Archive for July, 2010

Sean Kingston Accused Of Sexual Assault

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Jamaican singer Sean Kingston is being accused of sexual assault.

An unidentified woman told police that the 20-year-old reggae fusion star assaulted her after a recent concert in Seattle.

Police report that the incident occurred at the Crown Plaza hotel Sunday night at an after party for his performance.

Law enforcement officials tell (more...)

Michael Jackson's Gravesite Vandalized [Photos]

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

The resting place of the late Michael Jackson is being vandalized by a group of rampant fans that wrote messages to the King of Pop in permanent marker.

Michael Jackson was laid to rest in Los Angeles at Forest Lawn Cemetery's “Great Mausoleum” after dying last June of cardiac arrest.

According to TMZ, fans have been writing on a window outside where MJ is entombed in hard-to-spot areas including under ledges and spots hidden by bushes.

The messages say various things including (more...)

Nicki Minaj And Trey Songz Speak On New Collab “Bottoms Up” [Video]

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

A new track from Trey Songz featuring Nicki Minaj hit the net yesterday titled “Bottoms Up.”

The single is said to be on Trey's upcoming Passion, Pain & Pleasure album due to hit stores September 14th, the same day as Kanye West's Good A** Job.

Trey and Nicki gave fans a chance to see them interact late Tuesday on UStream, as they talked about the song they recorded together.
Nicki took the opportunity to interview Trey herself and asked him to explain to their fans how they came together for the collaboration.

“I'm in L.A. for BET weekend and I'm working on a couple records and I hit Nicki…. (more...)

Wyclef Jean Issues Update On Haiti Relief Efforts, Says Progress Is Slow

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Nearly six months after the earthquake that devastated Haiti, Wyclef Jean is continuing to speak on his native land.

As previously reported the former Fugee's organization Yele Haiti contributed over $1 million to the country's relief efforts.

Now according to Clef, the relief efforts are far from over and he says the progress is going at the “speed of a turtle.”
Wyclef reports that at least 1.6 million people are still homeless and living in tents and the country's unemployment rate is at 70 to 80 percent.

Wyclef shared the shocking news in a blog (more...)

Lil' Wayne Pens Another Letter To Fans From Prison And Praises Drake & Nicki Minaj

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Lil' Wayne is letting fans know that although he is gone, they are not forgotten by penning his fourth letter.

In the new letter which was posted on his website, www.weezythanxyou.com, Wayne lets fans know exactly how he feels about the way Young Money is running in his absence.

“I applaud my Young Money family for what they're doing,”Weezy wrote. “As I'm not surprised. This is what we're supposed to do. Congrats to Drake and Nicki for all their recent success. Those 2 are going to have me retiring early. I love (more...)

Missy Elliot Pressured To Cancel Concert In Israel Amidst Protest

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Missy Elliott has to make a big decision regarding her show in Israel.

According to reports, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East have created an online boycott to stop Missy from performing at GaneHaTaarucha in Tel Aviv on Thursday, July 15th, for her first ever performance in Israel due to the ongoing land dispute between Israelis and Palestinians.

Although understandable, the proposed boycott is (more...)

Man Arrested After Throwing 5-Year-Old Onto A Busy Highway [Video]

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Police in Grapevine, Texas have detained and arrested a man who allegedly threw his girlfriend's 5-year-old in traffic on a busy highway after arguing with the child's mother.

Michael Walker was arrested after he grabbed the boy and threatened to hurt him in response to a heated argument and physical assault against the boy's mother.

According to the Grapevine Police Walker and his girlfriend were in a heated argument when Walker hit her in the side of the head while she was driving. The young woman immediately pulled over and tried to flag down help, but not before Walker turned his anger and his attention toward her five-year-old son.

The child managed to free himself from Walker's grasp and that's when the police say that the suspect shoved the boy into oncoming traffic.

On the 911 tape, you can hear drivers slamming on the breaks to avoid hitting the child. One motorist lost control and his vehicle flipped on its side after attempting to avoid impact.

Amazingly the child was able to walk away unharmed with only minor cuts and bruises.  Walker however was taken into custody.

Rick Ross feat. Cee-Lo - "Tears Of Joy"

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Rick Ross drops another hit from the upcoming Teflon Don dropping next week.

This one is entitled "Tears Of Joy" and features former rapper Cee-Lo. Peep the heat and let us know what you think.

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W.C. - "That's What I'm Talkin' Bout"

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Waka Flocka feat. Uncle Murda & Ra Diggs - "By The Gun"

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010