In today's Daily Rap a brief round-up of the MTV Awards, Foxy Brown is sentenced, a witness comes forward in Tony Yayo case and Jim Jones will not be joining G-Unit.MTV Awards in LAs VegasWinners of the infamous moon man awards included Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and Rhianna at last nights MTV awards in Las Vegas. Kanye West and 50 Cent both performed tracks from their albums which are released today in the UK and tomorrow in the US. But the surprise performance of the night came from estranged pop sensation Britney Spears who is gearing up to release her new album in November on Jive Records. Spears was criticized for her performance, with reports that she appeared 'unprepared and out of shape.'Winners listed below: Monster single of the year: "Umbrella," Rihanna featuring Jay-Z Quadruple Threat award: Justin Timberlake Earth-shattering collaboration: "Beautiful Liar," Beyonce featuring Shakira Male artist of the year: Justin Timberlake Female artist of the year: Fergie Best group: Fall Out Boy Best new artist: Gym Class Heroes Video of the year: "Umbrella," Rihanna featuring Jay-Z Best editing: Ken Mowe for Gnarls Barkley's "Smiley Faces" Best director: Samuel Bayer for Justin Timberlake's "What Goes Around ... Comes Around" Best choreography: Marty Kudelka for Justin Timberlake's "Let Me Talk to You/My Love" Foxy Brown sentencedAfter a string of misdemeanors including attacking manicurists, shop owners and attacking neighbors Foxy Brown has been sentenced by a New York judge to a year in jail. The rapper born Inga Marchand is said to be pregnant with her first child, although recent speculation has implied that she isn't actually with child. The Judge presiding over the case was unforgiving that Brown had ignored the terms of her probation on more than one occasion and said "I'm not going to give you any more chances," as she imposed a one year sentence. Foxy Brown follows in the footsteps of rival Brooklyn rapper Lil Kim was sentenced to a year in Federal Jail two years ago for her involvement in a shooting outside a radio station in New York. Bronx rapper Remy Ma is also to appear in court later this year on charges of attempted murder after allegedly shooting a long time friend over money.
Witness comes forward in Yayo case
Lawyer Scott Leemon who is representing G Unit rapper Tony Yayo in the case brought against Yayo where he is accused of attacking the 14 year old son of Jimmy 'Henchman' Rosemond, has produced new evidence to prove the innocence of his client. The notorious lawyer presented the DA with a signed affidavit from a witness who claims Yayo was not the person who slapped the boy, three weeks ago. Leemon explained to MTV news "The judge instructed the DA to send an investigator and investigate it because nothing has been done in three weeks." Yayo born Marvin Bernard is to appear in court again on October 30th.
Jim Jones will not be joining G Unit
Rumors have been circulating that G Unit Boss 50 Cent will be signing Diplomats head honcho Jim Jones. But in a recent interview 50 said he will not be signing the Diplomat to his label. There has been an on going feud between the two factions since Diplomat Cam'ron called in to a radio show featuring 50 Cent last year. It was Cam'rons insistence in calling 50 his government name throughout this call that encouraged the name of his third album to be changed to Curtis. Various tracks were released and videos posted to Internet sites encouraging the 'beef' between the two rappers.
Melanie Cornish