Young Buck Owes Total $11.5 Million- $10 Million From G-Unit

Rap daily: Young Buck's troubles continue to deepen, as claims against the rapper have reached $11.5 million, with $10 million of the claims coming from his former label, G-Unit. . 

According to Buck, G-Unit Records has filed a $10 million claim against former artist Young Buck in the event that he breaches his contract with the label, in his ongoing bankruptcy case. 

Rapper 50 Cent has also filed a $171,000 claim against Young Buck, claiming he loaned his former artist $300,000 in 2005.

In all, Young Buck has 14 claims against him in the bankruptcy proceedings, which total a whopping $11.5 million dollars. 

Young Buck's lawyer Robin Mitchell Joyce blamed some of Young Buck's financial troubles on the deal he signed with 50's G-Unit imprint. 

She claims that G-Unit managed Young Buck, handled all of his business, provided legal counseling and acted as his booking agent. 

This could have put anyone working with Young Buck in danger of running afoul of 50 Cent, especially after the two men began to feud.

"One of the biggest problems with Buck's situation is not only that it's so complex, but also that he didn't understand it," Joyce told The Tennessean. "The money went in and the money went out and Buck's universe of knowledge about his financial state is a balance on an ATM receipt. … Buck never knew at one point, at several points, that he was a millionaire."

According to Joyce, she has submitted a $500,000 budget for a new album since Young Buck is technically still signed to the label, although his releases through G-Unit have been put on hold. 

Joyce believes the label must either approve the budget and release Young Buck's third album for G-Unit or let him out of his contract. 

Young Buck is also facing 10 years in prison over a federal gun rap after a March 7th arrest, which accused the rapper of illegally being in possession of a gun in August of 2010. 

He is free on $100,000 bail. 

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SOULJA BOYS BROTHER DIES IN CAR CRASH

On Monday morning (March 21), the rapper revealed on Twitter that he's mourning the passing of his younger brother, who passed last night.

In a tweet to to his 2.6 million followers, the young rapper expressed his sadness, writing (@SouljaBoy): "at home crying my eyes out I can't believe my Lil bro is gone... today is so not my day.. RIP lil brother love you always :(".

Soulja Boy's manager, Miami Mike, followed by stating that that the rapper's brother was involved in a car accident late last night.

"The Flags are @ Half Staff @ the Offices of SODMG & PTE, R.I.P. to @Souljaboy little brother who passed-way in a auto crash last nite :-(" Mike wrote (@CEOMiamiMike)."

No further details have been released as of press time. Story still developing..... 

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Slim Thug Sued For Pistol Whipping Man During Business Meeting

Rap Daily: A Texas man has filed a lawsuit against rapper Slim Thug, who is accused of assaulting the man during a business meeting. 

Clarence Evans filed the lawsuit against Slim Thug and Raymond Thomas II on March 18th, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas.

According to the lawsuit, Plaintiff Clarence Evans attended a meeting at a residence in Harris County with Slim Thug and several associates.

Evans claims that he was "suddenly and without warning" attacked by Slim Thug, who allegedly struck Evans in the face with the end of a pistol. 

The lawsuit claims that Slim Thug ordered his associates to attack Evans and rob him of his money.

"Defendants participated in the attack and directed the other attendees of the business meeting to attack Plaintiff and steal any money Plaintiff had in his pockets at the time," the lawsuit claims. 

Evans is seeking an disclosed amount for a variety of charges. 

Evans is suing Slim Thug and his associate Raymond Thomas for medical, hospital and pharmaceutical charges, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical disability and disfigurement. 

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Wyclef Jean Released From Hospital After Being Shot In Haiti

Rap Daily: Rap star Wyclef Jean was shot earlier today in his native homeland of Haiti, just hours before voting is slated to begin the contested Presidential election. 

While details are sketchy, reports are stating Wyclef was shot in the hand. He has been since discharged from a local hospital in the city of Delmas. 

"We have spoken to Wyclef, he is ok," a representative said in a statement. "Thank you for your thoughts and prayers." 

Wyclef is in Haiti supporting Presidential candidate Michel Martelly, who is running against Mirlande Manigat, a law professor who is also the former first lady of Haiti. 

The elections are slated to start today.

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Family Says Tru Life's Sentencing Too Lenient

Former Roc-A-Fella Records artist Tru Life was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a stabbing that left one man dead and another injured. 

Tru Life, born Robert Rosado, was in court yesterday (March 16th), along with his brother Marcus. 

