Nas To Pursue His High School Diploma
March 16, 2010 11:03:00 AM CDT | by Danielle Harling
Earlier this week, rapper Nas revealed to a group of high school students that getting his high school diploma is one of his goals right now. He also expressed his resent for dropping out of school at a young age.
Pittsburgh’s the Post-Gazette reports that Nas spoke to the students at the Boys & Girls Club of America's annual National Keystone Conference in Pittsburgh.
"The reality of it is, you need to keep educating yourself, and I wish I had stayed in school," Nas revealed to the group of high school students.
Nas, who dropped out of school in eighth grade, also spoke on leadership and his personal life.
"This is an incredible message, to have someone who succeeded so much in their life, but there is still a void," said Frank Sanchez, the vice president for corporate and partner relationships for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
NBA player Bob Lanier and R&B singer/producer Ne-Yo also spoke to student’s at the annual conference.
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10841/title.nas-to-pursue-his-high-school-diploma
50 Cent's Bodyguard Arrested After Attack On Photog
March 15, 2010 11:03:00 AM CDT | by Danielle Harling
A bodyguard for rapper 50 Cent has been charged with assault after allegedly attacking two photographers in Copenhagen, Denmark.
According to the New York Daily News, the incident took place while photographers were waiting for 50 Cent to leave Copenhagen’s Skt. Petri Hotel.
"I feared for my life," photographer Nikoloj Vraar explained to RadarOnline. "One of 50 Cent's bodyguards came out and told us to leave. The next thing I knew, he grabs my throat and tried to strangle me. He cut off my airway, and I couldn't breathe. He took my camera and deleted photos."
Vraar was immediately taken to the hospital to be checked out and was very clear about pressing charges against 50’s bodyguard.
"I will be going straight to the police station and complete whatever paperwork is necessary," said Vraar.
50 Cent, who was in Copenhagen for a performance, was not outside the hotel when the incident took place.
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10834/title.50-cents-bodyguard-arrested-after-attack-on-photog
Lil Wayne Banned From Signing Autographs While At Rikers
March 13, 2010 03:03:00 PM CST | by Krysten Hughes
Lil Wayne, who has been incarcerated now for five days, is not expected to receive any special treatment. According to celebrity gossip site TMZ, Weezy has been banned from signing autographs while serving his one year sentence at Rikers Island.
One representative for the Correction Officer's Benevolent Association commented, "Lil Wayne is not a celebrity here." There have been no reports made that Wayne has requested anything out of the ordinary, or try to extend his freedoms.
If Lil Wayne shows good behavior he could be released after eight months at the facility.
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10828/title.lil-wayne-banned-from-signing-autographs-while-at-rikers
