Normally when you think about someone putting down the mic and retiring from the game you probably envision a pioneer who has made some of the greatest contributions and music known to Hip-Hop right? Well, Bow Wow has recently announced his decision to retire from rap, stating that his many accolades have been the driving force in his choice.

Bow Wow’s latest album “New Jack City Pt. 2” debuted last week on the Billboard’s Top 20 charts and is said to be his final release.

“This is my last album because for me, there’s no more that needs to be done on the music side, I’ve done everything,” Bow explained. “And the scary thing is I’m 22 years old and I’m young. I’m still a baby, so it’s kinda like on the music side, I’ve been doing it since five. That’s 17 years of non-stop music, music, music. There’s nothing more to accomplish that I haven’t seen yet…I feel like now it’s time to endure a new challenge…Close the chapter on the Bow Wow legacy…As far as albums, I’m good. Seven albums at 22, that’s crazy.” He told Real Talk NY

There has been much buzz surrounding the reason for his retirement stating that it has been due to his less than impressive record sells. Any truth in this; who knows? But I’m willing to guess that if there is another reason, it will get out soon enough. So what will Bow Wow do next? The rapper recently announced the launch of a new clothing line, and with a few movies under his belt, I’m sure acting will be a new way to occupy his time.

He told radio personality Jenny Boom Boom this: “Now, times are harder for parents to go to the mall if they got two kids or three kids and try to buy three pairs of Jordans — I felt it was my responsibility to cater to them and put something in the market place affordable for all people,” Bow Wow said in an interview. “So that’s my way of giving back to my fans and the community. Same quality as a Jordan sneaker, it only cost $26 to make a Jordan shoe, period — right now, it’s Prince Bow which is me. I’m the prince of hip-hop and everyone calls me Bow anyway, so it’s Prince Bow.”

Prince of Hip-Hop? Well, I’m not sure about that self proclaimed title but he has most definitely accomplished a lot in his tender age of 22, including being the youngest solo rapper to hit # 1 on the U.S. charts.  I wish Bow Wow much success in his future endeavors, but unfortunately this is one retirement I don’t think many are going to be upset about.

Rick Ross Issues Warning To 50 Cent’s Lovers



Rick Ross is at it again. With his latest antics directed towards not just 50 Cent, but all of his lovers as well. It doesn’t get any better than this.  According to The Life Files, Ross spoke on his opinions of 50’s sex life issuing a warning for all female entertainers to not end up like American Actress and 50’s ex-girlfriend, Vivica Fox.

“If a b*tch f*ck him, she ends her career,” Ross explained. “Look at Vivica, look at Vivica. Any b*tch f*ck that monkey, you’re lost, you caught up. Baby, it’s like, it’s only the fortune. Come on, at least try to hide the sh*t. He ended that b*tch Vivica’s career though. She on reality shows now, it’s like d*mn. I used to like her, I used to like her. When’s the last time you seen her on something…All y’all young ladies, do your business careers a favor, stay away from the monkey, see what he did to Vivica.”

So Vivica is doing reality TV because of 50? I just think it’s due to less than perfect marketing, networking and continuous work on these second rate movies. Could it have been because of 50? Who knows but Vivica has been slept on for many years as a great actress, being subjected to low budget scripts and films that don’t really show her range as an actress.

Regardless, I’m wondering what any of this has to do with the issues at hand. Each day there is a new piece of the puzzle dealing with this beef and I’m curious to see what the end result is going to look like.

According to Ross, this beef has only had positive effects.

“We got a lot of money,” Ross said in the video. “I just bought four new whips. F*cking monkey said he was gonna ruin my life, haha! I’m waitin’ for it man. Life is actually better. Follow my time pieces man. Follow my whips. Chornicle my triumph. You n*ggas still can’t dress. Youse a monkey…You don’t get tired of wearing those ugly jeans? Those ugly shoes? You lost all that weight and your face sunk in with your fake teeth, it ain’t a good look…Y’all stay tuned, it gets deeper.”

Haven’t I been saying that all along? It gets deeper! We all know this is only the beginning to this feud. It looks to me like 50 isn’t backing down anytime soon either. He recently aired a new BooBooTV exclusive video that had footage of Ross dissing former Slip-n-Slide labelmate Trick Daddy. Not a good look.

“Trick Daddy  ain’t got one of them man,” Ross said referring to his watch. “I’ma keep you suckers creating sh*t and fabricating trying to discredit the Boss. I’m the multi-million dollar Miami mayor…N*ggas informants, snitches, n*ggas screaming thugs but they testifying…You don’t want no problem n*gga. Better stop runnin’ your f*cking mouth before I send them goons ’round there…I heard you was sick, but I’ma finish you off, I’ma finish you off legendary…Then you gonna go and discredit a real n*gga. Bring it man…Mad he ain’t on the album, I ain’t need you. It was a good business move…I wish you was here now, talking about a ‘Thug Holiday,’ I’ll give you a f*cking thug holiday.” (Street Certified DVD)

So, will Trick Daddy be joining forces with 50 Cent anytime soon? Who knows, you just have to stay tuned. Trust and believe there will be more drama to come, it’s inevitable.