Your Black News: Lloyd Banks Gets Locked Up

G-Unit's Lloyd Banks is being held by police in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, on assault and robbery charges after an incident involving a local promoter on Friday night. Authorities say that Banks and three others assaulted the promoter after the G-Unit member performed at Club NV in nearby Brantford late Friday night.

Sergeant Brad Finucan of the Waterloo Regional Police's Criminal Investigations branch told MTV News on Sunday (January 10) that Banks (real name: Christopher Lloyd) and three associates got into a dispute with the promoter at a local hotel over payment for performance and an appearance fee. The promoter's name was withheld by police.

 

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Hip Hop Wired – 11/12/09

HHHWired Exclusive: B.G. Speaks on Arrest, Lil Wayne, Lil Boosie, Turk

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» By Danielle Canada   Nov 12 2009, 17:23 Pm

Rappers have been unable to outrun the long arm of the law as of late.  With C-Murder, T.I. and Max B behind bars, Boosie having his sentence doubled and Lil Wayne possibly facing a year, it feels as though no artist is safe from the big house and must be weary of his/her actions.

Rapper B.G. was barely able to escape as he was arrested last Tuesday following a traffic stop when authorities found

Comments 0 Tags B. Gizzle, b.g., c-murder, lil boosie, lil wayne, turk

Lil Kim Sued For Missed Appearances

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» By Danielle Canada   Nov 12 2009, 16:59 Pm

Lil Kim's been busy overseas trying to revitalize her career and ultimately reclaim her position as the ‘Queen B.'

Kim recently made a brief stop across the pond in London where she was scheduled to make several club appearances from November 7 through 14. Unfortunately for British fans anxious to catch a glimpse of her, she left prematurely after suffering

Comments 0 Tags Abstrakt Visions Entertainment, Lil Kim Sued, Lil Km, Queen B

Dr. Dre Teaming With Best Buy For New Business Venture

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» By Danielle Canada   Nov 12 2009, 16:37 Pm

Dr. Dre continues to embrace his talent in music and further build his brand by collaborating with major electronic retailer Best Buy which will serve as endorsement for his Beats By Dre headphones and DJ equipment.

Calling the venture Club Beats, the joint venture is a partnership with

Comments 0 Tags Beats By Dre, Best Buy, Club Beats, detox,dr. dre, R.E.D., the game

Charles Hamilton Making His Return?

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» By Danielle Canada   Nov 12 2009, 15:29 Pm

Since being shunned from the offices of Interscope and having his debut album shelved indefinitely, the rap career of Charles Hamilton seemed to have died out before it could truly launch.

Last impressions are almost as significant as first and for Hamilton, his last image was that of having a few teeth shifted after a punch from his female affiliate.Sonic lost all his coins after that hit as he completely dropped off the

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C-Murder Cannot Afford Appeal For Murder Case

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» By Danielle Canada   Nov 12 2009, 15:13 Pm

Corey Miller's troubles with the law ultimately landed him a lifetime behind bars.

As previously reported C-Murder was convicted of second degree murder for the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy in 2002 and sentenced to life in prison. Now as he continues to serve his time C-Murder's trying anxiously to appeal his conviction so he can see the light of day again.

Unfortunately for him however the cost of an appeal is more than he can afford. According to court documents

Comments 0 Tags C Miller Murder Conviction, C-Miller, c-murder, C-Murder Cannot Afford Appeal, Corey Miller, master p, new orleans, Percy Miller

Details Spill On Eminem's “Shady Talez”

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» By Michael "Ice-Blue" Harris   Nov 12 2009, 15:03 Pm

With a history of ruthless, malicious lyrics to make fans cringe or cause a stir, it only makes sense that Eminem would use his ability to craft frightening tales and paint it on a larger canvas.

Earlier reports gave mention of the rapper working on a series of horror films titled Shady Talez and now further details have surfaced as it pertains to the upcoming flick.

The actual film will be a 3D anthology film which will showcase the rapper's ability to be a chameleon as he will be put

Comments 0 Tags 50 cent, dr. dre, eminem/ relapse, shady talez

Sha Money XL Announces Distribution Deal

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» By Danielle Canada   Nov 11 2009, 17:15 Pm

The former head of G Unit Records and the man deemed by 50 cent as the “chain on the bike, Sha Money XL, is announcing a brand new business venture.

