CBC'S GEORGE STROMBO FEATURES CANADIAN RAPPERS PETER JACKSON, JD ERA AND LUU BREEZE.

Last nite, Strombo had these three phenomenal rappers and just watch the video and make your mind. Canada's got talent! It's time for Peter Jackson, JD Era and Luu Breeze.

Watch George Strombolopolous Tonight at 11pm on CBC Monday-Friday.Follow George on Twitter @Strombo

WASHINGTON POST SPORTS COLUMNIST MIKE WISE SENDS OUT INSENSITIVE SUICIDE TWEET ON DEATH OF SOUL TRAIN FOUNDER DON CORNELIUS.

I just feel like Wise's "stressed out comments" were insensitive! I know so many people who were so stressed out in life, they committed suicide including several children bullied. I always tell people on the streets and online that "Suicide is never the answer."

While the whole black community on the first day of Black History Month or may I say the whole WORLD were waking up shocked to hear Don Cornelius of Soul Train's death, we were all even more shocked to hear that he shot himself dying from a self inflicted gunshot wound, taking his own life, suffering from a major health ailment (which sources tell me was a form of cancer) and even went thru a very bitter divorce at 73. At 75 Don was about my father's age. My dad will be 77, so Cornelius was like a dad to me. I knew him personally and celebrated 40 years of the brand last fall with BET and Centric. He was iconic.

The last thing I expected was a tweet by a popular Sports Columnist in one of America's most renowned newspapers, The Washington Post. Sports Columnist and Radio host Mike Wise needs to apologize to all Don's fans, family and the entire music world. He tweeted:

"In honor of Don Cornelius, I think all stressed-out corporate office in America should do their own Soul Train today."

I replied him but he did not respond. I feel if you write tweets like that, you should check your @ responses. Mike, many stressed out people do TAKE THEIR OWN LIVES, I don't think Don would have liked us to do the "Soul Train" dances today or whatever you mean by "their own Soul Train." It reminded me of the rift between Don Cornelius and Dick Clark during the competition days with American Bandstand and that copycat show "Soul Unlimited?" SMH.

Today was the day the train DERAILED! However those train tracks will always be in our memories. Have we all not seen or walk past an empty railroad track no train even uses anymore? That's how Don's DEATH feels to me. @MikeWiseGuy, your profile states that you live with your wife and "NEWBORN" son. Don was somebody's son. Just like your son is a new life to the world, Don is gone forever! That tweet is nothing close to being a "wise guy."

I am 47. My Great-Grandmother died on a Monday of Dementia. She was 90 at the time. Both my great uncles, her sons were 65 and 69 at the time and they hung themselves the same week on the Wednesday and Friday. It is a story I was told by my Grandfather, the surviving son as they loved their beloved mother. He lost 3 relatives in one week to suicide. If my Grandpa were alive today, he would have been 101. Suicide does not "run" in families. It is a HIDDEN danger and can happen to anyone....ANYTIME!

To everyone suffering from stress and depression. SUICIDE is never the answer! Stay Strong! Get Help! Please visit the sites below if you are dealing with issues of stress, depression and suicide.

In Canada
In the USA
Article for Parents in the USA

Thank you for the memories Don. May you rest in Peace. We will meet again--MsKemi @HipHossip @Snitchlady@MyYoungToronto

UPDATE 1.47am: I just found out in a startling revelation that this reporter has once been suspended for A TWEET in the past! Shame on him.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH GALA HONORS SYTYCD JUDGE TRE ARMSTRONG.

CONGRATS TO Choreographer, Actress, Dancer and Mentor, Tre Armstrong who will receive the prestigious "Success, Engagement, Empowerment Award" at the 3rd Annual Black History Month Gala, Saturday, February 4, 2012, in Ottawa. This prestigious award is given to those who reach out and make a difference in communities around the world and at home. Ms. Armstrong epitomizes these values.

In that big hug above, I watched the "So You Think You Can Dance Canada" Judge work tirelessly through the Tre Armstrong Give Back Foundation, teaching youth through dance and workshops the importance of feeling good about themselves, not letting the past hold them hostage, but allowing the future to set them free. Tre's vision, spirit and strength are a guiding light to those around her, at home and abroad.

