RAP NEWS
SEPTEMBER 2010 News
September 3, 2010
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: KIN4LIFE and DJ Jai Syncere Release New Mixtape “Welcome To Planet Noriq”
Posted: Friday – September 3, 2010
Hip hop/R&B supergroup KIN4LIFE announces the release of their highly anticipated 20-track mixtape “Welcome to Planet Noriq”. Hosted by 5 Star DJ Jai Syncere, the mixtape showcases the exceptional lyrical skills of Atlanta based KIN4LIFE buoyed by their unique reworking of today’s hottest tracks...… [Read More]
Former Atlanta Mayor Suggests T.I. Was Pulled Over For ‘Driving While Black’
Posted: Friday – September 3, 2010
Former Atlanta Mayor Andy Young has weighed in on the arrest of T.I., claiming the rapper may have been stopped for “DWB – Driving While Black.” Police allegedly smelled the odor of marijuana, searched the vehicle and uncovered a small amount of ecstasy and what is reported to be meth-amphetamines...… [Read More]
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September 2, 2010
Rapper T.I., Wife Tiny Face A Year Over Ecstasy; Metha-Amphetamines
Posted: Thursday – September 2, 2010
Atlanta Hip-Hop star T.I. could be heading back to prison, after police allegedly found meth-amphetamines and ecstasy in his Maybach last night (September 1st) in West Hollywood, California. According to the LA County Sheriff’s department, the charges T.I. faces include a minimum sentence of a year in state prison, in addition to fines that will be determined by a judge..… [Read More]
T.I., Tiny Arrested For Drug Possession in Hollywood
Posted: Thursday – September 2, 2010
Rap star T.I. could be in serious trouble, after the rapper and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Cottle were arrested in West Hollywood for drug possession. According to reports, T.I. and Tiny were arrested and charged with alleged possession of a controlled substance after police smelled marijuana emanating from their Maybach...… [Read More]
Diddy Sued For $12 Mil By Employee Who Claims Age Discrimination
Posted: Thursday – September 2, 2010
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been hit with a $12 million dollar lawsuit by a former employee, who claims he fired her fromBad Boy Records over her age and medical condition. According to the lawsuit Spero identifies herself as a “51-year-old-white woman” who clashed with Combs after she revealed she needed hip surgery in 2008..… [Read More]
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September 1, 2010
50 Cent Quits Twitter Til Monday To Finish New ‘Heartless Monster’ LP
Posted: Wednesday – September 1, 2010
Rapper 50 Cent has promised to take a break from Twitter over the next week, as he finishes up a new album titled The Return of the Heartless Monster, which is due to be released on September 6th. 50 Cent broke the news about the album with a series of tweets earlier in the week, when he revealed the album title and release date..… [Read More]
Jin Speaking Chinese In Raps [VIDEO]
Posted: Wednesday – September 1, 2010
Jin, the Chinese-American rapper, signed to Ruff Ryders in 2001, is back and his rhyming skills now incorporate Cantonese Chinese, one of the Chinese language’s most difficult dialects. The rapper, who was born in Miami and later moved to New York, eventually went on to win seven straight “Freestyle Friday” competitions on BET’s 106 & Park, making it to the hit TV show’s Hall of Fame.… [Read More]
Gorilla Zoe Returns With New Deal, Album ‘King Kong’ Set For Oct.
Posted: Wednesday – September 1, 2010
Gorilla Zoe is working on a new album, after recently completing a deal with Block Entertainment, E1 and Atlantic Records. The new deal will allow the rapper’s third studio album King Kong to be on shelves by October. Block Entertainment is known for launching or helping guide the careers of artists like Boyz N Da Hood, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Jody Breeze and others..… [Read More]
Mos Def Encourages Students To Go To Space
Posted: Wednesday – September 1, 2010
Rapper/actor Mos Def will team with Nasa to encourage students to pursue higher education using science and technology this Sunday (September 5th) in Oakland, California. The rapper will team with famed African-American NASA astronaut Leland Melvin to debut a special holographic presentation at the Chabot Space & Science Center.… [Read More]
Young Buck Explains Chapter 13 Filing; Alleged 50 Cent Lawsuit
Posted: Wednesday – September 1, 2010
Nashville, Tennessee rapper Young Buck has released a statement regarding his tax battle with the IRS and reports of a planned $5 million dollar lawsuit against G-Unit leader 50 Cent. Young Buck filed for Chapter 13, which allowed the rapper to keep all of his possessions, as he pays back an estimated $12,500 per month, over the next five years.… [Read More]
