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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.

Singer Keyshia Cole stopped by The Chelsea Lately Show and dishes on life as a mother, and her plans on getting married.

Even though Will.I.Am performed with Cher in the UK talent show finale of  ”X Factor”, piled on praise and  Will vowed to sign her to his label, Cher Lloyd is now locked into Jay-Z’s Roc Nation imprint.

The Jigga Man has swooped in and inked a deal with the gobby teen quicker than the Black Eye Peas mastermind could say “Where Is The Love, Cher?

A source said: “Even though Cher didn’t do terrifically well in the X Factor finals, there’s been a hell of a lot of interest in her. Will.i.am’s backing only intensified the battle to get her signature.

“After weighing up the pros and cons, it was thought that the team at Roc Nation would be best placed to turn her dreams of stardom into a reality.”

After a long wait and crypt full of buzz surrounding this project, it is almost ready to release. The music video for Kanye West’s ‘Monster’ single, which features Rick Ross, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, and Bon Iver, has leaked, but not the final cut. The video seems to serve true to the title and features a new artistic vibe that hasn’t been seen in Yeezy’s past videos, with direction by Jake Nava. A great video to add to the West archives.