T.I. and Grand Hustle to Produce Video Game

Through a venture with Heatwave Interactive game studio and online publisher, it has been announced that rapper T.I. and Grand Hustle label members will be appearing in the game Platinum Life.

T.I.'s role in the online game is to act as a guide for players in the ashy to classy lifestyle as he will lead them in the journey from a struggling musician that only has a dream into a successful artist with millions as far as the mind can comprehend (yo' ass do go to jail for awhile at some point).

The game's background is set in the Hip-Hop world as the player begins as an unsigned act and must make the necessary steps to achieve their celebrity status. It can be thought of as The Sims for the rap game. Players will be asked to perform at local bars and clubs and essentially hustle their way to the top of the game.

It seems as though even with the King away in prison, he is still making sure that his name is still in the back of everyone's mind until he makes his return.

Along with the upcoming game, T.I. is also set to appear in the film "Takers" alongside Matt Dillon, Chris Brown and Idris Elba. The film is a crime thriller about a Los Angles detective that is on the verge of diffusing a plan made by thieves who are trying to carry out a $20 million heist. The release date is set for January 8.

Timbaland is a True Hustla

Ginuwine was able to tear his old buddy Timbaland away from Justin Timberlake long enough to have him produce three tracks for his upcoming album "A Man's Thoughts." Unfortunately, since he had a gang of kids with Sole and this IS a recession, Mr. Pony was only able to afford one of the songs:

"It is a business and I want people to totally understand that. The love part came in when he [Tim] allowed me to do 3 songs and choose what I wanted, versus saying 'here's what I did for you, take that' ..and that's usually what he does with people. And he did give me a break on the price, but the price was still a lot."

Michael has already canceled some concerts

If you have any money at all you should consider putting it on these concerts:

Michael Jackson has already cancelled his first 4 shows in London's O2 Arena. The first show was originally scheduled for July 8th but has been pushed back to the 13th. The other 3 shows have been postponed until March 2010.

The official reason for the delay is the elaborate stage. Jackson's people blame the close scheduling of Madonna's show at the arena and clame they don't have enough time to construct Jackson's sets. Unofficial rumors say Mike is too weak and out of shape to make it through an entire show with all the singing and dancing. I hope those rumors are false. These shows promise to be the greatest show on Earth.