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NEWS
Scott Storch Grand Theft Auto
Charge Dismissed
XXLMag.com has learned that Scott Storch's grand theft auto charge was recently dismissed.
As previously reported, Storch was accused of stealing a leased Bentley earlier this year by luxury dealership, Atlas Leasing in Florida. The company pressed charges against the super producer, after they claimed he failed to return a 2004 Bentley Flying Spur, seven months past the due date.
Storch on the other hand plead not guilty in April and now his lawyer Bradford Cohen says the case has been thrown out, due to a technicality. Apparently the hitmaker, who was facing five years behind bars for the charges, did not receive the proper written warning.
"You have to give seven days notice prior to filing a police report," Cohen explained about the Florida law. "The notice that was sent to him was dated September 2 and the police report was filed September 9, but the letter actually went out in October. So I essentially discussed the failure to adhere to the notice requirement and I also discussed the fact that the car wasn't in his possession at the time that it was to be returned."
Cohen confirmed the rumors that the Bentley in question, was a gift Storch gave to then girlfriend Lil'
Kim. "He gave them the address for Lil Kim or someone in his camp gave [them] Kim Jones's address where the car was located. And he said "I don't have the car, I would give it back to you if I had it, here's where it is.''
In addition, Cohen argued that Storch did not owe the company any money for the car. "He leased the car in "04. Gave $51,000 down, leased it for like $4,200 a month for the next 37 months. So essentially his payments were like $199,000 dollars. The car's value was $200,000. So they were made whole anyways and when they recovered the car they ended up selling the car for like $150-160,000 and they essentially made like double the value of the car. That wasn't the reason they dismissed the case but they took all of that into consideration." –Jesse Gissen
NEWS D12 Regroup for First U.S. Tour Since Proof's Passing
Friday Jun 26 11:13 AM CDT posted by xxl staff
Initially reunited for a one-off performance back in May, D12 will officially hit the road together for the late summer Dazed and Dirty Tour.
Though Eminem will be not be involved, Shady revealed on BET's Rap City recently that the Detroit collective would be recording their third album sometime in the near future. "It's like, as far as the future of D12, we're gonna be back in the studio soon," he said.
The "Dazed and Dirty" tour will be the first time the group has hit the road together in the U.S. since central member Proof's passing in 2006. Also featuring Humboldt County hip-hop duo Potluck, the tour kicks off in Scottsdale on August 16 and winds down in their hometown of Detroit on September 26. -Devin Chanda
NEWS NEWS: "Best I Ever Had" Lead Speaks on Being Drake's Main Squeeze Friday Jun 26 9:48 AM CDT posted by xxl staff
As Drake's "Best I Ever Had" continues to climb the Billboard Hot 100 chart, anticipation for the song's video is reaching an all time high.
As previously reported, Drizzy recently shot a video for his smash single directed by Kanye West.
Though the video features appearances by Lil Wayne, Common, Trey Songz and Fabolous, model
Shakur is likely to steal the show as one of the video's leading ladies. Handpicked by Mr. West himself, Shakur, who is also an aspiring actress and artist who works closely with Black Eyed Peas frontman, will.i.am, spoke to XXLMag.com about getting the part.
"Kanye had call me," Shakur told XXL. "And he told me he was about to shoot the video for "Best I
Ever Had.' I was like, "That's cool.' He was telling me about the treatment, I was like, "that's real dope.' He said, "Yeah, as a matter of fact, you'd be real dope for it.' I said, "Oh yeah, that's what's up.' Cause you know I'm an aspiring actress, I've been studying theatrics under a private coach and
I'm also an artist, so he was like, "Yeah, it'd be a good look for you."
Though she shared the lead with several models, Shakur not only got to share extensive camera time with Drake, but improvise with the actor-turned-rapper, as well. In addition to a Degrassi theme, the video reportedly features an all female basketball game featuring some of Drizzy's love interests.
Shakur stars as one of the squad's team captains. While she remained tight-lipped about any additional details, Shakur is confident the video will live up to the expectations.
"It's really about to be huge and I need to be part of something big this year," she explained. "For hip-hop this year, it's really gonna be huge."
Drake's "Best I Ever Had" video is rumored to be premiering next week. Stay tuned for more on the video and Shakur -Bruce Moses with reporting by Carl Chery
XXLMag.com has learned that Scott Storch's grand theft auto charge was recently dismissed.
As previously reported, Storch was accused of stealing a leased Bentley earlier this year by luxury dealership, Atlas Leasing in Florida. The company pressed charges against the super producer, after they claimed he failed to return a 2004 Bentley Flying Spur, seven months past the due date.
Storch on the other hand plead not guilty in April and now his lawyer Bradford Cohen says the case has been thrown out, due to a technicality. Apparently the hitmaker, who was facing five years behind bars for the charges, did not receive the proper written warning.
"You have to give seven days notice prior to filing a police report," Cohen explained about the Florida law. "The notice that was sent to him was dated September 2 and the police report was filed September 9, but the letter actually went out in October. So I essentially discussed the failure to adhere to the notice requirement and I also discussed the fact that the car wasn't in his possession at the time that it was to be returned."
Cohen confirmed the rumors that the Bentley in question, was a gift Storch gave to then girlfriend Lil'
Kim. "He gave them the address for Lil Kim or someone in his camp gave [them] Kim Jones's address where the car was located. And he said "I don't have the car, I would give it back to you if I had it, here's where it is.''
In addition, Cohen argued that Storch did not owe the company any money for the car. "He leased the car in "04. Gave $51,000 down, leased it for like $4,200 a month for the next 37 months. So essentially his payments were like $199,000 dollars. The car's value was $200,000. So they were made whole anyways and when they recovered the car they ended up selling the car for like $150-160,000 and they essentially made like double the value of the car. That wasn't the reason they dismissed the case but they took all of that into consideration." –Jesse Gissen
NEWS D12 Regroup for First U.S. Tour Since Proof's Passing
Friday Jun 26 11:13 AM CDT posted by xxl staff
Initially reunited for a one-off performance back in May, D12 will officially hit the road together for the late summer Dazed and Dirty Tour.
Though Eminem will be not be involved, Shady revealed on BET's Rap City recently that the Detroit collective would be recording their third album sometime in the near future. "It's like, as far as the future of D12, we're gonna be back in the studio soon," he said.
The "Dazed and Dirty" tour will be the first time the group has hit the road together in the U.S. since central member Proof's passing in 2006. Also featuring Humboldt County hip-hop duo Potluck, the tour kicks off in Scottsdale on August 16 and winds down in their hometown of Detroit on September 26. -Devin Chanda
NEWS NEWS: "Best I Ever Had" Lead Speaks on Being Drake's Main Squeeze Friday Jun 26 9:48 AM CDT posted by xxl staff
As Drake's "Best I Ever Had" continues to climb the Billboard Hot 100 chart, anticipation for the song's video is reaching an all time high.
As previously reported, Drizzy recently shot a video for his smash single directed by Kanye West.
Though the video features appearances by Lil Wayne, Common, Trey Songz and Fabolous, model
Shakur is likely to steal the show as one of the video's leading ladies. Handpicked by Mr. West himself, Shakur, who is also an aspiring actress and artist who works closely with Black Eyed Peas frontman, will.i.am, spoke to XXLMag.com about getting the part.
"Kanye had call me," Shakur told XXL. "And he told me he was about to shoot the video for "Best I
Ever Had.' I was like, "That's cool.' He was telling me about the treatment, I was like, "that's real dope.' He said, "Yeah, as a matter of fact, you'd be real dope for it.' I said, "Oh yeah, that's what's up.' Cause you know I'm an aspiring actress, I've been studying theatrics under a private coach and
I'm also an artist, so he was like, "Yeah, it'd be a good look for you."
Though she shared the lead with several models, Shakur not only got to share extensive camera time with Drake, but improvise with the actor-turned-rapper, as well. In addition to a Degrassi theme, the video reportedly features an all female basketball game featuring some of Drizzy's love interests.
Shakur stars as one of the squad's team captains. While she remained tight-lipped about any additional details, Shakur is confident the video will live up to the expectations.
"It's really about to be huge and I need to be part of something big this year," she explained. "For hip-hop this year, it's really gonna be huge."
Drake's "Best I Ever Had" video is rumored to be premiering next week. Stay tuned for more on the video and Shakur -Bruce Moses with reporting by Carl Chery