In an interview with AllHipHop.com, Jadakiss revealed that he was about to get on a track from Cassie and that he's being sponsored by Ciroc. He also talked about the Bad Boy situation and advice that he received from Biggie.
AllHipHop.com: Recently you were on a radio station saying how you can now appreciate getting "Diddy Bopped" by Puffy back in the day. Explain that.
Jadakiss: A lot of people think it’s a lot of bitterness with the whole Bad Boy situation. We [The LOX] were young kids that were anxious to get in the game. In return we signed some contracts that weren't beneficial to us but we can’t have a gripe with Puff Daddy for the rest of our lives because it was business. It was our responsibility to know that we signed a wrong contract. He probably respects us even more for even finding out [we had a bad contract]. That’s how the Ciroc endorsement deal is in place. You learn as you grow.
"Diddy Bopped?" Wow. Nice question, Ms. Rhone.
Anyway, check out the full interview for the rest.
Via Theo.
From the press release:
'mktg,' (NASDAQ: CMKG) a leader in alternative media and marketing services, has announced that Louis Marino has been appointed Executive Creative Director. Marino joins 'mktg' from Bad Boy Entertainment Worldwide, where he was VP of Creative Services, Executive Creative Director.
In Mr. Marino's new role as Executive Creative Director, he will oversee the creative studio in NYC and work with the Creative Directors throughout 'mktg''s offices to establish a company-wide platform and creative services that encompass both an online and off-line offering, as well as traditional and non-traditional executions.
"I am very excited about joining 'mktg' as Executive Creative Director," says Marino. "I share the same creative process as the 'mktg' team and feel my extensive experience developing and creating brands will help 'mktg' achieve optimal results for the firm and its clients."
While at Bad Boy Entertainment Worldwide, Marino created all imaging, design, packaging and branding (TV, web and print) for the Sean John clothing line, fragrances and also Ciroc Vodka through a full partnership with Diageo. Prior to that, he was VP of Creative Services for Island Def Jam Records, where he facilitated all imaging, design and branding for artists such as Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, The Killers and Fall Out Boy. He has been an Art Director and Designer for distinguished companies, such as Grey Advertising and The New Yorker Magazine.
Joy Sewing of The Houston Chronicle has a great interview with Derek Luke. Probably the best part isn't in the text version, but in the extra audio clips featured on the lower left hand of the site.
In one, Luke shares what Diddy told him about the Bad Boy company name and how it came about. "It was inspired by this vision he had about these school children in New York, crossing the street," Luke said. "It was one little kid pointing his finger and looking at something totally different, start going opposite of where the other kids were going. They called him a "bad boy" and he says, that's where I got the vision for Bad Boy 'cause it was the kid, he was a bad boy, but he was really pointing somewhere else 'cause he was trying to go against the grain." In the very next clip, he also has an interesting story about Diddy having to leave the set because of the film hitting him a little too hard.
David Gelles of the Miami Herald reports on the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship's National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, where Dia Simms served as a judge.
Simms, the general manager of Bad Boy's Blue Flame Marketing & Advertising division, is quoted in the piece.
Simms said the judges used tough standards to evaluate the students. ''We were asked to look at them as if we were angel investors,'' she said. ``We were looking at what was scalable, and what we could walk away with and start a viable business.''
Among the finalists, Jessica stood out. ''The difference was her numbers,'' said Simms. ``They seemed very realistic. Her delivery and marketing plan and material costs were very close to what I would have guesstimated. She seemed like she could walk away and hand her plan to someone and they could execute it.''
From the press release:
The Black Business Student Association (BBSA) at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business has announced that Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated film director, producer, writer, and actor Spike Lee will deliver the keynote speech at the Association's Alfred L. Edwards 33rd Annual BSSA Conference, Dec. 4-7, 2008.
Lee, best known for his films Do The Right Thing and Inside Man, along with recently released Miracle at St. Anna, will deliver his speech at the conference's Gala Banquet on Saturday, December 6th. Speaking to over 300 attendees, Lee's speech will focus on the theme of this year's conference, "Building your Legacy: Achieving Personal, Professional and Philanthropic Success," discussing the ways in which conference participants can create personal roadmaps toward success.
