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Jermaine Dupri lavished his friend with a free place to live, a free car, free studio time and several other gifts ... and the guy repaid him by trashing his hummer and then having the audacity to sue him. Dupri says Taddrick Mingo is a leach who did nothing but take, take take: -- free recording studio time -- 4 years free rent in a 2 bedroom condo -- use of Dupri's Hummer -- free computer -- referrals so Mingo could get studio work Jermaine says Mingo then turned around and sued him ... claiming he worked as Dupri's assistant but never got paid. So now Dupri has fired back with his own lawsuit, claiming Mingo was NEVER his assistant. And Jermaine wants money for the financial beating he took when he sold the whip at a loss. As for why Dupri showered Mingo with gifts over a period of years ... he never says. Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2014/09/30/jermaine-dupri-sues-friend-personal-assistant-lawsuit/#ixzz3Eq2EGyqF

Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan’s label has come forward to issue a statement confirming publicized coverage of the hip-hop artist’s father being shot multiple times this week. Think It’s A Game Entertainment head G. “Fly” Henry addressed the shooting Tuesday (September 30). ”Unfortunately RHQ’s father Corey Lamar was shot due to an attempted robbery in his barbershop yesterday. We don’t know how the news traveled so fast. Was this gang/beef related? Not that we know of. Quan’s Dad is doing better now and in the healing process. We’re just asking all of his fans to support and honor the privacy of Rich Homie Quan and his family as they push through. We at TIG Records wish him well and a speedy recovery. It’s really times like these that we stand even stronger by our code at T.I.G and that’s to, Trust In God.” (XXL Mag)

@DBDABOSS & @MikeCap3 of #BOSSTV get an exclusive Behind The Scenes interview with Houston native emcee/business-man Hefe Wine aka Wine-O. Hefe detail’s his early childhood in Houston’s 5th Ward, how his journey began in the music industry, how he ending up meeting/working with current rap sensation Iggy Azalea and recording their new record entitled “It Ain’t Trickin” produced by local super-producer @JuneTheJenius.

Back in 2004 Atlanta’s T.I. was involved in a feud with fellow southern rapper Lil Flip. The issues between the two included diss tracks and reported physical altercations. Tip’s wife Tiny was asked about the beef while speaking with VladTV. “Lil Flip had kinda went out-of-bounds talking about his kids. Things that he was saying was just way out of line,” said Tiny. “Talking about killing some kids. Who kids you gonna kill? That kind of stuff, you just don’t do that. Especially if you ain’t ready for war. And he wasn’t ready.”

Birdman just dropped the tracklisting for the Rich Gang "The Tour" mixtape. Just titles, no artists or features.

According to TMZ, after severe seizures and a scary fall landed him in a hospital for nearly 2 weeks, singer August Alsina thinks he’s about ready to go on the road again. The singer was finally released from the hospital and is now at home in New Orleans continuing to recover. But he’ll reportedly only have about a month to heal before starting a 27-date tour with Usher on Nov. 1st! If you’ll recall Ausust ended up in a coma for 3 days earlier this month when he fainted and tumbled off a stage in NYC. Take a look at the disturbing incident below.

“Is this what you been waiting for?” Meek Mill was sentenced to jail time after a judge found him in violation of his probation earlier this summer, and that set of unfortunate events couldn’t have come at a more inopportune time. Meek was one of the most popular rappers out at the time, and with three buzzing songs circulating radio airwaves, only one of them being a single of his, it appeared he was poised to make a serious run at being a 4th quarter standout when his sophomore album, Dreams Worth More Than Money–originally slated to be released on September 9th–was released. Needless to say, the jail time foiled any plans Meek, MMG and Atlantic Records had surrounding the 9/9 release, but the silver lining comes in the above photographs, and some tweets from close Meek Mill colleagues. Thanks to Savvy Davis Jr., Vice President of Maybach Music Group, and Rick Ross, Meek’s label head, we have a couple photos of an imprisoned, but still smiling-ear-to-ear Meek Mill. Also, accordi

