NEWS : Redman Stole a MOBO Award

In an interview on the legendary Juan Epstein Podcast, Redman admits that he stole a MOBO Award when only Christina Aguilera was given a statue for their collaboration Dirrty.

Redman caught up with New York radio DJs Cipha Sounds and Pete Rosenberg on their legendary Podcast Juan Epstein earlier this week and when the subject turned to the rapper’s awards, he admitted that he thought the MOBO Awards were called the MOMO Awards and that he’d stolen one in 2003, the year he and Christina Aguilera won for Best Video.

“We was nominated for a MOMO Award overseas” the New Jersey legend offered, before being corrected by up and coming R&B star Miguel “MOBO, it’s MOBO” Redman continued “I stole one of those matter of fact. I did, they didn’t want to give me one, they just gave Christina one and left me empty handed. It don’t say anything it’s just blank”

Sway Explains His Emotions Interviewing Solar After Guru's Death

A self-proclaimed "cousin" to Guru and DJ Premier, the Wake Up Show co-founder touches on his emotions in the jarring interview from this April.

One of the year's biggest Rap journalism moments came via MTV's Sway Calloway speaking to Brooklyn, New York producer Solar. Besides an appearance on HOT 97's morning show with Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds, Solar did very little press after the death of his musical partner in April of this. Speaking with Sway on camera, the producer explained the controversial final days of Guru's life.

In a new interview with BrooklynBodega.com, Sway, who is perhaps best known for his work with The Wake Up Show, explained his own mindset going in. Admitting that he considered both Guru and Gang Starr partner DJ Premier "cousins," Sway said, "There was too much suspicion around his death for me not to want to sit down with Solar. When he agreed to do it, you’ve gotta show objectivity, keep your journalistic integrity, not let your emotions get involved."

Many viewers noted Sway's strong line of questioning, particularly about statements released to press as from Guru, but that came at a time when the legendary emcee was said to be unconscious. "That was kind of hard not to do considering the circumstances," continued Sway. "The questions weren’t really even prepared it was just ‘Man, let me ask you this. So you mean to tell me that he wrote this or you wrote this?‘ [Laughs] And I had to not make this dude feel like I’m not just about to jump down [his] motherfuckin' neck!"

Hot 97 Suspends DJ Cipha Sounds for Haitian Comment

WireImage On-air personality DJ Cipha Sounds has been suspended from his post at New York City's Hot 97 radio station after making a controversial comment earlier this week, which triggered members of the Haitian community to boycott the station.

Cipha, who co-hosts the station's morning show alongside hip-hop personality Peter Rosenberg, outraged Haitian listeners after making the joke, "The reason I'm HIV negative is 'cause I don't mess with Haitian girls." Although Cipha was quick to issue a full, on-air apology after making what he admitted was a "tasteless" joke, the station was immediately flooded with complaints from listeners.

On Wednesday, it was announced that the 34-year-old morning show host would be suspended indefinitely from his post at the station. A representative for Hot 97 explained that despite Cipha's apology, it was important to show listeners that their concerns were taken seriously. "Cipha made an immediate public apology and recognizes his insensitivity and the negative impact his comments have on all Haitians," explained Alex Cameron, SVP/Market Manager of Emmis-New York, the company which owns the station. "The Haitian community is an important part of our listenership whom we respect and value. The suspension is an indication of the importance we place on delivering a product that respects our Haitian audience." The DJ will also partake in "sensitivity training" that focuses on Haiti and the serious nature of the HIV/AIDS problem within the country.

DJ Cipha Sounds is a co-host of 'The Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg Show,' which airs weekdays morning from 5AM to 10AM on Hot 97.