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Oh No – A Soulja Boy Documentary

andPOP Staff — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:45:41 +0000

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Oh no – a Soulja Boy documentary?? Yes, unfortunately Soulja has his very own documentary coming out, telling the story about his rise to fame as an Internet star.

The movie release is timely considering he dropped a mixtape last week called “Skateboy.” Soulja Boy: The Movie, hit shelves in just a few weeks.

Soulja Boy told XXL what the movie is all about:

“Yeah man, it covers just so much! It goes from the first single, to the “Crank Dat” dance craze, to the YouTube views, to the third album not doing good, to the robberies, to the sold out concerts; tours across the world, Brazil Amsterdam, London, Paris, Tokyo, Japan, the whole United States. It’s just gonna give all the fans just that insight that they lookin’ for. They wanna know as much as they can about they favorite rapper, and that’s what this movie [is] here for.”

Do you think anybody is actually going to pay money to buy this movie?

Soulja Boy Tell’em Why You Going to Jail!

Natalia Buia — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:01:25 +0000

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Oh boy! Soulja Boy better work that orange jumpsuit. He may be wearing it for a while.

The 21-year-old rapper whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was arrested this morning in Temple, Georgia for weed possession.

TMZ reports cops say Soulja was in a car with four other men and a ton of marijuana. All five men were arrested on the spot.

It’s also alleged that there were guns in the car, but police have not confirmed this.

It sure is a coincidence he’s arrested a few days before the release of his Soulja Boy: The Movie DVD. Or is it?

A Soulja Boy Documentary Coming Out

andPOP Staff — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:17:19 +0000

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If you dislike Soulja Boy, perhaps you just don’t fully understand him. Well, you are in luck! There is a new Soulja Boy documentary coming out which should clear up misconceptions about the rapper.

Soulja Boy – The Movie will take an in-depth look at the artist, and discuss his power of social media and his musical talent. The film is directed by Peter Spirer, who has made films about Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G. and the Beefseries.

Spirer says, “Soulja Boy is undoubtedly one of the most creative, entrepreneurial hip-hop artists I have ever dealt with. His ability to monetize the internet and his grasp of social media is unparalleled. I think sometimes the press, the public and his peers dismiss him due to lack of understanding or jealousy, and that’s where I hope my film comes in — a straight forward intimate look at a talented young man.”

Will you go see it?

Soulja Boy Apologizes To US Troops

andPOP Staff — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:39:48 +0000

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Soulja Boy has been getting some bad press after insulting U.S. Troops in his most recent song. Soulja says, ”F**k the FBI and the army troops … fighting for what? Be your own man …”

Now he is realizing the error in his ways. In a blog post, Soulja writes, “As an artist, I let my words get the best of me. Sometimes there are things that we feel, things that we want to express, and when we put them on paper and speak them out loud, they can come out wrong.”

“When I expressed my frustration with the US Army, not only did my words come out wrong, I was wrong to even speak them.”

He adds, “So, I write this to give my sincerest apology to all members of the United States military services, as well as their families that were offended by my most recent lyrics.”

Too late for sorries buddy. And could you pick a worse time? Right before the 9/11 Anniversary?

Soulja Boy Insults U.S. Armed Forces

andPOP Staff — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:03:44 +0000

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Soulja Boy has an uncanny ability to make enemies and make an ass out of himself. Earlier this summer it was revealed he was lying when he claimed to be buying a $55 Million private jet. Now he has insulted the armed forces, and they are pissed.

In his new song “Let’s Be Real” he says:

“F**k the FBI and the army troops … fighting for what? Be your own man …
… I’ll be flying through the clouds with green like I’m Peter Pan.”

Now there are veterans demanding an apology, and claiming Soulja Boy is ungrateful. And especially with the 10th Anniversary for 9/11 quickly approaching, his timing couldn’t have been worse.

Soulja Boy Owes Uncle Sam Money

andPOP Staff — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:35:22 +0000

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Soulja Boy is not starting his 21st year on a high note. First he was caught lying about buying a $55 Million jet, and now reports claim he owes money in back taxes.

Soulja Boy owes $26,805 in back taxes. He was also alleged to have owed the State of Mississippi $3,571 in back taxes, but settled that bill last month, reports RadarOnline.com.

However, even though he can’t pay his tax bill, he still threw a $300,000 birthday party for his friends in Miami.

Dude, stop lying about planes and start paying your bills.

