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Wacka Flocka is surely building up his street credibility since 2010 started.

Being a victim to two gunshot wounds during a botched robbery in January and then getting himself involved in physical confrontation against Young Jeezy's CTE camp, the young rapper, legally Juaquin James Malphurs, is surely hitting many bumps in the road as his career is developing.

Now, it has been reported that Flame was arrested Tuesday for violating his probation.  According to the Macon-Telegraph, the member of So Icey Entertainment is now being held within the confines of the Houston County Jail, but there is no word as to the nature of the violation.

Flame, however, had received probation previously after being arrested for possession of

Fresh off the release of his Major Pain mixtape, Chamillionaire is preparing for a new album and new tour with an old friend.

Now that he's reconciled with former group mate turned rival, Paul Wall, he's preparing to add on to his already extensive discography.

Keeping in line with those plans he's announced the official release date for his third album, Venom as

Snoop Dogg checked in with David Letterman last night.

Peep as The Dogg Father dishes out the late night host's "Top 10 List of Things That Sound Cool When said By S-N- Double O -P."

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Along with Jay-Z, a lot of older rappers have been catching some flack as they keep pushing releases and new albums trying to represent for their collective states and bring them back to the prominence when they happened to be in town.

Since Ice Cube announced his album, I Am The West, the likes of Crooked I, Glasses Malone and Bishop Lamont have reportedly had some words stating that Cube needs to just let the new school handle things.

It was rumored that Crooked sent a message to Cube saying we were on to the next and just let 96 stay there and allow the 2010 artists to ride in the driver's seat.

Apparently, Cube doesn't take such words lightly, and felt as though he needed to school the new generation through his blog.

“What's up with these local MC's in L.A. who keep disrespecting me?  They're just mad cause I don't f**k with they wack-a**.  They ain't on my level, why should I waste my time

New York rappers, as of late, have been adapting the ideals of the South with all of the southern hospitality as they have been joining forces recently.

They must have finally figured out that all that beef is getting played out and it makes more sense to just put egos aside and work together for the greater cause.

As Juelz Santana continues to hold onto the release of The Reagan Era mixtape, he has a special surprise that will include Jadakiss, Fabolous and Lloyd Banks.

Could this be a teaser to what fans can expect?

Jadakiss – “Take Me To NY”

Damon Dash appeared on Good Day New York this morning and spoke about his past with Jay-Z, his financial difficulties and the opening of his art gallery.

Peep the video as Dame weighs in.

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As the educational system continues to look for new, more innovative ways to provide learning to students, the Texas State Board of Education had undergone the process of approving new standards for social studies.

Although Hip-Hop is quickly integrating into a culture more than an art form, it was, unfortunately, not part of the plan as it was left out of the curriculum this time around.

Experts have stated that Hip-Hop is actually significant in the development of minds and recommend teaching about the craft as students can study the impact of cultural movements in art and music.

With the standards set to influence history and government textbooks which will be utilized throughout public schools in 2011, the vote was 10 Republicans against five Democrats.

Eliminating the genre as an option for learning, the reasoning behind the decision was

Leaving behind the streets for the world, rapper Jay-Z has been on a run in regards to claiming his spot in the mainstream and establishing himself as an international artist.

Previously working with Coldplay, Empire of the Sun, Bono of U2 and many others, Jay is ensuring that he won't just make music that only Hip-Hop heads will bob to.

His latest upcoming collaboration is with Jack White, known as a member of The White Stripes along with The Raconteurs.

During an interview with GQ, White spoke more on the upcoming project between himself and Jay.

“I just did a record with Jay-Z.  We did a song together a few weeks ago. It was incredible. I played him something that I've been kicking around for a while and he

The svengali of Hip-Hop is back with a new protege.

After breaking platinum selling artists like Kriss Kross, Bow Wow and Da Brat, Jermaine Dupri introduces So So Def's newest artist Jola The Trunk Boi.

Going against the grain and happy not being a trap star and glorifying fake gangsta tales, the young MC debuts his heater "She Say."

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Much like Eminem and his return, J. Cole has been leaving many impressions whenever he touches the microphone.  Whether it be on his solo joints or giving the assist to fellow rappers, every verse delivered seems to leave an impact.

Rhyming alongside the likes of Jay-Z, Wale, Jay Electronica, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, most would come to think of it as a challenge for the rookie of Hip-Hop, but after listening, it feels more like the veterans are the ones that need to catch up with Cole.

Is Cole becoming the new version of Eminem and getting his "Renegade" on for the way that he seems to essentially murder the competition when it comes to being a feature?

Speaking with DJ Whoo Kid, the modest rapper from North Carolina refuted the idea that he goes in to embarrass others, but only looks as everything as being a competition.

“I'm naturally just a competitor anyway…Whatever it is, I don't want to lose

Wyclef Jean's recent issues with his personal life and nonprofit organization are continuing to add up.

Just last week reports circulated that the ex-Fugee was in hot water with his wife after she found nude pictures of his manager in his cell phone.

Now however another woman believed to be romantically involved with Clef, is being questioned for her ties to his Yele Haiti organization.

Zakiya Khatou-Chevassus first made headlines

“But then I told Puffy, if you would have took the Biggie and Tupac beef serious, then both of those rappers would still be here.”

There are always three sides to every story with two coming from each individual and then the actual truth which is never told.

Recently, Rick Ross spoke on ending the beef between himself and boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., and stated that they simply chopped it up and left the past as that.

Have Mayweather tell it, however, and Ross made the decision that would be the most beneficial to him in the long run and avoid feeling the wrath of the pro boxer.

During an interview with DJ Envy on Sucker Free, “Money” Mayweather spoke on how things started and how Ross chose the best option to ultimately end it.

"All I'll say is this, I never had anything disrespectful to say to Rick Ross.  I guess he went on record talking about 'The Mayweather money look funny when it comes to the light,' I'm looking at it like I got a two-fight deal, 115 million, it's nothing, 60 minutes of work -- I don't front, what I'm doing is really what I say I'm doing. Everything I got is paid for, 17 million dollar mansion -- and the thing is this, I never disrespected him, so he came off real disrespectful, I responded -- at the Puffy party

Hip-Hop Wired wishes all of our supporters a Happy St. Patrick's Day.

In observance, check out the House Of Pain classic "Jump Around" and try not to get too inebriated today!!!

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An inmate in a Tennessee prison is seeing dollar signs after a winning a settlement against a prison guard who ripped out his gold teeth causing him permanent injuries.

Anthony McCoy was brought to the Davidson County jail in Tennessee for failure to pay child support.

While serving his time Lieutenant Tanya Mayhew asked him to take out the gold teeth in his mouth.

When McCoy told the woman that he couldn't because they were permanent, she reached into his mouth and removed them by hand for him.

David Raybin, the attorney for McCoy says his client was,

“Spitting out teeth and blood in a trash can then told to get back in line.”

Raybin also says that the enamel was ripped from