Copyright (c) 2008 UDub!News, All rights reserved. http://www.udubnews.com Udub!News Featured Articles & News en-us Monday 8th of February 2010 11:40:43 PM 5 240 119 http://www.udubnews.com http://www.udubnews.com/images/rss_logo.jpg http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3164 2010-02-08 <p><a href="http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3164"><img src="http://www.udubnews.com/pictures/politricks_others/3164_big.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a>In just under 24 hours Lil Wayne will begin his one year sentence at New York City's Riker’s Island. Wayne had one helluva weekend down in Miami during the Superbowl festivities where he filmed four music videos and threw a massive farewell party last night following his hometown New Orleans Saints stunning victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Wayne's Cash Money family will relocate their headquarters to New York City while Weezy is incarcerated.</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3163 2010-02-08 <p><a href="http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3163"><img src="http://www.udubnews.com/pictures/politricks_others/3163_big.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a>A special Happy Belated birthday shout out goes to fallen producer J Dilla who would have been 36 yesterday. The father of two young daughter’s legacy lives on through his music with recent production on the highly acclaimed Raekwon the Chef "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II" album and Busta Rhymes.</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3162 2010-02-08 <p><a href="http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3162"><img src="http://www.udubnews.com/pictures/politricks_others/3162_big.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a>Before the kickoff of last night's Superbowl game a number of football greats were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Running back Emmitt Smith and wide receiver Jerry Rice were just two of the many NFL’ers who were recognized for their many years of breaking records.“You just don’t know exactly how you will feel until that moment,” Emmitt Smith said. “Although you try to take in every second and every minute, every hour up to this time, when that opportunity comes and they call your name, you start reflecting over the people who have helped shape the foundation of who you are as a football player, who you are as a human being."</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3161 2010-02-08 <p><a href="http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3161"><img src="http://www.udubnews.com/pictures/politricks_others/3161_big.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a>Just as estranged Vice President wanna-be Sarah Palin all but confirmed that she will throw her hat into the 2012 Presidential run at the Tea Party Convention the opening speaker for the forum hinted illiterate blacks were responsible for seating President Barack Obama in the oval office. GOP Tom Tancredo suggested Congress reinstate a "literacy test" that would be instituted for all potential voters, specifically blacks. Tancredo said “We do not have civics, literacy test before people can vote in this country."</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3160 2010-02-05 <p><a href="http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3160"><img src="http://www.udubnews.com/pictures/politricks_others/3160_big.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a>Kanye is at it again. The dapper rapper took to his blog earlier today in a rant to dispute reports that he gave flew into a rage during a recent airline trip. In a message posted on his blog Mr. West furiously wrote "Man, this is not true. I really feel bad that people believe this kind of stuff or any random rumor that is taken as fact. This rumor is so funny, because I had a business-class seat and was actually offered a seat in first class. I had a friend who was sitting in coach and asked if they could bump him up to business instead of putting me in first. There was absolutely no altercation in any way. I could really care less about where I sit on the plane, I go right to sleep anyway," he continued. "It's hard to deal with the rumors sometimes. As a good person with a warm heart, it does bother me. I'm not bigger than feeling pain, embarrassment, stress and worry. Have you ever been lied about? How does it make you feel? You wanna tell everybody it's not true, right?"</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3159 2010-02-05 <p><a href="http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3159"><img src="http://www.udubnews.com/pictures/politricks_others/3159_big.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a>Teeny rapper Soulja Boy now has a matching criminal record to go with his myriad of tattoos. Today an Atlanta justice sentenced the young spitter to one year’s probation following last year’s incident when he was arrested while shooting a music video along with a crew of people by a nearby abandoned building. Soulja Boy received probation and fined $1,000.</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3158 2010-02-05 <p><a href="http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3158"><img src="http://www.udubnews.com/pictures/politricks_others/3158_big.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a>Basketball icon Allen Iverson's rocky road throughout the 2009-2010 NBA season continues to takes it's hits. For the second straight game Iverson will sit out for personal reasons. According to reports Iverson's children are ill. Last year Iverson sat out a few games on his previous team before landing back with the Philadephia 76ers. A few days later Iverson demanded to be traded.</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3157 2010-02-05 <p><a href="http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3157"><img src="http://www.udubnews.com/pictures/politricks_others/3157_big.