Kanye West To Serve Two Years Probation Following Assault Case (@kanyewest)

Kanye West headed to court early Monday afternoon following an assault case from July 2013.

According to XXL, the rapper was not charged for a felony but will face 250 hours of community service, two years probation, and a day in county jail.

The incident, which happened at a Los Angeles International Airport was betwerrn Kanye and the paparazzi after they swarmed him for photos. After one photographer grilled him with questions, the rapper lost his cool, grabbing him and the camera. During the scuffle, Kanye screams "You trying to get me in trouble so I steal off on you and have to pay you like $250,000 and sh**"

Ironically, Kanye is also ordered to pay the victim an undisclosed amount of money as well as enroll in anger management classes.

Source: xxlmag.com

Fans React To Draya's St. Patrick's Day Themed Pic (@DrayaFace)

Fans of Basketball Wives: LA's Draya Michele got into the St. Patty's Day spirit with a very green Instagram pic.

The beauty posted a picture of herself channeling her inner leprechaun with the caption, "Happy St. Patrick's Day." As usual, the jokes came flying through the interwebs.

See what fans had to say above.

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Kanye West Recieves Probation, Community Service in Photographer Battery Case

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It’s appears that Kanye West’s assault case against a Los Angeles photographer is finally over. The rapper-producer pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery in a special plea that will allow him to maintain his innocence.

West’s attorney entered the plea on behalf of the rapper who wasn’t in attendance.

According to the Associated Press, Judge Alan Rubin sentenced the G.O.O.D. Music leader to serve two years of probation and perform 250 hours of community service. In addition, he must attend 24 anger management sessions and pay restitution to the victim.

The victim, photographer Daniel Ramos, was attacked by West last summer at LAX. Yeezy scuffled with the shutterbug for his camera when he wouldn’t stop asking him questions. Ramos claims that West punched him in the face during their tussle at the airport.

At the hearing, Ramos demanded that West be thrown in jail. “If I did what he did to me, I’d be behind bars,” he said. “I was doing my job and he broke the law.”

Lawyer Gloria Allred has filed a civil suit against West on behalf of the photographer.

Earlier this year, West escaped criminal charges in another battery case, after he beat up a teen at a chiropractor’s office in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Los Angeles County prosecutor rejected the case because Yeezy paid the young victim a reported $250,000 out of court.

Jay Z 'G Checks' Hot 97′s Peter Rosenberg [VIDEO]

Don’t mess with Hov. Hot 97 radio personality Peter Rosenberg found this out the hard way when he tried to take a funny jab at Jay Z on the air. The superstar rapper let the ‘Hot 97 Morning Show’ host know how he really felt by calling Rosenberg on the phone, with daughter Blue Ivy in tow.

Rosenberg shared the incident on Hot 97 during one of his segments for ‘The Realness.’ He says that Jay called him from a blocked number as he was leaving SXSW in Austin, Texas over the weekend. Jay criticized Rosenberg for saying he was “jocking” Kanye West‘s career moves by doing a song with Daft Punk. Hov made some valid points he couldn’t argue with.

Even more hilarious than Rosenberg getting “g checked” was the fact that Jigga made the phone call to discuss the matter while daughter Blue Ivy was apparently on his lap. The radio host relayed that he heard a baby cooing and talking in the background of the call.

Watch Rosenberg tell the story of Hov’s surprise phone call above.

Oprah Unloads Harpo Studios for $32 Million (@oprah)

Oprah Winfrey has parted ways with the production studio show opened up back in 1990, selling it for a cool $32 million to Sterling Bay.

After the sale is finalized, O will still have use of the studio for the next two years to produce programming for OWN.

Harpo revealed the news to Crain's Chicago Business in a statement:

“We have entered into a purchasing agreement with Sterling Bay for the four-building Harpo Studios campus in Chicago’s West Loop. We expect the transaction to be closed in 30 days. The property will be leased back to Harpo for two years, and the studio will continue to produce programming for OWN.”

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The LAPD Gets a Lamborghini Gallardo

The LAPD just took its squad car game to the next level with the addition of a Lamborghini Gallardo, complete with flashing police lights on top and the department's trademark black-and-white paint job.

While the 2014 model has a top speed of 199 mph, don't expect to see it flying down the highway in hot persuit of a perp; the use of the car was donated by a company called Light Source 1 to use in charitable events for the LAPD Air Support Team.

Check out a few shots of the LAPD Lambo up top.

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August Alsina Reveals Tracklist for 'Testimony,' Debuts 'Benediction' With Rick Ross

From his breakout single, ‘I Luv This S—,’ featuring Trinidad James, to his reflective track, ‘Make It Home,’ with Jeezy, August Alsina‘s debut album, ‘Testimony,’ is becoming one of spring’s long-awaited R&B releases.

