Well it’s about that time again folks! The fourth annual BET Hip Hop Awards will be taped this Saturday, October 10th at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlantic Civic Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The show will premiere on the BET network on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 p.m. This year’s host is none other than actor/comedian Mike Epps.

Today is the day that Bet.com announced this year’s special appearances and performances. The line up includes Soulja Boy, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Lil’ Scrappy, Gucci Mane, Goodie Mob, Fabolous, E-40, Dorrough, Monica, Tiny & Toya, DJ Khalid, DJ Drama, Trina and many more.
Sohood.com reports:

“BET Networks is gearing up for its fourth annual BET HIP HOP AWARDS in Atlanta, GA hosted by actor and comedian Mike Epps, the show will tape on Saturday, October 10th at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlantic Civic Center and will premiere on the network on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 p.m.

* This year’s show is sure to have you on your feet with appearances and performances by Snoop, Jeezy, Soulja Boy, Wale, E-40, Fabolous, Gucci Mane, Goodie Mob, Lil Scrappy, Dorrough, Monica, Tiny & Toya, DJ Khalid, DJ Drama, Trina, Diddy featuring his sexy Dirty Money crew, and of course you know they’ll be some surprises. To refresh the minds, the Hip-Hop Awards Voting Academy has nominated rapper, producer and style aficionado Kanye West for an impressive nine awards.

Jay Z and Lil Wayne follow closely behind with seven nominations and T.I. rounds things off with six nominations. Additionally, BET has added two new nomination categories to this year’s show – “Made-You-Look Award” (Best Hip Hop Style) which will go to the ultimate trendsetter and “Best Hip-Hop Blog Site,” which will go to the online site that consistently keeps hip-hop fans in the know non-stop. The BET HIP HOP AWARDS will showcase “Hip Hop Cares” which highlights various community organizations and foundations powered by prominent rap super stars in the industry. This year BET will feature 50 Cents’ G-Unity Foundation, Busta Rhymes’ affiliation with RockCorps, Jim Jones’ service to Entertainers Alliance for Education Foundation and Young Jeezy’s Street Dreams Foundation as they give back to major causes affecting their communities and the hip hop community at large.”

I don’t know about you all, but I’m excited to see what’s going to go down! With Mike Epps hosting, who knows what hilariously funny things we have in store. Um, and can we get some extra security there just incase Kanye West feels the need to get up and interrupt someone’s acceptance speech!?!

Shyne Has Been Released From Prison

The word has gotten out that Shyne was set to be released from prison on Tuesday, October 6.  Shyne was released after serving  nearly a ten year sentence for his involvement in a club shooting back in 1999. According to Celeb Wohoo:

“Representatives for Shyne revealed to MTV News that his release is now under review as officials determine whether or not to deport the Brooklyn MC, who was born in Belize. He is being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at an undisclosed location in New York.

“Shyne is currently in federal custody while his future immigration status is determined,” the rep told MTV News. Shyne’s attorney Oscar Michelen said that contrary to reports, his client had not been released as of Tuesday afternoon.”XZ

Wow, I hope they don’t plan on deporting Shyne. He just stepped on fresh soil and they already trying to ship him out. Isn’t it enough he was on Bad Boy (hilarious) , now you want to ship him out of America? Well I’m just glad you home Shyne and I can’t wait to hear that blazing music from you again! We’ll keep you updated on this situation.