Mase Sued by Model for Using Her Image as Song Art (@masonbetha)

Harlem's Mase is slowly making his return to the mic, and is now gearing up to promote his next single, "Why Can't We" ft. HER. Unfortunately, it seems that the "her" seen on the single cover never gave the reverend permission to use the picture, which has prompted to model to take legal action.

According to TMZ, Stephanie Delgado, who goes by Stephanie Rao for modeling, filed a lawsuit against the former Bad Boy for taking the cover art straight from her Twitter page and using it as a promotional tool. Rao is seeking damages in the amount of $180,000 and royalties in the amount of $60,000.

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Mya Teams Up With Eric Bellinger for 'Same Page,' Debuts 'Sweet XVI' EP

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Mya is celebrating her sweet 16. On April 21, the 16-year anniversary of her self-titled debut album, the songstress will release a new EP, aptly titled ‘Sweet XVI.’

The effort features six tracks executive produced by Mya and Yonni. If you were a fan of the R&B songbird in the late ’90s (remember ‘Movin’ On’ and ‘It’s All About Me’?), the EP doesn’t disappoint as Mya showcases her delicate vocal stylings and introspective lyrics over a mix of mid-tempo grooves.

On ‘Same Page,’ the singer teams up with fellow singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger to wax poetic about seeing eye-to-eye with a significant other through all the ups and downs. “Even though we love to fight / We don’t wanna waste no time / We showed up and just apologized no matter who’s wrong or who’s right,” she sings over the snap-heavy track.

From the power anthem ‘M.O.N.E.Y.’ to the sensual ode ‘Right Now,’ Mya offers a soundtrack for the clubs or for the bedroom.

Celebrate the chanteuse’s sweet 16 below.

Listen to Mya’s ‘Sweet XVI’ EP

Supreme to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Box T-Shirts, Skateboard Decks

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Supreme is on a roll. After dropping the Foamposite Ones and the North Face jackets they are back to hit our pockets again. This time in honor of their 20th anniversary, the streetwear company is reissuing the first two T-shirts that helped kickstart their brand.

The box logo tee and the ‘Taxi Driver’ tee have been out of circulation for years. So this is a great opportunity to cop some shirts before they disappear again.

Both T-shirts will be available in different colors, including the white tees that started it all.

In addition to the shirts, there’s also matching skateboard decks featuring both the box logo and Travis Bickle images as well. They even have an all-white logo skatedeck so you can match it with the white T-shirt like a real hypebeast.

Do sleep on these. Much like the chaos involving the Foamposite Ones, people will go bonkers over this collection.

The Supreme 20th Anniversary T-shirt and Skatedeck capsule will be available at Supreme locations in New York, Los Angeles and London on April 24. The Japan stores will get them on April 26.

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Lil' Kim Reveals Gender of Baby

Lil’ Kim is having a girl. On Sunday (April 20), the pregnant mother announced that she is having a baby shower next month.

The mom-to-be delivered the news via Instagram. She posted a pink invitation featuring several different cute designs including a diamond-studded king’s crown, an elephant, a Hello Kitty and a huge baby pacifier.

“Happy Easter everyone !!!! What a perfect day to share this wonderful news with U,” she wrote. “The fab @davidtutera is throwing my royal baby shower for my lil’ princess 5/10/14!!! Thank U for the awesome graphic @dustyaceti !!!! Muahhhh!!! #TeamLilKim. Love U all so much !!! Muahhhh !!!”

For those who don’t know, David Tutera is a wedding planner of the stars. So expect Kimmy to have a glamorous over-the-top baby shower for her new bundle of joy.

The 39-year-old MC first announced her pregnancy at New York Fashion Week in February. “I’m so excited! I’m a few months along, I can’t wait to be a mom!” she said. “I’m still going to be hardcore. The baby has made me even more of a beast!”

The father of Lil’ Kim’s baby is reportedly rapper Mr. Papers. The New York-based rhymer has been dating her off and on since June 2012.

There’s no word on when Lil’ Kim is expected to give birth to her baby girl.

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MCA Day 2014 to Celebrate Beastie Boys Member in New York

The hip-hop community will celebrate the life and music of late Beastie Boys member Adam “MCA” Yauch at the 3rd annual MCA Day in Brooklyn, N.Y.

The event, organized by Mike Kearney, will take place at the Littlefield Performance and Art Space in Brooklyn on May 3. The festivities will start at 11AM EST and will feature breakdancers, art exhibits and live music. Admission to the MCA Day 2014 event is free.

According to ex-House of Pain artist Danny Boy’s Facebook page (see the image below), rapper Ill Bill and DJ Eclipse will be among the many artists who will attend to celebrate the legendary Beastie Boy.

No word if Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz or Michael “Mike D” Diamond will be in attendance but they will mostly likely make an appearance.

Adam “MCA” Yauch died on May 4, 2012, after losing a battle with cancer. He was 47 years old.

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