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Atlantic’s big month may continue, as Lupe is followed with another six-figure first-week projection.

Wiz Khalifa’s successful year is now getting another boost as his latest project, Rolling Papers, will reportedly sell 190,000 to 210,000 copies in its first week – according to HitsDailyDouble. This comes as news according to various projections and it has Wiz trailing only Brittany Spears, who will reportedly have the number one spot.

Rolling Papers is the major label debut for Wiz Khalifa, a young artist, a DXnext alum. This major label effort also features Too Short (as seen in video below) and production from E Dan and Big Jerm.

I got this from the editor and was told to add it. Did you think Tupac was lyrical? Well, YG doesn’t

Compton’s own YG has started some controversy. He opens up about his start in the game, and being the originator of the Jerk Movement. He emphasizes his youth fanbase and how it helped him to ultimately receive support from his idol, Snoop Dogg. In regards to his relationship with 50 and G-Unit, he explains how Lloyd Banks helped him out when a New York club wasn’t having him.

On the topic of being lyrical versus making hits, YG explains that he’s more focused on making hits then being considered a lyrical artist. He admits that he started rapping to get back at someone, but says that if he “wanted to be a lyrical artist he could be one”. He also goes further saying Lil Wayne and Drake are lyrical, but Tupac Shakur wasn’t lyrical and that “he just told the truth.” Ms. Drama did the interview…now watch it.

Man, after the big hullabaloo, I was going to hold this for April Fools Day and let people figure out if its real or not, but I won’t put you through it. But, I have to say…Kim Kardashian is loved. I mean, she is hated. I don’t know, but so many people responded to this one lame rumor that I have to appreciate something about it. Anyway, one of my best favorite Tweet buddies figured this out. And, it wasn’t even a hard rumor to decode if you did a lil’ thinking. At any rate, here it is. Basically, a certain website used to go crazy hard at Kim Kardashian like everyday dissing her. And eventually it got to Kim. Kim couldn’t take it any more so basically, she gave them another option. She started to give them insider information on her life and whatever and they would ease up on her. BUT, on the FLIP SIDE, Kim allegedly started to give info on her dear friend LaLa and Carmelo as well to appease the blogosphere. Yes. This the rumor that I heard and it’s a strong one! Now, somebody told me that its actually Kim K’s mother that does it, but I don’t believe it.

Jay-Z’s company Roc Nation has been slapped with a trademark infringement lawsuit, over the diamond shaped logo the brand uses.

Volcom filed the lawsuit against Roc Nation in the Central District of California on March 29th.

According to the complaint, Roc Nation’s logo is too close to their own, which they have been using in trade since 1991.

Volcom, which is a lifestyle brand that manufactures street wear, denim and other clothing accessories, claims to own the exclusive trademark rights for the logo.

Additionally, Volcom claims the logo could create confusion in the marketplace, since their label Volcom Entertainment, also uses a similar, registered trademark.

“While Roc Nation appears to have initially used the diamond only in combination with the words ‘Roc Nation’ it is now using the diamond log on its own, causing a likelihood of confusion among consumers,” Volcom’s complaint reads.

Volcom’s complaint says they notified Roc Nation that the logo infringed on their trademark rights, but the company ignored the requests to stop using it.

The company is seeking to prevent Roc Nation from using the logo, which is popping up in clothing, on records and on Skullcandy Roc Nation Aviator headphones.

Volcom seeks an injunction against Roc Nation from using the logo and is seeking to have all product bearing similar trademarks to be destroyed.

The lawsuit claims Volcom has invested over $100,000,000 in marketing their logo, although the lawsuit specify the amount of damages being sought.

Roc Nation is being sued for trademark infringement, false designation of origin, trademark dilution, unfair competition and other charges.

50 Cent’s G-Unit affiliated company SMS Audio LLC recently entered into a deal H&HY Imports and TV Goods Inc., to market a new “Sleek by 50″ line up headphones that will be coming to the market.

The rapper’s company SMS is in the process of creating a variety of audio products.

TV Goods Inc. and H&H have agreed to producing global informercials to market the products, which includes a new, over-the-ear-wireless version of the Sleek by 50 line of headphones.

“I am excited to be taking the next step toward the launch of a line of high-quality audio products,” 50 Cent said in a statement. “TV Goods is the right partner for direct response marketing of our first audio product. This is their specialty. I know quality sound equipment, and TV Goods knows how to bring it to consumers through their living rooms.”

According to H&H Chairman Kevin Harrington, 50 Cent’s involvement with the company has had a drastic impact on the company since the pair announced a deal in January.

50 sent a number of tweets to almost 3 million of his followers, urging them to buy stock in H&H Imports, resulting in him earning a reported $8.7 million, after H&H’s stock jumped from $0.10 a share to $0.39 a share.

“Working closely with 50 Cent has had a tremendous impact on the company and its future prospects,” Harrington said. “He is a great marketer with an eye for business opportunities.”

Video model Vida Guerra has been sued over an incident at her birthday party in Hollywood, California.

According to TMZ.com, three men filed a lawsuit against Guerra, over a March 2010 brawl at the Vanguard Club.

The men claim they were violently attacked by security guards at Guerra’s party and suffered severe physical injuries.

The incident happened during her 36th birthday party, which was attended by various celebrities.

