Percy Miller, known also as Master P will join OneMillionGifts.org to help needy children and families with presents and food during the holiday season.

In a statement, Master P said he remembers how the holidays can be a stressful time for poorer communities and he wants to do something about it.

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“Growing up in poverty made me realize that most crimes are committed during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Not only will we feed and clothe one million but also we can help prevent a lot of those in need from committing crimes like robbing and stealing the food or gifts they can’t afford during the holidays.”

Kudos to Master P for stepping up and reaching out. Nice to start off the morning with some good news.

Rapper C Murder wants his new trial for the death of a teenager postponed. The brother of entertainment mogul Master P a.k.a. P. Miller says the election year could influence his ability to get a fair trial following the 2002 Louisiana shooting of Steve Thomas, 16. The judge, who ordered a new trial for C Murder after learning that witness testimony was compromised, is facing accusations that she’s soft on crime. Jury selection was set for this week.

Beyoncé “Boy” issue is settled. Singer Beyoncé has reportedly settled a legal dispute about the publishing rights to her new hit “If I Were a Boy” with songwriter B.C. Jean. Be’s dad and manager Matthew Knowles is said to have hoped his eldest daughter would get a writing credit for the tune, but reports have it that Jean had already written and recorded the track for herself. When her record deal went bust, Jean was said to have been done with the song – until she heard Beyoncé singing it on the radio. Terms of the agreement between Be and B.C. are confidential.