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WORLD RAP CHAMPIONSHIPS LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE
Posted at 8/14/2006 11:47:00 AM
Monday, August 7th, saw Jump Off TVs launch of the World Rap
Championships
coverage online. Promising to revolutionize the world of Hip Hop, the
international MC battle format successfully demonstrates that Rap is
the
next Extreme Sport.
With a total of 12 teams, set across two divisions London (UK) and New
York (USA), Jump Off TV viewers will watch 24 rappers battle it out
over the next 10 weeks for a place in the $10,000 Playoff Finals in
Las Vegas in October.
The unique tag-team format is set in abandoned warehouses and rooftops
across East London and Brooklyn, New York. During the 10 Week regular
season one battle a day will be available for streaming allowing
viewers to make comments, vote on the winners and share the content.
"Its great to be able to broadcast this new rap battle league online,
as we don't have to conform to any TV censorship regulations and we
can give our global audience of 200,000 viewers exactly what they want
On-Demand", said Harold Anthony, the shows producer.
Since November 2005 Jump Off TV has organized over 100 MC Battles on
the streets of London and New York and has amassed viral viewing
figures of over 500,000.
Battling is deep rooted in Hip Hop culture, from its inception in the
early 70's through to its commercialization today in films like
Eminems 8 Mile. This is the first move in a sequence of events to push
Rap as a sport in a world where Golf, Tennis, and Wrestling are fast
losing relevance with today's youth.
You can watch the World Rap Championships exclusively
http://www.jumpoff.tv/wrc
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Kanye Storms Out Of Lollapalooza
Posted at 8/14/2006 11:30:00 AM
A furious Kanye West threw a tantrum at last weekend's Lollapalooza
festival in Illinois after a technical problem marred his set,
according to US reports.
The superstar rapper was performing at the Grant Park extravaganza in
his hometown of Chicago on Saturday when the sound was suddenly cut.
A source tells the New York Daily News, "He threw a hissy fit. When
the sound didn't work, he started yelling that he came all the way out
to Chicago and he couldn't believe he was being treated like this."
West was reportedly so upset he snubbed his own party for producing
trio Sa-Ra later that night.
-article courtesy of TeenHollyWood.Com
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Rap Acts On TV This Week
Posted at 8/14/2006 11:17:00 AM
Rap acts on television this week include Obie Trice, who performs on
'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on Wednesday; Ludacris, who visits 'Total Request
Live' on Thursday; Rev. Run of Run-DMC, who visits 'TRL' on Thursday;
and on Sunday, the 'Teen Choice 2006' will air on FOX at 8 PM ET/PT,
featuring Kevin Federline's debut performance of 'Lose Control' and a
performance by Nelly Furtado and Timbaland.
-article courtesy of RapDirt.Com
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Lil Kim's Rep, "These Rumors About Kim Being Dropped By Her Label Are
Untrue"
Posted at 8/14/2006 11:12:00 AM
A spokesperson for Lil Kim denied rumors that the female rapper has
been dropped from her label home Atlantic records, saying instead that
the Queen Bee is looking to leave the label.
While an undisclosed source has claimed that the Brooklyn rapper was
dropped from Atlantic records for unknown reasons, Lil' Kim's
spokeswoman Tracy Nguyen told SOHH.com exclusively this afternoon,
"These rumors about Kim being dropped by her label are untrue. Both
parties are having discussions, in which I cannot confirm anymore
details than to say that she wishes they would release and simply free
her," said Nguyen.
Kim's attorney, L.Londell McMillan released a similar statement this
morning: "We are having discussions which I cannot confirm the details
at this time. However, we do wish Atlantic would release and simply
free Kim," entertainment attorney, L. Londell McMillan stated.
Neither representative gave reason why Kim wishes to be released.
-article courtesy of SOHH.Com
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Jay-Z Sued By 40/40 Club Designer For D�cor Replication
Posted at 8/14/2006 11:05:00 AM
40/40 Club interior designer Ilan Waisbod filed a lawsuit against the
Club's owner, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, last week, alleging that the
rapper reproduced his d�cor designs for a new 40/40 Club without his
permission.
Waisbod's design, complete with flat-screen televisions, hanging
chairs and a Lucite safe to guard the Cognac and other highly-priced
spirits, was allegedly used by Jay-Z for a second 40/40 Club in
Atlantic City, the New York Post reported.
Jay-Z was working on the plans to open clubs with similar interiors in
Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Singapore. The re-use of similar designs,
the lawsuit claimed, was a violation of the club's agreement with
Waisbod's design firm, Studio Gaia.
Representatives for the rapper were unavailable for comment as of
press time.
-article courtesy of AllHipHop.Com
Labels: Jay-Z
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Swizz Beatz Produces Beat For World Peace
Posted at 8/14/2006 11:03:00 AM
b Super producer Swizz Beatz will produce a new song as part of an
international campaign to promote world peace.
The song will debut during the International Day of Peace Concert on
September 12. The concert, a celebration of the 25th Anniversary of
the United Nations International Day of Peace, will air during a
two-hour special and will feature live performances by artists all
over the world.
Swizz Beatz, who has worked with everyone from Beyonce and Jay-Z to
Britney Spears and Limp Bizkit, will produce a multi-artist peace
tribute for the event.
"Swizz Beatz is a perfect example of the caliber of artists who will
be participating in the International Peace Concert," said the event's
producer Rick Garson, President of Garson Entertainment, in a release.
"This is a global opportunity for celebrities, musicians and world
leaders to reach out and communicate to the rest of world how we can
all join together in the road towards peace," he added.
All proceeds from the event will be donated towards a peace
initiative.
-article courtesy of Vibe.Com
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