Before I am an artist, I am a father, a son, and a brother to some of the most cherished women in the world. So for me to suggest in any way that harm and violation be brought to a woman is one of my biggest mistakes and regrets. As an artist, one of the most liberating things is being able to paint pictures with my words. But with that comes a great responsibility. And most recently, my choice of words was not only offensive, it does not reflect my true heart. And for this, I apologize. To every woman that has felt the sting of abuse, I apologize. I recognize that as an artist I have a voice and with that, the power of influence. To the young men who listen to my music, please know that using a substance to rob a woman of her right to make a choice is not only a crime, it’s wrong and I do not encourage it. To my fans, I also apologize if I have disappointed you. I can only hope that this sparks a healthy dialogue and that I can contribute to it.Rapper Rick Ross finally apologizes for his controversial lyrics on Rocko’s “U.O.E.N.O.” source
I guess nothing rhymes with Treasury.White House spokesman Jay Carney • Responding to questions about a newly released Jay-Z track which seems to suggest that Hov and Beyonce got permission from the White House to travel to Cuba last week. When pressed on the matter, Carney once again denied that President Obama ever spoke with Mr. and Mrs. Knowles-Carter about their trip, saying that Open Letter “is only a song.” source
The Real J/Z: Have you guys heard of Jay-Z? He’s kind of underground, but we hear he’s got quite the following in New York. We jest, of course, but apparently there are still plenty of people in NY that have absolutely no idea who Hov is. The brief conversation with artist Ellen Grossman (seen above) appears in a short documentary on Jay-Z’s Life + Times website, and was recorded on the way to his eighth show at the Barclays Center. source
50 Cent might have made $100 million off his Vitamin Water investment a few years back, but we think it’s time he looks into a new line of work. Late last night, while driving on the Long Island Expressway, the rapper’s bulletproof SUV was rear-ended by an out-of-control Mack Truck. While he was taken to the hospital on a stretcher, representatives of 50 have since confirmed that he’s OK. After comparing the damage on each vehicle though, we’re wondering if Fifty shouldn’t be in charge of designing the next presidential limo. (Photos via ThisIs50)
(Source: Los Angeles Times)
Looks like the TMZ article reports that he’s recovered, however, according to his DC-bred protege Wale.
It wasn’t a drug violation that landed him back in jail, MTV reports. And it wasn’t an alcohol or cough-syrup-related one, either. Rather, Radar Online reports that T.I. simply chose the wrong way to travel from Arkansas to Atlanta.
T.I. made the 375-mile trip to Atlanta in a chauffered luxury bus, while followed by a caravan of four black SUVs. An offense to good taste, maybe — but that’s not the issue.
Radar reports that in order for T.I. to make the trip using his own transportation, he had to file a petition. In his request, Radar reports the rapper said he’d be getting there in a van. To the authorities, a party-bus plus entourage doesn’t fit that description. As such, the outlet reports that authorities think he lied about the transportation arrangements — a transgression that had them ordering T.I. back into federal custody Thursday.
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There aren’t really words for how stupid this is. You take the wrong vehicle home? BACK TO JAIL WITH YOU!
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