Nicki Minaj Calls Out Messy Miley Cyrus At The VMAs – “Don’t Play With Me, B*tch”

To give you a little refresher, Miley decided to give her unsolicited two cents on Nicki taking MTV to task for not giving her “Anaconda” or “Feeling Myself” videos the recognition she felt they deserved and pointing out the obvious double standard in regards Black women receiving the credit they deserve for their impact on popular culture. In a comment to the New York Times, Miley boldly proclaimed: “If you want to make it about race, there’s a way you could do that. But don’t make it just about yourself.” Miley also accused Nicki of intentionally “starting a pop star war.”

Nicki was quick to address Miley’s comments tonight, reassuring the public that she’d have the last laugh by confronting her right on the VMA stage.  While accepting her award for Best Hip Hip Video, Nicki called out Miley for jumping in the middle of something that had absolutely nothing to do with her.

Amber Rose Accuses Wiz Khalifa Of Cheating On Twitter

When news of Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa splitting up was revealed, the world was in disbelief. With all the allegations of Amber cheating with her new manager Nick Cannon, Ms. Rose took to twitter to clear the air and clarify Wiz Khalifa was the cheater. The reason Amber Rose filed for divorce has got to do with Wiz Khalifa's infidelity. We really want the two to make it work but Amber makes it apparent, her only focus is her son Bash

50 CENT SPEAKS ON MILLION-DOLLAR SUPER BOWL BET [VIDEO]

50 Cent is betting big on the New York Giants. Backstage at the Bud Light Hotel in Indianapolis during Super Bowlweekend, the hip-hop tycoon spoke to Yahoo! about the million-dollar wager on his home town.
“Baby had said he had $5 million on the Patriots,” 50 said in response to the Cash Money CEO’s proposed bet on New England. “I just think he was just passionate about the Patriots winning and just said that. I don’t think he actually would bet $5 million.”
The G-Unit captain banked $500,000 when the Giants defeated the 49ers in the playoffs. “It would just be risking what I won the first time,” he explained.
But one bet he won’t be taking is posing nude on Twitter if the Giants lose, which one fan suggested. “No. This is what happens on my Twitter,” he said. “When people say really crazy things, I say, ‘OK.’ I don’t say anything else. I just say, ‘OK’ so my fans can see the crazy things people say to me because they don’t pay attention to what they’re saying. They only pay attention to my response.”

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Broke As A Joke: Whitney Houston Has No More Racks On Racks! (DETAILS)

By Rebecca Francois for Global Grind Staff

Say it ain't so, Whitney! Say it ain't so!

The 48-year-old singer, actress, diva, musical icon Whitney Houston is dead broke.
Reports have surfaced claiming that Ms. Houston has burned through her entire fortune – including her $100 million dollar recording deal (biggest in music history) with Arista records.

DETAILS: Tika Sumpter Says Whitney Houston "Is Family, For Real!"

Though Houston just wrapped on Sparkle – a film which she stars in with singer Jordin Sparks, and is probably set to receive a fat compensation for her service, reports are claiming that Whitney still needed the help of her record label to support her and her lifestyle until her check was signed, sealed and delivered.

VIDEO: Miley Cyrus Enters Whitney Houston Drug Rehab Program!

Houston, who has openly admitted to a previous cocaine addiction and tumultuous relationship with ex-husband Bobby Brown, has even resorted to asking friends for small loans as minor as $100.00 to help hold her down.
“She might be homeless if not for people saving her," a source said. “It’s so sad. She should have Mariah Carey money, and she’s flat broke!”
A rep for the star released a statement claiming that the reports are “ridiculous and not true," but we all know that cocaine is one hell of a drug.
SOURCE: DailyMail

Trey Songz Heats Up the Bedroom in Racy Rocawear Campaign [Video]

Trey Songz indulges in a night of passion and pleasure in the provocative teaser for Rocawear’s new cologne Evolution. A shirtless Trey licks his lips as a pretty young thing undresses before his eyes. They hit the sheets for some steamy lovemaking, but you’ll have to wait to see what happens next.

