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Apple Wins In Copyright Court, iTunes Store Remains Open

It looks like Apple reigns supreme in a dispute with music publishers to increase song royalties from 9 cents to 15 cents on songs purchased through iTunes and other digital retailers, according to media reports. Apple opposed the royalties hike and threatened to close its music store if the two parties couldn't come to an agreement. The Washington, D.C.-based Copyright Royalty Board declined the request from the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA), which was the board's first ruling on digital downloads. The decision will set royalty rates for the next five years. The board's decision also keeps Apple, the largest music retailer on the internet, from losing $144M in profit, and from being forced to push back at record companies to pay the proposed royalty increase out of their pockets. "We're pleased that this decision freezes the current rate for CDs and digital downloads for the five-year term," said RIAA chairman Mitch Bainwol in a statement." No party got everything it wanted, yet at the end of the day, the certainty provided by this ruling is beneficial."

Big Boi Makes Deal With Coca-Cola

OutKast's Big Boi has signed on to be the face of Coca-Cola's Full Throttle Fury Energy drink. The beverage company is set to re-launch the drink with a new add and marketing campaign that will feature the Atlanta rapper. The company's goal is to target the African-American male demographic. "Full Throttle Fury appeals to men like me who consider themselves real and authentic, whose work style is to go all the way," Big Boi said in a statement. "I spend most of my days in the recording studio or involved in new projects. Full Throttle Fury has a great taste and provides me the energy to get through my busy day." Full Throttle will also be the official sponsor of Big Boi's promotional tours and record release parties for his upcoming solo album 'Sir Luscious Left Foot: Son of Chico Dusty.' "My new album 'Sir Luscious Left Foot' embodies the energy of Full Throttle Fury, where I feel like the body of work I've created on this CD will hopefully motivate my fans even more with its high energy and conscious lyrics as I've always created in my music." Full Throttle is available in stores nationwide and 'Sir Luscious Left Foot: Son of Chico Dusty' will hit stores in October 28.

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N.W.A. “The World’s Most Dangerous Group” Documentary

This Friday, October 3rd, VH1, is scheduled to air N.W.A.: The World’s Most Dangerous Group, a documentary showcasing of one of the most legendary groups in Hip Hop history. The documentary will pay tribute to the pioneers of gangsta rap and explore a world of which made them one of Hip Hop’s most controversial groups ever. Narrated by Chris Rock, the documentary will feature exclsuive interviews, rare footage, photos, music, and interviews from the group’s early days. N.W.A.: The World’s Most Dangerous Group premieres Friday, October 3rd at 11pm ET. Check your local listings.

Jay-Z Teams With Stargate For New StarRoc Label

Jay-Z can't do anything without creating a huge buzz, but the hip-hop mogul has reportedly teamed up with Norwegian production duo Stargate and quietly launched the new record label, StarRoc. The rapper, who's spent the bulk of his career as an artist -- and, eventually president of Def Jam Records -- abandoned his contract with the label back in December 2007 and snagged a $150 million deal with Live Nation that included financing for his imprint. Jay's new venture will develop fresh talent and, reportedly, include a music-publishing unit. In other Jigga news, the rap superstar is scheduled to release his 11th studio album, 'The Blueprint 3,' in December.

DMX Hospitalized For 'Fear of a Stroke,' Misses Court Date

According to recent reports, DMX was rushed to a South Florida hospital on Sunday morning for "fear of a stroke." The embattled rapper was due in an Arizona court today to address a bench warrant that was issued last time he failed to appear in court. "I don't know the cause, but I know that he's still hospitalized and that they've admitted him and won't be releasing him for a couple more days," X's attorney Charles Kozelka confirmed. It's unclear why the rapper, who has been free on $25,000 bond since being extradited from Florida to Arizona, was back in the Sunshine State, but Kozelka says that X is free to travel despite his recent legal woes and pending trials. The rapper's court date has been postponed until Monday.

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Rapper Webbie Arrested After Hattiesburg Car Chase

Rapper Webbie was charged with felony eluding, driving under the influence and misdemeanor possession of marijuana after a high-speed police chase. Webbie, whose real name is Webster Gradney Jr., was arrested Sunday in Hattiesburg. He was released Monday from Forrest County Jail on $25,000 bond, a jail official said Tuesday. Authorities said the 23-year-old rapper attempted to elude police Sunday after an officer tried to pull over a 2009 Dodge Challenger for a traffic violation on Interstate 59. He ignored police lights and continued on I-59, colliding with another vehicle. Police later found the damaged Challenger in a parking lot on U.S. Highway 49. Police later stopped a gray sedan and Gradney was arrested, authorities said. Gradney, a native of Baton Rouge, La., was charged with one count of felony eluding, one count of DUI and one misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana found in the Dodge Challenger. His album "Savage Life 2" made the rap charts this year.

Lil Wayne Gets 12 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominations

Lil Wayne will have another chance to show why he is the "Best Rapper Alive." Wayne received 12 nominations for the third annual BET Hip-Hop Awards, which airs on Oct. 23. The rapper scored the year's best-selling album sales debut this month, with sales of 1 million copies of his new CD, "Tha Carter III." Kanye West drew the second-most nominations with seven, while Jay-Z received six. T.I., who was arrested hours before he was to headline the show last year, grabbed three nominations. The network will also recognize hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons with the "I Am Hip-Hop" icon award. Simmons is known for launching Def Jam Recordings with Rick Rubin. The show will be hosted by Katt Williams for the third straight year.

