“Cut From A Different Cloth”: 50 Cent – Hypetrak TV Interview (Parts 1 & 2)

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Curtis Jackson, better known to the world as 50 Cent, does not need any kind of introduction. Ever since his immensely successful debut album Get Rich Or Die Trying hit the market ten years ago with 12 million copies sold to date, the Queens-native has established himself as an international rap star, successful entrepreneur, investor and actor. Never one to shy away from controversy, he has understood the necessity to maintain the right type of relationship with the media, thus establishing him as one of the most-talked about individuals in rap. Throughout his lively career, the G-Unit general has adapted important lessons stemming from his rough upbringing in Jamaica, Queens to his numerous ventures.

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Continuing our conversation, we share with you today the sequel, and final segment to our ‘Cut From A Different Cloth’ with renowned rap mogul, 50 Cent. As one of the wealthiest and top selling hip-hop artists of all time, we wanted to further examine 50’s thoughts on pop culture, today’s music climate, boxing, and his feelings towards “Cloud Rap/Hipster Rap,” a sub-genre of hip-hop that’s clearly on his opposite spectrum. Footage took place at 50 Cent’s G-Unit headquarters in Manhattan.

Elzhi – Hard Knock TV Interview (Part 2)

Exclusive in-depth interview. In part 2, Elzhi shares his J Dilla memories including Dr Dre wanting to work with Dilla and him. The interview continues as Elzhi talks to Nick Huff Barili about his critically acclaimed mixtape Elmatic, what inspired him to remake Illmatic and how he hasn’t met Nas yet. Elzhi is performing at this years Paid Dues hip hop festival so he shared with us what his dream line up for Paid Dues would be. We couldn’t let Elzhi go without asking him when whats the latest with his new album and what can we expect from it. Elzhi wraps up part 2 of this interview by sharing his thoughts on the current state of Hip Hop.

Previously: Part 1

82 Year Old Woman Dragged Off Train For Singing Hymns

Damn, Miami.

An 82-year-old woman was tossed off a train in Miami last month for refusing to stop singing.

In cell phone video shot by a fellow passenger, the woman, Emma Anderson, is shown seated on the Metrorail, loudly singing a gospel song and slapping her thigh with rolled-up paper.

A security guard is then seen asking Anderson to stop. When Anderson refused, the guard grabbed her rolling luggage cart.

“You’re getting off here,” he can be heard telling Anderson. “Let’s go.” A struggle between the guard and Anderson ensued, and Anderson was pulled off the train, falling onto the platform at the downtown stop, about six miles from her intended destination of North Miami.

“It was not right for them to drag her off the train,” Donal Anderson, the woman’s son, told Miami’s WSVN-TV.

A spokeswoman for Miami-Dade Transit told the network that Anderson violated its noise policy, which prohibits commuters from singing, dancing and playing instruments.

The policy is outlined on the transit service’s website under the “Creating a Nuisance” section. Prohibited activities include:

Impeding or hindering bus or train operators in the performance of their duties.

Playing any radio television, cassette player, recorder or other sound-producing device or musical instrument without the use of earphones. These devices and instruments may be played along the linear park underneath the Metrorail guideway only if they are not annoying or a nuisance.
Creating a nuisance and using any insulting or obscene language.

“We regret that Ms. Anderson had to eventually be escorted out,” the spokeswoman said in a statement, “but regardless of age, all passengers need to abide by rules associated with using transit.”

“Well, y’all may call it ‘noise,'” the elderly South Floridian scoffed, “but wait till Jesus comes. It’s going to be more noise in there!”