After many a delay,  Lil’ Wayne finally begun his year long jail sentence today.

The 28 year old star surrendered at the Manhattan, New York courtroom this morning (March 8th), where he was then placed in handcuffs and taken into custody after formally being handed down his sentence.

The Grammy Award-winning rapper, real name Dwayne Carter, pleaded guilty back in October last year to charges of attempted criminal possession of a weapon. He admitted having the loaded .40-caliber semiautomatic gun on his tour bus.

Carter will be serving his sentence in city jail, as opposed to state prison, and can potentially be freed after eight months, if his behaviour is good enough.

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While I may catch some flack for this, all I can say is ‘it’s about time!’ I was beginning to think there was some JuJu/Obia at play here with the constant pushbacks to the sentence. Not to be confused with anyone taking pleasure in another’s misfortune, but as the age-old adage goes….”if you do the crime, you have to do the time”. I mean to think some folk were screaming “Free Lil’ Wayne”….erm no LOL.

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The video for jail-bound rapper Lil’ Wayne’s latest single ‘Drop The World’ premièred today. Check out the clip for the Eminem-assisted cut above…

Despite the song being pretty rubbish (Eminem’s bars aside), it’s hard to deny this is a good video! Upon hearing Wayne had filmed upwards of 10 videos prior to his ever-delayed prison-stint, I envisioned rushed, mediocre quality, clips; yet I’m positively surprised by this one. Good stuff.

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Filed Under: Eminem, Lil' Wayne

The much anticipated video for ‘We Are The World 25 For Haiti’ premièred literally moments ago. Check it out below:

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Filed Under: Akon, Brandy, Jamie Foxx, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Kanye West, Keri Hilson, LL Cool J, Lil' Wayne, Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson, Mya, Nicole Scherzinger, Pink, Robin Thicke, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Toni Braxton, Usher, Will.i.am, Wyclef

Jail-bound rapper Lil’ Wayne covers the February issue of Rolling Stone magazine.

While I have no words  for the cover (at all), here’s what you can expect from the feature – which hit news-stands today:

For a decade, Lil Wayne has been hip-hop’s great unstoppable force, a 24-hour-a-day recording machine without an off button. But on February 9th, Lil Wayne will have to stop — for 12 months, when he reports to prison to serve a sentence for gun possession stemming from a 2007 arrest in New York City. Rolling Stone stays up all night with Weezy as he prepares to get locked down

It also turns out he’s been working ardently on his next LP:

Tha Carter IV — which Norris is told features tougher, faster beats — is scheduled to arrive shortly after he gets out.

Interesting.

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The 52nd annual Grammy Awards are taking place right now. We’ll be posting performances from the show moments after they’ve taken place (you know how we roll!). Be sure to keep refreshing as we’ll continually be updating on the minute!

Lady GaGa & Elton John – Poker Face

Beyonce – If I Were A Boy

Pink

Black Eyed Peas – Imma Be / I Gotta Feelin’

Jamie Foxx – Blame It

3D Michael Jackson Jackson Tribute – Earth Song

Prince & Paris Accept ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’

Mary J. Blie & Andre Bocelli – Bridge Over Troubled Water

Maxwell – Pretty Wings

Drake, Eminem, Lil Wayne & Travis Barker – Forever

Continually updated!

Filed Under: Beyonce, Eminem, Jennifer Holiday, Lady GaGa, Lil' Wayne, Mary J. Blige, Maxwell, Pink, Usher

Jamie Foxx has been busy in the studio preparing his next studio release. One of the songs that the R&B crooner has prepared is the club-ready ‘Straight To The Dancefloor’ which features the inescapable Lil Wayne. The track was reportedly produced by Los Da Mystro and written by Rico Love, who recently revealed to That Grape Juice hat he indeed worked with Foxx on the new LP. Foxx’s new album hits stores in early 2010.

This song is definitely not ‘the business’. With the thick production and the audio effects on Foxx’s voice, it sounds closer to something that Omarion would have released. Additionally, the lyrics “I got my hands on my nuts and a bottle up in the air” are certainly not what any sensible DJ would consider radio friendly. Hopefully this track is merely an experiment because of all the trends that I am sure most would enjoy seeing left in the 00’s, auto-tune tops the list.

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Filed Under: Jamie Foxx, Lil' Wayne, Rico Love

The worldly Beyonce made a trip to the Pyramid Plateau in Egypt to visit the Sphinx this weekend. The singer, who is currently facing serious legal allegations, was taught a bit about Egyptian history from the Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Zahi Hawass.

On the other side of the globe, B’s husband, Jay-Z, was photoed watching the L.A. Lakers/New Orleans Hornets game that the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Rapper Flo Rida and his gigantic watch also enjoyed watching some basketball at the American Airlines Arena in Miami.

Lil Wayne was at the American Airlines Arena as well. Finally, we can see what’s in his cup!

And last but not least, R&B singer Monica, her fiance Rodney “Rocko” Hill and adorable son Rodney were spotted at a bowling alley in Atlanta this weekend. Monica always looks on point.

What do you think of the looks?

Filed Under: Beyonce, Flo'Rida, Jay Z, Lil' Wayne, Monica

MTV have released their annual Hottest MCs In The Game list, which takes a number of factors into consideration. Check out who made the list and who charted where below: