Petey Pablo to serve 35 months Behind Bars

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last week, Petey Pablo discussed his re-entry into the hip hop game and cleared up a few things. Ten years ago, Petey Pablo put North Carolina on the hip hop map with his "Raise Up" single. The song received much radio play and Petey Pablo quickly became a superstar.

Three years later, Petey Pablo returned to the game with another hit. It was following his 2004 album when Petey Pablo was seemingly gone for good. Currently, North Carolina is behind J. Cole, who released his debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story today.

Recently, Petey Pablo discussed his relationship with J. Cole, praising him for his work. He said when he prepares his next album, J. Cole will definitely have a feature. But, his album may not see the light of day as quickly as he would like it to. Recently, Petey Pablo was sentenced to three years behind bars, following an incident on September 11, 2010.

Headed to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, Petey Pablo was arrested at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for having a pistol in his bag. In March, Petey Pablo entered a plea agreement with prosecutors, pleading guilty to possession of a stolen firearm, with the additional charges being dropped. The confident feeling Petey Pablo had is obviously gone, as he will spend 35 months behind bars.

Hopefully, he will have enough time to release his next album, giving North Carolina fans a collaboration between Petey Pablo and J. Cole.

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Eminem wins VMA for Best Hip Hop Video with "Not Afraid"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

The comeback is finally complete for Eminem. After conquering the rap game by 2004, Em took some time off. Rumors of retirement arose in 2006, when 50 Cent confirmed a break from Slim Shady. Soon, rumors of a return began making hip hop headlines.

When 2009 arrived, Eminem went back in the lab and recorded new music. Eventually, this music went on to become his 2009 album, Relapse. The album easily went platinum and it was well-receieved by fans. Despite the popularity, the critics were not too fond of the album, nor was Em.

Upon his 2010 Recovery, Eminem addresses this. His lead single, "Not Afraid," spoke about his life from the start of his hiatus up until the present moment. With the video full of symbols of his climb from the trailer park to the top, he finally conquered his fears. Last night, MTV shared a mutual feeling and gave him the Moonman for the Best Hip Hop Video with "Not Afraid."

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