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50 Cent’s Film Company Lands $200 Million In Funding

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsOctober 12, 2010

(AllHipHop News) Rap star 50 Cent has landed major funding for his film company Cheetah Vision, which is a partnership between the rapper and producer Randall Emmett. 50’s company has received $200 million dollars for a 10-picture deal, which is backed by healthcare executive Richard Jackson and real estate developers Gary Sakwa and Daniel Ret. Production on several films, which will be released by Grindstone Entertainment/Lionsgate, has already started. 50 Cent is attached to a new film titled Set Up, which starts shooting last month, in addition to Catch .44, which stars Bruce Willis, Forest Whitaker and Malin Ackerman. The movie centers around a group of friends who get caught up in a diamond heist, which turns violent. “The thing about ’50 Cent’ is that, just like in his music career, he isn’t someone who sits around and waits for things to get done. He came to me and said, ‘How do we move quicker on projects?’ With this new fund, we are able to do that,” Randall Emmett told Variety. The hedge fund will help produce roughly five films a year, with a budget of about $20 million dollars.

Nigeria At 50: Inside Storm 360: West Africas Hottest Entertainment Company (Part 2)

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: UncategorizedOctober 12, 2010

Nigeria At 50: Inside Storm 360: West Africas Hottest Entertainment Company (Part 2) Where else could one find 1) a star rapper who while at the top of his game is also earning his Masters in Energy Studies 2) a rare talent who once lived in California but is now thousands of miles away – giving new meaning to Wu-Tang Clans concept of a Slang Doc popularizing new phrases by combining English with native tongues; and last but certainly not least, 3) a gifted female MC, poised to continue a global renaissance – balancing tradition with innovation. If you guessed West Africa as region; Nigeria as country, and Storm 360 as entertainment company you would be correct. And we didnt even mention the super-producer, multi-talented vocalist, international DJ or the promoting genius within the circle. This week, we place a spotlight on the talent that makes up the Storm roster, and some figures who play a behind-the-scenes role in cultivating it, and bringing it forth, for the world to see. [Part 1 – focusing on the dynamic Storm executive team, and Africa’s emerging prominence in the world of Hip-Hop – is available at: https://staging.allhiphop.com/stories/editorial/archive/2010/10/07/22425762.aspx] **** Sauce Kid Bio: http://www.storm360degrees.com/music_sauce.php Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sauce-Kid/50235516072 Cedric Muhammad: You are making statement with your project African-American. Your interview promoting the album is powerful (http://www.notjustok.com/2010/07/27/video-notjustok-interviews-saucekid-road-to-african-american-album/). What is the personal connection and journey for you in that phrase African-American? Sauce Kid: African-american is my brand. Im fusing Africa with America. Im a product of both cultures. I came up on hip-hop while living in Inglewood, California. I was influenced by Fabolous, Eminem, Jadakiss, Styles P, Busta Rhymes to name a few. Then I came out to Naij [author’s note: ‘Naija’ is a phrase/nickname for Nigeria coined by the youth: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-11447252] to push Naija hipop and make it a force to reckon with. I used my Naija influence to coin popular slang/phrases (e.g Yebariba, Samboribobo, its naija, sinzu is sinzu, edondeymadt). I started with Moneylong the Mixtape: Best Of Both Worlds! Now Its about African American. Sasha P Bio: http://www.storm360degrees.com/music_sasha.php Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2342913835 Cedric Muhammad: As the First Lady Of Storm Records and being referred