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L.A. TICKET GIVEAWAY: Win Two Spots at Tomorrow’s Private “We The Party” Screening with YG

By: seandrasims Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) AllHipHop.com is helping to launch a special West Coast ticket giveaway. Fans can enter their chance to win a pair of tickets to a private screening of the coming-of-age film “WE THE PARTY” hosted by rapper YG. The new Mario Van Peebles-directed film includes appearances from Snoop Dogg and more.

To enter the contest, sponsors want participants to comment below on the one dance move that never goes out of style. Some examples are “The Dougie,” “The Cat Daddy,” “The Wop,” “The Moonwalk,” etc. The most creative answer will be chosen by midnight tonight (April 2).

The winner will win two tickets to view “We The Party” tomorrow night (April 3) at a private screening in Los Angeles.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Does Young Buck Want A G-Unit Reunion?

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: Rumors
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After being enemies with 50 Cent and G-Unit for numerous years, Young Buck has had a change of heart and is open to the “opportunity or chance” for a G-Unit reunion. Check out what he said below in a recent interview with Shade 45’s DJ Whoo Kid:

“It’s been a long time since I’ve had any kind of conversation with [Lloyd] Banks, [Tony] Yayo, 50 [Cent], anybody really through that camp over that way,” Buck told DJ Whoo Kid in an interview. “It’s been even a long time since I heard your voice to even have a conversation and we having it on air, live for the people. … At the end of the day, we’ve made history and I would never not consider not being a chance for us to make history again if ever given the opportunity or chance. My thing is, at the end of the day, we only get older out here in this situation, in life, in itself and the older I became, the wiser I became at the same time.”

Hey, I guess if you can’t beat them, join them.

Producer Deezle Teams With Celebs To Fight “Conflict Minerals”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) A number of celebrities and rap artists are participating in new campaign to raise awareness about “Conflict Minerals” from the Congo region in Africa.

Over 5 million people have been killed or displaced in just the past decade alone in the Congo, which has infamously been exploited for hundreds of years.

The Raise Hope for Congo Campaign hopes to bring the same visibility to “Conflict Minerals” that “Conflict Diamonds”has around the world.

Three-time Grammy Award winning producer Darius “Deezle” Harris is on board for the campaign.

Deezle, who has worked with artists like Lil’ Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, DMX, said he identified with the campaign, due to his upbringing in new Orleans.

“There’s a place called Congo Square in New Orleans (my hometown). This place was the only place in America that slaves were allowed to have and play their drums on Sunday’s,” Deezle explained. “I feel a kindred connection with the Congo. I also have a friend whose parents died there in the conflict about ten years ago. I understand the need for peace first hand.”

The minerals The Raise Hope for Congo Campaign want to call attention to are tin, tungsten and tantalum.

Other celebrities involved in include Robin Wright, writers of “30 Rock,” and Joel & Benji Madden and others.

Hip-Hop Rumors: New Picture of Blue Ivy Carter!

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: Rumors
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A new photo of Blue Ivy Carter has surfaced….well, its’ a partial picture anyway. The paparazzi caught a glimpse of the baby while Beyonce was holding her during a recent outing.  Check out the photo below:

This is all the Carters are going to give us. But at least we can see that the baby’s hair is curlier than it was in the original photos that were released. B.I.C. also has a little more color to her complexion now. We want more!

Hip-Hop Rumors: Did 50 Cent Get Engaged?

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The blogosphere is going nuts over the rumor that 50 Cent may have proposed to his girlfriend, Daphne Joy. The “model” posted several cryptic messages onto her Twitter account alluding that she was going to be a wife, and she said ‘yes.’ Check out a few of her tweets below courtesy of Mediatakeout:

Unfortunately, we hear 50 didn’t propose with a ring, so we’re not sure how serious he is about actually getting married. Maybe it was an April Fool’s joke. You know 50 Cent is a jokester. Check out a few photos of Daphne below. Is she wifey material?

Hip-Hop Rumors: D12 Loses Another Member!

By: ginatorres27 Updated Category: Rumors
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Last month, we reported that rapper Bizarre had quit Eminem’s rap group D12.  Well now, it looks like D12 has lost another member. Mr.Porter aka Kon Artis took to Twitter recently to inform D12 fans that he is leaving the crew. Check out his tweets below:

“I love every moment I have shared on this planet and with the people I shared it with I will always love the legacy I was apart off#D12,” he tweeted March 24.

