Wednesday’s Daily Rap

7 months ago 15th Apr 11:00

Midweek madness on today's Daily Rap as Bow Wow throws in the towel on his 17 years in the music business, TI’s bodyguard is sentenced for his involvement in the gun charges brought against the rapper after his arrest in 2007, Sha Money XL opens more doors for budding producers in conjunction with 101 Distribution and the Grammy Celebration Tour heads out on the road with a star studded cast.

Bow Wow Retires

After dismal sales of his new album New Jack City Part II Bow Wow has announced that his 17 year career in the rap game is over. The Sony/Columbia artist was mentored by producer Jermaine Dupri and West Coast icon Snoop Dogg back in the early years.

He recently spoke out saying he was the most promising act for 2009 yet first week sales for his sixth album were just short of 40,000 copies sold. The pint sized rapper who has been linked with Ciara and Angela Simmons (daughter of Rev Run) is said to have his sights on a career in the movie business.

TI Bodyguard sentenced

There must be something about that one year and a day in a federal jail for those involved in the TI gun case which sees the Atlanta rapper commence his sentence next month.

The bodyguard who opted to wear a wire for meetings with TI, born Clifford Harris also got the same sentence as his employer for his part in the gun case. Corey Williams was approached by ATF after attempting to buy a machine gun without registering the weapon for TI back in 2007.

To avoid extensive jail time for himself, Williams took a deal with the ATF and proceeded to meet up with his employer wearing a wire in order for the authorities to home in and target Tip, already a convicted felon, for gun possession and numerous other charges.

In other related TI news, he is already well on the way to recording a new album to follow the platinum selling Paper Trail which was released last year.

Mobile Beat Battle for 2009 One Stop Shop

Hailed as one of the best networking events in the music business for aspiring producers Money Management’s One Stop Shop Producer Conference, masterminded by Sha Money XL has linked with one of the conferences main sponsors, 101 Distribution, to launch a Mobile Beat Battle.

The winner of the competition will be announced at the conference taking place on May 9th and 10th in Phoenix, Arizona.

To enter the comp with the chance of securing a worldwide distribution deal possible entrants need to text BEATS to 46101 in the US.

Grammy Celebration Concert Tour

Rappers Common and Def Jam’s original signee LL Cool J have jumped on board the Grammy Celebration Tour which kicked off in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Palladium on April 9th, UK singer Leona Lewis performed at the opening night and she was joined by Gavin Rossdale.

The tour which hits cities such as Miami, San Francisco, Boston and various others will also allow concert goers the opportunity to see acts such as N.E.R.D, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga and also Common and LL Cool J at the various pit stops through out the US.

The event is sponsored by T Mobile Sidekick who will feature various footage from the concert on their website.

Melanie Cornish