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Remy Says She Didn't Shoot Friend

“I didn’t shoot my friend!” Remy Ma hollered at reporters from the second-floor window of her modest Cliffside Park, N.J., home. “I didn’t shoot nobody!”

The rapper, who is free on $250,000 bond, was arrested last weekend for allegedly shooting long time friend, Makeda Barnes-Joseph, twice in the midsection after a dispute over missing money.

“All I heard was the gun go off,” said Barnes-Joseph from her bed at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan. “I couldn’t believe she shot me!”

“What hurts me is that when she shot me she went over and dumped the bag,” Barnes-Joseph continued. ” She didn’t even say, ‘Oh, my God, I just shot her.’

She pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder, assault in the first degree, and criminal possession of a weapon.

Second Arrest Warrant Issued For Cash Money's Chopper

A Baltimore judge has issued an arrest warrant for former Bad Boy artist, Kevin Barnes, also known as Chopper. The rapper, who recently signed to Cash Money Records, is currently wanted by Baltimore police for failing to complete 100 hours of community service he was sentenced to in March as a result of a 2001 robbery charge.


According to WBAL Channel 11 News, Prosecutors claim Barnes was riding a mountain bike when he pulled a gun (which was later found to be a pellet rifle) out on a couple and threatened, “Stop or I’ll bust your brains.” He robbed one person of $90 while the other fled.

Barnes was subsequently arrested for the robbery after detectives found him on his bike with the pellet rifle. He was later released and given a court date which he missed, resulting in a warrant being issued for his arrest.

In March of 2006 he was sentenced to 100 hours of community service and two years of probation after cops arrested him for the outstanding warrant during a routine traffic stop.

Paul Gardner, Barnes’ lawyer, told WBAL that his client believed he would be fulfilling his probation requirements in Atlanta, where he had been staying since Hurricane Katrina.

“Chopper failed to appear before his probation officer because Chopper expected to report to a Georgia probation officer not a Maryland one,” Gardner said.

Dave Chappelle Hospitalized

Comedian Dave Chappelle was reportedly hospitalized over the weekend for exhaustion.

Chappelle's publicist, Carla Sims, revealed to the Associated Press that the 33-year-old comedian checked into an emergency room on Saturday (July 14) and was released a few hours later.

"It was exhaustion; he had been traveling," she explained. "He's fine."
Sims declined to say which hospital Chappelle visited or release any other details.

Superb Claims He Wrote Ghostface's Supreme Clientele

To bring you up to date, in an interview with Spin Magazine released last week, Tony Yayo of G Unit claimed GhostFace didn’t write the album that many consider to be a definitive classic.

Yayo stated that the now incarcerated Wu Tang Clan associate, Lord Superb (formerly of American Cream Team which was started by Raekwon) wrote the entire album and discredited Ghostface.

In a recent telephone interview, Superb verified the claims made by Yayo stating:

“Ya niggas know he took my shit, But I ain’t mad at that cause I ain’t a hater, but that was mines. I ain’t telling ya’ll to not buy his album but thats me, the whole Supreme Clientèle album that was me I wrote that. I had to pay my dues and do what I had to do to get in the game.”

“The First time is on me, but the second time is on you, you gotta ask permission to be me, that nigga took flows, words, that nigga took everything. And now I’m up in here dead, I don’t even get a package from him man”

THOUSANDS FLOCK TO BE DIDDY’S FLUNKIE

Sean “Diddy” Combs has received over 10,000 video applications posted to his YouTube spot seeking a new personal assistant.

"Oh my God, what have I started?” he stated on his MySpace page. “Earlier I put it out there to you the viewers, you the people that made me. A lot of people dream about getting into this industry and being somebody. Everybody needs a chance. Someone gave me a chance, that is what this whole thing is about, it's about empowerment.

"This is not a joke, I'm trying to give a chance to somebody who is out there to be my personal assistant to help me to be the best and maybe I can help them to be the best. That's what this thing is about, helping each other out."

