Rick Ross: Rozay Looking Behind His Shoulder!

Rozay's beefs are deeper than rap!

William Roberts II is commonly known as Rick Ross. The Miami based rapper took on the name of real-life cocaine dealer Freeway Rick Ross.

Overall, many look at Rick Ross as the hottest in game. His label Maybach Music Group signed on Washington, DC rapper/singer Wale, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill, Cleveland rapper Stalley, and R&B singer Omarion to his growing roster.

As one of the most successful talents on the Def Jam label, Ross (aka Rozay/Maybach Untouchable) has been criticized as a "phony gangsta" by the likes of 50 Cent, Young Jeezy and even the original Rick Ross.

Many of Ross' critics think of him as such after The Smoking Gun reported the rapper having a small stint as a correctional officer in a Florida prison. The rapper denied it at first, but when photos of him in uniform came forth, the rapper admitted it.

Gangster Disciples showing respect!

In 2009, Rick Ross was engaged in a high profile feud with 50 Cent over a music award snub. At the BET Awards, 50 Cent supposedly looked at Ross the wrong way at the BET Awards. 50 Cent told news sources that he did not remember seeing Ross there. In late January, "Mafia Music", by Ross, leaked onto the Internet. There were several lines that seemed to diss 50 Cent. Days later, 50 Cent released "Officer Ricky (Go Head, Try Me)" in response to Ross's disparaging remarks on his "Mafia Music" song.

Since then, the two have engaged in near brutal fights. Rick Ross protege Gunplay got into it with 50 Cent's G-Unit camp at the BET Awards this year. And this year's BET Awards, brought to life another feud. Ross engaged in a heated fight with labelmate Young Jeezy over an apparent conflict between members of their entourage.

Ross, Lil' Wayne, Drake and newcomer Future are the most sought after rappers as of right now!

They've laced tracks for many and are growing in popularity.

Rick Ross appears under Def Jam Records. His affiliated labels include his own label Maybach Music Group, Slip-N-Slide Records, and Ciroc Managment Group.

Gangster Disciples want Rick Ross to "owe" up fees for usage of their likeness.

The Chicago based Gangster Disciples are looking to put a serious dent on Rick Ross' popularity. The rapper had to cancel some appearance after threats came to light.

Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover.

The Smoking Gun reports that in YouTube videos, gang members warn Ross, 36, that he will end up in a hearse unless he pays tribute for using Larry Hoover’s name in “B.M.F. (Blowing Money Fast).” Hoover, serving life in federal prison, co-founded the Gangster Disciples in Chicago in the late-1960s.

The gang, which has grown to include chapters nationwide, has also accused Ross of coopting its Star of David logo on the cover of his new mixtape “The Black Bar Mitzvah.”

Another gang leader, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory of the Black Mafia Family, is also mentioned in the song, which shares an acronym--“BMF”--with the Ross song itself. Like Hoover, Flenory is a federal inmate (though he has a release date in 2032).

Ross, of course, has a working familiarity with the penal system, having served previously as a corrections officer in Florida. The rapper (real name: William Leonard Roberts) initially denied working as a screw, but eventually fessed up when TSG published documents from his Department of Corrections personnel file.

Those records showed that Ross swore a loyalty oath upon getting hired and agreed to “shoot an inmate attempting to escape.” His perfect attendance record earned him a nifty “Certificate of Appreciation” from corrections officials. In his 1997 resignation letter (submitted 18 months after his hiring), Ross thanked his superiors for “your interest in my career and for the experience I've gained through my employment.”

Larry Hoover was arrested for conspiracy and engaging in a criminal enterprise. Hoover was sentenced to six life terms and is currently incarcerated in the United States Federal Prison Florence (USP Florence Admax). The prison is known for holding most of the dangerous individuals in the world.

Teen Is Killed By Man Over Loud Music!

Teen shot and killed over loud music in Jacksonville.

The Trayvon Martin shooting in Florida has spawned many Americans to fight against legislation that agitates firing upon a threat without merits. This controversy in Florida has spawned many other individuals who claim the "Stand Your Ground" as a defense.

A Florida man appeared in court on Wednesday to face charges in the shooting death of an apparently unarmed black teenager in a case putting Florida's controversial "Stand Your Ground" law back under the U.S. media spotlight less than a year after the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

Michael Dunn, 45, is being held without bail on charges of second-degree murder for the Friday night shooting of Jordan Davis, who was also 17.

According to authorities, Dunn pulled into the parking lot of a Jacksonville, Florida, gas station alongside the SUV where Davis and three friends, all of them young African Americans, were listening to music.

Dunn asked them to turn their music down and, after an apparent exchange of words with Davis, he produced a gun and fired eight or nine shots at the SUV. At least two of the bullets hit Davis, causing his death.

Dunn, who was in Jacksonville for his son's wedding, sped off after the shooting but he was arrested on Saturday in Brevard County, Florida, police said.

Dunn's lawyer, Robin Lemonidis, told reporters that someone in the SUV brandished a shotgun and Dunn opened fire on the vehicle in self-defense.

"It will be very clear that Mr. Dunn acted responsibly, and as any responsible firearms owner would have acted, under these same circumstances," Lemonidis said.

She could not be reached for further comment on Wednesday but appeared to indicate that Dunn will invoke Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law in his defense.

The law gives legal protection to anyone, anywhere, to use deadly force in a case where a person is attacked and believes his life or safety is in danger.

Critics say the law, adopted under former Florida Governor Jeb Bush after a big push by pro-gun advocates, has been used to allow some Floridians to shoot and kill with impunity while also encouraging vigilante justice.

Florida man arrested. Claiming self defense.

The law fell under a firestorm of criticism earlier this year when police in Sanford, Florida, cited it for their initial refusal to arrest George Zimmerman to face murder charges in the killing of Trayvon Martin.

Police say no shotgun or other weapon was found in the SUV where Davis, a high school student, was shot and killed.

Formal charges against Dunn will be filed at a court appearance set for December 19, said Jackie Barnard, a spokeswoman for the State Attorney's office for the Fourth Judicial District of Florida.

"The investigation is ongoing and we're waiting for the sheriff's office to finish their investigation," she said. "We'll review the evidence and the State Attorney's office will make the appropriate charging decision."

This is an ongoing story, and we here at Journal de le Reyna will keep you informed about the latest issues surrounding this and the Trayvon Martin case.

Everybody Hates Chris!

Washed up pop singer Chris Brown is up to his head up to water in another controversy. He's not only bringing attention to himself but the people who associate with him.

He and his on-and-off girlfriend fellow pop singer Rihanna have been irking the media for years!

Both celebrities are showing out in the public. Rihanna's topless and nude photos were leaked out.

Chris Brown gets into a heated exchange with a person on Twitter.

Comedian Jenny Johnson and Brown are feuding and it's gotten the attention of most of America.

Pictures leaked online of Rihanna naked.

Chris Brown can't escape his forever etched name in stone with domestic abuse. Since 2009, the pop singer has brought upon himself a whole of negative attention after he assaulted Rihanna (Robyn Fenty) before they were to perform at the Grammy Awards.

Chris Brown was given five years of probation for this incident. Since then, Brown had a few run ins with not only the media but the law.

Brown is currently engaged in a feud with Canadian rapper/singer Drake (Aubrey Graham). Drake dropped a verse about Rihanna and Chris Brown's feud and talked about his experience with her. Brown got into a fight with Drake in a New York club after they exchanged heated words at one another.

Jenny Johnson makes light of Chris Brown's problems. Brown caught wind of it! He first goes after her Jenny Johnson after a nasty Twitter exchange with Brown.

The 23-year-old singer responded to the comedian's tweets, in which she called him a "piece of sh*t," by telling her to perform oral sex on him and then threatened to defecate in her eye.

The Twitter feud resulted in Brown deactivating his Twitter account for a matter of hours, and in his absence some of his fans took it upon themselves to issue death threats to Johnson.

Jenny Johnson.

"Do u wanna know what im gonna do now ? Im gonna kill that Jenny Johnson for making Chris delete his twitter," wrote @NellyBreezy_, who also later deleted her own account."

Her sentiments were echoed by, @NinaBreezy16, who tweeted: "@JennyJohnsonHi5 whore bitch. if chris kill you i will have more respect of him .."

Likewise, anther fan using the handle @_Haineko_ wrote, "super mad right now if i see that jenny johnson i'll stab her to death."

And it's hard to believe, but a fan with the handle @rockykane9 wrote, "@JennyJohnsonHi5 I'M GONNA F*CKING RAPE & KILL YOU OLD WHORE F*CK"

Johnson hasn't been scared off by the numerous replies she's received, which have mostly told her to "eat a dick," but she did tweet that she's "alarmed" by how many death threats she's received and is encouraging everyone, "including @Twitter to look through them. Not cool."

Brown's fans have stuck by him no matter what, and some of the female members of Team Breezy, made headlines for tweeting statements, including " I'd let Chris Brown beat me up anytime ;) #womanbeater," and "Chris brown can beat me any dayyyyy damn he's so sexy," referencing his infamous assault on Rihanna in 2009.

And it's not the first time his fans have threatened someone who criticized him via Twitter. In May, Team Breezy made death threats against John Legend’s fiancée, model Chrissy Teigen, after she made comments about his performance at the Billboard Music Awards -- though to his credit, Brown actually asked his fans to stop sending death threats:

"Team Breezy! Lets stop sending death threats!" Brown tweeted back in May. "I know y'all bout that life but it's the wrong message! Ur turning haters into victims!"

So now his millions of stans are threatening people with death online!

Great. More controversy!

Add on the controversial pictures of a nude Rihanna and we have a real party going on around here.



TMZ reports that Chris Brown and Drake will NOT face criminal charges stemming from their alleged involvement in a massive nightclub brawl this summer in NYC -- law enforcement sources tell TMZ, there just isn't enough evidence to move forward with the case. According to law enforcement sources, the investigation into the bottle-smashing brawl at WIP nightclub on June 14th has been concluded and no criminal charges will be filed against Chris, Drake, or any member of their entourages. There will be no further investigation.

We Mourn!

R & B singer Billy Scott passed away.

On my hiatus from blogging on my own blog, Journal de la Reyna and YouTube, I seen a lot of famous celebrities die this year. Today we mourn the loss of Billy Scott. He was one of the golden voices of the 1960s. He is among famous Black celebrities we mourn this week. Of course, I didn't get an opportunity to send my condolences to two known celebrities who passed away this year.

Courtesy of the Huffington Post and Associated Press

Rhythm and blues singer Billy Scott has died in North Carolina at age 70.

Bill Kopald with the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame said Scott died from pancreatic and liver cancer Saturday at his home in Charlotte.

Born Peter Pendleton in Huntington, W. Va., he sang with various groups while in the Army. After he was discharged in 1964, he changed his name and with his wife, Barbara, in 1966 began recording as The Prophets. Their first gold record was 1968's "I Got the Fever." Other hits included "California" and "Seaside Love" as the Georgia Prophets.

The group recorded a number of hits in the 1970s in the beach music genre, a regional variant of R&B. Scott was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 1999.

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Yvette Wilson died this year.

Gone but not forgotten. Courtesy of The Dark Side of Fame


In June 2012, actress Yvette Wilson died after losing her battle with stage 4 cervical cancer, according to multiple reports. She was 48.

Wilson was best known for her role as Andell Wilkerson on UPN's "Moesha" and its spinoff "The Parkers," and also appeared in the movies "House Party 2," "House Party 3" and "Friday."

