Chris Brown’s court case for alleged domestic abuse against Rihanna could be pushed back to allow police time to gather more evidence against the pop singer, according to the Los Angeles district attorney “We don’t have the evidence yet. (Detectives) are still investigating. If they determine they need more time they’ll set a new date for him to come into court,” said Los Angeles district attorney spokeswoman Jane Robison reads. “He only has to come back if and when we file charges.” Brown was arrested after a pre-Grammys party on Feburary 8 and faces charges of making criminal threats and other offenses related to domestic violence. Brown was freed on bail following the incident, which continues to be wrought with rumor and conjecture. According to the New York Daily News, Rihanna took solace at a beachside villa in P#### Mita, Mexico in the aftermath of the fracas.

Veteran mogul P.Miller is continuing his extensive community service efforts through the newly enacted P.Miller Mentorship Program.

The philanthropic, youth-centered program aims to “prepare, guide, and educate people so that they can make the right decisions.”

According to Miller, the current economic crisis is highlighting the essential need for financial literacy among minorities, especially young people.

“Education is the key to success in generational wealth. Without education, some of us may reach our financial goals but never truly benefit from its longevity,” Miller explained to AllHipHop.com. “Most of us experience short term success where we’d make some money but are not able to maintain or multiply it because we don’t have the proper education nor do we have the resources. Jail houses are overcrowded and school attendance is at an all time low. The slump in the economy has caused a panic. Due to a lack of knowledge, people are afraid or simply don’t know how to adjust their lifestyles, make career changes, nor start their own businesses.”

The P.Miller Mentorship Program will launch at schools and businesses in Los Angeles and New Orleans.

At selected locations, Miller will speak on his past successes and mistakes throughout his professional and personal life.

P.Miller’s previous successful youth programs have resulted in him receiving the prestigious Social Justice Award, making him the first Hip-Hop mogul bestowed with the honor.

Additionally, the New Orleans entrepreneur is formulating a national play which tackles the issues of money, fame, and education through a Hip-Hop gospel perspective.

“It’s time to get involved because we as a culture are dying,” Miller disclosed. “Unlike other cultures, those with the proper knowledge are not passing along the essential information to the next generation to build our culture. Our mentorship program caters to young people in developing a brighter future and education. As a grown man, I still seek information because education is changing every day. But we, as teachers, need to be willing to spread that knowledge to others.”

Miller believes that ideal of being a teacher extends to his fellow celebrities, who sometimes shun revealing wisdom from past mistakes that can better their community.

“If Will Smith taught or even talked about his past tax situation, many of us wouldn’t have had to experience similar situations.” Miller stated. “If Halle Berry spoke out about her past abusive relationships, maybe the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident would never have occurred. As parents, if we were more open about our past mistakes, our children would be victors not victims. I sit back and think about the time I sat on the panel with T.I. called ‘America vs. Hip-Hop’. I remember telling T.I. that we can’t be afraid to grow up and be responsible. He didn’t get it then.

“But I am a strong believer of ‘If people are expose to knowledge, they can change,” Miller continued. “Therefore, we deserve a second chance.’ If God forgives we should be forgiving as well. I’m proud of T.I. for growing up. With this mentorship program, we could help save other young brothers and sisters by helping them get a good start in life without having to make the same mistakes that we’ve made.”

At press time, P.Miller has not revealed the locations or start date for the program.

Embattled, incarcerated rap star DMX could face another eight years in prison, stemming from an incident in an Arizona jail.

DMX, who is serving a 90 day sentence at the Maricopa County Detention Center in Arizona, was recently placed in lock down earlier this month for a prior altercation with a prison guard.

In the previous, verbal altercation, DMX allegedly refused to report to his designated job inside of the jail, in addition to other infractions.

He allegedly became belligerent with the guards and verbally assaulted them, resulting in his being locked down for 23-hours a day, with just bread and water.

Now, DMX, born Earl Simmons, is facing felony aggravated assault charges, for allegedly assaulting a Sheriff Detention Officer.

The rapper, who is reportedly on a bread and water diet, allegedly grabbed a meal that wasn’t his said Maricopa Sheriff County Police spokesperson Lisa Allen.

