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Jim Jones Sparks Controversy After Voicing His Opinion On Grown Men & Cartoons
Jim Jones received backlash on Twitter after suggesting that adults, especially men, should not watch anime or cartoons. His comment was met with disagreement from many users on social media, calling him out for being “lame” or an “old head.” In an interview with Complex, Harlem rapper Jim Jones gave his opinion on adults watching […]
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Cam’ron Facing Copyright Lawsuit for Using Picture of Himself Rocking Pink Coat on Merch
Jim Jones Says He’ll Charge Dr. Dre $2M If He Drops Unreleased Dipset Records
Not everyone gets to be a fly on the wall during a Dr. Dre session but even fewer get the opportunity to actually work with him directly. We could imagine that there are hard drives upon hard drives of unreleased music throughout his career, whether from the Death Row era or the mythical Detox, which will likely never see the light of day. But, somewhere in the vault contains an EP of unreleased Dipset records produced by Dr. Dre.
Jim Jones recently sat down with All Hip Hop where he detailed some of the work he did with Dr. Dre alongside the rest of Dipset. He explained that there’s unreleased music sitting in the vault, though he also reflected on the level of perfection that Dr. Dre aspired towards. Jones said that Dre brought Dipset into the studio to “recreate his sound” at the height of the Harlem group’s dominance. At the time, Dre was working on a new album and evidently, he wanted some of their swag to compliment his sound.
Jim Jones Reveals Dr. Dre-Produced Dipset Records
If you’ve heard any story about working with Dr. Dre, the general consensus is that he has an incredible ear for sound. So good, in fact, that even the most seasoned of MCs will find themselves under a microscope for each bar, inflection, and ad-lib. Jones learned that first-hand as he explained that it was the first time anyone made him re-record a verse several times. “It was the first time had somebody really make me do my verse over like twenty times,” the rapper said. “It had made me think about Tupac and Snoop and all the others that had to get the beats from Dre.”
Jones revealed that they recorded about four to five songs in total when working with Dr. Dre. Unfortunately, the producer kept those records on his hard drive without Jim Jones, Cam’ron or Juelz receiving a copy of their work. Though it’s unlikely if they’ll ever see the light of day, Jones explained that he’s anticipating a huge check if any of the music drops. “He better not put it out because I am charging him $2 million for my verse.”
Today In Hip Hop History: The Diplomats’ Debut Album ‘Diplomatic Immunity’ Turns 20 Years Old!
On this date two decades ago, Cam’ron’s crew from Harlem, The Diplomats, dropped their debut album Diplomatic Immunity on the Roc A Fella Records/Def Jam imprint during the pivotal time when Dame Dash appointed Cam’ron as the President of Roc-A-Fella Records.
Coming on the heels of the release of Cam’s Come Home With Me LP, Diplomatic Immunity introduced the entire Dipset squad, including Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Freekey Zeekey, Un Kasa, and Hell Rell. With production from the likes of Heatmakerz, DR Period, and a then virtually unknown Kanye West, the trailblazing sound of old soul samples pushed Dipset to the forefront of the creative curve of Hip Hop, which offered the Blood-affiliated crew from Uptown an almost cult-like following. Rell was incarcerated by the time the album was available for purchase.
The album was saturated with longstanding hits such as “I Really Mean It,” the infectious “Dipset Anthem,” the female-friendly “Hey Ma,” and the Master P assisted “Bout It Bout It…Part I “. Commercially, the album was considered average, debuting at #8 on the Billboard 200 and selling 92,000 copies in its first week, but the album was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2005.
Salute to Cam, Juelz on the inside, Jim Jones, Freekey, and Hell Rell for this 20 year old classic piece of Hip Hop history!
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Jim Jones Wants A ‘Verzuz’ Rematch After Dipset Got Smoked By The Lox
The status of Verzuz, the brainchild of powerhouse producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, is currently up in the air. However, that hasn’t stopped legacy acts and fans alike from creating their fantasy onstage battles online or in interviews. In fact, Wiz Khalifa, 21 Savage, and Jermaine Dupri are just a few of the musicians that are open to the idea of putting up their discography to compete against another musical opponent. However, there’s a former participant that is looking to redeem themselves in a second face-off.
Rapper Jim Jones, a proud member of the rap collective Dipset (comprised of Juelz Santana, Cam’Ron, and himself), wants a Verzuz rematch against rap titans The Lox (which is comprised of Sheek Louch, Styles P, and Jadakiss). Back in August 2021, the groups took the stage of Madison Square Garden, where The Lox was declared the evening’s victors unanimously. The landslide victory even birthed several memes and GIFs, which still flood around Black Twitter to this day.
Now that the pain of defeat stings a little less, Capo admitted to AllHipHop TV that, as a group, they could’ve done better. The “Back In My Prime” rapper was honest with the host revealing that they did not practice but if offered the chance to do it again, things would be different.
“I think we need proper respect of doing it in the Garden, the big Garden, with proper security, set up right so everybody have breathing room. Not using it as no excuse, but we need a rematch for the city. I’m puttin’ it out there. I’m puttin’ it out there like Rocky after he lost to Apollo Creed — And we gonna be ready like hot spaghetti,” said Jones.
The entertainer also had suggestions on how the rematch should be scored, saying, “Let’s score it like a boxing match. Let’s get the judges. Let’s make it live. Let the people vote live. Let’s do it right. Let’s really go for it.”
Watch the clip above.
Cam’ron Confirms “Killa Season 2” Will Drop Before The End Of 2023
Cam’ron isn’t necessarily active in music as much as we’d like him to be. Though he blessed fans with the release of U Wasn’t There with DJ A-Trak in 2022, his efforts seem focused on his numerous businesses under the Flee Farm umbrella. He has his own line of cannabis products, natural male supplements, and most recently, a sports talk show alongside Ma$e, who he patched things up with in 2021 after years of feuding. The two even released new music together but their plans for a joint project and a tour seemingly fell through.
More than music, many fans have hoped for Cam’ron’s return to the big screen. Though his acting resume is quite short, his acting chops have won fans over in films like Paid In Full and his own self-directed effort, Killa Season. The latter accompanied the release of his 2006 album of the same name. Despite its low budget quality, it gained a cult following and became a hood classic that remains a celebrated piece of Dipset’s incredible history throughout the years.
Cam’ron Teases “Killa Season 2”
It looks like a sequel could be on the way, according to Cam’ron’s Instagram page. The rapper previously began hinting at the album’s release in 2021, though much like Camdemic and The Program 2, there have been no updates in recent times. Still, fans have hounded the Harlem legend to share a sequel to his 2006 movie. “We still waiting on part 2,” a fan wrote on their Instagram story while tagging the “Oh Boy” MC. The comment evidently caught his attention and he confirmed that he would be seeing the project before the end of the year. He wrote in response, “Fine I’ll do it Ks2 this Christmas. You’re welcome!!!”
Killa Season is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Cam’ron (as Flee) from his early beginnings as a high school basketball star who transforms into a full-time heroin dealer. Though it could be described as a crime drama, Killa Season did an incredible show of showcasing Cam’s unmatched humor, like the moment where he spits on a little girl’s face. It’s unclear what the plot of Killa Season 2 will consist of but we’re certainly excited to see what Cam has up his sleeve.