April 2013

Problems for Rick Ross continue over his controversial lines on Rocko’s ‘U.O.E.N.O (You ain’t even know It)‘. The MMG boss was supposed to perform at the Ernst & Young Centre in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 2 but the show’s promoter, Urban Jamz Ent. decided to pull the plug on Friday due to security concerns stemming from protests by students of University Of Ottawa about his rape-condoning lyrics.

According to O.Canada.com, Since 2007, student associations at Carleton and the University of Ottawa have collaborated on an end-of-year concert dubbed Pandamonium but the Student Federation at the University of Ottawa pulled out this year over decision to include Ross in the list of performers. “He wasn’t an artist the SFUO could support,” said Ethan Plato, the federation’s president.

Ross’ apologies for “misunderstanding” and “misinterpretation” about the song haven’t been too effective so far.

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Here’s more trouble heading Gucci Mane’s way. The Atlanta Police has issued an arrest warrant against Gucci Mane for assaulting a solider last friday night.

James, who serves in the army and returned home from Afghanistan last October told Channel 2‘s Amy Napier Viteri that he was just looking to get a picture with Gucci Mane when the rapper attacked him with a champagne bottle in the VIP section of Harlem Nights club in Atlanta.

“I’m in the military. I wanted to get a picture with Gucci Mane, is it OK?” James said he asked the security guard. “I was speaking to the security guard, and Gucci Mane hit me in the head with a bottle. And as I looked at him in the shock of why, one of his friends hit me in the side of my face. He could have possibly killed me. I just hope and pray that I recover pretty well because I still want to serve my military career”.

James visited Grady Memorial Hospital by ambulance where his injury required 10 stitches. He had a concussion and is suffering from bad headaches.

Says Lt. Jeff Cantin of the Atlanta Police Department:

“We do have an active warrant for Mr. Davis for aggravated assault. So I’m sure after he sees this, I’m sure he’ll want to reach out and contact us.”

UPDATE: According to Channel 2, Gucci Mane has been arrested and taken to Fulton County Jail. His first court appearance in at 11 am today. He has been charged with aggravated assault.

UPDATE 2: Gucci Mane has been indicted on one count of aggravated assault on Tuesday, according to Channel 2 Action News. More details will be available soon.

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Sporting a new hairdo, Def Jam singer Chrisette Michele stopped by the Breakfast Club today to chat with Charlamagne, DJ Envy and Angela Yee. She spoke on her new style, favorite Rap collaboration, relationship with LA Reid, wanting to work with Beyonce, her first time with Keyshia Cole, being in tough relationships in the past, upcoming album Better and more.

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Jay-Z will make a return to Universal Music, the world’s largest music company with a new multiyear deal that also includes other artists on his Roc Nation imprint like Rihanna, J. Cole and Shakira. This comes only a week after announcing the sports representation agency, Roc Nation sports.

Last month, Warner’s Warner/Chappell publishing department had scored the publishing rights to Jay Z’s his Roc Nation artists’ works. The financial aspect of the new deal with Universal haven’t been disclosed but according to the statement released, Roc Nation will serve a “standalone label” under Universal Music group.

Jay-Z was earlier the President of and a recording artist under Universal’s Island Def Jam Music Group from 2004 to 2007. Here’s what Mr. Carter says about the return:

“This agreement presents a unique opportunity for Roc Nation’s artists—being able to continue to operate as an independent label with the strength, power and reach of the best major. I look forward to a long and prosperous collaboration with UMG. It feels good to be home.”

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