Ruff Ryders Return With New Label Ruff Ryders Indy

Ruff Ryders Return With New Label Ruff Ryders Indy


Monday, August 30, 2010 4:00 PM 

By Roman Wolfe

(AllHipHop News) Yonkers Hip-Hop label Ruff Ryders has relaunched its recording business as Ruff Ryders Indy and will officially launch its new roster of artists currently on the label.



The principles in the new label are CEO/President Joaquin "Waah" Dean, Director of Operations Dedra Tate and Directors of Marketing, Tenisha Rae and Alimah Samsid-Deen.



According to representatives from Double XXposure PR, the company that officially represents Ruff Ryders Indy, the label will be distributed by Fontana/Universal, with a focus on mentoring new and independent labels.



Ruff Ryders Indy will provide marketing, street promotion, radio promotion and product management, in addition to educational programs offered to label CEO's to help build their brands.



As one of the founders of Ruff Ryders in 1988, Joaquin Dean helped introduce artists like DMX, Eve, Swizz Beatz, The Lox, Drag-On and others into pop culture, selling over 20 millions of records in the process.



Ruff Ryders Indy's roster consists of Drag-On, Mook, Shella, Flashy and Lil Joaquin.



This week, the label will conduct a press day to reveal more details about their roster and the new label's plans for the future.

From AllHipHop.com
 
http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/08/30/22355023.aspx

DMX Returns To Prison

DMX Returns To Prison

July 27, 2010 12:57:00 AM CDT

by Slava Kuperstein

DMX is back behind bars, as the troubled emcee has turned himself in to the Los Angeles Metropolitan Courthouse on Monday (July 26) afternoon.



The rapper has begun serving a 90-day sentence stemming from a 2002 reckless driving charge, reports MTV News.



Though his lawyer, Aja Southern, says that DMX's other legal troubles postponed the L.A. sentence, TMZ reports that the Ruff Ryder violated the terms of his parole of his parole regarding the case.



Whether X truly violated the terms of his parole has yet to be confirmed; however, his lawyer offered an explanation for the rapper turning himself in. "Mr. Simmons is here today to fully cooperate with respect to any matters of the Court's concern," explained Southern in a written statement. "This is one of many steps towards rebuilding his image and rapport with the community and his loyal fans."

From HipHopDX.com
 
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11794/title.dmx-returns-to-prison

DMX And Tashera Simmons Are Officially Separated

DMX And Tashera Simmons Are Officially Separated

July 22, 2010 11:56:00 AM CDT

by Danielle Harling

 DMX’s wife Tashera Simmons is officially moving past the rapper and on to bigger things. AllHipHop.com reports that Simmons has both a reality television show and a memoir in the works.



Simmons’ reality show, which has yet to be picked up by a network, will focus on how the family has dealt with DMX’s various legal and drug issues. The show will be titled Tashera Simmons….Life After X.



As far as Simmons’ memoir is concerned it will be co-authored by Aliya S. King and will detail Simmons’ life from childhood to adulthood. The memoir will of course touch on her relationship with DMX.



“I think reading my book, it explains everything,” Simmons explained to AllHipHop.com. “I’m talking about everything, from my childhood when I was abandoned by my mother and left to take care of my siblings, to when me and Earl (DMX) first met at 11 and we got together at 18 and I’m starting from there until then on…It’s a positive tell all."



There is no word yet on when Simmons’ memoir is expected to be released.

From HipHopDX.com

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11768/title.dmx-and-tashera-simmons-are-officially-separated

Lil' Kim & DMX Perform Together On Stage In Arizona

Lil' Kim & DMX Perform Together On Stage In Arizona

July 19, 2010 08:48:00 AM CDT

by Allen Jacobs

Two superstars of the 1990s, Lil' Kim and DMX, made a rare performance together this past weekend in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kim is presently touring, while X, who now lives in Arizona, appeared to do "Money, Power, Respect." The two worked together in one of the hits from the 1998 platinum album from The L.O.X. of the same name.



Both artists are presently plotting a comeback, as DMX is reportedly recording, and rumors have circulated that Kim may end up on Jay-Z's Roc Nation imprint. The former Junior M.A.F.I.A. emcee and model has yet to confirm that signing, though she's addressed that rumor. "There are a lot of offers on the table right now. It's not a done deal," she told The Chicago Tribune last month.



Fans can watch fan-submitted concert footage from the event at Rap-Up.com.