Aside from the singles we just mentioned, the New Orleans-bred singer will also be working with Fabolous and Yo Gotti on ‘Grind & Pray/Get Ya Money.’ Alsina already treated his fans to a Yo Gotti collaboration with ‘Ghetto’ last year. And ‘Numb,’ with B.o.B., will also be on the LP as a bonus track.

Although the album arrives April 15, fans can pre-order it tomorrow (March 18). Alsina also debuts his new song, ‘Benediction,’ with Rick Ross.

Find out what other tracks are included on the album below.

‘Testimony’ Tracklist (Standard Edition)

1. ‘Testify’

2. ‘Make It Home’ featuring Jeezy

3. ‘Right There’

4. ‘You Deserve’

5. ‘No Love’

6. ‘Porn Star’

7. ‘FML’ feat. Pusha T

8. ‘Grind & Pray/Get Ya Money’ featuring Fabolous

9. ‘Ghetto’ featuring Yo Gotti

10. ‘Kissin’ On My Tattoos’

11. ‘Ah Yeah’

12. ‘Mama’

13. ‘Benediction’ featuring Rick Ross

14. ‘I Luv This Shit’ feat. Trinidad James [Bonus Track]

15. ‘Numb’ featuring B.o.B & Yo Gotti [Bonus Track]

Listen to ‘Benediction’ featuring Rick Ross

Ashanti Performs 'Foolish' With Live Band [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

When an artist has a song that can still get a room full of people vibing to the beat and the lyrics resonate 12 years after its release, that’s talent. Ashanti‘s heartsick ballad ‘Foolish’ is a timeless song that does just that. When those keys begin, it’s hard not to think back to where you were in 2002 when the record first dropped. The effort served as her debut single and skyrocketed the R&B songstress to the top of the Billboard charts, spending 10 weeks at number one. Plus it was certified platinum. Not bad for her first single.

Ashanti joins The Boombox for our Off the Record video series to perform the classic track with a band at MSR Studios in New York City. The live version of ‘Foolish’ with drums, a keyboard and guitar stays true to the essence of the original. “Know y’all remember this one! Let’s take it back,” she says before serving those all too familiar smooth vocals. This is one performance you’ll be singing along with.

Watch Ashanti as she gets in her zone above.

Kiss Singer Gene Simmons Thinks Hip-Hop Has No Place in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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In the opinion of Kiss singer Gene Simmons, hip-hop has no place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Speaking to Radio.com about Kiss’ upcoming induction into the organization, Simmons criticized the Hall of Fame’s selection process and the inclusion of hip-hop artists.

“A long time ago it was diluted. It’s really back room politics, like Boss Tweed,” Simmons stated. “A few people decide what’s in and what’s not. And the masses just scratch their heads.”

Simmons singled out the inductions of hip-hop legends Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five and Run-D.M.C. in his critique of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

“You’ve got Grandmaster Flash in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Run-D.M.C. in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? You’re killing me!” That doesn’t mean those aren’t good artists. But they don’t play guitar. They sample and they talk. Not even sing!”

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five made history in 2007, as the first hip-hop act to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Since then, groups such as Public Enemy and the Beastie Boys have been inducted.

When asked about his feelings on his friend Donna Summers being inducted last year, Simmons continued his criticism of the Hall of Fame for including non-rock artists.

“But if you asked Donna, ‘What kind of artist are you?’ do you think she would say ‘rock?’ If you asked Madonna, ‘What kind of artist are you?’ do you think she would say, ‘Oh, rock!’ So what they hell are they doing in the Hall of Fame?” Simmons opined. “They can run their organization any way they’d like, but it ain’t rock! It just isn’t! If you don’t play guitar and you don’t write your own songs, you don’t belong there.”

Third Person Dies in Tragic SXSW Hit-and-Run

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A woman who was critically injured during last week’s crash at SXSW in Austin, Texas has died, police and family have confirmed Monday (March 17).

According to the American-Statesman, Sandy Le was pronounced dead early Thursday morning (March 13).

“Anybody who had the privilege of knowing her would tell you she’s just full of life,” said Le’s brother-in-law, Stuart Gates. “Not to sound cliche, she would just brighten up a room when she would walk in. She had an amazing quirkiness about her that was irreplaceable.”

The 26-year-old concertgoer was injured on March 13 when police say 21-year-old Rashad Owens crash through the barricades and plowed into a crowd of people while trying to evade authorities.

Two other people, Jamie West and Steven Craenmehr, were pronounced dead on the scene. Six other people remain in the hospital in either fair or good condition, while another person, DeAndre Tatum, is listed in critical condition. In total, three people have died and 22 people have suffered major injuries following the crash.

