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Diddy’s NYE Celebration In Miami

Big Homie — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:03:02 +0000

With that good ol’ Ciroc, Diddy celebrated his New Year’s Eve down in Miami with guests including Fat Joe, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Rick Ross, Queen Latifah and more. More of the festivities after the jump.

Jay-Z, Diddy, Will Smith & President Obama Bid A Final Farewell To Heavy D

Mr.North — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:49:04 +0000

Family, friends, and members of the hip-hop community came out to say their final wishes to the late Heavy D, who passed away last week. Attendees included: Diddy, Jay-Z, Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith, Usher, MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Johnny Gill, Andre Harrell and more. Rev. Al Sharpton, who was also present, surprised Heavy D ’s daughter Xea Myers with a speech from President Barack Obama which you can read below.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time,” the note from Obama read. “He will be remembered for his infectious optimism and many contributions to American music. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.”

via NY1

View photos of Jay-Z, Diddy, Will Smith, Queen Latifah, Usher, John Legend, MC Lyte and more attending Heavy D’s funeral, after the jump…..

via MTV Rap Fix

Previously:
Rest In Peace: Heavy D’s Funeral Arrangements
Lil Cease Says Heavy D and Biggie Wanted to Record an Album Together
Busta Rhymes – “You Ain’t Gotta Wait Until I’m Gone” (Heavy D Tribute)
Remembering Heavy D: Mr. Cee’s Tribute Mix, Pete Rock on Hot97, and More
Heavy D Passes Away At Age 44, Rest In Peace

Queen Latifah gets into the bottled water business

Yeti — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:37:30 +0000

Queen Latitah continues to diversify her business portfolio as she now gets into the bottled water business as investor in New York Spring Water, Inc. The deal is in association with Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment business arm, the same one that manages her film and TV projects.

“Latifah and I are really excited about this partnership,” Flavor Unit Co-Founder Shakim Compere stated. “New York Spring Water is an innovative company and is definitely at the forefront of new product developments in the industry.”

The hope is for Latifah to leverage her connections in film, TV and music to push the New York Spring Water brands such as VBee vitamin water and Aqua84. AHH states that distribution will be making its way to 7-11 stores in the next coming weeks. The biggest challenge though will be convincing people to pay for water that comes from New York.

[News] Hip Hop Caucus Remembers Hurricane Katrina Victims

HipHopDX RSS Feed — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:43:00 +0000

Five years after the disaster, the caucus continues its annual three-mile march in New Orleans.