Saigon Arrested for Felony Weapons Possession
Saigon was arrested yesterday morning (August 22) after police allegedly found a gravity knife inside his vehicle.
Police stopped Saigon for a traffic violation near 11th Avenue and W. 29th Street in Manhattan around 1:30 am.
When his vehicle was searched police found a gravity knife which is a tool similar to a switchblade.
Saigon was charged with possession of a weapon.
Saigon, who has appeared on the hit HBO TV show "Entourage", is currently preparing his debut album "The Greatest Story Never Told". The album is executive produced by Just Blaze and features the single "Come On Baby".
BEYONCE'S JANET JACKSON MOMENT
Yesterday, we reported Beyonce's unintentional flash of her "girls" earlier this week during her Toronto concert.
At least that's what it appeared to be in some folk's eyes. Others say you didn't really see anything because she was wearing a flesh colored bra.
(If you didn't see it, or if you want to see it again, click here.)
Yesterday, we reported Beyonce's unintentional flash of her "girls" earlier this week during her Toronto concert.
At least that's what it appeared to be in some folk's eyes. Others say you didn't really see anything because she was wearing a flesh colored bra.
(If you didn't see it, or if you want to see it again, click here.)
Well the bottom line is that Miss B can be thankful that her inadvertent flash did not take place in the Southeast Asian country of Malaysia, or she may have been fined and thrown in jail.
Due to protests in the Muslim-majority country by conservative critics who feel Western performers can corrupt their youth, Beyonce has agreed to tone down the sex appeal of her stage show when she takes the stage on Nov. 1.
Malaysia's government guidelines for public performances require a female artist to cover up from the top of her chest to her knees, including her shoulders.
"We've informed Beyonce's management about this issue of clothes, but it takes some of the fun out of it," said Razlan Ahmad Razali, chairman of Pineapple Concerts, which is organizing Beyonce's concert.
Performers in Malaysia may not hug or kiss, and their clothes must not have obscene or drug-related images or messages, reports AP.
"Beyonce won't be able to do the kind of show here that she does elsewhere," Razali told The Associated Press. "She's a fashion icon, and we know that she often wears miniskirts and clothes that expose her navel during her performances. It's a pity to restrict her, because her costumes are all tasteful and glamorous."
Gwen Stefani recently amended her show during a concert in Kuala Lumpur, and a Pussycat Dolls concert last year caused its Malaysian organizers to be fined $2,857 after the group was accused of flouting decency regulations.
Due to protests in the Muslim-majority country by conservative critics who feel Western performers can corrupt their youth, Beyonce has agreed to tone down the sex appeal of her stage show when she takes the stage on Nov. 1.
Malaysia's government guidelines for public performances require a female artist to cover up from the top of her chest to her knees, including her shoulders.
"We've informed Beyonce's management about this issue of clothes, but it takes some of the fun out of it," said Razlan Ahmad Razali, chairman of Pineapple Concerts, which is organizing Beyonce's concert.
Performers in Malaysia may not hug or kiss, and their clothes must not have obscene or drug-related images or messages, reports AP.
"Beyonce won't be able to do the kind of show here that she does elsewhere," Razali told The Associated Press. "She's a fashion icon, and we know that she often wears miniskirts and clothes that expose her navel during her performances. It's a pity to restrict her, because her costumes are all tasteful and glamorous."
Gwen Stefani recently amended her show during a concert in Kuala Lumpur, and a Pussycat Dolls concert last year caused its Malaysian organizers to be fined $2,857 after the group was accused of flouting decency regulations.
Daz Dillinger Gathers All-star Lineup For New LP, Gangsta Party
Tha Dogg Pound’s Daz Dillinger has gathered an all-star lineup for new solo album, Gangsta Party. The LP will be released on September 25 through High Powered Music/KOCH Records.
Producer John Silva will helm the boards for the 15-track album, which will feature guest appearances by Joe Budden and Jagged Edge on “Caught Up,” Redman on “Got What You Want,” Spice 1 on “Start a Problem,” Jayo Felony on “Do What I Wanna,” Mistah F.A.B. and Keak Da Sneak on “All About The Money” and E-40 and Kurupt on “Get Money.” Snoop Dogg, The Outlawz’ Young Noble and Hussein Fatal and Yukmouth will also make appearances as well.
As previously reported on XXL, Tha Dogg Pound — Daz and Kurupt — recently signed to Cash Money Records to release the next DPG album, West Coast Aftershock.
