Beanie Airs Jay-Z Out On Philly Radio

Beanie Sigel called into Philadelphia radio station 100.3 The Beat this morning (October 30), where he discussed a controversial new track in which he disses Jay-Z.

Sigel expresses his frustration with Jay-Z on the track, because of lines on Jay’s Blueprint 3, as well as the handling of Sigel’s career after a prison stint in 2004, as Roc-A-Fella Records was breaking up.

This morning, Philadelphia rapper called into Charlamagne Tha God’s Morning Show and explained his motivation for releasing the record in detail.

Sigel claimed that several lines on Jay-Z’s song “Already” were the catalyst for the shocking diss record in addition to this treatment at Power 99’s Powerhouse concert last weekend, which Jay-Z headlined.

Additionally, the “Broad Street Bully” revealed that he felt slighted for not being included on Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 album.

Sigel also reiterated his claims that Jigga abandoned Roc-A-Fella rap group State Property, which featured group members Freeway, Peedi Peedi, Oschino, Omillio Sparks, and the Young Gunz (Young Chris and Neef ).

“Jay in another place and I understand that. He did what he did as far as signing people to Roc-A-Fella Records, you did that,” Sigel told Charlamagne Tha God. “But as far as the push that people coulda got that really could have did things, you didn’t do that. If you look at 50 Cent - no disrespect to the G-Unit, cause I love the way 50 Cent did with his dogs - but if you look at it, them dudes got more money and more bread than anybody in State Property. Because 50 made sure of that. 50 took his people on tour and paid them, not tell them it was a good look for them to be on tour.”

Sigel claimed that life on Roc-A-Fella Records was not glamour and glitz, despite State Property’s output for Roc-A-Fella.

Collectively, or individually the Philadelphia group released hit records like “Feel It In the Air” (Beanie Sigel), “Roc the Mic” (Freeway) and “Can‘t Stop, Won‘t Stop” (Young Gunz) in addition to starring in two State Property movies and a State Property clothing line, which was sold in major department stores.

“The clothing line and all that came about cause Dame did that. Dame gave me the clothing line. I got the Pro-Keds thing that came from a situation that I did, but then Dame back doored the sneak and gets with the licensee guy who licenses Rocawear and buys the license out the Pro-Keds, without me knowing it,” Sigel said. “So now I am not getting 50 % profit that I would be getting off every Pro-Ked sneaker sold with the SP logo on it like the original deal was... As a team player, why just wear the Pro-Keds when I can cross-market it and have my own sneaker? Then Dame stopped making Pro-Keds with the SP symbol on it.”

Beanie Sigel revealed that he has not had a conversation with Jay-Z in over two years and that Dame Dash’s reckless spending was the reason for Roc-A-Fella’s demise.


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50 Cent Launches Tour To Promote Fragrance

In addition to releasing his upcoming album Before I Self Destruct and promoting a new movie Dead Man Running, rapper 50 Cent will hit the road to promote his new perfume.

The rapper's Power by 50 Cent will be released this Autumn in coordination with Lighthouse Beauty, which will be sold exclusively at Macy's.

According to reports, 50's new scent features a "hint of lemon leaves, black pepper and artemisia, a heart of dark wood, coriander and nutmeg and base notes full of patchouli, musk and oak moss."

Power by 50's design was inspired by his favorite watch, Piguet and comes in a dark glass, with a silver, metal stopper.

The rapper will sign autographs at Macy's while on the fragrance tour, which will kick off November 5 in New York and winds down November 11 in Los Angeles.

In related news, 50 Cent's Before I Self Destruct is available for pre-order now on iTunes.

Fans who pre-order the release will receive three exclusives bonus tracks and the rapper's directorial debut Before I Self Destruct, which will be screened in 10 cities starting November 2 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Also included with pre-orders is the Jam Master Jay documentary 2 Turntables and a Mic: The Life and Death of Jam Master Jay.



