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ODB's Son Boy Jones Performs Naked -- Say What!

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Ol' Dirty Bastard's son Boy Jones, aka Young Dirty Bastard has been on tour with the Wu, performing his late father's "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" and generally filling the elephant-sized hole ODB left in the otherwise self-restrained face of hip hop. "'Shimmy Shimmy' with no shirt on? I couldn't help it," Jones said of a recent show at New York's Governors Island. "It's like a baby running around naked. Once you start, you have to let go of everything. Be a free spirit. Surprise yourself. The fans give you the energy. I'mma get naked regardless." That's real. [MTV]

Legendary funnyman Jerry Lewis said that he would like to smack Lindasy Lohan for her recent behavior. "I'd smack her in the mouth if I saw her," he told 'Inside Edition.' "I would smack her in the mouth and be arrested for abusing a woman....I would say, 'You deserve this and nothing else'...WHACK! And then, if she's not satisfied, I'd put her over my knee and SPANK her." Wow. Pay-per-view? [HuffingtonPost]

Natalie Portman on her lesbian love scene with Mila Kunis in Darren Aronofsky's 'The Black Swan': "He described it as: 'You're going to have a sex scene with yourself.' And I thought that was very interesting, because this movie is in so many ways an exploration of an artist's ego and that narcissistic sort of attraction to yourself and also repulsion with yourself." Approved. [People]
Nicki Minaj Talks Shakespeare -- Say What!

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Nicki Minaj is into the Bard. Discussing her love of punctuation and hip hop, the Young Money MC brought up one of her favorite Shakespeare lines to illustrate her point. "The line was, 'Tis monstrous'- period. And the second line was, 'Iago, who done it' - question mark. Then we read it without punctuation. 'Tis monstrous Iago who done it," which basically gives the story away. The fact that punctuation can change what you're saying, I guess that's why I love hip-hop - being able to say the same thing but it meaning a different thing." Guess we follow you. [PaperMag]

'Mad Men' heavyweight Christina Hendricks recently said that she's having trouble finding designers to lend her clothing to wear at awards shows. "People have been saying some nice, wonderful things about me. Yet not one designer in town will loan me a dress," the buxom redhead lamented. "They only lend out a size 0 or 2. So I'm still struggling for someone to give me a darn dress." THIS IS A CRIME. [ImNotObsessed]

VMA host Chelsea Handler has a sweet ass, but she's not planning to show it to you any time soon. "I'm not a dancer and I'm not a singer, and I don't have the kind of ass that should be mooned. I mean it's sweet, it's a sweet ass, but it's little and it's white." Noted. [MTV]
Raekwon Filming C.R.E.A.M. Movie With Damon Dash

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Raekwon tapped into a whole new audience last week, when Kanye West dropped his remix to Justin Bieber's hit 'Runaway Love,' featuring the famed Wu-Tang rapper. But according to the Chef, he still has a few more tricks up his sleeve in the coming year.

He revealed to Vulture that his fifth album 'Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang' would likely arrive in 2011, but in the meantime, he's also working on a new movie with Damon Dash. "I'm working on a movie called C.R.E.A.M that I co-directed with one of my partners," Raekwon explained. "We teamed with [Damon] Dash. Ya'll gonna be hearing more about this movie that we're putting together called 'C.R.E.A.M.' It's called 'Cash Rules Everything Around Me.' It's a lot of things transpiring right now, but I just want to continue to stay in my zone, stay focused and keep working."
Plies Drops His 'Mixtape of the Decade'

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Plies could barely wait three months after releasing his 'Goon Affiliated' album to drop a new mixtape. Hitting the Internet earlier today, the Florida-based MC's new tribute to all things "real" is entitled 'You Need People Like Me' and features a mixture of southern bangers, sexually charged jams and a tribute to incarcerated rapper Lil' Boosie.

The tape, which is DJed by DJ Scream, is being plugged as the "mixtape of the decade" in a press quote suspiciously accredited to the "streets & online." Marketing aside, the work does feature a thematic Scarface motif throughout and takes its title from the popular Al Pacino gangster epic.

"45mins away bihhhhhhhhh 2 the BEST Mixtape of the Decade!!!!!!" Plies wrote on Twitter right before the new release dropped.
Tiny Speaks Out on Arrest

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Tameka "Tiny" Cottle is speaking out to fans regarding her and hubby T.I.'s recent arrest for possession of a controlled substance. The 32-year-old took to her Twitter page to comment on the occurrence, which landed her behind bars on Sept. 1. "Jus wanted 2say thank u 2every1 dats been leaving encouraging msgs & prayers!" she wrote. "We love u guys:) going 2bed now! So glad 2b n a nice clean bed$."

