Michael Vick Released
Michael Vick was released from a Federal prison in Kansas City, this morning, after spending the last 19 months in jail for his role in a dogfighting ring.The former Atlanta Falcon was charged in 2007 with dogfighting conspiracy. Authorities found dogs, some injured and scarred, chained to buried car axles. Forensic experts discovered remains of dogs that had been shot with a .22-caliber pistol, electrocuted, drowned, hanged or slammed to the ground for lacking a desire to fight.
J.D. Gets Large Janet Tattoo
Jermaine Dupri recently got a large portrait of Janet Jackson tattooed on his right side ribcage. This came as a belated birthday gift to Janet.Even though these two have not yet tied the knot, Jermaine says that this is his true way of expressing his feelings for Janet.
Trill Entertainment Execs. Arrested
Bail has been set in the case of two Trill Entertainment music executives accused of attempting to murder Baton Rogue area rapper Beelow.Melvin Vernell Jr. and Marcus Roach, CEO’s of Trill Entertainment, are accused of the July 4th, 2005 shooting of rapper Bruce "Beelow" Moore in front of the store he owned.
Vernell Jr. and Roach were arrested and held without bond on May 8th, the second time they have been arrested and charged with attempted murder since the shooting.
Yesterday a judge set bail at $350,000 each and issued strict orders for both men to remain under house arrest from 7PM - 7AM.
Both are charged with attempted second degree murder, illegal use of weapons, aggravated battery, armed robbery, aggravated assault with a firearm and possession of an illegal firearm by a convicted felon.
Beelow was shot in the head after a dispute erupted over his allegedly bootlegging music by Trill artists.
Beelow, survived the shooting, returned fire and shortly afterwards, was taken to Earl K. Long Medical Center in a private automobile and treated for his wounds.
Beelow was shot in the head after a dispute erupted over his allegedly bootlegging music by Trill artists.
Beelow, survived the shooting, returned fire and shortly afterwards, was taken to Earl K. Long Medical Center in a private automobile and treated for his wounds.
R.I.P. Dolla
Atlanta Rapper "Dolla" was killed during a high-profile shooting at the Beverly Center in Beverly Hills, California yesterday.Dolla, born Roderick Anthony Burton II, was from East Atlanta and Los Angeles. He was signed to Akon’s Konvict Muzik.
Dolla was shot and killed shortly after a fight between a group of individuals broke out.
Witnesses report that a woman was seen firing a handgun. Another source said a male suspect was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport as he attempted to board a flight.
Dolla was also a model for Sean John.
Dolla had gained a buzz from his track "Who The Fuck Is That?" which featured T-Pain and Tay Dizm.
Dolla was shot and killed shortly after a fight between a group of individuals broke out.
Witnesses report that a woman was seen firing a handgun. Another source said a male suspect was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport as he attempted to board a flight.
Dolla was also a model for Sean John.
Dolla had gained a buzz from his track "Who The Fuck Is That?" which featured T-Pain and Tay Dizm.
Jimmy Pleads Not Guilty
Jim Jones has plead not guilty in an assault case involving a 17 year old fan in Panama City, Florida. Damion Johns is accusing Jones of punching him in the face at a March 13th, MTV Spring Break concert. According to Johns, Jones struck him immediately after ordering him to move out of the way during the show.
Johns stated he hit Jones back, but was then outnumbered when two of Jim Jones bodyguards jumped in. Johns was allegedly slammed to the ground and again punched in the face.
Jim Jones faces one count of misdemeanor battery for the alleged assault.
On June 4, Jones will be in court for another assault charge stemming from his December 2008 brawl with NeYo manager Jayvon Smith at a New York Louis Vuitton store.
Lil Kim..."The Price Of Loyalty"
Lil Kim will reflect upon her 10 month federal prison stint in her new tell all book titled "The Price of Loyalty."Lil Kim writes about her experience behind bars at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia, after she was accused of lying about her former Junior M.A.F.I.A. group member and co-manager's involvement in a 2001 shooting in Manhattan, New York, and was found guilty of perjury. The Brooklyn native was sentenced to a prison term of a year and one day in 2005, but was released in Sept. 2006 after serving only 10 months.
The book, according to Kim, is meant to provide inspiration to others, specifically those who are serving time in prison.
"It's about the things I learned and went through," she says. "You don't think about things until it happens to you. The book is going to give people who have been in those situations a bright outlook on life."
T.I. To Serve His Time In Arkansas
Details of T.I.'s impending incarceration were released over the weekend.T.I. will serve his federal prison sentence on weapons charges in Arkansas, and he'll get credit for 305 days of home detention that he already served...which means his actual time behind bars will likely last only two months.
T.I., born Clifford J. Harris Jr., must report to Forrest City's low-security federal prison by noon on May 26th, according to court filings. There, he will join 1,500 other inmates as he serves a year and one day prison sentence after pleading guilty in March to federal weapons charges in Atlanta.
Upon his release, T.I. will be on probation for three years. He must also pay a $100,000 fine as part of his sentence.
