In today's Daily Rap Nas album leaks onto the internet, DMX arrested again, 'Be Kanye' video appears on YouTube, Master P signs deal with Wal Mart and Dizzie Rascal looks to be heading for number one.
Nas album leaks
Like so many other albums, Nas’s soon to be released Untitled album has been leaked to the internet. Various tracks from the ninth album, the rappers second on Def Jam have leaked to the internet in the last couple of weeks.
But in a video appearance yesterday, the Queensbridge rapper showed no signs of upset after discovering the album had been leaked.
The most recent leak was that of Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III which was leaked by a DJ after Lil Wayne had made comments about the DJ fraternity not being essential to his success. His album however sold 1.1 million copies within its first week, making it the first Hip-Hop album to do so since 2005 when 50 Cent sold 1.4 of The Massacre.
DMX arrested for being arrested
Forever in the news for his misbehavior, rapper DMX was arrested when he landed in Arizona for violating the conditions of his bail.
Having been released on a $7,500 bond earlier this year after being stopped violating various traffic laws the rapper was explicitly told that he could not be arrested while on bail. But last week he was arrested in Dade County, Miami for purchasing narcotics off an undercover police officer.
When the rapper touched down in his home state of Arizona where bail had been set he was arrested straight away and is likely to face months in prison awaiting his case to be heard.
Something funny from Kanye
A new video has been circulating the internet featuring Kanye West. The minute long infomercial has people dissolving a tablet in a glass of water which enables then to ‘BE KANYE’.
The segment also features the Chicago rapper talking about himself in a most amusing manner, encouraging people to spend $19.95 on the tablets to be just like him. The commercial is part of a recent marketing campaign for Absolut Vodka.
Master P takes clothes to Wal Mart
Mogul/rapper Master P and his son Romeo have inked a deal with supermarket giant Wal Mart to have their clothing line featured in the chain of stores. This will be the first time ever the company has stocked any line of Hip-Hop clothing and Master P born Percy Miller is said to be happy with his new partnership.
His clothing line The Great American Brand is high quality clothing for a fraction of the price, obviously helping out those that want to wear the latest trends but don’t necessarily have the budget. T shirts from the line will run you $9 and jeans up to $20 a pair.
There is also a new female line in the works which will offer just as reasonable priced female clothes to Wal Mart customers.
Dizzie on his way to the top
After an amazing performance at Glastonbury this year it looks like British Hip-Hop star Dizzie Rascal will be knocking Ne Yo off the number one spot this week after his Come Dance Wiv Me was released earlier this week.
Ne Yo dethroned Coldplay with his Closer track, but already the number one selling song on Itunes this week, Dizzie’s collaboration with Calvin Harris and Chrome is looking mighty promising for next week.
Melanie Cornish