Soulja Boy Lying About Buying $55 Million Plane

andPOP Staff — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 20:48:27 +0000

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And Soulja Boy gets us again. First with his dumb music, and now he and his entourage were lying about him buying a $55 Million private plane.

Soulja was interviewed by TMZ and other outlets about this extravagant purchase, and every time he verified that he bought the plane. This lie was also spread through Soulja’s management team.

Now Soulja’s publicist has come forward saying the story is bogus. Greg Miller said the “elaborate rumors” are “not true.”

We are not sure what’s more of a douche move. Buying a $55 Million airplane in the first place, or lying about it and then getting caught. Unfortunately based on what we have seen with Soulja, we are not surprised about this elaborate lie.

Soulja Boy in Studio with Kanye After Arrest

Stephen Baldwin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:48:23 +0000

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After a party at an abandoned Atlanta suburb house had Soulja Boy running from the police, the rapper told fans on Monday that he was in studio under the production of Kanye West, MTV.com reports.

The unusual pairing was enhanced by a previous rumour that West had fled to India after missing the BET hip-hop awards last weekend.

Soulja Boy was reportedly booked during the filming of the music video for his new track “Gangsta Muzik.” After spending a night in prison he was released on $550 bond.

The incident was characteristic of Soulja Boy’s immaturity. Creating music that hasn’t yet surpassed catchiness, the young rapper’s development and artistic respect lies in the hands of Kanye West. West has contributed to the careers of respected young artist like Drake, Kid Cudi and Lupe Fiasco.

Soulja Boy Runs From The Law

Joelle Tomlinson — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:44:08 +0000

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Soulja Boy Tell’em is out of jail after spending the night behind bars on Wednesday, following his arrest on a charge of obstruction. According to mtvnews.com, the rapper (born DeAndre Way), was detained when Georgia police responded to a report of juveniles hanging out in an abandoned home on Wednesday night in the McDonough area of Atlanta.

According to Captain Jason Bolton of the Henry County Police, someone called in a report of individuals hanging out at an abandoned home. When officers arrived on the scene, they found around 40 people standing in a dark backyard behind the house.

“You couldn’t really tell what was going on,” Bolton said. “But about half of the group ran from the officer on foot. He ordered, of course, for them to stop. … There were several vehicles left at that location.”

While investigating the scene, the officer figured out that one of the people who fled was Soulja Boy, 19, who eventually returned to claim his white Range Rover, which was left at the house. Upon his return, the officer charged the rapper with one count of obstruction, a misdemeanor, for running from police when he’d been ordered to stop. The rapper was released on $550 bond on Thursday morning and a follow-up court date was not available at press time.

A spokesperson for Soulja Boy had no comment on the arrest at press time. It was unknown what video the rapper, who frequently posts viral videos on his Web site, was shooting before the incident.

Soulja Boy New Video for Gucci Bandana

andPOP Staff — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:12:16 +0000

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Soulja Boy Ready To Prove Doubters Wrong

Jeremy Singer — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:10:38 +0000

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Soulja Boy’s sophomore and latest album “iSouljaBoyTellem” was a test.

Would this second year Hip-Hop artist’s career be solely defined by his 2007 debut album’s hit party single “Crank That”- which propelled the Chicago native to instant fame?

Or would the 18-year-old be able to prove his consistency as an artist in the music industry , and once again punch out another club rocker.

Well initially, the second album released in September, didn’t get the love Soulja thought it deserved. But as time progressed, it’s sixth single “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” caught fire, taking the no. 3 spot on the Billboard US top 100 and luring over one million downloads in ring tone sales. It’s a buzz which Soulja believes is the beginning of a massive turn-around.

“I think my plan for my second album wasn’t perfect,” Soulja Boy tells andPOP. “It wasn’t 100% thought through. For the first album, I was the new artist- and everything just fell into place- but for the second album, the plan wasn’t really what I wanted it to be, but now it’s starting to turn around. ‘Kiss Me Thru The Phone’ is killing the billboard charts right now, and ‘Turn my Swag On’ is taking the streets.”

Put a little star next to the latter, “Turn My Swag On”- which Soulja Boy is spinning a remix of with Lil Wayne and Keri Hilson. It’s a key part of his prophetic vision of taking his career to a new plateau.

“It’s been real good working with those guys- and where they’re at right now, it was great,” says Soulja Boy, who predicts the release date of the remix to be in a few weeks. “I think the remix is gonna take my career to a whole other level. It’s a pretty different song from ‘Crank That,’ but still has that same power behind when it’ll come on the radio or in the club. It’s definitely gonna be worth the wait.”

