program

Atlanta Launches Executive Training Program In Rico Wade’s Honor

by

The music world is still processing the death of Rico Wade. The producer was considered by many to be the cornerstone of the Dungeon Family, and the music that allowed the collective to transform hip-hop in the 1990s and 2000s. Wade died from heart failure at the age of 52, but his native Atlanta is making sure that he won’t be forgotten. The city has launched a training program in Wade’s name, with the intention of mentoring the next generation of executives.

The program was announced the same day as Wade’s funeral, April 27. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens made a statement on the program following the service at Ebenezer Baptist Church. It bears the official title of the Rico Wade Music Executive Training Program. It will be an initiative ran by Atlanta’s Office of Film, Entertainment and Nightlife. “Rico left an indelible mark on music and culture around the world and for that, the South will always have something to say,” Dickens added.

Read More: Big Boi Calls Rico Wade’s Passing A “Different Type Of Hurt,” Honors His Legacy

Rico Wade’s Program Will Mentor Aspiring Music Execs

The program will help musicians learn the business and establish connections within the music industry. Dickens pointed to those in attendance as proof that Wade was successful at an extraordinary level. He aims to give up-and-comers access to the “music executives like the 500 hundred or so gathered” at the producer’s funeral. These executives include L.A. Reid, Chris Hicks, and Sylvia Rhone, the chair and CEO of Epic Records.

Rico Wade’s business acumen has been a consistent point of praise. He not only helped Outkast and En Vogue break through in the 1990s, but he did the same for Future in the 2010s. The “Like That” rapper talked about Wade’s impact during a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone. “Rico supported me 1,000 more times than anybody ever could,” he admitted. “Nobody could ever do what Rico Wade did for me … Everything I know about music, I know because of Rico.”

CeeLo Green, another Dungeon Family member, likened Wade to the comic book character Professor X. “He was Dr. Xavier of the world-renowned Dungeon Family,” he wrote on Instagram. “Yet so humble and understated with all his power. even the name Rico Wade rings bells, and sounds so prestigious & regal.”

A launch date for the Rico Wade Music Executive Training Program not yet been announced.

Read More: R.I.P. Rico Wade: A Pivotal Bridge In Hip-Hop’s 50-Year History

The post Atlanta Launches Executive Training Program In Rico Wade’s Honor appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Tory Lanez Update: General Population & Special Programs Reportedly Of Interest To Rapper

by

This weekend reports alleged Tory Lanez is fearing for his life since relocating to North Kern State Prison. In his latest mugshot, the embattled artist looked far less put together than normal. His hair appears to be lifting, and his skin missing its usual glow. Since being transferred, Lanez has been kept away from other inmates due to his celebrity status. This means he receives frequent guard check-ups and escorts to and from his meals. According to TMZ, the Chix Tapes hitmaker wants to be treated like any other inmate.

Attorney Ceasar McDowell tells the outlet that his client surprisingly wants to be kept in general population. In fact, he’s actually confident about his chances for fitting in with fellow prisoners. “We’re told [Lanez] has absolutely no apprehension about his safety… As McDowell explains, [he] thinks he can handle himself,” the outlet explains. Thankfully, the Toronto native has people in his life who briefed him on prison life before his sentence began. Additionally, his natural confidence will surely help on some level.

Read More: 1090 Jake Says Tory Lanez’s Celebrity Status Won’t Help Him In Prison

Tory Lanez’s Lawyer Gives an Update on His Client’s Life in Prison

Tory Lanez Update
Tory Lanez performs at Oakland Arena on October 15, 2019, in Oakland, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

Apart from human interaction, the performer’s lawyer also shared that Lanez is seeking to speed up his rehabilitation process by engaging in programs and utilizing resources that are more easily accessible to those in gen pop. As far as fear goes, the one thing that the “Say It” hitmaker worries about is reportedly losing contact with his loved ones. At LA County Jail he was able to make phone calls whenever he pleased. For the next 30 days, however, he’s being held at the “reception center.” Here, he can only receive calls from his legal team.

After that period of time elapses, the entertainer will have inmate orientation, where we’ll find out what his future plans for housing are. Both Tory Lanez’s fans and haters are curious to know more about what life in prison has been like for him so far. Should he be granted a spot in general population, the father of one will be putting himself at risk to some seriously gruesome potentials. Read more about things that have unfolded at the R&B star’s new home in the past, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Read More: Tory Lanez’ New Prison Was Home To Various Murders, Violent Attacks, And More

[Via] [Via]

The post Tory Lanez Update: General Population & Special Programs Reportedly Of Interest To Rapper appeared first on HotNewHipHop.