“It’s sad to see somebody get involved with guns like that – any kid, no matter who they are,” said Robert Hoobler, a New Orleans Police Department cop for two decades.

“I’m sorry to see that happened to him, but at least he admitted to what happened and took his medicine,” said Hoobler, 53, who now works for the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.

They crossed paths in 1994 when Lil Wayne was a seventh grader living in New Orleans’ rough Hollygrove neighborhood. A call came in for shots fired, and Hoobler and other cops rushed to the address.

“We heard loud music the first time, but nothing the second time – just a little voice moaning for help,” Hoobler said.

The cops kicked in the door and found Lil Wayne covered in blood. He had dragged himself from the bedroom to the front of the apartment, leaving a bloody trail.

There were no ambulances immediately available, so Hoobler cradled Lil Wayne in his arms as they raced in a police cruiser to the nearest hospital.

That saved the rapper’s life, doctors said.

“Now that I finally got a hold of his new CD, and see that it really turned out good, I hope he makes more of them,” he said.

via Daily News

While T.I’s fans are celebrating his freedom and applauding his new single, I’m Back, the former Grand Hustle Muscle Alfa Mega is not to pleased. The towering figure who was rumored to be the strength behind the Pimp Squad Click released a diss record in an attempt to dethrone the Grand Hustle CEO/Rapper.

“A lil something to let the “Queen” know the muscle ain’t shook/ If you try to respond, you gone get your

crown took.”

Alfa responds to the alleged hit put on his head by his former boss.

“Ni%%A you ain’t hard, your persona is so fraud/ And the day you crossed me proved you ain’t that smart…

Ain’t but 3 real ni%%as still left in Pimp Squad…that’s Mac, Dro and Doug because ni##a you a broad…”

“Tip you know what it is and you know what I do, I’m the muscle lil ni%%a, the one who protected you… Shawty Lo almost took yo ass out the game.”

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Here is an interview conducted by Ryan Cameron back in 1994 with Big Poppa. When I think of Atlanta and 1994 I think of Freaknik. I wonder if Big was in town for that celebratory event?

“Shouts to Wayne, you already know, keep your head up. Do yo’ sets n*gga. A couple of pushups or something n*gga. It ain’t nothing, ya dig? n*gga’s get shot and go to jail everyday. I’ll see ya when you get back, ya heard me?”

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“I’m going to Brooklyn. It’s gonna be the first time I’m throwing a party in Brooklyn. I’m from Harlem. Everybody in Harlem knows you don’t usually go over the bridge to Brooklyn. It’s a big, big deal. Me being such a Harlemite, I’m going over there to pay respect to my man. It’s gonna be a big party in Brooklyn with Mister Cee. It’s a big day. It’s a day to celebrate his life. It’s a day to celebrate the life of the man. We done did the movie, the records. It’s something that, I guess, as a label we’re obsessed with: making sure people don’t forget about this man in a positive way. March 9 is Biggie Day. … Bump Biggie all day, feel good and positive.“

The title is taken from lyrics rapper Canibus uttered during his famous battle with legendary rapper LL where he made reference to Biggie Smalls being the greatest rapper of all time. I can vividly remember being glued to the television and watching in disbelief as the heartbreaking news blared from the radio, showed on my tv screen and was posted all over the web.

T.I. took to the Internet to debut his new single, titled “I’m Back.” I find it ironic that the single dropped the same day Lil Wayne begins his one year sentence. Just my thoughts!

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There can be no Top Twitter Users based on influence without the mentioning of the hip-hop culture. Our continuing presence in every facet of society is well documented. The international community witness first -hand the emerging power of the culture when the first Black President was elected as the commander-in-chief. The overall expansion of its music, fashion statement and spending power is viewed by every American tapping into the world wide web.

The Roots front man Quest Love makes the list at # 5 and then we have Fabolous checking in at #10.  The Haiti born Wyclef who lead the aid in helping the earthquake devastated country, takes the #12 spot on the  list with Wendy William’s ex-croonie  C Tha God · Charlamagne hitting the #20 spot on the bull’s-eye.

HipHopWired Reports:

Police in Gary, Indiana were called to the scene of a concert headlined by Waka Flocka Flame Friday after a fight broke out leaving 8 people shot and injured.

As previously reported, Waka got into a fight of his own Thursday at a popular Atlanta clothing store with members of Young Jeezy’s entourage that left him with his eye blackened.

Now police report that things almost turned deadly at one of his concerts in the Midwest.

According to the Post-Tribune a hype man for Waka Flocka might be to blame for the incident. The unidentified man took to the stage at World of Skates before the rapper came and reportedly pitted the eastside of the city versus the westside.

That’s when police say fighting ensued and patrons were told to leave.

Shots were fired outside of the club leaving Shaquille Hughes, 15, shot in the right side; Marcus Ratliff, 14, shot in the right wrist; Justin Bodley, 16, shot in the leg; Junan Washington, 18, shot in left ankle; DaVonte Biddings, 16, shot once in the back; Marquel Croock, 16, shot in the stomach; Kesean Philon, 14, shot in the left leg; and Stephan Danzy, 17, shot in the left leg

One of the teens says the shooter was a Black man holding a rifle. He reportedly wore a red hat and had dread locks.

Activities for people under the age of 21 have been canceled until further notice.