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Want To Work For…Errr Get Fronted Off By…Err..Invested By 50?

Apparently 50 Cent is following in Trump, Dame and Diddy’s steps to have an apprentice style show for a group of men and women, looking to get $100K from 50 to invest in something.
In 50 fashion, its all about chopping you down to get the understanding that you’ll still be under his thumb. [...]

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Posted on October 22, 2008

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Fashion, Joint Ventures, Making the Brand, Takeovers, The Product

Diddy & Yucaipa Cos Buy Enyce

Sean “Diddy” Combs has acquired the Enyce brand from Liz Claiborne Inc.
While terms of the deal were not disclosed, sources said Combs’ company, Sean John, purchased the flailing urban label for $20 million. [WWD]
Just more proof, Sean John is a passion by nature, not hobby. Not only has the brand expanded, respectfully in the [...]

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Posted on October 22, 2008

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Commentary, I Get Money, Joint Ventures, Making the Brand

10 Red Flags For Business Relationships When Doing Business in the Hood

Most are trying to do what ever it takes to become famous, and possibly successful. The thirsty mind set, may not stop in the hood. It could span to the suburbs and age groups. If you are unfortunate to live in a city with very little success stories generate progressive business ethics. Most mindsets [...]

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Posted on September 29, 2008

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Entertainment, Joint Ventures

Audio Dossier: Put On (Remix)(Feat. Jay-Z)

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I usually don’t sway for people’s choice in music and rarel ypost music but, since I’ve been traveling, Young Jeezy is on my for sure list.
“I put Marcy on The Map, I Put Brooklyn on my back…” - Jay-Z
I have to admit I like hearing people opening [...]

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Posted on August 18, 2008

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This Was My Interest, Not the Name but the Game

I know earlier this week, The artists formerly known as Master P, noted he would like to be known as P. Miller, I call him Percy, or Mr. Miller but hey. I waited because though that is brand news worthy, there were mentions of the business circuit of a project that lead to his [...]

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Posted on August 15, 2008

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Joint Ventures, Launches

Launches: Kanye’s Chicago Fat Burger Franchises

Seems Kanye West is finally investing in common sense. West is getting teaming up to franchise 10 Fat Burgers, in Chicago. Most notably know on the West Coast. Chicago and food is instant gold. Seriously, fashion is to NY as food is to Chicago. More than likely there will be restaurants in semi urban [...]

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Posted on August 13, 2008

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Endorsements, Joint Ventures, Making the Brand, Tech News, Walking Investment

Beats By Dr. Dre in Apple Store

While, checking out some back to school prices, on Apple’s site I finally saw the Beats By Dr. Dre, headphones. The feature says:
Experience the music exactly the way the artist wants you to. Beats high definition headphones are precision-engineered to reveal the full sound of today’s digital music including the most sonically demanding [...]

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Posted on July 30, 2008

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Joint Ventures, Walking Investment, Women

Williams Sisters in Wimbeldon Final

WIMBLEDON, England — Venus and Serena Williams won in straight sets Thursday to set up their third all-sister Wimbledon final and seventh Grand Slam championship matchup.
Defending champion and four-time winner Venus beat Elena Dementieva 6-1, 7-6 (3), and two-time champ Serena then overcame two rain delays and served 14 aces to down China’s Zheng [...]

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Posted on July 03, 2008

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Finally, A Kanye I Believe

Kanye West is very much on first-name terms with Louis Vuitton. “I’m here for Louis,” drawled the rapper at Paris’ Jardins de Bagatelle Friday, disclosing that he’s collaborating on a men’s shoes line for the brand. He’s obviously in a creative mood: West was dressed head to toe in his own designs, and said [...]

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Posted on July 02, 2008

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Business News, It Just Seems, Joint Ventures, Labels, Stay Losing, Walking Investment

Live Nation Order

Since the signing on of big acts like Madonna, U2, Jay-Z and others, Live Nation’s combo tour/music label has generated some serious cash and after ignoring the offers, everyone wants in. Now that the music industry, esp the Hip Hop industry is ailing. Its fair to say only a few artists in hip hop [...]

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Posted on June 23, 2008

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