Kayne West And 50 Cent Aim For America's #1 Spot Live On BET's 106 & Park On September 11, 2007 at 6:00 PM ET/PT
**106 & PARK Is The Only Place Both Rappers Will Appear Together On
Release Date**
NEW YORK, NY - On Tuesday, September 11, 2007,
BET's 106 & PARK will host the lyrical Superbowl of the century! Hip-hop
heavyweights, 50 Cent and Kanye West will join hosts Terrence and Rocsi
on the release date of their latest albums, for the ultimate clash of
the titans. Going after sound scan's coveted #1 spot, both rappers will
go mic to mic on the106 stage with performances from each of their
albums. Adding to the excitement, ESPN sports networks', Stuart Scott
will be on board to deliver a statistical breakdown of the two rappers
during the show. Anticipating their LIVE studio appearance, Kanye said,
'How could I not come to106 & PARK on the day my album comes out?' "I'm
definitely coming." While, 50 commented, "Just make sure that Kanye West
shows up."
This heated debate has caused one of the most exciting media frenzies in
years. Will Kanye West graduate with top honors? Will 50 go straight
to the bank? Tune into106 & PARK for one of the most talked about
musical showdowns of the year to find out!
Here's a brief history on each of the contenders:
Kanye West:
Birth Name: Kanye Omari West
D.O.B.: June 8, 1977
Origin: Chicago, IL
Label: Def Jam Recordings
Entourage: Jay Z, John Legend, Pharrell
Albums: 3
Grammy's: 6
Releasing: Graduation
Noted Controversy: Calling George Bush a racist on national television
50 Cent:
Birth Name:
Curtis James Jackson III
D.O.B.: July 6, 1975
Origin: Jamaica, NY
Label: Violator/Interscope Records
Entourage: Dr. Dre, Eminem, G-Unit
Albums: 4
Grammy's: 0
Releasing: Curtis
Noted Controversy: Stellar Award nomination for 'Jesus Walks'
*50 claims he will give up his solo career if Kanye West out sells him.
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