alone she has opened for LeToya Luckett, Miguel, 2 Chainz, and many more. Ms Fields' show includes two to four dancers with a band depending on stage size. Ms. Fields is destined to be the next great R&B/Pop personality. She sings, writes and has her own vision of what she wants to sound like. Her debut EP titled "The Mission" delivers flavor, sass, high energy and class into the music world. When asked who could she mostly style and vocal wise be compared to she said, "You will hear alot of Ms. Fields lol, but if i had to compare myself to anyone it would be a cross of Rihanna all the way to Jasmin Sullivan". Her single "Beat It Like A Drum" has caught the eye of alot of music listners and she countines to put out impressive, solid new material!

Click this link to download and listen to "The Mission" http://soundcloud.com/ms-fields/sets/the-mission

*NEW MIXTAPE* CRUE. DENZEL BOND & DONNIE D Houseparty (Indianapolis, IN)

Check out the new mixtape/EP (is what I'll call it, too good and structured to be called a mixtape. This is something different from Indianapolis, IN but tailored to the wave of the game. Check it out! Follow them on twitter: @DenzelBond_CRUE @DonnieDarkoCRUE

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*NEW VIDEO* "Do Dat" New C-Beezy Feat. Dro Man (Clean Version)

New video from Anderson, IN youngster C-Beezy (My Way Ent.) check out this new hit ft Indianapolis, IN star Dro Man.

Hittmenn DJs Midwest "We Are The Streets: The Network :: LIVEMIXTAPES

Follow @LiveMixtapes, @Djedub1, @CountyBrown & @DjDrizzle!

25th Edition of #SkyppSaturdays - "No Lie" Freestyle feat. Munki Boi Ent.

Whoa. They Killed this mf.

*HEATING UP* Jeff Johnson - Watch Me (Official Music Video)

KY representer Jeff Johnson goes IN on this joint! WE met in LA like 3 yrs ago, he's a GOOD DUDE! Check out Jeff @ http://www.makingmyname.com Download Name Recognition 2.0 featuring "Watch Me" at http://www.makingmyname.com follow Jeff Johnson on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/thenameyouknow Video shot by Bryce Stewart and Edited by Travis Blackwell.

King Louie Signs With Epic

S/O FakeshoreDrive for the intel! If you were a little caught off guard by the release of King Louie’s first single “Val Venis” today, you weren’t alone. The record was dubbed as the first SINGLE from Louie’s long-awaited Dope & Shrimp project; but what you probably didn’t know, was that Dope & Shrimp will be dropping via Lawless Inc./Epic Records/Sony. Yep, you read that right — King Louie has officially inked a deal with Epic Records. The deal is through Lou’s current home, Lawless Inc., which is a Chicago-based label started by Larry Wilson and John Monopoly. Epic’s partnership with Lawless Inc. starts with Louie’s Dope & Shrimp, and today, the label moved on “Val Venis” as the first single. Moments after filming his segment for MTV2′s Sucker Free Chicago special at Lacuna Artist Lofts earlier today; King Louie sat down with FSD to announce his newly inked record deal, and talk about his major label debut, Dope & Shrimp. Congrats are in order to Louie, Lawless and the FLY ENT crew. Click through below for the interview.

MONEY MATT PRESENTS: BREAKIN ARTIST 101 "FREEZE EDITION"

Breakin Artist 101 "Freeze Edition" | Mixed by @moneymatt

Featuring: Freeze, Rambo, Deezy, Jelly Roll, Seany D, C Ray Walz

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*NEW Video* Robyn Fly - Lonely

Check out my sis aka Robyn Fly aka Ms Whooty and her new video "Lonely". She is from Indianapolis, IN but currently residing and repping Atlanta, GA. Check her out at www.iamrobynfly.com - on twitter @robynfly -www.youtube.com/robynfly22 Check out her new mixtape with @theblendmaster and DJ X Rated "Unbelieveable"

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*They Did What?* Files - L.A. suspends 7 cops for 'Jump Out Boys' clique

