Future Announces ‘The Purple Reign’ Tour

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Future has announced the “Purple Reign” tour with opening act Ty Dolla $ign. The 22-date trek kicks off on Feb. 17 at the Orpheum Theatre in Madison, Wis., making stops at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom, Atlanta’s Tabernacle, The Fillmore, here in DC and Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium.

Future released his solo album DS2 and his collaborative LP with Drake, What a Time to Be Alive, both of which topped the Billboard 200.

Tickets will be available for pre-sale starting Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. on Freebandz.com.

Check out the tour stops below:

PURPLE REIGN TOUR DATES

Feb. 17 – Madison, WI – Orpheum Theatre
Feb. 18 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
Feb. 19 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theater
Feb. 21 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room
Feb. 25 – Ledyard, CT – The Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort
Feb. 26 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Feb. 27 – New York City, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom
Feb. 28 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
Feb. 29 – Washington, D.C. – The Fillmore
Mar. 2 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
Mar. 4 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
Mar. 5 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
Mar. 6 – Okeechobee, FL – Okeechobee Music Festival
Mar. 7 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
Mar. 10 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater
Mar. 11 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
Mar. 12 -New Orleans, LA – Buku Music Festival
Mar. 13 – Houston, TX – Revention Music Center
Mar. 15 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Mar. 17 – Phoenix, AZ – Pot of Gold Festival
Mar. 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
Mar. 19 – San Jose, CA – Event Center at SJSU

Nicki Minaj Arrested for Rape of 12 Year Old Minor

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Rapper Nicki Minaj’s brother accused of raping a 12-year-old child.  The brother of award-winning singer and rapper Nicki Minaj has been charged in Nassau with raping a child, according to a source with knowledge of the case.

Jelani Maraj, 37, of Baldwin, was arraigned Thursday on first-degree rape and first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, according to online court and jail records. The child is 12, according to the source.

Bail was set at $100,000, said the Nassau district attorney’s office, which declined to comment on the case, including the circumstances of the case, the age of the child and how the matter came to authorities’ attention.

Maraj was released on bail Thursday from the Nassau County jail in East Meadow, authorities there said.

J. Cole is Bringing Forest Hills Drive 2014 to HBO

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J. Cole is bringing his sold-out concert to HBO. “J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming” debuts Saturday, Jan. 9, at 10 p.m. The 90-minute special, described as part concert film, part backstage pass, tells his compelling life story through his own words and music, and through the observations of those who know him best.

Cole will perform all 13 songs from his third album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, with special appearances by Jay Z and Drake, who joined him on stage during his show at Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina back  in August.

Bobby Shmurda Denied Bail Again!

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Bobby Shmurda will remain behind bars after being denied bail for the sixth time.

Earlier this week, it was reported that his attorneys put together a “bulletproof” plan to post his $2 million bond. As part of the bail package, his aunt offered four real estate properties as collateral.

However, Judge James Burke rejected the package in a sealed proceeding on Thursday (Dec. 3). Now his legal team will have to go back to the drawing board.

The  rapper has been in jail for nearly a year for conspiracy to commit murder, multiple weapons possession, and reckless endangerment.

His next court date is set for Jan. 11.

Chris Brown Refusing to Cooperate with Cops

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Earlier this year Chris Brown was the victim of a home invasion that many believed was an inside job.  Now comes word Chris is refusing to cooperate with detectives trying to solve the case.

According to TMZ the investigation into Chris Brown’s home invasion has stalled because Chris is refusing to answer questions or provide detectives with a list of things that were taken during the robbery.

Meanwhile the only lead are a set of fingerprints taken from an item the robbers dropped outside Chris’ house.

Benny Boom Tapped to Direct Tupac Biopic

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Video director Benny Boom is now tapped to direct the highly anticipated Tupac biopic after the first two directors jumped ship.

Earlier this year ‘Boys in the Hood’ director John Singleton was replaced by ‘Devil in the Blue Dress’ director Carl Franklin after Singleton accused the production of disrespecting Tupac’s legacy.

Now it appears the job has fallen to video director Benny Boom. This will be Boom’s second full length feature film since 2009’s ‘Next Day Air’ starring Mike Epps, Mos Def and Donald Faison.

Producers are under the gun to get the project started because next year the rights to Tupac’s story go back to his mother Afeni Shakur.

Mendeecee’s Pleads Guilty, Receives 8 Years, Pens Heartfelt Letter

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Mendeecee’s pleaded guilty to Drug Traffciking. He will be serving 8 years in prison but has assured his fans, family, and friends that he is well prepared for the feat. His wife Yandy has been very supportive and passionate about her loyalty and commitment throughout his legal woes. Mendeecee’s penned a heartfelt letter to his fans and to young men who he cautions to make good decisions and use him as an example to want to do better. Check his message out below:

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