Glasses Malone Talks Dr. Dre, Debut Album "Beach Cruiser"

The Hoo-Bangin artist speaks on his upcoming album and meeting the Good Doctor.

As Glasses Malone's debut solo album, Beach Cruiser, drops in stores today (August 30), the emcee has taken the time to discuss what the project means to him.

"I've never worked so hard on anything in my life," explained Malone in an interview with KarmaLoopTV. "I was that person in high school that got good grades, so I ain't been a loser my whole life. To see it just get finished, finally, I feel good. It just feel like I finally get the chance to start my career."

Malone, who is signed to Mack 10's Hoo-Bangin Records, also spoke on meeting legendary producer Dr. Dre. "When I met Dr. Dre, and he told me I was dope, I think that's when I decided I'd take it real serious. Dre tells me that, that's just really crazy. That's all I needed. For someone of his caliber to say, 'You know what, you can do this shit for real.' You gotta think, like, damn, what'd he tell Eazy-E? What'd he tell Ice Cube? What'd he tell Snoop Dogg? I mean, if he tell you you can do this, you probably bet your bottom dollar you got a good shot at being someone great."

Method Man Compares Former Wu Tang Affiliate Shyheim To Lil Wayne

Method Man and former Wu Tang affiliate Shyheim working on project together; the rapper compares Shyheim to Lil Wayne.

In footage obtained for CheckMateNewYork.com, rapper Method Man spoke on fellow artist Shyheim while working with him in the studio to record a new LP.

While taking a break from recording Method Man compared Shyheim to fellow rapper Lil Wayne and said that Shyheim should be right up there with the likes of Lil Wayne at awards shows.

“And I’m pretty sure that if Shy [Shyheim] was of age at the time all this stuff was happening he’d still be where he was at. You know what I’m saying? At that fuckin peak where it’s like right now I’d be watching the MTV Video Awards and shit, talking to Lil Wayne about the game and shit or sitting right next to the nigga,” Method Man explained. “Cause he from that same grain. And not for nothing I know he still got it cause he’s still young. So he can still do it. I just don’t see little Shyheim anymore. I see Shy the man.”

Shyheim is said to have been one of the youngest Wu Tang Clan affiliates and has gone on to release five solo albums including his debut AKA The Rugged Child.

It is unclear when Shyheim’s project with Method Man will be released.

Rick Ross Being Sued For Trademark Infringement Over "Teflon Don" Album Title

Rick Ross Being Sued For Trademark Infringement Over "Teflon Don" Album Title

Ricky Rozay is in legal hot water for taking another rapper's name.

Last year, Rick Ross was forced to settle a trademark infringement lawsuit with former drug boss Ricky “Freeway” Ross, who claimed that the Miami rapper lifted his name. Now, the Maybach Music Group CEO is at the center of another trademark suit over the title of his popular 2010 album Teflon Don.

In a lawsuit filed on August 30, rapper Teflon Don (born Donald Askey Jr.) alleges that Ross, along with DJ Khaled, Universal Music Group, Slip-N-Slide Records, Def Jam Recordings and Maybach Music Group are all guilty of “trademark infringement, common-law trademark rights, trademark delusion, unfair competition, tortious interference and fraud and identity theft," for illegally using his name. Askey Jr. claims that back in 2007, before the release of Ross’ Teflon Don album, he was involved in projects with DJ Khaled who specifically called him out by name on the track “I Represent,” (Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Vol. 10) saying, “To my homie Teflon Don, we the best…”

He says that the content of Rick Ross’ music has hindered his potential success because it has sent mixed messages to his fan base. "It is almost belittling to me because the music he [Rick Ross] puts out is almost demeaning and the music that I put out is more positive," Askey said. "We have two different crowds and it is making me lose clientele based on the fact that they think that I am a negative rapper.”

"I'm building a name, I'm building a brand and for someone to come with an album and an alias the name Teflon Don and they have big budgets to put behind it, it blocks me from progressing,” he added. “I was climbing the ladder and it feels like I went straight downhill and I don't feel like that's fair."

T.I. To Be Released To A Halfway House This Week

Tip will be out of prison almost a month ahead of schedule and will enter a halfway house.

T.I. will be reportedly released from prison in just a few days.

According to MTV News, Tip, who is currently serving an 11-month sentence in Forrest City Correctional Facility in Georgia, will be moved to a halfway house on August 31st, a month before he was originally supposed to be released from prison on September 29th.

The Grand Hustle honcho entered prison back in November 2010 for violating his probation. He has since been updating fans on his status through his website, most recently posting his last open letter before his release.

Photos: Kanye West Steps Out At Mo’Hits Koko Koncert

Fans who came out to watch the Mo’Hits crew perform at the much talked about Koko Koncert which took place at the  Hammersmith HMV Apollo, London last night Monday, August 29, 2011 were surprised to see US Rapper Kanye West appear on stage!

Kanye who had performed alongside Jay Z at the MTV VMAs in California less 24 hrs before the gig flew into London to join Don Jazzy, D’banj, Dr. SID, Wande Coal, K-Switch and guest performer, R&B singer Tiwa Savage at the concert. This came as a big surprise to everyone as the multiple Grammy Award winner’s name was never on the flyer not was he earlier announced to perform.

Those who attended the concert expressed their joy and delight via social networks especially Twitter, and even Don Jazzy and D’banj did too! The renowned producer tweeted through his @DonJazzy handle ‘ME I DONT EVEN KNOW HOW 2 THANK Y’ALL 2day. MY luv 4 ALL OF U cn NEVERRRRRRRR DIEEEEEEE. U GUYS MADE THE SHOW 1 OF THE BEST. GOD BLESS. IDJA‘.

‘@KANYEWEST UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU WE WILL TALK LATER. U RE DEFINITELY THE BEST CELEBRITY I WILL EVER KNOW. GOD BLESS YOU (call it famzing)‘, he continued.

D’banj followed suit with his own appreciation for the G.O.O.D Music boss ‘BOSS I THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT DOWN EVEN WITH YOUR TIGHT SCHEDULE U FLEW IN JUST FOR US. U RE THE BEST EVER @kanyewest . GOD BLESS U’, @iamdbanj tweeted.

D’banj is expected to release his 4th solo album under the Mo’Hits/G.O.O.D Music imprint later this year.

2Face Idibia comments on death rumour

As the rumor concerning his death continued to swirl, 2Face Idibia decided to put a quick end to it before it metamorphoses into something else. In a short message to his fans the music icon said:

“Nothing do me ooooo! I’m still intact oOooo!”

Now we hope the case is closed for good.