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Nick Cannon to Set Pace for Charity Fundraising in Role as Honorary National Chair of the Kidney Walk

Posted: April 25, 2013 by jdobypr in Hip Hop, News, Press Releases
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Nick Cannon to Set the Pace for Charity Fundraising in his…

Nick Cannon Enjoys the Kidney Walk with Sidney the Kidney. (PRNewsFoto/National Kidney Foundation)

NEW YORK, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Award winning actor, comedian and host of NBC-TV’s top rated “America‘s Got Talent,” was named Honorary National Chair of the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Walk program, kicking off this March. More than 100 events are held around the country, drawing 100,000 walkers on 5,000 teams with the goal of raising $8 million throughout the year.

The Kidney Walks raise awareness and funds to support the fight against kidney disease. Cannon plans to shine the spotlight on what he terms the body’s least known but most hardworking organ—the kidney. He never gave his own kidneys a second thought, and was hospitalized over a year ago for acute kidney injury and diagnosed with lupus nephritis. His condition has since stabilized and he’s stepping out in support of the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Walk.

“The kidneys filter out toxins in the blood, acting as the body’s purifier, but unless they stop working, people pay no attention. The fact is there are 26 million Americans with kidney disease and most don’t know it. One in three people in this country are at risk because of high blood pressure and diabetes—the two leading causes. None of us can afford to ignore this anymore so I urge everyone to lace up and join a Kidney Walk team,” says Cannon.

As National Honorary Chair of the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Walk, Cannon will promote the events through traditional and social media and appear in radio public service announcements, on the Kidney Walk website and in videos and print materials. He will mount his own fundraising campaign through www.TeamNickCannon.com

“These walks help those at risk take the lifesaving step of getting their kidneys checked,” said Cannon. “By participating in the Kidney Walk, we’re all getting the word out about screening and the importance of healthy lifestyle in preventing kidney disease. I had very unhealthy eating habits, but I now know that eating low fat, low sodium and low sugar diets and keeping blood pressure and blood sugar under control can prevent kidney damage. Funds raised through the Kidney Walks directly support the National Kidney Foundation’s efforts in public health education, advocacy and early detection.”

Cannon  urges Americans to step out and sign up for a Kidney Walk in their area.  Visit www.kidneywalk.org to find a Kidney Walk near you.  Or, you can be a part of Team Nick Cannon and support his efforts anywhere in the country by making a contribution at www.TeamNickCannon.com

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families and tens of millions of Americans at risk.

For more information, visit www.kidneywalk.org.

SOURCE National Kidney Foundation

 CONTACT: Ellie Schlam, (212)726-5343, ellies@kidney.org

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http://www.kidney.org

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Freeway’ Rick Ross Talks Music, Film and Being Him @HipHopWeekly

Posted: March 26, 2013 by jdobypr in Hip Hop, News
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Hip Hop Weekly interview of Freeway Rick Ross

‘Freeway’ Rick Ross photo by Tyrone Richardson

Ricky Donnell Ross is most known for his creation of a drug empire in South Central Los Angeles during the 1980s. His name still rings loudly worldwide, but now it comes from being connected to several of the biggest names in hip hop, Maybach Music Group‘s CEO Rick Ross aka Rick Rozay and Dr. Dre.

“Freeway” Ricky Ross is now utilizing his business acumen for such legitimate businesses as a record label and trucking company; His focus is giving back to the community that in the past, he helped destroy.

In next week’s issue of Hip Hop Weekly Magazine, Ross sits down for an exclusive interview in which he discusses his rap doppelganger (rapper Rick Ross) and offers insight into why he chose Nick Cannon to bring his life story to the big screen.

Rick Ross on his feelings toward rapper Rick Ross using his name

“Well, it’s really a double feeling. There’s a feeling of admiration for someone to think enough of you to adopt your name and tattoo your name on their body, but you get a sense of disrespect that the guy didn’t have enough decency and courtesy to say, “Can I use your name?” (HipHopWeekly.com)

Ross’ thoughts on Dr. Dre dropping his nephew, Slim the Mobster from Aftermath after his beef with 50 Cent

“I thought that Dre took the wrong stance with Slim. I felt that Slim was backing up Dre in his mind when he went at 50 Cent. But every man makes his own decisions, and sometimes you make decisions, and you have to live with them. (HipHopWeekly.com)

As part of his notability or notoriety, depending on your take, there is a huge interest in the personal story of “Freeway” Rick Ross and to that end, a feature film is in the works bringing to play another urban entertainment industry stand out. Nick Cannon (Mariah Carey‘s husband), has been slated to play Ross in the film, which has no release date announced at this time.

