Tupac fans must have done a double or triple take when they saw what the phenomenal advancement of technology can do. Looking like he did 16 years ago, tats and all and sounding as hard-core as the day he dropped his last rhyme, Tupac Shakur commanded the stage with his trademark edge, giving fellow rappers-- the ever cool and 'smoove' Snoop Dogg and Dr.Dre-- the rawness his fans enjoyed before he was gunned down in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 7, 1996 at the age of 25. He died 6 days later and fans everywhere were in shock.
Now they get a chance to see him perform again. Did he rise from the dead? No, just the modern marvel of holograms. Many said he looked so real, they were spooked for a minute. The hologram of the late rapper is indeed life-like. Check it out by clicking on the above video to witness 'a miracle:' 2 Pac is back, baby!
(Warning: video performance contains mature content and language that may be offensive to some).
Holograms might be new to the West but they are very popular in Japan and widely used. Singing sensation Hatsune Miku sells out stadiums in Asia and has millions of adoring fans. Many in Japan wait for hours to buy tickets to hear this popstar sing. The punchline? Miku is a hologram like Tupac. (Click on the link below to see this modern marvel perform).
TUPAC HOLOGRAM
The rapper, born Lesane Parish Crooks in East Harlem, New York June 26, 1971, later changed his name to Tupac Shakur but most called him by his stage name 2Pac. At the time of his murder, the young rapper sat at the top of the pile, along with rival Biggie Smalls better known as the Notorious B.I.G.. Smalls too was gunned down at the prime of his life on March 9, 1997 in Los Angeles. He was only 24.
Tupac sang about such violence and lived his life on the edge as well. To date, no was ever arrested or charged for his murder.
But whether he lived "The Thug Life" or not, he was good at what he did --so good that even in death, his music continued to sell, making him na serious contender on the Rap/Hip/Hop scene. By 2007, he had sold over 75 million albums worldwide.
What do you think:creepy or creative?
Showing posts with label Snoop Dogg. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Snoop Dogg. Show all posts
SNOOP DOGG SAYS NEW ALBUM WILL SHOW "LOVING, CARING" SIDE OF HIS PERSONALITY
MTV caught up with Snoop Dogg at SXSW this weekend to discuss his upcoming twelfth solo album Reincarnated. During the interview, the west coast legend discussed his approach to his new project, saying that this time around, he is eschewing his tried-and-true gangsta rap past.
Snoop said that Reincarnated will show a far more "loving, caring" side of his personality. He explained that he's always been a peaceful person at heart and that his past albums never really represented his true personality to the fullest extent.
"It's a project where it's more about the element of surprise, but at the same time it'll be talked about in due time," Snoop said. "It's special; it's a real special project to me because it's like the reincarnation and the birth of me becoming who I really am...I never really knew who I was through the music. I was always a very peaceful, kind, loving, caring individual and making music to symbolize that sometimes never was my key."
SNOOP DOGG BECOMES PART OWNER OF WOMEN'S FOOTBALL TEAM
Snoop Dogg's passion for football is well-known. A renowned Pittsburgh Steelers fan, the Doggfather has also formed a successful Snoop Youth Football League.
Now, Snoop has become a part owner of the Los Angeles Riderettes, a Lady Arena Football League (LAFL) team.
The league has teams in New Orleans, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Houston, and its season will begin in May.
The league will have eight-on-eight games of women in lingerie uniforms competing in full-contact football.
Snoop hosts his annual Snooperbowl championship for his youth league annually.
RAP RELEASE DATES: TECH N9NE, AZEALIA BANKS, SNOOP DOGG, PEP LOVE, STALLEY
For a while there, it was looking like no new albums were going to be announced. All of the dates were locked, nothing was really pushed back, and it was merely a game of hurry up and wait. This week, though, we have some announcements of projects, some pushbacks, but generally it's all good news. Starting with today. Tech N9ne surprised us that he'd be dropping his EP titled Klusterfuck. Tech mentioned this one over the Summer, but now it's a reality. Not too many tracks, but that's what an EP is, right? Another EP out today is Teyana Taylor's The Misunderstanding Of Teyana Taylor. Let's not get into her titling it similarly to Lauryn Hill's epic The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill. Bow Wow's Underrated is also out today.
Stalley finally hit 50k on Twitter, so he announced that his album Savage Journey To the American Dream would be arriving March 30th. He also provided the cover art. Ten days prior, though, Hieroglyphics' Pep Love moved Rigmarole to March 20th. Snoop Dogg dropped a single last week "Stoner's Anthem" off Reincarnation that is supposed to get a release date very soon. Everyone's new favorite Azealia Banks announced her debut album Broke With Expensive Taste will arrive sometime in September. Meanwhile, Kardinal Offishall will be collaborating with producer Nottz on a project called A.M.T.R.I.M. (Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself), along with Murs and Fashawn who announced a double-EP project going on. Not too many official dates to mark on the iCal, but enough to definitely look forward to.