A spokesman for the prison, said T.I. likely would be treated like any other prisoner coming into the facility. "Unless there are custody or security concerns, all incoming inmates are placed in general population,".
The spokesman also said each cell at the prison is double bunked. T.I. will also have the opportunity to use the recreation yard, as well as take part in counseling or participate in one of the facility's 14 religious groups.
28 year old T.I. was arrested after trying to buy unregistered machine guns and silencers from undercover federal agents in 2007. That came after his best friend was killed following a post-performance party here in Cincinnati in 2006. The rapper has said the bullets that killed his friend were meant for him.
T.I. had faced a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each charge in his three-count indictment.
T.I., born Clifford J. Harris Jr., must report to Forrest City's low-security federal prison by noon on May 26th, according to court filings. There, he will join 1,500 other inmates as he serves a year and one day prison sentence after pleading guilty in March to federal weapons charges in Atlanta.
Upon his release, T.I. will be on probation for three years. He must also pay a $100,000 fine as part of his sentence.
A spokesman for the prison, said T.I. likely would be treated like any other prisoner coming into the facility. "Unless there are custody or security concerns, all incoming inmates are placed in general population,".
The spokesman also said each cell at the prison is double bunked. T.I. will also have the opportunity to use the recreation yard, as well as take part in counseling or participate in one of the facility's 14 religious groups.
28 year old T.I. was arrested after trying to buy unregistered machine guns and silencers from undercover federal agents in 2007. That came after his best friend was killed following a post-performance party here in Cincinnati in 2006. The rapper has said the bullets that killed his friend were meant for him.
T.I. had faced a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each charge in his three-count indictment.
Willie D. Arrested In iPhone Scam
Original Geto Boys member, Willie D (born William James Dennis) was arrested by FBI agents last week at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and charged with wire fraud in connection with an alleged plot to sell iPhones over the Internet and then never delivering them.The arrest warrant in the case alleges that Willie D, acting through a shell company called Texas One Wireless, arranged to sell iPhones and other electronics to overseas buyers over the Internet.
Beginning in September 2008, Willie D allegedly used eBay to establish his credibility with international buyers. Once a buyer became interested, D then allegedly moved the transaction outside of eBay to an e-mail account.
Once the buyers had electronically transferred money into his account, the warrant claims, the rapper would send tracking numbers for packages that were never shipped. When the shipments never arrived and the buyers complained about not receiving their purchases, officials allege that Willie D. claimed he filed a complaint with the U.S. Postal Service or the carrier handling the shipment, but that he could not refund their money until he tracked down the goods.
DMX Released From Prison
DMX has been released from Tent City Jail in Arizona.DMX"s publicist Pam Pinnock said that the troubled rapper was freed yesterday and is currently out on bail after serving three months behind bars for drug, theft and animal cruelty charges.
Although he has served his time for his problems before entering the facility, the Yonkers MC is not out of the weeds yet in regards to the charges he picked up once in the system.
Pinnock says DMX is scheduled for a May 19 court date stemming from an assault case on a jail officer, in which "X" has publicly denied the incident.
DMX, who is currently signed to indie label Bulldog Records, is working on a new album with fellow Ruff Ryder Swizz Beatz. His rep tells interested parties that "X" is presently available for guest appearances.
DMX, who is currently signed to indie label Bulldog Records, is working on a new album with fellow Ruff Ryder Swizz Beatz. His rep tells interested parties that "X" is presently available for guest appearances.
Joc Suing Block Ent. & Bad Boy
It seems that Yung Joc, who’s raked in millions of dollars for Bad Boy Records and Block Entertainment, has had his share in dealing with shady business practices of the music industry, particularly with Block Ent.Shady business deals, missing budgets, and now rumors of company financial hardships.
Block Entertainment’s number one artist has been noticeably absent from the roster for at least a year. There have been industry whispers going around that there was inner turmoil inside the record label, particularly between Joc and Block. A couple of weeks ago the newest rumor was that Joc was leaving Block Entertainment all together and had decided to make the full move over to Bad Boy Records, but it looks like Bad Boy records is playing games with Joc too, so now Joc’s taking everybody to court.
Joc alleges that due to contractual situations, unpaid royalties and unpaid advances that he and is legal team is currently in the process of taking legal action against his record label.
The multi-platinum rap star alleges that Block Ent. & Bad Boy Records hasn’t offered any label support since 2007. Yung Joc went on to make shocking claims about the inner dealings of Block Ent.
According to Joc, he’s paid for his own public relations, claims to not be receiving his advance money for his projects, alleges that Block has used advances for other projects, and even makes shocking claims regarding his former management company 9196.
Joc quickly broke down his reasons for splitting with his former mgmt company, which happened to be owned by Big Block, but is fronted by CEO Rico Brooks. Joc breaks down the situation by saying that it was nothing more then a 360 deal , that resulted in Block getting a piece of everything Joc does.
