Monday, June 30, 2014

DJ Khaled Announces 'We The Best' Headphone Line (@DJKhaled)



DJ Khaled kept his promise to reveal his big billionaire announcement.


On Monday, Khaled announced his latest project, We The Best Headphones. The producer revealed the news on Instagram expressing his excitement on his latest business venture.


"Today I am proud to announce that I have partnered with Heads Audio & Bang Olufsen to create the best audio in the marketplace, We The Best Sound." he captioned the photo. "We The Best Sound represents the very best in audio entertainment. Alongside the prestigious Bang Olufsen brand, We The Best Sound and Heads Audio will provide the listener with the highest quality sound in electronic audio entertainment and will continue to carry on the tradition in excellence set by Bang Olufsen. It will also provide the listener a chance to hear audio the way I hear it when creating my music. I take pride in crafting a sound based on time, care and most importantly the best quality sound on the planet. Embark on this journey in sound with me...you won't be disappointed. We The Best Sound, the brand you can trust. H6 with Dj Khaled by B&O

@wethebestmusic @wethebestsound @headsaudio @beoplay #GODISTHEGREATEST!"


Khaled joins the list of Hip-Hop movers and shakers in the headphone game like Dr. Dre, Diddy, Nick Cannon and Meek Mill.


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Joseline Hernandez Flips the Script with New Polished Look (@MsJoseline)



Love & Hip Hop reality star, Joseline Hernandez is stepping up her look.


Over the past few weeks, the sexy reality star has left her very tight garments at home, and has settled for a more conservative look. Joseline recently posted a few photos of her polished look on Instagram.


For the stage, Joseline recently brought back her sexy with a sheer top, similar to Nicki Minaj's mesh top from Hot 97 Summer Jam.


Check out her day looks, and her performance look above.


Which one do you prefer?


Source: Instagram


Drake Inspires Major Twitter Thirst With New Shirtless Selfie (@drake)



There's no doubt that the ladies love them some Drake. The Toronto MC has been making them melt for years with seductive tracks that make them feel like he's talking directly to them, and with the leak of a few shirtless selfies two weeks ago, women again began to swoon for the rap superstar.


Well, they're at it again, as another pic of Drake flexing his abs has hit the net. According to Hollywood Life, Drizzy took the pic and sent it to a fan via direct message on Instagram, hoping she'd return the favor. Whether she did or not is unknown, but somehow the photo got leaked and ladies are having a field day.


Check out the shirtless selfies and Twitter reactions above.


August Alsina Breaks Out Exclusive Glow in the Dark Air Jordans (@AugustAlsina @jumpman23)


Twitter Goes HAM on Busta Rhymes for Colorful BET Awards Jacket (@bustarhymes)



Last night's BET Awards brought out some major players in Hip-Hop. Twitter noted how great stars like Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Pharrell, Missy Elliott, Fabolous and more looked on the red carpet and in the theater. One celeb didn't get away so easily.


Busta Rhymes colorful suit jacket caught everyone's eye and garnered some serious internet slander in the process.


Take a look at some of Twitter's reactions to Busta's outfit above.


Twitter Roasts Karrueche for Fumbling BET Awards Red Carpet Gig (@karrueche)



Chris Brown's ride-or-die girlfriend Karrueche Tran has long been considered simple eye candy, however with the procurement of the highly sought after job of hosting the BET Awards' red carpet, many were hoping Tran could showcase her skills outside of being a stunning model and arm piece.


Unfortunately, Karrueche struggled with her one-night-only gig, clearly nervous in the presence of most of her celeb interviews. She stumbled, stuttered and asked several stars the same questions throughout the night.


Twitter showed no mercy in their critique of her performance, quickly slandering Ms. Tran's skills as an interviewer. Check out some of the best above.


Vans Era 59 Summer 2014 Colorways

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The Vans Era 59 is crafted in three colorways that includes salmon, navy and grey. Each supple upper is given tanned leather with snakeskin detailing, tortoise shell eyelets and gum outsoles as well.


The set of sneakers looks amazing and makes a big statement out of very simple elements. They aren’t exclusive to any retailer which means that you shouldn’t be hard to track em down if you want a pair. Check for em at spots like Feature.


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Wiz Khalifa Reveals 'Blacc Hollywood' Album Cover, Release Date

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Wiz Khalifa is preparing for a big summer. Amid his Rolling Papers entrepreneurial venture and Under the Influence of Music tour, the rapper will release his new album, ‘Blacc Hollywood,’ on Aug. 19.


