MY personal opinion? So what? He didn't kill anyone
The owners of a popular exotic auto dealership in Phoenix that was used by producer Swizz Beatz and other celebrities to purchase exotics cars, has been accused of massive fraud and using illicit money from Mexico to fund their businesses.
Swizz Beatz, who is the godfather to Nazreth Derboghossian and Jodi Upton's 8-month old son, has bought or traded at least 25 cars through Exotic Auto and Leasing and Scottsdale Lotus.
In addition to Swizz Beatz, the dealerships counted Penny Hardaway, Mike Bibby and others as celebrity clients and specialized in customizing Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Mercedes-Benz's.
Derboghossian, 50, is charged with 102 felony counts, which include assisting a criminal syndicate, theft by extortion, conspiracy and a host of other offenses.
Police claim that various bars, which hosted parties featuring major rappers and pop singers and the dealerships, were funded in part by money funneled in from Mexico.
For the full story or to comment log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/01/24/22105805.aspx
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Wyclef #Yele issues!
Rapper and activist Wyclef Jean has already denied any conscious wrongdoings involving his Yele Haiti charity, but he has gone one step further to clear his reputation, by hiring new accountants.
Just hours before yesterday's Hope For Haiti telethon, Wyclef announced he has hired accounting firm RSM McGladrey to administer the millions in donations that are being pledged to Haiti through the non-profit. Yele Haiti came under scrutiny when the organization's tax records hit the Internet last week.
The rapper was accused of wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars and over paying himself and his partner Jerry Duplessis through the charity.
Wyclef already admitted to wrong doing, although he blamed it on inexperience, hence the new accounting firm.
"Have we made mistakes? Yes," Jean admitted. "Did I ever use Yele money for personal benefit? Absolutely not." Jean told Oprah Winfrey that he has learned from his past mistakes with the charity
. "I think we have learned from our mistakes," Jean told Oprah Winfrey. "In moving forward, I think we're going to be stronger than ever.
"For the full story or to comment log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/01/23/22105238.aspx
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Just hours before yesterday's Hope For Haiti telethon, Wyclef announced he has hired accounting firm RSM McGladrey to administer the millions in donations that are being pledged to Haiti through the non-profit. Yele Haiti came under scrutiny when the organization's tax records hit the Internet last week.
The rapper was accused of wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars and over paying himself and his partner Jerry Duplessis through the charity.
Wyclef already admitted to wrong doing, although he blamed it on inexperience, hence the new accounting firm.
"Have we made mistakes? Yes," Jean admitted. "Did I ever use Yele money for personal benefit? Absolutely not." Jean told Oprah Winfrey that he has learned from his past mistakes with the charity
. "I think we have learned from our mistakes," Jean told Oprah Winfrey. "In moving forward, I think we're going to be stronger than ever.
"For the full story or to comment log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/01/23/22105238.aspx
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Hip Hop 4 Haiti
Queen YoNasda, granddaughter of Nation of Islam founder Louis Farrakhan, has teamed with rapper NYOIL and a number of organizations to create Hip Hop 4 Haiti. HH4H is a nationwide fundraising event that will take place January 30th in 10 major cities across the United States.
In New York, the HH4H event will be hosted by NYOIL at the National Black Theater in Harlem New York, from 5:00 PM-11:00 PM.
The national fundraising event is endorsed by Dr. Ron Daniels of the Institute of the Black World (I.B.W.) and all proceeds and relief collected from the event will go to its nationally recognized Haiti Relief Fund.
"Hip-Hop is a family we don't always see eye to eye and we are always arguing, like most families; but don't mistake that familiarity as breeding contempt," NYOIL told AllHipHop.com. "Understand that we bicker fuss and fight because we are family and at our essence we have immense love for one another and what we are all a part of."
