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C-Murder’s appeal to potentially be released from prison has been rejected by the Supreme Court.  The New Orleans native is serving a life sentence for second-degree murder.

Sony just unveiled its next generation gaming console, the Playstation 4. Although it was foregone that the new system would be unveiled at tonight’s media event, speculation has turned to reality as Sony reveals details about this powerful system and all its bells and whistles.

Ordinarily the “Decoded” series on Life + Times features MCs breaking down the meanings to some of their favorite bars. Instead, the latest edition veers to the production side of things, this time featuring beatsmith and college professor, 9th Wonder, recalling his work on “Threat” from Jay-Z’s The Black Album a decade ago.

Old school sneaker connoisseurs will be happy to hear of plans to retro the Reebok Shaq Attaq in its original colorway. The news came courtesy of Swizz Beatz, who hosted a press conference at PROJECT Las Vegas yesterday to unveil the shoe.

Kid Ink is making sure his RCA debut single, “Bad A$$” kicks off with a bang. 

Jesse Jackson Jr. may have admitted wrongdoing but his fellow former political brethren refuses to fess up to his own set of charges. Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin pleaded not guilty to several charges today, including allegedly taking bribes, and corruption.

You still trippy? Juicy J and The Weeknd make sure you don’t come down from that high on the new record “One Of Those Nights.” 

Luxury comes at a cost. If you’re genuinely worried about how much the 2014 Bentley Flying Spur will drain from your bank account, it’s probably not for you. However checking out images of this ultra-luxury vehicle is free of charge.

Not sure if “Big Willy” knows about this, but his brother-in-law has been slangin’ nose candy— or trying to.  Dee Lawrence Downs was busted last month during a coke sting. He was charged with attempted possession with intent to sell five kilos or more of drugs.

This past weekend trapstar/do-gooder,  Young Jeezy, was honored by Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee during All-Star weekend. 

Just a few weeks ago, it was announced that Rosa Parks would become the first Black woman to earn a statue on Capitol Hill. Reports confirm that President Barack Obama will now be a part of the historic moment slated to occur Wednesday (Feb. 27).

Today marks Rihanna’s 25th birthday, and she’s got lots to celebrate. Hitting the quarter-century mark is a milestone within itself, but she works so hard, that taking a day off is a necessity.