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Remy Ma Victim Suing Rapper’s Label Over Shooting April 24, 2010 2:16 PM | By: Ismael AbduSalaam Remy Ma shooting victim Makeda Barnes-Joseph has renewed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the jailed rapper’s label Universal Music Group. In 2007, Barnes-Joseph was shot twice in the abdomen by her former friend Remy Ma (real name Reminisce Smith) over a financial dispute. The crime resulted in Remy being sentenced to 8 years in prison, which the she is currently serving in New York’s penal system. Barnes-Joseph filed her suit against Universal in 2008, claiming the company encouraged Remy’s criminal behavior by allowing violence in her music and retaining her as an “employee” during the criminal investigation. The label countered with a motion summary judgment to have the complaint dismissed, which Judge Betty Owen granted last April. Barnes-Jospeh’s attorney, Lauren P. Raysor, filed an Appellate Brief on February 2 to appeal the decision, arguing her client’s case was not given due process as “the Court either disregarded or misunderstood the employment status of Remy Smith, aka "Remy Ma," with Universal Music Group at the time of the shooting.” Earlier this week, opening oral arguments began in New York State Supreme Court. Remy Ma also has an ongoing appeal regarding her conviction. If it fails, she can be eligible for release in 2013.

Nas Ordered To Pay Kelis Child, Spousal Support April 13, 2010 12:04 AM | By Slava Kuperstein Nas has reportedly been ordered to pay numerous fees stemming from his highly-publicized divorce with ex-wife Kelis. According to TMZ, the Queens rapper has been ordered to pay $47,249.42 in back child support and $40,454 in back spousal support. In addition, Nas must to pay $10,000 per month in spousal support until he pays off the $299,015.50 he owes Kelis - as determined by the judge. Finally, the emcee is also tasked with paying 90% of Kelis' legal fees, totaling $155,787.28, and must cover $48,549.83 in her accounting expenses. The couple's divorce was confirmed in April of 2009. The two have one son together, born in July 2009.