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This is some DEEP shiz!

We hope Nas is proud of himself. An American concert promoter, named Patrick Allocco, was kidnaped in and held at gun point in Angola simply because the rapper failed to show up for a heavily promoted concert!

You see, the Nas and opening act Jemiah Jai were paid $315,000 to perform two shows in the African country but "missed their flight" and couldn't make the concert.

This really pissed off the people that invested in the the concert, especially since Naz and Jemiah Jai had already been paid. So they did the most business savvy and terrifying thing they could think of: they kidnapped Allocco and his son and held their ransom at $315,000!

After lots of scariness and drama the U.S. Embassy stepped in a bailed out the concert promoter and is boy.

Patrick and his son issued this statement from the local hotel were they are now "in residence":

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Sounds like this was a blast!

Check out the photos (above, and below) of Lauryn Hill and Nas performing a NYE show at EMM Group's SL Nightclub at the Shelbourne South Beach hotel in Miami Beach.

Celebs in attendance at the event included

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Sean Combs is sticking with Diddy.

At least for now.

A rep for the hip-hop mogul said that rumors of Diddy going back to Puffy are "completely untrue."

It was previously reported at an art book launch in L.A. that Diddy would switch to his oldest nickname.

Diddy was

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So bittersweet.

As happy as we are to have new music from her, it's only that much more of a reminder that she'll never be able to make any more.

Check out the first song to debut from Amy Winehouse's upcoming posthumous album, Lioness: Hidden Treasures - which was compiled by producers Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson with the consent of the late singer's family - called Like Smoke, which also features fresh verses from Nas (above)!

Definitely sounds as though this one may have been recorded earlier in her career, during the Frank sessions, but her voice is as flawless and soulful as ever, and the rapping fits well with the tone of the track!

May Amy be at peace.

You're missed, gurl.

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It's almost inconceivable to think its been 10 years since the Twin Towers fell. Almost inconceivable as the fact that they fell in the first place.

On the milestone anniversary of the horrendous attack, several familiar faces are reaching out to their fans and all Americans to ask that they not only remember this day in history, but find ways to give back as well.

Check out the PSA (above) to hear from Lady Gaga, Julianne Hough, Drake Bell, Pauly D and more on how you can give back this September 11th.

Never forget.

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Been a while!

It's been three years since Nas released a solo album, but the rapper is back and it seems like he's more than ready to return to the studio:

"I can look back at my last record and I know that some songs didn't belong there. I really over thought it. There was a lot going on."

"I'm happy about music, it's pushing me back into the studio. I just love what's happening [in music]: I love Odd Future, Wayne, Drake, 'Ye [and] Rick Ross. It's something that threatens my position. Or it makes me question what I'm going to do next. What kind of impact do I want have now that I've been in the business this long. It's a challenge, it's scary even. But I'm very comfortable. I'm excited to see what comes out of me… I'm ready."

We're likin' the positive attitude, Nas! We'll be curious to see where you go with this new album.

Are U excited for a new Nas release?

[Image via WENN.]

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