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POPULAR NYC DJ MR. CEE ARRESTED FOR SEX ACT WITH MALE

Update (Monday 11 a.m.): The story that set the internet on fire last night has now been confirmed as DJ Mr. Cee’s arrest record is available online. Cee, real name Calvin Lebrun, was released later that day on his own recognizance after being arrested for lewd conduct.

Rumors of Mr. Cee engaging in homosexual activity have run rampant for years with Wendy Williams indirectly referring to him on her radio show.

Lebrun’s fellow HOT97 DJ, Funkmaster Flex, took to his blog last night to deny the story, however Lebrun’s arrest record is available online. Cee has yet to confirm the charges. Click here for more case detals

New York (Sunday 7 p.m.) — Hip-Hop website Hollywoodstreetking has posted a mugshot of HOT 97 DJ Mister Cee and an unidentified 20-year-old man claiming that Cee was reportedly arrested for lewd conduct.

Cee, real name Calvin Lebrun, was reportedly arrested this past Wednesday night after he was allegedly spotted receiving oral sex from a young man in a parked car.

The 44-year-old Hot 97 DJ was reportedly booked at Manhattan’s 1st Precinct, located at West Street and Watts Street.

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Robin Roberts Invites Chris Brown Back to ‘Good Morning America’

Chris Brown may have lost his cool after Robin Roberts pressed him on his domestic dispute with Rihanna, but his off-air outburst came as a surprise to her. According to the “Good Morning America” host, Breezy pre-approved questions regarding the incident and shocked Roberts when he tore up his dressing room following their televised interview.

During today’s “GMA” broadcast, Roberts explained that it is the show’s policy to discuss topics with an interviewee in advance. “Anytime we have a guest here on the program, we let them know ahead of time the subject matter, the topics that we’re going to discuss and even right before the interview, I said that to Chris and I was shocked like everybody else was,” she revealed.

She thought Brown was joking when he tried to redirect the interview to discuss his new album F.A.M.E. “You saw me laughing during the interview because when he was doing that, I thought he was joking about some things because of the easy relationship that we have,” she explained.

Despite the headline-making episode and barrage of angry comments from Breezy fans, she’s ready to have him back on the show. “I’m glad that we’ve extended an invitation. We’d love to have him back and he’s seriously considering that,” she added. “We wish him the absolute best and and again we’ve extended the invitation to him and I sure hope that he takes us up on it, because I’d love to have another chat with him.”

After deflecting her on-air questions on Tuesday’s program, Brown performed his hit “Yeah 3X” without any sign of irritation. Once the cameras stopped rolling, he allegedly flew into a rage and trashed his dressing room, removing his shirt and exiting the station in a fury.

The show’s hair and makeup staff said they called security after hearing loud noises coming from his dressing room. A cooler was reportedly thrown and a window was smashed.

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FOXY BROWN KICKED OUT OF FASHION SHOW

Foxy Brown has gotten herself in trouble again. The Brooklyn rapper was kicked out of a fashion show last week after she allegedly showed up intoxicated for her performance.

The notorious femcee arrived at the Indashio show in New York City’s SoHo district at 1:20 a.m. on Thursday (Feb. 17), 10 minutes before the event was supposed to end. As patrons exited the spot, Fox Boogie locked herself in the bathroom and refused to leave, prompting security to physically remove her from the venue, reports TMZ.

The Don Diva has found herself in the legal crosshairs over the past few years. She was sentenced to a year in jail after violating probation in 2007 for assaulting two manicurists, and was released in April 2008. Last July, she was arrested yet again for breaking a protection order after her neighbor accused her of mooning her.

UPDATE: Foxy Brown has denied the reports. “The story is a complete fabrication,” she tells RadarOnline.com. “When I got to the club I was not intoxicated at all. That’s a lie. There was no intoxication, there was no drama, and I was never physically escorted out by security.”

