Is Justin Bieber Throwing Up Gang Signs With Soulja Boy? (@justinbieber @souljaboy)

Justin Bieber has been busy working with Lil Wayne and Birdman but fans are questioning his latest gesture with Soulja Boy.

According to the Daily Mail, the "Confident" singer spent time with Souja Boy while recording music in Miami. The singer posted a pic with Soulja Boy and his flashy Bugatti while throwing up the west coast sign. Bieber was also all smiles as left the recording studio after a session with Lil Wayne.

The singer has also been working with DJ Mustard and Diddy on new music.

Source: dailymail.co.uk

Rico Love Addresses Critics Over New Single 'B****es Be Like' (@IamRicoLove)

Rico Love says his new single doesn't attack women but is a PSA for women who rely on acceptance from social media and money to be happy.

According to MTV, singer-songwriter Rico Love's new single "Be Like" isn't just a play on the catchy memes. The singer says several female sites refused to showcase the single due to his comments on women that crave lavish lifestyles.

"I had an issue because there were a few female blog sites where I wanted to premiere the record on," he said. "I feel like the song is anti-b****, pro-women. They didn't want to put it, they didn't want to post it."

On the song, Rico says lyrics like, "F*** you tryin to do? You ain't from DC/But you had the million man march up inside of you/Word to them rubbers in yo trash can...Damn! These bitches be like/Poke my ass out and that's 150 likes/Rocked 150 mics"

He continues to defend the song and hopes that it will help start a conversation about social media.

"I don't mind getting a conversation going and starting a dialogue," he said. "I know what I intend to say and I'm not pulling back any punches. I mean what I say."

Source: MTV

Lala Shows Off Killer Curves On Bahamas Vacation (@lala)

Lala Anthony took a break from New York and headed to the Bahamas for a sunny vacation with cousin Po Johnson.

The actress and best selling author took plenty of photos parlaying her mind blowing body and even post a pic of Po grabbing a handful.

Check out some of her bikini pics above.

Knicks Interested In Signing Lamar Odom Before Season Ends (@RealLamarOdom)

Lamar Odom may have a home with the Knicks by next week.

According to a report by ESPN, president Phil Jackson is interested in signing the 35-year-old to the Knicks before the season ends. The news has come as a surprise to fans due to Lamar's shaky history.

The player has a past with Jackson from his time with the Lakers. Over the past few years, Odom has also played with the Clippers and Mavericks. He recently left his forward position with Spanish basketball team Baskonia after an injury.

The team is also considering Odom as a regular for the team if he plays well in the season. Prior to his signing with Baskonia, the Lakers and Clippers considered signing the player, but his rumored drug use and divorce to Khloe Kardashian were allegedly in the way.

Odom has been living in New York since his return from Spain in March.

Do you think this will be a good comeback for Odom?

Souce: ESPN

Nike Air Tech Challenge 2 'Kumquat' – Sneaker Of The Week

Crooked Tongues

If you follow our Style section its safe to say that we’ve got a strong jones for the Nike Air Tech Challenge 2. So much in fact that as we can’t let the weekend come to pass without giving this upcoming “Kumquat” colorway our heralded “Sneaker Of The Week” title.

Aside from it being the backbone for the Nike Air Yeezy 2 the thing that makes this shoe special is that in its return to the scene it hasn’t really went too crazy with the colorways and have kept its releases fairly consistent. Only a few shoes have come back to surface and caused the kind of fervor that these have and this latest look should adequately explain exactly why.

The off white leather upper sets a hushed background for the kumquat and soft pearl accents to really shine and we all know that if there was ever a time to rock pastels it’s in the Spring.

A firm date for this drop hasn’t been set yet however the Nike Air Tech Challenge 2 “Kumquat” should find it’s way to shelves in May and retail for $120. Feel free to print these pictures out and hang them on your wall like a Jet “Beauty Of The Week” because it doesn’t get much better than this.

Crooked Tongues Crooked Tongues Crooked Tongues Crooked Tongues Crooked Tongues Crooked Tongues

Via CrookedTongues

Rapper Roundup: Top Instagram Pics for April 5 - April 11

Another week, another round of Instagram pics from all your favorite hip hop stars.