It's been two years since he left his post and now he's stepping up to take the reins of a multi-million dollar music and film distribution deal. The deal brings together the businessman and 'The Orchard' as he launches

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Wu Tang Affiliates Arrested

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» By Danielle Canada   Nov 11 2009, 17:12 Pm

The old saying to watch the company you keep is ringing true once again. Two affiliates of the legendary team Wu are finding themselves in jail after being arrested in Arkansas. DJ Allah Mathematics and Streetlife were arrested Tuesday after police found weed on their tour bus. According to the police report,

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They Still mad and sh*t? Ain’t Ya’ll Old by now?

The original mad rappers, Onyx, are back, and they're not happy about Damon Dash's 'Blak Roc' collaboration album with The Black Keys. In a recent interview on Angela Yee and Leah Rose's Lip Service radio show on Shade 45, the baldhead rappers discussedyelled about Dash's project, which features notable MC's likeLudacris, Jim Jones, Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch and more.
"N----s is biting the whole f---in' movement," explained a ticked off Fredro Starr. "The 'Black Rock' s---, we been rocking with that. Now I'm hearing other n----s coming out with it...I ain't sayin' no f---in' names. You know what it is man, holla at me n----, 100 mad n----s with guns n----, stop playing games with me!"

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Your Black News: Well-Known Publicist Gives PR Advice to Kanye West and Serena Williams

 

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Karen Taylor-Bass, a well-known publicist, decided to go out of her way to give some PR advice on how Serena and Kanye can save their damaged public images.  Read what she had to say:

Kanye West Latest Ego Trip

“Last night, I was watching the VMA with my 9 year old son, as he was packing his books for school.  As I was explaining to him the significance of the MTV Awards, as a former Music Publicist, the mood shifted from this is cool to ... this is crazy.

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Kanye West Needs to Chill

It is our opinion at YBG that you should no longer feel obligated to ride the Kanye West emotional roller coaster, as this brother has obviously lost his damn mind.  First, the rapper makes a non-rap album that seems stupid, with a bunch of crazy songs that show that he is not in his right mind.  Second, there is the craziness of that ridiculous relationship with Amber Rose.  Last night was the kicker:  his assault of Taylor Swift’s moment on stage. 

We’re not Taylor Swift fans, but if she won the damn award Kanye, leave her alone.  You would be livid if Garth Brooks went up on the stage and took your sh*t.  Just kill it Ye and get that therapy you been needin.  It’s starting to get on our nerves.

News: Hip Hop Wired – 9/14/09

Lil Wayne Is A Father...Again

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» By MToussaint   Sep 13 2009, 13:33 Pm

It has been confirmed that Lil Wayne welcomed a child into the world this week. Actress Lauren London's PR people stated the child was born Wednesday, September 9th and it's a healthy baby boy. As if being born on 09-09-09 wasn't special enough, this is London's first child and Lil Wayne's third. The name of Baby Carter

Comments 0 Tags lauren london, lil wayne, movie ATL, the carter 3

LL Cool J Releases Theme Song For “NCIS: Los Angeles”

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» By Moguldom   Sep 12 2009, 10:56 Am

LL Cool J has released his latest single “NCIS: No Crew Is Superior.” The track is inspired by his new television show “NCIS: Los Angeles” which will premiere on Tuesday, September 22 at 9 p.m. on CBS.

“NCIS: Los Angeles” is about the high-stakes world of the Office of Special Projects (OSP), a division of NCIS that is charged with apprehending dangerous and elusive criminals that

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Lil Jon Preps Crunk Rock With Soulja Boy, R. Kelly and Akon

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» By DANIELLE CANADA   Sep 12 2009, 9:44 Am

Just when you thought crunk was dead, it looks like it might just be back. Lil Jon, the originator and arguably the leader of the south's crunk movement, is stepping back on the scene. Sans his silently dynamic partners in crime, The Eastside Boys, Jon is rolling solo for the first time and releasingCrunk Rock. The new album is set to pack a punch with features from R. Kelly, Akon and the south's current

Comments 0 Tags lil jom/ crunk rock, lil jon, lil jon "give it all u got", R. Kelly, soulja boy

Jay-Z & Will Smith Give Support To African Musical

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» By JORDAN C. ALSTON   Sep 12 2009, 9:43 Am

In a weird show of solidarity, two media titans and unlikely partners in rhyme or business have chosen to combine their numerous resources again in an effort to bring a little known but lauded musical to life. Former Crack rapper Sean Jay-Z Carter and clean, “Kiddy” rapper Will Smith, are both throwing their Herculean financial strength behind Fela, a play which documents the life and struggles of world renowned musician and activist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

At the cost of $11 million dollars, the Broadway musical is