Rapsody Teams Up with WNBA for New York Liberty 2019 Anthem
The New York Liberty celebrated the beginning of the 2019 WNBA season with a brand new sound courtesy of Grammy-nominated rapper Rapsody. The sport’s team took to Twitter announcing that the femcee would be featured on the team’s new anthem “Liberty Loud.” “New Season, New Sound. Proud to announce the #NewYorkLiberty’s 2019 anthem, #LIBERTYLOUD written…
Jim Jones Says Harlem Made Nike Boots Cool, Sparks Twitter Debate
Harlem native Jim Jones has been vocal about his role in keeping the sneaker culture alive in hip-hop. The emcee appeared on Sole Collector’s weekly sneaker talk show, Full Size Run, where he credited his hometown with making Nike Goadome boots cool during the early to mid-2000s. “This is going to be very controversial, but…
Megan Thee Stallion Donates to Fan Killed Hours after Meeting Her
A celebratory night turned into tragedy for a fan of rapper Megan Thee Stallion. The Houston Hottie was alerted that one of her fans, Cyril Briscoe, 26, was shot and killed Monday in a drive-by shooting hours after meeting her in a Washington D.C. nightclub. A woman, claiming to be Briscoe’s relative, took to Twitter…
Milwaukee Coach Slams Drake After Game 4 Antics
Drake’s fascination with the Toronto Raptors has long been documented, and in 2013, the rapper was named a global ambassador for the NBA team. Earlier this year, he revealed the Raptors’ training facility had been renamed after his OVO imprint. But his behavior at Tuesday’s Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, at which the…
Amazon Reportedly Offering $25 Gift Card to Conduct 3D Body Scan
Amazon is reportedly conducting digital 3D scans of people’s bodies in exchange for a $25 Amazon gift card. A staff member at Mashable received an advertisement on Instagram that led to an online form, where participants were given more information. According to the form, study participants would pose both fully clothed and in form-fitting swimwear…
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Kel Mitchell Teases ‘Good Burger’ Reboot During ‘All That’ Revival
Kel Mitchell gave fans a sneak peek into the revival of Nickelodeon’s sketch comedy series All That. The comedian took to Instagram Monday revealing that he’d be reprising his classic role in the sketch-turned-movie Good Burger. He posed for pictures alongside singing group The Jonas Brothers dressed as his Good Burger character Ed. “The @jonasbrothers…
Calvin Klein Taps A$AP Rocky, Indya Moore & Chika for New Campaign
Calvin Klein is in the process of rolling out its new #MyCalvins campaign. The famed fashion brand tapped Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky, Pose actor Indya Moore and social media rap sensation Chika Oranika for the I Speak My Truth in #MyCalvins ad. Consisting of videos directed by Jonas Lindstroem and images shot by fashion photographer…
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Stephen and Seth Curry will make NBA history as the first brothers to compete against each other in the league’s conference finals. While the sibling rivalry is set to heat up on the court, their parents, Dell and Sonya, came up with a foolproof plan to ensure that both of their children are supported. Rachel…
Cardi B’s New Fashion Nova Line Earned $1 Million in One Day
Cardi B is making money moves! On Thursday, the MC released her spring summer collection with Fashion Nova and she’s bringing in the cash. According to TMZ, the reality star-turned-entrepreneur earned over $1 million in one day. The collection was so well-received that it nearly sold out within 24 hours of its release. For the…
Democratic Lawmakers in New York Reintroduce Marijuana Act
Over the last few years, the United States government has switched its position on marijuana. Once heralded a gateway drug, weed use is now celebrated in pop culture and recreational use is even legal in several states. On Thursday, Senate Democratic Leader Charles “Chuck” Schumer and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucasus Hakeem Jeffries announced…
Marsai Martin & More Share Their Fave Influencers At the Shorty Awards
Over the weekend, the Shorty Awards paid homage to celebrities who use social media to make a positive impact on society. While hitting the Shorty Awards’ red carpet, Marsai Martin, Terry Crews and his wife, Rebecca, Shangela and Kathy Griffin chatted with Jet about their favorite influencers. From Beyoncé to Jenifer Lewis, check out which celebs…
Drake’s IG Selfie with Megan Thee Stallion Fuels Collaboration Rumors
Megan Thee Stallion’s single “Big Ole Freak” has been an underground hit since its June 2018 release. Almost a year later, the the song sits at No. 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and rumors about which celebrities will be hopping on the remix have been swirling for weeks. A new selfie has fueled…
Instagram Allows Users to Shop Without Leaving the App
Influencers set trends on social media, and popular social media network Instagram has unveiled a new initiative that will allow users to shop on their favorite influencers’ accounts without ever leaving the app. Set to launch next week, the new feature will allow influencers to tag specific products, then users can click, see what’s available…
Cam’Ron Celebrates JAY-Z’s ‘B-Sides 2’ Reunion with Classic Throwback
Longtime rap fans are aware of the unspoken feud between JAY-Z and his former Roc-A-Fella signee Cam’Ron. Despite their lengthy beef, the emcees set their issues aside and reunited on stage Friday during Hov’s B Sides 2 concert. The Purple Haze emcee took to Instagram to celebrate their reunion by posting a classic throwback. Killa Cam…
Tessa Thompson Stars in ‘Men in Black: International’ Trailer
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Remy Ma Offers One Female Rapper Her ‘Co-Sign’
Remy Ma has made it clear that she’s a big fan, supporter and advocate of female emcees. She recently appeared on Genius’ YouTube series The Cosign, where she rated bars from several emerging rappers. Opening up about the struggle women rappers experience, she said, “When people are asked to name their top five or top 10…
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Poll: One in Four Millennials Turn Down Sex in Favor of Binge-Watching
A new poll says that 36 percent of millennials ages 18 to 38 have chosen binge-watching on streaming services over sex. The Wall Street Journal published a poll Sunday that set out to find if access to on-demand streaming services, such as Netflix, had an impact on the sex lives of its users. The results…
Lil Yachty Opens Up About Writing ‘Act Up’ for City Girls
Lil Yachty achieved a life long goal of co-writing for another writer. The Lil Boat emcee revealed he co-wrote a large portion of the popular City Girls single “Act Up,” during an interview with Kerwin Frost. Explaining how the song came about, Yachty said, “One day I was in the studio with my best friend…
Miguel Pays Homage to Nipsey Hussle While Throwing Shade at Trump
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Netflix tapped some of entertainment industry’s most noted weed smokers for the new documentary Grass Is Greener. Directed and hosted by marijuana advocate Fab 5 Freddy, the film provides an in-depth look at America’s journey from a “war on drugs” toward legalized weed and recreational use. Rapper Snoop Dogg, another noted weed enthusiast, signed on to…