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Five Shocking Instagram Photos By Rappers
Sometimes social media can be a disastrous place for rappers. The technology allows artist to communicate with their fans, share behind-the-scene pictures, make huge announcement and preview music. However, with great power comes great responsibility (thanks Uncle Ben)...
Watch Drake Perform “Honorable Mention” And “Sidepieces” Featuring Brian McKnight
Drake is hosting the ESPYs and he's doing a pretty great job.
Doing what he does best, Drake performs two hilaiorus new songs called “Honorable Mention” and “Sidepieces.” Brian McKnight coming out to sing “Sidepieces” with Drizzy is fantastic. Watch it below.
“Honorable Mention”
“S...
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s Last Album Will Be Called ‘E.1999 Legends’
Last year, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's Krayzie Bone gathered together the rest of the members of the group to plan their 20th anniversary reunion album. Yesterday (July 15), it was announced that the group would follow in the footsteps of Wu-Tang's Once Upon A Time In Shaolin and sell just one copy of their anniversary album for $1 million. The album wil...
Bobby Shmurda Appreciates The Cosign From Beyonce And Jay Z
The hottest rapper out right now is arguably Bobby Shmurda. The Brooklyn native in a span of a few weeks went from Vine sensation to getting cosigned by Jay Z and Beyonce on their "On The Run" tour. Shmurda sat down with Power 105.1's The B...
Fat Joe Playing In The MLB Celebrity All-Star Game Is Fantastic
Last night (July 14) was the first night of the MLB All-Star Week. For the celebrity softball game, hip-hop OG and co-host of MTV 2's Off The Bat From The MLB Fan Cave Fat Joe was a participant. The Bronx native showed off his baseball skills and it was a sight to see. Wat...
Rihanna Had A Great Time Watching The World Cup
Rihanna's love for the World Cup 2014 is well documented. So when Germany pulled the win with a last minute goal, RiRi was there to celebrate with the team. Congrats to Germany but the real MVP is Rihanna.
Moët & Chandon Lauches First Global Campaign
Moët & Chandon, the champagne of success and glamour since 1743, toasts the debut of their first ever global campaign created for Nectar Impérial Rosé, the historical Rosé Champagne leader in the US market.
Directed by Acclaimed Director Samuel Bayer and produced by Omelet, an LA-based branding, marketing and entertainment company, the campaign will launch today as paid digital media in 30-sec
Web Candy Of The Week: Krissy-B
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Hometown: Los Angeles
Favorite Rapper(s): Biggie, Pusha T and JayZ
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Ab-Soul Shuts Down Webster Hall In NYC
Village Voice's 4Knots Music festival is a fantastic experience.
Held at South Street Seaport, from 1-8 p.m. fans get to listen to great bands while surrounded by good food, cool games and a beer garden. You can't beat that. The bands for the 4th Annual 4Knots Music Festival were Dinosaur Jr., Ma...
Bun B, Kirko Bangz, Slim Thug, Brian Angel & More Celebrate “Money Don’t Sleep”
Last night Hennessy V.S, 7Thirteen and Swisha House Records presented Houston's "Money Don't Sleep" Listening Suite at Bambou Lounge. The private celebratory event brought together Houston's growing music industry for a preview of Lil Keke's forthcoming album. At...
Troy Ave’s ‘BSB Vol. 5′ Will Be Released In July
Fresh off the release of BSB Vol. 4—one of the best mixtapes of 2014 so far—2014 XXL Freshman Troy Ave attended the Bacardi Flavor at the Rucker last night (July 10) and announced that BSB Vol. 5 will be dropping in July.
"BSB Vol. 5 dropping in Jul...
Troy Ave Brought Brooklyn To Rucker Park For Bacardi Flavor at the Rucker
On a crisp summer Thursday night (July 10) in Harlem at Rucker Park, Bacardi held a special event called Bacardi Flavor at the Rucker. The special guest of the night was 2014 XXL Freshman Troy Ave. The Brooklyn native performed his signature hit "Your Style" to the audience during halftime. Troy Ave...