Not even possible. Not the LAPD??? Nawwwwwwwwww.... get out of here. lol By NbcLosAngeles.com Seven deputies from the Los Angeles County sheriff’s gang unit are on paid leave during an investigation into their suspected involvement in a secret clique that promoted aggressive policing and celebrated officer shootings, sources confirmed to The Los Angeles Times Wednesday. For more, visit NBCLosAngeles.com Los Angeles County Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore confirmed to NBC4 that seven deputies have been placed on leave, but, citing an internal affairs investigation, would not comment further. Whitmore told NBC4 that his department was aware of the clique and investigating the suspected gang before the paper broke the story. Days after the news broke, the captain of the division told his deputies in a private briefing that they “shamed the department by forming the group and urged those responsible to identify themselves,” the Times reported. One deputy came forward and named six others, a source told the paper. All seven were placed on paid leave this week. Sources with knowledge of the inner workings of the division told the newspaper that current and former Gang Enforcement Team members comprise the clique that used gang-like three-finger hand signs and branded themselves with matching tattoos, modified after a shooting. The tattoo's design is believed to include a grinning skull with red eyes, wrapped in a bandana imprinted with the letters “OSS” – allegedly representing Operation Safe Streets, the name of the larger unit the Gang Enforcement Team is part of, the Times reported. The Gang Enforcement Team is divided into two platoons of relatively autonomous deputies who target neighborhoods where gang violence is high, locate armed gang members and take their guns away, the Times reported.

Freddie Gibbs and Krayzie Bone in the studio

Freddie Gibbs - Lebron Shit (NEW) (Dirty) (2012) MVP prod by Drumma Boy

I'm not a Lebron fan lol But I am a Gibbs fan so here you go! Produced by Drumma Boy

Chief Keef Feat. King Louie - Flat Line [EXCLUSIVE] Prod. by Young Chop

S/O DJ Pharris, DJ Twin, Moe Bey, DJ Victorouz Chief Keef Feat. King Louie - Flat Line [EXCLUSIVE] @ChiefKeef @NKSOD @THISISKINGLOUIE

*NEW* Freddie Gibbs Feat. Lil Reese - OVA [EXCLUSIVE] Prod. by Young Chop (Chicago, IL)

Just got wind of this new mixtape out the Windy City!! Follow them on twitter: @LilReese300 @youngchopbeatz @FreddieGibbs @NKSOD

*NEW* Chief Keef ft. Young Jeezy “Understand Me”

It amazes me how much difference a month makes. New joint from the hottest thing moving in the Midwest right now! Chief Keef (Chicago) gets it in with the CTE Boss Young Jeezy. Check it out.

*NEW MIXTAPE* DJ D-NYCE - Naptown STAND up Vol. 7

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1.Intro 2.Robb Skee- Play $ 3.Mr 420 ft. Lil Billy- Color Money 4.Drew Illy- Be Your Man 5.Ms. Stress- Heart of The Map 6.Trajik Interlude 7.Trajik- Don't Come Easy 8.Lil' Skypp ft. Tone Goody Dre Dre The Nice Guy- Assignments *Exclusive* 9.Lil Nut- What The Hell 10.Issues Walter P- Come Thru 11.Bug$y ft.Marz- My City 12.Mike E- Cashin' Out Freestyle 13.Jessika Rabbitt- Hello Kitty 14.Young Syns- Come From 15.Tone Goody ft. Mike E- Yes I Am 16.Yotti ft. Young West Side- How I Do It 17.S. Dot Bilderberg ft. Random- Big Bizness 18.Trillogy ft. Playbwoi- Good Time 19.Lil' Skypp ft. Yayo Club, Lil Billy, Young Cash- Got Dem Racks Freestyle 20.Jay Mac SB- Now Later 21.D LO ft. Lil Billy Reddy Rock- Not The Same 22.Drew Illy ft. D Nyce- 100's and 50's 23.P. Haze and A. W. The Prezident- Jus Chill 24.Parris ft. Lil E- Big Bankroll

Do feat. Lil Billy and Love LeAmber (Produced by Mondo Geezy) (Indianapolis, IN)

*New Joint* from HFBT/SSM "Do" ft Lil Skypp ft Lil Billy and Love LeAmber - this is a heater! Exclusive RELEASE! Click on the play button NOW!!

*NEW* Lil Bango - "George Hill" (Indianapolis, IN)

Check out these youngin's from Luchi Ent/MRC Ent - Lil Bango and Lil Skooter with their new hit "George Hill". Go Pacers - Beat the Heat!

*NEW MIXTAPE* Lil Kappy Ball Everyday (Everyday I Ball) (Gary, IN)

Skrewface Ent./ Str8 Slammin Records Presents Lil Kappy for his debut mixtape Ball Everday (Everyday I Ball) hosted by DJ Roc!! He's the son of Hit Skrewface, he's 13yrs old, he raps, write his own lyrics & also make tracks! He produced Hit Skrewface's smash record called Smash Out feat. Freddie Gibbs & D-Edge's E-9 off of G-Kalaborationz Volume 2 - Money Muzik & more!!