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10 Most Anticipated Hip Hop Albums of 2011

2010 was filled with blockbuster releases from the likes of Eminem and Kanye West, two albums from Lil Wayne, and the hot-selling debuts of Young Money’s Drake and Nicki Minaj. But 2011 is shaping up to be even bigger. This year will see the return of pop juggernauts Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, the teaming of rap kings Kanye and Jay-Z, Lil Wayne’s eagerly-awaited Tha Carter IV, and an album a decade in the making, Dr. Dre’s Detox. But don’t forget about the rookies. The stage is set for Roc Nation’s Willow Smith and J. Cole to take over with their much-buzzed-about debuts. Rap-Up.com spotlights 10 albums that have us excited for 2011.

Kanye West x Jay-Z – Watch the Throne

Yeezy and Hov on the same track isn’t anything new, but the promise of a joint album has hip-hop heads salivating. Leave it to two of rap’s brightest stars to put egos aside and join forces for what is poised to be one of the biggest releases of the year. After appearing together on a handful of tracks as part of ‘Ye’s G.O.O.D. Friday series, the dynamic duo capped 2010 with the first leak from their collaborative LP—“That’s My Bitch” featuring La Roux’s Elly Jackson—proving that not only is Watch the Throne on the way, but that they’ve got some serious heat in the vault.

Beyoncé – TBD

How can Beyoncé top 2008’s ambitious double disc I Am… Sasha Fierce? According to the 29-year-old, she’s outdoing herself by creating her own genre for her as-yet-untitled fourth album. Incorporating more live instruments into the mix, B has teamed back up with frequent collaborator Ne-Yo, who shares that “nobody will be in Beyoncé’s lane after this album,” and “Sweet Dreams” producer Jim Jonsin, who wants to explore an ’80s electro sound. 2011 is slated to set the bar even higher for the unstoppable singer.

Lil Wayne – Tha Carter IV

Fresh off doing his bid, Lil Wayne has kept a low profile after becoming a free man in November. But after breaking his silence with the dizzying Bangladesh-produced “6 Foot 7 Foot” featuring Cory Gunz, Weezy proved that his time out of the booth wasn’t spent idly. Though originally due upon his release from Rikers, the highly-anticipated offering was pushed into the new year, with producer Dow Jones of Tha Bizness telling Rap-Up TV that it will flip the game on its head. “Carter IV gonna change your life,” he said. “It’s something that you ain’t never seen before. We thought Carter III was incredible and he took it a couple steps up.”

Willow Smith – TBD

The 10-year-old starlet busted onto the scene in 2010 with her catchy single “Whip My Hair,” and it didn’t stop there. Will and Jada Pinkett’s talented tyke became a cultural phenom following the track’s release, earning her a deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and co-signs from artists including Rihanna, Rick Ross, and B.o.B. Her debut is set for a tentative March release, giving her plenty of time to nab a hopeful guest appearance from pop’s biggest star. “[Somebody] I would really want to work with on a song would be Lady Gaga,” she previously revealed. “She is amazing! She’s just so amazing, she’s a free person. She’s a free girl, baby.”

Chris Brown – F.A.M.E.

Whatever troubles Chris Brown faced in 2009, he tried to overcome with his undeniable talent. The 21-year-old not only performed a moving tribute to Michael Jackson at the BET Awards, but he linked up with Tyga for one of the hottest mixtapes of the year, Fan of a Fan. The tape spawned the chart-topping hit “Deuces,” which was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the Grammys. Breezy is building off the momentum by putting in work on his fourth album F.A.M.E. (Forgiving All My Enemies), led by the singles “Yeah 3X” and “Look at Me Now” featuring Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne. With a planned collabo with Bruno Mars and production from Boi-1da, the set promises to be a F.A.M.E. monster.

