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Why R. Kelly might finally go to jail

It’s not for the reasons you might think. As previously reported here at ro, it seems the R-ruh is in deep to his ex-wife, Andrea Kelly for back

Lil Boosie’s prison release has been unexpectedly delayed

It was widely reported in January that incarcerated rapper Lil Boosie would be released from Louisiana State Penentientary in mid-February. But music journalist Jeff Weiss posted on Twitter this weekend that Boosie, born Torrence Hatch, won’t be leaving prison as soon as was expected. According to Weiss, Boosie will not be released in February after all.

Lil Boosie expected to be released soon

Embattled Louisiana rapper Lil Boosie is getting even closer to coming home. Boosie is reportedly now scheduled to be released from Louisiana State Penitentiary on February 13th, 2014. According to numerous reports, his having successfully completed a substance abuse class has helped expedite his release.

Black mayors accused of corruption

With jury selection underway in the  trial of former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, black mayors in major cities  are always faced with the shadow of corruption. The

Fat Joe surprises fans, loved oned with early jail release

Bronx-born hip-hop star Fat Joe was sentenced to four months in prison back in August for tax evasion, and the rapper surprised everyone this week when he came home a few weeks early. Joe was released from prison in Miami’s Federal Detention Center just in time to enjoy Thanksgiving with his family. DJ Nasty posted on Instagram that “Joey Crack” was home.

Lauryn Hill released from prison, drops new song ‘Consumerism’

Rapper-singer Lauryn Hill has been released from prison after serving her three month sentence for failing to file tax returns. The former Fugee served her time at the federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, a minimum security facility. Hill pleaded guilty to failing to pay taxes on more than $1.8 million earned between 2005 and 2007.