When a guard ordered the chart-topping rapper to return the food to the rightful owner, the rapper allegedly through the tray at the officer, covering him in the food that was being served.

While he didn’t actually assaulted the guard, Allen said that the incident meets the prison’s definition of assault.

DMX is serving 90 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to animal cruelty counts, theft and two misdemeanor drug charges.

 Kidz In The Hall and Reebok have joined forces with Reebok to create The Classic Remix Collection, an initiative that allows emerging Hip-Hop talents re-interpret timeless rap records. The effort has produced a remix of “I Got It Made,” an iconic 80’s record by rapper Special Ed. The latest version of the 1989 song will only be available for consumers that purchase the Reebok Classic Remix collection on March 10, 2009 exclusively at Foot Locker retailers. Kidz In The Hall, a group signed to Major League/Duck Down Music, represents the first in a line of new talents that will reintroduce celebrated tracks. The new song will be available to be downloaded by customers who purchase footwear at Foot Locker. “I think it’s a great milestone for an indie Hip-Hop artist. We have broken and hopefully will continue to break boundaries not only for us but all of our peers,” Double O of Kidz In The Hall told AllHipHop.com. “Reebok, an icon in their own right, took a chance with us and I think that we have gone above and beyond with the music and presentation of the new re-launch. In the end, I think our partnership has truly created a new classic.” After Kidz In The Hall, music fans can expect additional remixes from Chicago’s Kid Sister, then B.o.B.of Decatur, GA. Reebok will continue to offer retro images from the past, like the songs, but offer updated looks that are reminiscent of the company’s history. Each remix features a new shoe from the collection. Reebok will offer new styles and color ways from the collection throughout the year, each featuring a new artist and re-interpreted track. See Kidz In the Hall Discuss the Reebok Classic.

Kidz in the Hall – Reebok Classic Remix from reebokclassicremix on Vimeo.

Next month, Roots frontman Black Thought will star in actor Mark Webber’s anticipated independent film Explicit Ills.

The drama revolves around characters in four interconnected stories trying to succeed in Philadelphia amid struggles with love, drugs, and poverty.

Black Thought (Tariq Trotter) plays the role of Kaleef, a fledgling entrepreneur who labors to get his health store off the ground while finding romance with a single mom (Naomie Harris).

Per early festival screenings of the film last year, the project has already generated positive buzz throughout the industry.

“Mark Webber has crafted a wonderfully rich, original and moving tale,” stated Mark Balsam, U.S. Distribution for Peach Arch. “We’re excited about bringing this film to audiences nationwide.”

Explicit Ills also stars Rosario Dawson, Paul Dano, Lou Taylor Pucci, Frankie Shaw, and 7-year old Francisco Burgos in his film debut.

Executive producer Jim Jarmusch anticipates moviegoers will be impressed by the exceptional work from the diverse ensemble cast.

“We’re thrilled to have Peach Arch on board to release the film,” Jarmusch explained. “This project has such personal resonance for me, and it also represents the hard work of a lot of very talented people.”

The movie debuts in New York City on March 6, Philadelphia on March 13, and Los Angeles theaters on March 20.

 At press time, Black Thought and the Roots are working on their eleventh album, tentatively titled How I Got Over.

In preparation for the release of his new album on March 24, Houston’s Slim Thug has announced a 24-city promo tour and a brand new mixtape.

Seeking to build on the success of his 2005 national debut Already Platinum, Slim explained that the new album is free of the major label constraints he was obligated to under his previous Star Trak/Geffen deal.

“This album is me doing what I wanted to do,” Slim told AllHipHop.com. “I put it together the way I wanted without being influenced by any other people, no A&Rs, none of that. What people are gonna get from this album is Houston. I have all artists out of Houston on it: UGK, Scarface, Lil Keke, [and] Z-Ro.”

Entitled Boss of All Bosses, Slim expects the LP to showcase Houston’s unique sub-culture and offer an alternative to Hip-Hop’s current mainstream sound.

“These are the people I listen to all the time, all day,” Slim explained. “And I just want to give the world that, let the world know the type of stuff that we’re on because I don’t see too many people outside the southern region catching on to how we do our stuff out here. There’s still a whole other side of Houston that hasn’t been displayed so I’m still trying to bring it out to a broader audience.”

