News: Lil Wayne Owes A Milli In Taxes, $1.3 Mil Debt Records Leak Online
Friday, Jul 16, 2010 11:10AM
Written by Biz Jones
Incarcerated rapper Lil Wayne reportedly owes over $1 million in taxes to the Internal Revenue Service.
According to reports, a tax iien was filed against Wayne in early June.
Lil Wayne owes some serious cash money to the IRS, which filed a $1.13 million tax lien against the star last month, according to Florida court records. The IRS filed a $1,138,760 lien against Carter on June 3 in Dade County (Fla.) Circuit Court. According to the lien, which you can see here, he owes income taxes from 2004, 2005 and 2007. The address on the lien is the same office occupied by his One Family Foundation charity. (Detroit News)
Producer Bangladesh recently accused Cash Money Records co-owner Baby of withholding money from Wayne.
"This is why Manny Fresh don't f*ck with [Cash Money] because he never got any royalty money," he said in an interview. "That's why Baby can go around flaunting this cash, because that's everyone else's money... It's not even Wayne's fault. Wayne is not getting money. He is given money, he's not getting money. If Baby gets a million dollars he'll buy Wayne a Phantom, but that's in Cash Money's name. That 14-bedroom mansion isn't Wayne sh*t. That's why he have his own company, because he was trying to leave Cash Money and the only thing that would keep him there was [if they] gave him his own thing. But Baby still controls that. All those Young Money artists don't even know that they not getting royalty money." (VIBE)
Currently incarcerated on a gun conviction, Wayne released a letter to fans this week.
"So I've been writing and let me be the first to tell you that the lyrics that I'm writing are... well there's no word that I can think of that properly defines them. Amazing would be too typical and perfect would be unfair. I listen to the radio sometimes, emphasis on sometimes, and I hear the new music. I like some. I applaud my Young Money family for what they're doing. As I'm not surprised. This is what we're supposed to do. Congrats to Drake and Nicki for all their recent success. Those 2 are going to have me retiring early. I love my team. Much love to Tez and Mack. I know that people are inquisitive of what I do all day, so here goes. I wake up around 11AM. Have some coffee. Call my kids, and my wonderful mother. I then shower up. Read fan mail. Have lunch. Back on the phone. Read a book or write some thoughts down. Have dinner. Phone. Pushups. Then I listen to ESPN on the radio. Read the bible, then sleep. That's my day." (Weezy Thanx You)
Despite serving a one-year jail sentence, Wayne could be out as early as November.
Lil Wayne is approximately halfway through his one-year jail sentence, which began March 8 when the superstar MC turned himself into authorities after reaching a plea deal. According to prison records accessed by MTV News, the rapper has a projected release date of November 4. Pending any violations or infractions for behavioral issues, the rapper is expected to see the light of day eight months after entering prison. (MTV)
From SOHH.com
http://www.sohh.com/2010/07/lil_wayne_owes_a_milli_in_taxes_13_debt.html
Friday, July 16, 2010
The Geto Boys' Bushwick Bill Faces Deportation
The Geto Boys' Bushwick Bill Faces Deportation
July 16, 2010 09:57:00 AM CDT
by Allen Jacobs
As he once rapped on the early '90s hit "Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangster," Bushwick Bill was born in Jamaica. That may cost the 43 year-old longtime core member of The Geto Boys, as he faces deportation in an Atlanta court. Website Creative Loafing has learned information regarding Bill, including that a trial began yesterday in a Georgia immigration court that could see the Rap veteran deported.
The cause for the trial is still unknown at this time, though Creative Loafing says they are trying to reach Bill's lawyer.
Bill was set to appear at the Vh1 Hip Hop Honors tribute to J. Prince, but did not attend. In 2009, Bill's last work My Testimony of Redemption released, finding the former Geto Boy making Christian Rap.
In addition to his work with Scarface and Willie D as the most memorable lineup of Rap-A-Lot's Geto Boys, Bill has also worked with Menace Clan, CJ Mac and notably did vocals on Dr. Dre's acclaimed The Chronic release.
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11722/title.the-geto-boys-bushwick-bill-faces-deportation
July 16, 2010 09:57:00 AM CDT
by Allen Jacobs
As he once rapped on the early '90s hit "Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangster," Bushwick Bill was born in Jamaica. That may cost the 43 year-old longtime core member of The Geto Boys, as he faces deportation in an Atlanta court. Website Creative Loafing has learned information regarding Bill, including that a trial began yesterday in a Georgia immigration court that could see the Rap veteran deported.