Ms. Armstrong is deeply honored and humbled to receive this award. Other guests will include the 27th Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honorable Michaelle Jean, Mr. Jean- Daniel Lafond and his Royal Highness, Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho. The always-busy Ms. Armstrong, will return to the nations capital to take part inFashion Week. (Feb.17-19) Tre along with fellow celebrities will walk the runway for a special fashion show, Sunday, February 19th, 2012, in support of Fashion Week's charitable partner, UNICEFF CANADA. The event, Organized and co Hosted by Kevin Carroll of allasseccwithkevin.com will take place in the Confederation Ball Room of Ottawa's Westin Hotel.

I got to meet Tre and her beautiful family at one of her free dance sessions she held for Toronto youth which KJ attended too. You can see KJ in glasses behind her on the right. Full coverage finally coming in @MyYoungToronto this month when we launch.

LESLIE CARTER, SISTER OF NICK AND AARON CARTER DEAD AT 25!

Leslie Carter, the musician sister of Aaron Carter and former Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, has died in upstate New York at age 25,

“Our family is grieving right now and it’s a private matter. We are deeply saddened for the loss of our beloved sister, daughter, and granddaughter, Leslie Carter,”“We request the utmost privacy during this difficult time.”

Details about Carter’s death have not been released. A request for comment from Nick Carter’s publicist has not been returned. Carter, who reportedly gave birth to a daughter in April, according to Access Hollywood, appeared with her siblings on the E! reality show, “House of Carters.” Her song, “Like Wow,” was featured on the “Shrek” soundtrack in 2001.

This is such a tragedy as I loved the reality show so much and Aaron is a personal friend in the business. We are losing so many people in showbiz these days, it's so tragic. I first met Aaron in 2009 at the MMVA's where he talked to me about his HBO show at the time. I will look for that interview and post it on my new YouTube channel. I sent Aaron an e-mail this morning to send my condolences. Rest in Peace Leslie.

BREAKING TRAGIC NEWS: DON CORNELIUS, THE FOUNDER OF SOUL TRAIN DEAD OF APPARENT SUICIDE.

Don Cornelius was a TV ICON. I hope all the kids hear this on 106 and Park as they do that Soul Train dance where everyone lines each side of the floor and one dances thru the isle. He was iconic with that deep voice. He knew all the stars. They knew him, He created a generation of R&B stars and fans. Who doesn't know Don? I was glad to say I knew him personally in my lifetime. Rest in Peace Don. Cornelius was found this morning at 7am EDT/4am PST dead of an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He committed suicide.

Last I spoke to him, he was going thru a bitter divorce in 2009 which at the time he told a Judge he had some health issues which sources say was cancer. He was frustrated by his voice, that deep sexy voice was cracking up last time we spoke. HipHossip covered the Soul Train awards from 2008-2011 and also I used to attend the Lady of Soul awards back in the States when I lived there.

It was as you remember after the awards when we went to the after party in 1997 that shots were fired into Diddy's vehicle killing the Notorius B.I.G. When I think about Soul Train, I think about so many events, high and low. Nothing like today though, knowing that Don was found dead an hour ago when I was getting KJ up for school. For you the "new school" kids, read about who Don Cornelius was.


A true BLACK HISTORY LEGEND. Sadly he died today Feb 1st 2012, the first day of Black History month.

Thank you for the memories Don. May you rest in Peace. We will meet again--MsKemi HipHossip @HipHossip @Snitchlady@MyYoungToronto

Our 2010 Soul Train Music Awards Coverage.

SPECIAL REPORT--BLOODSHED IN TORONTO: WHO'S KILLING TORONTO RAPPERS AND WHAT MAKES YOU A RAPPER IN CANADA?

Snapshot of Canada's national paper The National Post (Toronto Edition) on the arrest of Rapper Preszidenteeh

When you have a story like alleged serial killer Mark Garfield Moore flashing cash and walking around a very expensive house shouting out his pals including Rapper/Producer Mayhem Morearty (Kevin Williams), one of Toronto's finest that even worked with Drake and Kardinal Offishall in their aspiring days, it amazes you that Williams is now an alleged armed robber per the police. In this piece, I am writing about a little known tragedy that keeps getting worse in the largest city in Canada and the music hub of the north. It's the MURDERS of aspiring rappers in Toronto. Ask any news Assignment Editor and the next black male gunned down was an aspiring rapper. Behind that title are young black dudes, homies, fathers, brothers, sons and grandsons. That bullet often goes very far. It hits the whole community. We are all torn apart!

