Chris Rock Takes Over VIBE and Speaks Out in Cover Story, as Guest Editor of the November Issue Which Hits Newsstands Today Nationwide October 5.NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1999-- Bigger and blacker than ever, Chris Rock and his writing team blanket their sense of humor Noun 1. sense of humor - the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; "she didn't appreciate my humor"; "you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor" sense of humour, humor, humour all over VIBE's November issue when the hottest comedian today serves as guest editor and speaks his mind about God, growing old, and getting in on time in the accompanying cover story. The laughs start when VIBE hits newsstands today, October 5. "The VIBE Q: In Rock We Trust," by James Hannaham, page 116 A high-school dropout (1) On magnetic media, a bit that has lost its strength due to a surface defect or recording malfunction. If the bit is in an audio or video file, it might be detected by the error correction circuitry and either corrected or not, but if not, it is often not noticed by the human from Brooklyn, Chris Rock has risen to the top by stomping ground stomp·ing ground n. A customary territory or favorite gathering place. Also called stamping ground. where other comedians fear to tread. In his movie roles and hit HBO Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) A form of oxygen therapy in which the patient breathes oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Mentioned in: Ozone Therapy series, this wickedly funny artist has refused to conform to Verb 1. conform to - satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?" fit, meet coordinate - be co-ordinated; "These activities coordinate well" stereotypes or play it safe. On the fact that he's one of the few black entertainers to appeal to both white and black audiences Rock explains, "My line of work isn't really segregated. The black experience is a universal experience, 'cause the black experience is the poor experience." Although he admits, there are a lot of preachers in his background, Rock insists he's not pushing any specific agenda. "My belief is in working hard and treating people well. All that other stuff in nonsense." Dismissing praise for his provocative "N****r vs. Black People" routine, Rock modestly says he's "just telling jokes," remarking, "I just think everything -- music, movies, books -- has gotten so dumb that a guy like me passes for smart. I'm not saying anything that hasn't been said in a barbershop." After 10 years as a performer, Rock has learned not to let success go to his head. "I have been lucky enough to grow in little increments. I'm lucky I didn't blow up 10 years ago when I had nothing to say, 'cause I'd be gone right now." The November issue of VIBE also features more than a dozen humor stories from Rock and writers for The Chris Rock Show. Among them are: Money management tips for Destiny's Child  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. (p. 84) The saga of the infamous hip hop hip-hop or hip hop n. 1. A popular urban youth culture, closely associated with rap music and with the style and fashions of African-American inner-city residents. 2. Rap music. adj. group Three N****s From Brooklyn (p. 84, 112, 174, 208) On this day in hip hop: August 19, 1993 (p. 86) Slanguistics, the latest hip hopsterisms (p. 86) In Times Square with the ruckus raising Hebrew Israelites (p. 90) A groundbreaking VIBE subscription offer (p. 126) The dictionary is da bomb! (p. 171) Taster's choice: Pootie Tang (p. 172) Quickie: O.J. Simpson finally answers the tough questions (p. 178) Book review: Tuesdays with Morrie, about a young pimp and his teacher (p. 180) Record review: "Marilyn Cannova: 'Opera Like a M*hf**ka' " (p. 190) 17 Questions, including, "Could someone please explain to us exactly what Kirk Franklin does?," and "Wouldn't it be great if Russell Simmons Russell Simmons (born October 4 ,1957 in Queens, New York), is an American entrepreneur, the co-founder, with Rick Rubin, of the pioneering hip-hop label Def Jam, founder of another label, Russell Simmons Music Group, and creator of the clothing fashion line Phat Farm. , the godfather of hip hop, started rapping?" (p. 200) |
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