Ricky Ross on why he chose Nick Cannon to play him in film

“Let’s look at it as if you were gonna pick a basketball player; you want an all around player. One that can handle the ball, a shooter, one that gets his teammates involved in the game, and Nick is that guy…” (HipHopWeekly.com)

While we may not be fans of this Ross’ previous life, the compelling story of how someone like him develops and becomes a persona revered by hip hop heavyweights, is something to look forward to.

Turning one’s life around and becoming a constructive, contributing member of society, is a victory not just for the individual but the world community as a whole.

What say you?!

Read the full exclusive story in next week’s Hip Hop Weekly Magazine.

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FOUNDATION HONORS TYLER PERRY, DWIGHT HOWARD, USHER, KRISTIE ALLEY, ROMEO MILLER & NICK CANNON FOR INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION

Posted: October 4, 2012 by jdobypr in News
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– The Annual Let The Kids Grow Foundation Black Tie Celebrity Dinner Celebrates the Inspiring of the Next Generation with 2012 Honorees –

The annual “Let The Kids Grow Foundation” Honorees

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — The Let The Kids Grow Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop youth and their families through out-of-school time and family strengthening programs in their communities. Founder Percy Miller has discovered a way to help keep inner city youth off the streets away from drugs and gang violence by providing a safe haven for kids to express themselves with positive energy through music, film and dance. The foundation also offers an after-school program where the kids have access to academic support and guidance counseling.

2012 honorees (including Tyler Perry, Dwight Howard, Usher, Kirstie Alley, Romeo Miller and Nick Cannon), their hard work, struggle and success inspires the next generation.

The organization promotes healthy relationships, provide valuable life experiences through performing arts, film, photography, field trips and strengthen families through activities that encourage family education and togetherness. Their goal is to help kids and their families break negative cycles, have the power of vision and to follow their dreams, giving youth a safe haven and the opportunity to grow and develop a positive future.

For more information, visit www.LetTheKidsGrow.org

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NEW BOOK “ROOM 111″ SAYS WHAT HAPPENS IN THE INDUSTRY, STAYS IN THE INDUSTRY!

Posted: April 9, 2012 by jdobypr in News
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New Entertainment Industry Real Behind the Scenes Stories

Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) — Legacy Publishing Group announces the release of their latest literary offering, Room 111, by authors Kiesah Hakeem and Michael McGrew. The book is an enthralling inside look at the challenges that an artist faces and sacrifices that they make to be successful in the music industry.

Raquan is the central focus of the story, an aspiring singer and songwriter who struggles to attain his family’s past until his brother’s untimely death. His mother succumbs to alcoholism and is forced to send him away to live with his estranged father, Renwick Taylor, a high powered music executive. While living in Renwick’s home, an opportunity surfaces when he meets Antoine Swinger and goes against his mother’s wishes to pursue a career in music. Raquan enters the world of entertainment with high hopes and dreams but gradually realizes there are extreme prices to pay to maintain his fame. He quickly learns “what happens in the industry stays in the industry.”

Co-author Michael McGrew, comments, “Room 111 should have been written years ago! Being a writer in Los Angeles I knew a story so powerful as this would manifest and thanks to my co-author, we were able to bring the darkness of the music industry to light.” Michael is the author of “My Kinda Girl”, which sold over 7000 copies independently, “Taking Losses”, contributing author of “Between the Sheets” anthology and currently working on his fourth novel “False Eyelashes”. Keep your eyes and ears open for more projects from Legacy Publishing Group.

Co-author Kiesah Hakeem, comments, “Over several months, I kept seeing blogs from an author named Michael McGrew. I was fascinated by the fact that he independently released two novels of his own, but what intrigued me even further was that he was starting an independent publishing company. I was in the process of writing a novel about the entertainment industry so I reached out to Michael McGrew and was surprised that he responded right away! We set up a phone conference and it just so happened that he was in the process of creating a book with similar ideas and content. At that point, we decided to collaborate on Room 111 and the experience has been phenomenal!”

Kiesah is the former lead singer from the family group Royalty, signed to Warner Brothers Records working with famed producers, Atlantic Star, Teddy Riley, Full Force, Jodeci and Gerald Levert. She lent her songwriting talents to several recording artists, including but not limited to, Tamia, Jessica Jerrell, Kiki Palmer, Brandy, Fabolus, Amerie, Kiesah Cole, Naz, Nick Cannon, Jay Z and the legendary Gladys Knight’s Grammy Award winning contemporary album “Greatest Love of All“. Kiesah also has film credits to her name but becoming an author is her latest endeavor.

For more information on Legacy Publishing Group, contact them at info@legacypublishinggrp.com. The authors are available for interviews, speaking engagements, and book signings.

Follow them on Twitter: @michaelmcgrew and @kisahakeem

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