The cause for the trial is still unknown at this time, though Creative Loafing says they are trying to reach Bill's lawyer.
Bill was set to appear at the Vh1 Hip Hop Honors tribute to J. Prince, but did not attend. In 2009, Bill's last work My Testimony of Redemption released, finding the former Geto Boy making Christian Rap.
In addition to his work with Scarface and Willie D as the most memorable lineup of Rap-A-Lot's Geto Boys, Bill has also worked with Menace Clan, CJ Mac and notably did vocals on Dr. Dre's acclaimed The Chronic release.
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11722/title.the-geto-boys-bushwick-bill-faces-deportation
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Lil Wayne To Be Released From Jail Early
News: Lil Wayne To Be Released From Jail Early
Wednesday, Jul 14, 2010 10:55PM
Written by Cyrus Langhorne
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne will reportedly shave off four months from his one-year jail sentence as new reports suggest he will depart Rikers Island this fall.
According to reports, Weezy F. Baby is set to come home by early November.
Lil Wayne is approximately halfway through his one-year jail sentence, which began March 8 when the superstar MC turned himself into authorities after reaching a plea deal. According to prison records accessed by MTV News, the rapper has a projected release date of November 4. Pending any violations or infractions for behavioral issues, the rapper is expected to see the light of day eight months after entering prison. (MTV)
This week, Wayne released a letter to fans detailing his daily routine behind bars.
"So I've been writing and let me be the first to tell you that the lyrics that I'm writing are... well there's no word that I can think of that properly defines them. Amazing would be too typical and perfect would be unfair. I listen to the radio sometimes, emphasis on sometimes, and I hear the new music. I like some. I applaud my Young Money family for what they're doing. As I'm not surprised. This is what we're supposed to do. Congrats to Drake and Nicki for all their recent success. Those 2 are going to have me retiring early. I love my team. Much love to Tez and Mack. I know that people are inquisitive of what I do all day, so here goes. I wake up around 11AM. Have some coffee. Call my kids, and my wonderful mother. I then shower up. Read fan mail. Have lunch. Back on the phone. Read a book or write some thoughts down. Have dinner. Phone. Pushups. Then I listen to ESPN on the radio. Read the bible, then sleep. That's my day." (Weezy Thanx You)
Drake recently shared his views about the impact Wayne's time away has had on Young Money.
"His approach with his artists is very trusting, very fearless, and because of that, we have been put out into the world like trying to make people love us for who we are on our own, without Wayne," Drake explained in an interview. "So with Wayne gone, its possible for me and her (Nicki Minaj) to still thrive. I think that's the best approach and I respect Wayne so much, because he urged us to be ourselves maybe in anticipation for the day that he's not here. So we can still be ourselves without him. I don't need Wayne to be Drake. I'm a better Drake when Wayne is here, but I don't need Wayne to be Drake. Nicki doesn't need Wayne to be Nicki. She created Nicki [Minaj]. We're all a better team when he's here, but it's not a necessity. For us, it's a great thing so we can still carry this movement." (All Hip Hop)
According to Wayne's co-manager and Young Money CEO Cortez Bryant, a new EP called I'm Not A Human Being will hit stores in late September.
"I'm putting out a [Wayne] album called I'm Not A Human Being and I'll probably drop it on his birthday, September 27...We not about to roll out no three month set up. I'm not even putting it out in stores. We just gonna put it out virally and maybe package it up for Christmas. Give 'em a hard copy later for fan appreciation." (VIBE)
Lil Wayne was sentenced to a one-year bid behind bars last March on a 2007 gun possession conviction.
From SOHH.com
http://www.sohh.com/2010/07/lil_wayne_to_be_released_from_jail_early.html
Wednesday, Jul 14, 2010 10:55PM
Written by Cyrus Langhorne
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne will reportedly shave off four months from his one-year jail sentence as new reports suggest he will depart Rikers Island this fall.
According to reports, Weezy F. Baby is set to come home by early November.
Lil Wayne is approximately halfway through his one-year jail sentence, which began March 8 when the superstar MC turned himself into authorities after reaching a plea deal. According to prison records accessed by MTV News, the rapper has a projected release date of November 4. Pending any violations or infractions for behavioral issues, the rapper is expected to see the light of day eight months after entering prison. (MTV)
This week, Wayne released a letter to fans detailing his daily routine behind bars.
