R&B singer Lloyd says that he’s “ready for a change” and has taken steps to distance himself from The Inc. after a 5-year run with the now troubled record label, who recently announced that Ashanti was no longer a part of the imprint.

“I’m ready for a change,” Lloyd said in a statement released to the press. “There’s no bad blood. I just feel I need to take more control over my career and get a fresh start. Hopefully Irv can understand my position.”

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NEW YORK CITY // THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH 2008 » Rapper T.I. recently thew a party at Taj in New York this past Thursday to celebrate the launch of his brand new AKOO clothing line. AKOO is an acronym that stands for “A King Of Oneself” and officially hit major department stores this past Saturday, November 15th. But for all of you not living around any major cities, don’t worry. The brand will be available everywhere just in time for the 2008 Holiday season, so be on the look out for it. More pics from the launch party when you continue reading.

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NEW YORK CITY // TUESDAY, AUGUSTH 5TH 2008 » Lloyd’s new album, “Lessons in Love” was released yesterday. And you know you can’t release a hot album without an album release party, am I right? Well last night, Lloyd and his crew threw a party celebrating the album’s release last night at Prime in NYC. Folks like Irv Gotti and Teyana Taylor came through to show love. Continue reading for more pics from the party. Oh and we posted our exclusive interview with him yesterday. Check it out!!

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(Photos: Getty Images / Wire Image) Rapper Jay-Z hosted an afterparty for the New York stop of his “Heart of the City” tour with Mary J. Blige at his 40/40 nightclub Tuesday night (May 6th). I swear, it’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen Beyonce & Jay photographed together. Anyhow, celebrities like Joy Bryant, Irv Gotti, Fabolous, and more showed up for the party.

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JANICE COMBS, DIDDY, AND KEISHA COMBS
PHOTOS BY JOHNNY NUNEZ FOR WIRE IMAGE

Rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs added a women’s line to his already popular clothing line, “Sean John.” In celebration of this, he held a party at one of his flagship stores in New York. You already know Mama Combs and her platinum goodness graced the shindig. Diddy’s sister Keisha was even there. And so was Cassie! Check out the rest of the flicks after the cut…

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Extended trailer of Irv’s new reality show on VH1, GOTTI’S WAY, premiering on October 15. PLUS check out new Inc Artist NEWZ