Rapper deaths in Toronto:

-Tony Trapz, also known as Anthony Spencer, January 21, 2012 shot
-Wizzle, also known as Jamahl Franklin, January 2, 2012 shot
-KD, also known as Andrew Stewart, June 16, 2011 shot
-DJ Platnum, also known as Shane Williams, March 2, 2011 shot
-Kartel, also known as Donald Richard Grant, November 7, 2010 shot
-Philly Blunts, also known as Andrew Dowden, July 30, 2010 shot
-Splitz or Codeine, also known as Chris Tshilombo, July 23, 2010 shot
-Yung Mecca, also known as Ludlow Gillespie, stabbed in a domestic dispute. May 29, 2010.
-Meyend Tricks, also known as Michael George, July 29, 2007 shot
-Blits, also known as Kareme Parks, October 9, 2006 shot

There has been a lot of anger in the hip-hop community of Toronto, Canada lately but I'm not hearing the voices of our mainstream rappers go after this EVIL. MURDERS! When Drake's album came out in 2011, I read the Los Angeles Times quoting Canada as not having any good MC's anyway, basically dissing Canadian rappers. "First off, he’s from Canada, just like Justin Bieber, and the country is hardly known for producing great MCs."

I have lived here for almost 5 years and America 29. One thing I can tell you is that it is not really lack of talent but mostly plenty of hating. It is particularly bad within Toronto rappers. This "hating" behaviour stems deep from the street rappers also known as "aspiring" rappers. They tend to make and sell more mixtapes, record mostly "gangsta" type rap music glorifying guns, gangs, drugs and anti-police sentiments.

With the freedom of speech act, anyone can really sing what they want but most of these rappers don't seem to notice that to be like Drake or any other mainstream rapper out there getting TV airplay, reality shows and endorsements, they have to mainstream their music and take out the "parental advisory" content. Advertisers and even several music networks are not interested in marketing these concepts of rapping about your life history on the streets anymore.

I however separate Canadian rappers as they all have their different personalities. The "902" rappers are mostly white, they don't kill each other and produce a lot of award winners. 902 is the area code for Halifax, Nova Scotia. Yes they have lots of ghettos in Scotia but with Rappers and DJ's Classified, Ghetto Child, Kayo, DJ Scratch Bastid and even R&B singer JRDN (who btw grew up in a tough section of Toronto called Jane and Finch before moving to Halifax as a child) all keep the good name of Halifax. Toronto rappers are more consumed in jealousy that one prominent mainstream rapper/singer Ferreira, a Portuguese Canadian rapper/singer labeled the word "Hater" H.A.T.E.R.S=Having Anger Towards Everyone Reaching Success!

Toronto Rappers Accused of Murder/ Gun crimes

Capitol P-Pierre Oliver Ellis (Accused of killing 16y/o Keyon Campbell)
Prezidenteeh- Mark Garfield Moore (Accused of 4 murders)
Heartless G-Chael Mills (Accused of killing 17 y/o Mitchell Celise)
Mayhem Morearty- Kevin Williams (Alleged armed robbery accomplice with accused serial killer rapper Mark G Moore. Worked with Drake and Kardinal Offishall in their aspiring days and several other big rapper careers. Excellent talented Producer.
Murkz-(Talented True Family Records rapper) Gun charges (in prison 5 years, now year #3)
P.Reign-Raynford Humphrey (Drake's Best Friend) Gun Charges (Acquitted) A music award winning excellent role model! KJ's pal Turned his life around away from that negative stuff. Always there for the kids and learned a lesson. Twitter @PReign
Strizzy Kastro-Gun Charges (Acquitted) Strizzy is very hardworking and humble. Twitter
@StrizzyKastro
Rene Velez Lau- "Bake the 38" (Sentenced to 5 years for rapping about his guns-Historical ruling some say kills free speech)
(New) Ammo aka Lamar Skeete-A wannabe rapper sentenced to life for killing anti-gang activist Kenneth Mark.

The younger artists end up wanting to mimick what the aspiring gangsta rappers spit. Have we not learned any lessons from ATL Rapper Ludacris' performance in Ethiopia when opening for Beyonce about 5 years ago? They booed Luda off stage as they don't like hearing rappers sing about their life histories and all that "ghetto" life in that African country.

Look at the seizure above as I sit on the floor at a recent news conference. Full coverage in my HOMICIDE FACEBOOK PAGE. I have seen Toronto rappers as young as 14 rapping about violence and even with the latest police gang sweep netting 67 mostly young people, there were 10 young offenders in that sweep (not listed) as anyone under 18 is not named in Canada. Can u imagine your kid's name released to the media and public like this. Try getting a job when some employer has seen your name on the list of doom!! 27 guns, $110,000 in cash and a lot of drugs. The youngest gang member was 14 and the oldest 94, a great grandma who said she had no knowledge of her great grandson stashing weapons in the house. Many were released on bail while police is desperately trying to reconnect with many young people in the community.

Yes, rap music is fueling gun violence in Toronto, Canada, but explaining it further: Are the activities of rappers causing the motives? Not necessarily. I had an unplanned twitter session with Grammy winning Producer to Drake and several other artists Boi1da real name Matthew Samuels. He is a very humble person and to see his displeasure at Toronto's CP24 breaking news channel caught my attention. Responding to the tweet above to Boi1da, I told him that these kids are technically "rappers." They have YouTube videos netting 8000-12,000 hits full of gangsta rap.

Eventually our twitter back and forth conversation ended up with the tweet below which it's retweets has since increased. One of those RT's was from a familiar source, Toronto Crime Stoppers who follows me @HipHossip after KJ's hit Crime Stopper's hip-hop song and the PSA's I help organize with police with some aspiring rappers hooking them with Toronto's leading Urban Top 40 radio stations Flow 93.5FM and Z103.5FM.


Another familiar person was Officer Scott Mills who is the Social Media officer for Toronto Police. He saw my tweet to Boi1da and saw the link to the Global News interview I did last week on why rappers in Toronto never talk after a murder leaving homicide officers stuck and a killer walking free. That tweet from Samuels was VERY powerful and sent a big message from a powerful global figure in the music business.

Below is the video of the press conference that Det/Sgt Gary Giroux had detailing the crime and appeal from Susan Spencer the rapper's sister. Her appeal to the so called friends who took him to the hospital really baffles me. They see him killed and just "dropped him" off at the ER! It took surveillance outside that hospital to actually get those "friends" to come forward but the detective says they were all lying to him and "far from truthful." When the shooting happened, cops did not know the crime scene till later and it took a couple of more days to secure a warrant. Evidence could have been damaged already and now all Dungeon Studio's videos on YouTube are marked "private."

MY TWITTER TRANSCRIPTS LIVE FROM TODAY'S PRESS CONFERENCE AT TORONTO POLICE HEADQUARTERS 1/31/12 10.30AM:

THIS IS HIGHLY DISTURBING ON THE LEVEL OF VIOLENCE GOING ON IN TORONTO RIGHT NOW! A RAPPER'S MURDER LINKED TO THE 3 DRIVE BY SHOOTINGS THIS PAST WEEKEND JAN 27-29TH 2012. SO MUCH GANG BANGING, NOW A PHOTO OF SUSPECTS AND PERSONS OF INTEREST RELEASED. PLS CALL THIS YOUNG WOMAN IF YOU KNOW HER!!! SHE NEEDS TO SECURE A LAWYER. THIS IS TOO SCARY. DID U HEAR THAT GRANDMA'S VOICE IN THE WEEKEND DRIVE BYS? PARENTS PLEASE TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN. KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING AND WHO THEY ARE WITH.

Start with the bottom tweet first.

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To see my complete tweets on the UPDATE of the murder of Rapper @TonyTrapz Anthony Spencer, pls go to my Crime Reporting page @Snitchlady.
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Rapper murder "Attractive" woman in murder tape asked to get legal counsel as police say she knows info about the murder-left with suspects
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2nd call woman makes is to a cab company while you can hear fatal gunshot in the background. Calls her name Ashley and leaves with suspects.
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CONCLUSION: 2 men and a woman entered the studio. She makes 2 calls. She made the calls as reception is bad in the basement recording studio
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Now the BARBER SHOP HOMICIDE: Det Mary Vruna is taking media questions. They have some theories but not been confirmed. Targeted murder.15 minutes ago

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The individuals that have info to the lyrics motive are not cooperating on Spencer's murder.
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The witness participation are directed towards friends in the studio that took Spencer to the hospital. The dudes in custody are dangerous
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Det/Sgt Giroux says the young lady may not even be aware of the gunshot as if she ignored it or something.
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Det/Sgt Gary Giroux says he heard the name "Ashley" in the cab call. She may not have known of the shooting or KNOWN!
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One very loud shot was heard on the #Toronto Police audio of the execution of Anthony Spencer. Here's a young lady who was with assassins
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"She has a difficult decision to make. She is a witness to the offence or a party to the offence." Sgt Gary Giroux to the young lady on vid
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Police are now playing her cab call voice. You can hear a big gunshot blast at the start of the cab call. She sounds very nervous.
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"We've done our part and you do your part" Sgt Gary Giroux urging the female to come forward. Her face is CLEAR! She should be arrested 2day
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The female with the offenders is asked to come forward. Two persons of interest have been arrested for other offences by Guns and Gangs.
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The phone call to the cab company was made at 4.32am in the morning. She is a black female bi-racial 5ft 100 Ibs attractive, dark hair.
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The female comes out again at 2.35am to make a call and also looks around like a lookout? She calls for a cab and you can hear the gunshots.
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Two Males and females exit a cab and walked into the Dungeon studios. The female is leaving the recording studio to use her cell.
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Supt Martin of 42 Division in Malvern. "I urge you to help us STOP this cycle of violence."
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The 3 drive by shootings in Malvern has one house shot at TWICE and another house shot at once. This looks like the Supt of 42 Div
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The detective on the podium is NOW saying the 3 drivebys in Malvern and the murder of Spencer were LINKED and will not discuss the links.
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The police is updating us about all the connections on the Malvern shootings. The barber, the 3 drive bys and Spencer murder. NO LINKS!
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Standby, my TWEETS are going LIVE on this murder case. Anthony Spencer "@Tony Trapz" Rapper killed in recording studio.
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Homicide will be releasing an audio of what may have been the MURDER in progress and also a video of what could be the killers leaving.
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Spencer's lyrics were direct, coarse and he wore RED gang colors in many of his vids. Survived by a 3 y/o daughter and family members.
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Lead Det/Sgt Gary Giroux is citing some of his LYRICS as the motive saying he may have allegedly "dissed" some GANG MEMBERS
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Anthony Spencer rapped under the name "Tony Trapz" and most of his music was the genre of "gangsta rap" Police will be updating us in 5 mins
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Anthony Spencer, 23 was recording in the Dungeon Studios at 799 Brimley rd when some dudes burst in and shot him point blank killing him
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An update from Toronto Police today 1/31/12 confirms that the three drive by shootings last weekend in Malvern is directly related to the murder of Rapper Tony Trapz, Anthony Spencer. They also released an audio call from a female subject calling for a cab and a video of 2 males and that female who called herself "Ashley" to the cab company she ordered from.

To me personally, those two males who are now in custody on an unrelated Toronto Police Guns and Gangs unit charge are "presumed" to be the alleged killers of Rapper Anthony Spencer but cops need the young lady to come forward as a witness. “She’s got a difficult choice to make,” he said. “She’s either a witness” or part of the murder, Det/Sgt Giroux said.



