2 months ago 01st Oct 13:26
In today's Daily Rap we see The Game carted off to anger management classes, The nominees for the MTV EMA are announced, Big Boi signs up to endorse the new Coke drink and Q Tip delivers Renaissance.
After an altercation between the Game and a family relative developed at a family funeral, a Judge ruled to allow Game a chance to get his temper under control yesterday in an LA court.
Robert Kirkwood, the cousin of Game born Jayceon Taylor made a citizens arrest at his sisters funeral when Game and he argued over funeral costs which Game had offered to pay and the rapper punched him.
A Judge ruled that the LAX rapper must attend 36 Anger Management classes between now and February otherwise he will be charged with criminal battery which could see him spend at least two years behind bars if convicted.
Taking place in Liverpool on November 4th this year, viewers and attendees of the prestigious awards will get a sneak peak at what is in store from Beyonce when she performs two new singles from her album.
Below is a run down of who has been nominated in what category.
Album Of The Year- Alicia Keys – As I Am, Britney Spears – Blackout, Coldplay – Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends, Duffy – Rockferry, Leona Lewis – Spirit
Headliner- Foo Fighters, Linkin’ Park, Metallica, The Cure, Tokio Hotel
Most Addictive Track - Coldplay – Viva La Vida, Duffy – Mercy, Katy Perry – I Kissed A Girl, Kid Rock – All Summer Long, P!nk – So What
New Act- Duffy, Jonas Brothers, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, One Republic
Act of 2008 - Amy Winehouse, Britney Spears, Coldplay, Leona Lewis, Rihanna
Ultimate Urban- Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Kanye West, Lil Wayne
Rock Out- 30 Seconds to Mars, Linkin’ Park, Metallica, Paramore, Slipknot
Yesterday, Coca Cola announced that one half of Outkast, Big Boi will be their new spokesman for their energy drink Full Throttle Fury.
In conjunction with the soft drink giant, Big Boi will be going out on a multi city tour to promote his new album which is set to hit shelves on October 28th.
His album Sir Luscious Leftfoot: Son of Chico Dusty is his first solo release but still features long time partner Andre 3000.
Big Boi born Andre Patton will also have Full Throttle Fury as as the official sponsor for his various album release parties, scheduled during the weeks when the album drops.
It is nine years since Q Tip released his debut Amplified.
After a successful career with A Tribe Called Quest, Q Tip maintained his relevance in Hip-Hop today with that album and Renaissance will be no different.
The album which is being released on Universal Motown will be in stores on November 4th sees the lead off single Getting Up epitomize everything that Q Tip has stood for throughout his tenure as an MC, ‘cerebral wordplay and and socially conscious themes.’
Also appearing on the album are Norah Jones, D’Angelo and Raphael Saadiq
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