The dates for 50 Cent’s fragrance tour and autograph signing are listed below:

11/5/2009 New York Macy’s Herald Square 5-7PM

11/7/09 Atlanta Macy’s Perimeter Mall 12-2PM

11/9/09 Chicago Macy’s State Street 12-2PM

11/10/09 San Francisco Macy’s Union Square 5-7PM

11/11/09 Los Angeles Macy’s Lakewood 5-7PM



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Jigga Talks Video For "As Real As It Gets" Possible Tour In 2010 With Jeezy

With his album, still sitting very comfortably on the top five best selling albums on the Billboard charts, over a month since it was released. Brooklyn rapper Jay-Z is still on the grind. The former Def Jam C.E.O. is currently in the process of trying to film the video for his next single "As Real As It Gets" featuring Young Jeezy. According to Jeezy, the two have not filmed anything yet but planned to film a clip for the record in the near future.

"We just gonna go dumb, call Rick Ross up, everybody. We'll have cars, watches, blunts, money, just go dumb. Dumm-meeee! That's what we need to do."

In an interview with MTV, Jigga spoke about the video saying that the clip was still in the cards, but they had to figure out how some time to schedule everything where Hov and Jeezy could be together.

"Hopefully, we'll shoot that. But it's difficult. I don't have too many gaps in my schedule. So I'll try to figure it out. I really wanna do it in Atlanta. "At the moment Jay is on tour, performing at a wide array of places including several colleges, but he is already thinking about another tour, saying that he is already in the process of another one for early 2010 even hinting that Jeezy could be involved as well.

"Yeah, that's a possibility," Hov said.

"Young Jizzle, I got a great relationship with him. I think he's one of those guys that's gonna be here for a minute. People are interested in what he has to say. It's not about a song, although he makes great songs. It's more about what he has to say or what he has to offer: music that is sustainable, which is great and will be around forever."

Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 has sold over a million records and is number four in the top 200 albums after being released in September 11th.


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Shyne Released From Prison, Heading To Belize

Rapper Jamal “Shyne” Barrow has officially been released from Immigration authorities and is heading to Belize today, AllHipHop.com has confirmed.

Shyne was released from the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials today (October 27) and deported to Belize, his original country of origin, where his father Dean Barrow serves as Prime Minister.

The rapper boarded a Continental Airlines flight in Buffalo, New York with Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree.

He is slated to enter Belize City around 5:00 PM EST, where he will be interviewed and processed by Belize police.

Shyne, born Jamal Barrow, served almost nine years in prison for his role in a violent nightclub shooting in 1999 involving Bad Boy mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and his ex-girlfriend, actress Jennifer Lopez.

The 31-year-old rapper will be received by his uncle and Belize parliament member Michael Finnegan in addition to Prime Minister Barrow.

While Shyne’s uncle stated that the rapper may eventually leave Belize to pursue a recording career from a European country, another sources stated that he may take up residence in a Caribbean country closer to the United States.


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Scores Injured During Akon/T-Pain Concert Brawls

A concert featuring Akon and T-Pain turned into pandemonium Sunday (October 25) that left 18 people injured in Melbourne, Australia.

The pair were headlining a concert at the HiSense Arena when rival gangs began brawling in the audience.

Nine people and two security guards were taken to the hospital in six ambulances, where they received treatment for lacerations, bruises and other minor injuries.

Akon leapt from the stage during his performance in an attempt to quell the violence, which continued throughout the remainder of the concert, which cost fans up to $125 dollars-per ticket.

"I don't know if y'all know hard it took me to get here," Akon said from the shoulders of a burly security guard. "It took me almost two years for Australia to let me back in the country and I'm not going to let them f**k up our concert tonight."

One man was arrested for assaulting and knocking a security guard unconsciousness, while another six people reported injuries, but refused treatment.

According to reports, it took Akon almost two years to receive his work permit in Australia, due to his prior criminal record.





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Kay Slay Blames Album Delay On Plies; Replaces Rapper With Yo Gotti

A cameo appearance by rapper Plies on Kay Slay's upcoming album More Than Just a DJ has caused a rift between the emcee and the Hot 97 radio jock.

According to Kay Slay, he approached Plies about appearing in the video for the first single “Blockstars,” which originally featured Plies, Jim Jones, Busta Rhymes and Ray J.

Their relationship soured when Plies proved to be difficult for the veteran South Bronx DJ to reach in an attempt to shoot the video for the single.

“Blockstars” is the first single off of More Than Just a DJ, which is Kay Slay’s fourth official album.

