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Celebrity Birthdays, August 13

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:00:00 EST

Happy Birthday to rapper Lloyd Banks (1978), "The Partridge Family" actor Danny Bonaduce (1959), singer Dan Fogelberg (1951; d. 2007), actor Kevin Tighe (1944), Hawaiian icon Don Ho (19300, actor Neville Brand

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50 Cent Schools Aspiring Business Moguls In New MTV Series

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:00:00 EST

50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) was the top earning rapper in 2007, earning an astonishing $150 million, according to Forbes magazine. He parlayed a stake in Vitamin Water to a 9-figure payout and he continues to be the single savviest businessman

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Lloyd Banks Leaving G-Unit?

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:38:42 EST

Rapper Lloyd Banks has sparked reports he will be the next member to leave 50 Cent's G-Unit amid rising concerns over the record label's bosses.

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Celebrity Birthdays, August 13

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:00:00 EST

50 Cent Says Song Isn't Aimed At T.I.

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:41:55 EST

50 Cent has denied allegations his new G-Unit song You So Tough is aimed at rap rival T.I. - insisting it's just about "real-life situations".

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Music Review: 50 Cent Rejoins G-Unit

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:25:48 EST

50 Cent's ruthless streak has been well documented. He's had several very public spats with rappers (Ja Rule, Fat Joe, The Game) and actresses (Vivica Fox).

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The Game Sympathizes With Young Buck

Wed, 14 May 2008 06:30:00 EST

The Game has reportedly reached out in sympathy to Young Buck after he was dropped from the G-Unit rap crew by 50 Cent. The ongoing feud between 50 Cent and Young Buck - real name David Darnell Brown -

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Fat Joe Hits Back At 50 Cent's Mock Funeral Video

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:36:35 EST

Fat Joe has fired back at his rap rival 50 Cent by featuring the star and his G-Unit counterparts on the cover of his new mix tape - all wearing make-up. The digitally-altered image is set to appear on "Gay Unit Vol. 1," a compilation by Terror Squad affiliate DJ Suge White hosted by the crew's frontman Fat Joe.

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Getting Beyond Belief

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:39:41 EST

When you think to the late '80s and early '90s - Hip-Hop artist Kwame was an MC doing his thing like several others. In that era of Hip-Hop, it was a time of first and creativity. When Kwame was sixteen he released his first album called Kwame the Boy Genius Featuring A New Beginning in 1989.

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50 Cent Praises Kanye

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:45:00 EST

Rapper 50 Cent has praised Kanye West's bravery to return to the stage following the sudden death of his mother, insisting the Stronger star's decision to continue with his European tour will help to ease the pain.

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Kanye And 50 Cent Unite

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:55:27 EST

Rap rivals Kanye West and 50 Cent joined some of the biggest names in hip-hop for a supergig in New York City on Wednesday night. The two rappers have been trading insults since they realized their new albums would be released on the same next month.

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Celebrity Birthdays, August 13

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:00:00 EST

Happy Birthday to rapper Lloyd Banks (1978), "The Partridge Family" actor Danny Bonaduce (1959), singer Dan Fogelberg (1951), actor Kevin Tighe (1944), Hawaiian icon Don Ho (19300, actor Neville Brand (1920; d. 1992), actor Charles "Buddy" Rogers (1904; d. 1999), prolific film director Alfred Hitchcock (1899; d. 1980), "The Wizard of Oz" lion Bert Lahr (1895; d. 1967), and legendary wild west sharpshooter Annie Oakley (1860;ld. 1926).

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G-Unit Rapper Yayo Rejects 9-Month Jail Offer In Teen Assault Case

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:44:36 EST

NEW YORK (AP) - Tony Yayo, a rapper with hip-hop group G-Unit, rejected an offer Tuesday of nine months in jail in exchange for pleading guilty to slapping and punching a 14-year-old boy.

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50 Cent Plans To Silence Cam'ron Feud With Record Sales

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:14:44 EST

Hip-hop star 50 Cent has vowed to silence his ongoing feud with Cam'Ron by selling more records than his rap rival could ever dream of. 50 and Cam'ron have been embroiled in a feud since their on-air clash on New York radio station Hot 97 in February. A week later, 50 Cent released Funeral Music - a track aimed at Cam'ron - online, who responded with Curtis - named in reference to 50's real name, Curtis Jackson.

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50 Cent 'Too Good' To His Label Signings

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:06:23 EST

Rapper 50 Cent has blasted Lloyd Banks and Young Buck - insisting they have taken advantage of his generosity. The hip-hop mogul's music label G-Unit Records also boasts rap duo Mobb Deep and M.O.P. - but he believes they have become spoilt by his laid back approach to money. And it took a meeting with his artists to make him realize things had to change.