In January, one of Wilson's friends created a website to help raise money for the actress' medical bills.

"Yvette has experienced kidney failure, kidney transplants and cervical cancer, among other things," the site reads. "Her cancer has come back after an extended retreat, and doctors are saying it's very aggressive this time out."

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The man who brought Soul Train died this year. Don Cornelius died in February 2012.

Gone but not forgotten.


Don Cornelius pulled $400 from his own pocket to launch the dance show on a local Chicago TV station in 1970. As host and executive producer of "Soul Train," he was soon at the throttle of a nationally syndicated television institution that was the first dance show to cater to the musical tastes of black teenagers and also helped bring black music, dance, fashion and style to mainstream America.

In the process of presenting the soul, funk and R&B of the day, the Afro-haired, dapper Cornelius became a TV icon, his sonorous baritone welcoming viewers to "the hippest trip in America."

Cornelius, 75, was pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles Wednesday after a family member found him in his home in Encino with a gunshot wound to his head, according to law enforcement sources. The wound appeared to be self-inflicted, but the death was being investigated by police. Friends say he had been in poor health.

On Wednesday, those who knew Cornelius recalled his impact on American culture.

"Don was a visionary and giant in our business," producer and composer Quincy Jones said in a statement. "Before MTV there was 'Soul Train'; that will be the great legacy of Don Cornelius. His contributions to television, music and our culture as a whole will never be matched."

Aretha Franklin said Cornelius "united the young adult community single-handedly and globally."

"With the inception of 'Soul Train,' a young, progressive brother set the pace and worldwide standard for young aspiring African American men and entrepreneurs in TV -- out of Chicago," Franklin, who appeared on the show, said in a statement. "He transcended barriers among young adults. They became one."

"Soul Train," which moved to Los Angeles and entered national syndication in 1971, featured other legendary artists, including James Brown, Marvin Gaye, the Jackson 5 and Barry White.

With its catchy introduction featuring an animated, psychedelic smoke-spewing locomotive, "Soul Train" became destination TV for teenagers across America in the '70s.

Magic Johnson was one of them. "Every Saturday morning I looked forward to watching 'Soul Train,' as did millions of other people," Johnson, chairman of Soul Train Holdings, said in a statement. " 'Soul Train' taught the world how to dance! Don's contribution to us all is immeasurable."

Beyond the music and the artists featured on "Soul Train," much of its popularity was attributed to the young dancers on the show.

Cornelius' teen dance party featured the talents of some of the best young dancers in the area, and one of the show's most popular features was the "Soul Train" line, with dancers going down the line and showing off their best moves.

Among those who went on to later fame are actress Rosie Perez, singer Jody Watley, rapper MC Hammer and Jeffrey Daniel, who taught Michael Jackson how to moonwalk.

In his 1996 book "Funk: The Music, the People and the Rhythm of the One," Rickey Vincent called "Soul Train" the "most undiluted showcase of black sexuality in the country" and "a cultural mecca for the entire decade of the '70s."

That there was a need for such a show was obvious to Cornelius, who had launched his career in radio only a few years before the show's debut.

"It was a period when television was a very white medium, and that didn't make sense to me," he told Billboard magazine in 2005, the year he received the Trustees Award from the Recording Academy for lasting contributions to culture as the creator of "Soul Train."

"I wanted to bring more of our African American entertainment to not only the black [niche] viewers but to the crossover viewers as well," he said.

Robert Santelli, executive producer of the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, told The Times on Wednesday that " 'Soul Train' was to soul music what 'American Bandstand' was to early rock 'n' roll, and Don Cornelius was like a black Dick Clark.

"He and his program almost single-handedly made sure that soul music had a presence on TV. For many years, it impacted black culture, black pop culture and black pop music. Few people came close to what he accomplished in those years."

Santelli added that "it also was an entry into black pop music for white kids. You could be living in Des Moines or in Montana and you could connect with what was happening in urban areas. It was an important portal for a lot of white kids who were very interested in black culture."

The show's "overall sense of blackness at this particular time was groundbreaking," Todd Boyd, a USC professor of critical studies, told The Times on Wednesday. Cornelius "effectively capitalized on the changes that took place in America socially and politically and culturally in the 1960s" in the next decade by giving national exposure to acts that previously were seen only in segregated settings.

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Etta James died this year in January 2012.

Etta James, the earthy blues and R&B singer whose anguished vocals convinced generations of listeners that she would rather go blind than see her love leave, then communicated her joy upon finding that love at last, died. She was 73.

She died at Parkview Community Hospital in Riverside, said her sons, Donto and Sametto James. The cause was complications from leukemia, according to her personal physician.

James had been in failing health for years. Court records in the singer's probate case show she also suffered from dementia and kidney failure. Her two sons had battled their stepfather for control of her $1-million estate but in December agreed to allow him to remain as conservator.

James spent time in a detox facility for addiction to painkillers and over-the-counter medications, Donto told Reuters in 2010. And she had wrestled with complications since undergoing gastric bypass surgery in 2002 to remedy a lifelong struggle with her weight.

Swizz Beatz Rapping Bills!

Swizz Beatz, famed producer owes money!

Hip-Hop producer/rapper Swizz Beatz has produced a string of major hits for some of the country's best talents. As a member of the hip-hop collective Ruff Ryders, Swizz Beatz gained notoriety for being a "monster" of the beats! He is the nephew of the rap label founders Darrin "Dee" Dean and Joaquin "Waah" Dean.

He was a teenager when he produced his first hits. He is one of the most sought out producers.

He is closely associates with hardcore rappers DMX, The Lox and rapper/actress Eve.