Both men apologized to Christopher Guerrero, was stabbed to death during a June 2009 altercation with the brothers. 

According to the Associated Press, relatives of Guerrero were unhappy with the the brothers' sentence, which they felt was too lenient, considering the magnitude of the crime. 

"Christopher, who was unarmed and defenseless, was attacked," said Guerrero's brother, Jason Ramirez. "We believe the system has failed us."

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Nate Dogg Dies Aged 41

The West Coast star passed away in Long Beach, California, in the early hours of yesterday morning, according to his family.

The cause of death remains unknown, though he did suffer a stroke in December 2007 that rendered the left side of his body paralysed.with Dre, Snoop and Kurupt; and 2003 tune 21 Questions, with 50 Cent.

In April 2002 he was arrested and charged with firearms and drugs offences in Arizona, pleading guilty at trial and sentenced to probation and community service.

He released three albums during his career - 1998's G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2, 2001's Music And Me, and an eponymously titled 2004 collection.

However, he'll be best remembered for his collaborations, having contributed to over 40 charted singles.

His distinctively deep voice also played a big role on Dre's top-selling 1991 album The Chronic.

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50 Takes G-Unit International

Rap Daily: 50 Cent is taking his record label international with a new European distribution deal for G-Unit Records. 

According to reports, 50 Cent is planning to open an office in the United Kingdom via a new marketing and distribution deal with PIAS Group.

"Last year we took the decision to restructure the label and begin to carve out it's own world-wide distribution, marketing and promotions strategy, said Nikki Martin, Vice President, G-Unit Records & Entertainment. “After signing with EMI for North America we looked at who could help develop the brand in other key territories and we decided to partner with PIAS who shared our vision and passion for the music."

50's UK's office will be headed up by renowned DJ, Dan Greenpeace, who is a notable figure in the UK music industry.

PIAS is one of Europe's leading independent music labels, launched in 1982 by Kenny Gates & Michel Lambot.

The PIAS Group is headquartered in Brussels and has local offices in the UK, France, Germany, The Netherlands and Spain. 

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New Ja Rule Album Lands In Stores Day Before Rapper's Prison Term

Queens, New York rapper Ja Rule has announced his new album The Renaissance Project will drop in June, just as he starts a 2-year prison term for being caught with a handgun in July of 2007.
Ja Rule was sentenced to the term after pleading guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon.

Earlier this week, the rapper's lawyer revealed that a judge had pushed Ja' surrender date to June, so he could pay off an old tax debt and finish recording his album.

Earlier today (March 13th), Ja took to Twitter and announced the official release date for the album is June 7th, the day before he must surrender to authorities and begin his prison sentence.

The Renaissance Project will be released on Ja Rule's Mpire Music Group, which is distributed and marketed by Fontana Distribution.

Ja Rule is due in court to surrender and start his prison term on June 8th.

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Eminem Certified Diamond Pens Open Letter to City of Detroit

 Eminem has reached another milestone in his career, as his 2002 album The Eminem Show has been certified Diamond, by selling 10 million records.

According to reports, the Recording Industry Association of America  has certified the Grammy Award winning album The Eminem Show Diamond. 

Additionally, his 2000 album The Marshall Mathers LP has moved over 10 million records as well, although the album has yet to receive its own Diamond status from the RIAA. 

In related news, Eminem recently penned an open letter to the City of Detroit.

"You took our country from its infancy into industry. And your name still carries with it, the idea of a nation. Built on steel, muscle and sweat. you became a city that carried a country," Eminem said. "Who know that nothing is accomplished without hard work, without sacrifice. When you hurt, we hurt..."

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Meek Mill Concert Cut Short After Brawl

Maryland police are investigating a shooting that took place after a massive brawl between 50-60 people broke out during a concert featuring Meek Mill, who recently inked a deal with rapper Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group. 

Meek, who hails from Philadelphia, was the headlining act at Governors Hall at Sailwinds Park in Cambridge on Sunday.

A fight broke out amongst patrons, resulting in one person being removed from the venue. 

While security guards escorted the person out of the venue, larger fights broke out inside the hall amongst 50-60 people, where food and chairs where thrown. 

When security guards used pepper-sprayed to contain the fighting patrons, over 600 people rushed for the doors. 

In the parking lot, ten shots were fired, prompting the crowd to scatter. 

Police are currently investigating the brawl, which left several attendees with minor injuries. 

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