DJ Khaled’s old music label eOne Music has failed to pay royalties. Before the We The Best rapper actually founded We The Best Music Group in 2012, Khaled was signed to eOne Music. On this label Khaled released his first four songs from 2006 to 2010. Apparently the hip hop mogul is suing the music label because he claims that they have failed to pay him the royalties they had agreed on, the difference is said to be at least $1 million. Billboard reported that Khaled filed a lawsuit claiming “breach of contract, accounting and unjust enrichment” against the label. Khaled has always been about his money and he has every right to be. These past few years have been great for Khaled. We’re just hoping he wins the lawsuit and as usual, we’ll update when more information is made available to us.

Love & Hip Hop New York‘s Erica Mena appeared on BE100Radio’s Rise & Grind Morning Show earlier this week, and the reality show star spoke about the newest version of the popular VH1 series – Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. [ALSO READ: Love & Hip Hop Hollywood Celebrate Show’s Premiere At Supper Club LA] “I think everyone’s trying to pull an Erica, but this is the thing, you can’t pull an Erica unless you’re Erica,” said Mena when asked about there being “duplications” of her on LHHH. “I kinda feel like they’re coming on too strong, and that’s [why] people get the feeling like it’s scripted. People aren’t really being themselves.” Mena points out that the show’s main antagonist, Teairra Marí, apparently bashed Erica’s behavior in the past. Shad “Bow Wow” Moss’ new fiancée also takes issue with the cast being violent on the program. “The violence… there’s better ways to handle ourselves. Especially on television,” she added. “I doubt these Cali girls really be thumping

The breakup of Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose has been one of the most talked about stories of the week. Allegations of cheating have dominated the discussion so far, but now the financial fallout from the divorce has become public knowledge as well. [ALSO READ: Nick Cannon Denies Causing Amber Rose/Wiz Khalifa Divorce] TMZ reports Amber will get over $1 million as part of the prenup the couple agreed to before getting married. The document is reportedly 8 pages long and includes various demands Amber insisted on. However, she will not be eligible for spousal support. The mill is a one-time payment. The final decision on the custody of their son will be determined by a judge at a later date. Amber wants full legal and physical custody of the child. In the meantime, Rose is looking to jump start her career in entertainment. She took on Nick Cannon as her manager, and the Wild ‘N Out creator is said to have already gotten Amber a couple of deals.

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We genuinely can’t believe this Wiz Khalifa was having a pretty damn good 2014, too. Amber Rose has filed for divorce from her husband of just over 2 years, Wiz Khalifa, and is requesting full custody of their 1-year old son, Sebastian, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason she’s filing. Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose were one of Hip-Hop’s–and music’s, in general–most popular and beloved couples, especially on social media. In fact, just a few weeks ago, Amber Rose was on Instagram twerking for Wiz when it was announced that Khalifa’s 3rd LP, Blacc Hollywood, debuted at #1 on Billboard. According to the TMZ report, Amber will be allowing Wiz visitation, and they’ve managed to obtain the divorce papers. Just last month, Wiz Khalifa interviewed with our chairman and a member of our Senior Editorial staff for his Power 30/SOURCE360 issue cover story, but he made no mention of any impending changes in his and Amber’s relationship. This post will update as details develop.

Future released his proper debut album, Honest, earlier this year to pretty rave reviews, and before 2014 wraps up, Future wants everyone to know he’s here to stay. Honest, which produced several popular records–none bigger than the Pusha T & Pharrell-featured “Move That Dope”, which just won a BET Hip-Hop Award for Best Club Banger–and the Atlanta native is looking to build on his success with Monster, a mixtape executive-produced by frequent collaborator Metro Boomin. The music video for the title track, “Monster”, will debut on October 3rd, and Future will unleash this Monster to the world on the 28th of October. Get ready.