Swizz Beatz has been in the news because of his marriage to R & B singer Alicia Keys. He fathered a child with her. He was dealing with a bitter divorce with former wife Mashonda. He is the father of other three children. He has one with Mashonda, another with English singer Jahna Sebastian and one with an anonymous woman. There's also talk of him having affairs while he is still married to Keys. Those accusations are not confirmed as of yet.

International Business Times reports that Swizz Beatz is the "MONSTER" of debt. The IRS is saying he owes them that "Money In The Bank".

It's bad enough he owes child support but the IRS too, ouch!

Swizz Beatz with then wife Mashonda.

TMZ  reports that the 34-year-old entertainer, whose real name is Kasssem Dean, owes the federal government $2.6 million in unpaid taxes.

The news source suggests that Beatz is living his own lyrics, "You ain't getting none from me or my bank."

Beatz is no stranger to tax issues; New York State filed a lien against him in 2010 for $98,246.18 in unpaid state taxes.

SOHH  also noted that he has had tax liens against him filed with the New York County Clerk, the Rockland County (New York) Clerk, and the Somerset County (New Jersey) Clerk.

In conjunction with his ex-wife, R&B singer Mashonda, Beatz reportedly owes taxes as far back as 2006.

There has been no word from Beatz, but sources suggest that the Grammy winner is not wanting for money.

He and wife, Alicia Keys, are in the process of signing a $12 million agreement to buy Eddie Murphy’s Englewood, California, mansion, the Daily Mail UK reported. The couple has placed their New York home on the market for about $17.95 million.

This girl is on fire! - Swizz Beatz (appearing with R & B singer/wife Alicia Keys).

In addition, Forbes named the producer the 16th highest paid person in hip-hop in September, for having earned $7 million over the last year.

Swizz Beatz produced for DMX, Eve, The Lox, Jadakiss, Jay-Z, Nas, Lil' Wayne, Gucci Mane, Drake, Pusha T, Snoop Dogg, Beyonce, Bone Thugs 'N Harmony, Cassidy, Chris Brown, Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, and many others.

Swizz Beatz became a partner involved in the popular clothing company Kidrobot, a creator and retailer of limited-edition art toys and clothing. He has a designer Reebok shoe and of course endorsements such as Pepsi.

About.com ranked him #27 on its list of the "Top 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Producers," while The Source placed him on its list of the 20 greatest producers in the magazine's twenty-year history.

Kanye West called him "the best rap producer of all time."

Swizz Beatz appears on Atlantic Records. He is affiliated with Ruff Ryders and Full Surface Records.
Alicia Keys appears on LaFace Records/RCA.

Bill O'Reilly: Marc Lamont Hill! You're A Coke Boy!

Professor, let me school ya! - Bill O'Reilly

Marc Lamont Hill is a professor of African American studies at Columbia University and current host of Black Enterprises: Our World, a weekly program that focuses on issues in the Black community.

He's also a Fox News commentator who counts as the "liberal" voice to seemingly conservative pro-Mitt Romney network.

When appearing on Hannity, The O'Reilly Factor or Huckabee, the professor is usually getting an aggressive debate with the hosts of the programs.

Bill O'Reilly sort of tone down his harshest rhetoric. He and his fill-in host Laura Ingraham have tone down. But still agitating nevertheless. He's not as bombastic as his allies such Bernard Goldberg, Glenn Beck or Dennis Miller. O'Reilly is annoying (but not as much) as his rival and competing cable host Sean Hannity.

Still a condescending asshole, Bill O'Reilly still promotes himself as a "culture warrior" in a battle against liberals who want to replace traditional values with this so-called "San Francisco values " that he's bemoaned on his program.

I haven't watched The O'Reilly Factor as much these days. He's not appealing as these days! I kind of enjoyed scorning O'Reilly when he's feuding with Ludacris, Snoop Dogg or Keith Olbermann. Those days have passed. Olbermann isn't a threat. The feud with Ludacris is squashed. Snoop Dogg still gets under the skin of O'Reilly but it's not newsworthy as the rapper reformed himself as a reggae singer!

This was obtained by the good folks over at Media Matters for America and Addicting Info.

The ever so concerned Bill O'Reilly goes back to the president's handling of Libya. O'Reilly debates Marc Lamont Hill over this controversy with Obama's foreign policy. The ever so condescending O'Reilly demotes the professor to looking like a cocaine dealer.

Really the host said that you've kind of look like a [cocaine dealer]!

Really?

Seriously?

Marc Lamont Hill did shoot back and gave O'Reilly a downplay response. But even though unintentional, O'Reilly had another "M-fer, I want more ice tea!" moment.

Sway Interviews President Barack Obama!

MTV is the American television network best known for music videos and reality television is now the hub for young voters in which people are introduced to the presidential elections. MTV includes the children's and reality television network Nickelodeon as a part of their growing influence in pop culture.

The Democratic president Barack Obama goes to MTV to talk about issues and promises he'll make if he ends up winning reelection. He talks to Sway Calloway, MTV News Correspondent and host of Shade45's Sway In The Morning.

This interview may motivate people to vote. It may become a political issue when conservative fuzz about the host being a hip-hop journalist and the president playing the "base".

Already, media mogul Jay-Z is being name dropped by Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Fox News. His image is splashed on Breitbart, The Drudge Report, The Daily Caller and Fox Nation.


Any rapper who name drops the president's name will be subject to attacks from the likes of conservative agitators such as those mention earlier. Include conservative agitators Bill O'Reilly and Michelle Malkin.

They want to undermine the president's core support in Black, Latino and young voters.

All who may or listen to hip-hop music, rock music or pop music. Those who may watch Jersey Shore/Snooki & JWoww, Teen Mom, Hip-Hop Squares, Bevis & Butthead, Video Music Awards (VMA), Punk'd, True Life and The Real World.

Mitt Romney didn't appear on MTV or Nickelodeon's Kids Pick The President.

Katt Williams Pulls A Gun On Faizon Love!