In addition to the release date, Wiz also reveals the cover of the project, which features the rapper shirtless and doing what he loves best: smoking weed. “Another classic album art.

This summer should be fun,” Wiz tweeted today, along with a photo of the album cover.


Led by the single ‘We Dem Boyz,’ the album also includes ‘KK’ featuring Project Pat and Juicy J. There is also an expected collaboration with fellow smoke aficionado Miley Cyrus.



All Grown Up: Keke Palmer's Sexy Dress Shocks at BET Awards (@kekepalmer)



Actress Keke Palmer is regarded by most as a childhood star that has undoubtedly grown into a beautiful young woman. While Palmer is no longer a minor at 20-years-old, there still seems to be a bit of innocence attached to her public image.


For The 2014 BET Awards, Palmer decided to show her grown and sexy side, wearing a short Alon Livne white and metallic dress, with some serious cut outs that not only show a hint of cleavage, but clearly expose her thighs and hips.


Check out the beauty rocking the dress & Twitter's reaction above.


August Alsina, Rick Ross Deliver Testimonials in 'Benediction' Video


After staging a surprising R&B trifecta with Trey Songz and Chris Brown at the 2014 BET Awards, August Alsina delivers a visual for his new song called ‘Benediction’ featuring Rick Ross.


The New Orleans native tapped Payne Lindsey to direct the clip, which is set in an empty cathedral. In the video, Alsina and Rozay give thanks to the Almighty for making it out of the mean streets of NOLA and and Dade County, respectively.


We also see Alsina enjoying the fruits of his hard work as he puffs on a cigar by the pool while a gorgeous bikini-clad hottie pours him a glass of champagne. Ah, the good life!


Plus, DJ Khaled makes a cameo appearance doing what he does best — nodding his head.


Alsina is planning to bless fans with the Testimony tour this summer. The trek kicks off Aug. 14 in Seattle and wraps up in Kansas City, Mo., on Sept. 21.



Chris Brown Sells Los Angeles 'Graffiti' Mansion for $1.69 Million

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Chris Brown is chucking the deuces to his Los Angeles mansion. Breezy just sold his Hollywood Hills home for a cool $1.69 million.


The LA Times reports that the swanky pad, which made headlines last year for a mural decorating one of its outside walls, includes an art studio, a loft, three bedrooms and 3,000 square feet of living space. Outdoors, the home boasts a saltwater pool and spa with colored LED lights along with stone waterfalls and fire pits. There’s also no shortage of romance in the house, since a red stand-alone tub and a glass shower can be viewed from the bedroom.


The house gained controversy when neighbors complained about Brown painting graffiti all over it, including several art pieces on walls inside the home. The singer fought back, citing protection for his art under the First Amendment. “The murals are a reflection of [my] aesthetic taste and a reflection of free speech and expression protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution,” he said at the time.


Although the house has been repainted, the LA Times cites that the new owners can enjoy the ‘New Flames’ singer’s artwork on several interior walls since they still remain.



Black Star Perform at Dave Chappelle's Radio City Music Hall Show [VIDEO]


Yasiin Bey isn’t banned from the U.S., after all. The rapper performed alongside Talib Kweli at Radio City Music Hall in New York City for Dave Chappelle’s comedy show on Friday night (June 27). The comedian played 10 dates at the famed New York City venue.


The beloved group known as Black Star — they’re way overdue for a second album — performed classic cuts like ‘Definition’ and ‘Respiration.’ They also went into their solo material, as Kweli did ‘The Blast’ and Yasiin sang ‘Umi Says.’ Even Hi Tek showed up to complete the full on Black Star reunion.


During the show, Talib took a little time to poke fun at those who believed his rhyming partner couldn’t get into the U.S. “Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def live on stage right now at Radio City #chappelleshow #blackstar. Don’t get banned,” he wrote on Twitter.


No word yet if the Brooklyn, N.Y., duo will perform more dates while Yasiin is in town.


Watch Black Star Perform at Radio City Music Hall



Nicki Minaj Throws Shade at Iggy Azalea During 2014 BET Awards Acceptance Speech [VIDEO]


Nicki Minaj raised a lot of eyebrows with her acceptance speech at the 2014 BET Awards on Sunday night (June 29).


While accepting her award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist for the fifth consecutive time, the Young Money empress took a swipe at one of her fellow nominees in the same category, namely Iggy Azalea — even though she didn’t call out the ‘Fancy’ rhymer directly.


