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Cash Money Releasing Book on Los Angeles Radio Host Big Boy

By: Jake CratesCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Los Angeles hip-hop radio host Big Boy is releasing a tell all book titled An XL Life: Staying Big at Half the Size.

The tell all about overcoming his obstacles with weight loss and his journey from being a young homeless kid to becoming one of the most influential on air DJs in the country.

Big Boy, who is known for his hilarious personality and at one point his struggle with weight, once fought daily to maintain a 500 plus pound frame, until a challenge from actor/rapper Will Smith, changed his life.

“His story is an inspiration to anyone looking, not merely to overcome obstacles, but to absorb, process and actually utilize adversity to their advantage,” Will Smith said of his good friend.

The book, which is being released by Cash Money Content, is both a comedic and real look at the struggles that Big Boy faced over the years.

Overcoming homelessness, guns, gangs and drug dealing, are just some of the stories Big Boy shares, as the book leads up to how he landed his gig as an on air personality.

“As a child, although we were poor, my family was always happy, loving and encouraging, which has made me the self confident and happy adult that I am today – no matter what size I am,” Big Boy.“Food was always one of my most favorite things in the world.”

Big Boy’s relationship with Will Smith goes back to August of 2002 when Big Boy weighed approximately 511 pounds.

After a challenge from Will Smith to donate $1000 for every pound Big lost to the charity of his choice, over the next year, Big Boy would gain and lose weight with diet, exercise and finally, a dangerous weight loss surgery called Duodenal Switch.

In addition to Will Smith’s encouragement, Big Boy credits the late New York rapper Big Pun, and a conversation with Fat Joe as sources of inspiration throughout the struggle.

“Growing up, our family, and many African American families, always gathered around family meals and holiday dinners – always around food,” Big Boy said. “To eat was to be loved, to be safe. And what we learn as a child, just like tying our shoes, stays with you. Now, I still love food but I know more about nutrition, portion size, and exercise and I am passing these new food habits on to my kids.“

Finally, after two surgeries, two blood transfusions later, and after losing half of his weight, Big’s health has stabilized.

Rare Eminem Footage Featured In Detroit Hip-Hop Documentary

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Rare footage of rapper Eminem will be featured in a new documentary titled “The Untold Story of Detroit Hip-Hop,” which is nearing completion, according to the documentary’s director.

The documentary is being produced and directed by Brian “Champtown” Harmon, a fixture on the Detroit hip-hop scene, who helped or worked with several of the industry’s biggest stars in the early days of their careers, including Eminem, Proof, Insane Clown Posse, Kid Rock and others.

Although he was instrumental in helping to launch Em’s career, the filmmaker claimed that his relationship with the rapper has become strained over the years, for various reasons.

“A lot of people think that there is some animosity between Eminem and me, but they would be shocked to know that I was influential in his early life and career,” Champtown told AllHipHop.com in a statement released today (November 2).

“As a matter of fact, the first real recording studio that Em ever recorded in was with me at Prince’s Paisley Park in 1992 through my connections,” Champtown revealed.

“The Untold Story of Detroit  Hip-Hop”  is being narrated by legendary rapper Chuck D of Public Enemy.

According to Champtown, the documentary is broken down into two sections, covering from 1982 – 2000, and from 2000 – 2011.

Artists like Big Herk, Rockbottom, Street Lords, Chedda Boyz, Royce the 5”9, Slum Village, Kid Chaos, Trick Trick, Stretch Money, K Deezy, Verdict and others are highlighted in the Part 2 of the documentary.

“Even though some artist may have fallen out over stupidity, those issues should be put to the side for the historical accuracy of this doc,” Champtown said.  “For instance, the falling out between Eminem and me has been hyped up by people trying to keep us away from each other. I mean in Hip-Hop, if someone disses you, you diss them back. It’s not about race or attacking someone because of their success, but more the nature of our art form.”

While the rare footage of Eminem is no doubt a selling point for the documentary, Eminem’s role is one of many that are examined in the documentary.

While Champtown personally extended personal invitations Kid Rock, Eminem and Insane Clown Posse, despite some tension with the latter two, the documentary will be released in the new year, with or without those artists.

“Whatever the case, I just hope we can all move forward and create a masterpiece. But, if any one of them decides not to get down with this documentary, it will be considered a smack in the face to the entire Detroit Hip-Hop community.”

“The Untold Story of Detroit Hip-Hop” is being executive produced by Alfred Smith III and Quomeini R.Adams.

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Daily Word: Occupy Struggle! (You’re Stronger Than You Think!)

By: seandrasimsCategory: Lifestyle

Refuel your life with AllHipHop.com’s new “Daily Word” column from Ash’Cash!

Happy Wins-Day, my great people!!

Continuing on our “Occupy Wall Street” theme, today’s Daily Word is dedicated to occupying struggle! Realize that there is no such thing as positive or negative! Whatever happens in your life becomes what you perceive it to be!!! You can take what is normally the worst situation and realize that there is good to be seen! As you sit back and reflect on the struggles that are currently in your life know that life isn’t about learning how to avoid the storm but instead about how to dance in the rain.

Struggle builds strength, character, and prepares you for your victory! You can either sit down and complain, or you can take advantage of the power that struggle gives you! Occupy Struggle!! Embrace it and understand that everything happens for a reason!! All situations are here to make you stronger!! Positive or Negative is a choice!!! Choice to be victorious and choice to live the life of your dreams!! You are never given more than you can handle! The sooner you realize that fact the sooner life starts to make sense!! You are stronger than you think!!
-Ash’Cash

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger

“For better or worse, our future will be determined in large part by our dreams and by the struggle to make them real.” -Unknown

“Yesterday I dared to struggle. Today I dare to win.” -Bernadette Devlin

“Always remember that striving and struggle precede success, even in the dictionary.” -Sarah Ban Breathnach

“Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.” -Orison Swett Marden

“Whatever the struggle, continue the climb. It may be only one more step to the top.” -Diane Westlake

“In order to succeed, people need a sense of self-efficacy, struggle together with resilience to meet the inevitable obstacles and inequities of life.” -Albert Bandura

“Once all struggle is grasped, miracles are possible.” -Mao Tse-Tung

TO HEAR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THE DAILY WORD – CLICK HERE.

Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com

Hip-Hop Rumors: Fatman Scoop’s Wife ‘Shanda’ Confesses To An Affair!

By: Carlton JordanCategory: Rumors

This sounds like an episode of “Love & Hip Hop!” But the wife of world renowned DJ Fatman Scoop shared a secret to all of her YouTube fans…that she not only had an affair with a married man, but also fell in love with him! Shanda discusses the topic of what kind of woman becomes a mistress… [Editor’s Note: Shanda hit AHH up on twitter and said this was BEFORE her marriage to our friend Scoop! Click here for her message! ]

Wow! It takes a lot to put your biz out there like that! Is Shanda making excuses for herself or addressing this in a mature way? Sound off!

Spotted: Carlton Jordan

Hip-Hop Rumors: Mama Kardashian Denies to Sway that Kim Pocketed Money Off Wedding!

By: Carlton JordanCategory: Rumors

Someone’s got some splainin’ to do – to Uncle Sam!!!

Kris Jenner visited the Shade 45‘s ‘Sway In The Morning’ show to discuss a number of topics with hosts Sway and Devi Dev! She vehemently denied that Kim Kardashian made $18 million or even five cents off her wedding! Yeah…and she said this with a straight face!!

Continue reading “Hip-Hop Rumors: Mama Kardashian Denies to Sway that Kim Pocketed Money Off Wedding!” →