It should also be said that the case is now closed (thought it may not be over for Chris Brown):
D.A. Moves To Violate Chris Brown Probation?
Reports TMZ:
We’ve learned the D.A. is alleging in legal docs Chris Brown may have LIED when he claimed he had performed all of his community service in connection with the Rihanna beating case.
Bryan T. Norwood, the Chief of Police in Richmond, VA., wrote a letter to the judge on September 14, claiming Brown successfully completed 202 days of community service — he was only required to perform 180.
Norwood attached documents showing that Brown frequently worked at Tappahannock Children’s Center — a place where Brown’s mom was once a director — and did odd jobs such as painting, washing windows, waxing floors, cutting grass and picking up trash.
The judge was suspicious when the document was filed, and sources tell us the D.A. began investigating and found no “credible, competent or verifiable evidence” that Brown did the 180 days community service.
Sources tell TMZ … there’s no way Chris could have performed community service on some of the days, because he was out of the country doing concerts.
The D.A. calls Chris’ documentation “at best sloppy … and at worst fraudulent reporting.”
The D.A. is asking the judge to reject Chris’ alleged Virginia community service hours and make him fulfill his obligation in L.A. County.
By the way, the D.A. claims Chris’ mom was responsible for orchestrating work at the Children’s Center outside of normal operating hours and a key administrator told the D.A. she NEVER saw Chris perform any work at the center.
Tahiry Posts Joe Budden Texts On Instagram
It’s hard to say no to that ass. Tahiry (Budden’s ex) decided to let Kaylin (Budden’s current) know that he still wanted some of what Tahiry was bringing (and we’re not talking about the music). Checkmate?
SPLITSVILLE: Diamond & Soulja Boy No Longer An Item
At least that what it sounds like from Diamond….maybe Lil’ Scrappy made things too messy:
It appears that Diamond and Soulja Boy have split up.
Or at the very least, they’ve been downgraded to “just good friends” status.
After months of being booed up together–and after Diamond’s ex Lil Scrappy beefed on Twitter with Soulja Boy–the former Crime Mob rapper stated in an interview that she’s completely unattached now.
“Well, I’m single, but the relationship as far as me and him, we’re best friends so I think thats what keeps us so balanced,” she revealed in an interview with Everything Girls Love. “I learned a lot from him and he learned a lot from me. Our foundation is that we’re really really good friends, he’s a good person.”
Juelz Santana Announces New Mixtape
Following God Will’n will apparently be All We Got Is US, following by a sequel to God Will’n:
New MIXTAPE Next Month AllWeGotIsUS #AP #SBOE!!! #GodWillnV2 After That #SpreadTheWord
— Juelz Santana (@thejuelzsantana) February 4, 2013
WTF: 5 Year Old Gives Oral Sex In Preschool?
California school closes due to kids’ oral sex scandal; girl’s mother speaks out about allegations of sexual activity among 4- and 5-year-olds that have come out of a Carson preschool.
Rihanna By Terry Richardson For Rolling Stone
Terry Richardson snapped from pictures of the beloved Rihanna for Rolling Stone…..and none of you read this.
RUMOR CHECK: Muhammad Ali Is Not Dead
This has since been refuted, but AJC has reported a denial:
Muhammad Ali’s family is denying reports that the legendary boxer is near death.
According to the Courier-Journal of Louisville, the family posted on Twitter a photo of Ali wearing a Baltimore Ravens jersey as he prepared to watch the Super Bowl. Family spokesman Bob Gunnell told the Courier-Journal that Ali was at home in Phoenix with his wife, Lonnie.
“He looks great,” Gunnell said. “He’s having a Super Bowl party.”
Reports that Ali is gravely ill were published over the weekend by two British newspapers — The Sun and The Daily Mail, which quoted Ali’s brother, Rahman Ali, as saying: “It could be months, it could be days. I don’t know if he’ll last the summer. He’s in God’s hands.”
Ali, 71, suffers from Parkinson’s disease. His archrival, Joe Frazier, whom Ali fought in three epic bouts, died in 2011.
Ryan Leslie – Black Mozart (Artwork); Performing In London
I thought I already posted this, but whatever: Ryan Leslie has revealed the artwork for his upcoming project, of which I have no clue when it’s being released. In other news, those who are in London will get to enjoy his show as he will be in town for Valentine’s Day. If you’re interested, you can get your tickets here.
Shaq And Rocsi Hook Up At the Super Bowl (Details)
From Page Six:
Shaquille O’Neal had his hands full and his complete attention on TV beauty Rocsi Diaz as he partied in New Orleans ahead of last night’s Super Bowl, Page Six can exclusively reveal. The 7-foot-1 basketball legend was seen canoodling with the stunning 5-foot-2 former “BET 106 & Park” host at a private bash at the Hookah Lounge on Saturday, attended by a series of celebs. One witness told us, “Shaq and Rocsi were holding hands at this private party and at a private table. They looked like an odd couple, but they seemed really into each other.”
Gucci Mane – Trap God 2 (Artwork)
Gucci mane reveals his artwork for his upcoming mixtape which is set to drop next week on February 12. Hosted by Dj Holiday.
New Kanye West Album on the Way?
An image hit Twitter that displays a track list of his new album, which is allegedly titled Rich Black American. The (rumored) track list contains features from Pusha T, Frank Ocean, Beyoncé, Florence Welch, and Big Sean . Let’s hope we get a release date on this album soon.