Hoping that the two singles form a killer duo, Soulja Boy plans to take on the country in full throttle this summer with a “Turn My Swag On: Tour.”

Looking back on his first tour experience in 2007- with Chris Brown and Bow Wow’s “Exclusive Holiday Tour”- Soulja Boy plans on making his second experience more successful, saying “I just want this to be bigger. I’ve got the two big singles on this album, and I really wanna perform it live to everyone as best as possible.”

The artist admits that touring the U.S. is one thing, but when heading towards the international scene, the butterflies erupt.

“Touring in other countries, it’s more exciting” says Soulja Boy. “I recently did a concert in Cancun, I was really looking forward to going over there- it was my first time and the view was beautiful, the fans were amazing. I also can’t wait to get back to Tokyo, I went there once while on tour, and it was unbelievable, I’m a big fan of the technology there. But yeah, when you have chances to book something overseas, it’s a whole other game, more overwhelming.”

And one of the most critical factors while on tour on stage, according to Soulja, is the choreography. Those catchy dances that have been branded into your mind over the past year even have the artist heading to the gym to train his stamina before hand.

“It’s very important to have the concert up to par with the actual video that they see on TV or YouTube,” explains Soulja Boy. “That’s what sells the tickets- they wanna see you do it in person. When we’re doing dances for a show, I try and get to the gym often to run and work on my cardiovascular, so that I can be great on stage dancing and rapping at the same time.”

“So I mean, yeah the dancing is important- when you have thousands of fans watching you live and snapping pics and taking videos, you have to have each step down perfectly, because if you mess up they’re gonna see it.”

What’s hard to believe is that all this life in super-stardom all began with the good’ole internet- basically the click of a mouse.

“I think that the Internet is very important for my career,” admits Soulja Boy, who got everything started back in November 2005, when he posted self-published songs from home on Soundclick, Youtube and Myspace.

His claim-to-fame hit single, “Crank That,” then ended up hooking him a deal with Interscope Records. The single graced the no. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for seven non-consecutive weeks.

“Everybody found out about Soulja Boy because of my original stuff online. That was my way to get a foot in the door. But I think I need it more now than ever, the MySpace page, Twitter and YouTube help me connect to millions of fans all over the world. They’re definitely a huge asset to my career.”

The numbers definitely do the talking: over 400 million YouTube views and close to 70 million MySpace views. And that massive fan-base and popularity has spawned many expansions in Soulja Boy’s career- including a clothing line, shoe line, and now believe it or not, an animated web series.

“Cartoons was always something that I wanted to do” says Soulja Boy who now has “Soulja Boy Tell Em : The Animated Series”- which debuted in January.

The show follows an animated Soulja who is forced to return back to High School, while in the middle of his celebrity life as a Hip-Hop artist. Soulja, with the help of his animated friends, is continually doing whatever he can to get out of his daily school routine.

“I got offered to do a lot of TV shows when I first came out, but we eventually decided to stick with the animated series,” says Soulja Boy.

“It’s a live action cam, something people would enjoy, and It’s pretty cool. When I first saw myself up there as a cartoon on screen, it was crazy, I mean I couldn’t believe it – I thought that I really made it out here in the industry. I’ve been doing music professionally for two years now, and I already have a web series, so it was unbelievable.”

The school’s principal, played by a live action Alfonso Ribiero (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) is always hot on Soulja’s heels to keep him in line.

Soulja Boy had nothing but praise for Ribiero, saying “this was the guy who worked with Will Smith for a long time. It was crazy for me to have that experience. He’s really funny to work with.”

There’s no question about it, the artist is taking advantage of any opportunity presented to further expand his young career. But one thing’s for sure, Soulja Boy still intends to continue his quest to overcome the label of one-hit wonder.

“I just wanna keep working hard to get one step further,” says Soulja Boy. “I think I’m on a good track now, the album heating up, the tour in the summer. It’s gonna be good.”

Twelve-year-old Attacks Soulja Boy’s Bus

andPOP Staff — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:05:24 +0000

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A 12-year-old has been arrested for lashing out at Soulja Boy.

The boy threw a rock at the rapper’s tour bus window last Thursday in Bloomington, Illinois, according to XXLmag.com.

When asked the reason for his crime, the boy stated only that “I hate Soulja Boy.”

None of the passengers on the bus were injured.