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Hip-Hop Violinist Tapped For MLK Dedication This Weekend

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Grammy award-winning violinist Miri Ben-Ari has been tapped to take part in the Martin Luther King Memorial dedication, which is taking place this weekend in Washington DC.

Miri Ben-Ari, who has worked with artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West, Jadakiss, Akon, Twista, T-Pain, Wu-Tang, Styles P, and others, is the only non-African American performer to participate in Sunday’s televised memorial, which will also feature appearances by President Barack Obama, a number of civil rights leaders, and various entertainers.

Miri Ben-Ari will take to the stage at 10:00 AM, where she will perform her original composition “Black Tone.”

“I moved to the US all the way from Israel with a dream,” said Miri Ben-Ari. It has been a tough journey; legacies such as MLK’s inspired me not to give up and to follow my Dream.”

The Hip-Hop violinist said she was looking forward to Sunday’s performance, because the fight against racism is something that is close to her family and dear to her heart.

“Racism is the reason so many families get torn apart, I am a third generation to holocaust survivors and so the universal fight against racism is very personal to me,” continued Miri Ben-Ari. “Being chosen to perform as the only non-African performer this Sunday, I feel that my story represents the “American dream” as well as the universal message of Martin Luther King, which encompasses freedom, rights and possibilities.”

The MLK Memorial took almost 15 years to complete and features a 450 foot inscription wall with over a dozen quotes from the legendary civil rights leader, along with a 30 foot sculpture of Dr. King.

A variety of rappers donated to help raise funds for the MLK Memorial, including Nelly, Russell Simmons and others.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Dre’s “Detox” Gets a Preview! Tupac Movie News!! Nicki Minaj’s 5-Year Plan?!

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta) Updated Category: Rumors
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Detox Gets A Preview and Dre Prioritizes Kendrick and Slim!

By the sound of it, the track could be called “Hey Young World.” The video was captured at Encore Studios in L.A. Keep holding your breath for a full album, though…

Dre recently spoke to Global Grind and told them about his decision to focus on making music with/for Kendrick Lamar and Slim the Mobster for the next few years:

“As soon as I get back to Los Angeles, I am back in the studio doing my thing. I have a couple of new artists that I am excited about, Kendrick Lamar and Slim The Mobster. These are the next two artists, and these are probably my final two artists that I am going to be working with at least for the next couple of years. I am going to devote all my attention to them and make sure their sh*t comes out the way it should be.”

Geez, Dre. Spread the love (and great beats) around a little more!

John Singleton to Direct Tupac Biopic?

After being attached to N.W.A.’s Straight Outta Compton film, there has been recent talk that director Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow, Footloose) will be taking over that gig, as John Singleton has moved on to the Tupac movie. Director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) has already left the project.

Singleton is no stranger to Tupac, as he directed the rapper/actor in Poetic Justice back in ’93. Should he even be worrying about bringing the lives of Hip-Hop stars to film, or more concerned with making a good movie period? (He really hasn’t since Four Brothers or Baby Boy).

Nicki Minaj on Where She’ll Be in Five Years…

(Yes, that is a Fried Chicken necklace)

“I’ll have hundreds of millions of dollars. I will have put out five albums and will have an Oscar and Grammys. And I will be getting married and, a couple of years after that, will have a bun in the oven.”

Nothing wrong with setting goals for yourself, but an Oscar? Really, Nicki? Keep dreaming.

Rumor Quickies:

-Georgetown University offers a class called “Sociology of Hip-Hop: Jay-Z.” We say…teach!

-Warner Bros. is in pre-production on 42, a film about the life of Jackie Robinson.

-Tyler, the Creator interviewed Nas for XXL Magazine and asked him what we have all been dying to know…his favorite cheese… “Swiss. Cheddar for the most of my life. Today, it’s Swiss.” Now that we know Nas’ cheese preferences, we can all sleep at night.

-Starting next week, Beats by Dre can be purchased in different colors: black, purple, silver, orange, red, and pink.

-Prepare yourselves… Die Hard 5 A Good Day to Die Hard is on the way!

-American Music Awards nominees for 2011 include Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Pitbull, Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, Beyonce, and of course…THE THRONE.

Roc Nation Rapper K. Koke Stands Trial For Attempted Murder In The U.K.

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) The trial of Roc Nation artist K. Koke began earlier this week in the United Kingdom.

K. Koke is a popular rapper in the UK, who had just inked a deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation management company, when he was charged with attempted murder in April of 2011.

The rapper, born Kevin Georgiou, is accused of being part of a gang that shot a 27-year-old man during a dispute at the Harlesden train station on March 9.

The incident unfolded during an altercation between the victim, and a group of youths who were with K. Koke.

During the altercation, one of the teens associated with K. Koke retrieved a 12 gauge shotgun, chased the victim, and shot him on the train platform.

In addition to K. Koke, three teenaged boys and a 17-year-old girl are accused in the shooting as well.

Exclusive: Game Becomes An Honest Man; Proposes To Longtime Girlfriend

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Compton, California, Hip-Hop star Game is no longer on the market, now that he is officially engaged to his girlfriend.

Game surprised his longtime girlfriend Tiffany Webb this afternoon (October 12), when he appeared at Frank D. Parent Elementary School where she teaches, and proposed to her.

Game, born Jayceon Taylor, joins the ranks of major acts like Swizz Beatz and Jay-Z, two other rap stars who have tied the knot over the past several years.

This is not the first time Game has been engaged to be married.

In 2006, the rapper proposed to noted executive Valiesha Butterfield, but the couple split over a year later.

Game went back to Tiffany, with whom he shares two children – Harlem and the most recent addition to their family, Cali Dream, who was born in August of 2011.

Check out the exclusive video below:

Royce Da 5’9 Gets Down With Michigan’s First Ever Cannabis Cup

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News)Rapper Royce Da 5’9 will support the use of medical marijuana this weekend, during an event sponsored by High Times Magazine taking place in Detroit, Michigan.

The Shady Records artist will be a special VIP performer during High Times’ Cannabis Cup, which is taking place October 15th-16th in the rap star’s hometown.

The event marks the first time the High Times Cannabis Cup has taken place in Detroit.

The two-day expo will feature panelists, educators, doctors, and other activists who support the legalization of medical marijuana use.

The event is only open to those who have a valid medical marijuana license.

The VIP, invite only event with Royce Da 5’9 takes place at performance venue The Warehouse and will also feature performances by 420 Funk Mob and Dr. Funkenstein.

For more information visit http://www.hightimes.com.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Wiz Khalifa To Play Tyrone Biggums For Chappelle?

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Category: Rumors
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WIZ KHALIFA TO PLAY TYRONE BIGGUMS!?

I know it has been a long time, but do you remember Tyrone Biggums, the crackhead on Dave Chappelle’s show? Well, there is supposed to be a movie on Dave Chappelle called “D.O.A.” and there’s a special role for everybody’s favorite crack head character, Tyrone Biggums. Wiz is supposedly going to play the role of the ashy-lipped crack head. Think the Pittsburgh rapper can pull it off?