Crooked I Addresses Shooting Rumor

Crooked I has released a statement amidst rumors that he's been badly hurt or shot.

Rapper Crooked I Shot, Sources Say

Rapper Crooked I has been the victim of a shooting, according to several sources.Details are scarce, but rapper G. Malone wrote about an incident with Crooked I, but stopped shy of confirming that gunfire struck his peer."Something happened ... which they ain't explaining, but Crooked is ok. He is at his home in fine condition," G. Malone said on his Twitter page."Once again, I'm not saying Crooked did or didn't get shot, n***as don't know. I'm just saying he isn't dead nor is he dying....(a href="http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2009/03/02/20922798.aspx"read more/a)img src="http://allhiphop.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=20922798" width="1" height="1"

Detroit Hit Squad Covered in New History Channel Doc

Tonight (March 2), the History Channel will showcase the story of the Best Friends gang, a contract-based ?black mafia? hit squad and drug cartel from Detroit. nbsp;According to federal authorities, the organization was the first criminal enterprise to take over the I-75 corridor, which was the route for drug shipments from Miami to Detroit. nbsp;The organization was run by Richard "Maserati Rick" Carter and his best friend Demetrius Holloway. nbsp;Running their operations under the...(a href="http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2009/03/02/20923863.aspx"read more/a)img src="http://allhiphop.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=20923863" width="1" height="1"

Crooked I Talks on Shooting Rumor (Video)

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Freeway Teams With Jake One For 'The Stimulus Package'

Roc-A-Fella Records rap star Freeway is bringing a new set of material for fans with his forthcoming release, The Stimulus Package. nbsp;The album, which teams Freeway with famed producer Jake One, will incorporate a unified concept as it will only feature the Philadelphia wordsmith rapping over music provided entirely by the Seattle-based producer. nbsp;According to Freeway, The Stimulus Package provides firm ground for giving fans Hip-Hop on a different level. nbsp;?It?s gonna be...(a href="http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2009/03/01/20919838.aspx"read more/a)img src="http://allhiphop.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=20919838" width="1" height="1"

Nickel Eye - Brandy Of The Damned f. Wale

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50 Cent: 'No One Knew Jay-Z Until He Married Beyonce'

50 Cent, long-known for taking jabs at other Hip Hop artists, had some interesting things to say about Jay-Z in a recent interview.

The Queens rapper said it was Jay's marriage to superstar singer Beyonce - and not his own music - that made Hov the international star he is today, according to PR-Inside.com.

"I'm a big fan of Jay-Z, but outside of the States and Hip Hop circles, no one really knew who he was until he married Beyonce'," said Fif in the interview.

The G-Unit general also said that reports of Jay-Z's total estimated worth of $1 billion is inaccurate. "I don't believe he's worth that much! It's all been exaggerated. I'm comfortable. I don't want for anything so I'm not in a race."

This far from the first time 50 has had less than flattering comments towards Jay-Z in the past, as 50 has criticized Hov's previous work as Def Jam president. The two had a very minor dispute years ago, when Jay-Z responded to 50's underground hit "How to Rob" by rhyming at a Summer Jam concert: "I'm about a dollar/Who the fuck is 50 Cent?"