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• Faith Evans Gears Up For New Album and Reality Show February 9, 2010
  Reality shows seem to be the latest craze among R&B singers. Ray J, Monica, Keyshia Cole, and Fantasia have all fallen victim to the television. Now, Faith Evans will join them when she releases her 6th album and debuts her own reality show called "It's All About Faith." Faith will let viewers into her home as she prepares to retur […]
  By Kim Osorio
• Lil Wayne to Report to Jail February 9, 2010
  Time's up. Lil Wayne is set to be sentenced to prison in New York tomorrow morning (Feb. 9). Following the court hearing, Weezy is expected to turn himself in and begin serving a one-year sentence in Riker's Island. As previously reported, Wayne (born Dwayne Carter) reached a plea deal with Manhattan prosecutors on gun charges stemming from a 200 […]
  By Carl Chery, BET.com staff
• Man Receives 10 Years In Murder Of T.I.'s Assistant February 8, 2010
  After four years of investigation, the murder case of Philant Johnson, T.I.’s best friend and assistant, has finally been solved. Last Friday (Feb. 5), 41-year old Padron Thomas was sentenced to manslaughter after pleading guilty for his role in Johnson’s murder in 2006. Thomas is set to receive 10 years behind bars after testifying against his brother […]
  By Nile Ivey, BET.com Staff
• The Game Returns to Aftermath Records February 8, 2010
  It looks like The Game is reuniting with Dr. Dre in more ways than one. In addition to working with the good doctor on his forthcoming "The R.E.D." album, word is Game is heading back to Aftermath Records. The rapper made the announcement via his Twitter page and posted a photo featuring him with four Aftermath chains. Game left Aftermath for G […]
  By Carl Chery, BET.com staff
• Soulja Boy Gets One Year Probation February 5, 2010
  Due to his involvement in an incident in Henry County, Georgia back in October of 2009, Soulja Boy has just been sentenced to one year of probation.  The 19-year-old teen sensation was charged with obstruction after fleeing from an abandon home in Stockbridge, 20 miles south of Atlanta, while shooting a music video without proper authorization.  Soul […]
  By Nile Ivey, BET.com staff
• Young Jeezy Promises "Big Surprises" For 'Thug Motivation: 103' February 5, 2010
  Young Jeezy is ready to motivate thugs for a third and final time. The A-Town representative spoke with BET.com exclusively about the final chapter to his “Thug Motivation” series, and his involvement with the Under Armour All-America High School football game. Usually mum about the details surrounding his music, Jeezy held back when discussing his fou […]
  By Nile Ivey, BET.com Staff
• Beyonce On Thanking Jay-Z At Grammys: "He Was The First Face I Saw" February 4, 2010
  If Jay-Z and Beyonce had any intention on hiding their marriage, the secret is out now. During an acceptance speech for one of her six Grammy wins this past Sunday (Jan. 31), a usually tight-lipped Beyonce slipped up and belted out, "I'd like to thank my family for all their support, including my husband. I love you." The unexpected public […]
  By Nile Ivey, BET.com Staff
• Eve Named In Foreign Corruption February 4, 2010
  Rapper/actress Eve has reportedly been named in an ongoing investigation involving foreign corruption. The first lady of the Ruff Ryders crew is being linked to an alleged relationship that she had with millionaire Teodorin Nguema Obiang. Obiang, son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea, has been accused of illegally transferring […]
  <P>By Meka Udoh</P>
• Club Employee Confesses To Lil Kim Birthday Party Killing February 4, 2010
  Cased closed. After two years of investigating, NYPD authorities have named Syed Rahman as the killer in the 2008 murder at NYC nightspot, Spotlight during Lil Kim’s birthday celebration. Rahman, who was employed at the popular karaoke establishment, confessed to luring 24-year old Ingrid Rivera to a rooftop utility room and viciously beating her to deat […]
  By Nile Ivey, BET.com Sta
• George Clinton's Son Found Dead February 3, 2010
  George Clinton, Jr., the son of funk music pioneer George Clinton, was found dead in his apartment in Tallahassee on Monday (2/1). The medical examiner's office says that Clinton Jr. died of natural causes, but they have yet to release any additional information. After not seeing him for a few days, the maintenance man went inside his apartment to ch […]
  By Kim Osorio