Snoop Dogg has paid his respects to his friend and former 213 band mate, Nate Dogg, who passed away on Tuesday. The rapper took to his Twitter to say “We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met. I love u buddy luv. U will always b wit me 4ever n a day u put the g n g funk u put the 1 n 213 n u put yo stamp on evrybdy u ever didit wit. I miss u cuzz I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up wit u and I will c u again n heaven cuz u know d slogan…all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!! all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!! RIP NATE DOGG.” Nate Dogg will truly be missed.
Snoop Dogg has been slapped by a lawsuit from jazz musician Michael Henderson for sampling one of his songs. Michael says that the rapper took selections for his Do it All album without his permission to use on his track Flashbacks. He is also suing rappers Murs and 9th Wonder for the same thing. Michael is claiming statutory damages for the alleged copyright infringement as well as any profits made from the songs. He is also requesting that all the defendants to stop manufacturing, distributing and selling the works further. Cant we all just get along and agree to not steal?
Snoop Doggs reps are saying that the rapper was shocked after he found out that he was dropped from the Parkpop festival in The Netherlands. The festivals organizers said that they were looking for an act that would match the open and friendly character of the concert and apparently, Snoop didnt cut it. The rappers camp is saying that he has played these gigs many times before and theyre shocked that he got banned. His manager wrote in a statement Snoop Dogg is astonished by the decision of the Mayor of The Hague, a town in the south of Holland, to not allow him to perform at the free festival, Parkpop. Theres been much speculation that, given the enormous response by Snoops fans to the free festival, the local authorities would not be able to provide sufficient security. Mojo, the largest concert promoter in Holland says, ‘We have never had any issues with Snoop, who has played magnificent shows at many of the festivals we promote such as Lowlands, North Sea Jazz and at several other promoted shows by Mojo.’ Snoop is a mainstay at music festivals all over the world and has performed at all of these without incident.
The promoters of the Glastonbury this summer are looking to pick up Snoop Dogg to be a part of the festival. If the rapper does decide to sign on, he?ll be joining a bill of some other big stars, including the likes of U2. I guess it was just in time for the folks at Glastonbury that Snoop is finally allowed entry into the UK. I wonder what made them decide that they wanted Snoop on board for the music fest. It?s shaping up to be one eclectic mix of artists. So are you planning on catching the show or not?
After being banned from the UK for an incident at Heathrow airport in 2006, it looks like Snoop Dogg?s lawyers have managed to regain him the privilege of drinking tea in London and all of the other fun stuff he would?ve liked to do in the UK. Snoop Dogg has been banned from the country by the government for three years now, but his legal representatives managed to overturn that with the help of his coaching record and the appearances he has had on family shows. Who would?ve thought Snoop Dogg had such a good track record? maybe the old dog has changed his ways, even though that would be a blatant violation of the age-old expression ?You can?t teach an old dog new tricks.?
Prince is facing a $2.3 million lawsuit after cancelling a concert in Dublin, Ireland back in June 2008. The singer pulled out of the show just 10 days before and promotions company MCD is seeking for some compensation. Prince is blaming his agents at William Morris Endeavor for booking the event without permission but MCD is saying that the icon gave no reason of substance for the cancellation. William Morris returned the $1.5 million booking fee that MCD paid after the cancellation but MCD also paid $949,760 to use the Croke Park location in Dublin. MCD is seeking compensation for financial loss and damage to commercial reputation.
Tokio Hotel have officially announced that Scream, the band?s first full length English language album, will be released on May 6th instead of the anticipated April 29th release date.
Prior to the May 6th release you can catch Tokio Hotel live on May 3rd at Day 1 of The Bamboozle. Headlining the day?s festivities include pop-punk heavy hitters Jimmy Eat World and Paramore along with hip-hop?s favorite Dogg ? Snoop Dogg!
Want to rock out to a live version of Tokio Hotel?s ?Scream?? MTV?s Buzzworthy is offering a free download of ?Scream,? recorded live at the Fillmore East in New York. Get the free download here buzzworthy.mtv.com/2008/04/01/tokio-hotel-free-download/
While you?re there make sure to check out Tokio Hotel?s video for ?Ready, Set, Go!?
