Incarcerated rapper Remy Ma has shot down rumors she had an affair with singer Nicki Minaj, insisting she is "not gay". The 28-year-old hip-hop star - real name Reminisce Smith - married rapper Papoose in jail shortly after she was convicted of assault, weapons possession and attempted coercion for shooting Makeda Barnes Joseph in the abdomen during a fracas in July, 2007.

She has been dogged by persistent rumors of an affair after a video surfaced online last year allegedly showing Minaj declaring they had a relationship.

However, Remy Ma is eager to set the record straight, calling a ...

Rapper Remy Ma is confident she will not need to serve her eight-year prison sentence for weapons and assault charges in full - because she is sure she will be vindicated upon appeal.

The 26-year-old hip-hop star - real name Reminisce Smith - was convicted in March of assault, weapons possession and attempted coercion for shooting Makeda Barnes Joseph in the abdomen last year.

She was convicted of the charges and sentenced in May, despite maintaining her innocence, claiming the shooting was an "accident".

Smith has since hired top lawyers William Murphy, Jr., Kenneth Ravenell...

Rapper Papoose has blasted reports he tried to break his fiancee Remy Ma out of a New York jail in order to marry her - insisting the rumors are "ridiculous." Papoose, real name Shamele Mackie, was alleged to have attempted to smuggle in a handcuff key last week to free Remy Ma from incarceration at Rikers Island prison - where she was awaiting sentencing for her part in a July shooting.

The couple was reportedly due to wed at the jail on Monday, but, according to the New York Daily News, the ceremony was called off as a result of Mackie's break-out attempt.

However, while Mackie...

Rapper Remy Ma has lashed out at the New York jury that found her guilty of assault and weapon possession charges in March, blaming racism for her conviction.

The star, real name Remy Smith, is currently being held without bail at Rikers Island prison in New York until her sentencing on May 13.

She faces up to 25 years behind bars after being convicted of shooting acquaintance Makeda Barnes Joseph in the abdomen following a row outside a club in the Big Apple.

But the 26-year-old, who is of African American origin, insists she expected the jury to return a guilty verdict, c...

Rapper Remy Ma will have to wait another three weeks to find out if she faces a lengthy prison spell after sentencing in her shooting case was postponed on Tuesday.

The hitmaker, real name Remy Smith, is accused of shooting an acquaintance and is currently being held without bail at Rikers Island prison in New York until her sentencing.

Rikers Island is the prison fellow rap star Foxy Brown was released from after serving eight months of a year-long sentence for probation violations on Friday.

Remy Ma's trial, which was scheduled for Wednesday, will now take place on May 13,...

Rapper Remy Ma has been chastised by the lawyer of her shooting victim, after she called on her fans to send in letters of support to Manhattan Supreme Court in a bid to win her a lesser jail sentence.

The hip-hop star - real name Remy Smith - faces up to 25 years in jail after she was convicted of shooting Makeda Barnes-Joseph outside a New York nightclub last year.

Ma, who is due to be sentenced in New York on April 23, has appealed to her devotees to write in to the judge, describing how her music has "positively affected you, influenced you, inspired you, etc... in hopes (sic)...

Rapper Remy Ma is set to appeal the guilty verdict she received last week in her trial for weapons and assault charges. The hip-hop star - real name Remy Smith - faces up to 25 years in jail after she was convicted of shooting a woman outside a New York nightclub last year.

She was found guilty on two counts of first degree assault, attempted coercion and criminal possession of a weapon.

But her attorney Ivan Fischer is currently preparing to file an appeal against the Manhattan Supreme Court grand jury's decision, in a bid to have the verdict overturned, according to AllHipHop.c...

Rapper Remy Ma will marry long-term partner Papoose in prison next month. The hip-hop star - real name Remy Smith - faces 25 years in jail after she was found guilty of shooting of a woman outside a New York nightclub last year.

But rapper Papoose - real name Shamele Mackie - is determined to proceed with the nuptials.

In a statement released to website AllHipHop.com, Mackie says, "We always wanted to keep out personal lives personal so that's why we never went public with our relationship [until] right now. I just feel like she gotta live through me. Yes, we were scheduled to b...

The victorious attorney in rapper Remy Ma's shooting trial has called the guilty verdict a warning shot to the hip-hop industry. Remy Ma faces up to 25 years in jail after she was found guilty of shooting of a woman outside a New York nightclub last year.

She claimed the gun went off by accident during a scuffle, injuring Makeda Barnes-Joseph. But, on Thursday, a New York Superior Court jury found the rapper - real name Remy Smith - guilty of two counts of first degree assault, attempted coercion and criminal possession of a weapon.

And now the victim's attorney, Lauren P. Rayso...

Remy Ma's alleged shooting victim has dropped her $80 million lawsuit against the rapper - in order to await the outcome of the star's trial.

Makeda Barnes-Joseph, who was left critically wounded from the alleged shooting outside a New York nightclub in July, filed suit in New York in December, accusing Remy Ma - real name Remy Smith - of "willfully, wantonly and maliciously" firing a gun at her. The alleged incident is said to have stemmed from a dispute over $3,000 that was missing from the rapper's purse.

The suit also named record companies Universal Music Group and Sure Shot ...

Remy Ma's alleged assault victim told New York Superior Court on Friday the rapper shot her in the stomach after a money row escalated into violence.

The hip-hop star - real name Remy Smith - is accused of assault, criminal possession of a weapon, gang assault and witness intimidation in relation to the shooting of 23-year-old Makeda Barnes-Joseph outside a New York nightclub last July.

During her testimony on Friday, Barnes-Joseph claimed Smith opened fire on her because she refused to open her purse to prove she hadn't stolen $2,000 from the MC.

Barnes-Joseph said Smith d...

Rapper Remy Ma is confident of "vindication" in her forthcoming assault trial after prosecutors failed to find DNA evidence linking her to the crime.

The hip-hop star - real name Remy Smith - is accused of assault, criminal possession of a weapon, gang assault and witness intimidation in relation to the shooting of 23-year-old Makeda Barnes-Joseph outside a New York nightclub in July.

Prosecutors allege the incident was sparked when Smith discovered $2,000 missing from her purse and accused Barnes-Joseph of stealing the money.

Smith is due to stand trial later this month but ...

Rapper Remy Ma will stand trial later this month to face charges of assault and witness tampering. The hip-hop star - real name Remy Smith - is accused of assault, criminal possession of a weapon, gang assault and witness intimidation in relation to the shooting of 23-year-old Makeda Barnes-Joseph outside a New York nightclub in July.

Smith appeared in a Manhattan, New York courtroom on Thursday when a judge set the date of February 25 for the start of the trial.

Smith has pleaded not guilty to all charges, reports AllHipHop.com.

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Remy Ma's alleged shooting victim has amended her previous $20 million lawsuit filed against the rapper - she is now suing for $80 million.

Makeda Barnes-Joseph, who was left critically wounded from the shooting outside a New York nightclub in July, filed the original suit in New York in December, accusing Remy Ma - real name Remy Smith - of "wilfully, wantonly and maliciously" shooting her.

The suit also names record companies Universal Music Group and Sure Shot Recordings as defendants, accusing the firms of encouraging Remy Ma to behave violently to promote her image.

But...

Rapper Remy Ma has dismissed claims she's a lesbian. An unnamed woman recently posted a video confession on website YouTube.com, claiming she'd had a sexual relationship with Remy Ma.

But the 26-year-old hip-hop star insists she's a heterosexual.

A statement released by Ma to website TMZ.com reads: "The fraudulent video hoax that has surfaced of an alleged female lover of Remy Ma is completely false and reps for Remy Ma emphatically deny these claims... This is a deliberate attempt to undermine Remy's name and character. Remy Ma has not nor has she ever been involved in a same se...

Rapper Remy Ma will face trial on gang assault and witness intimidation charges, a judge ruled on Wednesday. The 26-year-old's lawyer, Ivan Fisher, asked to have the charges dismissed, citing insufficient evidence, but Manhattan State Supreme Court Justice Rena Uviller rejected his request.

Remy Ma - real name Remy Smith - has already been charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon after the shooting of 23-year-old Makeda Barnes-Joseph outside a New York nightclub in July.

One count of attempted murder was reduced to assault after evidence suggested the shooting was ...

Hip-hop superstar 50 Cent marked the end of his five-day New York City tour by inviting pals Remy Ma and LL Cool J to join him onstage. The rapper - real name Curtis Jackson - was performing at Rum Jungle in his native Queens on Sunday night, when he invited Remy Ma to sing his track Lean Back.

Jackson then told fans, "I got a surprise for you," before calling hip-hop star-turned-actor LL Cool J up to performed a rendition of new track Queens.

50 Cent is currently co-producing LL Cool J's new album.

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Troubled rapper Remy Ma will remain free on $250,000 bail, despite efforts to force her to pay more for her freedom. The hitmaker, real name Remy Smith, has been charged with attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon after allegedly shooting a 23-year-old outside a New York City nightclub in July.

But now prosecutors want Remy Ma's bail raised following a new indictment on witness tampering and gang assault charges.

A New York judge denied the request on Thursday.

The new charges stem from an assault on a witness' boyfriend in a Bronx nightclub last month...

Rapper Remy Ma has hit out at U.S. authorities for jailing Foxy Brown, insisting her fellow hip-hop star was only jailed because of her fame. Brown, real name Inga Marchand, was sent to New York's Rikers Island jail on August 22nd for violating probation from an assault conviction dating back to last year, following her recent arrest for assaulting her neighbor and driving on a suspended license.

However Remy Ma - who has previously spent time at Rikers Island prison herself - believes the cops should be focusing on convicting more dangerous criminals than the Candy star.

She te...

Troubled rapper Remy Ma has laughed off reports she gate crashed actress Vivica A. Fox's 43rd birthday party last month, insisting she was invited to the star-studded bash. The hip-hop star, real name Remy Smith, was allegedly thrown out of the party at New York's Sol nightclub after clashing with the Kill Bill beauty.

