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E-40 Concert Shooter Sentenced to Life

The shooting took place after an E-40 concert in Colorado, 2009. The man responsible, 24 year old Terry Lamaire Gaines, shot dead a man in the car park shortly after the concert. The victim, 27 year old Michael Allen Davis was found dead in his car by the police outside of the venue.

 
Mr. Gaines was sentenced to life in prison for first degree murder and an additional ten years on three separate charges after police had to chase him down. These included Possession of a deadly weapon, possession of marijuana and leading police on a car chase.

 
This was not the first violent encounter following an E-40 concert. Only months earlier (December 2008) there was a shootout that left five people injured after a concert in Denver.

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Lupe Fiasco Ft Sway & Eric Turner - Break The Chain

“Break The Chain” is one of many explosive crowd moving songs taken from Lupe Fiasco’s US #1 Album “Lasers”.  The track features the incredible voice of Eric Turner (Tinnie Tempah “Written In The Stars”), alongside one of the UK’s leading Rapper/Lyricist “Sway” with production by none other than European super-producer iShi (Written In The Stars, Game Over).

Check out the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lY0p9P5T0c

 
You can follow all contributing artists on Twitter…..

@LupeFiasco

@Sway_Dcypha

@ericturners

@iSHi_2Stripes

 
Lupe Fiasco album Lasers is out now!

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The great Nate Dogg will be laid to rest this weekend with his funeral service being held on Saturday 26th March at Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Before the ceremony there will be a chance for loved ones and friends alike to pay their final respects at a viewing at New Hope Baptist Church in Long Beach. Naturally the funeral service and viewing will be on a limited access basis but fans of Nate Dogg will have a chance pay their respects at 7pm on Saturday at the Cruise Terminal, all public are welcome, but will include tight security measures and a ban on all cameras.

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Lil Wayne is set to become embroilled in yet another lawsuit over royalties paid out to producers for work on his album “Tha Carter III” .

In recent events the Young Money frontman has seen himself caught up in a number of legal battles relating to the album. Lil Wayne has already faced legal pursuits over the track “lollipop” after producer Jim Jonsin  who co-produced the hit track filed a lawsuit against Wayne and Young Money  for not being paid for his contributions to the track.

Wayne also had to remove one track (“Playing with fire”) because of the extreme similarities to the rolling Stones “Play With Fire”. However it is now the track “Lollipop” which is coming under the microscope again along side other tracks from the album “Whip It,” “Prostitute 2,” “Action,” “Mrs. Officer,” and “Let The Beat Build.”

As producer Deezle, real name Darius Harrison is filing a staggering $20 Million lawsuit against Lil Wayne and Young Money for unpaid royalties for his work on the tracks.

No response to the lawsuit has been reported from Lil Wayne to this point.

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Japan Benefit Album to Feature Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and Other Artists

The benefit album is to be released digitally via Universal Music Group and artists have agreed to include their tracks without claiming royalties to show their support and to raise the largest amount possible for the people affected by the recent earthquakes and Tsunami.

A spokesperson for the Japanese Red Cross explained the reasons behind the digital release:

“We are doing it only digitally because it is faster, and this will be a worldwide release. The plan is to have it available later this week,”

The album will also feature music from artists such as Bon Jovi, U2, Justin Bieber and possibly Lady Gaga.

The album should be available for download later in the week and all proceeds will go straight to the Japan Red Cross.

We will update you on this story as soon as the album is released so please, if you can, download the album and help the people who have suffered through one of the worst natural disasters of our time.

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Alleged Pistol Whipping by Slim Thug

It has been reported that Thugga, aided by an associate, robbed Clarence Evans mid business meeting back in March 2010.

Evans claims that a business meeting had been arranged at a residential location with Houston, Texas rapper Slim Thug and others. It is alleged that the assault with a pistol was carried out by Slim Thug himself and that he encouraged others at the scene to also attack Clarence Evans and steal his possessions.

Mr Evans is claiming for loss of wages, medical expenses, medication and other damages.

No statement has been released by Slim Thug as yet.

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A catering assistant has accused producer Noel “Detail” Fisher  of sexual assault during a pre-Grammy party where Lil Wayne was recording.

Fisher who has worked with the likes of Akon, Flo Rida and Lady GaGa is reported to have held a catering assistant against her will at the pre-Grammy party, forcing her to stay overnight and allegedly sexually assaulting her.

There has been no official statement released by Fisher or his representatives.

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Eminem’s Marshall Mathers Foundation Joins Forces with Chrysler Clothing Range to Give Back to Detroit

Since the Chrysler Super Bowl commercial “Born of Fire” featuring Eminem was aired, Chrysler have seen their “Imported from Detroit” T-Shirts consistently selling out via their website Chrysler.com.

Eminem has joined forces with Chrysler in a clothing partnership and it has been confirmed that a significant portion of the profits will be donated to the Marshall Mathers Foundation. As well as Em’s Foundation, various other Detroit support projects will receive donations to aid in future development. These include; Habitat for Humanity Detroit, the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Michigan and Think Detroit PAL.

Chrysler released a statement about their partnership:

“We hope that by partnering with these charitable organizations people will be encouraged to wear their ‘Imported from Detroit’ merchandise proudly knowing that a portion of the proceeds will go to programs and initiatives that contribute to the fundamental development of the children of Detroit and the communities in which they reside.”

The range is available in all sizes, with various colours to choose from. There are also plans to release several special edition T-Shirts and you can also get hold of bumper stickers with the “Imported from Detroit” slogan.

If you would like to buy a T-Shirt and support Detroit or simply wish to have a look then click here.

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Nate Dogg’s attorney Mark Geragos has released an official statement confirming that Nate Dogg died of complications of which arose from a series of strokes.

Nate Dogg’s friend and manager Rod McGrew  also acknowledged the fantastic fan support that has been pouring in , “We appreciate the enormous outpouring of response from all over the world. We greatly appreciate that and thank everyone for their prayers and support. We know that Nate will be hanging out with his good friends 2Pac and Biggie.

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Lupe Fiasco Tour Dates Announced

If you follow Lupe Fiasco on Twitter then you may have already heard the good news… New tour dates have been confirmed!

The tour is set to hit the road from the 27^th of March (2011) at the L.A. Convention Centre and a total of sixteen dates have been confirmed. Read the rest of this entry »

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