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Diddy Celebrates His 40th Birthday

4 November 2009 11:12 AM, PST | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »

If you happen to pass by Sean Combs, be sure to wish him a happy birthday, as the man better known as Diddy turns 40 years old today. While it's bizarre to think if Diddy as a guy in the depths of middle age, it's also odd to think that he isn't older. Diddy has been such a dominant, ubiquitous force in pop culture since the '90s that it's almost as if he has always been with us. There have been countless highs (smash hits like "It's All About the Benjamins," "I'll Be Missing You" and "Bad Boy for Life") and devastating lows (most notably the death of his friend the Notorious B.I.G.), but he has certainly changed the face of hip-hop and gave rise to the idea of diversification among pop stars. He's dabbled in fashion, fragrances, restaurants and alcohol, and his empire is constantly expanding.

They say hip-hop is a young man's game, »

- Kyle Anderson

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Ice Cube, 50 Cent Among Honorees At Bet Hip Hop Awards

23 October 2009 6:59 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »

The career highlights of Ice Cube are about to get a little cooler.

The 2009 Bet Hip Hop Awards ceremony is scheduled to air October 27. Taped at Atlanta venue Boisfeuillet Jones Civic Center with host Mike Epps, the show is one of the biggest nights for the musical genre, featuring multiple performances by artists like Jay-z, Snoop Dogg and Ludacris, among others.

Among this year's distinctions is the acknowledgement of gangsta rap pioneer Ice Cube, who received the "I Am Hip Hop" Icon Award. Aside from being one of the founding members of N.W.A., the musical artist has completed eight high-selling solo albums and has made a successful career in the film industry in multiple capacities. Starring in movies ranging from "Boyz N the Hood" to "Three Kings" to "Are We There Yet?" to "XXX: State of the Union," Ice Cube has also worked as a screenwriter ("Friday" series), producer ("All About the Benjamins, »

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Ice Cube, 50 Cent Among Honorees At Bet Hip Hop Awards

23 October 2009 6:59 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »

The career highlights of Ice Cube are about to get a little cooler.

The 2009 Bet Hip Hop Awards ceremony is scheduled to air October 27. Taped at Atlanta venue Boisfeuillet Jones Civic Center with host Mike Epps, the show is one of the biggest nights for the musical genre, featuring multiple performances by artists like Jay-z, Snoop Dogg and Ludacris, among others.

Among this year's distinctions is the acknowledgement of gangsta rap pioneer Ice Cube, who received the "I Am Hip Hop" Icon Award. Aside from being one of the founding members of N.W.A., the musical artist has completed eight high-selling solo albums and has made a successful career in the film industry in multiple capacities. Starring in movies ranging from "Boyz N the Hood" to "Three Kings" to "Are We There Yet?" to "XXX: State of the Union," Ice Cube has also worked as a screenwriter ("Friday" series), producer ("All About the Benjamins, »

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Q&A: Warren G Does Not Recommend Investing in Citigroup or The Crips

24 September 2009 10:01 PM, PDT | Vanity Fair | See recent Vanity Fair news »

Back in the carefree 90s, when disposable income and non-disappearing 401Ks were still the norm, hip-hop’s financial bravado seemed entirely appropriate. The bling, the champagne, the limos bursting at the seams with strippers; all of rap’s recurring motifs nicely complimented our national mood, and made us feel a little less guilty about being so obnoxiously wealthy. But then the aughts came along, with its buzz-killing recession that ate into our Cristal and stripclub budgets, and suddenly hip-hop’s never-ending party seemed a little irresponsible and show-offy. The rap community has been slow to respond to the tough economic times, but it seems inevitable that we can expect less songs like “All About the Benjamins” and “Gimme Tha Loot” and more songs like “Bitch Be Takin’ Out a Second Mortgage” and “In Hindsight I Probably Shouldn’t Have Gotten Involved in Day-Tradazizzlin’”. Don’t tell that to Warren G. »

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Def Jam Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Juelz Santana, Ne-Yo, More

12 September 2009 11:45 PM, PDT | MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news »

Ice-t, DJ Cassidy, Fabolous and others get nostalgic on Vma Weekend.

By Shaheem Reid

Ne-Yo (file)

Photo: Barry Brecheisen/ Getty Images

New York — Bigger than an individual, bigger than a group and overshadowing any crew, Def Jam Records celebrated its 25th anniversary Saturday night at the M2 Ultra Lounge.

The historic label's acts such as Juelz Santana, NeYo, Fabolous and singer Adrienne Bailon, as well as celebs such as Claudia Jordan, Zab Judah, Melody Thornton, Malinda Williams, Polow Da Don, Eva Pigford, Ice-t and wife Coco came out for the party.

DJ Cassidy started off the night spinning nothing but the hits from Def Jam's catalog: Onyx's "Slam," LL Cool J's "Jingling Baby," Dmx's "Get at Me Dog," Jay-z's "Can I Get A ..." and others. If you didn't already appreciate Def Jam for its trailblazing history and unprecedented longevity, you had to respect its consistent output of hits and stars. »

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Mike Epps To Premiere New Comedy Special On Showtime

12 September 2009 1:12 AM, PDT | The Humor Mill | See recent The Humor Mill news »

We just discovered that actor/comedian Mike Epps (of Friday After Next, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, All About the Benjamins fame) returns to the mic with a hot new stand-up comedy special titled Mike Epps: Under Rated...Never Faded & X-rated premiering on Saturday, October 3rd at 10:40 Pm Et/Pt on Showtime.

Filmed at the historic Fox Theatre in Detroit, Mi., Epps gets the house rocking with his unique and hilarious observations of married men, black/white family dynamics and a spot-on impersonation of a popular crime scene investigation series. Legendary hip hop emcee Doug E. Fresh also makes a special appearance.

Questions or Comments? Please email thehumormill.info@gmail.com »

- noreply@blogger.com (The Humor Mill Magazine)

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2009 | 2002

6 articles from 2009

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