Keep it pimpin'! Katt Williams, known for his role as Money Mike in Friday After Next pulled a gun on people. One of the hip-hop community's most famous comedian plays most roles as a pimp or hustler in movies and television.

The hip-hop community once again deals with another figure in their ever controversial music genre.

However, this individual isn't really a rapper, but a comedian who appears in hip-hop videos, the famous Ice Cube movie Friday After Next, and the Boondocks by Aaron McGruder.

Katt Williams a Los Angeles comedian who is known for his slick talking comedy skits is in custody after he allegedly pulled a firearm on fellow actor Faizon Love.

Both are comedians who appeared in the Friday movie series with Ice Cube.

Williams is a recovering drug addict who lost his fight in soberness.

Love claims that the 39-year old actor/comedian pulled an unloaded firearm on him after a drunken outburst and scuffle with him. But the entertainment news agitator E! reports that the comedian was outside of hot spot the Supperclub when the incident took place. He was subsequently released without any charges being filed.

"Katt Williams never stepped one foot into Supperclub," Supperclub owner Abdi Manvi tells E! News. "He was apprehended in the parking lot behind our building. Supperclub's security stationed at the back door of the restaurant/club witnessed Katt getting into an argument with another man, and they began to scuffle."

"The police were called to deal with the issue, and he was discovered to be armed," Manvi added. "Many times, Supperclub is used as a logistical landmark that the police call out to mark the area to which they respond. However, he was not inside the club."

LAPD confirms that Williams "was detained outside of the Supperclub, not inside the location."

The gun was reportedly found in Williams' car and two other members of his entourage were also taken into custody for questioning, with one of them booked on an unrelated traffic warrant.

A rep for Katt could not be reached for comment. But the Friday After Next star told the site while he was in cuffs that the whole thing was a mixup.

"They made another mistake. Third one in six months after settling with me," said Williams.

Faizon Love, comedian and actor.

TMZ, the celebrity news agitator known for its sensationalist stories stated that Faizon Love feared for his life when Katt Williams pulled a gun on him this week, telling TMZ ... Katt's obsession with drugs and firearms could have cost him his life.

Love called into TMZ Live Friday to explain what went down Tuesday night -- when Katt pulled a gun on him at a parking lot outside Supperclub in Hollywood.

Love says ... when Katt pointed the weapon at him, he 100% feared getting shot, explaining ... "When someone pulls a gun and they on that narcotics ... you don't know what's gonna happen."

One of Love's homeboys managed to snatch the gun from Katt -- and discovered it was unloaded.

Katt was arrested that night for a possible gun violation, but was later released from custody -- and no charges have been filed.

As for what caused the beef, Faizon wouldn't say.  It's something that happened 6 months ago, but he insists it was NOT about money.

White Students Mock Chris Brown/Rihanna Incident In Blackface!

High school students mock Chris Brown incident in blackface.

Chris Brown fires back at his critics in a cocky song called "Please Don't Judge Me". The controversial pop star is reportedly back with his former beau fellow controversial pop star Rihanna.

The 2009 incident ended on a sour note when they got into it. Chris Brown was arrested for domestic violence when he assaulted Rihanna.

After the breakup, the singers traded subliminal jabs at one another. Also they've gotten controversial tattoos that got the public wondering if this feud was getting serious.

The Barbadian singer is signed to Def Jam when her mentor Jay-Z held whelm of the record label. Her successful crossover from reggae singer to pop icon has brought her chart acclaimed success. But out of the studio and in the public eye, many see Rihanna's party lifestyle just as controversial as her rebound with Chris Brown.

I've all but written off Chris Brown as a washed up celebrity. He's not bringing on the massive fandom as successors such as Justin Bieber and Drake. He's pretty much making more and more mistakes that's putting him front and center in the news.

This story has to do with the troubled pop stars. Out of upstate New York some high school students revisit the 2009 incident in which Brown punched and kicked Rihanna on their way to the Grammy's Awards.

They decided this act would be a part of their "spirit week" in which students show their pride for their alum matter.

Waverly High School is in the town of the same name. The town is north of New York by a few hours. The population is nearly 100% White.

At least one of the students is holding back the umbrella-wielding Chris Brown impersonator as the student portraying Rihanna is cowering on the floor.

Students who attended the pep rally appear to be smiling and laughing in reaction to the skit.

Many across the spectrum look upon this with outrage. The hip-hop community and women's rights groups are probably up in arms about this skit.

For one, domestic violence against a person isn't funny! These individuals had a right to make light of the incident, but they have to prepare for the consequences when the cameras are rolling on them and someone takes it to the national news agitators.

Of course, Chris Brown and Rihanna are looked upon negatively. But they're human as are those who mocked the 2009 incident.

The Daily Mail reports that the high school in upstate New York has found itself in the middle of a controversy after it was revealed that a trio of students in blackface performed a skit making light of the singer Rihanna being beaten up by Chris Brown during a pep rally Friday.

The story has attracted national attention after Waverly High School alum Matt Dishler posted a photo from the skit on CNN's iReport Monday.

The image shows three white students in dark makeup, with two of them portraying Rihanna and her ex-boyfriend, who were involved in a highly publicized domestic violence incident in 2009.

Students who attended the pep rally appear to be smiling and laughing in reaction to the skit.

Could all have been forgiven by pop singers. 

Dishler, 24, who graduated from Waverly High School in 2006, said he did not attend the event, but heard about it from friends.

'I can testify there's not a lot of racial diversity in that school whatsoever. We're not really exposed to that at that school.' He told the Star Gazette. 'I felt like something should have been done about this. I don’t believe the kids had any vicious intentions, but the administrators should have said that’s not exactly OK.'

Waverly Superintendent Joseph Yelich said he was not aware that the students were planning to do the skit, but he has received numerous complaints since then.

