T.I. denied bail
T.I.'s request to be released on bond was denied today by U.S. Magistrate judge Alan Baverman. The judge was ready to release T.I. under house arrest but T.I. and his attorneys did not meet the specific conditions of bond release today, which included a $3.7 million cash and property bond, a private alarm monitoring company with an employee of the alarm company living on the property, Tiny (his fiance) can be the only adult living on the property (in addition to T.I., the adult monitor and T.I.'s children) and T.I. must submit to twice weekly drug testing.
The next hearing is scheduled for next Friday. If T.I. and his attorneys meet these requirements, T.I. will be released under house arrest with very strict conditions.
The courtroom was packed with family, media and supporters in the industry such as Lyor Cohen, Kevin Liles, Michael Mauldin and Young Jeezy.
Jahiem signs with Atlantic
Jaheim has signed with Atlantic. The former Warner Bros. artist will release his as-yet-untitled label debut on Dec. 18."This is a milestone project for me, which reflects on changes and growth in my personal and professional life. I produced and wrote half of the album. I'm just focused," Jaheim said.
"I'm with people that understand the market -- no disrespect to anyone over there at Warner Bros. At this point in my career, I need a company that understands and Atlantic is taking me to a whole new level."
Babyface, R. Kelly, KayGee (Naughty By Nature), Jasper Cameron, the Clutch and Nat Adderley Jr. of Luther Vandross fame lent their production efforts to the set, the latter producing a tribute to the late Vandross.
Keyshia Cole is the only feature on the album so far, though Jaheim hopes to record more collaborative tracks in the coming weeks. The first single from the album is titled "Never." In addition, Jaheim can be heard on Atlantic's soundtrack to the new Tyler Perry film, "Why Did I Get Married?," released Oct. 2. He is featured on "DJ Don't (Remix)," alongside the late Gerald Levert.
ATL...no more 18 & up to party, 21 to drink
If your favorite stripper is 18 or 19, say goodbye to her: she won't be around next week when a new ordinance goes into effect in Atlanta. The Atlanta City Council unanimously passed the ordinance which prohibits anyone under 21 from entering establishments where alcohol is served. That means no under-21 strippers working at Magic City anymore and no more '18 to party, 21 to drink' parties in Atlanta.
The ordinance, which Mayor Shirley Franklin will not veto, does not affect restaurants where alcohol is served, nor supermarkets or convenience stores. Shouts To Sandra Rose OnThe Info
5 Star Stunna
Birdman is back on the grind and ready to drop another album. The Cash Money mogul will release his third solo album, "5 Star Stunna", this winter. “Poppin’ Bottles,” featuring Lil Wayne is the first official single from "5 Star Stunna."Other songs on Birdman's new album include: “I’m a Stunna” and a song titled “100 Million,” which features Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, and Young Jeezy.
T.I. arrested on federal gun charges
T.I. faced a federal judge this afternoon after being arrested over the weekend on felony weapons charges.T.I., born Clifford Harris Jr., appeared before US Magistrate Judge Alan J. Baverman at the United States Courthouse in Atlanta and was denied bail.
After T.I. entered the courtroom with his hands cuffed and his legs shackled, Prosecutors charged Harris with possession of unregistered machine guns and possession of firearms by a convicted felon, after a federal investigation revealed that T.I. was allegedly trying to purchase machine guns in Atlanta.
According to documents released by the ATF, the investigation started 11-days ago, when T.I.'s bodyguard asked a licensed gun dealer at The Gun Store about buying a machine gun and not registering it, as required by law.
On October 2, the dealer reported the incident to the ATF who started an investigation and provided a fictitious cellphone number to an undercover agent posing as a machine gun dealer.
Eight days later on October 10, T.I. called his bodyguard to pick up $12,000 in cash to buy the weapons. The bodyguard met the undercover agent at a K-Mart in Doraville.
T.I.'s bodyguard then gave the agent $2,200 and a .223-caliber pistol in exchange for three 9mm machine guns and two 9mm silencers.
