Jay-Z Is Reportedly Selling His Share Of The Brooklyn Nets

April 9, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News 1 Comment  

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Jay-Z has recently popped the top on Roc Nation Sports, and as a result, has a conflict of interest by owning an NBA franchise….so he’s apparently looking to remove his ownership. As reported by Yahoo:

Jay-Z – whose real name is Shawn Carter – owns less than 1 percent of the Nets, but has been a central public figure in the franchise’s marketing and move from New Jersey to Brooklyn.

Selling his share of the Nets is a necessary prelude for Jay-Z to obtain his National Basketball Players Association certification as an agent.

NBA rules mandate that no one individual affiliated with a player representation company can have an ownership stake with an NBA team.

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation company has partnered with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to launch a sports representation business that recently secured New York Yankees star Robinson Cano.

The process is expected to be completed in time for Roc Nation to compete for players entering the June NBA draft, but there’s no guarantee of the timing, sources said. Those within Roc Nation and the CAA alliance aren’t “chasing a clock on this,” one source said. “This isn’t about one draft, but taking the long view of the business.”

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Frenchie (@FrenchieBSM) – Long Over Due (Artwork)

April 9, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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Frenchie gave us the green light to release his artwork for his mixtape, Long Over Due, which is hosted by Trap-A-Holics and DJ Scream. This project will have features from Yo Gotti, Project Pat, Young Scooter, Fredo Santana, Waka Flocka, Kidd Kidd and other surprises for the Frenchie fans. The production is covered by 808 Mafia, SouthSide, J.moss, Drumma Boy and other Super Producers. It’s set to be released in May.

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UPDATE: Jay-Z & Beyonce Under Investigation Over Cuba Trip (CNN Video)

April 9, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News 1 Comment  

UPDATE: Above is CNN’s waste-of-time coverage of the scrutiny that the Carter’s are recieving from their Cuban excursion.

Haters. From NY Daily News:

A pair of U.S. lawmakers are questioning how Jay-Z and Beyoncé were allowed to travel to Cuba last week to mark their wedding anniversary.

Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Mario Diaz-Balart, both Republicans from Florida, wrote a letter to the director of the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control expressing “concern” over the megastars’ trip to the Caribbean nation, according to The Miami Herald.

United States citizens are permitted to travel to Cuba only if they obtain a certain license. Although there is a ban for mere tourism, thousands of Americans journey to the island nation each year on academic, religious or journalistic licenses.

You can check out excepts of that letter below:

“We would like to respectfully request, within all applicable rules and guidelines, information regarding the type of licence that Beyoncé and Jay-Z received, for what purpose, and who approved such travel.

“If these individuals were given people-to-people licenses, we would like to bring to your attention the Cuba Travel Advisory issued by OFAC on July 25, 2011 which states, ‘OFAC only licenses People-to-People Groups that certify that all participants will have a full-time schedule of educational exchange activities that will result in meaningful interaction between the travelers and individuals in Cuba.’”

“US dollars spent on Cuban tourism directly fund the machinery of oppression that brutally represses the Cuban people.”

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Snoop Lion Launches Gun Buyback Program With MTV

April 9, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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The transformation is happening, and in addition to calling for ‘no more guns’ in his latest visual and single, it looks like Snoop Lion is taking it a step further. From MTV:

Snoop, MTV and Jewelry for a Cause will help to take illegal guns off the street with the release of the limited edition “MTV x Caliber” bracelets made in part from the steel of illegal guns acquired in police-sponsored buyback programs. The bracelets also feature serial numbers of firearms that were returned via buyback programs in Newark, New Jersey, and can be pre-ordered beginning Tuesday (April 9) for $40 on caliber.MTV.com. The proceeds from each sale will be donated to the Newark Police Department to help fund future gun buyback amnesty programs.

“This is such an important message we’re sharing,” Snoop Lion said in a statement issued by MTV. “It’s a movement we want generations to recognize, embrace, and get behind. We’ve seen a lot of senseless acts of violence involving guns recently — too many have lost their lives, too many families have been destroyed. Like my friends at MTV, I want to be a part of the change that will help bring peace.”

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Roc Nation Signs To Universal Music

April 8, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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So I just learned something today; the deal that Hov locked in with Warner Music was a worldwide publishing deal. Now, shortly after the news of Roc Nation Sports, Jay-Z has inked a full partnership deal with Universal Music….he also spoke on the marriage:

“We are looking forward to working with Lucian [Grainge, Chairman and CEO of UMG] and the incredible team he’s assembled at Universal. We would like to applaud Lucian for collaborating with us to strike a new age deal. This agreement presents a unique opportunity for Roc Nation’s artists-being able to continue to operate as an independent label with the strength, power and reach of the best major. I look forward to a long and prosperous collaboration with UMG. It feels good to be home.”

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Diddy To Perform At Wrestlemania 29

April 6, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

Going down tomorrow.

STAMFORD, Conn., March 28, 2013 — WWE today announced a partnership with Sean “Diddy” Combs, featuring a live performance at WrestleMania 29® on Sunday, April 7 by the three-time Grammy Award winner and entertainment powerhouse. Combs will also co-host the Superstars for Sandy Relief party with WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon as a part of the WrestleMania® Week festivities and serve as an ambassador for WWE’s Be a STAR anti-bullying initiative.

Emanating live from MetLife Stadium, Combs will perform a medley of songs in front of more than 70,000 fans in attendance with millions watching worldwide on pay-per-view. Diddy-Dirty Money’s highest charting single, “Coming Home,” from the acclaimed album Last Train to Paris is an official theme song of WrestleMania 29 and will be integrated throughout the show.

The Superstars for Sandy Relief party, co-hosted by Combs and McMahon with special guest Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg kicks-off WrestleMania® Week on Thursday, April 4 at Cipriani Wall Street. The charitable fundraiser is part of WWE’s efforts to unite the sports and entertainment worlds and provide fans the opportunity to bid on unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. As a part of the online auction, Combs is offering the opportunity to be an intern for a day at his world-renowned entertainment company Bad Boy Records and learn what it takes to manage today’s top artists. All proceeds will benefit The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City and Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.

Combs will also serve as an ambassador for Be a STAR, an anti-bullying initiative co-founded by WWE and the Creative Coalition to encourage young people to treat each other with tolerance and respect. In addition, through Combs’ association with the Invisible Bully clothing line, he will continue to encourage individuals to put an end to bullying and contribute to Invisible Bully’s mission to stand for something or fall for anything.

“WrestleMania is one of the biggest spectacles in the world and I’m looking forward to performing in front of millions on April 7,” said Combs. “I’ve always been a fan of WWE and I’m excited to support these two important causes, Superstars for Sandy Relief and the Be a STAR anti-bullying initiative.”

WrestleMania 29 airs live on pay-per-view Sunday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. ET from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

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UPDATE: Too $hort Avoids Felony Drug Charges; Gets Hit With Four Misdemeanors

April 6, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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UPDATE: I guess Too $hort couldn’t get off that easy. TMZ is now reporting that yesterday (Friday), the West Coast rapper was formally charged with four misdemeanors: two counts of DUI, one count of possession of a controlled substance and one count of possession of marijuana or an open container while driving. Could be worse.

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Well….this is interesting. Even after trying to run from the cops (whether he’s telling the truth or not), it looks like Too $hort is going to be off the hook. From TMZ:

We’ve learned … the L.A. County District Attorney has REJECTED the felony drug case, because cops only found a very small amount of drugs — which they say is meth. Given that Short does not have a felony record, the D.A. decided not to prosecute and sent the case over to the L.A. City Attorney for misdemeanor review.

We’re told the City Attorney will look at the case … probably next week.

FYI … Short insists he was not in possession of drugs, and whatever was found in the back of the cop car was left by the prior arrestee who involuntarily hitched a ride to the pokey.

