DX News Bits: 50 Cent, Nate Dogg, Fela Kuti

    50 Cent announced on Tuesday that he will kick off his U.S. tour on May 28. “The Invitation Tour” will begin at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland before ending in Atlantic City on Jun 25. The rapper will perform some of his previous material, including tracks from his fourth major studio album Before I Self Destruct, as well as unheard music from his upcoming “uptempo” follow-up, Black Magic. Listed below are the show dates:

    May 28, 2010 – Cleveland – Wolstein Center

    May 29, 2010 – Detroit – Chene Park

    May 30, 2010 – Chicago – UIC Pavillion

    Jun 01, 2010 – Denver – Filmore

    Jun 03, 2010 – San Francisco – Warfield

    Jun 04, 2010 – Los Angeles – Nokia

    Jun 06, 2010 – Las Vegas – The Pearl

    Jun 07, 2010 – Phoenix – Celebrity Theater

    Jun 10, 2010 – Kansas – City Midland Theater

    Jun 11, 2010 – Dallas – Fairpark

    Jun 12, 2010 – Houston – Arena Theater

    Jun 15, 2010 – Miami – Filmore

    Jun 17, 2010 – Atlanta – Tabernacle

    Jun 18, 2010 – Myrtle Beach – House of Blues

    Jun 19, 2010 – Raleigh – Walnut Creek

    Jun 22, 2010 – NYC – Hammerstein

    Jun 23, 2010 – Wallingford – Oakdale Theater

    Jun 24, 2010 – Boston – HOB

    Jun 25, 2010 – Atlantic City – HOB

    In other news, producer and Los Angeles based artist Damizza has informed DubCNN.com that Nate Dogg’s health has improved in recent months.  The West Coast veteran suffered a stroke in 2007 and another one in 2008, both of which left him relegated to a wheelchair and partially paralyzed in the face. According to Damizza, Nate Dogg has been recovering and asking to listen to his old music.

    Damizza also shared an address that fans can send letters to in support of the singer:

    Nathaniel Hale
    8306 Wilshire Blvd #484
    Beverly Hills, CA 90211

    Because Nate Dogg’s mother will be reading the letters to him, Damizza has asked that fans keep the letters clean out of respect. HipHopDX will continue to give updates on this story.

    Finally, Knitting Factory Records has announced plans to release the second set of Fela Kuti reissues next month. The set will include 7 CDs consisting of 14 albums, and will chronicle the afrobeat pioneer’s most colorful and politically charged work of the 1970s including Excuse O (1975), Ikoyi Blindness (1976), and Kalakuta Show (1976).

    The reissuing of Fela’s work runs parallel with the biographical Broadway musical FELA!, which celebrates Fela’s life and musical legacy. The critically acclaimed show is produced by rapper Jay-Z as well as actors Will and Jada Pinket Smith.

    The 7-disc set will release on May 11, while the third reissue is scheduled to release this fall.

    21 thoughts on “DX News Bits: 50 Cent, Nate Dogg, Fela Kuti

      1. I don’t see what’s “weak” about creating a mini-empire from nothing, employing people from his hood and making OK music. I’m not the biggest 50 fan, but the internet hate he gets is just crazy. Can’t believe people spend time leaving negative comments about rappers they don’t even know. Shit, say something positive for once.

      2. I bet he’s sold more records than your favorite rapper
        And has a classic album unlike your fav rapper
        I agree alot of wack albums but his mixtapes are stellar and make up for it

        You seem to like Ross’ dick alot!

      3. @ c/gaddic

        you went out of your way to tell me about 50’s sales/mixtapes/classic album…

        so tell me…who’s on who’s dick?

      4. How is someone who created an empire from nothing, came up when everyone counted him out, employs people from his neighborhood and makes fairly good music weak? I can’t understand why people spend time talking shit about rappers they don’t even know. That’s “weak.”

      5. ma best rappers of all time; tupac
        dr dre
        ja rule
        eminem… fuck a muscle police a.k.a snitch or wood face…

    1. I don’t see what’s “weak” about creating a mini-empire from nothing, employing people from his hood and making OK music. I’m not the biggest 50 fan, but the internet hate he gets is just crazy. Can’t believe people spend time leaving negative comments about rappers they don’t even know. Shit, say something.

    2. I don’t see what’s “weak” about creating a mini-empire from nothing, employing people from his hood and making OK music. I’m not the biggest 50 fan, but the internet hate he gets is just crazy. Can’t believe people spend time leaving negative comments about rappers they don’t even know. Shit, say something positive.

    3. Everybody pls write Nate Dogg, its such motivation for the fans and love ones 2 show support 2 him Oprah can u write him 1 and have the First Family send him 1 2, I hope u get better.

    4. Get well soon Nate, its good to here your improving and that we can send our letters of support,im from ireland so the chances of u too recieve a letter for me is up to the mailman lol well my favourite rapper is tupac, and alwayz will be so my favourite rapper has sold more then 50snitch

    5. Im copping that Fela CD, his music is timeless, i advise y’all to have open ears and give it a shot, you would like it!!!

    6. She is really hot,i just heard that she is hooking up with a ta ll basketball player on a ta ll da ting place named: ~~~Tallconnect . c om ,really?

    7. She is really hot,i just heard that she is hooking up with a ta ll basketball player on a ta ll da ting place named: ~~~Tallconnect . c om~~~ ,really?

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    9. Tour in South America (Brazil)

      July 13, 2010 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – TBA City – São Paulo
      July 14, 2010 – Rio De Janeiro, Brazil – TBA City – Rio de Janeiro
      July 16, 2010 – Minus Gerais, Brazil – TBA City – Belo Horizonte
      July 17, 2010 – Goias, Brazil – TBA City – Goiânia

    10. South America (Brazil)

      July 09 – Salvador Place, Brazil – Wet n’ Wild
      July 10 – Goiania Place, Brazil – Fasam University
      July 15 – São Paulo, Brazil – Via Funchal
      July 16 – Belo Horizonte, Brazil – Mineirinho
      July 17 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Marina da Gloria
      July 18 – Florianópolis, Brazil – Passarela Nego Querido

    11. mad haters i c. Yall r mad cuz for da simple fact he has way more hits den yall favorite rappers. n unlike his cds he dont need 50 ppl on 13 songs. Him n G-Unit goes hard on everything dey do. CLassic stuff, Mixtapes, CDs, Callbos anything. G-Unit goes to work. Dats y i f wit dem. GGGGGGGGG G-Unit

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