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a>Comedian Wanda Sykes paid a visit to the NBC's Jay Leno Show in time for the unveiling for their Black History Month themed food menu. Only thing is the comedian found it no laughing matter. Sitting on the infamous Leno couch, Sykes ridiculed the poor taste in choice for the TV company’s cafeteria menu "I'm scared to know what they were having for dessert."I hope they at least took it off the rind." Roots drummer ?uestlove also had some words for the menu that included Collard Greens, Black Eyed Peas and Fried Chicken.</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3156 2010-02-05 <p><a href="http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3156"><img src="http://www.udubnews.com/pictures/politricks_others/3156_big.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a>Online social network Facebook recently surpassed 400 million members. There are now more people on Facebook than the population of America, Indonesia and Brazil. Only China & India have distinct lead over the ever growing social networking site. </p><br clear="all"/> http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3155 2010-02-05 <p><a href="http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3155"><img src="http://www.udubnews.com/pictures/politricks_others/3155_big.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a>Way before President Barak Obama was ever born, Mexico had the first Black President. UDub!News salutes Vicente Guerrero Mexico's First Black President 1825 a mulatto ex-slave, He freed his country and then freed its slaves. Guerrero was born an Ixtla, Mexico, in 1782 of mixed African and white parentage with an Indian strain. His father, Juan Pedro Guerrero, and his mother, GuadelupeSaldena, were both of humble origin, the lowest of the low, degraded by Spanish law, custom, and prejudice-Vicente Guerrero prevailed to become Mexico’s First Black President! </p><br clear="all"/> http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3154 2010-02-05 <p><a href="http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3154"><img src="http://www.udubnews.com/pictures/politricks_others/3154_big.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a>Rap's hottest act Jay-Z has found himself in the middle of a war over a hotel deal gone bad in his New York City hometown. Hov lobbed a $3.7 million dollar lawsuit against Highland Capital Management after he attempted to return a loan for the hotel once the value of the highly priced real estate dropped. Highland Capital has clapped back at Jay-Z calling his suit "meritless." </p><br clear="all"/> http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3153 2010-02-05 <p><a href="http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3153"><img src="http://www.udubnews.com/pictures/politricks_others/3153_big.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a>Putting aside last year's Chris Brown fiasco, the recently Grammy award winning singer Rihanna has aligned with Nokia for an official Rihanna app on its Ovi Store available on devices the N97,X6 and 5800 XpressMusic. The Rihanna app offers breaking news, photos and videos to fan as well as music samples & info on the singer’s upcoming tour dates. The application also links to the Nokia Music Store, where fans can buy the star’s latest album "Rated R." Rihanna is amongst the first urban acts to have a mobile app on Nokia's Ovi Store.Nokia’s in an aggressive pursuit to institute their answer to Apple's iPhone. </p><br clear="all"/> http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3152 2010-02-05 <p><a href="http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3152"><img src="http://www.udubnews.com/pictures/politricks_others/3152_big.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a>One of rapper Lil Wayne's last shows before he's schedule to head off to prison has been cancelled. With no word on the cancellation, Wayne was slated to perform at an event at an undisclosed location tomorrow in Miami during Superbowl weekend but those plans have now been nixed.</p><br clear="all"/> http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3151 2010-02-04 <p><a href="http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3151"><img src="http://www.udubnews.com/pictures/politricks_others/3151_big.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a>As the island of Trinidad & Tobago preps to celebrate Carnival season and major headliner Beyonce’s “I Am” Tour concluding in Port of Spain, Trinidad February 18, the number of people murdered is steady rising. In 2009 there were over 550 murders surpassing New York City. According to a report issued by the United States State Department, gang-related homicides and other crimes will continue to increase in Trinidad and Tobago in 2010. With 550 homicides in 2008, Trinidad and Tobago has a rate of about 55 murders per 100,000 making it the most dangerous country in the Caribbean and one of the most dangerous in the world! </p><br clear="all"/> http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3150 2010-02-04 <p><a href="http://www.udubnews.com/article.php?id=3150"><img src="http://www.udubnews.com/pictures/politricks_others/3150_big.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a>Keeping with our annual tradition of honoring some of the music industry's biggest movers and shakers, today we turn our attention to none other than Damon Dash. The music mogul is no stranger to success, launching the career of Jay-Z and the fledging Roc-A-Fella Records that introduced other powerhouse acts such as Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, State Property and Kanye West. Not to mention Rocawear clothing line. Since his departure with Jay-Z, Dash has kept a relatively low profile while dabbling in his wife Rachel Roy's highly respected women's line. Most recently Dash resurfaced on the scene with news of his newly art gallery titled Dash Gallery opening on February 19th in Tribeca, NY.</p><br clear="all"/>