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Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame was in what is
believed to have been an attempted robbery on
Tuesday, January 19th. The rapper who is linked to Gucci
Mane’s ‘So Icey Entertainment’ was shot at multiple
times at a local car wash/gas station over jewelry.
Waka Flocka born Juaqin Malphurs is stated to have
been washing his car when the robbery took place.
While at the car wash, the rising rapper was
approached by a gunman who wanted to ‘gank’ him for
the chain on his neck.
This isn’t the first time a hip hop artist’s necklace has
been taken or stolen. In 2005, rapper T-Pain’s necklace
was stolen while at the New York club Taji. In 2007,
rapper Young Buck reportedly was robbed at gunpoint
outside of a Nashville, TN nightclub called The Place. In
2008, rapper Yung Berg’s chain was taken in a Detroit
nightclub. Also, during the same year, rapper B.G. is
reported to also have had his chain stolen but from a
groupie after waking up from a good time in Milwaukee.
Later 50 Cent’s chain was reported to have been stolen
via an alleged snatch and run after a fan pretended to
want to hug him. The list just goes on and on from Tyga
to Sean Kingston, amongst others.
Meanwhile, Fulton County police state that there was a
scuffle that took place and shots were fired. Waka
Flocka is stated to have been shot twice and the
authorities are currently looking for the suspect that fled
the crime scene. Meanwhile the blogosphere world is
stating that the person that shot him is believed to have
been an old associate of the rapper.
Currently the rapper is stated to be at home after being
released from the hospital on Tuesday night.
Police are looking for a black male, between the age of
21-25 (early twenties) with a dollar sign on his left
cheek as well as three squares, two circles and two
more circles between his eyebrows.
Anyone with information are asked to contact authorities
in Fulton County.
believed to have been an attempted robbery on
Tuesday, January 19th. The rapper who is linked to Gucci
Mane’s ‘So Icey Entertainment’ was shot at multiple
times at a local car wash/gas station over jewelry.
Waka Flocka born Juaqin Malphurs is stated to have
been washing his car when the robbery took place.
While at the car wash, the rising rapper was
approached by a gunman who wanted to ‘gank’ him for
the chain on his neck.
This isn’t the first time a hip hop artist’s necklace has
been taken or stolen. In 2005, rapper T-Pain’s necklace
was stolen while at the New York club Taji. In 2007,
rapper Young Buck reportedly was robbed at gunpoint
outside of a Nashville, TN nightclub called The Place. In
2008, rapper Yung Berg’s chain was taken in a Detroit
nightclub. Also, during the same year, rapper B.G. is
reported to also have had his chain stolen but from a
groupie after waking up from a good time in Milwaukee.
Later 50 Cent’s chain was reported to have been stolen
via an alleged snatch and run after a fan pretended to
want to hug him. The list just goes on and on from Tyga
to Sean Kingston, amongst others.
Meanwhile, Fulton County police state that there was a
scuffle that took place and shots were fired. Waka
Flocka is stated to have been shot twice and the
authorities are currently looking for the suspect that fled
the crime scene. Meanwhile the blogosphere world is
stating that the person that shot him is believed to have
been an old associate of the rapper.
Currently the rapper is stated to be at home after being
released from the hospital on Tuesday night.
Police are looking for a black male, between the age of
21-25 (early twenties) with a dollar sign on his left
cheek as well as three squares, two circles and two
more circles between his eyebrows.
Anyone with information are asked to contact authorities
in Fulton County.
| Waka Flocka Flame Shot in Snatch & Grab Attempt |
American Idol contestant Matt Lawrence entered the room
in hopes of making his dream come true by doing what he
does best and that’s singing. Before Matt Lawrence began
singing, he told the judges about his troubled past as a
teen and the crime that he committed.
Matt Lawrence states that when he was 15 years-old, in
High School, he had everything going for himself. In
addition, he had this desire for adventure which lead him
to robbing a bank with a BB-gun and spending four years
in prison or as he put it “four birthdays.” The only thing
that Matt Lawrence is hoping to do now is make his dream
come true and to put a big smile on his mother’s face and
make her proud.
During Matt’s audition in Orlando, he sang a heart
wrenching rendition of “Trouble” by Ray LaMontagne which
landed him his ticket to Hollywood.
According to Simon Cowell, it almost felt like Matt
Lawrence could have written that song, which the other
judges agreed with him. “That’s how believable it was,”
stated Cowell fumbling through his words as he completed
his sentence.
in hopes of making his dream come true by doing what he
does best and that’s singing. Before Matt Lawrence began
singing, he told the judges about his troubled past as a
teen and the crime that he committed.
