Boyz N Da Hood Q&A

From the Boyz N Da Hood MySpace blog they posted a short question and answer session, check it out via MySpace.com.

Here's an excerpt

Howd you get into the music business?
I came into the music game through Tupac. I was really close to his family. Pac would take me with him and we would just grind together. I didnt really take it seriously, like how I do now; it was just my homeboys in the crew. From 95 to 96 [I] started dealing with Suave House8Ball & MJG, Tela, Crime Boss and all them.

Who did Boyz N Da Hood originally consist of?
I wanted an underground groupa real rap group. When I first came with Boyz N Da Hood, it was T.I., Sean Paul from Youngbloodz, Trick Daddy and Jody [Breeze]. This was in 2002. We made like nine records together, but T.I. went to jail, Trick Daddy had issues with his label Slip-N-Slide, and this was when Arista went over to Jive, and Sean Paul was in that mix with the Youngbloodz. So I had to come back down to the South and I had to make some cats. Jeezy was doing his thing in the hood. Ive known Jeezy since he was like 11, 12 years old, so I knew he was official. I knew Duke from the hood through Suave House, through Noontime. Big Gee was signed to me through Block Entertainment and then Jody was signed to me through Sho Nuff. I put these cats together and everybody really repped what they were for.

Now that Jeezy has left, whats going to happen to the group?
When I first started Boyz N Da Hood, it was about the movement of taking cats without deals, and bringing them deals. Jeezy, he double platinum right now. Jeezy hot now so he coming and bringing us up, so I can continue to help. Rick Ross is in the grouphes always been a part of my movement, he was one of my first artists. Lil Wayne is still a part of it. Waynes on 15 records already, the albums done. But Im getting callsPaul Wall wanna be a part of it, Slim Thug wanna be a part of it, I talked to Beanie Sigel about it. What I might do next is an album called One Nation, Remember how Pac was gonna do an album with the best rappers from the East Side and the best rappers from the West Side? Thats what I may do with Boyz N Da Hood on this album because people want to be a part of the movement.

Why wasnt Yung Joc put in BNDH?
Everybody asking that. Joc is an artist that I want to take from the hood and give him to the masses. With Boyz N Da Hood its strictly for the streets. They dont have no crossover records, cause when you come with a street group like Boyz N Da Hood and you cross them over, then you aint real. You know how that go.

Diddy Rep Confirms Porter/Combs Second Child

Sean "Diddy" Combs, and longtime girlfriend, Kim Porter, confirmed they are expecting their second child together. The Bad Boy mogul, 36, with Model Porter, 35, both have a son together Christian, 8, Combs has an older son, Justin, 12, with Misa Hylton-Brim. A Combs' Representative told People Magazine, "The couple is thrilled about the news."

Danity Kane on MySpace

Updated from previous entry, here's some official Danity Kane and Making the Band 3 MySpaces, from band members and former cast members of MTB3.

Danity Kane Official MySpace - myspace.com/danitykane

Aubrey O'Day - myspace.com/aubreyoday

Dawn Richard - myspace.com/dawnrichard

D. Woods - myspace.com/yagirldwoods

All that could be verified, many un-official MySpaces of band members and former cast members.

Danity Kane takes over MTV, Album Hits Stores Tomorrow!

Danity Kane takes over Tomorrow: Bad Boy's newest girls, Danity Kane are ready to release their self-titled debut album! With the release of their album, the girls have taken over MTV for the next two days. Tune into MTV's TRL today at 3:30pm EST to catch a LIVE performance of 'Show Stopper'! Then wake up with Danity Kane tomorrow morning, Aug. 22nd as they co-host the Big 10 on MTV at 9am EST. Later that night catch up with the girls again as they co-host MTV's Sucker Free on MTV at 7pm EST! It's all goin' down on MTV this week with Danity Kane, it's gonna be HOT so don't miss it! Danity Kane's debut album hits stores TOMORROW! For more on Danity Kane visit DanityKane.com. - Atlantic Records

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Former Da Bad Member Chopper Jailed

Published reports say, former Da Band member, Young City a.k.a. Chopper has been jailed at Baltimore County Detention Center on $75,000 bond. The rapper, born Kevin Lamont Barnes, Jr., is facing two robbery with a dangerous weapon charges, two robbery in a general sense charges, two second degree assault charges and one theft charge, the chargers stem from 2001 incident, reports Allhiphop.com.

Prosecutors recommended Barnes' bail be set at $250,000 dollars, although the judge lowered bail to $75,000. Barnes awaits in BCDC until bail is posted, no trial date is set.

Diddy to Kickoff New York Fashion Week, and Diddy on Cassie

The Sean John/Bad Boy mogul, Diddy has been named by Essence Magazine to help kick-off New York's Fashion Week in early September. Sean 'Diddy' Combs will play host for the Essence-sponsored Black Style Now back carpet opening night on Friday, September 8, 2006, from 6:00pm to 11:00pm at the Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street. The exclusive celebration, in honor of the Museum of the City of New York's groundbreaking exploration of hip-hop style and the Black fashion revolution. The exhibition is the first major American exhibition to explore Black fashion. Opening on September 9, 2006, and running through February 19, 2007, the exhibition will present historic photos, video images and stylized vignettes to reveal how today's fashion is shaped by African-American style. Beyonce, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Russell Simmons, Sean 'Jay-Z' Carter, LL Cool J, Kanye West, Lil' Kim and Andre 3000 are among the celebrities whose influence will be documented in BLACK STYLE NOW.