From HipHopDX.com
 
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11735/title.lil-kim-dmx-perform-together-on-stage-in-arizona

DMX Freed From Arizona Jail, Rep Confirms

UPDATE: DMX Freed From Arizona Jail, Rep Confirms


Tuesday, Jul 6, 2010 9:57PM



Written by Cyrus Langhorne

Troubled rapper Earl "DMX" Simmons' early release from an Arizona jail today has been confirmed by his criminal defense attorney.



The rapper was freed from behind bars after serving three quarters of a six-month sentence.



DMX is finally out of the dog house. XXLMag.com has learned that the troubled rapper, born Earl Simmons, was freed from an Arizona jail today (July 6). X's criminal defense attorney, Glenn Allen, confirmed with XXL that the Yonkers-bred MC was released after serving four months of a six-month sentence. As previously reported, the Yonkers MC was locked up on March 9 for for five counts of violating his probation, all of which were related to cocaine abuse. The Ruff Ryder was on probation for throwing a food tray at an officer while locked up on drug, theft and animal abuse charges last year. (XXL Mag)

Yesterday, X's producer Dame Grease said he would be a free man today.



Guess who's coming home? According to producer Dame Grease,DMX will be released from jail tomorrow after violating his probation back in March. Let's hope that Dark Man X can get his life together, and drop something decent for his loyal fans. First off, he's got to kick that habit of his. (Y2K Daily)

Writing via Twitter last March, rapper Game said his LAX collaborator still had his support.



"This my only tweet for 2day" Game wrote Tuesday (March 23) afternoon. "DMX is MY N!GGA & nobody or NO MEDIA or NO N!GGA nor B!TCH can ever change that !!! GO listen to "Slippin" !!!" (Game's Twitter)

The rapper was sentenced to six months behind bars after violating the terms of his probation in March.



DMX was just sentenced to six months in jail for violating his probation -- but rehab could save him from doing hard time. DMX admitted to five separate probation violations -- the result of using illegal drugs. During the hearing, a rep from the Pasadena Recovery Center gave the judge a letter from Dr. Drew Pinsky, asking permission to treat X at his facility ... in lieu of jail. The judge seemed open to sending X to the PRC. (TMZ)
 
From SOHH.com
 
http://www.sohh.com/2010/07/update_dmx_freed_from_arizona_jail_rep_c.html

Stray News: New DMX In Feb., Palmers In Philly, X-Clan

AHH Stray News: New DMX In Feb., Palmers In Philly, X-Clan
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 5:20 PM
By Ace Cannon

Get Alerts A new track by rapper DMX has been released to the Internet. The song, titled “Put Em Up,” is taken from a self-titled album that will hit stores on February 23, 2010. The latest release from DMX features guest appearances from Mobb Deep, JR Writer, Loon, AZ and others. A *tracklisting for the entire album is listed at the bottom of the article.

A Hip-Hop club in Philadelphia is under fire for allegedly filing false returns and underreporting profits. Palmer Social Club, a “private” club and after-hours hangout is popular in rap circles in the region. Palmer’s principal owner Michael Weiss, 46, is accused of underreporting profits by more than $1.6 million dollars and registering the club as a non-profit. Weiss allegedly gave the night spot’s accountant bogus paper work, which he knew would be used for tax returns. An attorney for Weiss has denied all charges and stated that the government’s calculations of the clubs profits are wrong. Unless the matter is resolved, it will go trial.

X-Clan will give their first show since announcing plans to reunite to celebrate their 20th anniversary as a group. The X-Clan will perform at The August Wilson Center for African American Culture in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, as part of a fundraising promotions to support the relief effort in Haiti. Groups like Formula412, National Slam Bush champion Vanessa German, International Songwriting Competition winner JAHI, award-winning poet, playwright and performing artist Dr. Goddess, award-winning actor and spoken word artist Ezra, revolutionary lyricist Sha-King, MC Living Proofe, Idasa Tariq and DJ Shade Cobain will perform during the evening. Tickets are $10 or a $5 donation, along with other non-perishables that will be sent to Haiti via Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti Foundation. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

*Tracklisting for DMX’s self titled album that hits stores on February 23, 2010:

1. Prayer
2. Put Em Up
3. I've Seen ft. J.R. Writer
4. Solid ft. Rampage
5. Baby I'm Going to Win
6. Boy Back Up ft. Mobb Deep
7. You Aint S**t ft. Loon and G-Dep
8. This is That ft. Hell Rell
9. F**k That B**ch
10. No Where to Hide ft. AZ
11. Lil Room 12. Silent Prayer
13. Have You Ever

From AlHipHop.com

http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/01/27/22109569.aspx