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Jay-Z said he was inspired by the power of Kuti's work and his life story, which resulted in his interest to help produce the musical. [101] Fela! is a story about an African pioneer and political activist who made his first moves on the scene during the 1970s. [101] Jay-Z performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2010
Musical artist. James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for L adies L ove Cool J ames), [3] is an American rapper and actor. [4] He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, alongside fellow new school hip hop acts Beastie Boys and Run-DMC.
Earl Simmons was born on December 18, 1970, in Mount Vernon, New York. [11] He was the son of 19-year-old Arnett Simmons and 18-year-old Joe Barker. [12] Simmons was the middle child of the family; his mother had given birth to a daughter, Bonita, two years prior, and later gave birth to one daughter, Shayla, and two stillborn sons. [1]
Kasseem Daoud Dean (born September 13, 1978), known professionally as Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, rapper, DJ and record executive. Born and raised in the Bronx borough of New York City, Dean initially embarked on his musical career as a DJ. At the age of 18, he gained recognition in the music industry through his family's ...
Bobby Boriello. Bartholomew " Bobby " Boriello (March 31, 1944 – April 13, 1991) was an American mobster who belonged to the Gambino crime family and served as boss John Gotti 's favorite bodyguard and chauffeur. [1][2] A prominent hitman during the 1980s, Boriello participated in the 1990 murder of Gambino soldier Louis DiBono.
The Amityville Horror is a book by American author Jay Anson, published in September 1977.It is also the basis of a series of films released from 1979 onward. The book is based on the claims of paranormal experiences by the Lutz family, [1] but has led to controversy and lawsuits over its truthfulness.
Montesi was found partially dressed; her handbag and several of her clothes were missing. Ugo Montagna and Piero Piccioni, son of deputy prime minister Attilio Piccioni, were alleged to have been involved, causing a scandal, though both were absolved of all charges. Montesi's murder remains unsolved, and the cause of death remains unknown.
Released: April 11, 2000. Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter is the fourth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on December 28, 1999, by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. According to USA Today critic Steve Jones, the record marked a return to the street-oriented sound of Jay-Z's 1996 debut album, Reasonable Doubt ...