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Rap Music News

James Rosemond, Fugitive Hip-Hop Mogul, Arrested on Drug Charges

By Associated Press on June 21, 2011

NEW YORK – A fugitive hip-hop mogul recently linked by an inmate to a shooting that wounded Tupac Shakur has been arrested in a drug case.

Federal authorities said Tuesday that Drug Enforcement Administration agents had arrested James Rosemond on cocaine-dealing charges.

The arrest follows accusations last week that Rosemond, owner of Czar Entertainment, was involved in a mid-1990s ambush of Shakur outside a Manhattan recording studio. The allegations were attributed to Dexter Isaac, who is serving a life sentence in an unrelated murder-for-hire plot.

Rapper Kid Cudi Arrested on Violence, Drug Charges

By Dave Paris on June 14, 2010

Kid Cudi, arrested, arrest, busted, pictures, picture, photos, photo, pics, pic, images, image, hot, sexy, latest, new, 2010NEW YORK — Rapper Kid Cudi has been charged with criminal mischief and possession of a controlled substance after being arrested Friday in New York City.

According to TMZ, the 26-year-old music artist ripped the door off a woman's apartment and smashed her cell phone into pieces.

50 Cent Discusses Dramatic Weight Loss

By Erica Bowen on May 26, 2010

50 Cent, weight, loss, pictures, picture, photos, photo, pics, pic, images, image, hot, sexy, latest, new, 2010HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — 50 Cent is opening up about his dramatic weight loss, a reduction driven by a movie extremely close to his heart.

The 6-foot rapper shed the pounds for Things Fall Apart, a movie he wrote and stars in that tells the story of his friend, a football player, who died from cancer.

Gang Starr Rapper Guru Dead at 43

By Matt Murai on April 20, 2010

NEW YORK — Gang Starr rapper Guru was pronounced dead Monday night following a long bout with cancer. He was 43.

"The world has lost one of the best MCs and hip-hop icons of all-time — my loyal best friend, partner, and brother, Guru," fellow rapper MC Solar told MTV News. "Guru has been battling cancer for well over a year and has lost his battle! This is a matter that Guru wanted private until he could beat it, but tragically, this did not happen. The cancer took him. Now the world has lost a great man and a true genius."

Guru, born Keith Elam, had slipped into a coma after suffering a heart attack last month.

The Massachusetts-born rapper rose to fame in the late 1980s when he formed Gang Starr with partner DJ Premier. The duo went on to release six albums, including the critically-acclaimed Moment of Truth in 1998. Their last album, The Ownerz, was released in 2003.

Guru also found success as a solo artist in 1993 when he released the first volume of his Jazzmatazz series, a project that featured such jazz icons as Branford Marsalis, Donald Byrd, Roy Ayers and Ronny Jordan.

The rapper wrote a farewell letter to his fans from his hospital room that he asked Solar to release upon his death.

"I have had a long battle with cancer and have succumbed to the disease," he said. "I have suffered with this illness for over a year. I have exhausted all medical options."

"I have a non-profit organization called Each One Counts dedicated to carrying on my charitable work on behalf of abused and disadvantaged children from around the world and also to educate and research a cure for this terrible disease that took my life," the letter continued. "I write this with tears in my eyes, not of sorrow but of joy for what a wonderful life I have enjoyed and how many great people I have had the pleasure of meeting."

Guru went on to praise Solar for supporting him during his illness. He also distanced himself from Premier, saying he didn't want his former musical partner to participate in any tributes or events surrounding his death.

 

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Rapper DMX Arrested for Violating Probation

By Dave Paris on March 10, 2010

DMX, arrested, busted, jail, pictures, picture, photos, photo, pics, pic, images, image, hot, sexy, latest, new, 2010PHOENIX, Ariz. — Troubled rapper DMX is back in jail after he allegedly violating his probation by using drugs, including cocaine.

The 39-year-old star, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was arrested Tuesday night in Arizona after serving about half of an 18-month probation, according to The Arizona Republic.

Lil Wayne's Sentencing Goes Up in Smoke, Rescheduled for Monday

By Matt Murai on March 3, 2010

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NEW YORK — Lil Wayne's latest court date literally went up in smoke.

The 27-year-old rapper's sentencing in a gun case was postponed Tuesday by a basement fire that shut down Manhattan's main criminal courthouse. The hearing has since been rescheduled for Monday, according to MTV News.

Young Money 'Bedrock' Video Debuts

By Matt Murai on December 7, 2009

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The highly anticipated official music video for Young Money's "Bedrock" featuring Lloyd debuted Monday on BET's 106 & Park.

The track is from Lil Wayne's burgeoning empire, Young Money Entertainment, which includes the likes of several familiar names from the rapper's past, including Drake, Mack Maine, Nicki Minaj, Jae Millz and Tyga. Young Money also features newer artists Gudda Gudda, T-Streets, Lil Twist, Lil Chuckee and Shanell.

Video: Nas Announces His New Baby

By Erica Bowen on July 22, 2009

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Nas has gone viral in announcing the arrival of his new baby.

The 35-year-old rap star posted a video message announcing the birth of his son, Knight, with estranged wife Kelis. 

"My son is born today, so shout-out to my son, Knight," the music star said in the clip celebrating Tuesday's birth.

The newborn is the second child for Nas, who also has a teenage daughter named Destiny from a previous relationship.

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