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BOBBY BROWN TELLS WHY HE LEFT WHITNEY HOUSTONS FUNERAL

R&B singer Bobby Brown has come forward to clear the air on drawing concerns over his early departure from his late ex-wife Whitney Houston's publicized funeral Saturday (February 18) afternoon. Speaking via a statement Brown said extreme security measures forced his exit.

"My children and I were invited to the funeral of my ex-wife Whitney Houston. We were seated by security and then subsequently asked to move on three separate occasions," he stated. "I fail to understand why security treated my family this way and continue to ask us and no one else to move. Security then prevented me from attempting to see my daughter Bobbi-Kristina. In light of the events, I gave a kiss to the casket of my ex-wife and departed as I refused to create a scene. My children are completely distraught over the events. This was a day to honor Whitney. I doubt Whitney would have wanted this to occur. I will continue to pay my respects to my ex-wife the best way I know how." (Statement)

Reports of Brown's early departure hit the Internet Saturday.Brown was seen arriving with several people and had sat down in the front row of a section marked off for family, before being asked to move. Brown had entered the church with other mourners, separate from Houston's family. He appeared emotionally distraught, with red eyes and head hanging as he walked up the aisle of the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. He approached Houston's casket, passed it and went back down the aisle. Ultimately, he left the church. (CNN)



Despite what took place at the funeral, the music veteran performed in his ex-wife's honor hours later. A grieving Bobby Brown began to fulfill his promise to "continue to pay my respects to my ex-wife the best way I know how," and returned to the stage with the New Edition at the Mohegan Sun last night just hours after making a cameo appearance at Whitney Houston's funeral. The Roxbury R&B singer, who explained earlier that he left Houston's star-studded "home going" in New Jersey when his entourage was dissed by security inside the New Hope Baptist Church, joined the New Edition 10 minutes into their set dressed in a white and black ensemble with a black fedora. (Boston Herald)

Yesterday's gathering featured fellow music stars like Jennifer Hudson and Beyonce Knowles-Carter.The invitation-only crowd of 1,500 filled the New Hope Baptist Church, where an arrangement of multicolored balloons greeted the gold hearse carrying the body of the multiplatinum singer and actress. Though limousines dropped off a procession of stars, including Jennifer Hudson, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé Knowles and Angela Bassett, many in the crowd knew Houston as "Nippy" -- a childhood nickname. (New York Daily News)

(Bobby & Whitney in Happier Times)

50 CENT PUSHES HIS ALBUM BACK PROBLEMS AT INTERSCOPE AGAIN?

Fans hoping to get their hands on a new 50 Cent solo album may have to wait a bit longer as the G-Unit leader has expressed disinterest in putting the project out. Based on a Twitter response to a fan, Fif gave little assurance of the LP being retail-ready in the near future. This is the first real sign that 50?s fifth, yet untitled album may never arrive in stores anytime soon. In a response to a fan asking "so did you just give up on your new album? I was expecting a classic man", 50 said "I may have to fall back" signalling that the long delayed LP may be shelved, at least for the time being. (Hip Hop N More)

Last month, the rap star blamed Interscope Records' lack of interest and energy for delaying its release."I wrote this album. I went through the process of writing it. It's been discouraging at points to not see the same efforts from everyone," 50 said when asked about his label frustrations and perceived depression. "As far as me partnering with Feeding America for this actual project, the business model that I adapted was -- conscious capitalism. [New album this year?] Hopefully." (CES)

A few weeks ago, Fif issued an open apology for going off on Interscope over an unauthorized leak via twitter. "Discovered a computer glitch leaked my song. Sorry to team at interscope for over reacting!," he tweeted January 8th. "I put a lot in to this project but I don't care if it ever comes out. Jimmy iovine has been like a mentor for me. I just want to stay friends" (50 Cent's Twitter)

