The Associated Press: Bill Cosby goes hip hop with album to be released in May; rhymes provided by guest rappers

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Bill Cosby Does the Hippity Hoppity
Published 4/15/2008 at OH NO!!
... but he was appalled by the foul language and the misogyny — the way people used a medium that could be used to elevate people, to open their eyes and provoke thought." Cosby made the album as a companion to his 2007 best-selling book, "Come on, People: On the Path from Victims to Victors." And though he doesn't expect the CD to be a huge hit, it won't be his last hip-hop venture. "We can do even better," he said. "The next one will be even more cheerleading." Source. Bill Cosby's so cool. What a dude. Theo better make a guest ...

Bill Cosby's Rap Album Will Not Feature Any Bill Cosby Freestyles [Aww]
Published 4/15/2008 by Maura Johnston at Idolator
... there for the first generation of spoken word. ... He has always understood rap's potential, but he was appalled by the foul language and the misogyny — the way people used a medium that could be used to elevate people, to open their eyes and provoke thought." The list of guest MCs for Cosby Narratives Vol. 1: State of Emergency hasn't been released to the public yet, thus setting up even more speculation for a Malcolm Jamal-Warner appearance. Bill Cosby goes hip hop with album to be released in May; rhymes provided by guest rappers ...

Details Emerge About Bill Cosby’s Rap Album
Published 4/15/2008 by eskay at Nah Right
Remember when that rumor about Cos dropping a Hip-Hop album started circulating a few months ago and we all kind of collectively rolled our eyes? Well, now it’s been officially confirmed and it’s supposedly dropping next month. From the AP: The 70-year-old has recorded a hip-hop album set for release next month. “Cosby Narratives Vol. 1: State of Emergency” blends the comedian’s concepts and stories with a hip-hop, pop and jazz soundtrack. “I do not rap on any of these things,” Cosby told ...

Sugar Bits — Rob Lowe's Ex-Nanny Claims Sexual Assault
Published 4/15/2008 by PopSugar at POPSUGAR -- Insanely addictive.
... court yesterday to block the publication of the Harry Potter Lexicon, an encyclopedia of the books' terms, which she says amounts to plagiarism and "wholesale theft of 17 years of my hard work." — AP Beyonce's next album may be her last. The singer is said to be more interested in scouting artists for Jay-Z's upcoming record label. — Rush & Molloy Bill Cosby will release a hip-hop album in May, featuring guest rappers and positive messages. — AP 24 star Marisol Nichols married director Taron Lexton at ...