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((( OFFICIAL VIDEO ))) MELLO THA GUDDAMANN FT ACE HOOD- I LUV DA STREETZ

S/O my guy Mello Tha Guddaman out of Chi-town with his new single. On Twista's GMG Ent Label Follow him on twitter: @THAGUDDAMANN

**BREAKING** Lil Boosie Found Not Guilty

Baton Rouge rapper Lil Boosie, whose real name is Torence Hatch, has been found not guilty of murder. The jury deliberated for about an hour. Supporters are cheering outside the 19th Judicial Courthouse in Baton Rouge. Hatch and his defense team hugged and began crying once the verdict was read. Prosecutors said Hatch hired Michael Louding, also known as "Marlo Mike," to kill Terry Boyd. The 35-year-old was shot to death through a window while inside his home in 2009. Hatch is currently serving an 8-year prison term on drug charges and is being held in the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. In its closing, the prosecution said the evidence speaks for itself. Prosecutor Dana Cummings said Louding admitted on interrogation tape that Hatch gave him $2,800 in $20s after the murder. She said Carvis "Donkey" Webb and Hatch worked on Louding to get him to tell the "truth." According to Cummings, during phone calls to Louding, Webb told him, "Follow my lead and you coming home Marlo." She also told the jury Hatch wrote in a letter to his mother that he might have said some things that incriminate him. Cummings said the lyrics in Hatch's songs again prove his intent. She said in the phrase "Yo Marlo" he even calls out his hit man. "That's billboard strong," Cummings said. Hatch's lawyer said detectives called Louding the "ace in the hole." Attorney Jason Williams pointed out that's a poker saying. He said poker is a game of deceit. He added the detective testified he's skilled at deceit and that's what this case is about. He told the jury to notice investigators said they preserved computers with lyrics on them for jurors to see, but police didn't preserve 10 hours of interrogation tape for jurors to see. "This case not about Boosie, but who's being tried first?" Williams asked. "Not the man who says he killed six people." He went on to state there is no proof Hatch had beef with Terry Boyd. He said the task force that was created needs a big arrest to keep going and then asked, "What's bigger than a rapper going down for murder?" He told the jury no one followed up on the lead Terry Boyd's mother gave, until last year. By that time, the man she told them to talk to was dead. Officers also said they never read the Terry Boyd file, but they were investigating. Boyd had 15 old scars on his body from bullet wounds. An old bullet was found in him. Williams posed the question, "Was someone coming back to finish what they started?" He said this all started over a letter Lee Lucas supposedly sent telling Hatch that, "Boyd was getting out of prison and he said he's going to 'jack and slap you.'" "Where is that letter? Why didn't Lee Lucas testify?" the attorney asked. He also stated lots of lyrics were played, but prosecutors didn't play the one that said f--- Hillar Moore. "Why?" he asked. Prosecutors were given a chance to speak to the jury one last time and finished. The judge then gave jurors instructions and they were sent to deliberate the case. Defense attorneys for Hatch rested their case Thursday afternoon without calling any witnesses. Attorney Jason Williams told jurors Thursday the defense was resting its case based on the fact the burden of proof lies with the state and based on the testimony of the state's witnesses. The prosecution had rested its case around 2:44 p.m. after six days of testimony from 27 witnesses. Click here for additional background information on the case Copyright 2012 WAFB. All rights reserved. Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in North Shreveport Bossier Parish student arrested for posting threat on Facebook Girl injured in hit and run in Shreveport's MLK neighborhood Father breaks triplets’ legs

50 Cent x 2 Chainz - "Riot" Remix

I thought it was going to go in more than this...but here you go!

Mark Battles invades Atlanta with Travis Porter and Future

HARD HEAD 4 LIFE ENT PRESENTS BANKROLL MAN MAN MARLEY FEAT. PLAYBWOI

I love this joint! Off of Lil B the Big Dawg's compilation Bizne$$ Boyz.

INTERVIEW: FREDDIE GIBBS MTV UK

The homey @FreddieGibbs talking about his new mixtape "Baby Face Killa" w/ DJ Drama. Will he take shots at Ross?

