April 2008 Blog Posts (38)

HOLD UP, ALICIA KEYS GOT SOMETHING TO CLEAR UP.

Alicia Keys wants to clarify those statements she made to Blender Magazine about gansta rap being a ploy to convince black people to kill each other. She says, “I feel it is necessary to clarify the comments that were made during my recent Blender magazine interview since they have been misrepresented. Anyone who knows me and my character, knows that I am not a conspiracy theorist or, by implication, a racist. My comments about 'gangsta rap' were… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 26, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Grandaddy Souf SUES CLUB MANSION IN MIAMI

TOUGH SECURITY OR ROUGH SECURITY CLUB MANSION IN HOT WATER.

According to The Miami Herald, which obtained an advance copy of the lawsuit, 35-year-old Souf, born Anson D. Watts, recounts that on the night in question, while attending the official after-party for the 2007 Ozone Awards, he was approached by a member of the venue’s security team who requested the rapper’s credentials.

As Grandaddy Souf attempted to… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 26, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments

RAY J SHOWS YOU HOW TO GET AN INDUSTRY CHICK.

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 26, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments

PACMAN FROM TITAN TO COWBOY

The Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans agreed in principle on a trade on Wednesday for the suspended cornerback.

The agreement, which was first reported by ESPN's Ed Werder, was confirmed to The Associated Press by both teams.

There were so many loose ends that needed to be tied down that the trade was not finalized Thursday.

It might not happen Friday, either. Yet it seems likely to be settled by early… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 26, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments

KOREA GOES HARD ON DRUG BATTLE. Debuts First Cloned Drug-Sniffing Dogs

South Korea, the home of the first successful cloned Labrador is now the first country to put the animals into operation in an official capacity. They will be used by the Korean Customs Service to sniff out bombs and drugs. The dogs name “Toppy,” ranging six-months of age were cloned from an award-winning drug-sniffing canine and their service is being applauded because not only will it keep costs down but cloning is being cited as an alternative… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 26, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

SLIM THUG AND INTERSCOPE MAYBE PARTING WAYS

Was he let go or did Interscope cut him loose?

Slim explained the separation saying:

"'Really, I just sat down and told them, 'Y'all over here don't understand the type of music I do and y'all hold me back while y'all trying to get your situation together. I ain't really got that time to sit on the sideline while you do this. Let me pay y'all. Y'all gave me all this money. Listen, I'll give y'all some money off the new… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 26, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments

BLOODY WEEKEND IN THE CHI

Realated Post: Chicago Gangs Give City Deadly Weekend..32 Shot, 2 Stabbed, 6 Dead

The community of Chicago and the police department are pulling out all the stops to prevent another bloody weekend amidst gang related shootings and murders.

Though they feel they can quiet things down a bit, a recent multiple shooting has them worried about a strong retaliation from local Gangster Disciples. Editors note : If anyone from… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 26, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Baby D Got Caught Trafficking That White Girl

Atlanta-area rapper Baby D is being held in federal custody after being arrested for allegedly trafficking cocaine.

The rapper was arrested by authorities on March 26 in Dayton, Ohio and is currently being held without bond in the ButlerCounty jail. D, who's recently been enjoying the success of his latest single "I'm Bout Money," has denied all of the allegations against him in connection with the case.

This isn't the… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 25, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

BMI UNSIGNED ARTIST SHOWCASE ft LIL WAYNE & MORE (ATLANTA, GA)

LIL WAYNE AND OTHER ARTIST COME OUT TO LUCKIE LOUNGE FOR THE BMI UNSIGNED ARTIST SHOWCASE IN ATL LAST NIGHT.
CHECK OUT THE PICTURES FROM THE EVENT.

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 25, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

COPS CLEARED OF ALL CHARGES IN SEAN BELL KILLING

The three cops who killed Sean Bell on his wedding day in a 50-bullet barrage were cleared of all charges Friday - sparking tears inside the courtroom and anger on the streets outside. “The defendants are not guilty of all charges,” Queens Supreme Court Justice Arthur Cooperman declared. “The burden was on the people to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Each defendant was assumed to be innocent.” Cooperman said justification was used as a… Continue

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Judge sentences NINO BROWN to 3 years for tax convictions

OCALA, Fla. - Wesley Snipes was sentenced to three years in prison on tax charges Thursday, a victory for prosecutors who sought to make an example of the action star by aggressively pursuing the maximum penalty.

Snipes' lawyers had spent much of the day in court offering dozens of letters from family members, friends — even fellow actors Woody Harrelson and Denzel Washington — attesting to the good character of the "Blade" star and… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 24, 2008 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

The paparazzi BOYCOTTS MIMI

Mimi's been unofficially placed on a paparazzi blacklist after breaking unwritten fame game rules at a CD signing event last week.

After Mariah showed up two hours late (bad), sprinted down the red carpet (even badder), and wore sunglasses on the red carpet (huge no-no), paparazzi nation decided to unofficially boycott the singer -- that means no pictures, no coverage, no love. Surely, she will plummet into obscurity.

We're… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 24, 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Florida State's football MVP faces gun, drug charges

Atlantic High School graduate

Preston Parker, who was named Florida State's football MVP last season, was arrested on gun and drug charges in Palm Beach Gardens and booked early Tuesday.

Parker, 21, was charged with carrying a concealed .45-caliber handgun and possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana.

The gun charge is a felony, which would prevent Parker from playing in any games if the charge is not reduced or resolved by the… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 24, 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments

183,000 People Purchased “Lollipop” Last Week

For all his best rapper alive talk, Dwayne has never had a solo No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100. That all changed this week when, propelled by 183,000 downloads, “Lollipop” shot to No. 1 on the chart.

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 24, 2008 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

T. I. LOSES BIG ENDORSEMENTS, BUT KEEPS IT MOVING.

With 1000 hours of community service to complete by next March, losing a lucrative endorsement deal may be the least of T.I.’s worries, but it’s a prime example of the shaky relationship between big business and artists with high profile legal problems. During a recent interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Tip revealed that Big Three automaker General Motors has ended its relationship with the rapper as a result of his federal weapons… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 24, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

YOUNG JEEZY HITS UP LUCKIE LOUNGE IN ATLANTA

Keri Hilson and Young Jeezy were kickin’ it at Luckie last night in ATL. Chingy, Polow da Don and Mannie Fresh hit up the event as well. Check out more pics of the festivities below.…

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Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 24, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Man Extorted Cash From 'Pacman' For Shooting

ATLANTA - Atlanta police are very familiar with a man who threatened to kill suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones and his family.

Investigators think Edward Morris, also known as Slugga, is responsible for what they call the "bloody summer" in Atlanta. Police have already charged Morris with one murder. They consider him part of a violent organized crime organization.

Court documents from Las… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 24, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

NEW DRUG HITS THE MARKET - CANDY FLAVORED COCAINE!!!

April 21, 2008. (AP) New forms of synthetically sweetened cocaine has been discovered in California by federal drug agents who hope to stop its development before it becomes available to other parts of the nation.

Drug agents said the new product was more sophisticated than previous forms that attempted to mix cocaine with powdered candy.

The previous form was cut with extra flavoring, thus making it less potent, but the… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on April 24, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments