source: CNN’s Shira Medding in Jerusalem contributed to this report. – Police in Israel are investigating the burning of hundreds of New Testaments in a city near Tel Aviv, an incident that has alarmed advocates of religious freedom. Investigators plan to review photographs and footage showing “a fairly large” number of New Testaments being torched this month [...]
May 20, 2008
In a new song called “N.I.G.G.E.R.,” Nas lyrically explains his thoughts behind his 9th album, which he changed from the controversial racially charged word. In the song, which was obtained by AllHipHop.com, Nas chastises the modern person for being fearful of taking risks in life and music. “People [are] afraid of criticism/ But I always put myself [...]
May 13, 2008
Attorneys and the judge in R&B superstar R Kelly’s child pornography trial have begun questioning 150 potential jurors, asking them what they know about the allegations against one of urban music’s biggest stars. The 41-year-old, known for sexually charged hits like Bump N’ Grind, has pleaded not guilty to widely publicised charges that he videotaped himself [...]
May 28, 2008