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Morning Soul: Federal Agents Mad Cause I'm Flagrant

Diddy's oldest, Justin, is growing up into quite the handsome young man. He gets it from his mama. [CL]There are plans for a revival of Michael Jackson's Captain EO at Disneyland. [TF]AEG to Dr. Conrad Murray: "Who you gon get...

Butta  |  11/18/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Rap Snacks, SoulTube

Murs Pontificates On The Lack Of Women In Hip-Hop

Hey rap fans, to what do you attribute the lack of female emcees? The predicament itself isn't new, nor is the sentiment that it's due in part to rampant misogyny. What is refreshing, however, is that this conundrum is being...

huny  |  09/23/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Wanna Dance Tonight

Scarface thinks Soulja Boy has "the potential to be the next Russell Simmons." And Jesus wept. [VIBE]Further proof that Tyrese is better seen and not heard (on Twitter at least). [C+D]50 Cent the next Will Smith? Stranger things have happened....

Butta  |  06/03/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Don't Ever Wonder

It's official: Jay-Z chunks up the duece to Def Jam. [BB]T.I. performed his last concert before lockdown in Atlanta last night. [Y!]In a strange twist of fate, Natalie Cole's sister, Carole Cole, died from lung cancer during Natalie's kidney...

Butta  |  05/25/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Soul Cynic, Soul On Film

Wesley Snipes As James Brown? In What Alternate Universe?

Earlier this week news spread that Wesley Snipes had been cast to play James Brown in an upcoming biopic by Spike Lee. The diminutive director bought the rights to the Godfather of Soul's story in 2007 and cast Snipes...

Butta  |  01/29/2009 at 7:00 PM  |  Comments (12)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Rock the Night Away

Despite other Soul artists who didn't appreciate Hip Hop artists sampling their songs, Curtis Mayfield was a fan of Public Enemy and Ice T. [HHIR]From the "Nobody Asked You" Files: Will Smith is "open" to playing President Obama on...

ill Mami  |  01/21/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: The Butterfly? Uh, Uh That's Old!

A Hollywood madame is adding fuel to those tired Will Smith rumors. [GK]Kanye West is so secure in his new album that he sees fit to defend it left and right. [XXL]Also, he may be working with Boy George....

nOvaMatic  |  10/21/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Here's My Number And A Dime

Usher's "One Night Stand" tour dates have been announced. [SR]Looks like the late, great James Brown's estate is finally nearing settlement after almost two years.  Sheesh. [TS]The trailer for the latest Will Smith heart warmer, Seven Pounds, is ready...

Harlem  |  09/30/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Don't Wanna Be Weak, Just Wanna Be Strong

Although everything still sounds real sketchy, no foul play was found in Sean Levert's death. [AP]Check out John Legend's album cover and the potential tracklist for Evolver. [JEBS]Irv Gotti's reality show has been renewed for a second season by...

Butta  |  09/17/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Feel It

OK, Solange, you can sit down now. Beyoncé is coming back like gangbusters this November. [BB]Usher is pregnant again. [ITW]Lupe Fiasco plans to hang up the mic after his third album is released next year. [TRU]The lead singer of...

Butta  |  09/10/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Don't Talk, Just Move

Lil Wayne and Kid Rock are scheduled to perform at the 5th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors on Monday, October 6th. Don't say we didn't warn you. [SR]Will Smith has moved on from playing superheroes to playing a living god...

Harlem  |  09/09/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: So Emotional

Andre 3000 has another movie on the way. His IMDB profile is getting mighty long. [WH]Our condolences go out to Dr. Dre on the sudden loss of his son. [HH]Brandy channels Will Smith in her new video. I Am...

Butta  |  08/27/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Believe What You See

VIBE's mystery cover boy is none other than Jay-Z. Let's keep it moving. There's nothing to see here, folks. [VIBE]Will Smith will play Black Panther Bobby Seale in an upcoming film. [WTF]A couple of Snoop Dogg's homies got busted...

Butta  |  08/01/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Too Dangerous For Me

How dope are Questlove's new Nike Air Questo kicks? Very! [HS]Nas hit #1 on the charts and protested FOX News yesterday. [BB]So you think you're a singing diva? Sheryl Lee Ralph wants to hear from you. [EJ]Take a look...

Butta  |  07/24/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Do You Remember?

DJ Jazzy Jeff assures us that despite being the biggest movie star in the world, Will Smith is still the same old Will. So he's always been a swinger, huh Jazzy? [People]Has Def Jam decided to show Janet Jackson...

Butta  |  07/16/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Coming Soon

Stevie Wonder has more instant vintage in the works. [BB]Will Smith locked lips with David Letterman the other night. [TF]KRS-One is getting his own imprint at powerHOUSE Books, aptly named "I Am Hip Hop." Hmm, I wonder if the...

Butta  |  06/26/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Really Want To Know You

Whitney Houston better come get her man Ray J out of Lil Kim's clutches. I can't believe I just typed that. [NB]In other Ray-J news, he got kicked out of a hotel for cutting up. [TMZ]Oh, Amy. I can't...

Butta  |  05/28/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Baby Come Back To A Player

Unlike the delusional harpies on this website, ask any brotha if he thinks Alicia Keys is fat and see what he says after he looks at you like you're crazy. [TSW]Will Smith denies being a Scientologist. There was no...

Butta  |  03/19/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Joni Mitchell Never Lied

Kanye West and his boo Alexis Phifer partied with some old lady at Roberto Cavalli's party. [C&IC]If Will Smith plays Barack Obama someone please promise me that Jada won't play Michelle. [WH]Syleena Johnson plans to be the mistress of...

Butta  |  02/28/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jazzy Jeff & Peedi Revisit "Brand New Funk"

You might want to turn down the speakers if the Man is nearby. This is the explicit version. How long ago was it that Will Smith, then known as "The Fresh Prince", was still dropping hits? This reiteration of the...

nOvaMatic  |  09/05/2007 at 11:48 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink