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TMZ -- Dave East is off the hook for misdemeanor battery stemming from his Vegas three-way gone wrong ... and it's all because he told the judge he sustained a concussion during the fight.

Dave's attorney, Stacey Richman, tells TMZ ... she submitted medical documentation showing Dave suffered a concussion during the altercation, and as a result, the criminal case against the rapper was dropped. Richman says that injury shows Dave did not instigate the incident, and "he attempted to responsibly quell the situation."

Court records confirm the criminal case has been dismissed.

We broke the story ... Dave was cited for misdemeanor battery in Vegas last month after cops said bottles and punches were thrown in the middle of his 3-way sexual encounter at the Delano hotel.

As we reported ... Dave told cops one of the ladies started hurling champagne bottles at him from across the room, and he claimed two made contact. Richman said Dave went for a CAT scan after the incident ... and apparently the results showed he sustained a concussion.

No word if Dave is planning to leave his three-way days behind him, but he does tell TMZ, "I always treat women with nothing but respect." He also says he is glad he can move forward from this incident.

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T.I. stopped by The Breakfast Club to talk about his top 50 rapper's list, placing 2Pac over JAY-Z, Kanye West, Iggy Azalea blunder, "ExpediTIously" podcast and more.

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"I think something followed me home."

Get your exclusive first look at the trailer for The Grudge, directed by Nicolas Pesce and produced by Sam Raimi. Set in the United States, the movie follows a detective (Andrea Riseborough) who investigates a serious of suspicious deaths all stemming from one house. The 2020 Grudge reboot also stars John Cho, Andrea Riseborough, Betty Gilpin, Lin Shaye and Demian Bichir.

The Grudge hits theaters on January 3rd in the United States, January 9th in Australia and January 31st in the UK.

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On this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with critically acclaimed comedian, writer, producer, and director Neal Brennan. They discuss Brennan's profound Netflix special "3 Mics," writing for SNL, as well as his work on "The Chappelle Show" -- where he wrote and produced virtually every sketch in tandem with Chappelle.

Later, Kweli, Jasmin, and Neal talk about his relationship with Dave and the aftermath of the show's abrupt ending. The wide-ranging conversation includes stories of white friends asking Neal how to make black friends, Kweli and Neal sharing stories of their first meetings with Chappelle, Neal's cameo in "Half Baked" becoming a meme, his friend Ellen's much-criticized selfie with George W. Bush, as well as the "political news comedy" genre and the impact of comedians like John Oliver and Trevor Noah during the Trump era.

Later on in the show, Neal and Talib share experiences with people telling them how their work -- Talib's song "Get By" and Neal's stand up content covering depression -- has helped them overcome trying times. They also go on to speak about Kanye West's struggles with identity, the low bar of modern-day journalism, and comedy stylings that are long overdue for retirement.

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Florida Native, EdThatsMyCup's "Off The Drank" video makes a statement on the web

Daytona Beach native, EdThatsMyCup is an upcoming artist and has a style that is trending for this artist. His first single "Heavyweight" is gaining a lot of traction with almost 25k streams on Spotify and is continuously bringing the attention that this artist. 

Recently, EdThatsMyCup drops the visual to his latest single, "Off the Drink." The extremely trippy psychedelic effects and the crazy in your face' lyrics make this worth checking out. This amazing video filmed by Ozzy and is EdThatsMyCup's first video. The video is making a statement on the world wide web.

EdThatsMyCup announces that he will be releasing another single soon. Be sure to check out his work and let us know what you think.

Also, connect with him on all social media and digital music platforms. 

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Musical guest Chance the Rapper performs “Zanies and Fools” plus “Handsome” with Megan Thee Stallion on Saturday Night Live.

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Derrick Lewis scored a memorable third round knockout against Alexander Volkov at UFC 229 last year. Coming up at UFC 244 Lewis returns to the Octagon to face Blagoy Ivanov on November 2.

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Check out Young M.A's new visuals for "The Lyfestyle."

Stream Young M.A’s debut album, "Herstory In The Making"

https://www.smarturl.it/herstoryinthemaking

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Legendary director, videographer and producer Choke No Joke recently stopped by Big Boy TV to talk about his legacy, being a pioneer and more.

