Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Rhymefest, AZ & Pete Rock "Ante Up" for Hip-Hop Poker Show

DJ Clue, DJ Envy, Rhymefest, AZ, Pete Rock, On-air and radio personality Big Tigger and boxer Zab Judah are slated to take part in "Hip-Hop Hold' Em," a celebrity Poker Tournament slated to premiere on October 6th.
The one-hour show will be broadcasted weekly and will feature five celebrities from the world of music, sports, television, movies and fashion competing for their favorite charities in a high stakes game of "No Limit Texas Hold' Em." Premo Pictures, a subsidiary of Czar Entertainment and IMG Media, will be broadcasting the series.
The show will also give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at a home of one of the featured celebrities, and a
musical performance from an established or upcoming artist.
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Hip Hop Hold Em'" combines the booming popularity of poker with the hip-hop culture to create one of the most unique and entertaining shows on television this fall," added Jimmy Rosemond, CEO of Czar Entertainment, and manager to The Game. "The show provides us with a great opportunity for our continued expansion into the world of film and television and to further establish our brand."