“I don’t need to do anything for money. I’m just glad to have a job. But music is boring right now. I’m too innovative for the world. I’ve been doing it so long, I’m about to throw in the towel. I’m about to de-crown myself and pass it over to one of the up-and-coming producers under me. They won’t be able to be me - there’s only one Timbaland - but there’s a certain sound that I try to teach.” – Timbaland

Timbo is feeling himself a little too much. It is great to be talented, but never gloat about it. Isn’t that like an unwritten rule somewhere? I mean, you don’t hear Beyonce saying, “Fuck all them other pussy ass hoes. I run this music shit”, do you? She probably says it inside, but never aloud. Get it together, Timothy. Damn…nigga gets a bicep and swears he rules the world.

Who loves M.I.A.? I do!

The English-Sri Lankan rapper’s new album, Kala, will be in stores August 21 and the video for her first single, “Boyz”, has debuted. Not exactly a million-dollar budget, but if you are a fan of M.I.A and understand her style, then you will probably love this vid. No hate here, sorry!

Shout to Rap-Up!

Why certain “artists” think it is necessary for them to return to the studio is beyond me. Ashanti is currently piecing together her 4th album, The Declaration, for release in the fall. The first single is supposedly a record called “Switch”, featuring her sideburn shaper, Nelly. I personally think the record is hot audio garbage, but Irv Gotti is dead serious about bringing The Inc. back. Even Ja Rule has new music out. Somewhere 50 Cent is on the potty thinking of new ways to attack.

Play Me: Ashanti - Switch (feat. Nelly)

Here’s my 2007 BET Awards recap: it sucked. I can’t believe I misused 3 hours of space on my DVR for that bullshit. I’m only posting the single three minutes and thirty-six seconds of the show that I actually enjoyed, and that would be Erykah Badu’s tribute to Diana Ross. Bye.

Other than that pretty Bedazzled masterpiece across the front of his bulletproof vest, Five Dimes actually looks normal on this magazine cover. Why couldn’t he do that here? No sense at all.

Ciara has been busy shooting a video for her 3rd single, “Can’t Leave ‘Em Alone”, which features 50 Cent. I don’t really like this song or that new brunette wig, actually. Therefore, I’m not looking for much out of the video. Although, my Hip-Hop writing muse, Miss Info, had very interesting tidbits to add on the production and a possible relationship between the two artists. Yuck.

Go to Cake & Ice Cream for more photos from the set.

Before I even comment on this video, I’d like to state that cannabis is a hell of a drug. I don’t endorse the smoking of reefa, but I think just watching this got me high.

Anyway, L’ Weezy felt obligated to post a video up on The Tube yesterday responding to rumors and other little anecdotes going on lately. Topics such as his album leak, mixtape, and champagne came up, but I don’t give a shit about that - what’s up with him and Trina? Well, according to Wayne he’s “single, ready to mingle, and [he] got Pringles”. So, it seems there is no rekindling happening with Trina. It must’a been the liquor.

One interesting comment was made at the very end of the clip. “I’m waiting on ya’ Nivea, baby”. What the hell?

“A lot of the time, people mistake me for someone else,

So, as I presumed the heifer would, Foxy Brown is alleging that she never got her ornery ass whooped this past weekend and that she was never even present at the scene of the incident. BITCH PLEASE! So, the three female attackers actually beat the dogshit out of some other 28-year old with a hearing aid and an abundunce of weave? I can’t stand when people deny losing a fight. You got jumped - own up to it. It happens all the time. Like nobody saw you later that night with your finger in your ear and your hair sitting sideways.

LIAR!

According to MTV News, the phenomenal Lauryn Hill is working on a new album. Let me just say that I don’t like my feelings being played with, so I’d appreciate the truth. I posted the latest song from L-Boogie called “Lose Myself” a while back. Said record was featured on the soundtrack for that damn penguin movie out now. Reportedly, Sony Music is assuring everyone that Lauryn has returned to the studio with the focus on consummating a new LP.

I’m not getting my hopes up on this one the way I did for the “Fugees Reunion”. You need more damn people!