Diamond Signs Solo Deal With Warner Bros. Records

Female rapper Diamond, formerly of the group Crime Mob, signed a
multilayer solo deal with Warner Bros. Records recently, in which they
plan to invest in the rapper as an artist and brand, via various
endorsements, as well as TV and film opportunities.

"I'm so excited about my new solo deal with Warner -- it's been a long
time coming," Diamond said of the venture. "It's important for me to
give my fans the Diamond they already know, but to also give them
something new from me. I hope to work with a few of my favorite people
in the industry, from Timbaland to T-Pain on my new album, so there's
definitely going to be a few surprises in store."

"Diamond is an incredible talent," added Kevin Black, Head of Urban
Music at Warner Bros. "She has what it takes to succeed not just in the
rap game, but all areas of the entertainment business."

The Atlanta native became a member of the group Crime Mob in 2003, and
the following year the group signed to Crunk Incorporated. Their
self-titled debut album featured the hit single "Knuck If You Buck."
The follow-up came in 2006, titled Hated On Mostly, which spawned the
smash "Rock Yo Hips."

Last year, Diamond left the group to seek a solo career.

Since then, in Spring 2008, Fila featured Diamond in their new ad
campaign -- How Do You FILA -- which was included in several national
magazines including XXL, Blender, and Giant.

Her as-yet-titled solo debut is expected to drop in 2009.

Source: http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/08/5276/