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ATL Blog: @Chrisbrown Parties With @Ludacris & Lil Kim @ Velvet Room!

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Kiddunot.com was on hand last night as Luda Day Weekend continued to take over the city. And apparently you just cant do that unless you make a pit stop through that damn Alex Gideon’s Velvet Room.

We all know the Gyant doesn’t do anything AG so while I was at home watching Showtime’s, “The Big C” Kodak and his crew were poppin bottles with the likes of Chris Brown and Lil Kim. Check the funny video above of Chris — not Luda– having a good time being a kid again.

Glad to see the comeback.

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Plug Into The Scene: @TowerATL Honors @Ludacris Foundation W/ 10k Check At Doraville Grand Opening!

Monday, September 6th, 2010

The homie Ludacris is everywhere this weekend. Not only is he successfully holding down the party of the holiday weekend out of ATL, but he’s also simultaneously partying it up with a purpose.

I was on hand, though late, at the rapping and acting homie’s ATL Towers store opening in Doraville, GA over the weekend where he was honored with a 10k check benefiting the Ludacris Foundation.

Luda and his DTP team were truly humbled by the dollar amount given, and Luda wasted no time taking photo’s with all his fans and Towers ATL executives.

I will be posting my live blog shots from the weekend tomorrow, but in the meantime enjoy some shots taken by Kingsmen Media Group.

Gotta luv them zero’s especially the ones that goes to such a good cause by Ludacris foundation.

It wouldn’t be a party unless Conjure Cognac was in the building, right?

Ludaris blessing the store by cutting the ribbon announcing its official opening.

Towers ATL can be found at the following address: 5877 Buford Hwy. NE Doraville, GA 30340

Tell em Gyant sent cha.

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Plug Into The Scene: @NickiMinaj Pulls Out Her Pride Flag For Fans, Makes Special Pride Apperance @ GA Freight Room

Monday, September 6th, 2010

The chick that is Nicki Minaj rolled through Atlanta over the weekend to celebrate pride with all her gay fans. Team Gyant — not Gyant himself just so we’re clear– were in the building to give you all some exclusive shots of Nicki engaging with her fans. There’s just one problem — I hear she didn’t.

Listen, I wasn’t there so don’t quote me, but I’m told Nicki did her usual by refusing to take pictures with hopeless fans who all packed into the under developed venue, that only had one bar location. I hear there were only 4 bartenders for the more then 5k NIcki fans. An epic fail in itself, but let’s keep moving.

Anyway, my sources also tell me that an altercation between Minaj’s manager and some poor sap who tried to get to close to Nicki to get photos.

Per Team Gyant member Kyrstal Johnson:

The only relevant person in these photos are the ones of Nicki. There were Nicki Minaj look-a-likes which I took a photo of standing in front of the sponsor poster. Took pic of dj booth and crowd. Nothing else really stood out for me to capture.

Clearly the crowd wasn’t all that thrilled to be in the building one it was discovered that this party was too packed and far too hot to enjoy themselves. I almost made it to this party, but DJ Tephlon and DTP had me enjoying myself immensely Saturday night. You never know what party will find you, but when it does its almost impossible to leave it.

Nicki rocking the crowd.

She’s definitely a small thing ain’t she.

Look at tall the pride people packed into the venue trying to get a shot of Nicki Minaj. Wow.

Props to: Avian Watson

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The King Has NOT Returned…..

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

We all know Tip has been arrested on illegal drug charges, but you probably don’t know that he’s yet to return to ATL to face the music.

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, T.I. is currently not back in the city after being detained in Los Angeles after making an illegal U-turn resulted in the discovery of alleged drugs such as marijuana and methamphetamine.

T.I., 29, reportedly contacted his federal probation officer immediately after he was arrested in West Hollywood. A deputy reported he pulled over the rapper’s luxury car, a Maybach, after it made an illegal U-turn. T.I. and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, were arrested around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday and they were released from jail at about 4 a.m. Thursday after posting $10,000 bail each.

T.I.’s probation officer has told him to return to Atlanta.

One of T.I.’s lawyers, Ed Garland, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Thursday he expected his client to be back in the city within 24 hours.

No hearing has yet been scheduled with U.S. District Judge Charles Pannell, according to his office.

Look, I know everybody is looking at me to say what you are all thinking, but I just don’t have the energy. Clearly some people can’t seem to realize how lucky and blessed they are thus the constant legal troubles. The first time I went in. This time what’s the point?

Drugs, weapons, multiple arrests = a thug to me. But he’s been saying that since day one so how mad can any of us really be. My heart goes out to the staff at Grand Hustle who put their blood, sweat and tears into keeping the label. and TI relevant, and hot in streets — and more important at his label. The people at Grand Hustle don’t deserve this.

It’s just a disgusting situation. One that needs to be analyzed, not sensationalized.

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Breaking Blog: @Tip Arrested Again!

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

This simply can’t be happening AGAIN. Cnn.com is reporting that rapper T.I. was arrested early this morning and arrested for being in possession of a controlled substance.

The couple was arrested during a traffic stop in Los Angeles, according to a police report. Police smelled marijuana, and both were arrested. The couple were released at 4:00AM on 10k bond.

This clearly won’t look good in the eyes of a judge. Tip is currently on probation after reaching a plea agreement in that extremely disturbing illegal weapons charges situation.

