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“Crank That” is biggest-selling digital single of all time
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Seventeen-year-old Soulja Boy has sold more than three million legal downloads of “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” — the first song ever to do so. It has also sold more than three million ring tones, was nominated for a Grammy (for Best Rap Song) and stayed at No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart for seven weeks. The accompanying music video has been viewed 28 million times on YouTube, and the instructional dance video has been viewed 22 million times.
“I can’t thank my fans enough,” says Soulja Boy. “Without them, all of this wouldn’t have been possible. The support they give me is beyond incredible. I have so many Soulja Boy Tell’em projects ready and I will continue to give them what they need in 2008. Yuuuuaaaa!!”
Lily Allen suffers miscarriage
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Lily Allen, 22, has suffered a miscarriage, the Sun is reporting.
The singer had just returned from a vacation with boyfriend Ed Simmons, 37, of the Chemical Brothers, when she lost her baby.
““Lily and Ed are in a state of shock,” a source told the Sun. “The bad news has been really difficult for them to take and they are absolutely heartbroken.”
Says her spokesman: “We can confirm that Lily Allen has suffered a miscarriage. She and her partner Ed Simons will be making no further comment and we ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.”
U-God sues Wu-Tang for $170k
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TMZ and AllHipHop are reporting that U-God (real name Lamont Hawkins) is suing Wu Music Group–which is licensed to Universal Music–for $170,000 in back royalties.
The rapper filed the papers on January 8 at the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, claiming that he is owed money from the 8 Diagrams album advance (around $40k), last fall’s Rock the Bells tour (at least $50k) and a European record contract, among other things.
Spice 1 seriously wounded after shooting
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Rapper Spice 1 is in hospital after being shot in the chest Monday (Dec. 3) while sleeping in his car in the driveway of his parents’ Hayward home.
“He said he dozed off in his car,” said Hayward Police Lt. Reid Lindblom to InsideBayArea.com. “He guessed he had been in his car for about 30 minutes.”
The shooting occured at about 12:30 a.m., when the rapper, real name Robert Green, noticed that someone was standing next to his car. A shot was fired through the window and Green was hit in the chest. The suspect was described as being a Hispanic male, around 5′7, dressed in all black. Nothing was stolen from the car. Police do not have a suspect or a motive.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Hayward Police Department at 510-293-7000.
Pimp C Found Dead in Hollywood Hotel Room
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Pimp C, real name Chad Butler, was found dead this morning in his room at the Mondrian Hotel on Sunset Strip in Hollywood. He was fully clothed and lying on his side on top of the bed. No drugs were found in the room, TMZ is reporting. An autopsy will be performed and toxicology results will be available in six to eight weeks.
Rick Martin, Pimp C’s manager, released the following statement:
This morning saw the loss of a man that was not only a client, but a very dear friend at a time when he had the most to live for. He was my best friend and I will always love him.
Chad’s tragic passing leaves behind mourners the world over, including his mother, wife and children whom Chad loved more than anything. An official cause of death has yet to be determined.
I was so very proud of Chad and the growth he has shown since his release from prison; as an artist and business man and as a person. As one half of the legendary Texas group UGK, Chad was finally seeing the results of the years of love and labor that he and Bun B have put in over the years, culminating in the tremendous success of their album, Underground Kingz. Chad was set to soar with not only a new solo deal on Jive Records, but a lucrative publishing deal, a new satellite radio show, several group projects and a national cologne endorsement. Chad had everything to live for, making his unexpected passing a travesty.
Right now, my number one concern is the well being and livelihood of his family who are the ones most deeply affected by this loss. All efforts will be made to ensure that they are properly cared for in this tragic time and beyond.
As Chad’s friend and manager, and on behalf of his family and those closest to him, we ask that you, the press keep reports of his passing to tributes to his amazing contributions as an artist and wait for the facts surrounding his death to come to light. Please let us all remember Pimp C as the kind and warmhearted man and rap music pioneer that he was.
Thank you,
Rick Martin / FM2 Inc.
Kanye’s mother dies suddenly
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AllHipHop.com is reporting that Kanye West’s mother, Dr. Donda West, died suddenly in Los Angeles last night. The cause of death was not immediately released. She was 58. More to come as details are released.
Update: Multiple sources are citing that Dr. West died of complications due to surgery, possibly plastic surgery. At this point, however, the claims are unsubstantiated.
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