The release was due in stores October 13 but was pushed back until December, while a new version of the single and video was shot.

“I had to push my album to December 8, because the f**k boy gets on the record, the f**k boy clears the record, the label do all the clearances. Then when its time to do the video, the n***a gets low. Stopped answering the phone, all kinds of crazy s**t,” Kay Slay told AllHipHop.com. “But that's cool because at the end of the day, the n***a really don't owe me nothing. But as a man, you're supposed to do what men do. If you gonna do something, just honor the s**t. If you don't want to, don't f**k with it."

According to Kay Slay, he wasted no time in choosing a replacement for Plies and choose Memphis rapper Yo Gotti to appear on both the track and the upcoming video for the single.

"He [Yo Gotti] did the video and he wasn't scared to come to New York anywhere to do the s**t [without] saying I need this amount of police to do this and a n***a got have on a uniform and all kinds of all f**k boy s**t," Kay Slay snapped.

Kay Slay, who hosts the popular “Drama Hour” on Hot 97 in New York each Saturday, implied that a combination of Plies youth and his platinum success was impairing his judgment.

"This is what happens when these n***s come around early and you show them love," Kay Slay said. "Plies has been on my show twice. Once n***s get a few checks...I believe it's n***s around him, because the kid can't possibly have did that s**t blatantly after he came and said this, that and the third."

Plies is currently experiencing chart success with the track "Becky" and "Wasted" featuring Gucci Mane.

"We got motherf****ers like Jim Jones who done sold millions of records, and Busta Rhymes, who has sold millions of records, they do the video with no problem," said Kay Slay.

Fans of Plies can catch the rapper performing "Wasted" with Gucci Mane during the Bet Hip-Hop Awards on BET tomorrow evening (October 27).

DJ Kay Slay’s More Than Just a DJ is in stores December 8.

The album features cameo appearances from some of Hip-Hop’s biggest acts, including 50 Cent, Drake, Juelz Santana, Raekwon, Bun-B, OJ Da Juiceman and others.


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Jay-Z, Alicia Keys Play World Series; Rapper Chats With Phillies

Rapper Jay-Z and Alicia Keys will perform their hit song “Empire State of Mind” this Wednesday (October 28) when the New York Yankees take on the Philadelphia Phillies during the World Series.

The New Yorkers will perform the track at Yankee Stadium for Game 1 of the World Series verse the Philadelphia Phillies.

The rapper called the upcoming performance a “once in a lifetime” opportunity and “thanked the lord” for making him a “Yankee.” New York defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 in Game 6 of the American League Championship series last night (October 25).

On Friday (October 23) before, Jay-Z performed in Philadelphia,- where the New York-bred emcee paid tribute to Philadelphia and the Eagles’ new quarterback, Michael Vick.

A number of Philadelphia Phillies were backstage chatting with Jay-Z prior to his performance, including shortstop Jimmy Rollins and first baseman Ryan Howard in addition to the Eagles’ Desean Jackson.


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The Real Rick Ross Sides With 50 Cent, Seeks New Faces For Films

Recently freed drug kingpin “Freeway” Rick Ross has revealed plans for his career and record label now that he has his freedom, after a 20-year-prison sentence.

The Los Angeles-based rising entrepreneur has launched a label and website, FreewayEnterprise.com, which will seek new faces to star in new movies being produced by the reformed drug dealer.

Ross appeared on AllHipHop Radio’s Eric B. and Friends morning show today (October 26) and revealed details about his post-prison plans.

“I’m working on four movies right now, including one with Mike Epps," Ross revealed. "I am going to be letting people off the site play in the movie. If you are trying to get on that’s what we are doing, putting people on."

expressed his support for boxer Floyd Mayweather and rapper 50 Cent, two celebrities that have feuded with Miami rapper Rick Ross, who adopted the elder Ross’ name.

"50 Cent called me the day I got out and let me know if there was anything I needed to just let him know," Ross told AllHipHop.com Radio. "I don’t know how he got my cell but the morning I got out he called me and expressed his support."

During the interview, Ross broke down his strained relationship with Philadelphia rapper Freeway and Miami emcee Rick Ross, who was born William Roberts III.

