Chamillionaire and Paul Wall will launch their highly anticipated reunion tour tonight (March 17) in Austin, Texas.

The pair’s “In Love With My Money” tour kicks off this evening at SXSW and marks the first time the two have toured together in over seven years.

Prior to their amicable split, Chamillionaire and Paul Wall experienced independent success as The Color Changin’ Click (CCC).

The 20-date-tour will also serve as a promotional vehicle for Grammy Award winning rapper Chamillionaire’s latest album Venom, which will land in stores June 22nd on Chamillitary/Universal Republic.

Tour dates are listed below:

3/17 AUSTIN, TX-SXSW

3/21 LOS ANGELES, CA- HOUSE OF BLUES

3/23 FLAGSTAFF, AZ-ORPHEUM THEATRE

3/24 LAS VEGAS, NV- HOUSE OF BLUES

3/25 TUCSON, AZ- DV8

3/26 CHAM IN AUSTIN.-THE SAMMYS HOUSE 4PM (Then fly to PHX)

3/26 PHOENIX, AZ- VENUE OF SCOTTSDALE

3/27 ANAHEIM, CA- THE GROVE

3/28 VENTURA, CA-MAJESTIC THEATRE

3/31 SAN FRANCISCO, CA.-CLUB ENVY

4/1 EUGENE, OR.-THE BLUEPRINT

4/2 BOISE, ID- KNITTING FACTORY

4/3 RENO, NV- KNITTING FACTORY

4/4 PORTLAND, OR- BERPATI’S PAN

4/5 SEATTLE, WA- SHOWBOX

4/6 MISSOULA, MT- KNITTING FACTORY

4/7 BILLINGS, MT- SHRINE AUDITORIUM

4/9 FARGO, ND- THE VENUE

4/10 CHAM IN FAYETTEVILLE AR.

4/18 CHAM IN OHIO-JOHN CARROL UNIV.

(AllHipHop News) Rapper T.I. could end up in court again to defend himself against trademark allegations levied against his Akoo Clothing line.

Akoo International bills itself as the world’s largest social music television network.

The company filed a complaint against T.I. and Akoo in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, claiming trademark infringement.According to the lawsuit, Akoo International has held the trademark for “Akoo” for years. The federally registered trademark is sued by Akoo International, which delivers video programming to over 86 million monthly customers, via the Internet, shopping malls and universities in over 30 states.

Akoo International’s technology allows viewers to interact with programming on large screen, networked HDTV’s, using their mobile phones.

“Akoo has been recognized as a leading social TV platform for connecting brand advertisers with millions of our engaged viewers,” said Akoo CEO Niko Drakoulis. “Our primary obligation and goal is to prevent confusion among our consumers, which is among the most basic objectives of trademark law. At the same time, Akoo has invested nearly a decade of effort and substantial capital to deploy its network and will do everything in its power to protect its brand.”Akoo International claims T.I.’s use of the name Akoo has mislead, deceived and confused consumers and potential clients.

The company also took action to defend their Akoo trademark when T.I.’s clothing line ran a controversial billboard advertisement in Newark, NJ, which was condemned by residents, as well as Mayor Cory Booker.

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper, Waka Flocka Flames was locked up in Georgia last night (March 16) for violating his probation.

Sources told AllHipHop.com the rapper, who is signed to incarcerated rapper Gucci Mane’s label So Icey Ent., was on probation for carrying a shotgun.

He was locked up for leaving the state around 4:00 PM yesterday, which was a violation of his probation. Over the past weeks, Waka Flocka, born Juaquin Malphurs, has been seen in New York, in addition to a controversial appearance in Gary, Indiana, where eight teens were shot after his show at the World of Skates skating rink on March 5th. Sources initially told AllHipHop.com the rapper was supposed to perform at a club in Virginia Beach, VA last night, but was allegedly arrested for smoking marijuana before the show, although this information has not been confirmed.

The rapper is best known for his current hit single “O Let’s Do It”  is due in court this month and will remain incarcerated until his hearing.

(AllHipHop News) Incarcerated rapper Gucci Mane continues to release music despite being locked up in the Fulton County Jail for a year. Gucci and DJ Holiday will release all-new material titled The Burrprint 2, a 24-track mixtape that features appearances by Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, DJ Khaled Jim Jones, Yo Gotti, Lil’ Kim Trey Songz, Waka Flocka Flames, OJ Da Juice Man and others.

“Many of my fans know me from the massive amounts of mixtapes I’ve released over the years,” Gucci Mane told AllHipHop.com in a statement released today (March 17).

“The Burrprint 2 mixtape is just something I wanted to put out there as a thank you for all those who have stuck by me through my incarceration, all those who have written letters, this is for you… I will be home soon,” Gucci Mane promised.

The Burrprint 2 was recorded prior to Gucci’s year-long bid for violating his probation, while the opening song on the album “Live From Fulton County Jail,” was recorded over the phone during his incarceration.

“Gucci called me from Fulton County and told me to start recording,” DJ Holiday told AllHipHop.com. “He busted a hot verse right there on the phone and that’s what you hear on the record, with the 1-minute automated warning and all, ‘you have one minute remaining’, it’s so real.”

Gucci Mane is already planning the follow-up to his hit album The State Vs. Radric Davis, with a new album titled The Appeal, which is slated to land in stores this Summer.

(AllHipHop News) Grammy winning producer and artist Mario Winans is confident that another hit record has been created with his new Trina collaboration “Million Dollar Girl.”

Winans wrote and co-produced the track, which also features appearances from Diddy and Keri Hilson. The lead single will precede Trina’s 5th LP Amazin’ (May 4), her first album in over 2 years.

With the song’s video premiering on Monday (March 15), Winans told AllHipHop.com that “Million Dollar Girl” will be the first of a series of chart-toppers from his hand.

“I’m excited about the Trina ‘Million Dollar Girl’ record. It’s a huge smash and the start of a new run I am going on. I’m about to take over!” he boasted.

Winans’ biggest songwriting credit to date is 2002’s Top 5, Billboard-charting “I Need a Girl, Part 1 and 2”. In addition, Winans has received 2 Grammys for his work with Gospel legend CeCe Winans, and over 26 BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated) awards for his other songwriting credits.

The singer’s next project will be participating in the Dream Big Artist Showcase Tour. Through June 12, the event will visit 11 cities to select aspiring artists to compete for the chance to sign a production deal with Mario Winans, and the opportunity for a recording contact with Def Jam, Interscope, Bad Boy, or Atlantic.

With each semifinalist receiving marketing, PR, and branding services, Winans lauds the tour as an excellent opportunity for free exposure to important industry contacts.

“This is the perfect opportunity for an artist who wants to get discovered,” Winans explained. “These artists will have a chance to meet industry professionals who will bring them one step closer to reaching their goals and making their dream come true.”

The next tour stop is in Atlanta on March 27 at the Artist Factory (1741 Commerce Drive, Atlanta, GA 30318).

For more information, visit http://www.dreambighustlehard.com/.