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Lil Kim Owes One-Million in Back Taxes -x- Drake Responds to Lawsuit -x- Cudi Leaves Twitter Again -x- Help Rihanna Remix “Birthday Cake” -x- Judge Order Bow Wow Arrested On-Site -x- MTV Music News


LIL KIM OWES OVER A MILLION IN BACK TAXES!

According to TMZ, Lil Kim can’t seem to remember to pay her taxes on time. Apparently, the fem-cee failed to pay the government from 2002 to 2009 and owes a whopping one-million dollars in back taxes. Her rep has responded to the news by revealing Kim “hired professional attorneys to handle this matter.” Her rep added, “She, along with her team of legal experts, are working cooperatively and diligently with the IRS and federal authorities to amicably resolve the situation.”

KID CUDI REMOVES HIMSELF FROM TWITTER

Kid Cudi needs a break from Twitter. In case you missed it, the rapper wrote to his 389-thousand followers that he’s “going away for a while” from the social networking site. He said in his last message, “Since y’all won’t hear from me, I hope you all like the album when it comes out Feb 28th.” The rapper then added, “I really worked hard to do my best. Thank You.” It’s unknown why he’ll no longer tweet or if this is just temporary. In related news, after Cudi drops his new WZRD LP later this month. He’s set to begin recording another project immediately following the release.

In 2009, Kid Cudi deleted his official account and returned two years later.

RIHANNA WANTS TO REMIX “BIRTHDAY CAKE”

Rihanna recently announced on her Twitter account that she’s considering a remix for her newest single, “Birthday Cake.” She wrote, “Now here’s the trick question! #IF I put collaborator on it, who would u wanna see lick the icing off????? #CAKE.” As her fans responded with random suggestions, Ri Ri followed-up her original tweet with “I need somebody #DIRRRTY on my Birthday #CAKE ;) lol.” This seemed to be a subliminal call to Christina Aguilera’s hit single. Looks like we’ll have to wait and see.

JUDGE ORDERS THAT BOW WOW BE ARRESTED ON SIGHT

Poor Bow Wow. A Georgia judge has reportedly granted permission for the rapper to be arrested and held until he resolves a lawsuit from a Tennessee bus company. According to TMZ, Chad failed to pay 100-thousand for a tour bus he used back in 2009 and also did not respond to the suit. The news comes just a few weeks after we reported that the rap star still owes a significant amount of money in back taxes to the IRS.

His seventh solo album, Underrated, is due on March 13th.

JAZMINE SULLIVAN RETURNS TO STUDIO! 

R&B fans will be happy to know that Jazmine Sullivan has announced that she’s begun recording the follow-up to 2010’s Love Me Back. The singer, who previously said she needed a break from music to “figure out who I am…w/out a [mic], paper or pen,” recently tweeted that she was in the studio working on her new album. Jaz revealed that she was “writing a freak nasty song [with] pops my mom and two aunts… Lol. #uncomfortable.” We’ll keep you posted with further details on the status of her untitled disc.

BUSTA RHYMES CAN’T STAND FAKE RAPPERS

Busta Rhymes is slowly but surely readying his comeback album, which marks his first record since 2009’s Back on My B.S. The hip hop heavyweight recently told us that his biggest pet peeve in the industry is fake rappers. While he’s still crafting his upcoming project, E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event) 2: End of the World), you can check out the visual for his latest buzz single, “Why Stop Now” featuring Chris Brown via his official website.

DRAKE RESPONDS TO “MARVIN’S ROOM” LAWSUIT

We previously reported Drake is being sued for his latest single, “Marvin’s Room,” by his ex-girlfriend, Ericka Lee. While Lee claimed that the Young Money star excluded her from co-writer royalties for the smash single, Drizzy’s rep denies the allegations. A spokesperson for Drake told XXLMag.com, “This claim is entirely without merit and our client has not engaged in any wrongful conduct… [Lee] did not ask for any compensation. It was only after she retained a lawyer that there was a demand for payment.” Lee is actually the woman heard on the phone in the beginning of the track and she now wants a judge to declare her as a co-writer and award her an undisclosed amount in damages.

PRIVATE JET COMPANY DROPS LAWSUIT AGAINST JAY-Z

Do you remember when news broke that Jay-Z was being sued for allegedly failing to pay a six-figure bill for a private jet he used back in 2010? Well it looks like the lawsuit for the 137-thousand dollar luxury aircraft has been dropped. While it’s unknown if a settlement was reached, Hova was initially accused of not paying for the full 55 hours of flying time on the jet.

NICK CANNON SAYS HE’S 100 PERCENT BETTER!

After suffering from some health issues late last month, Nick Cannon made an appearance in Indianapolis to host the NBC’s pre-Super Bowl show. The 31-year-old was hospitalized for mild kidney failure, but maintains that he’s doing much better. In addition, Mariah Carey’s husband claims he has made plenty of changes to his lifestyle, including a much healthier diet. The entertainer told the Associated Press that the event was “a great place to get back and debut the healthy Nick.”

- This spring, Cannon will begin working with Lionsgate on his directorial debut.

MTV2’S HIP HOP CELEBRATION CONTINUES

MTV2 recently announced the next singles to be featured on MTV2 Presents: Yo! MTV Raps Classic Cuts. Hosted by Sway, the show will take a look at the major impact of tracks like “Straight Outta Compton” from California hip-hop group N.W.A., “O.P.P.” from East Coast trio Naughty by Nature, and Chicago native Common’s “I Used to Love H.E.R.” Fans can expect to hear from the legends themselves, as well as from other artists and insiders including Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller. MTV2 will continue the hip-hop celebration with Hottest MC’s in the Game VII, followed by Sucker Free Certified. Tune in on February 19th at 10 PM and join the party!

- On June 11th, 2011, Naughty By Nature became the first hip-hop group to perform at Fenway Park.

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GLAAD Upset With Tyler AND MTV -x- T.I. Released -x- Carter IV Predicted Sales -x- Music News


GLAAD UPSET WITH TYLER’S VMA WIN

While many fans were happy that Tyler, the Creator won Best New Artist at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, GLAAD is upset with the network for rewarding the rapper. The organization said in a statement, “Rather than providing simply a larger platform, MTV and other networks should educate viewers about why anti-gay and misogynistic language has no place in the music industry today. Given Tyler’s history of such remarks, viewers and potential sponsors should refrain from honoring homophobia and in the future look to a more deserving artist.” The gay and lesbian activist group was outraged with Tyler’s lyrical content on his debut album, Goblin.

· AllHipHop.com reports Tyler the Creator and Odd Future’s sophomore album contains a combined total of over 213 anti-gay slurs.

T.I. RELEASED FROM PRISON!

Rapper T.I. has been released from an Arkansas prison — and is on his way to either a community living facility or home confinement … TMZ has learned.

T.I. was sentenced to 11 months behind bars after his drug possession arrest on the Sunset Strip back in September 2010 — an arrest that caused law enforcement officials to revoke his probation stemming from a federal gun conviction back in 2009.

Chris Burke, spokesman for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, tells us T.I. was released at 7:29 AM local time … and is “in transit” to begin the next leg of his sentence.

T.I. checked into prison on November 1, 2010 — and he was originally scheduled to be released on September 29.

BEYONCE’S 4 GETS SALES BOOST FROM VMA PERFORMANCE

Thanks to her impressive performance of “Love On Top” during Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards, Beyonce’s latest album, 4, has received a huge sales boost. MTV News reports the diva’s project is now back into the top 10 on the iTunes chart. In addition, the song that she showcased has soared into the top 5 on the iTunes singles chart. Even though 4 has shipped over one-million albums, the record has been her slowest selling effort to date.

· The singer is pregnant with her first child. There have been ideas for baby names going around including the unisex name: Brook Lynn Carter.

AND…

BEYONCE SETS TWITTER RECORD

We knew that Beyonce announcing her pregnancy during the MTV Video Music Awards was a big deal, but we didn’t expect the diva’s great news to break a Twitter record. According to AdAge.com, there were over 8,868 tweets per second regarding Beyonce’s bun in the oven. This breaks Twitter’s previous record of 7,196 tweets per second for the U-S women’s soccer team competing again Japan a few months ago. We’ll keep you posted with updates on the sex of the child.

AND…

BEYONCE WILL STILL PERFORM AT MJ TRIBUTE

Regardless of the little baby that’s developing inside Beyonce, TMZ reports the diva still plans to sing and dance during the Michael Jackson tribute concert on October 8th. Reps for the concert stated, “The pregnancy will not affect her performance.” The 29-year-old singer, who did not do any choreography during Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards, will perform via satellite.

LIL WAYNE’S PROJECTED ALBUM SALES ARE IN!

Ever since Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV dropped, we’ve all been wondering if he’ll sell a million copies during his first week. While it doesn’t look like Weezy’s new effort will achieve the same success as the third installment in the Carter series, he’s going to come pretty close. According to Billboard.com, the rapper’s newly released project is expected to sell between 700 to 850-thousand units. We’ll know the official amount next week when the Billboard chart comes out.

· These projections are nearly double what Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Watch The Throne sold during its first week.

GAME AUTHORS FIRST BOOK

If you’d like to understand the recording process and all the energy Game put into creating his latest album, fans will be able to get an in-depth look via the rapper’s first book, The Making Of Game’s The R.E.D. Album. The West Coast native said in a statement, “I wanted to give my fans a behind-the-scenes look of how my new album came to be.” He added, “These are my stories in my own words. This book is the only place where you’ll learn all the stories behind the music — how I got the beats, what inspired my lyrics and how the album was put together.” You can purchase The Making Of Game’s The R.E.D. Album digitally on Amazon.com now.

· The book will be available soon on iTunes and in paperback through Amazon.com.

WIZ KHALIFA MAKES FORBES LIST, BUYS HOME

It’s been a lucrative year for Wiz Khalifa. In case you didn’t know, the Pittsburgh native ranked number 11 on Forbes’ List Of Top Earning Rappers Of 2011. We caught up with the rapper to find out what his first big purchase was. In related news, his singles have a combines six-million in sales and his Rolling Papers album was recently certified gold.

FOXY BROWN AND MARY J BLIGE ALBUM?

During an interview with TheBoomBox.com, Foxy Brown revealed that she had been working on a joint album with Mary J. Blige that was titled Best of Both Girls. Even though the project was scrapped, the fem-cee spilled that they completed five songs that were supposed to play off Jay-Z and R. Kelly’s The Best of Both Worlds LP. Fox stated, “Mary’s like a big sister to me, and in the middle of recording those records, I lost all my hearing.”

· In addition, Brown was supposed to appear on Mary’s 2005 hit, “Enough Cryin.’” The verse that the singer rapped was actually written by Foxy.

DIDDY TO RELEASE AN “ASS” BOOK

According to the NYPost.com, Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly teaming up with Interscope Chairman Jimmy Iovine to release the book, Culo. Yes, that’s Spanish for ass. The moguls are working with photographer Raphael Mazzucco to create pages of “legendary photos of women’s backsides.” You can pick it up on November 22nd.

· Do you plan on buying the book?

KREAYSHAWN UPSET WITH INDUSTRY

Kreayshawn is having a rough week. Not only did the “Gucci Gucci” rapper have underage nude photos of her leak online, but she was also recently confronted by Rick Ross and Game for what she said about them in her songs. In a blog post titled “I’m Mad,” the fem-cee wrote, “All I wanted to do is create and have a good time. But, this is quickly forming into something I never would have signed up for from being accused of being racist to getting my pre-teen nudes leaked everywhere. I feel like this s**t ain’t my cup of tea.” She added, “Someone else want my job right about now? I’m just gotta sip lean and disappear. THIS GAME IS FAKE AS ALL HELL!”

MONICA ANNOUNCES NEW LIFE RELEASE DATE

According to Rap-Up.com, Monica has revealed the launch date for her upcoming album, New Life. The singer announced that the project, which includes production from Missy Elliott and Polow Da Don, will be available on November 8th. Led by her lead single, “Anything (To Find You),” the singer said of the disc, “The music will be a lot like Still Standing in the sense that it’s real and really about things that I’ve experienced, but it’s also from a very mature place.”

CHRISTINA MILIAN LANDS ACTING ROLE

Wanna know what Christina Milian has been up to? In addition to raising her daughter, Violet, the singer has landed a role in the upcoming ABC Family series, Maid In Miami. Deadline.com reports the actress will likely take the leading lady in the TV project, which follows a young maid who is also an aspiring singer. The show debuts early next year.

· Milian has also acted in Love Don’t Cost a Thing, Be Cool, Pulse, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past and Bring It On: Fight to the Finish.

JOJO TALKS “MARVIN’S ROOM” REMIX, DUET WITH DRAKE

We caught up with JoJo in L-A just a couple of days before Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards to talk about the buzz she created by remixing Drake’s “Marvin’s Room.” The singer told us what inspired the song (See Related Cut #5) and she also told us why she wants to duet with Drizzy (See Related Cut #6). In related news, the singer has issued “Disaster,” which is the first official single from her oft-delayed third album, Jumping Trains. Head to her official fansite to hear it now!

2011
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LAURYN HILL PREGNANT AGAIN!

Looks like the rumors are true. Lauryn Hill recently announced during a concert at Chene Park in Detroit that she is pregnant. The bun in the oven marks the singer’s sixth child. The news comes just a few months after Hill hinted that she’s already begun recording the follow-up to The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

WANNA SEE LIL KIM LIVE-IN-CONCERT?

According to XXLMag.com, Lil Kim is scheduled to take the stage and perform her classic material this Saturday at Club 57 in New York City. The event will begin at 10 PM, visit FVEvents.com for more information.

SNOOP DOGG WORKING ON REALITY SHOW?

According to the NYPost.com, Snoop Dogg is in talks with MTV and E! to produce the “hood version” of American Idol. As previously reported, Snoop revealed that he’d like to create a singing competition that focuses on finding “America’s hottest hood artists.” While details are sparse, the rap veteran is looking to have Jay-Z and Wiz Khalifa as judges and mentors on the upcoming series. No further details are known at this time.

KELLY’S “MOTIVATION” GETS REMIXED AGAIN!

People can’t get enough of Kelly Rowland’s hit song “Motivation.” After R Kelly and Jeremih recently laid down their vocals to the smash hit, we’ve learned Busta Rhymes, Trey Songz and Fabolous have collectively recorded a revamped version of the track. Check it out right now:

KANYE, JAY-Z WATCH THE THRONE TRACKLIST LEAKS?

According to reports, the official tracklisting for Jay-Z and Kanye West’s forthcoming joint album, Watch The Throne, has surfaced. The 10-track disc will apparently include contributions from Hov’s wife, Beyonce and Bruno Mars. Interestingly enough, the lead single, “H.A.M,” is not listed on the tracklist. While the artists have yet to confirm the release date, there are whispers that the disc will be completed in July and a second offering will be issued very soon.

· In case you missed it, Kanye’s latest visual for “Monster” was released over the weekend. The song is lifted form Yeezy’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, which is out in stores now.

TRACKLIST: 

1. “Lift Off” (Feat. Beyonce & Bruno Mars)

2. “Murder To Excellence”

3. “Illest Mother Alive”

4. “Why I Love You So (Guilt Trip)”

5. “That Sh** Crazy”

6. “Living So Italian”

7. “Who Gonna Stop Me”

8. “Whole Lifetime”

9. “We Are Young”

10. “Anthem”

THE DREAM TO RELEASE A NEW ALBUM THIS FALL

According to his official Twitter page, The Dream is ready to record a new album. The hitmaker wrote that his forthcoming project will be tilted Love IV (Diary Of A Mad Man) and there will be a nine-minute long buzz track premiering later today (6/7). The disc shares the same release date as Mary J Blige’s My Life II, The Journey Continues. Be sure to get both albums when they land on September 20th.

· Dream’s previous album, Love King, came out in 2010.

HIP HOP TWEET OF THE DAY: WIZ KHALIFA

Twitter is a great way for artists to tell fans about new albums and music videos, but it’s also helpful when it comes to dismissing rumors. To put an end to any whispers that are going around on the internet, Wiz Khalifa recently tweeted, “Me and Waka Flocka Flame don’t have beef. I f**ks with that lil ugly n***a!” There you have it.

DETAILS ON MONICA’S SECOND WEDDING CEREMONY

We all know Monica and her NBA husband, Shannon Brown, have already secretly exchanged vows back in January, but the couple are planning a second ceremony just for friends and family. The pair have reportedly sent out wedding invites to over 300 guests and are scheduled to say “I do” on Saturday, July 9th at an undisclosed location.

· Do you think some family and friends were disappointed they weren’t invited to the first ceremony?

· The news comes just weeks after the Los Angeles Lakers’ player denied sleeping with his teammate, Pau Gasol’s wife. He tweeted, “Ok let me put an end to this right now before it goes any further. I did not sleep with @paugasol woman!!! First and last time addressing it!”

SEAN KINGSTON IS WALKING! 

According to TMZ, Sean Kingston is making baby steps to recovery – literally! Following his jet ski accident in Miami over Memorial Day weekend and being sent to a trauma ward, the pop singer is now breathing on his own and walked for the first time Monday morning. His rep revealed, “Sean Kingston continues to be hospitalized at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. His condition has been upgraded from critical yet stable to serious.”

DR. DRE’S DETOX COMING OUT IN JULY?

 

A new release date for Dr Dre’s long-awaited album, Detox, has just been posted on HMV.com for fans to pre-order in the U-K. The disc will reportedly be available on July 26th. While some fans might roll their eyes to the news, we can only hope that this release date will stick.

· The disc would land in stores on July 25th overseas.

BEYONCE RECORDS DELUXE VERSION FOR NEXT ALBUM

According to Billboard.com, there will be an exclusive version of Beyonce’s highly anticipated album, 4, released through Target. Its currently unknown how many additional songs the deluxe version will contain, but we’ve learned that Sony Music Entertainment plans to ship nearly one million copies to Target stores nationwide.

· So far, Bey has released three songs from the effort: “Run the World (Girls),” “1+1,” and “Best Thing I Never Had.”

MARY J BLIGE LEAKS NEW MATERIAL

If you head over to her official fansite, you’ll be able to hear a newly leaked song, “Miss Me With That,” recorded by Mary J. Blige. The ballad was produced by the legendary Harvey Mason Jr. and will appear on the singer’s upcoming album, My Life II, The Journey Continues, which arrives in stores and online on September 20th.

CHECK IT OUT HERE!!!

CALI SWAG ANNOUNCE LAUNCH FOR THE KICKBACK

Following the unfortunate passing of one of their members, Cali Swag District has revealed the launch date for their debut album, The Kickback. Fans can expect the “Teach Me How To Dougie” boys to release their project on July 12th.

· Head over to their official website to check out new single “Burn Out (Drive Fast).”

· TIDBIT: Cali Swag is nominated for Best Group for the upcoming 2011 BET Music Awards.

· TIDBIT: After M-Bone was tragically murdered on May 15, the group said in a statement, “We’re sure that M Bone is doin’ the Dougie at the gates of heaven and we know he would want us to keep the movement goin’ here.”

NEXT READY NEW ALBUM 

Do you remember Next? Well, the R&B group, known for their hit single “Wifey,” are reportedly working on their fourth studio album, titled Music 101. All three original members are on board despite recently breaking up and having label issues. Raphael “Tweet” Brown told SingersRoom.com, “We are giving the world that raw R&B we are known for. Stellar vocals, clever lyrics, and harmony that will move any audience. Our performance game has elevated with our maturity and experiences.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRINCE! 

We’d like to send a birthday shout out to Prince, who turns 53 years old today (6/7)! You might not know this but today also marks the same date that the legendary singer decided to change his name to a symbol. Since this crooner is still very much active and constantly performing, be sure to visit his official website to see when he’ll be in a city near you.

·The entertainer’s birth name was Prince Rogers Nelson.

TAMIA READIES NEW ALBUM 

According to her publicist, Tamia is heading back in the studio to record the follow-up to 2006’s Between Friends. The wife of Grant Hill is looking to release her fifth effort, entitled Beautiful Surprise, this fall. We’ll keep you posted with further information.

· So far, confirmed producers for the album include Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, The Runners, Chuck Harmony and Claude Kelly.

· Her biggest singles include “Stranger in My House” and “Officially Missing You”

2011
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Sean Kingston Update -x- MTV Music News


UPDATE ON SEAN KINGSTON’S CONDITION!

Sean Kingston was involved in a bad jet skiing accident in Miami that put him in the trauma ward at a local hospital but now, a rep for the singer tells MTV News that Sean is “sedated but fully conscious.” In addition, Sean has a tube located in his throat, which is connected to a ventilator. He is no longer in critical condition and is currently stabilizing. At the time of the crash, Kingston was riding with his longtime friend, Cassandra Sanchez. She told TMZ that he was driving “really fast” and she begged him to slow down. As previously reported, the pair crashed into a bridge on Sunday evening.

· Kingston’s rep added, “He is aware of what is going on around him. Sean’s family asks for privacy at this time but is thankful to his friends, family, and fans for their outpouring of prayers and well wishes.” Sanchez revealed that he won’t be released from the hospital for “a couple more weeks.”

· A man named Jonathan Rivera, who saved Sean, claims the singer was throwing up blood and nearly drowned. Rivera added that Kingston was responsive but if they did not stop to help, he doubts Sean would be with us right now. You can check out the full interview via TMZ.com now!

· Before the incident occurred, Sean tweeted, “Pool party at the king mansion ;) Miami is ours!”

RIHANNA GETS DEEP WITH “MAN DOWN” VIDEO

Rihanna has tweeted new details about her upcoming video for “Man Down.” The pop star wrote, “[There’s a] very strong underlying message 4 girls like me! #listentoyomama.” The clip premiered yesterday (5/31) on BET’s 106 & Park, but if you missed it, you can check out the profound visual NOW!

· The video was directed by Anthony Mandler and was shot in Jamaica last month.

JAY-Z BREAKS DOWN WHAT MAKES A SONG CLASSIC

To celebrate contributing four songs to Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list, Jay-Z penned an introduction to the list and explained the elements of making a “classic song.” Hova wrote, “A great song doesn’t attempt to be anything — it just is.” He added, “When you hear a great song, you can think of where you were when you first heard it, the sounds, the smells. It takes the emotions of a moment and holds it for years to come. It transcends time. A great song has all the key elements — melody; emotion; a strong statement that becomes part of the lexicon; and great production.”

· The four songs that Jay appears on are “Crazy in Love” with Beyonce at number 118, “Umbrella” with Rihanna at number 412, “99 Problems” at number 172 and “Big Pimpin’” at number 467.

· Visit RollingStone.com for the full list now!

SOULJA BOY WANTS ODD FUTURE COLLABORATION

According to Rap-Up.com, Soulja Boy is itching to get the opportunity to work with Odd Future. The rapper said of Tyler, the Creator that he’s “chill” and adds the rap group is “doin’ they thang and they doin’ it originally from the ground up without the label, so salute.” In addition, SB revealed that the rap rookies have reached out for Soulja to submit guest verses and he’s already agreed to do it.

NICKI ALWAYS MAKES TIME FOR HER YOUNG MONEY

The life of Nicki Minaj is a busy one. If she’s not shooting music videos or rehearsing her material for the upcoming Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale tour, she’s probably promoting Pink Friday or performing spot shows. However, no matter what the fem-cee has going on, she told us that if Drake ever needed her to jump on a song or if Lil Wayne wants her opinion on the progress of Tha Carter IV…she’ll always make herself available for Young Money. Check out Nicki’s official website to see when she’ll be performing in a city near you!

LIL WAYNE WAS ENGAGED TO LAUREN LONDON?

Okay, so we all know Lil Wayne and Lauren London conceived a child together, but did you know that the rapper wanted to make the actress his wife? During an interview with KathleenCross.com, London revealed that people assume that she got pregnant by Weezy after “some kind of one night stand or groupie encounter,” but the reality is that she’s known the rap star since she was 15 years old. She added, “We were in a relationship that didn’t make it. We tried more than once to revive it, and we were engaged briefly years ago, but we eventually parted ways. People see the ‘Lil’ Wayne’ persona and think they know who he really is. My son’s father is an intelligent, loving and lovable person who will always be a dear friend.”

· Wayne has only been married once, to Toya Carter.

MAXWELL VH1 STORYTELLERS AIRING SOON

MTV Radio got to experience Maxwell’s taped performance of Vh1 Storytellers in front of an intimate crowd in New York City and we’ve now learned that the show will air later this month. The crooner showcased some of his biggest hits and said to the audience, “Storytellers has been around for 15 years, and it’s been 15 years since I put out my first album… You have this dream as a kid, and the next thing you know you’re at Vh1 Storytellers and the crowd is singing along to your songs. It’s a blessing.” Vh1 Storytellers: Maxwell will premiere on June 17th at 11 PM Eastern.

· The singer is currently working on the second installment of his BLACKsummers’ night trilogy.