We've sifted through hundreds of this week's Instagram pics to bring you the best of the crop, from Soulja Boy to Birdman and everyone in-between.

Peep this week's top rapper Instagram pics up top, and be sure to check out VladTV's personal Instagram pics of the week.

Whoops! Kanye West Speaks Too Soon About adidas Yeezy Release

Keyshia Cole Gets Ratchet in 'Rick James' Video Featuring Juicy J

R&B singer Keyshia Cole is mad as hell and she’s not going to take it anymore in her new video for ‘Rick James.’

K.Cole brings along her girlfriends to give a philanderer his comeuppance. Directed by John Colombo, the stylized clip features Cole in a few glamorous outfits detailing her lover’s infidelity. Rapper Juicy J also appears in the video holding down the songstress.

The visual also showcases Cole and her tough gang of girls riding on glow-in-the-dark bikes to confront the unfaithful boyfriend.

“I wanted this to be as fun as possible because I’ve never really did a song like that,” said Cole of the video.

The 32-year-old singer is currently working on her new album ‘Point of No Return,’ which is due out this summer.

Riccardo Tisci x Nike Air Force 1 'RT'

Sneakersnstuff

When Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci got his hands on the Nike Air Force 1 he couldn’t just leave us with one silhouette. Instead he crafted four similar styled looks that successively get taller and taller and ultimately forges a stand out first offering for the Nike Air Force 1 RT.

Using the a white Nike Air Force 1 as his base Tisci stacked colorful leather pieces atop the heel tab, swoosh and tongue to create an incredibly interesting visual effect. With a palette of yellow, orange, blue, brown and black ramping up the intensity of each silhouette these really flash a fashion forward slant and can almost be considered as wearable art. He even lines the perforations on the toe box up to form a triangle for a little added detail and a nice finishing touch.

This Nike release is available in low, mid, high and boot cut and as you can imagine this drop is limited to say the least and definitely not cheap. Retailers are already running out of their stock but if you want a shot at copping hit up tres-bien.com as they have a few pair set for release.

Nike

UPDATE: Nikestore has sold out of the Nike Air Force 1 Low RT. It’s gettin’ kinda hectic right now and we’d suggest copping immediately if you come across them.

Sneakersnstuff Sneakersnstuff Sneakersnstuff Sneakersnstuff Sneakersnstuff Sneakersnstuff Sneakersnstuff Sneakersnstuff

Via Sneakersnstuff

VladTV's Instagram Pics of the Week (@Capo_GBE300)

VladTV has had one hectic week. We got an exclusive interview with August Alsina, chopped it up with undefeated boxing champ Tim Bradley & Cali MC Fashawn, sat down with Chiraq's Matty Baybee and spoke with up and coming Drill rapper Blood Money just days before his untimely death this Wednesday, April 9th.

Check out the exclusive pics above and be sure to follow @vladtv on Instagram to be the first in the know when it comes to Hip-Hop and pop culture news.

Rihanna Fans Come For Lolo Jones After ESPY's Joke On Twitter (@lolojones @drake)

With news of Drake hosting the ESPY's this summer, former Olympian Lolo Jones took to Twitter to share her thoughts on the big announcement with a small joke.

" It's amazing that Drake is hosting the @Espys but it's gonna be tough for him to hand out all those awards to Rihanna's ex boyfriends." she tweeted Thursday afternoon.

Jones has been known lately for her comments online than her athletic past. Moments later, insults began flying towards the athlete from critics and fans of the singer.

Check out what fans had to say above.

63 Bronx Bloods Indicted on Murder, Drug Charges (@nydailynews)

After a two year investigation, the NYPD has indicted 63 members of the "Mac Balla Family" Bloods based in the South Bronx. Charges include murder, kidnapping, assault, assult with deadly weapons, home invasion and drug possession/ distribution.

Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson said the indictment "alleges an extensive catalogue of violent crimes." The investigation included wiretaps and video surveillance of "The Nine," the area around 169th street and Washington Ave. and the Webster and Morris projects. The gang had been trafficking heroin, cocaine and prescription pills throughout the Bronx and Manhattan, and was also involved in at least two murders.

Fifteen suspects are still at large.

