VIDEO: VH1’s Mendeecees Harris Facing 20 Years In Federal Prison

 Mendeecees Harris is claiming to be not guilty of charges that he trafficked millions of dollars in drugs. The Love & Hip Hop New York star appeared in court Friday (March 8) to enter his plea, and could be facing a mandatory 20-year-sentence for federal drug conspiracy, if convicted.

Harris, 33, showed up to the federal court in Rochester, N.Y., handcuffed and wearing a green prison jumpsuit. The stiff sentence may be handed down to the reality star given a previous Maryland drug conviction in Maryland.

During the hearing, U.S Magistrate Judge Jonathon Feldman announced that he would request Harris be denied bail. However, his lawyer, Donald Thompson, was set to ask for a bail hearing. A court conference to handle the matter has been scheduled for tomorrow.

Prosecutors accuse Harris, and two cohorts, Ronald Walker, and Tyrus Harris— the latter of which is brother to the father of two—of traffickingg $2.5 million worth of coke and heroin from 2005 through last summer. In August 2012, the fed seized more than $1.5 million in cash from a safety deposit box found in a house believed to be connecting to the crime, plus thousands of dollars in jewelry and watches.

Walker and Tyrus have both pleaded not guilty.

Harris surrendered to authorities in late January. His most recent legal troubles come on the heels of a not guilty conviction on allegations that he sexually abused a teenager.

His girlfriend,Yandy Smith, stood by his side throughout the abuse trial, releasing a statement after he was absolved of wrongdoing.

S/O HipHopWired

NEWS: The Old & Reckless Tour w/ Danny Brown


Fool’s Gold artist Danny Brown officially announces dates to his upcoming The Old & Reckless Tour.  This is the first time that Danny will be headlining his own solo tour.  Never one to lack energy, check out what happened when I experienced first hand what it was like to see Danny Brown Live.

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NEWS: Sway Calloway Responds to Kanye West’s TV Remarks

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As discussions continue to play out over MTV’s yearly controversial Hottest MC’s List, Sway Calloway took the time to respond to Kanye’s recent comments made in regards to his current #7 spot.

Obviously annoyed, Kanye called HOT 97’s DJ Enuff and said, “I couldn’t believe it.  I gave Sway his first TV.  He came over to my crib in Newark, NJ.  I was living in Newark doing beats for Jay and Beans and all them and I was getting a new TV and I gave Sway his first TV….really I didn’t really want to even like call to talk about the #7 list.  I Just want to tell everybody that I gave Sway his first TV…and he needs to remember that.”

Sway recently took to his morning show Sway In The Morning on Shade 45 and said, “We made a master list, then we started debating.  Not everybody on the table agreed with every number of artist…whether you average it out or you do the voting….this is where it comes…this is our list….that’s why it’s only people from MTV.”  Be sure to tune in today at 4 p.m. EST. to Sway’s Rap Fix show streamed live at RapFix.MTV.com to catch a glimpse of Kanye’s previous TV that will sit in and co-host the show alongside Sway.  Special guests today will include Lil Kim, Talib Kweli and of course Ye’s old TV.

UPDATE: Sway is currently live with Talib Kweli & Kanye’s TV.  S/O Rob Markman.

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AUDIO: Kanye West Upset Over #7 Ranking on MTV’s Hottest MC’s List

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Kanye West decided today to pick up the phone today and hit up The Angie Martinez Show in New York and speak with DJ Enuff about MTV’s current Hottest Mc’s list.  In even more shocking news, Kanye went on to claim that he believes Lil Wayne is the best rapper in the world.  Ye went on to talk about a number of topics and why his latest efforts deserve more recognition.  Be sure to listen until the end where just before Kanye hangs up he states that he gave Sway Calloway his first TV and advises him to remember that.

