Pharrell and Co. cover the newest issue of Blag. So I went to Glow In The Dark and wasn’t impressed by there set. Any thoughts Dukes?

This week, Phonte pays tribute to Isaac Hayes and Bernie Mac, explains why some women are attracted to married men, and makes his case for legalized prostitution.

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(Whew) Say that three times fast my Dukes. So as I sat on the crapper reading The Post I seen some more Carter Cash Cow news. The Big Homie is reportedly in negotiations with Las Vegas Sands Corp. to sell 50% stake for a whopping $44,000,000. Sands corp. which includes the owners of the Venetian and the Palazzo will make 40/40 the largest sports booking operation. An inside source said “People can gamble both at the tables and on games. The Sands will also have the right to open 40/40 clubs in London and across Europe.” This dude is not playing.

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Fresh Off His Win @ The UMA’s for the Buzz Factor, Donny Goines speaks exclusively to The Hip Hop Chronicle. He speaks on winning the award, Mickey Factz and his upcoming album, Minute To Midnight.

Why must I wake to bad news. Damn man, R.I.P. Bernie Mac

Here’s the full press conference courtesy of OnSmash my Dukes.

King Carter got up with Bloomberg yesterday to promote the cities “Summer Streets” Program. For the next three Saturdays, August 9th, 16th and 23rd, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., vehicle traffic will be replaced along seven miles of City streets by New Yorkers and visitors taking leisurely strolls, going for a bike ride or taking part in organized activities such as aikido, salsa dancing, tai-chi, running, bruk-up performances, rollerblading and hopscotch. I’m going to be out my Dukes, where you gonna be at. We can split a six pack. Bonus clip of Jay remembering learning how to ride a bike.

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When I was young my mom made sure I wasn’t groomed by the television screen. She would take us to museums and make sure we read books over the summer. I remember the tons of national geographic and time magazines in my room. I recall an issue in the fall of ‘94 about a young boy from the streets of Chicago named yummy. The article read of a young child who was raised in a situation that was a catalyst for disaster. In the end his life turned out tragic and he took the life of another. The story touched Pac so much he dropped a shout to him on Makaveli’s 7th Day Theory Album track “White Manz World”.

The lines “Rest in peace to Latasha, Lil’ Yummy, and Kato / Too much for this cold world to take - ended up bein’ fatal” missed alot of people but caught a few. In this story you can see how poverty and violence go hand in hand in the cold streets of any ghetto USA. After listening to The Cool, and Adrenaline Rush so much I had to make this post. Props to my dude Reason and Uno McFly for the inspiration. Shouts to my dude Andrew over at FSD, I know you’re gonna dig this.

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Here’s another track Pac shouted Yummy out
on before the Makaveli 7th Day Theory Album.

“Young Niggaz” off that Me Against The World. Thanks QB!

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From Kidz In The Halls Management:

Double O from the hip hop group Kidz In The Hall was assaulted by several bouncers early Saturday morning, July 26, while inside a nightclub in Tempe, AZ following a Kidz In The Hall performance. Group member and friend Naledge, who did not witness the assault on Double O, was arrested outside of the club. Naledge’s attempt to get medical assistance for Double O was misconstrued as a hinderence to the investigation. Reports that no injuries were sustained are false as Double O was taken to the hospital with multiple injuries from the excessive force used by club security. On Sunday morning Double O underwent surgery for one of his injuries. He is still in the hospital, but in stable condition.

In the last 2 years, Kidz In The Hall have traveled to over 10 countries, have done 200+ shows and never before been involved in any altercation, big or small, with club or concert security, or police officers.

F*ckery, You are in our prayers.

Related: Naledge From Kidz In The Hall Arrested

The dude Naledge went and got himself tossed in the hoosgow.
HipHopDX reports…

Although formal details have yet to be released, a reported eyewitness contacted HipHopDX over the weekend to claim that they witnessed group producer Double O in a physical altercation with several club owners and bodyguards. Although the source was not sure why the club staff was involved, suggesting it may have been from a dispute with another patron. The report stated, “After being grabbed up by one bouncer and put in a headlock, at least four other bouncers came over pulled Double O to the floor, and began kicking and beating him.”

Following that, police intervened, arresting partner Naledge for what appeared to be taking pictures of the aforementioned beating. Rock The Bells reps told HipHopDX in Maryland that injuries resulted in Double O going to the hospital on Saturday. There was no additional information available on either Kidz In The Hall’s present whereabouts or condition.

Well my ninjas, you know POPO aint having no one take pictures of anything. My homie over at Karmaloop told me about an incident about a month ago at the store lanch party. Cops got straight Rodney King on the party goers. Will keep you up to date as this develops.

Related: Hip-hop artist arrested at Tempe nightclub