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Learning Carbon 101 w/ Rihanna's Latest . . .
Climate change education gets catchy. . .
From the original post at blog.brighterplanet.com:
"Recalling the days of VH1’s pop-up music videos, we’ve decided to borrow the concept to address some disturbing details of our society illustrated by the media and pop culture - only this time we’re focusing on carbon. We chose Rihanna mostly because of her popularity, but as Alex pointed out, the song is fitting for a discussion of carbon emissions and the US auto industry. After all, it’s become somewhat of a mantra for Americans over the last few decades…'Shut up and drive'." Climate change education gets catchy. . . From the original post at blog.brighterplanet.com: ... more -
Q-Tip: Bell Ringer Interview
Q-Tip is in need of a renaissance. Never mind the current state of the game or the circumstances which led up to having at least one of his previous solo albums permanently locked in the vaults by the suits at Arista Records. "The Abstract" has been criss-crossing the country on red eye flights to share headlining duties with his brethren from A Tribe Called Quest on the Rock The Bells tour in Chicago. Despite some obvious fatigue, Tip was gracious enough to open up his dressing room and do a little press for his upcoming album, Live At The Renaissance.
In about 10 hours there will be an epic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde transformation that showcases the Tribe channeling some Native Tongues circa 1993 showmanship. But even at this ridiculously early hour, all it takes is a little conversation about the more abstract parts of his catalogue and performing to make Q-Tip partake in a rebirth akin to the one scholars use to describe Europe's cultural movement of the fifteenth century. For those who believe Hip Hop is going through its own version of the Dark Ages, it will take more patience to see if Tip's efforts will receive a positive reception or be slept on.
HipHopDX: Your last few solo efforts have been deemed experimental, ahead of their time. Did you re-evaluate at all, as far as your approach?
Find out what Q-Tip had to say here....
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/features/id.1179
Q-Tip is in need of a renaissance. Never mind the current state of the game or the circumstances which led up to having at least one o... more -
50 Cent Sues Taco Bell for $4 Million
In late June advertising representatives for Taco Bell made what they call a "good faith, charitable offer to 50 Cent." In a written letter, the company propositioned 50 to change his nickname to either 79, 89 or 99 Cent for a day while rapping his order at one of their restaurants.
In return, the company would make a $10,000 donation to any charity the rapper chose. The Mexican-style fast food chain released the following letter to the national press in June, before the original copy eventually reached the 50's offices.
Find out if fifty will sue anyone else here....
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7373 In late June advertising representatives for Taco Bell made what they call a "good faith, charitable offer to 50 Cent." In a written l... more -
Did Bill Cosby Blackball Terrence Howard?
Terrence Howard recently made allegations that Bill Cosby tried to blackball him years ago. According to the actor, this happened when he landed a small role in The Cosby Show. Now, Cosby is replying to those allegations by saying he wants to set the record straight.
Here is Terrence Howard's view of what took place.
"I was 19 and had just moved to New York from Cleveland, I got on 'The Cosby Show' on my second audition ever. I told him, 'I'm a man just like you.' He didn't like it, and the casting agent never took my calls again," Howard said, according to a report by World Entertainment News Network.
Find out more here....
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7378 Terrence Howard recently made allegations that Bill Cosby tried to blackball him years ago. According to the actor, this happened when... more -
Tony Yayo Disses Young Buck, Game & Fat Joe
Tony Yayo has never been the one to keep quiet on his discontent for other rappers. Calling into Jenny Boom Boom’s show on Hot 93.7 in Connecticut, Yayo released a kamikaze of insults toward G-Unit’s three biggest current foes; The Game, Young Buck and Fat Joe.
Stating that The Game was a “television blood,” Yayo mentioned their first encounter in which he saw Game wearing a different color. “When I met Game, he had on a brown flag. He wasn’t even blood, get out of here man.”
Find out what else Yayo had to say here....
