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Mark Zuckerberg Once Thought 50 Cent Worked For Him
(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson, never finished high school but at one point was believed to have been the head of Business Development and Sales at Facebook back in 2005.
How? Ironically, because of Facebook.
When Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin was replaced as the head of Business Development and Sales by Kevin Colleran, Zuckerberg confused the Hopkins School graduate for mega super star 50 Cent due to Colleran’s profile picture of him meeting 5o Cent.
The initial face-to-face encouter between Colleran and Zuckerberg was documented in David Kirkpatrick’s new book The Facebook Effect: The Inside Story of the Company That Is Connecting The World and reads like a Judd Apatow scene:
Zuckerberg arranged to meet Colleran in front of the Virgin Megastore on New York’s Union Square. Colleran showed up late and was walking toward Zuckerberg when he got a phone call from his new boss. ‘Where are you?’ Zuckerberg asked. ‘Zuck! I’m right in front of you!’ Colleran replied. Zuckerberg looked crestfallen. He thought Thefacebook’s ad salesman was the tough-looking Black guy in the profile photo.
President of Facebook and founder of Napster, Sean Parker informed Colleran that the meeting with Zuckerberg was weird because “we thought you were African-American.”
At the time of their meeting, 50 Cent had already sold over 8 million records with his debut Get Rich Or Die Trying, had one of the most successful radio singles of all time with “In Da Club” and was signed to Dr. Dre and Eminem.
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Same Damn Time: Future Fighting Two Child Support Cases
(AllHipHop News) Future is about to embark on a type of multitasking no man should wish on his worst enemy. A month after Future admitted to being the father of Brittini Mealy’s child and requested to set up child support payments, Mealy is back for more.
After Future filed legal documents on June 8th requesting child support payments be set up, Mealy alleges the rapper singer entertainer has already missed months of child support payments.
Future is also seeking joint custody of his 10 year old son he fathered with Jessica Smith after she requested more child support money. Smith alleged Future was lying about his income and pointed to recent comments he made about always having $25,000 on his person.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Finally! Ying Yang Twins Call Out French Montana!
I was want for this to happen. If you don’t know Hip-Hop, you may not even know the Ying Yang Twins. You may have no idea, because they haven’t been popping for a minute. But, pop they did one time. Now, they are back and they are dissing French Montana for stealing their old ad-lib “HAHHHHHHHH.”
They were pretty silent for a long time, but I knew it wouldn’t last.
This is funny, but don’t take my word on it, see what they are saying about it in the Ill Community!
What say you!?
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Maino Tells Story of a Sweaty Encounter With A Rapper (VIDEO)
“Fans wanna touch the same hand I slap rappers with”-Maino
Maino has no problem telling rappers what five fingers said to the face if he feels disrespect. But at his recent appearance on Cipha Sounds’ Take It Personal Hip Hop Improv show, the Hi Hater rapper discussed a time he had a sweaty encounter with a rapper.
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Check out the video of Maino explaining how an abundance of rapper sweat fell on his face and what his “instinct” was after receiving the sweat:
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Daily Word: Keep The Change!!
“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” – Gail Sheehy
“He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery.” – Harold Wilson
“We emphasize that we believe in change because we were born of it, we have lived by it, we prospered and grew great by it. So the status quo has never been our god, and we ask no one else to bow down before it.” – Carl T. Rowan
“Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” – Arnold Bennett
“When you are through changing, you are through.” – Bruce Barton
“We all have big changes in our lives that are more or less a second chance.” – Harrison Ford
“Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes.” – Johann Wolfgang
“Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.” – Frank Herbert
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Music Icon Cher Thanks Kanye West For Beating Up Paparazzi (+ VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West may or may not be heading to jail after being videotaped and photographed assaulting a member of the paparazzi but what is known is that no matter what happens….Cher has his back.
Following Kanye’s scuffle with an overzealous photographer at LAX airport, Cher took to her personal Twitter account to 1. voice her support for Kanye West and 2. spew some vitriol towards paparazzi at large (and 3. remind you she’s Cher):
DEAR KANYE,THANK U,4 TRASHING THOSE LOATHSOME PARASITES,WHO STEAL OUR MOST PRECIOUS GIFTS,”TIME & PRIVACY”WE CAN NEVER GET THOSE BACK! Cher
— Cher (@cher) July 21, 2013
On the surface this seems like an odd union but Cher has a documented history of being anti-paparazzi. In a recent June interview, Cher said celebrities are “screwed” when it comes to maintaining privacy during the age of the paparazzi.