During her diatribe, Minaj talked about a myriad of topics and she shamed rappers who used ghostwriters to pen their rhymes.


“My point is, what I want the world to know about Nicki Minaj… is when you hear Nicki Minaj spit, Nicki Minaj wrote it,” she said. “No shade,” she added multiple times, but it was clearly obvious who she was talking about.


It’s been widely rumored that Azalea uses ghostwriters, including her mentor T.I., to write her rhymes. Plus, with Forbes magazine’s click-bait article hyping the Aussie rapper as “Running Hip-Hop,” we can see why the ‘Pills N Potion’ rapper felt some type of way.


“This is so big, at one time black people were getting black out on the TV, now they own their own network,” Minaj continued.


For the record, BET is not solely black-owned, Viacom runs the network. We’re just saying. No shade.


Minaj continue to throw Azalea under the bus near the end of the speech, stating, “I don’t care what anybody gotta say, I’ma do me, I’ma do me. And I hope and pray that BET continues to honor authenticity. And that’s all I’m going to say about that.”


What do you think of Nicki Minaj throwing shade at Iggy Azalea? Tell us in the comments below.



Say My Name: Bow Wow Explains Changing Name to Shad Moss (@smoss)



Bow Wow has been catching a lot of flack lately for changing his moniker from Bow Wow to his government name, Shad Moss. While it is unlikely most will begin addressing him as such, in a brief interview with Rap-Up.com, Moss says he doesn't see what the big deal is and that it's more of a business move than anything else, as he has many ventures in the works and that a name like "Bow Wow" won't fly.


"It's a name that they've heard my whole career...to me it really wasn't that big of a deal. I was kind of laughing at the reaction, everybody was just making it like some of the biggest news in the world, but to me it was just hilarious because I was just like, sh*t I'm just using my normal name."


When asked if changing his moniker was something he'd been thinking about for a while, Moss says yes, and that he's been easing his fans into it for a while now.


"I've always thrown hints about it, through my music. Like I said for all my fans that have grown with me they know the name...I'm embarking on so many different things now, television, clothing, you name it everything, so it's kind of hard for me to just be Bow Wow."


How likely is it that the public will start calling him Shad Moss? Sound off below.


Source: YouTube


A Tipsy Chris Brown Is Helped Out of the Club After BET Awards (@chrisbrown, @karrueche)



Chris Brown is enjoying his newfound freedom to the fullest. After having a star-studded welcome home party, plenty of good lovin' from girlfriend Karrueche, dropping his new single "New Flame" and making a comeback with his performance of his smash single "Loyal" at last night's BET Awards, Breezy is certainly riding high.


With plenty to celebrate, Brown downed a couple drinks throughout last night's festivities, but according to TMZ, the Virginia native may have knocked back one too many, as he had to be carried out of the afterparty by his friends to his car, where Karreuche waited for the singer in the driver's seat.


While Brown wasn't sloppy drunk, he was clearly off balance and required some assistance out of the club and into his orange Lambo.


Check out footage of Brown stumbling out of the club and photos of the R&B star above.


Source: TMZ


Lil Wayne Rocks Crazy Air Jordans on Stage During BET Awards (@LilTunechi @jumpman23)


Zendaya Coleman Backs Out of Aaliyah Biopic, Production on Hold

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Just weeks after announcing her involvement in the forthcoming Aaliyah biopic, actress Zendaya Coleman will no longer play the ‘More Than a Woman’ singer.


E! News reports that a rep for Zendaya informed the entertainment network that “Zendaya is no longer involved in the project.”


Lifetime, the network producing the biopic, confirmed the information yesterday afternoon (June 29) and even announced that this puts a delay on the film altogether.


This isn’t the first obstacle the TV network has experienced. Aaliyah’s family has already threatened to block the rights to using any of the late singer’s songs in the film, titled ‘Aaliyah: Princess of R&B.’ Her family claims that a made-for-TV movie is too small for the chart-topping singer — they want her story shown on the silver screen in theaters.


With the project on hold for now, it looks like we’ll have to wait even longer to see who will play the late songstress.



Trey Songz Performs 'Na Na' at 2014 BET Awards [VIDEO]


While it looks like the beef between August Alsina and Trey Songz has been squashed as the two joined forces on the stage at the 2014 BET Awards on Sunday night (June 29), the Virginia native had something else to celebrate — the upcoming release of his LP, ‘Trigga.’


