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Katt Williams' troubles with the law are continuing to add up.

As previously reported Katt was arrested in November for burglary and trespassing, detained by police at Wal-mart in December and faced a $230,000 lawsuit later that month.

Now he's being sued again for allegedly threatening to kill a man if he pressed charges against him for a dog attack.

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It has been thirteen years since Hip-Hop lost one of the most prolific lyricists that ever touched the mic.

Whether from New York or California, it is undeniable that the level of finesse  Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G” Wallace brought to Hip-Hop with his debut single “Juicy”, definitely changed the game. He single handedly ushered out the gangsta era image and brought in the Mafioso.

It was no longer “B*%ches  Ain't  S%@t” but dudes begging for “One More Chance” as his rhymes,  over then Puff Daddy's co-produced melodic beats and samples, made you want to party and bulls**t, but also get between the sheets.

Continue watching the tribute to The Notorious B.I.G. after the jump.

The King officially made his comeback yesterday with "I'm Back" and now his one-time enforcer/Rapper Alfa Mega has made his return as well.

After the highly publicized events last year of being accused of being a snitch and kicked off of the Grand Hustle label, Alfamega sends some poisonous darts Tip's way stating [this is]:

"A lil something to let the "Queen" know the muscle ain't shook/ If you try to respond, you gone get your crown took."

Alfamega also responds to the alleged hit out on him and questions T.I.'s gangsta with:

"Ni%%A you ain't hard, your persona is so fraud/ And the day you crossed me proved you ain't that smart...

Ain't but 3 real ni%%as still left in Pimp Squad...that's Mac, Dro and Doug because ni##a you a broad..."

Peep the track after the jump as well as more insight into this beef!!!

Hip-Hop Wired recently caught up with The Birdman as he discussed his new project “Priceless” as well as Cash Money being a dominant force in Hip-Hop now for over 15 years.

He also speaks on their game plan and how Cash Money and Young Money plan to move and hold Lil Wayne down while on his forced vacation.

Also click here as Mack Maine weighs in on running Young Money while Weezy is away.

Peep more footage after the jump. [More]

In part 2 of his interview with The Hip-Hop Chronicle, Steve Rifkind discusses the first time he met Wu-Tang Clan and when Tupac lived at his crib.

He also goes in deep on the punishment he dished out to one naysayer who didn't believe him when he predicted Akon would be the biggest artist of his career.

Also click here to peep Part 1 of the interview.

The Mouth Of The South Ludacris releases his latest album today entitled "Battle Of The Sexes."

Promising to help uplift the spotlight of the almost non-existent female MC, Luda tag teams throughout the project with a host of femmefatales on the mic including Lil Kim, Nicki Minaj, Eve and Trina.

The album also features the hit single "How Low."

Peep the review as Hip-Hop Wired lets you know how Luda rates with "Battle Of The Sexes" after the jump. [More]

Rapper/ “Entourage” star Saigon has finally been released from Atlantic Records after a four year battle.

After being in litigations with the record label, Saigon is finally free to “play the game by [his] rules.”

“I have been battling them since what, 2006 and I am finally out and able to do my own thing. I'm not gonna position myself to where I'm just somebody's artist and they can have me just sitting around not able to put out music.”

When asked why it took so long for the release to happen, Saigon states:

“It was an 82-page contract”

Peep the full interview after the jump.

Ja Rule is preparing to take a hiatus from the rap world to star in a new film.

As previously reported, Ja recently celebrated a birthday and threw himself a bash that brought out old Murder Inc. affiliate Ashanti.

Before that Ja was convicted for an old gun possession charge and could face 3 years in jail.

Now moving away from the negativity he's preparing for a film role with a spiritually based production company.

The new movie titled

When Eminem announced his return to the game and followed it up with the release of Relapse, the result has been a domino effect as everyone is looking to have their hands on the Detroit rapper.

Recently teaming up with Lil Wayne for “Drop The World”, Eminem now has a target on his back as the other half of the I Can't Feel My Face duo, Juelz Santana, wants his opportunity with Slim Shady.

Reporting to UStream, the Harlem native spoke on wanting to collaborate with Em on a track that was recorded earlier that featured himself and Wayne.

"Eminem is my n**ga, seriously, that's what I been trying to get on the 'Rap Cemetery' with me and Weezy, Eminem  because he puts n**gas in the rap cemetery for real

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When the rapper known as B.O.B. stepped into the scene with “Haterz Everywhere”, many played him as just another one hit wonder from Atlanta.

Following it up with “I'll Be In The Sky”, however, along with his alternative approach to rap and his affiliation with Grand Hustle established the young rapper as more than just another potential

With The Adventures Of Bobby Ray now slated to drop late April, Bobby Ray blesses us with the visual for his smash first single “Nothin On You”.

Featuring Bruno Mars, the abstractness of the music video is nothing simply than a reflection of his personality and his artistry.

Case in point, this won't be the usual Hip-Hop video, folks.

[Check after the jump for the video and Bobby Ray speaking on the sound for the new album]

When news broke that R&B singer D'Angelo was arrested in New York for soliciting a prostitute, fans of the “How Does It Feel” singer were stunned.

As previously reported, D'Angelo, real name Michael Archer, was arrested for asking an undercover police officer for oral sex.

When police stopped him in his Range Rover after agreeing to pay $40 for the act, they also found $12,000 cash in the car.

Now however D'Angelo is attempting to clear his name.
Lindsay Guion, a representative for D'Angelo has released a statement saying,

Determined to avoid the dangerous realities of LA gangbangin', Yung Brodee speaks on behalf of the youth that take a stance against violence.

Initially inspired by the deaths and incarceration of his childhood friends, "The Good Die Young," is dedicated to Derrion Albert of Chicago, Haiti, Chile and many others who are gone too soon.

Peep the first single off of the album 100 Percent Authentic dropping in April, shot in Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles.

For more info on one of the aspiring future kings of the West, log on to Yungbrodee.com.

In a quest to uncover what lay inside the minds of some of Wall Street's most talented Black executives, our new sister site The Atlanta Post (TAP) asked a few of them one simple question:

“What's your favorite book on investing?”

The answers ranged from bestsellers to academic books to books that focused more on the cultural aspects of Wall Street investing than the theoretical principle of investing itself.

Click here to find out what they said about stacking your chips.

The King is BACK!!!

Peep T.I's first official release since returning home and make sure you comment and let us know what you think. Also peep more heat from the Hip-Hop Wired Mixtape.

T.I. - "I'm Back"

Also click here to hear T.I. speak about his return, his movie ventures and new album coming in August.