In December, the New York rap star revealed he had no intention of rushing out a new LP."I want to come out at the top of the year, I want to be ready, but, you know, of course it's all on how everybody else puts together their actual marketing campaign and get it right," 50 said in an interview with DJ Whoo Kid. "I don't have a timeline anymore. I'm doing the Dr. Dre. I'm doing what Eminem does. I've been on a shot clock my entire career. 'I've gotta come out during this period. I've got to come out during this period.' Like, every other year. My albums are so successful that it would take me a year to get done touring off of them. I may not necessarily tour off of this album. I might release it and decide I'm going to make the next one instead of actually going out and touring and let everybody live with that and do something different. Or they'll see me at spot dates." (Shade 45)

MEEK MILL TALKS MMG DEBUT "DREAMS & NIGHTMARES"

Maybach Music Group rapper Meek Mill is currently gearing up to drop his long-awaited debut album this year and has revealed its title will be Dreams & Nightmares. While mum on the details, Meek said the LP would tentatively hit stores in the summer. "We out in L.A., Grammy weekend. On our way to Club Colony to do our thing. MMG we in the building. You already know man. I ain't get no Grammy's this year, but next year it's gonna be a wrap. Wrap city," Meek said in an interview, "dropping my album in 2012. This summer, Dreams & Nightmares. Wrap city. They don't give it to me I'm gonna take it. That's how we ride. Feel me? Cause we want it all. Young n*ggas from the ghetto getting money." (Maybach Music Blog)

Last year, "King of the South" rapper T.I. talked about trying to sign Meek.Unfortunately Mill's Grand Hustle signing fell through due to T.I.'s run-ins with the law. "After my two hiatuses I was put in a position where I couldn't really make moves on Meek as quick as he may have wanted to," T.I. told Billboard.com's The Juice. "I never been one want to hold anyone back or to slow down the success of anybody. I'm the first to try to enhance what you have and if I can't make it better than I shouldn't be a part of it." (The Juice)

In mid-November, Maybach Music Group leader Rick Ross expressed the importance of a strong Meek Mill debut."That's what the focus is: making sure it's classic. And I'm really excited and proud that the homey is taking his time to go to that next level," Ross said. "Of course he's the hardest new artist in the game -- we know that, hands down. Of course he can capitalize right now and we know that, that's the obvious. But what's not, is his debut album will be a classic." (MTV)



WEBBIE TAKES BEATDOWN IN CHICAGO FOR NOT GIVING BACK TO LIL BOOSIE'S FAMILY (VIDEO)

Apparently everything isn't all good in the Trill camp, home of Lil Boosie and Webbie. During a recent stop in Chicago on January 21, all hell broke loose as Webbie and his crew were dragged off stage and beatdown as the streets took offense to him "allegedly" doing "Free Lil Boosie" shows but not kicking anything back to his family.

Since Boosie has been in prison, Webbie, Foxx and Lil Trill have been doing 'Free Lil Boosie' shows and selling 'Free Lil Boosie' shirts but according to Boosie's mother, the only contact from the rap world she's received has been through Young Jeezy, Yo Gotti, Plies, Mi5led and Waka Flocka.

The fight apparently was a gangsta party as the "Anti-FukBoi Movement" was in affect as members of several Chicago gangs including The Vice Lords and  Latin Kings took part in the beatdown. Video of the Melee is below there was no word from Webbie or Trill Ent at press time....

(WEBBIE ALTERCATION IN CHICAGO)

2 CHAINZ LEAVES DTP FOR PARENT LABEL DEF JAM

Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz is capitalizing off his recent mainstream success by leaving Ludacris' Disturbin' Tha Peace for a career run at Def Jam Records. Despite the break-up, Chainz said he is still on good terms with Luda. Although there's numerous rumors about his new label deal circulating on the net, 2 Chainz cleared up one thing with XXL about his current situation: He is no longer with Ludacris' Disturbing Tha Peace. "It's the Real University, Two Gun Gang, Street Executives. It's not DTP no more," he says. "I'm actually behind [Ludacris], he's still my homie. I just took another route as far as running my own company and bossing up. But on the other hand, I'm still working with him. He has an album coming out this year, as well." (XXL Mag)

