Rapper Joe Budden has been released on bail following an arrest in New York City on Thursday night.

The Pump It Up hitmaker was due to perform with his group Slaughterhouse at Manhattan's Best Buy theatre but Budden failed to show up for the concert, with reports suggesting he was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant.

And now the hitmaker's representative has spoken out to confirm the news, revealing Budden was reprimanded for a $75 unpaid parking ticket, dating back to 2007.

The rap star's spokesperson tells TMZ.com, "Cops showed up at a pre-concert meet-and-greet and informed J...

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A suspect for the murder of rapper Stack Bundles has been shot dead in New York on the same day the slain Dipset star was buried. Stack Bundles - real name Rayquon Elliot - was shot and killed outside his home in the city last week. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but died soon afterwards from two gunshot wounds.

Police were believed to be pursuing aspiring rapper Charles White, 20, in connection with the crime, but he was found dead in a Queens home yesterday ), with a pillow over his head, two bullet wounds to the head and one to the leg.

No arrests have been made in either...

Stars from the hip-hop world have spoken out about the death of Stack Bundles - and believe his murder was caused by 'jealousy in the hood'. The Byrd Gang member - real name Rayquon Elliot - was shot and killed outside his home in New York last week. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but died soon afterwards from his two gunshot wounds.

The funeral took place yesterday in New York, with rappers Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Lupe Fiasco and Joe Budden in attendance - who took the opportunity to speak out against hip hop rivalries.

Budden says, "He was a great guy - great personality, ...

Happy Birthday to rapper Joe Budden, Vines singer Craig Nicholls (1977), "Rush Hour 2" star Chris Tucker (1972), singer Deborah Gibson (1970), Winger guitarist Reb Beach (1963), prolific actor Richard Gere (1949), Irish singer Van Morrison (1945), actors Noble Willingham (1931; d. 2004) and James Coburn (1928; d. 2002), comedian Buddy Hackett (1924; d. 2003), composer Alan Jay Lerner (1918; d. 1986), actor Richard Basehart (1914; d. 1984), and Roman Emperors Commodus (161; d. 192) and Caligula (12; d. 41).