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T.I. Released From Prison Today, One Month Early
T.I. Released From Prison Today, One Month Early
T.I. Released From Prison Today, One Month Early
Though his lawyer, Jonathan Leonard, denied reports yesterday that T.I. would be leaving an Arkansas state prison today (Aug. 31), the southern rapper has indeed been released, one month ahead of schedule. The 'No Mercy' creator stepped out of Forrest City Federal Prison at 7:29AM CT, according to Bureau of Prisons spokesman Chris Burke...
T.I.’s Lawyer Denies Early Prison Release Reports
T.I.’s Lawyer Denies Early Prison Release Reports
T.I.’s Lawyer Denies Early Prison Release Reports
Contrary to recent reports, incarcerated rapper T.I. will not be released from an Arizona prison tomorrow (Aug. 31). The Atlanta rapper's associate and longtime DJ, DJ Drama tweeted a coded message yesterday (Aug. 29), that seemed to corroborate the rumors regarding the Grand Hustle boss' early release...
Lauryn Hill Sued for Damages, Owed Wages Totaling $23,600
Lauryn Hill Sued for Damages, Owed Wages Totaling $23,600
Lauryn Hill Sued for Damages, Owed Wages Totaling $23,600
Lauryn Hill has been a fixture in the headlines for her recent child birth but now she's receiving attention for actions that are far less celebratory. The one-time Fugees frontwoman is at the center of a lawsuit, brought forth by a former band member who is looking for $23,600 in owed wages and damages...
Foxy Brown Mooning Charges Dropped, Trial Dismissed
Foxy Brown Mooning Charges Dropped, Trial Dismissed
Foxy Brown Mooning Charges Dropped, Trial Dismissed
Luck is on Foxy Brown's side as the 31-year-old rapper headed to trial on Tuesday (July 12) but was handed a dismissal on charges she violated an order of protection by mooning a neighbor last year. Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice John Walsh dismissed the case, which brought a misdemeanor contempt of court charge against Brown, born Inga Marchand, after the victim in the case, Arlene Raymond, refus
Jimmy Henchmen Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges
Jimmy Henchmen Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges
Jimmy Henchmen Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges
After eluding authorities for a month, only to be apprehended in New York City on Tuesday (June 21), Jimmy "Henchmen" Rosemond has entered a not guilty plea in response to drug traffic charges. According to reports, Rosemond, who is being held without bond, is accused of leading a bi-coastal drug trafficking organization, which transported cocaine and narcotics between Los Angeles and Ne
Ja Rule Begins Two-Year Prison Sentence
Ja Rule Begins Two-Year Prison Sentence
Ja Rule Begins Two-Year Prison Sentence
Ja Rule appeared in a New York City courtroom Wednesday (June 8) afternoon to begin his two- year prison bid stemming from weapon possession charges. The Queens rapper, born Jeffrey Atkins, was sentenced today after pleading guilty to the charges back in December...
Foxy Brown Dropped By Lawyer, Hires ‘High-Power’ Replacement
Foxy Brown Dropped By Lawyer, Hires ‘High-Power’ Replacement
Foxy Brown Dropped By Lawyer, Hires ‘High-Power’ Replacement
Brooklyn rapper Foxy Brown was due in court today, after being charged with a felony count of violating the protective order a neighbor had placed on her in 2007. However, just moments before her trial, Foxy was allegedly dropped by her lawyers, Bruce Barron Associates...
Trill Ent. Lawyer Indicted for Interfering With Murder Case
Trill Ent. Lawyer Indicted for Interfering With Murder Case
Trill Ent. Lawyer Indicted for Interfering With Murder Case
If you've ever seen Peter "P'Ta Mon" John's advertisements for his legal practice, you probably won't be surprised to learn that the Baton Rouge lawyer is being indicted for interfering with a criminal case. The gangsta rap-friendly legal practitioner's ads offer a $500 "Expungement Special" and boast the catchy slogan "No Evidence -- No Conviction...
C-Murder Taps Harvard Lawyers to Appeal His Case for Free
New Orleans rapper C-Murder is attempting to appeal his recent murder conviction, but is unable to afford lawyers to argue his case. Interesting considering, C-Murder, born Corey Miller, is the brother of New Orleans rap mogul Percy "Master P" Miller, whose label, No Limit Records, has sold over 75 million albums worldwide...