Mario is in the clear. After the singer’s mother claimed that he assaulted her last month, she’s changing her tune, saying he didn’t actually lay a finger on her and was on drugs when she reported the incident to the police.


Shawntia Hardaway, who previously battled a heroin addiction, took the stand yesterday and declared she was under the influence when she accused her son of pushing her against a wall and breaking objects in their Baltimore home.

The 2nd degree assault charge against Mario has been dropped, the Baltimore state attorney’s office told TMZ.

“I’m glad to be finally vindicated,” the 24-year-old tells UsMagazine.com. “I want to thank everyone who believed in me. I will continue to love and support my mother.”

The “Let Me Love You” hitmaker is back in the studio working on a new album for 2011 and will release a mixtape within the next month.

Mario made headlines this morning for his out-of-character behavior. According to TMZ, the 24-year-old R&B singer was arrested and released on $50,000 bond for 2nd degree assault following an altercation with his mother earlier this week at their shared apartment in Baltimore, Md.


Mario’s mother Shawntia Hardaway told police that her son had gone on a rampage, breaking a mirror, shattering a china cabinet, and putting a hole in the closet door. Following his outburst, Mario then pushed his mother “eight feet into a living room wall, where [she] hit her head on the wall.”

Their mother-son relationship has a history of trouble. The “Dancing with the Stars” contestant confronted his mother’s heroin addiction by staging an intervention in 2007 on MTV’s documentary “I Won’t Love You to Death,” where he allowed cameras to film him trying to get her clean. “I want to give you the gift of life, like you gave me,” he told her.


*P.S* Some of you may remember the MTV documentary that Mario filmed about 3 years ago depicting the struggle he has had with his mother and her constant drug use. Could this be a factor of this alleged incident?

Even when he’s overseas, Mario can’t stop thinking about his girl in the Chris Robinson-directed video for “Thinkin’ About You,” the second single off D.N.A. The story picks up where “Break Up” left off. Richgirl’s Audra once again makes an appearance. Does Mario get the cold shoulder? Watch and find out!

Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett join Mario in the Chris Robinson-directed video for “Break Up,” which was shot in Mario’s hometown of Baltimore. The R&B singer’s fourth album, And Then There Was Me, is scheduled for release on Sept. 22.

According to our friends over at Rap-Up.com, R&B star Mario is readying his fourth studio album for a March 2009 release. Looking to capitalize on his Dancing With The Stars success, the 22 year old has been in the studio with the likes of Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins, Tricky Stewart, Babyface, Stargate, Polow Da Don and KP Malay, on what he describes as “most personal, colossal album of his career”. Described as as fusing of classic R&B and modern Pop, the as yet untitled set will hit stores via J Records.

Mario's last effort 'Go!' still stands as a very good LP in my book!!!

Here is another new track from Mario. This song gives me a old Michael Jackson feel. What are your thoughts?

Mario - "I'm Tryin Be Down" (Link#1)

Mario - "I'm Tryin Be Down" (Link#2)

Here is some more new muzik fom Mario..

Mario -"Don't Do It" (Link#1)
Mario - "Don't Do It"(Link#2)

Here is Keyshia's Hit "Heaven Sent" Official Remix Ft. Mario. Check it out!!



Keyshia Cole - "Heaven Sent" (Remix) Ft. Mario (Link#1)
Keyshia Cole - "Heaven Sent" (Remix) Ft. Mario )Link#2)

This Micheal Jackson inspired track is kinda hott!! Choreographers make sure you download this song to teach in classes!!






Mario - "Greenlight" (Link#1)
Mario - "Greenlight" (Link#2)

So unless you have been living under a rock you've heard about the 106 & Park drama. Here is Terrence trying to apologize to Rocsi via Mario for his actions. Do you believe his apology? Leave a comment and tell me what you think? Check it out below courtesy of World Star Hip-Hop: