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It was announced earlier this week that Ol' Dirty Bastard's hologram would be a part of the 2013 Rock The Bells festival. The only problem is nobody bothered to get in touch with his widow.

Icelene Jones is not happy with the decision to include her late husband in the concert. ODB's estate has filed a cease and desist order to prevent it from happening according to Rolling Out.

Icelene has issued the following statement:

“I am disappointed that Rock the Bells would not contact me directly about the use of my husband’s image. I am looking forward to talking to Wu-Tang about this matter and coming up with a positive solution in order to bring my husband’s image to the stage once again.”

 

“My son, Young Dirty Bastard, [also known as] Boy Jones has always performed at Rock the Bells and looks forward to working with his Uncle RZA every year.”

Chang Weisberg, head of Rock the Bells organizers Guerilla Union, said he has been in touch with the appropriate parties, including ODB's mom, Cherry Jones

“I keep in touch with Cherry all the time,” Chang told HipHopDX after the press conference. “She’s got a legacy that she’s trying to keep together for her grand kids and her relatives. So, whatever it is that we can do to help Cherry in her mission, we’re gonna do."

ODB, real name Russell Jones, passed away in 2004 at the age of 35.

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Drake has announced the lineup for his 2013 OVO Fest. The 2-day event kicks off on August 4th with performances from Frank Ocean and James Blake.

Drizzy will take the stage the following day with a few special guests.

The event will take place at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre in Toronto. Tickets go on sale May 24th.

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Drake is sure to take a handful of trophies at the 2013 BET Awards. The Young Money emcee is nominated 12 times. He’ll vie for awards in major categories like Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Best Collaboration, and Video Of The Year.

Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz each received 8 nods.according to the Associated Press.

Chris Tucker will host this year's event. Chris Brown and R. Kelly have been announced as performers at this year's show, which will air live on June 30th from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.

List of nominees

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Tamar Braxton
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Elle Varner

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Justin Timberlake
Usher

Best Group
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Mary Mary
Mindless Behavior
Slaughterhouse
The Throne (Kanye West & Jay-Z)

Best Collaboration
2 Chainz f/ Drake – “No Lie”
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar – “Problems”
French Montana f/ Rick Ross, Drake and Lil Wayne – “Pop That”
Kendrick Lamar f/ Drake – “Poetic Justice”
Justin Timberlake f/ Jay-Z – “Suit & Tie”
Kanye West f/ Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz – “Mercy”

Best Male Hip Hop Artist
2 Chainz
A$AP Rocky
Drake
Future
Kendrick Lamar

Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Azealia Banks
Eve
Nicki Minaj
Rasheeda
Rye Rye

Video of the Year
2 Chainz f/ Drake – “No Lie”
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar – “Problems”
Drake – “Started From The Bottom”
Drake f/ Lil Wayne – “HYFR”
Kendrick Lamar f/ Drake – “Poetic Justice”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f/ Wanz – “Thrift Shop”
Miguel – “Adorn”
Rihanna – “Diamonds”
Justin Timberlake f/ Jay-Z – “Suit & Tie”
Kanye West f/ Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz – “Mercy”

Video Director of the Year
A$AP Rocky & Sam Lecca
Benny Boom
Director X
Dre Films
Hype Williams

Best New Artist
Azealia Banks
Joey Bada$$
Kendrick Lamar
Trinidad Jame$
The Weeknd

Best Gospel Artist
Deitrick Haddon
Lecrae
Tamela Mann
Mary Mary
Marvin Sapp

Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Halle Berry
Taraji P. Henson
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington

Best Actor
Don Cheadle
Common
Jamie Foxx
Samuel L. Jackson
Denzel Washington

YoungStars Award
Gabrielle Douglas
Jacob Latimore
Keke Palmer
Jaden Smith
Quvenzhané Wallis

Best Movie
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Django Unchained
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Sparkle
Think Like a Man

Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Gabrielle Douglas
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Serena Williams
Venus Williams

Subway Sportsman of the Year
Victor Cruz
Kevin Durant
Robert Griffin III
LeBron James
Ray Lewis