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7376
Tony Yayo has never been the one to keep quiet on his discontent for other rappers. Calling into Jenny Boom Boom’s show on Hot 93.7 in... more -
Gucci Mane Arrested On Gun And Drug Charges
Atlantic Records rapper, Radric "Gucci Mane" Davis was arrested early Wednesday morning (July 23) in the Atlanta area.
He was taken into custody by the Henry County Police Department after a routine traffic stop in which the rapper was thought to be under the influence of drugs. After searching Gucci's vehicle, a small amount of marijuana and a gun were found in his possession.
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http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7379 Atlantic Records rapper, Radric "Gucci Mane" Davis was arrested early Wednesday morning (July 23) in the Atlanta area. ... more -
Nas & 620,000 Others Appear Outside Of Fox News
After topping the charts with his latest album, Nas took teamed up with Move On and Color of Change to deliver a box of petitions to Fox News.
“We’re here to make a stand,” Nas told a small crowd as he delivered the more than 600,000 flyers to the network.
Nas called out Fox News labeling Michelle Obama Barack’s “baby mama” and O’Reilly’s “lynching party” references as “racist.”
Watch the video here....
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7377 After topping the charts with his latest album, Nas took teamed up with Move On and Color of Change to deliver a box of petitions to F... more -
Nas Petitions with ColorOfChange/MoveOn in front of Fox News HQ
With the recent release of his album "Untitled", rapper Nas is more of an activist than ever. I has recently joined the ColorOfChange and MoveOn organizations to peititon against media giant Fox News. Nas denounces the racist propaganda aired on the news channel by citing examples such as Bill O'Reilly's attack on Michelle Obama using the phrase "lynching party", the infamous "terrorist fist jab", Michelle Obama as the Barack's "baby mama". He said: "Fox poisons this country every time they air racist propaganda and try to call it news. This should outrage every American that Fox uses hateful language to talk about the person that may be the first black president."
With over 600,000 signatures, ColorOfChange demands that network president Roger Ailes "find a solution to address racial stereotyping and hate-mongering before it hits the airwaves." Fox rejected the petitions, but Brave New Films says that Comedy Central's The Colbert Report will accept them instead.
If you haven't seen Nas' "Sly Fox" video, check it out here on Current by typing "Nas Takes On Sly Fox" in the search box. With the recent release of his album "Untitled", rapper Nas is more of an activist than ever. I has recently joined the ColorOfChange ... more -
Ruby Hornet Reviews: Front To Back Vol. 5
In the 5th installment of RH's review column we take a look at Nas' high profile release, tempt Fate with Dr. Dog, visit The 3rd World with Immortal Technique, pause at Ave.To's Three Way Intersection, and open up Skillz' Million Dollar Backpack. Check it out... In the 5th installment of RH's review column we take a look at Nas' high profile release, tempt Fate with Dr. Dog, visit The 3rd World... more
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Hello Kid Cudi!
With influences of Coldplay and DJ A-Track at his side, Cleveland born rapper, Scott Mescudi, creates major blog hype with his recently released mixtape. Say hello to Kid Cudi! With influences of Coldplay and DJ A-Track at his side, Cleveland born rapper, Scott Mescudi, creates major blog hype with his recentl... more
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Get my close friend on the air my current family!!