Whistle-blower: The photo from the racially charged skit was posted on CNN's iReport by Waverly High School alum Matt Dishler.

'The Wevarly School District is committed to creating a positive atmosphere through all activities,’ Yelich said. 'I’ll be working with building administration, staff and students to develop future activities consistent with that commitment.

In a phone interview with the Daily Mail, Yelich said he has met with staff, students and a school psychologist Tuesday to discuss the incident. He said that all those who attended the meeting made commitments to examine the school’s current activities and ‘set clear expectations’ going forward.

Yelich, who has taken over as school superintendent a little over a year ago, said that he plans to further address the situation during a school assembly planned for next week.

‘I have a personal commitment to create a positive environment,’ Yelich said.

The superintendent has declined to comment on whether the students who took part in the skit or the teachers and staff who signed off on it or failed to stop it during the rally have been or will be reprimanded.

‘There’s more work that need to be done,’ he said.

According to an opinion piece posted by Dishler on CNN iReport to accompany the photo, the Friday rally was attended not only by students, but also by parents, members of the media and local community leaders, and ‘none of them stopped the skit.’

The 24-year-old Waverly graduate shared reactions to the incident from his fellow alumni, including Waverly alum and Yale University graduate Vlad Chituc, who was quoted as saying, ‘I think it's unconscionable that such blatant racism has been tacitly approved two years in a row.

‘The administration should be creating an environment where minorities are welcome, not the butts of racist jokes that make light of domestic violence.’

Dishler’s schoolmate Hannah Van Wie-Desisti said, ‘I used to be so proud of where I came from. Not so much now due to the recent incident. I found it unfathomable that the faculty would not only approve this idea for the skit in the first place, but allow it to go on during the pep rally.

‘I honestly don't believe that the students meant to offend, but were just ill informed of how offending their skit actually was. The staff should have stopped it before it even started. By acting like the skit was acceptable, they are teaching their students that racism is okay and that abuse is humorous.

'The whole thing outraged me and made me so disappointed in the school that I was once loved.’

Dishler has since come under criticism from some Facebook users who compared the skit to a piece of satire, saying that it is not unlike some of the off-color material that is frequently shown on TV and in the movies.

Meet the guy who tipped off the mainstream media. Matt Dishler told the press about his former school's racial antics. 

In response, the 24-year-old wrote that domestic violence should never be a topic for jokes in a school setting.

‘Do they do it on TV? Yes. Know what else they do on TV? Eat maggots, talk openly about their sex lives, use profane language, show drinking, smoking, a litany of other offenses. If your justification for why it wasn't wrong is because it is ‘on TV,’ he wrote Monday.


Dishler’s mother, Janet, came to her son’s defense on Facebook, writing that she is proud of the 24-year-old for shedding light on a seemingly racist display that took place during school hours, with elementary school students in attendance.

‘Also, I would like someone to explain to me what this skit had to do with team spirit and promoting the homecoming game?????’ Janet Dishler wrote.

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Rihanna appears under Def Jam Records.

Ex-Cash Money Rapper Freed From Prison!

The golden age of hip-hop music, Cash Money Records. Juvenile (top left), Turk (top right), The B.G. (bottom left), and Lil' Wayne (bottom right) were known as the Hot Boys. They released solo albums under the label. 

Kiss the sky, rapper Turk. You're free!

Tab Virgil, Jr. is a New Orleans based rapper who was part of the golden era of Cash Money Records. The rapper assisted Lil' Wayne, veteran rappers B.G. and Juvenile as a member of the hip-hop group The Hot Boys.

Turk (age 30) released his debut album under the Cash Money label in 2001. His album Young & Thuggin' featured rappers Bryan "Baby/Birdman" Williams, Lil' Wayne, west coast rappers Mack 10 and T.Q. and featured production from then in-house producer Mannie Fresh.

It went on to become a gold album. At the age of catchy southern beats and hip-hop wordsmiths, Turk was one of the veterans of New Orleans hip-hop.

After a fallout with Cash Money, Turk went independent.

During his streak of independence, the rapper was caught up in a federal crime. The rapper was arrest in an attempted murder charge. According to MTV News, in 2004, Hot Boys rapper Turk was charged Wednesday (January 28) with first-degree attempted murder for allegedly shooting two Memphis, Tennessee, police officers in a Monday raid.


[He was then a 22-year-old rapper] when he was arrested and being held on $1 million bail at the Shelby County, Tennessee Jail.

One of the wounded deputies, 29-year-old Chris Harris, was shot in the jaw, hip and leg and remains in critical condition at the MED medical center following extensive surgery. The other, 31-year-old Jason Pagenkopf, was shot in the neck and has since been released.

The incident began around 2 p.m. on Monday, when a dozen Shelby County narcotics and SWAT officers served a search warrant for drugs believed to be inside an apartment in the Hickory Pointe community in southeast Memphis, according to public information officer Steve Shular.

Turk spent nearly a decade in prison for a gun crime.

After no answer from knocking on the door and identifying themselves, the officers entered and began searching the apartment. Turk then allegedly shot at them with a 9 mm handgun. A small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, including spoons and syringes used to inject heroin, were found.

Two other people who were in the apartment at the time were questioned Wednesday, but they will not be charged, according to Shular, who said there is evidence the bullets came from Turk's gun.

"Until the facts come out, he is innocent until proven guilty," Turk's manager, Leroy Hollins II, said in a statement. "As his manager, I know he does not have violent tendencies to commit such an act. This is another case of a good person being in the wrong place at the wrong time."

Turk, who hails from Metairie, Louisiana, near New Orleans, has an arrest history involving narcotics, Shular said, and Monday's incident was a violation of a parole mandate on the rapper.

Lil' Wayne surpassed Elvis in mainstream hits. 

