T.I. REVEALS WHAT'S HOLDING BACK OUTKAST REUNION & DR. DRE'S "DETOX"

Grammy-winning rapper T.I. recently discussed hip-hop fans' infatuation with seeing Andre 3000and Big Boi link up at least one final time for a full-fledged OutKast reunion.

In Tip's perspective, the reason we have yet to see an OutKast reunion or even Dr. Dre's long-awaited Detox LP is due to the artists' own fear and concerns.

"From me speaking to Dre man I heard him being open to it, I really did. I think his concern is do the kids right now who are young and buying music care enough about an Outkast album for it to make a difference. Which is the same concern that I hear from other people that we all love and respect in this industry like Dr. Dre. I was working with Doc on "Detox" and that was his same concern. Of course we're looking at them like we have such huge admiration for them for what they've done in the past, but they are looking at themselves kind of like 'What do I mean to the young kid of today that is going out there to buy music?' That's what the struggle is." (The Urban Daily)

The "King of the South" also publicly acknowledged how much he would love to see Andre and Boi hook back up.

"It's not whether or not they want to do it, it's whether they feel like it's significant enough to be done. Nobody wants to tarnish their reputation or legacy with a lackluster presentation or poorly received album after having such a decorated past. That's a lot of pressure for cats like that. But I know one thing, all you gotta do is let me know it's coming out and I'm there. That's just me. And I'm gonna make sure my kids listen to it and that they know how important it is to culture. If you are an admirer of music today you need to know what set the stage for all of your favorite artists right here right now to do it." (The Urban Daily)

A couple weeks ago, Three Stacks publicly nixed speculation of an OutKast reunion taking place despite a few joint records dropping.

In response to the persistent rumors, André 3000 issued the following statement exclusively to SPIN: "It's important for me to be clear about the origins of my contributions to 'Pink Matter' and 'Sorry.' I was approached as a solo artist by both Frank Ocean & Tip. I discussed musical direction with each artist and completed my verses. It was after that when Big Boi's name came up. I never want to mislead our audience - I worried that some would think these were Outkast collaborations. These songs are not Outkast collaborations. I discussed this rationale with Big, Frank and T.I. and everyone agreed. That is why I was surprised to read about these remixes. I understand that anyone can put out an unofficial remix to any song but I have an obligation to be honest with fans about what this is ... and what it isn't." (SPIN)

In early 2012, Andre explained his disinterest in rushing out a reunion LP.

"There's been a lot of talk on the Internet about an OutKast album and I have to say that as of now, there are no plans for another OutKast album. There's a lot of music on the horizon. I've been living off the excitement of new artists. I've been privileged to have these new artists kind of reach out and grab back and say, "Hey, Andre, we want you on this song." So I've been taking those calls and for the last two years, I've been doing collaborations. So these new artists have kind of been keeping me alive. I've just really been feeding off of that and this year I think I'm planning to do a solo project. I don't know when it will come out, but hopefully it'll come out this year. As far as OutKast, I really don't know if or when that will happen." (GQ)

MILEY CYRUS MARRIED?

Is Miley Cyrus married?

The singer may have accidentally let slip some details about her relationship with actor Liam Hemsworth, leaving people wondering: is Miley Cyrus married?

Her PR people have come out with a strong denial, but the singer's choice of words lead many to believe that she may have married her boyfriend in secret in order to avoid a publicity firestorm.

Cyrus has been open about her devotion to the Australian which may answer the question of whether Miley Cyrus is married or not!

Three Signs Crowdfunding Has Reached a New Level

When Kickstarter announced it received $35 million in pledges for music projects in 2012, it seemed crowdfunding had gone mainstream. Amanda Palmer's record-setting $1.2-million take certainly turned some heads. But there are signs that crowdfunding is becoming even more mainstream. 

1. Bjork launched a Kickstarter campaign Tuesday to create a Biophilia app for Android and Windows 8. The iOS version is already on the market. She is arguably the most prominent musician to seek funding on a crowdfunding platform. The one asterisk here is the project is not an album or other recorded music release. If successfully funded, the £375,000 project will be one of the 10 most successful Kickstarter technology projects of all time (it is not categorized as a music project). Let's see if Android owners will come out in big numbers.

2. Crowdfunding projects now have publicists. In recent weeks I have received emails about PledgeMusic projects by Pete Ham of Badfinger, Jess Roden andGeorge Benson, and a Kickstarter campaign by indie artist sami.the.great. Crowdfunding is no longer the domain of small hobbyists. This is the stuff of full-time musicians who include a publicist in their team along with manager, agent, etc.

