Snoop Aims For Twitter Record

Snoop Dogg will attempt break a Twitter record set last year by fellow rapper Rev. Run and enter into the Guinness Book of World Records. Snoop is looking to achieve the most re-tweets, after reaching 4 million followers. Starting today (August 23rd), Snoop will send out his message for fans to re-tweet between 12:00 AM that morning an12:00 AM the following Wednesday.

"Hitting four million Twizzles is a big moment for me and I want to thank all my fans for their continued support,” Snoop Dogg told AllHipHop via statement. “I want to show the world how powerful and influential social media and my fans are, which is why I am attempting to set the world record for the most ‘retweets’ on Twitter.”

Snoop will promote his efforts using Twitter, Facebook, Ustream and other popular social networks.

“We’re always excited to see new records set in the world of Social Media, and as with all potential record-breakers, we wish Snoop Dogg the best of luck with his attempt. We will be liaising directly with Twitter on the verification process,” said Dan Barrett, Community Manager, Guinness World Records.

Introducing the King of Hip-Hop

Now more than three decades old as a recorded medium, hip-hop is deeply embedded in popular culture – to the point where its stars seem not only larger than life but also, as Rick Ross once put it, "deeper than rap." But even as they sell out arenas and top the pop charts, rappers still court the respect and esteem of their hip-hop peers. The title King of Hip-Hop still means something.

In that spirit, just as we did in June with the Queen of Pop, we've crunched a pile of data to try to determine who is the current King of Hip-Hop.

We're not looking for the all-time greatest, although many of our contenders would vie for that crown. Some of them have only been recording a couple of years; others have been in the game since the 1990s. But that's what makes hip-hop exciting – it's plausible for someone who was watching cartoons when Jay-Z dropped his debut album to emerge as a contender for the title.

As with our Queen of Pop tally, in naming the King of Hip-Hop we focused on the very recent past: from 2009 through the first seven months of 2011. We ranked 20 solo rappers (no groups – sorry, Beasties) who have dropped an album during that time. We looked at album sales, rankings on the R&B/hip-hop and rap charts, YouTube views, social media, concert grosses, industry awards and critics' ratings. In alphabetical order, our contenders are: Big Boi, B.o.B, Diddy, Drake, Eminem, Fabolous, Lupe Fiasco, Gucci Mane, Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, T.I., Waka Flocka Flame, Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa.

All of our contenders are men except for Minaj, who reappears from our Queen of Pop survey. We like to think of "King" as a gender-neutral term, and the fact is that Minaj has earned the right to compete in this arena. It would feel strange to leave her out – as a rapper, she's had a world-beating couple of years, with a chart-topping album, block-rocking singles and a slew of killer guest appearances. Frankly, she deserves to be called a hip-hop king just for her giant-killing appearance on West's hit "Monster," in which she crushed West and fellow guests Rick Ross and Jay-Z with one blow.

Fans of the rappers, and the acts themselves, take these sorts of rankings pretty seriously. (We learned that firsthand in the comments section of Queens of Pop.) We stand by our data, but of course we know that no King of Hip-Hop index can capture swagger or flow – if it could, the all-time title might go to Q-Tip or Rakim. As you'll see, it turned out to be a fairly exciting contest. Our top overall contenders were pretty evenly matched, with five different rappers leading at least one tally each.

Let's start with the tally that comes with the biggest bragging rights: album sales.

9 pages of FACTS By ---> Rolling Stone

Wiz Khalifa, Nicki MInaj Win Big

The 2011 BET Awards featured several notable hip hop honors taking home honors. Celebrities like participated in the ceremony and won accolades, with comedian Kevin Hart serving as host for the event, which took place in Los Angeles, California.

nicki Minaj was named best Female Hip Hop Artist, Best Group went to Diddy/Dirty Money, and Best Collaboration went to Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes for "Look At Me Now." Wiz Khalifa took home the coveted Best New Artist.

"They need a taller mic for me," Wiz joked. "I am not used to winning stuff. I want to thank everyone at rostrum records, everyone at Atlantic, all my fans, The Taylor Gang and all the young people who promote positive and just enjoying yourself, this is for y'all."

Mary J. Blige, Jadakiss and DJ Khaled opened the show, while Rick Ross performed his single "Aston Martin Music" minus Crisette Michelle or Drake [who did attend the awards].

Gladys Knight presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Patti Labelle, and Snoop Dogg and Warren G took part in a tribute to their late friend and collaborator Nate Dogg, who passed away earlier this year.

Snoop Criticizes Dr. Dre

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are as close as peanut butter and jelly, but the Doggfather had some choice words for his old friend and mentor regarding the approach on Dre's long-delayed Detox album. According to Snoop, the Doctor is screwing with the formula that made 1992's The Chronic and 1999's 2001 classic albums.

"He's got a strong work ethic and I'm gonna say this," Snoop Dogg told Tim Westwood. "I don't know if it's gonna ruffle any feathers, I just think the wrong people are in the environment. When he made records that were hit records in the past, D.O.C., Snoop Dogg, RBX, Kurupt, it's pieces that's not there that need to be there. And I'll say D.O.C. and Snoop Dogg is the backbone. When you take those two equations and take them out of the equation, it's not gonna work. You need to put them two back into the equation and let us mastermind head the project like we did Chronic and 2001. That's what's missing."

