Music News:

Swizz Beatz and his Taxes.





TMZ:

How do we know Swizz Beatz is a pretty big deal in the music biz? He's baller enough to owe almost $900K in taxes.

The IRS records show there's a tax lien of $842,644.52 against Swizz (real name Kasseem Dean) and his estranged wife, Mashonda. By comparison, former NFL legend Bernie Kosar owes $228K, and Mini-Me has a $300K lien.

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Jay-Z/Motorola Headphones

Dr. Dre is about to get some friendly competition in the headphones market, according to CNET’s Crave. There’s indication that Jay-Z will release his own set of headphones with Motorola, which will go up against Dre and Monster Cable’s Beats by Dr. Dre.

Motorola’s “Jay-Z” headphones have been given the FCC approval, but there’s no official confirmation if they’re connected to the hip-hop mogul.

The Federal Communications Commission filing reveals that you can use the “Jay-Z” headphones with your Bluetooth audio device and Bluetooth cell phone simultaneously. If you’re listening to music and your phone rings, you can transfer the call to your headphones. Hang up the call with a push of a button and your music automatically continues to play.

I want Dre and his -- but probably wont get either.


Soulja Boy has eyes set for a November Release on his second album. "iSouljaBoy"

Soulja Boy Tell’em is set to take over the airwaves once again with his sophomore album iSouljaBoy, scheduled for a November 18th release. The title is an ode to today’s technology, like iTunes.

The 18-year-old Internet phenom is producing tracks for the album, which features additional production from Polow Da Don who crafted the first single.

One of the new songs that recently hit the net is called “Turn My Swag On.” If that’s any indication of what’s to come, it looks like we’ll be hearing a lot more of the "Crank That" rapper.

...darright Ill bee posting Turn My Swag On soon

The Charts


Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III remains at the top of the Billboard's 'Top Rap Albums Chart' this week by pushing 61,600 units.


Debuting at No. 2 is reggaton superstar Daddy Yankee with his latest effort Talento De Barrio. The set shifts 25,500 units in its first week out.

Entering the charts at No. 3 is Chicago rapper Yung Berg with his debut album Look What You Made Me. The album, which features appearances from Twista & Ray J, bags up 19,270 units in its first week spin.

Right behind Berg at No. 4 is Nas. Untitled pushes 18,800 discs this week, pushing its total to 335,100.

Posted at No. 5 is Florida spitter Plies. Definition Of Real scans 11,900 copies this week. So far, the album has sold a total of 458,800 discs.

David Banner slips down two spots to No. 6. The Greatest Story Ever Told reels in 11,400 copies in its fifth week on the charts, bringing the album's total sales to 113,100.

M.I.A. holds fort at No. 7. Kala sold 10,100 copies this week. The album's tally stands at 272,000.

Three Six Mafia slide three slots down to No. 8. Last 2 Walk scanned 10,000 units this week. To date, the album has sold 206,900 copies.

Chilling at No. 9 are The Flobots. Fight With Tools rakes in 9,500 discs in its 21st week on the chart. The album’s total stands at 212,200.

Wrapping things up is G-Unit at No. 10. Terminate On Sight moves 6,500 units this week. So far, the album has sold 199,700 copies.

Look at Those sales Kala came out a while ago, those sales should be higher, David Banner should be up too and G-Unit...50 said he'll be pushing a million with his next solo album. We'll see.


Lil Wayne takes the October XXL Cover.



It's only appropriate that the current rap king grace the cover of XXL magazine. Lil Wayne has held the top spot for rappers on the sales charts for weeks, recently he passed the two million sold mark.

After 10 weeks on the charts, Tha Carter III has sold a total of 2,204,700 copies.


Now you know with real Assonants they hair wouldn't be out (so unsanitary)