Big Block charged other record companies $25,000. to clear Joc for a record? That explains why we haven’t seen Joc in any video’s recently. Joc shared tails of Block’s ‘Suge Knight" type actions that’s prevented Joc from being cleared to do other music projects, with other artist outside of Bad Boy and Block Ent.
Joc is currently being legally represented by Londell Mcmillian and Nova Perry.
Joc’s currently hard at work on his newest project “Mr Robinson’s Neighborhood”. Joc has re-teamed up with producer Nitti.
Gucci's Off Big Cat...Signs With Warner
Gucci Mane has confirmed that he has signed a new contract with Warner Bros.This move ends Gucci’s long-standing professional relationship with Big Cat Records, who yesterday released Murder Was the Case...a collection of Gucci songs recorded years ago, including “Stoopid” and “Runnin-Back Gittin Fat.”
Although Gucci is grateful for the support his previous label provided during his 2005 murder acquittal and 2006 incarceration, Gucci made it clear that he does not endorse the Big Cat project nor considers it an official LP.
"I am no longer signed to, booked by, or working with Big Cat Records or any of its employees in any way,” Gucci Mane said. “The CD that Big Cat is putting out consists of records that were never planned to make my album and is a non-official release. My fans will get the official Gucci Mane album in August on Warner Bros. Records.”
Although Gucci is grateful for the support his previous label provided during his 2005 murder acquittal and 2006 incarceration, Gucci made it clear that he does not endorse the Big Cat project nor considers it an official LP.
"I am no longer signed to, booked by, or working with Big Cat Records or any of its employees in any way,” Gucci Mane said. “The CD that Big Cat is putting out consists of records that were never planned to make my album and is a non-official release. My fans will get the official Gucci Mane album in August on Warner Bros. Records.”
G-Unit Dropped From Interscope
G-Unit, has been officially dropped from Interscope and Lloyd Banks has commented on the situation.“I was ready to make a move,” Banks said. “I’m a brand-new engine. If anything, it’s their loss. It’s been a dark shadow cast upon that. That’s why you hear Funk Master Flex on the radio boycotting Interscope, because it’s an aura created around that machine, and the artists automatically get smacked in the head.” “An artist signed to Interscope doesn’t even know what’s going on,” Banks said.“You just turn on the radio, and they’re saying, ‘Fuck Interscope Records,’ and you fall into that batch. So it’s almost a foul taste in the mouth when they deliver the record. I felt it’s time for me to go somewhere where it’s not biased and I get a fair shot. There’s a lot of stuff on the table right now. You don’t wanna speak about it until it gets ironed out all the way.”
Statement Issued In The La La Incident
“La La Vasquez became distressed during a heated playoff game, after being verbally attacked by some opposing fans, who were using racial slurs, calling her child crude names and throwing ice cubes. She sent her son home early and was preparing to leave herself when she was physically pushed. Although shaken, she left the premises on her own will and is happy to be at home with her fiancée and child.”“Obviously the play-offs games bring out the best and the worst in fans but what happened on Monday night with the racial slurs/threats, verbal attacks on my son and physical attacks to myself by irate fans was unacceptable,” states La La. “The fans were totally out of control. What the cameras captured was me defending myself and didn’t show the abuse that was taking place.”
Jay & Ciara's Hitting The Road
Jay-Z has officially announced that he and Ciara will be hitting the road with a full band this Summer. Five dates have already been confirmed by representatives of Jay.Ciara will open for Jay-Z on select dates on the tour. On a recent post on her Twitter page, Ciara wrote:
“I will say it because the information has been leaked…me and Jay Z will be doing a 10 city tour run together! more details coming soon [sic]!”
Below are 5 confirmed dates and locations so far:
Below are 5 confirmed dates and locations so far:
July 3 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort
July 4 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort
July 7 Chicago, IL Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island
July 10 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
July 12 Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Lauren London..."Pregnant"
The Website Necole Bitchie is reporting that Lauren London (New New from ATL) is 5 months pregnant, and that the father is none other than Weezy F. Baby (Lil Wayne). For all of you that has not been keeping up...for several months now, Lil Wayne and Lauren have been seen together everywhere, including courtside at recent playoff games.
Saaphyri Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison
Saaphyri from Flavor of Love, Charm School, and I Love Money 2, whose real name is Wanda Scott, has been sentenced to three years in prison after failing to show up for a November 2005 sentencing hearing.It all began in 2004 when she was arrested for stealing her uncle’s identity and using it to rack-up thousands of dollars in debt. Part of the money was used to purchase a breast augmentation.
She plead no contest to the charges and was scheduled to be sentenced in November 2005 but never showed up in court.
Wanda was pulled over in Los Angeles last November for driving with an invalid license. She was sentenced to serve the prison time and also ordered to pay restitution, fines and fees totaling $8,500 or more.
This is why Saaphryi wasn’t seen on the I Love Money 2 reunion!
She would like her fans to write to her.
Saaphyri Wanda Scott X359545
C.I.W. Barnerberg B 1137 Low 16756
Chino Corona Rd. Corona, CA 92880
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Chino Corona Rd. Corona, CA 92880
No Cameras at the Lil Wayne Trial
An Arizona Superior Court judge ruled that cameras will not be allowed during the weapons trial of Lil Wayne.Judge Mark Wayne Reeves decreed that the press will be able to attend and report the trial proceedings.
