Monday, May 21, 2007

News For 5-21-07

Method Man Arrested on Marijuana Charge
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Method Man was arrested on Thursday (May 17) in New York City for possession of 28 grams of marijuana. According to the New York Post, the rapper’s vehicle was stopped by police for having an expired inspection sticker as he passed through a toll booth to enter the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. When Meth rolled down his window, Officer Donald Johnston smelled marijuana smoke and noticed some rolled blunts and baggies filled with marijuana in plain site. When questioned by the cop, he admitted to having more marijuana underneath his seat. The Staten Island native was taken into custody, and released on his own recognizance on Friday after being arraigned in Brooklyn Criminal Court.

Lil Wayne Linking up With Game
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So word started spreading a couple of days ago about a rumored collabo mixtape between Lil “Whoopi Goldberg Jr.” Wayne and Hurricane “Worlds Dumbest Criminal” Game. According to the buzz circulating, the two have started emailing each other tracks back and forth for a mixtape called “Blood Brothers.” I can’t wait for this mixtape, it’s going to be the most original thing since Gorilla Black (uhhhhhh).

Afeni Shakur keeps Tupac's memory alive
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Evergreen has reached an agreement with Afeni Shakur for them to be included in the development of a future remix album, and a movie script Pac had written while incarcerated. They will also take part in future albums by 2pac, as well as the book “Tupac Remembered”, an in-depth biography of the icon, with guest commentary.

“I believe that after 10 years I have done as much as I can on my own to further the creative aspect of Tupac’s music,” said Afeni. “I’m looking forward to working with Evergreen’s publishing and creative marketing teams to reach a more global market and to expand the opportunities for my son’s music.”

“Tupac was one of the most prolific songwriters that ever lived,” continued David Schulhof, co-CEO of Evergreen. “He had a tremendous impact both as a songwriter and social activist, and left behind a body of work that will forever attract generations of fans. We are honored to be working with Afeni Shakur and helping to realize the full potential of this catalog.”

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