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All Star Cast to Star in Adaptation of Iceberg Slim's "Mama Black Widow"

Mos Def, Rihanna, Macy Gray, Anthony Anderson and others have come together to star in the upcoming film adaption of late writer Iceberg Slim's classic, Mama Black Widow.

Set in the 1930s, the plot revolves around an African-American family's migration from the racially tense state of Mississippi to the ghetto-themed underworld of Chicago, Illinois. Focused on lead actor Brian J White's character, "Otis Tilson," the story emphasizes his difficulties in trying to keep his family together as they encounter alcoholism, prostitution, sexual deviation and racial injustice.

Directed by Darren Grant, the film will also star actresses Kerry Washington and Angela Bassett.

Rapper-turned-actor Ice-T will also be paying homage to the author by producing a documentary on Slim's rise from pimp to established novelist.

"Iceberg Slim has been one of the most influential people in black culture," Ice-T previously told New York Post. " Few people know the story behind the man and it's time that story is told."

No release dates have been announced on either production as of yet.

In related news, Uproar Entertainment will be re-releasing the Slim album Reflections originally produced in 1976 by David Drozen. The disc offers listeners a poignant and memorable look at Slim's true life experiences.

Reflections will hit stores on Tuesday, October 28.

Often quoted and referenced by a range of hip-hop artists including Ice Cube and Jay-Z, among countless others Slim published 8 known novels before passing away in April 1992.

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Gangsta Ice Cubes

For those who like their drinks on the rocks, here is an interesting Ice Cube Tray which will make you ice into an AK 47 bullet:




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Hip Hop Summer Camp (Miami)

"P.A.T.H." (which stands for Preserving, Archiving and Teaching Hip-Hop History) is the new film by award-winning documentary filmmaker Dan Perez . It documents the P.A.T.H. Hip-Hop Academy , the first ever summer camp of it's kind in Miami, Florida.

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P.A.T.H. is the brainchild of popular Miami hip-hop artist Brimstone127 who after eight years, finally found a home for his program at the Miami Light Project's downtown Miami studio.

Miami's most talented artists and performers served as instructors. The list included urban artist Krave, DJ Immortal from Scratch Academy, International B-Girl Beta Rawkz and Soulflower, who has shared the mic with emcees such as Erykah Badu, KRS-ONE and Outkast.

During the four week camp, teenagers from ages 12-18 studied Hip-Hop history, the art of deejaying, emceeing (rapping), B-boying and B-girling (break-dancing), and urban art.

The camp also featured an impressive lineup of guest speakers. Hip-Hop pioneer Grandmaster Dee of Whodini, DJ Epps, Spider Loc of G-Unit, DJ Magic, popular Miami artist Lebo, Faisal Tavernier of Urban America Network and international motivational speaker Kirk Nugent were just some of the names that took the time to stop in and address the students.


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Beanie Sigel, Winky Wright & Antron Brown help drive Nascar efforts with Urban Youth Racing School, Sprint and Motorola

Beanie Sigel, Boxer- Winky Wright & NHRA Racer- Antron Brown will be teaming up with Sprint and Motorola to drive for a cause at the Urban Youth Racing School's 3rd annual Grand PRIX of Philadelphia Celebrity Race. Recording artist Freeway, Young Chris, Frank from The Roots , and Muggsy Malone are scheduled to participate in races that start at 11:00am at the NE corner of Broad & Washington near the Philadelphia Sports Complex on September 6th, 2008. Sprint and Motorola organized the race in conjunction with the Urban Youth Racing School and is expected to draw out a crowd of 5,000 or more. UYRS founder, AnthonyMartin, just recently announced the schools efforts to expand its presence within the entertainment and hip hop community while forming alliances to promote African -American drivers within Nascar. Martin asserts " There are a lot of African- American kids interested in Nascar and the racing industry, but don't know how to go about getting involved. The UYRS was founded in 1998 to fill that gap. Over 2,000 students have graduated from our program with the knowledge of racing, marketing, and sponsorship within the racing industry." Prize packages from sponsors Sprint, XBOX and Warpath Records will be given away during the festivities to winning teams. Warpath Records will also be announcing that the winner will be a driver in the upcoming video shoot for Muggsy Malones single " Somewhere to be at ", anticipated to be leaked exclusively to Sprint Mobile users. Media personalities from CNN, FOX, and ABC News will join four person race teams in order to raise money for the school's upcoming fiscal year. In related news, this is one of Beanie Sigels many efforts to become a positive role model within the Philadelphia community and to assist in reducing the violence amongst inner city youth.