Chris Brown club performance ends with someone getting stabbed. It seems as if Chris Brown can’t escape his name being tied to…well everything. Last week a fight broke out in a club and Breezy’s name came up but he denied having anything to do with it. Breezy was also associated with Suge Knight’s shooting earlier this month at a party he was hosting. This latest incident ties Breezy’s name to three different altercations. According to TMZ the “New Flame” singer was at a YMCMB afterparty at Superclub in Hollywood Monday night. Apparently right after Chris’ set a fight broke out as people were exiting and someone got stabbed. Fortunately, the victim was taking to the hospital and should fully recover. Details are scare but police believe the stabbing had something to do with Chris’ entourage. No arrests have been made yet LAPD has met privately with club owners advising them to ban Chris Brown and his clique from their clubs. Yeah right, because the money Chris and other artists bring

Singer Keyshia Cole, 32, was released from jail on Sept. 19 after being arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman who had spent the night with Keyshia’s rumored boyfriend, Birdman, 45. Keyshia Cole is having a pretty rough start to her weekend. The singer was arrested on Sept. 18 after showing up to Birdman‘s apartment and allegedly assaulting the woman she found there, more or less confirming the rumors that Keyshia had been seeing the Cash Money Records CEO. Keyshia Cole Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting Woman In Birdman’s Condo Keyshia arrived at Birdman’s West Hollywood condo at around 5 a.m., reports TMZ, when security allowed the “I Should Have Cheated” singer to enter the premises. It was then that she allegedly spotted another woman in Birdman’s penthouse — considering the woman was there at 5 a.m., we can assume that she and Birdman were probably not, like, playing Uno. Keyshia Cole -- I'll NEVER Date Another Athlete ... It's... Wanna date Keyshia Cole ? Do you p

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Young Thug talked about his rumored gayness and more at the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards. - See more at: http://bossip.com/1035752/young-thug-addresses-gay-rumors-after-calling-men-his-bae-lover-and-hubby-at-bet-hip-hop-awards-video/#sthash.1F6P2DlG.dpuf

The college dropout is now teaching college courses. Kanye West is serving part of his mandatory community service by speaking to Students at the L.A. Trade Technical College. [ALSO READ: Yeezy Taught Me? Kanye West Speaks At Harvard University (PICS/VIDEO)] West was ordered to serve 250 hours of community service after pleading no contest to a 2013 assault charge against a photographer. The rap star has been speaking with the students about his experiences in the fashion industry since May. Pictures of Ye lecturing have now made it online. [ALSO READ: Kanye West Sentenced To 1 Day In Jail + 2 Years Probation For Paparazzi Assault] Check out Instagram photos of Kanye West at L.A. Trade Technical College

An article posted a week ago has gone viral, saying Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested and charged with the murder of Tupac Shakur 18 years later is fake. “Sources close to Sean “Puffy” Combs have confirmed that Mr. Combs was arrested this morning in connection with the 1996 shooting of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, NV. This news comes just two days before the 18th anniversary of Shakur’s death,” it says. The article isn’t real, as it was posted more than a week ago, and there’s been no mainstream media coverage. Other blogs and fake news sites have since republished the viral article, but that doesn’t it make it any more credible. According to hoax-debunking website Snopes, it’s not real. “However, neither the New York Police Department nor the Clark County District Attorney’s office announced the arrest (or imminent arrest) of Sean Combs or any other party in connection with the murder of Tupac Shakur on 10 September 2014, and any such announcements would certainly have generated

Roger Goodell says he will NOT resign as NFL Commissioner … and believes he has the full support of the NFL owners. Goodell addressed the media at a news conference in NYC — and for the most part, reiterated that he screwed up in the handling of the Ray Rice case and vows to do better.

