 Rapper Uncle Murda is trading in his current rap name for the more toned down version: Uncle M. The Brooklyn native stated that his new rap name will help in broadening his musical persona null of the preconceived notions that come with the name murder.
"It's just about getting me everywhere," he said in an interview. "That's what we're focusing on right now. I'll stay in hardcore music but you got to understand Uncle Murda, probably the murder part, has been the target [for] certain spots I need to get into. Or it'll scare the money away for certain things. When you hear Uncle Murda that's me, I already stamped that but we're trying to get some money. The concert and music is going to definitely be the same. It might get a little harder but we're [going to] definitely talk to [the] ladies too."
After explaining the motivation behind the name change Murda's next comments seemed a bit awkward. "Everything ain't about murder when it comes to me. I'm not shooting or killing 24/7, that's not going down everyday," he said. "I love the ladies. I like to go in the club and hear some good music, drink a little champagne....puff on whatever's getting puffed on and enjoy what's going on."...more
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Brooklyn Celebrates MJ's Birthday |
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Today (Aug. 29) would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday and you better believe that Brooklyn partied like it was Michael Jackson's birthday.
Cops predicted a turnout of about 10,000 for Spike Lee's celebration in honor of the late king of pop in Prospect Park today, and although journalists aren't always proficient with numbers, suffice to say that it was a dance party of epic proportions. The event, which was originally scheduled to take place in Brooklyn's Fort Greene park, kicked off around noon, keeping solid on the promise of fun through rain or shine.
Power 105's Ed Lover played host to a crowd that came prepared with umbrellas and rain boots, while Tracy Morgan rocked out on stage under cover from the persistent showers. MJ impersonators pulled out their best pop-and-lock moves, surrounded by crowds of children sporting white studded gloves and zombie-painted faces a la "Thriller," accompanied by adults rocking flashy fedoras and Michael Jackson tees, flags and posters. |
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Kid Cudi, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Q-Tip and More React to DJ AM's Death |
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As news broke that DJ AM, born Adam Goldstein, was found dead in his New York apartment, friends and fans began expressing their disbelief and grief over the 36-year-old's untimely death. Q-Tip took the stage at San Francisco's Outside Lands festival and announced AM's passing. Tip dedicated his set to his "fallen comrade" and asked for a moment of silence before continuing with his performance.
Other celebs took to Twitter and shared their thoughts on AM's death. "I dont even kno wut to say right now," Kid Cudi wrote on his Twitter page. "A true talent and supporter of mine since day 1. RIP to the big homie forever, DJ AM."
DJ Jazzy Jeff was shocked by the news. The veteran DJ performed with AM back in June and was set team up with him again at the Famous Stars and Straps Party on Sept. 1. "Words cannot express the hurt i'm feeling right now," Jeff wrote. "... I'm still waiting for this to be a terrible joke." |
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Q-Tip Launches Anti Mayor Bloomberg Campaign |
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Q-Tip has his plate full this month, tackling press for the Sept. 15 release of his album 'Kamaal the Abstract,' in addition to his upcoming Michael Jackson birthday celebration at the Nokia Theater on Saturday, but the Queens, NY, native made some time this past week to weigh in on New York politics.
On August 19, Tip begin a series of Twitter updates that he later titled the "Anti-Bloomberg Operation," urging New Yorkers not to vote the Republican politician into another term as mayor. "Don't vote for Bloomberg if u are a humanitarian," was followed by another post only a few hours later, saying "Don't vote for Bloomberg if [you] love your quality of life."
After a few more detailed tweets, including "Bloomberg's quality of life campaign ONLY looks out for the quality of life of the wealthy," which bashed the mayor for his current policies on New York's homeless, Tip talked to Newsday about the reasoning behind his attacks. "His viewpoint of New York City is from his East Side town house . . . his occasional jaunt to a neighborhood is when he has to go for political substance or [to] quell anger in a neighborhood," he said. |
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