Pall Wall Has Weight-Control Surgery
Paul Wall reveals he recently had gastric bypass surgery. He says he reached 320 pounds and was considered to be "morbidly obese" by his doctors. He said, "I tried doing it the legit way. I stopped sippin' syrup, stopped taking pills ... all that, but it ain't work. [The surgery] saved my life for real." Paul Wall's new album, Heart of a Champion, is due to drop July 13th.
2 Pac to be Inducted into Recording Registry
2 Pac is among the 25 legendary music artists being inducted into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry this year. Pac's song has been chosen because it is a "moving and eloquent homage to both his own mother and all mothers struggling to maintain a family in the face of addiction, poverty and societal indifference."
Michael Jackson Memorial Concert Scheduled in Beverly Hills
Katherine Jackson has given her blessing for a tribute concert taking place on Saturday in Beverly Hills. "I know that Michael would be very honored and very pleased that his fans all over the world are coming together to celebrate his life," she said. Called Forever Michael, the show is being put on by Voice Plate Productions and includes a performance by Genevieve Jackson, Michael's niece and daughter of Randy.
Freeway Ricky Officially Files Lawsuit
Former drug kingpin Freeway Rick Ross has made good on his threat to sue rapper Rick Ross for trademark infringement. The lawsuit was filed Friday in U.S. District Court, Central District of California, and the judge will also reportedly issue a summons to Rapper Ricky as well as Jay-Z, who was president of Island Def Jam in 2006, when Ross was signed. Both of them could be called to testify. Freeway Ricky's lawyers also filed paperwork on Friday for a temporary restraining order for preliminary and permanent injunction relief, which would officially block the release of Ross' upcoming album Teflon Don. Freeway Ricky maintains that Rapper Ricky has profited off his name without his consent. Hmmm…sounds interesting!
Game's New Album Delayed by Lawsuit?
According to sources, Desperado Entertainment is trying to halt the release of Game's upcoming R.E.D. album because it's been cut out of royalties. The CD is set for an August 24th release, but Desperado filed papers in Los Angeles Superior Court claiming that Game hasn't paid them royalties in accordance with an agreement they have. The company claims that, based on the alleged agreement, Game owes it a portion of licensing and publishing income from all of his record sales, of which he's paid none. Desperado also claims that Universal Music Group failed to account for and pay proper royalties while reps blamed "budget overages." Desperado Entertainment wants an injunction on the R.E.D. album along with an immediate advanced payment of $275,000, and unspecified damages.
Master P Teams with Magic Johnson
Master P and his son Romeo have teamed up with Magic Johnson to offer kids a free basketball camp. The Game of Life Basketball Camp is open to 1,000 children, ages 7-16. NBA stars on hand will include free agent Rashad McCants, former Suns guard Jalen Rose and, of course, Magic. "This will be an experience that these kids will remember for the rest of their lives," Master P said, "My basketball coach helped save my life, hopefully I can do the same for this generation."
Fantasia Won "Her" Man Back
According to reports, Fantasia has won "her" man Antwaun Cook back from is his wife. Cook had gone back to his wife in March, but Fanny went all out and allegedly bought him a motorcycle to get him back. And more than this, Fanny's album Back to Me was reportedly pushed back to August 10th because she wants to add another song ... about loving and trusting. Word is, Fanny wrote the song for Antwaun but removed it from the album when they broke up. She wants to put it back on there now that they're back together.
Waka Flocka Got Got
Someone recently paid Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka $10,000 ... but he paid it in counterfeit bills. We don't know who paid him or what for, but Waka was told he got 10 grand in $100-bills. When he checked them under the light later, they were actually $5's! Daaaayyyyyuuuuummm!
CHART ACTION: Drake's On Top
As expected, Drake's long-awaited debut album, Thank Me Later, debuts at number one this week, according to Billboard. It sold 447,000 copies its first week out, becoming the third-best sales week of the year for a single album (following Sade and Lady Antebellum).
I'm Yasmin Young and that's The Dirty Dirty! For even more, tune into The Lowdown at 7:10am on Power 98!
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