Slim Thug is also dropping a new 28-track mixtape dubbed I Represent This Pt. 2; 10 Years Later.

The project is a sequel to Slim’s very first mixtape, and is also Houston-centered with appearances from Trae the Truth and Chamillionaire.

When asked about the deluge of promo activity he’s planned, Slim explained that after 3 years away from the national spotlight, the work will serve as a reintroduction to fans who may have been disappointed with the concessions he was forced to make on his major label debut.

“It’s always been like that,” Slim stated. “I was always in control of whatever I did. That’s why when I got with the majors I wasn’t comfortable because I wasn’t calling the shots. I’ve always been a boss in this music game. Now, in my mind, I’m starting over from scratch. I’m just hitting the reset button and starting from there.”

Slim Thug’s Boss of All Bosses will be released March 24 through Slim’s very own Boss Hawg Outlawz imprint and E1 Music (formerly Koch Records).

Below are the scheduled tour dates for Slim’s promo tour.

February 25th – Montgomery, AL Feb 25 – Tallahassee, FL Feb 26 – Gainesville, FL Feb 27 – Jacksonville, FL Feb 28 – Tampa, FL March 1 – Orlando, FL March 3 – Birmingham, AL March 3 – Memphis, TN (night) March 4 – Nashville, TN March 5- Lexington, KY/Louisville, KY   March 6th- Louisville, KY March 7th- Cincinnati, OH March 8th – Chicago, IL (off) March 9th – Chicago, IL March 10th- St. Louis, MO March 11th- Wichita, KS March 12th- Oklahoma City/Tulsa, OK March 13th – Dallas, TXMarch 14th – Houston, TX March 15th – Corpus Christi, TXMarch 16th – Baton Rouge, LA March 17th – Lafayette, LA March 18th- New Orleans, LA March 19th- Beaumont, TX/Home

Lil Wayne has pleaded not guilty to gun possession charges stemming from a New York City arrest in 2007.

Wayne, real name Dwayne Carter, was arrested in July 2007 following a performance at the Beacon Theatre.

After the show, a police officer searched the megastar’s tour bus on the allegation that she smelled marijuana.

During the subsequent search, the officer claims an illegal .40 caliber pistol was discovered as Wayne attempted to conceal it.

Wayne’s defense attorney Stacey Robinson argued today (February 24) that the handgun could not be admissible as evidence, since the arresting officer concocted the marijuana claim and had no legal merit to enter the vehicle.

Justice Charles Solomon overruled the motion, and the weapon will be allowed as evidence for the case.

If convicted, Lil Wayne faces a maximum of 15 years in prison.

The trial has been scheduled for April 20, and is likely the reason for Wayne’s rock album Rebirth being rescheduled from April 7 to May 19.

The case ruling comes just weeks after the New Orleans native secured four Grammys this year for Rap Album of the Year (Tha Carter III), Best Solo Rap Performance (“A Milli”), Best Rap Song (“Lollipop”), and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (“Swagga Like Us”).

At press time, Lil Wayne remains free on $70,000 bail.

A 2007 lawsuit filed against Universal Music Group involving Hip-Hop megastar Eminem will finally go to trial today (February 24) over alleged downloading proceeds owed to the rapper.

Representing Eminem in the case is publishing company F.B.T. Productions.

The grievance revolves around what percentage of digital royalties Eminem should receive when Universal sells his music to third party networks, like the popular iTunes service.

Additionally, other proceeds like ringtones sales from phone companies are in question.

“The claims made by FBT Productions are completely meritless and we look forward to presenting our side in court,” UMG told AllHipHop.com in a statement today (February 24).

In the lawsuit, the entity claims Dr. Dre’s Aftermath is withholding $1.3 million in royalties, and violating the Detroit emcee’s 1998 contract that guarantees him 50% of established royalties from all music sales.

Although the pending trial does not involve a large amount of money, a winning judgment could potentially empower artists who normally receive the smallest revenue share from the music they create.

Currently, record labels have been selling artist downloads to thirds parties as distribution deals, which significantly lower any royalties due to them.

However, if the courts rule in favor of Eminem, these sales would now be viewed as licensing agreements, which normally entitle artists to an equal 50/50 split of royalties.

With the music industry moving exclusively to downloading, this potential breakthrough would be a literal difference of millions of dollars to musicians worldwide.