Our hometown radio station is giving new artists a chance to shine. what better way to get on the air then to get plays and love from complete strangers. i am reaching out to you. take a little time and try n get this fella some air time much love yawl-andrea Our hometown radio station is giving new artists a chance to shine. what better way to get on the air then to get plays and love from ... more
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Nas to protest at “racist” Fox studios
Nas is turning his words into action as he’ll join ColorOfChange.org and MoveOn.org in delivering a 600,000-signature petition to the channel’s Manhattan studios tomorrow afternoon. The petition demands that Fox “end its pattern of racist attacks against Black Americans including presidential candidate Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.” Nas is turning his words into action as he’ll join ColorOfChange.org and MoveOn.org in delivering a 600,000-signature petition to the ... more
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Fricke’s Picks: Vintage Urban Pop
Classic Piano Blues (Smithsonian Folkways) stars Meade “Lux” Lewis, Champion Jack Dupree, James P. Johnson, Sammy Price and other masters in later recordings, many for the Folkways label, when the music was treated more like vanishing folklore. But there is no shortage of rolling dynamite or hurtin’ truths. Classic Piano Blues (Smithsonian Folkways) stars Meade “Lux” Lewis, Champion Jack Dupree, James P. Johnson, Sammy Price and other mast... more
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Kanye West up for new Anger Management Movie Sequel
Kanye West is vehemently denying all reports that his management team has urged him to take anger management classes. The rumor surfaced on July 4, when Chicago Sun-Times columnist Bill Zwecker reported [click to read] he heard as much from someone in West's camp... Kanye West is vehemently denying all reports that his management team has urged him to take anger management classes. The rumor surfac... more
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Kanye West Gives Back to Iraq War Vets in “Choose or Lose” Special
Kanye West is hooking up with MTV for the new documentary Choose or Lose & Kanye West Present: Homecoming. In the hour-long doc, West and MTV VJ Sway Calloway will go to the homes of recently returned Iraq war veterans to hear their stories about their service and how they’re re-acclimating to civilian life. Kanye West is hooking up with MTV for the new documentary Choose or Lose & Kanye West Present: Homecoming. In the hour-long doc, W... more
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Report: Rick Ross Worked as a Florida Corrections Officer
The Smoking Gun has once again exposed one of hip-hop’s biggest stars, this time revealing that Rick Ross has been lying about his past job of being a corrections officer. The Smoking Gun has once again exposed one of hip-hop’s biggest stars, this time revealing that Rick Ross has been lying about his pas... more
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2008 ESPY Awards Recap
Some of the biggest stars in sports and entertainment converged in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theatre for the 16th annual Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards or as they’re more popularly known, the ESPY’s.
Winning big, with three awards each, were the 2008 Super Bowl Champions, the New York Giants, and the most dominant athlete in sports today, Tiger Woods. The New York Giants won ESPYs in the categories: "Best Game," "Best Upset" and "Best Play," the latter for David Tyree’s epic "helmet catch" of an Eli Manning pass that kept the Giants’ Super Bowl game-winning drive alive.
Find out who won here....
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T.I. Discusses Paper Trail & New Movie
T.I. is back with a highly anticipated new LP, Paper Trail. With the new LP dropping in early September, T.I. recently spoke on what people can expect from the album and how intense the making of the LP was. After going through his fair share of tribulations and run ins with the law, T.I. sat down to make what he calls "me at my best."
“I just want everyone to know that it’s coming out and that I’m going to answer a lot of questions in the music," he said via press release. "It’s intense and insightful; it’s gonna shake up the game and it’s me at my best.”
Read more about T.I. Here....
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7355
T.I. is back with a highly anticipated new LP, Paper Trail. With the new LP dropping in early September, T.I. recently spoke on what p... more -
DMX Arrests Continue In Arizona
The beginning of another week brings yet another appearance on a police blotter for DMX. The Associated Press reports X was arrested Saturday (July 18) on suspicion of giving a false name and Social Security number to local hospital to avoid paying medical expenses. It is not known what prompted X's visit to the Mayo Clinic, as medical reports are generally not made available to public for privacy reasons.
Read about all 5 of DMX's Arrests Here....
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7351 The beginning of another week brings yet another appearance on a police blotter for DMX. The Associated Press reports X was arrested S... more -
Rick Ross Exposed By TheSmokingGun.com
Last week, images of a younger Rick Ross dressed as a correctional officer hit the Internet, causing much speculation as to whether or not the rapper's tales of selling cocaine were true.
Ross denied the validity of the photo, saying: "My life is 100 percent real. These online hackers putting a picture of my face when I was a teenager in high school on other people’s body. If this shit was real don’t you think they would have more specifics, like dates and everything else? I’m in the entertainment business and a lot of people like to hate because I’m on top of my game. Like I said before my life is 100 percent real."
See the pictures here....
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7356
Last week, images of a younger Rick Ross dressed as a correctional officer hit the Internet, causing much speculation as to whether or... more
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