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B.Simmons A.K.A LF GUAPBOI Is back with another pack of extremely wonderful new songs! Originally from Hawaii LF GUAPBOI moved to Atlanta at a younger age, and then to Princeton NJ where he has fully developed his craft.

The first song Guala on this 8 song FLO tape is a wonderful way to approach the opening record. Comming out the gate with hard hitting 808's and melodic flows this modern piece of art is exactly what the current Hip-Hop community is searching for.

As you get deeper into the tape LF GUAPBOI begins to give us a deeper insight into his life as a rapper. If are you on the lookout for new music and are tired of the same old sounding artists, you must give LF GUAPBOI a listen!

The music industry is known for creating valuable careers and opportunities for entrepreneurs who are hungry enough to put in the ground work to establish themselves as not just business professionals but as well as respected music executives. Best Kept Secret is a company that seems to have kicked down, what seemed like impossible barriers against the odds and on their own terms at that. With a roster boastering established and emerging talented musicians as well as award winning in-house team of producers, this new management company has created a lane for itself in a shorter time period than most start up companies based in Canada or the US. Best Kept secret has had an incredible amount of success in the music industry, having secured a placement on Young Thugs newest album “So Much Fun” which has become Thuggers best selling album to date, it shot straight to number one on the Billboard Charts with 128K+ units sold and 167.9 Million streams in the first week of its release. 

“It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone reading this piece that the company, also played a part on A Boogie’s album Hoodie Season, which has been considered for a Grammy."

Best Kept Secrets own Pitt The Kid, produced the popular “Boy Back” record featuring Nav, which quickly became one of the most streamed records from the album. Best Kept Secret additionally obtained a placement on Creed 2’s official soundtrack, which skyrocketed to the 4th place on the Billboard charts, with so such growth and quick expansion, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone reading this piece that the company, also played a part on A Boogie’s album Hoodie Season, which has been considered for a Grammy, they were part of the production process for Bosses & Workers  featuring New York's very own Don Q. It's incredibly refreshing to watch what some would call a newcomer on the business side of the industry quietly yet independently succeed, at such a quick pace. Keep your eyes peeled for Best Kept as this is a brand that shows no signs of slowing down.

Written by: Remi Louis Harris (@louishariss)

Follow on Instagram: @bestkeptsecretmgmt

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Adam sits down with legendary Krayzie Bone to talk about crazy Bone Thugs stories, his legacy, his influence, non stop touring and what he has in the works!

0:33 - Shooting his friend by accident
4:11 - Eagle energy Ad
5:06 - Early childhood and learning about the streets
7:08 - Meeting the Bone Thugs
8:55 - Avoiding all drugs and trying weed at 19 Yrs old
10:28 - early interest in music and Hip Hop
13:27 - Getting recognition in Hip Hop
15:14 - Going to prison and thinking "Wish" had died
17:45 - Getting the name "Bone Thugs-N-Harmony"
21:43 - How hard has it been to stay together as a group
27:55 - Having respect and support for Wutang
31:23 - Japanese kid flies out to America to Bone Thugs original block and got robbed
35:44 - Being considered the besy group of all time
42:42 - Streaming money from old catalog
44:41 - Having 9 Kids
46:28 - Is there animocity between Bones Thugs-N-Harmony and Migos and 21 Savage
49:49 - Eazy E passing away and losing a mentor
54:18 - Performing at 90's Hip Hop themed events
56:18 - Crossroads Music Video
1:01:53 - Not being able to smoke

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Ever since meeting Nipsey Hussle and co-founding Vector90, David Gross has been on a mission to help communities in South Central L.A. reclaim ownership of their neighborhoods. With the “Our Opportunity” fund, he plans to invest millions in real estate that will help people keep their dollars inside the community. Watch David reflect on the meaning of Nipsey’s legacy, the similarities and differences in their stories, and how he’s helping teach financial literacy to everyone who needs it.

David will be at Complex Community Week on Monday October 28 heading a panel about financial literacy. Make sure you’re a part of it! https://bit.ly/2BIhBpn

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Louisville Courier Journal -- Police in Paducah, Kentucky, arrested a man Tuesday who robbed a hotel but was scared away when the clerk grabbed his gun and pointed it at him.

The Paducah Police Department posted a video to its Facebook page that captures the man robbing the Country Inn and Suites on McBride Lane on Monday night.

