Saturday, 26 July 2014

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Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger have agreed to quickly form a new force that would comprise 2,800 soldiers to fight the Boko Haram insurgents.
The defence ministers of Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger said they would each contribute 700 troops to the force.
According to the British Broadcasting Corporation, Niger’s Defence Minister, Karidio Mahamadou, said they were determined to “eradicate this curse”.
Boko Haram’s insurgency is focused on Nigeria, but it has carried out some cross-border raids.
It was suspected of blowing up the Ngala bridge, which lies on a key transport link between north-eastern Nigeria and Cameroon, on Wednesday.
Cars and lorries loaded with goods are stranded on the highway, residents told the BBC.
The regional defence ministers met in Niger’s capital, Niamey, on Wednesday, to hold further discussions on the growing threat posed by Boko Haram.
While the meeting was ongoing, the Islamist group again unleashed terror on Kaduna killing 70 people. A former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) who was caught in the violent attacks narrowly escaped death.
Boko Haram has not commented, but it is suspected to have carried out the attacks.
It launched an insurgency in 2009 to create an Islamic state in Nigeria.
In May, the four West African countries, whose borders meet at Lake Chad, agreed to share intelligence and coordinate border security.
Efforts to step up regional co-operation gained momentum after Boko Haram caused an international outcry by abducting more than 200 girls from a boarding school in north-eastern Nigeria.
The girls are said to be held in the vast Sambisa forest, along Nigeria’s border with Cameroon.
Boko Haram has carried out a spate of abductions in Cameroon – including that of tourists and priests.
Unconfirmed reports say the group has also recruited fighters from Chad and Niger.

Mashaba is new South Africa

coach

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has appointed Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba as the new Bafana Bafana coach.
The 63-year old takes over from Gordon Igesund whose contract had expired, supersport.com reports.
Mashaba’s appointment brings to an end weeks of speculation and debate on who will take over the senior national team’s job.
Announcing Mashaba’s appointment at a packed media conference on Saturday, SAFA President, Dr. Danny Jordaan, said the entire National Executive Committee of the body was confident of a new era under Mashaba’s reign.
“He has a proven record, is a hard worker and he fulfilled all requirements we were looking for to drive our senior national team back to where we all believe it belong – at the top,” said Dr. Jordaan.
In accepting his appointment, an elated Mashaba said he was relishing the challenge and the expectations of the entire nation.
“First of all, I would like to thank the SAFA NEC for the confidence that they have demonstrated in me. This is a massive but exciting test. I am elated and ready for the challenge,” said Mashaba from Mali where he is with the country’s U- 20 team.
“I will do all my best to bring back the winning mentality within Bafana Bafana. With the support of all South Africans, the goal of taking Bafana Bafana back to the top is very achievable,” he stated.
He coached Bafana Bafana from 2002-2004 and this will be his second stint with the national team.
His first assignment will be the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier for Morocco 2015 against Sudan on the weekend of 5/7 September in Khartoum.

LMC clears Rangers, Enyimba,

five others

The League Management Company (LMC) has announced that Enugu Rangers, Enyimba and five other clubs have been cleared after fulfilling all financial obligations to their players.
According to information gathered, the latest clubs to be cleared are – Heartland, Sunshine Stars, Enyimba International, Warri Wolves, El-Kanemi Warriors, Rangers International and Lobi Stars.
They joined Kano Pillars, Abia Warriors and Bayelsa United who were the first to be cleared by the league’s governing body earlier in the week, kickOffNigeria.com reports.
All 20 clubs in the Glo Premier League had at the start of the season received N10 million each from the LMC as the first installment of the “Basic Award,” and the LMC had said they could receive more in the course of the season if they are found to have complied with requirements.
To this effect, only debt-free clubs as well as those who have complied with the N150, 000 monthly minimum wage will benefit from the Basic Award. Indebted clubs will also be prevented from operating in the mid-season transfer market.
“We have created these procedures to protect players from the previous tales of unpaid salary arrears and will be working with the clubs to ensure overall improvement of players’ welfare,” chief operating officer of the LMC, Salihu Abubakar, disclosed.
He, however, revealed that Gombe United, Sharks and Giwa FC were refused clearances after documents they submitted indicated that they pay players below the minimum wage.