In addition to Queen YoNasda and NYOIL, the event is being presented by Brothers Care Inc., AllHipHop.com, HoodlifeMovement.com, DJ Green Lantern, Shock Ra Entertainment, New Image Alliance, the Institute of the Black World and P.E.M.G.
For the full story or to comment log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/01/21/22103562.asp
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In New York, the HH4H event will be hosted by NYOIL at the National Black Theater in Harlem New York, from 5:00 PM-11:00 PM.
The national fundraising event is endorsed by Dr. Ron Daniels of the Institute of the Black World (I.B.W.) and all proceeds and relief collected from the event will go to its nationally recognized Haiti Relief Fund.
"Hip-Hop is a family we don't always see eye to eye and we are always arguing, like most families; but don't mistake that familiarity as breeding contempt," NYOIL told AllHipHop.com. "Understand that we bicker fuss and fight because we are family and at our essence we have immense love for one another and what we are all a part of."
In addition to Queen YoNasda and NYOIL, the event is being presented by Brothers Care Inc., AllHipHop.com, HoodlifeMovement.com, DJ Green Lantern, Shock Ra Entertainment, New Image Alliance, the Institute of the Black World and P.E.M.G.
For the full story or to comment log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/01/21/22103562.asp
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Shouts to Lupe & Politics
Hip-Hop star Lupe Fiasco could help determine who sits in the controversial vacant Senate seat left by President Obama.
The rapper will perform at a fundraiser for Chicago Urban League Chief Cheryle Jackson, who is one of five democratic hopefuls running for the seat in the February 2 primary.
The seat was held by ousted Governor Rod. Blagojevich, who was impeached and removed from office twice for trying to sell Obama's seat.
Cheryle Jackson, who was Blagojevich's press secretary during his initial inauguration, left the governor's office to head up the Chicago Urban League. Lupe will perform at the Shrine Chicago in support of Jackson on January 28.
For the full story or to comment log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/01/21/22102700.aspx
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The rapper will perform at a fundraiser for Chicago Urban League Chief Cheryle Jackson, who is one of five democratic hopefuls running for the seat in the February 2 primary.
The seat was held by ousted Governor Rod. Blagojevich, who was impeached and removed from office twice for trying to sell Obama's seat.
Cheryle Jackson, who was Blagojevich's press secretary during his initial inauguration, left the governor's office to head up the Chicago Urban League. Lupe will perform at the Shrine Chicago in support of Jackson on January 28.
For the full story or to comment log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/01/21/22102700.aspx
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Waka Flocka
Rising rapper Waka Flocka Flames was shot, several sources have told AllHipHop.com.
While details are sketchy, sources stated that the rapper was shot during a robbery in College Park, Georgia.
Sources stated he was shot in the arm, but the bullet went through his ribs. He is expected to make a recovery.
His last show was at Atlanta, Georgia hotspot, Tongue & Groove last night (January 18).
Waka Flocka Flames is an artist affiliated with Gucci Mane's So Icey Entertainment. The rapper, born Juaquin Malphurs, has worked with artists like Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, OJ Da Juiceman, DJ Drama and others.
He is currently enjoying the success of his biggest single to date, "O Let's Do It." The remix of the song features Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Trae Tha Truth.
For the full story or to comment log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/01/19/22100424.aspx
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While details are sketchy, sources stated that the rapper was shot during a robbery in College Park, Georgia.
Sources stated he was shot in the arm, but the bullet went through his ribs. He is expected to make a recovery.
His last show was at Atlanta, Georgia hotspot, Tongue & Groove last night (January 18).
Waka Flocka Flames is an artist affiliated with Gucci Mane's So Icey Entertainment. The rapper, born Juaquin Malphurs, has worked with artists like Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, OJ Da Juiceman, DJ Drama and others.
He is currently enjoying the success of his biggest single to date, "O Let's Do It." The remix of the song features Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Trae Tha Truth.
For the full story or to comment log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/01/19/22100424.aspx
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Friday, January 8, 2010
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