BUJU BANTON CASE – JUDGE DECLARES MISTRIAL

A Florida judge has declared a mistrial for the Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton, who was accused of conspiring to buy cocaine from an undercover police officer last year. U.S. District Judge James Moody declared a mistrial after the 12-person jury sent him a second note on Monday saying they couldn’t reach a verdict. They had been deliberating since Thursday afternoon after a four-day trial. Click HERE to read more…

UK MUSIC: NADINE CHARLES – YOU ARE THE ONE

You Are The One is the debut single from singer Nadine Charles, taken from the EP Introducing Miss Charles. You Are The One has got that old skool 80s Soul vibe going on. I love it! And the same goes for the video, which also features singer Kele LeRoc. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?

VIDEO: BISHOP EDDIE LONG ADDRESSES SEX ALLEGATIONS

Bishop Eddie Long spoke to his congregation for the first time this morning at his mega church in Atlanta, and vowed to fight allegations that he lured young men (members of his church) into sexual relationships. Watch his sermon below. (Check out the iPad) “I hope David knows Goliath has a gun” [Allhiphop.com founder Chuck Creekmur] Hmmmmm …. well….. innocent until proven guilty. Good luck Eddie.

NEW MUSIC: ‘SO APPALLED’ FEATURING KANYE, RZA, JAY-Z, PUSTA T, SWIZZ BEATZ AND CYHI THE PRYNCE

People were losing there minds over So Appalled after it hit the net last night. The track featuring rappers that I know and one I’ve never heard of before (Cyhi The Prynce) left me scratching my head. I was confused. Sorry but am I missing something here? What is so great about this track??? Also this line “champagne wishes, thirty white bitches” is a highly inappropriate line to spit.  Imagine the the backlash and fall out (and rightfully so) if a white []

UK NEWS: MOTHER DIES IN FREAK ACCIDENT AFTER CANDLE SETS FIRE TO ROBES DURING CHURCH PROCESSION

Via The Daily Mail A young mother died when her robes caught fire as she brushed over a candle laid on the floor during a church procession. Oluwabukola Adeyemo, 27, was engulfed in flames in front of horrified worshippers who ran to her side in a desperate bid to put out the fire. But they were unable to save the fashion student and keen churchgoer who later died of her injuries in hospital. Continue Reading….. This is just tragic. Rest In Peace []

UK MUSIC NEWS: GRIMINAL SIGNS TO UNIVERSAL MUSIC

UK rapper Griminal announced via Twitter yesterday that he has signed to Universal Music / All Around The World. Check out the photograph he posted of himself signing on the dotted line. Why artists like to post photographs of themselves signing their lives away is beyond me. I wonder if he even bothered to read the contract first. Anyway congratulations Griminal. Now the hard work begins! Click HERE to watch the video to his new single Supa Dupa.

BISHOP EDDIE LONG FACES SEXUAL ABUSE ALLEGATIONS

Millionaire Atlanta-based pastor, Bishop Eddie Long faces sexual abuse allegations and has been accused of engaging in sexual relationships with young men. Watch the ABC News report below. Eddie’s attorney appeared on a radio talk show this morning and addressed Eddie’s extra tight ‘muscle’ shirts. “The photos don’t corroborate these charges. [Bishop Long] is a health advocate, he’s a weight lifter. Uh, he’s a fella, you know, who’s gonna go to work and he’s gonna have on a muscle shirt. And he’s []