Sean Kingston Still Critical After Weekend Accident
MIAMI – A publicist for Sean Kingston is offering the latest on the hip-hop singer who's been hospitalized since crashing his watercraft into a Miami Beach bridge over the weekend.
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BET Hip Hop Awards 2010 Black Carpet Pictures
ATLANTA — The biggest stars in hip-hop music put on an amazing black carpet show at the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards held Sunday night in Atlanta.
Lil Wayne Celebrates 28th Birthday with New Album, 'I Am Not a Human Being'
NEW YORK — Lil Wayne celebrated his 28th birthday on Monday by releasing his latest album, I Am Not a Human Being.
T.I. Returns to the Stage with Secret Show at NYC's Capitale
NEW YORK — T.I. made a triumphant return to the stage Monday night and he brought some friends to the party.
The rapper performed his first live show since being released from prison at New York hot spot Capitale. The secret event launched AXE Music's "One Night Only" concert series.
Lil Wayne Reveals His Jail Routine, New Music Work
NEW YORK — Lil Wayne has revealed his daily jail routine, which includes staying in touch with his family and fans and keeping his music career moving full steam ahead.
Kelis Files for Divorce From Nas
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Music star Kelis has filed for divorced from rapper Nas, despite being seven months pregnant with the couple's son.
"I can confirm that she has filed for divorce," a rep for the "Milkshake" singer told Vibe. "We request the media to respect her privacy during this very difficult time."
An attorney for Kelis filed the divorce papers Thursday afternoon, citing irreconcilable differences, according to the publication.
Kelis, 29, and Nas, 35, met in 2002 at an MTV Video Music Awards after-party thrown by Sean "Diddy" Combs. They tied the knot three years later in Atlanta.
While this is the couple's first child together, Nas has a 15-year-old daughter named Destiny from a previous relationship. After learning he had a second child on the way, the "Hip Hop Is Dead" singer expressed his enthusiasm to MTV.
"Yeah, man, I find out what it's gonna be next week, so I'm happy," he said.
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Fabolous Tour Bus Raid Nets 500 Pounds of Pot
RUSSELVILLE, Ark. — Rapper Fabolous is making headlines after police in Arkansas recently seized nearly 500 pounds of marijuana from his tour bus.
According to KARK News 4, authorities stopped the musician's bus on Feb. 17 for driving on the Interstate 40 shoulder. After the occupants gave conflicting stories on their travels, officers on the scene began an investigation that led to the discovery of 496 pounds of pot — a street value of $595,000.
T-Pain Cancels Guyana Show After Receiving Death, Kidnap Threats
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Hip-hop and R&B star T-Pain has bowed out of a concert appearance in Guyana after receiving "credible death and kidnapping threats," his promoter told The Associated Press.
The 23-year-old singer, whose real name is Faheem Najm, was scheduled to perform Monday night as part of the South American nation's Carnival celebrations.
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Usher and Wife Tameka Foster Welcome Baby Boy
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Usher and his wife, Tameka Foster, have welcomed a baby boy, a rep for the R&B star confirmed to People.
The couple's second son, Naviyd Ely Raymond, was born on Wednesday. Their newest addition weighed in at 5 lbs., 13 oz., the magazine says.
"Tameka and the baby are doing fine," Usher's rep said in a statement to the mag.
Dr. Dre's Son Andre Young Found Dead
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Andre Young Jr., the 20-year-old son of rap mogul Dr. Dre, was found dead at home on Saturday morning, the Associated Press reports.
"Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son," his rep said in a statement on Tuesday. "Please respect his family's grief and privacy at this time."
Usher's Mom Hired Back as Manager
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Usher is turning to a familiar face — his mom — to handle his business affairs once again.
"Usher has dissolved his management arrangement with Benny Medina and has re-engaged Jonnetta Patton as his manager," the R&B star's rep said in a statement Wednesday.
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