Building upon its theme, the conference will feature a series of workshops and panel discussions hosted by leaders in the fields of finance, marketing and entrepreneurship, as well as include breakfast and lunch keynote speeches by Derek Ferguson, Chief Financial Officer of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group, and Jim Reynolds, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Loop Capital Markets.
"We are honored and excited that not only Spike Lee, but also so many other accomplished leaders have agreed to join us and help each of us better understand how we can leverage our passions and unique experiences to make a lasting impact on the African American community," said Michael Pittman, a conference co-chair.
Janelle Monae will be performing on tonight's episode of "I Want to Work for Diddy," airing at 9 PM ET on VH1.
With a projected 2008 revenue of $500 million dollars, Crain's New York Business has ranked Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group third on it's recently released list of the largest minority-owned companies in the New York area.
Via Black Star News.
I just caught this press release:
New York, NY, May 21, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Harlem Hip-Hop (H3) Tours is gearing up to launch The Hip-Hop On. Hip-Hop Off.(TM) on May 15, 2008. H3 Tours has created an unprecedented experience - a hip-hop theater production on wheels that immerses guests in Harlem and hip-hop culture. H3 Tours is geared to provide excitement and fun with its guided tours of Harlem and New York City's hip-hop industry.
Tour guests will travel through Harlem and mid-town Manhattan via the Harlem Hip-Hop Tours motor coach while enjoying an authentic hip-hop party complete with a live DJ and MC to describe the sights and history of New York. Each tour lasts three hours and takes guests from Times Square up to 155th Street to experience sites important to hip-hop and Harlem history such as: MTV's TRL, The Apollo Theater, Def Jam Records, The Cotton Club, Roc-a-fella Records, The Graffiti Hall of Fame, Bad Boy Records, and Rucker's Park.
In addition to viewing these and other amazing sites, tour guests will also receive complimentary giveaways along with a 15-minute shopping stop at a world renowned clothing store! The Hip-Hop On. Hip-Hop Off.(TM) tour operates on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 9AM, 1PM, and 5PM. The cost of the tour for adults is $47.00 or a discounted $42.00 if purchased online. The cost for children ages 3-11 is $42.00 or $37.00 with the online discount.
Check out their website for more.
From a press release:
The Stay Strong Foundation unveiled its plan today to launch a national campaign entitled "Healing Starts With Us." On the heels of Terrie M. Williams' latest book, BLACK PAIN: It Just Looks Like We are Not Hurting, emerges a powerful movement aimed to provide a support network that encourages open dialogue about emotional distress within the African American community. The "Healing Starts With Us" campaign kicks off at The Malcolm X & Dr Betty Shabazz Memorial & Educational Center, formerly known as the Audubon Ballroom, on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from 6-8 pm. ...
Campaign sponsors include The Dixon Group, Inc.; Forest City Ratner Companies; Macy's; Coca-Cola; The River Room; Columbia University Office of Government and Community Affairs; Jonathan Tisch Foundation, CareerPeeks; The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial & Educational Center; The Loreen Arbus Foundation; Moet Hennessy USA; The Middleton Law Group; Shabazz Fish & Grill; The Terrie Williams Agency; Bad Boy Entertainment Worldwide; The Artis Connection; Planet Hollywood; BET; Sean Jean; National Cares Mentoring Movement; Alpha International Travel; and Sean John.
From the press release:
Miami, Fl - The Core DJs, the largest DJ coalition in the world along with Beat Source, Triple P and Konvict Music is now preparing for its Eighth Retreat and planning to hit hard in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, March 14 – 17, 2008 at the Marriott® Lakeway located in Metairie .
Having held successful Retreats in Chicago, Miami, St. Louis, Houston, Atlanta and most recently Dallas, the Core DJs have decided to bring their ever successful and expanding Retreat to the City of New Orleans to not only reach new talent, but also to give back to a city that is in its rebuilding stages.
Always keeping it fresh and innovative, the Core DJs are adding a new component to their Retreats by allowing radio stations to host a live broadcast from the host hotel during the Retreat weekend. Core DJ's Retreat VIII participating sponsors Bad Boy, Atlantic, J Records, BET, The Source Magazine, Ace Magazine, The Leak Magazine, Polo Grounds, Capitol, I-Skins, Wrap Kings, Ciroc Vodka and more to be announced.
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