(AllHipHop News) Miami rapper Rick Ross will head to Nigeria to headline the Summer Jam Fest 2012 concert in August. Rick Ross will be performing in Lagos, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, where this year’s Summer Jam Fest will take place. The 2012 edition of Summer Jam Fest is aimed at promoting a healthy and proper lifestyle. The concert is being sponsored by St. Eve Concepts, a wellness and enzymatic weight management company in West Africa. The news of Rick Ross’ headlining performance at Summer Jam Fest 2012 comes just a week after the rap star was sued by a different Nigerian promoter, for skipping out on last year’s festival, due to “security concerns.” Rick Ross will headline the 2012 Summer Jam Fest on Friday, August 17, 2012.
Miami rapper Flo Rida has been hit with a six-figure lawsuit, over a canceled Canadian concert last year. According to the lawsuit, Flo Rida was supposed to perform 10 shows last year, from July 3-12. The lawsuit, which was filed by the Spin Artist Agency (SAA), claims that Flo Rida failed to show up to any of the shows. Now, the rapper is being sued for $200,000 for breach of contract. SAA claims Flo Rida made them lose over $200,000 in ticket sales, concession and alcohol sales. Flo Rida’s reps have not responded to the lawsuit.
Philadelphia native DOMkey was the winner of Red Bull BC One North American Qualifier last night (July 22) in Chicago, at the Aragon Center. After four rounds of one-on-one breakdancing, DOMkey edged out the 15 other finalists in front of thousands of spectators. DOMkey will represent North America during the Red Bull BC One World Finals in Rio de Janeiro this December. “It feels great, I always kind of doubt myself because I am my hardest critic. So when I do win; it is always 10 times better and it feels really good right now,” DOMkey said.
