Monday Memo

Although he's already addressed the issue, Detroit rapper Big Sean went on Shade 45 to once again address the rumored beef between he and Atlanta rapper Ludacris. He says where he's from, beef is dangerous and he never considered it a beef. He refers to the diss track Luda released called "Badaboom" as free promotion for himself. He went on to add that he doesn't have a problem with Ludacris and hopes he has a good year. Here's hoping the matter has, once and for all, been resolved. Rapper Rick Ross has found himself on the wrong side of the Nigerian government after canceling a performance at one of the country's top music festivals. The State of Cross River, Nigeria has hired American lawyers to sue the Miami MC after he failed to appear at a December 28 performance at the Calabar Carnival. While Ross blames the cancellation on "contractual obligations", a statement issued by the Cross River government stated Ross cancelled after receiving his performance fee. Cross River State is seeking damages, including the return of Ross's performance fee. There's no word on a court date. They say you should never say never. After a much publicized split in 2009, it appears Chris Brown and Rihanna  may be considering a reconciliation. E! Online has reportedly found circumstantial evidence via a series of tweets the two have posted, seemly directed toward each other. Although there's been no comment from either, there's enough to get touges wagging. With an already extensive rap sheet, DMX having yet another run in with the law is like adding gasoline to the fire. That's what happened in Hollywood when the rapper was pulled over for, of all things, not wearing a seat belt. This time, however, there was no mug shot, or drama. Just a ticket and a warning to buckle up next time. The rapper told TMZ he'll take care of the ticket and that would be the only reason he'd come in contact with the police. He's a changed man. It looks like the police believe him. It's great to he's turned his life around. It looks like legendary singer Etta James has received a Christmas gift. The singer was taken of a respirator and is breathing on her own, according to her manager Lupe de Leon. He also stated that the singer's blood pressure has stabilized. James was diagnosed with terminal leukemia and suffering from dementia, and was put on a respirator after being admitted to Southern California Hospital due to breathing difficulty. Her cancer was declared incurable three weeks ago. James's manager said at the time of her hospitalization that she was in bad shape. Hopefully, the singer will be able to return home soon. On the tube: "House" on Fox, "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS, "The Bachelor" on ABC and "Who's Still Standing?" on NBC. Happy Monday!