Yesterday, (May 23) three men pled guilty to tax fraud charges in federal district court. The men participated in a conspiracy that filed 123 false federal tax returns, netting more than $1.6 million in fraudulent refunds.
DAMAGE CONTROL: Video Vixen Sheneka Adams Speaks Out About Her Sex Tape Scandal & False Rumors
Sheneka Adams
Sheneka Adams… The name may ring a bell as one of the hottest video vixens in the game right now. You may recognize her from being featured in videos like “So Fly” by Slim of 112, “Marco Polo” by Bow Wow and Soulja Boy,”Trick’n” by Mullage and “No Comprende” by B $tacks .
Con Artist Scams Concert Promoter for Bogus Drake & Nicki Minaj Concert
Nicki Minaj & Drake
Former Drake associate, Andrew Wilson is suspected of posing as the Young Money rapper’s manager, and conning a South African promoter out of $500,000. According to reports, Wilson, 41, is an alleged scam artist who was associated with the Toronto-born rapper early in his career and used old copies of a contract to book a fake Drake and Nicki Minaj concert in South Africa.
BET Boss Stephen Hill Defends 2011 Award Nominations
Stephen Hill
Last week we reported how R&B sensation Keyshia Cole and rapper Trina took to twitter to let off some steam about not being nominated for the annual BET awards ceremony this year. Well, BET President of Music Programming and SpecialsStephen Hill has emerged to address the buzz surrounding the issue.
Who Owned the Carpet at the Billboard Awards?? Best and Worst Dressed
Lil Wayne Backstage
Hip hop and pop culture make a splash onto the scene at the Billboard Awards held May 22. The stars hit the white carpet and backstage to strut their stuff. From BCBG to Christian Louboutin and Dolce & Gabbana, the designer wear was out!
Did Nicki Minaj Bomb at the 2011 Billboard Awards??
It was a big night for hip hop at last night’s 2011 Billboard Awards. Lil Wayne, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Pitbull and many others hit the stage last night for blazing performances and cameos. Amongst them was Top New Artist nominee Nicki Minaj. Her performance which featured pop princess Britney Spears has created a buzz.
“All of the Lights” Reaches Platinum Status
Kanye West
Kanye West’s fourth single, “All of the Lights,” from his My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album has reached the platinum status in digital sales. The 11 artist-featured song was originally released as a single this past January and officially crossed the million mark this week.
B.G. Facing 10 Years in Prison on Gun & Conspiracy Charges
B.G.
New Orleans rapper B.G. was indicted by a federal grand jury on gun and conspiracy charges. He could be facing up to 10 years in prison.
14th Annual BMI Urban Showcase Headlined by Ace Hood, Travis Porter, Sean Garrett & Rick Ross
Rick Ross
The music industry’s most well-known stars and promising talent performed at Broadcast Music, Inc.’s (BMI) 14th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase last night (May 18) at The Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta.
What The!?! Kindergartner Gets Caught with 18 Bags of Heroin at School
Quentin Roosevelt Elementary School
Police were called to Quentin Roosevelt Elementary School in Pittsburgh, PA after a 7-year-old boy was caught with 18 bags of heroin and was handing them out to classmates.
Rick Ross Talks “Tupac Back” Record
Rick Ross
There has been a lot of buzz about Maybach Music Group’s Meek Mill and his record with Rick Ross, “Tupac Back”. In a recent interview with MTV’s Sucker Free, DJ Envy sat down with Rick Ross, Wale and Meek Mill to talk about responses to Mill’s song.
Beyonce: Girls (Who Run the World) Official Music Video
Beyonce
We recently gave you a teaser of “Run the World (Girls)”, Beyoncé’s first single off of her upcoming forth solo album entitled “4”. Well here’s the whole thing!
Soulja Boy Being Sued for Not Coughing Up the Dough
Soulja Boy
Atlanta, GA rapper Soulja Boy is amidst a one million dollar lawsuit along with his record label Interscope Records and MySpace Music. Joseph Brewster of TrinCity Entertainment filed the lawsuit against the three parties for a cancelled concert back in December of 2010. According to the suit, TrinCity paid an advance fee of $16,250 plus another $11,500 for radio and television advertisement and transportation to the event.
Update: Cassidy Arrested For Probation Violation, NOT Murder
Cassidy
We recently reported that last Saturday (May 14) rapper Cassidy was arrested in Hackensack, NJ for probation violation and as a suspect for one murder and two attempted murders But that was not the case.