No longer on DTP, Chainz plans to allow his career to blossom on Def Jam. Tity Boi aka 2 Chainz breaks the news that he signed to the house that Russ built. 2 Chainz has revealed that he has signed to Def Jam Recordings. During an interview with XXLMag.com, Tity Boi explained that he's no longer on Disturbing the Peace and says that he is now label mates with Ludacris, who has been signed to Def Jam throughout his career. As far as his plans on Def Jam go, 2 Chainz hopes to release two albums in 2012. (Hip Hop DX) Congrats to 2 Chainz on making that BOSS decision, I remember the playaz circle dayz and you have came along way Big Ups to the big homie!!!

(2 CHAINZ OFFICIAL VIDEO "RIOT")

CORY GUNZ TALKS GUN CHARGE



Rapper Cory Gunz was arrested in the Bronx on Saturday for carrying a loaded firearm. The police detained Gunz yesterday afternoon around 2 p.m. and found the loaded gun in his backpack. Gunz is currently being held in Central Booking in the Bronx. He has no prior criminal record, but New York law mandates a prison sentence of three and a half years for illegal possession of a loaded weapon. (Rolling Stone)

Although the arrest occurred Saturday, details of what went down did not emerge until a day later. The rapper's father, Peter Gunz, also confirmed the arrest on Sunday."It was definitely an illegal search," Peter revealed. Gunz was unable to disclose full details on the incident just yet, but he explained the events leading up to his son's arrest. "I spoke to the arresting officer, and so far, what I'm hearing from him is that they got a phone call at the station saying they should 'look out,'" Gunz said. "According to [the officer], they didn't know he was Cory Gunz. They just saw a bunch of kids following him around. What I will say is that the officer that arrested Cory, actually happened to be a cool dude. After arresting Cory, sitting down with him and talking, he felt bad about the situation." (RapFix)

BIRDMAN SET TO BET 5 MILLION ON SUPER BOWL XLVI

Cash Money Records' Birdman better be careful what he wishes for as a gambling website claims it is prepared to match his $5 million Super Bowl XLVI bet. According to BetOnline.com, the company is ready to face-off against Birdman's wager. "If Birdman is prepared to put his money where his mouth is, we are prepared to accept his $5 million wager on either the point spread or the money line of Super Bowl XLVI," said Dave Mason, BetOnline brand manager, in a statement. "Birdman simply needs to go to BetOnline and register online. Then, he can email me directly and I will provide him wire instructions in order to get his $5 million in post-up funds sent in a timely manner so we can proceed with the bet. Once Birdman's bet is in, we will release a snapshot of the bet in his BetOnline.com account, and Birdman will finally have proof that he is the sports bettor who he boasts of being." (Statement from Betonline.com)

BetOnline is reportedly one of the few legal sites to allow gambling on a variety of professional sports.One of the few online sportsbooks to be legally licenses and regulated in one of the banking capitals of the world, Panama City, Panama, BetOnline.com's management have been servicing players from around the world for over 14 years. With a reputation for excellent customer service, 100% payment history to players, the industry's best bonuses, a multitude of deposit methods including all popular credit cards, sports lines that appeal around the world (including live betting on English Premiership Football, PGA Championship Golf as well as MBL, NFL and NCAA football), BetOnline is now the fastest growing sportsbook featuring US sports. (Wired News Engine)



Last week, the Cash Money boss said he would put $5 million on the New England Patriots defeating the New York Giants at Sunday's Super Bowl match-up. "I like New ENGLaNd.my nephew play RB# 42.I'm Bet 5million 2 any n*ggaaa.like tha Giants YMCMB.BabyMoney anybody kan Getit.," he tweeted January 23rd. (Birdman's Twitter)

Super Bowl XLVI is set to kick-off Sunday, February 5th at 6:30 PM EST

AMBER ROSE SPOTTED WITH NEW FACE TATTOO?

