Bad news for former Heavy weight boxing champ Lennox Lewis. As you know, he was kocked out over the weekend in a bout that many feel he didn't take too seriously. Not only did he lose the championship, but he may have also lost what he hoped to be a burgeoning music career. You see, Lewis had recorded a rap song called 'The Man'. In the song Lewis brags about being the heavyweight champ and how is will knock any and everybody out. The song was gonna be released in a few weeks, but that would be foolish and a case of false advertising since Lewis is no longer-'The Man'.

The IBM Graf Caper

When I first heard this report, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. We're talking about IBM and their attempts to use Hip Hop expressions in an ill fated campaign for their new line of Linux products. For those who don't know, company employees were busted big time in Chicago for running around and doing graffiti which included peace symbols, hearts and penguins on sidewalks as a way to advertise their new product. They also spray painted the name Big Blue. According to IBM spokespeople, the graf was supposed to be done in biodegradable chalk, instead, cats got caught using paint. IBM employees used embarked on a similar graf campaign here in San Francisco. Needless to say Chi-Town city officials weren't pleased. IBM will be fined and made to pay for clean up costs..The employee who was caught will also be charged. I guess IBM will cover his bail. Fortunately, they won't experience jail time, police beat downs and other harsh penalties that have often been meted out to graf writers from the hood who have been caught. What I found so 'interesting' about this campaign was the fact that several years ago Chicago Hip Hop native Upski had made some noise by writing on city sidewalks. Could IBM have been borrowing a page from his book? Were they trying to court the Hip Hop community? In anycase, IBM's feeble attempts garnered them some national press-proving once again that Hip Hop makes people money even when they disrespect it..!

Slim Shady to Get Naked

Mr Slim Shady is back in the news again. This time it has been revealed that he will appearing nude in an upcoming issue of Cosmo over in the UK. Em alreaxdy sits on the cover of one of Cosmo's current additions, but he's fully clothed. In the UK edition, Eminem will be blowing freely in the wind with other celebs. Supposedly a stick of dynamite will cover his manhood. If thats not enough there are reports that Eminem is looking to get a place over in the UK. He has people looking for a comfortable apartment. Last piece of news about Slim Shady is that he's pleaded no contest earlier this week for assault charges against a member of the Insane Clown Posse. Prosecutors aren't pushing for jail time but we'll have to see what the presiding judge decides.

Concert Drama For Lil Bow Wow

More drama in the world of Hip Hop. This time it comes at the hands of Lil Bow Wow. During a concert in San Bernadino, the young rap superstar had his concert cut short after a group of older kids decided to bumrush the front of the stage and wound up trampling three teenagers. The kids who were injured were sitting in a special VP section. The concert was cut short and parents of the injured blamed concert promoters for not having enough security. Refunds will be given to everyone who attended the concert..

Missy Elliott to SHINE

Missy Elliot is making noise as of late. First she will be honored at next week's Online Hip Hop Awards with a SHINE Anti-Violence Award [Seeking Harmony in Neighborhoods Everyday]. Missy will be rewarded for the work she has done to stop domestic violence. For those who don't know, Missy grew up in a household where domestic abuse took place. She noted that she was glad to help get a positive message out to kids who may be going through such drama. Missy experienced this trauma up until the time she was 18. She wanted them to know they are not alone. Missy gets major props for her efforts.

In other Missy news she is set to release a song called 'One Minute Man' which she describes as a Hip Hop sex therapy song. Its dedicated to all those guys who are quick to do the do and leave women yearning for more satisfaction. Missy told MTV news "We need to find a way to stop you from being minute men. If you gotta think about what you doin' tomorrow, whether it's cut the grass, what you gotta cook, whatever. ... I'm here to help you along with that." Featured on the track is ATL rap star Ludacris. The pair shot the video in LA this past weekend. This won't be the first time someone has taken the fellas to task for being short winded in bed. Folks may recall a few years ago there was a group called BWP [Bytches With Problems] who did a song called Two Minute Brother'. In many ways such songs do make cats step up their game. Lastly folks may wanna look out for Missy when she starts doing work for Britney Spears' upcoming album.