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Hip-Hop Rumors: Quickies Edition w/ Mos Def, Mac Miller, RZA, Gucci Mane, Pharrell and more!

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Category: Rumors
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Mos Def: One of 2011’s Most Influential Muslims

George Washington University has compiled a list of the Most Influential Muslims for 2011. Under “Celebrities and Sports Stars” in North America, only three names were chosen: Muhammad Ali, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Mr. Mos Def  Yassin Bey.

XXL announced today they were awarding Loon as 2011’s LEAST influential Muslim. No argument there.

The Philadelphia Flyers Celebration Song Is…

Yeah, Mac Miller gets the honor. In addition, Mac Miller will be featured in the upcoming issue of Forbes Magazine. See what happens when you have a song called “Donald Trump”!

Forbes Top Female Entertainment Earner of 2011 Is…

You probably guessed correctly. According to Forbes, Lady Gaga made an estimated $90 million in the past year between touring, album sales, and endorsements. Beyonce ($35 million), Rihanna ($29 million), and Alicia Keys ($10 million), round out the top 10. Guess you can get away with wearing ridiculous sh*t like you see above when you’re pulling in close to $100 million annually.

Fresh Out the Pen, Gucci Prepping Gucci Classics 2:

Quick Quickies:

-Rick Ross WILL be dropping a mixtape soon to hold fans/listeners over until God Forgives, I Don’t is released next year.

-For those keeping track, Kanye West is officially back on Twitter.

-RZA will have a recurring role on the upcoming season of Showtime’s Californication.

-Mary J. Blige was nominated earlier today (December 15) with a Golden Globe Nomination for her song “The Living Proof,” which was featured in the critically acclaimed 2011 movie, The Help.

-Pharrell Williams has officially announced his new venture in the fashion world, “Billionaire Girls Club.” Get ’em while they’re hot!

-Chicago Bears’ wide receiver Sam Hurd was arrest yesterday (December 15) for trying to purchase 10 kilos of cocaine and 1,000 pounds of pot. Cot Damn! You act like you’re in the middle of a lockout or something. EPIC FAIL!

-Flo Rida has officially entered a plea deal regarding his June arrest for DUI, which should get knocked down to “reckless driving.” Just ’cause you can afford a Ferrari, doesn’t mean you have to drive like an a$$ in one!

Nas To Pay Tribute To Amy Winehouse During “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” Event

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Nas and VH1’s live performance franchise “VH1 Divas” will pay homage to the late Amy Winehouse during this year’s show, titled “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul.”

Nas, who is featured on the track “Like Smoke,” will introduce a tribute medley that will be performed on behalf of collaborator Amy Winehouse, who died from alcohol poisoning in July.

The tribute will feature performances by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine and Wanda Jackson.

This year’s “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” will pay homage to a variety of American cities that helped shape the sound of today’s popular music.

Singers like Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Erykah Badu, Estelle, Mavis Staples, Anita Baker, Travie McCoy and Boyz II Men will perform tributes to Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, London and Memphis.

Queen Latifah, Common, Nas, Terrence Howard and La La Anthony have been confirmed as presenters for VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul,” which will debut December 19 at 9:00PM.