As previously reported Tiny and T.I. were pulled over in Hollywood Wednesday night after making an illegal U-turn on Sunset Boulevard. Police searched their vehicle and arrested the twosome for suspicion of possession of what is believed to have been ecstasy pills. Although the couple were released after posting $10,000 bail this latest arrest may prove to be more detrimental to T.I. than his wife. The Atlanta native was released from federal prison late last year after serving seven months behind bars, and is currently on probation. Since drug possession is a direct violation of his probation, this latest legal hiccup could land him right back behind bars. "We're not making any observations at this time," Tip's attorney Ed Garland said in an interview. "This is an unfortunate occurrence, and we do not know what the outcome will be."
Mos Def to Star in 'Mama Black Widow'

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The saga of 'Mama Black Widow' is a long one. Initially announced in 2008 as a gritty adaptation of an old Iceberg Slim novel, the movie has mostly been a mirage to film buffs for its lack of progress and hollow casting rumors. Now, the wait appears to be over and Mos Def is set to star in the overwhelmingly gritty tale. Rihanna was once attached to the project, but she has debunked those rumors. The film is projected for a 2011 release date.

Playing a character named Papa Tilson, Mos will participate in the real story of a migration from the Mississippi fields in the segregated south to the ghettos of Chicago during the gangster-ridden 1930s. The plot finds Otis Tilson, a drag queen, struggling to keep his family together as they rip through a harsh world of pimping, prostitution, alcoholism and racial degradation. Popular actor Anthony Anderson is also attached to the project as a cast member.
New Boyz Share Their Summer Bucket List -- Exclusive Video

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With their album 'Too Cool to Care' set for release later this month, Los Angeles rappers New Boyz are ready to start celebrating -- and what better way than to do some traveling? Touring and promotion may have brought them around the world, but the guys still have a few spots they've yet to see. Thanks to some green screen magic, Legacy and Ben J got a chance to check a few more stops off their summer bucket list: Surfing in Hawaii, bikini-watching in Miami, and a detour to indulge Legacy's meerkat fascination. Have a look after the jump.
Snoop Dogg + More -- Top Five Tweets of the Week

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In this week's round-up of the Top Five Tweets of the Week, Nicki Minaj and Kanye West talk their new single 'Monster,' Snoop Dogg tweets about his studio session with Swizz Beats and Kanye, Rihanna takes over her Twitter account, Chris Brown is thankful for a No.1 song and movie, and Brandy is stoked about her new gig on 'Dancing With the Stars.'

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@NICKIMINAJ (Nicki Minaj): Ur a genius Kanye. Thank u ---> RT@kanyewest: MONSTER...can we just talk about Nicki's verse???!! I toooold yaaaalll!!

@SnoopDogg (Snoop Dogg): We in the studio @therealswizz @kanyewest!! West playn that new... http://twitpic.com/2kfv4 ...RT@THEREALSWIZZ: snoop. live in the studio.... http://bbltwt.com/h2ook #BubbleTweet #SnoopDogg

@Rihanna (Rihanna): So now that I finally took over my Twitter page no more corny label tweets...lol! Whaaasssuupppp ppl!!!!!

@ChrisBrown (Chris Brown): #1 single in the country and the #1 movie in the country. Life has turned around for me. I couldn't be more happier. Thanks to th fans

@4EverBrandy: Dancing with the Stars!!! Can't turn back now!! It's on!!!!
Snoop Dogg the First Rap Artist to Join 'Rock Band'

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Merging rap and rock can be a tricky proposition. Sometimes, you end up with a gem like the Beastie Boys' 'Sabotage,' or you end up with an album like Lil Wayne's 'Rebirth.' Therefore, it's no surprise that Electronic Arts waited this long to introduced a rap artist into their flagship 'Rock Band' game. That special artist is none other than Snoop Dogg.

A new bundle for the 'Rock Band' game is slated to come out on Tuesday (Sept. 7) that will feature eight tracks from Snoop. These include fan favorite 'Drop It Like It's Hot,' old school single 'Who Am I (What's My Name)?' and the sultry sing-speak of 'Sensual Seduction.'
Jim Jonsin Regrets Giving 'Gauchos' to Charles Hamilton

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The world has become hip to Charles Hamilton's bizarre public antics, including self-admittance to a mental hospital over a broken heart and an unwarranted J. Dilla producer credit on his album, 'The Perfect Life.' But apparently, Hamilton's eccentricities aren't just for show.

Jim Jonsin, who produced Sonic the Hamilton's latest single 'Gauchos,' recently spoke on how he wish he hadn't passed off the beat to Charles for the single, and how when they were working on the track, he couldn't help but get weirded out by his demeanor.
Chip tha Ripper Forms Group With Kid Cudi, Preps 'Gift Raps'

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Cleveland, Ohio native Chip tha Ripper has been making waves in the hip-hop realm over the past few years, but he's ready to take his career to the next level with the help of fellow townie Kid Cudi. Chip, who is currently in the process of putting together his upcoming album _thumbnail.Gift Raps,' has partnered with Cudders to form a group dubbed The Almighty Glory Us.

