A Florida man accuses Cash Money Records CEO Birdman and Lil Wayne of using his voice on recordings without permission, according to a report on Hip Hop Wired.

Thomas Marascuillo is suing the the pair for copyright infringement claiming his voice was used on the albums “Like Father, Like Son” and “5 Star Stunna”

In an effort not to end up like former NFL receiver Plaxico Burress, rapper Lil’ Wayne has taken a plea deal in in a New York Courtroom on Thursday from charges stemming from a gun found on a tour bus by NY police in 2007.

From RollingStone.com

Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted possession of a weapon in the second degree this morning in a New York courtroom; the plea bargain carries a sentence of up to a year in prison. Wayne had previously pleaded not guilty to the charges, which were filed after the NYPD found a .40 caliber handgun on Wayne’s tour bus in July 2007. But after the court ruled that DNA evidence found on the gun would be admissible — evidence obtained by techniques Wayne’s lawyer Stacey Richman has called problematic — Wayne opted to take the plea bargain, AllHipHop reports. If Wayne was found guilty following the trial, which was set for January 2010, the charges carried a three-and-a-half year sentence.

Lil Wayne is also facing felony drugs and weapon charges in Arizona for having marijuana, cocaine and loaded guns on a tour bus.

By Sherri L. Smith, BlackWeb20.com

As the world’s love affair with high-tech gadgets spreads like wildfire, it’s not enough to own the most advanced tech, they have to look good too. Shiny, glossy, matte finishes, eye-catching technical wonders of the world, it’s a constant arms race to have the best and prettiest tech. And with all arms races, he with the deepest pockets has the biggest guns. Which is why some of the best tech is in the hands of the rich and famous. What sets celebrity tech apart from the tech of mere mortals? Bling and plenty of it – from gold-plating to Swarovski crystals and even diamonds, celebrity devices are in a class all by themselves. Read the rest of this entry »

Nas, Common to Rock The Bells
This year’s edition of Rock The Bells will feature the likes of The Roots, Common, Reflection Eternal, Nas, KRS-One and others. Full story.

Eminem Talks Lil Wayne, T.I. & Hip Hop
After a four-year hiatus, Marshall Mathers is finally back to reclaim hip hop’s vacant throne. See what he has to say in his interview with XXL. More.

Lil Wayne’s Album Shelved
Lil Wayne’s upcoming “Rebirth” album is set for a June 9 release, but word is that it may be in danger of being shelved. Check here.

Outkast’s Future in Doubt
Could Outkast’s future be in doubt? Big Boi knows the answer and explains what’s going on with his solo project. Click for more.

Pimp C To Lil Wayne: Don’t Battle 50
On “Let’s Get Money,” Lil Wayne cites a conversation with the late rapper Pimp C of UGK fame, stating that the Underground King told him to avoid a battle with 50.  More here.

 
Rick Ross Talks About BET Special
In an interview with Los Angele’s radio personality Big Boy, Rick Ross spoke on his upcoming BET special that features him coming clean about his past. Click.

If convicted of criminal gun-possession charges, rapper Lil’ Wayne is looking at up to 15 years in prison. Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter, was arrested in July 2007 after police found a gun in his tour bus. On Tuesday, New York State Supreme Court Judge Charles Solomon ordered jury selection, and the trial is slated to begin April 20, following Carter’s current tour commitments. This ordeal is the latest among legal bouts for the rapper. Just last week, he was slapped with a $1.3 million lawsuit from promoter Ed Strickland after failing to show up for his Rochester, N.Y., show on three different occasions. The suit alleges Strickland sent the rapper’s management company a $100,000 advance in October and “was just blindsided” when the rapper failed to show after multiple reschedules.

Katie Couric takes on Lil Wayne
It looks like Katie Couric and Lil Wayne are set to go head to head. Find out the details, right here! 
 

Capitol Records Presents Novel
Los Angeles native Novel is ready to take on hip hop and R&B. Read more here! 

 50 Cent Does the Unthinkable
In a surprise turn of events, 50 Cent sits down with the mother of Rick Ross’ baby and takes her shopping. Watch here!

 Lil Wayne was caught on video claiming that he wouldn’t rap anymore. Do you believe him?

Lil Wayne and Kanye West are Back
Rap acts, Kanye West and Lil Wayne return to the Billboard charts, but where did they land? Click here.
 
Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Eminem Return
After a long hiatus, Eminem is back with his new single, “Crack A Bottle” featuring Dr. Dre and 50 Cent. Check it out.

What’s going down in 2009?
Check out BET.com’s predictions for 2009, right here!