Archive for April, 2010

Lil Wayne Launches New Site To Keep Fans Updated From Prison

April 5th, 2010 | By

Lil Wayne has launched a new Web site to keep fans updated while he serves out his prison term.

The imprisoned superstar launched a new Web site on Friday (April 2), WeezyThanxYou.com, where he’ll post weekly updates, blog about sports and respond to letters he’s received from fans since he began his prison stint last month.

“Your letter was so thoughtful and sincere,” he wrote in response to Nurris Terrero of New York. “The way you worded everything left me in awe. Please send suggestions on books I should read. I look forward to checking them out.”

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Pharrell Launches Teen-Targeted Site

April 3rd, 2010 | By

N.E.R.D. frontman and producer Pharrell Williams has extended his grasp within the media industry to include a brand new website geared toward teenagers. Kidult.com has already gone live and features edited, as well as user-generated, content on trending topics ranging in sports, fashion, politics and entertainment. In a press release, Williams …

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Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek Reunite

April 3rd, 2010 | By

After 10-years since their classic contribution Train of Thought sealed their fates in hip-hop lore, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek are releasing their follow-up venture

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Diddy to Perform New Single on ‘American Idol’

April 2nd, 2010 | By

Apart from all his ventures, like vodka and a clothing line, Diddy still makes music from time to time. The Dirty Money frontman’s ‘Last Train to Paris’ is finally coming June 22 and that means the promo machine is about to step up to, well, Diddy levels. Vibe is reporting that Combs’ next high profile appearance is taking place on ‘American Idol …

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Russell Simmons Encourages Gangs to Stop the Violence

April 1st, 2010 | By

Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons gave a speech in Queens, N.Y., recently to encourage youth gangs to stop the trend of violence that has occurred in the borough recently. Queens has seen a 20 percent increase in homicides, while New York City has seen a 23 percent increase. Simmons is part of a legion of individuals affiliated with hip-hop to speak out …

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