Contests

Well we've learned quit a lot about FUTURE over the past few days. He loves a good backrub, if Shakespeare was a hip-hop artist they'd probably do a collaboration and you can learn excellent leadership skills from Nino Brown. But what about the past, present and FUTURE? To cap our weeklong obsession with FUTURE we are digging into his past as he talks leaving the street life behind; why he is so grateful for the present and why mogul is the one word that describes his future.

On the past:

"Back in the day I was running wild with no structure. I was trying to live that hustler lifestyle and take care of my family. When I got shot in my hand at 16 I learned how to tell who your friends are and who is good for you or not. It was somebody around me who I thought was my friend that set it up.

But I continued the street life after being shot. It made my attitude worse and I didn't care anymore. It was like why be a good guy in a world of so much evil. But I started to focus on music when I felt like I lived the street life for a long time and saw that there were too many ups and downs in it. I realized that I had to grow and that God would bless me in a major way once I gave up the streets."

On the present:

"The turning point in my life is being able to travel out the country when I went to the Dominican Republic. In some parts over there they don't always have water or electricity in the house. Seeing the different culture can humble you and make you thankful for all you have. So it helps you open your eyes to other people and know how good you have it. That's why I feel like now my career is going to the next step."

On the future:

"My hopes are to make sure my label is off the ground, for the clothing line to be over a $100 million company ten years from now and to be in some movies. I want to be a mogul."

GRAND PRIZE:

• The entire Beyoncé CD/DVD catalog including 4

• A $300 Dereon Shopping Spree

SECOND PRIZE:

• The entire Beyoncé CD/DVD catalog including 4

Courtesy of SONY MUSIC and Jimmy Jazz

Contest Ends: July 21, 2011

For over 15 years, Talib Kweli has been a king of New York hip-hop and now he is ready to take the throne of JimmyJazz.com for one week only with The Takeover.

Beginning Wednesday January 26, 2011 and ending Wednesday February 2^nd, 2011, Kweli will "takeover" the JimmyJazz.com lifestyle section with exclusive content every day of the week.  The campaign launches today with an exciting contest where fans enter on JimmyJazz.com to win a $500 shopping spree with Kweli on February 2^nd in New York City.  Additional content during the week will feature Kweli's thoughts on the illuminati, his childhood reflections, stylEvolution and more.

Get passes to the advanced screening of Paranormal Activity 2 at any Jimmy Jazz location while supplies last…. Paranormal Activity 2 in Theaters Oct. 22nd

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We all know that NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal is a big guy who doesn't do anything on a small level. Now he is ready to deliver some big laughs to the world with his new DVD comedy show entitled, Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam - Live from South Beach which brings an all-star line-up that includes the host of the evening, D.L. Hughley, along with some of comedy's most talented and sought after comedians, Earthquake, Lavell Crawford, Melanie Comarcho, and Arnez J.

JimmyJazz.com teamed up with Shaq to giveaway three copies of the DVD. But getting them isn't gonna be that easy. You have to make us laugh!

In the comment section leave your funniest joke about cheating and/or the recession. We will choose the top 3 funniest wannabe comedians and send you each a copy of the DVD. The contest ends this Friday 2/19 @ 5PM. The winners will be contacted by email on Monday 2/22.

TO ENTER - POST A JOKE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION BELOW!

For inspiration check out Melanie and Lavell's jokes below about cheating and the recession. Let the laughs begin!

Melanie Comarcho - Cheating in the New Millennium

Lavell Crawford - Recession Been Good
**Clip Contains Explicit Language**

Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent African American leader during the civil rights movement of the 1960's. Not only was Dr. King the youngest to ever receive a Nobel Peace Prize, the Atlanta-born activist work his way to end racial segreaion and discrimination through compelling speeches and non-violent tactics. Today, January 18th, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

To celebrate Dr. King's contribution to this country, we want to hook up 1 lucky JimmyJazz.com visitor with a $100 JimmyJazz.com certificate. Simply, tell us how you plan to impact your community now or in the future by commenting below. Just like our previous contest, winners will be randomly selected. Contest ends on midnight on January 26th.

Video: Martin Luther King's famous and most breathtaking "I Have A Dream" speech, which he delivered at the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington political rally back in August 28,1963.

The deadline to win a a copy of 2 Turntables and A Microphone and a pair of adidas is approaching fast! Enter here for a chance to win. Contest ends on January 2nd!

2 Turntables and A Microphone gives the viewer a inside look at what happen on the tragic night of October 30th 2002, when hip-hop turntablelist and RUN DMC DJ Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell was shot and killed in his Queens, NY studio. The documentary features never before seen interviews with Russell Simmons, Ice T, Ja Rule, Lil' John, Common, Young Jeezy, former RUN DMC member, Run (now known as Rev Run), and several others. A must see for all hip-hop fans! The grandprize winner will also receive a fresh pair of adidas.

It's that time of the year to give, and Jimmy Jazz wants to hook you up this holiday season! Simply comment on the question below and be eligible to win a $100 JimmyJazz.com Gift Certificate!

[QUESTION]: What do you look forward to the most every Christmas?

Simply comment with a answer and win! The winner will be contacted by email on Wednesday, December 23. The winner will randomly be selected. All answers do not reflect the interest of Jimmy Jazz and it's partners.

As reported in our Top Hip Hop Dance story, Hurricane Chris' "She's Fine (Halle Berry)" is taking the music world by storm! Now, Jimmy Jazz, along with our friends BallerStatus.com and Cane's label, J Records have teamed up to create the ‘Halle Berry' dance contest!

If you think you've got the moves to pull of the Halle Berry dance, then here's your shot! ENTER HERE!!!

Entering is simple: 

1. School yourself. Watch the "Halle Berry (She's Fine)" music video and instructional video.
2. Create and upload your video dance to YouTube.
3. Signup for Hurricane's "Do the Halle Berry" dance contest on this page (include the link to your YouTube video).

• First Place: (1) $150 JimmyJazz.com Gift Certificate and a personalized freestyle from Hurricane Chris
• Second Place: (1) $100 JimmyJazz.com Gift Certificate
• Third Place: (1) $50 JimmyJazz.com Gift Certificate