Freddie Gibbs recently paid a visit to the UK to perform at east London’s East Village venue for a one-off show, so we sent The Wrap Up’s Ra’ed Poetical down to have a chat with the rising rap star. Known to tell it like it is, the rapper spoke candidly about living a dangerous life whilst growing up in Indiana, working with Eminem and Bun B, his close friendship with his new label boss, Young Jeezy, and he also sends out a little message to a certain Maybach Music Group rapper... The Wrap Up: Welcome to London, sir. Have you been here before? Freddie Gibbs: Thank you for having me! Nope, first time. TWU: You’re only here for a day, right? Any plans to come back? Freddie Gibbs: Definitely coming back. I'm gonna rock my first show and make everybody want me to come back (laughs). TWU: You grew up in Indiana, home of the late great Michael Jackson. What was life like growing up there for you? Freddie Gibbs: It made me everything that I am today. It’s a special place and there are a lot of good people there, but it’s an economically decaying town with a lot of crime, with a lot of devils around. It’s about how you take it and shape it and use it to your advantage instead of letting it use you. Those devils, they used me for a while, but I had to do what I had to do to turn my life around and that’s what this music thing does for me. TWU: What was the pinnacle point for you where you thought to yourself, ‘I want to do music’? Freddie Gibbs: There was so much murder and s**t going on around me, I didn’t wanna succumb to that, or to things of that nature. Basically, I just needed an outlet. Rap was what I needed to express myself and give myself something to believe in. TWU: You have many stories to tell and someone you get compared to a lot is Tupac, which many of us know is one of your main musical influences. Why was he such an important figure to your career? Freddie Gibbs: He’s been my number one influence. If you say Tupac didn’t influence you, then you don’t really need to be rapping because nobody evokes that kind of emotion on a track like Tupac does. You’ve got a lot of Tupac clones, but I don’t think I'm one of them. I just think I give people a little piece of the feeling he gave them. But that’s some big shoes to fill! I didn’t wanna live my career trying to fill Tupac’s shoes. TWU: If you didn’t do music, what do you think you’d be doing instead? Freddie Gibbs: I really don’t know. If I wasn’t doing music, I’d be in jail or dead. I was on that type of path. Music took me away from that. I got kicked out of school and I got kicked out of the military. I was on a path of destruction. TWU: Would it be fair to say that music saved your life? Freddie Gibbs: Yeah, most definitely. Like Lupe Fiasco said in the song ‘Hip Hop Saved My Life’, that was the realest song he ever made because the guy that he was talking about in that record, I was that guy before. Hustling and investing into this rap scene, freestyling, doing s**t for free that you don’t wanna do, it’s all part of paying your dues in this game and I’ve definitely done that. TWU: You’ve worked with a number of amazing artists, namely Bun B and Eminem, but who would you say you’ve learnt the most from? Freddie Gibbs: Probably Bun B. He’s always just a phone call away. Bun is like hip-hop’s big brother! He is also one of my influences and someone I look up to a lot in this game, and I will forever be indebted to him. Before I signed with Jeezy, I called Bun. Before I made any moves, I called Bun. I value his opinion and his advice. TWU: Speaking of Young Jeezy, you’re now signed to his movement. How did that whole process come about? Freddie Gibbs: I could have signed with any rapper or any record label at that point, but I wanted to go somewhere that I felt comfortable and I was around some real dudes that kept it 100. If we could establish that bond, first and foremost, then the music is simple. So yeah, we’ve got a mutual respectful and I can’t thank Jeezy enough for the opportunities he’s given me. TWU: In the past, it’s been said that Young Jeezy and Rick Ross have been going back and forth at each other. Without saying any names, where do you stand on that? Freddie Gibbs: You’ll see on the 'Baby Faced Killa' mixtape. I’ve been known not to bite my tongue. These guys blowing shots at people will definitely be dealt with accordingly. They’re not gonna say anything too crazy because they don’t want that real life s**t. They just wanna rap, you know? We’re not really into that, we’re gonna let them know what it’s really about. There ain’t gonna be no freestyle battle or no bulls**t like that. TWU: Looking forward to that! On a more positive note, is there anyone who you’d like to work with on some new music? Freddie Gibbs: Jay-Z! I'm trying to get in there with Jay-Z. I’ve got a song called ‘70’ that I want Jay-Z to feature on. There’s a couple of others guys that I wanna work with as well. Scarface and I are about to drop a couple things, same with Raekwon. I like A$AP Rocky and his stuff, Kendrick too. I’ve done some stuff with Dom Kennedy already, as well as Y.P and Young Louie from Chicago. All of the new upcoming guys who have their heads on straight, doing their thing, I'm f**king with it. I'm still f**king with all of the old G’s. TWU: Going back to the ‘Babyface Killa’ mixtape, will the album drop after that? Freddie Gibbs: I’ve got the album with Madlib coming out soon, and the Ski Beatz thing. My major debut is called ‘The Neck Tie Party’ – which is gonna be crazy! I’ve got a lot coming out this year, so it probably won’t come out this year, unless the public really, really want it. But for the meantime, I’m just building up the anticipation. TWU: And finally, what can we expect from Freddie for the rest of this year? Freddie Gibbs: I’m gonna show everyone how versatile I am. Like I said before, I'm blessed to be here and doing my thing. We’re building up to ‘The Neck Tie Party’ album, so keep an eye out because I ain’t stopping!

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