JUST IN: Nigerian Army Clash With Shiite Muslims In Kaduna

Latest reports indicate that Nigerian soldiers and some members of a radical Islamic group exchanged gunfire in Zaria, Kaduna State, northern Nigeria Friday, 25 July, 2014.
According to residents in the area, the Nigerian soldiers battled for more than an hour with thousands of Shiite Muslims, leaving many injured.
Premium Times gathered from eyewitnesses that shootings started after the soldiers restricted the procession of the group, around the Sabon-gari area of the town.
Though details of the clash are still sketchy, but residents told newsmen that the gunfire that lasted about an hour.
One resident said he saw five bodies taken away from the scene of the shooting.
Nigerian Shiite muslims

* Shiite Muslims
“I can’t really ascertain what happened, but I saw five unidentified corpse taken away from the scene,” the resident, a Shiite Muslim, said.
Another witness said the incident occurred when military personnel tried to force their way through the crowd of Shiite followers.
“Mahmood, one of Shiekh Ibrahim El-Zakzaki’s son is shot and the second son Ahmed was arrested and taken away by the security. Mahmood is however, not dead,” a witness, Musa Ali, said.
An attempt to get reaction from Nigerian military did not produce success as Defence spokesperson, Chris Olukolade, did not respond to calls to his phone.Continue reading

Military Men Arrest Suspected Kaduna Bomber

A bomber, who is allegedly connected with the Kaduna explosion, which targeted a former military ruler of Nigeria General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), has been arrested.
Suspected Kaduna bomber dressed as a woman

Suspected Kaduna bomber dressed as a woman

Suspect being whisked away by the military men
According to a statement that was released on the Nigerian Military website, the suspected bomber was dressed as a woman, clad in a female garb and brazier, thereby deceiving everyone who comes around him. He was, however, arrested by the patrol team that came to the location of the explosion almost immediately.
Related: Kaduna Blasts: Buhari Still Shocked Over Assassination Attempt

Report of the Force about the kaduna bomber

Report of the Force about the kaduna bomber

A screenshot of the statement of the DHQ on the arrest of the suspected bomber
It was reported that the suspected bomber was caught while trying to walk away by mixing with the crowd of people who were shocked by the explosion.
If not for the swift attention of the military men, he would have been mobbed by the youths in the area.
Currently the bomber is being interrogated by the security agencies.
It would be recalled that the Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria made it known that the intent of the architect of the twin blasts in Kaduna on Wednesday was to trigger civil unrest in the country.
More photos of the suspect are presented below:
Kaduna bomber

Lil Wayne Signs Cristiano Ronaldo

Young Money rapper, Lil Wayne has decided to follow in the footsteps of millionaire businessman and rapper, Jay Z by starting his own sports management agency.

To show he is ready for business, he has signed his first client, The World’s Biggest football Star……….C ronaldo

Beyond rapping, Lil Wayne has ventured into clothing, accessories, and a number of other business ventures — not to mention a label presidency. And now he’s expanding his empire once again,

See how TMZ reports it: -

Usually in the rap industry, if one guy does it, everyone else soon follows. That’s even the case for Jay Z’s recent venture into the world of sports management, as another rapper has now entered the race.

Weezy has partnered with PolarisSports, an affiliate of CAA and GestiFute. Wayne will reportedly handle all of Ronaldo’s marketing and endorsement deals in the United States.

Earlier yesterday, Ronaldo tweeted a photo of himself with the Prime Minister of Japan holding up the Young Money sign.

“My homie Christiano Ronaldo got the President of Japan throwing up Young money! He too real 4dat! Young Muulah baby!” Lil Wayne tweeted.

Lil Wayne Starts A Sports Management Company, Signs Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo

From hip-hop, to skateboarding, to soccer; Lil Wayne has got it all covered. According to TMZ, Weezy has started a new sports management company and has signed the world’s biggest soccer star, Cristiano Ronaldo, as his first client. The decision to make his first client an international one is a risky endeavor as Wayne will have to tap into a new market and demographic in Europe.

Wayne will apparently handle Ronaldo’s endorsements, marketing, branding and more. Ronaldo is a marketing machine and earned $22 million in endorsements last year, making him the highest paid soccer player in the world. The new sports management company will work with PolarisSports—which is affiliated with CAA Sports—the group that handled the contract negotiations for Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports.

