Last Week In Music: 01/24-01/29

Last week in music.

Self-Made Millionaire - According to Soulja Boy, becoming a teen millionaire deserves its own book. The Mississippi native is prepping his first book titled, “Teenage Millionaire,” which is slated for a July 28th release.

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Self-Made Millionaire - According to Soulja Boy, becoming a teen millionaire deserves its own book. The Mississippi native is prepping his first book titled, “Teenage Millionaire,” which is slated for a July 28th release.

His View - Nelly is reportedly teaming up with Jermaine Dupri and Trey Songz to work on a new television project that he has described as the male version of the popular daytime talk show, "The View."

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His View - Nelly is reportedly teaming up with Jermaine Dupri and Trey Songz to work on a new television project that he has described as the male version of the popular daytime talk show, "The View."

Drake - Last year he got nominated twice off a mixtape, but now that his debut, Thank Me Later, has finally hit stores and sold over 1 million units, the Canadian MC has doubled his nominations: he's up for Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, Best Rap Solo Performance for "Over" and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Fancy."

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Party Time - Hosted by both Drake and LeBron James, “Live: The Ultimate All-Star Celebrity Experience” will kick off a weekend of NBA All-Star events on Friday (Feb. 12). The celebration is slated to be held at the lavish AMPM Lounge inside the Mosaic Building located in downtown Dallas, TX.

Historic - The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards played host to a memorable performance of Drake’s “Forever” remix featuring Lil Wayne, Eminem and Blink 182 drummer, Travis Barker.

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Historic - The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards played host to a memorable performance of Drake’s “Forever” remix featuring Lil Wayne, Eminem and Blink 182 drummer, Travis Barker.

Not This Time - Since Rihanna’s domestic feud with then-boyfriend Chris Brown rocked last year's ceremony several hours before it commenced, RiRi has opted to not touch the stage in fear of her altercation with Brown overshadowing the festivities.

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Not This Time - Since Rihanna’s domestic feud with then-boyfriend Chris Brown rocked last year's ceremony several hours before it commenced, RiRi has opted to not touch the stage in fear of her altercation with Brown overshadowing the festivities.

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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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Fan Appreciation - A longtime fan recently purchased a home of the late Michael Jackson. The 16,400-square-foot mansion in Las Vegas, NV where Jackson resided for six months in late 2007 and 2008 was sold for $3.1 million to a fan of the late King of Pop.

Without Rights - Los Angeles-based producer/rapper Motoe Blizzid is claiming that T.I. snatched “substantial portions” of a track titled, “Reverence” without permission and reused it for “What You Know,” the Grammy Award-winning song from Tip’s fourth solo LP, “King.”

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Without Rights - Los Angeles-based producer/rapper Motoe Blizzid is claiming that T.I. snatched “substantial portions” of a track titled, “Reverence” without permission and reused it for “What You Know,” the Grammy Award-winning song from Tip’s fourth solo LP, “King.”

Alicia Keys - Keys is the first female R&B artist to debut with three consecutive #1 albums with "Songs In A Minor," "The Diary of Alicia Keys" and her "Unplugged" album.

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Help For Haiti - According to Nielsen Media Research, "Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief" drew an astonishing 83 million viewers. Early reports stated the telethon raised $57 million but a recent update confirmed $61 million was the exact number, which continues to grow.

Author - Rihanna and Soulja Boy aren’t the only ones penning books this year. Atlantic Records’ Lupe Fiasco is gearing up to release the first tome of his career which will revolve around a window washer.

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Similar Views - Haiti's reportedly the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, but political commentator Bill O'Reilly and Lupe Fiasco apparently think the South Side of Chicago is in as bad a shape. Only days after O' Reilly made the comparison on his "Bold Fresh Tour," native Chicagoan Lupe Fiasco told MTV News that Chi-Town may have been just as impovrished before the earthquake.

Charged - Earlier this month authorities concluded the investigation of Michael Jacskon’s death, citing Dr. Conrad Murray as the main cause for his fatality. Now, sources close to the case are confirming Murray will be charged with involuntary manslaughter for his involvement.

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Charged - Earlier this month authorities concluded the investigation of Michael Jacskon’s death, citing Dr. Conrad Murray as the main cause for his fatality. Now, sources close to the case are confirming Murray will be charged with involuntary manslaughter for his involvement.

Not Without Me - Omarion told VIBE.com he was upset with the Grammy committee because he was not included in the Michael Jackson tribute. Omarion explained, “If you walk back and forth that’s cool, too. If that’s how you entertain, that’s cool, but for the performances and for the dances and for the people that look up to Michael in the fashion I look up to Michael? I hope they bring it. Because if they don’t, then I will.”

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Not Without Me - Omarion told VIBE.com he was upset with the Grammy committee because he was not included in the Michael Jackson tribute. Omarion explained, “If you walk back and forth that’s cool, too. If that’s how you entertain, that’s cool, but for the performances and for the dances and for the people that look up to Michael in the fashion I look up to Michael? I hope they bring it. Because if they don’t, then I will.”