However, Reeves added that Lil Wayne's legal right to a fair trial was paramount, and the decision was made to prevent Wayne’s trial from degrading into a media circus.
Lil Wayne, was arrested last year on January 28, 2008 after Border Patrol officials on Interstate 8 East allegedly discovered an ounce of cocaine, 41 grams of Ecstasy, and close to four ounces of marijuana from the rapper’s tour bus.
Wayne was also originally booked on weapons charges, but was later cleared after the .40 caliber pistol was found to be registered under a Florida concealed weapons permit.
Ricky Rockin "Knock offs"
Louis Vuitton had to let XXL know that their recent cover star Rick Ross, was wearing counterfeit Louis Vuitton shades. Louis Vuitton reached out to the magazine, concerning the May 2009 cover saying:
“We were dismayed to see the cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL Magazine, which features a photo of Rick Ross wearing a pair of sunglasses prominently featuring counterfeit Louis Vuitton trademarks. Because the photo has generated considerable confusion among your readers and Louis Vuitton customers among others, we feel it is important to clarify several points. “The first is that the sunglasses Mr. Ross is wearing were not made by Louis Vuitton, and in fact, are counterfeit…”
Damn Ricky!
Rev. Run's Son, Lil JoJo Arrested
JoJo Simmons was arrested and then released on his own recognizance after being charged with two counts of possession of marijuana and a count of resisting arrest, on Friday.Police had initially charged him with attempted reckless endangerment, which is a felony, but on Saturday, a Manhattan judge reduced the charges.
Police watched as JoJo sat behind the wheel of his BMW, and started rolling a joint which led to an undercover officer knocking on his window. That's when police say that Jo Jo crashed into two cars while trying to evade them.
T.I. Drops Alfamega From Grand Hustle
T.I. cuts off Alfamega for being a one-time Federal Informant." Even though all our artists and employees are asked by us to be honest and open about their past history, at no time did Alfa disclose to me or Grand Hustle what has now appeared in the media. He essentially deceived us by failing to fully disclose the truth about his past and there is no place in our organization for dishonest and misleading behavior. As I have always said, you must take responsibility for your own actions. We at Grand Hustle can not support or condone the blaming of others for our own mistakes. I hope and pray to god bless his financial plans, but I don’t forsee me or my company playing a role in his personal or professional business. End."
For those of you who are not familiar with the situation at hand that lead up to T.I. Cutting Alfamega from the Grand Hustle roster...CLICK HERE to read more.
Gotti Cuts Ties With Ashanti
Irv Gotti says he and Ashanti, the Princess of the Inc., will soon be parting company. He said they haven’t been on speaking terms for some time, and he says there’s nothing he can do but end their musical and business affiliation. “The relationship has run its course,” Gotti explained. “The chemistry of what’s needed...we’re in two totally different places. You’re talking to somebody that took her and shaped and molded her and put her out there for the world, and it blew up. We hold the record for the fastest selling debut by a female R&B artist — 503 thousand. We did it! My views and philosophies and her views and philosophies are not meeting up.”
Trick Has Words For Rick Ross
It's no secret that there's been tension between Trick Daddy and Rick Ross for months, starting with rumors that Trick leaked the corrections officer photos and info about Rick Ross.In a recent radio show interview, Trick denied those accusations, and later said that without him there would be no Rick Ross.
"The sad part about this is when the first corrections officer picture came out, about a week later I saw an interview, the interviewer said, 'So Rick Ross, how do you feel about Trick Daddy calling you a prison guard?' Time out," Trick said. "Ain't no way you went for that dumb ass shit right there. The sad part is that that interview is three years old. You do the math?"
"I just don't understand it, I was a big Ross fan and if you check all my interviews, you check the web, radio, I never sneak dissed him",Trick Said. "I always tell people I like Ross as an artist, even when he was Teflon Don. Whatever he wanted to be, I supported him. For him to try and assassinate my character?"
If you've already copped the new album by Rick Ross (Deeper Than Rap) you may have heard his record "Valley of Death," in which Ross says Trick Daddy has AIDS, not Lupus.
"Caught a little case, buddy had a little cheddar," Ross raps on the diss." "Pled out to 15, poured his life in a letter / Very first line he called Trick Daddy stupid / Said he had AIDS, telling people that it's lupus / Not the one just to jump to conclusions / I'm getting money, small talk can be a nuisance."
"I've been arrested and convicted of more crimes than he been pulled over and written a ticket for. When did I have time to be a pussy?" Trick asked. "Why do you gotta use me as an example? I don't give a fuck who told you what. Don't mention my name in your raps. That's disrespectful."
"I'ma real Miami nigga. I was born and raised in Miami. I'm not moving no fuckin' where. I'm not going nowhere. My studio was in Carol City for three years...that whole three years that player hatin' shit was going on," he continued.