3. The prog metal band Protest the Hero has raised more than $261,000 onIndiegogo, a lesser known crowdfunding platform, making it the second-best crowdfunded music project of all-time behind Palmer’s “Theatre is Evil” Kickstarter campaign. With 16 days left, Protest the Hero's campaign will go even further past its $125,000 goal. The band had released three full-length albums on independent Canadian label Underground Operations before opting to take the crowdfunding route.

Obama Honors Miami Heat, Receives Job Offer

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President Barack Obama honored the Miami Heat Monday for winning the 2012 NBA championship.

According to the Associated Press, Obama was very proud of the team for snagging a victory after missing the mark the year before. But perhaps the Commander-in-Chief was most impressed with how some of the team's players take their roles as fathers seriously. "For all the young men out there who are looking up to them over time, for them to see somebody who cares about their kids and is there for them, day in, day out, that's a good message to send," said Obama.

Dwyane Wade and LeBron James presented Obama with an autographed basketball and a No. 44 jersey during the ceremony. Wade jokingly remarked that his team could offer the president a 10-day contract as a shooting guard.

James was humbled by being in the White House. "We're kids from Chicago and Dallas, Texas and Michigan and Ohio," said James. For him and a number of other players, arriving to the White House to meet the president was a happy and memorable experience. "Mama, I made it," said James in closing.

James later tweeted a photo of himself with President Obama saying, "A kid with a dream from Akron, Ohio. Now chopping it up with Prez. Life is good."

FREEWAY RICKY ROSS ON RICK ROSS' NEAR-DEATH SHOOTING: "[HE] DOESN'T UNDERSTAND THE STREET RULES"

Former drug kingpin Freeway Ricky Ross is the latest notable entertainer to speak out on Miami'sRick Ross nearly losing his life after dodging gunfire and crashing into a Fort Lauderdale building 24 hours ago.

Rather than feel sympathy for the "Boss," Freeway said the rapper's lack of street knowledge contributed to what went down miles outside of Miami.

"I'm not surprised that it happened given recent ongoings, when someone doesn't understand the street rules they get confused and incidents like this can take place," he said. "I'm still dealing with ongoing litigation about something as basic as using my name and identity, that should have been dealt with properly a long time ago. We covered it in more depth in the Power of the Name Rick Ross piece." "Freeway" Ricky Ross plans to take the rapper and Warner Bros. Records to court this August in the continuing fight over his name. He previously explained that the Maybach Music Group leader has "exploited and misused [his name] since he went to prison" and "made millions off [of it]." (HHDX)

G-Unit's 50 Cent, who is another Ross foe, suggested the whole incident may have been staged.

"Hahaha fat boy hit the building?lol it looks staged to me. No hole's in da car http://instagr.am/p/VCHWuPML2G/," Fif tweeted January 28th.

"hahaha that boy was spooked. I ride like OBAMA level 6 built proof, bomb proof,you already know. #SMSaudio" (50 Cent's Twitter)

The woman whose building Ross crashed into has since come forward to speak out.

Beth Balk, who lives in apartment that car ran into, heard it slam through the fence. "Apparently someone was chasing them," said Balk. "It was like a giant kaboom. It rocked me off the bed and I went to the front door." "In the life of hip hop you never know," said 99 JAMZ DJ Lorenzo "Ice Tea" Thomas. "There's violence every day, so you never know what happens. We'll just have to wait and see as the details develop." (CBS Local)

The female passenger's identity surfaced shortly after the crash.

8:45 AM PT -- Cops have now confirmed Ross was driving the Rolls-Royce at the time of the crash. The passenger was Shateria L. Moragne-el -- who is reportedly dating the rapper. Cops say neither party suffered any injuries. The suspects fled from the scene before cops arrived on scene. (TMZ)

CHRIS BROWN'S POST-FRANK OCEAN BATTLE WOUNDS REVEALED

R&B singer Chris Brown has been spotted this week rocking a hand cast following an alleged fist fight with Odd Future's Frank Ocean.

Chris Breezy's new cast has led some to speculate he got it from swinging at Ocean.

Chris Brown may have some explaining to do .... for a guy who says he didn't do anything wrong in the brawl with Frank Ocean ... why is his punching hand in a cast? Chris emerged from his house Tuesday in a hard cast over his right hand, covering his knuckles. Although we know Chris' version of events is that he did NOT throw the first punch, an eyewitness who spoke with TMZ says he initiated the attack with a swing. (TMZ)

Ocean is reportedly looking to press charges against Brown.

