- Janelle Monáe praised her friendship and collaboration with Prince on her new album Electric Lady, saying she feels "forever indebted" for his friendship. [BB]
- A judge ordered an investigation into the treatment and well-being of Paris Jackson following her alleged suicide attempt. [HR]
- Erykah Badu christened her new role as artist in residence with the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra with a weekend concert series spotlighting her 2008 album, New Amerykah Part One: 4th World War, as well as new works with composer Ted Hearne. [WNYC]
- The popular Breakin' Convention will make its debut at the Apollo Theater, the first time the hip-hop festival has come to the US in its 10-year history. [NYT]
- Two wrongs don't make a right: Producers of the upcoming Nina Simone biopic announced plans to have Dr. Dre score the film starring Zoe Saldana. [HHDX]
- Clayton Armstrong Hill, who claimed he helped cover up the murder of Notorious B.I.G., escaped federal prison in Georgia by "walking off the grounds." [AHH]
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