Day: February 15, 2020
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Quavo Wears Custom Shoes Memorializing Kobe & Gianna Bryant
Quavo’s custom shoes were one of several tributes to Kobe at the 2020 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. NBA All-Star weekend is usually a lighthearted occasion. NBA players and celebrities come together to ditch the competitive energy and celebrate their love for the game. This year, however, the spectre of Kobe Bryant’s recent passing will be…
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Tupac’s Estate Drops “Me Against The World” 25th Anniversary Merch
Tupac Shakur’s estate has released an exclusive line of merchandise to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his album, “Me Against The Album.” Tupac Shakur’s estate is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his third studio album, Me Against The World, by releasing an exclusive range of merchandise. It’s been a quarter of a century since the legendary late rapper dropped MATW,…
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50 Cent Tells Ebro He “Messed Up New York City Hip Hop”
Was 50 Cent pulling Ebro’s leg or was he serious? Hot 97 has been a pillar in hip hop for decades and, being in stationed in New York City, it has played a crucial role in promoting the music of those boroughs. While streaming service playlists have largely usurped the task of tastemaking, radio stations…
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Interview: Mick Jenkins Tells The True Story Behind ‘Carefree Black Boy’
Gonzales Photo/Flemming Bo Jense/PYMCA/Universal Images Group via Getty Images For young aspiring creatives, there tends to be a belief that money and quality are inexorably linked. When JAY-Z said “I’m tryin’ to give you a million dollars worth of game for $9.99,” on “The Story Of O.J.” the words mostly hit on an older demographic that grew…
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Interview: D Smoke Describes Meteoric Rise Between ‘Rhythm + Flow’ Win & Debut Album ‘Black Habits’
Ural Garrett INGLEWOOD, CA – D Smoke had all the tools to help win Netflix’s Hip Hop focused musical competition series Rhythm + Flow. He impressed the likes of T.I., Cardi B and Chance The Rapper with a charismatic attitude mixed with sharp talents fitting for any future rap superstar. Once the series ended in late October,…