Feds Display Weapons Seized From T.I.'s Home and SUV
Yesterday (Oct. 15) federal agents displayed the weapons seized from T.I.'s home and SUV in their raid of the rapper last Saturday (Oct. 13).
The Atlanta Journal Constitution has a detailed look at the weaponry.
View video here.
View photos here.
View detailed breakdown of weapons seized here.
The last place a machine gun or silencer should be in the hands of a convicted felon, who’s not legally allowed to posess any type of firearm,” said David Nahmias, a government prosecutor.
T.I. has been ordered to remain in federal custody until Friday (Oct. 19) when he will be present in court for a bail hearing.
Diddy Turns Himself In To Authorities Over Weekend Scuffle
Diddy is expected to turn himself in to police today (October 16) and face charges over a physical altercation he had over the weekend, according to New York's Daily News.
As previously reported sources say Puff was at a popular SoHo nightspot, Kiosk, Saturday morning (Oct. 13) when he and an acquaintance began screaming about an ex-girlfriend of Diddy's, sources said.
After a heated round of swapping insults, things appeared to cool before Diddy and his bodyguards came back.
The alleged victim, 31-year-old Steven Acevedo told cops the mogul punched him in the mouth, knocking him to the ground, and then once he got up, Puffy struck him again.
One source said they overheard a bodyguard boast to Acevedo, "We won't shoot you. You can even hold our guns." The source also confirmed that no weapon was displayed and no witnesses saw any weapon.
Acevedo, went home after the scuffle and phoned police hours later. He and his lawyer declined to comment.
Sources say after Diddy turns himself in, he'll be fingerprinted and served with a desk appearance ticket for a misdemeanor assault charge.
Diddy's attorney, Benjamin Brafman, referred questions to a representative with Dan Klores Communications, who declined comment.
In related news, Puff appeared before a judge on Friday (October 13) about another alleged attack. As previously reported, alleged victim Gerald Rechnitzer accused the mogul of jumping on him at Teddy's Night Club at the Roosevelt Hotel. He said Diddy yelled, "I'll smack flames out your @$$!"
The judge ordered that Diddy produce photographs of the rings he was wearing that night.
The last place a machine gun or silencer should be in the hands of a convicted felon, who’s not legally allowed to posess any type of firearm,” said David Nahmias, a government prosecutor.
T.I. has been ordered to remain in federal custody until Friday (Oct. 19) when he will be present in court for a bail hearing.
Diddy Turns Himself In To Authorities Over Weekend Scuffle
Diddy is expected to turn himself in to police today (October 16) and face charges over a physical altercation he had over the weekend, according to New York's Daily News.
As previously reported sources say Puff was at a popular SoHo nightspot, Kiosk, Saturday morning (Oct. 13) when he and an acquaintance began screaming about an ex-girlfriend of Diddy's, sources said.
After a heated round of swapping insults, things appeared to cool before Diddy and his bodyguards came back.
The alleged victim, 31-year-old Steven Acevedo told cops the mogul punched him in the mouth, knocking him to the ground, and then once he got up, Puffy struck him again.
One source said they overheard a bodyguard boast to Acevedo, "We won't shoot you. You can even hold our guns." The source also confirmed that no weapon was displayed and no witnesses saw any weapon.
Acevedo, went home after the scuffle and phoned police hours later. He and his lawyer declined to comment.
Sources say after Diddy turns himself in, he'll be fingerprinted and served with a desk appearance ticket for a misdemeanor assault charge.
Diddy's attorney, Benjamin Brafman, referred questions to a representative with Dan Klores Communications, who declined comment.
In related news, Puff appeared before a judge on Friday (October 13) about another alleged attack. As previously reported, alleged victim Gerald Rechnitzer accused the mogul of jumping on him at Teddy's Night Club at the Roosevelt Hotel. He said Diddy yelled, "I'll smack flames out your @$$!"
The judge ordered that Diddy produce photographs of the rings he was wearing that night.
Foxy Brown Pleads Not Guilty in Assault Case
Foxy Brown finally made it onto a bus from Rikers Island to Brooklyn state Supreme Court for a hearing on her pending assault case today.
According to the Associated Press, Brooklyn’s Don Diva arrived at court wearing casual clothing and entered a plea of not guilty on charges of assault, attempted assault, menacing and criminal possession of a weapon.
Foxy, is currently serving a one year sentence on Rikers for a probation violation, stands accused of striking her neighbor—Arlene Raymond—during an argument over the volume of the rapper’s car stereo.
During today’s hearing, Justice John Ingram extended an order of protection Raymond has against Foxy until December 18, 2008 and ordered her back to court on December 17.
URSH AND TAMEKA TELL ALL TO ESSENCE
Usher and his bride Tameka Foster grace the new November cover of Essence magazine and speak candidly about the roller-coaster ride that carried them toward the altar and, soon, parenthood.
"Ours is not a typical love story, but it is a true one," Usher tells writer Joan Morgan. "Tameka and I have been fortunate enough to go through the thick of it in the beginning. We've had that opportunity to huddle up as a team, to make sure that we're clear and speak as one voice."
