Biggest Moments of the Decade

Broken Child - In the middle of promoting their multiplatinum sophomore LP, “Writing’s on the Wall,” Destiny’s Child kicked out original members LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett. The two reportedly found out they were being replaced by Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin when the video for “Say My Name” premiered in February of 2000. Five months later, Franklin was also giving the boot after missing three major concert dates.

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Broken Child - In the middle of promoting their multiplatinum sophomore LP, “Writing’s on the Wall,” Destiny’s Child kicked out original members LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett. The two reportedly found out they were being replaced by Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin when the video for “Say My Name” premiered in February of 2000. Five months later, Franklin was also giving the boot after missing three major concert dates.

A Milli - After going gold in nearly 24 hours, Lil Wayne’s “The Carter III” opus sold an epic 1,005,545 units in its first week. The LP snatched the largest first week sales of any music project in 2008 and was the first LP to reach the million mark since 50 Cent’s “The Massacre” in 2005—an impressive feat considering record sales had significantly gone down during that three-year span.

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A Milli - After going gold in nearly 24 hours, Lil Wayne’s “The Carter III” opus sold an epic 1,005,545 units in its first week. The LP snatched the largest first week sales of any music project in 2008 and was the first LP to reach the million mark since 50 Cent’s “The Massacre” in 2005—an impressive feat considering record sales had significantly gone down during that three-year span.

Locked Lips - After a dangerous shooting in a NYC night spot, which involved Sean “Diddy Combs” and his then girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez, Shyne Barrow faced attempted murder, assault, and reckless endangerment charges for his role in the melee. On June 1, 2001, Shyne was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Shyne was released on October 6, 2009 after serving over eight years.

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Locked Lips - After a dangerous shooting in a NYC night spot, which involved Sean “Diddy Combs” and his then girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez, Shyne Barrow faced attempted murder, assault, and reckless endangerment charges for his role in the melee. On June 1, 2001, Shyne was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Shyne was released on October 6, 2009 after serving over eight years.

Battle Of The Decade - A battle for the hip-hop ages, Nas and Jay-Z’s lyrical squabble sparked one of greatest debates in hip-hop history. Jay’s scathing “Takeover” ignited Nas’ “Ether” to which many argue Jay was defeated. However, both put aside their differences and joined forces on Def Jam in 2006.

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Battle Of The Decade - A battle for the hip-hop ages, Nas and Jay-Z’s lyrical squabble sparked one of greatest debates in hip-hop history. Jay’s scathing “Takeover” ignited Nas’ “Ether” to which many argue Jay was defeated. However, both put aside their differences and joined forces on Def Jam in 2006.

Perfect Nightmare - On February 8, 2009 moments before the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, Chris Brown and Rihanna were involved in a public domestic dispute. According to court documents and a leaked photograph, Chris severely beat Rihanna while the two were inside his vehicle. Since then, Chris had profusely apologized and is currently serving five years probation.

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Perfect Nightmare - On February 8, 2009 moments before the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, Chris Brown and Rihanna were involved in a public domestic dispute. According to court documents and a leaked photograph, Chris severely beat Rihanna while the two were inside his vehicle. Since then, Chris had profusely apologized and is currently serving five years probation.

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Heavy Armory - On October 13, 2007, moments before the 2007 BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta, T.I. was arrested and charged for illegally purchasing unregistered machine guns and two silencers in a Walgreens parking lot. TIP later pleaded guilty to U.S. federal weapons charges and turned himself in May 26, 2009. The rapper was released December 22, 2009.

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Heavy Armory - On October 13, 2007, moments before the 2007 BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta, T.I. was arrested and charged for illegally purchasing unregistered machine guns and two silencers in a Walgreens parking lot. TIP later pleaded guilty to U.S. federal weapons charges and turned himself in May 26, 2009. The rapper was released December 22, 2009.

Not True - In 2004, Chris Stokes announced the parting of B2K. Initially, financial mishaps by Chris’ management company were cited as the reason for the split. In 2007, group member Raz B made video claims that Stokes molested members of the group and Marques Houston. Stokes vehemently denied the claims. Raz B and Stokes were spotted eating out together only days after the accusations.

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Not True - In 2004, Chris Stokes announced the parting of B2K. Initially, financial mishaps by Chris’ management company were cited as the reason for the split. In 2007, group member Raz B made video claims that Stokes molested members of the group and Marques Houston. Stokes vehemently denied the claims. Raz B and Stokes were spotted eating out together only days after the accusations.

Nipplegate - While performing a joint performance with Justin Timberlake during the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show, Timberlake accidentally tore off Jackson's right top exposing her chest. Jackson profusely apologized calling the mishap an accident. The incident became the most replayed moment in TiVo history and enticed 35,000 new subscribers to sign up.

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Nipplegate - While performing a joint performance with Justin Timberlake during the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show, Timberlake accidentally tore off Jackson's right top exposing her chest. Jackson profusely apologized calling the mishap an accident. The incident became the most replayed moment in TiVo history and enticed 35,000 new subscribers to sign up.

Death Of A Dyansty - After insurmountable success since being founded in 1996, Roc-A-Fella Records parted ways with Jay-Z, Dame Dash and Kareem Burke selling their 50% share to Def Jam Recordings in 2004. Jay-Z, however, regained control of the empire and his entire music catalogue when he signed on as Def Jam President.

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Death Of A Dyansty - After insurmountable success since being founded in 1996, Roc-A-Fella Records parted ways with Jay-Z, Dame Dash and Kareem Burke selling their 50% share to Def Jam Recordings in 2004. Jay-Z, however, regained control of the empire and his entire music catalogue when he signed on as Def Jam President.

Silent Wedding Bells - Despite remaming discreet about a strong seven year relationship, Beyonce and Jay-Z's wedding was the talk of 2008. The pair held a private ceremony in the Tribeca district of NYC. Both still share very little about the marriage to this very day.

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Silent Wedding Bells - Despite remaming discreet about a strong seven year relationship, Beyonce and Jay-Z's wedding was the talk of 2008. The pair held a private ceremony in the Tribeca district of NYC. Both still share very little about the marriage to this very day.