Through the shots and all, Trick has taken the high road, but he now says that he's going by a new set of rules...ass whoopings. So, respect him or suffer the consequences.
"The problem is police, snitches, niggas use 911. Your kids use 911 against you," Trick said.
"Like I said, I'd like to apologize for not raising my son properly, but I got new rules. I'm going back to the old ass whooping days. I'm whopping all my kids' asses. Whoever it is, fake ass cartel, whoever you wanna send. I'mma have to start beating my kids' ass for disobeying me. Ass whoopings worked for me back in the days. You gonna have to start respecting me."
Million Dollar Jay Concert A Flop.
Jay-Z’s superstar presence was not enough to make a recent Arizona Stadium concert a success, as event promoters confirmed the show posted a loss of $917,000.The "Last Smash Platinum Bash" was organized by the Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA), who paid Jay-Z $750,000 to perform. Arizona Stadium, which is known for football, had not hosted a concert in 32 years.
According to estimates, the student union gave away over 4000 tickets in hopes of securing valuable marketing deals with newspapers and radio stations.
In total, the concert cost $1,420,000, while tickets and merchandise purchases only posted $503,502.
Grand Hustle's "Alfamega"...(SNITCH)
The protégé of T.I., Cedric “Alfamega” Zellars is a convicted felon whose songs boast about his status as an “original gangster” and contain de rigeur references to police tape, automatic weapons, and murder.Alfamega, an artist with T.I.’s Grand Hustle Entertainment, calls himself “The Grand Hustle Muscle,” and proclaims, “I’m a real hood nigga.” What he does not mention, though, is his prior work as a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) informant who snitched out criminal cohorts and testified as a government witness at the trial of an Atlanta heroin trafficker.
Court records show that Zellars began working with law enforcement officials after he was sentenced in October 1995 to 110 months in a federal gun case (Zellars, who had a prior felony robbery conviction, was collared for selling weapons to an undercover federal agent).
Court records show that Zellars began working with law enforcement officials after he was sentenced in October 1995 to 110 months in a federal gun case (Zellars, who had a prior felony robbery conviction, was collared for selling weapons to an undercover federal agent).
Zellars “agreed to cooperate with authorities and was debriefed” about the criminal activity of several individuals. “In particular he was debriefed concerning the drug trafficking activities of a Mr. Ali Baaqar,” according to a government court filing. During his cooperation against Baaqar, Zellars met with a DEA agent and a federal prosecutor, and subsequently testified at trial. “Ali Baaqar was convicted of conspiracy to distribute heroin based upon the trial testimony of Zellars.”
In return for his snitching, Zellars had 18 months shaved off his prison term when he was resentenced in July 1997 by Judge J. Owen Forrester. A court order signed by Forrester came after federal prosecutors petitioned the jurist to reduce Zellars’s sentence in light of his “substantial assistance to the Government.”
In return for his snitching, Zellars had 18 months shaved off his prison term when he was resentenced in July 1997 by Judge J. Owen Forrester. A court order signed by Forrester came after federal prosecutors petitioned the jurist to reduce Zellars’s sentence in light of his “substantial assistance to the Government.”
The disclosure of Zellars’s informant past will likely not sit well with rap fans and performers alike, many of whom promote hip-hop’s “Stop Snitching” doctrine. Additionally, since T.I. is soon headed to prison due to the work of a government informant.
Zellars’s time as a government asset could be a cause for tension around the Grand Hustle offices.
Lebron Takes MVP
It’s official! LeBron James is set to become the league’s most valuable player (MVP).Lebron will accept the award at a press conference at St. Vincent-St. Mary’s High School, his alma mater, at 4 p.m. on Monday. Lebron becomes the first Cavalier to win the award. At 24, he is the second-youngest player to win the award, behind Wes Unseld, who won it at 23 in 1969.
With all due respect to the likes of Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and Chris Paul, there was no other possible conclusion to the MVP race. Lebron had a sensational season with statistics that could not be ignored. James averaged 28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game this season, leading the Cavaliers in all three categories. His per-36 minute averages — 27.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.9 assists — were all career bests.
Lebron rightfully earned his position at number one but many can debate the names of Dwayne “Flash” Wade or a Kobe “The Closer” Bryant for that spot. Congrats King James! We’ll see you in the finals…
With all due respect to the likes of Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and Chris Paul, there was no other possible conclusion to the MVP race. Lebron had a sensational season with statistics that could not be ignored. James averaged 28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game this season, leading the Cavaliers in all three categories. His per-36 minute averages — 27.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.9 assists — were all career bests.
Lebron rightfully earned his position at number one but many can debate the names of Dwayne “Flash” Wade or a Kobe “The Closer” Bryant for that spot. Congrats King James! We’ll see you in the finals…
Apple Bottom...(The Fragrance)
Nelly is diversifying his business portfolio with a new fragrance and body care line through his brand, Apple Bottoms.Nelly has teamed with Romane Fragrances to distribute the scent, which is also named Apple Bottoms by Nelly.
