May 2009 Blog Posts (701)

TONE LOC COLLAPSES DURING CONCERT

By Roman Wolfe

Rapper Tone Loc collapsed and passed out and had a seizure during an outdoor concert in Florida.

According to reports, Tone Loc, born Anthony Smith, was performing at the Capt’n Fun Beach Club early Friday morning (May 29).

He apparently suffered the seizure due to overheating, although the temperature of the atmosphere was listed in the low 80’s.

During his six-song set, he made… Continue

Added by iGRIND.BIZ on May 30, 2009 at 11:42am — No Comments

NAS A NO-SHOW AT CANADA CONCERT

By Ismael AbduSalaam

An anticipated Nas concert turned ugly last night in Torbay, Newfoundland when the legendary lyricist failed to show.

The show was scheduled for a St. John’s venue, and featured Canadian artist Kardinal Offishall in an opening set.

As the night wore on, fans became enraged upon the realization that Nas would not be performing.

“The crowd [was] getting out of control," stated CBC… Continue

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REV. RUN, WIFE JUSTINE PITCH IN TO BUILD NEW BRONX PLAYGROUND

By Chris Richburg

Rapper/reality show star Rev. Rev and his wife, Justine Simmons, are spearheading heading efforts to make the outdoors more appealing to kids with the construction of a new playground.

The couple is partnering with the national nonprofit organization KaBoom!, Kool-Aid and more than 200 volunteers to help build the playground at the Odyssey House, 1328 Clinton Avenue, Bronx, NY.

The Bronx… Continue

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T.I.'S GIRLS, LIL' WAYNE'S EX IN "TINY & TOYA" REALITY SHOW

By Tai Saint Louis

Former Xscape singer Tameka “Tiny” Cottle and Lil’ Wayne’s ex-wife Antonia “Toya” Carter are set to star in a new BET reality series, the network announced this week.

Tiny and Toya will chronicle the two women defining their purpose and building a brighter future for themselves.

Based in Atlanta, the new show follows the lives of these two young women, who in addition to co-parenting two of… Continue

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BIG TIGGER BRINGS OUT STARS FOR ANNUAL HIV AIDS AWARENESS SHOW

By Ismael AbduSalaam

Radio personality Big Tigger has announced June 5-6 as the dates for his 8th Annual Celebrity Classic, which will raise funds for the nation’s current HIV/AIDS crisis.

The weekend will feature a vast array of professionals from the fields of sports, entertainment, politics, and health.

Confirmed activities include a youth sports clinic, silent auction, VIP luncheon, all-star basketball game,… Continue

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