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Selfies Friday: Vashtie
For today's edition of Selfies Friday, we're spotlighting Vashtie, the NYC socialite/DJ that's drop dead gorgeous and can make any party turn up. Here's to Vashtie! Happy Friday!
Today in Hip-Hop: Beastie Boys Release ‘Ill Communication’ Album
Beastie Boys switch up their style.
San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan’s Girlfriend Vanessa Macias Is Hot
Charles Barkley called out the town of San Antonio on numerous occasions that they have no attractive women. Well San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan's girlfriend Vanessa Macias fired back and told Chuck he's doesn't know what he's talking about.
W...
TDE, Chance The Rapper And More To Perform At Los Angeles’ Made In America Festival
Earlier today, the lineup for Philadelphia's Made In America Festival was released with Kanye West as the headliner. Now the Los Angeles line-up is out. Every member of TDE will perform, plus acts such as Cypress Hill, YG, Nipsey Hussle, and Hit-Boy. Peep the official full line-...
Drake Likes To Name-Drop Hot Women
Drake name drops a tons of women in his music; some he dated, some he hooked up with, others who he want. But it's always entertaining to hear. Here are the women that Drake name checks
Iggy Azalea Apologizes For ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Mess Up
Iggy Azalea has been in the news pretty often this week.
"Fancy,” Iggy's single with Charli XCX, went platinum, the controversial Forbes headline saying Iggy Azalea runs hip-hop and the Australian femcee recently got into a war of words with Tyler, The Creator.
Well last night thing...
Hip-Hop Speaks Out About The Solange And Jay Z Fight
The Jay Z/Solange fight swept the country, easily becoming the number one entertainment news all throughout last week. They mystery of why Solange attacked Jay Z still stands but the family is staying quiet and it appears things are fine and the incident is water under the bridge...
Win Four Tickets To Wiz Khalifa And Jeezy’s Under The Influence Tour Of Music Tour!
The second annual Under The Influence of Music Tour will hit the road this summer, starring two of the most dynamic and exciting performers in music, Wiz Khalifa and Jeezy. The expanded, 20-city epic hip-hop trek will also feature special guests Ty Dolla $ign, Rich Homie Quan, Iamsu!, DJ Drama, Ty...
Tourists Review Kanye West And Kim Kardashian’s Wedding Party Venue
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's wedding is right around the corner. The actual wedding ceremony is reportedly confirmed to take place in Paris with the wedding party at the 16th century fortification called the Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy this Saturday on May 24.
While the ...
Uptown Battle Of The Bars Crowns New Winner
Jonathan Franco, a 24 year old startender from Harlem’s craft mixology bar La Bodega 47 Social Club, was crowned Best Bartender in Upper Manhattan at the Showdown Finale held at Harlem Tavern. The Hennessy V.S & Hendricks Gin sponsored competition included 28 of uptown’s top bars who all created original cocktails featuring the sponsor spirits and after 2 weeks of online Instagram voting, cul
Taylor Gang’s Courtney Noelle Is Really Hot
Taylor Gang's singer Courtney Noelle is a purple-haired vocalista from Pittsburgh is starting to pick up steam after her Love On The Run tape drops. The very talented singer is also very hot. Take a look above.
Logic’s 5 Fingers Of Death Freestyle On Sway In The Morning Will Blow Your Mind
My God. Sway had Logic as a guest on Sway In The Morning at Shade 45 and it was fantastic. The Def Jam signee dropped a 5 Fingers of Death Freestyle and just went off. Watch it below.
A couple days ago the DMV bred emcee and former XXL Freshman said that it took two weeks to record the majority of the album. Check out his latest tr...