50 Cent
In today's Daily Rap PETA Reach out to Hip-Hop, 50 Cent plans new products, Russell Simmons adds another role to resume and Danity Kane Split up.
PETA Reach out to Hip-Hop
The PETA2 have reached out to Wu Tang Clan member Masta Killa to promote vegetarianism.
The Staten Island rapper who has been a vegetarian for over 13 years has been recruited by the organization who has in the past used other Hip-Hop artists such as Dead Prez and Murs to encourage the younger generations about cruelty to animals, to record a PSA.
The Public Service Announcement allows the performer to go into detail as to the benefits of living a vegan lifestyle and his experiences in doing so.
Other Hip-Hop vegetarians include Common, Jah Rule, Russell Simmons and KRS-One.
Fifty Cent plans New Products
Looks like 50 Cent has another mission in mind, this time it is Dietary Supplements. The rapper who has already tackled the beverage market with his Formula 50 Vitamin Water has now made it clear that he is interested in developing his own line of supplements.
It is unclear when we can expect to see the product on the market but anything 50 says he does have a tendency to do.
Super-producer Timbaland is another celebrity who has endorsed Dietary supplements after losing considerable weight during 2004/5.
Russell Simmons Adds another Role to Resume
Super Mogul Russell Simmons has added Editor-in-Chief to his extensive resume which already features Founder of Def Jam Records, Founder of Phat Farm, and various other positions.
The entrepreneur appeared at a press conference in NYC this week along with long time friends LL Cool J and Kevin Liles and announced that he will be taking on the role of EIC of the site which was established in early 2008 and has become known for its celebrity bloggers including Russell and his brother Rev. Run of Run DMC.
Talking about the role he has taken on Simmons said "Ever since my early days in music, through my work in fashion, comedy, film, TV and philanthropy, I have worked as a facilitator of communication, and a promoter of creativity, entrepreneurship, giving, and political engagement.
Global Grind is the ultimate connector for the Hip-Hop community and like-minded creative entrepreneurs and activists."
Danity Kane Split up
After the departure of Aubrey O’Day and D Woods, one of the last members of the group Dawn Richards has disclosed to MTV that the group has in fact broke up.
No comments have been made by the groups label , Atlantic, or by its founder, Sean Combs, but in her interview Richards said that only two of the original five, herself and Aundrea Fimbres attempt to salvage what is left of the band in the new episode of Making the Band which will premier on February 12th.
The third member MIA is Shannon Bex who has since joining the band got married and is allegedly working on a solo album.
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