PSA: Corrupt Federal Judge Prior Cases Might be Tainted with Racial Prejudice and Drug Abuse
Jack Camp
Not that it couldn’t get any worse for former Senior Federal Judge Jack Camp but it appears that another proverbial hammer is about to come down on this once highly respected jurist. Through a statement just released by US Attorney Sally Q. Yates, information has unsurfaced that there is a high possibility that convicted former Judge Jack Camp might have allowed racial prejudice & drugs to influence several of his cases while he was sitting on the bench. According to a statement released by US Attorney Sally Q. Yates, a witness has testified that Judge Jack Camp may have been influenced by the color of a defendant when he passed sentence on him. In our pursuit to report the facts of these shocking revelations we have decided to provide the public with an exact copy of the statement that was just sent to us by the US Attorney’s office.
HHW Pays Tribute to Legends Behind the Lens (Ernie P, Chi Modu, J Lash)

Our folks over at Hip Hop Weekly has just released a special treat for fans of the hip hop culture. “Portraits of Hip Hop” displays the work of some of the most respected photographers of hip hop spanning 30 years. There are images of Grand Master Flash, Notorious BIG, Tupac Shukur, Missy Elliot, Queen Latifah and many others. Veteran photographer Ernie Paniccioli is one of the photographer’s whose work will be gracing the pages in HHW upcoming issue. Ernie has covered the culture hip hop for well over 30 years and has been published in every major hip hop magazine around the world. Click here to meet Mr. Paniccioli:
Grammy Awards!! Eminem, B.O.B., El Debarge, & Monica receive major nominations for 53rd Annual Grammy Awards (Photos & Video inside)

B.O.B. received 5 Grammy Award Nominations
Rapper B.O.B. has received the most nominations in the south representing hip hop while superstars singer El Debarge & Monica both received two nods as well for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards. Rapper Bobby Ray received nominations in the following categories: Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Collaboration, and Best Pop Collaborations with vocals and Record of the Year.
Jay Z’s book “Decoded” makes New York Times Bestsellers list

Congratulations are in order for rap mogul Jay Z for accomplishing another milestone in his career today. Jay Z’s recently released book, “Decoded” has made it to the top of the New York Times Bestsellers list.
Swiss Beatz talks DMX and Beef with Jay Z (VladTV)

Super producer Swiss Beats sat down recently with Vlad TV to discuss DMX past problems and how he has been the same person ever since the start of his career. Swizzy revealed that DMX will eventually discuss the rumored beef he was supposed to have with Jay Z.
“At the end of the day, you can’t help somebody if they’re not willing to help themselves,” Swizz also addressed DMX’s recent outburst, where he said “Fuck Jay-Z” during a concert in Arizona. “There’s no problem with DMX, with Jay. X is gonna address that in a certain way. It’s 2010. All that fake beef, and all [those] ignorant tones against each other…I don’t get involved in that.” Check out video below:
A Derek Blanks Exclusive: Nicki Minaj Covers Ebony Magazine

Hip Hop’s rap Queen Nicki Minaj will be featured on the upcoming cover of Ebony Magazine and they has commissioned none other than famed fashion photographer Derek Blanks for the shoot which took place in New York City several months ago. The concept of the shoot was to depict Nicki Minaj towering over her rap competition while all the while keeping her sexy on point. Derek Blanks has been commissioned to shoot the likes of Beyonce, Ludacris, rapper TI, and a host of people of color from fashion, film and music. Check out the behind the scenes footage from the shoot.
BUSTED!! Mediatakeout Exclusive: Claims Jay Z Didn’t Write A word of the book “Decoded”

Dream Hampton & Jay Z
We guess Jigga Man thought it was cool to adopt the philosophy of Diddy when he said “ I don’t write rhymes I write checks” and while the book “Decoded” is not entirely about rhymes one thing is for certain most believed that mogul Jay Z did at least pen the book. Mediatakeout.com is reporting that the original writer of Jay Z’s talked about book was in fact written entirely by respected journalist & filmmaker Dream Hampton. According to MTO, the writer is upset that she didn’t receive any recognizable credit for scribing the words to the already popular book. Here is what MTO is reporting:
Kanye West Defends George Bush but Blasts Taylor Swift
In a recent appearance in New york City, Kanye West went on a 9.4 minute tirade about how he has been
Drama at the People’s Station: Elle Duncan Get’s Suspended while Radio Producer Nina Brown Gets the Boot
Two of the most influential women of the popular radio station V103 in Atlanta let their behind the scenes drama make it to the airwaves according to Rodney Ho over at AJC.com and unfortunately it has cost one of them their job. Veteran radio producer Nina Brown of the Frank & Wanda Morning Show may have accidentally hit the “live switch” at the popular station during an argument she was having with on air Sports & Entertainment host Elle Duncan which apparently was heard by millions.
Here is what Rodney Ho is reporting:
V-103 morning sports/entertainment host Elle Duncan clashed with afternoon producer Nina Brown verbally last week. If this had happened behind closed doors, this would not be news. The problem: a snippet ended up going on air.
I received the audio. In it, we only hear Duncan: “Stop with that s*** too Nina, like you’re so [bleepin’] holier than thou!” A few seconds later, Ryan Cameron went on air as if nothing had happened.
Nina Brown Interview
Elle Duncan Loves Gucci Mane
I have no clue what the argument was about and what led to this comment. I also have no idea how even a few seconds of it ended up going over a live mike.
UPDATE at 4 p.m.: A source who actually heard this argument last week told me that she heard Brown may have flipped the mike on herself on purpose and thus got in trouble herself. She even had a chance to “dump” the audio after the fact because the show is delayed 45 seconds. She did not.
UPDATE at 9:59 p.m.: I have now heard that Brown is no longer at the station. And that the argument had something to do with some left-over pot-luck sweet potato pie. Seriously!
Duncan was off the air for about a week in what appears to be a suspension and returned this morning to the Frank and Wanda morning show, where she has been reporting sports and entertainment the past few months. Previously, she has been a mid-day host (her spot has yet to be filled) and before that, Cameron’s sidekick in the afternoons.
Duncan’s boss and V-103 general manager Rick Caffey declined to comment, per company policy.
Was all this over some sweet potato pie really? Not exactly the way to start the holidays.
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OMG! THE KING OF COGNAC TOURS WITH INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR USHER

Rémy Martin sponsors Grammy®-Award winning artist Usher’s OMG Tour & After Parties
NEW YORK (November 22, 2010) – Rémy Martin Cognac announced today that the brand will be an official sponsor of Jive recording artist Usher’s OMG concert tour and celebration after-parties. The sponsorship begins immediately and will last until February 2011.
BREAKING NEWS: ACTOR WESLEY SNIPES ORDERED TO PRISON BY US DISTRICT JUDGE

Wesley Snipes/AP
It looks like the “Blade” actor’s luck has run out after losing his appeal from his 2008 conviction on Tax Evasion charges. US District Judge William Terrell has ordered actor Wesley Snipes to immediately surrender to US Marshalls to begin his three year sentence. Earlier this week, Assistant US Attorneys filed a motion with the court asking that if the actor had lost his appeal they wanted him to began his sentence immediately and that is exactly what the judge ordered today.
Shocking!!! Hollywood Publicist Murdered on Sunset Boulevard
Ronni Chasen
Well known celebrity publicist Ronni Chasen was savagely gunned down in her Mercedes Benz E350 on Sunset Boulevard and the crime has LAPD baffled as to the motive. Chasen had just attended the movie premiere of Cher film “Burleque,” whose soundtrack she was pushing for an Oscar nomination, this according to trade publication Variety.


