According to a police affidavit, Owens fled from an officer who tried to pull him over early Thursday morning. He then drove his car past barricades on Red River, where bystanders and police say he plowed through pedestrians without once hitting his brakes.

Owens is currently in jail and was charged with two counts of capital murder for the deaths of West, and Craenmehr, a 35-year-old musician from the Netherlands.

We send our prayers and condolences to all the people who have been affected by his unfortunate tragedy.

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Ashanti Shows Off Her Toned Body in Little Yellow Bikini (@ashanti)

Ashanti, who's currently grinding hard promoting her newest album "Braveheart," took a break from work to soak up the sun in Malibu. The Grammy-winning songstress hit up the beach in a sexy little bikini which showed off her shapely figure.

She shared a few pics on Instagram, which you can check out up top.

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Soulja Boy Flosses His Loot: It's Just Me and My Boy Ben Frank (@souljaboy)

Soulja Boy just loves using Instagram to make us regular folks feel poor. The 23-year-old emcee has loads of pics on the picture-sharing site displaying the trappings of his wealth, from chains to watches to cars to cold, hard cash.

"It's just me and my boy Ben frank we ain't worried about nothing," Soulja captioned a photo on Friday of him babysitting several stacks, iced-out chains and gold watch clearly visible.

Check the pic up top, plus several more of the Mississippi rapper flossing his loot.

Nicki Minaj Channels Inner Gangster for 'Senile' Video

Nicki Minaj is channeling her inner gangster for the forthcoming ‘Senile’ music video. Putting her glamorous, over-the-top look aside, the fashionista goes for a very West Coast vibe, complete with tattoos on her stomach, a red bandana and dramatic eye makeup.

“Ha! #chola,” the rapper wrote as the caption to one of her looks on Instagram. She also shouted out Moschino and Jeremy Scott as two designers she rocks in the dramatic visual. Artist Nat Wood did the honors of inking Nicki up for the shoot.

These aren’t the first photos to come from the ‘Senile’ shoot. Earlier, Lil Wayne was spotted hanging with a color-coordinated family in a scene for the same music video.

‘Senile,’ which features Minaj, Wayne and Tyga, is featured on the new compilation ‘Young Money: Rise of an Empire.’

Solange Talks Dating Losers, Following in Beyonce's Footsteps in Harper's Bazaar

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Solange comes into her own in the new issue of Harper’s Bazaar. The 27-year-old singer strikes a pose for a colorful fashion spread and opens about her music career and personal life, including laughing off all the loser guys she’s dated.

“Luckily, I dated all of the losers ages ago. My love life has been stable for a while,” Solange says in the interview. “It’s a f—ed-up thing — without conflict it’s a lot harder to write interesting songs.”

The magazine points to Solange’s long-time relationship with video director Alan Ferguson. Of her divorce from high school sweetheart Daniel Smith in 2006, she says, “Just going through a marriage and a divorce — which I essentially did by 21 — will give you an insane amount of perspective on life.”

As the younger sister of Beyonce, comparisons to the superstar have always plagued Solange’s career. The Houston native says that her own parents tried to dissuade her from pursuing music after going through the process with Bey. “My parents constantly tried to talk me out of being an artist. They had gone through the whole journey with my sister and just wanted me to have a normal teenage life.”

Last year she released the compilation album ‘Saint Heron,’ through her own label, Saint records.

Chief Keef Arrested for DUI

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Chief Keef‘s penchant for drugs has landed him in legal trouble once again.

“Damn I hate being sober. I’m a smoker,” he raps on his song ‘Hate Bein’ Sober.’ And that’s the truth. Fresh from his 90-day stint in rehab for weed, the ‘Love Sosa’ rapper was arrested for DUI in his native Illinois on March 5.

TMZ reports that Keef was pulled over in Highland Park, Illinois after cops saw he had expired tags on his 2010 Jeep Cherokee. According to sources, officers smelled marijuana when they approached his car and Keef apparently admitted to smoking before driving. Keef failed his field sobriety test and was also charged with having a suspended license and no proof of insurance. The rapper was placed under arrest and later released after posting $300 bail.

He was out of rehab just two weeks before this arrest.

Keef has openly blasted his stay in rehab in his latest single ‘F— Rehab.’ “Bitch I be smoking, what you mean?” he asks. “F— rehab. Rehab make me laugh. I rather be in jail!”

After rehab, the rhymer was spotted smoking weed on Instagram.

Frightened L.A. News Anchors Take Cover During Earthquake

Folks all across the greater Los Angeles area were rattled from their sleep after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Westwood early Monday morning.

The news team at KTLA 5 was live on air when the shaking started and quickly took cover beneath their desk.