Ronaldo is yet to confirm the signing but did release a picture of himself and the Prime Minister of Japan throwing up the YMCMB sign on Twitter:

Who’s Has The Better Sports Agency? Jay Z or Lil Wayne

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The news of Lil Wayne throwing his hat into sports management by starting an agency and partnering working with PolarisSports—which is affiliated with the CAA agency and GestiFute—was very surprising. The Young Money Mogul made a huge splash by signing international soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Of course the comparison was immediately made to Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports. They have been in operation for over a year and continue to sign top talent. But when you compared who’s better equip to head a sports agency, who’s better?
Check the breakdown below.

Sports Knowledge

Edge: Wayne
Lil Wayne is a notorious sports buff. The NOLA spitta has been a frequent guest on ESPN. Seriously, he’s been on ESPN’s First Take discussing everything in sports like the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant, NCAA College Final Four, The Green Bay Packers and Tim Tebow. That’s not even counting his time on Around The Horn and his one-on-one with Randy Moss. He’s a huge L.A. Lakers, Green Bay Packers and boxing fan. Wayne literally only tweets when he’s watch sports. Weezy has also penned for ESPN Magazine and on their website. Even though Jay Z was part owner The Brooklyn Nets and was huge influence on the franchise, slight lean goes to Lil Wayne when it comes to sports knowledge.

Network

Edge: Jay Z
Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter’s network is massive. Forbes ranks him No. 6 among “the most powerful” celebrities in the world. He has grown his Roc Nation empire into a force, currently has numerous business ventures and is worth $520 million. Anything Jigga wants, he has access too.

Biggest Signing

Edge: Wayne
Yes Hov’s Roc Nation Sports has signed a plethora of talented superstars—Robinson Cano, Kevin Durant, Victor Cruz and Skylar Diggins—but Lil Wayne’s signing of Portugal and Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is massive. Ronaldo is one of the most marketable and recognizable sports star in the world. Forbes named Ronaldo the 30th “most powerful” celebrity in the world and seventh among athletes, just edging Kevin Durant. He is without a doubt the biggest star in professional futbol and his fame only continues to grow after the World Cup.

Experience

Edge: Jay Z
Jay Z clearly has the edge over Weezy when it comes to experience in the sports industry. Roc Nation Sports has been around for over a year and doing extremely well, young new stars from the NFL, NBA and MLB. Hov was also apart of the ownership team for the Brooklyn Nets. He knows what he’s doing.
Who would you choose?

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Lil Wayne to Launch Sports Agency with Cristiano Ronaldo as First Client

Lil Wayne is making a big business move. The Young Money mogul is reportedly starting his own sports management agency and has signed up soccer stud Cristiano Ronaldo as his first client.

According to TMZ, Weezy, who is a huge sports fanatic, has been wanting to get into sports management and is friends with the Team Portugal player.
Wayne has partnered with Polaris Sports, which is affiliated with CAA and GestiFute, the company where Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes works.
Wayne’s company will handle Ronaldo’s sports management affairs in the U.S. including marketing, endorsement deals, and even modeling.
Earlier today, Ronaldo tweeted a photo of himself with the Prime Minister of Japan holding up the Young Money sign.
“My homie Christiano Ronaldo got the President of Japan throwing up Young money! He too real 4dat! Young Muulah baby!” tweeted Wayne.
He won’t be the first rap mogul to venture into the world of sports. In 2013, Jay Z teamed up with CAA to launch Roc Nation Sports, which is home to Kevin Durant, CC Sabathia, Skylar Diggins, and Victor Cruz.

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xedos
July 24th, 2014 at 6:42 pm so Jay Z is mgmt wayne have to follow? howe will they survive without the blue print?

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Adelephant
July 24th, 2014 at 6:43 pm Can these rappers quit copying each other and do something original… JayZ starts sports agency now everybody else doing it… Have a seat Wayne…
If these rappers were really smart they’d invest in some of these start up companies (ex: BEATS) … We see how Dr.Dre turned out… But I guess

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u beitch Reply:
July 24th, 2014 at 7:36 pm
@Adelephant, as ur name suggest u remember things but
Just chill alright being a elephant
u should keep quite and no one understands ur language it’s just noise to us
he is doing what he does
By the way
He is the most popular sports personality in the whole wide world
If u have check his followers in FB N TWITTER

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Adelephant Reply:
July 25th, 2014 at 2:34 pm
@u beitch, shut the hell up hoe… Your opinion is invalid just like your name… U basic bitchhhhh … Now be gone like the wind

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Heather
July 24th, 2014 at 6:59 pm Best soccer player in the World …. baeeee, CR7.

