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Friday, May 25, 2007
News For 5-25-06
The Takeover: 50 Cent Hosts BET’s Rap City Next Week
G-Unit head honcho, 50 Cent, will host BET’s Rap City next week, from May 29 to June 2. During the week, Curtis “Interscope” Jackson will sit with BET political correspondent, Jeff Johnson, to discuss the hot topics in hip-hop, including the “N-word,” diversity in rap music, Mater P’s recent comments and more. Also appearing on Rap City next week will be Tony Yayo, KRS-One, Marley Marl and DJ Whoo Kid. 50 will also be promoting his third album, Curtis, and his performance at this year’s BET Awards ’07. You can catch BET’s Rap City weekdays at 5 PM EST.
Foxy Brown will release her long awaited album, Black Roses, on September 6.
According to Billboard.com, Foxy Brown will release her long awaited album, Black Roses, on September 6. The LP will not be released on Def Jam Records, instead, it will come out on Foxy’s new label, Black Roses. “This album is going to be a lyrical testimony to everything I’ve gone through and survived the last couple of years,” Foxy tells Billboard.com. “It’s just incredible.” While details about the album are still sketchy, Foxy says she wants to work with Jay-Z, Spragga Benz and Baby Cham. In order to hold fans over until Black Roses, the Brooklyn MC will also release a new untitled mixtape in June.
Chamillionaire, joined with Energizer to find new, unsigned talent
Houston’s Grammy award winning MC, Chamillionaire, joined with Energizer to find new, unsigned talent in the Energizer e2 Titanium Technology Freestylin’ Music Contest. The contest took place between March and April, in which aspiring artists uploaded a two-minute freestyle to Energizer’s MySpace page. Last week, the contest ended and the winner — San Francisco MC, C-Tru — was chosen by Chamillionaire. As the grand prize winner, C-Tru performed with King Koopa on Sunday, May 20 at DUB Magazine’s 2007 Custom Auto Show & Concert in Atlanta, GA. “Meeting Chamillionaire and spending time with an artist who’s out there telling the truth through music, just like I am, is an opportunity of a lifetime,” says C-Tru. “Energizer’s support and respect for the music scene made this happen. I’m truly grateful.”
Young Jeezy Arrested in Atlanta for Disorderly Conduct
Young Jeezy, whose real name is Jay Jenkins, was arrested early Thursday morning outside of the Strokers strip club in Atlanta. While details are sketchy, Mikki Jones of the Dekalb County Sheriff’s office confirmed the arrest to XXLMag.com. Apparently the rapper got into a verbal dispute outside of the club and was taken into custody on a disorderly conduct charge. He was held for several hours before being released on $280 bond.
G-Unit head honcho, 50 Cent, will host BET’s Rap City next week, from May 29 to June 2. During the week, Curtis “Interscope” Jackson will sit with BET political correspondent, Jeff Johnson, to discuss the hot topics in hip-hop, including the “N-word,” diversity in rap music, Mater P’s recent comments and more. Also appearing on Rap City next week will be Tony Yayo, KRS-One, Marley Marl and DJ Whoo Kid. 50 will also be promoting his third album, Curtis, and his performance at this year’s BET Awards ’07. You can catch BET’s Rap City weekdays at 5 PM EST.
Foxy Brown will release her long awaited album, Black Roses, on September 6.
According to Billboard.com, Foxy Brown will release her long awaited album, Black Roses, on September 6. The LP will not be released on Def Jam Records, instead, it will come out on Foxy’s new label, Black Roses. “This album is going to be a lyrical testimony to everything I’ve gone through and survived the last couple of years,” Foxy tells Billboard.com. “It’s just incredible.” While details about the album are still sketchy, Foxy says she wants to work with Jay-Z, Spragga Benz and Baby Cham. In order to hold fans over until Black Roses, the Brooklyn MC will also release a new untitled mixtape in June.
Chamillionaire, joined with Energizer to find new, unsigned talent
Houston’s Grammy award winning MC, Chamillionaire, joined with Energizer to find new, unsigned talent in the Energizer e2 Titanium Technology Freestylin’ Music Contest. The contest took place between March and April, in which aspiring artists uploaded a two-minute freestyle to Energizer’s MySpace page. Last week, the contest ended and the winner — San Francisco MC, C-Tru — was chosen by Chamillionaire. As the grand prize winner, C-Tru performed with King Koopa on Sunday, May 20 at DUB Magazine’s 2007 Custom Auto Show & Concert in Atlanta, GA. “Meeting Chamillionaire and spending time with an artist who’s out there telling the truth through music, just like I am, is an opportunity of a lifetime,” says C-Tru. “Energizer’s support and respect for the music scene made this happen. I’m truly grateful.”
Young Jeezy Arrested in Atlanta for Disorderly Conduct
Young Jeezy, whose real name is Jay Jenkins, was arrested early Thursday morning outside of the Strokers strip club in Atlanta. While details are sketchy, Mikki Jones of the Dekalb County Sheriff’s office confirmed the arrest to XXLMag.com. Apparently the rapper got into a verbal dispute outside of the club and was taken into custody on a disorderly conduct charge. He was held for several hours before being released on $280 bond.
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