PURCHASE FRANK OCEAN’S “NOVACANE”

We’ve just leaned the mastered version of Frank Ocean’s hit single, “Novacane,” is now available on iTunes. The Tricky Stewart-produced cut is the lead offering from the singer’s recently leaked project, Nostalgia Ultra. If you want to support, you’ll be able to purchase the disc in stores on July 26th via Island Def Jam Group.

JUSTIN BIEBER SCORES 10-MILLION FOLLOWERS

Justin Bieber may be off tour and relaxing on a beach in Maui, but while doing so, the pop star hit the 10-million followers mark on Twitter. The 17-year-old took to the social networking site to thank his fans for all the love, saying everyday he will make an effort to show his appreciation. Lady Gaga is the only other person with over 10 million followers, she has 500-thousand more than Bieber.

WINEHOUSE NEEDS TO “QUIT DRIKNING OR DIE”

Last week, Amy Winehouse checked herself in to a drug and alcohol abuse clinic in England at the behest of her father Mitch, and according to British paper The Sun, a source said that the embattled singer needs to “quit drinking or die,” and that “it’s a harsh reality, but she had to hear it.” The source added that Mitch and Amy’s boyfriend, Regg Travis, were by her side when she was told the news. Amy supposedly drank a miniature bottle of Smirnoff vodka right before walking through the doors of the clinic.

2011
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CALI SWAG’S M-BONE KILLED, FANS REACT

In the wake of the senseless murder of Cali Swag District’s M-Bone a litany of reports surrounding the MC’s death have flooded the media. The 22 year old Inglewood native was shot two times this past Sunday night by an unknown assailant not far from where he grew up. Since his passing a startling report suggested that M-Bone was the victim of jealousy at the hands of a neighbor angered by the stars success.

According to website TMZ, M-Bones girlfriend spoke with the outlet and gave information that an unknown man had been threatening Bone on Twitter and possibly could be the same man who fired on her boyfriend inside a vehicle she owns. More surprising, the unnamed girlfriend says that M-Bone had not even been back in Los Angeles for 24 hours before he was killed.

News of M-Bone’s killing has continued to leave the Hip-Hop community in a state of shock.

“Can I get a moment of silence for the lil homie M-Bone R.I.P. from Cali Swag District” The Game tweeted. “A kid Gunned down in the streets of Los Angeles SMH.”

Beyonce’s younger sister and producer Jermaine Dupri talked about the impact M-Bone had on the music industry.

“M-Bone from Cali Swag District, a life gone too soon” said Solange. “Part of a creation that brought so many momentous & happy times to me & friends.”

“He was instrumental at showing people the dances. He was the main inspiration behind the creative dances that ultimately defined the group. He was the fourth member, who didn’t rap, but played his position by taking the lead on creating unique dances.”

The Inglewood Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward and call its homicide division at (310) 412-5246 or its 24-hour anonymous hotline number, (888) 41 CRIME, or (888) 412-7463.

·       The group’s leader, Smoove, tweeted, “My life changed drastically in the. Blink of an eye R.I.P M-Bone.”

ALICIA KEYS DENIES BEING A HOMEWRECKER

During an interview with Essence magazine, Alicia Keys claims that she was not the reason her current husband, Swizz Beatz, recently divorced his first wife, Mashonda. The singer explained that she did not start dating the hitmaker “until months after they had separated” and added that she was “hurt” by “all the false things” that were being reported. Keys further explained that she did not speak up against the rumors at the beginning of her relationship with Swizz because she felt it “would have made things worse.” Alicia went on to say that “things are really good now” between her and Mashonda, who considers her a “partner” in raising her son with the famous producer.

CASSIDY SUSPECT FOR MURDER?

According to AllHipHop.com, Cassidy was reportedly arrested for violating the terms of his probation and he’s also a murder suspect. The Philadelphia native was allegedly involved in one murder and he’s a suspect for two other killings. This marks the second time the rapper has been linked to a violent crime. He served eight months in prison for involuntary manslaughter back in 2006.
·       Cassidy was handcuffed in Hackensack, New Jersey and is awaiting extradition to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.JIM

JONSIN IS PROUD OF KELLY ROWLAND

Many would agree that Kelly Rowland’s hit single, “Motivation” featuring Lil Wayne, has sparked new interest in her upcoming third studio, Here I Am. Jim Jonsin, who produced the sensual song, told Rap-Up.com that he’s “really happy that things are going well for her on this record. A real concern for us was to get that smash for her. She’s a friend of ours as well, so to see her win is huge.” The hitmaker added that he’s crafted four additional songs for Rowland’s disc, which is due out this fall.
·      “Motivation” sits at number three on the Billboard R&B/Hip-hop chart.
·       Rico Love has also reportedly contributed to Here I Am.

KANYE WEST TALKS WATCH THE THRONE

Wanna know what’s taking Kanye West and Jay-Z so long to release their joint album? We recently caught up with Yeezy, who explained that recording Watch The Throne is a process that can’t be rushed. So far, we know that Swizz Beatz and Ryan Leslie have contributed to the rap star’s first collaborative effort. There is still no confirmed release date at this time.