I'm thinking these homies did those drive bys but police are NOT commenting on that since it will compromise their investigation. One reporter even asked at the news conference. Sadly I can't show you any of Spencer's videos. They are now marked "private" on YouTube on Dungeon Studio's page where most of them were promoted. Why hide free speech?
KJ met one of his rap Idols "L'il Jon" backstage at a concert last Summer and they did dinner together. They should be seeing good things their mentors are doing. The first thing he asked the ATL rapper was about the $$$ Apprentice episodes..lol. Violence is not the way. Is this what we want the younger rappers of the future to keep seeing? It's giving rap music a bad name! Remember Nov 2010, when KJ spoke to the Toronto media about rappers taking guns off their music? All these youngsters want to rap be it a hobby or a career. You have to lead by example.Can we all learn from KJ's diss video dedication to me?? Pls watch "My Mom's a Snitch" At 9, my son wrote and rapped his own song about Crime Stoppers after he learned that my name was @Snitchlady on Twitter.This video was featured and tweeted on Toronto Police's 3 Facebook pages including the TAVIS page above. KJ is gonna be 12 and he will be auditioning for the "X -Factor" when we go down to his country (USA) this summer. He will be "rapping" like Astro did. You can lift up your talent in this genre without violent lyrics. KJ was also featured in the BIG upcoming video of the #3 rapper in Canada in a major role. He rapped 2 verses. Stay tuned for that on MuchMusic and MTV Canada. This rapper is always on those channels and you know him.



My advice to all young rappers is to STOP this culture of rapping about GUNS, GANGS and DRUGS! Pls SHARE this story on all your social networks. --Written by MsKemi Jan 31st 2012. Follow me @Snitchlady @HipHossip @MyYoungToronto

BLOODBATH ON THE X-FACTOR TALENT SHOW AS SIMON FIRES THE FEMALE JUDGES AND HOST.

Judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul as well as host Steve Jones have all been axed from 'The X Factor'. Remember after the season finale when show boss Simon Cowell said he is keen to "take the show in a different direction", I told you there was going to be a BLOODBATH and that has happened.

The only guaranteed person next season to sit at that table is record producer L.A. Reid. Sources are telling me that Mariah Carey is coming after all and that Paula just heard TODAY! Lets wait and see. It's all about the money money money. Bring in Ryan Seacrest. lol.

CORY GUNZ APOLOGIZES TO FANS ON GETTING ARRESTED FOR GUN POSSESSION.

Rapper CORY GUNZ has apologised to his fans for letting them down following his weekend arrest for gun possession. The 6 Foot 7 Foot star, real name Peter Pankey, Jr., was taken into custody by police in New York on Saturday (28Jan12) after allegedly finding a loaded pistol in his backpack.

He was held overnight and logged on to his Twitter.com account upon his release on Sunday (29Jan12) to express his regret at his behaviour.

He tweeted, "I apologize to all of my Supporters, Friends and Family. Things Happen, No excuses. My only regret is letting ya’ll (sic) down… Peace". Gunz is facing up to three-and-a-half years behind bars if convicted for illegal possession of a loaded weapon. Too late for KJ who has given up and says he's not interested in Gunz music anymore and besides "his logo still has pistols in them." What can I say? These rappers will not learn. SMH.

DIZZEE RASCAL TO REPLACE SNOOP DOGG AT AUSTRIAN FESTIVAL

DIZZEE RASCAL will replace SNOOP DOGG on the bill of this spring’s (12) Snowbombing festival in Austria after the U.S. rapper scrapped his upcoming European tour dates. The Drop It Like It’s Hot hitmaker was to be the main headliner at the Mayrhofen festival in April (12), alongside Fatboy Slim and The Vaccines, but he pulled out of the event earlier this month (Jan12) and now British hip-hop star Rascal can’t wait to take his place.

He says, "I can’t wait to get back to Snowbombing, the last time was wicked but this time will be even better headlining the Forest stage. I’ve got a few new ones (songs) to try out on you and this time I’m actually going to learn to snowboard!"

FUTURISTIC BLOGGER OF HIP-HOP NEWS 24-7 BECOMES FEATURE EDITOR OF TRUE MAGAZINE.

Yesterday our beloved U.S partner, Futuristic Blogger was named The new "Featured Editor" of True Magazine's Print And Online Version. The Detroit, Mich native worked as an editor for HipHopNews24-7.com since 2009 to present.

Futuristic Blogger also worked as a freelance Writer for Theblackurbantimes.com and HipHossip.com. Futuristic Blogger released a statement today saying, "I'm really excited to work with True Magazine, And I look forward to bringing them a old school Hip Hop vibe with a new school Hip Hop flavor. With my hard hitting interviews, I guarantee to help bring True Magazine to the fore-front as the industries leading Magazine." Here is the TRUE MAGAZINE ANNOUNCEMENT

Congrats to Futuristic Blogger. Hard work pays off!