Wu-Tang affiliate Shyheim Franklin was left with no choice but to plead guilty to manslaughter stemming from a fatal hit-and-run on New Year’s Day. He is charged with fleeing the scene when he hit 29-year-old bakery worker Avila Olea in New Brighton, Staten Island. According to SI Live “Franklin had angered the victim’s family after the crash when he took to YouTube in a bid to raise cash to fight the charges against him.” The rapper has also been charged with weapon possession charges from an April 2013 arrest. Franklin now faces up to 7 years for gun possession, and 4 to 14 years for manslaughter, and will be sentenced on August 21.
Miley Cyrus Named In Lawsuit Over Miami Concert
This seems to happen far too often! Promoters in Miami paid a woman claiming to be Miley Cyrus’ rep $125k as a deposit for a performance at the annual Miami South Beach Outdoor Festival on New Year’s Day, but Miley failed to show – mostly because of the fact she was never really booked! The woman took the money but did not produce Miley, and it is now being discovered she actually has no real connection to the pop star. She is responding to requests for commentary, however, and hasn’t gone completely MIA, saying that though she doesn’t work directly for Miley, she was acting as an intermediary and forwarded the money to Miley’s real agents. Miley’s people claim BS, though, and say they never heard of the woman or any such gig. The promoter has filed suit against Miley’s camp and the alleged agent for their $125k.
Young Scooter – “Street Lottery 2” [Release Date]
It’s only been two days since Young Scooter was released from doing a 6-month bid – he’s back at the music thing already. This next mixtape from the Gucci Mane affiliate will feature the, Ghetto Heaven Vol. 1 rapper, Killa Cam. This should be interesting. Hit the jump for more details.
Facebook’s New Year’s Midnight Delivery #Fail
Facebook took to their site to get in on the New Years fun, their way. Personalized messages to your friends, or loved ones that will deliver at 12 on the dot! No cell phone service struggle, or message delays to worry over. There was a minor issue all though that might have let the cat out of the bag early for a few Facebook users. Tat Wza
(Video) Wale Kicks Off The New Year On Stage In His Hometown
No better way to start the year off than by getting and showing love to the city that made you! Lat night, Wale took the stage at the DMV’s Fillmore theater and performed cuts off his new mixtape, Folarin. Watch some of the highlights below. Marisa Mendez