Usher and Tameka, who are expecting a baby boy in the coming months, say they were stunned that the announcement was met with such negative press.
"It was like, wow," says Usher, who just celebrated his 29th birthday Sunday. "[Getting married] and having a child is something that everyone should celebrate. What's happened to us as a culture and a people?"
Foster, 37, said she was even hated on by folks closer to home.
"Thank God I didn't listen to my girlfriends," she says. "Usher was my road dawg. I'd seen him love, and I'd watched him date women who were not worthy of him. He was so sweet, going out of his way to cater to their every need. And I'd see them not even be grateful."
She adds that their love is based on complete openness – something she hasn't experienced in her romantic life before.
"I feel totally uninhibited with Usher," Foster says. "I've never been in a situation with anyone, even as far back as high school, where there were no secrets. I know I can tell him anything and he's not going to judge me. I can finally share my dreams. And because of that, I know that man loves me."
Trina, Gabrielle Union Among Those To Participate In Miami's Hip-Hop Summit
Russell Simmons' Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) is gearing up to head back to Miami, Florida on Saturday (October 20) with the message of financial literacy -- via their Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment, dubbed "Get Your Money Right."
With problems like the housing market crash affecting the economy, jobs, student loans and consumer confidence, the HSAN feel that young people need some sound financial advice on how to best manage their money -- and who to better influence them than hip-hop stars?
With HSAN Co-Chairmen Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis scheduled to be present, other stars such as Miami's Trina, actress Gabrielle Union, Ne-Yo, LeToya Luckett, Joell Ortiz and Huey are all slated to attend, all of which will definitely draw in a big crowd of kids.
"With the proper education and information about financial literacy, a young person today can work hard and still be successful, even during the current economic environment," said Simmons. "Hip-hop is about creating and maximizing opportunity. It is about transforming the American dream into a living reality. Our 'Get Your Money Right' Hip-Hop Summits are about helping young people empower themselves with the basic tools of financial empowerment."
The Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment is a grassroots effort to help engage young people in discussions about the importance of personal finance. The "Get Your Money Right" agenda features an interactive panel discussion on financial literacy, including such topics as the basics of banking, repairing and understanding credit scores, asset and wealth management, vehicle financing and home ownership.
Now in its third successful year, the Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment brings together the powerful combination of hip-hop stars and Chrysler Financial experts to speak to students and community members about the importance of financial literacy.
The tour utilizes the "Get Your Money Right" workbook, produced and distributed by HSAN in both English and Spanish and given to all participants. But those who don't attend can get it free online at HSAN.org.
"How we as consumers manage our money determines our credit worthiness, provides us with access to financial tools, such as mortgages and affects our overall quality of life," said William F. Jones Jr., Chief Operating Officer -- Chrysler Financial. "At the Summit our employee volunteers will empower participants to make good financial choices that will benefit them for a lifetime because it is easier to establish good credit initially than to repair bad credit later."
The Miami summit will take place at the Florida Memorial University's A. Chester Robinson Athletic Center at 15800 Northwest 42 Ave. in Miami Gardens, Flordia. The program takes place from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. with doors opening at noon.
Tickets for the Miami Summit are free and available at HSAN.org.
The 2007 "Get Your Money Right" tour will make one more stop in 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia on November 3.
Plies Launches Online Blog; Goes Platinum With "Shawty" Ringtone
Plies has launched www.BidLong.com , an online community blog that expresses the rapper's concerns regarding the prison system in this country. The site not only features updates from Plies himself, but it will also be a forum for fans to express their own feelings about incarceration and personal stories.
Plies recently released a viral music video for his song "100 Years," in which he addresses the injustices that people are being faced with in courtrooms on a daily basis; from inadequate legal council and excessive sentencing, to crooked law enforcement officials.
"I feel like the song is well needed," says Plies of "100 Years." "There hasn't been a record that I can remember over the course of the last 10 years that has touched on the system like this song."
In other Plies news, the ringtone for his hit single "Shawty" feat. T-Pain has reached platinum status. Plies has sold over one million ringtones to date, according to Billboard's "Hot RingMasters" chart.
Plies currently has has seven songs from his debut album, "The Real Testament," on the "Hot RingMasters" chart.
Eminem To Release New LIVE DVD
Eminem will release a new live DVD titled "Live In New York City by Eminem" November 13.
The live DVD is recorded from his 2005 Madison Square Garden concert in New York City.
The concert features special appearances by Stat Quo, Obie Trice and D12.
DVD TRACKLISTING:
1) Evil Deeds
2) Mosh
3) Business
4) Rain Man
5) Ass Like That
6) Puke
7) Kill You
8) Like Toy Soldiers
9) Lodi Dodi
10) Just A Friend
11) Nuthin But A G Thing
12) My Name Is
13) Git Up
14) How Come
15) Rock Star
16) 40oz
17) My Band
18) Stan
19) The Way I Am
20) Just Don’t Give A Fuck
21) Got Some Teeth
22) Stay ‘Bout It
23) The Set Up
24) Like Dat
25) Cleaning Out My Closet
26) Mockingbird
27) Just Lose It
28) Lose Yourself
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