“So for my fans keep following and you will hear all the truth from me. No one on this earth speaks for Denaun. Period but God”

“I got nothing but love for my crew I am growing and excelling as u should as a artist i hope you all support that!” (Mr. Porter’s Twitter)

We talked to Denaun recently about his new solo project. I wonder what’s going on within D12 that has all its crew members dropping like flies? Eminem, what’s the deal?

Daily Word: Get Back On Track!

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Happy Monday, my focused and determined!

Welcome to April 2, 2012! Today officially starts day one of the second quarter of 2012! It’s been 93 days, 2,232 hours, and 134,000 and some odd minutes! So far, you have been given enough time to see if what you are doing will help you achieve your goals!

If this year is really going to be your year, then it is imperative that we are proactive! 2012 is not going to be another “Let’s wait and see” year! It will truly be the year that you get closer to your dream! So let’s get back on track! Understand that if things are not going according to plan, then today is the day that you will re-focus! Losing has never been and will never be an option!

You will absolutely get exactly what you came for! Just keep moving in the
right direction, and remember that it is always to early to quit! Many obstacles have and will continue to be presented to you, but if you believe in your power, then you already know that nothing can stop you!! Welcome back to the new you!! The You that was enthusiastic about the future and the You who will not stop!!! The World is Yours!! Let’s make it do what it does!!!
-Ash’Cash

“If something in your life is not going according to plan, make the necessary adjustments to put yourself back on track.” -Unknown

“The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists.” -Japanese Proverb

“No matter how far back you have fallen, you still can turn around. Your current direction is far more important than your current location.” -Ralph Marston

“If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.” -Buddhist Proverb

“There are things I can’t force. I must adjust. There are times when the greatest change needed is a change of my viewpoint.” -Denis Diderot

“You can’t change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails to always reach your destination.” -Jimmy Dean

“Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent.” -Nolan Ryan

“First, have a definite, clear goal and objective. Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends. Third, adjust all your means to that end.” -Aristotle

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.

AHH Stray News: Ice Cube Seeks MC’s, BET Founder Buys Image Ent., Pitbull

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) West Coast rap legend Ice Cube is launching a nationwide talent search for the next great MC. Cube has teamed with Coors Light to host the second annual “Coors Light Search for the Coldest” contest. The “Search for the Coldest” will embark on a regional tour, pitting local rappers against one another in a battle for the national championship title. The winners of the regional heats will be flown to New York, where they will compete in the final and be judged by Ice Cube, DJ Drama and DJ Khaled.”I’ve had the opportunity to grow my career into many areas, but Hip-Hop is where it all began for me,” said Ice Cube. “As a fresh and innovative brand, Coors Light is a natural fit with the Hip-Hop community, so I’m excited to partner with Coors Light to find the next Coldest MC in the country.” For more information visit www.SearchForTheColdest.com

Bob Johnson, the former CEO of BET, has officially become the new owner of Image Entertainment. Bob Johnson’s RLJ Companies announced that Image Entertainment and Acorn Media Group would be acquired in a deal worth over $120 million. The merged companies are now known as RLJ Entertainment and is now one of the largest independent distributors of digital and video content, around the world. “I am looking forward to this unique business combination of Image Entertainment and Acorn Media Group,” said Bob Johnson. “I am excited to work with the management team to run a company that will increase the opportunity for independent and urban-oriented producers to reach a broader audience across the expanding number of media outlets.” Bob Johnson sold BET to Viacom for $3 billion dollars in 2003.

Miami rap sensation Pitbull received the Presidents Award during the BMI Awards for Latin Music on Friday (March 30). Pitbull was recognized for his influence on the entertainment industry, since launching his career in 2002. Pitbull was honored at the Enore Hotel in Las Vegas, where he also received the Songwriter of the Year award. Check out some pictures of Pitbull below:

Pitbull at BMI Awards
Pitbull at BMI Awards
Pitbull at BMI Awards
Pitbull at BMI Awards
Pitbull at BMI Awards

Teairra Mari Readies a New Album and Debriefs from “Love & Hip Hop”

By: seandrasims Updated Category: Alternatives
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From our friends at Vibe.com

Season Two of VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop” saw Detroit songstress, Teairra Mari, serve as a voice of reason in the midst of drama surrounding other cast members. She was also trying to find her own voice and prepare a new album after previous disappointing sales. Teairra Mari linked up with producer Rico Love – who also appeared on the show – and is now working on a new project.

Teairra Mari talked exclusively to Vibe.com about working with Rico Love, who she would like to collaborate with on her new album, and what it was like in the middle of the Erica Mena/Kimbella drama-fest on “Love & Hip Hop”.

Read the exclusive article here.