Let’s pray Grand Hustle can hold it together.

Update: via Tmz

Sources on the scene tell us “Tiny” and T.I. were taken to separate squad cars and transported to a local Sheriff’s station.

Story Developing..

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Plug Into The Scene: Möet Rosé Lounge Presents @NeYoCompound Champagne Life Listening Event!

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

The homie Ne-Yo held a VIP listening session last night at MF Sushi in Midtown along with Moet. As usual I was on my way, but suddenly became over it. However, judging by the pictures taken by Kiddunot.com, it looks like typical “Groundhogs Day”. Except for the old spice guy being in attendance.

Ne-Yo is currently promoting his new album “Libra Scale” which is due to be released sometime in Oct.

Ludacris, Roscoe Dash, Kenny Burns, Quincy Combs, Lisa Wu, Kat Graham, James Brown’s daughter Yamma Brown Lumar and more of Ne-Yo’s celebrity friends all came out to pop bottles and take in the music. No word yet on the project just yet, but knowing Ne-Yo’s work, I’m sure its going to be nothing short of brilliant.

Ludacris showing Ne-Yo some luv.

Quincy Combs..

The homie Nate Walka

I can’t BELEIVE I missed the Old Spice guy. Damn! That would’ve been the interview of the night.

A few of the ladies from Beehivefm.

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Party Plug: @Ludacris @Airtran @ConjureCognac & @DTP Presents: Luda Day Weekend 2010!

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Luda and Gyant at DTP Appreciation event. Clothing for Gyant Provided By Super Fresh Clothing

The time is here! And its about damn time!!

I don’t know about you, but I am sooooo over the hot ass weather. So it’s almost serendipitous to look up and find that actor, rapper and philanthropist Ludacris annual Luda Day weekend is just days away.

Luda, DTP, AirTrain, The Ludacris Foundation and Conjure Cognac is bringing the sexy, and the celebrities, to the great city of the A for an amazing bash. Say what you will, but Luda and his DTP crew are the ONLY crew in the A that the people, and the industry, look forward to when it comes to their annual affair.

The 5th Annual LudaDay Weekend and DTP Recordings 10 year Anniversary festivities start Thursday, September 2nd to Monday, September 6th, 2010 in Atlanta, GA. LudaDay Weekend was created by Ludacris as a platform to give back to the community and celebrate unity amongst the city’s tastemakers, and even nationally tapping celebrity friends to participate in the festivities.

Many celebrities travel from across the country, to Atlanta, to lend their time and support to LudaDay Weekend. This 5th year anniversary is no different, enticing several notables to attend including, Serena Williams, Kelly Rowland, Tyrese, Chris Paul, Ron Artest, Vin Diesel, Brandon Jennings, three-time Olympic Gold medalist Usain Bolt and a host of others.

The following is the schedule of events for The 5th Annual LudaDay Weekend:

9.2.2010: 5yr Anniversary Dinner & VIP Lounge hosted by Ludacris, Mayor Kasim Reed, Chaka Zulu & Jeff Dixon [7PM, Private Location]

9.3.2010: DTP Appreciation Block Party [2PM-6PM, Private Location]

9.4.2010: Clark Atlanta University Block Party: HOT 107.9 Live Broadcast [12PM-6PM, CAU Campus]

9.5.2010: Celebrity Basketball Game: AirTran Airways & The Ludacris Foundation halftime presentation: V-103 Live Broadcast [4PM-8PM, Morehouse Gymnasium]

9.6.2010: Splash Waterfalls Pool Party [2PM-9PM, Private Location]

Groupies start making your calls to discover the private locations. And shouts to Club Mansion for the amazing look of attaching their amazing new nightspot to the weekend festivities.

And yes people the Conjure will be FLOWING!!!

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Plug Into The Scene: @PrincessDigital Host’s @BET’s “My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women And Hip-Hop” Event 8/30

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Female rapper, Princess, will host a special viewing party for BET’s new Documentary “My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth about Women and Hip Hop” on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. at Tongue & Groove in Atlanta, Georgia.

The documentary, “MY MIC SOUNDS NICE: A TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN AND HIP HOP” is an appealing, inside look at how women have affected rap music, and in turn how rap music affects female MCs of past and present. Artists such as MC Lyte, Missy Elliott, and Queen Latifah contributed significantly to the shaping of hip hop music, bringing new sounds to the record labels. With the emergence of a younger generation of women in hip-hop like Nicki Minaj, “MY MIC SOUNDS NICE: A TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN AND HIP HOP” serves as a commentary for how hip hop music is influenced by women and vice versa. This documentary examines gender-specific differences in artistry, marketing, promotion and economics, explores why there are far fewer female than male MCs, and discusses whether there’s still a place for women in hip-hop.

“This is a story that could not be told by one voice. It required a chorus. And although this story is comprehensive, it is still likely one of many truths about the role of women in hip-hop” said Stephen Hill, President of Music Programming and Specials.

“MY MIC SOUNDS NICE: A TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN AND HIP-HOP” features revealing interviews with journalists, executives, and rappers, including Missy Elliott, EVE, Trina, Rah Digga, MC Lyte, Yo Yo, Questlove, along with hip-hop moguls Jermaine Dupri, Russell Simmons, Kevin Liles and many more. “MY MIC SOUNDS NICE: A TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN AND HIP HOP” is directed and produced by Ava DuVernay.

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