Officials with the L.A. County Fire Department and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power say there has been no significant damage reported from the quake.

Check out the on-air quake up top.

Chief Keef Busted for DUI Only Days After Leaving Rehab (@chiefkeef)

Chief Keef was arrested on suspicion of DUI less than two weeks after leaving rehab for marijuana, TMZ reports.

According to law enforcement, the rapper was pulled over in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park early on March 5th for expired tags on his Jeep Cherokee. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers noticed a strong odor of weed, and Keef reportedly admitted to toking up before getting behind the wheel.

The rapper underwent and failed a field sobriety test. He was taken into custody, and along with a DUI he was charged with driving on a suspended license and cited for having no proof of insurance.

Chief Keef was released a short time later after posting $300 bail.

It would seem the "Hate Being Sober" spitter has no plans to change his weed smoking ways. Just 3 days after his arrest, Keef posted a pic of himself smoking up on Instagram.

Check out his mugshot up top.

Source: tmz.com

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Chris Brown to Spend at Least a Month Behind Bars (@chrisbrown)

R&B singer Chris Brown will reportedly spend at least 30 days behind bars after being taken into police custody this weekend for a probation violation.

TMZ reports:

Brown's lawyer, Mark Geragos, will appear in court Monday, trying to convince the judge to cut Brown a break and let him either go to another rehab facility or go on house arrest pending the D.C. trial. That will be an uphill battle, given that this is the second rehab facility that booted Brown. The D.C. trial is set for April 17. Geragos has a pretty strong defense -- there are problems with the prosecution's case.

More as the story develops.

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Ray J Teams Up With French Montana, Tyga for 'Hey Love'

Ray J might be busy as the host of ‘Bad Girls All Star Battle’ on Oxygen, but the R&B crooner is back to woo the ladies with his seductive track ‘Hey Love.’

Over a mid-tempo, clapping beat, the singer, along with French Montana and Tyga, tries to get the attention of an independent lady who’s out to spend her own money. He wants to treat her to a night out instead.

“Baby, tell me how it’s gonna be / You got your girls with you / And I got my homies / And I see you spending money, girl / Go on let me treat for the night / For the night,” he woos on the first verse.

Ray J is currently finishing up the follow up to his 2005 album, ‘Raydiation,’ with ‘Raydiation 2.’

Listen to Ray J’s ‘Hey Love’ Feat. French Montana & Tyga

Damon Dash Calls Out 'Racist' Reporters at Courthouse [VIDEO]

It’s safe to say that Damon Dash and the media don’t get along. After battling with attorneys on the stand in a civil case, he lashed out at reporters outside of the courthouse last week.

The Roc-A-Fella founder is being sued by Linda Williams, the mother of one of his children, for $1 million. The case stems from a 2009 incident in which Dash had Williams arrested allegedly under false pretense. The pair has had an ongoing custody battle over their son, Damon Dash II, who is now 17 years old.

During the trial, Dash was leering at two female reporters in the courtroom who were covering the case before the judge admonished him for his actions.

“I can’t look? Nothing wrong with looking,” Dash shot back at the judge.

Outside of the courthouse, the 42-year-old rap mogul berated the media who he called “racists” for their biased reporting of him.

“Why don’t they ever write good stories about black men?” he asked a New York Daily News reporter. “Because you are a Republican racist newspaper.”

Dash is obviously referring to the paper’s unflattering stories about his financial troubles.

After arguing with reporters for two whole blocks, he ended it with, “All I care about is how good I look. Later.”

Dash also posted a photo on Instagram of him and his legal team. He also wrote this about the media.

“The New York post and daily news are some racist motherf—ers they always try to make a black man look crazy unless he is a corporate puppet….I’ll show you the scumbag writers after they put this stupid story up…so much court for nothing.”

Fab's Girl Emily B. Named Creative Director of Bebe Footwear (@emilyb)

Emily B has been a stylist to the stars for years, and we got to know her on early seasons of Love & Hip-Hop. She also has her own shoe line, but is taking on another gig, as Creative Director of Bebe's footwear collection this fall.

Fab's girl took to Instagram to share the news and pics of her designing at Bebe headquarters.

Check the flicks above.

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Jhonni Blaze Arrested in Connection With Boyfriend's Death (@JHONNIBLAZE)

"Twerk Queen" Jhonni Blaze, real name Jzapal Jackson has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of her boyfriend, Brian Washington back in December.

According to Hollywood Street King, she was wanted for questioning about the crime and fled to Atlanta "to avoid being questioned by homicide detectives."

This lead to a warrant being issued for her arrest and she was officially charged with being a "Fugitive From Justice" which can be seen on her paperwork, along with her mug shot above.

She's being held at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, GA

Source: Hollywood Street King