Method Man Blames Tax Arrest On "laziness"October 9th, 2009 Rapper/actor METHOD MAN blames laziness for his failure to file income tax returns for three years, insisting he has learned a lesson from his headline-grabbing arrest. The Wu-Tang Clan rapper surrendered to police on Monday (5Oct09) and was charged with tax evasion after withholding $32,799 (£21,870) in taxes for the period 2004 to 2007.
Grammy-winning rapper Method Man charged with failing to pay nearly $33,000 in taxesOctober 5th, 2009 Rapper Method Man charged with not paying taxesNEW YORK — Grammy-winning rapper Method Man has been arrested in New York City on felony charges for failing to pay his taxes. The 38-year-old rapper turned himself in Monday morning.
Promoter says Jamaican rapper Bounty Killer barred from entering Trinidad for concertOctober 4th, 2009 Jamaican rapper Bounty Killer barred from TrinidadPORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad — Authorities barred Jamaican rapper Bounty Killer from entering Trinidad for a weekend show where he was scheduled to appear, a concert promoter said Sunday. Verne Extavour, spokesman for Jacho Entertainment, told The Associated Press that Bounty Killer was turned away upon arrival and flew back to Jamaica.
Soulja Boy Not Engaged To Model AcostaSeptember 25th, 2009 Teenage rapper SOULJA BOY TELL'EM has dismissed reports he's engaged to video vixen ROSA ACOSTA - after she was pictured with the star wearing a ring on her wedding finger. Reports of an engagement were sparked when the actress/model posted photos of the pair online following a dinner date in Los Angeles with the Crank That (Soulja Boy) hitmaker, real name DeAndre Ramone Way.
Lil Boosie Sentenced On Gun And Drug ChargesSeptember 24th, 2009 Rapper LIL BOOSIE has been sentenced to two years behind bars after pleading guilty to gun and drug possession charges. The Wipe Me Down hitmaker, real name Torrence Hatch, was arrested late last year (08) after police found a gun, marijuana and a cigar laced with another drug on his person during a traffic stop.
Snoop Becomes A Music BossSeptember 9th, 2009 SNOOP DOGG can add music mogul to his impressive resume - he has just been named the new creative chairman of EMI's Priority Records. The rapper will executive produce a series of Priority releases to celebrate the label's 25th anniversary in 2010, according to Variety.
Christensen's Brother Arrested For AssaultSeptember 3rd, 2009 Actor HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN's producer brother TOVE CHRISTENSEN has been arrested for felony assault with a deadly weapon. Christensen, 36, was arrested early on Wednesday morning (02Sep09) after reportedly dragging his girlfriend 30 feet (9.14 metres) as she clung to the side of his car after a heated argument, according to TMZ.com.
Rapper Too Short Arrested For Dui And Possession Of DrugsAugust 28th, 2009 Rapper TOO SHORT has been arrested for a string of driving offences after a run in with cops in Las Vegas. The star - real name Todd Shaw - was stopped by police officers who spotted him speeding through the city at 4am on Thursday (27Aug09).
Judge: media can see but not air video from killing of Fla. couple during July home invasionAugust 22nd, 2009 Judge says media can see Fla. double slaying videoPENSACOLA, Fla.
REAL SLIM SHADY STANDS UP TO DENY SOULJA SLAMAugust 6th, 2009 EMINEM has denied he tried to spark a war of words with up-and-coming hip-hop star SOULJA BOY TELL 'EM by slamming him in a new song - insisting the track is a fake. The Stan hitmaker reportedly leaked a new song, Die Already, on to the web on Monday (03Aug09), and sent gossips into a spin with speculation the Slim Shady star was taking aim at a new rival.
50 CENT GIVES SOULJA BOY TOUR BUS FOR 19TH BIRTHDAYAugust 6th, 2009 Rap superstar 50 CENT has treated SOULJA BOY TELL 'EM to a brand new tour bus complete with a recording studio - to ensure his young chart rival can complete work on his next album, THE DEANDRE WAY. The two stars are Interscope Records labelmates and 50 Cent recently presented the teenager, real name DeAndre Ramone Way, with the top-of-the-line vehicle to celebrate his 19th birthday.
Mariah Carey dresses up like Eminem in new videoJuly 1st, 2009 NEW YORK - Pop star Mariah Carey took a dig at her ex-boyfriend Eminem, as she dressed up as the rapper in a new music video. The 39-year-old singer dressed up as a man twice in her new video 'Obsessed', directed by Brett Ratner.
Rapper Tru Life, brother both charged with 2nd-degree murder in fatal stabbing in New YorkJune 26th, 2009 Tru Life arrested in stabbing death at clubNEW YORK — New York Police say a rapper once signed to Jay-Z's label has been arrested with his brother, both on charges of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a man. Robert Rosado, known as Tru Life, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of second-degree murder and gang assault and is being held without bail.
Police arrest Warrant's lead singer Jani Lane on suspicion of drunken drivingJune 19th, 2009 Warrant lead singer Jani Lane arrestedLOS ANGELES — Police say they have arrested the lead singer of Warrant on suspicion of drunken driving. Records show Jani (JAY'-nee) Lane was arrested late Wednesday in the San Fernando Valley.
Beyonce to be among BET Awards performers, along with Kanye West, Maxwell, Ne-YoJune 15th, 2009 Beyonce to be among performers at BET AwardsLOS ANGELES — Beyonce (bee-AHN'-say) will perform at the BET Awards. Show organizers say the pop star will attend the ceremony, as will her husband, Jay-Z.
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