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Juror for C-Murder Trial Says Voting Process Was Foul

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» by JUSTIN STEWART   Aug 25 2009, 12:50 pm

Now that the trial is over and Corey “C-Murder” Miller has been convicted for murder, a juror now steps up to state that foul play happened in casting the votes and declaring that Miller was indeed guilty.

Mary Jacob, who had a hand on two occasions in having the deciding vote for the murder trial, has now come forth to admit that one juror did not fully believe that Miller was indeed guilty of the crime he was being accused of, but her vote was tainted by other jurors who ultimately made her decide in their

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G-Unit Employee Due In Court For Assault Charge

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» by moguldom   Aug 25 2009, 12:19 pm

An employee of 50 Cent’s G-Unit empire is due in court today for his second assault charge in three months. 27-year old Dwayne Mckenzie is facing criminal charges for attacking an unidentified woman and holding her down so another woman could beat her.

The incident happened August 16 at 50′s 50,000 square foot mansion in Connecticut. According to the unidentified woman, he asked her for oral sex. When she refused, one of her friends jumped to her defense and began to argue with him. When the woman and her friend tried to leave, they were attacked by 21-year old

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Memphis Bleek Speaks Documentary, Life After Roc and New Album

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» by JUSTIN STEWART   Aug 25 2009, 12:08 pm

Since the release of 534 in 2005, rapper Memphis Bleek has been somewhat quiet and the dynasty he once stood behind has changed dramatically. Beans and Freeway suffered lackluster numbers and it seemed as though Jay was stepping away from his team to pursue a new venture with Roc Nation. Speaking with HipHopWired, Bleek shed some light on what’s been going on since 2005.

In relation to all those that seem to have a voice without actually being behind the wheel, Bleek has offered a solution that may tell the story that many have been curious about as it relates to the Roc.

“I’m about to put together a little documentary of Roc-A-Fella through my eyes so people can hear my story and hear how it really goes. When you leave it up to the critics, they think it’s

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Bone Thugs Being Sued By Former Associate

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» by JUSTIN STEWART   Aug 25 2009, 10:22 am

Lawsuits seem to be the overall theme when it relates to 2009 and as people continue to suffer financially, they continue to find outlets to make sure that they have dividends to fill up their pockets. Former associate “Thug Queen” is suing Bone Thugs-N-Harmony for $22.5 million.

Legally known as Kamilha Greer, the lawsuit was filed after she claimed that she was owed royalties for efforts that she put forth in their 1998 album. Bone Thugs have not been the only to feel the wrath from the Queen as the suit is also going against

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Apartment Leased To Jadakiss Busted In Drug Raid

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» by JORDAN C. ALSTON   Aug 25 2009, 8:42 am

Jadakiss nearly received the “Kiss of Death” last Friday as he found himself in the middle of a scintillating drug bust. In a case that would have members of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Hip-Hop Cops positively salivating, New York authorities raided an apartment in Yonkers leased to Jada, seizing more than six and a half founds of cannabis, five grams of heroin, and about $40,000 in cash.

This finding comes after

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Jay-Z to Perform September 11 Benefit Concert

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» by DANIELLE CANADA   Aug 25 2009, 3:53 am

Jay-Z is having a benefit concert on September 11 in New York City, the same day as the release of his The Blueprint 3 album. The concert will take place at Madison Square Garden and all proceeds will benefit a charity to support families of police and firemen fallen in the line of duty, the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund. Fans that can’t make the concert can catch it via a

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Raekwon Speaks On OB4CL2 Album, Releases Tracklist & Artwork

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» by MICHAEL ICEBLUE HARRIS   Aug 24 2009, 13:37 pm

Raekwon The Chef has unveiled the track list and artwork for his highly anticipated fourth album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Part 2. Scheduled to drop September 8th, Rae spoke exclusively with Hip-Hop Wired about the project.

“This album right here my dude is more street. I just really took off the glamour and the glitter and basically just went back to being that MC from the projects. I didn’t really drop too many jewels because I knew that everyone wanted what they wanted right now. Because if started getting too optimistic and too gem dropping, it may be too far over people’s head to really understand. So I just really wanted to kind of keep this album on some street shit, talking about my days of

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Lawyer Wants Artists Held Accountable For Actions

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» by JUSTIN STEWART   Aug 24 2009, 12:05 pm

Lauren Raysor, the attorney that prosecuted rapper Remy Ma, resulting in her 8 year bid, has become an advocate putting an end to violence within the music industry. The initial step being voiced by Raysor is for record executives to develop a “morality clause” within the contracts of their artists which will serve as a reprimand and establish that consequences come with poor decisions.

Accompanied by Nicole Bailey, the principal of The Learning Tree Multi-Cultural School, a press conference will be held today in New York. The discussion comes two years after the shooting of her client, Makeda Barnes-Joseph, by the female rapper.

Remy Ma, legally known as Reminisce Smith, was sentenced to 8 years for

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Mickey Factz Speaks On New Projects and Warren G Diss

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» by MICHAEL ICEBLUE HARRIS   Aug 24 2009, 10:39 am

XXL Freshman Class alum Mickey Factz recently spoke to HipHopWired about his upcoming projects and long awaited debut. The Brooklyn MC said,

“I got a couple of songs coming and a couple of video games that are gonna do really big. Also I got a project that I’ve been working on that’s supposed to be dropping in October or November that’s gonna be real, real crazy. I can’t give too much but it’s gonna be backed by a very big company and the album is coming next year and I can’t stress that enough. It’s called The New Museum. It’s gone be crazy. I got

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Snoop Dogg Partners With Tommy The Clown To Help Inner City Youth

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» by moguldom   Aug 24 2009, 9:30 am

Snoop Dogg recently announced his partnership with famed entertainer Tommy the Clown to create an organization called the C.L.O.U.T. (Changing Lives One Youth at a Time) Foundation. The foundation will aim to provide a creative and social outlet for at-risk youth in order to help avoid the misplaced creative energy which too often results in gang violence, crime, and abuse.

The first event organized by C.L.O.U.T. is a monthly Battle Night. Battle Night, held at the Los Angeles Trade-Technical College’s Grand Theater and hosted and emceed by Tommy the Clown, allows young people to compete and showcase their

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