to as Africas Number One Female MC how do you balance expectations regarding women in terms of conservative and independent conduct and different notions of what beauty and fashion are? How do you view the global scene regarding the state of the Female MC? I have written about this being the time of The Renaissance of The Female MC at length for AllHipHop.com:https://staging.allhiphop.com/stories/editorial/archive/2010/05/11/22213013.aspx Sasha: It hasnt been that hard striking a balance because as an African woman our expectations are founded on culture mostly, but that said this is the 21st century and I believe although there are societal pressures to act or look a certain way, ones individual opinions or self expression should not be compromised. In terms of style I choose what Im comfortable in , and through my music I speak my mind fearlessly, being able to welcome change but not let go of ones values. I think is the best way to strike the balance. Cedric Muhammad: How do you view the global scene regarding the state of the Female MC? Sasha: In recent years there has been a huge void where the Female Mc is concerned but with the growing success of Nicki Minaj in the States and all over I think it has started a ripple effect and once again women are stepping up to the plate. I look forward to a time where we can have just as many Female Mcs as we have male, who can successfully exist side by side. It doesnt always have to be one by one or one at a time and I think with the talent springing up in Africa, in particular, that dream is not too far off! Naeto C Bio: http://www.storm360degrees.com/music_naeto.php Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NaetoCee Cedric Muhammad: You made quite a bit of noise with the news that while you have been one of the hottest rappers on the continent youve also been attending school pursuing a Masters in Energy Studies at the University of Dundee [author’s note: see, “Dundee student’s double life as international rap star revealed,” http://news.stv.tv/scotland/181472-dundee-students-double-life-as-international-rap-star-revealed/]. What does this say about you as a person and in what ways does it help or hurt the marketing of you as an artist? Naeto C: Besides music I always thought I would need to create more options for myself based on my own personal interests, just so I can secure a decent future. In addition to this, the entertainment industry in Africa is still growing and hasnt reached a point where a career in music is effectively monetized. This means that artists like myself have to rely on shows to earn income and at some point, endorsements and maybe proper touring. To top it all up there is an absence of an active royalty collection system. I decided to go back to school so I wouldnt have to rely on being a regular musician to have a bright future financially, but most important, my decision has helped inspire my fans and others that know of my music to go get their education and provide options for themselves. I believe that in this day and time, the world has become very competitive towards attaining success. As a young African male, I think there are tons of challenges out there but with the proper education, one elevates himself beyond typical conversation. In terms of marketing myself as an artist, what I did with going to school is basically highlighting a feature of my brand, which is simply being educated and academically more advanced than my contemporaries. Now I get a different reception whereever I go and respect comes along with that. If anything pursuing school has helped my career as it has positioned me differently, on another lane from my peers. YQ Jubril Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/yq.efimile Video – Dress Code featuring Naeto C: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDbxdkdFLSE Cedric Muhammad: How does it feel to be […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Baby Caught Lying About NFL Ownership?

