**106 & PARK Is The Only Place Both Rappers Will Appear Together On Release Date**
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — 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 the 106 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 to 106 & 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 into 106 & 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 50 Cent
Birth Name Kanye Omari West Curtis James
Jackson III
D.O.B. June 8, 1977 July 6, 1975
Origin Chicago, IL Jamaica, NY
Label Def Jam Recordings Violator/Interscope Records
Entourage Jay Z, John Legend, Pharrell Dr. Dre, Eminem, G-Unit
Albums – 3 - – 4 -
Grammy’s – 6 - – 0 -
Releasing Graduation Curtis
Noted
Controversy *Calling George Bush a *50 claims he will give up
racist on national television his solo career if
*Stellar Award nomination Kanye West out sells him
for ‘Jesus Walks’
106 & PARK is the leading music video countdown show on television. Taping live from New York City and most recently, launching internationally in Japan, the most energetic show on the planet welcomes a live studio audience as well as a mobile fan club and the biggest headliners five days a week.
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