The Associated Press covers the 50 Cent/Game truce press conference. The high point appears to have been a quote from Russell Simmons who said, when asked if the truce was genuine: ""Of course it was genuine . . . They stood on stage together." Did anyone else actually go? Even the New York papers … [Read more...]
Mixtapes: Awards, DJ Whoo Kid, Balance
March 9, 2005 By
Supposedly Justo's 2005 Mixtape Awards are happening tonight at a "top-secret Manhattan location." Whatever. The general lack of information that I discussed earlier is just plain annoying. Not only that, P. Diddy is being honored with a Top Executive and Lifetime Achievement Award! Actually, a … [Read more...]
Peace Sells, But Who’s Buying?
March 9, 2005 By
While I'll definitely be looking at the money angle in today's announcement, an angle already quite evident in media coverage, I can't begin to express how relieved and truly joyous I am at the moment. My typically cynical self is just overwhelmed. I had no idea till now how deeply this incident … [Read more...]
50 Cent and The Game Declaring Peace?
March 9, 2005 By
Based on this announcement of peacemaking between 50 Cent and The Game, they should be in the midst of a press conference in NY at this moment. My best to all. … [Read more...]
World Hip Hop
March 9, 2005 By
I've long been fascinated by the diversity of folks involved in hip hop, a diversity that continues to increase. This diversity includes multiple ethnicities, nationalities and religious perspectives both in the U.S. and abroad. Chinese rappers Hi-Bomb placed a demo online that eventually earned … [Read more...]