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The Outlawz launch record label in Australia

Many rappers such as the on and off again banned from Australia Snoop Dogg love the southern continent; but none in the past have set up a local record label let alone used their fame and success to further the local music industry.

The Outlawz, formed by the late Tupac Shakur, have done just that, forming Outlaw Recordz Australia.

"We plan to use this new company to not only further the Outlawz brand in Australia but to also help develop talent down there, as well as offer Australian's American products they may not have had access to in the past."

In addition to that Outlaw Recordz Australia will release a joint album between The Outlawz and local musicians that the group will record during their September tour and in the future plan on releasing more CDs from Australian musicians.

"America 2 Australia: The Best of the Best" will be a double-disc LP and also include a compilation of 14 accompanying music videos to be mainly filmed during the Outlawz Australian visit.

This is an unprecedented opportunity for Australian urban music, and for Australian artists to be a part of the movement that will carry on Tupac's legacy.

"They love and support real Hip-Hop and Australia really has great artists too," Young Noble states. "We are very excited about going back for this tour and looking forward to recording this album with all the top Aussie talent."

The group has joined forces with local Hip-Hop figures Rukas and Young Bleezy to form the new company. Rukas will serve as President and Co-CEO of Outlaw Recordz Austalia and Young Bleezy will serve as the Label Producer and Co-CEO.

For more information on the label or business and media opportunities please contact info@outlawzaustralia.com.

TOUR DATES:

Sydney - Sat 13th September, Luna Park Big Top
Melbourne - Thu 18th September The Forum
Adelaide - Fri 19thth September Thebarton
Brisbane - Sun 21st September The Arena

Tickets are on sale at TICKETEK now.

http://www.OutlawzAustralia.com



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Lil' Jojo from Nigeria doing his 'Mama Oyoyo'

Hahahaa!!! Hip hop is completely universal. Get it? Got it? Goooood.

£280,000[$492,338.00 USD] for burnt Hendrix guitar

The first guitar torched on stage by Jimi Hendrix has been sold for £280,000 an auction of rock memorabilia.

The Fender Stratocaster was burned at the end of a show at the Astoria in Finsbury Park, north London, in 1967.

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Illmatic to become a book

"Large Professor Reacts To Illmatic Being Turned To Book
September 4th, 2008 Author: Jake Paine

Hip Hop scholar, author and activist Dr. Michael Eric Dyson announced yesterday that he is currently writing a book on Nas' debut album Illmatic. The 1994 release received the coveted five mic rating from The Source magazine, and is considered by many, to be the greatest single Hip Hop album of all times.

"Every song on Illmatic will be analyzed, interpreted and then re-articulated in a kind of intellectual sense from his own base in Hip Hop and we’re trying to deal with that seriously," Dyson told AllHipHop.com Wednesday."

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Rick Ross still tries to prove himself...

"I live by principle…

I’m a 10millionare now…

I done been interviewed for 2 different homicides, not saying I was the shooter…


I’m probably the only artist in the game that can say they was raised or well affiliated with a n—a made America’s Most Wanted. And that aint nothing to glorify, I cry about that every day…I cry for my nigga cuz he’s so real.

I never tried to hide my past, or hide nothing. I put my name on the inside of all my CDs…. my company got my social security number. I coulda put my company name I’m a muthaf—in’ boss, n—a. I never ratted on no n—a, aint never arrest no n—a….I dont worked at muthaf—in’ car washes, man.

Am I 100percent authentic when I talk about cocaine, or I talk about heroin?… I dont need to explain myself to no n—a.

Am I offended? Of course not. I expect that when I’m rich!

Another thing, people dont discuss is my past record. I was 15 when I caught my first charge. 16 when I caught my first drug charge. I’m out on bond right now. I almost missed my Trilla album release party!

So when n—as say my name, a n—a better muthaf—in’ recognize, n—a, I dont have these crosses under my eyes for playin with n—as….

I feel like emotions are for women….


I love all the attention….I hope that makes CNN, I’m that relevant, I’m a big deal!

I’m emotional, man. "