Some breaking news from the hip hop world:

Gang Starr’s lead voice, Guru, suffered a heart attack this weekend.  The 43 year old is now in a coma.

Hip hop heads remember Guru for writing tracks like “Words I Manifest” and “Just To Get A Rep.” The Gang Starr duo included the equally legendary DJ Premier but the two parted ways back in 2004 due to creative differences.

Here’s some classic Gang Starr. Our prayers are with Guru!

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Clearly, you should not piss off The Cos.

Heathcliff Bill Cosby was talking about parenting in the Black community (isn’t he always talking about that?) when his publicist interrupted and didn’t get the kind of PR she was hoping for…

Well, lady. Have a “Coke and a smile and…“

Prince is back (does he ever really leave though?) with some new music. “Cause and Effect” debuted today on a Minnesota radio station. The song sounds a lot like vintage Prince… which means, it may be a lot to take in, so give it a spin, breathe, then listen again.

I’m a fan of this line… “If you stamp your passport full of regret/you’ll have nothing to remember but a lot to forget.”

Anyway, you likey?

That picture is killing you softly though, right?

I don’t think you understand the sheer joy that filled my body when I opened up my innawebs and read this next one. I once had this feeling before, but there was chocolate involved. Anyway…

Maxwell and Jill Scott are going on a 20-city U.S. tour this Spring. It kicks off in Cleveland this May and will run through June.

Among the cities to be graced by these two…

• Detroit
• Indianapolis
• Chicago
• St. Louis
• Seattle
• Oakland
• LA
• Dallas
• Houston
• Atlanta
• Miami
• DC
• Philly
• NYC

And even more dates are expected to be added.  Check Live Nation for dates and ticket info.

And yes, I will be seeing him…AGAIN.  Don’t judge me.

Estelle’s new techno-friendly jam, “Freak,” is treadmill-worthy… or at the very least, it’s good for that hour you spend getting primped before you go out. The song is off her upcoming album, All of Me. Take a listen.

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And here’s a little behind the scenes action from the video, which premieres later today.

Are you feeling the blackface?

Say what you will about Gary Coleman’s antics of late, but one thing is clear… this is a sick man. And I don’t mean that in the sense that he’s sick in the head or anything (although, some would argue that). I mean, he’s ill and has been for years. It’s shame many of us (myself included) opt to laugh at him rather than recognize his seemingly frail condition.

Gary suffered an apparent seizure this morning while on the set of “The Insider.” TMZ reports he was rushed to the hospital. Dr. Drew Pinsky (who I think is very hot…but that’s beside the point) was reportedly with Gary at the time of the seizure and helped him until the ambulance arrived.

Gary was in the hospital last month after suffering what he called “a little seizure activity.” He also stormed off the set of “The Insider” last week after Lisa Bloom tried to pop-off on him.

Get well Gary!

Coco’s butt crack is too deep for MySpace – dlisted

Beyonce is not feeling these questions – Vibe

Real Housewife caught cheating? – In Case You Didn’t Know

50 Cent employee accused in babymama’s house fire – XXL

Rihanna releasing another album this year – Neon Limelight

John Mayer is still apologizing for being a dumbass – PopEater

Bush & the Tush get all dolled up – Celeb Gossip

Ok, so maybe Twitter isn’t de debbil. Erykah Badu really needed to clear a Paul McCartney sample for her new album. Erykah used her Twitter peeps to get the word out and in less than 24-hours, the 6-degrees of separation of Twitter sprung into action and got word to McCah’s people.

Clearly, this doesn’t work for normal people though, cuz I’ve been trying to get to Maxwell for years.

Spotted

WHEN.
THE.
HELL.
DID.
THIS.
HAPPEN?

Clearly, I’m not watching enough Disney.

Breaking news from the Black White House…

Social Secretary Desiree Rogers is stepping down next month to “explore opportunities in the corporate world.”

You’ll recall Rogers took major heat after party crashers walked all up into the Obama’s first State Dinner last year. Rogers is a long time friend of the Obama family, making the trek from Chicago when the president took office.

Well, one thing’s for sure… she can leave me any clothes she doesn’t need, and of course, she can leave me her job. I’m a pretty decent bouncer. I’ll keep the riff-raff out.

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Most of us love our girls more than our men, but are you a true friend? We’ve all taken those Facebook “Which Girlfriend Are You?” polls hoping the results say we’re Joan Clayton and not Toni Childs! The truth is though there’s a little Toni Childs in all of us. Don’t agree? Well, do you pull your girl’s coat when she’s sounding a bit “extreme” about her latest plot against her unfaithful ex? Or, do you encourage her to play herself then volunteer to accompany her to do hood rat stuff? Do you suggest she eases up on the Mac forcefield face and Wet Seal wonder outfit that’s too tight, too shiny and too young? Or, do you smile, stay quiet and let her party looking like a Fashion Fair fool? Do you tell your friend when her hair is mess? Or, as long as your hair do is tight you keep mum? There are many layers to friendships; acquaintances, homies, going out girls, besties, but I can’t help but feel that as we grow older all of these purposes should be served by just one good sistahgirl, even if she needs a little guidance and tough love sometimes!