Although Ron Artest has been generally belittled for putting his rap ambitions ahead of the Pacers, University of Michigan's Brent Petway has found a way to build his rep in rap while supporting his team. … [Read more...]
Responding to the Recording Industry’s Take on Consumer Rights
November 19, 2004 By
In an interesting take on the consumer's musical ownership rights, James Gaskin discusses the ramifications of considering cd purchasing as a form of music licensing. … [Read more...]
Hip Hop “Talent Agent” Charged With Child Rape
November 19, 2004 By
Charles Green, of Manhattan based Hip Hop Modeling and Talent, has been charged with rape, sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child for alleged casting couch encounters with a 14-year old. … [Read more...]
Doing For Cognac What FUBU Did For Fashion
November 19, 2004 By
Although this press release came out last week, I wanted to mention the announcement that Carnivo Unlimited is the first African American owned company to import cognac to the U.S. However, their initial product, to be released in February, will be a cognac, vodka and fruit juice mixture similar to … [Read more...]
Using Hip Hop Business to Teach Math
November 19, 2004 By
The Maxine Mimms Academy, a new community program for students suspended or expelled from Tacoma, WA middle schools, uses hip hop to reach kids who spend seven hours a day in the program as an alternative to staying at home. For example, hip hop business plays a role in math class where students … [Read more...]
