Last Week In Music: 12/13-12/19

Last Week In Music: 12/13-12/19

Protect & Serve - According to TMZ.com, 50 Cent’s bodyguard was involved in a brief altercation with the paparazzi outside of a hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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New Venture - During an appearance on George Lopez’s late night, “Lopez Tonight” show, Fif suggested a condom line with Tiger Woods may be in the works due to the golfer's infidelity issues. "Thirteen women and no condoms - you're a gambling man ain't you Tiger?" 50 quipped. "Rappers use condoms often. Golfers apparently don't use condoms."

Lil Opinions - Lil Mama said of Nicki Minaj’s image, “Nicki Minaj is a talented rapper. She’s out there, she’s doing her. What she represents, I don’t represent and she’s doing something different, that’s her lane. As the voice of the young people, Lil Mama, I focus on bringing up young girls to respect their bodies, respect theyself, do it up.”

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Lil Opinions - Lil Mama said of Nicki Minaj’s image, “Nicki Minaj is a talented rapper. She’s out there, she’s doing her. What she represents, I don’t represent and she’s doing something different, that’s her lane. As the voice of the young people, Lil Mama, I focus on bringing up young girls to respect their bodies, respect theyself, do it up.”

No Harm No Charge - On Friday (December 18) Lil Wayne and his entourage were detained by authorities at a Texas border checkpoint. Several pounds of marijuana were discovered on Wayne’s tour bus during a routine stop. Hours after being arrested, Wayne and his team were released without any charges being filed against the crew.

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No Harm No Charge - On Friday (December 18) Lil Wayne and his entourage were detained by authorities at a Texas border checkpoint. Several pounds of marijuana were discovered on Wayne’s tour bus during a routine stop. Hours after being arrested, Wayne and his team were released without any charges being filed against the crew.

Blame Game - Kid CuDi has made peace with a concert-goer he assaulted at one of his shows late last year in Vancouver. According to TMZ, Michael Sharpe received an apology from CuDi last weekend and said he had one too many drinks the night of the incident.

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Refocus - Kid Cudi has unexpectedly left his post on Lady Gaga’s Monster’s Ball Tour. Cudi cites focusing on the recording of his sophomore effort as the reason for his departure.

Fan Appreciation - Trey had no problem showing his fans love during his performance.

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No Beef - Though Trey Songz has publicly voiced his opinion about R. Kelly’s new style of music on his open letter track, “Death of Kellz,” Songz strongly asserted there’s no animosity toward the Chi-town crooner. Songz said, "It was me telling R. Kelly to take the damn Auto-Tune off his voice, which he did on his album. His album is good."

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Still Down - Jermaine Dupri made it very clear during an interview with V-103’s Ryan Cameron that his working and personal relationship with Da Brat is doing just fine. Dupri offered, “When Brat come home, I am going to be the person that take care of her and make sure she gets back on her feet and do what she gotta," Dupri told Cameron. "That’s just like everybody talking about Tiger Woods. We know nothing about the situation and everybody should shut up.”

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Still Down - Jermaine Dupri made it very clear during an interview with V-103’s Ryan Cameron that his working and personal relationship with Da Brat is doing just fine. Dupri offered, “When Brat come home, I am going to be the person that take care of her and make sure she gets back on her feet and do what she gotta," Dupri told Cameron. "That’s just like everybody talking about Tiger Woods. We know nothing about the situation and everybody should shut up.”

Victorious - Rihanna’s “Rated R” project beat out Chris Brown’s “Graffiti” effort in an unofficial soundscan showdown. Chris’ project sold an impressive 102,000 copies, but “Rated R” declared Rihanna the winner with 180,000 copies sold in seven days.

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Victorious - Rihanna’s “Rated R” project beat out Chris Brown’s “Graffiti” effort in an unofficial soundscan showdown. Chris’ project sold an impressive 102,000 copies, but “Rated R” declared Rihanna the winner with 180,000 copies sold in seven days.

Thank You Thank You - Kanye’s straight-to-internet video, “We Once Were A Fairytale,” snagged 2009 “Video of the Year” honors handed out by PitchFork.com. Ye said of the mention, “SPIKE IS A GENIUS AND HE BROUGHT THE BEST OUT OF ME. HE CALLED IN A LOT A FAVORS AND WE DID THIS FILM FOR UNDER 50GS. THANK YOU TO EVERYBODY INVOLVED.”

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Thank You Thank You - Kanye’s straight-to-internet video, “We Once Were A Fairytale,” snagged 2009 “Video of the Year” honors handed out by PitchFork.com. Ye said of the mention, “SPIKE IS A GENIUS AND HE BROUGHT THE BEST OUT OF ME. HE CALLED IN A LOT A FAVORS AND WE DID THIS FILM FOR UNDER 50GS. THANK YOU TO EVERYBODY INVOLVED.”

T.I. to Work with Lady Gaga, Eminem - Rapper T.I. recently revealed a couple of the collabos on his upcoming album, “King Uncaged,” set to be released this summer. According to MTV, the Atlanta rapper has already worked with Lady Gaga and plans on recording with Eminem as well. “She knows what she’s doing. She knows exactly what she wants people to think and say,” he said about Gaga. He’s still reportedly trying to narrow down 80 tracks for the album.

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Early Arrival - T.I. may be coming home sooner than expected. Speaking with the rapper’s lead attorney, Steve Sadow, XXLMag.com confirmed that T.I. is slated to be released from Arkansas’ Forrest City Prison in March 2010.

Biggest Deal Ever - According to sources familiar with the deal, MJ’s estate has reportedly signed a $200 million contract with Sony Music Entertainment, making it the biggest recording deal in history.

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Pay Up - Michael Jackson’s estate holders are demanding to be compensated for their work. According to TMZ.com, estate holders, John Branca and John McClain are demanding 70 percent of their fees until the court approves the entire amount.

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New Travels - For the first time in three years, IDJ queen Mariah Carey will embark on a North American tour titled, “Angels Advocate,” which is set to take off December 31 live from Madison Square Garden in NYC.

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New Travels - For the first time in three years, IDJ queen Mariah Carey will embark on a North American tour titled, “Angels Advocate,” which is set to take off December 31 live from Madison Square Garden in NYC.

Big Delay - Lil Wayne apparently won't be going in just yet. According to the rapper's attorney, Weezy's sentencing has been delayed until March 2 due to a dental surgery.

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Judgment Day - Lil Wayne is slated to begin his jail term in February of 2010. The Grammy winner pleaded guilty in October to attempted criminal possession of a weapon. It stemmed from a 2007 traffic stop of his tour bus. His plea deal calls for a year in jail. Wayne will be sentenced on February 9.

Mean Mug - Jay-Z and Robin Thicke mean mug for the paparazzi during Robin Thicke’s album release party for “Sex Therapy” in NYC.

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Neutral Zone - Though some of the artists he’s collaborated with on “Sex Therapy” are at lyrical odds, Robin Thicke told BET.com about choosing sides, "I don’t get caught up in the beef. If anybody had to call me out to choose sides, then I might be stuck in that situation, but luckily nobody’s put me there yet.”

LL Cool J: January 14 - The rapper and actor turns 44.

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Not Yet - As soon as NBA Hall of Famer, Michael Jordan, was eligible for induction, he was immediately voted in. The same cannot be said for hip-hop's own legend, LL Cool J. The rap icon failed to make the list as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2010 was recently announced.