Coca-Cola Viewers Choice Award
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar – “Problems”
Drake – “Started From The Bottom”
Kendrick Lamar – “Swimming Pools (Drank)”
Miguel – “Adorn”
Rihanna – “Diamonds”
Justin Timberlake f/ Jay-Z – “Suit & Tie”

Centric Award
Tamar Braxton – “Love and War”
Fantasia – “Lose To Win”
Miguel – “Adorn”
Nas – “Daughters”
Charlie Wilson – “My Love Is All I Have”

Best International Act: Africa
2Face Idibia (Nigeria)
Toya Delazy (South Africa)
Donald (South Africa)
Ice Prince (Nigeria)
R2Bees (Ghana)
Radio and Weasel (Uganda)

Best International Act: U.K.
Marsha Ambrosius
Estelle
Labrinth
Rita Ora
Emeli Sandé
Wiley

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XXL releases their 2013 Freshman Class mixtape, hosted by DJ Drama. Angel Haze, Action Bronson, Trinidad James, Schoolboy Q, AB-Soul, Logic, Dizzy Wright, Travi$ Scott, Kirko Bangz and Joey Bada$$ all contribute songs to the project.

Tracklist:

1. FreshMan Class 2013 – “Bars”
2. Action Bronson – “November Rain” produced by Party Supplies
3. Ab-Soul – “Back Then” produced by Nez & Rio
4. ScHoolBoy Q – “She Like” produced by Sap
5. Joey Bada$$ feat. Action Bronson – “Beyond A Reasonable Doubt” produced by Chuck Strangers
6. Angel Haze – “Lofticries” produced by HiriiThe$kyGod
7. Travi$ Scott – “God Level” produced by Travi$ Scott
8. Kirko Bangz feat. Big K.R.I.T. – “So Trill” produced by Platinum Handz
9. Logic – “Gone” produced by Kevin Randolph
10. Trinidad Jame$ – “I Need Mo” produced by SMKA
11. Dizzy Wright feat. Joey Bada$$ – “Maintain” produced by DJ Hoppa
12. Angel Haze – “Element” produced by HiriiThe$kyGod
13. ScHoolboy Q – “Yay Yay” produced by Boi-1da
14. Kirko Bangz – “Long Time” produced by Knucklehead
15. Dizzy Wright – “Impeccable” produced by DJ Hoppa
16. Trinidad Jame$ feat. Gucci Mane – “No Hook”
17. Travi$ Scott feat. T.I. & 2Chainz – “Upper Echelon” produced by Travi$ Scott

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The third 2013 XXL Freshman cypher welcomes Logic, Angel Haze and Dizzy Wright to the square. The trio spit bars over a Jahlil Beats track while DJ Drama holds down the turntables.

Be sure to check out Episode 1 with Action Bronson, Ab-Soul, Travi$ Scott and Joey Bada$$ and Episode 2 with Kirko Bangz, Trinidad Jame$ and ScHoolboy Q.

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50 Cent made a surprise appearance at the Core DJs mixshow live conference in Las Vegas this week. The G-Unit mogul provided some words of wisdom and comedy relief. Peep the footage below.

Part 1

Part 2

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50 Cent starred in this year's NFL Draft opener.

How You Like Me Now!

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Hopsin affiliate Dizzy Wright is putting on for his hometown of Las Vegas. He's the next 2013 XXL Freshman class member to release a new freestyle. Check that out below.

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XXL is back with their second 2013 Freshman cypher. This one features Kirko Bangz, Schooboy Q and Trinidad James. The track was produced by V12 the Hitman. DJ Drama is behind the turntables.

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Trinidad James popped up on The Breakfast Club this morning to chop it up with Power 105.1 radio personalities Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy and Angela Yee.

Besides his new hairdo, James talked about what made him decide to sign with Def Jam, the "Female Welcomed" music video, side chicks vs.main chicks, making the 2013 XXL Freshman List, will he be able to maintain his popularity, doing features, Rick Ross controversy, fashion do's and dont's plus more.

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Angel Haze is the lone female emcee to make the 2013 XXL Freshman list. She has already proven that she belongs with the release of her New York EP, as well as several mixtapes. Bigger and better things are certainly forthcoming. Check out her new freestyle for XXL.

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Rihanna is having another big year, which is reflected in her 10 nominations heading into the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The "Diamonds" singer's nominations include Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Social Artist and Top R&B Artist.

Riri thanked her fans and Billboard via Twitter.

Nicki Minaj picked up 7 nods in the categories of Top Female Artist, Top Radio Songs Artist, Top Streaming Artist, Top Rap Artist, Top Rap Album (Pink Friday: Roman Reloded), Top Dance Song (Starships), Top R&B Song (Girl on Fire with Alicia Keys).

Taylor Swift and Maroon 5 topped the list of nominees receiving nods in 11 categories apiece.

The event will air live on Sunday, May 19 beginning at 8/7c on ABC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Tracy Morgan will host this year's show.

2013 Billboard Music Award Nominees

Top Artist:
Justin Bieber
Maroon 5
One Direction
Rihanna
Taylor Swift

Top Hot 100 Song:
“Some Nights,” Fun.
“Somebody That I Used To Know,” Gotye feat. Kimbra
“Call Me Maybe,” Carly Rae Jepsen
“One More Night,” Maroon 5
“Payphone,” Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa

Top Billboard 200 Album:
21, Adele
Babel, Mumford & Sons
Take Me Home, One Direction
Up All Night, One Direction
Red, Taylor Swift

Top Duo/Group:
Coldplay
Fun.
Maroon 5
Mumford & Sons
One Direction

Top New Artist:
Gotye
Carly Rae Jepsen
The Lumineers
One Direction
PSY

Top Male Artist:
Jason Aldean
Justin Bieber
Drake
Flo Rida
Bruno Mars

Top Female Artist:
Adele
Carly Rae Jepsen
Nicki Minaj
Rihanna
Taylor Swift

Top 100 Artist:
Flo Rida
Fun.
Maroon 5
Rihanna
Taylor Swift

Top Billboard 200 Artist:
Adele
Justin Bieber
Mumford & Sons
One Direction
Taylor Swift

Top Digital Songs:
Flo Rida
Fun.
Carly Rae Jepsen
Maroon 5
Taylor Swift

Check out the full list of nominations on Billboard’s official website.

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Trinidad James meteoric rise has been well documented. All it took was one mixtape and a music video like none we've seen before to earn the rapper a $2 million deal with Def Jam.

Trinidad has followed that up by being named to the 2013 XXL Freshman class. Peep his new freestyle for the publication.

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Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller invaded the Red Carpet at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards!

Check out these hilarious interviews and stunts that Jack pulled off at the Red Carpet featuring Seth Rogen, Kim Kardashian, Guillermo Diaz, Pat Curran, Michael Chandler, Kylie Minogue, Kelley Jakle, Charlamagne Tha God, Ronnie, Melissa McCarthy, Steve Carell, Uncle Nino, Paula, The Situation, Macklemore, Jennette McCurdy, Hasan Minhaj, Ke$ha, Jeff Dye, Andrew Jenks, Kerry Washington, Andrew Schulz, Snoop Lion, JWOWW, Zoe Saldana, Flavor Flav & much more!

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More pics of the awards on Thisis50's official instagram @Thisis50ig

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With a new album on the way and a couple of hit records already under his belt, things are looking up for Houston emcee Kirko Bangz. Today he's next up to the mic for his 2013 XXL Freshman freestyle. Check him out below.

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Action Bronson is quite a character. He's a chef and one really funny guy, but most of all he's a hell of an emcee. The Queens, New York spitter drops a new freestyle as part of the 2013 XXL Freshman class series.

Peep it below.

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After showcasing their 2013 Freshman Class in a series of freestyles, XXL presents the first of several cyphers. Featured are Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Ab-Soul and Travi$ Scott going in on a beat produced by Jahlil Beats.

DJ Drama holds down the turtables.

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2013 XXL Freshman Class member Logic is celebrating his new deal with Def Jam Records. The news comes as the Baltimore, Maryland emcee prepares to release a project titled Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever.