S/O to MissInfo 

NEWS: French Montana Fan Shot & Killed Outside Tour Bus

On Thursday just before midnight, shots broke out after a French Montana show in Philadelphia.  The rapper is currently on tour and had just finished performing at the TLA venue.  French who was in his tour bus when shots rang out, was pulling up with his entourage and staff to get a room for the night at a local Holiday Inn Express.  That is when a passing car began firing shots into the crowd that had followed Montana’s bus and collected outside in the parking lot.  Two men were hit as at least seven rounds were confirmed fired with a 27-year-old losing his life shortly after and 29-year-old who suffered and injury to the shoulder.  Montana was questioned by police and it appears that the he and his crew were not the intended targets.

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French Montana also took to Instagram later that night to show a first person perspective of his questioning with police and captioned the photo with “nobody got time for this shit”.

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NEWS: Aspiring Oakland Rapper Kenny Clutch Dies in Las Vegas Shootout I Manhunt Underway

Earlier today at one of the busiest intersections in Las Vegas, a car-to-car shoot out and explosion left three people dead.  The intended target was an aspiring rapper and said to be well known pimp out of Oakland known as Kenny Clutch.  His silver Maserati crashed into a taxi cab causing it to explode as he attempted to escape a black Range Rover that pulled alongside the vehicle at the intersection of Flamingo and Las Vegas boulevards at 4:30 a.m. and opened fire.  A situation that occurred in the valet area of Aria is believed to be the incident that sparked the violence.  Six other vehicles were also involved in the accident as bystanders watched in shock.  A manhunt is currently underway in several surrounding states for the individual or persons driving in the Range Rover.  According to Las Vegas Police the vehicle is equipped with a new paper dealer plate.

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Kenny Clutch Dead from Las Vegas Blvd Shoot out Photo

NEWS: Christopher Jordan Dorner Confirmed Dead

In something straight out of a movie,  Christopher Dorner met his end at the hands of San Bernardino Sheriffs and U.S. Marshall’s in Big Bear.  The manhunt lead police to a remote cabin on the mountain where Dorner took refuge after eluding Fish and Wildlife officers after a gun fight.  Tear gas was fired into the cabin and its unclear at this point if this is what caused the cabin to become engulfed in flames.  However, San Bernardino police did confirm the tear gas used is known for being highly flammable.  Still, police deny intentionally setting the cabin on fire.  Earlier reports indicated that Dorner attempted to exit out the back of the cabin during his last stand but was aggressively pushed back into the home.  As Sheriff’s and SWAT members approached the cabin it was reported a single shot was heard and it is now been confirmed the charred remains recovered on site is what’s left of Christopher Dorner.  Click here to get the full run down from the good folks over at the Huffington Post.

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UPDATE 2/13/13: KCAL 9 News aired footage yesterday with audio of the gun fight as it was happening.  An interesting fact to point out is the Big Bear police radio feed was disconnected yesterday from people looking to hit the internet and listen in.  However, here are two videos with clear enough audio that you can hear officers yelling to burn the cabin they believed Christopher Dorner was held up in.  Take a listen before the videos mysteriously disappear most likely soon.  “Burn it down, get the gas!”

Guerilla Union Presents Paid Dues Festival 2013 Trailer

It’s about that time again folks.  Where are the true music fans and hip-hop heads? This is the event in California to check out to take in all the new upcoming acts that are surely going to be blowing up over the next year, year and a half.  Be sure to grab tickets if your interested in hitting up Guerilla Union’s yearly festival Paid Dues.  Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

EVENT: Paid Dues 2013 Tickets Now Available!

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Coming up is Guerilla Union’s annual Paid Dues Festival.  If you’re a true hip-hop head I encourage you to check out this as the acts Guerilla Union puts together always comes through and puts on a great show.  The NOS center in San Bernardino will serve as the festival’s location.  There is plenty of  room no matter where you end up checking out your favorite acts as they hit the stage one by one.  Tickets for the event can be purchased HERE from ticketfly.com

Still not convinced? Check out all the great acts and fun that went down last year from the official wrap up provided by Guerilla Union.