50 Cent Sees "Starz," Hosts 2 New Shows On Cable Network
Next month, 50 Cent will be starring in a new original show and hosting a new program on the cable movie network Starz.
The new show, entitled "50 on 50," set to premiere on the Starz In Black network, will be a 30-minute video show hosted by 50 himself. The G-Unit boss will also be joined by Tony Yayo on the show's premiere episode, as the two will discuss music as well as play videos 50's latest videos off his upcoming cd Curtis, including "Straight To The Bank," "I Get Money" and "Ayo Technology" featuring Justin Timberlake.
The Vitamin Water poster boy is also set to host a list of some of his favorite movies as part a new segment on another Starz channel called "50's Picks." 50 will introduce one of his favorite films on the Starz Edge network, every night until September 10 including The Professional, He Got Game, Rush Hour and Carlito's Way.
Both shows are meant to coincide with Curtis' September 11 release date.
"50 on 50" premieres on September 7 at 11 p.m. EST on Starz In Black while "50's Picks" will launch on Starz Edge on September 7 at 9 p.m.
Method Man to Release DVD
Method Man of the Wu-Tang Clan is getting ready to release a live concert DVD titled "Live From the Sunset Strip."
The DVD, which was shot at Hollywood's House of Blues, is set to be released on October 30. The DVD will feature some of Method's biggest hits, such as Method Man, Judgment Day, All I Need and Bring the Pain.
In addition, the DVD will contain interviews, a photo gallery and a hidden scene. The tracklist is reported as follows:
Intro (Album 4:21)
Method Man
Bring The Pain
Ice Cream
All I Need
Grid Iron Rap
How High
What The Blood Clot
Suspect Chin Music
Fall Out
Ya’Meen
Is It Me
Problem
Say
Wu Tang Clan Ain’t Nothing To Fuck With
Triumph
Shimmy Shimmy Ya (Tribute to ODB)
Brooklyn Zoo
Judgement Day
Da Rockwilder
Tha Block DVD Gives Fourth Volume Away For Free
After selling more than 40,000 DVDs during it's first three volumes, the West Coast based DVD has new plans for its fourth release.
Staying ahead of the curve, Tha Block DVD's owner, Flawless, announced Monday (August 20) that instead of dropping his fourth release as a DVD, he will be giving it away free to his viewers.
Via his newly launched online video site, BlockStatusTV.com, all features and content meant for Volume 4 will be available exclusively, for free, in online streaming format over the next few months.
"I'm giving it away for free", says Flawless. "Via my newly launched online format, fans can check our exclusive high quality video features on BlockStatusTV.com, a video lifestyle website, guaranteed to blow your mind.
"Over the next few weeks, I'll be delivering all of Volume 4's content exclusively to BlockStatusTV," continued Flawless.
Some of the exclusive on-camera interviews slated to drop on the site include Ice Cube, DJ Quik, Tyrese, DJ Lady Tribe, Paul Wall, JT The Bigga Figga and the Dogg Pound, among others.
BlockStatusTV.com is a newly launched video lifestyle network, featuring video content in music, film, sports, video games and more.
R. Kelly and Keyshia Cole To Tour This Fall
In a recent interview with MTV News, Keyshia Cole confirmed that she would be touring with R. Kelly this Fall.
"We're actually going on tour together in October" said Cole.
There would be several issues that would need to be addressed before a tour could happen. R. Kelly's trial is slated to start September 17 and is expected to last over 4 weeks. There is also the issue as to whether Kelly would be able to travel outside the state of Chicago as previous restrictions required him to seek permission to travel outside of the state. According to MTV News, Kelly has yet to seek permission to travel outside of Chicago in October.
"I love R. Kelly," Keyshia Cole said. "He's surpassed so much. I think people love someone that can go through things and overcome things. [A tour together] should be hot."
Neither Cole nor Kelly's reps have confirmed plans for a tour.
UGK Lead The Pack, Fergie Continues To Climb, Plies Refuses To Leave The Top 10
In a recent interview with MTV News, Keyshia Cole confirmed that she would be touring with R. Kelly this Fall.
"We're actually going on tour together in October" said Cole.
There would be several issues that would need to be addressed before a tour could happen. R. Kelly's trial is slated to start September 17 and is expected to last over 4 weeks. There is also the issue as to whether Kelly would be able to travel outside the state of Chicago as previous restrictions required him to seek permission to travel outside of the state. According to MTV News, Kelly has yet to seek permission to travel outside of Chicago in October.
"I love R. Kelly," Keyshia Cole said. "He's surpassed so much. I think people love someone that can go through things and overcome things. [A tour together] should be hot."
