Over ten years have passed since the still unsolved murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. went down in L.A. and the hip hop world still feels their loss. On the promise of anonynimity, a West Coast O.G. spoke out on the murders, real beef vs. rap based beefs and what went down at the time. The source began, "Initially when the East Coast/ West Coast beef started, Puffy and more or less Bad Boy… some of the big wigs from Bad Boy came out to California and they were performing at one of the shows out here. It was one of those concerts when they were out here and the whole East Coast vs. West Coast beef was going on. When they got out here they recruited these dudes from the South Side Crips and a couple other local Crip sets to go out there and to come to the concert." The source continued, "So they all go to the concert and they get backstage access. So, after using their backstage access, they hooked up with the big wigs and they met them back at a hotel and the after party. So after they met them at the after party, they called some of the big wigs up and they were asking them how much they were gonna charge them (the Southside Crips) to take out Death Row. So they came to some kind of agreement. It was something like $20-thousand a chain. For every Death Row chain they snatched, they wanted like $20-thousand. Also they said it was like a contract on Death Row's head because there was already a beef with Suge Knight running the West Coast industry and the Southside dudes wanted in and wanted to unlock the market out here." The source then quickly jumped to the next part, saying, "After all that, shit went down and 'Pac was smoked… in the meanwhile niggas still wanted their money from Bad Boy. But Bad Boy didn't pay up. And Bad Boy probably was going to pay up, but the Crips didn't have no time for that. So they end up smoking Biggie when he came back out here. It wasn't nobody else that smoked him. Everybody got a conspiracy theory but it was just some niggas he was fucking with. Compton niggas ain't no joke. They wanted the money, I don't think Biggie and them ever paid up and that's why Biggie got smoked. Nigga said something in his flow when I think back: 'Columbians tried to do me in, I ain't paid them yet.' He was probably talking about the Compton niggas trying to do him in and he ain't paid them yet." The source went on to speak on how rappers need to see the difference between their studio reputations and real street reps and not get them confused... We have heard stories similar to this in the past - but could it be the truth?

More importantly, what is up with ALL of the unsolved murders of Tupac, Biggie and Jam Master Jay...can't believe that NO ONE has talked in all of these years!
 

Beyonce and Jay-Z have been named Hollywood's Top-Earning Couple by Forbes Magazine. The pair pulled in a combined $122 million between June 2008 and June 2009, but it seems that Beyonce is the real money-maker as $87 million came solely from Beyonce's album sales and touring.

The former manager of rap group The Clipse has been sentenced to 32 years behind bars. The sentence was handed down to Anthony Gonzalez after he was found guilty of leading a drug ring that accumulated $20 million. The sentence was actually the minimum he could have got after he was credited with being cooperative while also not having an outstanding criminal record. Gonzalez' drug ring ran primarily from Virginia Beach's Encore Lounge while the drug dealings have been tied to names including Olympic gold medalist Tim Montgomery and former Bloods gang leader Marlon Reed. Gonzalez was linked with the distribution of over half a ton of cocaine, a ton of marijuana and hundreds of pounds in heroin with Assistant U.S. Attorney Darryl Mitchell saying, "These are obviously staggering amounts of drugs, one can only imagine what that's done to the community." Gonzalez himself said, "I just want to say that I'm sorry to my family and I'm sorry to the community," before being led away in handcuffs. Gonzalez may see his sentence reduced for good behaviour on the inside...

Keyshia Cole's sister, Elite, has spoken out on the singer cutting her family off recently, saying that the decision is hurting her and her other sister, Neffe's children. Elite used a statement to explain, "Now, I can't speak for others, I can only speak for myself. I have done absolutely nothing wrong! I was asked a question by fans and I responded with a truthful and honest answer! It is K.C's choice not speak and have no communication with me for her own personal issues! I believe that my son and my sister Neffe's children should not be involved." Elite continued, "I have supported my sister Keyshia in her career, became her Personal Assistant at one point, love her genuinely, and even supported her decision on dating Mr.Gibson! I've earned and worked for everything I have received in the last 4 years. I pray someday we will all realize that we are family and must stick together! Hopefully Keyshia will allow her biological family be a part of her new family, I would hate to miss out on the joy of her new addition (baby boy or girl), after all we've been through, we're all human, no one is perfect, no family is exempt! Indeed, my mother Frankie needs help and I intend to do everything I can, but I will never disown nor give up on her just because of the judgement [sic] of people [with] cold/cruel hearts. She gave me life and I respect her for that." Elite continued to say, "I trust, believe and have faith in God, which is why I'm blessed (appreciative and grateful). Through all the challenges that comes my way there is a lesson ;earned, I'm taking notes and ready to take these challenges head on. I have not used anyone! Held my own even before the lights, camera, action!My mother has done things that any parent would for her children, but she does not take care of me under any circumstance (nor anyone else for that matter). My son is well taken care of by me and his father as well. No one owes me anything! I grind daily and will continue to do so while still have a loving, supportive adoptive family by my side who has been there since birth. When you have peace and happiness within yourself then there is nothing no one can do or say to take that away . ..... No Love Lost......Live to Love Life , ELITE NOEL."

Producer Shawty Redd, born Demetrius Lee Stewart, has had his bond set at $200,000 after he appeared in court on charges relating to the shooting death of 35-year-old Damon Martin on New Years Day. The Atlanta producer is being represented by attorney Marcia Fuller as he looks to defend himself in light of the shooting that followed an early-morning dispute ayt his mansion in Hampton, Georgia. Stewart says he feared for his life when he pulled the trigger on Martin. In related news a source has revealed that someone in the courthouse issued a threat to a witness of the murder, but it is not known how or if this will impact the court proceedings.

Violence has to stop...it's a perpetual cycle of nothingness...

With Haiti having suffered earthquakes that are likely to cause increased suffering in the light of the nation's poverty, Wyclef has stepped up to support his homeland. The former Fugee said, "Haiti just got hit with a Major EarthQuake please call your family out there Now," before later adding, "Tsunami watch in haiti right now! People unite… Haiti just been hit again with a 5 point 9 earthquake! Please Pray." Wyclef also asked his followers to donate money to his Yele Haiti charity organisation, "Please text ‘Yele’ to 501501 to donate $5 to YELE HAITI.Your money will help with relief efforts. They need our help… please help if you can."