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Legendary Hip-Hop producer Dr. Dre has been tapped to be a part of a $40 million dollar Hewlett-Packard advertising campaign.

The eight-week campaign is titled “Let's Be Amazing” and features Dr. Dre in his recording studio expounding on the benefits of the HP Beats computing system.

In addition to the commercial featuring the Aftermath CEO, comedian Rhys Darby and photographer Annie Leibovitz among others are also scheduled to be featured in the campaign.

“The laptop is the new stereo for a lot of people and that's why we're putting out this computer with incredible sound,” Dr. Dre said of his new notebook PC.

The spots are part of Hewlett-Packard's attempt to redefine itself to their consumer base, in addition to giving the company some “personality and distinction.”

The producer's HP ENVY 15 Beats limited edition notebook PC is a collaboration between Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine of Interscope and HP's engineers.

Police state that they have arrested the shooter who left 8 people wounded after a shooting at Waka Flocka Flame's March 5^th skating rink concert in Gary, Indiana.

Police say 17-year- Devontius Hutcherson, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies for his role in the shooting.  Police also state that they confiscated a rifle that Hutcherson allegedly fired outside the club after Waka's concert.

In addition to the aforementioned charges, Hutcherson was also hit with murder and attempted murder charges for a separate shooting in Miller, Indiana.

Allegedly on January 19^th,  Hutcherson shot and killed a 22-year-old and wounded

He's BAAACKKKK!!!

Mystikal makes his return assisting Young Money's go-to R&B hit maker Lloyd.

Showcasing their Louisiana connection, on  DJ Smallz's mixtape "Follow Me:   R&B Part 2,"  this one has some heat and it looks like Mystikal has evaded the rust.

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Lloyd feat. Mystikal - "Set Me  Free"

General Larry Platt, the American Idol contestant who received national attention for his song “Pants On The Ground”, is now facing backlash for his hit anthem.

General Platt recently recorded an official version of his homegrown theme song with the assistance of “This Is Why I'm Hot” rapper Mims.

According to distribution company American King Music, they  funded the studio sessions and General Platt owes them money for

Less than a week in the bing and Lil Wayne is already being hit with mandates.

Officials in Rikers Island have told the Hip-Hop star that he's not to sign any autographs while on lock down.

According to TMZ, Wayne has been forbidden  to sign autographs because corrections officials state “Lil Wayne is not a celebrity in here.”

As previously reported, Weezy began his year-long jail sentence for gun possession charges on Monday but could get out within 8-months if exhibits good behavior.

Jim Jones feat. Gucci Mane & Sen - "Haunted"

Freddie Gibbs - "C.H.L. (Cops, Hoes & Labels)"

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have reunited after a 10 year hiatus to release their highly anticipated reunion album Uni5: The World's Enemy and announce their 34-date promotional tour.

Bone Thugs, who haven't recorded an album as a group since their 2000 release BTNH: Resurrection; is promising fans that they will get a dose of the old Bone Thugs, but also a taste of the new and improved vets, who have come to do one thing…give fans great music.

“With the contributions we have made through songs, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will live forever in music.” Krayzie said in a statement. “We've made our mark in history and to me that is the most valuable thing.”

The group will launch the tour on March 24 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and plan to touch down in

A new twist is in emerging in the case of Aswad Ayinde, the New Jersey man accused of raping five of his daughters and impregnating three of them with his children.

Police have confirmed that Ayinde is actually a critically acclaimed video director who snagged an MTV award in 2002 for his direction of the Fugees'  “Killing Me Softly.”

The madman will stand trial five times, once for each daughter police he say raped, beat and impregnated at least six times.

According to the Associated Press,

Miami rapper and rising author,  Jacki-O  is taking to the road to headline events bringing together books and Hip-Hop.

Working alongside Conversations Book Club, Jacki will travel to Mississippi to converge the power of reading with the power of her craft.

This will not be first time she's traveled to the Magnolia State to deliver the message; in 2008 she visited Mississippi to promote her novel Grown and Gangsta.

Now moving on to more serious subject matter, Jacki-O is promoting her forthcoming autobiography RELENTLESS.

Detailing her rise to fame, RELENTLESS will

Questlove breaks down the genius of Michael Jackson and his secret revolutionary stances in his videos.

“There was a ‘I'm still Black' undertone to a lot of his work.  I don't think it's a mere coincidence that he turned into a black panther. It could have been a hoarse, could have been a lion.  He was Black Panther.  That was a message. That was no accident.”

Interesting and real insight…

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Konvict Muzik's commander and chief and the mastermind behind the phenomenon that is Lady GaGa, Akon, is set to launch his own fragrance.

Joining the likes of Diddy, Nelly and Jay-Z, Akon is preparing for the release of “Konvict” for men and women. '

The fragrance line is working in partnership with his newly formed Konvict Cosmetics, International LLC.

Speaking on the new fragrance,

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Chris Lova Lova A/K/A Ludacris recently checked in with Kenny Burns to talk about his latest project “Battle Of The Sexes.”

In the midst of the discussion, he also fielded questions from the ladies and discussed the rules to a 3-some, the weirdest places he's got busy at and his views on anal sex and doing whatever it takes to please his woman.

In addition he handed out some jewels for the ladies:

“You gotta stay a freak for your man.”

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Death Row Records' ongoing drama and court battles are not over.

As previously reported Dr. Dre sued Death Row, now owned by WIDEawake Entertainment, in February for royalties after he says they re-released The Chronic without his permission.

Now however WIDEawake/ Death Row is facing more drama, this time for stipulations on the loan used to buy the embattled label.

According to an interview

Young Run is back at it again as he proves the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Check Diggy breaking loose over Nas' "Made U Look."

This kid can go...

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