Read more rapper stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/12235/rapper.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 12:16:16 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74139/50-cent-fails-with-self-destruct.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tag50 Cent, once at the forefront of rap music, returns with Before I Self Destruct —but his fourth solo effort isn’t impressing the critics. “Though packed with tough beats, dense production and 50's most ferocious delivery in years, the gloats about shootings, drugs and bloody 'hoods feel about as fresh...http://www.newser.com/story/74139/50-cent-fails-with-self-destruct.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 16 Nov 2009 12:14:50 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74131/vladimir-putin-rap-advocate.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWhile it would have been infinitely more entertaining had Vladimir Putin actually tried to freestyle, his appearance at a music awards show this weekend still made newspapers titter. Putin, who first stood around looking awkward while his “youth disguised” security mingled with the dancing crowd, handed out an award and...http://www.newser.com/story/74131/vladimir-putin-rap-advocate.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 16 Nov 2009 8:33:51 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73856/craziest-rap-concert-demands.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDrawing on the Smoking Gun ’s collection of concert riders, Sam Greenspan of 11points.com offers a list of the 11 craziest demands made by rappers: DMX: Three boxes of condoms and a gallon of Hennessy—that’s anywhere from $300 to $800 worth of cognac. Public Enemy: Kosher food—odd,...http://www.newser.com/story/73856/craziest-rap-concert-demands.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 15 Nov 2009 11:30:33 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73404/new-site-decodes-rap-lyrics.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagJay-Z and Alicia Keys’ song “Empire State of Mind” is everywhere, even at the World Series. But do you know what the lyrics mean? If not, Rap Exegesis can clue you in the way it educated Nick Antosca of the Huffington Post. Some of the explanations the site offers: Jay-Z...http://www.newser.com/story/73404/new-site-decodes-rap-lyrics.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 05 Nov 2009 11:42:51 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/72950/ledger-directed-rap-video-debuts.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA music video, one of a few directed by Heath Ledger for little-known artists he liked, made its online debut yesterday. Australian rapper N'fa Forster-Jones, a childhood friend of the late actor's, posted the video along with a behind-the-scenes look at the project, the AP reports. "Every day I count...http://www.newser.com/story/72950/ledger-directed-rap-video-debuts.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 30 Oct 2009 10:40:08 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/72739/jay-z-cleans-up-empire-for-world-series.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe lyrics to Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind" are sometimes as raw as New York, but it looks like the rapper will clean things up when he performs his city anthem at the World Series. A source close to the rapper says Jay-Z won't utter curses or other raunchy stuff...http://www.newser.com/story/72739/jay-z-cleans-up-empire-for-world-series.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 28 Oct 2009 12:05:16 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/72334/lil-wayne-pleads-to-gun-charge.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagGrammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted weapons possession today and expects to receive a one-year jail sentence. He previously had pleaded not guilty to illegal gun possession charges that carried at least 3 1/2 years in prison upon conviction. Police said a gun was found on his tour...http://www.newser.com/story/72334/lil-wayne-pleads-to-gun-charge.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 22 Oct 2009 10:48:39 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71346/snoop-doggs-snoopiest-tv-moments.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIn anticipation of Snoop Dogg’s cameo on tonight’s episode of Brothers , the Huffington Post runs down the hip-hop artist’s best—that is to say, Snoop Doggiest—TV guest moments to date: The Martha Stewart Show: “ Oh, you want me to take the skizin off it.” Who Wants to Be a...http://www.newser.com/story/71346/snoop-doggs-snoopiest-tv-moments.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 09 Oct 2009 12:15:30 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/70554/jewmaican-amy-tries-to-rap.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTMZ has stumbled upon a video of Amy Winehouse rapping with former backup singer Zalon. Many of the lyrics—with the exception of the notable line where she calls herself “Jewmaican”—are unintelligible, but listen for yourself at left. In other Winehouse news, she’s flying a faith healer over from...http://www.newser.com/story/70554/jewmaican-amy-tries-to-rap.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 29 Sep 2009 11:46:45 CDT