"I met Cudi four years ago, and I heard his music and I didn't know he was hip to my music, but we came out to the show in Chicago at the Metro on the Northside and ever since then its been going down," Chip told AllHipHop. "We kind of recognized what we had to do. A lot of s--- was unspoken, but we knew we had to get it in. We were taking it serious on some next level shit, not even just in the city."
Nas Returns to '90s Flow on 'Last Real, Part 2'

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Nas has had a productive year in music despite the tabloid fodder trailing his divorce from ex-wife Kelis. His collaboration with Damian Marley, 'Distant Relatives,' was a fan favorite and well received upon its release and the Queens native recently ripped a new track on Green Lantern's 'Invasion Radio 2K10' mixtape. The song is semi-boldly entitled 'Power, Paper & P----' and was quickly followed by a new jam called 'Last Real, Part 2.' Both tracks really show Nas getting back to his mid '90s roots with some hard-hitting raps.

"[Nasty Nas] never left," the rapper said to MTV News when asked to explain the new work's ferocious feel. "I recorded the song in my hometown of New York City. I was feeling the vibe of the streets and sewers, [which] helped me get in that zone."

Apparently, for 'Last Real, Part 2,' Nas went into the studio itching to return to the heavy sampling of yesteryear. He asked longtime collaborator Salaam Remi to flip Herb Alpert's 'Rise' -- a smooth jazz record that came out in 1979 and is heavily featured on Notorious B.I.G.'s 'Hypnotize.'
Eminem, Jay-Z Joined By Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Drake in Detroit

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Eminem and Jay-Z kicked off their Home and Home concert series in Detroit's Comerica Park on Thursday night in front of 42,000 rabid fans. The concert is already going down as one of hip-hop's most epic with a series of guest appearances that included Young Jeezy, Drake, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre.

Following B.o.B.'s brief intro set, which included his smash single 'Nothing On You,' Jay-Z took the stage and ran through approximately 30 songs, in his 80-minute set. Former Roc-A-Fella rapper Memphis Bleek joined him on stage as hype man, after a 4-song performance from Young Jeezy. Hov went easy on the features, choosing instead to pay tribute to fallen legends like 2Pac, Pimp C, Guru, Jam Master Jay, Aaliyah, the Notorious B.I.G. and Em's mentor, Proof. He rounded out his performance with the 'Blueprint 3' hit 'Empire State of Mind,' and thanked Detroit fans for singing along, while images of New York City flashed across the gargantuan video screens behind him.

Eminem opened his hometown set with the 'Recovery' track 'Won't Back Down,' and his D-12 crew were among the first guests to join him on stage, followed by an 'Airplanes' performance with B.o.B. After warming up, Slim Shady got into the heavy-hitters, bringing out Drake to deliver his verse on 'Forever,' followed appearances from 50 Cent, G-Unit and none other than Dr. Dre.
Pharrell Appears in New 3D Art Film 'The Greatness'

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Pharrell Williams has revealed his latest work of art and it has nothing to do with music.

The N.E.R.D. frontman appears in a follow-up collaboration to his short 2009 film 'The Ear' with Chinese artist Yi Zhou. The new piece, entitled 'The Greatness,' is a 3D animation, transforming Pharrell's visage into vase form, before leading the viewer on a surealistic journey through a labyrinth underworld.

'The Greatness' opens Zhou's "I AM YOUR SIMULACRUM" retrospective show at 20 Hoxton Square Projects in London, which opens today. The exhibit, according to Dazed Digital is "based on layers of video game programs and advanced 3D programming research." For more info, click here.
Nicki Minaj Talks Female Rappers -- Say What!

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Hey ladies! Nicki Minaj says if she can't do it, no one can. "They [major labels] won't look to sign other female rappers if the project doesn't do well. Because they're gonna say 'well, her buzz was so crazy, if she couldn't do it no one can do it.' I don't want that to happen so I'm doing this for all the girls." It's really not that deep. [HipHopWired]

Memphis rapper Kia Shine is being accused of ruining a local girl's 16th birthday party. Although he was paid $1,000 to perform at the party for 20 minutes, Shine showed up at almost midnight and gave the girls a 5 minutes of showtime (we're not sure how many Kia Shine songs the kids knew, but that actually sounds too long) before bouncing. When asked for his fee back, Shine refused, arguing "It's just like going to a restaurant and saying, hey, eating a sandwich, eating a sandwich or whatever, and waiting to get to the last bite and saying, 'Hey, I want to take this sandwich back, I don't like it.' And you expect a full refund? C'mon, that's not how it works!" Actually, it's nothing like that at all. [AllHipHop]