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Lloyd Banks Gig Is Pulled Over Security Worries

Mon, 07 May 2007 11:03:03 EST

G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks' Derby, England gig was cancelled on Saturday after local police said they weren't given enough time to provide adequate security. Nearly 600 revelers were expected at the concert at the T5 nightclub, but officers forced the venue to close at the last minute, claiming they were concerned about possible disorder at the gig.

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2006: Year In Music (Pt. 4)

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST

In October, Justin Hawkins, lead singer of The Darkness, announced that he's leaving the band because he can't live the rock 'n' roll lifestyle again after completing rehab... Weird Al Yankovic's White & Nerdy becomes the parody singer's first ever top-ten hit... and legendary NYC nightclub CBGB, where bands like the Ramones, Talking Heads and Blondie got their start, closed; Patti Smith was the final act...

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Beyonc�'s 'Irreplaceable' Holds on to Number One

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 08:25:01 EST

Beyonc� Knowles has scored a second week at the top of the U.S. singles chart with her hit "Irreplaceable." The track is also the Hot 100's greatest airplay gainer for a sixth straight week.

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Rod Stewart Is Number One

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:13:26 EST

Rod Stewart has scored his fourth number one album in America with a compilation of rock classics. Still The Same... The Great American Rock Classics Of Our Time sold an impressive 184,000 copies in its opening week to topple Evanescence's The Open Door, which became the 700th Billboard 200 chart-topper last week.

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Scheduled Guests On "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Next Week

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 09:10:50 EST

Jimmy Kimmel Live, which airs every weeknight (12:05-1:05 a.m., ET), features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians, human interest subjects and dangerously crazy people -- along with comedy bits and a house band.

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Ras Kass Releases First Album Since Prison Release

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:30:14 EST

Highly respected West Coast lyricist, Ras Kass, is back with his first release since his departure from his two year stint in prison. He's on a vengeance to prove he's still got it and will verbally assault any emcee (any coast) and he's here to show that the west is definitely back on the map!! This highly anticipated new album, "Eat or Die," features some of today's hottest rappers appearing side by side with LA's finest.

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Celebrity Birthdays, August 13

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 03:00:35 EST

Shakira, Chili Peppers Lead List Of Nominees For MTV Video Music Awards

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 12:20:18 EST

Hip-shaker Shakira and the rejuvenated Red Hot Chili Peppers lead the field with seven noms each, followed closely by the majestic Madonna and upstart Las Vegas rockers Panic! at the Disco, both with five nods. Christina Aguilera is next with four.

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Check Out Lloyd Banks' New Single, "Hands Up"

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:39:47 EST

Lloyd Banks makes his return this summer with his second disc, "Rotten Apple." Give his new single "Hands Up" a listen right here: the track features 50 Cent and was produced by none other than Eminem.

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Lloyd Banks' "Rotten Apple" Drops July 18

Tue, 16 May 2006 21:30:43 EST

Lloyd Banks is back with his sophomore album Rotten Apple, slated for release on July 18th Check out his new single, "My House," right here: Windows Media Real Audio

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Busta Rhymes Has Worthy Collaborators on 'Big Bang'

Thu, 11 May 2006 12:12:34 EST

Multi-platinum recording artist Busta Rhymes will release his Aftermath Entertainment debut, "The Big Bang," on June 13. The album, his first in three years, showcases a combination of two of the most dynamic, creative forces in hip-hop music as Busta Rhymes teams with super-producer and Aftermath chief, Dr. Dre.

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Busta Rhymes Mourns Passing of Bodyguard

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:01:52 EST

Busta Rhymes gave his condolences to the family of his slain bodyguard as he mourned Israel Ramirez at a New York funeral wake yesterday. Ramirez, 29, was fatally shot in the chest outside a Brooklyn, New York City, warehouse on Sunday . Rhymes had been filming the music video for "Touch It (Remix)" with G-Unit rappers Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks and Missy Elliott at the location.

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Busta Rhymes To Be Questioned In Shooting

Tue, 07 Feb 2006 10:10:58 EST

Rapper Busta Rhymes is to be questioned by police after his bodyguard was murdered on the celebrity-packed set of a music video in the early hours of Sunday morning. (see: "Busta Rhymes' Bodyguard Killed On Video Set")

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Busta Rhymes' Bodyguard Killed On Video Set

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 09:49:06 EST

Hip-hop star Busta Rhymes' bodyguard was shot dead on the celebrity-packed set of a music video in the early hours Saturday February 5. Israel Ramirez, 29, was shot once in the chest as he stood outside a Brooklyn, New York, warehouse where stars including Rhymes, 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott and G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks had gathered to shoot the promo.

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Young Buck Escapes Trial for Vibe Stabbing

Tue, 06 Dec 2005 09:57:45 EST

Rapper Young Buck will escape a jury trial following his involvement in the melee that ruined last year's (Nov. 04) Vibe Awards, after striking a deal with Los Angeles authorities. The G-Unit star, real name David Darnell Brown, was accused of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing Jimmy James Johnson following an attack on rap mogul Dr. Dre

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