ENTERTAINMENT THE CIVIL WAY!

If you’re unfamiliar with who Blackowned C-Bone is, go dust off your old copy of Stankonia and listen to the song “Gangsta Shit.” Better yet, “Kryptonite” from Got Purp? Vol. 2. For myself, I’ve been following Dungeon Family/Purple Ribbon for as long as I can remember, so it’s dope to see C-Bone promoting his own work. The other night at Stankonia Studios he had a listening party for his most recent project The Strong Pack (which actually dropped earlier this summer).

Wingo (from Jagged Edge), Khujo Goodie, Mike Bigga (Killer Mike), Big Boi, Slim Calhoun, Big Duke, P. Dukes and more all stopped through to enjoy the evening’s festivities while DJ Aaries was there to document to entire event.

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As 2010 draws to a close, one of the stories which dominated the Hip-Hop headlines was to death of the legendary Guru of Gang Starr after a bout with cancer. Unfortunately, a melancholy situation was made even worse once a letter surfaced – which Guru allegedly wrote, according to his partner Solar – detailing a strained relationship with  he (Guru) and DJ Premier as well as his own family.

It caused a firestorm of the debate and controversy, most of which fell on Solar’s lap as many saw this as his attempt to create unnecessary friction between all sides involved with him being the actual author of the letter. Primo sat down with MTV to speak candidly on how he handled the situation and his role in Guru’s funeral.

“The letter didn’t exist, which I didn’t… I wasn’t worried about that anyway, “said Primo. “Even if he did write that letter, I know how he writes. I’ve been around this guy for 23 years. I know everything about him and I know his family real well and they’re down with me, they ride with me.”

Primo went on to share intimate details of Guru’s funeral in which he and originating Gang Starr member Big Shug eulogized the fallen rap legend.

“We had a private funeral with his remains there and [I] spoke at the funeral,” shared the prolific producer. “It was a lovely ceremony. I did everything from the heart off my head, which is how you’re supposed to do it.”

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Kat Stacks Raz B is lashing back at Chris Brown … insisting yesterday’s explosive Twitter incident was “not about receiving attention” — as Brown insisted — but was about standing up for what he felt was “right.” In the wake of Brown’s apology, Raz has issued an apology of his own to TMZ

I want to publicly apologize for my direct attacks done out of anger. This is now about taking the right approach, so not only my story can be heard, but so someone learns something valuable.Standing up for yourself does not mean yelling or victimizing others and I sincerely apologize for that.  I was told that ‘you can’t hear my message if I’m screaming.

As for the death threats Raz B’s brother made towards Brown, Raz’s rep tells TMZ Ricky Romance’s opinions and statement do not reflect how Raz feels — adding,”Raz B cannot control his brother being protective over him.“

As fellow Cash Money affiliates Lil Wayne, B.G., Juvenile, Mack Maine and Baby made their way into the Fifth African Baptist Church in New Orleans this morning, hundreds of fans gathered outside the church to pay tribute to fallen hometown rapper Magnolia Shorty.

In addition to Weezy and his crew, a number of other local bounce artists made their presence felt at the funeral, including Partners-N-Crime, Kilo G, DJ Jubilee, Big Freeda and Ms. Tee, who was the first female artist to sign with Cash Money, followed by Shorty in 1995, who was the label’s second, and last, female member.

The closed funeral began at 11 a.m., and while more than 1,000 friends and relatives packed into the brick house of worship, the street outside was overflowing with nearly 1,500 fans paying tribute to the bounce legend. Many were wearing shirts in praise of Shorty (born Renetta Lowe), 28, with messages such as “R.I.P. Magnolia Shorty” and “We Love You Renetta,” as well as buttons that read “Forever ‘Shorty.’ ”

Her murder came seven years after the November 2003 killing of another New Orleans rapper, James “Soulja Slim” Tapp, whose original stage name was Magnolia Slim and who grew up with Shorty in the Magnolia housing projects and gave her the Magnolia Shorty stage name.

The funeral was to be followed by a traditional New Orleans second line celebration in which her casket was be paraded down the street accompanied by musicians, friends, family and supporters.

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Chris Brown reached out to TMZ to apologize for his war of words against former B2k Member Raz B

“Yesterday was an unfortunate lack in judgment sparked by public Twitter attacks from Raz B, who was bent on getting attention. Words cannot begin to express how sorry and frustrated I am over what transpired publicly on Twitter.”

Brown goes on, “I have learned over the past few years to not condone or represent acts of violence against anyone. Molestation and victims of such acts are not to be taken lightly; and for my comments I apologize — from the bottom of my heart.”

Am I the only one who is tired of hearing him apologize? Actions speak louder than words.

Rafaello & Co. jeweler gives an exclusive interview with VladTV and gives T-Pain fans first glimpse at his new chain. Jeweler  Gabrielle mentions that T-Pain has signed with YM, no word from the YM camp if this is official. However, Lil Wayne hinted to DJ Drama & I that there would be a new member soon. In the meantime, check out some photos of T-Pains past Jewelry choices.

Lil Wayne was court-side in New Orleans last night to see his favorite player Kobe Bryant from the Lakers take on the New Orleans Hornets. Wayne was joined by his Young Money brethren Mack Maine & Marley G and Manager E.I.

With all the 2010 wrap-up stories and year-end lists dominating these last few days, it’s time to start thinking beyond New Year’s Eve and into the new year. And you know what that means: New Year’s resolutions.

However when MTV News caught up with a few of our favorite stars recently to find out what they resolve to do in 2011, their commitments were a bit more unique.

“My New Year’s resolution is to stay true to myself,” “Bottoms Up” singer Trey Songz revealed. “Regardless of what anybody says, I’ll never let anybody else’s thoughts dictate that of my own.”

Chart-topping pink princess Nicki Minaj offered the most colorful response: “[I'll be] touring around the world. It’s looking like the biggest, baddest, I don’t know … I should’ve had something better to say,” she began, and then invented a few words on the spot, for emphasis on just how big 2011 will be for the “Your Love” singer. “[I'm going to be the] biggest, baddest, boldest, booming-est, fearless-ocity-est, Pink Friday-est, girl,” she promised.

I will always think a New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.