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News Cali Swag's M-Bone Murder Stems From Jealousy, Says Girlfriend <p>More details have emerged following Sunday's unexpected fatal shooting of Cali Swag District member Montae "M-Bone" Talbert as his girlfriend claims jealousy ultimately played a role in what went down.<br /> <br /> According to reports, the late rapper's girlfriend said a man living within their California complex was extremely jealous over M-Bone's success with Cali Swag.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 17, 2011
News M-Bone of Cali Swag District Killed in Drive-By Shooting <p>Rapper M-Bone of Inglewood, Calif.-based rap group Cali Swag District was shot and killed late last night (May 15). There are still few details about the tragic incident, but TMZ reports that M-Bone was the victim of a drive-by shooting.<br /> <br /> At the time of the shooting, which reportedly occurred at 11:30PM, M-Bone was standing beside his car in front of a liquor store in Inglewood. Sources say the shooter was driving down La Brea Avenue when he fired shots. It appears that the shooting was a random act of violence. M-Bone, born Montae Talbert, was only 22 years old.<br /> By Rose Lilah May 16, 2011
News Cassidy Arrested For Probation Violation & Murder Charges <p>Philadelphia rapper Cassidy has reportedly been arrested by New Jersey cops Saturday (May 14) while traveling in the Garden State on an arrest warrant.<br /> <br /> Details of his arrest landed online late Saturday evening.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 16, 2011
News R. City Finally Part Ways With Akon's Record Label <p>Caribbean singing and rapping duo R. City aka Rock City has announced that they have finally parted ways with Akon's record label, Konvict Muzik.<br /> <br /> The multi-talented brothers -- Timothy "Don't Talk" and Theron "Da Spokesman" Thomas -- signed with Akon back in 2007, after writing 'The Rain' on his platinum-selling 2006 album 'Konvicted.'<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 14, 2011
News Tyler, The Creator Wants to Punch Bruno Mars <p>Odd Future took their traveling promotional run in support of Tyler, The Creator's new sophomore album, 'Goblin,' to Hot 97's 'Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg' morning show today (May 13). During the lively and expletive-filled interview, Tyler answered questions about his beef with Atlanta rapper B.o.B. and stressed that you shouldn't take his every word as gospel.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 14, 2011
News Amber Rose Calls Wiz Khalifa an 'Upgrade' From Kanye West <p>Amber Rose is letting it all hang out on the July/August issue of King Magazine, literally and figuratively. Decked in blue lace lingerie, the blond beauty, not only shows off her killer curves but opens up about her personal life, comparing and contrasting her current relationship with Wiz Khalifa to her previous relationship with Kanye West.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 12, 2011
News Odd Future's Tyler The Creator Detained In LA <p>Odd Future's Tyler the Creator has provided more details on his run-in with Los Angeles police yesterday (May 10) claiming he was briefly detained, not arrested.<br /> <br /> While initial speculation suggested he was arrested, Tyler said he was temporarily held for disturbing the peace while promoting his new Goblin album.<br /> <br />     "And F*ck Those Cops. Had Us In Cuffs For No Reason, Didn't Do Sh*t. "Disturbing The Peace, Loitering And Skating Pass A Cop" What The F*ck?," he tweeted Wednesday (May 11).<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 11, 2011
News Game's 'Red Nation' Video Banned by MTV and BET <p>In early April, Game filmed the video for his new single 'Red Nation' in downtown Los Angeles, describing the shoot as "a real rebel scene," and just a month later, both MTV and BET have decided to ban the controversial video.<br /> <br /> Game took to Twitter to rant about the new ban on Monday night (May 9), writing, "So BET "BANNED" the #REDNation video !!!!! Said me & @liltunechi were too gang affiliated in it. Thoughts?"<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 11, 2011
News Gucci Mane Catches Huge Brrreak, Ices Nearly 2 Years In Jail <p>Southern rapper Gucci Mane, who is currently behind bars on for probation violation, is reportedly set to hit the streets once again as early as next month.<br /> <br /> According to reports, Gucci will avoid a recommended 17-month stay in an Atlanta jail.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 10, 2011
News Kanye West's Limited Edition Scarves Hit Stores Today <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.theboombox.com/tag/KanyeWest/">Kanye West</a>'s <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="http://www.theboombox.com/2011/03/31/kanye-west-album-covers-to-grace-silk-scarves/">line of limited edition silk scarves</a>, which he has produced in collaboration with Parisian design duo Mathias Augustyniak and Michael Amzalag of M/M, has finally arrived in stores in Paris today (May 9).<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 10, 2011
News Lil Wayne Extends I Am Still Music Tour Into Summer 2011 (Adds Rick Ross, Lloyd, FEM & Keri Hilson) <p>Missed Lil Wayne as he hit arenas on his first tour since spending a year in prison for gun charges? You're in luck! After wrapping up his two-month-long I Am Still Music tour at the Bamboozle Festival on May 1, Weezy has decided to stay on the road. The '6 Foot 7 Foot' rapper has announced a second leg to the touring hip-hop circus that will hit 40 cities, beginning July 13 in Hartford, Conn.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 09, 2011
News T.I. Expected to Finish Prison Sentence in September <p>T.I. will be coming home sooner than expected. The Atlanta rapper has received a prison release date that comes one month earlier than originally planned; he'll be shedding his orange jumpsuit and leaving the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Low in Forrest City, Ark. on Sept. 29, 2011.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 09, 2011