The district attorney ruled Turk a possible flight risk and will not allow him to return to Louisiana unless he posts bail. Turk's case is also being reviewed by the United States attorney's office for additional firearms charges.


Turk was in Memphis recording tracks for his upcoming album and working on remixes for his latest disc, August's Raw & Uncut, according to his manager.

After being discovered by the Cash Money Millionaires in the late '90s, Turk joined the Hot Boys, whose last album, Let 'Em Burn, was also released last year. The rapper released his first solo album in June 2001.

The rapper was sentenced to ten years on a firearm charge and violating his parole for a drug conviction.

In 2006, he entered an Alford plea in Tennessee state court to second-degree attempted murder, based on the same incident, and was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment.

The B.G. is spending 14 years in prison for a federal gun charge.

According to Wikipedia the term Alford plea is basically, "I'm guilty but I didn't do it" plea.

Now as a free rapper, many in the hip-hop community are getting first dibs on the exclusive interview with the rapper.

SOHH reports, the rapper was excited to leave prison and he was planning on returning back to the music. He also thought of writing an autobiography about his time in prison. The usual word salads of a ex-convict.

I can't say much for his former labelmate, B.G. these days! The former Cash Money star is in prison for a federal crime as well. A few years ago, B.G. was arrested in New Orleans after police pulled over his Chevrolet Tahoe for a routine traffic stop. It is rumored that he was leaving the home of his girlfriend in Uptown New Orleans when he was stopped by the police in New Orleans.

During a search of the vehicle police found three guns, two of which were reported stolen. Police also found loaded magazines and two extended clips. B.G. was booked into the Orleans Parish Prison on an illegal carrying of weapons charge. B.G. appeared in court on November 5 and his incarceration and bond information are unknown to the press at the time. On February 11, 2010, he appeared in court and entered a not guilty plea. On July 18, 2012, B.G. was sentenced to 14 years in a federal prison for gun possession and witness tampering.

Lil' Wayne served a year in prison for gun and drug possession charge.

Juvenile is awaiting trial for disorderly conduct after a fight in a nightclub in Miami. He also is a delinquent parent. He owes a lot of money for child support.

Juvenile was Cash Money's first successful artist. He help pushed the rap label into the mainstream. Juvenile has venture on as an independent artist. Lil' Wayne hopes to reunited the Hot Boys once again. 

Cash Money started as a Southern based hip-hop label with the main acts of Juvenile, The B.G., Lil' Wayne, Turk. When they collaborated together on albums, they've called themselves The Hot Boys. They also were aided by The Big Tymers. The Big Tymers were created by co-founder Bryan Williams who goes by the rap name Birdman and producer Mannie Fresh. They emerged in the late 1990s with hit singles like "I Need A Hot Girl", "Back That Azz Up", "Go DJ" and "Bling Bling".
The label has became more pop friendly by adding the late legendary singer Teena Marie, producer Jazze Pha,  Canadian rapper Drake, radio host DJ Khaled, Trinidadian/New York rapper Nicki Minaj, Los Angeles rapper Tyga, veteran rapper Busta Rhymes, rock group Limp Bizkit, newcomers Jay Sean and  Kevin Rudolf.

Other members of then and now who signed to Cash Money included west coast rapper Mack 10, Bow Wow, Mystikal, Young Buck, Omarion, 2 Pistols, Boo & Gotti, and Curren$y.

It was founded in 1991 by Ronald "Slim" Williams and Bryan "Baby/Birdman" Williams. The label is a part of Universal Republic Motown Entertainment Group.


I am guessing that the system is more harsher to Blacks and Latinos. The crime rate for men is high especially in the Black community. It's told that if you have a family member in prison, your child is likely going to be in prison for a crime as well. 

For those who aren't aware of the prison system. State charges carry automatic sentences that could be appealed. A federal sentence must be served without merit. There's no appeals to a federal crime. A violent gun crime is automatic 15 years to life. Murder carries either life or death. Homicide can carry 5 to 20 or life in prison.

Drug charges are based on potential. Marijuana, mushrooms, synthetic drugs and crack are the lowest charges. Depending on circumstances you can get six months to a year for possession. Manufacturing or selling could carry from a year to ten. Cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin are the most serious charges for drugs. If you're in possession or charged with these type of drugs, they count as a violent offender crime and could carry from 5 years to 20 years or life.

New Aaliyah Album Causing Rift!

Timbaland and Missy Elliott with Aaliyah. The rappers reflect on the tragedy that killed the singer.

Timbaland and Missy Elliott, were the longtime producers and friends of the late entertainer Aaliyah. I wrote earlier this year that there's unreleased songs getting a revamp from Canadian rapper/actor Drake and his producer Noah "40" Shebib.

It looks like I was wrong on the issue. Missy Elliott and Timbaland are not going to be featured on this new album set for release in late 2012. That has been the talk of the hip-hop community.

Missy Elliott appears under Atlantic Records.
Timbaland appears under Blackground Records/Interscope Records.
Drake appears under Cash Money Records.
Lil' Wayne appears under Cash Money Records.
Aaliayh appears under Blackground Records.

Aaliyah died over 10 years ago in a fiery plane crash in The Bahamas and it left a big hole in the lives of many. Damon Dash, the former president of Roc-A-Fella Records was devastated by her death. He was planning on marrying her in the coming year. Timbaland threaten to retire from the music industry after hearing the news. Missy Elliott was distraught about the loss of one of her best friends and collaborator.

They're rebounding though. After a seven year hiatus, Missy Elliott released a single with her longtime friend and it's getting buzz. "9th Inning" and "Triple Threat", were produced by Timbaland and its signaled that the rapper is making her comeback.

But there's a rift between Aubrey "Drake" Graham and the two.

I got this!

A few weeks ago, they went on to Hot 97 to talk with Angie Martinez to promote the new singles. When asked by Martinez about the upcoming album, they've shunned the notion and stated it was a personal matter.