Matt Lawrence states that when he was 15 years-old, in
High School, he had everything going for himself. In
addition, he had this desire for adventure which lead him
to robbing a bank with a BB-gun and spending four years
in prison or as he put it “four birthdays.” The only thing
that Matt Lawrence is hoping to do now is make his dream
come true and to put a big smile on his mother’s face and
make her proud.
During Matt’s audition in Orlando, he sang a heart
wrenching rendition of “Trouble” by Ray LaMontagne which
landed him his ticket to Hollywood.
According to Simon Cowell, it almost felt like Matt
Lawrence could have written that song, which the other
judges agreed with him. “That’s how believable it was,”
stated Cowell fumbling through his words as he completed
his sentence.
| Matt Lawrence Reveals Troubled |
| Past Prior To Auditioning On American Idol |
| Beyonce, Lady GaGa, Celine Dion, Usher, Jennifer Hudson and Rihanna are all scheduled to perform at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards airing Jan. 31st on CBS. Jan. 31st will be Music’s Biggest Night when the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards airs on CBS, live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles with the live performances by Beyonce, Lady GaGa, Celine Dion, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Rihanna. “We are delighted to host the world’s premier music event in our hometown again,” says Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards will be at the newly- opened GRAMMY Museum and GRAMMY Week is expected to kick off with events that showcase various genres of music, educational programs and charitable initiatives. The GRAMMY telecast from the City of Los Angeles will be with partners at CBS and Staples Center, according to Portnow. |
"BLACK ANGELS OVER TUSKEGEE" SOAR OFF-BROADWAY IN
NEW YORK PREMIERE
The Black Gents of Hollywood Set to Perform Historic Tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen Award-winning production, “Black
Angels Over Tuskegee” premieres off-Broadway at St. Luke's Theater featuring The Black Gents of Hollywood. The
historic drama, written and directed by Layon Gray, premieres in an open-ended run January 29th following a
successful Los Angeles preview.
The narrative depicts the lives of six men who struggle through the Jim Crow era and emerge with distinction as the
first African American pilots in the U.S. Army Air Forces. With courageous brotherhood; their intelligence, patriotism and
strength propel a dream into flight while fighting both military and social wars. The captivating all-male cast including
famed Screen Actor, Lamman Rucker (Tyler Perry's “Why Did I Get Married”) delivers a powerful performance that will
entertain, inspire and inform as audiences discover the story that provoked a monumental change in American history.
“This story really inspires us to see how dreams and determination work together. I've witnessed audience members
laughing hysterically and then sobbing solemnly. It is a perfect vehicle to educate, entertain, inspire and add
perspective to a rarely heard chapter in American history and I'm so glad to share it with New York,” says Playwright
Layon Gray.
“Black Angels Over Tuskegee" has been an official selection of the 2007 and 2009 National Black Theater Festival and
recently won the 2009 NAACP Award for Best Ensemble, as well as the 2009 Artistic Director Achievement Award for
Best Play.
The Black Gents of Hollywood were founded in 2007 by a male ensemble of African American Actors, Writers and
Directors who take social responsibility in redefining the images of the black male with relevant and educational
entertainment.
NEW YORK PREMIERE
The Black Gents of Hollywood Set to Perform Historic Tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen Award-winning production, “Black
Angels Over Tuskegee” premieres off-Broadway at St. Luke's Theater featuring The Black Gents of Hollywood. The
historic drama, written and directed by Layon Gray, premieres in an open-ended run January 29th following a
successful Los Angeles preview.
The narrative depicts the lives of six men who struggle through the Jim Crow era and emerge with distinction as the
first African American pilots in the U.S. Army Air Forces. With courageous brotherhood; their intelligence, patriotism and
strength propel a dream into flight while fighting both military and social wars. The captivating all-male cast including
famed Screen Actor, Lamman Rucker (Tyler Perry's “Why Did I Get Married”) delivers a powerful performance that will
entertain, inspire and inform as audiences discover the story that provoked a monumental change in American history.
“This story really inspires us to see how dreams and determination work together. I've witnessed audience members
laughing hysterically and then sobbing solemnly. It is a perfect vehicle to educate, entertain, inspire and add
perspective to a rarely heard chapter in American history and I'm so glad to share it with New York,” says Playwright
Layon Gray.
“Black Angels Over Tuskegee" has been an official selection of the 2007 and 2009 National Black Theater Festival and
recently won the 2009 NAACP Award for Best Ensemble, as well as the 2009 Artistic Director Achievement Award for
Best Play.
The Black Gents of Hollywood were founded in 2007 by a male ensemble of African American Actors, Writers and
Directors who take social responsibility in redefining the images of the black male with relevant and educational
entertainment.