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NYC Judge Tosses Ex’s Lawsuit Against 50 Cent

A judge has thrown out a $50 million lawsuit filed by 50 Cent’s ex-girlfriend, who said the rapper promised to take care of her for life.
Manhattan State Supreme Court Justice Carol Edmead dismissed Shaniqua Tompkins’ claims to half the rapper’s assets. The judge said 50 Cent’s financial worth is “set at no less than $50 [...]

Rapper “The Game” in Court on Police Impersonation

Rapper The Game appeared in a New York court on Thursday, charged with impersonating a police officer but a judge ruled that those charges would be dismissed in six months if he stays out of trouble.

 

The Game, 27, whose real name is Jayceon Terrell Taylor, was arrested in November after identifying himself to a private [...]

50 Cent, Lil’ Kim, Sued Over Royalties

 
A record producer has sued rappers 50 Cent and Lil’ Kim and two record companies for $2 million, claiming they failed to pay him royalties on a song that sold 2 million copies.

Carlos Evans says in papers filed in Manhattan’s state Supreme Court he contracted with Rotten Apple Records in January 2003 to produce, engineer [...]

DMX Loses Dog Suit

DMX was barking up the wrong tree when it came to this business venture.

A Manhattan State Supreme Court judge has ordered the Year of the Dog emcee to fork over a $242,000 judgment to a fashion company for failing to fulfill a deal to hype a canine clothing line.
DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, [...]