Skateboard extraordinaire and reality starRob Dyrdek keeps churning out entertaining television programming. The former star of MTV’s hit reality show Rob & Big is currently taping the third season of his highly successful Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory. With his cousin rapper Chris “Drama” Pfaff by his side the synopsis of this show involves making everyone’s fantasy come true in one form or another.

Based in sunny California, the factory contains the worlds first ever all-concrete skating plaza as well as a corporate office complex christened ‘Corpo’.  Rob had a office built separately for himself as well as a smaller version of his office complex for his cousin Drama. As a gift to Drama, Rob had a recording studio built inside the factory as well and named it “The Hands of God.” Read rest of story…

Friday night at the Loft in Atlanta J Cole preformed and put on a good show. He showed the A-town love when he brought out  Atlanta native B.O.B! – exclusiveaccess.net

It is a beautiful thing when celebrities give back and Tameka “Tiny” Cottle demonstrates this with poise. On Monday February 22, Tiny held a fundrasier for Alzheimer’s disease, a illness which plagues her elderly father. During the event which was held at The Atlanta Opera, Tiny’s fiance rapper Clifford “T.I.” Harris came out and showed support for his love with his first public apperance. During the gathering the recently released convict seemed to be in good spirits and was quoted as saying ” I am very well, very happy to be seen.”

In other T.I. news, his manager Jason Geter recently told MTV that  his next album is anticipated to be released by the end of the summer. Some producers to be featured are  DJ Toomp, Danja and The Runners as well as features from The-Dream and Trey Songz already locked in.

The memories from this past weekend continue to stockpile. For everyone who was in attendance at the Sixth Annual Roots Jam Session Saturday night, they know it was something special and one of the weekend’s shining moments. The Roots are by far Hip-Hop’s most talented and respected live band it was none the more evident than this night.

It was great to see Scott Storch back creating music again, but Jay Electronica’s performance of his critically acclaimed track, “Exhibit C,” sent everyone in attendance over the top. It truly is crazy to see how one track can do so much for an artist’s buzz in the industry. Let’s just hope Jay continues with this momentum and translates it into an official release of some sort. Of course, Young Money was in attendance as well. Mack Maine and Shanell graced the stage with The Roots as she performed her song, “Glamorous Life.” Lil’ Twist was also in the building. Read rest of story…

This weekend I had the opportunity to take a trip every music lover dreams of, Los Angeles for Grammy weekend. For all the complaints people may have about the “biggest night in music,” being around the talent and legacy of those who make the event is a phenomenal feeling. Last night I had the chance to attend arguably the most prestigious party in music, the annual Clive Davis Pre-Grammy party. All of the urban legends about the party are, in fact, true. It was a literal who’s who of industry heavyweights all mingling to a great atmosphere and the best music.

Russell Simmons, Jay-Z, Usher, Taylor Swift, Keri Hilson, Katy Perry, Maxwell, Smokey Robinson and a host of others all piled inside the Beverly Hilton. It truly was a surreal event. Not only because of the talent in the room, but because these were people who took their talent, harnessed it into something amazing and are now having it displayed to the entire world. From the moment and artist decides they want to make music, this is where they ultimately dream of finding themselves. My opportunity to meet both Clive Davis and Mary J. Blige will serve as professional and personal hightlights. Read rest of story…

Held in New York City, DrJays.com and DJPremium.com continued with the Haitian relief effort. Their event, “Shop 4 Haiti,” was held at the Manhattan night club, La Pumme. The fundraiser featured a host of retailers that night, with nothing costing more than $30. Items from Young Jeezy’s “8732,” Rocawear and Stall & Dean were on sale.  All proceeds amounted throughout the evenings were donated to UNICEF.

Miss Saigon served as the evening’s DJ with DrJays.com’s own Boss Lady as MC. Check out some pictures from the event. Read rest of story…

As a rapper, one’s goal is to reach the proverbial mountaintop of their profession. Well, Lupe Fiasco did. Literally. Along with Kenna, Santigold, Jessica Biel and several others, the group braved the trip and found themselves at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest point and one of the largest mountains in the world.  The expedition was known as “Summit On The Summit.”

Obviously the group wasn’t climbing strictly just to say they climbed a mountain. The mission was to raise awareness for the global clean water crisis. Through no fault of our own, it is often easy to take clean water for granted. This isn’t true for many parts of the world, especially in many nations in Africa. We’ve all seen the commercials with young kids forced to live in the worst type of poverty imaginable. In many cases, even clean water is considered a luxury which is beyond difficult to comprehend. Read rest of story…

SL Media Group had it’s Official 2010 Launch Event last saturday at Union Bar & Lounge in New York. A special media mixer that joined the worlds of television production, and digital media together.It was a great  way to break in the new decade than by getting to know the people behind the organization who will be breaking down barriers and laying new pathways in digital communication, music, fashion, film and television.

During this season, we all reflect on the year we have had and think how blessed we are. Looking back on his many blessings, rapper and entrepreneur, Young Jeezy knows how important it is to give back.

With his Non-Profit foundation called Street Dreamz, Young Jeezy has found an amazing way to pay it forward. By glancing through these pictures, Thanksgiving event, the children may look familiar to you. Not only has he blessed these children with a great Holiday season, hehas also given a gift that will truly make a difference, the gift of a mentor. When the season of giving is over Jeezy will continue to be involved with these children lives and do his best to ensure their success on the right path in life.

Last night Jeezy shut down the famed restaurant Justins’s in ATL owned by music mogul Sean Diddy Combs to have a private party for his beloved kids. Everyone enjoyed themselves as they ate the delicious food and danced the night away. While he did hand out gifts at the end, Jeezy will continue to play Daddy Warbucks and is preparing to shut down an entire gym and fill it with toys just for them.

Now if this isn’t the way for a kid to celebrate Christmas then I don’t know what is.

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It’s the seasoning of giving and Wyclef has done so through international channels.

Known for his humanitarian work in Africa as well as his homeland of Haiti, the former Fugees front man Wyclef Jean partnered with Western Union to bring Christmas cheer to the unfortunate children of Haiti.

Yesterday, Wyclef boarded a plane from Miami international airport to Haiti where he gave out gifts to its unfortunate children.  Before taking off  for this special occasion Wyclef took to twitter to express his thoughts.

He states:

When looking back @ my past it makes me believe that there is a force greater then me that is Governing the Universe.@ times when I go to haiti I ask myself what would have happen if I never made it to America what would I be doing right now?
–What if I never became Wyclef n wyclef was getting on the plane today to Come to haiti to bring me Food n Christmas Gifts how would I feel. When I Reflect of such things it makes me Understand that to live for others is the Non selfish way to live.

@ times we R so caught up with R selves that we forget about those around Us. some say they can’t help the needy because they have no money to give to the poor I say know one gave me money n the hut they gave me Hope. A man once said 2 me wyclef giving hope is not enuff da hungry can’t eat Hope, da hungry can’t eat hope but hope Can lead da hungry to food. The Good teaches Us that when Christ showed Up n the clubs,da church, the streets the First thing he Bought with him was the Word! N the beginning was the Word! Words R powerful, words Can bring a since of Hope to those that need it right Now!

I could not agree more with Wyclef.  Hope is a trait we all share despite our struggles and differences in life. This generous act by Wyclef and Western Union will impact the lives of many.