Album Sales Charts - Week Ending 6/27

I don't think there was much of a doubt who would top this week's charts and now that the final numbers are in, everyone was right. Eminem, and his new "Recovery" album, take the number 1 (and passing his first week sales for his "Relapse" album from last year, top spot with the 2nd place artist, some guy that goes by the name Drake, close to six-hundred thousand copies away. When they aren't doing their day-to-day job as Jimmy Fallon's house band, The Roots put out their new "How I Got Over" album and managed to debut at number 6 with just under 50 thousand copies sold

With rumors of Fergie leaving the group (although Will.I.Am says they are a lie), The Black Eyed Peas only drop two spots pushing yet another 16,444 copies while B.o.B continues to do well well as his "Adventure" scans close to 15,000 copies.

On the R&B tip, Usher continues to rule the charges as his "Raymond vs Raymond" album only drops one spot to 14th pushing close to 24,5000 copies plus Alicia Keys actually gains one spot to 33rd by selling close to 12,000 more albums.

Number	Last Week	Artist	Album	This Week
1	-	Eminem	Recovery	753,870
2	1	Drake	Thank Me Later	156,451
6	-	The Roots	How I Got Over	49,320
14	13	Usher	Raymond vs Raymond	24,325
18	18	Plies	Good Affiliated	9,600
22	20	Black Eyed Peas	E.N.D.	16,444
26	17	B.o.B	Adventures Of Bobby Ray	14,648
34	33	Alicia Keys	Element Of Freedom	11,706
44	22	Nas & Damian Marley	Distant Relatives	9,301

Swizz Beatz Owes $2 Milli + To The IRS

It looks like hit-producer Swizz Beatz is the latest artist artist to have issues with the IRS. According to multiple reports, the IRS filed a $652,727 lien recently followed by the state of New York with a $162,300 lien. In 2009, the IRS then put a $556,986 lien, not including a 2007 lein for $842,545 for a grand total of $2.2 million dollars. Last month, Swizzy paid over $300,000 to his ex-wife Mashonda in a child suppolrt lawsuilt

50 Cent On Beamer, Benz or Bentley Remix

It looks like Lloyd Banks snagged his G-Unit leader 50 Cent to be on a remix of his "Beamer, Benz or Bentley" remix. Previously Lloyd Banks said he would be doing regional remixes for the song and 50 Cent will be on the New York version. "I've got so much love and a good response on this record that it's actually going to have to be more than one remix because it goes by markets," Banks told VIBE, careful not to drop names. "You got Down South, you got the West coast, you got the East coast. Different regions take different records. I thought the Maino version was cool, I like the Joe Budden verse. Fab is cool too and there's so many more, but those are the ones that stick out to me. They're playing that Joell Ortiz version a lot in NY, too. I still think mine is the tightest, but hey [laughs]."

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Beanie Sigel Says He Will Smack Drake

Beanie Sigel recently called out new rapper Drake saying he would smack him. "I know all that f*ggot sh*t you poppin' and the little slurs on Drake and them's records and I'ma tell y'all little motherf*ckers something, y'all keep letting that n*gga get on records and pop sh*t. I'ma start coming at cha'll little n*ggas. I'll smack the sh*t outta Drake b*tch a**. All y'all n*ggas, f*ck all y'all. This is Broad Street Bully, B. Sig, I have no problem seeing anybody on site."

Drake wasn't Beanie Sigel's only target, as he also went off on Jadakiss. "Only thing I regret about that Roc-A-Fella sh*t was going at my n*gga Kiss," Beans said in an interview referencing his 2001 beef with Jadakiss. "I did that sh*t for you n*gga 'cause you were scared. You knew Kiss would have bit that a**. I should pull off my belt and whip that a**. You better watch who you worship, man."

Drake Sued Over Best I Ever Had!!

Drake, along with Cash Money Records and Universal Music, are being sued for copyright infringement over use of a sample on his "Best I Ever Had" single. Playboy Music claims that Drake's song samples their "Fallin In Love" song by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Dennison/Reynolds stating that the "infringing conduct is continuing and ongoing." They want Drake, and everyone else, to stop selling and distributing the song. What do you think? Listen to both below.

(hamilton - fallin in love)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap4WjizDpx4

(drake - best i ever had)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw-Lpkq8JcA

Beyonce & Her Dad No Longer Speaking?

The superstar singer was horrified when it was alleged last year that Matthew had an 18-month affair with 38-year-old Alexsandra Wright and DNA tests confirmed he'd fathered her son, Nixon, while still married to Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles.

Now, sources tell Page Six that relations between Beyoncé, who is very close to her mom, and her father have reached such a low point that executives at her label, Columbia, are worried.

But one music industry insider said, "Beyoncé was horrified to find out her dad cheated on her mom. She always looked up to him, and she is very close to her mom, so this has hit her really hard. She is refusing to speak to him, which is making things difficult where it comes to managing her career. Some people at Columbia now think it would be better to move him aside."

Is Diddy Confirming He's Bangin' Cassie?

Behind the scenes
of Ricky's "B.M.F." video, Diddy
was goofing around and started rapping one of his songs. While he is rapping, he kept grabbing a lurking Cassie to bring her on the camera.

And at the 2:33 mark, Diddy said "Now My Girlfriend Is Blonde Like Marilyn", and grabbed Cassie's blonde hair to show the camera. Chick lit up like a Christmas tree.

So, is he finally coming out to confirm they're dating?

click the link to watch the video and see what you think!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P15VV5VVAH4&feature=player_embedded

Will I Am Robbed For Over $10,000

According to celebrity gossip website TMZ.com, the Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.I.Am was robbed earlier this week in California. According to multiple reports, someone broke into his Bentley and took over $10,000 worth of jewelry and personal items on Monday (June 21st) night. There is some good news... TMZ.com says that some of the items have already been recovered and the cops are "on the trail of the bad guys."

