By now you have probably heard about T.I. being arrested in ATL and having his house raided over the weekend. Here’s a quick synopsis: TIP sent his bodygaurd on a mission to cop him and the team a couple shiny new choppers (or whatever you kids call machine guns these days). The bodygaurd was caught by the ATF and taken into custody where he perceded to snitch on our good friend Clifford and then set him up in a Walgreens parking lot. Once there, the feds cuffed the rapper and his entire entourage. That’s gotta sting!

Well, T.I. is scheduled to appear before a magistrate judge today. We will just have to wait and see how this pans out. On the plus side, he won two BET Hip-Hop awards and the employees at Walgreens had the best day at work ever!

…if your normal smile can strike immense terror into the hearts of young children and puppies, maybe you should think of a new way to express bliss. Chudney Ross is a gem, though! Am I right?

Shouts to Fresh!

After nearly five years since the release of his debut album, Def Jam has finally served Joe Budden his walking papers.

Rapper Joe Budden is no longer signed to Def Jam Records after being heralded as one of its most promising acts in the early 2000’s.

The rapper said he was pleased to be leaving the label and looked forward to the next steps in his career.

“I’m just happy we were finally able to cut all ties. I feel like I have all the talent in the world, but for some reason was never able to showcase it there,” Budden told AllHipHop.com. “I’m looking forward to whatever God has in store for me, and Joe Budden fans should know - today is a beautiful day.” [ source ]

Man, the last time I saw Joe Budden he was yapping on some streaming video about nonsense with bandages and needles in his arm like a damn mental patient. I dig his music, but I’m tired of hearing bitches talk about when The Growth is going to drop. When it hits, I’ll know. Until then Joe, I’m going to want fries with that! Thanks.

Chris Brown is losing in my eyes. This R&B spring chicken has all the potential in the world to be legendary (and coming from me that is saying something), but I don’t see an advancement in his career with this new album on the way. Gotta make progress, Chris! Anyway, a new song from the high-yellow heartthrob just hit the net. It’s called “Nice” featuring The Game (what a pity). I’m not gonna lie — the song is pure rubbish. Not only are the vocals stuffy, but the production is an utterly lackluster mess. I’m not just hating, either. This ain’t the Backyardigans, Chris! You gotta serve the competition up!

Play Me: Chris Brown - Nice (feat. The Game)

Extra, Extra:

Play Me: Jay-Z - Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)
I’m feeling an old school Jay coming through in these new tracks.

Play Me: Mya - My Bra
A song recorded for the “Stop Breast Cancer for Life” Campaign with Lifetime. I don’t understand the meaning in the lyrics too well, but I appreciate the thought.

Somebody has a massive bitch-slap that is far overdue. Oh, I’m sorry. Have I told you how much I can’t stand Usher’s baby daddy, Tameka “ManFace” Raymond? Ever since these two totally defied the biological laws of procreation, my perplexity has rapidly morphed into disgust. Now, here is ManFace acting a diva-licious fool at a photoshoot, like someone owes his ass the time of day.

I honestly believe that Usher is faking his love for ManFace out of fear of the consequences of leaving. I mean, it’s intimidating enough to be dating a tranny whose penis is bigger than yours, but if he/she threatens to eat you if you walk out…that can make life difficult. They need Jesus.

On her idea of a good date:
I like to do things just because the thought came in your mind. I like to maybe go to the planetarium, crazy late at night. I love when a dude is cool with going to the museum with me, especially if it’s an interesting exhibit. I’m not just trying to go see dead white people. [Laughs]

A.Keys is looking mighty good in these photos…for a lesbian.

Just kidding.

R&B singer Keyshia Cole revealed in a recent interview that she dreams of opening an animal hospital with her earnings from her music career — a dream she’s had since she can remember.

The Oakland, California raised singer/songwriter always wanted to become a veterinarian as a child, and to this day, hasn’t given up on her dream.

“I had everything when I was a child — hamsters and guinea pigs, rabbits, dogs, cats… so, if it be the Lord’s will, I will have enough money to open up a veterinary hospital,” Cole said. [ source ]

Great idea, KeKe! With that face, you and the other animals will become great friends very promptly. Though, you may want to conisder a flea bath first, girl. Can’t be infecting the patients with Jeezy’s little bugs. Good luck with that, now!

As a Miami citizen, I am obviously nowhere near the Greater NY, but someone reading this may be. The good folks of Notorious Films will be holding an open casting call for the new Biggie movie aptly entitled, Notorious, this Saturday. I am encouraging anyone who looks the part, can act, and feels like they can due the role justice to go out and audition. You never know what may happen and besides, damn near anyone would be better than Beanie Sigel or Sean Kingston. Do it for the fans!

For more info, go to www.biggiecasting.com.

“Unfortunately, it seems like something he’s interested in. He really likes the limelight.” — Solange Knowles to Essence on whether or not her son will enter the music industry.

Solange, Baby Daniel is already more famous than you are. Didn’t anyone bother to tell you? Lil’ Julez is hosting the Pimps N’ Hoes conference at Club Rollexx here in Miami next week. Get up to speed, sweetie.

Solange also spoke to Essence Magazine about her divorce, living in her big sister’s shadow, Lil’ Wayne, and a bunch of other nonsensical shit noone cares about. Check out the interview here.

I actually like this record. Although, TIP is so predictable when it comes to these hardcore, gangster, I’ll-kill-your-ass records, this one has a sick beat. It’s something I would bump to in my car on the way to pick up my paycheck — nothing more, nothing less. I also think the addition of Busta Rhymes to the track is a plus. He has the flow to compliment the beat. Alfamega…I don’t him, but he’s signed to Grand Hustle. The video fits the song, so I’m not complaining.