Last Week In Music: 02/21-02/27

See what happened last week in music.

Jay-Z - Six is the magic number for the veteran rapper-cum-author. "Empire State of Mind" is competing for Record of the Year, Best Rap/Sung Collabo and Best Rap Song, while "On to the Next One" featuring Swizz Beatz, is nominated for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Jigga's Blueprint 3 is also nominated for Best Rap Album.

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Investigation - The NY Post is reporting that authorities are investigating Jay-Z’s involvement with Aqueduct Entertainment Group (AEG), the establishment selected to operate a multi-billion dollar racino (a combined racetrack and casino) over at the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, NY.

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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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.

Alicia Keys (@Aliciakeys) - Were you at Alicia’s concert? She wants to know which part of the show was your favorite. “Hey fam, I've been far away from TwitterLand, but been close to you in all your cities! Wat city are u frm & wats your fav part of the show?”

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Headliner - Alicia Keys is ready to take over New Orleans. Continuing her successful 2010 run, Alicia has been tapped to headline the 2010 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans this summer.

Lawsuit - According to the Associated Press, Rick Ross’ former girlfriend Lastonia Leviston has filed a suit against 50 for illegally releasing a sex tape she's featured in, last year.

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Lawsuit - According to the Associated Press, Rick Ross’ former girlfriend Lastonia Leviston has filed a suit against 50 for illegally releasing a sex tape she's featured in, last year.

Lawsuit - According to the Associated Press, Rick Ross’ former girlfriend Lastonia Leviston has filed a suit against 50 for illegally releasing a sex tape she's featured in, last year.

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Lawsuit - According to the Associated Press, Rick Ross’ former girlfriend Lastonia Leviston has filed a suit against 50 for illegally releasing a sex tape she's featured in, last year.

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International Star - After rocking the Wiltern in Los Angeles for the release of the DJ Hero video game, hip-hop titans Jay-Z and Eminem are back at it again. But this time, Ireland’s three-day Oxegen music festival will be treated to the sounds of Hov and Em.

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International Star - After rocking the Wiltern in Los Angeles for the release of the DJ Hero video game, hip-hop titans Jay-Z and Eminem are back at it again. But this time, Ireland’s three-day Oxegen music festival will be treated to the sounds of Hov and Em.

First Appearance - The King’s back. T.I. (born Clifford Harris), couldn’t stay away too long as he made his first public appearance alongside his fiancée, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle for the “Lover of Our Fathers” fundraiser for Alzheimer’s research in Atlanta (Feb. 22).

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First Appearance - The King’s back. T.I. (born Clifford Harris), couldn’t stay away too long as he made his first public appearance alongside his fiancée, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle for the “Lover of Our Fathers” fundraiser for Alzheimer’s research in Atlanta (Feb. 22).

Old Friends - Snoop Dogg spoke on working with Dr. Dre on an entire album: "What is the possibility of a Dr. Dre-produced album from Snoop Dogg?" Snoop pondered during a sit-down with BET.com. "I'd say about a 90% chance it can happen."

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Where's The Loot - Snoop Dogg (born Cordozar Calvin Broadus) is the IRS’ next target as the California rap legend owes over $500K in back taxes.

Fantasia Graduates from High School - American Idol winning singer Fantasia, 25, has finished high school. The singer, who dropped out of school in the 9th grade, earned her GED and accepted an honorary degree from Andrews High School in Greensboro, North Carolina last weekend where she walked in the ceremony with graduates in cap and gown.

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Hate Mail - After performing in “The Color Purple” at L.A.’s Pantages Theater, former "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino received a disturbing letter from an individual who claims he was employed by Fox during her "American Idol" days.

King Of Crunk - After severing ties from his longtime home TVT Records, Lil Jon plans to release his much anticipated solo debut, "Crunk Rock," on Universal Republic. “I’m finally ready to get 'Crunk Rock' out there to my people,” Jon said via statement. “It’s been a long time coming and the album has something for everyone on it.”

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King Of Crunk - After severing ties from his longtime home TVT Records, Lil Jon plans to release his much anticipated solo debut, "Crunk Rock," on Universal Republic. “I’m finally ready to get 'Crunk Rock' out there to my people,” Jon said via statement. “It’s been a long time coming and the album has something for everyone on it.”

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No Cover - With the third installment of XXL’s coveted list approaching, Drake and Nicki Minaj will not be sharing the cover with the industry’s “New Breed of Hustlers.” “Technically, we were freshmen when they didn’t put us on," Drake told Imflashy.com. "So now, I just feel like we’re returning the favor.”

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No Cover - With the third installment of XXL’s coveted list approaching, Drake and Nicki Minaj will not be sharing the cover with the industry’s “New Breed of Hustlers.” “Technically, we were freshmen when they didn’t put us on," Drake told Imflashy.com. "So now, I just feel like we’re returning the favor.”

Movie Trouble - Faith Evans has some explaining to do. Formerly married to Biggie Smalls (born Christopher Wallace), Evans is being sued by Kaushi Entertainment for not handing over several private home videos of the Brooklyn MC as previously agreed.

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Movie Trouble - Faith Evans has some explaining to do. Formerly married to Biggie Smalls (born Christopher Wallace), Evans is being sued by Kaushi Entertainment for not handing over several private home videos of the Brooklyn MC as previously agreed.

Not True - Yung Berg (born Christian Ward) doesn’t miss anything on the internet. Last week, TMZ broke a story about Berg being violently assaulted and robbed during a house party in L.A.; but according to the Chicago native, that’s far from the truth.

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Not True - Yung Berg (born Christian Ward) doesn’t miss anything on the internet. Last week, TMZ broke a story about Berg being violently assaulted and robbed during a house party in L.A.; but according to the Chicago native, that’s far from the truth.

The Graveyard - Tony Yayo said of signing with Koch Records, "Would I consider signing with Koch? No," he told BET.com. "Because I know 50 would structure a better deal than Koch would give me. So I would just stay over here, you know, G-Unit’s a good label.”

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The Graveyard - Tony Yayo said of signing with Koch Records, "Would I consider signing with Koch? No," he told BET.com. "Because I know 50 would structure a better deal than Koch would give me. So I would just stay over here, you know, G-Unit’s a good label.”