Lloyd Banks Ends Buck & Game Reunion Hopes

G-Unit's own Lloyd Banks recently ended any possibility of reuniting with former membersYoung Buck and The Game. During any interview, Banks said the days of reunion talks are over.

"I think it's pretty much finished," Banks told Funkmaster Flex when asked about a possible reunion with the former G-Unit members. "Even as us the group, G-Unit, like you said, it's time to branch out and do your thing as a solo artist. When we came in the game, 50 [Cent] made a lot of sacrifices to build up as a group, as a brand. The group album came immediately following his album, which you don't see a lot. Usually an artist come, they pop, they sell ten million and they gonna come back and drop the sequel. You know what I'm saying? I tip my hat off to him for that and now it's time to pay back. Now it's time for me to go out there and add another reason why people love G-Unit. So I don't feel it's the time to drop a group album." (Full Throttle)

Joe Budden Airs Out His Ex-Girlfriend

Slaughterhouse's own Joe Budden officially announced that he has separated from his ex-girlfriend, video vixen Esther Baxter. Taking to his twitter account, Budden called out Baxter.

"smh @Esther_Baxter.. sh*t b all fun & games til the 2 n*ggaz u tried to play clear it all up via dm .. u lyin Katt Stack c*nt, i'll pray 4 u," Budden tweeted May 3rd.
"really tho @Esther_Baxter .. how do u sleep at night ?? How do u f*ck another n*gga while ur PREGNANT ?????????? God bless u my n*gga."
"Grateful i don't take myself too serious ... sh*t happens, u fall down, u wipe yourself off & get up, pain shared is pain lessened."
"Yo @Esther_Baxter ... Shut your h*e a** the entire f*ck up.."
"Or don't @Esthet_Baxter .. But that mouth get too slick & pics of that hoe a** box of yours will be plastered all over this b*tch, try me." (Joe Budden's Twitter)

Prodigy Talks Lil Wayne And T.I.'s Sentencing Time, Hip Hop Task Force

Mobb Deep's Prodigy explains why he got more time than Lil Wayne and T.I. and how police allegedly tried to get him to plant evidence in 50 Cent's car.

Mobb Deep’s Prodigy has been on an epic press junket since finishing up his three-and-a-half-year prison sentence. In addition to returnng to the studio with Nas, Alchemist, Curren$y and others, P has been promoting his book, My Infamous Life: The Autobiography of Mobb Deep’s Prodigy. While discussing his bio with Maya The B of ThisIs50 Radio, P explained why he essentially served three times as much time behind bars as T.I. and Lil Wayne did for similar weapon possession charges.

“The way I see it, those dudes criminal history is way different than mine,” Prodigy explained. “As far asT.I.’s case is concerned, everybody looked at that kind of crazy—like what’s going on over there? Everybody’s criminal history is different. If you look at my rap sheet, it’s very long. I’ve got a lot of crazy stuff on there from when I was young; assault charges, gun charges, robbery, attempted robbery…a lot of stuff.”

Capone Calls Out Prodigy Following Snitching Allegations

After being called a snitch in Prodigy's new book, Capone responds to Prodigy's allegations in a video with Forbez DVD.

Queens rapper Capone had a few choice words for fellow rapper Prodigy after being called out as a snitch in Prodigy’s new book titled “My Infamous Life.”

In a video exclusive with Forbez DVD Capone addressed the snitch allegations and alludes to there being much more in store for Prodigy.

“I’m talkin’ to you Pussy P…You talkin’ about nigga’s crowns is so soft my nigga. Fuck is wrong with you? Look where I’m at. What you want me to do, walk around this bitch? I ain’t got to prove to you I’m from QB or [that] my nigga’s hold me down in my hood nigga,” Capone explained in the video. “Let me tell you something man, niggas don’t rat on my side my nigga…We got a lot of things in store for you. This is just the beginning, act one.”

According to Prodigy, Capone once testified in court against Havoc’s brother Killer Black. He referred back to the incident in an excerpt in “My Infamous Life” and spoke briefly about Capone in a recent interview with Complex magazine.

Rick Ross, Ace Hood, Travis Porter To Perform At BMI Unsigned Urban Showcase

DJ Drama and Lil Duval will host the 14th annual event in Atlanta.

On May 18, at Atlanta, Georgia's Buckhead Theatre, the 14th annual BMI Unsigned Urban Showcase will take place. Hosted by Grand Hustle Records' DJ Drama and Lil Duval, the event is designed to provide information and entertainment to BMI members, looking to break further into the urban music industry.

Performers for the event were announced this morning, and will include Def Jam Records star Rick Ross, as well as DJ Khaled protege Ace Hood. Additionally, Jive Records sensations Travis Porter as well as Sean Garrett will also hit the stage.

Flavor Flav's Iowa Fried Chicken Restaurant To Close After Three Months

Having just opened earlier this year, Flavor Flav's Clinton, Iowa restaurant "Flavor Flav's Chicken" is set to close. The Public Enemy rapper and hype-man-turned-reality television told TMZ.com that he is withdrawing from the franchise location due to allegations of poor management from his business partner, Nick Cimino.

After there was a reported payroll issue in the company's first two months, Flav told TMZ, "I went up inside there on April 2 and I found potato salad that expired on February 28. And it's then when I realized I can't do business with this man and I really hope no one ate those potatoes."

Flav is planning to open another location in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kid Cudi Announces New Album And Record Label Name

Last week, during a live performance at New York’s Roseland Ballroom, Kid Cudi formally announced the name of his new label, Wicked Awesome Records. He’ll be partnering with Dot Da Genius as well has his band, which he has renamed 2 Be Continuum.

“It’s no longer called Wizard,” Cudi explained to a packed crowd. “Pulling it up on iTunes and there was like five bands called Wizard. So we had to be more original and do something different…but it’s still wizardry at it’s finest.”