In the wake of a December car accident that saw Brandy involved in a fatal car crash, police have recommended that the 27-year-old singer/actress be charged with a single misdemeanor charge of vehicular manslaughter.

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Fans of mainstream, middlestream and underground rap have cause for celebration with the announcement of Clipse’s Hell Hath No Fury tour dates, additional Snoop Doog/Diddy tour info, and a confirmed date for the 2nd Annual Paid Dues Festival.

As previously reported, rap heavyweights Snoop Dogg and Diddy are teaming up to perform songs from their latest albums, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment and Press Play, respectively, during a 3-week European tour. Check below for the updates dates.

Meanwhile, Virginia’s power duo, Clipse (photo) have just announced tour dates in support of their latest, and slept on, Hell Hath No Fury. Malice and Pusha T will rock North America for over a month on a trek that kicks off February 25 in Baltimore. Check dates below.

And finally, independent hip-hop fest, Paid Dues will take place on March 24 at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA. Presented by Living Legends emcee Murs 3:16, and hosted by Lucky I Am, the line-up includes Felt (Murs w/ Slug & Ant), Sage Francis, Brother Ali, Blackalicious, Jean Grae, Visionaries, Mr Lif, Zion I & The Grouch, Devin The Dude, Evidene w/ Alchemist, Pigeon John, and more.

Tickets for the all-ages Paid Dues fest go on sale Friday, February 2. The well-received festival is on track to beoming a national tour as well as a documentary film in the future.