Word is Peedi Peedi of State Property may become the newest member of the legendary Roots crew.

?uestlove recently revealed that they offered Peedi (formely known as Peedi Crack) the opportunity to join the group and that the Philadelphia emcee accepted it. The funky drummer shared that he's looking into finance and structure to determine whether or not Peedi could become a Root for the year. Peedi collaborated with the Roots on Game Theory's "Long Time." While the union is in the works, Peedi isn't an official member just yet.

"Peedi may join the Roots on the road for a couple dates and see how it goes," the Roots' management told SOHH.com.

If he joins the group, Peedi would join Black Thought as the band's second emcee. Malik B was a member of the group's four albums while Dice Raw has been a frequent collaborator since the band's second album, 1995's Do You Want More?

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Czar Entertainment, Premo Pictures and IMG Media announced the premiere of “Hip-Hop Hold’ Em,” a new weekley television series showcasing Hip-Hop artists competing in tournament-style poker challenges.

“Over 60 million Americans play poker at least once a month, and a growing amount of young adults are driving this new trend,” said Tone Boots, executive producer, and co-founder of Premo Pictures.

Tone Boots also served as producer and creative consultant to MTV's popular Direct Effect series from 2004-2005.

“We believe that fusing poker with the elements of celebrity lifestyles and music will bring our viewers a fresh spin on the poker phenomenon,” Tone Boots continued.

The new one-hour show, which is slated to debut nationally October 6th, will feature five celebrities from the world of music, sports, television, movies and fashion competing for their favorite charities in a game of “No Limit Texas Hold’ Em.”

The original series will blend the element of professional poker with the style and music of Hip-Hop culture. The show will also give viewers a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the celebrity players’ homes, as well as a musical performance from one of Hip-Hop’s rising artists.

Premo Pictures, a division of Czar Entertainment, develops and produces films and new media projects and previously produced the documentary Infamous Times: Volume I – The Original 50 Cent.

Check local listings for air times.

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Eminem will design a strictly limited edition of autographed Nike Air Max shoes which will be auctioned off for charity.

Sixty four pairs will be auctioned off starting August 31st. There will be eight different types available which encompass the history of the brand; from the Air Max ’87 to the Air Max 360. Proceeds will be equally split between ninemillion.org and the Marshal Mathers Foundation.

“If you told me ten years ago that I'd be designing this whole series of Air Max's, I never would have believed it," said Eminem. "It's one of the hottest lines that Nike ever produced, so I'm honoured to make my own contribution. My only problem was figuring out how to make the shoes different from stuff they've already done: Nike always has the dopest color combos."

"We're always looking for new ways to try to raise money and awareness for the foundation, so when Nike approached us we jumped at the chance. It made even more sense. Who wouldn't want to design their own line of Nikes? And to do it for charity makes it that much better."

Ninemillion.org is a charity operated by the UN in conjunction with Nike and Microsoft. Its global aim is to increase education and sports access to the refugee youth across the planet.

The Marshal Mathers Foundation is a non profit organisation which provides funds to charities working with troubled youngsters in South East Michigan.

eBay and NikeTown will host the auctions which commence August 31st and will run until October 3rd:
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Mos Def and Jack Black will star together in a new film called Be Kind Rewindwhich will start shooting this September. The film will also feature Danny Glover, Mia Farrow and Melonie Diaz.

Mos Def will play the part of a video store worker who struggles to deal with a customer (Jack Black) after he erases all of the tapes in the store – the result of a failed sabotage attack against a power station which leaves Black’s character magnetized.

The rapper has had a consistent acting career with performances in The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, 16 Blocks and Something The Lord Made. He has also been cast in a film called Little Scarletwhich is a murder mystery set during the 1965 Los Angeles riots.

Mos Def is also preparing the release of his third solo album titled True Magic, which will drop September 26th on Geffen.