Will Smith buys stake in Philadelphia 76ers

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

While the NBA does not seem to have reached any agreement, business moves are still being made. When the NBA does return, one of the league's oldest franchises will have new owners. The Philadelphia 76ers, a charter franchise of the NBA, recently gained a couple of new part-owners.

The Philadelphia 76ers were up for sale, last season. Multimillionaire, Joshua Harris, led an investment team, which included Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Being from Philadelphia, Will Smith grew up being a fan of the Sixers. Now, things have come full circle for him, as he is now an owner of the team.

Ever since Willow Smith signed to Roc Nation, Will Smith has been working with Jay-Z. Already known for his business acumen, Smith has followed in Jay-Z's footsteps. Jay-Z has been a minority owner of the relocating New Jersey Nets for nearly seven years. Now, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith will own an undisclosed percentage of the Sixers.

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Willow Smith talks "Parents Just Don't Understand" remake

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In the final few months of 2010, Willow Smith turned the whole world on its ear. She is the child of Will and Jada Smith and she is making her own mark. Smith came out with the single, "Whip My Hair," and created an anthem. Now, she has to put together an album to house the anthem.

The set release date for Willow Smith's debut album is 2011 and she is making preparations. Despite her goal of topping her father's success, many believe Willow is only a one-hit-wonder. Willow wants to people to think whatever they want to about her. She has major plans.

In an effort to avoid falling into the one-hit-wonder trap, Smith has discussed remaking Will Smith's hit "Parents Just Don't Understand." When he released the song, Will Smith did not have children, now he finds himself being a parent and his own child saying he does not understand. That part may hurt, but seeing his child shine more than makes up for it.

Nothing is set in stone, but Willow Smith would like to remake the song and put it on her upcoming album. If completed, the song would likely become a single sometime in the spring or summer of 2011.

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