According to HipHopDX. Logic's major label debut will be overseen by Def Jam Vice President and super producer No I.D.

"I'm excited to take this next step in my career," said Logic in a press statement. "It's incredible for Def Jam [Records] and Visionary Music Group to work together and the opportunity to collaborate with a living legend like No I.D. is priceless. I'm very humbled to be apart of the most iconic hip hop label of all time."

No I.D. is excited to have Logic on the team.

"Logic has a great future ahead and we are happy to have him at Def Jam. He has the talent to be a great artist and make a strong presence in our industry," said No I.D.

Check out out Logic's new XXL Freshman freestyle below.

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The 2013 MTV Movie Awards were held Sunday night at the Sony Pictures Studio Lot in Culver City, California. Snoop Dogg and Ke$ha took the opportunity to puff on a blunt while presenting an award. Not sure about Ke$ha, but we know Snoop has his California medical marijuana license.

Check out more pics of the pair getting lit up and the full list of winners from last night's event below.

Movie of the Year


Django Unchained
Silver Linings Playbook
Ted
The Avengers — WINNER
The Dark Knight Rises

Best Female Performance
Anne Hathaway, Les Misérables
Mila Kunis, Ted
Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook – WINNER
Emma Watson, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Rebel Wilson, Pitch Perfect

Best Male Performance
Ben Affleck, Argo
Bradley Cooper, Silver Linings Playbook – WINNER
Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln
Jamie Foxx, Django Unchained
Channing Tatum, Magic Mike

Breakthrough Performance
Ezra Miller, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Eddie Redmayne, Les Misérables
Suraj Sharma, Life of Pi
Quvenzhané Wallis, Beasts of the Southern Wild
Rebel Wilson, Pitch Perfect – WINNER

Best Shirtless Performance
Christian Bale, The Dark Knight Rises
Daniel Craig, Skyfall
Taylor Lautner, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 – WINNER
Seth MacFarlane as Ted, Ted
Channing Tatum, Magic Mike

Best Fight
Jamie Foxx vs. Candieland Henchmen, Django Unchained
Daniel Craig vs. Ola Rapace, Skyfall
Mark Wahlberg vs. Seth MacFarlane as Ted, Ted
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner vs. Tom Hiddleston, The Avengers  – WINNER
Christian Bale vs. Tom Hardy, The Dark Knight Rises

Best Kiss
Kerry Washington and Jamie Foxx, Django Unchained
Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman, Moonrise Kingdom
Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper, Silver Linings Playbook -- WINNER
Mila Kunis and Mark Wahlberg, Ted
Emma Watson and Logan Lerman, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Best WTF Moment
Jamie Foxx and Samuel L. Jackson, “Candieland Gets Smoked” in Django Unchained – WINNER
Denzel Washington – “Final Descent” in Flight
Anna Camp – “Hack-Appella” in Pitch Perfect
Javier Bardem – “Oops… There Goes His Face” in Skyfall
Seth MacFarlane as Ted – “Ted Gets Saucy” in Ted

Best Villain
Javier Bardem, Skyfall
Leonardo DiCaprio, Django Unchained
Marion Cotillard, The Dark Knight Rises
Tom Hardy, The Dark Knight Rises
Tom Hiddleston, The Avengers – WINNER

Best Musical Moment
Anne Hathaway, Les Misérables
Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash and Adam Rodriguez, Magic Mike
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Alexis Knapp, Ester Dean and Hana Mae Lee, Pitch Perfect – WINNER
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook
Emma Watson, Logan Lerman and Ezra Miller, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Best Hero
Martin Freeman, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey — WINNER
Robert Downey Jr., The Avengers
Kristen Stewart, Snow White and the Huntsman
Christian Bale, The Dark Knight Rises
Mark Ruffalo, The Avengers
Anne Hathaway, The Dark Knight Rises

The Trailblazer Award
Emma Watson

The Generation Award
Jamie Foxx

The Comedic Genius Award
Will Ferrell

Pics from Daily Mail, Complex and EW.

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