Diddy does L.A. award shows — “Actor”
Ashton Kutcher displayed the Sean John label on his underwear as he
thanked his sponsors after accepting the award for Big Stylin 2003
from entertainer P. Diddy, during the taping of “VH1 Big in
2003” awards ceremony that aired Sunday, Nov. 30 as reported
by The Associated Press. The label refers to Sean Combs’
urban clothing line. P. Diddy also received an honorary award at
the ceremony before presenting the style award to friend
Kutcher.

The same night, P.Diddy attended the Vibe Awards that aired on
the 28th on UPN. This awards show featured mini fashion shows of
designer labels, including Diddy’s own Sean John.

Death to ‘Murder’ — The Associated
Press reported that the company behind the multiplatinum rapper Ja
Rule and singer Ashanti announced yesterday it had changed its name
to The Inc., moving away from its previous incarnation as Murder
Inc.

The label’s name, according to founder Irv Gotti, came to
him as he watched a television documentary on the original crew of
mob hit men. He liked the title’s double-meaning, referring
to both the mob and making hits for the radio. Gotti billed Murder
Inc. as “the world’s most dangerous record
company” when it was founded in 1997.

Similarly, Suge Knight changed the name of Death Row Records to
Tha Row in 2001. Ja would just need to dangle a lame white rapper
over a balcony to seal the deal. We have some suggestions.