USDA2DAY Staff's Blog – September 2008 Archive (267)

JAY Z AND BEYONCE TO LAUNCH THE BONNIE AND CLYDE TOUR!!!

September 02, 2008. Get ready for the tour of all tours. MediaTakeOut.com just caught wind that hip hop's hottest couple Jay Z and Beyonce will reportedly be launching a world tour later this year.

And you shouldn't have to wait too long for an announcement. An insider tells MediaTakeOut.com that the tour, which is tentatively being called the Bonnie & Clyde tour, is expected to be announced on Friday - when Jay Z joins Beyonce for a… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 2, 2008 at 10:56am — 3 Comments

THE GAME HIT WITH ASSAULT CHARGES: Rapper back in the system over alleged funeral scrap with cousin.

*The Game was recently charged with criminal battery for allegedly punching his cousin at a family funeral.

According to TMZ.com, the Hawthorne City Attorney brought charges against the artist for allegedly striking his cousin over an argument about money. As previously reported, the cousin accused Game of going back on his promise to pay for the service.

The Compton-born rapper is currently on probation for assault after he allegedly… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 2, 2008 at 10:46am — 8 Comments

DETROIT MAYOR OFFERS TO LEAVE OFFICE: Kilpatrick also says he'll pay fine and perform community service in exchange for zero jail time.

*The Detroit News is reporting that Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is offering to plead guilty to one or two felonies, leave office, pay a fine and restitution and perform community service – all on the condition that he does not go to jail, a source close to his legal team said Sunday.

Frustrated by what they consider stubbornness by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy in ongoing plea talks, the mayor's lawyers have offered to bring in facilitators… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 2, 2008 at 10:45am — 4 Comments

Jags player shot, has life-threatening injuries

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35, Orlando) -- Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier was shot while waiting for some women outside an apartment early Tuesday and sustained life-threatening injuries, authorities said.

Collier, 26, and former Jaguars player Kenneth Pettway were waiting in a car when a gunman shot into the vehicle, said Jacksonville Sheriff's Office spokesman Ken Jefferson. Collier was shot several times but it's not… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 2, 2008 at 10:41am — 2 Comments

R. Kelly Ordered To Pay Ne-Yo!

Do you remember the drama between Ne-Yo and R. Kelly regarding Ne-Yo being kicked off the ‘Double Up’ tour last year then he turned around and sued R. Kelly earlier this year? Well, R. Kelly was ordered by a Los Angeles judge to pay $700,320 since Ne-Yo was suppose to earn $785,000 while on the… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 2, 2008 at 7:00am — 4 Comments

Suge Knight Talks About Lil' Wayne

Young Hollywood goes behind the scenes of The Game and Lil’ Wayne’s music video shoot for “My Life.” Suge Knight talks to us and we find out why he came out to support. We also hear what Suge thinks of Lil’ Wayne being called the King of Hip Hop, and how we should look out for his upcoming movie and TV projects. Hosted by Michelle… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 1, 2008 at 10:42am — 9 Comments

Steve Stoute Inducted Into Advertising Hall of Achievement

When the advertising industry's oldest trade association, the American Advertising Federation, honors the next crop of industry professionals under the age of 40, it will likely be the first time Hip Hop culture is represented. Steve Stoute will be one of the annual honorees for the AAF's Hall of Achievement ceremony on Nov. 18.

The former executive made a name for himself as a manager for artists such as Kid 'N' Play and, most notably, Nas. In… Continue

Added by USDA2DAY Staff on September 1, 2008 at 10:37am — 2 Comments