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2007 has not been good to Remy Ma. In addition to being charged with assault and attempted murder, the rapper has been slapped with a multi-million dollar lawsuit! In the suit, reportedly filed in a New York court on Friday, Makeda Barnes-Joseph accuses Remy Ma of “willfully, wantonly and maliciously” shooting her, and she’s suing her ex-friend for $10 million. The suit also names the rapper’s record companies, including Universal Music Group and Sure Shot Recordings, as defendants, alleging they encouraged Remy Ma to engage in violent behavior as part of her image.

Ivan Fisher, her lawyer, said Barnes-Joseph’s lawsuit was “looking for the deepest pocket it could find” and called it “irresponsible,” according to Reuters. Barnes-Joseph reportedly claims in the suit that she suffered severe physical harm and mental anguish after the July shooting, which took place on a New York street after a dispute over money ($2,000 to be exact) missing from the rapper’s belongings. Remy Ma fled the scene but later turned herself in and was charged on counts of attempted murder, assault and weapon possession. If convicted, Remy ma faces up to 25 years in prison. [ SOURCE: MTV ]

Here’s the uh … “Part 2″ to the couple’s previous video, “Boyfriend” “Girlfriend.” Their flop of an album has sold just over 100,000 units since it’s December 11th release. Anyhow, in regards to the video … can you say “WACK” ?

Atlanta rapper Yung Joc failed to appear at an arraignment hearing in Cleveland this morning and as an unfortunate result, has had his bond raised to $100,000. According to the Associated Press, Joc (real name Jasiel Robinson) was a no-show at the Cuyahoga County courthouse, where he was expected to answer to charges of carrying a concealed weapon.

Stanley Jackson Jr., Joc’s attorney, told the court that his client was busy with family and personal obligations. Cuyahoga County assistant prosecutor Gayle Williams is expected to ask the court to issue an arrest warrant for the rapper. Municipal Judge Michael John Ryan advised Jackson that his client must appear in court and doubled the rapper’s bond from the previous amount of $50,000.

He better get his ass to court ASAP! Weapons charges are no joke … ask T.I.

When you’re on house arrest with a “3 adult limitation” in place (he’s only allowed to have 3 adults in his home - not including himself - at one time), you have a lot of free time to do a lot of things. Like decorating 3 Christmas trees, putting together your kids’ gifts with your own two hands, and wishing your fans a Merry Christmas through youtube. You’d think that the drama surrounding T.I. would keep him down, but based on what I saw in the video, that’s definitely not the case. Among other things, T.I. thanks everyone for their prayers and tells his fans not to worry about him. Oh yeah, and no one who wasn’t built for Grand Hustle is not leaving the popular, contrary to the rumors that are circulating the web.

“I’m Grown” will be Tiffany Evans’ second single from her eponymous debut album that is set to release around the first quarter. The song was produced by Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins and features Bow Wow. This is basically about taking people for granted (but can go in any perception, really) and my favourite song as of now. I’m grown, you didn’t know?

Tiffany Evans ft. Bow Wow - I’m Grown - PAGE LINK // DIRECT LINK

On behalf of everyone here at T2W I would like to wish our readers a very Merry Christmas! As usual, updates will resume tomorrow morning. You know we have to slide some “family time” in on the holidays and all of that good stuff. Anyhow, see ya in the morning!

Beginning January 1, 2008, Jay-Z will no longer be the president of Def Jam records. Jay-Z made the announcement yesterday with Def Jam’s parent, Universal Music Group, as his employment contract was expiring. Under a separate long-term recording contract with Def Jam, Jay-Zstill owes the label at least one or two more albums.

“It’s time for me to take on new challenges,” he said in a statement. But with business interests that include several 40/40 nightclubs, an investment in the New Jersey Nets, and his Rocawear fashion line, he is already one of music’s most ambitious entrepreneurs. His next move is unclear, though there has been speculation that he might strike a deal with the concert giant Live Nation, which has been seeking stakes in artists’ various business lines beyond concerts.

Universal has not stated whether or not they will fill Jigga’s vacant spot anytime soon. The official statement from Jay-Z himself read:

I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have served as President of such a culturally-defining label as Def Jam over the last three years. During that time, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many of the world’s most dynamic artists and many of the most dedicated and talented executives in the music business today, including Antonio “L.A.” Reid. But now it’s time for me to take on new challenges…

Christmas came about 3 hours early! Here’s the world premiere of Ciara’s brand new video featuring Lil’ Jon - “That’s Right!”