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Lil’ Twist Speaks Out About His Friendship With Justin Bieber

April 6, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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Lil’ Twist has finally stepped up to the accusation that he’s one of the main reasons for Justin Bieber’s latest antics (if not just the kid who keeps crashing Bieber’s cars), sending out a strong message through his Instagram:

Attention. Only addressing this once. Alright here we go. “I’m no influence, and I’m not running round claiming to be this role model… I live life, I’m a young adult who makes mistakes, fuk ups, #baddecisions , whatever u wanna call them like the rest of the fukin civilians in America.. ..But it makes u more of a bad person to sit home and judge someone u haven’t took the time to learn about.. So with that being said fuk u and fuk off lol…. To the bull shit media, the people on the teams that smiles in your face then “try” to bash your name when u walk off.. u know the people that I don’t give 1 fuck about… I’m disgusted by your actions lmao… U know what Im gonna clean up my act.” #wildkidz #baddecisions

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HILARIOUS: Ray J’s Artwork, Lyrics For Upcoming ‘Hit It First’ Single Are Directed Toward Kim Kardashian

April 6, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News 1 Comment  

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Ray J just doesn’t stop outdoing his own craziness, does he? The West Coast jester has revealed the artwork for his upcoming single, titled ‘Hit It First’, which features Bobby Brackins and is produced by Nic Nac.

The humor is in where the artwork, a scrambled version of another image, comes from:

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That’s not where it ends, either: if the below lyrics are any indication, he’s also got a whole lot to say about the matter:

She might move on to rappers and ballplayers
But we all know I hit it first.

I had her head going North and her ass going South
But now baby chose to go West

No matter where she goes or who she knows
She still belongs in my bed.

Can’t wait to hear the actual song. In related news, his next song is called ‘I Put Her On’…..really. I’m not making this up.

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Schools In Norway Change Exam Dates So Students Can Go See Justin Bieber

April 5, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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From NBC News:

Five schools in western Norway have rescheduled their midterm exams to allow students to attend upcoming Justin Bieber concerts in the capital, the country’s Ministry of Education and Research said Wednesday.

The Canadian pop star is scheduled to perform in the Norwegian capital on April 16 and 17 — stoking fears that some students in remote schools will skip midterm exams scheduled to take place at the same time.

Bieber is extremely popular in the Nordic country, where his free concert in Oslo last year resulted in dozens of injuries as teenage girls fought to get better glimpses of the 19-year-old icon.

Read the full article here.

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UPDATE: French Montana Added To Lil’ Wayne’s America’s Most Wanted Tour

April 5, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News 2 Comments  

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UPDATE: French Montana will now be joining Lil’ Wayne, T.I. & Future as they hit the road starting in July. Dates are still below.

Last week, Lil Wayne announced his America’s Most Wanted tour with T.I. and Future. Sponsored by Mountain Dew, the 40 city-stop begins after his European tour with Mac Miller and 2 Chainz. Check the dates below.

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7/09/13 – BIRMINGHAM, AL – OAK MOUNTAIN AMPHITHEATRE
7/10/13 – NASHVILLE, TN – BRIDGESTONE ARENA
7/12/13 – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD AMPHITHEATRE
7/13/13 – TAMPA, FL – LIVE NATION AMPHITHEATRE
7/14/13 – WEST PALM BEACH, FL – CRUZAN AMPHITHEATRE
7/16/13 – PITTSBURGH, PA – FIRST NIAGRA PAVILION
7/17/13 – BALTIMORE, MD – 1ST MARINER ARENA
7/19/13 – WANTAGH, NY – JONES BEACH
7/20/13 – PHILADELPHIA, PA – SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER
7/21/13 – SCRANTON, PA – TOYOTA PAVILION
7/23/13 – BANGOR, ME – BANGOR AMPHITHEATRE
7/24/13 – HOLMDEL, NJ – PNC BANK ARTS CENTER
7/26/13 – CHARLOTTE, NC – VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE
7/27/13 – RALEIGH, NC – TIME WARNER PAVILION
7/28/13 – VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – FARM BUREAU LIVE
7/30/13 – BUFFALO, NY – DARIEN LAKE PAC
7/31/13 – HARTFORD, CT – COMCAST THEATRE
8/02/13 – WASHINGTON, DC – VERIZON CENTER
8/03/13 – SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – SPAC
8/04/13 – BOSTON, MA – COMCAST THEATRE
8/06/13 – CINCINNATI, OH – RIVERBEND MUSIC PAVILION
8/07/13 – CLEVELAND, OH – KLIPSCH AMPHITHEATRE
8/09/13 – DETROIT, MI – JOE LOUIS ARENA
8/10/13 – CHICAGO, IL – FIRST MIDWEST BANK AMPHITHEATRE
8/11/13 – ST. LOUIS, MO – VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE
8/13/13 – INDIANAPOLIS, IN – KLIPSCH AMPHITHEATRE
8/14/13 – MEMPHIS, TN – FedEx FORUM
8/16/13 – DALLAS, TX – GEXA PAVILION
8/17/13 – AUSTIN, TX – AUSTIN 360 AMPHITHEATRE
8/18/13 – HOUSTON, TX – CWM PAVILION
8/20/13 – OMAHA, NE – QWEST CENTER
8/21/13 – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CENTER

