Hot Off The Presses: Xzibit, Justo Faison, Anthony Hamilton, Cassidy & More
Published: Wednesday - June 1, 2005
Words by BallerStatus News Staff
Xzibit (Photo: Columbia)
Venturing off into other facets of the entertainment world, "Pimp My Ride" host, Xzibit, is planning to release a new line of sneakers called what else, but Pimp Your Kicks. According to a press release, the new collection will come in a variety of styles, colors and fabrics, while his trademark silver "X" insignia will be branded on each shoe. The Pimp My Kicks collection is scheduled to hit stores in August. ...
Mixtape Awards founder, Justo Faison, has passed (see "Mixtape Awards Founder Justo Faison Dies In Car Accident"), but with the mixtape industry still going strong, it seems that his memory will live on. With his passing, it was unclear if the annual Mixtape Awards would go on, but according to a report from MTV, his loved ones have announced that plans for the 10th Mixtape Awards have been set in motion; it looks like the event will take place in either November or December. ...
Singer Anthony Hamilton is working on his next album for So So Def, but before that, he will be releasing an album titled Soulife on Atlantic/Rhino, June 28. Soulife will feature 10 tracks Hamilton recorded in 1999. ... As the Black Eyed Peas prepare for the release of the new album, Monkey Business, and headline a major tour, the group found some time to film a video for their second single "Don't Lie" in Los Angeles on May 14. ...
Cassidy told MTV's Mixtape Mondays recently that he would gladly take on a battle with 50 Cent. That may just happen after 50 sees the rapper's latest video for "B-Boy Stance." Rumors have been circulating, saying that Cassidy pokes fun at "21 Questions" with an oiled-up G-Unit general look-alike parodying 50 in the video. ...
Kanye West's protégé, John Legend, will kick off Father's Day with an exclusive red carpet event at the Cherry Lounge in Harlem, where he will be performing. The event will serve as a kick-off for the Mic Check Mini Summer Concert Series which will feature various artists from the R&B, Hip-Hop and Neo-Soul music categories. ...
Sanctuary Urban has sealed a deal with Southern artist Papa Reu's Reu Muzik to distribute and market his third effort, marking his official major label debut. Papa Reu, who hails from Houston Texas by the way of Trinidad, will drop this debut titled Life And Music in July, with guest appearances including Lil Flip, Juvenile, Lil KeKe, Hawk and Cazual. ...
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced today that it will present its Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis during the 18th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. The invitation-only awards dinner will take place on June 27, 2005 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Past recipients of this top honor include many of today's most celebrated talents such as 50 Cent, Kandi Burruss, Sean "P.Diddy" Combs, Dr. Dre, Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and Timbaland. ...
Editorials & Columns Soulstice From France Blog #3: Day 4 Embarking on a 9-show winter tour in Europe, one of my goals was just making it through the tour without getting sick. ... full story
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