Dan Rys
Danny Brown’s New Album Cover Art Is Awesome
Danny Brown unleashed the first visuals for his upcoming album Old, due out September 30 on Fool's Gold Records, and it is incredibly awesome. The painting—done by Leila D'Amato—shows Danny in some sort of military regalia like you'd see on the cover of an old Stratego board game, but instead of the ridiculous Marshal or Colonel hats his hair is out there and blowing in the wind. And then there'..
Pharrell Named British GQ’s Performer Of The Year
Pharrell's highlight-heavy year keeps rolling on, as he was named British GQ's Performer of the Year at an award show last night in London. Other attendees included Justin Timberlake, Samuel L. Jackson and Rita Ora as well as designer-of-the-moment Tom Ford, who took home the prize for Designer Of The Year—something Jay Z would approve of, we imagine.
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Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller And Ice Cube Highlight New ‘Arsenio Hall Show’ Lineup
When Arsenio Hall makes his return to late night television after a 19-year hiatus on September 9, he'll be doing it with a star-studded, hip-hop-heavy lineup with some impressive guests. The first week alone will feature Ice Cube, Mac Miller and Nas as guests, while Kendrick Lamar, Russell Simmons, Big Sean, 2 Chainz and Nick Cannon are all on the bill throughout the rest of the month...
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Kanye West Clowned Pharaohe Monch’s New Coat
Pharaohe Monch sat down with VladTV recently for their True Hip-Hop Stories series, and detailed a story about Kanye West.
Apparently Monch was getting fly for a party at Talib Kweli's place in Brooklyn—complete with new coat—when he ran into the buzzsaw that is Kanye West's unerring devotion to fashion. Check the ...
Cash Money Signs Multi-Million Dollar Partnership Deal With Austin Mahone’s Chase Records
Cash Money wasn't messing around when they announced they'd signed 17-year-old YouTube-fuelled pop star Austin Mahone last week—over the weekend, they announced they'd gone further and signed a huge partnership with Mahone's label Chase Records, which will see the two joining forces to put out the teenager's debut album in the fourth quarter of the year.
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Meek Mill Likes Competition, Working And Making Money
Meek Mill gave an interview to HipHopSince1987 this weekend during his Dreamchasers Sports And Entertainment Conference in his hometown of Philadelphia, where he talked about his business dealings in addition to his upcoming Dreamchasers 3 mixtape, slated for September 20.
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Nancy “Mama” Jones Of “Love And Hip-Hop” Gets A Book Deal
Nancy "Mama" Jones, one of the stars of VH1's "Love And Hip-Hop," has signed a book deal with Wahida Clark Publishing to release a guidebook on dating and love. The non-fiction book, titled "Mama Jones: My Guide To Love & Romance," will be released October 18.
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Nick Cannon Remembers Chris Lighty As An Industry Pioneer
Nick Cannon, whose early career was guided by Chris Lighty as part of his Violator Management, sent a statement to XXL remembering his former manager on the one year anniversary of his death. Lighty, a massive figure in hip-hop over the years, died August 30, 2012 of a gunshot wound to the hand, which was reported to have been self-inflicted. Can...
Missy Elliott Remembers Chris Lighty’s Hustle And Dedication A Year After His Death
One year ago today, Chris Lighty suddenly and tragically passed away, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential hip-hop managers and music executives of all time. Today, Missy Elliott, who worked with Lighty extensively as part of his Violator Management roster, released a statement to XXL remembering how he helped mold superstars and laid out a blueprint for successful managers in th
Redman Is Dropping An EP Before ‘Muddy Waters 2′ Comes Out Next Year
Redman performed at the W Hotel in New York City for the W's Gangs of New York Finale last night (August 28), a white-hot, quick-fire set that was squeezed into a 20 minute block of gems that spanned his career from 1992's Whut? Thee Album through his recent Blackout albums alongside Method Man. After hi...
Nelly Brings His Cool Factor To Cheerios Ads, Steps Back Into The Mainstream With New Album
When Nelly calls, he's just finished up a poker tournament in Florida, and it's left a bit of a bad taste in his mouth. "I should've fuckin' folded," he says, rueing the moment lost. "I don't know why I just let this guy walk me around. I h...
Pharrell’s VMAs Red Carpet Entrance Was A Promo For New BMX Bike Company
Pharrell rode into the VMAs last Sunday in style, leading a bike gang full of BMXers such as Nigel Sylvester and briefly causing everyone to turn and stare. But eye-catching antics were just a part of the philosophy behind that decision—it was also a promotion for the new company he is launching in partnership with Sylvester.
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