Mario Etheridge 28, who authorities say killed rapper Proof of D-12 and a close friend of Eminem’s was convicted on Wednesday of two weapons charges related to the incident. The charges where for carrying a concealed weapon and the second one for discharging a firearm inside a building. The concealed weapon charge is punishable by up to five years in prison, with the second charge maximum penalty is four years in prison.

From reports, authorities say Mario Etheridge shot and killed Proof (Deshaun Holton), after Proof shot Etheridge’s cousin, Keith Bender. Mario Etheridge’s lawyer said that Proof was set off over a dispute during a game of pool at the CCC, which is an after-hours night club in Detroit off of Eight Mile Road.

The sentence is scheduled for Oct. 17 before Wayne County Circuit Judge Vera Massey Jones.

R&B/Hip-Hop singer Mya recently denied that she has ever dated 50 Cent, and sources say that she even hinted that Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson may even be gay.

If this is an attempt to help with the boost of her new album “Liberation” which is due in stores November 14 via Motown/Universal, HipHopRx doesn’t actually know. However, sources goes on to say she said that he is choosing to believe what he wants even though she knows for sure that the two never dated. Was it a date or just an outing?

Twenty-seven year old rapper Foxy Brown (Inga Marchand) lost her case to fashion designer Tanya Manderson and now the fashion designer doesn’t know exactly how to retrieve the money because of the rapper having financial problems.

It currently looks like the only choice the rapper has is to immediately begin a cash flow before she’ll end up with more legal problems such as bankruptcy. As far as an album goes it doesn’t look like she will be doing anything immediately due to the fact that Angie Martinez says that there was something funny going on with her voice ever since she went deaf. Angie believes that Foxy doesn’t realize it, but we’re for certain she probably does or has been told by family and friends. We’re just glad to know that 99% of her hearing has been restored.

However, inaddition to the judgement, the designer is expecting at least $1 million from the rapper. There have been statements made that claims to an insurance company had been issued in an attempt to recover the cash, but apparently it hasn’t been approved as of yet.

From October 11th-13th, 2006 the fourth annual Latin Rap Conference which is the first music industry conference focusing solely on Latin Rap & Reggaeton will be held in New York City for the second time. The Latin Rap Conference (LAC) brings together hundreds of participants ranging from executives, publicists, marketers, indie labels, internet companies, corporations and artists.

LRC is known for attracting a number of major sponsors and media each year ranging from ASCAP, Clear Channel, Universal Records, Sony Music, MTV, Sirius, XM, Hot 97, New York Post and more. The event also attracts such artists such as N.O.R.E., Lil Rob, Chingo Bling and Voltio.

The conference will be held at one NYC hotspots LQ’s (Latin Quarters) and will consist of a number of informative panels which will discus the aspect of the trade and will also include a number of showcases from up and coming artists in Latin Rap.

Organized by Jesse Perez, p.k.a. Shysti of Sicko Records, Rich Isaacson and Jerry Blair of Fuerte Group, and Clear Picture Entertainment Group, the LRC has become the a place for The Latin Rap Coalition Board of Directors (a group comprised of the genre’s top music executives, professionals, artists, and radio personalities) to discuss and take action towards the goals of education and Latino community empowerment.

For more information visit: http://www.lrc2006.com/

In recent news the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) had staggering numbers with more than 1250 industry attendees and over 20,000 plus concert fans at their music industry panels and concerts held in New York City. LAMC said this was one of their most successful years yet. Speakers of the conference included social networking site MySpace.com, eMusic, MTV Digital, BMI, ASCAP, Fuse TV, Virgin Records, Sony/BMG, hip-hop recording artist Pitbull, Universal Music Publishing and more.

The conference had a number of features in magazines and other media sources including the New York Times, NY Daily News, Hollywood Reporter, Miami New Times and Village Voice. The next conference is scheduled to take place sometime in mid-2007.

For more details visit : http://www.latinalternative.com

Memphis native Mr. Sexyback himself, Justin Timberlake will be the host for this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards. The singer is also slated to perform live at the ceremony, along with a number of other acts including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nelly Furtado and British band Muse.

Justin states that he’s very excited about being the host this year. He’s actually working on a number of ideas with MTV at the present time and has some new parts for the show. “We’re going to take over the city!”, says Justin.

Justin Timberlake is currently nominated for two awards, “Best Male” and “Best Pop Act”, and is currently bumping heads with Robbie Williams for the two awards.

The ceremony will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on November 2 and will be aired on MTV live.

Some of the other artists nominated include Kanye West, Pharrell, Sean Paul, Beyoncé, Black Eyed Peas, Pussycat Dolls, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, P. Diddy, Rihanna, Mary J. Blidge, Outkast, Pink, etc.

LL Cool J will be starring as an undercover L.A. cop in a new TV drama “The Man”. The title brings to mind “The Man” which Samuel Jackson played in as an undercover detective.

However, in the new drama he will play as a cop who fights crime while raising three troubled kids he has adopted. One boy has been abused and continues to act out his aggression, his adopted daughter is a former streetwalker who he’s helped enroll in community college while his skateboarding adopted son is a recovering drug addict.

“CSI” creator Anthony Zuiker says LL’s “The Man” character was inspired by the rapper/actor’s real life struggle to balance being a famous performing artist with his responsibilities as husband and father of four.

“He can be an amazing multi-platinum rapper and an amazing father,” Zuiker said of LL. “He has such an amazing spirit and an amazing connection with the audience.”

Sources tells HipHopRx that Master P & his son Romeo will be flying to a U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to perform and entertain the Navy on next month. They will be flying to Cuba to provide support to the troops stationed there.

Currently the base is where the U.S. military officials are holding an estimated 455 prisoners.

Ludacris is about to release his new album “Release Therapy” on Tuesday and MTV is giving fans a chance to hear the enitre album before it hits the store shelves.

In addition to his album release, Ludacris will making an appearance on CBS’ Late Night Show with David Letterman on Friday.

To listen to album visit MTV.com

It was announced by Koch Records that the long awaited album from C-Murder will be released on October 17th,2006. The album will be released in a special deluxe CD+DVD combo, and will include 5 new never-before-released songs which where recorded after C-Murder was released from prison.

In addition to the album, the DVD will contain 60 minutes of raw footage and videos and will be hosted by the one and only B.G. The documentary was directed by Will Horton a native of New Orleans who is also known for the video “Y’All Heard Of Me” feat. B.G. and the video “My Life” which was just recently made available.

“The TRU Story…Continued” Partial Tracklisting (22 tracks total):

All New Bonus Material:
1. I Want It
2. I Live In The Ghetto
3. Calliope
4. On My Block feat. Bootleg of The Dayton Family
5. Die For Mine feat. B.G.

Original The TRUest S*** I Ever Said Album:
6. Intro
7. My Life
8. Skit
9. Stressing
10. Won’t Let Me Out feat. Akon
11. Hustla’s Wife feat. Junie Bezel
12. Holla @ Me feat. Soulja Slim