KURUPT CONFIRMS DR.DRE & SNOOP DOGG WORKING ON NEW DOGG POUND ALBUM
News regarding DPG's forthcoming project Alumni has started to leak since late last year. According to Kurupt, the project will be overseen by Dr. Dre and guided by Snoop Dogg as the longtime collaborators will continue their work together. In an interview with Cam Capone, Kurupt also explained what it's like to work with Dre.
"Dr. Dre's gonna oversee things to make sure it sounds good and is tight," he explained of Dre's involvement in the project. "Snoop's gonna basically put it together with me and Daz."
When asked what it's like to work with Dre, Kurupt added that he is constantly inspired by the Good Doctor.
"You know it's gonna be right," he said. "It's exciting all the time. He keeps you inspired and keeps you focused."
DPG fans will have to wait some time for the album to see the light of day.
"We don't got no time frame," Kurupt explained, saying that he'll be more locked in on the project when his tour ends.
SNOOP DOGG - I WROTE A PORN RAP... NOW LISTEN TO IT!!!
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Snoop Dogg loves porn so much, he decided to express his feelings through song -- and TMZ has obtained the XXX hip hop homage ... even though we had to bleep about 96% of it.
The track appears on a porn called "The Flying Pink Pig" -- about a sex-crazed food truck staff ... which stars L.A.'s own famous "Flying Pig" taco truck.
If any of this sounds familiar, you might recall ... the owner of the "Flying Pig" threatened to sue the producer behind the XXX movie -- Erica McLean -- claiming she never told him the film contained hardcore sex.
Long story short, the lawsuit was never filed -- and Snoop had the opportunity to showcase his t****-rhyming talents ... a special favor for McLean, a close friend.
Fun fact: Erica McLean is the genius behind Hustler's infamous "Barely Legal" series. Be sure to say thank you if you ever meet her in person.
SNOOP DOGG ANNOUCES 12TH SOLO ALBUM. "REINCARNATED" WITH DOCUMENTARY
Long Beach, California emcee/actor/producer Snoop Dogg announced the title of his 12th solo album. The Doggystyle Records founder revealed that Reincarnated will be the release title, and feature a corresponding documentary.
In 2012 the Priority/EMI Records executive and artist released Doggumentary, along with a collaborative soundtrack work with Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania emcee Wiz Khalifa, Mac + Devin Go To High School.
This year will be 19 years of albums for Snoop, who's acclaimed multi-platinum debut Doggystyle released in 1993.
SNOOP DOGG CALLS KIM KARDASHIAN A HOE, COLD BLOODED PUNK B**CH!
SNOOP DOGG - I'M NOT NOT SMOKIN 'BLUE IVY, BUT I'M ADDICTED TO...
Big Snoop and his posse were cruising around Hollywood last night when he filled us in on his latest "addiction" ... AND a new smoking product he's pushing these days.
Bonus Moment! -- Snoop's pal zings our photog with a pretty solid one liner at the end of the clip. Snoop's entire crew enjoyed a laugh at our guy's expense ... so, you probably should too.
DRUG DOG BLOWS SNOOP DOGG'S COVER - DOGG ARRESTED WITH MARIJUANA
The exact quantity of the contraband has not been revealed by the police. Arrests on such charges are not new to Snoop Dogg. The 40-year old rapper had been arrested several times in the past on similar offences and convicted as well. It seems his offences ranged from carrying marijuana and cocaine to weapons.
His weakness for drugs like marijuana is no secret – in 2008 he had released a music video ‘My Medicine’ which was an indirect tribute to pot and homage to marijuana.
HOW I SHOT D'BANJ'S MR.ENDOWED REMIX-SESAN OGUNRO
He’s a talented 3D Animator who has done several international commercials,and he has also shot award-winning videos for Nigerian artistes.He seems to have taken over the music video production from other video producers here in Nigeria as most of the hot videos topping the chart in recent times are his products.
In a recent interview, Sesan reveals how he shot D’banj’s Mr. Endowed Remix.
It wasn’t easy at all. The video came out nice but it could have been better because I know what I was supposed to do for that video.
A lot of things went wrong in the planning of that shoot,but I thank God we were able to still achieve something great.I was in L.A a week before the shoot,planning on how to get it done.The video was actually shot in 2 days but it was very hectic.I got the mansion and the green-white-green Phantom that was used in the video.We had fun with Snoop,I mean he loves us,you need to see the behind-the-scene photos where Snoop was dancing to Give it to me,dancing to all the Naija songs we played.
He was supposed to give us 2 hours out of his time but by the time he felt the Naija flavor,the guy gave us about 6 to 8 hours.He was supposed to shoot and leave but he was interested in what we had to do,because the way I was shooting is very different from the way they do it over there.I tried to infuse the African flavor which is what I usually do when I am shooting here,I infuse a lot of European flavor which is why I am different.
