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NHL Team Sues Rapper Over Tribute Song...

An emcee from Raleigh, North Carolina has found himself in a federal lawsuit over a 2007 dedication song to the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Hurricanes are suing Tyrone Banks for trademark violations over the track “Carolina Hurricanes,” which the rapper promoted as “the official Carolina Hurricanes song.”

The Hurricanes did concede the rapper approached them first about promoting the selection during home games.

In court records, the team states they utilized the… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on August 13, 2009 at 4:07pm — No Comments

Texas Cops Face Termination Over Rap Video...

Two police officers in the small town of Taft, Texas are under fire for their role in the creation of a controversial Hip-Hop video.

The video for the song “Swangn,” by Stubo, featuring True Enough Of Salty Water Records has caused outrage in Taft, a town of about 3,500.

The video was shot in downtown Taft in June, with the permission of City Manager Flo Sauceda.

The song has local police officers in the area up in arms, as the track… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on August 13, 2009 at 4:06pm — 2 Comments

Suge's Former Vegas Hideaway Up for Grabs!

from TMZ:

The former Las Vegas home of Suge Knight is on the market, and if the sick dig's amenities aren't enough of a selling point, check out these other random facts:

- It was Robert DeNiro's temporary home while filming "Casino."

- It has a poolside BBQ and a guest house.

- It was once raided by the police.

- It has four bedrooms, seven baths.

- Knight lived there when Tupac was shot and killed next to him in a… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on August 13, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Admit it, you’ve missed Floyd Mayweather. His trash-talking and lavish lifestyle aside, “Money” Mayweather is one of the most skilled and gifted athletes sports have seen in the last 25 years. In box…

Admit it, you’ve missed Floyd Mayweather. His trash-talking and lavish lifestyle aside, “Money” Mayweather is one of the most skilled and gifted athletes sports have seen in the last 25 years. In boxing, pound for pound talent like him comes around once in a lifetime, and has guided Mayweather so far to perfect fighting record of 39-0.

Mayweather retired in 2007, and left fans and critics wanting him back to face a handful of final… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on August 13, 2009 at 3:46pm — No Comments

Childless Man Arrested for Child Support!

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- A Georgia man who spent a year in jail for nonpayment of child support -- despite the fact he has no children -- has been cleared of the debt, his attorney said Tuesday.

Frank Hatley was ordered to make back payments even after he learned a teenager wasn't his son.

Frank Hatley, 50, spent 13 months in jail for being a deadbeat dad before his release last month. A judge ordered him jailed in June 2008 for… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on August 12, 2009 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Rapper Gets Prison Time For Cop-Killing Song

When rapper Antavio Johnson wrote the song "Kill Me A Cop" in his teen years and uploaded it onto a Myspace page, the possibility of future consequences was certainly not expected. Now, years later, Johnson is facing a two-year sentence for the aggressive lyrics he used in the song.

According to authorities, the 20-year-old rapper expressed his desire to kill two Lakeland, Florida officials in the song, which detectives found while researching gang-related activity on Myspace.com. On… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on August 12, 2009 at 7:04am — No Comments

C-Murder Found Guilty; Verdict Not Accepted

A New Orleans jury has found Corey “C-Murder” Miller guilty of second-degree murder, in relation to January 12, 2002 death of 16-year-old Steve Thomas.

The jury reached a verdict earlier this morning, although the judge has order them to continue to deliberate as one juror may have been in a rush to end the trial.

A jury of seven women and five men told Judge Hans Liljeberg they were deadlocked over Miller's guilt regarding the shooting death of the teenager during a… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on August 11, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Former Member of Diddy's "Band" Arrested For Stabbing

Sara Stokes, a former member of Hip-Hop group Da Band, was arrested last week for domestic violence in Moreno Valley, California.

According to TMZ.com, Stokes was arrested by police after she was involved in a physical altercation with her husband.

Stokes and her husband Tony fought on August 2. During the argument, Stokes stormed out of the house when she tripped and fell. She accused her husband of him of doing it and allegedly… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on August 11, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Young Buck Speaks On His Current Situation with G-Unit And Thanks 50 Cent

Added by FLORIDA J on August 10, 2009 at 6:06pm — No Comments

BREAKING NEWS: Jury Deadlocked In C-Murder's Murder Trial

A New Orleans jury was deadlocked as of 4:00 PM in regards to the second-degree murder trial of rapper Corey “C-Murder” Miller, in relation to January 12, 2002 death of 16-year-old Steve Thomas.

A jury of seven women and five men told Judge Hans Liljeberg they were deadlocked over Miller's guilt regarding the shooting death of the teenager during a dispute in Club Platinum, a defunct nightclub in Harvey.

Around 3:00 PM today, the… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on August 10, 2009 at 5:43pm — No Comments

After Party / "Make It Rain" Video Shoot Continued

After Party / "Make It Rain" Video Shoot Continued…

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Added by FLORIDA J on August 10, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Blood Raw LIVE in Concert 8/9/09 Club Platinum (Quincy, Fl)

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Added by FLORIDA J on August 10, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Naked Ladies (Official HD Trailer)

From the same Directors of the soon to be released movie.... RAW REDEMPTION

Head Crack Faculty Presents: Naked Ladies.....

It starts out in Duval and Spreads out all over floriday. Naked ladies is a underground smash From the creators of Underground president and directed by Sugga Caine comes the new movie Naked… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on August 10, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Young Jeezy Welcomes Home Mike Vick in Virginia during AMW Tour

Added by FLORIDA J on August 9, 2009 at 1:56am — No Comments

Blood Raw Shoots Music Video for "Make It Rain"

Blood Raw Shoots the Music Video for "Make It Rain" from the album Streets Most Wanted featuring Dru. Here's an EXCLUSIVE RAW Newz Behind the Scenes look at the… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on August 9, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

Rapper BRISCO Attacked & Robbed by Armed Intruders at a Barber Shop!!

MIAMI (WSVN) -- Miami Police have released surveillance video of four armed men storming into a barber shop and attacking a local entertainer before robbing him.

Police said four black males between the ages of 18 and 25 years old invaded a barber shop on July 29 where Opa-Locka rapper, "Brisco", was getting his hair cut. The armed subjects ordered the employees and customers to the floor inside the shop located at 6301 Northwest Sixth Avenue.

One of the… Continue

Added by FLORIDA J on August 6, 2009 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

Chicago Man Pulled Over & Beaten For Driving With A White Woman!

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Added by FLORIDA J on August 5, 2009 at 7:01pm — 1 Comment

Cops Out of Control: Cops Plant Drugs On A Suspect and Lets Police Dog Attack

Added by FLORIDA J on August 5, 2009 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

Violent DVD Entitled ''Thuggin It And Lovin It'' Causes Controversy In Baton Rouge

Police and people living in Baton Rouge,Louisiana have become alarmed at a new street dvd that contains drugs, money, and guns being fired that are of a higher calibur than the police are equipped with. The producers of the dvd say that the dvd's purpose is to generate money to become rappers.

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Added by FLORIDA J on August 5, 2009 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

Two suspects wanted in Sarasota man’s dismemberment

MANATEE — Authorities are searching for two brothers for questioning about a man found shot, chopped to pieces and set on fire last week, according to investigators. Corderia Davis, 19, and Jemar Davis, 17, both of Arkansas, are wanted in the murder of the Sarasota man.