In related news, Will.I.Am recently said that R&B artist, and now ex-wife of rapper Nas, Kelis is the best kept secret in the music industry. "Kelis has always been a best kept secret," Will said. "The cool people know Kelis. But the majority of people just know 'Milkshake.'...I would like Kelis to show she's an international sensation. She can be big. A lot of people think big is being on the radio or that being big is having a show in London, France and sometimes Japan. But that ain't international...that's just three countries. The Black Eyed Peas are big; the Black Eyed Peas are international. I think Kelis can be that big. As big as the Peas. A lot of time rappers have these labels and they don't let their artist become bigger than them. I've proven that's not me. Fergie is huge. When Fergie blew up she was bigger than me! I believe Kelis can do the same."

Real Rick Ross Continues Rick Ross Fight

The real Rick Ross, former drug king Freeway Ricky Ross, officially filed a trademark infringement lawsuit againt not only the Triple C's leader rapper Rick Ross, but also Jay-Z. The paperwork filed shows that he is trying to block the release of the upcoming "Teflon Don" album, adding Jay-Z to the suit since he signed Rick Ross to Def Jam records. Both artists will be called to testify in the process in which he is trying to get a temporary restraining order.

Last month, the real life Ricky Ross said he would try to do this in a legal manner. "I just want my name back," Rick told XXL. "I don't want to have to be 'the real Rick Ross.' When I go places I have to explain to people that I am the real one because Def Jam has put him on TV and now people recognize him. It causes a conflict." Although he hasn't made up his mind about whether he wants complete rights over the use of the name or just damages, he maintains that the suit is not personal. "It ain't even really against William Roberts you know what I'm saying?" Ross added. "It's really against Def Jam because they making all this money off of my name and you know those guys didn't even reach out and said hello to me since I been home."

Game Wants A Truce With 50 Cent

Former G-Unit member, Game recently spoke about his relationship with 50 Cent, their past beef, adding he would be willing to fix issues with his former boss. Game says a possible truce would be possible in the future between him, 5th and G-Unit. "I think that in life anything can be mended. Right now, I haven't talked to 50. I don't talk to him but um, I'm not saying that that can't happen in the future or that it will or won't. But I think he's fine doing him and I'm fine doing me. And if the stars ever aligned and if that day comes where we can have a conversation and then chop it up and we can come to some type of happy medium, you know, I'm wit' it. But as of now, I guess he's doing him and I'm doing me."

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Kanye West, Suge Knight Meet To Discuss Lawsuit

instead of aiming jabs at each other on a record, two hip-hop stars are taking a more gentlemanly route to resolving beef. Kanye West and Marion "Suge" Knight met on Friday to discuss issues surrounding the 2005 party hosted by West during which Knight was shot in the leg. Knight also claims that a fellow partygoer stole his diamond earring during the melee.

The Death Row honcho filed a lawsuit against West in 2008 pegging partial responsibility for the shooting and jewelry loss on the outspoken Grammy-winning superstar. The suit has a December 6 court date, but the two hip-hop stars decided to meet in person to hash out the matter.

The Associated Press reports that West and Knight engaged in a closed-door meeting in Manhattan that lasted for six hours but, according to Knight, yielded few results. "I'm disappointed," Knight said. "I figured I could sit him down, man to man, and get this resolved." At press time, a rep for West had not responded to MTV News' request for comment.

Knight was shot at the 2005 bash, hosted by West at Miami Beach's Shore Club, which preceded the MTV Video Music Awards. The bullet shattered a bone in the mogul's right leg, an injury which required surgery and months of physical therapy. Knight racked up more than $200,000 in medical expenses, and the label head is seeking more than $1 million in damages in the lawsuit. Despite a bunch of celebrity attendees, including Jessica Alba and the Black Eyed Peas, only a few witnesses have come forward and the crime remains unsolved.

According to court papers, Knight places responsibility on West for allowing someone to get a firearm through security. Knight's lawyers also said that people known to be beefing with the Death Row boss attended the bash.

Knight insists he wants to resolve the situation amicably. "My whole thing is: I'm not here to put nobody behind bars," Knight said. "It's time for more positive now."

Nicki Minaj Denies She's Dating Diddy

Young Money's new first lady, Nicki Minaj, recently denied rumors that she is dating Bad Boy Records CEO, Sean "Diddy" Combs. When asked about the rumors of dating Diddy, Minaj spoke on wanting to last in the hip hop game. "I am still hungry though, I guess I'm not hungry in a monetary way," Minaj told radio personality DJ Envy. "But I'm hungry like, I want to know what it feels like to be able to have 10 albums under my belt, and I think when you're a perfectionist, when you're an artist, you want to be great at your craft and right now, that's where I am. I feel like, you know what, yes, I am a new artist, I still have to put out an album, I still have to prove myself. I still have to prove myself to me...[Dating Diddy?] That is, wait, can I just say, I hold everybody's hands! I hold my bodyguard's hands! Noooo [I'm not dating Diddy!] Listen, sometimes I think they know these things are false. But when people ask me, I think, 'I didn't even know I was gonna have to even address that.' -- when I'm ready [to announce new management], you'll know."

T.I. Wants To Be Will Smith Not Jay-Z

Following up his pre-prison-time interview he did with rapper T.I. back in 2009, CNN's TJ Holmes sits down with TIP to talk about how his life has changed since getting out and what plans he has for the future. T.I. says that he would rather end up being like actor Will Smith than he would rapper Jay-Z saying "I’m not going to be the 40 year-old rapper."

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