Music News- 11/04/02

NYC Police Line Up Suspect in JMJ Murder
The NYPD now have a description of the shooter suspected in the slaying of pioneering DJ Jam Master Jay. Meanwhile, the Mizell family will have the wake today with the funeral to happen tomorrow in Queens. Donations can be sent to Mizell Children's Fund, c/o Terri Corley-Mizell, P.O. Box 3497, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Def Jam founder Russell Simmons has put up a $100,000 reward for any info leading to the arrests of Jay’s killers. NYPD officials suspect that the shooters were possibly looking for Queens MC 50 Cent. 50, who recently signed with Dr. Dre and Eminem, will be under police protection until the investigation is wrapped up.


Angie Martinez Makes Quick Exit From American Idol
After only a week on the show, Angie Mar decided to quit being a judge on the 2nd edition of Fox’s American Idol. Angie was uncomfortable with dissing contestants lacking in talent, something that co-host Simon Cowell become famous for. Martinez will appear on the shows first two episodes as a guest judge.

R. Kelly Free To Perform At NYC Concert
A Chicago judge recently granted R. Kelly permission to leave the state to perform at a show in the NYC area. Kel is set to appear with the likes of Busta Rhymes, Ashanti, Ja Rule, Fat Joe, and others on November 14th. Since Kelly’s indictment in June, he cannot leave Illinois without a judge’s permission. Despite his legal trouble, Kel’s new single “Ignition” debuted at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart. Kelly is due back in court in December to face 21 counts of child pornography.

VIP Tix Available For AIDS Benefit Concert At EMP
If you wanna attend the Missy Elliot show on Thursday, you can shell out $500 for VIP tickets. MTV released an undisclosed amount of VIP tickets, which includes admission to the after party. Proceeds from the ticket sales benefit Seattle’s Lifelong AIDS Alliance and YouthAIDS charities.


New Releases 11/5
Deborah Cox- Morning After
Jaheim- Still Ghetto
Josh Martinez- Good Life
Justin Timberlake- Justified
Ms. Jade- Girl Interrupted


 

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