Nas debuted the video for “It’s A Tower Heist” featuring Rick Ross last night on BET. Nas’ bid to the Tower Heist movie soundtrack is an action-packed montage featuring clips of Gabourey Sidibe and tag-team Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller. Rick Ross makes an appearance, counting money in the booth while reciting his verse. Eddie Murphy: “Tower Heist” Was Originally A Black “Ocean’s Eleven” [EXCLUSIVE] Tower Heist stars Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller who find themselves victim of a Ponzi scheme which leaves them seeking revenge against their ex-employer. Eddie Murphy Is Hosting The Oscars! FIRST LOOK: Eddie Murphy And Gabourey Sidibe In “Tower Heist” Trailer [VIDEO]
Officers from the Atlanta Police Department swarmed Woodruff Park at around 12:45 am this morning and arrested 53 Occupy Atlanta protesters. Occupy Atlanta had been in Woodruff Park since October 7. According to the AJC, Mayor Kasim Reed said more than 100 officers were involved in the operation to clear the park. The arrests were orderly and peaceful, but some of the protesters had to be dragged out. Occupy Atlanta released the following statement overnight: “The evidence shows that despite the fact that Mayor Reed claimed that he was sending clergy to speak with Occupy Atlanta in order to find a ‘peaceful solution,’ the outcome was already predetermined. Representatives from the group of clergy arrived at the park and requested a meeting for 5 p.m. That time was not available because of a planned march which was posted in the schedule on Occupy Atlanta’s website. Participants in Occupy Atlanta and the representatives of the group of clergy agreed on a meeting time of Thursday at noon at Big Bethel AME Church. However, Atlanta police did not wait for this meeting to take place.” The group aims to return to Woodruff Park but other options have also been explored. The 53 arrested protesters were taken to the Atlanta City Detention Center and charged with violating a city ordinance, a misdemeanor. Among those handcuffed were State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta), former Atlanta city councilman Derrick Boazman and Joe Beasley, the southern regional director of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Read more here. RELATED: Killer Mike Speaks At Occupy Atlanta [VIDEO] Kanye West And Russell Simmons Occupy Wall Street [VIDEO] Raheem DeVaughn & Dr. Cornel West Arrested During Occupy DC Prostest Mayor Gives Occupy Atlanta 5 Days To Vacate Woodruff Park Civil Rights Hero John Lewis Snubbed At “Occupy Atlanta” [VIDEO]
Outspoken Atlanta rapper Killer Mike lent his support to the Occupy Atlanta movement this weekend when he addressed the group at Woodruff Park downtown. Mike was at Woodruff on Saturday as part of Atlanta Hip Hop Day, which featured one of hip hop’s founding fathers, Afrika Bambaataa, and others. There was some confusion about whether Atlanta Hip Hop Day had been granted a permit to be in Woodruff and after some tense moments and Mike speaking to Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Mike addressed the crowd. While Mayor Reed told Occupy Atlanta on October 13 they had 5 days to clear out of Woodruff, that order has not been carried out yet. However, the police presence surrounding the park has increased significantly, giving the perception that police may clear out the park at any moment. Check out what Mike had to say: RELATED: Killer Mike Goes In At Troy Davis Rally! [VIDEO] Big Boi & Killer Mike Protest Troy Davis Execution [VIDEO] Mike Bigga AKA Killer Mike Talks New Album, ATL Face Tats & More [EXCLUSIVE] Kanye West And Russell Simmons Occupy Wall Street [VIDEO] Raheem DeVaughn & Dr. Cornel West Arrested During Occupy DC Prostest Mayor Gives Occupy Atlanta 5 Days To Vacate Woodruff Park
