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.

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