Suge Knight Fined For Traffic Violation, Cleared On February Marijuana Charges

Suge Knight was arrested yesterday in Las Vegas, Nevada after police pulled him over for a routine traffic stop and discovered marijuana on his person. According to TMZ, the former Death Row honcho was pulled over at 5:34 p.m. for making an unsafe lane change in his black Bentley. After running his name through the system, police discovered several warrants out for his arrest from minor traffic violations. Police searched the vehicle and discovered a small amount of weed in his possession. He was taken to a nearby jail and processed, though was released shortly after. Knight is currently on three-year unsupervised probation for driving on a suspended license. This latest arrest could compromise the probation. -- The Black Urban Times Is The #1 News Site For the Global Urban Audience. @Futuristicblog

Busta Rhymes To Headline 2012 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, Artists Added

Brooklyn Bodega has announced that Busta Rhymes is slated to headline the 2012 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, occurring between July 9-14. Last year, Busta served as one of the surprise guests alongside Kanye West, Monie Love and Black Thought during Q-Tip's headlining set. This year, he will grace the stage as the festival's top-billed act. As Q-Tip did last year, Busta will work with BHF Executive Director Wes Jackson to curate a list of "Friends" who will appear during his performance. Additionally, the veteran rapper's career will inspire many of the events during the BKH, including Tuesday's Bodega Education Initiative (BEI), Thursday's Salute The DJ and Friday's Dummy Clap Film Festival. -- The Black Urban Times Is The #1 News Site For the Global Urban Audience. @Futuristicblog

Travis Porter Talk Debut Album "From Day 1," Performing For All Crowd Sizes and Future Moves

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50 Cent To Drop New Album July 3 Regardless Of Label Support

50 Cent’s anticipated mixtape is here, but 50 Cent has already proclaimed that his next album will drop on July 3, no matter what the conditions are surrounding the project. “There’s a lot more business involved [in putting out an album] than the general public is aware of. And that part causes the actual delay with [Interscope]. I’m releasing my album July 3rd, whether is has commercial promotions or not,” he told AllHipHop exclusively. “My birthday is July 6 and I planned for it. And I’m doing everything that I planned to do regardless if its huge airplay or not. I could care less, I’m putting the record out.” The untitled album has been in the works for a number of months and is reportedly finished at press time. Another project, Black Magic, was almost the fifth album from 50, but he scraped the entire project. Since his debut, Get Rich Or Die Trying, all of 50′s albums have been released via Interscope. -- The Black Urban Times Is The #1 News Site For the Global Urban Audience. @Futuristicblog

2 Chainz Released From Police Custody After Mistakenly Arrested

Rapper 2 Chainz celebrated being released from custody after officials at LaGuardia Airport in New York mistakenly thought his gold 4-fingered ring were brass knuckles. The rapper expressed his exuberance on Twitter. “RALEIGH, NC we on da wayyyyy!!! TurnUPPP,” he said via the social network.” 2 Chainz was en route to Raleigh to join Drake and Meek Mill for the Club Paradise. He also posted a picture of himself boarding a private jet from Instagram (seen below). The rapper also spoke to his detractors who expressed joy that he was temporaroily locked up. “Sorry to alll the negative people who wanted me out the way…kant let u have the game bak that ez…” -- The Black Urban Times Is The #1 News Site For the Global Urban Audience. @Futuristicblog

Kanye West, Beyonce and Jay-Z Lead Nominees For 2012 BET Awards; Samuel L. Jackson To Host

Earlier today (May 22) at the BET Studios in New York City, Stephen Hill, President of BET’s Music Programming and Specials, was on hand to announce the 2012 BET Awards show’s nominees, recipient of the “Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award,” and host for the awards, to take place on July 1 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. After a number of comedians were tasked with hosting the awards show in years past, and for 2012 BET has given host duties to the highest grossing actor of all time, Samuel L. Jackson. “We are massively excited about having Sam Jackson host the BET Awards,” Hill exclaimed. “His wit, presence, and gigantic personality are the perfect match for our show.” Hill also revealed that, alongside a panel that included 2012 BET Awards nominees like A$AP Rocky, Big Sean, Melanie Fiona, DJ Khaled, Diggy Simmons, Astro, and Mindless Behavior, Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj would be performing at this year’s show. He promised that more announcements regarding performers would be made in the near future. -- The Black Urban Times Is The #1 News Site For the Global Urban Audience. @Futuristicblog

Tuskegee Airman Dr. Roscoe Brown Recounts His Real-Life “Red Tails” Saga; Film On DVD Today

Dr. Roscoe Brown served as one of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. As squadron commander of the 100th Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group, Brown flew 68 long-range missions from August of 1944 to March of 1945. For his service, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross. In 2007, the Tuskegee Airmen were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by President George W. Bush. The experiences of the Tuskegee Airmen are highlighted in Red Tails, a film produced by George Lucas [theatrical release date: January 20, 2012]. The film was directed by Anthony Hemingway and based upon a screenplay crafted by John Ridley and Aaron McGruder. -- The Black Urban Times Is The #1 News Site For the Global Urban Audience. @Futuristicblog

Will Smith Brings Back the Classic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Theme Song Rap

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The Real Reason Pastor Mase Returns to Hip Hop!!

Futuristic Blogger Goes To Pastor Mase Church In Search Of Answers. On May 20, 2012 Pastor Mase Officially returns to Hip Hop with his new single called “What You Do” But why is Mase rapping again?? There is a bigger reason other then the love of Hip Hop. Wait until you see The Real Reason Pastor Mase Returns to Hip Hop -- The Black Urban Times Is The #1 News Site For the Global Urban Audience. @Futuristicblog

Machine Gun Kelly presents KellyVision II: "We're Back!" [Video]

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