"So I've been writing and let me be the first to tell you that the lyrics that I'm writing are... well there's no word that I can think of that properly defines them. Amazing would be too typical and perfect would be unfair. I listen to the radio sometimes, emphasis on sometimes, and I hear the new music. I like some. I applaud my Young Money family for what they're doing. As I'm not surprised. This is what we're supposed to do. Congrats to Drake and Nicki for all their recent success. Those 2 are going to have me retiring early. I love my team. Much love to Tez and Mack. I know that people are inquisitive of what I do all day, so here goes. I wake up around 11AM. Have some coffee. Call my kids, and my wonderful mother. I then shower up. Read fan mail. Have lunch. Back on the phone. Read a book or write some thoughts down. Have dinner. Phone. Pushups. Then I listen to ESPN on the radio. Read the bible, then sleep. That's my day." (Weezy Thanx You)
Drake recently shared his views about the impact Wayne's time away has had on Young Money.
"His approach with his artists is very trusting, very fearless, and because of that, we have been put out into the world like trying to make people love us for who we are on our own, without Wayne," Drake explained in an interview. "So with Wayne gone, its possible for me and her (Nicki Minaj) to still thrive. I think that's the best approach and I respect Wayne so much, because he urged us to be ourselves maybe in anticipation for the day that he's not here. So we can still be ourselves without him. I don't need Wayne to be Drake. I'm a better Drake when Wayne is here, but I don't need Wayne to be Drake. Nicki doesn't need Wayne to be Nicki. She created Nicki [Minaj]. We're all a better team when he's here, but it's not a necessity. For us, it's a great thing so we can still carry this movement." (All Hip Hop)
According to Wayne's co-manager and Young Money CEO Cortez Bryant, a new EP called I'm Not A Human Being will hit stores in late September.
"I'm putting out a [Wayne] album called I'm Not A Human Being and I'll probably drop it on his birthday, September 27...We not about to roll out no three month set up. I'm not even putting it out in stores. We just gonna put it out virally and maybe package it up for Christmas. Give 'em a hard copy later for fan appreciation." (VIBE)
Lil Wayne was sentenced to a one-year bid behind bars last March on a 2007 gun possession conviction.
From SOHH.com
http://www.sohh.com/2010/07/lil_wayne_to_be_released_from_jail_early.html
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Rock of Heltah Skeltah Found Not Guilty
Rock of Heltah Skeltah Found Not Guilty
July 15, 2010 10:22:00 AM CDT
by Sean Ryon
In a recent Tweet, Duck Down Records CEO Dru Ha announced that Rock, one half of Brooklyn duo Heltah Skeltah, was acquitted of charges of attempted murder. Dru wrote "Exhale for @RocknessMonstah & congratulations to his attorney Kenneth Montgomery for the NOT GUILTY VERDICT! Incredible job."
In January 2008, Rock was accused of working as a pimp and shooting a rival pimp. He was released on $125,000 bail, proclaiming his innocence in the shooting, assault and claim that he worked as a pimp.
The verdict comes just in time for Rock, who is planning to release Rockin' Out West mixtape with DJ Suge White later this year.
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11713/title.rock-of-heltah-skeltah-found-not-guilty
July 15, 2010 10:22:00 AM CDT
by Sean Ryon
In a recent Tweet, Duck Down Records CEO Dru Ha announced that Rock, one half of Brooklyn duo Heltah Skeltah, was acquitted of charges of attempted murder. Dru wrote "Exhale for @RocknessMonstah & congratulations to his attorney Kenneth Montgomery for the NOT GUILTY VERDICT! Incredible job."
In January 2008, Rock was accused of working as a pimp and shooting a rival pimp. He was released on $125,000 bail, proclaiming his innocence in the shooting, assault and claim that he worked as a pimp.
The verdict comes just in time for Rock, who is planning to release Rockin' Out West mixtape with DJ Suge White later this year.
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11713/title.rock-of-heltah-skeltah-found-not-guilty
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Of 7/11/2010
July 14, 2010 03:13:00 PM CDT
by Allen Jacobs
Eminem's Recovery and Drake's Thank Me Later held rank for a third straight week at #1 and #2 respectively. Em may see 1.5 million units cleared by next week, while his Toronto collaborator marches towards his first million-selling work. Further down the charts, Drake's So Far Goneretail mixtape from 2009 sits within 3,000 units of crossing the 500,000 mark. Expect to see that next week in a summer that could see the former Degrassi actor take his proper debut to platinum, while his calling card to the industry reaches gold.
