Update: T.I. & Tiny Arrested Over Ecstasy; Rapper’s Lawyers Speak Posted: Thursday - September 2, 2010 | Comments (0) Authorities have confirmed that the illegal substance found inside of T.I’s car was ecstasy, says TMZ.com. The rapper and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle were arrested on Wednesday (September 1) night after cops pulled them over for making an illegal u-turn. [READ MORE] T.I. & Wife Arrested For Drug Possession Posted: Thursday - September 2, 2010 | Comments (0) T.I., 29, and wife Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, 35, were arrested on drug charges following a routine traffic stop in West Hollywood late Wednesday night (September 1). [READ MORE] Young Buck Explains Bankruptcy Filing; Denies Plans To Sue 50 Cent Posted: Thursday - September 2, 2010 | Comments (0) Young Buck has released a statement in response to the news of his filing for bankruptcy hitting the Internet and according to the Tennessee rapper, he did not voluntarily file for Chapter 13 but was forced to do so, so that he could get his current financial situation under control. [READ MORE] Diddy Being Hit With Multi-Million Dollar Suit By Former Employee Posted: Thursday - September 2, 2010 | Comments (0) Diddy is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit from a former employee, according to TMZ.com. Francesca Spero is accusing the music mogul of firing her from Bad Boy Records over her age and medical problems. [READ MORE] Lauryn Hill Talks New Project/Current Music Posted: Thursday - September 2, 2010 | Comments (0) Lauryn Hill is currently working on her long-awaited sophomore solo project, according to MTV News. The network talked with the female MC about the forthcoming project and while she didn’t divulge too much information she did say, “We’re getting closer.” [READ MORE] Young Buck's Ex Manager "Not Worried" About Alleged Lawsuit Posted: Thursday - September 2, 2010 | Comments (0) Young Buck’s former manager has responded to allegations that he mishandled the Tennessee rapper’s finances. According to Bruce Seckendorf, he warned Buck about his money situation and though it’s his job to be “the gatekeeper”, the rapper made his own decisions when he came down to how he spent his money. [READ MORE] Rah Digga Announces New Album "Classic" Posted: Wednesday - September 1, 2010 | Comments (0) A decade after her revered debut album Dirty Harriet dropped, the hard-hitting lyricist Rah Digga is announcing that her new album, Classic, will hit the streets on September 14, 2010. This sophomore follow up is rife with the ambidextrous... [READ MORE] Fantasia's "Back To Me" Debuts At #1 On Billboard Charts Posted: Wednesday - September 1, 2010 | Comments (0) Fantasia’s third studio album, Back To Me, debuts this week at #1 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart and #2 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan. With over 117,000 units sold since its August 24th release on J Records, Back To Me marks Fantasia’s first #1 R&B album... [READ MORE] Young Buck Filing Bankruptcy; Suing 50 Cent Posted: Wednesday - September 1, 2010 | Comments (0) Young Buck filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection earlier this month, according to the Nashville City Paper. The Tennessee rapper reportedly filed the recently unsealed documents voluntarily a couple of days after his Hendersonville home was raided by IRS agents on August 3rd. [READ MORE] Joell Ortiz Not Holding Up Slaughterhouse/Shady Deal; Denies Signing To SRC Records Posted: Wednesday - September 1, 2010 | Comments (0) Joellz Ortiz’ manager, Mike Heron, cleared the air yesterday (August 31) about rumors that his client recently found a label home. According to Heron, Ortiz is still a free agent and is weighing his options despite tweets from Steve Rifkind... [READ MORE] D'Angelo Working With Mark Ronson On Upcoming LP Posted: Wednesday - September 1, 2010 | Comments (0) During a recent interview, Mark Ronson revealed that he has been in the studio with D’Angelo to work on the singer’s forthcoming third solo LP. [READ MORE] Biopic On Tupac Shakur In The Works Posted: Wednesday - September 1, 2010 | Comments (0) Movie director Antoine Fuqua has chosen two Oscar-nominated screenwriters, Stephen J. Rivele and Chris Wilkinson, to pen his biopic film dedicated to the late Tupac Shakur. Rivele and Wilkinson have received the Oscar nominations for writing the biopics Ali and Nixon. [READ MORE] Ice Cube Reveals "I Am The West" Tracklist Posted: Wednesday - September 1, 2010 | Comments (0) Ice Cube has finally revealed the entire tracklist of his ninth studio solo album, I Am the West, which contains 16 songs. Among other guests such as WC, and Jayo Felony, Cube’s son, rapper OMG, is featured on two tracks. [READ MORE] Lauryn Hill Explains Her Rock The Bells Performances Posted: Tuesday - August 31, 2010 | Comments (0) Fans who attended one of the Rock The Bells concerts this year noticed that Lauryn Hill didn’t perform her classic songs the way they were originally recorded, and according to the female MC, she did that on purpose. Rearranging the songs and improvising while on stage help her feel like the songs are fresh. [READ MORE] Young Buck To Release New Album "The Rehab" Posted: Tuesday - August 31, 2010 | Comments (0) September 7, 2010 marks the date that former G-Unit recording artist Young Buck releases his street album, The Rehab. The streets, back roads and Internet highways all around the world are all talking about The Rehab after the new leak of the song... [READ MORE] Eminem Talks Next Single & Acting Career Posted: Tuesday - August 31, 2010 | Comments (0) In an interview for Billboard, Eminem talked about his next single release and his acting career. The Detroit-based rapper, will release his third single soon from his latest album, Recovery. After Not Afraid and Love The Way You Lie, featuring Rihanna, the Detroit MC has chosen a collaboration with Lil Wayne, titled No Love, as his third single. [READ MORE] Spike Lee & Other Stars Celebrated Michael Jackson Posted: Tuesday - August 31, 2010 | Comments (0) Spike Lee organized the second annual event titled Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson on August 29, what would have been the King Of Pop's 52th birthday. Last Sunday, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, on Nethermead Field was the place to be. DJ Spinna and many other artists played and performed MJ’s hit songs like The Way You Make Me Feel, Billie Jean and Beat It. [READ MORE] Slim Thug/Rick Ross Clash On Twitter Posted: Tuesday - August 31, 2010 | Comments (0) Apparently Rick Ross didn’t respond fast enough to Slim Thug’s question regarding a song of his that leaked recently so the Texas MC took to the place where everyone goes to air out their grievances: Twitter. [READ MORE] Big Fase Drops Diss Record Aimed At Game Posted: Tuesday - August 31, 2010 | Comments (0) Big Fase has dropped a new diss track titled No Help aimed at his young brother, Game. On the song, he accuses his brother yet again of breaking his promises and abandoning his family and calls him a “shadow of a man.” [READ MORE] Lil Wayne Releasing "Tha Carter IV" On Day Of Prison Release Posted: Monday - August 30, 2010 | Comments (0) Lil Wayne will commemorate the day he gets out of prison by releasing the fourth installment of Tha Carter series on the same day. Young Money Entertainment president, Mack Maine, revealed the news during an interview with MTV News and according to him, the plan was always to release... [READ MORE]