The men seek unspecified damages from Guerra, who has been featured in videos by rappers like Kanye West, Nelly and Diddy.

Nelly recently had a press conference in Toronto, Canada, where he crowned Jessenia Vice Miss Apple Bottoms 2011.

According to reps for Nelly, thousands of women from across the world applied the for Miss Apple Bottom contest when it was launched in August of 2010.

The rapper narrowed the competition down to four finalists last week. The women were flown to Toronto to attend a meet and greet with Nelly at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.

There, Nelly selected Jessenia Vice as Miss Apple Bottom 2010.

“I am so excited to work with Apple Bottoms and Nelly,” said Jessenia Vice, who has appeared in videos for Fat Joe and 50 Cent.

She also hosts a radio show “Vice City” every Friday on AlistRadio.net.

Vice, 26, hails from Newark, New Jersey. She also works in the ER Department of a psychiatric hospital, while studying to become a nurse.

The other three finalists, Tiffany Davison, Eve Meyers and Amanda Donald, will still work with Apple Bottoms throughout the year as promotional models, while Jessenia Vice will be featured with Nelly in an upcoming photo shoot for Apple Bottoms.

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Concussions in football games are taken more seriously than ever before. And going forward, that will hold true in some video games.

EA Sports President Peter Moore says that it was “wrong” when the company’s “Madden” game would allow concussed players to return to the field in the following quarter. That is no longer the case, Moore said Wednesday at the World Congress of Sports, a two-day summit in Miami.

Moore says “we have an obligation in our industry” to recognize that brain injuries are one of the biggest on-field issues facing football at all levels right now.

He also says the “Madden” game can help show proper tackling techniques.

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Rapper/producer Lil Jon donates the $40,000 he won on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ to United Methodist Children’s Home.

Following his teams win on the NBC reality show Celebrity Apprentice rapper/producer Lil Jon donated his winnings a grand total of $40,000 to the United Methodist Children’s Home, a children’s home in Decatur, Georgia.

Two of Lil Jon’s siblings were adopted by his mother from the United Methodist Children’s Home.

“I have a sister and a brother who were foster kids,” said Lil Jon. “My mother ended up adopting them. I feel children shouldn’t have to suffer for faults of adults.”

As part of the week’s competition teams on Celebrity Apprentice had to produce a 30-second long commercial for the new ACN video phone.

Among those on Lil Jon’s team was actor Gary Busey, former MLB star Jose Canseco, and reality star Richard Hatch.

On top of music Lil Jon was also one of the minds behind the CRUNK energy drink. He’s also had his music featured on various video games including Def Jam: Icon and Need For Speed.

Rappers stand a chance to win $5,000 an on-stage appearance with Luda’s and a year-long pocket-fulla-rubbers.

After working with Magnum condoms last year for the $5,000 “Live Large” contest, Atlanta, Georgia emcee-turned-actor Ludacris is working with the contraceptive company once again.

With competition in New York, Detroit, San Francisco and Miami, Magnum will be sponsoring Rap contests. Backed by online voting, semi-finalists will appear on stage alongside the Def Jam Records star Ludacris. The winner will also receive $5,000 and a year’s-supply of Magnum condoms.

“Living Large is really the only way to live,” said Ludacris in a press statement. “That’s why I’m a part of this project for the second year. I’m a huge supporter of the product, I live the life, and I love how Magnum is giving other people the chance to shine and represent the gold standard.”

More information is available at MagnumLiveLarge.com.

Jay-Z’s recent visit to the Kentucky Wildcats locker room has started an investigation.

On Sunday March 27th the Kentucky Wildcats defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels in an Elite Eight match up between two legendary programs. Following the win at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Jay-Z visited the locker room to congratulate the winning team.

There wasn’t a problem with Jay-Z the rapper being in the locker room, but it is against NBA policy for Nets minority owner Shawn Carter to be there. NBA personnel are prohibited from being in contact with amateur players until they have declared for the draft. The high-powered Wildcats have a likely pair of lottery picks on their roster as well.

It is believed that it is Jay’s relationship with basketball rainmaker William Wesley that led to him being in the room. Wesley, also known as Worldwide Wes, also has a relationship with Kentucky coach and former Nets coach John Calipari. Based on past infractions around the league, Jay-Z will likely face a small fine.

Looks like there may be some beef simmering between Beyonce and her papa Matthew Knowles. That firing may have caused some trouble. According to a recent report by the Chicago Sun Times, there is a turbulent undercurrent under these calm waters. First of all, this wasn’t something Matthew wanted – period (says the report). Also, in the report, they are saying that Jay-Z either orchestrated the move or strongly supported it. So, they are lightly painting Jay as the evil-doer, the same way they did with Swizzie and Alicia. There are a few main points that lead to the firing. 1) was the cheating allegations against B’s mother. 2) was the fact that B actually performed for Moammar Gadhafi’s family. That last one was the doozie. Business is business.

Apparently, after Foxy performed on the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage cruise, she went to get her nails done for the show. But, the issue was…she was about three hours late. When she got there, they said they were all booked up for the day and she couldn’t get her nails done. Why would they try to tell Foxy no or that she would have to wait? The word is, Foxy spazzed out on them and it was enough for them to put her off the ship…over…a…nail…appointment.

Rapper Jim Jones was released from police custody after being arrested in New York City for driving with a suspended license.