Although officials have yet to file any formal charges, Frank Ocean says he wants Chris Brown prosecuted in light of their scuffle over a parking space in West Hollywood, according to a Reuters report. That would be very bad news for Brown, who's on probation for assaulting his girlfriend, Rihanna, the night before the 2009 Grammy Awards. If charges were filed, it's possible that Brown's probation could be revoked, Reuters said. (Los Angeles Times)

Chris posted up a crucifix photo of Jesus Christ following the altercation.

So this is how Chris Brown feels about being investigated for reportedly assaulting Frank Ocean. "Painting the way I feel today," he captioned the above, crucifix-heavy Instagram pic on Monday. "Focus on what matters!" Brown and Ocean -- who has not been named by authorities but was identified by TMZ and has tweeted about the incident -- allegedly got into a fight over a parking space in West Hollywood, Calif., on Sunday night. (ABC News)

Despite the controversy, neither Brown or Ocean have been arrested.

Police say that Grammy-nominated singer Frank Ocean is "desirous of prosecution" after an alleged altercation with dancer-singer Chris Brown at a West Hollywood studio over a parking spot. Steve Whitmore, a spokesperson for the L.A. Sheriff's Office, told the Wall Street Journal, "we investigate and then we give it to the district attorney's office. This is a misdemeanor charge. We have no idea if anybody is going to be officially arrested." Brown has not been charged in the case. (Wall Street Journal)

LIL DEBBIE ON WHY KREAYSHAWN'S DEBUT FLOPPED: "SHE PUT 'GUCCI GUCCI' OUT & SAT AROUND TOO LONG"

Former White Girl Mob member Lil Debbie recently chopped it up with SOHH to reveal her take on ex-homegirl Kreayshawn's long-awaited debut not living up to the hype and what lessons she took from the underperforming LP.

In Deb's perspective, Kreay experimented too much on herSomethin' 'Bout Kreay debut.

"I'm going to keep it real. I really wasn't surprised," Deb toldSOHH when asked for her reaction on Kreayshawn's Somethin' 'Bout Kreay first-week sales. "I really wasn't surprised. I think that what had happened was she came out with 'Gucci Gucci' and people really liked 'Gucci Gucci' and then I think she put out an album and she put too much random sh*t on the album. People couldn't really tell who she was. I think it was just too different. You're going to put out 'Gucci Gucci' and that's great, and someone else is going to write it for you and it's great, that's how the music industry is but if you're going to do that and do an album, then do it with the same person that did that 'Gucci Gucci' song for you. Or do an album that's going to relate to the 'Gucci Gucci' song. I think she put 'Gucci Gucci' out and she sat around too long." (SOHH)

Deb also discussed what lessons she learned from seeing Kreay's album struggle at retail stores.

"I don't think people could really understand who she was and it made me sad because when I first heard 'Gucci Gucci,' I told her, 'You're going to f*cking get signed off this. Your whole life is going to f*cking change.' And I really believed she was going to change the game and it just made me, seeing that, realize just because you're on the Internet doesn't mean you can sell your album. Just because you're hot on the Internet doesn't mean you're going to be able to sell all your albums. It just inspired me to do what I wanted to do from the beginning. At the end of the day, even if someone tells you, 'You're going to make an album and it's going to sell this and this and this because your numbers on the Internet,' that could not really be it. I think it just inspired me not as much as go hard but to be careful with my own decisions and if someone at a label or a higher power persuades me to do differently." (SOHH)

Last September, the "Gucci Gucci" rapper's LP sold just under 4,000 copies in its opening week.

West Coast rapper Kreayshawn's long-awaited Somethin' 'Bout Kreay debuted on the chart this week. After seven days in stores, her debut has sold 3,900 pieces. (SOHH Sales Wrap)

Kreay previously spoke on what fans could expect from the highly-anticipated solo effort.

"The subjects fly around from nonsense to making too much sense and people might think I'm dissing people, but I'm not dissing anyone," she said. "It's just ... when I was in the head space of making the album I didn't wanna make an album that's like, 'This is me proving to everyone that I'm actually the best.' This is just me proving that I'm myself. This is the music that I like, and I'm gonna replicate the music that I like and put my own spin on it and put a little Bay Area in it." (MTV)

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