Video vixen Amber Rose continues to raise eyebrows by recently getting spotted sporting a face tattoo which had led to online speculation on whether or not the ink is permanent. A photo of Rose's eye-catching new look alongside boyfriend/rapper Wiz Khalifa has begun circulating online. On Saturday night, Amber Rose was spotted out outside a Miami nightclub with boyfriend Wiz Khalifa and a peculiar looking thing on her face: a lightning bolt tattoo. This morning, her rep denied the permanence of the her new ink, clarifying that the Harry Potter-meets-Mike Tyson art on her face was simply done with temporary makeup. (Complex) 

When asked why she did not pretend the ink was legit, Rose told a Twitter follower she did not want to lead a potential movement."@HONKIEKONG Nah cuz I don't want my young Rosebuds to go get tatted cuz they think I did totally understand what ur saying tho :-)," she tweeted January 30th. (Amber Rose's Twitter)

Her facial tat is the latest trend since Rose was spotted wearing a long, dark wig last month. What a way to go undercover! Amber Rose was spotted rocking out to the tunes of her boo Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg this past weekend at the Tabernacle in Atlanta. She was almost unrecognizable as she stood at the side of the stage rocking a white blazer, wolford tights and a long dark wig. Meanwhile, Wiz and Snoop tore it down, performing some of their latest collabos off of their new soundtrack, 'Mac & Devin Go To High School' from their upcoming movie with the same name. (Necole Bitchie)

Last year, G-Unit rap star 50 Cent offered his take on hip-hop artists like Gucci Mane tatooing their faces."That's the craziest thing," 50 explained in an interview. "Not necessarily Gucci, but to tattoo your face says that there's not a possibility that you can actually walk into a legitimate establishment without makeup covering your face every day. That does not work. It creates a separation. It says, 'I'm an artist.' That's it. That's the statement you make when you go and tattoo your face...But know that the public will not have interest in you as an artist for life. You have to be phenomenal. Talk to the best that do it and they will tell you that it will take more than you being an artist. It takes marketing, maneuvering to generate for that long. When you got 40 year-old rappers in the game, those guys have maneuvered and survived." (VIBE)

(AMBER ROSE NEW SINGLE FEAT WIZ KHALIFA "FAME")



2 CHAINZ TALKS ATTEMPTED ROBBERY IN THE D ALSO DOUGHBOY CASHOUT SAVES HIM?

Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz has stepped forward to kill rumors claiming he was robbed this weekend and explained what really went down at a Detroit event. According to 2 Chainz, there is no validity behind the robbery gossip. "Listen u guys stop it wit da rumors, only thing happen wus my fukn CUPS got knocked out my hand thru the commotion!," he tweeted January 15th. "Now who gone replace my lean.. Haa turnUP next stop. BMORE! TRUREALIGION TOUR continues.. 2 blessed 2 stress exhales loud pak n hotel suite" "Hahhaaa ya h*ll! Exhales even more loud in hotel suite"....Then again "D*mm all this non sense around MARTIN luther king BDAY!haa Sheesh ! Hate to see if I got robbed 4real I D*mm shole wuldnt b on twitter" then he last tweeted "Exhalesss even more loud n hotel suite god is good! Now like I was sayin BMORE here we kom bebeee!" (2 Chainz's Twitter) Over the weekend, rumors began spreading claiming he was robbed in Michigan.

(DOUGHBOY CASHOUT)



Word was 2 chainz The Spend It rapper played at Fox Theater in Detroit to a packed house. After the show he headed to the after party at Club Pandamonium when mayhem broke out over payment. After the commotion that took place near the rapper's crew, people started saying 2 Chainz got robbed for his chain. That was until video surfaced of Detroit Rap Group Doughboy Cashout steppin in to difuse the situation and helping 2 chainz make it out of there with his precious jewels with no harm, that being said 2 chainz ducked one he might even owe a thank you/verse/feature to the Doughboy Cashout, hey its SO COLD IN THE D BUNDLE UP!!!

(FOOTAGE OF 2CHAINZ INCIDENT IN DETROIT)





PHOTO OF THE DAY: RICK ROSS UPGRADES HIS MMG PIECE

S/O RICK ROSS ON THE NEW CHAIN AND NEW MIXTAPE "RICH FOREVER" HE CONTINUES TO RAISE THE BAR AND JEWELRY, YOU MAKING IT HARD OUT HERE BOSS!!!

(RICK ROSS FEAT DIDDY-HOLY GHOST)

SNOOP DOGG STEPS IN WAKA FLOCKA VS WIZ KHALIFA BEEF "YOU GOT SOMETHING TO SAY TO WIZ, GET AT HIM PERSONALLY"

After Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame recently labeled Pittsburgh's Wiz Khalifa swag-less, hip-hop veteran Snoop Dogg has stepped forward to play referee. Speaking up for Wiz, Snoop promised to hit up Waka Flocka and handle the matter personally. "I'ma holla at Waka Flocka," Snoop said sitting next to Wiz. "That's where big Uncle Snoop come in at, 'cause we ain't about that negativity and none of that beef. We too old for that. I'ma snatch him up by the collar and say, 'Look here, partna. You got somethin' to say to Wiz, get at him personally.' We peaceful. We on nothing but peace right now. This is my guy right here -- I love Wiz 'cause he got the right spirit that hip-hop needs. Too much negativity in the industry that always overwhelms his kind of spirit, and I'm here to let people know that this is the right kind of spirit." ("Big Boy's Neighborhood")

Last month, Waka Flocka named Wiz as a rapper suffering from no having swag."Yo [Kay] Slay, how you feel about these rap n*ggas with all that hype man," Waka Flocka asked in an interview. "They ain't got no swag when they really, they hyped their way to the top. [I'm behaving myself lately.] Me too. I ain't even gonna lie. I ain't even gonna lie, right. ... I feel like they don't respect nothing but the real. You gotta. Wiz. Wiz. [laughs]" (Street Heat TV)

(WAKA FLOCKA SPEAKING TO KAY SLAY)







YO GOTTI'S FIRST WEEK PROJECTIONS ARE IN

Memphis rapper Yo Gotti's long-awaited Live from the Kitchen debut album is finally in stores and is projected to sell up to 15,000 copies in its first-week. Based on one-day estimates, Gotti's LP will make next week's sales chart. Veteran RCA Dirty South rapper Yo Gotti, by way of Memphis releases Live from the Kitchen, his first major label release after putting out four independent albums and a slew of mixtapes since 2000. Based on one-day sales from those retailers who haven't paved paradise and put up a parking lot, it looks to be on target for between 12-15K in its first week. Several singles have been released over the past few years, including "Single," while the next track, "All About Me," features Drake. Gotti has actively promoted the project on Twitter and said some fans have had trouble finding it in stock. "S/O 2 ALL MY FANS DATS OUT THERE TRYNA BUY MY CD BUT CANT FIND'EM!!! #ThisSh*tCrazy I TOLD U SO!!!!," he tweeted January 10th. The album features Big Sean, Big K.R.I.T, Jadakiss and Wiz Khalifa...Whats your thoughts on Yo Gotti's Major Label Debut?

(YO GOTTI-SINGLE  OFFICIAL VIDEO)

MMG'S PILL DENIES SIGNING ANY PAPERWORK WITH RICK ROSS?

After weeks of speculation surrounding his status on Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group, Atlanta rapper Pill now claims he never officially inked a deal with the Warner Music Group label. Although perceived as an MMG artist, Pill said he was only linked through association. "I never signed any paperwork with Ross. It was just my deal was over at Warner already," Pill revealed to MTV News Tuesday. According to the "Trap Goin' Ham" MC, he was signed to Asylum/Warner Bros. Records at the end of 2009, a year before Ross brought his MMG label over to Warner Music Group. Pill says he is unaware of any conversations that Warner and Ross ever had concerning his career, but started receiving calls from Rozay around this time last year. The calls turned into collaborations -- many of which ended up on Self Made Vol. 1, Ross' MMG label compilation album. It was alluded that Pill was officially a part of Rozay's roster, along with Wale, Meek Mill and a host of other artists, but that wasn't the case, the rapper says. (MTV)

Last week, Pill took to Twitter to unleash his label woes. "No TV and No Radio.. U do the math. I bet u can name your favorite artist and the turn on the tv and see the video and hear it on the radio. It's not rocket science. Radio and TV b4 I had a deal, none after and u ask why Pill ain't blew all the way up. Artist sign deals, label doesnt do shit for them or don't even know to work the artist. time wasted. Ask Wiz Khalifa what Warner Bros did for him. I'll wait.. dropped em. Atlantic signed em put em on TV and Radio and he sky rocketed. Mind you, whn I signed I had one of the biggest records in 09? "Trap Goin Ham" never touched TV never touched radio. [sic]" (Pill's Twitter)

He also compared his 2009 buzz to platinum-selling rap stars Drake and Nicki Minaj."Now go back and do your research and see what unsigned artist was neck n neck with Drake's So Far Gone in 09? Pill 4180: The Prescription. If I remember tht list correctly. It was Nicki Minaj, Drake, Pill, Wayne, Jeezy. Nw what the hell ws a new cumber like me doin on that list? Because IM DOPE!! That's why, u ain't gotta believe it but I know it and won't ever stop until I get that spot I deserve. Peace. Thanx. Top 10 freshman cover of the New Times, unsigned hype MTV fire starter cover Creative Loafing, German magazine's, French radio, Jimmy kimmel. Did a movie with Evan Ross and Brittany Snow, Had a documentary air at the UN summit in Geneva, Switzerland, Mark Ronson's album, toured. in London, countless shows in the states, Short Films, etc. and that with No TV or Radio. Now imagine some push and TV and radio would do. [sic]" (Pill's Twitter)......This one is crazy for the simple fact someone gets a chance that millions pray for and they get cocky and arrogant before they even officially take off, I mean dude compared his buzz to Nicki Minaj & Drake??? I wont put anymore of my personal opinion on this topic but I live by Loyalty before Royalty, dude must didnt get the memo, your thoughts?.....

(Rapper Pill talks "SIGNING" with MMG)

BIRDMAN SPEAKS ON COMMON & DRAKE BEEF "WE RIDE OR DIE"

Cash Money Records CEO Birdman has stepped up to discuss the current beef brewing between Young Money's Drake and rap veteran Common and said there will be no diss records from his team. While Birdman downplayed the artists' feud, he did say Cash Money is fully behind Drizzy. "Drake the homie so we ride or die. Ain't no second questions about that, but we never been a brand to make records and want to make money off of making records of other people that's not what we about," Birdman told radio host Big Boy. "So to me, however the young homie deal with it we behind him, we supporting him 100 percent with our life so that's just what it is. Ain't no other way. Drake the lil' homie that's blood, that's family, and ain't no siding with that. It's Drake or nothing." (Power 106)

(BIRDMAN TALKS DRAKE/COMMON BEEF)



YELAWOLF FIGHTS FAN ON STAGE (VIDEO INSIDE)

Shady Records' Yelawolf fought for his right to party over the weekend with new footage showing him getting attacked and actually fighting a fan during a California concert. In the footage, Yelawolf gets taken down by a fan who bum-rushes the stage. Although Yela was caught off-guard, he quickly responded to the takedown with a few punches. The fan actually succeeded at knocking Yelawolf down, but as soon as Yela gained his composure, he came out swinging. He served up the fan a few right hooks right before security whisked the man off stage...These fans our getting out of control you bought your ticket so just enjoy the show, your thoughts?....

(YELAWOLF ATTACKED ONSTAGE)



COMMON SENDS ANOTHER SHOT AT DRAKE

Yesterday, Common dropped a "Stay Schemin'" remix going at Drake. Common felt Drake responded to his record "Sweet" from earlier this month which common took aim at the canadian star calling him "the rapper for the moment" with enough said hear it for yourself...Should Drake Respond?

