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Gucci Mane working on book, ‘Autobiography of a Trap God’

Gucci Mane likely won’t be leaving prison until 2016, but the incarcerated Atlanta rapper is at least keeping busy during his time behind bars. According to Gucci, he is writing a novel that is based on his life. The rapper posted on Twitter about his latest endeavor, but didn’t share any details about the book other than it’s title.

Raekwon’s advice to Justin Bieber: ‘Don’t throw it all away’

Raekwon spoke about Bieber’s run-ins with the law recently, and tried to advise The Beebz on working through his growing pains. Beiber, for those who don’t know, has become rather notorious over the past two years: his most recent offense involved being arrested for drag racing in Miami Beach. After he was stopped, authorities claimed that he was driving under the influence.

Has Chris Brown become the new Bobby Brown?

Chris Brown is one of the more successful R&B stars of the last several years. The once-precocious performer has racked up numerous hit singles and acclaimed videos and he’s won Grammy awards. But ever since that fateful night in 2009, when he viciously beat his former girlfriend, pop star Rihanna, following a Grammy party; his life has been a frustrating combination of professional highs and personal lows. Surprisingly, the former teen star was able to reclaim much of his fame after the backlash against him quieted. But, even since then, Chris Brown seems determined to destroy his career–much like Bobby Brown did.

Celebrities with DUIs in 2013

You would think the rich and famous would hire a chauffeur after having a couple of drinks. According to news reports, celebrities such as Miguel,

Gucci Mane’s fall: Do record labels enable self-destructive rappers?

As Gucci Mane’s career has become less noteworthy, it looks as though his label doesn’t consider him worth the trouble any longer. He was arrested five times and sentenced to jail time four times from 2008 to 2011, when he was at his commercial peak. Yet he continued to land lucrative deals for himself and his 1017 Brick Squad imprint.