West Coast representative YG took the time to look back at some of the monumental moments in his life. Speaking with Vibe, the 24-year-old My Krazy Life album creator discussed the first time he had sex, getting initiated into his Bloods gang set, and receiving his first firearm. - [ALSO CHECK OUT: YG, Nipsey Hussle, DJ Mustard and TeeFLii Play Basketball; “Do It To Ya” (Behind the Scenes)] On losing his virginity in 2004: It took a minute to slide up in that thang, fa’sho. A n***a was trying to figure it out! [Laughs] It was somebody from around the way—I was low-key talking to her but she wasn’t my girl. I used to listen to Lloyd and Marques Houston back then, all that slow shit. On being initiated in the Bloods in 2006: You get jumped on by a certain amount of people for a certain amount of time. I gave my life up for this gangbang s**t. The moment you get put on you gotta bang the hood and be involved in gang activities. I’m not trying to say I sold my soul, but I dedicated my lif

Amber Rose’s business partnership with Nick Cannon has apparently led to the model securing deals for an upcoming book and television show. TMZ is reporting Rose will star in a TV series centered around fashion and release an unspecified “How To” book. [ALSO READ: Mike Epps Chosen To Play Richard Pryor In Upcoming Biopic Over Nick Cannon] Rose, who is married to rapper Wiz Khalifa, has appeared on TV before (Running Russell Simmons, Master of the Mix). She is also linked to the upcoming ABC sitcom Selfie debuting on September 30. Cannon recently took on the job of managing Rose’s career. The two previously worked together on the movie School Dance. The film was Cannon’s directorial debut. [ALSO READ: Hip-Hop Rumors: Guess Who Nick Cannon Is Going To Be Managing?] Watch Amber Rose talk about her business relationship with Nick Cannon below. Amber Rose’s business partnership with Nick Cannon has apparently led to the model securing deals for an upcoming book and television show. TMZ

Big Pun’s widow has filed a lawsuit against the rapper’s mentor Fat Joe. TMZ reports Liza Rios wants over a million dollars from Joe for lost income from the sale of Pun’s music. [ALSO READ: Cuban Link Talks Big Pun Playing Dead, Fat Joe Blackballing Him + MORE] Rios claims Pun and Joe entered into an agreement to split revenue from the Bronx emcee’s catalog. Rios says she has not received any money from Joe since 2005. Back in 2009, Rios claimed the lack of royalty money owed to her caused her to move her family into a homeless shelter. Joe responded to her statements during an interview with Hot 97. “”She steps to me and says, ‘‘Joe, we’’re broke. We got no money,'” said Joe. ““I said, ‘’Well listen, People are not going to be sorry for you, because you’’re Big Pun’s wife forever. I’’m gonna get you some money. Now what do you do?’” The Terror Squad leader accused Rios of brainwashing her kids into believing he was robbing them of their rightful money. Joe also complained that

eports Slumz Boxden: 50 often speaks on how after losing his mother at an age too young to understand what death meant and never knowing his father he was insensitive to Banks loss of his father since the only real parents he had was his grandparents especially his grandmother so you know he gonna take this hard. And now…

Reports TMZ: Hefe Wine says Iggy signed a lengthy agreement with him in 2009 — obtained by TMZ — which gives him exclusive rights to “manufacture, sell, distribute and advertise ‘any’ recording embodying visual images.” Iggy signed the contract to cut records and music videos, but Wine believes all he has to do is put a music bed under the sex tape which he claims would then give him exclusive rights to sell it. Reports TMZ: In other words, he believes Iggy has no legal ability to block a sex tape if he wants to sell it … with Vivid Entertainment boss Steven Hirsch waiting in the wings with a seven-figure offer. What’s more … the contract provides that Wine has the legal right to create, host and maintain a website to market Iggy’s works, so he believes he could create a website which would host the video.

Hip-hop artist and television personality Ray J tells HuffPost Live that while he's "grown" from his sex tape with Kim Kardashian, that he isn't entirely proud of it.

