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50 Cent Knows The Hip Hop Community Just Doesn’t Get It…

Thats why he keeps winning in a community of people that still lose with the answers. He could possibly be the most prolific businessman in Hip Hop. Yet, in an interesting twist, the Hip Hop community fails at showing their knowledge of M&A’s. Like I figured, they still don’t get it. So when most [...]

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Posted on May 31, 2007

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Endorsements, Takeovers

Coca Cola Might Be the Taco Bell in Demolition Man

This past friday, Coca Cola acquired Glaceau for $4.1 billion.
In a statement the company said:
Glacéau has built a great business with high-quality growth, as well as a strong pipeline of innovative products and brands. We envision even faster growth for glacéau as part of Coca-Cola’s enhanced range of brands for North American customers [...]

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Posted on May 29, 2007

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Joint Ventures, Launches

Justin Timberlake Launches Tennman Records

LOS ANGELES, May 28 /PRNewswire/ — Multi-platinum four time Grammy Award-winning recording artist Justin Timberlake has launched Tennman Records, a joint venture with Interscope Records, it was announced today by Jimmy Iovine, Chairman, Interscope Geffen A&M. Mr. Timberlake will serve as Chairman and CEO of the new joint venture, which will be based in Los [...]

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Posted on May 29, 2007

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Artist Stock, Music Groups, Power List, Women

Pussycat Dolls… the new Roc-a-Fella?

Since the breakout album in 2005. The image of a female group, with sex appeal, trained dancing ability, and overall talent has been owned by the Pussycat Dolls. For most, chart topping songs are the limit to their knowledge of the group. Others, just know ex-reality star and girl group singer, Nicole Scherzinger. As [...]

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Posted on May 24, 2007

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Lawsuits

Jay Got it For Cheap

Well it seems Jay-Z is caught in a lawsuit with his esteemed 40/40 club in NY. I wouldn’t doubt he didn’t pay beacuse he can say, I’m Jay-Z but, when you work with legitimacy and not a crew, people who provide an actual service and not just “carry stuff”, you have pay [...]

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Posted on May 24, 2007

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Profile

This Week’s Profile: Def Jam

Def Jam Recordings is an American based hip-hop record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Music Group.
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Posted on May 24, 2007

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Business News, Lawsuits

Illinois WTH?

In typical Illinois format, apathy prevails as another ill research bill, passes through state congress. It would be to my delight (& suspicions) that an email noting (Stop SB 1296 - A Direct Threat to Illinois Jobs ) a new bill to pass regarding businesses in illinois to grossly fork over money just because, in [...]

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Posted on May 24, 2007

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Business News, Entertainment

Adage: CW’s Second Year All About Being Hip

CW made sure its pre-presentation breakfast had a jolt of energy from a DJ spinning on stage while contestants from “America’s Next Top Model” paraded and graffiti artists created four posters, each relating to a trend catching on with 18- to 34-year-olds. John Gill, a Southern California artist, worked on a piece that illustrated “Natura” [...]

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Posted on May 17, 2007

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Lawsuits

Scott Storch Loan Troubles

Its unlikely Scott Storch, who’s worth over an estimated $70 mil would have problems paying a loan but, as always, poor operations always lead to slip ups.
Hip-hop producer Scott Storch is facing legal action for more than $550,000 after failing to repay a $100,000 loan he received in 2003. LA Confidential owner David Menefield [...]

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Posted on May 17, 2007

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Real Estate

Chicago Realty: New Construction Luxury Loft for Rent with 11′ ceilings

3963 West BELMONT Ave. Unit506
CHICAGO
Rent Offered at $1,600 p/mnth
New Construction Luxury Loft!!
Eastern Exposure with skyline view
11′ ceilings, 9′ windows
Hardwood, Stainless Steel Appliances
Rooftop Deck, Doorman, Exercise Room
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
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Posted on May 16, 2007

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