As previously reported, Diddy posted a video of himself seeking applicants for a position as his 24/7 personal assistant. Interested parties were encouraged to post three-minute videos of themselves on YouTube.

T.I. Holds On To The #1 Position For Second Week In A Row

T.I.'s "T.I. vs. T.I.P." maintains its lead on The Billboard 200 for a second week after moving 175,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. That's a 63% drop from the album's debut week total of 468,000.

Alternative rock veterans Smashing Pumpkins return after a seven-year absence with "Zeitgeist" (Martha's Music/Reprise), the chart's top debut at No. 2. The effort sold 145,000 units and ties 1998's "Adore" as the second best charting album of the group's career. The double-disc "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" bowed at No. 1 on the chart in 1995.

Linkin Park's "Minutes to Midnight" (Machine Shop/Warner Bros.) climbs two rungs 9-7 despite a 4% decrease in sales to 54,000. Meanwhile, Fergie's solo debut re-enters the top tier with the aid of her new single "Big Girls Don't Cry," ascending 11-8 in its 43rd week on the chart with 50,000 (-5%). Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black" (Universal) falls 8-9 with 49,000 (-15%).

Sales this week are down 4.9% compared to last week's sum at 8.3 million units and down 10.8% compared to the same week last year.

Chamillionaire "Keeps Fans Cool," Leaks Free Mixtape/DVD

With the release date for his sophomore album Ultimate Victory still two months away, Houston rapper Chamillionaire is treating fans to his latest mixtape to tide them over.

Chamillionaire's Mixtape Messiah 3 hits the net today (July 18). The mixtape, which also includes an hour-long DVD, are both available to be downloaded for free on Cham's website.

"Because I was nowhere near done with the album, I had to do something," Cham said in a prior interview. "But the mixtape isn't about radio or anything, it's just to keep my fans cool until the album drops. September 18 is a little ways away so I decided on July 18 just to drop the DVD and the mixtape for free everywhere and just let my fans have it.

"It helps with people feeling like they know me," Cham continued. "The DVD is a lot of behind-the-scenes footage. A lot of stuff on there is just entertaining, to let people see a side of my personality they might not normally see -- me cracking jokes and whatever. I think a fan will like it."

As previously reported, Cham's sophomore release, Ultimate Victory will be released on September 18. The album features appearances by Lil' Wayne, Krayzie Bone, Pimp C, Lloyd and Devin the Dude. The video for his first single, "Hip Hop Police" featuring Slick Rick (which was produced by JR Rotem) is set to debut next week.

With his release date drawing near, Chamillionaire is preparing the public to expect something different from his upcoming project.

"Nowadays you got so many people trying to change their style to fit the mold," Chamillionaire said. "My album is definitely not that. I don't think nobody's gonna tell me that it's not creative."

Mixtape Messiah 3 is available now at chamillionaire.com.


Jagged Edge Eye Sept. 25th As Release Date For New Album

Jagged Edge is eyeing a Sept. 25 release date for its new album, "Baby Making Project."

The album is bedroom music; It's freakier, risque, but not raunchy or expletive," group member Brandon Casey tells Billboard.com. "There were so many records like that growing up with Keith Sweat and R. Kelly. Today, everything is fast, so we wanted to reintroduce ourselves and still represent."

The first single, the Dupri-produced "Put a Little Umph in It," featuring Ashanti, is proof of just how suggestive "Project" is. "The song is seductive and Ashanti is sexy to death, so it made perfect sense," says group member Richard Wingo of the collaboration. Battling for second single status are "Me That's Who" and "Whole Town Laughing," both produced by the group.

Other tracks included are "Get This," ("We ain't known for the suggestive, freaky ballads, but this one is one of the few of that nature," says Brandon), and "The Way To Say I Love You." Jagged Edge had so much material from the "Project" sessions that group members say they are already eight songs into another album, a release date for which has not been announced.

The group will support "Project" with a 30-city tour of House of Blues venues in the fall as well as an arena run with other, as-yet-unnamed Def Jam artists. A Jagged Edge clothing line is also in the works.

