- Bobby Brown and his wife sued the National Enquirer for defamation after the magazine published he planned to re-marry Whitney Houston shortly before her death. [THR]
- Johnny Gill confronted the persistent rumors alleging he had a relationship with Eddie Murphy. Again. [LBS]
- Dr. Dre confirmed Emimem's latest album is nearly completed, with plans to have the rapper perform in late summer. [HP]
- Houston police were called to the home of Whitney Houston's sister-in-law Pat Houston, following reports of a suicide attempt. [TMZ]
- It's Where You At: Artist Jay Shells latest project, "Rap Quotes," places road signs at locations taken from iconic rap songs. [TONYC]
- Diddy topped the Forbes listing of the wealthiest hip-hop artists, beating out Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Birdman and 50 Cent. [FORBES]
- Songwriter Deke Richards, who wrote hits for The Jackson 5 and The Supremes, died of esophageal cancer. [RS]
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