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• DMX Arrested For Probation Violation March 19, 2010
  According to TMZ.com, troubled rapper DMX (born Earl Simmons) was arrested early yesterday (March 9) and booked on five counts of probation violation. Though the specifics of the arrest are unclear, Simmons’ legal representative tells the website, “He’s been battling addiction for some time and he’s in need of treatment.” TMZ has also leaked foo […]
  <P>Nile Ivey, BET.com Staff</P>
• 50 Cent Bodyguard Arrested After Alteraction With Photographers March 19, 2010
  According to TMZ.com, 50 Cent’s bodyguard was involved in a brief altercation with members of the paparazzi outside of a hotel in Copenhagen in Denmark. Authorities are currently holding the unnamed security guard while they decide whether or not they’re going to proceed with any type of criminal charges. A decision should be revealed shortly. 50 C […]
  By Nile Ivey, BET.com
• Lil Wayne Issued Bench Warrant In Arizona March 19, 2010
  Even while serving time, Lil Wayne’s legal woes won’t go away. According to TMZ.com, Weezy has been issued a bench warrant in Arizona for missing a scheduled court date. Lil Wayne (born Dwayne Carter) was scheduled to appear in a Yuma County courthouse due to a drug-related arrest where authorities discovered 105 grams of marijuana, 29 grams of cocaine, […]
  By Nile Ivey, BET.com Staff
• NEON Magazine Issues Apology To Beyonce For Fake Story March 19, 2010
  NEON Magazine has issued an apology to Beyonce and a slew of other publicaitons for a false story that was published by Ingo Mocek, a freelance writer for the German publication. In the feature, Mocek revealed details about a marriage contract shared between Beyonce and Jay-Z worth $10 million. Mocek also stated Beyonce had some ill feelings towards white […]
  By Nile Ivey, BET.com Staff
• Drake Still Wants Sade Collaboration March 19, 2010
  Drake's keeping hope alive. As previously reported, Sade recently revealed that she never collaborated because she doesn't like working outside of her "safety zone." No Biggie. Drizzy respects Sade's decision, but is confident the two will work on a record together one day. “I don’t think she really knows who I am, really, my […]
  By Carl Chery, BET.com staff
• T.I. Hit With Lawsuit Over Akoo Clothing Line March 18, 2010
  According to TMZ.com, T.I.'s Akoo clothing line is being sued for trademark infringement for allegedly thieving its moniker from Akoo International, a self-described "world's largest social music network." The establishment recently filed a federal lawsuit against T.I., (born Clifford Harris) stating the name was in their posssession b […]
  <P>By Nile Ivey, BET.com Staff </P>
• Nicki Minaj Snatches Hype Williams and Amber Rose For "Massive Attack" Video March 18, 2010
  Nicki Minaj's plan of attack for her official single isn't to be taken lightly. The Young Money queen pulled out the big dogs for the visual of her first single, "Massive Attack." "Massive Attack," which produced by singer/songwriter Sean Garrett, has yet to hit urban radio outlets, but is slated to see the light of day early n […]
  By Nile Ivey, BET.com Staff
• Waka Flocka Flame Arrested For Probation Violation March 18, 2010
  Waka Flocka Flame’s rise to the top has hit a brief road bump. Flame was detained on Tuesday (March 17) for probation violation. The Atlanta rapper (born Juaqin James Malphurs) was arrested in Georgia by Houston County authorities around 5p.m. for crossing state lines.Back in November of 2006, Malphurs was arrested for possessing a sawed-off shotgun and […]
  By Nile Ivey, BET.com Staff
• Snoop Dogg Says Dr. Dre-Produced Album Is Likely March 18, 2010
  Don't write off Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre just yet. Fans who enjoyed the Dre-executive produced "Doggystyle" back in 1993, have been yearning for the two West Coast giants to collaborate on another LP for the past 17 years. They worked on tracks here and there("B*tch Please, "Imagine"), but haven't come close to releasing a […]
  By Carl Chery, BET.com staff
• DMX Sentenced To Six Months In Jail March 17, 2010
  Due to five separate drug-related probation violations, troubled rapper DMX (born Earl Simmons) has been sentenced to six months in jail and has already begun serving time. Though Simmons already started his sentence, VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" could prevent him from spending the next six months in jail.  According to TMZ.com, a represen […]
  By Nile Ivey, BET.com Staff