Akon & The Konfidence Foundation Celebrate NEA's Read Across America Day

Aliuane Badara Thiam

DECATUR - MARCH 2: In honor of NEA's Read Across America Day, Akon, multi platinum selling artist and founder of the Konfidence Foundation, visited second graders at Glen Haven Elementary in Atlanta to distribute books and discuss the importance of reading on March 2, 2011 in Decatur, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

First Annual "Noble Awards" - Show

Kenneth Brian Edmonds

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - OCTOBER 18: Producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds receives an award at the first annual "Noble Awards" at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 18, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Noble Awards)

Kia Presents Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! There's A Party In My City! At NOKIA L.A. LIVE - Show - Day 1

Marcel Hall

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 26: Rapper Biz Markie performs with the cast of YO GABBA GABBA! at KIA Presents YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE! There's a Party in my City produced by S2BN Entertainment in association with The Magic Store and Wildbrain Entertainment at Nokia L.A. LIVE on November 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

2011 MusiCares Person Of The Year Tribute To Barbra Streisand - Show

William Adams

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Recording Artist will.i.am speaks onstage at the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute to Barbra Streisand held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 11, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Variety's 4th Annual Power Of Youth Event - Arrivals

Shad Moss

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 24: Singer Bow Wow arrives at Variety's 4th Annual Power of Youth event at Paramount Studios on October 24, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Drake, Trey Songz and Pitbull Celebrate The Launch of Their "So Kodak" Campaign

Trevor Smith

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Recording artist Busta Rhymes attends the "So Kodak" launch at the Best Buy Theater on October 5, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar Viewing Party - Arrivals

Thomas Callaway

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer Cee Lo arrives at the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar viewing party held at the Pacific Design Center on February 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

T-Mobile Magenta Carpet At The NBA All-Star Game - Arrivals

Ciara Princess Harris

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 20: Singer Ciara arrives to the T-Mobile Magenta Carpet at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game on February 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

MTV Movie Awards 2000

Michael Archer

D'angelo at MTV Movie Awards 2000 on June 3, 2000 (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

Cadillac Presents "Tennessee" After Party At The 2008 TFF

Shawntae Harris

NEW YORK - APRIL 26: Hip Hop artist Da Brat attends the after party for "Tennessee" hosted by Cadillac at Tenjune lounge during the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival on April 26, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)

2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors - Peformances

Earl Simmons

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Rapper DMX performs onstage at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards - Show

Andre Young

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Rapper Dr. Dre performs onstage during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

2011 NBA All-Star Game - Performances And Celebrities

Aubrey Graham

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 20: Rapper Drake sits in the audience during the 2011 NBA All-Star game at Staples Center on February 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

ABBAWORLD Exhibition - World Premiere Arrivals

Mark Andrews

LONDON - JANUARY 26: Sisqo arrives at the ABBAWORLD Exhibition World Premiere at Earls Court on January 26, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)

The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards - Show

Marshall Bruce Mathers

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Rapper Eminem performs onstage during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Reebok Hosts Rapper Fabolous Classic Re-Mix Signing

John Jackson

MIAMI - AUGUST 28: Fabolous makes an appearance during Reebok hosts rapper, Fabolous Classic Re-Mix Signing at Foot Locker at Dadeland Mall on August 28, 2009 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images)

Falls Music & Arts Festival - Day 2

William Jonathan Drayton, Jr

LORNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 30: Flavor Flav of Public Enemy performs on stage on day two of the Falls Music & Arts Festival on December 30, 2010 in Lorne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

10th Annual BMI Urban Awards - Inside

Tramar Dillard

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Recording artist Flo Rida perfroms in front of recording artist will.i.am (in red coat) at the 10th Annual BMI Urban Awards at the Pantages Theatre on September 10, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors - Peformances

Inga Marchand

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Rapper Foxy Brown performs onstage at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Diesel Black Gold - Backstage - Fall 2011 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Nelust Wyclef Jean

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 15: Musician Wyclef Jean poses backstage at the Diesel Black Gold Fall 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Pier 94 on February 15, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty Images for IMG)