In addition, Jagged Edge recently launched its own label, 581 Records, under So So Def/Island Urban, to which they signed the girl group Bad Girl and Atlanta rapper Jimmy Two Time.

MACY GRAY GOES ‘BIG’ FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Macy Gray will launch a month-long North American tour in Florida on August 14 to promote her new album “Big,” which features contributions from Will.I.Am, Justin Timberlake, Natalie Cole and Fergie, among others.

The singer begins with a three night stand in Florida at the Hard Rock Hotels in Hollywood and Orlando on the 14th and 15th; and Tampa’s Tampa Bay PAC on the 16th. Here is Macy Gray’s full tour schedule:

August 2007
14 - Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live
15 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
16 - Tampa, FL - Tampa Bay PAC
18 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
19 - Louisville, KY - Kentucky Center for the Arts
23 - San Diego, CA - 4th and B
24 - Henderson, NV - Green Valley Ranch
25 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
26 - Hollywood, CA - Hollywood Bowl
29 - Fort Worth, TX - Bass Hall
30 - Charenton, LA - Rox Nightclub at Cyprus Bayou Casino
31 - Biloxi, MS - Hard Rock

September 2007
2 - Rochester Hills, MI - Meadow Brook Music Festival
3 - Cleveland, OH - Tower City Amphitheater/Taste of Cleveland
6 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
8 - Rama, Ontario - Casino Rama
12 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
13 - Baltimore, MD - Lyric Opera House
14 - Washington, DC - Constitution Hall
15 - Atlantic City, NJ - The Music Box


Too Short Enlists Help From Bay Area New Comers, Veterans For New Compilation

West Coast rap legend Too Short is back on his grizzy. The rapper is slated to release the first compilation from his Up All Nite label, titled I Love The Bay.

The new album, which is in stores now, features a long list of Bay Area alumni, with over 25 artists on the 21 track offering. Keak Da Sneak, Big Rich, Messy Marv, Turf Talk, Yukmouth, Mistah FAB, Zion I and E-40 are among some of the album's roster.

The first singles include "Lose it" featuring Mistah FAB and "Video Vixen" featuring Dem Hoodstarz, which are both gaining steam on radio in several areas. Mistah FAB and Dem Hoodstarz are two of the Bay Area's newest break out stars.

Dem Hoodstarz gained popularity with their single, "Getz Ya Grown Man On," and is featured on commercials for the CW's "King of Queens" and the new season MTV's "Rob & Big." Mistah FAB is one to watch as well. He recently released the indie album, Da Baydestrian and gained national attention with his single "Ghost Ride It."
"I wanted to represent the entire Bay Area," said Too Short. "There is a lot of new talent coming from the Bay."

The album features production from the Bay's finest as well including EA SKI & CMT, Traxxamillion, DJ L-Roc,Young L from The Pack, Droop E, Big Zeke and AMP Live.

The album's final tracklisting is as follows:

"Going Dumb" - Young Bay, G Stack, Keak Da Sneak & Too Short
"That Thang" - Mistah FAB
"Blame It on the Drugs" - The Neighborhood
"Video Vixen" - Dem Hoodstarz
"This What It Is" - Big Rich
"I Don't Dance" - Messy Marv
"Park The Scrapers" - Bavgate
"In the Street" - Turf Talk
"Shine Like Me" - Yukmouth
"You Don't Wanna See Me Rich" - San Quinn
"You See It" - The Team
"Yes Sir" - The Pack ft. Mistah FAB
"Scrape" - Traxmillion
"Doors Open" - Dolla Will
"Town Business" - Beeda Weeda, Dolla Will, J-Stalin, Lil Al tha Gamer, Eddi Projex & Zo The Roasta
"We'll Roll You" - Mac Dre & Zion I
"Don't Lose Your Head - Too Short & Zion I
"Richmond" - Frontline
"Lose It" - Mistah FAB & Too Short
"I Love The Bay" - Madam Alizay, Kreme & Pryceless
"This My One" - E-40 & Too Short ft. Mike Marshall