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News: Was Hip-Hop Fooled By A Scottish Duo Or Is It All A Hoax?

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Meet Hip-Hop's very own alleged Milli Vanilli, American duo Silibil 'N Brains aka Scottish duo Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd. Bain and Boyd were two college friends from Scotland. They decided to try and make a name for themselves as rappers but were unsuccessful. Apparently, people in Europe only saw them as something like a pop act. So the two men took matters into their own hands. They changed their identities to Brains McLoud and Silibil aka Silibil 'N Brains and gave themselves an American background. The story they created was that they were from California and had got kicked out of school. Also, that they were in the U.K. trying to get their rap careers off the ground and had ran out of money. They based the personalities for their new selves off of their favorite celebrities, Jim Carrey and Chris Tucker and adopted American accents when they rapped. The changes got the duo the fame they were looking for and a whole lot more.

News: Rapper DMX's Wife To Release Tell All W/ Aliya S. King

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DMX's wife Tashera Simmons is joining the world of tell all books about rappers. She has been working on the book for quite some time and has finally found a co-author for the project.

News: Nas' Illmatic Goes From Wax To Paper

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It looks like Nas does have something going for him besides financial woes and the chaotic conflict with his ex-wife Kelis. Nas is the subject of a book coming out called Born To Use Mics, authored by Michael Eric Dyson. The book will be a detailed look and breakdown of Nas' debut and most popular album, Illmatic. The album will be analyzed via the reflections of some of hip-hop's biggest writers. Among them are: Marc Lamont Hill, Imani Perry, and quite a few more. The writers were inspired to do this project by the impact that the album had on the game. They feel that for Nas' young age, the album was an incredible project with a game changing set of tracks. They all agree that it deserves the place it has received, as one of the best and most influential albums in hip-hop history. That's some pretty strong praise for the rapper. This will put Nas in a league with several other rappers dropping books this year. It's great company though as that list includes: Kanye West, Jay Z, Wyclef Jean, and others. Born To Use Mics is scheduled to hit retailers on Monday, December 28, 2009. Something to keep in mind, as you go to spend that holiday gift money.

This sounds cool, like it will be something different. I read a lot of the hip-hop authors in my college course and they have some very interesting and deep insight on things. Also, this a great look for Nas. It's gotta feel good to have people think so much of your album that they study it and then write a book about it. I'm happy for him, he deserves some positive events right about now. Kelis is just doing that poor man so wrong. But that's a whole different game entirely. Anyways, save that Christmas cash and show the man some support, grab a copy. I know to a lot of ya'll reading is taboo, but you might surprise yourself and like it or hell even better learn something. Think about it! -MinM

News: Kanye West Back Through The Wire

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Kanye West is taking after comrade Jay Z and releasing a lyric book as well. The book will be titled, Through The Wire and will break down 12 songs that he has created since the beginning of his career.

News: Styles P Gets Literary

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Styles P has announced his plan to release his first work of fiction this Summer. The book will be called, Mr. Invincible and will come out under famed hood author Nikki Turner and her company. Styles said the book can be described as a jail mystery. He says it's a short book and that he did all the writing and stuff on his own. He plans to kick off a small nationwide tour this Summer to promote the new project. And in addition to this, The LOX are still working on plans for their reunion. Yes, a return to Bad Boy Records is still a major possibility. No info about tour dates or the date of the book release were available at the time of the announcement. As further info becomes available, I'll do an update.

Ok, I LOVE hip-hop literature, I am a serious book worm. However, I have found that rappers do not make the best fiction authors. No where close to it even. With that said, I am happy that Styles is branching into new territory. I think literature needs more light shed on it in the hip-hop community. However, I have my doubts about how good it will be. Never know though, he might shock me, guess we will just have to wait until the book drops and see. -MinM