Fat Joe Compares Mobb Deep To Gang Starr

Both groups represent 'purest forms of hip-hop music,' Joe tells MTV News, commenting on recent Mobb Deep drama.
By Rob Markman


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Mobb Deep's musical legacy is cemented. There aren't many groups in rap who could match Havoc and Prodigy's reputation for crafting unfiltered street music, so when Mobb Deep appeared to be in turmoil last week, fans feared the worst. Fat Joe, for one, is thrilled that all the drama is behind the Queens, New York, duo.

Joe Crack actually likens the Mobb to another pivotal rap duo, Gang Starr. The group, which consisted of DJ Premier and late rapper Guru, was responsible for quite a few classic singles, including "Step in the Arena" and "DWYCK." Mobb Deep, of course, also have favorites under their belt, like 1995's "Shook Ones Pt. II" and the Lil' Kim-assisted "Quiet Storm" remix.

"Mobb Deep is equivalent to Gang Starr with being one of the purest forms of hip-hop music," Fat Joe told MTV News after a taping of MTV2's upcoming "Hip Hop Squares." "Whenever you want to go do an ill, hard-core hip-hop song that crosses over in the clubs, anybody who makes it is like, 'Yo, this is like "Shook Ones," this is like "Quiet Storm." ' They the kings of that."

On April 9, some pretty vicious messages directed at Prodigy were sent from Havoc's now-defunct Twitter account. The messages threatened physical violence and questioned Prodigy's sexuality. Sources close to Mobb Deep initially confirmed to MTV News that Hav's account wasn't hacked, but later that evening Havoc released a statement saying that he lost his phone and declaring his allegiance to the group and Prodigy. "To all Mobb Deep fans: it's business as usual! It's Mobb Deep all day," the statement read.

On Friday the group even attended a Knicks game together and released a photo, silencing speculation about a disconnect. Fat Joe is just glad to see the duo as a unified front. "I really don't know none of the details," he said. "If they were to break up, it would be a sad day for hip-hop because we love Mobb Deep as a group, as a fan."

What's your favorite Mobb Deep song? Tell us in the comments!

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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1683325/mobb-deep-breakup-fat-joe.jhtml

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T.I. Given More Travel Freedom On Probation

Grand Hustle CEO is dubbed a 'model probationer' by probation officer, and judge agrees.
By Carter Maness


T.I.
Photo: Chris McKay/ Getty Images

It appears the second time's the charm for T.I. Released last fall after an 11-month sentence for violating probation on his 2009 gun conviction, the Atlanta rapper has been on such good behavior that a judge has approved an expanded out-of-state travel allowance for up to 12 days at a time.

According to TMZ, the request, submitted by T.I.'s probation officer, details that the rapper has been a "model probationer" since he was released from an Atlanta halfway house last September. By following all guidelines and completing a required drug and alcohol counseling program, Tip has been granted more freedom to travel and do business in other states.

The expanded freedoms come at a convenient time, as T.I. is nearing the release of his eighth full-length album, Trouble Man. "The album is about 75 percent done. We got a lot of hot, old-school, vintage T.I. records on there," Tip told MTV News back in December while promoting his F--- Da City Up mixtape. "We got those over-the-top crossover records as well, big features and whatnot that we plan on putting into play. I got one with Akon, did a few records with Rico Love. Man, I got records with just about everybody," he said. "We just putting it together, we done did about 70 records."

Trouble Man will include features from T.I.'s ever-expanding Grand Hustle empire. In February, he made some new additions to his roster in the form of Australian rapper Iggy Azalea and British rapper Chip, plus a joint venture with Houston MC Trae Tha Truth and his ABN label. "We're gonna work alongside each other for a common goal and release this Trae Tha Truth project," T.I. said of the deal with Trae. "When cats [who are] cut from a certain cloth give their word and shake their hand, that's what makes it a done deal — the ink is just a formality."

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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1683318/ti-probation-travel-freedom.jhtml

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Victoria Beckham's Birthday Lunch with David & Harper

Happy 38th Birthday Victoria Beckham! The former Spice Girl singer and husband, David Beckham, along with daughter Harper, were seen leaving Matsushisa Restaurant in Beverly Hills this afternoon (April 17) for a midday celebration.

With her soccer star hubby toting Harper in his arms, the birthday girl followed along while clad in a maroon dress with slicked back hair and black sunglasses, looked stunning, especially as she creeps up on the big 4-0!

In the last year, Victoria celebrated many accomplishments including giving birth to her beautiful daughter while keeping her slender figure and winning the Designer of the Year award at the British Fashion Awards.

Not to mention, her and her hubby also were exclusive guests at the royal wedding. Not too bad!

Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/victoria-beckham/victoria-beckhams-birthday-lunch-david-harper-604321

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Elsa Hosk: Victoria?s Secret PINK MLB Collection Cutie

She?s been having a blast as the newest Victoria?s Secret Angel, and Elsa Hosk was spotted at the PINK Nation Launch of the new MLB Collection yesterday (April 16).

The Swedish starlet hammed it up at Dolphin Mall in Miami, Florida, playfully swinging a baseball bat and flirting with the camera.

During a live television interview at the new Florida Marlins? stadium, Elsa was offered the first home run ball by a smitten fan.

However, after thanking the guy, Ms. Hosk politely declined the gesture and gave the ball back. What a heartbreaker!

Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/elsa-hosk/elsa-hosk-victoria%E2%80%99s-secret-pink-mlb-collection-cutie-604188

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Jersey Shore House: Trashed By Vandals!


As if the Jersey Shore house wasn't trashy enough based on its residents, the exterior of the Seaside Heights, N.J., structure has been vandalized repeatedly.

The realtor for Danny's house says hoards of people keep tagging the outside walls with their names and random, lame comments like, "We love you Snooki."

Seriously? You graffiti the Jersey Shore house and that's all you got?

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The damage at Case de Duck Phone is so profuse that the realtor is forced to repaint the guido STD cesspool ... on a weekly basis. So yeah, it's a problem.

It gets worse, too. People have been stealing roof shingles as souvenirs (?!) and are often caught messing with the front door when the house is vacant. 

Local police are on the lookout for nefarious fans of the MTV series, which is set to begin filming again this summer ... when it's no longer their problem.

It's only the realtor's responsibility when the show is NOT in production. MTV and 495 Productions must take care of the property while the freak show films.

As if they don't have enough issues, with a pregnant Snooki, The Situation's drug problem and a general lack of hygiene and human decency in that place.

Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2012/04/jersey-shore-house-trashed-by-vandals/

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Watch: Charlie Sheen Stars In An Ad For Beer

A couple of weeks ago Charlie Sheen was in an ad for car company, Fiat, and they made fun of the concept of him being under house arrest. Now he has collaborated with Dutch beer company, Bavaria Beer, for its new ad campaign, and he is actually the perfect person for the role. The ad [...]

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