Rapper 50 Cent
joined undefeated welterweight contender Dmitriy "Star of David" Salita
at a benefit for the Tikva Children’s Home at Chelsea Piers in New York. 50 Cent
was present at the event for the non-profit organization, which is dedicated to
caring for abandoned and homeless Jewish children in Odessa, Ukraine. Salita,
who will face off against Francisco Campos Sep. 20, was born in Odessa. It
was announced yesterday (Aug. 23) that Sean "Diddy" Combs and Kim Porter
are expecting their second child. Combs and Porter already have an 8-year-old
son named Christian. Combs also has a 12-year-old son named Justin from a previous
relationship with stylist Misa Hilton. Representatives for Combs said the couple
was "thrilled" about the news. E-40
has teamed with Koch Records to release Big Rich’s new album E-40 Presents
Big Rich – Block Tested, Hood Approved. The album is being released in conjunction
with Big Rich’s label 3 Story Muzik and Street Cred Music Group. E-40 and Big
Rich, who hails from San Francisco’s Fillmore District, have assembled an assortment
of rappers for the album. Hell Rell of The Diplomats, Sheek Louch, J-Hood, Stress
of the Federation, San Quinn, TurfTalk and others make cameo appearances. EA Ski
& CMT, Droop E (E-40’s son), Cello Mac, Mal Amazing, D-Clyde, King Cydal and
Rashaad Wiggins handled production duties on the album. E-40 Presents Big Rich
– Block Tested, Hood Approved
is due in stores Oct. 3. SureshotRecordings and Chris Landry have filed a lawsuit against Miami based Poe Boy Records
and the label’s CEO Elric "E Class" Prince. Landry and Sure Shot Recordings
filed a $2 million dollar lawsuit in Manhattan Federal Court, alleging fraudulent
inducement to enter into contract and emotional distress. Sureshot was founded
in 1996 by Chris Landry, who has worked for Profile Records, Franchise Records
& Marketing and Landspeed Records. Poe Boy Entertainment is best known for
releasing "Nookie," a minor hit for female rapper Jacki-O. Poe Boy’s
Elric "E Class" Prince also manages chart-topping Florida rapper, Rick
Ross.
