Last Week In Music 7/19-7/25

See what happened last week in music news.

The Apology - It's the moment that many of his fans have been waiting for. Chris Brown would release a video publicly apologizing to his former girlfriend Rihanna. "I thought it was time that you heard directly from me that I am sorry," Chris Brown said in the video. "I wish I had the chance to live those few moments again, but unfortunately, I can't. I can not go into what happened and most importantly, I'm not gonna sit here and make any excuses."

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Chris Brown’s Public Apology - Chris Brown released a video publicly apologizing to his former girlfriend Rihanna. Back in June, Chris pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault, stemming from the February incident where an argument between the former couple turned physical.

Bow Wow Works On 8th Album - Bow Wow's so-called retirement turns out to be short lived as the rapper will make his way back into the musical arena with his 8th studio album rumored to be titled "Who Is Shad Moss?"

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Bow Wow Works On 8th Album - Bow Wow's so-called retirement turns out to be short lived as the rapper will make his way back into the musical arena with his 8th studio album rumored to be titled "Who Is Shad Moss?"

Alfamega Daughter Stabbed at T.I. Club - The daughter and son of hip-hop star Alfamega suffered stab wounds and a fractured jaw, respectively, during an altercation at Club Crucial in Atlanta. T.I.'s uncle, who owns the club, says he had no knowledge of the incident. Alfamega promised the club and police there will be no “street justice” retaliation.

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Alfamega’s Open Letter To T.I. - Former Grand Hustle artist Alfamega issued an open letter to T.I. asking for forgiveness and to reconcile their differences after Tip booted him off of the label.

Dr. Carter - Lil' Wayne performs with T-Pain.

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Lil Wayne Disses MJ? - In a video where Lil Wayne and company shared some intimate downtime, Lil Wayne spit a freestyle where he called Michael Jackson a “fag."

Hope For Haiti - The relief efforts for Haiti from the music industry’s finest continue to pour in. On Friday (January 22) Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Rihanna, Wyclef Jean and many more took part in a worldwide telethon, “Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief.”

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Jay-Z Opts For Kanye & Rihanna Single - With "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" already causing a stir, Jay-Z released the album's official first single, "Run This Town," featuring Kanye West and Rihanna on July 24, rather than a rumored track guest-starring Drake, as previously reported.

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Brutha Challenges Male R&B Groups - In an exclusive interview with BET.com, Brutha reveals plans for a second album and challenge any male R&B group to see who is better.

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Brutha Challenges Male R&B Groups - In an exclusive interview with BET.com, Brutha reveals plans for a second album and challenge any male R&B group to see who is better.

Baby #4 - On Monday, November 30, R&B singer Nivea gave birth to a son named Neal—Lil Wayne’s second baby this year. Baby Neal makes child number four for the platinum recording artist. Earlier this year, Wayne’s former girlfriend, actress Lauren London, also gave birth to one of Weezy’s sons. Wayne also has a child with a former nail technician-turned-socialite named Sarah, who gave birth to his first son last year.

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Rebirth Aborted? - Lil Wayne’s follow up to “The Carter 3,” a rap-rock hybrid tentatively titled “Rebirth” has been pushed back again. In a new interview with Rap Up, one of the contributors to the album says Wayne’s latest opus will not be released until it's “perfect.”

Jay-Z Calls Game A Coward - Jay-Z appeared on radio to confirm that rumors of him preventing Chris Brown from performing at the BET Awards are false and calls The Game a "groupie."

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Jay-Z Calls Game A Coward - Jay-Z appeared on radio to confirm that rumors of him preventing Chris Brown from performing at the BET Awards are false and calls The Game a "groupie."

Baby Boy Blues - A day after the "Milkshake" singer gave birth to the divorcing couple's baby boy, a judge has ordered Nas to pay Kelis nearly $44,000 in monthly support. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Louis Meisinger issued the order at a Thursday hearing. Kelis gave birth to the baby boy, named Knight, at a New York hospital Wednesday.

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Baby Boy Blues - A day after the "Milkshake" singer gave birth to the divorcing couple's baby boy, a judge has ordered Nas to pay Kelis nearly $44,000 in monthly support. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Louis Meisinger issued the order at a Thursday hearing. Kelis gave birth to the baby boy, named Knight, at a New York hospital Wednesday.

Doctor's Office Raided - Dr. Conrad Murray’s office in Houston was the target of a DEA raid. The authorities were reportedly looking for medical records regarding the recently deceased Jackson.

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Doctor's Office Raided - Dr. Conrad Murray’s office in Houston was the target of a DEA raid. The authorities were reportedly looking for medical records regarding the recently deceased Jackson.