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Wesley Snipes Reportedly Released From Prison

April 5, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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From TMZ:

Passenger 57 is no longer Inmate #43355-018 — TMZ has learned Wesley Snipes has been released from prison.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons tells TMZ … Snipes was released on April 2 and transferred to the New York Community Corrections Office, which will oversee his home confinement.

Home confinement (aka house arrest) will end July 19.

Snipes checked into McKean Federal Correctional Institution in Pennsylvania back in December 2010 after he was convicted for failing to file federal income tax returns.

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Ohio Dad That Beat His Daughters For Twerking On Facebook Arrested

April 5, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

I’m sure most of you saw the visual of a father beating THEE BRAKES off of his daughters after I walked in and caught them twerking (the video is above)….well, he has now been arrested. From International Business Times:

An Ohio father has been charged with child endangerment and corporal punishment after footage emerged of him beating his teenage daughters with an electric cord.

Greg Horn, 35, allegedly whipped the young girls so badly that one of them was left with visible welts on both legs and some open wounds.

Reports had suggested that Horn battered his daughters after he found that they had posted a twerking video of themselves on Facebook, which is a sexually suggestive dance that focuses on the lower body.

However WKEF-TV reports the girls told police that the beating was punishment for sneaking out of their father’s home in Dayton.

Horn is scheduled to appear in court on April 16.

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UPDATE: Anti-Rick Ross Protests Begin; Rick Ross Gives Another Apology Over Rape Lyric Through Twitter

April 5, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News 1 Comment  

UPDATE: We now have video of a recent protest that went down in front of Reebok’s NYC flagship store.

After Rick Ross gave what could be considered a blatant cop-out during a radio interview has now been followed up with a seemingly more sincere apology (through Twitter, no less). How much you wanna bet that the above tweets only came after fear of losing that Reebok check?

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The Game Says He Tipped The Waiter $6,000…The Waiter Says It Was Only $250

April 5, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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From TMZ:

The Game told a $5,750 bald-faced lie about dropping a massive tip on a waiter — at least according to the waiter himself …

First, Game’s version of what went down. The rapper had an Easter Sunday meal at Capital Grille in West Hollywood … and then tweeted about leaving a $6,000 tip for his waiter, Eme Ikwuakor.

But now Ikwuakor wants to clear up a few things … as in a few less zeros on his gratuity.

According to the waiter … Game handed him a large bundle of cash, and then snapped the photo (above) … which went out to Game’s 1.1 million Twitter followers.

Ikwuakor admits he consented to the photo, and appreciated Game including his Twitter handle — but says the actual tip was only $250.

Not that he’s complaining … in fact, Ikwuakor says Game and his fam were great customers and the $250 was “very generous and much appreciated.”

He’s assuming the $6k was just a practical joke … though we doubt the IRS would be laughing.

We called Game to clear things up … but, so far, radio silence.

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Eve – Lip Lock (Artwork & Tracklisting)

April 5, 2013 JUKEBOXDC Staff News No Comments  

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Lip Lock drops May 14th, though you can preorder here. Tracklist below.

1. EVE
2. She Bad Bad
3. Make It Out This Town (Feat. Gabe Saporta)
4. All Night (Feat. Propain)
5. Keep Me From You (Feat. Dawn Richard)
6. Mama in the Kitchen
7. Zero Below
8. Forgive Me
9. Never Gone (Feat. Chrisette Michele)
10. Grind or Die
11. She Bad Bad (remix) (Feat. Pusha T)

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