Lupe Fiasco – Lasers

Included on Rap-Up.com’s most anticipated albums last year, Lupe Fiasco hit a snag settling on a solid release date for his third album Lasers. Fans went to war with his label Atlantic Records for balking on its release, putting pressure on the imprint to set the album free by staging a protest outside its New York City headquarters. The conglomerate buckled, putting the ball into motion on the oft-delayed LP. Now, the Chi-town native is in the thick of promotion for the album ahead of its March 8 release, delivering the video for the lead single “The Show Goes On” on Christmas Day.

Drake – Take Care

Coming off of his smash breakout mixtape So Far Gone, Drake delivered on the hype with the release of his well-received studio debut Thank Me Later. Soon after its release, the Young Money rapper revealed that he’d already began work on his sophomore project Take Care. Drizzy previously told Rap-Up.com that he’s put in studio time with staple producers Noah “40” Shebib and Boi-1da, as well as soul sampler 9th Wonder, and shared with GQ that he’s going with a less-is-more approach this time around. “For Take Care, I’m trying to find a way to make my raps shorter but catchier. I’m trying to condense my thoughts down to 16 bars. And it’s coming out more potent,” he said.

J. Cole – TBD

Roc Nation’s flagship MC was supposed to release his much-anticipated debut in 2010, but the LP failed to materialize in time. Instead, the North Carolina native tided fans over with his Friday Night Lights mixtape and debut single “Who Dat,” showing that though his album has yet to surface, his skills haven’t gotten rusty. J. Cole told Rap-Up.com that the album will feature production from No I.D., Brian Kidd, and a Grammy contender from Danjahandz, and that while he didn’t have it on lock, he was hoping that his boss Jay-Z would lay a verse for the project. Jigga feature or not, 2011 is shaping up to be “Villematic.”

Lady Gaga – Born This Way

Pop’s reigning queen ruled 2010 with cuts from her Fame Monster mini-album, gaining even more exposure by rocking zany outfits including a dress made of meat at the MTV Video Music Awards. Spending most of ’10 on the road, the eccentric star finished off the year by announcing a May 23 release date for her new album Born This Way, preceded by the first single’s debut on February 13, the same day as the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. After conquering the world, can Gaga do it all over again?

Dr. Dre – Detox

Dr. Dre’s third opus has reached mythical proportions since the producer-rapper announced its existence over a decade ago. After a few unfinished songs found their way online in 2010, Dre shocked the industry by dropping an actual single from the album and confirming its 2011 release. The Good Doctor ignited the project with “Kush” featuring Snoop Dogg and Akon, followed by the Joseph Kahn-directed video in December. Though it’s unclear who from the extensive roster of artists he’s worked with will make the final cut, Detox is ready to go from fiction to fact.

Now that you’ve seen our list, which albums are you most looking forward to this year?

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RIHANNA, DRAKE, NICKI MINAJ, & JAY-Z REVEAL NEW YEAR’S PLANS

The stars will be ringing in 2011 in style. While a smattering of A-listers, including Rihanna, Jay-Z, and Diddy, welcome the New Year in Sin City, other celebs will be spread across the country. Here’s a roundup of what some of your faves will be doing when the clock srikes midnight.
2010’s breakout star Drake will perform poolside at WET at the W Hotel South Beach before the party moves inside to WALL, while his Young Money sister Nicki Minaj counts down the new year in the MIA at Mansion. The Pink Friday rapper can also be seen performing on “NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly” at 10 p.m. Her “Bottoms Up” collaborator Trey Songz will toast to 2011 at LUXE across town and Lil Jon will turn up the volume at Cameo nightclub.
Flo Rida will watch the ball drop in New York City’s Times Square with the cast of the “Jersey Shore” for MTV’s “New Year’s Bash 2011,” while down the block Bruno Mars caps a successful year at the R Lounge in the Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel. Fans shelled out $950 for two tickets to catch the Grammy-nominated star and hip-hop icon Rev Run.
Lil Wayne will blow into the Windy City to host his first party since prison at Adrianna’s Club Ballroom. Lil Tunechi and the Dipset gang will pop bottles (or water for Weezy), while fans at home can catch him perform his Carter IV single “6 Foot 7 Foot” on “NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly.”
On the West Coast, Rihanna will party like a rock star on the Las Vegas Strip at PURE at Caesars Palace. Also in Sin City, Nelly will shake things up at Haze at Aria, Jay Sean parties like it’s 2012 at The Bank at Bellagio, and B.o.B rocks JET Nightclub at The Mirage. Off the Strip, Ludacris will be pouring bottles of Conjure at Vanity Nightclub at the Hard Rock Hotel.
The man of all celebrations, Diddy, will hold court at LAX Nightclub inside the Luxor in Vegas, but the hottest ticket will be Jay-Z, who performs with Coldplay at the grand opening gala of The Cosmopolitan for a few thousand invited guests. Those lucky enough to be in attendance may catch a glimpse of his wife Beyoncé.