Neither Cole nor Kelly's reps have confirmed plans for a tour.
UGK Lead The Pack, Fergie Continues To Climb, Plies Refuses To Leave The Top 10
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In this week's Hip-Hop & R&B Charts, UGK lose the throne, Fergie continues her reign and Plies slips.
After debuting at the top spot last week, UGK slide four slots to No. 5. According to the Nielsen SoundScan Underground Kingz reels in 60,200 copies in its second week, bringing the album’s total sales to 220,904.
Fergie is still making moves after 48 weeks on the Charts, sitting proudly at the No. 7 spot. The Dutchess scanned 53,000 discs this week, bringing her total numbers to 2,488,799.
Florida rapper Plies slips seven spots to No. 9. The Real Testament scans 38,590 CDs in its second week. To date, the album has sold 135,200 copies.
Riding Plies’ coattails is Chi-town veteran Common at No. 10. Finding Forever ropes in 38,580 units in its third week. So far, the album has sold 251,900 copies.
T.I.’s run on the Top 10 ended this week as he trips two places to No. 11. T.I. Vs T.I.P. is a foot away from platinum with its total sales standing at 940,500. This week the album raked in 37,600 units.
Three spots away is Amy Winehouse at No. 14. Back to Black continues to be a force to reckon with as it shelves off 36,000 discs this week, bringing the album's total to 1,062,900.
Sean Kingston slips five spots to No. 19. 28,800 copies of the crooner’s self titled debut were purchased this week. So far, the album has sold 140,800 after spending three weeks on the Charts.
Rihanna putters two places to No. 23. Good Girl Gone Bad reels in 25,100 units this week. After eleven weeks, the album has sold a total of 569,700 copies.
Posted up at No. 27 is T-Pain. Epiphany rounds up its seven day cycle with 22,900 CDs sold. To date, the Tallahassee “rappa ternt sanga” has sold scanned 576,300 discs.
Super producer Timbaland staggers three seats to No. 32. Shock Value rings out 21,100 discs this week, pushing the album's total sales to 556,600.
Justin Timberlake continues to cash in as FutureSex/LoveSounds sells 19,500 copies in 49th week. Sitting at No. 35, the album has sold a total of 3,506,300 copies.
The legendary Prince tumbles twenty one slots to No. 41. Planet Earth garners 17,000 in sales this week. To date, the album has sold 178,000 copies.
Entering the charts at No. 45 is 2Pac’s Nu Mixx Klazzics Volume 2. The set, which features appearances from Styles P, Boot Camp Click and Snoop Dogg, netted 15,000 copies in its opening week.
Fabolous slumps twelve spots to No. 47. From Nothin' to Somethin' cashes out 14,400 discs this week, bringing the record's total sales to 412,000.
A step behind at No. 48 is singer/songwriter Ne-Yo. Because Of You reins in 14,300 discs this go-around and after 16 weeks the album has sold 749,600 copies.
Debuting at No. 49 is South Central rapper WC with his third solo album Guilty By Affiliation. The set, which features appearances from Ice Cube, The Game and Snoop Dogg, shifts 14,100 copies in its first week.
R. Kelly continues to stay afloat at No. 57. Double Up bags up 12,100 copies this week, bringing the album's total sales to 819,500.
Robin Thicke stalls thirteen slots to No. 59. Evolution Of Robin Thicke checks out 11,600 copies this week, To date, the album has sold 1,371,300 copies.
Wobbling eight spots to No. 62 is Akon. Konvicted reins in 11,100 copies this week, pushing the album's total sales to 2,592,900.
Further down the totem pole at No. 81 is Beyonce. B’Day hauls in 8,400 units this week. To date, the album has sold a total of 2,845,200 copies. Chrisette Michele plummets ten spots to No. 82. I Am shelved off 8,300 discs this week. Thus far, the album has sold 110,000 copies. Two steps behind is Corrine Bailey Rae at No. 84. Her self titled album sold 8,300 copies this week, bringing the album's total sales to 1,667,100. The Shop Boyz plunge nineteen spots to No. 90. Rockstar Mentality only moves 7,800 copies this week. After nine weeks, the album has sold a total of 173,300 copies. Wrapping up the Top 100 is Bone Thugs –N-Harmony at No. 92. Thus far, Strength & Loyalty has sold 388,600 copies with 7,700 units representing the week in total.
Next week look for Talib Kweli and Swizz Beatz shake things up on the Hip-Hop ; R&B Charts
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