Nelly has also launched a line of body care products centered around the Apple Bottom brand, which launched in 2003 and currently includes eyewear, women’s denim, jewelry and handbags.
The Apple Bottom’s by Nelly fragrance is due to hit stores nationally this fall.
The Apple Bottom’s by Nelly fragrance is due to hit stores nationally this fall.
50 Cleared In Fire Accusations
50 Cent has officially been cleared of any wrongdoing in the fire that destroyed the Long Island Mansion that housed his son Marquise and the mother of his child, Shaniqua Tompkins.thisis50.com, reports that “the police department and insurance investigators ruled that there is absolutely no proof or evidence suggesting that Curtis Jackson or any affiliated parties were involved. Curtis Jackson has just been cleared of all the accusations. The investigation will continue until the guilty party is found.”
The $1.4 million dollar estate was suspiciously set ablaze in May 2008 sending both Tompkins and Marquise to the hospital. While 50 was in the process of trying to get Tompkins evicted from the house prior to the incident, he denied having anything to do with it, instead pointing his finger at his ex. Tompkins did the same, which resulted in both filing restraining orders against one another.
The Return Of Maxwell
Maxwell is gearing up for the release of his new album, BLACKsummers'night, his first full-length release since 2001.The first single, “Pretty Wings”, was released last week, while the video premiered on "106 & Park" and on Musze.com, Maxwell's official website.
The new project reunites Maxwell with long-time collaborator Hod David, who serves as co-producer and co-writer of the album. Striving for an emotional authenticity and real world sound for the album, Maxwell and Hod recorded the entire album live in the studio with an A-list ensemble of elegantly sympathetic musicians.
The new project reunites Maxwell with long-time collaborator Hod David, who serves as co-producer and co-writer of the album. Striving for an emotional authenticity and real world sound for the album, Maxwell and Hod recorded the entire album live in the studio with an A-list ensemble of elegantly sympathetic musicians.
BLACKsummers'night will hit stores July 7th.
Suit Dropped Against Foxy
Foxy Brown’s BlackBerry assault suit has been thrown out.Justice Robert Miller of the Brooklyn Supreme Court dismissed the suit, ruling that the rapstress was never actually served with legal papers.
Deeper Than Rap...Tia's Diary
The mother of Rick Ross’s son, Tiallondra "Tia" Kemp, will be releasing her memoirs this month.Tia’s Diary: Deeper Than Rap, will be available in bookstores across the country on May 20th.
In addition to Tia's story, the book will also include exclusive court transcripts, legal documents and never-before-seen photographs.
“The reason I felt that it would be interesting to write a book is because I have had a very big struggle in my life,” she said. “I grew up without a father, my mom was a single parent and it was very hard for her to raise six kids on her own. Being the oldest, I experienced a lot of things growing up, a lot of challenges in life that I went through. I got married young, I had two kids and after that I ended up getting in a another relationship.”
But fans hoping to read about Ross need not worry as Tia promises a lot of candid information about the Miami rapper. “When I met Ross he wasn’t a celebrity,” she explained. “There are a lot of things that I experienced in my life before I met Ross that was overwhelming or outrageous or just crazy. And there are a lot of things that we went through that I thought would be very interesting for people out in the world to hear.”
www.deeperthanrapbook.com has posted the prologue of Tia’s Diary: Deeper Than Rap and will continue to releases excerpts until the book drops.
Nas & Kelis Divorce...
The marriage between Nas and Kelis is officially over. Divorce papers were filed on April 30 by attorney Laura Wasser on behalf of Kelis. The songstress cited verbal abuse and infidelity as the reasons behind the filing. The split concludes the romantic saga between Nas and Kelis that began when the pair first met in 2002 at an TV Video Music Awards afterparty thrown by “Diddy”.
The meeting at the afterparty resulted in a two year dating relationship that set the stage for Nas and Kelis’ marriage. The couple officially tied the knot in a small ceremony in Atlanta on January 8, 2005.
DMX Joins Celebrity Rehab
Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, follows a group of celebrities as they struggle to move forward from drug and alcohol addictions by entering a treatment program run by addiction medicine specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky.Well DMX has signed up and is checking himself into Dr. Drew's Celebrity Rehab. The show is reportedly set for this fall.
Gotti & Diddy Returns To Vh1
VH1 has ordered new seasons of a number of its reality TV programming, including a second run of episodes for both I Want To Work For Diddy and Gotti’s Way 2.Irv Gotti’s show, which chronicles his struggles to keep record company Murder Inc. afloat and his problematic relationship with estranged wife Deb, will be the first to air, returning on May 4 at 10:30pm ET/PT.
Diddy’s search for a new assistant willing to meet his rigorous demands will return in the summer or fall. Last season saw Suzanne Siegel and Mic Barber both hired as winner and runner-up, respectively. Contestants can currently apply for a spot on the show at www.workfordiddy.com
Buffie Tells It All
Buffie “The Body” is prepping the release of her tell-all, Vixen Icon.Linking up with Urban Literature company Triple Crown Publications, Buffie will reveal her journey from an unknown woman from Athens, Georgia to one of the most popular models in the industry. The book will also include exclusive pictures of Buffie.
