This news is sad and upsetting. Representatives for the rapper revealed to MTV News that the Brooklyn MC is being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at an unspecified facility in Western New York State. Officials are determining whether or not to deport the rapper, who was born in Belize, a rep explained. “Shyne is currently in federal custody while his future immigration status is determined,” the rep said in a message to MTV News. Shyne attorney Oscar Michelen […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3588672&w=425&h=350&fv=] At tonight’s gig in Norway, Hov gave his first performance of the final track on BP3. Unfortunately, it’s just a lil’ tease. Guess somebody wants to keep his job. Props: Whoever taught Neil Armstrong how to use his computer? This guy’s outta control today. Ha.

Now I believe it. A Clinton Correctional Facility staffer confirmed his release. I think The God deserves time to lay low. Remember that ODB VH1 show? Life is deeper than rap. CBS Update: Uh oh. Not so fast.

The final sales numbers of Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel are being tallied as I type but from the early projections, it’s not looking good. Still even if Mariah Carey falls short of having a number one album in the country there are still plans to push her latest product. In fact, Rap Up has found out a top-secret remix album is already in the works. So far only Trey Songz (who would show up to a Rap Radar kickball […]

At a fancy schmancy charity event that he threw last night, Ne-Yo took it to the stage. Here’s a medley of him performing three huge hits he wrote for B, Ri-Ri, and Mario. I imagine those are some nice checks, son. Spotted: Fly Girl via All That’s Fab Sidebar: Regarding Chris Brown’s ex’s next album, he says, “She has some things to say and she’s definitely going to say them—loudly.” MyFox

It wasn’t Curtis’ silly stunts that derailed Fat Joe’s project from being on the front burner of everyone’s minds, it was those damn samples. I just copped the new CD and two of my favorite joints had to be reworked. Damn shame! Before: After: Before: After: Regardless, I’m still a card-carrying member of Team Cartagena. “Congratulations” knocks! Support my Boriqua buddy!

This morning, rap’s Twitter King weighed in on his feelings about Curtis’ NY unity antics. Besides the Wu, he’s the only prominent Big Apple spitter that wasn’t there. No longer wonder why. Yesterday: 50 Cent & Friends At Thisis50

“They wonder how I stay on top.” Here’s a new one from Ricky’s crew with the great Bun B. You don’t have to point out the bounce on this one. Ride out! And oh yeah, that was a quick jab at Curtis in Ross’ verse. Will it ever end?

This guy picks up garbage for two days and now he gets to tour. This can’t be life. It ain’t right, I tell you.

That’s my neighbor’s lady you lookin’ at. Watch yourself! No backhands or backshots for you, fam. Props: Gyant