Drake wins Best Hip Hop Video at the VMAs

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Though Drake was not able to attend the VMAs this past weekend he still came out with an award winning best hip hop video of the year. But what makes this a big deal is that he won the award for his song “Hold on, we’re going home” which a lot of people wouldn’t really call a hip hop video. Even Drake himself gave an acceptance speech while on his tour with Lil Wayne saying “I know this is a Hip Hop award, and I know a lot of you are frustrated like, ‘this is not a Hip Hop song.’ And you know what? You’re right. I tricked you all. Rappers, better luck next year. Other music videos included in the category were Eminem’s “Bezerk,” Childish Gambino’s “3005” Kanye West’s “Black Skinhead” and Wiz Khalifa’s “We Dem Boyz.”

Jeezy Caught with an Assault Rifle in Possession

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August 24, 2014, police reportedly searched Jeezy’s tour bus and found the weapon. The results of the search prevented Jeezy from participating in the Under the Influence of Music Tour in Irvine, California. Jeezy’s tour bus was searched during the investigation of a previous shooting that took place back stage at a Wiz Khalifa concert. As of today, Jeezy is currently in custody and being held on $1,000,000 bail. Sources say that others in the entourage were also arrested for gun possession.

Nicki Minaj’s VMA Wardrobe Malfunction

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Sources say that during Nicki’s performance with Ariana Grande and Jesse J, she “ran out of time getting zipped up.” Nicki had no choice but to hold her dress closed throughout the entire performance. Nicki Minaj later posted an image referring to the malfunction with this caption: “God is good. As long as a nipple didn't come out to play, I'm fine. Love my team. CASPER, Rushka, Adam,

Oscar, Joyce, Gee... Many more to name but they're all winners! No weak links. There's no greater feeling than having ppl who inspire u and who work passionately and relentlessly to get the job done.

Lil Debbie Criticizes Ice Bucket Challenge

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“I don’t like it because I don’t think you... need attention to donate money. Just donate money. Just do it — because it’s right, because you feel like it’s right, not because someone calls you out.” Lil Debbie states in an exclusive interview.  “It’s fuckin’ sad that that’s the type of shit we have to do for people to know,” she says. "It makes me worry. It makes me really worry for our future and our little ones.”

Drake challenges Murda Mook to a rap battle

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Of all rappers you would expect to challenge a battle rapper to what they do best the last one on your mind would be Drake. But the battle rapper Murda Mook captioned on a recent instagram photo “So this is @champagnepapi telling me he wants to battle me, and he is actually serious! Who got the check?” Though Drake may not seem like your first choice for a great battle rapper he is known to beef with other rappers and can hold his own. This will be a very interesting watch if it actually goes down

Suge Knight reportedly shot 6 times In LA at Chris Browns pre-vma party

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Chris Browns pre-VMA party turned to violence on Saturday night, when the former Death Row Records head Suge knight was shot inside of a nightclub in West Hollywood called 10AK. Many of the details surrounding what lead up to the shooting are still unclear but it is reported that Suge was able to walk himself outside where the cops found him and helped him to their vehicle. In the hospital he was brought directly into surgery and is expected to recover from his wounds which included shots to the stomach and arm.

Arrest warrant has been issued for Chief Keef

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An $50,000 arrest warrant has been issued in Park, Illinois for Chief Keef for failure to attend a pretrial hearing for a DUI.  Keef lawyer Laura Starkman claim the rapper failed to show up due to work obligation.  In March the now 19 years old rapper was pulled over for expired tags on his Cherokee and then was arrested for failing a field sobriety test.  The arrest happened just a month after he was released from rehab.   According to an Instagram post the Chicago rapper was schedule to appear at a Santa Anna house party on August 23rd.  The rapper has other legal issues including eviction and paternity suits, he is also known for skipping court dates.

G-Unit release a new album

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In June of this year rap group G-Unit surprised their fans by reuniting on stage at Hot 97 Summer Jam concert.  Now they have surprised their fans again by releasing a surprise album "The Beauty Of Independence". The new album feature 6 new tracks from 50 Cent, Buck, Banks, Yayo and new memeber Kidd Kidd.  One track on the album title "Change" by 50 addresses his break up with Dr. Dre and Jimmy Lovine.  In a recent interview the group said aging has helped them realize they needed to revive the group.  50 said "The group is more mature today and that enhanced the creativity behind the new music.  The album will hit Itunes at 11:30 pm EST.

Suge Knight shot at night club

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Death Row Records founder Suge Knight, 49, was shot earlySunday morning at a West Hollywood, California night club.  Knight was attending a pre MTV video award party hosted by Chris Brown and Pia Mia at the 1Oak night club on Sunset Boulevard when he, another man and a women were struck by bullets.  Suge had to have surgery after being shot twice all three victims are suspected to survive.
 Club goers Tyson Beckford and Black Eyes Peas Apple de Ap say they heard four gun shot inside the club.  Game who was also at the club was allegedly involved in a altercation with club security it is not known if the two incident are related.    In 2005 Knight was shot in the leg while attending a pre Music Video Award Show in Miami that was hosted by Kanye West.
Authorities do not have a suspect and they decline to make a comment because of the on going investigation but they are looking into gang rivalry as a possible motive.  A video below show Knight getting into a sheriff car until ambulance arrive.

Wiz Khalifa’s “Under the influence” tour shooting

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Backstage at a Wiz Khalifa concert in San Jose, a shooting had been reported. The incident was said to have occurred while Khalifa was on stage performing. The victim was shot five times and his injuries were fatal. Due to the circumstances, Khalifa’s show was canceled as he announced on Twitter as well as his condolences to the victim’s family.