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.

Earlier today, Fabolous questioned the motives of  50 Cent’s Thisis50 Fest concert via Twitter. Yesterday, I speculated that 50 was applying Law #2 from the 48 Laws Of Power.  I was called a cynic. 24 hours later, Fif responded to Fab’s inquiry with the same excerpt. Told you, I wasn’t crazy! Broken Cool via  Thisis50

This afternoon on Hot 97, Joe Crack told Angie Martinez that he loved 50 Cent and thanked him for promoting J.O.S.E. 2. Ay dios mio.

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

DJ Neil Armstrong introduces us to Hova’s orchestra. Guess The Roots ain’t the only bad band in the land. Props: BC via JayZWorld

Royce and Busta eat, eat, eat MC’s on this new heater off  5’9’s Street Hop. No room for seconds. Again: NR

After years of bickering, Crooked I and Snoop finally bury the hatchet. Commencing their bond is this new cut off Crook’s Mr. Pig Face Weapon Waist EP. Props NR via UHTN