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08-09-2008 10:35
The King of South title has always been an open topic of debate between Hip-Hop lovers, some insinuate that TI is actually the crown wearer where as many favor Ludacris as the King.
With five acclaimed albums to his name and one set for a release later this year, Ludacris thinks acting will become his day job. Obviously still involved in music but more in a production role, Ludacris is quote happy to take place in front of the camera.
Having already appeared in movies such as 2 Fast 2 Furious, Crash and Hustle and Flow, the rapper will be appearing in various movies later this year including the Guy Ritchie flick RocknRolla along side Idris Elba.
An auction which will take place on October 1st of this year will see over 70 pieces of famed Hip-Hop jewelry auctioned off to benefit various charities.
‘The Hip-Hop Crown Jewels’ will see legendary pieces from MC Lyte, Biz Markie, Tupac Shakur and Slick Rick put up for auction.
The proceeds from the auction which are exceeded to surpass the three million dollar mark and will benefit charitable organizations such as Hip-Hop Summit Action Network and the Diamond Empowerment Fund.
The G Unity Foundation, the philanthropic organization masterminded by 50 Cent will be unveiling a new community garden in Queens which has been redesigned by Walter Hood in late October.
Over $300,000 was used to make Baisley Park a safe haven and learning garden for the communities 52,000 children.
The G Unity Foundation and The New York Restoration Project which is headed up by renowned actress Bette Midler worked together in making this happen and both 50 Cent and Better Midler will be at the official opening in late October.
“People never talk about the good that Hip-Hop and rappers do, only the bad and this right here is one of the good things that comes out of what the world seems to think is so negative,” explained one resident of Baisley Park.
Melanie Cornish
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