Timbaland stated: "I don’t even know if it’s an album, I don’t think that’s in the works. I don’t know, I think it’s blown out of proportion. I haven’t spoken to Drake yet. I have a hard time just hearing her music."

Missy Elliott stated: "No call has been made to me. I have to respect her family, and until they come and say they’re ready to do an Aaliyah album then I don’t really want to get into that because it’s very sensitive. It’s not records that already done came out, we’re talking about unfinished music. And we don’t know what her reasoning for not putting those records out. Maybe she didn't feel like they were her best work. We just don’t want to tap into that, just spiritually something else you know ... very very touchy. Unless her parents came in and conducted that."

Drake has appeared on the Aaliyah's single "Enough Said" which is getting buzz on the radio.

Drake is a member of Cash Money Records and is a member of Lil' Wayne's hip-hop collective Young Money with Nicki Minaj and Tyga.

The rapper has started first as an actor on the teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation and then went forth to rapping and singing. The rapper released mixtapes before signed to Cash Money to release his debut album. The first album Thank Me Later was critically acclaimed and earned him Grammy nominations.

The album went on to sell nearly 2 million copies giving it platinum status. The second album Take Care was release late last year and went on to produce a few massive hits. It also earned him another shot at grabbing a Grammy Award.

The rapper has a strong obsession with Aaliyah. Drake tattooed the singer on his back and arm.

The release of her album will mark 11 years since her third release a self-titled album in which it produced the hit single "Rock The Boat".

Stacey Dash's Endorsement Of Romney Causing Backlash!

Stacey Dash endorses Mitt Romney.

Getting flack from some of her biggest fans, the Clueless actress has came out in support of the Republican nominee. Some are threatening her online with racial slurs and insults of her talent.

Once again, this type of behavior expressed by those who are very passionate about politics shouldn't be tolerated. The freedom of speech allows people to act like this, but it's just not right! I don't care who you support but if you result into this type of behavior and you're in favor of President Barack Obama!

You're not helping him!

Mitt Romney can barely crack over 5% of the African American vote. The Republican Party as of right now has become more intrusive and condescending towards Black voters.

They've made no outreach towards Black voters without insulting this group with dog whistle words such as "dependency", "welfare", "food stamps" and not to mention the racial slurs from some of their members.

Many Americans should be respectful of the candidates. I know I don't support Mitt Romney, but wish his campaign well. If he should become the next President of The United States, I will respect that decision and move forward to help him win those voters he failed at gaining! On top of that, we'll remind him that he can't write off the remaining members of the American public! And as always, expect a backlash from those who feel that this election was based on the deceptive strategy created by his conservative allies.

I can bet you that liberal agitators Ed Schultz, Alan Colmes, Joe Madison, Bill Press, Chris Matthews, John Fugelsang, Keith Olbermann, Rachel Maddow, Al Sharpton, Jennifer Granholm and Stephanie Miller will become more aggressive and even nastier (in response). They'll become just as bad as Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, Michael Savage, and Glenn Beck.

Many American entertainers have came out in favor of the presidential candidates. Last month Nicki Minaj, a controversial hip-hop rapper and pop singer swung a verse in favor of Mitt Romney. Clint Eastwood came out in favor of Mitt Romney and made a landmark endorsement speech with an empty chair. John Elway, the famed quarterback has endorsed him as well.

There are some who are entertainers, athletes and media figures in favor of the Republican nominee. Conservatives claim that Hollywood, Broadway and the sports industry are supportive of the president and the Democratic Party. They cheer entertainers and athletes who support Republicans!

They scorn those who endorse President Barack Obama.

Stacey Dash, 46 was best known as the woman, that gave men "wet dreams" with her role as the attractive Dionne Marie Davenport in the cult classic movie and television show Clueless. Her fellow actress Alicia Sliverstone endorsed President Barack Obama. Britney Murphy (later her husband, actor/producer Simon Monjack) had died a few years ago because of drug overdose and health issues.

Dash has started her career as a teen actress. Her appearances in The Cosby Show, The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, led to movie roles. The military school drama Renaissance Man and crime comedy Mo' Money were some of her notable roles as a serious actress.

Post Clueless, Dash has appeared in lower budget movies and some television roles. But mostly her career hasn't move past the dash, no pun intended. But the actress keeps herself busy though.

On her official Twitter page, she came out in favor of the Republican nominee Mitt Romney. And guess what that led to. Attacks by some of her core fans! Some labeled her a "sell-out", racial slurs and called this endorsement "career suicide" for even thinking about Romney as a potential nominee.

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Conservative agitator Ann Coulter and liberal activist Sandra Fluke came out in defense of her. With that defense comes new followers and detractors. The actress brushed off criticism and told the Twitter followers, "My humble opinion... EVERYONE is entitled to one."

Stacey Dash is related to former Roc-A-Fella president Damon Dash, by first cousin. She was born in The Bronx, New York.

The Republicans are becoming more enthusiastic post debate. Mitt Romney trounced President Barack Obama in their first national debate. And the polls are starting to narrow and now the president and his campaign team are trying to win the message war.

Mitt Romney is a perennial candidate who will say anything to win an election. In the beginning he started off as a moderate candidate. As the Republican debates went on, he shifted to the right on most issues. He went on to knock out primary foes Newt Gingrich, Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul, Rick Santorum, Herman Cain and Rick Perry. Each failed Republican candidate had labeled Romney as a "flip-flopper" and "the granddaddy" of the healthcare law Republicans sought to repeal over 30 times.

President Barack Obama has let his largest single digit lead evaporate after he weaken his debate skills to a masterful and yet dishonest Mitt Romney.

Now in the last weeks of this election, we'll see some October Surprises and possible disappointment.

We here at Journal de la Reyna will be ready for anything.


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