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Andre’ “3000” Benjamin is more than your average rapper….he’s an actor dammit! When he’s not speeding his Porsche down I75 at the speed of light, Dre’ can be caught somewhere reciting lines and practicing his acting chops.
His role as one of the FOUR BROTHERS was dayum near Oscar worthy. So much so, that they wanna bring him back for the sequel. Now, I’d be lying if I said I even remember the 2005 film, but Dre’s still a brother…. despite what you may have heard. Continue Reading…
Rihanna joined Wyclef Jean & Maxwell on today’s Oprah show to raise money for Haiti earthquake relief. She performed Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” and all proceeds from the sales will go to aid Haiti during this trying time.
Rihanna’s remake of “Redemption Song” is available through iTunes and will be a donation to the efforts in Haiti with proceeds going to the charity Hope for Haiti Now. Thousands of people will benefit from the download of the song (and your ears will thank you too.)
Maxwell “Fistful of Tears” is also available for purchase through the iTunes store This single will also have the proceeds will benefit Hope for Haiti Now.
Now that’s the positive part… the negatives you’ll have to hear for yourself. Just press play…
G’s to Gent’s contestant Markice “Kesan” Moore is wanted in Cobb County Georgia for allegedly “breaking both of his infant daughter’s arms, one leg, 3 ribs, a collarbone and bruising all over her body.”
Kesan is currently listed on Cobb County’s most wanted list and has been on the “run” since Thursday. According to TMZ, he’s phoned in to say that he’ll turn himself in, however as of today that hasn’t happened.
Kesan was eliminated during the fifth episode of “G’s” season one and the mugshot above is from a 2008 arrest in Cobb County. On November 3, 2008, Moore was arrested for driving without a license after he was pulled over for an improper improper. Cobb County don’t play…
I swear I just saw this dude a few days ago! Cobb County officials should probably focus their search on Downtown Atlanta, specifically any of the up & coming artist showcases. Kesan is… *cough* was an aspiring rapper and is often seen on the industry “scene” in the “A”.
Crazy thing is…Kesan did an in-depth interview where he spoke about the pre-mature birth of his daughter (Promise Moore) and life after reality television. In the video posted below, Kesan reveals how his life changed after her birth: Continue Reading…
The finale episode of Monica?s BET reality show ?Still Standing? aired on BET last night. The last of the 12 part series showed how Mo arrived at her decision to choose Everything to Me as the single for her comeback CD. (Click Here to Listen/Download from the “A” Pod)
In case you (like I) missed Monica’s finale episode, view it in it’s entirety below: Continue Reading…
Ludacris is the latest victim of the 2010 music leak war with the ?premature? leak of the video for ?How Low? which is expected to be released on his upcoming Battle of the Sexes project.
The official video takes a que from the theme of Luda’s previous release, Theater of the Mind as he delves into the role of Candy Man.
“Rumor has it, that if you go low enough… Ludacris will appear in the mirror”
As the ladies drop it as low as they can, Luda gives them a mini concert in the mirror. Cute! Video below: Continue Reading…
Antwan “Big Boi” Patton’s Big Kidz Foundation teamed up with the CARE organization to host a fundraiser for Haiti earthquake relief. The event took place at RARE lounge on Piedmont Monday evening and Atlanta came out in force to support!
According to Twan’s tweets (say that fast 3 times), the event raised close to a milli in donations:
Big Boi, Jennifer Lee (Big Kidz Foundation) & Sammie
The CARE organization is one that you can count on to send help directly to countries in need.? Visit AtlantaCares.org for more information on how you lend a hand. Also visit Twan’s Big Kidz Foundation for information on assisting kids in need right here in the “A”.
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