“In the beginning I was offended being in prison. Prison makes you a little bitter. I was a little bitter that they didn’t reach out and show me some love for using my handle,” Ross continued. “But right now I am enjoying life. Freeway reached out a week before I got out, but Rick Ross has never reached out, he still hasn’t reached out.”

Ross was freed from the Texarkana Federal Prison in September of 2009, after serving 14-years of a 20-year sentence, after he was busted purchasing 100 kilos of cocaine from undercover agents in 1996.

An attempt to contact rapper Rick Ross was successful when the rap artist first burst upon the national scene in 2001, but the conversation didn’t go well.

“He abruptly stopped taking my phone calls," Ross told AllHipHop.com. "I didn’t come with my hand out, I came with ideas that I thought could make their career better. I don’t want to be around nobody where I am just getting fed, I want to be somebody that brings substance to the table.”

The drug baron, who often counted up to as much as a million-dollars per day through his crack dealing operations, is currently finalizing his autobiography in addition to a film centered around his controversial life.

“I am more prepared now than I ever have been before in my life,” Ross stated. “I took all my prior experiences and ive been able to flip them into this legitimate world. I’ve transformed my drug experiences into legitimate business.”


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Nas Owes IRS Over $2.5 Mil In Back Taxes

Rapper Nas is the latest artist to run into tax problems with the IRS, as he owes millions of dollars to the federal government.

The IRS filed a lien against Nas claiming the rapper owes $2,584,206.31 to the government for unpaid taxes on income earned throughout 2006 and 2007.

The rapper inked a multi-million dollar four-album deal with Def Jam in early 2006 and released Hip-Hop is Dead, his debut for the label and eighth solo effort.

In 2007 he released a Greatest Hits album, while 2008 saw the release of his controversial Untitled album.

In 2009, Nas was ordered to pay almost $44,000 a month in child support to his estranged wife, R&B singer Kelis.

Nas was also ordered to pay $45,000 in attorney fees and for a forensic accountant.

Kelis filed for divorce from Nas in April, citing irreconcilable differences.


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Lola Monroe Speaks On Lack Of Female MC’s & Comparisons to Nicki Minaj

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Mase bumrushes Diddy on live radio and gets him to sign release papers?

Mase Makes Puff Release Him In The Middle of V103's Ryan Cameron Show from shudduptv on Vimeo.

That signature wasn’t on a contract release form…it was basically an appearance release form. Basically, Diddy is allowing Mase to appear on songs with other artists. He is not freeing Mase from his contractual obligations to Bad Boy.

But this is a start, because Mase already has a big feature in the works, as well as a potential home at Interscope…..which would work out well in terms of those old contractual obligations because Diddy is already over at Interscope as well.

See how that would all fit together? Synergy, lol ; )


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Preview Of Bria Myles In Show Magazine

Buy this month’s Show Magazine for more pics.


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50 Cent’s, “Before I Self Destruct,” Drops November 23rd (Sale Predictions?)

Since 50 Cent has now confirmed his release date and has mocked Fat Joe for his sales, what do you expect him to sell in his first week? How much does 50 Cent have to sell in his first week to be considered a success?

50 Cent will have to compete with Bill Cosby dropping the 24th.


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Floyd Mayweather Talks Beef With Rick Ross

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Chopper aka Young City Preps New Reality Show

New Orleans rapper Chopper aka Young City is currently working on a new reality show and album.

According to the rapper, a new reality series in the works titled “Life After the Band,” in addition to a new album titled Risky Business.

Chopper told AllHipHop.com that the new reality show will focus on his career after a high profile stint as a member of Da Band, on the second season of MTV’s hit series Making The Band.

“The new album is titled Risky Business coming out next year, so it’s about it’s about to be good look for me, which just shot the video on Thursday with [video director] Mr. Boomtown,” Chopper told AllHipHop.com.

No release date was available for either projects at press time.


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Busta Ordered To Pay 75K Over Beat Down

Busta Rhymes was ordered to pay $75,000 to a man that accused the rap star of assaulting him after an attack in 2003.

Alex Duncan claimed Busta Rhymes, born Trevor Nelson and an unnamed bodyguard sprayed water on him, punched and beat him during a rap concert at SUNY Albany.

According to the New York Post, during court proceedings, Duncan claimed that he suffered psychological damages and has nightmares because of the attack.

