The former manager for popular Hip-Hop group The Clipse has pleaded guilty to running a $10 million drug conspiracy.

Anthony “Geezy” Gonzales, 34, pleaded guilty to distributing over a half-ton of cocaine and over a ton of marijuana during proceedings in U.S. District court on Tuesday (October 6).

Gonzales pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine, crack, heroin and marijuana and using, carrying and possessing firearms during and in relation to and in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

According to a press release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District, Virginia, Gonzales admitted to leading a small, efficient drug distribution ring that employed family members and life long friends.

Gonzalez is one of seven defendants charged in the case and is the fifth to plead guilty.

The ring began distributing cocaine, marijuana and heroin in 2003 and continued operation until the time Gonzales’ arrest in April of 2009.

Four family members, including his mother, wife, sister and aunt have been spared jail time despite handling drugs or money, which was used to buy luxury vehicles, jewelry, several homes and the Encore Lounge.

Prosecutors also accused Gonzales of laundering his drug proceeds though his company Soul Providers Management, which was the booking agent for The Clipse.

The brothers were never charged or accused of wrong doing in the case.

Gonzales, who will be sentenced to at least 15 years in prison on January 11, has also agreed to cooperate in an investigation into his suppliers.

Additionally, Gonzales has agreed to the entry of a nine million dollar monetary judgment.

The death of Ashley “AJ” Jewell continues to send shockwaves through those who knew him as well as his fiancé, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burrus.

Among those mourning Jewell is the reality starlet’s former Xscape groupmate, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, who sent her “deepest condolences” to Jewell’s family and Burris via a statement issued soon after finding out about Jewell’s passing.

“AJ was a very sweet person who has been a friend for quite some time and had a lot of positive things taking place in his life for it all to be taken away from him so quickly,” Cottle told AllHipHop.com, adding that Jewell “will be missed.”

Cottle and Burrus experienced platinum success as members of Xscape.

The group hit #1 with the singles “Just Kickin’ It” and “Understanding. ” They released other successful singles together, like “Who Can I Run To” and “Love on My Mind”

“My family and I will continue to keep his family and most of all his children in our prayers,” she continued. “I am praying for my friend Kandi that God gives her the strength to endure. She is a very strong person and I know god will see her through.”

Cottle’s statement comes after Jewell was killed following a heated exchange with Fredrick Richardson at Body Tap, a popular strip club in Atlanta, on Friday (Oct. 2). Richardson, an employee at Body Tap, was later arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter.

He is currently being held without bail and is expected to appear in court on October 20. According to reports, Burrus is “devastated” over the death of Jewell as she released her own statement regarding the passing, her feelings towards Jewell and their last conversation. Jewell’s death comes amid the loss of Burrus’ uncle, Ralph Leslie.

When asked about the singer/songwriter’s current status, Cottle revealed to AllHipHop.com that she has talked to her friend and “she’s doing as to be expected.”

“I think it feels like a dream kind of thing so she’s just taking it easy,” said Cottle. “You know her uncle just passed too so it’s like a double whammy on her and she’s trying to be strong. It’s a tough place to be in. You lose your uncle, somebody she’s been close with and then her ex all at one time.”

The interaction between Burrus and Jewell was among various things Cottle remembers most about Jewell. According to the singer, the couple harbored genuine feelings towards each other.

“From what I seen, it was very loving, affectionate. They were having a good time every time I seen them together. AJ was a really cool guy, fun guy. They really enjoyed each other,”

Cottle recalled as she confirmed talk of a romantic relationship she shared with Jewell.

“I did date him years ago and he was a cool guy, but I really don’t wanna comment on what kind of man he was because I’m in a relationship that I respect to the fullest,” said Cottle, who alluded to her marriage with rapper T.I.

Although an official cause of death has not been revealed, the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office revealed to TMZ.com that Jewell’s body showed signs of a physical altercation. I

nitial reports stated that Jewell was left for dead at the strip club, but law enforcement sources tell said that Jewell was walking and talking after his fight with Richardson and opted to get a ride to the hospital from a friend rather than take an ambulance.

In preparation for his December album release, Snoop Dogg’s  media blitz is beginning with an appearance on the new Fox sitcom “Brothers.”

The show debuted on September 25, and stars series producer Michael Strahan.

The retired NFL defensive end plays the same role on the show as Mike Trainor, and is struggling to maintain a civil relationship with his disabled brother (Daryl “Chill” Mitchell) after moving back to his Houston hometown.

This Friday (October 9) Snoop debuts as Kenny Trainor, a cousin and lawyer of Mike with questionable business practices.

