Friday Facts

Rapper Roscoe Dash is now going in on Kanye West claiming he wrote two songs on the G.O.O.D Music compilation CD, "Cruel Summer", but wasn't given proper credit. He says he did it as a favor, then went on a Twitter rant about the matter. Meanwhile, Kanye West won't be releasing another as a website claimed. The website and album appear to be a  hoax. Common will release a new album in January. He'll work with producers No I.D., Kanye West and others. Should be a winner. Singer Beyonce Knowles and mom Tina have joined together to create a new line of baby items. The line will cost $60 each. No word on when the items will hit stores. Beyonce is also slated to perform at Alicia Keys's annual Black Ball which supports victims of child prostitution. Way to go! Wu Tang Clan member RZA will hit the road this fall on a tour to support his upcoming film, "The Man With The Iron Fist". The tour starts in November and should do well. Rapper 50 may have become friends with boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr, but he's cozing up to one of Mayweather's rivals. The G-Unit general is close to inking a deal with Manny Pacquiao to start a new promotion company together. According to Pacquiao's business advisor Michael Koncz, business discussions between the two are serious and have been going on for quite some time. Although he wouldn't say if a deal has been finalized, he did say that he and Fif have been in talks for almost two months and will definitely do something together. All this may lead some to wonder where this leaves Fif's friendship with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Koncz stated that the original plan was for the three to do something together and that may still happen. We'll see. Minus a few enthusiatic