Buffie first hit the scene appearing in Tony Yayo’s “So Seductive” video four years ago. Since then she has appeared in a ton of magazines, including KING and XXL, who named her 2005’s Eye Candy of the Year.
Vixen Icon is scheduled to come out on June 1.
Buffie first hit the scene appearing in Tony Yayo’s “So Seductive” video four years ago. Since then she has appeared in a ton of magazines, including KING and XXL, who named her 2005’s Eye Candy of the Year.
Vixen Icon is scheduled to come out on June 1.
Not Lookin Good For Weezy...
In a New York court room, Judge Solomon decided to reopen the hearing on whether or not to include the .40 caliber handgun in the case upon prosecutor Joan Illuzi-Orbon’s request. In light of learning of an undisclosed conversation between the arresting officer and Lil Wayne, the prosecutor asked the judge to re-evaluate.Officer Illuzi-Orbon busted Lil Wayne after she boarded his tour bus allegedly smelling marijuana. She claims to have witnessed Wayne trying to hide a gun as she approached him in the vehicle.
Wayne’s lawyer Stacey Richman believes the officer falsely claimed that she smelled smoke in order to illegally get into the vehicle. Lil Wayne had just finished a performance at the Beacon Theatre.
T.I. & Tiny To Marry
Tiny and TI are planning to marry before T.I. goes to Jail on May 19th and The bachelor party will take place in Miami at the infamous King of Diamonds strip club .
It's August For The Kid
Kid Cudi’s debut album Man on the Moon: The Guardians would land on Universal Motown, and we now have an official launch date.The Cleveland MC will release his first project on August 25. He has been in the studio with Travis Barker, Ryan Leslie, Will.i.am, Swizz Beatz, and Just Blaze.
Kanye West’s protégé has a busy summer ahead. In addition to completing his album, Cudi has been included in the lineup at the 2009 Lollapalooza Festival being held Aug. 7-9 at Chicago’s Grant Park. He is also acting in a Mark Wahlberg-produced show for HBO called “How to Make It in America.”
Kanye West’s protégé has a busy summer ahead. In addition to completing his album, Cudi has been included in the lineup at the 2009 Lollapalooza Festival being held Aug. 7-9 at Chicago’s Grant Park. He is also acting in a Mark Wahlberg-produced show for HBO called “How to Make It in America.”
Deeper Than Rap Tops Chart
Rick Ross' third album Deeper Than Rap, will top the Billboard Top 200 Album chart next week. Deeper Than Rap is on pace to move over 150,000 copies during its first week in stores.
Ross' fan base remained solid throughout his beef with 50 Cent.
Deeper Than Raps first week sales will rival his past two releases, Port of Miami (187,000) and Trilla (198,000).
Earlier this month, Ross announced that the label he owns, Maybach Music, inked a distribution deal with Def Jam.
The first project to be released will be from Ross' clique, Triple C's, which features rappers Gunplay, Torch and Young'n Breed.
Tyrese Wins In Court
Tyrese was hauled back into court by his estranged wife. Her name is Norma Mitchell, and on January 29th in Los Angeles, she filed court papers that put a new wrinkle in their on-going divorce proceedings.The couple have a young daughter together and Mitchell was seeking modification of their custody arrangment , as well as a change in child & spousal support, as well as attorney fees.
According to the court documents, Mitchell claims Gibson was an absentee-father who didn’t support her or their daughter.The couple filed for divorce last October after 10 months of marriage.
Well here is the outcome of the proceedings...
His estranged Wife Norma doesn't get a piece of any of Tyrese's possessions -- not his production company, not his cars, not his house ... nothing.
The prenup does state that Norma would get a lump sum of $50,000 for every year that they were married -- maxed out at 10 years.
The prenup does state that Norma would get a lump sum of $50,000 for every year that they were married -- maxed out at 10 years.
They was only married 10 months.
The prenup even says that if either side files for separation or divorce, Norma has to move out of the house within 60 days -- or else Tyrese can get a court order to make her move out. Wow.
The prenup even says that if either side files for separation or divorce, Norma has to move out of the house within 60 days -- or else Tyrese can get a court order to make her move out. Wow.
Lil Boosie Arrested...(Again)
Lil Boosie was arrested again, this time for an assault that took place at his house last week.Louisiana Sheriff officers arrested Lil Boosie yesterday and charged him with 2nd degree battery.
Police say an unidentified man was assaulted during the confrontation, after Lil Boosie accused him of stealing a necklace.
Police say the man was struck with a vase.
Less than 6 months ago, East Baton Rouge police arrested Lil Boosie for marijuana possession, possession of a firearm and resisting arrest.
Lil Boosie and his partner Lil Webbie are also the subjects of several multi-million dollar lawsuits, which allege the entertainers took tens of thousands of dollars for performances, but never showed up.
Less than 6 months ago, East Baton Rouge police arrested Lil Boosie for marijuana possession, possession of a firearm and resisting arrest.
