Tone Loc Collapses On Stage Due To Seizures

March 17, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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Spotted on TMZ:

Rapper Tone Loc collapsed on stage at a downtown Des Moines performance late Saturday, abruptly ending the show, attendees said.

The seriousness of the incident was not immediately apparent. It happened at the Bridge Bash, being held at the Court Avenue bridge over the Des Moines River.

Three Des Moines Register employees said Tone Loc finished a song, then went to the ground. People attended to him for about five minutes. Fans were asked to leave and the show was shut down.

If you recall, this isn’t the first time that Tone Loc had issues with seizures.

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Kendrick Lamar Speaks On ‘Kill My Vibe’ Remix With Jay-Z

March 16, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff Interviews No Comments  

While in Austin for SXSW, K-Dot spoke on having Jay-Z on his upcoming ”Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” remix with MTV.

“Ah, man, I can’t really speak too much on it, I just know it’s in the air right now. I can’t — it’s under wraps. It’s all love. That’s the big homey. It’s one of them things, you know, you live up to and one of them moments to really challenge yourself and say ‘OK, that’s how I come in. Always looked up to the greats to be a great.’ So to actually be on a track with him, it’s an accomplishment.”

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Usher Surprises Fans During The Afghan Whigs Cover Of ‘Climax’ (SXSW)

March 16, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff Videos 1 Comment  

Can’t find working footage, but Usher apparently also sent Check out more footage below, including a clip of Usher sending out prayers for Lil’ Wayne on his recovery. I think this is also proof that SXSW is no longer the indie draw that it used to be:

SXSW 2013: Usher puts an end to the rumors that were going around all week at SXSW Austin. Surprising fans with his first SXSW Usher joins The Afghan Whigs to perform his hit single “Climax” at the Fader Fort stage in Austin, TX. – Skee TV


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Debra Antney (Waka Flocka’s Mother) Sues French Montana For Breach Of Contract

March 16, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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Reported by TMZ:

According to the lawsuit, Antney — who runs Atlanta-based management company Mizay Entertainment — entered into an exclusive management contract with French in November 2010.

Antney announced the new partnership with several press releases, and French himself acknowledged the relationship … praising Antney’s management skills, telling XXL, “As far as management, she got it down pat.”

But in the lawsuit, Antney says things quickly went sour … claiming French subsequently secured several concert appearances without her knowledge or consent, cutting her out of a 20% management fee.

Antney — who used to rep Nicki Minaj — is now suing for unspecified damages, totaling at least $50,000.

French was served with the lawsuit while entering an Atlanta concert venue on Tuesday. Calls to French’s camp were not returned.

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