Federal agents then arrested the bodyguard, who revealed he was buying the guns for T.I. and that he had purchased almost 25 firearms over the past 18 months for T.I., who is a convicted felon and legally barred from owning firearms.
In one incident in September, the bodyguard claims that T.I. gave him cash to purchase a Calico 9mm from The Gun Store.
After legally purchasing the weapon, T.I. allegedly invited his bodyguard into his bedroom, where he showed him a walk in safe with a finger-print scanner, tall enough for a person to enter.
Inside of the safe were a number of assault rifles in black duffle bags.
In another incident in September, T.I. asked the bodyguard to purchase a .500 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver, which was allegedly given to Grand Hustle rapper Alfamega, who then delivered the weapon to T.I.
The next day, on October 11, the cooperating bodyguard called another bodyguard working for T.I. to discuss security services while agents were listening.
During the conversation, T.I. grabbed the phone and the bodyguard allegedly told T.I. he had "everything for you."
On October 12, T.I. called the bodyguard while federal agents listened and arranged to pick up the guns the next day.
On October 13, around 1:00 PM, T.I. called the bodyguard and asked him to bring the guns to a recording studio.
At the best of ATF agents, the bodyguard arranged to meet in the shopping center parking lot in Atlanta.
T.I. arrived at the parking lot and the bodyguard, who was wired, entered T.I.'s vehicle.
The bodyguard asked the function of a silencer to which T.I. replied "No Flash, no bang."
T.I. then asked the bodyguard what the "E" meant on one of the machine guns.
The bodyguard explained that the "E" meant semi-automatic mode, while the "F" meant fully automatic function, which T.I. Allegedly acknowledged.
T.I. inquired about ammunition, the capacity of the magazines and any change that might be left over from the purchase.
Federal agents then arrested T.I. without incident, recovering three firearms, including one between the drivers seat the center console.
T.I.'s girlfriend Tameka "Tiny" Cottle and Grandhustle rappers Mac Boney and Young Dro were also arrested.
Mac Boney and Young Dro were not charged with any crimes and released while Tiny, who was a member of the girl group Xscape, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of Ecstasy.
A search of T.I.'s home recovered three rifles, two pistols and a revolver in the walk-in closet and safe in his bedroom.
Five of the firearms were loaded.
Diddy investigated for assault
Police are investigating an incident saturday morning in which Sean "Diddy" Combs allegedly assaulted an acquaintance at a SoHo nightclub during an argument, allegedly over a woman.Diddy was at Kiosk around 3:30 am saturday morning, when he started to argue with a man named Steven Acevedo.
The two men exchanged words while walking away from each other, but later crossed paths again and continued to argue.
Diddy threw a punch and struck Steve in the face, leaving him with a bloody nose and swollen lip.
When Steve attempted to fight back, one of Diddy's bodyguards reached under his shirt, as if he was pulling out a gun.
Steve fled the club, went and filed a police report.
Police are looking at surveillance video and have contacted Diddy to get an official statement.
Diddy has not been arrested or charged with any crime.
The two men exchanged words while walking away from each other, but later crossed paths again and continued to argue.
Diddy threw a punch and struck Steve in the face, leaving him with a bloody nose and swollen lip.
When Steve attempted to fight back, one of Diddy's bodyguards reached under his shirt, as if he was pulling out a gun.
Steve fled the club, went and filed a police report.
Police are looking at surveillance video and have contacted Diddy to get an official statement.
Diddy has not been arrested or charged with any crime.
Jimmy signs with Columbia
Jim Jones is making a move to a major label. Jones is now a part of the Columbia Records roster and is planning on dropping his debut or the label in early 2008."It's a 50/50 joint venture with Columbia for my production company as well, Jones Family productions," Jones said. "Shout to Rick Rubin for believing in my artistry and Kyambo 'Hip-Hop' Joshua for being my partner in this process. Shout to Koch Records as well, because I broke a lot of ground with them and they gave me my own lane. "
Jones first single, “They Don’t Love Me Anymore,” will drop in the next couple of weeks with a video.
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