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T.I. Says Grammy Nod Means Something “a little different” Than Others
Tip, who is up for four Grammy’s this year, recently told rolling out
that being nominated for the prestigious music award means something “a
little different.” “To be noticed and appreciated by your peers is
always significant to me,” the rapper, who is up for four awards,
including Best Rap Album told ro.
“It’s significant for a different reason as say a People’s Choice Award
or something of that nature. It’s different in a way from say a BET Hip
Hop Award. It’s a different accolade, a different sense of
accomplishment. But it’s definitely appreciated and it has significant
impact.”
50 Cent Beefing With Rick Ross, Interested in Dietary Supplements
50 Cent is back beefing again— this time with Rick Ross. The release
of his diss track, “Officer Ricky (Go Head, Try Me)” a response to
Ross’ diss “Mafia Music” is right in time for his upcoming album, Before I Self Destruct, which is set to be released sometime in March. 50 even takes a shot at Lil Wayne before the track is over, asking “Where you at, Wayne? You awfully quiet. You called Em out…You got to pass me to get to him.”
In other 50 news, the rapper announced to the New York Daily News that he has an interest in dietary supplements and will be “coming up with something very soon.”
Aaliyah Biopic to Hit Theaters Later This Year
The idea of an Aaliyah movie has been being tossed around for a while
now, but now new details have emerged about the film, titled Aaliyah. Canadian R&B/pop singer Keshia Chante will play the R&B songstress, with Oscar winning director/writer, Bill Condon (Dream Girls)
directing the film. Choreographer Fatima Robinson and Missy are also
expected to appear in the film. “We are going to great extremities to
make this movie perfect,” Condon told the New York Post.
“We have [Keisha] Chante in extensive training studying, speaking with
family members, watching personal footage and in choreography training
with Aaliyah’s choreographer and dear friend Fatima Robinson. This
movie will be seamless the same way it was for Selena fans who enjoyed
Jennifer Lopez.”
Kelly Rowland Splits with Matthew Knowles
In an official statement released earlier this week, Kelly Rowland
announced that she is parting ways with her longtime manager, Matthew
Knowles. However, she says that the split will not affect her personal
relationship with Beyonce’s father. “Mathew Knowles has been a positive
influence in my career,” she said in a statement. “I have had great
success under his guidance – both as a member of Destiny’s Child and
with my solo project. Although we have decided to part ways
professionally, the Knowles family and the entire Music World
Entertainment team will always be my family.”
