Hustle Hard Entertainment/Atlantic recording artist Maino debuted this week on iTunes Top 10 with his new single, "All The Above (Feat. T-Pain)." The track - which is featured on the Brooklyn-based

Hip-hop star Saigon was deliberately targeted by New York police following his arrest for possession of an offensive weapon, according to the star's attorney.

Hip-hop star Saigon has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon. The rapper - real name Brian Carenard - was caught carrying a knife in Manhattan, reports the New York Daily News.

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.