Friday, January 18, 2013
Friday Facts
Chicago rapper Chief Keef has been put on a brief time out from making music. A judge has sentenced the "I Don't Like" star to 60 days in a juvenile detention center. The charge stems from the rapper running afoul of his probation for a 2012 gun charge. Earlier this week, he was arrested following a court appearance, where judge Carl Anthony Walker ordered him to be detained for his "unwillful" disregard for the terms of his probation. After hearing the judge's decision, Chief Keef begged for his freedom. The rapper's legal troubles stem from a video interview done with Pitchfork where he's seen holding a gun at a New York City gun range. Release of the video led to backlash for the web site and lead prosecutors to argue that he violated the terms of his probation. He was on house arrest for pointing a gun at police officers in 2012. While 2012 was a breakout year for the artist, he was involved in several controversies. In September, he took to Twitter to mock the murder of fellow Chicago rapper Lil Jo Jo. His lawyer said in a statement that he's ready to face what's ahead of him and move on with his life and career. Rapper Nas recently paid rapper Kendrick Lamar a compliment when he said during an interview that the breakout star's debut album, "g.o.o.d kid, m.A.A.d City" was his favorite album of last year. Lamar heard of the comments while speaking with Fuse and was humbled and surprised. He said the comments were meaningful considering he looks up to the Queensbridge rapper. Compton rapper Guerrilla Black has been arrested for credit card fraud. He was taken into custody by police as well as members of the United States Secret Service, according to the LA Times. Black, born Charles Tony Williamson, was on pre-trial release for unrelated fraud charges at the time of his arrest. In July 2012 he was arrested for buying thousands of stolen credit card numbers. Prior to his legal troubles, Black mad a splash in 2004 with his debut album "Guerrilla City". He drew comparisons to Notorious B.I.G. Yet another round of auditions ended Fox's "American Idol' last night and it's on to the next city. It'll be interesting to see who makes the final cut. In theaters this weekend: "Broken City", "The Last Stand" and "Mama". On the tube: "Fringe" on Fox, "Undercover Boss" on CBS, "The Last Man Standing" on ABC and "Betty White's Off Their Rockers' on NBC. Make it a weekend!
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