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2 Chainz facing jail time for August arrest

Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz could be looking at jail time stemming from his August 21st arrest in Oklahoma City. Back then, the star was taken into custody following an appearance during Lil Wayne’s “America’s Most Wanted” show at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Happy 22nd birthday Teyana Taylor

Happy 22nd birthday, Teyana Taylor! The singer and actress who released her debut album From a Planet Called Harlem in 2008 on Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label in 2012, Taylor

Jazze Pha responds to rumors he’s dating a transsexual

Hitmaking superproducer Jazze Pha is at the center of scandalous rumors after a photo was posted online of him and pre-op transsexual internet star Shayla Stacks. Stacks posted a picture on Instagram of the two of them in bed and captioned the image: “He keeps me warm.” Stacks has a somewhat notorious reputation involving hip-hop figures; she become known for making allegations several years ago that hardcore rapper DMX was also involved in a relationship with her.

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.

Phonte blasts Questlove for lying, Solange responds

It’s very easy for things to get misinterpreted on social media, as The Roots drummer/producer Questlove discovered this week. Questo sent out a tweet that got hip-hop fans’ hearts a-fluttering when he “revealed” that beloved North Carolina hip-hop act Little Brother would be reuniting for a new project.

Jeezy announces that he’s joined Jay Z’s Roc Nation

Veteran hip-hop star Jeezy announced via Twitter on yesterday (November 20) that he has linked with Jay Z’s Roc Nation. Jay’s company will now conduct business for Jeezy and his Corporate Thugz Entertainment brand. It is being reported that Jeezy and Jay are planning to partner to create a new management agency.

Yo Gotti talks about his new album ‘I Am,’ and explains Juicy J ‘diss’

Yo Gotti is having a very good year. The Memphis-based rapper inked a new deal with Epic Records earlier this year, after an extended period of uncertainty regarding his career. Not only did it give him a new label home, but it also provided a launchpad for his CMG (Cocaine Muzik Group) imprint. With the deal in place, Gotti set to work on his sixth studio album. With I Am set to hit the streets this week, Gotti sat down with RO and reflected on where he is and what he’s been through.