Lil Boosie and his partner Lil Webbie are also the subjects of several multi-million dollar lawsuits, which allege the entertainers took tens of thousands of dollars for performances, but never showed up.
Wayne Loses In Court
A state court has refused to block the upcoming release of a new controversial documentary on Lil Wayne named The Carter.The film is being released by QD3 Entertainment, a company owned by producer Quincy Jones III, which has also released Hip-Hop themed titles like Thug Angel, The Freshest Kids, the Beef series and others.
Lil Wayne filed a lawsuit against QD3 Entertainment, claiming the company reneged on a deal that would have allowed him to have approval over the films final cut.
The rapper reportedly took issue with certain scenes displaying his drug use in the documentary, which follows him all over the country and to Amsterdam.
According to the lawsuit, Lil Wayne’s manager reviewed The Carter in December and requested that the scenes in question be removed.
A second cut also failed to live to his manager’s expectations in January and the scenes in question were still in the film when it premiered during the Sundance Film Festival a few weeks later, prompting the lawsuit.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Mink denied a request for a preliminary injunction, paving for the way for QD3 to seed distribution for the project.
Jones' Trial Pushed Back
Jim Jones made a scheduled court appearance yesterday in his misdemeanor assault case involving Ne-Yo’s manager, Javon Smith, with Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Felicia Mennin adjourning the case until June 4th.The move comes after Jones refused a plea deal during his last appearance on March 24th, the same day his album, "Pray IV Reign", hit stores.
Jones’ lawyer Scott Leemon was dismissive over the possibility of a bargain being reached, saying, “I always listen but at this point we’re preparing for trial.”
Leemon also reiterated his doubts over the legitimacy of the accusations made by Javon Smith, the victim in the case. “There were no injuries here and this is all revolving around an alleged civil suit that was filed,” said Leemon.
“From what I understand from media reports, the plaintiff is seeking somewhere in the vicinity of millions and millions of dollars. So, I think that criminal action is brought to set up the civil suit.”
Jennifer Hudson...Pregnant?
Jennifer Hudson is pregnant. While her manager and publicist deny the rumors, two sources very close to Jennifer confirmed that she is indeed expecting. This would be the first child for Hudson.Hudson, who is currently on tour with Robin Thicke, is engaged to David Otunga, a Harvard Law graduate and former contestant on “I Love New York 2.” The couple plans to marry sometime soon, but hasn’t confirmed a wedding date.
Keyshia's A Different Me Tour
Keyshia Cole has annouced the dates for her "A Different Me Tour", in which she wil be joined by The Dream, Keri Hilson and BobbyValentino.The tour kicks off here in Cincinnati, May 13th.
Here are the dates and locations for A Different Me Tour:
May 2009:
13 - Cincinnati, OH - Aronoff Center
14 - Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theatre
15 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre
21 - Atlanta, GA - Fox Theatre
28 - Washington, DC - Constitution Hall
30 - Portsmouth, VA - Ntelos Pavilion at Harbor Center
31 - Columbia, SC - Township Auditorium
June 2009:
5 - Mashantucket, CT - Foxwoods Casino
6 - Baltimore, MD - Pier Six Concert Pavilion
7 - Richmond, VA - Landmark Theatre
11 - St Louis, MO - Fox Theater
12 - Memphis, TN - DeSoto Center
13 - Grand Prairie, TX - Nokia Live at Grand Prairie
14 - Houston, TX - Reliant Arena
18 - Oakland, CA - Paramount Theatre
20 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre LA Live
21 - Las Vegas, NV - The Pearl Concert Theater at The Palms Casino Resort.
Hot Boys Reunion A Go
Talk of a Hot Boys reunion began in 2007, but it never jumped off. With Wayne blowing up in the mainstream, it looked as though, a reunion project was far from happening.However, news has surfaced, and it looks like the reunion is back on again. In an interview with Vibe.com, Juve says the Hot Boys are a go.
"I already signed the deal," Juvenile said. "So for me, I'm gonna definitely say it's a go. I already received my check. Wayne is going to put that out, so for me and Wayne, it's a go. I don't know if the business been straightened out, but I know B.G.'s on board and he's willing to do it. I don't know where Turk stands on the business side."
Lil Wayne, Juvenile, and B.G. were scheduled to perform together for the first time in years during All-Star Weekend in New Orleans last February. But, the show was canceled when shots rang out outside the club before they even made it to the there.
So, the concert was shut down.
So, the concert was shut down.
"It was going to be a big, historic moment," B.G. said shortly after the incident. "I was just saying that everybody was cool during the All-Star Weekend, then they start shooting. Why'd they have to shoot up on our night? Guess that's Chopper City for ya."
Chingy Like It Right Thurr? "WOW""
Y’all gotta hear this shit. A Transvestite named "Foxx Jazell" called into a radio show and made some EXPLOSIVE claims about Chingy. Claiming that he/she slept with Chingy. Click here, or on the Photo of Chingy above to watch and listen.
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