Check out archival footage of Cher letting a member of the paparazzi know how much of a “slimy, low-life as*hole” he is:
Police Investigating Kanye West's Altercation With Photographer
(AllHipHop News) When Kanye West rapped, “so go and grab the reporters so I can smash their recorders” on his song “New Slaves” he probably did expect that if he lived out his lyrics he could be facing police charges. Us Weekly is reporting that seems to be the case.
Last week footage of Kanye scuffling with a paparazzo at LAX airport made headlines. In the video Kanye can be seen trying to take the photog’s camera after telling him, “what you’re trying to do is get me in trouble, so I step out and have to pay you like $250,000.”
According to a statement issued by Los Angeles Airport Police Kanye may have to worry about more than just a financial lawsuit. The Airport Police confirmed that the incident was reported to the LAPD.
“A police report was taken by the Los Angeles Police Department and the investigation is ongoing,” read the statement.
A TMZ report says the matter has been sent to the Robbery Homicide Unit where a file is being put together, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office may seek a felony attempted robbery prosecution in the case.
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Watch the incident in the video below.
Jay Z & Justin Timberlake Pay Tribute To Trayvon Martin At Legends Of The Summer Concert
(AllHipHop News) On Saturday (July 20) superstar rapper Jay Z attended the Trayvon Martin rally in New York City with his wife Beyoncé and Rev. Al Sharpton. The night before the Brooklyn-born emcee also paid tribute to Trayvon with collaborator Justin Timberlake at their “Legends of the Summer” concert at Yankee Stadium.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Read Questlove’s Open Letter About Trayvon Martin, Zimmerman Trial, & Discrimination]
The pair closed out the show by dedicating Jay’s top 10 hit “Forever Young” to the slain 17-year-old. Jay and JT are just the latest entertainers to lead their voices to honor Trayvon in the wake of the not guilty verdict for his killer George Zimmerman.
“Let’s light the sky for Trayvon Martin tonight in here,” said Jay to the crowd.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Young Jeezy “It’s A Cold World (A Tribute To Trayvon Martin)”]
Watch footage of Jay Z and Justin Timberlake performing “Forever Young” dedicated to Trayvon Martin below.
Drake & Chris Brown Cleared In $16 Million Night Club Brawl Lawsuit
(AllHipHop News) There is some good news for Drake and Chris Brown this week. According to TMZ, a lawsuit filed against both performers for the 2012 bottle throwing incident has been tossed out by a judge.
W.i.P. and Greenhouse nightclubs’ parent company Entertainment Enterprises sued Drake and Brown for $16 million in compensation and punitive damages claiming the two rivals caused the fight that took place at W.i.P. that night and should be held responsible for Greenhouse’s lose of profit. The suit said that the fight destroyed Greenhouse’s reputation.
[ALSO READ: Chris Brown and Drake Sued for $16 Million in Manhattan Bottle Throwing Brawl]
The Manhattan Supreme Court judge in the case stated that neither Drake nor Brown had any duty to Greenhouse to be civil, and the fact that altercation did not happen on Greenhouse’s actual property made the lawsuit invalid.
The judge also refused to set a precedent that allowed club owners to sue patrons every time a fight happens at their club. Something the court acknowledged happens at nightspots often.
[ALSO READ: Drake Discusses Chris Brown Feud In GQ Magazine]
J. Cole Apologizes For Lyrics About Autism
(AllHipHop News) This year has seen a number of rappers have to apology for certain lyrics that some have found offensive. Roc Nation’s J. Cole now joins several other Hip Hop performers who have had to walk back something they said in a song.
[ALSO READ: Lil Wayne Apologizes To Emmett Till Family During Concert]
In a statement posted on his blog, Cole apologized to people with autism for his line in Drake’s “Jodeci Freestyle” where he raps, “I’m artistic, you n##### is autistic, retarded.”
The group Autism Speaks condemned the lyrics saying the words are “offensive and perpetuate negative stereotypes.”
In the blog post Cole writes, “To anyone suffering from Autism, either mildly or severely, I am sorry. I’m bound to make mistakes in my life, but in my heart I just want to spread Love.”
