Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — The rapper 50 Cent has cancelled a "Family Day" fair he had planned in his old Queens neighbourhood amid police concerns about security for the event. more info

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AllHipHop — A planned community event featuring rapper 50 Cent was canceled in its entirety out of fears of violence the rap star’s manager has confirmed.   50 Cent had planned to perform and host the event tomorrow (August 30) at PS 40 in Jamaica, Quee... more info

VH1 News — 50 Cent's "40 Day," also know as "Family Day," has been indefinitely postponed because organizers were unable to obtain permits. The event had been scheduled for Sunday. more info

MTV.com News — Organizers were unable to obtain permits in time for event, scheduled for Sunday.By Jayson Rodriguez 50 Cent may rub some rappers in New York the wrong way at times, but the Queens-bred artist is generous as any entertainer when it comes to servi... more info

VH1 News — Q-Tip slammed New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg for discouraging 50 Cent from performing at his "40 Day" block party in Jamaica, Queens, this Sunday. more info

MTV.com News — Tip says not letting 50 perform at Queens '40 Day' party is 'a shot to morale.'By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Sway Calloway Sway and Q-Tip Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — Q-Tip has been a poignant voice in the hip-hop community... more info

411 Mania — This week Chris Brown receives his sentence, Juelz Santana is arrested whilst Jadakiss manages to avoid it, and details on new albums by Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Eminem, Crooked I, DJ Kay Slay and Fat Joe with track listings inside! more info

MTV.com News — Chef says he's contemplating Young Jeezy for part three, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Raekwon, Mobb Deep and Nas Photo: LOUD Cornerstone Credentials   We heard the album last night, son. Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II is a ... more info

Guardian Music — Flags have been banned from this year's Reading and Leeds festivals, but they're integral to the atmosphereSo, a last-minute ban on flags and large banners has been imposed at the Reading Leeds festivals this weekend. The reason, organisers claim, is... more info