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Speechless
July 24th, 2014 at 8:06 pm Oh how original. A sports agency. It’s already been done you little missing link looking idiot.

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DRB
July 24th, 2014 at 8:18 pm Beauty and The Beast.

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ImSoCrown
July 24th, 2014 at 8:39 pm JAY Z is the blueprint.

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Dolla
July 24th, 2014 at 8:47 pm It’s funny how pp are calling him a follower, but I’ve never heard of Jay-Z on ESPN or any sports network, ever (please correct me if I’m wrong). Wayne, on the other hand, is a huge sports fan and has appeared on many sport shows including First Take, Sports Center, NFL Countdown, and even has his on sports blog which he’s been doing for a few years now. The difference between the two is, Jay-Z is doing it solely for business with little, wayne is more passionate about sports and then it’s business. Just my opinion.

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Rah
July 24th, 2014 at 10:08 pm y’all hatin’ Wayne just signed Cristiano … aka one of the biggest athletes in the world, much bigger then anyone on JayZ’s lineup

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K
July 24th, 2014 at 10:32 pm cool.

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Staysnatching
July 25th, 2014 at 3:00 am Weezy F Baby
The F stand fo football!

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From France
July 25th, 2014 at 3:51 am Waouuuuw Weezy ! Wall done .

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CARLOS
July 25th, 2014 at 4:33 am sounds like a bad move for cristiano ronaldo to me one of greatest footballers ever signing to rookie agent
plus lil waynes career isnt doing too good at the moment it should be vice versa

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Usually in the rap industry, if one guy does it, everyone else soon follows. That’s even the case for Jay Z’s recent venture into the world of sports management, as another emcee has now entered the rat race. According to TMZ, Lil Wayne is launching an agency of his own.
Weezy has partnered with PolarisSports, an affiliate of CAA and GestiFute. His first client? International soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Wayne will reportedly handle all of Ronaldo’s marketing and endorsement deals in the United States.
Ronaldo celebrated news on his Twitter account:

Lil Wayne Becomes a Sports Agent, Signs Soccer's Cristiano Ronaldo

Weezy will reportedly oversee player's marketing, endorsement, and modeling deals
This man will be negotiating sports deals Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
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July 25 2014, 1:11 PM ET

Lil Wayne's plan to release Tha Carter V and eight other albums between now and 2015 may have just hit a pretty big roadblock, and it has nothing to do with his penchant for getting stoned to the bejeezus-belt on a regular basis. Instead, Weezy is apparently following in Jay Z's footsteps and getting into the sports management game, founding his own company, TMZ Sports reports. On top of that, the New Orleans MC has allegedly signe his first client, none other than Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the sport's most popular figures.
Yeah, it sounds far-fetched, but the details come off as pretty legit: "We're told Weezy's company will be working with PolarisSports — which is affiliated with the CAA agency and GestiFute — through which Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes operates." Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports is also affiliated with CAA, though unlike Hova, Wayne and co. will be working on Ronaldo's marketing, endorsement, and modeling deals as opposed to his athletic contracts.
Still don't believe it? Well, Ronaldo himself offered a bit of confirmation yesterday when he tweeted a photo of himself, the Japanese Prime Minister, and a bunch of others throwing up the YMCMB (Young Money Cash Money Billionaires) sign. Wayne tweeted the Real Madrid star's photo, too, writing, "My homie Christiano Ronaldo got the President of Japan throwing up Young money! He too real 4dat! Young Muulah baby!"
This is the world we live in, folks. Cherish it.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lil Wayne set to team up after rapper starts his own sport management company

The Ballon d'Or winner is reported to be Lil Wayne's first client

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Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to become the first client of rapper Lil Wayne’s sports management company after reports claimed he is on the lookout for a representative to “handle his affairs”.
The Ballon d’Or winner didn’t enjoy the best of World Cup’s during the summer as his Portugal side were knocked out in the group stages, but he did have reason to celebrate come the end of the season after guiding Real Madrid to the tenth Champions League success in their history.
The World Cup saw football (or ‘soccer’) sweep the United States, largely thanks to the impressive showing in Brazil by Team USA, and it now seems that Ronaldo is ready to tap into that interest in order to expand the global brand that is CR7.
According to celebrity news website TMZ.com, Ronaldo will link up with his friend Lil Wayne – real name Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. – after the New Orleans rapper started his own sports management company.
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Lil Wayne is known to be a keen basketball fan, leading to his decision to start up the company that will reportedly “handle Ronaldo’s sports management affairs in the United States”.
Lil Wayne is reportedly starting his own sport management company It goes on to suggest that Lil Wayne will work with PolarisSports, who has affiliations with GestiFute and CAA and work with Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes.
Ronaldo appeared to give the seal of approval on the deal, as he posted a picture on his Twitter account alongside Japanese Prime Minister and other politicians performing the Young Money/Cash Money sign, made famous by Lil Wayne and those on his record label.

