Hip-hop, since its incorporation in the late ’70’s, has been a cultural phenomenon. Since hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa introduced the communities of New York to break dancing, MCing, DJing, and graffiti writing, the movement has been epic. Rap artists like Tupac Shakur, Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G, and Run DMC, among others, have become some of the most iconic artists in music history.

February 9, 2010 is yet another huge milestone for the hip-hop culture. On that date, The National Museum of Hip-Hop (NmoH) will host an exclusive celebrity fundraiser event called Hip-Hop Immortal. This event, which will be a Gala Red Carpet Affair, will take place at the M2 Ultra Lounge at 530 West
28th Street in New York City. KRS One and Chuck D are scheduled to host this celebrity filled event that will help raise funds and awareness for the museum. Some of the invited guests include: Akon, Ice T, Redman, Kid Capri, Ja Rule, The Roots, Bones Thugs-N-Harmony, and Kid -n- Play among others.

This event is historic. The main purpose of Hip-Hip Immortal is to bring knowledge of the development of the “first ever” hip-hop museum. The museum is set to be equipped with 100,000 plus of square foot space in New York City near Yankee Stadium. It will also be a community based facility as well, as it will serve for economic development, political education, and job training programs for local homeless, unemployed, and drug addict individuals. This is a remarkable feat for a cultural movement that many critics said wouldn’t stand the test of time.

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Katt Williams was released on bond after being jailed for criminal trespassing and burglary. His bond was set at $41,150. Williams was arrested this morning, after cops say a man named Daniel Broach claimed the comedian broke into his home on Sunday night and stole $3,555 worth of jewelry and collectable coins. Broach told cops Katt used a crowbar to break into his home.

This situation is crazy even for a wild guy like Katt. His attorney released a statement bringing a little logic to the alleged burglary. “The case is still under investigation. We believe this is a — contract dispute. Katt is actually leasing the property he has been accused of burglarizing as well as trespassing on. We are sure this will be worked out.”

Apparently this Katt really does have nine lives.

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According to various internet reports the normally uber-private Jay-Z let it slip to Gotham Magazine editor in chief Cristina Cuomo that having kids is high on he and wife Beyonce’s list of priorities. This comes on the heels of the couple’s public display of affection at the 2009 MTV Europe Awards where during an acceptance speech Beyonce thanked Jay for “putting a ring on it.”

This is being reported as a slip of the lips but does anybody really believe that any move this power couple makes publically is anything but calculated?

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A few weeks back allhiphop.com reported that Hell Rell was suing Jim Jones, E1, Koch, Tycoon and Babygrande for unpaid royalties. Rell had released two albums since 2007 and has yet to receive the proper payment according to the suit. Rell broke his silence regarding the suit and his status with former boss Jim Jones.

“This shit be killing me,” he said to XXL. “I go on the Internet and everybody saying I’m suing Jim Jones. That was a false report on the media’s behalf. Yes, I do have a lawsuit pending with Koch… but, no, I’m not suing Jim. At the end of the day we might all have our differences, we might not speak to each other on an everyday basis for certain reasons, but, no, I ain’t suing nobody.”

Rell says he has cleared the air with Jones but he cannot speak on the case with E1.

Rell’s latest CD, Live From Hell is in stores now.

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Baton Rouge rapper Lil Boosie was already having one of the worst years of his career, he was fighting with his Trill Entertainment label and he plead out to a charge that was sending him to prison in the prime of his career. Bad went to worst yesterday as Boosie appeared in court to begin what he thought was to be a one year sentence. However the presiding judge had other plans for Mr. Bad Azz.

District Court Judge Chip Moore revoked Boosie’s probation, sending him straight to jail. He was on house arrest with an ankle monitor. The monitor indicated that on more than one occasion, Boosie had violated the terms of his release. Judge Moore doubled his original sentence and ordered him to spend four years in prison.

Boosie was expected to be sentenced to 10 years with most of it suspended, meaning he would only serve about 10 months. Due to his probation violation his lawyer expects him to serve 24 months.

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Longtime DTP member Shawnna ruffled a few feathers with some statements alluding to her leaving the house Luda built. During a recent performance Shawnna finally cleared up the rumors of her joining T-Pain’s Nappy Boy label.

“I know y’all been hearing a lot of T-Pain rumors…Shawnna ain’t f*cking with Luda no more’ and all that sh*t. I just want y’all to know that I’m still f*cking with Luda, that’s my n*gga 100 percent man. We have Battle of the Sexes coming soon and I’m signing a new deal with T-Pain right there…I’m f*cking with two real good n*ggas in the industry so I can’t help but win.”

With so few relevant female emcees in the game it is good to see Shawnna’s still in high demand.

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After all the bickering, interviews, songs and rumors one Usher and Tameka are officially divorced. Straightfromthea.com unearthed the official paperwork from Fulton County Superior Court confirming that as of November 4th, 2009 Usher and Cougar Tameka are no longer man and wife.

Hopefully this means that all the drama is over too. Tameka can move on to her next victim and Usher can make another great album. Remember what stellar music the Usher and Chili break up produced.

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During Tuesday’s taping of the Soul Train Awards Trey Songz and Toni Braxton shared a staged kiss. Many thought nothing of it due to Toni’s husband of eight years former Mind Condition member Keri Lewis was in the audience. Braxton and Lewis were even seen out and about after the show.

In a complete twist, essence.com is reporting that that Toni and Keri are getting a divorce. Braxton has suffered numerous health and financial problems over the last few years and seemed to be bouncing back with the announcement of a new deal with Atlantic Records.

Can anybody in the business stay together?

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According to nola.com B.G. was arrested in East New Orleans on Tuesday November 3rd on felony gun charges. He was booked for illegal carrying of weapons. The former Cash Money Records rapper appeared in court Thursday morning, but his bond information is still unknown.

NOPD officers stopped the late-model Chevrolet Tahoe carrying B.G. and two other men after watching it commit a traffic violation, police said. They seized the three weapons, along with loaded magazines and two extended magazine clips, according to a police news release.

This is just one of several times this year that B.G. has been arrested. First Turk gets locked up, Wayne gets convicted in New York and now possibly B.G., Juvenile better watch his back. Law enforcement has no love for the Hot Boys.

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Yesterday Ludacris gave the students at Clarkdale Elementary School in Austell, GA the surprise of their young lives. At an assembly designed to give winter coats to the students many of whom were affected by the September floods superstar rapper and local resident Ludacris showed up to bring early holiday cheer.

The rapper/actor donated 500 coats care of his LudaCares Foundation. He also made visits to Austell Intermediate and Compton Elementary schools.

“We’re here in Cobb County giving coats for children,” said Luda at the assembly, “giving ‘em an early Thanksgiving and an early Christmas — or a Luda-Christmas, I should say.”

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