The story for that video is,D’Banj is coming to America to break into the market which everybody has seen him doing now.So that’s what inspired the green-white-green Phantom and the mansion he was taken to in the video.
I just shot Tiwa Savage ‘Love Me Love Me’ video,I have worked with 9ice, Eldee, M.I and a whole lot of videos which I didn’t put my name on.
I have plan to contribute to Nollywood.A lot of people have approached me.I was offered the job of the Return of Jenifa by Funke Akindele.I had the script in my office for a long time and I had to let Funke know that’s not what I want to start with.My first venture is going to be a movie about Nigeria for the international market.I don’t want to start with a Nigerian film for Nigerian market.I like to be different.I don’t want to go into Nollywood and start doing what everybody is doing.
SNOOP DOGG SUED BY LEBANESE CONCERT PROMOTER
Back in February, it was Snoop Dogg and company suing a knockoff clothing designer; now, the California rep is feeling the wrath of the opposite side of the law. A Lebanese concert promoter is now suing the rapper for ruining his reputation by smoking marijuana at a 2009 concert.
According to AllHipHop, Snoop is being sued by a Lebanese concert promoter for smoking marijuana at a 2009 performance at the Forum de Beruit, which he claims harmed his reputation in his community. The incident in question was apparently captured on film and later used in the video for Snoop's '09 song "That's Tha Homie" from Malice N Wonderland.
The promoter is seeking $280,000 in damages for his sullied reputation and the guarantee of two free performances from Snoop in the Middle East. The plaintiff has threatened further legal action against the rapper if the damages are not met by the Los Angeles emcee.
The video for "That's Tha Homie" can be seen below. DX will keep you updated as more information in the case comes to light.
Game Says He Will Be Featured "More Than Once" On Dr. Dre's "Detox"
“If there is a Detox, then Game is on it more than once. But if it never comes out, then nobody’s on it,” he said. As he’s previously done, the Compton, California native remained mum on all other aspects of the album, stating that while it’s been on his mind, he has nothing more to offer about the project.
“Detox man, I don’t know about Detox man. I’ve been thinking about detoxing lately, because I’ve been back on my workout grind and I’ve been thinking about detoxing. That’s the only thing I can tell you about Detox.”
will.i.am Addresses Snoop Dogg's Pseudo Diss On Dr. Dre's "Kush"
The Black Eyed Peas frontman reacts to the line, "Tighter than the pants on will.i.am."
The Black Eyed Peas frontman reacts to the line, "Tighter than the pants on will.i.am."
On Dr. Dre’s “Kush,” 
Snoop Dogg spits the line, “Still I am / Tighter than the pants on will.i.am.” But the Black Eyed Peas frontman isn’t taking it personally. Speaking with LA Weekly, will.i.am brushed off the pseudo diss, claiming that Tha Doggfather was actually paying him a complement.“When Snoop said ‘Tighter than the pants on will.i.am,’ he was talking about how my flow is tight, how my style's tight,” he explained. “My budget's not tight, though; everything's tight but the budget. [Laughs.] I looked at it as 'That's dope.'”
In fact, will is working with Snoop Dogg on his upcoming television show “i.am.FIRST: Science is Rock & Roll,” which he describes as “a science fair and rock concert all mashed together.” He also revealed that he’s working on two solo albums at the same time, and will spend his time off from BEP working with artists like Justin Bieber and Usher.
Jay-Z Tops Forbes' Hip Hop Cash Kings, Includes Eminem, Kanye West, Dr. Dre & More
Newcomers to the list include Nicki Minaj, B.o.B, Wiz Khalifa and others.
Forbes has announced its annual Hip Hop Cash Kings list. The leader of the pack is none other than Jay-Z, while additional Hip Hop stars to make the cut include Eminem, Diddy, Dr. Dre, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West and more. Hov tops the chart with $37 million in income, thanks to “the benefits of a 10-year $150 million Live Nation deal, as well as stakes in the New Jersey Nets, the 40/40 Club” and more.
Sean “Diddy” Combs comes in second with $35 million. Surprisingly, music only accounts for 20 percent of his earnings, while the rest consists of investments in clothing lines like Sean John and Enyce.
Kanye West places third with $16 million. The relentless tourer released his last solo album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy in November 2010, and most recently dropped his collaboration album with Jigga, Watch the Throne, yesterday.
Others to notch on the list include Lil Wayne at No. 4 ($15 million) in a tie with Birdman, Eminem at No. 6 ($14 million) in a tie with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, Ludacris at No. 10 ($12 million), Wiz Khalifa at No. 11 ($11 million) in a tie with Drake, Nicki Minaj at No. 15 ($6.5 million) in a tie with Swizz Beatz, and more.
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