Outkast's Big Boi garnered a strong #3 debut. The Atlanta Hip Hop pioneer sold over 60,000 units of his critically-acclaimed Def Jam debut, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. The release features artists such as T.I., Gucci Mane and Too Short, with production from Organized Noize, Scott Storch and Lil Jon. Big Boi's new label-mate, The-Dream, fell eight units to #12 with Love-King.
Usher's Raymond v. Raymond slid to #17. The veteran Pop entertainer's "divorce album" is marching its way to a platinum plaque for Mr. Raymond and his longtime backer, LaFace Records.
* Please note: figures below approximated to nearest thousandth.
Top 200 Album Sales (Top 5 Hip Hop/R&B)
Rank Artist Album This Week Est. Total
1
Eminem
Recovery
229,000
1,287,000
2
Drake Thank Me Later
74,000
783,000
3
Big Boi
Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty
62,000
63,000
12
The-Dream
Love King
23,000
82,000
17
Usher
Raymond v. Raymond
19,000
918,000
The Roots maintained a Top 25 spot with their latest, How I Got Over. The album is their third with Def Jam Records, and shows the group's first "Jimmy Fallon-era" recordings, garnering critical acclaim.
While southern Rap veteran Big Boi returned to the charts on a high note, New Orleans' Juvenile's Beast Mode failed to debut in the Top 50. The Hot Boys member's latest E1 album features guests and producers new to the scene. Another curious debut on the charts came courtesy of Kelis. The singer's Interscope Records debut, Flesh Tone, has been worked on by will.i.am, a producer and performer noted for chart success. The ex-wife of Nas debuted at #46, with her fifth overall album largely pulling from a European club influence.
As was the forecast last week, Young Money's We Are Young Money compilation album crossed the 500,000 mark. The 2009 release served as a large introduction to Lil Wayne's label roster, including Drake, Nicki Minaj, Jae Millz and Gudda Gudda.
Rank Artist Album This Week Est. Total
25
The Roots
How I Got Over
14,000
86,000
46
Kelis
Flesh Tone
7,800
7,900
55
Juvenile
Beast Mode
6,400
6,600
92
Young Money
We Are Young Money
4,600
504,000
127
Drake
So Far Gone
3,700
497,000
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11702/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-of-7-11-2010
July 14, 2010 03:13:00 PM CDT
by Allen Jacobs
Eminem's Recovery and Drake's Thank Me Later held rank for a third straight week at #1 and #2 respectively. Em may see 1.5 million units cleared by next week, while his Toronto collaborator marches towards his first million-selling work. Further down the charts, Drake's So Far Goneretail mixtape from 2009 sits within 3,000 units of crossing the 500,000 mark. Expect to see that next week in a summer that could see the former Degrassi actor take his proper debut to platinum, while his calling card to the industry reaches gold.
Outkast's Big Boi garnered a strong #3 debut. The Atlanta Hip Hop pioneer sold over 60,000 units of his critically-acclaimed Def Jam debut, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. The release features artists such as T.I., Gucci Mane and Too Short, with production from Organized Noize, Scott Storch and Lil Jon. Big Boi's new label-mate, The-Dream, fell eight units to #12 with Love-King.
Usher's Raymond v. Raymond slid to #17. The veteran Pop entertainer's "divorce album" is marching its way to a platinum plaque for Mr. Raymond and his longtime backer, LaFace Records.
* Please note: figures below approximated to nearest thousandth.
Top 200 Album Sales (Top 5 Hip Hop/R&B)
Rank Artist Album This Week Est. Total
1
Eminem
Recovery
229,000
1,287,000
2
Drake Thank Me Later
74,000
783,000
3
Big Boi
Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty
62,000
63,000
12
The-Dream
Love King
23,000
82,000
17
Usher
Raymond v. Raymond
19,000
918,000
The Roots maintained a Top 25 spot with their latest, How I Got Over. The album is their third with Def Jam Records, and shows the group's first "Jimmy Fallon-era" recordings, garnering critical acclaim.
While southern Rap veteran Big Boi returned to the charts on a high note, New Orleans' Juvenile's Beast Mode failed to debut in the Top 50. The Hot Boys member's latest E1 album features guests and producers new to the scene. Another curious debut on the charts came courtesy of Kelis. The singer's Interscope Records debut, Flesh Tone, has been worked on by will.i.am, a producer and performer noted for chart success. The ex-wife of Nas debuted at #46, with her fifth overall album largely pulling from a European club influence.
