Game Heads Back To Aftermath, 'Its Funny How Things Come Full Circle'
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Saturday afternoon, rapper Game officially announced his return to Aftermath Records.The announcement, made via the Compton star rapper's Twitter page (@IHateGame), comes after pictures and statements already confirming Game's musical reunion with one of his early mentors, Dr. Dre.Claiming, "It's funny how things come full circle R.E.D.", Game linked to a photograph of him wearing four Aftermath medallions on chain necklaces. R.E.D. is the title of Game's spring album, which may now carry the Aftermath logo.Having released his multi-platinum debut, The Documentary on G-Unit/Aftermath/Interscope in 2005, the Black Wall Street founder would later release his two subsequent releases 2006's The Doctor's Advocate and 2008's L.A.X. on Geffen Records. Geffen, a sister-label to Interscope in the IGA (Interscope-Geffen-A&M) family. Many believed these actions were due to tension between Game and 50 Cent, Dr. Dre and even Interscope head Jimmy Iovine.By returning to Aftermath, Game joins... Read More...

Eminem Connects With DJ Khalil For 'Relapse 2'
Posted On 02-06-2010
Off the heels of his Grammy performance of ?Forever? with Eminem, Lil Wayne, Drake and Travis Barker, XXLMag had the chance to chop it up with The Alchemist about Em?s highly anticipated new disc, Relapse 2.While the disc does not have a release date as of press time, ALC says Em is hard at work in the studio with DJ Khalil. The West Coast beatsmith has had a big year, producing standout joints for Drake (?Fear?), Clipse (?Kinda Like a Big Deal?) and Slaughterhouse (?Cuckoo?).?Khalil?who I think is like the best producer right now to me?he had been sending records to Em for a while that wasn?t like, they weren?t like clicking in,? Alchemist told XXL. ?Em knew he was dope but they haven?t found the right one. And I think they found a couple joints now? the joints they have are crazy. I can?t say 100 percent [that he made the album], but I have heard at least two joints Khalil did and they?re fuckin? stupid.?Al, who serves as the Detroit lyricist?s tour DJ, revealed that he has yet to... Read More...

Soulja Boy Slapped With 12 Month Probation For Obstruction Charges
Posted On 02-05-2010
A judge has sentenced popular rapper Soulja Boy to a year of probation over an October 2009 incident in Henry County, Georgia. The rapper was among a group of about 40 people who were shooting a video in an abandon house. When police officers arrived to investigate complaints in the area, the group of people assembled fled on foot. Soulja Boy, born DeAndre Cortez Way, was arrested and sent to the Henry County Jail, but was quickly bonded out. The rapper admitted to the charges in court earlier this week and was sentenced to 12 months probation and given a $1,000 fine. The arrest hasn?t slowed Soulja Boy down over the past year. He is currently working on a book titled Teenage Millionaire, he recently wrapped up shooting on two movies with actor Nick Cannon and is producing tracks on Kanye West?s new album.

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Soulja Boy Slapped With 12 Month Probation
Posted On 02-05-2010
A judge has sentenced popular rapper Soulja Boy to a year of probation over an October 2009 incident in Henry County, Georgia. The rapper was among a group of about 40 people who were shooting a video in an abandon house. When police officers arrived to investigate complaints in the area, the group of people assembled fled on foot. Soulja Boy, born DeAndre Cortez Way, was arrested and sent to the Henry County Jail, but was quickly bonded out. The rapper admitted to the charges in court earlier this week and was sentenced to 12 months probation and given a $1,000 fine. The arrest hasn?t slowed Soulja Boy down over the past year. He is currently working on a book titled Teenage Millionaire, he recently wrapped up shooting on two movies with actor Nick Cannon and is producing tracks on Kanye West?s new album.

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Driver In Shooting That Killed T.I.'s Friend Sentenced
Posted On 02-05-2010
After more than three years, the case is closed in the deadly shooting involving a member of rapper T.I.'s entourage. Padron Thomas, the final defendant in the slaying of Philant Johnson, was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison on convictions for voluntary manslaughter and weapons charges. His sentence was much shorter than the 66-year term imposed in December on his brother, Hosea Thomas. Prosecutors said the brothers got into a dispute at Club Ritz in Roselawn with the rapper and his associates. That dispute turned into a fight that spilled out of the club and onto Interstate 75, where police said Hosea Thomas opened fire and shot four people, killing one. Prosecutors said Padron Thomas admitted to driving the vehicle while his brother fired the gun, and they said his testimony helped close the case. "I think when you're asked to testify against your brother, when you feel compelled to testify against your brother," said defense attorney William Gallagher. "I think it's a... Read More...