Big Boi, who was representing Outkast at the BET Awards last night, shed some light on the recent tragedy with Khujo. He said that Khujo fell asleep behind the wheel and that resulted in the accident. Due to some complications from the accident, he had his leg amputated from the knee down on one of his legs (not both as previously reported). Big Boi also said that Khujo is handling this very well and is in good spirits. Andre was not in attendance because he was back home with Khujo…
Industry Rule #4080: Record companies are shady. Just as The Roots found out, Mos Def is learning that the rule most definitely applies to MCA. Contractual disputes between Mos and MCA have lead to him putting his music career on hold. Check yourself MCA, hip hop cannot afford to have an artist like Mos Def on the shelves…
In other Mos Def news, he has joined an organization called “Not In Our Name.” The organization is basically an anti-war campaign that is opposed to the Presidents tactics following 911…
Billboard editor-in-chief Timothy White, only 50, suffered a heart attack and died this week. The attack occurred after he had lunch, the EMT’s were unable to revive him in the ambulance and he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. White was a major figure in hip hop journalism for years, it often got him on the bad side of artists. He was the topic of both the Ice Cube song “The Predator” and Eminem’s verse on “Bitch Please II.” HHDX sends it’s condolences to White’s family and friends…
According to hiphopsite, Slug and Murs (of Living Legends) will be recording an album together. The tentative (and odd) title of the LP is “Christina Ricci.” The Grouch, also of the Living Legends crew, will produce the entire album…
