I stumbled across a post on Spinner which highlights songs disowned by the people who made them famous, including the Beastie Boys’ “Fight For Your Right.” I can’t think of too many hip-hop songs that were disowned by the artists who made them famous. See, rappers believe that their songs are all classics and nothing less. Sure, Method Man campaigned vigorously against “Say” as a single and Chamillionaire distanced himself from “Hip-Hop Police” for the same reason, but none of them outrightly dissed their own song. Can you think of any?

• I Hate My Hit! 10 Songs Disowned by the People Who Made Them Famous

I just got off the phone with a friend who broke this terrible news to me and I’m still not sure what to make of the whole thing.

From Allhiphop:

“Police are investigating the brazen shooting death of a Miami journalist who worked for Don Diva Magazine. Samuel Ferguson, 47, was shot to death on Friday (August 14) when unknown assailants opened fire on his car, as he was driving along the Florida Turnpike.”

It may be convenient to jump into some bizarre conclusions on Ferguson’s death, especially since he’s known to have exchanged words with Rick Ross during that whole CO controversy, but keep in mind that no one knows the exact circumstances surrounding his shooting. He may have been a victim of road rage for all we know.

Police are on the hunt for a black, 4-door sedan car. Anyone with information on the shooters should call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.

I always knew there was something suspect about Sara Stokes from Diddy’s Making Da Band. She seemed a tad bit too quiet and had this weirdness about her. Apparently her husband tried to Chris Brown her and she stabbed him…in front of the kidlets.

We’re told Sara — who hurt her head in the fall — grabbed a knife and stabbed Tony in the arm — while their 3 kids watched.

Paramedics and cops came and Stokes was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence. The D.A. is deciding whether to charge her.

Sara’s lawyer, Eric Kayira, tells us, “Sara and Tony have a very passionate and loving relationship that on August 2, while having an evening of fun, she slipped and fell, hitting her head heavily on the ground and somehow in the process of helping her Tony got injured.”

[Via: Roc4Life]

Oh boy, I thought I’d heard it all but this one beats everything.

While you were busy drinking away the weekend, a group spearheaded by Brendan Kennedy and Neal Medlyn were paying tribute to Kanye via an evening-length performance of 808s & Heartbreak. The event featured superstars translating pieces inspired by each song from the album. (Guess who decided to make a surprise appearance at the show?)

For her bit, Ann Liv Young, a provocative live performer with no regard whatsoever for conformity, decided to honor Kanye with a rendition of “Love Lockdown.” But that wasn’t all she had on the menu for the audience. Warning: Keep your drink as far away from the screen as possible before reading this next paragraph:
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Everyone has a Greatest Rapper poll these days. Not to be outdone, some tweeps on Twitter joined in on the fun with their own Greatest Rapper poll. According to the noble citizens of Twitteronia, no other rapper on earth is seeing Tila Tequila on the mic, as of Friday morning (11:15 am CT). I’m no expert in these things but I always thought Tila Tequila was more famous for her “reality” show, Money Shot with Tila Tequila or whatever, than for her music.

Proceed for a pictorial summary of the bizarre Tweeterwall saga.
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If there are two things that I love, they are Hip-Hop and Harry Potter (Pause). Tonight at midnight, I will be in line with the other nerds for the premiere of the newest film in the HP series. You’ll know it’s me because I’ll be the one that isn’t dressed up like I go to an English prep school for witches and wizards.

But until the next Hip-Hop or Harry Potter related masterpiece comes along, hopefully this video where the two intersect will hold you over. Note how the mainstream idea of rap battles comes from the movie 8 mile.

The relationship between Jay-Z and his right-hand man, Memphis Bleek, has been well documented in songs, concerts, and interviews. Jay once rapped, “Bleek could be one hit away his whole career, as long as I’m alive he’s a millionaire/And even if I die, he’s in my will somewhere, so he could just kick back and chill somewhere.” The following quote is a startling corroboration of that sentiment:

“In case something happens and I can’t make no money, I can go to my friend Jay-Z for a stimulus package.”

60 Rappers in 60 Days: Memphis Bleek [Vibe.com]