http://www.sixshot.com/ Hip-Hop and Music News info@sixshot.com (sixshot.com)Fri, 09 May 2008 05:38:23 PDTFuzzyRSS 1.0.1http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.sixshot.com/newsfeed/logo.gif http://www.sixshot.com/ http://www.sixshot.com/articles/11102/A white tiger which was being used on the set for Rick Ross' latest video reportedly attacked its trainer during production. According to Decor Drive, the tiger was playing the role of Ross' pet in the video for his song "Here I Am" when it got tangled up in its chain, fell and become irate. The tiger would then bite its owner when he was trying to get it out of the cage.  “The trainer went out to help [the tiger] but he grabbed it by the tail and the tiger didn’t like it.  So, it turned around and bit the trainer's leg,” explained Cesar Chacon, a crew member. The trainer would receive medical attention and managed to put the tiger back in its cage. The video for “Here I Am” also features Nelly who wasn't at the set when the attack happened.  No one else on the set was harmed. Watch the video report of the attack below: Sixshot.com info@sixshot.comhttp://www.sixshot.com/articles/11102/#commentsThu, 08 May 2008 21:08:46 PDT http://www.sixshot.com/articles/11101/ Foxy Brown avoided jail time today (May 8) by pleading guilty to one misdemeanor charge of menacing in a Brooklyn court as part of a plea deal. As reported earlier, Brown was accused of hitting her neighbor, Arlene Raymond, with a Black Berry cell phone after they got into an argument last year. According to MTV, Brown's plea deal allowed the Brooklyn bred rapper to avoid a felony assault charge and was sentenced to time served for her recent stretch in New York's Rikers Correctional Facility for violating probation. “There was no penalty and we consider it a victorious day today, and we're moving forward so she can focus on her career, family and fans,” said Laura Dilimetin, Brown's lawyer.  “She feels great.  She's really happy and excited to move forward.  We're very pleased with this outcome.” Brown was also ordered to write an apology letter to Raymond who filed a civil lawsuit against the rapper last week seeking unspecified damages. Dilimetin said she has not seen the civil lawsuit but plans to “fight [it] hard and make sure there are counter-claims against the person who filed it.” In related news, Brown will be releasing her third solo album titled Brooklyn’s Don Diva   next week (May 13).  The album features appearances from Dwele, Grafh, AZ and Lil Mo, among others.Sixshot.com info@sixshot.comhttp://www.sixshot.com/articles/11101/#commentsThu, 08 May 2008 16:23:56 PDT http://www.sixshot.com/articles/11095/ T.I. recently revealed the release date of his upcoming fifth solo album titled Paper Trail. According to Billboard, T.I. revealed that the album will hit shelves on August 12th.  The project was initially slated for release in September. “There was a great demand for the product,” T.I. explained.  “Once we put out 'No Matter What,' we got so much positive response that we moved up the date.” T.I. released the song “No Matter What” on his website, streetcred.com, last week. The Atlanta bred rapper revealed the album will feature production from DJ Toomp, Drumma Boy, Keith Mack, JR Rotem and Lil C. He plans to release the song "Top of the World", which features B.O.B and Kanye West, as Paper Trail’s first official single.Sixshot.com info@sixshot.comhttp://www.sixshot.com/articles/11095/#commentsThu, 08 May 2008 06:28:46 PDT http://www.sixshot.com/articles/11094/DMX was reportedly arrested yesterday (May 7) by Arizona authorities for driving more than 100 miles per hour past three separate checkpoints in January. According to The Associated Press, DMX was captured on stationary cameras driving his 1966 Chevy Nova II at triple-digit speeds. The Yonkers bred rapper was taken into custody from his Arizona home without incident and was charged with racing on a highway, reckless driving, two counts of endangerment and three counts of criminal speed and driving on a suspended license. DMX would be released later after posting bond, His lawyer, Murray Richman, refused to comment.Sixshot.com info@sixshot.comhttp://www.sixshot.com/articles/11094/#commentsThu, 08 May 2008 06:24:51 PDT http://www.sixshot.com/articles/11093/ Bad Boy Records rapper Yung Joc has reportedly signed his Swagg Team imprint to a single deal with Jive Records. According to Billboard, Joc will release the single “Lookin' Boy” by Chicago based rap trio Hotstylz via the deal. Hotstylz gathered a major online buzz last year with “Looking Boy” which was originally titled “Looking Ass Nigga”. “Looking Boy” features Yung Joc and will  be issued to radio this month, The video for the song will debut on BET on May 17th. Yung Joc hopes to land a larger label situation for Swagg Team in the future to release a full length debut album from HotStylz.Sixshot.com info@sixshot.comhttp://www.sixshot.com/articles/11093/#commentsThu, 08 May 2008 06:22:38 PDT http://www.sixshot.com/articles/11088/R&B singer Mariah Carey has confirmed rumors of her marriage to rapper/actor Nick Cannon. In the upcoming issue of People Magazine, Carey talks about her six week romance and surprising marriage to Cannon. The cover of the issue shows Carey and Cannon in Bahamas in wedding ceremony attire “We really do feel we are soul mates,” Carey tells People.  “I never felt a love like this was in the cards for me.” “She is beautiful on the outside and 10 times as beautiful on the inside,” said Cannon. The People issue with Carey and Cannon hits shelves this Friday (May 9)Sixshot.com info@sixshot.comhttp://www.sixshot.com/articles/11088/#commentsWed, 07 May 2008 08:31:06 PDT http://www.sixshot.com/articles/11084/ The Roots' seventh group album, Rising Down, debuts at the top spot of Billboard's 'Top Rap Albums Chart' this week. The album, which features appearances from Common, Dice Raw and Saigon, scans 53,900 copies in its opening week. Debuting at No. 2 is Lil Mama with her first solo effort titled V.Y.P. (Voice Of The Young People).  The set sold 18,600 discs in its first go-around. Right behind her is Rick Ross at No. 3.  Trilla reeled in 18,300 units this week.  After 9 weeks on the chart, the album has sold 484,000 copies. Atmosphere, who debuted at No.1 last week, drop to No. 4.  When Life Gives You Lemons... moved 14,000 units this week. After 2 weeks, the album has sold 50,500 copies. Posted at No. 5 is Flo Rida. Mail On Sunday shells off 12,800 discs in its 7th week on the charts.  To date, the album has sold 214,000 copies. Snoop Dogg slips two spots to No. 6.  Ego Trippin' bags up 10,100 units this week.  So far, the album has sold a total of 301,400. Chilling at No. 7 is Trina.  8,100 folks picked up Still Da Baddest this week, pushing the album's total sales to 95,300. Slipping a spot to No. 8 is Lupe Fiasco.  The Cool hustled 7,500 CDs this week.  The album's tally stands at 474,500. Holding fort at No. 9 is Soulja Boy. Souljaboytellem.com has moved 890,500 discs thus far, with 5,500 representing the week-in total. Wrapping up the Top 10 is Kanye West.  Graduation rang out 5,400 copies this week, bringing the album's total sales to 2,092,500. Notable debuts under the Top 10 this week include MJG and Baby D. MJG's latest effort, Pimp Tight , debuts at No. 26 selling 2,300 copies while Baby D's  A-Town Secret Weapon opens at No. 34 selling 1,700 copies.Sixshot.com info@sixshot.comhttp://www.sixshot.com/articles/11084/#commentsWed, 07 May 2008 07:27:04 PDT http://www.sixshot.com/articles/11083/In support of  his upcoming CD/DVD, Back to Back: RAW & Uncut,  Method Man is giving fans a chance to win free concert tickets via 'Golden Blunts' Ten 'Golden Blunts'  have been packaged in the first  200,000 pressings of the  Back to Back: RAW & Uncut CD/DVD’s and the lucky ten who find the 'Golden Blunts' will win concert tickets to watch Meth perform at the venue of their choice . The ten winners, who can bring a guest along for the shows, will also get a chance to meet Method Man. As reported earlier, Back to Back: RAW & Uncut will hit stores on May 13th. The CD portion of the set will be a double disc containing a live Method Man performance along with appearances from various members of The Wu-Tang Clan including GZA, Cappadonna and Street Life. The DVD portion will contain the full performance as well as a behind the scenes footage of Method Man on tour.Sixshot.com info@sixshot.comhttp://www.sixshot.com/articles/11083/#commentsWed, 07 May 2008 07:22:37 PDT http://www.sixshot.com/articles/11069/An arrest warrant which was issued for Foxy Brown after she failed to make a court appearance yesterday (May 5) has reportedly been cancelled. As reported earlier, Brown is accused of hitting her neighbor, Arlene Raymond, with a Black Berry cell phone after they got into an argument last year. Judge John Walsh issued an arrest warrant for Brown after she didn’t appear in court Monday morning but according to The Associated Press, Walsh cancelled the warrant minutes later after the attorneys in the case revealed to him that they had agreed that the rapper didn’t have to be there. Walsh then scheduled a court conference for Brown's attorneys and the prosecutors. Brown was released from New York's Rikers Correctional Facility last month after serving eight months for violating probation.Sixshot.com info@sixshot.comhttp://www.sixshot.com/articles/11069/#commentsTue, 06 May 2008 06:47:46 PDT http://www.sixshot.com/articles/11068/ Common has reportedly signed on to co-star in the fourth installment of the Terminator series titled Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins. According to Daily Variety, Common will play a freedom fighter that joins John Connor's inner circle to fight machines that are eradicating the human race.  Connor will be played by Christian Bale. Terminator Salvation, which will be directed by McG, is expected to hit theatres on May 22, 2009. As reported earlier, Common will be appearing on the big screen with Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman in the sci-fi flick Wanted which his theatres on June 28th. The Chicago rapper will also be releasing his eighth solo album titled Invincible Summer this year.Sixshot.com info@sixshot.comhttp://www.sixshot.com/articles/11068/#commentsTue, 06 May 2008 06:24:01 PDT