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Foxy Brown Pleads Out
Posted in Foxy Brown, Rapper, Scandal on the May 11, 2008
Foxy Brown is trying to avoid going back in jail at all costs. It seems that the rapper, whose real name is Inga Marchand, has gotten a very lucky break as she plead out of her Blackberry assault case on Thursday. Oddly enough, she might not even have to go back to court for it. Foxy plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of menacing and the prosecution threw out the felony assault charge. She got off real easy to as she doesn’t have to serve time but just submit a letter of apology. Foxy has also plead out of her Florida case, where she’s accused of assault in a beauty salon.
Ne-Yo Gets Busted
Posted in FUNNY, Ne-Yo, News, Photography, R&B, Scandal on the February 26, 2008
Cops are certainly getting their work cut out for them by celebrities. It seems that there’s one celebrity getting arrested each week. The most recent is R&B singer Ne-Yo. The singer, whose real name is Shaffer Smith, was arrested on Tuesday in Cobb County, Georgia for reckless driving and for not having a valid license.
As far as his mug shot goes, I have only one thing to say. Now I know why he’s always wearing beanies and hats. What the heck is up with that receding hairline? Someone needs to rush to the Hair Club for Men. Maybe that’s why he was speeding.
Busta Pleads Guilty
Posted in Busta Rhymes, Rapper, Scandal on the January 26, 2008
Busta Rhymes has just pleaded guilty to all four charges against him which included two assault charges and one DUI. The rapper did a 180 on his not guilty pleas and took a plea deal. For the two assault charges stemming from incidents last year, he was promised three years probation, served concurrently. Busta will serve a year in jail if he violates the probation. An order of protection was also issued for the victims of his assault. His sentencing will take place on March 18.
For the DUI, Busta will pay $750 fine and enroll in a drunk driving program. For the last charge of driving with a suspended license, he will have to give up his driver’s license for 6 months.
Lil Wayne Gets Busted Again
Posted in Life Style, Lil Wayne, Rapper, Rumor, Scandal, Singers on the January 26, 2008
Rapper Lil Wayne has been busted again by authorities in Arizona early Wednesday morning when his tour bus was pulled over and searched by US Border Patrol. The Drug Enforcement Agency was even called in and everything. The rapper is being held in a Yuma, Arizona jail on three felony counts for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of narcotics. This is his second arrest in a mere three months. You would think that he would learn something from the first time – or at least wait a year or until the first one gets forgotten. Tsk.
Yung Joc and the Law
Posted in Rap Music, Rumor, Scandal, Yung Joc on the January 4, 2008
After being arrested at Cleveland Hopkins Airport last week for carrying a concealed weapon, rapper Yung Joc is quite anxious to clear his name. However, that doesn’t mean that he’s so anxious that he wants to show up in court.
The rapper, real name Jasiel Robinson, missed his court appearance on Wednesday but he did release a statement through his lawyer saying “I have the utmost respect for the laws of this country and would never deliberately commit an act that would jeopardize my freedom, my family, or my career. I’ve worked very hard to achieve my goals, and it’s unfortunate that this current situation has garnered more attention than the many donations I’ve made and the charitable work I’ve done with various organizations.” So make the court appearance already!
Trey Songz Hits Fan
Posted in Akon, Concert, R&B, Scandal, Trey Songz on the January 4, 2008
When a fan threw ice at Trey Songz, that fan probably didn’t expect the R&B singer and his bodyguard to leap from the stage and come after him. But wouldn’t you know it? That’s exactly what happened when Trey went and did an Akon.
In a video that made its way on to the internet, the singer orders that DJ to cut the music after someone threw ice at him. He then scouts the crowd for the fan and flies off stage with his bodyguard. According to another fan “They beat the dude down. Took his jewels, chains, and grills. The dude’s mouth got bloodied up. Then Trey comes back in and finished the night.” Ouch.
Yung Joc Gets Charged
Posted in Photography, Rap Music, Rumor, Scandal, T.I., Yung Joc on the December 28, 2007
Another rapper has joined the ranks of T.I. as Yung Joc has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon after cops say they found a loaded semi-automatic gun in his carry-on bag at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Who the heck carries a guy through the airport?
Joc, whose real name is Jasiel Robinson, was arrested early Sunday morning just before he was to board a Delta flight. He was attempting to go through a regular security checkpoint when police found the gun and ammo. Cops say that Joc told them he didn’t know that the gun was there. Right. And he didn’t check just why his bag was heavy?
Stingy Spice
Posted in Blog, Concert, Music, Music Bands, Music People, Scandal, Singers, Spice Girls, Tickets Sale on the December 3, 2007
Well it seems that the genius behind the Spice Girls; multi millionaire Simon Fuller, is a penny pinching scrooge; despite his millions. He has told the girls that there will be absolutely NO freebies, not for friends or anyone else; meaning the girls’ A-list chums such as Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes will have to pay if they want to support them in their forthcoming comeback tour.