Lil Wayne reportedly signing Cristiano Ronaldo to his sports management

Lil Wayne is reportedly signing footballer Cristiano Ronaldo to his sports management company.
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TMZ writes that the rapper has started the new company and the 29-year-old Portuguese athlete - who plays for Real Madrid - is set to be on his books.

This news follows an announcement from Lil Wayne that he will release two albums this year and could release seven more in 2015. The rapper is due to release 'Tha Carter V' at some point in 2014 and has already previewed new songs 'Believe Me' and 'D'usse' from the record.

However, speaking as part of his Weezy Wednesdays video diaries, the US rapper warns his fans to prepare themselves for a further eight albums worth of music he has ready to be released. "This year, not only will I be dropping Tha Carter V, but I’m dropping two albums," he said. "This year, be looking for two albums from me because I been out the game for a second."

Lil Wayne previously maintained that 'Tha Carter V' could well prove to be his final album. Speaking earlier this year, the Young Money rapper said only a very lucrative offer would lure him out of retirement.

About his retirement, Lil Wayne said: "I personally plan on this being my final solo album, yes and it's definitely the final 'Carter' album. It's the final 'Carter' album. It's stopping at five." Asked what would lure him out of solo retirement, the rapper said: "25 to 35 million (US dollars) would get me to do another solo album after this."

Lil Wayne's last album in the 'Carter' series, 'Tha Carter IV', was released in 2011 and charted at Number Eight in the Official UK Albums Chart.
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Lil’ Wayne is a Christian

First, here’s the quote from a New York Times article:

“NEWARK — Lil Wayne had three things to explain. No. 1, a religious confession: “I believe in God and his son, Jesus. Do you?” He interpreted the roar as an affirmative response. No. 2, a professional confession: He said he was nothing without the fans, adding, “Make some noise for what you created!” Noise was made. No. 3: Same as No. 2. More noise.”

I won’t even begin to hate on him. I’m not even bold enough to say that the name Weezy F. Baby isn’t written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. Here’s my beef: Our generation, including its most prominent spokespersons, must somehow arrive at an accurate definition of “Christian.” Am I a Christian because I believe the fact that Jesus is the Son of God? Scripture clearly states that belief in facts is not true belief. Real faith, real belief, is replacing my life… my agenda… my values… with Christ’s life… Christ’s agenda… and Christ’s values.
I’ve had the opportunity to listen to Weezy’s most recent CD. As a hip-hop fan, I’m blown away by how incredibly gifted he is. The 1 million copies sold in a week shows that he is the voice of a generation. But the project showed no signs of authentic belief. If his belief is not authentic, our generation must be able to recognize this. If his belief is authentic… well, a question is left unanswered…
IS JESUS POWERFUL ENOUGH TO CHANGE MY LIFE? MY AGENDA? MY VALUES?
Why you judging Bobby? Because Scripture also says that I have a responsibility to. Because if we’re really playing on the same team, we have too many teammates shooting in the wrong basket. Because Christians are horribly misrepresented in the culture, so our generation doesn’t know what one is.

Friday, 25 July 2014

Rick Ross arrested after concert in North Carolina Read more:

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Rapper Rick Ross has been released after his arrest following a North Carolina concert.
Greensboro Police Department spokeswoman Susan Danielsen says that Ross was taken into custody Friday night after the SuperJam concert. She says a court had issued an order for his arrest because he failed to appear in court on a previous misdemeanor marijuana charge.
The rapper, whose real name is William L. Roberts, was taken into custody after his performance. Danielsen says he was released on $1,000 bond.

FILE - In this May 3, 2014, file photo, rapper Rick Ross watches the action at the Mayweather-Maidana title boxing fight in Las Vegas. Ross has been released after his arrest following a North Carolina concert. Greensboro Police Department spokeswoman Susan Danielsen says that Ross was taken into custody Friday, June 27 after the SuperJam concert. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

Messages seeking comment weren't immediately returned by a spokesman for Universal Music Group or executives at a booking agency that works with Ross.