With French Montana on the outs, Khloe Kardashian was reunited Monday night with the guy she always seems to turn to during breakup times ... The Game. Khloe and Game have been BFFs for a while and dating rumors swirled when she and Lamar Odom split ... but they insist it's strictly platonic. Our photog spotted the pair leaving the Topanga Mall where Game said he loves Khloe's new cornrows. But then we asked Khloe about the new song by Trina (French's ex) where she calls Khloe a bitch ... Khloe found a way to turn it into a compliment. Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2014/09/16/khloe-kardashian-game-french-montana-break-up-video/#ixzz3DXFxC07V

Nicki Minaj knows the game ... you want people to stop talking about a bizarre photo of your booty -- you gotta give 'em a perfect pic of something else. Hmm, half-exposed yabbos oughta do it. Anacondas like those too Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2014/09/16/nicki-minaj-boobs-underboob-photos-tmz-tv/#ixzz3DXFMdbEV

Late Nights is coming Jeremih’s new album, Late Nights: The Album, is finally coming on Def Jam Records on September 30th, and the first single, “Don’t Tell Em”, which shot up to #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 earlier this year, now has its official remix. Ty Dolla $ign and French Montana join the “All The Time” singer on the remix to his biggest single since 2010′s “Down On Me,” which featured 50 Cent. Ty opens up the remix adding his signature Rap&B vibes to the DJ Mustard instrumental, and French Montana does what he does, and even manages to squeeze in Bobby Brown, James Brown, and Duck Down Records references in his close-out verse. How, you ask? Press play and find out.

I know you see now right now Mississippi’s finest Big K.R.I.T is back with the newest addition to his stellar resume of mixtapes- See Me On Top 4. Like most Krit projects the majority of the production is handled by the man himself, however there is some outside production from the likes of Slade Da Monsta , and Teddy Walton. Listen to the tape here down load here

The Honest Cowboy Readies Major Label Debut After building anticipation with new tracks “Always Into Something” ft Ty Dolla $ign & ”Jackin Chevys”, Stalley is taking things to the next level by releasing the cover and track list for his upcoming major label debut album OHIO which will be released through Atlantic Records on October 27th. We had the opportunity to hear a good portion of the album last week when Stalley stopped by The Source Magazine offices in a classic Chevy with a crazy system to play some tracks. Please take our word for it, this album is something SERIOUS. In this clip he explains hearing the Nipsey Hussle verse for the first time in the car with us.

The real return of Mr. Perfect isn’t happening for a while Gucci Mane has somehow mastered the art of staying relevant while behind bars, releasing album after the album–the most recent being The Return Of Mr. Perfect–and being intricate in the increased popularity of the Atlanta artists he helped burst onto the scene: Young Thug, Migos and Peewee Longway. It’s a rather brilliant plan, and Gucci would be poised to make a lot of noise once he was released from jail, which, before today’s development, was set to be cut short a year due to to being credited for the time he served since his arrest in September of 2013. Unfortunately, that won’t matter now, as he’s been sentenced to an additional 3 years in prison for an assault charge dating back to March of 2013. This particular charge comes from an incident in which Gucci slammed a bottle over the head of a fan who was requesting Mane’s autograph. The kicker? The fan was an army war veteran, and it’s pretty clear the judge didn’t take

Torrence Hatch, known and respected as Hip-Hop’s, Lil Boosie, is motivated. After being released from prison, the Bad Azz rapper is poised to deliver more music. The imposed hiatus could not confine his creativity. Touch Down 2 Cause Hell was slated with a September 23 release. It has since been delayed. Boosie contends, “I’m bringing that real quality music, what’s really going on in the world besides popping bottles, and models and things like that.That reality rap. That N.W.A., Geto Boys rap, and people gotta feel it.” TD2CH is bolstered by features from Jeezy, T.I., 2 Chainz, Rich Homie Quan, Chris Brown, and others. The double-disk is highly anticipated from Boosie’s supporters and peers.