"I wanted something to come out of it. I don't even go to parties anymore, because there's always someone asking, 'What happened to that Busta Rhymes case, " Duncan testified in court.

Robert Kalina, Busta Rhymes’ lawyer for the trial, was not in court for the trial or damage hearings.


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50 Cent Mocks Fat Joe’s Sales With A Fake Ad

Rapper 50 Cent continues to poke fun at rap veteran Fat Joe and his latest album J.O.S.E. 2, which was released to stores on October 6.

50 Cent issued a statement that contained Fat Joe’s album sales for the week, which totaled 8,343 copies.

"A bad man kicks you while you're down,” 50 Cent said in a statement. “Well I'm the worst, I'ma kick Fat Joe in the head.”

Prior to Fat Joe releasing his 9th solo album, 50 issued a number of viral videos poking fun at the album was released, while Fat Joe replied in kind with messages via his Twitter page.

"Tell 50 to get off my D*CK already,“ Fat Joe said. “He was sick that my album is SO HOT that real music not that wack sh*t him and his clowns are making."

Fat Joe also appeared on Hot 97’s Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg radio show in New York, where he thanked 50 Cent for the “free promotion” for J.O.S.E. 2.




Clearly 50 Cent is relentless when it comes to Fat Joe, another pic is below.

Drake Explains His Line About Tupac In, “Fear”

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I never cried when Pac died.
But I probably will when Hov does.
-Drake

VH1 Hip Hop Honors 09 Performances: Eminem, DMX, Foxy Brown, Etc.

Eminem, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Roots


Check DMX, Method Man, Redman, Mary J. Blige, Fabolous, Foxy Brown, Ja Rule, Ashanti etc. below, go to MrWorldPremiere for the rest.


Ja Rule & Ashanti



Method Man, Redman & Mary J. Blige



DMX



Closing Medley (Kid Rock, EPMD, Fabolous, Foxy Brown, Ghostface, Chrisette Michele & Wale)

[Blog] Horse Shoe G.A.N.G - "Gangsta M.C." Press Release, Album Preview & Official Artwork

Here's the press release from INgrooves for the Horse Shoe G.A.N.G album:

The four headed monster known as Horse Shoe G.A.N.G consist of younger brothers to Crooked I: Demetrius Capone, Julius Luciano, Kenny Siegel, and Andrew "Dice" Deniro. While Crooked has been a moving power behind the group, make no mistake that Horse Shoe G.A.N.G brings forth a sound all their providing a much needed resuscitation to Hip Hop. Their highly anticipated debut album Gangsta M.C., is slated to drop Nov 3rd 09 on C.O.B./Treacherous Records via Universal Music Group affiliate INgrooves. There's a new viral video Horse Shoe G.A.N.G did for their track “4 Headed Monster” it's just a little preview of what’s to be expected from the new album, including track list and snippets. Fans can look forward to appearances from Crooked I, Royce Da 5'9", ConiYac, KareLezz, Kid Vicious, Dynamic Certified, Kobe and Mykestro. Production on the album is handled by Treacherous Records' in-house producer Komplex as well as the legendary Jim Gittum Pistol & Dae-One. The new release boasts 15 brand new tracks of raw Hip Hop for your listening pleasure.

Track listing with Producer Credits Included:

1. Intro Feat. Kenny Siegel/Produced by Komplex

2. "Boyz On Tha Block" Feat. Kobe/ Produced by Pistol

3. "Here We Go" Produced by Komplex

4. "Pimp Shit"/Produced by Pistol

5. "Circle Gang Anthem pt.2" Feat. Crooked I & Kobe/ Produced by Komplex

6. "Cypher 1" Feat. Kid Vicious, Mykestro, Coniyac Da X.O./ Produced by Pistol

7. Interlude Feat. Julius Luciano/ Produced by Komplex

8. "Deadbeat West"/ Produced by Komplex

9. "Watch Ya Mouth" / Produced by Dae-One

10. "Freak Wit Me" / Produced by Komplex

11. "Come In Tha Place" / Produced by Jim Gittum

12. "Cypher 2" Feat. Crooked I & Royce Da 5'9"/ Produced by Komplex

13. "Long Beach Meeting" Feat. Dynamic Certified & Karelezz/Produced by Jim Gittum

14. "You Don't Wanna Fuck Wit Me" Feat. Crooked I/ Produced by Pistol

15. Outro Feat. Demetrius Capone/ Produced by Komplex

Dr. Dre Wants Jay-Z on a Track for "Detox"

Dr. Dre has sent out an invitation to rapper Jay-Z to feature on the producer's long awaited Detox
album. If accepted, Jay-Z will be putting in double duty on the album by writing and delivering a guest verse.

