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While some celebrities don't like talking about their financial issues, Bronx rapper Fat Joe literally can't talk about his--at least not yet. Joe is facing possible jail time after pleading guilty to tax evasion in December, and told MTV's "RapFix Live" that he won't know the deal until June 24. "I can't really explain that cause I got a real court case going on, like facing jail time. But I guess after June 24. Hopefully, it goes well," said Joey Crack. Despite accepting responsibility for not paying his taxes in the face of the law, the Terror Squad member thinks he got screwed by his financial team. "At the end of the day, I'm paying all the money back that's owed--actually I have and I'ma just go like a man, stand up," he said. "You gotta understand we hire guys who are supposed to have Harvard degrees to take care of us." Fat Joe faces up to two years in prison for being about $700,000 in the hole with the IRS. Source: HipHopDX While some celebrities don't like talking about their financial issues, Bronx rapper Fat Joe literally can't talk about his--at least not yet. Joe is facing possible jail time after pleading guilty to tax evasion in December, and told MTV's "RapFix Live" that he won't know the deal until June 24. "I can't really explain that cause I got a real court case going on, like facing jail time. But I guess after June 24. Hopefully, it goes well," said Joey Crack. Despite accepting responsibility for not paying his taxes in the face of the law, the Terror Squad member thinks he got screwed by his financial team. "At the end of the day, I'm paying all the money back that's owed--actually I have and I'ma just go like a man, stand up," he said. "You gotta understand we hire guys who are supposed to have Harvard degrees to take care of us." Fat Joe faces up to two years in prison for being about $700,000 in the hole with the IRS. Source: HipHopDX

While most were grieving for Hip Hop legend Chris Lighty, some were also questioning the likelihood of Lighty committing suicide. Now, almost a year after his death, Chris Lighty's mother is publicly expressing her doubt in the case and calling for a new investigation in a letter. Her letter to AllHipHop reads, "Since my son's death last August, my family and I have been searching for answers to what really happened to my son and to date, none of the explanations given make sense. Our investigation has been stalled. Dr. Baden who was retained to do an independent autopsy has been unable to complete his task due to the lack of cooperation from the Medical Examiner's office. He was brought in to help determine if Darrell's death was homicide or suicide. It is almost a year later and we still don't have the answer. Today, I am begging, Mr. Johnson, the Bronx District Attorney, to make my son's death a priority and work with our investigator to really look into the facts and circumstances leading up to his untimely death. We have uncovered real information that needs to be followed up on by those in authority. I am attaching a link to an online petition that we will forward to the DA's office asking them to start a formal investigation. I am asking everyone interested in justice to please sign it. Thank you." Other rappers, such as N.O.R.E., who was once managed by Lighty, have also come out questioning the idea that Lighty would commit suicide. His mother is not alone.

Ludacris stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote his new movie Fast & Furious 6. He spoke on his acting roles, the cars that he has bought from the movie, helping out family members and working on his next album Ludaversal. Watch his performance from the concert at film premiere in L.A. here.

denitia and sene. can do no wrong in my book. The r&b duo show no signs of cooling off after the release of their full length debut, his and hers. Moments ago, they released a brand new joint “the nude.” denitia and sene both handle vocals, while sene wrote and produced the track (Sly5thave on bass). This duo flexed all kinds of versatility on his and hers., but you definitely have to file this one in that “for the bedroom” category right along with “Casanova” and “breathe.dream.scream.” Listen below, and be prepared to hit replay on this one a few times over. The post denitia and sene. “the nude.” appeared first on Okayplayer.

The plot thickens…. No Country For Old (Rap) Men: Is Tim Dog The Rap Game Keyser Söze? The post No Country For Old (Rap) Men: Is Tim Dog The Rap Game Keyser Söze? appeared first on unkut.com - A Tribute To Ignorance (Remix).

Sheek Louch and Styles P trades verses back and forth over Wiz Khalifa’s “Bout Me” on Wednesday. Now the Yonkers duo returns with Harlem’s Vado on DJ Kay Slay’s latest “The Sound of NYC.” The Drama King’s new mixtape The Last Champion is coming later this summer. Stream “The Sound of NYC” below…. New Music: DJ Kay Slay Feat. Sheek Louch, Styles P & Vado – “The Sound Of NYC” via DopeStateofMind Previously: Styles P & Sheek Louch – “Bout Me (Freestyle)”

Kobe Bryant and the L.A. Lakers aren’t in the Western Conference Finals, but the San Antonio Spurs are. Young Money’s Mack Maine taps Rick Ross, French Montana, plus labelmates Ace Hood and Busta Rhymes on the official remix to “Kobe or Ginobili.” Both future Hall of Famers, Kobe will have to wait another year for the elusive sixth title. Stream Mack Maine’s new remix below….. New Music: Mack Maine Feat. Rick Ross, Ace Hood, French Montana & Busta Rhymes – “Kobe Or Ginobili (Remix)” Previously: Rich Gang (Birdman, Lil’ Wayne, Future, Mack Maine & Nicki Minaj) – “Tapout” (Video)

An interracial Virginia couple faced quite the surprise recently, when they came home from Walmart to find a policeman in front of their house. The officer was there to question them about whether or not they were the parents of their children. Joseph and Keana, neither wanted their last names revealed, were enraged to find out that a Walmart security officer believed Joseph had kidnapped their three daughters. "He asks us very sincerely, 'Hey, I was sent here by Walmart security. I just need to make sure that the children that you have are your own,'" Joseph explained. Keana was especially hurt. "I was dumfounded," she said. "I sat there for a minute and thought, 'Did he just ask us if there were our kids knowing what we went through to have our children?'" Keana says the officer went on to tell her that a customer had been alarmed by her husband and kids. "'Well, the customer was concerned because they saw the children with your husband and he didn't think that they fit," explained Keana. "And I said, 'What do you mean they don't fit?' And I was trying to get her to say it. And she says, 'Well, they just don't match up.'" Walmart says they are looking into the incident.Source: huffingtonpost.com

Tyler Perry is coming to OWN with two brand new shows! And there’s no better way to kick it off than with a new Oprah’s Next Chapter featuring Tyler Perry on Sunday May 26th 9/8c. Then on Tuesday May 28th 9/8c, it’s the premiere of Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots on OWN. From writer and director Tyler Perry, this new television series follows the complicated dynamic between the rich and powerful Cryer family and the hired help who work in their mansion set in Savannah, Georgia. From the outside, the Cryer’s are the enviable face of success and wealth, but behind the veil, the family’s dysfunction threatens to destroy their world of privilege. Cryer family patriarch Jim Cryer (John Schneider) is a powerful judge whose double-life, including tawdry affairs with high-priced escorts, puts his family and political ambitions at risk. His wife, Katheryn Cryer (Renée Lawless), is the ultimate matriarch portraying a loving and dutiful wife, but she is willing to do anything to protect her family’s status. Their son Wyatt (Aaron O’Connell) is a troubled angry jock who cares little for his own image and finds himself in and out of rehab. His sister Amanda (Jacyln Betham), a struggling law student, tries harder to live up to her parents’ expectations, but unknowingly has befriended a scurrilous young woman, Candace (Tika Sumpter), with the power to ruin the entire family. Hanna Young (Crystal Fox) is the Cryer’s maid and the matriarch of her family. Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots premieres Tuesday May 28th 9/8c on OWN! Hit the flip to find out more about the brand new comedy, Tyler Perry’s Love Thy Neighbor, next!