Snoop Dogg Endorses Fragrances

Snoop Dogg has been named a spokesperson from FragranceRebel, the brand behind Parfums de Coeur fragrances including BOD Man, Body Fantasies and Designer Imposters. The rap star appears in the brand's new "Don't Be A Sucker" viral campaign. Snoop raps in the clips.

The company's site also allows visitors to take part in a sweepstakes to win tickets to the rapper's "Doggumentary" tour.

"Working with Snoop on the 'Don't Be a Sucker' campaign was an honor -- and really fun," said social commerce agency Dotbox CEO Ashley John Heather. "He strongly agrees with us -- given the current economy, it's time for consumers to rebel against overpriced fragrances. By heading over to Fragrance Rebel's new modern and sexy site, consumers can enjoy amazing offers on affordable high-quality scents."

Charlie Sheen's "Winning"

Former "Two & A Half Men" star Charlie Sheen has been rumored to be in the studio for the past few weeks, and the actor recently confirmed that he will be releasing his single “Winning” featuring Snoop Dogg and Korn guitarist Rob Patterson on tomorrow (May 10.)

"People will love the song," Sheen told the LA Times. "Who doesn't like to be winning?"

Since his highly-publicized ouster from the show, Sheen has engaged in bizarre interviews, launched his poorly-recieved “My Violent Torpedo of Truth” tour, and become a national punchline. But he's enjoyed working with Snoop Dogg and Patterson. “Snoop was on the top of that list,” said Sheen. “Snoop is a warlock. [...] He came in and nailed it in a couple of hours.”

"I didn't know how [Snoop] would react, because people have been kind of divided about Charlie," added Patterson. "But he's definitely, for lack of a better term, on Charlie's team."

Am I Too Old for this Generation of Hip Hop?

Am I Too Old for this Generation of Hip Hop?

Say I’m a dog but I don’t even bark/Got em biting this swag like a shark - YC

“Racks on Racks” by YC is ruining my life!  Its one of the worst songs I have heard played on the radio in a while.  What disturbs me even more is the fact that I dance to it when I hear it in the club; as much as I try not its like I really can’t help myself. That fact alone says something about it but what?  That it’s actually a good song that I like deep down or it’s just catchy? I pick the latter.  From YG to Travis Porter to Lil B I can’t relate to their music.  So am I just too old to appreciate today’s young hip hop generation?

In the past few years hip hop has definitely shifted and I can’t say that I like the way its going.  Songs that I believe would have never seen the light of day before are now radio hits.  Did they really play a song called “You’re a Jerk” and showcased a video that had young MEN in the video dancing with jeans on as tight as mine?!!! BBM confused face!  This cant be life or at least hip hop life…

I subjected myself to listen to ONE Lil B song…I can never get that 2 minutes and 42 seconds of my life back!  It was terrible there was nothing good about it, not the lyrics, the beat or the artist. He wasn’t even on beat.  I can however appreciate the hustle of Lil B.  Even though, I believe that people who enjoy his music snort coke and are likely to commit a crime while high on said drug.  He did it has way.  No major label backing, no million dollar budget, just him, his team and the music he loves.  Which is what hip hop is is all about but I can’t appreciate anything about his music. Maybe I’m just spoiled.  I came up on Big, Pac, Jay, Nas and Snoop.  Classic records back then were coming out back to back.  Today if we get just a good record we’re extra excited.  Like “Yo did he hear that new (insert artist here) record?!!! Its really good, u need it!” Its like we take whatever we can get nowadays.  

I was talking to my homie Rap the other day and he said “You would think that this generation of rap would be great because they are artistic and free but instead they are just reckless, rebellious and crazy with it.”  I think he’s right! I understand that diversity is needed in all genres of music but come on, how much of THIS do we really need?!!!  You guys can’t really think this stuff is good.  Catchy? YES! Danceable? Kinda! Good? NOOOO!  And I believe you need all of those elements to make a hit/good song.  OK! OK! OK! We can let one or two bad song thru as a hit every once in a while but WHO IN THE HELL LEFT THE GATE OPEN?!!!

By Steph https://twitter.com/thinmint215

Game Getting Married?

Game announced that he will--or at least, could--be marrying his baby's mother Tiffany after he returns from his current tour. The rapper is performing on the Australian Supafest tour, alongside Ciara, Keri Hilson, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Fat Joe, and Busta Rhymes. But as soon as he gets home, the L.A. rhymer says he's getting hitched.

"The day I get back I'm marrying u Tiffney," Game tweeted. "I love u, my kids & I love my family and I can't go another day without u sharing my last name."

Oh and uh--incidentally, Game revealed a few days ago that his boo-boo Tiffney promised to cheat on him while he was out on tour. "Tiffney, (my youngest son and my daughters mom) just told me she gone f*** a n***a tonite and aint nothing I can do about it!!!" Game tweeted previously.

Guess it makes sense to wife her...

Snoop Dogg Scared of Lady Gaga?

Snoop Dogg has a reputation as a ladies' man, but there's one pop star he wouldn't be in a rush to get hot 'n heavy with. The rap superstar recently shared his thoughts on Lady Gaga, and Snoop praised her creativity and musicianship--but admitted that he's a little scared of her 'lady parts.'

"She’s weird as f**k," Snoop said to BlackBook. "Who knows, she might have a snake or a knife in her p***y if you try to get some from her. I don’t judge Lady GaGa. She makes good s**t, not like a lot of other garbage being repeated."

The rapper has expressed a desire to work with Gaga in the past.

Contributor : Erica Moore