Rock The Bells VS ODBs Widow, Icelene Jones

Posted on May 17, 2013 by TBrewer

May 14, 2013, the lineup for this year’s, “Rock The Bells” festival was released. Rakim, Juicy J, Wu-Tang, Black Hippy and Danny Brown were announced as performers for this years event. Along with this announcement the Guerilla Union also announced the “original digital performance” appearances by Ol’ Dirty Bastard (ODB) to perform with the Wu-Tang Clan and Eazy-E to perform with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Just days after this major announcement, that lineup may have hit a snag. Icelene Jones, widow of Ol’ Dirty Bastard is disappointed. As the administrator of the estate of ODB, Jones is the only person who may approve the use of ODB’s likeness. To which she says she wasn’t aware of the festival’s plans until hearing about the usage just days ago. At a recent press conference Icelene said, “I am disappointed that Rock the Bells would not contact me directly about the use of my husband’s image,” Icelene Jones also included in her statement. “I am looking forward to talking to Wu-Tang about this matter and coming up with a positive solution in order to bring my husband to the stage once again.”

ODB’s son Young Dirty Bastard (YDB) has performed at this festival several times in the past and it seems Icelene’s agenda may be aimed at getting her son back on the bill. We do not know of any reason as to why YDB isn’t on the bill, but we’ve learned of his interest to perform alongside his uncle, Wu-Tang Clan member The Rza. Until a resolution can be found, the estate has issued a cease and desist order against the Rock the Bells organizers.

At the press conference to announce the lineup, the head of Guerilla Union’s, Chang Weisberg was accompanied by ODB’s mother, Cherry Jones. The relationship between Icelene and Cherry has been documented as tumultuous since the passing of ODB. According to reports dating back to 2004, feuds have been ongoing regarding ODB’s estate because a will was never prepared. No statements have been made as of yet from Cherry Jones regarding the cease and desist order, but we here at WHIHH.com will follow up with updates.

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Rhianna’s New Reality-TV Show “Styled To Rock”

Posted on May 17, 2013 by TBrewer

For those of you intrigued by fashion and style… and Rhianna, be on the lookout for Rhianna’s break into reality-tv. Rhianna is the executive producer of “Styled To Rock,” a 12 contestant competition between aspiring stylists. “Styled To Rock” is currently in production and set to air later this year. The Def Jam Records recording artist inked a 10-episode season with Style Network and media producers by Shed Media U.S., Overbrook Entertainment and Marcy Media Films.

Contestants will present their styles in hopes to make their careers in the entertainment industry, creating new style trends worn by celebrity clientele. Although it’s unclear regarding all of the celebrities whom will participate throughout the season, one celebrity already confirmed is none other than Hip Hop’s Pharrell Williams. Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes, N.E.R.D., and The Billionaire Boys Club clothing line will serve as a contestant mentor. “Pharrell’s unique aesthetic and commitment to individuality combined with Rihanna’s vision for this series will enable our aspiring designers to hone their craft and learn from the very people who set the trends,” said Salaam Coleman Smith, the president of Style Media.

We here at www.whatshotinhiphop.com are interested to see who will emerge as victor of the season’s first competition. Best success wishes to Rhianna.

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Mister Cee Releases PSA Promoting Safe Sex

Posted on May 11, 2013 by TBrewer

About a week ago, New York City radio personality Mister Cee was arrested in Brooklyn, NY for patronizing an undercover male officer for sex. Unfortunately for Mister Cee, known for his “Friday Night Live” and “Throwback at Noon” shows on Hot 97, this isn’t the first time. In 2011 he was arrested after receiving oral sex performed by a male in a parked car. Mister Cee who’s real name is Calvin Lebrun admitted, “I can honestly say I have an addiction. And that’s something that I’m gonna have to deal with as I move forward in my life.”

Mister Cee has teamed up with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation to record a PSA to promote safe sex. In the PSA, Cee stressed the importance of safe sex, the use of condoms as well as the importance of HIV testing. “I know there’s a lot of y’all that got y’all situations that y’all go through sexually…Everybody is not living a righteous lifestyle out there, even myself,” said Cee. The message delivered through the AIDS Healthcare Foundation is aimed at protecting oneself. In 2011, there were close to 50,000 reported HIV cases with the United States alone. No matter how you feel about the deliverer of this message the fact remains the same. HIV/AIDS cases continue to rise. I commend Mister Cee for releasing this PSA.

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