Gucci Mane Reportedly Beat Down DJ For Leaking New Track (Details)
Reports From AllHipHop:
According to All Hip Hop, Gucci was in a strip club having fun when all of a sudden his track came on, and set him over the edge.
Gucci reportedly stepped to the DJ, beat him down and destroyed his equipment. The fight was allegedly so bad that police and paramedics were called to the scene, but Gucci had already fled with his entourage.
The DJ is reportedly recovering in the hospital in stable condition.
Lil’ Wayne Gets Into Fight At Celebrity Beach Bowl?
Lil’ Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Tom Arnold (’cause why not?) participated in DIRECTV’s 7th Annual Celebrity Beach Bowl in New Orleans…..you can check out plenty of photos below (spotted at Rap-Up), but what really brings interest is what looks like Weezy spazzing on some poor guy to the point that he had to be restrained. You can check out a clip someone caught on TV and a pic below that seems to tell the story.
Frank Ocean Won’t Be Pressing Charges On Chris Brown
Frank Ocean took to his Tumblr (above) to let folks know that he’s not snitching on Chris Brown……he just wants peace. Whatever, dude.
SNEAK PEEK: Alicia Keys – Brand New Me (Remix)
Alicia Keys was spotted on the set for her video ‘Brand New Me (Remix)’ looking somewhat tomboy-ish……also spotted was husband Swizz, feature A$AP Rocky and still-a-dimepiece-at-her-age Jada Pinkett-Smith. Video coming soon (we hope).
Joey Bada$$ Deletes His Twitter Amidst Harassment From Lil’ B Fans
You can tell that Joey’s still a kid when zombie Based God supporters launch a social attack that causes him to lose his cool….it didn’t stop with Twitter, either:
Mac Miller Responds To Donald Trump
Donald Trump recently lashed out at Mac Miller for not being paid over the use of his name in one of Miller’s biggest hits. The younger of the two has responded by taking the high road:
i'm not trying to put any negative energy into the world. @realdonaldtrump let's be friends.
— Mac Miller (@MacMiller) February 1, 2013
50 Cent Shuts Down The Game’s Efforts To Reunite G-Unit
In response to The Game’s online petition to reunite G-Unit (what response did he expect, really?), 50 Cent has spoken to The Boombox strongly about the matter:
“You’re not gonna get nothing back together…I decide that. I do what I want to do. I don’t give a fuck what they talking about on a blog post.”
“Every time there was nothing going on [Game] said “Fuck you, 50,” to generate some sort of new interest…but now that doesn’t work anymore. So you gotta figure out a new way to do it. And now it’s saying, ‘We’ll get G-Unit back together!'”
“If it worked it would be something cool that I did…[but] what would you say if I actually did put it together and then it fell apart right in front of you? Or if I bring them around each other and their feelings from a long time — the disrespect and the talking — bleed over into the people that are just around them and then one of them gets shot and killed, or one of them gets stabbed and hurt bad. Then what?”
“I think people think because they see that I’m not stupid — that I did acquire new information as I went — that I’m not who I was when I got here…and what happens is, when you put them [together]… you don’t do that where I’m from. Not unless you want to see some shit happen.”
French Montana Announces Tour
French Montana is getting ready for his debut Excuse My French on April 16, but beginning February 26, he’s hitting the road for his first headling tour. Check out the full tour dates.
“This is my first official headline tour. Everything has been leading up to this and the release of my album. I’m just excited to get on the road and see my fans, share my music and include them on this journey.”
2/26/13 – Washington, DC Rock and Roll Hotel
2/28/13 – Philadelphia, PA Theatre of the Living Arts
3/1/13 – Boston, MA Brighton Music Hall
3/4/13 – New York, NY SOBs
3/5/13 – Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
3/6/13 – Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
3/8/13 – Chicago, IL Bottom Lounge
3/9/13 – Indianapolis, IN Deluxe
3/12/13 – Atlanta, GA The Masquerade – Hell Stage
3/14/13 – New Orleans, LA House of Blues
3/15/13 – Dallas, TX House of Blues
3/19/13 – Denver, CO The Summit Music Hall
3/20/13 – Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
3/22/13 – Portland, OR Peter’s Room
3/23/13 – Seattle, WA The Crocodile
3/25/13 – San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom
3/26/13 – West Hollywood, CA House of Blues
Juelz Santana Clowns JoJo Simmons Over Diss Track
Juelz said a humorous line on ‘Soft‘. JoJo then responded with a diss track. What’s next? Nothing, it appears: Juelz seems to not have found the song worthy of a real response:
Lil’ Wayne Did NOT Cut His Dreads, As The Rumor Suggests
Weezy took a picture with Big Boi and a recent ESPN pre-Super Bowl party, only to create a big debate over whether he cut his dreads or not…..Mack Maine has already debunked this with a different picture from another perspective:
So there you have it folks…..his locks are still there, people.
Shawty Lo & Gucci Mane Speak At Career Day
Two different schools, two hilarious choices. We have plenty of pics to prove it actually happened — Lo visited Best Academy and Gucci visited Crawford Long Middle School, both in Atlanta — but does anyone have some video to go along with this?
DJ Whoo Kid Arrested (& Released) (Pics)
19 hours of life gone. Jail sucks. I'm out. Smh. Had 9 suspensions on my license #streetcred.
— DJ Whoo Kid (@DJWhooKid) February 1, 2013
So, Whoo Kid got arrested. Slow news day.