Dressed in all black, Trey took center stage surrounded by fog. A massive metal structure is covered with women, who perform synchronized acrobatics as the singer belts out the lyrics to ‘Na Na.’ Known for his sex appeal, the singer and his dance troupe of women layer it on thick with back-bending moves and lots of body rolling. And clearly the crowd eats it all up including actress Gabrielle Union, who can be seen grooving and singing along.


Right before he can finish his song, Trey makes sure to plug his album one last time and closes the performance in the same cross-like pose he has on the ‘Trigga’ album cover.


‘Trigga’ arrives July 1.



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Nike Air Max 1 'Light Ash'

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While it’s available year round in all types of materials the Nike Air Max 1 is as classic as it gets when it comes to summertime sneakers — especially in suede and mesh. This rings even truer when the colorway comes as breezy as this new “Light Ash” look.


The Nike Air Max 1 goes full on fresh this time around and that light ash upper is accented by enough blue and orange to make any Knicks fan happy. Mudguards, outsoles and linings all get touched by the tones to round out this mellow/ hype new look.


This chilled out new colorway is available now at select retailers and you can point and click your way to a pair over at Afew right now.


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Exclusive! Artist Justin Bua Details His Incredible UFC Artwork



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Skilled painter Justin Bua is a true fight fan to the core, and he's turned his fascination with the combative arts into beautifully crafted physical manifestations of some of the best moments in fight history. His primary focus is on the most-renowned MMA platform in the world, the UFC. When it comes to seeking out the best-of-the-best in UFC artwork, Bua is your guy.


His talents have earned him recognition from the UFC, and a special invite to display some of his best pieces of work at their upcoming gallery show, "The Art of Fighting," at the Contemporary Arts Center in Las Vegas on July 1. Bua was selected to showcase his work at the event along with a handful of other artists. He'll be displaying 20-30 of his best UFC pieces, showcasing some of his favorite fights, fighters, and special moments in UFC history. In an exclusive interview, Bua spoke with VladTV about his love of combat sports, hip-hop and more.


If you'd like to get a better sense of what to expect from Bua's work, watch the interview above and be sure to check out his Instagram. Prepare to be amazed.


Fight Breaks Out, Man Stabbed at Meek Mill's BET Awards Party (@meekmill)



Last night, Meek Mill held his BET Awards pre-party at Club Lure in Los Angeles where stars like Game, Lil Boosie, Kyla Pratt, Mase and more were in attendance. While the celebs trickled out of the party and into the awards show unharmed, the same can't be said for one particular partygoer who found himself in a scuffle and eventually stabbed.


Police say a man in his 20s was stabbed in the nightclub right on the dance floor soon after a fight broke out. According to TMZ, the man was rushed to Cedars-Sinai with two stab wounds to the stomach and is currently in stable condition.


Check out the latest from Meek above, and also footage of the injured man awaiting an ambulance.


Source: TMZ


Jay Z and Beyonce Perform 'Partition' at 2014 BET Awards [VIDEO]


Why not have musical royalty close out the 2014 BET Awards? Jay Z and Beyonce weren’t at the Los Angeles awards ceremony physically but they offered a previously taped performance of ‘Partition’ from their On the Run Tour, which kicked off in Miami last week.


The couple performed a new version of the track, complete with an opening verse from Hov. Dressed in a black T-shirt and black pants, the Roc-A-Fella rapper sat down for his short verse, and pretty much let Queen B get all of the shine while she showed off her seductive moves.


Bey didn’t hold back on the sexiness during the performance, as she clung to a stripper pole. Sporting a gold sequin leotard and sexy wild hair, she was in full-on Sasha Fierce mode. The songstress also did many of the same dances featured in the ‘Partition’ video.


Towards the end of the song, a silhouette of her frame appeared. The former Destiny’s Child frontwoman crawled and slithered all over a chair, easily raising the temperature to steamy heights.


In about five minutes time, Mr. and Mrs. Carter reminded viewers why they’re so adored, and why the On the Run tour is a must-see.


Next: 2014 BET Awards Winners



Big Boi Calls Journalist a B**** at BET Concert Over a Tweet (@BigBoi)



Huff Post Live's, Marc Lamont Hill got more than he bargained for when he attended the BET Experience festival to check out one of his favorite groups, Outkast.


According to the IJReview, the journalist live tweeted his experience at the show. While Hill was enjoying the group's set, he made a joke when it was time for Big Boi's solo set.


"So Big Boi is doing his solo set now. This is where the homie @bomani_jones turns up... and I check my email." he tweeted.


The tweet was brought to the rapper's attention and shortly after Big Boi called him a b**** on stage for his actions.


