Bow Wow Speaks On Diggy Simmons

If you didn't know, I'm a huge support of Diggy Simmons' career, way before the hype, so at first glance in reading what Bow Wow had to say about the kid I took the second response offensively. At a second glance, it didn't seem as bad, but somewhere between Bow Wow referring to himself in the third person I may have gotten confused. You be the judge...

"I’m sure you’ve heard that Diggy Simmons is Atlantic Records' newest rapper. For someone who's had such great success as a kid MC, what’s your advice for him?
Take your time. The good thing [about] starting off young is [you get] to learn from others' mistakes. I would tell [Diggy] to pace himself, don’t grow up too fast, take your time and stay at it. It’s easy now because you’re a kid, but once you hit that that 17, 18 mark it’s going to get rougher so be prepared [for] that next wing because its going to come fast. I think his label’s behind him [so] he should be okay. He should try his best to find whoever his fan base is, stick with them and cater to them That’s the one thing I did. He looks like a star and if he has the right tools around him, he can win. We got to wait and see, but I wish him good luck

On his freestyle “Flow Stoopid” he has line that goes “I don’t rap for my age like Lil Bow Wow.” How do you react to that?
Yeah, I don’t. It’s flattering because it lets me know how much of a prince I came into the game as [and that] people are talking about things I made 10 years ago. I’m still here and to me that’s flattering because that kid that they talk about is the only kid at that age that sold three million copies. So if I was 15 again and tried to come out, I would try to repeat what Lil Bow Wow did, period." (via VIBE)

#Hmmmm.... *silent slugs*

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♫ New Music: Great Expectations by Diggy ft. Bei Maejor

Just in case you've been sleeping for the past 6 months Diggy Simmons has been killing it. And this new track is no let down. (*golf clap*)... Check out the song “Great Expectations” feat. Bei Maejor... P.S. Bei Maejor is HIGHLY slept on. [Download Here]

"People look at me and expect me to be rapping for fun, and this is something I want to do, I’m not what you think I’m going to be, and I'm not going to do what you think I’ll do. I definitely proving myself to everyone..." [read entire interview]

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New Video: What They Been Waiting For by Diggy Simmons

Check out Diggy Simmons new video, "What They Been Waiting For".... I remember when I interviewed Diggy, before his deal with Atlantic, he had said,

"Sometimes its almost like people persecute me because of what I was born into. Like they look at my house, wait, its not even my house, because I did not work for it. I've just got to keep doing me.... I’m not what you think I’m going to be, and I'm not going to do what you think I’ll do. I'm definitely proving myself to everyone..."
( read entire interview)

The young man is definitely keeping his word. Not using his family connections and making a name for himself as a viable artist. I respect his grind. #TeamDiggy.

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Diggy 'Came To Rock'

And the saga continues.... Diggy came to rock and he's killing other emcees like penicillin did bacteria. (okay, that was a lame simile), just take a listen to what freshness the fresh kid just dropped. He's doing big things, and I'm not mad at him. "Came To Rock" by Diggy Simmons [Download Here]

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Diggy Simmons Signs to Atlantic Records

"As some of you may know, I've been doing PR for Diggy Simmons, son of Rev Run, since December. After releasing his first mixtape "The First Flight" and remixes to "Star Is Born", "Over" and "Made You Look", I'd like to announce that as of today, a day after his 15th birthday, Daniel Simmons has signed with Atlantic Records!!! It has been a journey and it only gets better from here! Thanks for your support.." - Cathryn Marie

This is so crazy seeing him blow up. I remember just over a month ago in meeting Cathryn Marie and setting up an interview with Diggy (read that here)... Back then there wasn't a doubt in my mind that he was destined for greatness, and it's amazing watching him sky rocket before our eyes. I can't wait to see what he does next, but I know it will be awesome.

Connect with Cathryn @CathrynMarie + http://musicmarketing101.blogspot.com/
Connect with Diggy @Diggy_Simmons + http://digslifeofthejetsetter.blogspot.com/

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How To Dress Like Diggy Simmons

via COMPLEX

Daniel “Diggy” Simmons III, star of MTV’s reality series Run’s House, and the man (child) behind the fashion-driven blog Life of the Jet Setter, is the subject of today’s Get This Look. No, we’re not joking, and yes, we’re suggesting that you take style cues from a kid that was born in ’95. Look, we just can’t deny that we constantly spotted him throughout fashion week in fresh to def ensembles and with deep connects to tastemakers like Pharrell (who Diggy is also working on a fashion line with) and Kanye, it comes as no surprise that this 14-year-old kid is a style icon in the making. So, without further ado, here’s how to capture the aesthetic Diggy rocked last week while in attendance at Antonio Azzuolo’s F/W 2010 show. Don’t hate…

1. RUGBY NEWBERRY CHINO JACKET
Click here to Buy It Now at Rugby, $178

2. RUGBY SOLID UNIVERSITY OXFORD
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3. JOCKEY STRIPE BOW TIE
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4. NUDIE JEANS SLIM JIM COLD DENIM
Click here to Buy It Now at Need Supply, $249

5. BROOKS BROTHERS SILK POCKET SQUARE
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6. BANANA REPUBLIC LEATHER BELT
Click Here to Buy It Now at Banana Republic, $50

7. BAND OF OUTSIDERS MENS CHUKKA
Click here to Buy It Now at Sperry Top-Sider, $249

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