Which celeb would you like to ring in the New Year with?

Source: www.rap-up.com

KELLY ROWLAND SIZZLES IN NEW PROMO PICS

Kelly Rowland proves she’s a grown—and sexy—woman in the new promo photos for her forthcoming album, which has been delayed until later this fall. Apparently Kelly has had a change of heart and decided that she may not self title her third solo album, so she is asking fans to submit a name for the project.
The Texas gal is currently visiting radio stations across the U.S. to promote her two new singles “Grown Woman” and “Rose Colored Glasses.”
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Lauryn Hill Breaks Her Silence

Lauryn Hill hasn’t granted many interviews as of late, but NPR managed to score some one-on-one time with the reclusive singer during her visit to the Harmony Festival in Santa Rosa, Calif., earlier this month.
Reporter Zoe Chace was invited to ride in the former Fugees member’s car following her performance and soon found out that Ms. Hill, as she prefers to be called, is doing just fine despite the rumors.

On why she stopped putting out music: “There were a number of different reasons. But partly, the support system that I needed was not necessarily in place. There were things about myself, personal-growth things, that I had to go through in order to feel like it was worth it. In fact, as musicians and artists, it’s important we have an environment—and I guess when I say environment, I really mean the [music] industry, that really nurtures these gifts. Oftentimes, the machine can overlook the need to take care of the people who produce the sounds that have a lot to do with the health and well-being of society, or at least some aspect of society. And it’s important that people be given the time that they need to go through, to grow, so that the consciousness level of the general public is properly affected. Oftentimes, I think people are forced to make decisions prematurely. And then that sound radiates.”

On wanting to sing more: “I’m trying to open up my range and really sing more. With The Fugees initially, and even with Miseducation, it was very hip-hop—always a singing over beats. I don’t think people have really heard me sing out. So if I do record again, perhaps it will have an expanded context.Where people can hear a bit more.”

On why she started to perform again: “I don’t know if you know this, but I have five children. The youngest is 2 now, so she’s old enough that I can leave her for a period of time and know she’s going to be okay. That’s one reason. And I think it’s just time. I’m starting to get excited again. Believe it or not, I think what people are attracted to about me, if anything, is my passion. People got exposed to my passion through music and song first. I think people might realize, you know, ‘We love the way she sounds, we love the music, but I think we just love how fearless she is. How boundless she is, when it comes to what she wants to do.’ And I think that can be infectious.”