The suspect was wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt, jeans, white shoes and a white shirt around his face along with a University of Alabama "sock hat" on his head, police said.

The surveillance footage from the hotel captured the man brandishing a gun and having the clerk throw money onto the hotel's front desk.

Before she takes out the money, the robber is seen trying to channel some of that University of Alabama athleticism and climb over and behind the desk.

But the clerk has none of that and pushes him back over to the other side.

She then throws the money out onto the desk, and the suspect places his gun down on the countertop to put the money into a plastic bag.

That's when the clerk grabs the handgun and points it at the robber, who quickly scrambles out the front door of the hotel.

But he soon comes back inside and tries to get over the desk in an apparent attempt to get the gun from the clerk. But she again stands her ground and points the gun at him, causing him to turn and run back outside.

According to Paducah police, the robber fled in a car, with the white shirt and Alabama hat later found near the hotel.

On Tuesday, Paducah police announced that Cory T. Phillips, 26, of West Paducah, was arrested after a traffic stop and charged with first-degree robbery and receiving stolen property in connection with the hotel incident.

Phillips was pulled over Tuesday by a McCracken County Sheriff's Office deputy who saw Phillips was not wearing a seat belt, according to police.

The deputy found a stolen laptop in Phillips' car and later determined the gun used in the hotel robbery had also been stolen, according to police.

Phillips was booked into the McCracken County Regional Jail, according to police.

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There’s something brewing near the waters of the
"Mighty Mississippi" in the Bluff City. There’s a Hip
Hop artist in Memphis taking the industry by storm
and his fans are loving every second of it.



His name is Balla Bellee, a young charismatic energized
rapper with a dynamic flow, wild antics, a stern demeanor,
and polished appeal. With records that can shake any night
club speakers at its peak, he has his sights
set on more chart topping reviews.

Balla Bellee of MoneyVultureEnt. was born and raised
in North Memphis, TN,(a rough neighborhood) and he vowed
to promote, embrace, upbringing diversity and use it to
inspire others through his music by
sharing his story in a fun way.


By doing this, he created a certain magic which
captivates fans. He mixes real life experiences
with flare and awe to captivate his fans. He’s
on the rise for sure. He already has one breakout
SMASH single “Slurpy” that’s already buzzing in the
streets, blazing airways-making way for his highly
anticipated mixtape in 2020. “30Day30Nights” which
holds features from several notable industry artists
as well as fellow label artist TiggerDaDon.
CeoChadWatson, (manager) said he’s definitely
“got it” and “you can definitely feel the
authenticity in his music.” Let’s welcome
hip hop newest underclassman!


Purchase The Smash Single "Slurpy" Below

https://open.spotify.com/album/04Fo980lvG6TTPgfgGVGLx?nd=1

https://music.apple.com/us/album/slurpy/1481784998?i=1481785005


Follow on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/baller.bellee
https://www.instagram.com/balla_bellee
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC90fCLdqPftFoh2Dh8O7bpA
https://www.youtube.com/user/MoneyPileGang
https://soundcloud.com/ballabellee

Booking Contact:

Moneyvulturemusic@gmail.com

(TMZ) -- Rich Dollaz might want to think about changing his handle ... the "Love & Hip Hop New York" star just got busted for not paying child support ... again.

The Hudson County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... Rich Dollaz was arrested Thursday at his home in New Jersey and was booked for failure to pay child support. We're told Rich owes more than $125,000 to the mother of his child.

Police tell us Dollaz was processed at the jail and taken to Hudson County Family Court for a hearing. We're told Rich posted $20,000 bail with an agreement to start making monthly child support payments.

Child support issues are nothing new for Rich. As we've reported, the music exec got busted in October 2014 for owing $11k and again in February 2015 for owing nearly $200k.

Fool me once ...

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Tank sat down with Ebro in the Morning to discuss controversial comments made during a conversation on the podcast Lip Service, in which (summarized) he said that if two men have oral sex together it doesn't necessarily mean that they are gay.

This sparked a larger conversation about how homosexuality is perceived in the black community, if sexuality is being introduced too early, double standards for women, and more!

His new album, 'Elevation' is out now!

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Comedian TK Kirkland stopped by The Breakfast Club to talk about his resurgent career, hosting an event for Nelson Mandela, growth, masculine fashion and more.

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