Shaquille O’Neal escaped injury this past weekend, when the party he was throwing to promote his new album, was shot up. Aldo’s Nightclub was hosting a listening party, when gunfire erupted outside of the club. 7 men, aged 19-32, were taken into custody and charged with various crimes from assault with a firearm to participation in a criminal street gang. Two handguns were found at the scene, but authorities say the shots came from a passing car. Shaq was inside of the club during the shooting, and fortunatly no one was injured.

Imprisoned Death Row CEO Marion "Suge" Knight, may be a free man after serving 2 years of a 9 year sentence for violation of probation in the beating of the now deceased Orlando Anderson, in front of the MGM Grand Hotel in Vegas, which led to the death of Tupac Shakur. A California appellate court ordered a probation hearing, and Knight’s attorneys convinced the court to overturn the lower ruling that Knight’s 9 year sentence was the only option the court had. Knight could walk for time served, along with a small fine.

Rapper Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest (who recently broke up), is the latest rapper to be accused of assault. Apparently Q-Tip who was with Leonardo DiCaprio became aggitated when the Papparazi took pictures. The victim claims that Tip roughed him up, and that he has photographs from another Papparazi, who took pictures of the whole incident. The report should appear on T.V., and in the Tabloids soon.

Fat Joe and Big Punisher were both arrested Tuesday, on assault charges. The two artists are accused of beating and robbing a man for his gold chain, July 14, during the Puerto Rican Day parade in New York City. Details are sketchy at the present time, but the person who filed the complaint said that the two men assaulted him with a baseball bat, and took his gold necklace. Both of the artists were released on their own recognizance.

Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon is the latest to do some acting, in a new movie titled Black&White (you should have seen some of the models at the auditions!). The movie is directed by James Toback, and it is about two filmmakers following white kids, who are following their favorite Hip-Hop stars. The movie stars Robert Downey Jr., and Brooke Shields, as well as guest appearances from Onyx, and Mike Tyson. The movie is to begin shooting right around Halloween.Wu-Tangs leader, The Rza, is about to release his own movie, titled Bobby Digital, while Method Man has a cameo in the new Hype Williams movie, Belly, which stars DMX and Nas.

Coolio was arrested and booked, after he was pulled over for driving on the wrong side of the street. Coolio, who’s real name is Artis Ivey, was stopped on Tuesday in Lawndale. The officer asked him if he had any weapons, and he told a sheriff’s deputy that he had a pistol in a door pouch. The officer found a 9mm and some rounds in the car, and a small bag of weed. It was later found out that his license was expired. Spokes people at his management firm, Crowbar, had no comments to offer us.  

Ol’ Dirty is at it again. Dirt was placed behind bars after being kicked out of his Drug Rehab program last week. Dirty was staying at the Impact House live in facility in Pasadena California, and has now been transferred to the programs Jail Facility, in downtown Los Angeles. Dirt was allegedly drunk after his court appearance in New York. Dirty will remain in jail until Feb. 25th, when he will have a hearing for the alleged violation According to DA Maricia Daniel, Ol Dirty will not get a break this time, and is looking at about 2 years in the slammer.  

Wu-Tang Killa Bees are swarming over France, announcing earlier this week that they were setting up an office in Paris to exploit some of the talent that is emerging from there, and to strengthen their links in The United Kingdom, and Europe. The office is just being set up, but spokespeople have confirmed that the Clan will be making more European visits.

Wyclef, has been accused of pulling out a gun, and pointing it at the chest of Jesse Washington, the editor-in-chief of Vibe Magazines latest venture, Blaze Magazine. Washington claims that while in the Hit Factory, Clef rolled up tipsy and was distraught at the fact that Washington was going to give Canibus a negative review, based on an unfinished advanced copy that he possessed. He then proceeded to point the gun at Washington. Upon second thought, Washington decided to pull the review. Wyclef gave an official statement to MTV. Here it is: "Hi boys and girls, how are you doing? This is Wyclef Jean, on MTV. They can track you wherever you at. Right about now I’m here to talk about a rumor that’s spreading around town, you know, and personally I feel like this is so he can do publicity to sell the new magazine. Wyclef Jean pulls no gun. Wyclef Jean plays guitars, and I have love for my family, respect for the artists that I roll with and I respect the media very much, so Mr. Editor, if you’re watching this, my letter back to you is that my mom called me and she said, ‘Hey ‘Clef, I know you didn’t’. I said, ‘Mom, of course not, you didn’t raise me like that and everyone who knows me — knows that I’m all about the music.’ So Mr. Editor, the song that I’m about to sing is for you and it’s for all my fans out there: (sings) Look at all these rumors, spreading me every day. I need some time, some time to get away. Did you hear that one about Wyclef? Some said he pulled a gun, that comes from Mr. Editor who wants to sell his magazines by the millions." Washington replied to Clefs statements saying that if he DIDN’T pull a gun, why not sue for Libel? But then, if Clef DID pull the gun, why not press charges?? Sounds like somebody wants publicity for their magazine?? Who knows…

Snoop Dogg is making Master P very happy- and rich. His debut album for the No Limit label is expected to bump The Beastie Boys Hello Nasty album off the number one slot, ending their 3 week run at number one. According to soundscan, Snoops release, Da Game Is To Be Sold, Not To Be Told sold more than 500,000 copies last week, eclipsing the weeks number 2 selling album, the Armageddon soundtrack.

Choclair, one of Canada’s premier Hip-Hop acts, has recently been snatched off the underground circuit and signed with Virgin Music Canada. He was signed after he won the Canadian Urban Music Award for best male Hip-Hop act. Look for Choclair to blow up later on this year.  

MC Lyte is back with a new video, and production help from Missy Elliott, and LL Cool J. LL produced a song on the album, called Play Girls Play. He not only produced the song, but he wrote Lyte’s Lyrics ( wack). Lyte’s album is going to be called Seven & Seven, and if the current commercial radio trend of playing anything with Missy on it, I am sure these will be another group of songs we will be sick of. Peeps down in the VA Beach area (PLO160!) told me that Missy had a convention of some sorts, and no one, including Missy showed. She had a celebrity basketball game, and the only celebs that were there were Magoo and his bodyguard!!