The "Déjà vu" writer dishes on her humble Baltimore beginnings, the hustle and the moxy that have taken her to the top of the Billboard charts.

Find out why she believes people have a God-given right to be great and why good things come to those who work hard.

Adding his thoughts on Snoop's career, Busta says:

"Snoop has come a long way, however ain't proud of what he's has done, they differently ain't in their right mind state."

DJ Khaled also added his thoughts on hip-hop artists sticking together in the industry:

"It's important because it's what's going to make us last long and it brings a good message to the youth. Because at the end of the day, we gotta remember we have a lot of people that look up to us."

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Urban music's top creators shared the stage August 26 at BMI's Urban Awards at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood.

The annual event celebrates the songwriters, producers and music publishers of the past year's most-performed r&b, rap and hip-hop songs in the BMI repertoire.

The 2011 ceremony featured high-wattage star power and broke BMI records.

The incomparable Snoop Dogg was honored as a BMI Icon.

With seven songs among the most-performed, Drake accepted his first BMI Urban Songwriter of the Year crown.

At 22, B.o.B. became the youngest songwriter ever to win BMI Urban Song of the Year thanks to his “Nothin' on You,” featuring Bruno Mars.

Only 20 years old, Lexus “Lex Luger” Lewis carved out his own place in BMI history, becoming the youngest ever to be named BMI Urban Producer of the Year.

In addition to Luger, BMI honored Top Producers Polow Da Don, Daniel “Kane Beatz” Johnson, R. Kelly and Kanye West.

Universal Music Publishing Group scored 13 songs among the year's most-performed and claimed the BMI Urban Publisher of the Year crystal.

For a full list of winners, visit www.bmi.com/urban.

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Snoop Dogg Receiving BMI Icon Award

Snoop Dogg will receive one of the highest honors of his career this fall when the rapper is named an icon by Broadcast Music, Inc.

Snoop will be saluted as a BMI Icon at the BMI Urban Awards, slated for Friday, August 26 at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

BMI President & CEO Del Bryant will share hosting duties with Catherine Brewton, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta, as the entertainment community gathers to celebrate the most-performed urban songs, songwriters and producers of the previous year.

The evening will include an all-star musical tribute to Snoop Dogg, as well as the presentation of the Urban Songwriter, Song, Producer and Publisher of the Year crystals.

BMI Icons are selected because of their “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.”

As a BMI Icon Snoop Dogg will join ranks that include George Clinton, The Jacksons, James Brown, Isaac Hayes, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, The Bee Gees, Willie Nelson and Carlos Santana, to name a few.

Snoop has received twelve BMI Awards spanning urban and pop point to his prominent role in hip-hop's seduction of the mainstream.

He has been previously honored by the American Music Awards, Source Awards, BET Awards, MTV Video Music Awards.

RICK ROSS TO HEADLINE BMI'S 14^TH ANNUAL UNSIGNED URBAN SHOWCASE  

In addition to prepping for the release of his Self Made album May 28, Rick Ross will take to Atlanta to headline the 14^th annual Unsigned Urban Showcase.

Taking place Wednesday, May 18 at the The Buckhead Theatre (3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA), the event begins at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m.

Headliners for the highly anticipated night of music are Rick Ross, Atlanta-based hip-hop trio Travis Porter, DJ Khaled-backed rapper Ace Hood, and Sean Garrett, who will each bring their respective high-energy sounds.

Previous headlines for the showcase have included Drake, Lil Wayne, NAS and Trey Songz.

Comedian Lil Duval will co-host the event with DJ Drama, who will lead the contestants through the Unsigned Urban Showcase competition.

DJ Holiday will provide the night's music.

While festivities are open to the public; attendees must be at least 18 years of age with valid identification.

Limited advance tickets can be purchased Tuesday, April 26 at Ticketmaster for $25; tickets for $35 will be sold at the door (price subject to increase).

For information on limited VIP tickets and/or tables contact: BMIurbanshowcaseVIP@gmail.com.

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Designed to combat the health devouring monster known as obesity, which is especially prevalent within the Black community, faculty and staff at the Philadelphia Historically Black College have instituted a program on campus  aimed to force students to shed pounds at the risk of not being able to graduate when the time comes to do so.

"We know we're in the midst of an obesity epidemic," explained chairman of Lincoln's department of health, physical education and recreation, James L. DeBoy. "We have an obligation to address this head on, knowing full well there's going to be some fallout."

Though obviously created in good spirit, the move comes as a rude awakening for many clinically obese students at the campus, of which, many are in the midst of their senior year.

Most argue that the mandate only singles out bigger students, whereas, if it were actually meant to increase the health awareness of students on campus by promoting physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle, all students would be involved, not just the ones that appear to be fat or in need of a “change.”

According to clinical standards, a normal body mass index ranges from 18.5 to 24.9 with anyone ranging above those figures considered medically obese. Lincoln Students that reside among that range are required to successfully take “Fitness for Life,” which can be classified as a glorified gym class that meets for three hours a week.

As of the start of Fall semester, 16% of Lincoln's senior class has not had their BMI taken or attempted to complete the course.