Bun-B Interview w/Madd Hatta Morning Show - 97.9 The Box
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Bun-B talks to 97.9 The Box and below Mike Jones speaks upon Pimp C’s passing.
Kanye leads all nominees with eight Grammy nominations and UGK gets a long over-due nomination for “Int’l Players Anthem” (RIP Pimp C). Oh, and your favorite rapper Soulja Boy gets a nomination also. Here’s the complete list of Hip-Hop/R&B nominations: read more »
Remy Ma on Kay Slay Show
At the end of the daaayyyyy, Remy kind of big, she would body Lil Kim.
Jay-Z celebrated his 38th birthday by watching an erotic cabaret show in Paris with girlfriend Beyonc? Knowles. The couple sipped champagne as they watched a troupe of semi-naked women perform the saloon’s sensual Forever Crazy Revue in the velvet and mirror adorned venue.
The night with Beyonce is as good a gift as you can get.
Hip-hop and hype from the streets of Compton (reprint of May 5, 1989, Weekly cover story)
Jive Records Statement:
It is with great sadness that Jive Records announces the passing of Chad “Pimp C” Butler, a member of the celebrated rap duo UGK (Underground Kingz). Jive Records’ President and CEO Barry Weiss states: “We mourn the unexpected loss of Chad. He was truly a thoughtful and kind-hearted person. He will be remembered for his talent and profound influence as a pioneer in bringing southern rap to the forefront. He will be missed and our prayers remain with his family and Bun B. I’ve known Chad since he was 18, and we loved him dearly and he was a cherished member of the Jive family.”
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Butler’s father was a trumpet player who played professionally with Solomon Burke. Outside of his father, the 33-year old rapper’s influences varied, ranging from Bobby Bland, Jimmy McGriff, the 1960’s Motown artists to Run DMC. Butler met his inseparable partner Bernard “Bun B” Freeman in high school where they formed UGK. In 1992, the duo signed to Jive Records and went on release a total of eight albums for the label. They earned their highest achievement earlier this year when their most recent album, UGK (Underground Kingz), debuted in the number one position on the album pop chart. According to the New York Times, UGK “helped inspire a generation of Southern hip-hop stars, from OutKast to Lil Wayne.”
Videos from Pimp C & UGK below
UGK Youtube Channel
UGK Underground Kingz documentary
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I have some pictures I snapped at the 46664 AIDS Day Concert at Ellis Park on Saturday. The event is the initiative of our hero Tata Nelson Mandela, which he founded in 2002. He invited different personalities, including actors, musicians, sports stars, etc, to spread awareness about HIV and AIDS. This HIV/AIDS charity carries Madiba’s prison number 46664. The performers this year included Peter Gabriel, Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Clegg, Ludacris, Jamelia, Corrine Bailey-Rae, Annie Lennox, The Goo Goo Dolls and many local acts.
The slogan/pay-off line for this year was “It’s In Our Hands”, emphasizing that we are the only people responsible to stop the spread of this monster disease. The performances were outstanding, the messages relayed were positive and thought-provoking; and what I found most amazing was the unity amongst people of different races, cultures and backgrounds. I wish the world was as united and people tolerant of one another like it was on that day.
For more information on other ambassadors and background information, please go to www.46664.com.
via Khetha Mkhize
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