(COMMON "STAY SCHEMIN REMIX" DRAKE DISS)

(COMMON'S "SWEET")



DJ KHALED'S NYC VLOG NEW ALBUM "KISS THE RING"

(DJ KHALED NYC VLOG "KISS THE RING" COMING SOON)

50 CENT PUTS PRESSURE ON INTERSCOPE

G-Unit leader 50 Cent's Interscope Records label woes continue heading into the new year with him threatening the company. Resorting to Twitter, 50 demanded a record deal contract and directly called out Interscope Records head Jimmy Iovine. "I got 3,500,000 views in 3 day on hands up. Ok I need a record deal jimmy iovine , call me early tomorrow or I'm putting out another mix tape," he tweeted December 31st. Then later on he added "Anybody want to sign me I'm a young hungry artist and I work harder then everybody in hiphop call me tomorrow. Street king energy." (50 Cent's Twitter)

While Fif is requesting a record deal, he reportedly has one final album obligation with Interscope. "It's actually my final requirement. My fifth album and the final requirement for Interscope. I had some difficulties with the actual system," 50 explained in an interview. "There are people there that are afraid to lose their job -- they've seen other people get fired. I think they're afraid to make some decisions that need to be made right away, they just sit and look...We've had some conversations communicated to develop plans for different things and it's not actually executed in the time plan that we've created. And I get frustrated and I start doing things, like I put the record out." (MTV UK)....Whats your Thoughts?

(OFF HIS NEWEST MIXTAPE BIG 10 "OFF & ON")



MA$E SUED FOR 35K OVER UNPAID JEWELRY

Former Bad Boy Records rapper Ma$e is still living to the tune of "Mo' Money, Mo' Problems" as new reports claim he owes $35,000 for unpaid jewelry. According to reports, Ma$e's financial crunch dates back over six years ago. Getting sued for $35,000 definitely does not feel so good to rapper Mase -- especially when he claims he doesn't even have any obligation to pay the money in the first place! Mase has been fighting an ongoing legal battle with Aydin and Company, a jeweler in Atlanta, since the summer. According to legal docs filed in Georgia, they claim Mase owes them $35,000 dating alllllll the way back to 2005. (TMZ)

While the matter remains unsettled, the Harlem, New York-bred rapper has reportedly refuted the jeweler's claim. According to court filings, the jewelers haven't been able to serve Mase with legal papers after trying multiple times at his Georgia home -- each time being turned away by staff who say he isn't there. They claim he's been ducking them for months and they had a process server file an affidavit in the case ... stating Mase is "evading service." For his part, Mase filed papers asking for the suit to be dismissed ... claiming improper service and the fact that he never signed the "alleged contract at issue in case." The jewelers want their money, attorneys fees and 1.5% interest per month on the money he owes. A judge has yet to make a ruling. (TMZ).....Damn Ma$e PAY YA BILLS!!!



RICK ROSS NEW MIXTAPE COVER ART RELEASED "RICH FOREVER"

Maybach Music Group CAPO Rick Ross is giving fans something to get excited about heading into 2012 by releasing the cover art to his upcoming Rich Forever mixtape. Although the cover lacks a release date, it confirms DJ Scream and media personality Shaheem Reid will host. Rick Ross reigns in red on the cover of his mixtape Rich Forever, dropping in the new year. Rozay sports a fur coat and his signature shades on the regal artwork. Hosted by DJ Scream and Shaheem Reid, the follow-up to 2010's Ashes to Ashes and The Albert Anastasia EP will feature all-new material and serve as a precursor to his upcoming fifth album God Forgives, I Don't.......Your thoughts?

 (EXCLUSIVE RICK ROSS FEAT DJ KHALED, DRAKE, MEEK MILL, FRENCH MONTANA BEHIND THE SCENES OF "RICH FOREVER")