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Wu-Tang Clan Makes Deal With Orchard

Thanks to a deal with The Orchard, the Wu-Tang Clan's impressive catalog will now be available digitally. "The time is right to bring some older Wu material to the masses digitally," said Wu-Tang's RZA aka Bobby Digital. "Our fans have been dedicated and patient, and they're hungry to hear the music that has set us apart from so many others." Beginning today, fans can check out the newly re-launched site, www.wumusicgroup.com, along with Wu Music Tube [think YouTube for hardcore Wu fans], which is powered by Kyte online video channel, and join the Wu Music Mobile Fan Club to gain access to release updates, breaking news and ongoing contests.

Kanye's 808 & Heartbreak Official Album Cover

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WACK!! Lil Wayne Skips VMA After-Parties To Make His Court Date

He may have been the one to watch (next to Britney Spears, of course) at the MTV Video Music Awards but as soon as the show was over, Lil Wayne was on a flight to New York for a court appearance. The pre-trial hearing stems from a 2007 arrest in which Wayne was hit with a gun possession charge. His lawyer, Stacey Richman, stressed that Wayne is taking the matter seriously. "He is the utmost, consummate professional," she said. "He recognizes his entertainment obligations, his business obligations and his obligations to the court.' Officer Diane Hornung testified during the hearing that in July 2007 she boarded Wayne's tour bus after smelling marijuana drifting from an open door. She later ordered the passengers off the bus and confiscated a bag of marijuana from a man who was trying to flush it down the toilet. Upon further investigation Hornung testified that she saw Wayne in the back of the bus trying to stuff a gun into a bag. Wayne's lawyer argued that the charge should be dismissed due to illegal search of the bus since Hornung admitted she did not see anyone smoking marijuana. Wayne has pleaded not guilty to the gun possession charge and if convicted could face up to fours years in prison.

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Irv Gotti & Young Buck Altercartion

Rappers is Out of Control again... According to our inside sources who attended Game's Album Release Party last week in New York City, while Young Buck thought he caught a stunt on stage by dissing G-Unit, the real show took place backstage.Here it is...... Irv Gotti and Crew just happen to be backstage waiting for the rapper to finish his set with Game. When Young Buck approached Irv Gotti to say "what's up", Irv Gotti replied back " Nigga, don't say what's up to me, if it was up to me, you'd be dead right now. As far as I'm concerned, you're still a G-Unit nigga to me." Before things could get outta control "Our insider told us that an OG who happened to be next to them at the party got in between and told Irv to "leave him alone and give the young boy a pass." That's when Irv and his entourage backed off and left the situation alone. See this is why I keep telling y'all that 90 percent of these rappers are Bitches.It takes a real nigga to stop a bad situation from gettin worse.

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Mos Def & Kanye West Spit Off The Top

This video is from the beginning of the year. Mos Def definitely shows Kanye what it is to spit. Hands down....

Suge Knight Arrested for Assaulting Girlfriend!

Death Row Records founder Suge Knight was arrested Wednesday morning in Las Vegas and charged with assault with a deadly weapon, battery domestic violence, possession of a controlled substance and possession of dangerous drugs without a prescription. According to police, officers responding to a domestic violence call arrived and found Knight holding a knife over his girlfriend of three years. The rap mogul reportedly punched his girlfriend, whose name has not been released, repeatedly while driving along the Las Vegas strip. The victim suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital while Knight was carted off to jail. To make matters worse, police discovered ecstasy and hydrocodone pills on Knight when he arrived at the Clark County Detention Center.

DMX Admits to Florida Drug Charges for Early Release From Jail

Looks like DMX got his way out of sitting in a Miami jail until October. X pleaded guilty to attempted purchase of cocaine and marijuana charges today and was sentenced to time served and a $483 court fine. X is currently behind bars for failing to appear in court in Arizona on separate drug charges, but the rapper should be free within 15 days. X created a bit of a buzz Tuesday when a video showing the rapper cursing at a Miami judge hit the internet. "I ain't coming back on fucking October 3," X told Judge Lawrence Schwartz when told his bail request was denied. DMX is due in court on Oct. 2.

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Lil Wayne Misses Court Date!

New Orleans, Louisiana rapper Lil Wayne missed a court hearing relating to drug charges in Yuma County, Arizona yesterday (August 25). According to KYMA Channel 11, the rapper missed the scheduled court date due to an unknown medical procedure, which prevented him from making the mandatory appearance. In May of 2008, Lil Wayne pleaded not guilty to weapons and drug charges. The rapper was arrested on January 22, when federal agents seized 41 grams of ecstasy, 105 grams of marijuana and 29 grams of cocaine. Lil Wayne is due back in court in October.

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DMX Drops The 'F' Bomb In Court

DMX continues to dig himself into a deeper hole. The troubled rapper cursed at a Miami judge earlier today after being denied bail. Smart move X! The rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, will remain in jail until an October 2 hearing.

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