Frank Ocean’s father is suing Russell Simmons for a reported 9-figure settlement. According to TMZ, Calvin Cooksey is accusing Simmon’s Global Grind website of defaming his name and character in an article. [ALSO READ: Frank Ocean Settles Suit With Chipotle Without Telling Them To “F*ck Off”] Cooksey has not been involved in Ocean’s life since he was a young child. The GG post apparently referred to Cooksey as a deadbeat dad, but the self-described singer, writer, and inventor says it was Ocean’s mother that kept him from seeing his son. Simmons is now being hit with a $142 million lawsuit. There were reports that Cooksey actually attempted to sue Ocean for a million dollars in 2012. Ocean tweeted at the time, “Father wanna sue me for a million. Like I owe him back child support. Weak individual bought me a swiss knife at 6yrs old then dipped on me.” The post was later deleted. Cooksey is not the first family member of the channel ORANGE album creator to file a suit against celebrity

Remy Ma remixes Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot Nigga” and gives us her own version called “Hot B**ch”. Definitely feeling this remix more than the others. Listen Here

George Zimmerman may have found freedom despite slaying Trayvon Martin, but he’s not helping the notion of innocence in a new case in Florida. A recent report has stated that Zimmerman was involved in a road rage incident where he hurled death threats at passengers in another car. The 30-year-old Zimmerman was was acquitted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon in 2013. The recent incident happened on Tuesday when, police say, Zimmerman pulled his truck up next to him and yelled “Why are you pointing a finger at me?” Zimmerman then asked the other driver, “Do you know who I am?” and said he would kill him. The man then called 911. The police just released the audio from the 911 calls today. A local CBS affiliate in Miami chronicled the whole ordeal and posted the audio. The man who identified himself as “Matt” said in the 911 call, “There was a passenger going, “Hey what’s your problem? Why are you shaking your finger?” I said, “Excuse me?…I looked over and it

ATLANTA — “I think the fact that he wasn’t able to afford anymore gold is what really pushed him to do it” Says a neighbor of the one hit wonder rapper Trinidad James. Rapper Trinidad James was found dead in his bedroom at his mothers house where the rapper has lived for months after being dropped from record label Def Jam. “He really was a happy boy — besides his teeth he really never complained about much” Says his manager as he watched EMS carried his lifeless body from the house. His mother whom was devastated by her sons actions still had nothing but kind words to say “He really had a face only a mother could love and to be honest I surely am going to miss it” Read more at: http://nahadaily.com/articles/rapper-trinidad-james-found-dead-apparent-suicide-atlanta/ | The Most Entertaining Page of the Day

The stacked and sexy Deelishis recently hit up famed nightspot King of Diamond's Detroit club rocking a see-through dress that showed off her luscious curves. Before hitting the town, however, she rocked a simple yet sexy bodysuit and put on a rocking photoshoot for the 'gram, highlighting her tiny waist and ample hips. Check out the oh so thick Deelishis above.

After first denying that she has a sex tape, Iggy Azalea's lawyer has now revealed that her ex-boyfriend may be releasing an intimate video as a way to get revenge and attempt to ruin her career. Vivid Entertainment revealed on Thursday that they were reviewing a tape that allegedly starred the "Fancy" rapper; however, her reps initially denied it was Iggy in the footage. TMZ questioned the Australian-born rapper's lawyer, who admitted that the video is possibly being shopped around by an ex-boyfriend. The lawyer also added that the footage may not be able to be released since Iggy was possibly a minor when it was made, and said that it was possibly shot "without her knowledge or consent." Do you think the tape will see the light of day? Source: tmz.com

Joell Ortiz is set to release his highly anticipated album ‘House Slippers’ on September 16th. The project is produced by The Heatmakerz and contains features from artist such as Royce Da 59, Joe Budden, Crooked I, B.O.B. and many more. Check out the free stream of the ENTIRE album inside right now, which is also available for pre-order on iTunes.

Earlier this morning footage of Ray Rice knocking out his wife from that elevator incident surfaced today. It’s going to go downhill for Ray Rice from here.