The Dirty Laundry for September 28, 2010

The Dirty Laundry

Wyclef Hospitalized

(Throwback Fugees "Ready Or Not")

After the stress and strain of running for President of Haiti and working on a new album, Wyclef was hospitalized in New Jersey due to stress and fatigue. A source close to him said he’s been suffering from horrible headaches for weeks. He has been released from the hospital though and asked for his supporters to bear with him while he recovers!

Will Pressure Make TI Pop?


Speaking of stress, TI has apparently been under pressure from his record label, Atlantic Records, to make crossover, pop records. Pharrell told MTV, “"He's got songs out there right now that are singles, but, you know, there are pressures in the world, certain things you can't necessarily control. But his body of work ... he's got a crazy album. I saw, like, 60 records, and almost every record that he played me was really incredible. Then there was the more poppier side of things, where the label kinda puts the gun to your head 'cause they gotta pay their bills...Please trust, T.I.'s album is incredible, and he's an amazing talent, and it's been a while since we got together..."

Drake’s Tour Almost Sold Out
Great news for Drake! Only one week into his Light Dreams & Nightmares tour, and it’s already 80% sold out! He’s already sold out New York's Radio City Music Hall (where he performs tonight and tomorrow), the Fox Theatre in Atlanta (Oct. 6) and the Chicago Theatre (Oct. 13-14).

Lil Wayne Is Larger Than Life


Well Def Jam is hoping Lil Wayne can help sell copies of its new video game, Def Jam Rapstar. Starting October 5th, you’ll see Lil Wayne in handcuffs on billboards around the country! Weezy’s song “A Milli” is featured on the game.

Kanye West Goes Def


Rapper/Actor Mos Def has signed a record deal with Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music record label, joining Common, John legend and Kid Cudi. And Kid Cudi, by the way, was sentenced to two days of community service after getting caught with liquid cocaine!

J. Cole Hits The Road


Speaking of good music, Roc Nation rookie, J. Cole, is taking his on the road. He’s kicking off his 35-city tour this Friday in Alabama.

10/10 Central Michigan University - Mt. Pleasant, MI
10/12 University of Louisiana - Monroe, LA
10/15 Nichols University - Dudley, MA
10/16 private location - New Brunswick, NJ
10/17 Penn State University Behrend - Erie, PA
10/21 UNC Pembroke - Pembroke, NC
10/22 private location - State College, PA
10/23 SUNY Delhi - Delhi, NY
10/24 Keene State College - Keene, NH
10/27 The Norva - Norfolk, VA
11/3 Promowest - Columbus, OH
11/4 Madison Theatre - Cincinnati, OH
11/5 The Rave - Milwaukee, WI
11/6 Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI
11/14 The Sokol - Omaha, NE
11/16 Belly Up - Aspen, CO
11/17 The Fox - Boulder, CO
11/19 Club House - Tempe, AZ
11/20 Key Club - Los Angeles, CA
11/23 Fortune Sound Club - Vancouver, BC (Can)
11/24 Neumo's - Seattle, WA
11/25 Roseland Theatre - Portland, OR
11/26 Voo Doo Lounge - San Jose, CA
11/27 Haze Nightclub - Las Vegas, NV
12/2 Club 77 - Hamilton, ON (Can)
12/4 Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY
12/5 Highline Ballroom - New York, NY

Michael Jackson You Are NOT The Father?
One of Michael Jackson’s former body guards claims that he might be the biological father of Michael’s youngest son, 8 year old Prince Michael II, better known as Blanket. He said he donated sperm to Michael in 2001 and that it might have been used to begat Blanket! Wow, there’s always some new rumor or scandal…when will Mike be able to rest in peace?

New Releases


1. “The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted” by Gucci Mane
2. “Lyrics” by Donell Jones
3. “I Am the West” by Ice Cube
4. “Incarcerated” by Lil' Boosie
5. “All About You” by Jeremih

I’m Yasmin Young and that’s The Dirty Dirty at 7:30, No Detergent baby! For even more, tune into The Maddhouse on Power 98!

The Lowdown for June 14, 2010

Kid Cudi Arrested
Kid Cudi was arrested in NYC and charged with felony criminal mischief and possession of a controlled substance! Word is that Cudi took a 24-year-old woman’s phone and slammed it so hard it smashed into pieces. He also allegedly broke the door of her apartment off its hinges. Daaaaayyyyuuum! Cops arrived and found a glass bottle of a controlled substance. Hmmm…I wonder what it was! I’ll keep you posted!

Nicki Minaj’s Subliminal Shots
Lil' Kim has finally given of an explanation for her beef with Nicki Minaj. She said, "For the last year, she has been subliminally taking shots at me. Subliminally taking shots at the other girls in the industry... She said, 'Being that the other rap chicks in the game ain't got [nothing] to do right now, when I'm by the pool, they can feed me grapes'... I keep my ears to the street at all the time." She also took shots at Drake, calling him a p*&%y for coming at her!

Dre’s Chronic Flame is Ashed
A California judge has thrown out Dr. Dre's claims that Death Row's release of The Chronic Re-Lit violated his rights of trademark and publicity. Last week, Judge Christina Snyder applied the so-called Monty Python rule, after a 1976 case where a defendant extensively edited the comedy series to air it on television. Snyder ruled that unlike in the Monty Python case, the alterations to the new release were "minor and inconsequential." Snyder did allow Dre's claim that he hasn't been paid royalties on the album since splitting from Death Row in 1996.

Joe Jackson Blames Katherine For Michael’s Death
Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson, blames MJ’s mother, Katherine Jackson, for his death! Hoe told Britain's News of the World he'd been telling Katherine for months to get MJ into drug rehab. He says, "If she'd done what I asked, Michael would be here today. I am incensed with her. She could have made a difference."

Who’s Yo Daddy: The Brian McKnight Edition
Miriam Lee filed paternity and child support documents in Orange County, FL last year claiming that Brian McKnight is the father of her 14-year-old son.
Because Brian never responded to the claims, the judge ruled that he is the father and he's been ordered to pay over $341,640 in back child support. Brian’s rep, said however, "The judgment in Florida was a default judgment made without Brian present." He's still looking to establish paternity, and is awaiting the results of a recent test." Maybe she should have taken him on Maury! Can you imagine…“Brian, you ARE the father!”

Cleveland Show Returning
Even though the second season hasn’t aired yet, Fox has renewed the third season of “The Cleveland Show,” the “Family Guy” spinoff! The upcoming “Cleveland” second season will feature guest voices Justin Timberlake, T-Pain, Tony Hawk, Snoop Dogg and the cast of “Glee.” I’m not a fan of the show, but those that are should be happy!

Box office Report
The Karate Kid kicked butt this weekend, brining in $56 million, more than double The A-Team's disappointing $26 million. And Shrek Forever After came in third with $15.8 million!

I’m Yasmin Young and that’s the Dirty Dirty! For even more, tune in to The Maddhouse at 7:10 am on Power 98!