Hill went on to clear up his comment assuring everyone that it was a joke.


Check out his explanation behind the joke in the tweets above.


Source: ijreview


2014 BET Awards Best Dressed

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There weren’t any huge red carpet mishaps or fake Rolex malfunctions at the 2014 BET Awards Sunday night (June 29), so the focus was more on how the celebrities showed out during the occasion. The best dressed stood out based on creativity and class.


Whether they were grown vets or newcomers, the most stylish came from multiple corners of the fashion world. John Legend’s casual, all-black look was just as credible as August Alsina’s classier blue tux style. Even risky moves like Zendaya Coleman’s b-boy look and Keke Palmer’s futuristic outfit worked well here.


Check out the 2014 BET Awards’ best dressed entertainers below.








You could cry foul for Ashanti setting another alleged thirst trap, but this outfit should get kudos for how nicely it shows off her curves.




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Earl Gibson III, Getty Images







This R&B bad boy cleans up pretty nicely. August Alsina told red carpet host Adrienne Bailon that this gentlemanly outfit came "straight out the closet," so it makes sense why the royal blue suit paired with a leather tie looks so good specifically on him.




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Earl Gibson III, Getty Image







Just because Adrienne Bailon is a red carpet host doesn't mean she can't also be the star. The actress-singer is just that as she does her duties in this well-cut, sparkling dress. The red lipstick is a nice touch, too.




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Earl Gibson III, Getty Images







Appearances like these makes the #PoorMichelle hashtag look even more ridiculous. The turquoise outfit Michelle Williams wore to the red carpet shows she's doing just fine.




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Earl Gibson III, Getty Images







Faith Evans looked particularly grown and sexy in her cream outfit when she hit the red carpet. That bra-exposing blazer shows that the R&B veteran is still here and in control.




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Earl Gibson III, Getty Images







Many people weren't thinking about the hat's versatility when Pharrell Williams debuted it at the 2014 Grammys. However, Pharrell did, and although he wore a smaller version during BET Awards night, that hat still gives his outfits a little more authority. That includes his unassuming cardigan.




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Kevin Winter, Getty Images







John Legend is no bad boy but he can sure look the part. The singer's leather and all-black look is simple and effective (like his performance).




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Kevin Winter, Getty Images







Zendaya Coleman is no longer playing Aaliyah in her upcoming Lifetime movie, but she's still drawing a bit from the late singer's b-boy look. It's a change up from the more traditional outfits she's been spotted wearing. The confidence with which she rocks it makes it work though.




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Earl Gibson III, Getty Images







It was as if Janelle Monae and Keke Palmer met up prior to the BET Awards because the sheer panels of this young entertainer's dress embody Afro-futurism. Palmer doesn't look the least bit out of place in this outfit either.




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Earl Gibson III, Getty Images







Style expert Lloyd Boston wasn't exaggerating when he praised Tatyana Ali on the red carpet. The singer-actress' long, revealing pink dress showed off her best assets, and she glowed as she made her appearance.




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Earl Gibson III, Getty Images







Lionel Richie's Name Misspelled During BET Awards Honor (@LionelRichie)



While most of last night's BET Awards was a huge success, one major fail took place for the world to see, as the team broadcasting the show managed to misspell Lionel Richie's name as Ritchie during his Lifetime Achievement Award speech.


Fortunately, Richie is known for his sense of humor, and likely laughed off the mistake. He graciously accepted his award from Pharrell, and was honored with a musical tribute from Yolanda Adams, John Legend, and Ledisi.


Check out the misspelled screenshot and fan reactions to the gaffe above.


50 Cent Announces New Television Show With Comedy Central (@50Cent)



50 Cent's 2014 takeover included a new album, a G-Unit reunion, a Starz drama series and now another TV project with Comedy Central.


The rapper posted the news on Instagram on Friday.


"I bet a HATER will get tired of hating," he said. "Before I lose passion,I just sold another TV show,COMEDY CENTRAL #smsaudio #power"


His current show, Power was renewed for a second season after it's second episode.


Twitter Goes HAM on Busta Rhymes for Colorful BET Awards Jacket (@bustarhymes)



Last night's BET Awards brought out some major players in Hip-Hop. Twitter noted how great stars like Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Pharrell, Missy Elliott, Fabolous and more looked on the red carpet and in the theater. One celeb didn't get away so easily.


Busta Rhymes colorful suit jacket caught everyone's eye and garnered some serious internet slander in the process.


Take a look at some of Twitter's reactions to Busta's outfit above.