DMX Plans To Sue Arizona Police

Rapper DMX is disputing the details of his arrest yesterday (August 26.) X admits that he was over the speed limit, but says that he was not going 102 mph as he was charged. DMX also says that he will be suing the police over the incident.

"I'm used to driving fast, I'm a New Yorker," DMX told TMZ. "…but I constantly look at the speedometer when I'm driving ... I need to make sure I don't drive too fast."

DMX is accusing the Arizona police of harassment.

"I plan on suing and I plan on suing for harassment," DMX said. "I'm in discussions with multiple lawyers who are not afraid to go against the system in helping me clear my name because I have been harassed."

Lil Wayne Faces Another Lawsuit

Rapper Lil Wayne is once again at the center of a controversial lawsuit. Rapper Rich Rick claims that Wayne's hit "How to Love" was stolen. Rich Rick filed a lawsuit earlier this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court, according to TMZ.

Rick says that he purchased several master recordings between 2006 and 2008, including the beat to "How to Love," from producers Drummer Boyz.

Rick claims that Drummer Boyz pitched the same beat to Wayne in November 2010, which Wayne acquired in exchange for a 35% royalty agreement. Now Rick has filed suit against Drummer Boyz and Wayne for breach of contract and other charges.

Suge Knight Disses Diddy

Suge Knight hasn't let go of the 1990s. The former Death Row Records head took a shot at Sean "Diddy" Combs in a recent spontaneous interview with TMZ. Suge called Diddy "Bucky" and ranted a little about 2Pac's death. [video here]

"We working on these movies right now. Documentaries..." Suge said when asked about his current projects--before adding, "I ain't like those other dudes in the business. I'm th eone who don't go snitching. Everybody else is telling. That's why I'm the only one to do time [and] everybody else never go. "

A lot of those dudes say they love 'Pac but at the same time, they be doin' sh*t for, like, Bucky--I mean, Puffy--whatever it is," Suge said in an obvious dig to his former rival. Knight also added cryptically, "Once now all the truth comes out on all the people who did 'Pac wrong--we still gotta be back on that mission."

Joie Chavis Changes Her Story

Bow Wow's baby mama Joie Chavis is now claiming that stories that she excluded the rapper's name from their daughter's birth certificate were exaggerated. Joie says TMZ basically 'made' her give them the story.

Nothing like getting knocked-up by a Z-list rapper to get an aspiring 'model' some extra pub.

"I wasn't gonna address this because I'm tired of the drama but, I DID not take my daughter's birth certificate to TMZ, nor did I contact them for an interview. I was put in an uncomfortable spot," she says. "They practically backed me into a corner saying they were going to run a story anyway. I was asked a question, answered it truthfully and somehow my words were twisted and manipulated. I in no way wish to speak badly of my child's father and definitely would not leak my daughter's birth certificate which I myself don't even have in my own possession!"

Nicki Minaj Denies Fight Story

Rapper Nicki Minaj is denying reports that she was involved in a physical altercation with a male friend at the Palomar Hotel in Dallas. Details have been offered as to what allegedly happened.

Minaj and her hypeman Safaree “SB” Samuels reportedly got into an argument and Minaj was hit in the mouth with a suitcase.

“Responding officers spoke with the Complainant [Nicki Minaj], who stated a verbal altercation took place…at the pool,” the report read. “When [Minaj] returned to her hotel room, Witness 1 [Safaree Samuels] was also back at the room…[Minaj] told [Samuels] that she didn’t want him taking anything out of the room. [Samuels] had some of his personal belongings in a suitcase, and as [Minaj] was looking into the suitcase, [Samuels] grabbed the suitcase and as he was picking it up, he shoved the suitcase across [Minaj's] chin.”