Hip hop star Rick Ross arrested in North Carolina for failing to show up to court stemming from 2013 marijuana bust

Rick Ross was taken into custody by police in North Carolina on Friday night for failing to show up
to court stemming from a 2013 arrest for marijuana possession.

The 38-year-old rapper had just concluded a performance at the SuperJam concert in Greensboro when authorities swooped in and arrested him, according to TMZ.

He was, however, released from custody not long after, upon posting $1,000 bail.

Back behind bars: Rick Ross was arrested in North Carolina on Friday night for failing to show up to court stemming from a 2013 arrest for marijuana possession - soon after stepping off stage following his performance at the SuperJam 2014 event at the Greensboro Coliseum

The hip hop legend is said to have been required to attend a mandatory court hearing to take care
of a misdemeanour marijuana charge back in 2013.

The website claims that after failing to show up, he was taken into custody shortly after stepping foot back in the State on Friday.

Fortunately for the wealthy star, the $1,000 he was required to pay was chump change, and he was promptly released.

And luckily so, as he has a concert scheduled in Los Angeles on Saturday evening.

The Push It rapper is set to perform with OutKast, A$AP Rocky, Ty Dolla $ign, August Alsina and DJ Khaled at LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles.

No big deal: The rapper - pictured here at Phillips Arena in Atlanta on June 14 - was unlikely to have taken much issue with the mediocre $1,000 bond he was required to pay to be set free

The show is part of the lineup for the BET Experience, which features three days of artists performing for fans at the famed venue as well as celebrity basketball games starring the likes of Justin Bieber and Chris Brown.

The arrest mustn't have been too much of a blip on Ross's radar, however, as he continued to use his Twitter account to plug his new business - an electronic vaporising cigarette company - just hours after his arrest.

The star has teamed up with mCig to put his name on an e-cigarette, and he spent much of Saturday promoting the device.

He then posted an Instagram snap of his name in bold font on a stand at BET Experience, suggesting that he made it back to Los Angeles in time for his show.

Back to the grind: The 38-year-old hip hop legend - seen here in Miami on June 23 - got back to promoting his collaboration with an e-cigarette company as well as his Saturday night show in Los Angeles following his release from the slammer

Part of the entourage! Austin Mahone goes from love rival and career copycat to one of Justin Bieber's inner circle ... and is even treated to a birthday dinner

He has been trying to emulate Justin Bieber's career for some time, but now Austin Mahone has found himself being counted as one of the pop star's friends.
Forgetting the fact that they have to compete against each other in the same music market and were even reportedly both love rivals for Selena Gomez, Justin treated the up and comer to a birthday feast in Miami, Florida.
On Thursday night, Austin joined the baby singer's large crew for a very sophisticated meal of sushi at exclusive restaurant Nobu.

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Musical mates: Justin Bieber took Austin Mahone out for his birthday in Miami, Florida, on Thursday night

The What About Love singer does not turn 18 till Friday, but the group could not help but celebrate early.
Austin has certainly found himself as part of Justin's inner circle and was also joined by Little Za, who was arrested on felony drug charges at Justin's house earlier this year.
The younger singer - who many touted as the next Bieber - is also getting to see that it means to be not just a pop star but a mega star, with a huge crowd flocking to their cars in attempt to get pictures with Justin.

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Party times: The What About Love singer does not turn 18 till Friday, but the group celebrated early

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The fame factor: The younger singer is also getting to see that it means to be not just a pop star but a mega star, with a huge crowd flocking to their cars in attempt to get pictures with Justin

To get to their dinner the two men were surrounded in bodyguards just in case.
To grab a bite, the 20-year-old Beauty And The Beat singer ditched the leather pants for once and instead wore a pair of pink grey and black camouflage sweats.
Looking like he has been putting extra time in in the gym, Justin wore a white T-shirt over his broader than usual shoulders.

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New friends: Austin has certainly found himself as part of Justin's inner circle and was also joined by Little Za, who was arrested on felony drug charges at Justin's house earlier this year

Austin meanwhile was quite content rocking a look inspired by Justin which included leather sweatpants and a red T-shirt.
Despite having issues to be competitive over, the pair are currently collaborating on some music together so instead of fighting, the Boyfriend singer and 17-year-old Mmm Yeah performer took their assumed rivalry to the basketball court the previous evening.
The two seemed to have quite a friendly rapport with one another despite both being romantic linked to actress Selena.

