Your midweek rap-sheet from M.J.C.Find out about Kool G, why Bones Thugs and Harmony cancelled Usher's Fan site row and Video Vixen strikes again.

Kool G Rap
The Godfather of gangster rap, New York icon Kool G Rap will be making his return to the charts this up and coming Autumn when he releases his new album Half a Klip. Production on the album will be falling into the capable hands of long time co-horts DJ Premiere and Marley Marl.Born Nathaniel Wilson in Queens NY, Kool G Rap is considered the Don of Mafioso rap through his references to the mafia. He is recognized as a legend by rappers who came before and after him.
Bones. Thugs and Harmony cancel Shows
Rap trio Bones, Thugs and Harmony have canceled their European tour according to representatives for the group. The group who were to start the tour in July are said to be rescheduling the tour for commencement in October.Bones Thugs and Harmony, from Ohio who were discovered by the late Eazy E released their seventh studio album in May of this year Strength and Loyalty. The album peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top 200 and number one on the rap chart.
Usher tries to close down site
Platinum singer Usher is a little upset with the comments made by one of his fan sites in regards to his fiance Tameka Foster. In fact he is so upset that the singer is in the midst of legal proceedings to ensure that usherforver.com is closed down forever.

The comments aimed at Ms. Foster have also encouraged the mother of three to seek legal guidance. The site which was originally endorsed by the 'Yeah' singer as he was happy with the way in which news about him and his endeavors was relayed to fans through the site.

The union of the Usher and Ms. Foster has also caused problems between the singer and his Mother who has since the announcement of the couples engagement ceased to represent her son as his manager. Tameka Foster was originally the stylist for Usher but was actually fired by his Mother/Manager.

The couple are due to wed later this year and are expecting their first child together.

Video Vixen strikes again
The 'tell all' authoress Karrine Steffans is at it again with her second book based upon her life. The former video vixen stirred up the Hip-Hop and R&B industry with her first book Confessions of a Video Vixen back in 2005. The book which revealed numerous trysts the video girl had with numerous rappers in the industry including Kool G Rap. DMX, Sean Combs and Usher went on to become a best seller.

The obvious success has now led to her second book Diaries of a Video Vixen to be published and ready to hit shelves on September 25th. In a recent interview with American mens magazine King, Steffans went into detail about her involvement with Lil Wayne and R&B super star Ne-Yo.

The content of this forthcoming book is said to be even more 'personal' than her first.

Melanie J Cornish