Joseph Simmons Jr., 19 aka "Jo Jo" was arrested Friday night on Manhattan's Upper West Side for allegedly buying marijuana and then subsequently trying to evade police. Jo Jo is the son of Reverend Run of the infamous Hall of Fame rap trio Run DMC and nephew of business mogul extraordinaire Russell Simmons. Allegedly, after purchasing the marijuana and rolling a joint, Jo Jo tried to get away from police by reversing his BMW and narrowly missing the police cruiser. This resulted in felony charge of attempted felony reckless endangerment (this charge was subsequently dropped). In addition, Jo Jo was charged with two misdemeanor charges: criminal use of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest and a violation for marijuana possession. Reverend Run offered the following statements to MTV regarding the incident "I didn't always have this collar around my neck," Run explained. "I come from a rap, rock and roll background. Jojo is all right. It's working itself out. We're pulling together as a family going forward. You live and learn." Run also said his son was released without bail on Saturday. I guess no family is immune to the impetutous behavior of teenagers. My prayers go out to the Simmons family - I love them! For crying out loud they're the best darn rich black family on TV!!!
June 28, 2009 is the date set for the 2009 BET Awards. The award show will
once again be held in Los Angeles at the Shrine Auditorium. Oscar winning actor Jamie Foxx is rumored to be this year's host. The "official" announcement will be made this afternoon on a special edition of BET's 106 & Park. Joining hosts Terrence and Rocsi for the episode will be Keri Hilson, The-Dream, Pharrell, Soulja Boy Ryan Leslie and Day 26.
Posted by: Red Carpet Shelley
on May 11, 2009
Multi-plantinum R&B sensation Ciara is set to release her third album "Fantasy Ride" on Tuesday, May 5. With this in mind, any body who is anyone in Atlanta showed up and showed out at her album release party this Wednesday at the Luckie Lounge. So you know your girl Red Carpet Shelley was in the building!! 
The mood was set from the moment of arrival: hip, chic, urban and definitely sexy! 
While waiting the arrival of the guest of honor, some mulled around the bar while others scoped out the venue looking for the perfect spot to observe the sexy in the city! The excitement was palatable as many of hip hop's finest gathered 
to support one of Atlanta's own. Some of the notables in attendance included Young Jeezy (he is featured on the album on the single "Never Ever" which is currently climbing the charts), Jazzy Pha, Monica, Juelz Santana, and Nene (of Housewives of Atlanta). Here are some pics - enjoy!
Posted by: Red Carpet Shelley
on Apr 30, 2009