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Mixing it up: To grab a bite, the 20-year-old Beauty And The Beat singer ditched the leather pants for once and instead wore a pair of pink grey and black camouflage sweats

Justin has had an on-and-off relationship with the Come And Get It hitmaker for years, while Austin was rumoured to be dating her in January.
However, the Say You're Just A Friend singer quickly dispelled those assumptions as he explained that their relationship was completely platonic.

He told People at the time: 'Were just friends, she's really cool.'

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Looking for something? Justin's entourage spent their day on this suite's balcony pointing at people below

The 17-year-old added: 'I mean, I think she's really pretty but every time I'm in L.A., she's like, "Hey you're in L.A., lets hang out." So it's cool.'
It also seems to be cool between Austin and Justin as they not only participated in a friendly match with one another, but they both posted a photograph of them in studio together on Wednesday.

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Collaboration: The singers posted an image earlier this month in the studio together hanging out with Mack Maine and Birdman

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Rough ride: Justin and Selena Gomez, 21, - pictured together at a Laker basketball game in Los Angles on April of 2012 - have had an on and off relationship for years

Accompanying the heartthrobs in the snap were rappers and entrepreneurs Mack Maine and Birdman.
Austin seemed to be excited for the project as he captioned the image: 'What an amazing song last night..The world isn't ready! @justinbieber.'
A source revealed to Us Weekly that the two had previously built up a mutual respect for one another: 'Austin and Justin have met before and they really respect each other's music.'

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Rumoured romance: Austin and Selena were rumoured to be dating but he explained that their relationship was strictly platonic

Nicki Minaj bares her cleavage and toned mid-riff in Moschino bra and panties on set of her new music video Senile

She's got a reputation for parading her famous hourglass figure in a nearly endless stream of skimpy outfits.
But Nicki Minaj was certain to up the ante for another day on set of her new music video Senile.
The 31-year-old displayed her ample cleavage and toned mid-riff in a Moschina bra and panties in a series of Instagram snaps she posted on Sunday from on set of her shoot.

Baring it all: Nicki Minaj showed off some skin for an Instagram snap form her Senile video shoot on Sunday

The high velocity rapper donned a red bandanna and huge gold hoop earrings matching a massive chain on her neck along with a series of bangles.

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In one snap the star can be seen reclining on a chair as an artist paints the word 'Barbie' across her stomach along with a silhouette of the iconic children's doll.
She captioned the memento: 'Gettin tatted up. Lol #senileVideo'.

Human Barbie: The 31-year-old has her stomach painted for the shoot

She's mean: The high velocity rapper struck a tough pose as she donned gold bling

While she was all body-confidence in her underwear, Minaj wore baggy grey slacks that were unzipped and unbuttoned as she stomped around big canvas shoes.
Earlier this week, the Super Bass rapper posted snaps of herself on set of the Senile video shoot in a raunchy Moschino two-piece.
Minaj was joined on the shoot by the track's collaborator, Tyga, and she paid homage as she tweeted: 'Senilevidshoot with my brother @kinggoldchains and my mentor @birdman5star #family #4EVER.'

Striking a pose: The star looked to be having fun on set with Birdman

Getting inked: Minaj had the word 'Barbie' painted on her stomach along with a silhouette of the iconic children's toy

All the angles: The rapper cast a sideways glance for a social media snap

The selfie-lover took to Twitter to share a series of bikini shots on her romantic holiday to Mexico.
First posing in a white two-piece and trainers, she knelt on one leg beside the beach.
Then in a series of shots taken in a polka dot bikini, she peered over the edge of a balcony at the ocean, before squatting down to show off her curves.
It wasn't all pouting - in one shot the pop star fell over as her posing got out of hand.
'I was falling n @grizzleemusic just kept on shooting. Lol,' she wrote.

She likes her Moschino: Nicki Minaj shared this incendiary leather outfit on her Instagram account on Thursday

Tyga Tyga, burning bright: Minaj with her collaborator and rapper Birdman

Nicki was on vacation in Mexico with her boyfriend Safaree Samuels, celebrating their ten year anniversary.
The two were seen together on Monday, shortly before their flight home, in Cabo San Lucas.
Nicki wore what appeared to be a diamond band on her left hand - sparking rumours that the pair may have plans to wed. A spokesman for Nicki did not respond to a request for comment by MailOnline.

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