Because downloading is a relatively new development in the music industry, there is no precedent for the Central District Court of California to fall back on when interpreting the laws.

Universal Music Group holds some of the most lucrative catalogues in the industry, such as The Eagles, Nirvana, Dr. Dre, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Nas, Lil Wayne, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Aerosmith, and many others acts spanning all genres of music.

At press time, Eminem is not expected to appear.

However, Apple President Steve Jobs and Interscope-Geffen-A&M chairman Jimmy Iovine are named in the lawsuit and will testify.

News Corporation Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch personally apologized today (February 24) for a cartoon published in The New York Post.

The cartoon, which was published last Wednesday (February 18 ) in The New York Post, featured two police officers – one with a smoking gun – standing over a bullet-riddled dead chimp.

The caption read: “They’ll have to find someone else to write the next stimulus bill.” The cartoon, authored by Sean Delonas, was published just one day after President Barack Obama signed a historic stimulus bill.

“Today I want to personally apologize to any reader who felt offended, and even insulted,” said the statement from Murdoch, CEO of News Corp., which also owns Fox, the F/X cable network, 20th Century Fox and various publishing interests in addition to The New York Post.

“I can assure you — without a doubt — that the only intent of that cartoon was to mock a badly written piece of legislation.” Murdoch said the cartoon “was not meant to be racist, but unfortunately, it was interpreted by many as such.”

“We all hold the readers of The New York Post in high regard, and I promise you that we will seek to be more attuned to the sensitivities of our community,” said Murdoch.

During an interview with CNN, Delonas himself made an attempt to defend the cartoon, which has made national headlines around the world.

“Do you really think I’m saying Obama should be shot? I didn’t see that in the cartoon,” Delonas told CNN. “It’s about the economic stimulus bill,” he added. “If you’re going to make that about anybody, it would be [House Speaker Nancy] Pelosi, which it’s not.”

Meanwhile, the fallout over the article continues and Murdoch’s apology may have come too late.

On Saturday (February 21), the NAACP issued an ultimatum to The New York Post and FOX, threatening a boycott if Delonas and Australian editor-in-chief, Col Allan.

“There is consensus that if the Post does not … get rid of the journalists who are responsible for this bit of hate speech seeing the light of day, that we will move this from a local, regional issue to a very national issue,” said Benjamin Todd Jealous, president of the NAACP.

Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo has announced a May release date for his sophomore autobiographical effort Carlos, the follow up to his 2008 debut, Units in the City.

Carlos features appearances from a number of top rappers, including Lil’ Wayne, Gucci Mane, Rick Ross, Bun B, T-Pain, Lil Kim, fellow group members D4L and singer Trey Songz.

The first single off of Carlos – which the Bankhead rapper has deemed has most personal recording – will be the track “Supplier” featuring Trey Songz. 

“I know I’ve said it before but I came from nothing and have made it to the other side, but I can’t turn my back on my hood because that place [Bowen Homes] and my community [Bankhead] have made me who I am,” Shawty Lo told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “I’ve never proclaimed to be no more than what I am, so if people love or hate me, at least they love or hate me for being exactly who I am and not some manufactured image.”

Production on Carlos features a group of new production talent, including G-Fresh, Mike Will, KE on the Track, meal Ticket and Pauli Paul.

Shawty Lo hopes Carlos can help create the same success he experienced with his debut release, Units in the City.

The album produced a number of hit singles including the smash, “Dey Know,” which also became a multi-platinum ringtone.

Units in the City also helped earn the rapper the “Rookie of the Year” award at the 2008 BET Awards, as well as the title “Breakthrough Artist” at the Ozone Awards.

Shawty Lo’s Carlos is due in stores May 5 on DFL/Asylum.

Supplier – Shawty Lo Feat Trey Songz

Amaru Entertainment has responded to a lawsuit over the rights to the film adaptation of rapper Tupac Shakur.

MorganCreek filed the lawsuit against Amaru Entertainment in Los Angeles Superior Court last week.

The lawsuit claims Amaru Entertainment is in breach of contract for refusing “to honor and perform a contract of a production of the film based on the life of Tupac Shakur.”

