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  Usher 's ex-wife Tameka Foster will be out on the street in less than 60 days -- if Usher wants it that way, and she's totally freaked out. Sources tell us, the couple -- who's trying to settle a nasty custody dispute -- is deadlocked in mediation, and the biggest bone of contention is Usher's Georgia mansion. Tameka's currently living there -- but under the divorce settlement Usher can sell the property whenever he wants ... as long as he gives her a 60-day heads up. We're told Tameka fears Usher is going to pull the trigger -- leaving her buried in legal debt with no place to live -- so she's asking him for a permanent home for her and Usher's kids. Usher's response ... no way, no how. He says he's already paid her enough. And that's why judges are in business. The trial continues later this month.

Usher broke down in tears today in an Atlanta court -- after his ex-wife's attorney insinuated he cares more about partying than he does about his children. Usher was on the stand for hours today in his ongoing custody trial with his ex Tameka Foster -- and during questioning, Tameka's lawyer whipped out photos of the singer partying in Europe in February. Usher's fighting for more custody with his kids -- but Tameka's lawyer was trying to prove he'd rather go wild at a nightclub than be a good dad. Usher was also grilled about his alleged drug use. The singer admitted to smoking pot in the past, but when the subject turned to his alleged ecstasy use Usher's lawyer objected. Usher insisted he never used drugs in front of the children -- an allegation Tameka made early in their custody fight -- but hedged on the subject of seeing his children while under the influence. The trial will continue tomorrow.

Sunday, Apr 1, 2012 8:46PM Written by Cyrus Langhorne   Incarcerated rapper Lil Boosie can breathe a slight sigh of relief with reports claiming he no longer has to worry about a potential death penalty in a murder case dating back to 2009. Although the death penalty is no longer an issue, Boosie could still face life behind bars when his April 30th trial begins. East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore III , who noted that Hatch's attorneys did not oppose his office's request for an anonymous jury, said jurors will be identified only by number "out of fairness and assistance to the jurors.'' "It's just something we thought would be better for the case and the jurors,'' he said outside the 19th Judicial District Courthouse downtown after a status hearing in Hatch's murder case. Moore said his office is not seeking the death penalty against Hatch, meaning he would be sentenced ...

HipHopDX Editor's Rating: By album's end you're hoping for Bobby to finally come back to earth, but to no avail does this occur. B.o.B. has never been the one to shy away from discovering new musical horizons, and that approach has largely been beneficial to his career thus far. Unfortunately, this same inkling for “different” has proven costly for Strange Clouds , a perplexing project that expands on the popular aesthetics of the new mainstream rather than honing in on what has made him a successful and likewise respected artist from Decatur, Georgia. To be fair, B.o.B. turning his ambitions toward a more Pop-oriented album is one that many Rap artists have done, whether it be personal choice or label insistence. However, the course in which he pursues this venture falls far short of what would be appropriate for someone in his position. The most obvious example, “Both Of Us,” highlights an inspirational record that based on tone and...

In between custody battles , tractor stand offs , and being arrested ... comedian Katt Williams somehow rakes in $28,000 a MONTH -- this according to new legal docs. You may recall ... Katt won back custody of his 8-year-old adopted daughter from his former nanny in December -- after a protracted legal battle -- and just filed new documents in the case, updating L.A. County Superior Court on his financial status. In the docs, Katt lists his average monthly income as $27,778 -- money he claims to make as a freelance comedian. Katt’s got some serious disposable income too -- according to the docs, his monthly expenses are only $7,000 ... leaving him roughly $20K a month to blow on whatever he wants, like bail. Comedian money -- what a joke.

Even with Tyga 's Album being pulled from major retailers due to an uncleared Martin Luther King sample, The Young Money solider has had an impressive 65K albums sold his first week. ( 64,742 to be exact ) Check out Tyga speaking with DJ Greg Street. He talks about his debut album being pulled off the shelves, and his tour "Careless World" .   What are your thoughts on the album? Is it a BUY or PASS?

September 17, 2010 THE FACTS The father of Jennifer Hudson’s murdered nephew expounds on his recent allegation that Hudson sacrificed her son for fame and fortune. THE SPIN Last week, Gregory King, the father of Jennifer Hudson’s deceased nephew, sent the left side of my brain into a state of shock after he declared that J.Hud may have sacrificed his son along with her brother and mother in a Free Mason ritual for fame. That’s right – this simple man simply said that Jennifer Hudson was a member of the Illuminati and that had to do with why his son was dead. It’s that type of nonsense that forces you to question whether or not everyone should have Internet access. Well, Gregory King reached out to That Snitch over at Rhymes With Snitch to explain his allegations. Here’s some of what he said: This story is only bad because you don’t have eye’s to see and you don’t know how it feels to be stuck in the Ghetto where a little girl at the bus stop got her...

Cause of death is yet to be determined. By Chris Harris, with additional reporting by Shaheem Reid Andre Romelle Young Jr., the son of rapper and pioneering hip-hop producer  Dr. Dre , was found dead in his Woodland Hills, California, home Saturday morning, according to Dre's representative. He was 20 years old. An autopsy was conducted on Young's body Monday, but a cause of death has not yet been determined, pending the results of a toxicology report, a representative for the Los Angeles County Coroner's office told MTV News. The coroner's rep confirmed that an Andre Romelle Young Jr. passed away Saturday, but was uncertain if he was Dre's son; Dre's rep confirmed that information Tuesday (August 26). Young was discovered in his bed at around 10:30 a.m. Saturday by his mother, who attempted to rouse him, the coroner's spokesperson said. Young was unresponsive, so she called paramedics, who responded to the scene. After their efforts to r...

Zachery Tims' mother won a temporary victory Tuesday when a New York City appeals court ruled in favor of her request to keep medical officials from making public the Florida pastor's cause of death. The congregation of New Destiny Christian Center on Sunday welcomed Paula ... In a decision filed Tuesday, the five-panel New York County Appellate court granted Madeline Tims' request to prevent the City of New York and the city medical examiner's office from revealing what killed Tims, who was found dead in the W Hotel in Times Square on Aug. 12, 2011. By Nicola Menzie , Christian Post Reporter March 7, 2012 | 3:31 pm The case was transferred from the the NY County Supreme Court in December, when Judge Cynthia S. Kern ruled after about a month of deliberation that there were no laws strictly prohibiting the medical examiner's office from publicly disclosing Tims' cause of death, as it does with other high-profile cases. The New York City Law...

Caption: * Usher (Picture) TO BE A DAD R&B singer USHER is to become a father for the first time. The Yeah! hitmaker and partner Tameka Foster are expecting their first child together later this year (07), reports People.com. In a statement, the couple said: "We are extremely excited at this point in our lives planning our wedding and the....  According to NY Post, "NOT even the drowning death of a crew member on a yacht where Usher's mom, Jonnetta Paton, hosted a "Welcome to Miami" party for her son could dampen the high spirits at the MTV Video Music Awards in Miami. The tragedy happened when crew member Craig Rochel, 34, who lived and worked on the boat, went diving late Friday night while Usher partied aboard the 146-foot Gray Mist III. The 70 guests included Usher's team and the yacht's owner, private jet entrepreneur John Kaufman. The victim was described by sources as an experienced diver who f...

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