Weekly News Round Up: Mos Def, R. Kelly and More

Purging and peace treaties? Lots of stuff to discuss.

A Week in Review - What would the end of the week be without a review with us? R. Kelly spoke up. Hip hop’s most infamous couple gets back together. Also, a Kanye remix has made its way to the Internet to ruin all of our lives. —Jon Reyes(Photo: Anthony Brown / Getty Images)

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A Week in Review - What would the end of the week be without a review with us? R. Kelly spoke up. Hip hop’s most infamous couple gets back together. Also, a Kanye remix has made its way to the Internet to ruin all of our lives. —Jon Reyes(Photo: Anthony Brown / Getty Images)

Most Definitely Done - It’s been a hell of a week for Yasiin Bey (Mos Def). First he was arrested in South Africa and charged with using a false passport. Then he called Kanye West and left a message of him rapping about his arrest. Then after he’s done rapping he announces his retirement. Yikes.(Photo: Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

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Most Definitely Done - It’s been a hell of a week for Yasiin Bey (Mos Def). First he was arrested in South Africa and charged with using a false passport. Then he called Kanye West and left a message of him rapping about his arrest. Then after he’s done rapping he announces his retirement. Yikes.(Photo: Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

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Ol' Dirty Pic - According to RZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s biopic is on its way. That film is going to have to be epic. Between reports of RZA confronting ODB about his lack of lyrical skills back in the day and his infamous welfare collection, there are enough scenes for a two-hour film.(Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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Ol' Dirty Pic - According to RZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s biopic is on its way. That film is going to have to be epic. Between reports of RZA confronting ODB about his lack of lyrical skills back in the day and his infamous welfare collection, there are enough scenes for a two-hour film.(Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

7th Time's a Charm? - It’s been over a year since Shmurda’s arrest and seven times the judge has denied the rapper bail. No means no with the courts.(Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Power 105.1)

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7th Time's a Charm? - It’s been over a year since Shmurda’s arrest and seven times the judge has denied the rapper bail. No means no with the courts.(Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Power 105.1)

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Reunited and It Feels So Good - This happened! Finally! Now can we get Tha Carter V? Thanks.(Photo: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for BMI)

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Reunited and It Feels So Good - This happened! Finally! Now can we get Tha Carter V? Thanks.(Photo: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for BMI)

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Ice Cube Stays Chilling - While some actors are out there on the streets boycotting and speaking out on the lack of diversity in Oscar nomination lists, Ice Cube is taking a more chill approach. He and Wendy Williams chopped it up, and Cube told her what matters most to him.(Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

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Ice Cube Stays Chilling - While some actors are out there on the streets boycotting and speaking out on the lack of diversity in Oscar nomination lists, Ice Cube is taking a more chill approach. He and Wendy Williams chopped it up, and Cube told her what matters most to him.(Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

The Internet Giveth - An Internet beef that had us cackling for the ages. After Meek Mill released his latest EP where he “threw bars” at 50 Cent, there was nothing left for 50 to do but go in on social media. If you missed it, we feel bad for you. But we got you.(Photos from left: Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Tuesday's Children, Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for TIDAL)

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The Internet Giveth - An Internet beef that had us cackling for the ages. After Meek Mill released his latest EP where he “threw bars” at 50 Cent, there was nothing left for 50 to do but go in on social media. If you missed it, we feel bad for you. But we got you.(Photos from left: Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Tuesday's Children, Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for TIDAL)

SWISH Update - Kim’s got a new job! As SWISH’s official spokesperson. Kidding! But it sure seems like like she should be. A real update on SWISH: Ye’s first collaboration with Kendrick Lamar was released and it’s a can’t miss. On an unrelated SWISH update, that rumored remix of “Black Skinhead” featuring Miley Cyrus has made its way into our lives.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

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SWISH Update - Kim’s got a new job! As SWISH’s official spokesperson. Kidding! But it sure seems like like she should be. A real update on SWISH: Ye’s first collaboration with Kendrick Lamar was released and it’s a can’t miss. On an unrelated SWISH update, that rumored remix of “Black Skinhead” featuring Miley Cyrus has made its way into our lives.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

R. Kelly Finally Opens Up - In a bit of serious news, R. Kelly has opened up to a writer at GQ magazine about his relationship with Aaliyah and the sexual abuse he experienced as a child. This comes after years of being silent about anything regarding his personal life. It’s about time.(Photo: Mike Pont/Getty Images)

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R. Kelly Finally Opens Up - In a bit of serious news, R. Kelly has opened up to a writer at GQ magazine about his relationship with Aaliyah and the sexual abuse he experienced as a child. This comes after years of being silent about anything regarding his personal life. It’s about time.(Photo: Mike Pont/Getty Images)

N.W.A Reunion - In a world where we’ve gotten hologram performances from O.D.B., Tupac and Michael Jackson, it’s only natural that Eazy-E gets thrown into the mix. Well, we don’t know if it'll happen, but we do know that Ice Cube is planning an N.W.A reunion at this year’s Coachella. Fingers crossed.(Photo: CORBIS)

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N.W.A Reunion - In a world where we’ve gotten hologram performances from O.D.B., Tupac and Michael Jackson, it’s only natural that Eazy-E gets thrown into the mix. Well, we don’t know if it'll happen, but we do know that Ice Cube is planning an N.W.A reunion at this year’s Coachella. Fingers crossed.(Photo: CORBIS)

The Empire Strikes Back - Empire has been renewed for a third season! Which means more of Cookie's antics and Luscious's evil streak. Plus, more of Jamal's high-shrieking vibrato.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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The Empire Strikes Back - Empire has been renewed for a third season! Which means more of Cookie's antics and Luscious's evil streak. Plus, more of Jamal's high-shrieking vibrato.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)