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: RumorsOctober 12, 2010

DISCLAIMER:All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.WHO: illseedWHAT: Rumors, Funnies, Fails and more!WHERE: illseed.com, twitter.com.illseedHOW: Send your rumors, sightings and ill pics to illseed at allhiphoprumors@gmail.com.DUDE CALLS BABY A LIAR! This writer Armando Salguero (click here for full post) went in on Birdman and for good reason. He did his research on Baby and say Baby lied about being an owner of the Miami Dolphins. Maybe Baby found another way in his ownership like the oil game?Ross: Birdman not bird of a feather Why do people lie? I mean, don’t they understand eventually the truth comes out, especially if the lie is national news? In the previous post I shared with you that rapper and music executive Bryan Williams, who goes by the handle Birdman, said on a national radio show that he was awaiting NFL approval to become a minority owner of the Miami Dolphins. Not to take Birdman’s word, with all due respect, I called the NFL to ask what the deal is with Birdman. A spokesman told me the league has no knowledge of any approval process for Birdman. And there’s a good reason for that. Birdman apparently isn’t at all involved in the very approval process he said he was, according to Dolphins owner Stephen Ross. “I have NEVER spoken to him or any representative,” Ross said in a statement released by the team. “Not considering or looking for any celebrity limited partners.” That is interesting on multiple levels. First, it shoots Birdman out of the sky. Secondly, it means Ross is taking a break from the search for more celebs to fill his suites and walk the orange carpet at Sun Life Stadium. Finally, a note to Birdman: Thanks for the wild goose chase. Read more! DIPSET IN CONN!? I don’t know what to say. I will start by saying, I am glad that Dipset is back. The Hip-Hop Crew – REAL CREWS – is a fleeting thing these days. So, it is good to see this. On to the rumor! I am hearing that Jim Jones had some leftover beef from back in the day in Connecticut. I heard Jimmy had a nice show in New London, Conn and it came off without a hitch. But, some goons hit me up and wanted me to say its ain’t sweet! I don’t know why these guys hit me up, but they did. They rattled off a lot of other cites that it wasn’t sweet. At first, I thought this was a Dipset thing, but it doesn’t seem to be that. Its seems like Jimmy is the actual outlaw. Glad to have you back Dipz! FOXY BROWN CHILLS WITH HER PINK MAFIA! I never knew Foxy was so big in the Gay community, but apparently, she is! On top of that, she’s walking the streets like she’s The Mayor. What’s crazy is somebody told me Foxy’s got a gay ghostwriter. Now, that’s what I call affirmative action! All rumors, no facts…but people are definitely talking. LAPD KILLS UNARMED MAN? Check out what I got from Jubilee Shine. SMH at the LAPD. Some things never change. 1pm, Tuesday, in Imperial Courts projects in Watts, the Coalition for Community Control Over the Police will hold a press conference with the family of James Davis III, who was shot in the back and killed Thursday, while unarmed, by LAPD officer Chavez. Mashia Lewis, mother of Davis, will present witnesses and photos showing that Davis was shot in the back with his hands in the air, with no weapon in his possession, contradicting the official police cover story that he pointed a gun at them. Mrs. Lewis will then accompany the Southern California Immigration Coalition in demanding accountability from LAPD Chief Beck at his downtown headquarters. The SCIC will be demanding an update on the status of the transparent investigation promised by Beck following the murder of unarmed Guatemalan Manuel Jaminez Xum. The Coalition for Community Control Over the Police calls for an all-elected, all-civilian, police control board with full authority over the police in all aspects at all levels as the only solution to the rampant epidemic of police terrorism in our community. For more, contact Jubilee Shine 213.663.6316ILLSEED’S QUICKIES Raz B has slithered back into the rumors section. Apparently, he’s suing Marques Houston for something. Christina Milian may be pregnant from The Dream again. Apparently, she has told her close friends…sources say. Scooped from hellobeautiful.com R.I.P. To Gospel’s Albertina Walker. MORE LATER! BIRDMAN, WE LOVE YOU! They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!

