Rapper and Chicago native, Kanye West, has plans to give back to troubled youth in his hometown this summer with the upcoming launch of the “Got Bars” music writing and production program. In August, West’s nonprofit organization, Donda’s House — founded in honor of his late mother Dr. Donda West — and the ARK of St. Sabina community center, will kickoff the 10-week course open to youth ages 15 to 24. The “Got Bars” program aims to educate participants on how to write and record their own music and in turn help them to develop problem-solving skills. The program will also teach youth about the benefits of eating well, working out and other life skills. West credits his mother’s passion to teaching as the inspiration behind the program. “My mom spent her life as an educator and I am happy Donda’s House can pick up the torch and honor her life’s mission,” West said in a statement early last week. The Chi-town rapper has chosen Che “Rhymefest” Smith, co-founder and assistant director of ...
He’s already revered as an elder statesman of hip-hop, loved worldwide for his fiery political lyrics. He’s one of the highest selling music acts of all time. Now, Tupac Shakur (pictured) is finally receiving his own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame next year, according to an announcement[1] by Committee Chairman David Green Thursday. RELATED: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Tupac Shakur[2] Shakur will be induced alongside contemporaries including Katy Perry and Rick Springfield in the music category. He will be one of two celebrities inducted posthumously, the other one being Phil Hartman. Since his fatal, unresolved shooting death in September 1996, Shakur’s legacy has continued to shine. He has sold [3]over $75 million worth of records, with seven of his 11 platinum records released following his death. His estate took in $3.5 million in 2010 after bringing in $9 million in 2007, eclipsing what Eminem and 50 Cent earned for that year. The University Of California and the University ...