Diddy addresses Cassie performance on MTV's "TRL" and BET's "106 & Park. "She had her first television performance, and she had an all right performance," he said. "You could hear the nervousness in her voice. And to be honest, I kind of smiled at it, because it made me really appreciate what I really love about her: She's a regular person. And we, as artists, we sometimes get nervous. I told her it's like riding a bike" More at MTV.com

Diddy in London, Traveling in Style, Necklace Stolen

Diddy demands Cups and Plates: So, we already know Diddy is the richest in the rap/hip-hop universe. One can expect him to dine proper, the mogul himself had a few demands to be met. According to the UK Daily Mirror, Diddy on a recent European promotion stop in London, was less than impressed with cheap plastic plates and cup that the BBC Radio 1 had in preparation for an appearance. A source told the Mirror: "We had pulled out all the stops to make sure Diddy was happy, putting on a nice spread for him. "But when he saw the plates and cups he refused to eat or drink anything from them. So we sent staff out to a local cafe' and borrowed some china plates, cups and cutlery. After that Diddy was as charming as ever."

On a side note, the Bad Boy posse was traveling 15 strong in a $300,000 bulletproof Maybach car. But, of course $300,000 bulletproof car can cause some problems of its own, being to large for the hotel entrance.

Diddy gets $11 million dollar jewel stolen: On the European tour, Combs had a prized necklace valued at eleven million dollars stolen, "He was livid when he found the necklace had been stolen. He loves being extravagant and his collection of flash jewellery is his prized possession.” A source told the Mirror newspaper.

Diddy to be Daddy again! And Wedding Bells?

Some exciting news on the Diddy family newsfront, Page Six is reporting, Sean Combs and his girlfriend Kim Porter is expecting their second child. The couple already has a child Christian, 9 and Diddy has another son Justin, 12, by Misa Hylton Brimm. Friends also, suggest possible wedding bells in the near future, although, Combs in recents months has denied that rumor.

So, now three lil' Diddy's in line for the family empire.

Cassie responds to video on her MySpace

Looks like the Bad Boy artist, Cassie, has the internet a buzz after a video surfaced on YouTube of the artist in her pre-Bad Boy days. The Video, Me & U (the Unreleased version) is quite suggestive by actions. In response, Cassie went to her MySpace page to "clear up" somethings for her fans: "Yo, some things need to be cleared up right now. First off I'd like to say that the media is absolutely ruthless and will do ANTHING to tear people down. This week particularily has been the worst with media for me. They've released statements that I never said about the intentions of my first single 'Me & U.' I never said that the song is about oral sex. Take it as you wish, I NEVER SAID THAT, EVER!" On the video, Cassie writes: "I personally don't feel that I need to talk about this "unofficial video" again (right now). But quickly, it was a bad look that got leaked on the internet. No, I DID NOT leak it....I don't care for that video, I never have cared for it."

Diddy Richest in Hip Hop, Needs Another Jet, and PR Manager

Diddy the Richest: Diddy in 2006, so far has increased his personal wealth surpassing, again his friend Jay-Z. According to Panache Report, the website reports the Bad Boy Executive, Combs' personal wealth stands at $345 million. Largely increasing from sells of his highly popular Sean John fragrance, the sell of Bad Boy, and Sean John. Jay-Z wealth tallied near $340 million, mostly from his ownership stake in the NBA's New Jersey Nets, Armadale Vodka, and his 40/40 Night Clubs.

• Diddy, $346 Million

• Jay-Z, $340 Million

• Russell Simmons, $325 Million

• Damon Dash, $200 Million

• Neptunes, $155 Million

• Dr. Dre, $150 Million

• Ice Cube, $145 Million

• Eminem, $110 Million

• 50 Cent, $100 Million

• Tie: Nelly and Jermaine Dupri, $60 Million each

What Diddy Needs, Diddy Gets: So what's a man to do with all that money? Get another jet! Diddy on vacation of sorts, hired a separate private jet to take his luggage from France to Rome, because there wasn't enough room for all his suitcases on one plane. The Bad Boy himself and girlfriend Kim Porter were preparing to fly from St. Tropez, to Rome when the jet's pilot told him there was too much weight to fly. So, Combs spent (a relative inexpensive) $16,200 on a second jet to take his luggage to meet him.

Diddy Hires PR Manager: According to PageSix, Combs has decided to employ a public relations manager after five years doing the job himself. Jeff Kwatinetz, will work in "all areas including music, film, TV and branding".

Diddy and Kim Porter in St. Tropez for Sean John Photo Shoot

Diddy and girlfriend Kim Porter were in St. Tropez on the French Riviera for a recent Sean John photo shoot. The Diddy sporting a Jame Bond like tuxedo, riding the seas on a wave runner and hanging with models. The photo shoot lasted a couple days, Diddy continues his European tour with stops in London in the coming days.



Photo Shoot: TMZ.com

Video: Via AOL.com

(Left Photo:) Diddy and Girlfriend Kim Porter in St. Tropez.