Ice Cube Breaks Down Whole Catalogue

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: FeaturesOctober 12, 2010

When you’re one of the creators of gangsta rap, there’s always a story to tell. Nearly 25 years into his career, Ice Cube is feeling cocky. And why not? His contributions to hip-hop are mammoth. From his groundbreaking days as a founding member of the worlds most dangerous group N.W.A. to his fire-and-brimstone politically-charged solo statements, Cube is indespensible when dissecting the evolution of rap. Yes, there are critics who will point out that the influential visionary lost his sneering bite during his impressive turn as a major Hollywood player, starring, directing and producing in films like Friday, The Players Club, Are We There Yet?, Barbershop and Lottery Ticket. But the grizzled West Coast vet is not about to put down the mic anytime soon. With a new album, I Am The West, in stores, a defiant Cube breaks down his indelible musical career one song and album at a time. Hes not going anywhere, folks. “My Posse (1987)C.I.A. “I first met Dr. Dre in 1983 going into 84. He was the most famous person I knew at that time [laughs]. He was in the World Class Wreckin Cru who just dropped a record called Surgery. Dre was the only person I knew who actually released an album, so I was excited to meet him. When he heard me flow, he took me under his wing. He would be at the house making records and I would help him write whatever I could to just get in where I fit in. Before N.W.A., we were in a group called C.I.A. We were on Epic Records and we had a song called Shes A S###, which Dre used the Tears For Fears track Shout. It was a cool little song, but it wasnt particularly hot, so we ended getting dropped from the label. Then we got on Crew Cut Records and changed our name to C.I.A., which stood for Criminals In Action. But the label didnt want us having the word criminals on our record [laughs]. So they made us change it to Crew In Action and needless to say we were mad about that s###! Thats when we came out with My Posse. We recorded that record six or seven days after the Beastie Boys License To Ill came out. And Dre was like, Yall gotta rap like these dudesreal loud and screaming and s###. We thought, Man, this style is kind of crazy. Dre had us on My Posse f###### screaming our heads off like we were Adrock because that was the new sound; the new style. We were a little bit out of character on that song [laughs].” N.W.A. and the Posse (1987) “Before we even started this album, Eazy-E commissioned the song Boyz-n-the-Hood from me. Dre and me were doing these swap meet mixtapes clowning on those songs and talking about the s### that was happening in the neighborhood. We knew it wasnt going to be a record that would get played on the radio, so we were going all out. But Eazy kept saying, Thats exactly the style that I want! Thats what I want you to write for my group. Thats when I wrote Boyz-n-the-Hood. I knew the song was ill, but it was no iller than Ice Ts 6 In The Mornin. I saw the s### that was going on in the streets. It was an underground hardcore record and I wanted it to be visual. That was N.W.A.s styleto be graphic with it.” Straight Outta Compton (1988)N.W.A. “Im not going to take all the credit for the gangsta style of Straight Outta Compton. Everybody contributed something. But there are certain moments that stand out. A song like F### The Police took N.W.A. from just being a hardcore group from L.A. to the worlds most dangerous group. That one song alone was just as political as anything that had come out before it. I dont know if a song has ever peaked that kind of political vibe all over the world. It hit a chord with people globally who were sick of [unjust] authority. To me, that song is the essence of what the group had become. To tell you truth, I wasnt shook when the F.B.I. sent us that letter [condemning us for F### The Police]. I was naïve. Being that young, I didnt really care about the F.B.I. [laughs]. They didnt mean as much to me as the LAPD. I actually saw the cops in L.A. f### with people for no reason. They would f### with me and the homies for just doing nothing; We were used to putting our hands on the hood of a cop car and all that b#######. That same year Eazy released Eazy-Duz-It. With Eazys record, a lot of people pitched inthe D.O.C., MC Ren, and myself. We all put a lot of effort to get that record done, but at the end of the day writers were not considered producers. No matter what you contributed to the record, style wise, you were not considered a producer unless you did beats. And to me, that was b#######. Thats when I started to have issues with the way business was being done. I was the one that told Dr. Dre to go Gangsta, gangsta, thats what they yelling, its not about a salary, its all about reality. Me bringing those records to the studio and telling Dre to use them is producing just as much as Yela rewinding the tape and making sure the drum machine is working. That was my main problem. I thought we should all get paid as producers. And Eazy didnt see it that way.” AmeriKKKas Most Wanted (1990)Ice Cube “When I left N.W.A., I got the chance to rap on the Bomb Squads beats. I always loved their work on those Public Enemy records. On AmeriKKKas Most Wanted I thought I was getting the chance to do something that not too many people had done: bridge the gap between […]

Epic Win of the Day: Kim Kardashian Goes NUDE!

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: RumorsOctober 11, 2010

DISCLAIMER!!!! WHO: illseedWHAT: Rumors, Funnies, Fails and more!WHERE: illseed.com, twitter.com.illseedHOW: Send your rumors, sightings and ill pics to illseed at allhiphoprumors@gmail.com. I was just on the internet and found these pictures of Kim Kardashian from W Magazine. Sheeesh! This made me forget she was supposedly upset about a nude Playboy spread. For the raw pics, click on my twitter! Twitter.com/illseed.POW!KIM K, WE LOVE YAAAAAAAAA….They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!

Hip-Hop Rumors: T.I.’s Going To Jail! Foxy Brown Is Mad At Illseed!

