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Cash Money Records’ CEO Bryan “Birdman” Williams yesterday pleaded not guilty to marijuana possession charges during a preliminary hearing in Kingsport, Tennessee. Baby was charged last November, after the CEO’s vehicle made an improper lane change and was subsequently stopped and searched by police.

Full story at AHH.

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Kidz In The Hall rapper Naledge was arrested over the weekend in Tempe, Arizona following an incident at a nightclub where the rapper was scheduled to perform. Although details surrounding the incident are still unclear, police officials say Naledge was arrested shortly after a fight broke out at the Cherry Lounge & Pit.

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Less than a week after being slapped with a lawsuit by New York-based book publisher Simon and Schuster, a lawyer for Foxy Brown has fired back on behalf of her client. The lawsuit stems from a deal that went sour regarding Brown’s autobiography. “Simon and Shuster… were the ones [that] halted the project,” Fox’s lawyer said.

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Abkco Music Inc. recently filed a lawsuit against rap star Lil Wayne and Cash Money for allegedly releasing an altered version of the Rolling Stones’ classic “Playing With Fire” without permission. Abkco claim Weezy’s song is “a clear derivative of the Rolling Stones song with the original lyrics altered in a recognizable way”.

Full story at HHDX.

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Rapper Gucci Mane was arrested recently on charges of driving under the Influence of drugs, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Gucci was taken into custody by the Henry County Police Department and was released only hours later on $3,300 bond.

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50 Cent filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell yesterday for diluting his good name. “Without seeking or obtaining Jackson’s authorization, defendant Taco Bell made him the star and focus of its nation-wide advertising campaign by using his name, persona and trademark to promote Taco Bell’s business and products,” court papers read.

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Shots rang out at S.O.B.’s in New York last night, during the performance of former Dipset affiliate Max B. Witnesses reported seeing a group of 25 men enter the club, with a fight ensuing only moments later. “The whole crew bum rushed the security and VIP and everyone started fighting. That’s when a shot was let off,” a witness said.

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Rumors that Miami rap star Rick Ross was once a correctional officer have been confirmed, after TheSmokingGun.com released records proving the allegations. According to the records, Ross graduated from the Florida Department of Corrections training academy and was a C.O. from 1995-1997.

Full story at AHH.

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Mac Minister was yesterday found guilty in the double homicide of Anthony “Fat Tone” Watkins and friend Jermaine “Cowboy” Atkins. Mac was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of conspiracy to commit murder. Prosecutors believe the murders were retaliation for the death of Mac Dre.

Full story at AHH.

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Lil Scrappy was recently stabbed, after becoming involved in a domestic dispute between his sister and her significant other. Although Scrappy was not seriously hurt, the rapper did run into problems with the law after officers searched his vehicle and found marijuana. Scrappy was then charged with a number of crimes.

Full story at AHH.

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