While promoting his latest venture with HP, the Beats By Dre notebook series. Dre revealed to MTV news that Jay-Z has been in the studio doing some writing for him lately.

“Hopefully I’ll get him to perform on the record. Jay, come holler!”

Dr. Dre and Jay-Z have collaborated in the past with Jay being a co-writer on, "Still D.R.E.", that appeared on the Chronic 2001.

Detox, which is the follow up to Dre's 2001 album Chronic 2001 revealed that artists Nas and R. Kelly make guest appearances on the album along with rumors of rappers Lil Wayne, T.I. and Drake ghost writing for the producer.

Dr. Dre is hoping to put the finishing touches on the album and have it out in stores around this time next year.

JR Writer Shot In New York

Dipset member J.R. Writer is reportedly recovering after suffering a gunshot wound to the leg this past Sunday.

Though details are still scarce, the rapper did confirmed he was at least injured during the shooting via his Twitter page.

"Thank the Lord I'm Alive, they tried to kill ya boy." Writer posted.

Writer's spokesperson has yet to comment on the report however, we do know Writer sustained a bullet wound on Sunday evening, October 11th, 2009, while out in the Bronx.

"That's crazy, I didn't hear about it. Damn, I don't know. It's dirty out there in the streets," Juelz Santana told AllHipHop about the shooting.

Jim Jones, Juelz Santana and Writer had performed together as recently as last week, at 50 Cent's Thisis50 Festival in New York.

We'll keep you posted as details become available.

Shyne To Be Freed Today; Diddy Clarifies Relationship

Today (October 6), rapper Shyne will be released from prison after serving 9 years on assault and attempted murder charges.

At the time of his sentencing in 2001, Shyne has secured a gold debut album, and was poised to have a successful career run.

In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Sean “Diddy” combs spoke on his former star pupil’s release and their current relationship.

“Shyne is not signed to Bad Boy anymore,” Combs revealed to AllHipHop.com exclusively. “I looked forward to this day. The whole situation was a tragic situation. He’s a young man that has a whole life ahead of him to live to be successful and to come out here and put his foot in the game.”

Like the initial bidding war that preceded his Bad Boy signing, Shyne’s new label home has been the subject of much media speculation.

Mogul Jay-Z denied meeting with the rapper, but acknowledged a Roc Nation signing was a “possibility” and there would likely be a future meeting.

On this matter, Diddy offered clarity on whether there would be further music projects between the two.

“I don’t have anything to do with his personal business or his career,” Combs told AllHipHop.com. “As far as our relationship, only time will tell.”

Shyne, born Jamal Barrow, was sentenced to the lengthy stint in prison after a violent shootout inside of Club New York, while he attended a party with Combs and Combs’ then girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez.

Both he and Combs stood trial for the shooting. Combs was acquitted during the sensational trial, while Shyne was found guilty.

According to Shyne’s lawyer, Oscar Michelin, the rapper is required to complete two and a half years of probation per a special request from New York’s Correction Department.

At press time, Shyne’s rumored 3rd album is set to be titled Godfather Exhumed.

Jim Jones Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Ne-Yo's Manager

Harlem, New York rapper Jim Jones entered into a guilty plea in relation to a scuffle inside of the Louis Vuitton store in New York city last December.

Jones plead guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge earlier today (October 5) in Manhattan Criminal Court after being accused of assaulting Ne-Yo’s manager Jayvon Smith.

According to Jones’ attorney Scott Leemon, the rapper was sentenced to time served, based on the time he spent incarcerated shortly after the arrest in January.

Jones pled guilty in order to avoid probation, which could have interfered with his ability to tour, Leemon stated.

The rapper originally pleaded not guilty to the charges last February and initially denied his involvement in the altercation with Smith, which happened in the pricey store last December 22.

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