While cruising around in his bulletproof, bomb proof ride with XXL Digital Content Director, Mr. Carl Chery, G-Unit General 50 Cent played some new material from his free digital release War Angel. During the interview/listening party a line off one of ...
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Accomplice in Philant Johnson Murder Case Sentenced to 17 Years
An accomplice in the killing of T.I.’s assistant and close childhood friend Philant “Big Phil” Johnson was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Wednesday (June 23) on separate drug conspiracy and gun charges, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Padron Thomas was ...
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Fabolous Celebrates Def Jam’s 25th Anniversary at Free Myspace Show, Album Set For July 28
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