As was the forecast last week, Young Money's We Are Young Money compilation album crossed the 500,000 mark. The 2009 release served as a large introduction to Lil Wayne's label roster, including Drake, Nicki Minaj, Jae Millz and Gudda Gudda.
Rank Artist Album This Week Est. Total
25
The Roots
How I Got Over
14,000
86,000
46
Kelis
Flesh Tone
7,800
7,900
55
Juvenile
Beast Mode
6,400
6,600
92
Young Money
We Are Young Money
4,600
504,000
127
Drake
So Far Gone
3,700
497,000
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11702/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-of-7-11-2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Eminem Refuses To Walk 40 Feet During Festival
Eminem Refuses To Walk 40 Feet During Festival
July 12, 2010 11:21:00 AM CDT
by Danielle Harling
According to reports, rapper Eminem had somewhat of a diva moment prior to a performance at Scotland’s T In The Park which took place over the weekend.
DigitalSpy.com reports that the rapper refused to walk 40 feet to the stage because of weather conditions. The rapper was apparently worried that his sneakers would get mud and dirt on them.
Because of Eminem’s concerns concert organizers reportedly hired a bus to take the rapper to the stage. The rapper then proceeded to put plastic bags on his feet for the walk to the bus.
As a result of the delay concert attendee’s were forced to wait almost an hour for Eminem’s performance. Fans were reported unfazed by the delay and cheered on as Eminem performed various songs from his recent album, Recovery.
Neither Eminem nor a rep for the rapper have responded to reports.
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11687/title.eminem-refuses-to-walk-40-feet-during-festival
July 12, 2010 11:21:00 AM CDT
by Danielle Harling
According to reports, rapper Eminem had somewhat of a diva moment prior to a performance at Scotland’s T In The Park which took place over the weekend.
DigitalSpy.com reports that the rapper refused to walk 40 feet to the stage because of weather conditions. The rapper was apparently worried that his sneakers would get mud and dirt on them.
Because of Eminem’s concerns concert organizers reportedly hired a bus to take the rapper to the stage. The rapper then proceeded to put plastic bags on his feet for the walk to the bus.
As a result of the delay concert attendee’s were forced to wait almost an hour for Eminem’s performance. Fans were reported unfazed by the delay and cheered on as Eminem performed various songs from his recent album, Recovery.
Neither Eminem nor a rep for the rapper have responded to reports.
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11687/title.eminem-refuses-to-walk-40-feet-during-festival
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Lil Wayne To Release "I'm Not A Human Being EP" On Birthday
Lil Wayne To Release "I'm Not A Human Being EP" On Birthday
July 11, 2010 11:42:00 AM CDT
by Slava Kuperstein
Fans awaiting Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV will have something to sate their musical appetites, as news of forthcoming music from the rapper has come to light.
In an interview with Vibe magazine, Cortez Bryant, Wayne's co-manager and Young Money CEO, explained: “I’m putting out a [Wayne] album called I’m Not A Human Being and I’ll probably drop it on his birthday, September 27.”
The album will be an EP of entirely new Wayne material, serving as a prelude to Tha Carter IV - but it won't be getting the full-blown promotional treatment.
“We not about to roll out no three month set up,” said Bryant. “I’m not even putting it out in stores. We just gonna put it out virally and maybe package it up for Christmas. Give 'em a hard copy later for fan appreciation.”
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11681/title.lil-wayne-to-release-im-not-a-human-being-ep-on-birthday
July 11, 2010 11:42:00 AM CDT
by Slava Kuperstein
Fans awaiting Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV will have something to sate their musical appetites, as news of forthcoming music from the rapper has come to light.
In an interview with Vibe magazine, Cortez Bryant, Wayne's co-manager and Young Money CEO, explained: “I’m putting out a [Wayne] album called I’m Not A Human Being and I’ll probably drop it on his birthday, September 27.”
The album will be an EP of entirely new Wayne material, serving as a prelude to Tha Carter IV - but it won't be getting the full-blown promotional treatment.
“We not about to roll out no three month set up,” said Bryant. “I’m not even putting it out in stores. We just gonna put it out virally and maybe package it up for Christmas. Give 'em a hard copy later for fan appreciation.”
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11681/title.lil-wayne-to-release-im-not-a-human-being-ep-on-birthday
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