However, Smith tells AllHipHop.com her friendship with Fox is good and she believes the club's owner took exception to her presence because of her recent arrest for allegedly shooting her neighbor outside another Manhattan nightspot.

Smith says, "I had an invitati...

Remy Ma's alleged shooting victim has accused the troubled rapper of committing crimes in a bid to "make a name" for herself. Makeda Barnes-Joseph, 23, was hospitalized after claiming she was shot by the hip-hop star outside a New York City nightclub last month.

Remy Ma, real name Remy Smith, has been charged with attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon and is currently free on $250,000 bail. Barnes-Joseph was released from hospital earlier this month, but is confined to her bed from her injuries and sees a physical therapist three times a week.

She tells t...

Troubled rapper Remy Ma discovered she will have to wait to be arraigned on shooting charges in a New York City court on Tuesday. The hip-hop star, real name Remy Smith, was expecting to be indicted over charges she shoot her friend Makeda Barnes-Joseph outside a Manhattan nightclub last month.

Smith, 26, was charged with attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon. At Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday, Smith found out her $250,000 bail had been extended until her next scheduled court date on 29 November.

Smith's lawyer tells the New York Daily News, "I suspe...

Rapper Remy Ma has spoken out for the first time since her arrest for attempted murder - insisting she didn't fire any shots. The hip-hop star, real name Remy Smith, was arrested on Saturday over the shooting of 23-year-old Makeda Barnes-Joseph in New York City's Meatpacking district. The victim remains in a stable condition in hospital.

Smith has also been charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon. Her sports utility vehicle (SUV), which had been involved in a crash and abandoned, was discovered by cops just three blocks from where Barnes-Joseph was shot twice in the...

With the tag line "This is Why We're Hot," BET's annual spring break special, "Spring Bling '07" returns for its 7th run, and the heat is on. Outdoing each year, "Spring Bling '07" amplifies its performances, heightens the competitions and upgrades all the wild and crazy games as only BET can.

In its new West Palm location, get ready for whirlwinds of top performances and appearances by Akon, Remy Ma, Pretty Ricky, MIMS, Mike Jones, Cherish, UNK, Marques Houston, Bobby Valentino, DJ Khaled and much more, premiering on the network April 5 - 8.

Each year "Spring Bling" brings in en...

One is definitely the magic number for Grammy- nominated singer/songwriter, Ne-Yo. After capping off an amazing year, the Def Jam artist has scored a triple threat with three #1s in just 11 months with: his #1 Album "In My Own Words" which debuted in February of 2006; his #1 single "So Sick" which topped the Billboard 200, Pop, and R&B charts during its first week; and most recently Ne-Yo's new movie, Stomp The Yard which swept the box office as the first #1 movie of the New Year, grossing $26 million over the 4-day weekend. As if that weren't enough, the gifted songwriter also has another ...

BET announced today that Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, T.I. & Young Dro, The Game, Lil Wayne & Baby are set to perform at the 2006 "BET Hip-Hop Awards." The all-star roster of participants also includes multi-faceted entertainment mogul Diddy, top nominees Lupe Fiasco and Rick Ross, hip-hop diva Remy Ma, Jim Jones, Rhymefest, Sway, Papoose, DJ Scratch, DJ Drama, Saigon and Styles P.

Premiering Wednesday, November 15, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, the stage is set for the "BET Hip-Hop Awards" to be an electrifying evening of non-stop entertainment, celebrating the history and culture of hip-ho...

A little more than 13 years after releasing his debut LP, Represent, hip-hop legend Fat Joe is definitely certified as one of the last of a dying breed. While many of his pioneering peers from that golden era haven't since gracefully bowed out of the game, Joe has constantly found ways to evolve over the years as not only one of the premier MCs in rap, but as an astute businessman with an ear for finding and cultivating talent such as fellow legend Big Pun, female fire starter Remy Ma and R&B crooner Tony Sunshine. Joe's business savvy has surpassed working only in music as he has also secu...

-VH1's "Hip Hop Honors" Airs Oct. 17 at 9pm (EST)

VH1 pays homage to the hip hop pioneers who transformed the genre into a true cultural phenomenon with the third annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors." Hosted by Ice-T, this year's "VH1 Hip Hop Honors," will pay tribute to Wu-Tang Clan, Afrika Bambaataa, Russell Simmons, MC Lyte, Rakim, Beastie Boys, Ice Cube, and Eazy E. The VH1-created awards special honors hip hop's pioneers and luminaries who have transformed this musical genre into a cultural phenomenon. The music and influence of each of the honorees will be recognized through performances...

Gnarls Barkley's Crazy and James Blunt's You're Beautiful were the big winners at last night's MTV Video Music Awards in New York, claiming two prizes. Gnarls Barkley's artistic video claimed Best Direction and Best Editing prizes before the awards had even started, while Blunt's You're Beautiful claimed the Best Male Video and Best Cinematography honors. Full List of Winners Below

The Red Hot Chili Peppers were big losers, failing to win any of the seven awards they were nominated for, and Shakira only claimed one of her seven nominations.

Another big loser was the awards show it...