The “Crooked Smile” rapper began his letter stating that he does not believe entertainers should have to apology every time someone is upset by their art, but he felt this was a situation that he needed to make amends for.
“I do not believe that an apology is needed every time someone is offended, especially when that apology is really only for the sake of saving an endorsement or cleaning up bad press,” stated Cole. “With that said, this is not the case today. This letter is sincere. This apology IS necessary.”
Kanye West Releases Final Version Of "Black Skinhead" Video
(AllHipHop News) An unfinished version of Kanye West’s new animated video for “Black Skinhead” arrived online a few weeks ago, and Mr. West was not happy about the clip hitting the net early. Now, the G.O.O.D. Music boss has dropped the official version of the video via his website.
[ALSO READ: Hip-Hop Rumors: Kanye Rants Over “Skinhead” Video Leak]
The real “Black Skinhead” video is basically the same visuals as the leaked version. The biggest difference is that Kanye’s creative design company DONDA and director Nick Knight added special features. Viewers are able to slow down and speed up the video/sound and take screenshots from the vid for the first official single off Yeezus.
[ALSO READ: Watch Footage From Kanye West’s Unaired “Black Larry David” Pilot For HBO]
For the full interactive experience watch the video for “Black Skinhead” at kanyewest.com.
Exclusive Hip-Hop Rumors: A Massive Boycott Of Florida Is Coming…Jay-Z, Beyonce…AND MUCH MORE!
Stevie Wonder kicked it off, but that was just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, slim! I am hearing that there is a huge conglomerate of artists, mega stars and entertainment giants that are pulling the plug on Florida. If you didn’t know, last week… ahh nevermind. RIP Trayvon and we got some new rules when it comes down to these protests. First of all, there were marches all over the place this weekend. Good s**t!
But, the best way to hurt something is to hurt is in the wallet. I’m hearing that Madonna, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Rod Stewart (Remember him???), Usher, Cee-Lo, R. Kelly, Jay-Z and Beyonce are ALL banning together against the state that denied Trayvon Martin justice. I heard more A-Listers are joining to hit the state in tourism and concert revenues as well. I don’t suppose Flo Rida won’t just join in before somebody gets it totally messed up and people think he’s getting boycotted. What a terrible time to have the rap name Flo Rida. WOW!!!!
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Fred Durst to Participate in "Ask Me Anything"
Limp Bizkit frontman, Fred Durst, will host an “Ask Me Anything,” session on the popular social networking site, Reddit.com, to promote the band’s forthcoming album on Cash Money Records.
The first, and only rock band to be signed to the rap powerhouse label, Limp Bizkit is scheduled to release their 7th studio album, Stampede of the Disco Elephants, in September. Since the signing, the band had been quiet prompting speculations about whether or not the anticipated album would ever be released. But, this spring saw the release of the first single, “Ready to Go,” featuring Lil’ Wayne and produced by Polow Da Don.
During the AMA session, fans will get to ask Durst anything they want, although answering is up to him. “Ask Me Anything” is a popular feature of Reddit.com in August of 2012, an AMA session with President Barack Obama crashed the site.
To participate in the AMA sign in to Reddit.com on tonight (Sunday, July 21) at 7PM here.
"Fruitvale Station" Director, Ryan Coogler, on Hip-Hop and Police Brutality
When Oscar Grant was killed by police at a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station, the case sparked national outrage. Grant was unarmed and already being detained. Officers went to handcuff Grant, who struggled in protest, and was shot one time in the back by an office who alleged that he confused his gun for his taser. Grant was the 22-year-old father of one. The officer who took his life served 146 days in jail.
SEE ALSO: AS ZIMMERMAN JURY GOES TO DELIBERATE, FRUITVALE STATION HITS THEATERS.
New director, Ryan Coogler, talked to AllHipHop.com about his dynamic film, Fruitvale Station which tracks Grant’s last day on earth. He also talked about how hip-hop can combat police brutality.
EXCLUSIVE: Peter Rosenberg Gives His PeterPalooza Music Guide (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) The 2nd annual PeterPalooza has arrived but before the Williamsburg Waterfront turns into a madhouse, Peter Rosenberg gives his list of essential songs from each of the performers.
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The diverse cast of performers include Schoolboy Q, Odd Future, Meek Mill and World’s Fair.
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Check out the third and final part in our interview with Peter Rosenberg: