Florida Sentinel Bulletin

DMX has always walked with the people and showed where his heart really really is after a concert in Texas.

X was doing a show in San Antonio last Thursday, when a fan asked if he would visit the troops at nearby Fort Sam Houston.

X said yes … and actually kept his word, showing up the next day and playing a little wheelchair basketball with some of the guys.

TRENTON, N.J. — Soul singer Howard Tate has died in his New Jersey apartment a decade after a career resurrection that followed years of tragedy and obscurity.

A spokesman for the Burlington County medical examiner says Tate was 72 when he died Friday in Burlington City.

Tate was born in Macon, Ga., and grew up in Philadelphia.

In the late 1960s and early ’70s he had three top 20 R&B hits, including “Get It While You Can,” written by his longtime producer Jerry Ragovoy and made more famous by Janis Joplin.

A feud has erupted within the first family of reggae, with the widow and nine children of Bob Marley suing his half brother to stop use of the Marley name to promote an annual Miami music festival and profit from other businesses in his native Jamaica.

The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court contends the half brother, businessman Richard Booker, and several affiliated companies are violating copyright and trademark laws by using Marley’s name, photographs, lyrics, symbols and other intellectual property without authorization.

The lawsuit says people could be deceived into thinking those uses are officially endorsed by Marley’s widow, Rita Marley, and their children. Booker and Bob Marley shared the same mother.

All good things must come to an end. Steve Harvey stunned radio listeners with his future plans. The comedian/radio show host announced he would be retiring from stand up comedy in the coming year. He also told his listeners on his show, The Steve Harvey Morning Show, his last performance would be at the 2012 Hoodie Awards.

Harvey disclosed the information after reading a letter on the air which questioned him about whether he would be continuing his syndicated radio show. Rumors have been circulating that he would be stepping down from his show.

Willow Smith, 11, who shot to fame with her catchy hit Whip My Hair, said on radio station 106 & Park, that the self-titled album will hit shelves and download sites on April 3rd.

She signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label in 2010 and has been working on material ever since. A spokesperson for the label said: ‘She has an energy and enthusiasm about her music that is truly infectious. It’s rare to find an artist with such innate talent and creativity at such a young age.’

The album will feature Whip My Hair, which reached number two in the official singles chart in March, as well as the follow-up 21st Century Girl and her collaboration with Nicki Minaj, Fireball.

The rapper Soulja Boy was recently served with eviction papers for neglecting to pay rent on his Atlanta home.

Earlier this year the “Crank That” rapper, whose real name is DeAndre Way, made headlines when a story leaked that he allegedly bought himself a $55M jet for his birthday. The story turned out to be false.

Souja Boy has not paid his November rent for his Atlanta home. The rapper reportedly owes $4,725, and has been served with eviction papers.

He had until December 5 to pay the money owed, or he might face the risk of getting thrown out.

NBA player Kris Humphries asked a judge Thursday to annul his 10-week, highly publicized marriage to Kim Kardashian on the basis that it was fraudulent.

The filing comes roughly a month after Kardashian filed for divorce and apologized to fans.

Humphries’ petition did not offer any details to support his contention that the marriage was a fraud, which a judge would have to determine is true for the marriage to be completely nullified.

Kardashian’s attorney Laura Wasser declined to comment on Humphries‘ filing.

The couple signed a prenuptial agreement before marrying in a star-studded ceremony Aug. 20 at an exclusive estate in California.

Kim Kardashian and Humphries began dating late last year and announced their engagement in May. He proposed on bended knee with a 20.5-carat ring by spelling out “Will you marry me?” in rose petals.

Kardashian filed for divorce Oct. 31, citing irreconcilable differences.

Former TV talk show host Montel Williams wants to open medical marijuana facilities in the District. Wednesday, he pleaded his case before a crowd of 150 residents in the basement of Israel Baptist Church in Northeast.

Williams has applied for two cultivation center licenses. Neighbors told him they’re worried about crime and the site’s location directly across the street from a strip club.

Williams said his organization plans to refurbish the warehouse, and that will actually help the neighborhood.

Since his release from prison in August, rapper T.I. has been busy spending time with his family, released a book and will soon be starring in a VH1 reality show that features his wife, Tiny and their six children.

This week he was featured on the cover of Vibe magazine. In the interview, T.I. may have created a firestorm when he was asked about gay rights.

T.I defends comedian Tracy Morgan’s controversial rant on homosexuality which drew widespread criticism earlier this year.

T.I. went on to clarify his position on homophobia and gay rights:

They’re like, ‘If you have an opinion against us, we’re gonna shut you down.’ … That’s not American. If you’re gay you should have the right to be gay in peace, and if you’re against it you should have the right to be against it in peace.