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O.G.'s Blog – January 2012 Archive (42)

Atlanta Rapper 2 Chainz Signs Major Deal With Def Jam

Today, 2 Chainz confirms with XXL that he has departed from DTP and signed a solo deal with Def Jam. Tomorrow, he will also make the announcement on MTV’s RapFix Live…

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Added by O.G. on January 31, 2012 at 10:35pm — No Comments

Elephant Man Charged With Rape & Sexual Assault In Jamaica

Dancehall superstar, Oneil Bryan, more popularly known as Elephant Man has been charged with rape and grievous sexual assault.

According to CVMTV News, the prominent deejay was slapped with the charges after several reports were filed against him last week. As a…

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Added by O.G. on January 31, 2012 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Word On The Street Is: Elephant Man Is In Police Custody

Dancehall superstar, Oneil Bryan, more popularly known as Elephant Man has been taken into police custody as he faces questioning regarding sexual based allegations.

The internationally-acclaimed deejay was held by detectives from the Centre for Investigation of Sexual…

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Added by O.G. on January 30, 2012 at 8:09pm — No Comments

Dancehall Artist Mr. G Claims Baby Cham Is Ungrateful To Bounty Killer

Veteran Dancehall deejay, Chad Simpson, more popularly known as Mr. G has called out former stable mate, Cham following recent comments the artiste made about him, Red Rat and Alliance leader, Bounty…

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Added by O.G. on January 27, 2012 at 2:07am — No Comments

Ne-Yo Joins Motown Roster, Also Appointed Senior VP of A&R

Singer/songwriter Ne-Yo is moving from Def Jam to Motown Records, the company told Billboard.biz exclusively today. In addition, the Grammy Award-winning artist will bring his Compound Entertainment imprint to the venerable label and take on a creative role at Motown as…

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Added by O.G. on January 25, 2012 at 4:27pm — No Comments

Mavado Releases A Statement Regarding Friends Death

I David Brooks wish to make the following statement:

On the 13^th June 2011, arising out of an incident which took place at the Quad nightclub in New Kingston where Conroy Edwards aka “Connie” was fatally shot whilst being unarmed.

To date, this matter…

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Added by O.G. on January 25, 2012 at 3:36pm — No Comments

Rhianna Has 'Thug Life' Tattooed On Her Knuckles

Rihanna has 'Thug Life' tattooed on her hands, has her back done by famed artist Mark Mahoney and hangs with actor Danny Trejo at the Shamrock Social Club in Los Angeles.

Okay, Rhinna you going a bit over board. You're from Barbados not California!…

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Added by O.G. on January 25, 2012 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Diddy To Launch 'Revolt' Music TV Network

Billionaire Diddy… Billionaire Puff. Has a nice ring to it doesn't it? If Sean "Diddy" Combs keeps moving on up like George and Weezy, this could very well be his new title.

The Bad Boy CEO planning to launch a…

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Added by O.G. on January 24, 2012 at 1:14pm — No Comments

Word On The Street Is: Maino Is Talking About Lil Kim In His Song 'I Still Love You'

What's a brokenhearted thug to do when his queen has left him out to dry? Let the song cry. That's what Maino has done this morning in a song off of his upcoming DJ Green Lantern assisted mixtape…

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Added by O.G. on January 24, 2012 at 12:52pm — No Comments

Akon Recording With Reggae Royalty The Marleys In Jamaica

Senegalese rap superstar, Akon has become the latest international artiste to grace Jamaica’s shores as he joins forces with Reggae’s most prominent family.

The Ghetto singer recently arrived in the island, as he will be recording new material alongside…

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Added by O.G. on January 24, 2012 at 12:21pm — No Comments

Word On The Street Is: Dancehall Superstar Mavado May Be Getting Married

Could internationally-acclaimed singjay, Mavado be getting married? According to several reports, the Alliance affiliated artiste no longer enjoys the status of a single man.

Several news outlets are intimating that Mavado may have tied the knot…

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Added by O.G. on January 23, 2012 at 8:56pm — 1 Comment

D' Angel To Release Novel Entitled 'Love Triangle'

D’Angel will unveil her debut book, Love Triangle in February, a book already dubbed “the most controversial dancehall novel.” The book marks the first part of a two-book deal with Pageturner Publishing House as she will also release an autobiographical entitled,…

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Added by O.G. on January 23, 2012 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Khago No Longer Managed By Corey Todd, Signs With Stashment Records

Prominent Dancehall/Reggae singjay, Ricardo Gayle, more popularly known as Khago will no longer be represented by American businessman, Corey Todd following the announcement that he’s signed a new management deal.

The Tun Up Mi Ting singer severed…

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Added by O.G. on January 19, 2012 at 1:32pm — No Comments

Jay-Z Reopens 40/40 Club; Warren Buffett, Russell Simmons, Wale, Irv Gotti, Spike Lee & More Attend

Fresh off the birth of his daughter Blue Ivy Carter, Jay-Z made his first public appearance last night since the joyous occasion as he reopened his 40/40 Club in New York City.…

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Added by O.G. on January 19, 2012 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Vybz Kartel's Assets Seized By Authorities

The news gets from bad to worse for embattled Dancehall superstar, Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer,who must now contemplate the loss of several highly-prized valuables as he remains incarcerated on murder charges.

According to media reports, law enforcement officials seized many of Kartel’s…

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Added by O.G. on January 17, 2012 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Queen Ifrica & Tony Rebel Speak Out Against Prime Minister Consideration Into Amending Jamaica's Buggery Law

Internationally acclaimed Reggae superstar, Queen Ifrica and Tony Rebel are letting their feelings known regarding the recent announcement by Jamaican Prime Minister, The Hon. Portia Simpson-Miller to repeal their buggery law.

Both artistes were headliners…

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Added by O.G. on January 17, 2012 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Police Charged In Vybz Kartel Case

Several law enforcement officials face internal charges regarding the ongoing legal cases against prominent Dancehall entertainer, Adidja Palmer aka Vybz Kartel and alleged matters which have taken place during the deejay's incarceration.

According to media reports, nine police…

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Added by O.G. on January 16, 2012 at 2:01pm — 1 Comment

More Evidence Against Kartel In Murder Case, Deejay Allegedly Led Gang

Evidence continues to pile up in one of the murder cases involving controversial Dancehall superstar, Adidja Palmer aka Vybz Kartel.

A hearing inside the Home Circuit Court on Friday regarding the Clive “Lizard” Williams murder case in which Kartel and five others…

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Added by O.G. on January 15, 2012 at 2:15pm — No Comments

Jamaica Broadcasting Commission Bans Popcaan Song From Playing On Airwaves

A recent single from emerging Dancehall superstar, Popcaan has drawn the eyre of Jamaica’s Broadcasting Commission; resulting in its removal from local airwaves.

Nuh Box Pon Jaw, a song recorded last October on the UIM Records produced…

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Added by O.G. on January 15, 2012 at 2:09pm — No Comments

Beats By Dre Ending Partnership With Monster

Beats By Dre headphones have become ubiquitous, whether in music videos or on the street. Despite its success, there is an impending shake up at the company. Business Week…