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Dame Dash Is Facing Eviction

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Dame Dash Is Facing Eviction

The NY Daily News reports that Dame Dash says that debt has him on the brink of eviction; the former Roc-A-Fella Records mogul could be kicked out of a rented mansion in Carmel, New York. “I am currently several months behind in paying my personal bills,” he wrote. “For instance, I am currently over $100,000 behind in rent for the only home in which I live and at risk of being evicted.” Dash lost Two Tribeca lofts in 2010 to foreclosure. He has also lost several lawsuits that have taken a large toll on his finances, as well his expensive divorce from ex-wife Rachel Roy back in 2004. Dash also owes over $4 million in state taxes and owes federal tax money, as well.

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Ja Rule Will Remain In Home Confinement

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Ja Rule Will Remain In Home Confinement

Ja Rule was released from prison this week after serving most of a two-year sentence for weapons possession. While the rapper has yet to talk about his future plans, a spokesperson has confirmed he will be in home confinement for the remainder of his sentence for tax evasion. spokesperson, Melanie A. Bonvicino, tells TMZ … “My client Jeffrey Atkins (aka Ja Rule) was released this morning from the Raybrook Correctional Facility in Upstate New York to serve out his federal time obligation due under the terms set forth in accordance with home confinement which were secured by his attorney Stacy Richman,” the rapper’s rep, Melanie A. Bonvicino told TMZ. “At present, he looks forward to spending some time with his family while he completes his memoir.”

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Kelly Rowland & The-Dream Announce Lights Out Tour

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May 24 – Kansas City, Missouri – The Midland by AMC
May 26 – Silver Spring, Maryland – The Filmore Silver Spring
May 28 – Baltimore, Maryland – Rams Head Live
May 29 – Boston, Massachusetts -Wilbur Theatre
May 30 – New York City, New York – Best Buy Theater
June 13 – Jackson, Mississippi – Thalia Mara Hall
June 14 – Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Varsity Theatre
June 21 – Cleveland, Ohio – House of Blues
June 22 – Cincinnati, Ohio – Bogart’s
June 23 – Chicago, Illinois – House of Blues
June 26 – San Francisco, CA – Mezzaine

 

Nas Lawsuit Delayed Over Missed Call

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Nas Lawsuit Delayed Over Missed Call

Nas is still locked into a legal battle with concert promoter Patrick Allocco over the missed 2011 show that landed the promoter and his son in an Angolan prison. Allocco is seeking $10 million but the two parties have not been able thus far to even have a conference call with judge, as per hearing requirements. According to Allocco’s New York-based attorney, Bill Meeker, he and Nas’ lawyer, Jonathan Davis, missed an initial conference back on April 2, but both parties asked for an adjournment, which was granted. Neither attorney has been able to agree upon a new date for the required call. Meeker claims that Davis is seeking to have the judge dismiss Allocco’s lawsuit.

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Maybach Music Group Announces Young Sav As Label Vice President

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Maybach Music Group Announces Young Sav As Label Vice President

Today Maybach Music Group has announced their latest addition to the executive staff of Rick Ross’ high-profile label. Kendell “Young Sav” Freeman has been appointed Vice President, after years as Mix-show Director at Def Jam Records. Sav was instrumental in the Best Of Both Offices branding, and worked closely with acts such as 2 Chainz, Jadakiss and Juelz Santana. Prior to his work at Def Jam, Sav worked at TVT Records, with a roster then including Pitbull, Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz and Ying Yang Twins.

According to a press release, he is expected to remain in New York. In a press statement, Sav reacted to the move, “I am extremely excited to embark on this new path in my career. I appreciate [Rick] Ross for noticing my grind, work ethic and giving me a major opportunity to not only be apart of this label, but also help execute his vision. It’s going to be a privilege to work with the brand and assist in taking it to the next tier. All of the artists on the roster are amazing. I’m ready to get to work.” Ross added, in his own words, “[It] feels great calling one of the hardest workers and few people I consider a close friend the new VP of MMG.” While Rick Ross currently remains a Def Jam Records artist, Maybach Music Group has a distribution deal through Atlantic Records, in the latest Warner Music Group move. MMG’s roster currently includes Meek Mill, Wale, Gunplay and Omarion, among others.

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Nas Invests Six-Figure Sum In Mass Appeal Magazine

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Nas Invests Six-Figure Sum In Mass Appeal Magazine

Eleven years ago, Queens, New York natives Nas and Large Professor graced the cover of Mass Appeal’s 18th issue. Now, Nas is a partial owner of the respected lifestyle magazine and website. Forbes.com reported the undisclosed six-figure investment this morning. “I always liked what Mass Appeal represented,” Nas told the wealth and business publication. “They invested into the culture … I saw their vision for what they planned and I thought I could add value across the board.” Nas is not Mass Appeal’s only new investor. White Owl Capital Partners, which is said to be a newer investment group with international holdings, also invested in the quarterly—which is resuming after a five-year print break.

With one of Nas’ onetime collaborators, Ray Benzino having rather notoriously owned a stake in The Source magazine in the 1990s and 2000s, a publication that praised releases from the Boston, Massachusetts rapper/producer. Nas was asked how he will broach such conflict. Responding to what could be potentially written of the Def Jam veteran, Nas said, “I don’t want to see it until it’s out. I won’t get involved with that at all … I won’t touch anything, they’re free to say whatever they want. They can say I’m a psychopath, they can say I’m a sweetheart.” The full interview on Nas’ business ventures is available at Forbes.com. Mass Appeal’s 52nd issue features Earl Sweatshirt, and an A$AP Family Tree.

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Black Rob Speaks On “Life Story 2″ Album & Moving To The South

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Black Rob Speaks On "Life Story 2" Album & Moving To The South

Thirteen years after dropping Life Story, Black Rob is readying a sequel to the project. In an interview with AllHipHop, the former Bad Boy Records artist discussed what fans can expect from Life Story 2, which spawned the hit single “Whoa!“ “It was a no brainer,” he explained. “If you know Black Rob you know what I was coming with when I was on Life Story 1, The Black Rob Report, Game Tested Streets Approved, I never lost what a rapper needed to take it over the top.” ”It was just my management and my labels that was crazy,” he added. Rob also discussed why he decided to move to the South. “I moved somewhere down south in a undisclosed location. I turn the radio on in New York, all I hear is 2 Chainz, T.I., Future…the list goes on. Why would I wanna be there, might as well come down here an enjoy the living and the music. This is the Mecca right now as far as music is concerned.” Watch the interview below:

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