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sand_man14567 · 08-17-2007, 02:19 AM

So my longtime friend and co-warrior in this biz, Elliot Wilson, head of XXL mag, sent me his latest webitorial installment from XXLmag.com…..

And in it, he reveals an interesting turn of events….

Looks like 50 cent and Kanye West are going to be posing together for the next cover of Rolling Stone magazine. This brings up a couple points to me….

1) These two artists are clearly smart enough to force their egos to sublease just enough space for their business savvy. Sure, they both feel like they’re the best. But this battle for 9-11-07 can be a blessing or a curse, why not milk it for all its worth. So play it up: the Bad Guy vs the G.O.O.D guy. The Man against the Machine vs the Man with Big Brother’s blessing.

2) Here’s the other issue that this Rolling Stone collabo brings to mind. It reminds me of a long time ago when Death Row Records were at their height of success and notoriety. And Suge Knight gave the New York Times Magazine unprecedented access to his life for a big story. Honestly it was one of the best (at least most interesting) pieces of hip hop journalism I had ever read…..too bad he wouldn’t let any hip hop journalists in to get the same shot. (well, not without a pre-interview intimidation session)

Anyways, Elliot addresses this issue in a more subtle way, lol….

“50 Cent and Kanye West have decided to join forces and pose together for a Rolling Stone cover. When the white man comes knocking, niggas sure go jumping through hoops to please ‘em…..

…can I get a fuck you to all you hip-hop fucks who prioritize the crackers in the mainstream above us. Y’all make me sick to my stomach.“

Bo bo bo! Love that. Although, I’d also say that mainstream fuckery comes in all colors.

Like El, I have friends at Rolling Stone and love alot of what they do (sometimes, I even get the honor of contributing). But its the principles of the labels more that is the problem. Not the mags who are all trying to create something exciting. Anyways, make sure you check out XXL’s own Kanye cover which El will be leaking this weekend. While some things dont change (ie, hip hop label folks jumping into downward dog salutations to cater to mainstream fantasies)….

Some other things have changed. Like, the fact that those mainstream mags dont have the best hip hop writing anymore : )

SOURCE: www.missinfo.tv

18thletter · 08-17-2007, 02:47 AM

Damb, curtis and kanye are really getting the publicity they need for their albums..its gonna be a hot september 11

Pride · 08-17-2007, 03:35 AM

I hope this isnt fake, it'll be a good step for Hip Hop and make a damn fine collectable cover

Best Out · 08-17-2007, 04:12 AM

he said kanye wasn't on his level, why the fuck would he do a cover with him... if he does, 50 loses, cause mr. jackson is supposed to be THE man in hip hop...

Raweezy · 08-17-2007, 04:56 AM

good promo for both albums

TheProfessoR · 08-17-2007, 06:35 AM

^^co-sign, this is some great promotion they're doing for they albums

Gorillaman · 08-17-2007, 02:12 PM

Quote:

50 Cent and Kanye West have decided to join forces and pose together for a Rolling Stone cover. When the white man comes knocking, niggas sure go jumping through hoops to please ‘em…..

-+JoezDog4+- · 08-17-2007, 02:20 PM

yep, good promo

$tone · 08-17-2007, 02:23 PM

Good promo for both of them.

kings1703 · 08-17-2007, 02:42 PM

got to see this

08-17-2007, 02:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
sand_man14567 Untouchable Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,924	Kanye & Curtis On The Next Rolling Stone Mag Together So my longtime friend and co-warrior in this biz, Elliot Wilson, head of XXL mag, sent me his latest webitorial installment from XXLmag.com….. And in it, he reveals an interesting turn of events…. Looks like 50 cent and Kanye West are going to be posing together for the next cover of Rolling Stone magazine. This brings up a couple points to me…. 1) These two artists are clearly smart enough to force their egos to sublease just enough space for their business savvy. Sure, they both feel like they’re the best. But this battle for 9-11-07 can be a blessing or a curse, why not milk it for all its worth. So play it up: the Bad Guy vs the G.O.O.D guy. The Man against the Machine vs the Man with Big Brother’s blessing. 2) Here’s the other issue that this Rolling Stone collabo brings to mind. It reminds me of a long time ago when Death Row Records were at their height of success and notoriety. And Suge Knight gave the New York Times Magazine unprecedented access to his life for a big story. Honestly it was one of the best (at least most interesting) pieces of hip hop journalism I had ever read…..too bad he wouldn’t let any hip hop journalists in to get the same shot. (well, not without a pre-interview intimidation session) Anyways, Elliot addresses this issue in a more subtle way, lol…. “50 Cent and Kanye West have decided to join forces and pose together for a Rolling Stone cover. When the white man comes knocking, niggas sure go jumping through hoops to please ‘em….. …can I get a fuck you to all you hip-hop fucks who prioritize the crackers in the mainstream above us. Y’all make me sick to my stomach.“ Bo bo bo! Love that. Although, I’d also say that mainstream fuckery comes in all colors. Like El, I have friends at Rolling Stone and love alot of what they do (sometimes, I even get the honor of contributing). But its the principles of the labels more that is the problem. Not the mags who are all trying to create something exciting. Anyways, make sure you check out XXL’s own Kanye cover which El will be leaking this weekend. While some things dont change (ie, hip hop label folks jumping into downward dog salutations to cater to mainstream fantasies)…. Some other things have changed. Like, the fact that those mainstream mags dont have the best hip hop writing anymore : ) SOURCE: www.missinfo.tv __________________ .

08-17-2007, 03:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pride Don Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Where its dark and hell is hot Posts: 2,727	I hope this isnt fake, it'll be a good step for Hip Hop and make a damn fine collectable cover __________________

08-17-2007, 04:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Raweezy Underboss Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,033	good promo for both albums __________________

08-17-2007, 06:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
TheProfessoR Untouchable Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 3,712	^^co-sign, this is some great promotion they're doing for they albums __________________ Lupe Fiasco Discography

08-17-2007, 02:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
-+JoezDog4+- Don Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MOB-Town, Alabama, USA Posts: 2,634	yep, good promo __________________ I prop back!

08-17-2007, 02:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
18thletter Underboss Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kingdom of zamunda Posts: 1,135	Damb, curtis and kanye are really getting the publicity they need for their albums..its gonna be a hot september 11

08-17-2007, 04:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Best Out Capo Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: respect that hip hop!! Posts: 672	he said kanye wasn't on his level, why the fuck would he do a cover with him... if he does, 50 loses, cause mr. jackson is supposed to be THE man in hip hop...

08-17-2007, 02:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
$tone Hitman Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 435	Good promo for both of them.

08-17-2007, 02:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
kings1703 Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Memphis Posts: 1,736	got to see this

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