Jessica Robertson
Busted: Rapper Young Buck
Who: Rapper Young Buck, a.k.a. David Darnell Brown, 25
What: Arrested on a warrant for failing to appear in court on a previous driving violation
When: Friday
Where: Nashville, Tenn.
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Kanye Taps Coldplay’s Martin for New Album
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin may not seem the type to have mad hip-hop cred but then again, we never thought that Kevin Federline would have a higher appeal than his ex-wife-in-the-making, Britney Spears. But Mr. Paltrow is racking up just that, having guested on Jay-Z's 2006 comback album, 'Kingdom Come,' and with an upcoming appearance on Kanye West's latest effort, 'Graduation
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Busted: Rapper Busta Rhymes, Again
Who: Rapper Busta Rhymes, a.k.a. Trevor Smith
What: Charged with misdemeanor assault for beating his ex-driver
When: Wednesday night
Where: New York
Jay-Z Brings His ‘Kingdom’ to NYC
"Wow," Jay-Z exclaimed from the stage at NYC's Roseland Ballroom Friday night. "Ya'll n**gas needed some real hip-hop back."
Hova, with a little help from Memphis Bleek, rocked the Big Apple something fierce, shooting off an arsenal of hits including '99 Problems,' 'Big Pimpin'' and 'Dirt Off Your Shoulder,' as well as new tracks from 'Kingdom Come,' his first album since emerg
Busted: Rapper The Game
Who: Rapper The Game, real name Jayceon Taylor, 26
What: Arrested for telling a cab driver he was a police officer and persuading the driver to run a series of red lights
When: Thursday night
Where: New York City
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Flav a Hero, Lohan a Train Wreck
Flavor Flav as Hero of the Year? Lindsay Lohan and Pete Doherty as Train Wrecks? From heroes to zeros, flushing kitties to plastic surgery, and how the hell Keith Richards hasn't died yet, Blender and AOL Music present the most comprehensive end-of-the-year poll in pop culture since, well, 2005
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Busted: Mobb Deep’s Prodigy and the Alchemist
Who: Mobb Deep's Prodigy and the Alchemist, real names Albert Johnson and Alan Maman, respectively
What: Arrested on gun possession charges
When: Early Thursday
Where: New York
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Busted: Rapper Snoop Dogg
Who: Rapper Snoop Dogg, real name Calvin Broadus
What: Arrested on suspicion of illegal drug and gun possession
When: Thursday afternoon
Where: Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, CA
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K-Fed Glosses It Up for Album Cover
When he's not making babies or conducting dubious promos for, um, we're not sure, Kevin Federline is seriously serious about his music. For all the doubters, he's dropped the white tanks on his album cover in favor of a tie, offering up his best Ryan Phillippe-esque stone-cold glare (sans pout)
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Jay-Z Invites Friends Along for a Wild Ride
A little reckless cliff-side driving and/or boating never hurt anyone. OK, so maybe it has, but that doesn't stop Jay-Z and his crew from free-wheelin' in the cameo-laden video for 'Show Me What You Got,' the first single from Jigga's forthcoming album, 'Kingdom Come
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