However, I don’t know about anyone else but I don’t really sympathise. Tom and Katie are loaded; and if you have money then you should pay just like everyone else. That’s why Simon is a huge success and has more money than all five spices put together. And I doubt the girls will complain about the extra cash from ticket sales.
Sorry guys no free ticket giveaways. Though you can win Mel B’s eyelashes through a weird competition on the girls’ website…
Lil Wayne Disappoints
Posted in Lil Wayne, Performance, Rap Music, Rumor, Scandal, Singers on the October 25, 2007
Lil Wayne was supposed to perform at a North Carolina high school a few nights ago but the rapper failed to show up which left an auditorium of kids without a promised show. The concert was originally set last month but was canceled after the New Hanover County School Board pulled the plug due to safety concerns.It may be due to the chaos at a 2006 Morgan State University show where the rapper rained money on the crowd which resulted in two lawsuits from injuries sustained when people scrambled for the cash. Wayne’s promoter filed a lawsuit for breach of contract which allowed him to perform after an agreement was reached.
However, the 4,000 seat auditorium was sparsely filled and it’s rumored that Wayne called it off because of it. No refunds have been made as of yet.
Missy is Paris
Posted in Missy Elliot, Music, Music People, Scandal on the October 11, 2007
Whoever thought that Missy Elliot has what it takes to be like Paris Hilton? I sure didn’t.Who I would consider the hip hop queen, Missy felt like another social butterfly when paparazzi caught up with her in New York City last Saturday. The female rapper was seen walking with her big leather boots to her car after the Black Girls Rock! Awards at Lincoln Center.
Apparently, she was also feeling like a Hollywood socialite when she screamed “I feel like Paris Hilton!” at the paps before disappearing in her car. It’s a good thing that it stopped there and didn’t lead to a DUI. Smart!
Britney’s Bodyguard Tells
Posted in Britney Spears, Drugs, Music People, News, Scandal on the September 25, 2007
In case you missed all the drama this weekend, Britney Spears’ bodyguard Tony Barretto has literally been on a rampage talking to every tabloid and press outlet about the troubled superstar. This is sad, but I do believe Britney might hurt herself and her children. In her state of mind she could see it as getting back at Kevin.I think he is telling the truth…no one on the Spears side is refuting any of it and it’s what he told the judge as well in his statement.She needs help and the judge really should have taken the kids away,even he himself admitted she was a habitual user of drugs and alcohol. Her life is an absolute disaster at this point. I’m always afraid I’ll hear something tragic has happened to her or her little ones. This can’t go on forever…it will have to end sometime.
Britney hit with charges, weeps again
Posted in Britney Spears, Drugs, Music People, News, Scandal on the September 23, 2007
My list of picks on Britney to come out of her mental retardations -
A. “How far does she have to fall before she asks for help?” Something catastrophic has to happen. Basically, that’s the bottom.
B. “Maybe she can share a cell with her pal Lindsay.” Neither Britney nor Lindsay are going to see the actual inside of a cell. Lindsay is one more screw up from jail. Britney, probably two, unless she commits a felony. Plus, Lindsay, Britney, and Paris were probably nothing more than “drug buddies.” I don’t think any of them are/were friends.
C. Addiction isn’t funny. At the end of the day, Britney Spears is still a human being. And the mother of two children, who will likely bear significant scars if she’s not there to raise them.
Nas fires back at Bill O’Reilly
Posted in Celebs, MTV, Music, Music Award, Music People, Nas, Performance, Photography, Rap Music, Scandal, Singers on the September 8, 2007
Nas has hit back at Fox News pundit Bill O’Reilly, who claimed that his inclusion at a concert dedicated to the Virginia Tech massacre is insulting to the memories of the victims.
O’Reilly claimed that picking an artist such as Nas for the Concert For Virginia Tech, which took place last night (September 6), “insults the victims, the university, and the entire commonwealth.”
The rapper was set to join the Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, and Phil Vassar.
However, Nas has now hit back at O’Reilly, claiming he is racist.
In an interview with MTV, he said: “Everybody has a marketing plan; his marketing plan is racism.
“It just shows you what bloodsuckers do: they abuse something like the Virginia Tech [tragedy] for show ratings. You can’t talk to a person like that.”
The rapper defended his lyrics as a reflection of the reality of America’s streets and ghettos.
He added: “I had a best friend killed, plenty other friends killed. I been through it. I seen it.
“I think that’s what makes it important that I come through and show love to those people [at Virginia Tech].”