“Responding officers observed slight swelling and redness to [Minaj's] chin and lower lip. [Minaj's] teeth struck the inside of her lower lip, causing the inside….to bleed….[Minaj] told responding officers that she did not want to make a report and that she just wanted her suitcase back….[Minaj] stated multiple times that she and [Samuels] were only friends and had never been involved in an intimate relationship and were not related at all. The hotel rooms…were re-keyed…and [Minaj] was provided with a key. [Minaj] refused to have any pictures taken and refused to make a police report.”

But Minaj and Safaree both claim the story has been exaggerated. "The fact that u believe a man either slapped or punched me in the face & didn't leave on a stretcher w/his balls hangin off? #getaF%cknLifedenied," Minaj tweeted shortly after the story broke. "The media could pee on ur leg & tell u its raining. You'd believe it. You'd believe u were an adopted martian if TMZ told u so. #stopit5"

The general public are some stupid muthaf*ckas!!!! Y'all d*cks believe anything on a website," Safaree tweeted. "It's really a shame... Wut up tho Dallas?!!

He then added, "4the record I would never lay a hand on ANY woman, I have all sisters and No brothers And that's the last I'll say about that!!! God bless."

Nicki Minaj Hit In the Lip

Rapper Nicki Minaj was reportedly struck in the lip by a man during an argument at an upscale Dallas hotel last night (July 11.) Minaj told authorities she was “struck” in the lower lip during an intense verbal spat with an unidentified man she was with.

Minaj reportedly told an employee of the Hotel Palomar to call the authorities.

According to TMZ, Nicki also allegedly told authorities that the fight continued inside of their room, which was when she was hit in the lip.

The man left the scene before the police arrived and Minaj said she didn't want to press charges and is not in a romantic relationship with the man.

Only an incident report was filed.

Beyonce Fired Dad Over Money?

Rumors are circulating that Beyonce's firing of her father/longtime manager Matthew Knowles was due to Papa Knowles skimming money from his famous daughter.

TMZ reports that legal documents filed by Mathew Knowles against Live Nation claim that Live Nation told Beyonce that Mathew “had stolen money from Beyonce on her most recent tour or otherwise taken funds that [he] was not entitled to.”

No confirmation or denial from Beyonce's camp as of yet.

Tone Loc Arrested

Rapper Tone Loc was arrested this past weekend after he got into a physical altercation with his child's mother. The rapper best known for his 1989 hits "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina" was arrested Saturday (June 18th) afternoon after an incident with the woman at an apartment in Burbank.

According to TMZ, Loc was taken into custody by the police and then taking to jail, where he is being held on $50,000 bail and as of right now, has yet to be released.

Tone Loc has also acted in several movies, including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Posseas well as lent his voiceover talents to television shows like "King of the Hill."

Sean Kingston Walking Again

Injured singer Sean Kingston has been breathing on his own and is reportedly walking again. Kingston was seriously injured in a jet ski accident last week in Miami. His condition has been upgraded from critical to serious. According to TMZ, a rep for the star said that "Sean is breathing on his own and walked for the first time this morning. Sean thanks his friends, family and fans for their outpouring of prayers and well wishes," added his rep. He had previously been on a breathing tube, but was aware of his surroundings and responded to visitors and medical staff.

Coco Lands Reality Show

Ice-T's famously scantily-clad wife Coco Marie will be starring in her own reality show. The show, "Coco's Secret" will premiere on E! this summer. The show follows Coco and Ice in their daily life together in New York City.

"Oh wow!!! TMZ broke my news today!!!!!" Coco tweeted before tweeting a link to the story. "I've been wanting to tell my followers for a month now."

Coco also revealed that "Coco's Secret" will air after E!'s other smash reality show, "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

Game's Car Repossessed?

Rapper Game says that one of his most well-known rides was taken back to the dealer after he failed to renew the lease. TMZ caught up with the Los Angeles-based rhymer in his hometown while the star was "surrounded by a bunch of BADASS cars in Hollywood." His infamously souped-up Corvette was nowhere to be seen, however.

Reportedly Game leased the vehicle three years ago and was off on tour when the lease expired. The rapper cooperated with the officials that came to physically remove the car.

"I got so many whips..." Game said. Not a big deal at all.

Foxy Brown Cruise Incident Explained

More details have leaked regarding the saga of Foxy Brown and the Tom Joyner Cruise. Foxy was reportedly kicked off of the cruise ship for outlandish behavior--which has been something of a trademark for Brown over the past few months (years.)

According to TMZ, Foxy set up a nail appointment on the cruise ship a day after the cruise took off but showed up three hours late. When the salon workers didn't accommodate her, Foxy lost it. Security removed her from the salon and sent her back to her room, and she remained there under supervision for almost two days. The ship then dropped anchor somewhere in the Cayman Islands, Foxy was kicked off, taken to a plane and flown home.

Why does it always seem to come back to nail salons with Foxy?

Angie Stone Arrested?

Famed soul singer Angie Stone was arrested in Georgia yesterday (March 27) after she was reportedly caught speeding on a suspended license. According to TMZ, Angie was booked on both the speeding charge and the suspended license charge last night. She was released an hour later. The singer hasn't issued any statement on the incident.

Lil Wayne Sued By 3rd Producer

A third producer is suing Lil Wayne over unpaid royalties from the rapper's 2008 smash single "Lollipop" and hit album Tha Carter III from the same year.

Deezle, following fellow producers Bangladesh and Jim Jonsin, is suing the rapper for several tracks produced on the album. According to TMZ.com, Deezle, born Darius Harrison, says he’s owed money for the Tha Carter III tracks “Lollipop,” “Whip It,” “Prostitute 2,” “Action,” “Mrs. Officer,” and “Let The Beat Build.”

Deezle says he’s owed $20 million.

Evelyn Lozada Wants $20k Raise

Apparently the going rate to employ loud-mouthed basketball wives is $20,000 per episode, at least that’s what it’s going to cost VH1 to keep Evelyn Lozada.

According to TMZ, Evelyn is refusing to shoot the next season of “Basketball Wives” until the home of reality television, VH1, coughs up some serious dough. Considering that until recently, her latest claim to fame was being Shaunie’s sidekick, we think Evelyn might want to keep her mouth shut and collect those checks. Reportedly each ‘cast member’ currently receives $7,500 an episode.

Usher/Tameka Foster Sex Tape?

Usher and Tameka Foster haven't been married for a couple of years now, but that doesn't mean that the past can't come back to haunt them. It turns out someone is shopping a reported sex tape featuring the former Mr. and Mrs. Raymond. The footage seemingly became available after Usher's laptop was stolen two years ago. It looks like someone is trying to capitalize.

According to TMZ, “The video and photos are clear – it’s Usher and Tameka,” and someone has been shopping the clip around Hollywood.

No official statement has been released from Usher nor Tameka, but some of Usher's reps have been clear in their belief that the footage and the 2009 robbery are connected. Back then, someone broke into Usher's SUV and took computer equipement, furs, a camera, and jewelry.

For her part, Tameka did post a strange tweet shortly after the story broke: “A new day. Of course there’s always new foolishness with a new day. Desperate times call for desperate measures I suppose. Never fails. Smh!”

Nicki Minaj Punishes Model Toyin Koyejo Got 'Demoted' For Tweeting

When Nicki Minaj says keep this a secret, she means keep this a damn secret. The superstar was shooting a video for her latest single and model Toyin Koyejo had been cast as the lead love interest. Minaj instructed everyone to not reveal what song the video was for, and then Koyejo got all Twitter-happy and got himself into trouble. He revealed to his followers that he was starring in the "Super Bass" video. But that didn't last long. Reportedly, Koyejo was informed that he would no longer be Minaj's leading man. He remained in the video in the background. “Long story short Yall got me in trouble for tweeting…I got featured in the vid but my boy got the lead so I’m good," he tweeted. "OMG word sure gets around fast. Now TMZ is on my azz about Nicki’s video… I DIDNT KNOW THE TITLE OF HER SONG WAS A DAMN SECRET!! #FML” Bet you know now...