Hip-hop News: Three Items

"Mr. Carter" breaks it down for Cristal:

In a phone interview last week, Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, said he didn't appreciate the tone of Mr. Rouzaud's initial remarks. "Surely he meant to say, 'Thank you,' right?" Mr. Carter said, referring to the free publicity his and other rappers' music and videos have given the brand over the years. "Anything but a 'Thank you' is racist."

Lil' Kim, despite owing millions in back taxes to the IRS, still manages to get taken home from JAIL in a Rolls Royce.



^^and, praise Jesus, Nelly is still ridiculously fine.