Commercially speaking, Mobb Deep’s The Infamous was a modest success. The Recording Industry Association of America has certified the album gold, and it spawned two entries into the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Shook Ones Pt. II” and “Survival Of The Fittest.” But ask a fan of ‘90s Hip-Hop about the impact of the album and […]
After releasing five albums on Loud Records and one on Jive, Queens rap duo Mobb Deep signed to 50 Cent’s G-Unit label in 2005 and released one album, “Blood Money” in 2006. Despite modest success the Infamous were released from their contract with G-Unit in 2009. A few weeks ago 50 Cent announced that he […]
MTV’s RapFix hosted by Sway honors the life of Trayvon Martin. Martin was killed by George Zimmerman who was found not guilty on July 13. Tune in now for the live stream which features Wyclef Jean, Prodigy and others. Click here for the live stream. READ MORE HOT ENTERTAINMENT COVERAGE ON THEURBANDAILY.COM: Kevin Hart Visits ESPN’s […]
As many of you already know, Mobb Deep was going through a rough patch earlier last year. While Prodigy and Havoc worked out their personal issues, Prodigy got in the studio with frequent collaborator Alchemist. Together, they created the “Albert Einstein” album. This is the second album from the pair. they previously worked on the […]
Money has a way of turning friends into enemies and enemies into friends. Such is the case with embattled hip-hop duo Mobb Deep. Prodigy and Havoc have squashed whatever beef–on Twitter and/or real life–and have decided to go on tour to celebrate their 20th anniversary in the game. If you remember Havoc posted some inflammatory […]
You may think you know Rick Gonzales–the actor known for parts in “Coach Carter” and “Old School”– but you certainly have no idea about his rap alter ego Realm Reality. Realm Reality just signed a deal with Mobb Deep‘s Prodigy to become the first artist on Infamous Records. Gonzales says he has been rapping since […]
Things have been quite icy between Mobb Deep members Prodigy and Havoc as of late. Late last year, Havoc first denied then later admitted to tweeting homophobic shots at his rhyme partner. Though the pair continue to make music separately, Prodigy believes the two will reconcile their differences and make another Mobb Deep album. The […]
New York rapper Saigon is known for spitting politically conscious rhymes just as much as he is known for having a long-simmering feud with Prodigy of Mobb Deep. After years of back and forth which resulted in Saigon famously punching Prodigy in the face while he was on stage. Now, Saigon is finally talking about […]
Mobb Deep‘s Havoc has taken his “grown man” pills and taken responsibility for his beef with fellow group member, Prodigy. In a sit down interview with AllHipHop.com, Havoc copped to sending the now infamous tweets accusing Prodigy of being gay. Said Havoc: “I was speaking of a standpoint of being mad, but still being truthful […]
Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy can’t get any respect in the music business. Someone is always trying to play him. The latest person to “expose” Prodigy is a former member of Mobb Deep named Ferg Brimm. Brimm says Mobb Deep originally broke up because Havoc caught Prodigy sending love letters to men in prison. Brimm, who […]
The rumored split between Mobb Deep’s Havoc and Prodigy has taken another bizarre turn. In a statement sent by Mobb Deep’s publicist, Havoc insists that it is “business as usual” with the group and that his Twitter account has been closed until further notice. “Just getting back into NY after my Easter weekend with family […]
Since doing a three bid which ended last March, Prodigy and Havoc have been working hard to restore Mobb Deep back to the prominence they once had. Now it looks like there won’t be anymore Mobb Deep. Havoc took to Twitter late last night to air his beef with Prodigy. Instead of speaking of actual […]
