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TLC Performing At Mixtape Festival

Surviving TLC members T-Boz and Chilli will be performing at this year’s Mixtape Festival in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Rap-Up reports that the two members of the beloved 1990s R&B trio will be taking the stage at the show. The ladies have only performed sporadically since the 2002 death of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. Also taking the stage in Hershey will be Run-DMC‘s Rev. Run, Hanson, The Jonas Brothers, One Republic, Boyz II Men and New Kids On The Block (N.K.O.T.B.) TLC were also the subject of a VH1 biopic that was filmed earlier this year in Atlanta and set to air later in 2013.

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April 30, 2013 by El-Matic Tags: Boyz II Men, Hershey, Jonas Brothers, Lisa Lopes, New Kids On The Block, Pennsylvania, Tionne Watkins, TLC Leave a comment

Wesley Snipes Released From Prison, Now On House Arrest

Blade aka Nino Brown from New Jack City aka Wesley Snipes has been released from prison. The acclaimed actor had been in the bing since 2010 for tax evasion.

TMZ reports:

Passenger 57 is no longer Inmate #43355-018 — TMZ has learned Wesley Snipes has been released from prison. The Federal Bureau of Prisons tells TMZ … Snipes was released on April 2 and transferred to the New York Community Corrections Office, which will oversee his home confinement. Home confinement (aka house arrest) will end July 19. Snipes checked into McKean Federal Correctional Institution in Pennsylvania back in December 2010 after he was convicted for failing to file federal income tax returns. Let this be a reminder … you’ve got 10 days left, people!!!

Back in 2008, Snipes was convicted of willful failure to file federal income tax returns. Despite a number of appeals, he began serving his three year sentence in December, 2010 and even filed another appeal in 2011 that was rejected. Our only advice for Mr. Snipes is a handy Jay-Z lyric from “Show You How” off The Blueprint 2; “Pay ya taxes, you ni–as is hustling backwards.” Welcome home Wesley!

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April 5, 2013April 5, 2013 by El-Matic Tags: Blade, December 2010, Federal Bureau of Prisons, New Jack City, Pennsylvania, Snipes, TMZ, Wesley Snipes Leave a comment

Michael Vick Cancels Book Signing Tour Due To Death Threats

No matter, there will always be people that vindictively ain’t trying to let Michael Vick cook. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback had to cancel a planned book signing tour because of death threats. Philly Mag reports that Vick was schedule to sign copies Michael Vick: Finally Free at three Barnes and Noble locations in Atlanta, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. However, all the appearances have been cancelled after threats were made on the lives of Vick, his family and Barnes and Noble employees. One Facebook comment went as far as to say that he would slit Vick’s throat. “While we stand by Michael Vick’s right to free speech and the retailers’ right to free commerce, we cannot knowingly put anyone in harm’s way, and therefore we must announce the cancellation of Mr. Vick’s book-signing appearances,” said Byron Williamson, president of Worthy Publishing. “We’ve been assured these threats of violence, which have been reported to the police, are being taken very seriously by local authorities.” Vick served 19-months in prison after pleading guilty to federal charges of his involvement in the Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation. He was released in July 2009 and returned to the NFL about a month later when he signed a one-year contract with the Eagles. However, many will never forgive Vick for what he did to those canines; reportedly hanging or drowning six to eight dogs. “Michael Vick has millions of fans and has countless letters from teachers thanking him for inspiring students to make positive changes,” said Chris Shigas, Vick’s PR rep. “It is disturbing that a few extremists would threaten Vick’s family and store employees.” Michael Vick served his time and has made various financial amends. Does he, and his family, deserve death threats? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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March 12, 2013 by El-Matic Tags: Atlanta, Barnes & Noble, Facebook, Michael Vick, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Eagles, Vick Leave a comment

Mac Miller & DJ Jazzy Jeff To Release “’92 Til Infinity” In Early 2013

Mac Miller & DJ Jazzy Jeff To Release "'92 Til Infinity" In Early 2013

In March 2011, Mac Miller and Jazzy Jeff revealed that they were eyeing a summer release for a collaborative mixtape titled ’92 Til Infinity, a project that’s been stalled ever since. But now, the tape is back on track, with the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania rapper confirming that it will drop in early 2013.

During an interview with The Well Versed, Mac said that the project will no longer be him rapping over old beats from established producers due to his lawsuit from Lord Finesse. Instead, he will enlist original production from veteran producers and unleash the project at the top of the year.

“Yea, it’s still happening. We’ve got a date for it, It’s really dope,” he said. “The proejct is called ’92 to Infinity. It’s a play on Souls of Mischief‘s ”93 Til Infinity.’ That song, it was a great song. Basically, I just wanted to team up with someone who’s such a respected veteran. Jeff, still to this day, is one of the greatest DJs of all time, just to see him live. There’s not many people who can put on a better live show than Jazzy Jeff as a DJ.