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Week of: 1/22-1/25
Written By: Shaquueeesha

It's your girl Shaquuesha hittin you with the latest juicy news from around the way..Let's hop right in shall we.

HAPPY B-DAY ALICIA KEYS. It was supposed to be Alicia Keys' 27th birthday party, but Kimora Lee Simmons took center stage when she got into a bizarre screaming fight with another woman Wednesday night. According to the New york Daily, The bash at club "Bed" started out mellow, with Keys hanging out with her boyfriend, Kerry (Krucial) Brothers, and pals like Clive Davis, Missy Elliott and Common. But minutes after everyone had sung "Happy Birthday," a shrill voice shattered the vibe. "Get out of my face, bitch!" screamed Kimora, according to a witness. Apparently she was yelling at a woman in jeans
and a tan vest. "Kimora said that the woman had thrown a drink at her," says one attendee. "She didn't look wet to me. But security grabbed the girl and ushered her out." Asked by another guest what the fight was about, the woman said, "She's jealous of me!" The woman couldn't be reached yesterday. Kimora's rep described her as "a disrespectful fan" who "accosted" Simmons. One source added, "Kimora doesn't even know this person, but [the woman] constantly shows up at events where Kimora is expected. Frankly, it's a little scary. Kimora is looking into getting a restraining order." Whatever the back story, Keys didn't seem to appreciate the drama. "When Kimora was leaving, Alicia totally ignored her," claimed a source. Keys' rep insisted, "She had a wonderful time." I think Kimora and Kanye West would make a terrific couple..don't you? _________________________

WU-TANG REUNION. Steve Rifkind hooks up with the Wu for 5th album. "This is the perfect time for us to come back, the stars are aligned," stated RZA. "It's like when we first started with Steve. We put out real hip-hop at a time when it was turning into pop or R&B. We brought the focus back to the music in its rawest form, without studio polish or radio hooks." "The energy is just like it was, and it's needed in our industry same as back then," adds Rifkind. "Over the last few years, the group has developed a whole new fan base from the new generation of hip hop fans that never even seen them play." This will be their 5th album. The album titled "8 Diagrams" is slated for a summer release. "People want something that gives them an adrenaline rush, we're here to supply that fix. How could hip-hop be dead if Wu-Tang is forever?"
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MYSTIKAL IS A FREE MAN. Mystikal (Michael L. Tyler), has been released from Louisiana Federal Prision, after serving a six year bid in the pen, due to extortion and sexual battery charges. He was given a full term release, and has been placed under court ordered supervision in Middle Louisiana. Let's keep it clean this time around Fam ..even if you were "innocent".

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TWISTA IS BACK. Twista is in the lab working on his new album Adrenaline Rush 2010, a title that pays homage to his third album Adrenaline Rush. Confirmed songs so far include "Bossin" feat. Snoop Dogg, "How You Feelin" feat. Pharrell, and "Whip Game Proper" feat. Lil Wayne. The album is rumored to include collabs with R. Kelly, Cee-Lo, Saigon, Bone, Just Blaze, with the majority of the production handled by Traxster and Toxic. Nice to hear Twizzy is back in the lab.
   
Other Brief Rumors:
*Jermaine Dupri might be heading to Def Jam. Rumor has it, they are negotiating a deal right now.
* Michael Jackson and Dr. Dre are rumored to be working together for the much anticipated
"Detox".

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Dam girl ..
let that kitty breathe.


Until next week, this is ya girl Shaquueeesha. I’m out!!!!!!


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