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: RumorsOctober 11, 2010

DISCLAIMER:All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.WHO: illseedWHAT: Rumors, Funnies, Fails and more!WHERE: illseed.com, twitter.com.illseedHOW: Send your rumors, sightings and ill pics to illseed at allhiphoprumors@gmail.com. THE DAILY WORD If you have read me in the past, I’ve repeated bashed Chris Columbus year in, year out. This time, I had to take damn off! He’s still a bum though. Here are a few rumors to hold you down until the morning. T.I. TO DO 6 MONTHS OR MORE? T.I. is going back to jail. This much we already know. There was no way to get out of that. Now, the question is how long. There are rumors that T.I. has accepted a 6-month bid for violating his parole or probationwhatever. Tips lawyers were hoping for a shorter term, like 5-month while prosecutors were looking at something like 14 months. I guess 6 isnt a bad settlement.. Also, rumor has it, T.I. taking the rap[ will free Tiny up to be with the kids. WALE THE LIGHTBULB? Waka Flocka compared Wale to a lightbulb in a recent interview with MTV. I dont know what to make of his other than to say “Wale like a light. You know how you screw a light bulb in…but you don’t twist it all the way, so it keep going in and out, that’s Wale. Now when you twist Wale tight, [he’s] gon’ become bright. That man can rap real good but nobody give him an opportunity.” What do you think? I think that statement is almost worthy of a “pause.” SLICK NICKS CHILDRENS STORY Nick Cannon is slickliterally. Peep this rendition of A Childrens Story, an ode to Slick Rick. Here is the original classic by MC Ricky D aka Slick Rick. LADY GAGA BEFORE THE GAGA Here is Lady Gaga when she was Stephanie or something. She did a stint on “The Sopranos” when she was 15. RAZ B AND HIS SUNGLASSES CALL OUT EVERYBODY. I guess Raz B has been molested by everybody now, because he knows the truth about Eddie Long and his own former homies Chris Stokes and Marques Houston. OUCH! MAD AT ME? I heard through the AllHipHop Mill that Foxy Brown is mad at me. Sorry. They say Foxy got mad at a promoter for sending a 2010 SUV to pick her up when she demanded a 2011. SMH. Run tell dat! It ain’t my fault! ILLSEED’S QUICKIES Click here to see Drake in his old days, including a rumored Halloween picture. Antoine Dodson didn’t actually jack Yung Berg’s chain. But you didn’t hear that from me. RIP to Singer Solomon Burke, who died at Amsterdams Schiphol Airport on October 10, 2010. He was only 70 and a member of the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame. Kim Kardashian reportedly wants her Reggie Bush back. I bet Reggie wants Kim’s bush back too. Bad Joke. MORE NIP COVERAGE Kelly uses black electrical tape to cover her nipz. T.I., WE LOVE YOU! BUT DAYUM, HOMEY!They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!

Mixtape Download: Starrs and Murph Lost Package

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Breeding GroundOctober 11, 2010

Starrs & Murph have joined forces with AllHipHop.com others to bring fans the second installment in their Boxes for Sale mixtape series, The Lost Package. The highly-anticipated project features 16 brand new records from the freestyle series contributors, including reader-approved leaks Hangover (Freestyle), I Wanna Live, Sunday Morning and Here Now. Joining Starrs & Murph throughout BFS2 are JyShoun, Carlitta Durand, William Millions, C.O. and Chachi Carvahlo. Beats come courtesy of AraabMUZIK, Gabe Real, Sp33k, Dirk, Scino/HeartStoppas, A-Wrex, JustinCase, DocBeats and Team TakeOver. DOWNLOAD NOW!

Joe Budden Ft. Crooked I

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: MusicOctober 11, 2010

“Sober Up”

Jim Jones Ft. Hard Luck

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: MusicOctober 11, 2010

“Time Goes By”

Tito Lopez P###. By Omari MC [Heater Of The Day]

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: MusicOctober 11, 2010

“Married To The Mob”

Vado Ft. Camron

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: MusicOctober 11, 2010

“Shooter”

Consequence P###. by Havoc

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: MusicOctober 11, 2010

“Wax Museum”

Dennis White: The Realest Thespian In Hollywood

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: AlternativesOctober 11, 2010

