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Rick Ross Returns To Carol City High With Swizz Beats; Donates Reeboks, iPads
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Rick Ross and producer Swizz Beatz made a surprise appearance at Carol City Senior High School, in Carol City Florida.
The rap star appeared at his alma mater, where he donated iPads to the high school, for students to use.
“We commend Rick Ross for giving back to Miami Carol City Senior High School. By doing so, he is setting a wonderful example for our students and community,” said Principal Mr. Dunn.
Most of the iPads donated by Rick Ross will be used for students to complete their college applications.
Rick Ross and Swizz also gave out Reeboks to high school seniors, who placed well on college aptitude tests.
Rick Ross and Swizz greeted students, signed autographs and met with faculty members.
“Rick Ross made history coming back to his high school; many celebrities and politicians have graduated from Carol City Senior High School but he’s the first to come back and connect with the new students,” added Ms. White, the school’s CAP Advisor.
Check out pictures below.
Photos: Thaddeaus McAdams
Filed under: Headlines, MOBILE, News Tagged: Activism, Carol City, charity, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz
EXCLUSIVE: Jimmy Henchman Trial Day 4 – Agents Tell Witness What To Write
(AllHipHop News) The fourth day of testimony in the trial of James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond continued today (May 17) in Federal court in Brooklyn, New York.
Federal authorities claim Rosemond headed up a $10 million-per-year cocaine operation that sold hundreds of kilos each month in the New York area, and sent millions in proceeds to the West Coast.
Today in court, federal prosecutors unveiled a number of purchases Rosemond made in cash for renovations to his luxury Brooklyn condominium.
Prosecutors produced receipts showing that Rosemond had hired a Miami, Florida company to install an audio/visual system in his condominium, which totaled $153,000.
Rosemond allegedly paid for some of the renovations by handing one contractor a bag of cash totaling $21,000.
He also paid another contractor a total of over $300,000 in cash to have to his luxury condominium refurbished.
Rosemond’s lawyer Gerald Shargel did not dispute the fact that Rosemond made a number of large purchases in cash, and implied that the proceeds came from Rosemond’s legitimate business, Czar Entertainment.
Another witness was produced, named Julissa Quinones, who Rosemond used to date.
Quinones testified that in May of 2011, Rosemond gave her a large amount of cash to take to Los Angeles, where he planned to meet with her to pick up the money.
Quinones attempted to fly to Los Angeles, but was stopped by Federal agents, who questioned her about where the cash originated.
When she landed in Los Angeles, two more agents further questioned Quinones, took pictures of her holding a large bag of money, and allegedly forced her to sign a cooperation agreement.
“They [agents] said it was drug money,” Quinones testified. “But he [Jimmy] said that was not the case.”
According to Quinones, the agents coached her on what to write on a cooperation agreement.
Quinones, 25, even said agents told her to write that the proceeds were derived from illegal activities.
She then gave authorities Rosemond’s cell phone number, and authorities promptly seized the cash, which was still stuffed inside her Louis Vuitton knapsack, as well as another carry-on bag.
Testimony continues.
Filed under: Headlines, MOBILE, News Tagged: 50 Cent, Crime, game, James Rosemond, Jimmy Henchman, Trial
50 Cent Feeds the Hungry; Donating 250 Meals Per Set of Headphones Purchased
(AllHipHop News) Inspired by his humble beginnings in Jamaica Queens, New York, starkly contrasted from his now larger than life G-Unit empire, 50 Cent has made efforts over the last few years to embrace those who are less fortunate.
From his trips to Africa, to his Street King Energy drink charity initiatives, 50 Cent has ramped up his efforts to help those in need.
50′s embrace of those in need was most recently showcased via his efforts to support City Harvest & Feeding America, where the G-Unit mogul served over 250 meals for starving homeless people.
In association with SMS Audio, 50 has also offered to donate 250 meals to Feeding America for every set of headphones that is purchased domestically on SMSAudio.com.
View video below of 50 Cent participating in helping out people in need.
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Self-Made 2 Cover Unveiled
Rozay is back at it. Warner has ordered a second serving of Self-Made and the MMG boss has obliged. The Power Rangers-inspired image to your right is the official album cover. As you can see, the camp has been playing a bit of musical chairs lately -- Pill is out, Omarion is in. Click to embiggen.
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Disco Queen Donna Summer Dies, Appreciated Hip-Hop
(AllHipHop News) Donna Summer, once proclaimed the Queen of Disco, has died after a prolonged bout with cancer.
Summer was 63.
Summer, a Grammy Award-winner, had a number of hits in the 70′s and 80′s. Songs like “Last Dance” and “Bad Girls” represented the sound of a generation.
Summer continued to make music as she battled cancer.
“We spoke to someone who was with Summer a couple of weeks ago … who says she didn’t seem too bad.,” reported news/gossip site TMZ. “In fact, we’re told she was focused on trying to finish up an album she had been working on. “
Incidentally Donna Summer’s nephew is a rapper named Omega Red. They recorded a song called Angel. The song is below with other hits from the legendary songstress.
“Angel” – Omega Red featured Donna Summer
Donna Summer Master Mix
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Rocsi, Terrence J Leaving “106 & Park”
(AllHipHop News) Hit Hip-Hop/r&b video countdown show “106 & Park” will go through some major changes in the near future.
According to the New York Post, longtime co-host Rocsi Diaz is leaving the show to pursue an acting career.
Rocsi will reportedly be relocating to the West Coast, in an effort to pursue a career in Hollywood.
According to sources, Terrence J. is also making plans to leave the show as a host, to pursue an acting career as well.
Both have appeared in high-profile movies in the past year.
Rocsi will be featured in the movie “Soul Ties,” while Terrence J. had a starring role in Steve Harvey’s movie “Think Like a Man.”
There was no time frame for the their departure from “106 & Park.”
Terrence J. and Rocsi were the third set of hosts for “106 & Park,” since the show’s launch in 2000.
Free and AJ Calloway were the original hosts from 2000-2005, while Big Tigger and Julissa Bermudez hosted the show for one year, from 2005-2006.
Rocsi and Terrence J. held down the hosting duties from 2006 until present.
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