“Tupac touched so many people in his brief life and it makes me feel honored in keeping his message alive,” Afeni Shakur told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “And I want to do so with integrity – in the right way with the right people…That’s what Tupac would have wanted.”

Another rep for Amaru was more candid about the lawsuit and claimed it had “no merit.”

“We felt it was important to bring the story of Tupac Shakur, one of music’s most remarkable icons, to life onscreen and, in realizing this vision, we sought to find the best partner who would be true to Tupac’s vision and bring his unique story to life on the big screen,” another rep for Amaru said in a statement. “In doing so, we have taken every step to ensure that our partner in this process is committed to the integrity of Tupac Shakur’s legacy and, more importantly, that they are the right people.”

Amaru Entertainment also claimed that MorganCreek contacted other movie production houses, in an attempt to allegedly sabotage any new negotiations.

Amaru Entertainment is now filing a counter-lawsuit against Morgan Creek over the movie and sabotage allegations.

“Sadly, MorganCreek decided to take advantage of this situation and attempt to frustrate our project by interfering with our business relationships,” the rep stated. “We will not be frightened by MorganCreek’s tactics and we are absolutely confident that the movie will be produced and released.”

The news comes on the heels of the success of Notorious, the life story of Tupac Shakur’s one time rival, The Notorious B.I.G. The movie grossed over $21 million dollars in its opening weekend, despite bad reviews from critics.

Both artists were involved in a bitter feud that eventually led to their deaths. Shakur was gunned down on the Las Vegas strip in September of 1996, while B.I.G. was shot and killed six months later in Los Angeles in March of 1997.

Since their deaths, entire cottage industries have sprung up around both Shakur and B.I.G. in the form of numerous posthumous releases, including books, albums, TV specials, documentaries and movies.

“Tupac’s story is what Hollywood legends are made of – and we want to make sure that the movie tells Tupac’s story like it should be told and lives up to everyone’s expectations,” the rep for Amaru said.

Rapper Xzibit has lashed out at media outlets for putting what he labeled “spin” on comments he made about mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

When Xzibit recently appeared on Sirius Satellites’ Foxxhole radio where he shared a story about his New Year’s party with Combs and Karrine “Superhead” Steffans.

The trio then headed to a New Year’s Party in Miami, which Xzibit allegedly witnessed two men kissing and another man dancing completley naked.

“We take off. We leave the club directly. I didn’t say peace to nobody. It was suspect,” Xzibit said in the previous interview.” X addressed the issue today on his myspace blog, claiming the media had taken his statements out of context.

“Wow, so I wake up this morning and my phone is going nuts,” Xzibit wrote. “I turn on the computer and find all this s### about me ‘throwing puffy under the gay bus’ whatever that means. All this SPIN that you journalist are putting on the statements I made on a radio show to DIRECTLY effect a guy in a manor not intended is wrong.”

Xzibit said he received a call from Combs himself, who clarified that the venue was an after-hours spot called Space.

“The rumor mill that has ground this bulls**t out to be the s**t storm that it is, is doing so on its own accord. Like I said at the top, I have no beef with Diddy. BUT WAIT… a bigger problem I see is the negative stance these Hip-Hop sites and blog sites are taking when speaking of gay people in general. All I can say to that is: PEOPLE GROW UP! I do NOT like to spread hate and make it a point not to do so, so this is not the way I intended this interview to unfold. You heard it directly from me ladies and gents, Im looking forward to the issues at hand that really mean something to both my fans and Diddy’s as well: ART & MUSIC.”

Queens, New York rap star N.O.R.E. was arrested in Miami Beach, after getting into an altercation with a customer inside of a Fatburger restaurant.

According to Miami Beach police, N.O.R.E., 31, was arrested early Sunday morning (February 22).

The rapper and another unidentified man were reportedly arguing inside of Fatburger, when N.O.R.E. ripped up a bouquet of flowers and threw a cup of liquid at the man.

The Associated Press reports that N.O.R.E. then punched the man in the face and yelled “Do you know who I am?”

N.O.R.E., born Victor Santiago, was charged with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct and booked into Miami-Dade county jail, but has since been released.

N.O.R.E. and has longtime partner Capone are preparing a highly anticipated album Channel 10, which their first album together in over eight years.

Channel 10 is due in stores March 17.