10 years ago, Tupac Shakur became immortal. While his murder became unsolved, his legend has grown exponentially and his story, charisma and lyrics continue to inspire music lovers and everyday people. ThugLifeArmy.com, dedicated to continual Pac coverage lists a number of goings on commemorating his memory. RIP 2Pac.

Rumor has it Jay-Z, who recently reclaimed his mic, has been fired from his swanky position at Def Jam. The rumor originated at Okay Player.com, the online home of The Roots, whose new album Game Theory, is getting almost no love from the label’s marketing department. And as AllHiphop points out, neither is Method Man’s latest, 4:21 The Day After, dropped the same day.

Is it possible that Anna Nicole Smith’s son, David Wayne Smith, was a victim of murder? Who was this mysterious third person in the room at the time of his death? This is the most bizarre story of the year, many condolences to Ms. Smith and her new baby girl.

Beyonce is officially No. 1 on the Billboard charts.

And with all the talk of the 9/11 tragedy, don’t forget the tragedy still unfolding in the Gulf Coast. Pick up a copy of the updated version of the Sister Sledge classic “We Are Family.” Produced by Rodney Jerkins, the star-studded track features the sisters along with Patti Labelle, Ciara, Brian McKnight, Chris Brown and Brandford Marsalis. Proceeds go toward Hurricane Katrina disaster relief.

According to Vibe, Maxwell has erected a myspace page to promote his upcoming album. This after alleged conflict with his label who, some people say, felt his last efforts were too homosexual and would destroy his mainly-female fan base.