All Blog Posts Tagged 'To' (34)

HIV Population Among Black Americans Is Comparable To Some African Nations

When we talk about black people and AIDS, our minds often shift to Africa, where the AIDS epidemic has completely destroyed communities and left generations of orphans. A new report from the Black AIDS Institute says that we should also be paying close attention to AIDS in the black American community. According “Left Behind - Black America: A Neglected Priority in the Global AIDS,” the number of African Americans with AIDS is comparable to the… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on July 29, 2008 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Memphis Man Added To Fugitive List

(Memphis 7/25/2008) On December 20, 2006, 794 Brower Street was the scene of a horrific domestic violence incident. Police say Ernest Smith tried to kill his girlfriend. They say he threw boiling water on her, then beat her on the head with the pot. The water burned a third of the victim's skin on her face, chest, stomach and legs.

"We don't support what he did and crimes against women are wrong. If we knew where he was believe me, we'd… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on July 26, 2008 at 9:30am — 15 Comments

Stolen Gun Used In Police Shootout Linked To Woman’s Death

PHILADELPHIA -- Police said the same stolen gun was used in Monday’s shootout with police and the shooting death of a woman earlier that morning.

Police said the trail of crimes began with the death of Monica Wilson, 41, of Southwest Philadelphia.

She was shot and killed Monday morning.

The woman's boyfriend, Richard Wilson, 59, quickly became a suspect, authorities said.

Acting on a tip, police went to the… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on July 25, 2008 at 1:30pm — 5 Comments

Aspiring Oakland Rapper Shot To Death

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Aspiring Oakland rapper Bobby Hall Jr., who spoke out against violence, was shot to death Saturday inside a Oakland home. He is the second person in his family to be killed by violence.

"It's like deja vu. It's happening all over again. We're reliving this nightmare all over again," said Mona Hall, Bobby's mother.

Police say 25-year-old Bobby Hall was shot multiple times last night as he sat inside a house in the… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on July 22, 2008 at 7:02am — 4 Comments

50 Passes Drug Test Gets To See Son

50 Cent's estranged baby mama Shaniqua thought she was being slick when she sprung a surprise drug test on 50 after he showed up in court to ask for permission to take his son Marquis on vacation with him from Aug 3 thru Aug 12, after Shaniqua refused to hand the kid over claiming those dates coincided with Marquis' summer basketball camp. Well, your boy took the test without hesitation and passed. But get this, Shaniqua FAILED her own drug test and… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on July 18, 2008 at 2:30pm — 14 Comments

NFL Hires Experts To Examine Game Tapes For Gang Signs

The NFL told the LA Times that it has reason to be concerned that its players may be celebrating plays by throwing up gang signs and get this … HAS HIRED EXPERTS TO EXAMINE GAME TAPES TO IDENTIFY ANY GANG GESTURE!

WOW! Can you believe that ish? It’s one of the dumbest things I ever heard in my life.

What I really want to know is who are these so called “experts?” Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and Mack 10!? What in the world?

With… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on July 18, 2008 at 9:33am — 5 Comments

New Orleans Rapper Sporty T Shot To Death

Former rapper Sporty T was murdered Tuesday morning (July 15) when unknown assailants with AK-47 rifles opened fire on the FEMA trailer in which he slept.

According to the Times-Picayune, Sporty T, real name Terence Vine, was in bed when several of the bullets shot into the trailer struck his body. The coroner's office said that the former rapper was 39, though friends and family claimed he was 41.

NOPD officers reported that the… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on July 17, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Jay-Z/ Universal To Release Exclusive Content for Thumbplay Users

Mobile entertainment/content provider Thumbplay announced today that as part of their partnership (signed in April 2006) with Universal Music Group, that they are releasing a set of ten exclusive ringtones and other mobile content from Jay-Z. Starting today, only Thumbplay customers will have access to:

1-900-Hustler, The Dynasty: Roc La Familia (2000)

Can I Get A, Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life (1998)

Encore, The Black Album… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on July 8, 2008 at 8:30am — 4 Comments

Homestead Waterfront Killing Leads To 1 Arrest

HOMESTEAD, Pa. -- A Pittsburgh man was arrested Monday morning and charged with homicide in the weekend shooting death of a man at the Waterfront in Homestead.

Brendan Brooks, 29, of Pittsburgh, was shot at about 4 a.m. Saturday near the Eat N' Park restaurant, Allegheny County police said.

The suspect -- Freedom Bey, 34, last known to be from the Larimer area -- was found at a friend's house in Homestead and arrested, police… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on July 1, 2008 at 12:30am — 1 Comment

Rapper Plies Sets Up Organization To Aid The Incarcerated

PliesRapper Plies has set up his own non-profit organization aiming to help cash-strapped convicts cover legal costs.

The Big Gates and Plies Power Of Visions will provide funding for legal representation and aid to needy individuals, specifically those who are incarcerated. The organization will also provide educational forums, classes, workshops, training, opportunities, and other charitable activities aimed at rehabilitated former… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on June 29, 2008 at 3:30am — 17 Comments

DMX Busted In Miami For Trying To Buy Cocaine and Marijuana

DMX was arrested again, this time, yesterday in Miami for allegedly attempting to buy cocaine and marijuana, TMZ is reporting.

According to the gossip Web site, X approached an undercover officer and handed him $45 for a combination of the drugs.

The former New York rapper was just busted earlier this week in the Sunshine State for driving with without a valid driver’s license.

The arrests continue what’s become a patter now… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on June 29, 2008 at 3:00am — 11 Comments

Unreasonable Child Support & Demands. DO YOU THINK RUSSELL WAS HUSTLED? WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS.

Looks like Russell Simmons is the latest music mogul to be taken to the bank for child support following his recent divorce from Kimora Lee Simmons. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Simmons will be ordered to pay $480,000 per year (or $20,000 per kid/ month to be exact.)

Kimora will maintain sole custody of their two children, Ming Lee and Aoki Lee with Russell will be “granted” visitation every eighth week. In addition, Russell… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on June 26, 2008 at 12:14pm — 25 Comments

Here We Go! Soulja Boy Roasts Ice-T "This Nigga Ice-T Old As F*ck" LMFAO

Soulja Boy Responds To… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on June 19, 2008 at 9:31pm — 35 Comments

Lil' Wayne Projected To Follow Kanye West's 950K 1st Week Sales

source: www.sohh.com

Despite Tha Carter III leaking on the Internet over a week ago, New Orleans, Louisiana rapper Lil' Wayne is expected to sell between 850,000 and 950,000 albums in his first week sales.

According to Entertainment Weekly, the album is set to surpass both of 2008's highest-selling first week albums, Mariah Carey's E=MC2 and Usher's Here I Stand which sold 463,000 and 433,000.

Executive VP of sales for… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on June 12, 2008 at 12:35am — 6 Comments