LIL WAYNE TALKS UNPLUGGED PERFORMANCE

We previously reported that Lil Wayne taped an episode of MTV2’s Unplugged music series last Thursday in L-A. Immediately following the showcase, Weezy told The Los Angeles Times, “It was humbling just to be a part of. As an artist that’s watched the game as closely as I did, to be on ‘Unplugged’ is a high honor,” He added, “I’ve gotten people that haven’t texted me in a long time, text me today saying congratulations. It is that kind of thing. I felt great about it.” Be sure to tune in to MTV2 Presents: Lil Wayne Unplugged when it premieres on Sunday, June 12th on MTV2, MTV and MTV.com at 9 PM Eastern and Pacific.

·       Weezy’s forthcoming effort will be his ninth album to date.
·       At the Unplugged session, Wayne debuted “Nightmares of the Bottom” off Tha Carter IV.

BID ON MUSIC MEMORABILIA FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Are you interested in getting your hands on some incredible music memorabilia?  Well now you can and it’s all for a good cause.  An auction benefitting MusiCares and the GRAMMY Foundation is now underway and up for bids are items like autographed memorabilia from Eminem, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, a VIP Experience for next year’s GRAMMYs and much more.  The auction ends Thursday so bid now at eBay.com/GRAMMY.

·      MusiCares ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need.
·      The GRAMMY Foundation brings music into the classroom with a wide range of music education programs.

NEW BOYZ ARE TOO COOL TO CARE

The New Boyz have just released their new album, Too Cool To Care.  The effort has already spawned hit singles like “Break My Bank” featuring Iyaz, and “Backseat” featuring The Cataracs and Dev.  We caught up with Ben J and Legacy, who told us the album has it all.  New Boyz have just released a new single called “Better with the Lights Off” featuring Chris Brown.

JADAKISS WANTS ODD FUTURE COLLAB?

While promoting his upcoming mixtape, titled I Love You, Jadakiss explained why he’d be open to collaborate with Odd Future on his next studio album. The Yonkers native explained, “I wanted to do something with Frank Ocean before everybody hopped on the bandwagon, the other cats as well,” He added, “We’ll see how that works out.” The project is due out on May 24th.

KILLER MIKE: “GO GET MY ALBUM!”

Killer Mike has finally released his long awaited album, PL3DGE. The rapper told us everyone needs to go out and support his new effort. The disc includes contributions from Young Jeezy, T.I., Gucci Mane, Big Boi, Twista and many more.

1. “So Glorious”
2. “That’s Life II”
3. “Ric Flair”
4. “Ready Set Go” (Feat. T.I.)
5. “Burn”
6. “Go Out On The Town” (Feat. Young Jeezy)
7. “God In The Building II”
8. “Players Lullaby” (Feat. Twista & Rock D The Legend)
9. “Animal” (Feat. Gucci Mane)
10. “American Dream”
11. “Everything (Hold You Down)”
12. “Follow Your Dreams”
13. “Swimming” (Feat. Rock D The Legend)
14. “Ready Set Go” Remix (Feat. T.I. and Big Boi)

NICKI MINAJ WANTS TO DUET WITH ADELE

After already working with the best of the best, Nicki Minaj spilled to SingersRoom.com who she is looking to collaborate with next. The fem-cee revealed that she “thinks Adele is dope” and added that she’s actually “a really big fan of hers.” In addition to wanting to work with British artists, Nicki is looking forward to eventually touring overseas because she thinks “the United States has had enough of me for a little bit.” In the mean time, Minaj will join Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale tour, which kicks off next month.
·       Since she’s starting to sing more hooks these days, do you think Nicki would sing or rap on her potential collaboration with Adele?

TINIE TEMPAH RELEASES DISC-OVERY!

After scoring a number one hit and album in his native England, Tinie Tempah has just released his debut album in the States.  The first single off the album, “Written in the Stars,” featuring Eric Turner, is at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week. 
·       Tinie’s debut single, “Written in the Stars,” has been certified platinum, selling over one-million copies. 

GAGA HITS TEN-MILLION FOLLOWERS ON TWITTER

Lady Gaga has just become the first person on Twitter to surpass ten-million followers.  The pop star wrote on the social networking site that she was “speechless,” and that it’s “an illness” how she much she loves her fans.  Help Gaga keep that number climbing by following her at Twitter.com/LadyGaga.
·       Gaga’s been the most followed person on Twitter since August 2010.

GAGA AND MADONNA ARE RELATED

Could Lady Gaga and Madonna really be related?  Well according to celebrity genealogist Chris Child, they most certainly are.  He told the Boston Globe that the two pop stars are “ninth cousins once removed,” and that he had the idea to look into it once he found out that they both have French Canadian ancestry.
·       People say that Gaga and Madonna’s music sounds a lot alike, maybe this helps explains why.

 LIL JON JOINS JOHN RICH FOR RICH ROCKS!

John Rich released a “Six Pak” of CDs today. One, called For The Kids, pays tribute to his favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, with a portion of the proceeds going toward the organization. The other “Six Pak,” Rich Rocks, is a high-energy mini album that blends country and rock and features one of his Celebrity Apprentice teammates, as he told us.
“Everybody’s been askin’, ‘Lil Jon and John Rich ought to do something together.’ Well, I have filled that request. The whole thing is just slammin’, hard rockin’ country music. It’s the perfect summertime CD to pop in your car, your boat or whatever you’re doin’, you wanna get the party goin’. This is it.”

Other artists joining John on Rich Rocks include Kid Rock and Hank Williams, Jr.

·       John joins actress Marlee Matlin in the finals of this season’s Celebrity Apprentice on NBC. The live, board-room finale airs Sunday at 9 PM Eastern.

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50 CENT TWITTER APPLICATION

50 Cent is getting ready to invade your Blackberry with a new application for Twitter. The mogul partnered with UberMedia to create free software that fans can use to communicate with 50. In addition, if you purchase the deluxe version for $1.99, you will be able to use voice effects from the rapper and even have 50 shout you out in a tweet. Visit Uber50.com to learn more.

· 50 currently has over 4.4-million followers on Twitter.

ARETHA WANTS J-HUD OR FANTASIA FOR BIOPIC

First Aretha Franklin wanted Halle Berry to take on the lead for her upcoming biopic, but the Queen of Soul is now pursuing other candidates. According to SingersRoom.com, the diva would love for either Fantasia Barrino, Jennifer Hudson or Patina Miller, who starred in Whoopi Goldberg’s musical Sister Act, to play her. While nothing is confirmed just yet, Franklin is also looking to include Denzel Washington and Terrence Howard in the flick. We’ll keep you posted.

· Considering Jennifer just lost all that weight, do you think she’d take on this role and agree to putting on extra pounds?

· “Finally we’ve got the financing, we’ve got the right producer. I’m waiting for the script.”

NICK CANNON IS NERVOUS, MARIAH IN HOSPITAL

According to AllAccess.com, Nick Cannon was scheduled to provide a keynote address during the Worldwide Radio Summit in L-A today (4/29) but he cancelled because his wife, Mariah Carey, was reportedly rushed to the hospital. While the parents-to-be are expecting twins, a boy and a girl, it’s currently unknown if the singer is in labor or not. We will keep you posted with further details!

· The news comes as Nick told Rap-Up.com that he has a “nervous feeling” about being a father. Nick added, “When it gets down to the wire, a lot of doctors and opinions start getting involved, all you’re thinking about is I just want healthy children. We’re at that stage where that’s all that’s on my mind.”

TYRESE BECOMES A NY TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR!

Tyrese Gibson has attracted a lot of praise since releasing his first book, How To Get Out Of Your Own Way. The singer-turned-actor has just been added to The New York Times Bestseller list. This is a must-read! Be sure to purchase your copy in stores now.

LLOYD CHANGES ALBUM RELEASE DATE

According to his Twitter page, Lloyd has announced a new launch date for his upcoming studio album, King Of Hearts. The “Lay It Down” crooner tweeted that the disc will now arrive on June 28th.

TINIE TEMPAH PREPS DISC-OVERY

22-year-old rapper Tinie Tempah will release his album, Disc-Overy, on May 17th. The U-K phenom has already scored a hit with “Written in the Stars,” which climbs one spot to number 13 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart.

· Tinie Tempah’s Disc-Overy album debuted at number one in his native U-K and has spawned four top five singles.

JEREMIH LOOKS FORWARD TO MAKING MORE HITS

A lot of people will agree that 50 Cent did Jeremih a big favor by appearing as a guest feature on the singer’s hit song, “Down On Me.” With a new buzz surrounding his sophomore album, the Chicago native says he’s more confident and excited to continue recording bigger and better material. “Down On Me” is lifted from the crooner’s All About You LP, which is available now.

CIARA LOVED RECORDING BASIC INSTINCT

In our opinion, Ciara had one of the most slept-on albums of the 2010 with her latest album, Basic Instinct. Apart from the solid singles, including “Ride” and “Gimme That,” the overall project had a great flow to it. It’s unknown if she has begun recording her next studio album but we’ll keep you posted.

JENNIFER LOPEZ TALKS REDONE AND LADY GAGA!

Jennifer Lopez will release her new album, Love?, tomorrow. Along with the platinum single, “On The Floor” featuring Pitbull, the album features a Lady Gaga-penned tune called “Hypnotico,” which was produced by Gaga collaborator RedOne. Lopez told us how they hooked up.

 “I heard a demo not with her (Lady Gaga) on it, but with someone else on it. And I really liked it and I asked who produced this and who’s involved with this and I was told it was RedOne and Lady Gaga and that is how RedOne and I actually started working together. I got on the phone with him and I told him I really liked the track and he’s like, ‘If you and I work together, I’d like to actually get into the studio with you and really, really create stuff from scratch,’ which is what we ended up doing.”

RedOne also produced “On The Floor” and three other songs on the album. J. Lo’s Love? is out tomorrow.

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24 HOURS OF GAGA ON HBO ZONE THIS WEEKEND!

Following the debut of Lady Gaga’s HBO special on Saturday, May 7th at 9 PM, the HBO Zone channel will play the two-hour concert for 24 hours straight. Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour: At Madison Square Garden will run for 24 hours from midnight on Saturday through midnight on Sunday. This marks the first time any HBO channel has been devoted to a single show for an entire d

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