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DMX Releases a Statement Denying He Threw Food!

DMX released a statement Wednesday due to reports that he was throwing food at a Maricopa County detention officer. DMX states: "Many of you know me as DMX but right now I am speaking to you as Earl Simmons ... For the record, I want to state 'I Did Not' physically touch or hit an officer. This is just another attempt to destroy my credibility."

Shyne May Be Released Soon..

According to HIPHOPDX rapper Jamal "Shyne" Barrow may finally be released. The artist's attorney Oscar Michelen said, “We’re hoping for April, [but] they don’t normally let you know [the exact release date] until right before it happens.” A parole hearing is scheduled for June. Shyne was charged and subsequently convicted in March 2001 of four charges—including first degree assault—for allegedly firing multiple shots into the crowded club.

Da Brat Gets A Year in Jail

Da Brat could face up to a year in jail for the brawl that took place last year, where a cocktail waitress was hit in the face with a full bottle of alcohol.

Apparently Brat struck a plea deal with prosecutors for her role in a club brawl. Brat was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and has been out on bail ever since. Da Brat is scheduled to turn herself in later on this week.