Chicago Artist Malik Yusef & Kanye West Mess Up Big Time With New Album

Malik Yusef who planned on releasing his new album titled Kanye West & Malik Yusef Present: Good Morning & Goodnight was derailed because his label neglected to obtain proper clearance rights from labels and artists.

Universal Records quickly put a halt to the release, declaring that Kanye's name could not be used in the title and a few songs recorded with West could not be placed on the album.

More then that, label reps for Jennifer Hudson, Michelle Williams, KRS-One, Common and others were furious when they found out clearance had not been sought for the songs that their artists had made guest cameos on.

Additionally the track Chicago stolen from a local producer Hassan was never credited and the two will be appearing in court next month. Cease & Desist Orders piled up but ignoring these issues G.O.O.D. Music went ahead and released the album to minimal sales. Currently the RIAA and record labels are pursuing G.O.O.D. Music for any and all royalties collected.

Malik Yusef who recently signed a major publishing deal with Universal has many disgruntled employees who have not been paid for their hard work, but he has been seen in the clubs of Chicago with wads of cash buying drinks for everyone and spending lavishly.

Jermaine Dupri: Def Jam Is A Sinking Ship

Months after parting ways with one of the most well-known labels in the industry, Jermaine Dupri has broken his silence about he shockingly accusatory reasons why he parted ways with Def Jam.
Jermaine Dupri chopped it up with The Boom Box and disclosed his side of the story regarding stepping down from his role as president of the label.

"They [weren't] prepared for a person like myself," he explained. "They [were] basically out for themselves. I never was on a team like that. I was always on a team that was supportive of what I wanted to do and this time it was more like 'we need you to do this.' People know me to create new artists [and to] continuously come with new people. Once I realized I was basically on my own in that building, I said 'it's time for me to get out of here.' I saw the decline of Def Jam and I was just like 'I don't want to be a part of a sinking ship.'...[There's] definitely hard feelings because I'm not cool with people stunting my growth. I'm a person that keeps growing. Everybody knows the history of Jermaine Dupri. Everybody knows what I've done from day one from one group to the next, it was all new artists and you have to continue doing that. If you get in the way of that you stunt that growth. They [have] bigger problems to deal with, I mean I'm not running around like 'f*ck Def Jam!' I'm just saying I would not really deal with them ever again... It feels like it's a resurgence of independent labels...It just feels like the right thing for me."

Dupri reportedly parted ways with Def Jam back in January, after almost two years in the position.

This is the only statement the music maven has issued regarding his departure.

Brisco Robbed & Assaulted At Barbershop?

Florida based rapper Brisco was recently robbed, when four gunmen burst into Dade County barbershop and forced everyone to the floor. One of the men forced to the floor was Brisco, a rapper who started out with Poe Boy Entertainment and before eventually signing to Cash Money Records.

Reports began to surface that Brisco was pistol whipped during the robbery but reps for the rapper recently released a statement to the contrary.

"Contrary to some reports, I was not assaulted in the robbery that took place yesterday. It was a random robbery of a barbershop I was in and it really is just a case of me being in the wrong place at the wrong time," says the rapper.

The robbery which took place on July 29th was caught on the barbershops security camera. The robbers took the keys to Brisco's Range Rover along with over $35,000 in jewelry, which included a yellow-gold diamond watch, a bracelet, and a chain. They also took a Louis Vuitton wallet and more than $1,000 in cash. Three shots were fired inside the barbershop, but no one was struck. Police found the abandoned Range Rover about a mile away, but the robbers remain at large. Police said the robbers tapped one man on the shoulder and instructed him to leave the barbershop. Authorities are now looking for that man for questioning.

Bouncer Fingers C-Murder As Teen Murderer

The murder trial of Corey "C-Murder" Miller kicked off with testimony from a bouncer who claims to have witnessed the rapper shooting the 16-year-old victim.
The bouncer, Darnell Jordan Sr., told the court the he saw Miller shoot Steve Thomas as members of his entourage attacked him.

While he says he did not see the gun in Miller's hand, Jordan says he did see the muzzle flash come from the arm extended in Thomas' direction.

Jordan's testimony has been the source of controversy in the case, as Miller's defense attorney, Ron Rokosky, claims it is based on "coercive tactics," including his arrest, by the prosecution.

Prosecutor David Wolff defended the arrest, saying he had to resort to harsher tactics because witnesses were afraid to testify.

"Witnesses in this case have been threatened," Wolff told the press outside the courtroom. "Witnesses in this case fear for their safety."

Jordan admitted to being afraid of testifying at trial and lying when originally asked about how committed the murder.

"Who are you scared of," Wolff asked him. "C-Murder," he replied.

"I grabbed C-Murder and told him to chill out. He tried to weasel his way in. And when he did, gunshots, no, one gunshot... Miller stuck his hand under the pile. That's when I saw the muzzle flash."

Yo! Raps will keep you posted as more details in the case become available.

Chris Brown Officially Chewed Out Of Wrigley's Endorsement

Wrigley's has decided to officially end its relationship with Chris Brown in light of his recent troubles regarding the assault of former girlfriend Rihanna.
The company originally "suspended" their campaign featuring the singer, saying they "believe Mr. Brown should be afforded the same due process as any citizen."

The fate of his endorsement deal was sealed with he plead guilty to felony assault last month, says TMZ.

Chris Brown shocked fans this time last year when he revealed his song Forever was actually an advertisement for Wrigley's Doublemint gum.

Brown was amongst three artists tapped to remake classic jingles for the company's products.

R&B singer Ne-Yo was on hand for Big Red, while Julianne Hough redid the ditty for Juicy Fruit.

At press time, Brown had issued no comment on his loss.

DJ D.BLAKE JOINS THE COAST 2 COAST DJ'S

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03 oj da juiceman - time clock
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06 dmx-fuck you bitch
07 killa mike - in my city
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