DMX Arrested For Violating Probation
Posted On 03-10-2010
Authorities in Arizona say rapper DMX has been arrested for allegedly violating his probation by using drugs. DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, had served about half of his 18-month supervised probation when he was booked Tuesday night into the downtown Phoenix jail. The rapper was released from jail in May after serving a 90-day sentence for felony convictions including cruelty to animals, theft and two drug counts. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says his deputies have arrested Simmons five times now, including an August 2007 raid on the rapper's north Phoenix home where they found 12 neglected dogs, three buried dogs, drugs and a cache of weapons. Simmons pleaded guilty in late December to cruelty to animals, theft and two drug counts. In 2008, Simmons was arrested for speeding on a Phoenix freeway and allegedly going to a Scottsdale clinic and giving a false name to receive care with the intent of not paying.

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Lil Wayne Finally Set To Be Sentenced, Begin Jail Term Today
Posted On 03-08-2010
After a delay at his request due to dental surgery, a postponement Tuesday because of a courthouse fire and then rescheduling his court date Wednesday, Lil Wayne is set to finally be sentenced and begin his one-year prison term stemming from a 2007 gun arrest on Monday (March 8). The rapper was set to be sentenced last month, but Wayne's attorney requested a delay so the rapper could undergo eight root canals. Judge Charles H. Solomon agreed to the last-minute request and rescheduled the proceedings for Tuesday. Then, just hours before he was set to appear before Judge Charles H. Solomon on Tuesday, a fire broke out at the Manhattan Criminal Court Building. At the first sign of smoke, the building was evacuated and all appearances were postponed. Lil Wayne's attorney, Stacey Richman, confirmed to MTV News that her client's case had temporarily been postponed as a result of the fire. The next day, Weezy's court date was once again rescheduled. Wayne is now set to appear before Solomon... Read More...

8 Shot Following Waka Flocka Flame Concert
Posted On 03-08-2010
Eight teenagers were shot after a performance by Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame late Friday evening (March 5) in Gary, Indiana. Waka Flocka Flame performed at the World of Skates skating rink. During the event, a fight broke out, prompting security to order all patrons to leave the venue. As 200 teens waited in the parking lot, a gunman or gunmen opened fire on 200 teenagers who were waiting for their rides. The wounded teens were taken to St. Catherine Hospital, Methodist Hospitals and Saint Margaret Mercy in Hammond, Ind, where they were treated for non-life threatening wounds. Police accused Waka Flocka?s hype man of inciting the crowd by pitting the ?East side? against the ?West side,? which may have started the fight Police Cmdr. Michael Mallett told the Post-Tribune. "The kids have separated themselves into east and west sides," Mallet said. "They've been doing it for many years now, but it's gotten worse, especially when you have entertainers making references to East Side... Read More...

Waka Flocka Flame's Crew Brawls With Young Jeezy Affiliates
Posted On 03-05-2010
The public truce brokered last December between Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane appears to be compromised following a violent altercation between their affiliates in downtown Atlanta yesterday (March 4). The brawl began around 4PM outside of the Walter?s Clothing Store in downtown Atlanta, ironically the location where Jeezy and Gucci Mane first met several years ago. According to Patrick Morrison, an eyewitness and Walter?s Clothing employee, the animosity was renewed when Waka Flocka?s entourage entered the store and came face to face with Slick Pulla and other Young Jeezy affiliates. ?They just started going at it,? Morrison told the Atlanta Journal Constitution. In the midst of the struggle, a security guard for Waka Flocka discharged his firearm, possibly as a warning to dispel the fighting. Numerous sources allege that Flocka was attacked by Slick Pulla, an artist signed to Young Jeezy?s Corporate Thugz Entertainment label, and member of the group USDA (United Dope Boyz of... Read More...

Plies Sued By Nightclub Shooting Victims
Posted On 03-04-2010
Victims of a 2006 Florida nightclub shooting are suing the rapper Plies claiming he has increased his credibility in the violent gangsta rap world and made money because of their suffering. The five victims had non-life threatening gunshot wounds after a fight broke out between the entourage of rapper Plies and another rapper at the club in Gainesville. An amended lawsuit filed Wednesday in Alachua County Circuit Court adds the rapper's brother and his record label, Big Gates Records, to an existing civil suit against Plies, whose real name is Algernod Lanier Washington. The lawsuit was originally filed in April 2008. Plies pleaded no contest to illegal possession of a concealed weapon found after the shootings and served no prison time. His brother, Ronell Levatte, served three years in prison after pleading no contest to weapons charges. The plaintiffs' lawyers say the rapper makes references to the shooting in his lyrics and has generally used it to promote his street cred. "The... Read More...