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The Neptunes #1 fan site, all about Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo

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“Vibe” Responds To Robin Thicke Cover Issue

Posted by Mika on Sep 4, 2008 • (No comment)

Vibe Magazine issued a statement today in response to Robin Thicke’s controversial interview last week, an interview in which the singer says he was denied the cover because he was white. In response to Thicke’s claim, the magazine says: “We have a great deal of respect for Robin Thicke and his music, and we remain flattered by his desire to be on a VIBE Cover. A VIBE cover is a huge milestone in any artist’s career—recent cover stars include Young Jeezy, Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, Usher, Senator Barack Obama, Eminem, Lil’ Wayne, and Robert De Niro, to say nothing of our 15-year history.

We wish Thicke the best, and we’re glad he discusses his thoughts on race and R&B in the new October 2008 issue of VIBE.” Regardless of transpired with Vibe, Thicke says “I respect that [their decision] because I live in a house with a black woman. I won’t use the word racism. I will say it’s a tough — but rewarding — fight. I look at Mary J. Blige, somebody who has had only a few pop hits and yet has changed culture, generated new sounds and inspired leagues of artists. She’s now a worldwide phenomenon. And it’s because of what she stood for; she never gave up.”
*singersroom.com

 
 

First Hip Hop Jewelry Auction To Offer Pieces Worn By Rap Industry’s Major Stars

Posted by Mika on Sep 4, 2008 • (No comment)

Auction house Phillips De Pury & Company is putting hip-hop’s finest blings under the hammer. Historic hip-hop jewelries from some of the industry’s stars will be auctioned on October 1. The company presents their first auction of iconic hip-hop jewelries in “Hip Hop’s Crown Jewels.” The collection includes pieces worn by 50 Cent, Biz Markie, MC Lyte, Notorious B.I.G., Diddy, Pharrell Williams, Missy Elliott, Slick Rick, Kanye West and Tupac Shakur among others.

This will be the first time hip hop jewelries are presented in an auction setting. Around 50 pieces will be offered at the company’s New York office. A portion of the auction will go to the Rush Community Affairs, rap mogul Russell Simmon’s coalition of non-profit organizations. The open-to-public auction preview is scheduled from September 22 to 30 before the actual bidding date on October 1.

Pharrell’s Jewelry
($200,000-$250,000)

 
 

Pharrell At #6 On 2008 Forbes Richest Hip Hop Artists

Posted by Mika on Aug 19, 2008 • (2 comments)

 1. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson: $150 million
 2. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter: $82 million
 3. Sean “Diddy” Combs: $35 million
 4. Kanye West: $30 million
 5. Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley: $22 million
 6. Pharrell Williams: $20 million
 7. Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean: $17 million
 8. Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus: $16 million
 9. André “Dr. Dre” Young: $15 million
10. Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges: $14 million
*forbes.com