On staying healthy: “I think if I was created with such power or an ability, then what’s also been put in me is the blueprint for the responsibility part, as well. I have to take care of myself in order to take care of this gift, which has affected so many. I don’t treat it lightly. It’s important to me to be healthy and to be whole.”
Source: www.rap-up.com

Behind the scenes : On Set of Sean Kingston’s Tour Rehearsals

Sean Kingston will kick off one of the biggest tours of the summer with Justin Bieber this Wednesday in Hartford, Conn. The Jamaican-American singer invited Rap-Up TV exclusively on set of his tour rehearsals in Los Angeles, where he ran through his hits including “Me Love,” “Face Drop,” and his brand new single “Letting Go (Dutty Love).”
The future husband of Nicki Minaj also talked about hitting the road with the teen phenom, what fans can expect, and the pranks he’ll pull on his tourmate. Watch out, Justin!
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SNOOP DOGG FINALLY GRANTED ENTRY TO THE U.K.

by Danielle Harling

After what seemed like a never-ending battle with U.K. immigration authorities rapper Snoop
Dogg has finally been granted a visa to visit the country. The Wall Street Journal reports that Snoop was informed of the decision last week.

The decision to allow Snoop to return to the U.K. couldn’t have come at a better time. In the coming weeks, the Cali-based rapper will perform at the renowned Glastonbury Festival, a concert in London’s Hyde Park, and a charity event in Manchester.

According to Snoop’s lawyer, if he was unable to perform at those shows because of visa issues he could have possibly lost somewhere near half a million dollars.

“This is a major coup for the renewal of his relationship with the British immigration authorities and justifies the approach he has taken over the last three years to clear his name and reputation,” said Snoop’s lawyer in a letter sent to immigration authorities.

Following the ban Snoop received after a scuffle and consequent arrest at London’s Heathrow Airport he attempted to visit the country again in 2007, but was denied entry.

Source: www.hiphopdx.com



DENNO’S MAKE IT AND MI FEEL IT ‘A SHOT’


Make It and Mi Feel It, two of the latest singles from Master One Production artiste, Denno, have been getting a lot of love from FM radio and also from the selectors in the dancehall.
“The songs are doing good … we’ve been getting a lot of requests,” Denno reports with a smile. “In other words dem a shot,” he said by way of further explanation.
It’s not hard to imagine why these songs are finding their way into the hearts of the people. Not only are they conscious and thought-provoking, Denno sings them with a conviction that is piercing and memorable. In fact, Denno says he always wanted to be a deejay, but he realised early on that the types of lyrics which he pens are best suited to a singer rather than a deejay.
“I realise that for me to bring out the right words it’s not about the fast spitting out of lyrics … it’s all about slowing it down so that people can hear the words, listen and learn,” says the singer.
According to Denno, his management team is now working on video projects for the singles.
“We hope to release the videos by the end of this month. We are assembling the video crew and making sure that the video reflects the mood and tone of the songs,” the artiste said.
Asked how he felt about the early success of the singles, he noted, “I am happy that things are moving in the right direction and with hard work and Master One Productions giving me their total support things can only get better.”

JACKO'S FORMER LAWYER SHOT DEAD

Michael Jackson's former lawyer has been found shot dead.
Peter Lopez, who was married to Dukes Of Hazzard actress, Catherine Bach, reportedly committed suicide at the couple's home in California on Friday, April 30.
A neighbour heard the shot, and Peter, 60, was found by someone who was at the house.
A spokesperson for Catherine Bach, (who played the character of Daisy Duke in the TV series), and the couple's two daughters, Sophia and Laura said: "The Lopez Family has suffered a tragic personal loss. Catherine and the girls ask for your prayers."
Lopez had been the late 'King of Pop' Michael's lawyer since 2006 when he was appointed by the singer's former general manager, Raymone Bain, to reorganise his business affairs.
Shocking news
Raymone said: "I'd known Peter for 20 years, I can't think of a nicer individual. He was a good guy. I'm just so shocked."
Lopez also represented artistes including The Eagles, Andrea Bocelli and Michael Buble.
The law firm where Lopez was a co-founder, Kleinberg Lopez Lange Cuddy and Klein also spoke of their shock.
A statement from the firm said: "We are deeply shocked and saddened by the unexpected loss of our friend and partner."
Source: jamaica-gleaner.com

New Music: Nas & Damian Marley f/ Joss Stone & Lil Wayne – ‘My Generation’

Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley craft their own “We Are the World” for their joint album Distant Relatives. Joss Stone and Lil Wayne lift up the youth with their empowering lyrics, while the young choirs of L.A.’s Sunny Brae Elementary School and Oakwood School provide the background vocals.
View the clip below

Remembering Left Eye: 8 Years Later

“Dreams are hopeless aspirations
In hopes of comin’ true
Believe in yourself
The rest is up to me and you”

Today marks the eight-year anniversary of the passing of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. Left Eye was known as the “crazy” member of the groundbreaking trio TLC, and together they went on to become the biggest-selling female group of all time in the United States with 22 million albums sold. Watch a fan-made medley of some of her most memorable verses below. R.I.P. Left Eye.


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CIARA & CHRIS BROWN JOIN BET TELETHON

The outpouring of celebrities lending their support for Haiti continues. Ciara, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, and Pharrell are just some of the artists scheduled to participate in BET’s telethon next month.
Queen Latifah and Sean “Diddy” Combs will co-host “S.O.S. Saving OurSelves: Help for Haiti,” a three-hour televised concert from the American Airlines Arena in Miami on February 5, the Friday before the city hosts Super Bowl XLIV. The fundraising event will include appearances and performances by Ludacris, Justin Bieber, Robin Thicke, and many more.
“The devastation that has occurred in Haiti has broken my heart. My hope is that we can raise enough money to sustain a few of the relief organizations for quite some time as there is a lot of work to be done over there,” stated Pharrell in a press release. “The goal is not only to bring immediate relief to Haiti but to also rebuild the country and help the country move forward.”
The program will air on BET and Centric, as well as MTV and VH1, on Friday, February 5, at 8 p.m. ET. The proceeds will benefit Haiti relief organizations including Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti, CARE, and Project Medishare.
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G-UNIT’S LLOYD BANKS ARRESTED AFTER ALTERCATION

Lloyd Banks has been arrested on assault and robbery charges after allegedly attacking a promoter following a concert in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, on Friday night (Jan. 8).
The G-Unit member, born Christopher Lloyd, performed at Brantford’s Club N.V. before the altercation occurred. According to MTV News, the rapper and three associates, Nicklas Sloane, Shawn McGee, and Tyrell Cooper, got into an argument with the promoter over payment for his appearance and performance.
The promoter claimed that Banks and the three other men held him in his hotel room against his will before assaulting and robbing him on Saturday morning (Jan. 9). All four individuals were charged with forceful confinement, aggravated assault, and robbery.
Banks and his associates appeared in court via video on Sunday (Jan. 10) and are due back early this week. They currently remain in police custody.
SOURCE: www.rap-up.com

AMERIE DOESN’T SWEAT ALBUM SALES

Despite the lackluster sales of her latest album, Amerie is not breaking a sweat. The R&B star is looking past the initial weeks and toward the bigger picture.
The “Heard ’Em All” singer’s fourth studio album In Love & War sold 12,500 copies in its first week, debuting at No. 46 on the Billboard 200. She spoke to Rap-Up.com about the sales figures.
“It’s a very weird time. I didn’t worry about it ’cause I felt like it’s not about the first week,” she said. “I knew when the album came out, it wasn’t coming out with a big hit ’cause we just went to radio with the ‘Pretty Brown’ record two weeks before the album came out, so we already knew it was going to be one of those over time things vs. a first week thing, which is cool.”
Amerie did not set expectations for herself based on the unpredictable state of the music industry. “There’s no way to tell right now. I was actually curious ’cause I kept saying, ‘This is interesting, going to radio with a song and two weeks later your album is coming out.’ I’ve never really done it like that before.”
The album was not immediately available on iTunes on its release day, but Amerie doesn’t fault anyone for the error. “That was weird. I don’t know what happened with that. The people at iTunes are really cool. I just thought that was so odd. They tried to fix it as fast as they could.”
Next up, she is planning to shoot a video for “More Than Love” with Fabolous.
SOURCE: rap-up.com