Kanye West and Evel Knievel Settle Copyright Dispute

Kanye West and legendary stuntman Evel Knievel have officially settled their copyright dispute over the use of the daredevil’s image in the video for “Touch The Sky.” In Kanye’s video he assumes the persona of “Evil Kanyevel” and, while wearing a costume similar to the one worn by the legendary stuntman, attempts to jump a canyon on a motorcycle. Knievel viewed the video as infringement on his trademarked name and likeness said that “vulgar and offensive” images in the video might harm his reputation. He subsequently filed suit against Kanye, Roc-A-Fella Records and AOL for distributing the clip. On July 11, the two parties notified a federal judge that they would attempt to work the disagreement out with a mediator in an effort to avoid a trial. While details of the settlement have not been disclosed, the matter was reportedly settled amicably and Kanye and Knievel recently met for a photo opportunity at the stuntman’s home in Tampa, Florida.

Nas Album Pushed Back To February 2008

MTV has confirmed that Nas’ controversial second album for Def Jam, Nigger, has had its release date pushed to February 2008. The album, which was originally scheduled for a December release, has made headlines for its title choice despite the fact that the Queensbridge MC has yet to leak any music from it. He is reportedly working with DJ Toomp, Salaam Remi and Diddy’s new Hitmen on the album.

In related news, MTV also has confirmed that a recently leaked Nas track called “What It Is” is only a blend, with the MC claiming, “I never rhymed to that beat.”

Foxy Brown Released From Solitary Confinement

According to a report from TMZ, Foxy Brown has been released from “punitive segregation.” The rapper, who has been serving a year-long sentence at Riker’s Island since September, was supposed to serve 76 days in solitary after she got into an altercation with another prisoner and refused to take a urine test in October. Now, after only 40 days, she has been released early for “good behavior.”

While Foxy serves out her sentence, KOCH Records and Black Hand Entertainment are preparing to release Foxy’s fourth album, Brooklyn’s Don Diva, in February 2008.

Beyonce Going Country!

Beyonce ain’t going nowhere any time soon. And clearly she had way too much of good ol time with the country folks the other night at the AMA’s because word has it she’s about to drop a country album. She’s already signed on a hit songwriter to help her make the transition. Why?

Life After B2K...

Here is a recent picture of the other guys that were in Omarion’s group B2k. How much money are these kids worth now?

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