“I play the role of Kenny Trainor. I’m their cousin that shows up, not supposed to but by accident,” Snoop told AllHipHop.com. “I went to jail once upon a time and came up on some things. I got my literature together, and now I’m a lawyer that represents my cousin Mike who’s a football player trying to get his money back. I’m like the new age Johnnie Cochran, with some pimp moves.”

Next on Snoop’s agenda is cultivating his new position as Creative Chairman of the relaunched Priority Records.

As a label that made its Hip-Hop reputation on the backs of numerous West Coast artists (NWA, MC Eiht, Westside Connection, Ras Kass), Snoop Dogg is focused on “resurrecting” the West in popular music.

“I’ve just been slow motion trying to settle into my position at Priority/EMI. They just made me the president, so what I’m going to do is put that spirit back out here on the West Coast. First thing I’m gonna do is drop my solo record Malice N Wonderland [on] December 8. Then I’m going to grab all those old catalogues and records and put them together to put the spirit back and let people know where we started from. And then find some new talent and build from there. It’s time to make it feel like it used to. It’s all about making good music. Anybody that’s down with Snoop Dogg knows I perfect making good music.”

For this project, the Longbeach veteran plans to take a page from his Murder Was the Case offering, and utilize a full-length movie to accompany the Malice N Wonderland LP.

“One thing about me with my projects is I always have to give you a visual beyond the video because the video can only show you 4 minutes of what I am expressing,” Snoop explained. “I wanted to do a movie so people could really engulf my whole feeling of this record when I was making it. Hopefully you’ll enjoy it, and it’ll give you what you’re missing.”

The first single from the album is “Gangsta Luv,” featuring The Dream. The LP will also feature production from Dr. Dr, The Neptunes, and Tricky Stewart.video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsfree video player

CBS have given the green light for a full season of the network’s latest hit series, NCIS: Los Angeles, which stars rapper LL Cool J.

NCIS: Los Angeles is the network’s new #1 program of the season, averaging 17.47 million viewers over the past three broadcasts.

In addition to LL Cool J., the series stars Chris O’Donnell, Linda Hunt, Peter Cambor, Adam Jamal Craig and Daniela Ruah.

NCIS: Los Angeles is the second successful TV series that LL Cool J has starred in.

The rapper/actor also starred in In The House, which originally debuted in 1995 on NBC, before switching to UPN where the show aired until in 1999.

In addition to celebrating 25 years since the release of their first album, revered Hip-Hop group De La Soul is in the studio working on a brand new album of material for 2010.

The group’s last official release was an iTunes – only collaboration with Nike titled Are You In?, De La’s first official release in over five years.

According to Dave (Trugoy the Dove), De La Soul’s new album will be released in 2010 and will feature the group’s innovative approach to Hip-Hop music.

While De La Soul hasn’t confirmed a name for the album, the group is kicking around a number titles, including You’re Welcome.

De La Soul’s Are You In is currently available for purchase for $9.99.

Rap pioneers Kid-N-Play will celebrate 20 years this weekend in Atlanta during the 2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards on October 10. Christopher “Kid” Reid and Christopher “Play” Martin will be featured presenters during the awards show, which takes place at The Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center. In addition to releasing a number of popular Hip-Hop dance records, the duo helped take rap music mainstream via their House Party series of hit movies, in addition to the comedy flick Class Act. Representatives for the rappers said Kid-N-Play may demonstrate their signature dance movies, The Funky Charleston and the Kid-N-Play Kickstep.

Masta Ace and Ed O.G. have been forced to delay their Arts & Entertainment project, after receiving a cease and desist letter from the A&E television network. The pair released a spoof of “The First 48 Hours” but plans to drop a follow-up video were halted, when the network’s legal eagles claimed the duo was infringing on A&E’s registered trademark for the series. The entire album has been pushed back until November 3, due to issues with the cover artwork. “It’s unfortunate that we got pushed back, but sometimes unexpected things happen,” Masta Ace reasoned. “We both love the A&E Network and watch a lot of the programming. This is only a small setback, we want the Network to be okay with everything before we blast off with this great music.”

Cash Money Records’ hot streak continues with their latest signing, UK based artist Jay Sean. Jay Sean’s latest single “Down” featuring Lil Wayne recently hit #1 on the Top 40 Radio Charts, according to airplay tracking companies MediaBase and BDS. The track marks Cash Money’s first #1 record on Top 40 Radio. “Down” has also sold over 1 million copies since its release two months ago. “Jay Sean’s tremendous success proves the Cash Money creed that great music and great artists know no boundaries,” said Ronald ‘Slim’ Williams, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Cash Money Records. “We congratulate Jay and thank the Universal Republic staff for their hard work in locking down the #1 slot in so many platforms. We’ve only just begun.”