2010 Soul Train Awards - Arrivals

Elgin Lumpkin

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 10: Recording Artist Ginuwine attends the 2010 Soul Train Awards at the Cobb Energy Center on November 10, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images)

2010 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals

Radrick Davis

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Rapper Gucci Mane arrives at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on September 12, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

16th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Show

Oshea Jackson

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 14: Ice Cube speaks onstage during the 16th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards at the Hollywood Palladium on January 14, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Heidi Klum's 11th Annual Halloween Party

Tracy Marrow

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Ice-T attends Heidi Klum's 2010 Halloween Party at Lavo on October 31, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

MTV Summer Party At Wet N Wild

Jeffrey Atkins

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper Ja Rule arrives at the MTV Summer Party at Wet N Wild on November 18, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by David Hardenberg/Getty Images)

2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter - Arrivals

Eric Marlon Bishop

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Actor Jamie Foxx arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar party hosted by Graydon Carter held at Sunset Tower on February 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

U2 and Jay-Z Perform In Melbourne

Shawn Corey Carter

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 01: Jay-Z performs on stage at Etihad Stadium on December 1, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

T-Mobile Magenta Carpet At The NBA All-Star Game - Arrivals

John Stephens

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 20: Singer John Legend arrives to the T-Mobile Magenta Carpet at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game on February 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors - Arrivals

Terius Gray

NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Rapper Juvenile attends 2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at Hammerstein Ballroom on June 3, 2010 in New York, New York. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Vivienne Westwood: Front Row - Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012

Kanye Omari West

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 04: Kanye West attends the Vivienne Westwood Ready to Wear Autumn/Winter 2011/2012 show during Paris Fashion Week at Pavillon Concorde on March 4, 2011 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Band of Outsiders - Front Row & Backstage - Fall 2011 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Scott Mescudi

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: Rapper Kid Cudi attends the Band of Outsiders Fall 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at SIR Stage on February 12, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

MTV Europe Music Awards 2009 - VIP Arrivals

Kimberly Denise Jones

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 05: Rapper Lil Kim arrives for the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards held at the O2 Arena on November 5, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)

SPiN Happy Hour At Bing Bar - Day 1 - 2011 Park City

Johnathan Smith

PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Rapper Lil' Jon attends SPiN Happy Hour At Bing Bar on January 21, 2011 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Bing)

2011 NBA All-Star Game - Performances And Celebrities

Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 20: Rapper Lil Wayne sits in the audience during the 2011 NBA All-Star game at Staples Center on February 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

42nd NAACP Image Awards - Portraits

James Smith

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 04: Actor/rapper LL Cool J, winner of the award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for 'NCIS: Los Angeles,' poses for a portrait at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

The Get Schooled National Challenge & Tour Launch Event In NYC

Christopher Bridges

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Recording artist and actor Ludacris attends "The Get Schooled National Challenge & Tour" at Martin Luther King High School on September 24, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for The Get Schooled Foundation)

Replay Flagship Opening - Cocktail And Party

Natalie McIntyre

PARIS - NOVEMBER 25: Macy Gray attends the Replay Flagship Opening on November 25, 2010 in Paris, France. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images)

US Embassy Hosts A Cocktail & Dinner In Honor Of Designer Michael Kors

Mary Jane Blige

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 07: Mary J. Blige attends a cocktail and dinner hosted in honor of designer Michael Kors during Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 at the Embassy Of The United States on March 7, 2011 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

USA Network & The Moth's Storytelling Event Present "A More Perfect Union: Stories Of Prejudice & Power"

Dante Smith

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 06: Recording Artist Mos Def attends a storytelling event "A More Perfect Union: Stories of Prejudice & Power" at New York Public Library - Stephen A Schwartzman Building on December 6, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors - Show

Micheal Tyler

NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Rapper Mystikal performs onstage at the 2010 Vh1 Hip Hop Honors at Hammerstein Ballroom on June 3, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

NAS, Maria Davis & Melba Wilson Host 2nd Annual Holiday Dinner

Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Hip-Hop artist Nas attends the 2nd annual holiday dinner at Melba’s 125 on December 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Premiere of Columbia Pictures' "Battle: Los Angeles" - Red Carpet

Shaffer Smith

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 08: Actor Ne-Yo arrives at the premiere of Columbia Pictures' "Battle: Los Angeles" at the Village Theater on March 8, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

1st Annual Cartoon Network's "Hall Of Game" Awards - Arrivals

Cornell Haynes Jr.

SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Rapper Nelly arrives at the 1st Annual Cartoon Network's "Hall Of Game" Awards on February 21, 2011 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) All-Star Gala - Arrivals

Onika Maraj

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Singer Nicki Minaj arrives to the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) All-Star Gala on February 19, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

T.I.'S Final Countdown Concert

Andre Lauren Benjamin

ATLANTA - MAY 24: Andre 3000 of OutKast backstage at the Philips Arena on May 24, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

2nd Annual Essence "Black Women In Music" Event - Arrivals

Antwan Andre Patton

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Recording artist Big Boi attends the second annual Essence "Black Women in Music" event at the Playhouse Hollywood on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Univision Premio Lo Nuestro a La Musica Latina Awards - Press Room

Armando Christian Perez

MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 17: Pitbull poses backstage at Univision's Premio Lo Nuestro a La Musica Latina Awards at AmericanAirlines Arena on February 17, 2011 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Vallery Jean/Getty Images)

The 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation Awards Gala - Dinner

Sean John Combs

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: ROBIE Achievement in Industry Award recipient Sean "Diddy" Combs speaks onstage at the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation awards gala atThe Waldorf=Astoria on March 7, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for The Jackie Robinson Foundation)

2011 Winter TCA Tour - Day 2

Dana Owens

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 06: Executive producer Queen Latifah speaks onstage during the 'Let's Stay Together' panel at the BET Networks portion of the 2011 Winter TCA press tour held at the Langham Hotel on January 6, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Kobe Bryant Hand And Footprint Ceremony After Party At Boulevard 3

Robert Sylvester Kelly

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Singer R Kelly arrives at the after-party for NBA superstar Kobe Bryant's hand and footprint ceremony held at Boulevard 3 on February 19, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

Days Like This Festival

Reggie Noble

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 10: Redman performs on stage during the Days Like This Festival at Fox Studios, Moore Park on January 10, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Premiere Of Paramount Pictures' "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" - Arrivals

Kisean Anderson

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Sean Kingston arrives at the premiere of Paramount Pictures' "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" held at Nokia Theater L.A. Live on February 8, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Opening Night Party of Teatro at The MGM Grand Hosted By Usher

Anthony Ray

LAS VEGAS - DECEMBER 08: Rapper Sir Mix-a-lot is seen at the Opening Night Party of Teatro at The MGM Grand Hosted By Usher on December 8, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

1st Annual Cartoon Network's "Hall Of Game" Awards - Show

Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr.

SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Recording artist Snoop Dogg speaks during the First Annual Cartoon Network's "Hall of Game" award show at the Barker Hanger on February 21, 2011 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

BET Hip Hop Awards 2010 - Show

DeAndre Ramone Way

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 02: Soulja Boy Tell'em performs during the BET Hip Hop Awards '10 at Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on October 2, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

The 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards - Arrivals

Faheem Najm

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Singer T-Pain arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Miami Heat v Atlanta Hawks

Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 21: Rapper T.I. looks on during the game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 21, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Timbaland Meets The Cast Of Disney's "The Lion King" At Mandalay Bay

Tim Mosley

LAS VEGAS - APRIL 29: ***EXCLUSIVE ACCESS*** Recording artist Timbaland appears backstage after a performance of "Disney's The Lion King" at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino as part of a birthday celebration for his wife Monique Mosley April 29, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

41st NAACP Image Awards - Portraits

Alvin Nathaniel Joyner

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Alvin 'Xzibit' Joiner poses for a portrait during the 41st NAACP Image awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NAACP)