Hip-Hop is no longer just DJ’s beats, rappers’s rhymes, b-boying, and graff. The culture has expanded so much that the participants and the culture has permeated into the main vein of popular society. Dennis L.A. White is one of the younger, innovative talents to branch off from the Hip-Hop tree into Hollywood for greener pastures. Most remember him for his portrayal of D-Roc, the best friend of The Notorious B.I.G., but nowadays White is moving into deeper waters. Starting this Thursday, he comes to the end of a two-week play in New York City as a man suffering from breast cancer. Additionally, this month White offers a compelling role in The King of Paper Chasin, a gritty street flick with a sick twist. Read on about a man once known as “Dennis Da Menace” doing great things in a foreign land. AllHipHop.com: Can you speak on your new play and the importance of the play? Dennis White: The play is called, “Die Laughing”. It runs this Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 14-th-16th, 8pm, at the Roy Arias Theatre. 300 west 43rd street. I play Michael Laurence, A stand up Comedian, who finds out that he has breast cancer. Being that this is Breast Cancer Month, I think this play is extremely relevant to what’s going on. Breast cancer for men has been totally unpublicized. Did you know that Richard Roundtree, the dude that played Shaft, had breast cancer? It’s more prevalent than you realize. AllHipHop.com: Is this a topic you feel is overlooked by Hip-Hop? Dennis White: I do, With Hip Hop being predominately male driven, We tend to overlook little pains and problems that occur within our bodies. We’ve lost a lot of people due to sickness. Guru, J-Dilla, etc. We as Black men really need to pay more attention to our health to prevent such tragedies. AllHipHop.com: The word on the street is this role is a game-changer for you since you have mostly played Hip-Hop or street roles mostly. Dennis White: I hope so, I agreed to take this role because of the strength of the content and how it had the potential to stretch my acting muscle. I think people are really gonna be amazed when they come see me on stage. this is pretty much a one-man show. I am on the stage alone for about 95% of the whole show. I go from doing comedy to drama to experiencing extreme pain to poetry. It’s banana republic! Raqiyah Mays plays my wife as well. AllHipHop.com: Changing gears, you played D-Roc, Biggie’s best friend, in Notorious. How has that affected you? Dennis White: Man, the love has been incredible. Notorious has been a wonderful vehicle to show my talents and to secure other gigs. I’ve done 5 movies this year already. So workwise and financially it has been extremely lucrative. Being that I was a huge Biggie fan before the movie, my love and admiration for him has increased drastically since the movie. I feel like I am part of hip hop history. I think that Notorious with be one of the best hip hop movies of all time. In the same category as Beat Street, Electric Boogaloo and 8 Mile. AllHipHop.com: Do people think you are D-Roc. Dennis White: Hell yeah, I get people everywhere I go, coming up to me like, “Yo, D-roc, I put my socks on first, Motherf***er!” (laughs)I think that a lot of people can relate to someone like D-Roc because he was such a stand up dude. It’s funny, some of my people called me D-Roc before the movie so it just makes sense. AllHipHop.com: For people that don’t known, what was D-Roc’s importance to Hip-Hop? Dennis White: Damion “D-Roc” Butler is extremely importance to Hip Hop. He help the world experience Christopher Wallace. He protected Lil Kim in the whole Hot97 fiasco, He is holding Nicki Minaj down right now. I have nothing but love and respect for that man. We don’t look a lot alike though. LOL! he’s like 6’5, 280. That’s our running joke. He’s such a good dude and he represents what Hip Hop should be about. Trailer: “King of Paper Chasin’” AllHipHop.com: Can you speak on your new movie “King of Paper Chasin’” and your role in it? Dennis White: King of Paper Chasin’ comes out in theaters Friday, Oct. 15th. It’s a great New York, Hip-Hop movie. I play “JB.” He’s a flashy hustler who is confronted with a situation that if he makes the wrong decision it could be very costly. Please support this project. The buzz is crazy! AllHipHop.com: What’s your ideal role? Who would you like to play? Dennis White: I wanna play someone that is paralyzed. I think that is a humongous challenge, to not be able to rely on your physical capacities and pull it off. I would love to play Big Meech, Paul Robeson, Kevin Liles and Dame Dash. AllHipHop.com: How hard is it for an African American in Hollywood? Dennis White: It’s very hard, especially if you aren’t related to someone, sleeping with someone or paying someone. I am none of the above. (laughs) The industry isn’t constructed for us to win. There are only a few avenues available for us and those avenues are either flooded or extremely narrow to get through. It’s even harder as a Black man because we are stereotypically threatening to others. The opportunities that are available to us often go to the top 8 Black male Actors. So you have to get in where you fit in. I go HAM with everything I do, so I’m uber determined. AllHipHop.com: Does the Hollywood scene ever weird you out? Dennis White: It does. Its surprising to know how many dudes are homosexuals in the game. Celebrities that you would never even think would be that way. It’s baffling. some are just like that and some became that way to help their careers. It’s sad. I try to surround myself with people that I […]