THE FACTS
Nas owes three million dollars in back taxes.

THE SPIN
In when keeping it hood rich goes wrong news, TMZ reports that according to court documents Nas owes over three million in back taxes.

Indeed, the IRS placed a $3,365,671.26 lien against him. This an increase from the $2,584,206.31 lien the IRS filed last week against him.

If his tax problems weren’t bad enough, Nas faces jail time for failure to fork over $200,000 in child support and alimony to his ex-wife, Kelis.

And TMZ says Nas is now returning to the it’s cheaper to keep her route – sending off a series of emails that detail where the pair can meet “face to face.”

But Kelis is said to be adamant about moving on and already has a new boyfriend ready to help her spend Nas’ money.

Or better yet, what’s left of it.

The site added that Nas is unaware of the consequences he faces and as a result is spending every dollar he makes.

He reportedly made $50,000 for a gig during the Sundance Film Festival but spent the money before he left.

I expect a judge and a sheriff to play the role of Nas and Ginuwine in their rendition of “You Owe Me” in no time.

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THE FACTS
Alicia Keys claims she’s never been in a “terrible relationship.”

THE SPIN
In where was your publicist when you said this news Alicia Keys was quoted in a recent interview talking about her past relationships.

Apparently Alicia is quite the lucky one.

She says:

“I’ve never dated a ton of people, I’ve always been a one-guy kind of girl, but I have to say that I’ve always been lucky with love, blessed with it. Overall I haven’t had any terrible relationships – apart from a couple of little stupid ones when I was younger, but at that age you kinda can’t help it. But I’ve always had really great guys in my life, you know? They’ve been very stable men as well. I need a guy who is strong-minded, not intimidated by me – I don’t like those kind of guys.”

Now if you were receiving a lot of criticism after the wife of your boyfriend called you a homewrecker (in so many words), would you make a comment like this?

Even if it’s not true, it just seems like the sort of sound bite some people will twist around. You know, kind of like I just did.

Maybe it’s time for Alicia to follow the Beyonce school of thought when it comes to discussing relationships publicly.

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THE FACTS
Both have confirmed their breakup via their publicists.

THE SPIN
She entered their marriage with a son, while he a daughter and together they became one of Black Hollywood’s most adored couples.

However, their marriage is short lived. Though they married in August 2008 by October 2009 they were reportedly already separated.

And now, D-Nice has confirmed that he and Malinda Williams are no longer together.

D-Nice sent the following confirmation to the YBF:

“I ask that our privacy be honored during this extremely personal time. I thank my family and fans for their endless support.”

Shortly thereafter BJ Coleman, publicist for Malinda Williams sent along his own indirect confirmation:

“I never comment on my clients’ personal lives. I do know Malinda’s main focus is always the well being of her son. She is working on a couple of new projects and is excited about moving forward in 2010.”

Did you know that TV One covered Malinda’s wedding party hosted by G. Garvin?

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