Source: NYDailyNews

Exclusive! RZA: Some Called Me Soft for Song About Paul Walker (@rza)

RZA sat down with VladTV to talk about his new film, "Brick Mansions," which co-stars the late Paul Walker.

During the interview, RZA stressed how down to earth and real Walker was, emphasizing that he was an excellent father and human being. RZA also revealed that he was so saddened by Walker's passing that he stopped his own studio session and immediately recorded a song in memory of his fallen friend.

Check out the interview above. "Brick Mansions" hits theaters April 25th.

Exclusive! Alchemist: Jordan Sneakers Not Connected With MJ (@alchemist @jumpman23)

The Beautiful Hoopstar Skylar Diggins Rocks Her Fresh Kicks (@skydigg4 @nike)

Sexy Chicks In Kicks! Teyana Taylor's Best Sneaker Moments (@teyanataylor @nike)

Jack Thriller's 16 or Better Cypher (Episode 2) (@jackthriller @mysonne)

http://www.vladtv.com - Jack Thriller is back with the second installment of his 16 or Better cypher series with a drop from Marlon Wayans. This time Jack looks on with Lil Cease and Mysonne as Hip Hop Gamer, Jae Hall, Hollywood Ric, and Monet set the mic ablaze.

Email/Submit : 16orbetter@gmail.com | Twitter : @16OrBetter | http://jackthriller.com

Check Out Game Before the Fame (@thegame)

Colin Kaepernick Denies He Was Involved in Sexual Assault (@Kaepernick7)

Yesterday, the story broke that San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick is being investigated for alleged sexual assault in Miami.

The quarterback has not been charged, however, according to TMZ, the woman involved in the case may have been drugged on the night in question and doesn't remember much of what happened.

Kaepernick took to Twitter this morning to address the situation, denying any wrongdoing, and thanking supporters who haven't turned their backs.

Peep the tweets above.

Exclusive! RZA: Paul Walker was Down to Earth and Real (@rza)

RZA sat down with VladTV to talk about his new film, "Brick Mansions," which co-stars the late Paul Walker.

During the interview, RZA stressed how down to earth and real Walker was, emphasizing that he was an excellent father and human being. RZA also revealed that he was so saddened by Walker's passing that he stopped his own studio session and immediately recorded a song in memory of his fallen friend.

Check out the interview above. "Brick Mansions" hits theaters April 25th.

Sexy Sneaker Game! Hottest Chicks In Kicks

Exclusive! Talib Kweli: Jamar's Points are Lost in Street Talk (@talibkweli @lordjamar)

Talib Kweli sat down with VLADTV to share his view on Macklemore's level headed response to Lord Jamar's "white rappers are guests in Hip-Hop" statements, as well as Jamar speaking in street terms, which makes it easier for fans to pick apart his arguments.

He agrees with Macklemore's respectful response to Jamar. He recognizes Lord Jamar's contributions to Hip-Hop culture, and whether you agree with his views or not, feels he deserves a certain level of respect.

He also agrees with Jamar that there is a certain level of white privilege in Hip-Hop, and the emasculation of the black male image is a real problem, but doesn't believe white rappers are to be considered "guests" within the culture.

Peep the interview above.

Exclusive! Air Jordan 2 "Infrared Speckle" Video Review (@jumpman23 @gbsny)

Brazzers Drops Kanye "Black Skinhead" Porn Parody (Trailer) (@kanyewest)

Porn institution Brazzers is known to drop some hilarious spoofs of pop culture's biggest moments, including award show mishaps, elections, artists and films. They've done it once again with the Kanye West spoof "Black D*ckhead" which appears in the trailer for the spoof of Martin Scorsese's last film, "The Whore of Wall Street."

The flick stars Dani Daniels, Monique Alexander, Capri Cavanni, Xander Corvus, Keiran Lee and Mick Blue

Check out the trailer above.

Exclusive! Candice Glover: I'd Flip if I Met Christina Aguilera (@Candiceglover @xtina)

Candice Glover, season 12 "American Idol" winner, speaks about her most recent album, Music Speaks (Feb. 18), which she says she put a lot into. When asked about her favorite cities to perform in, Candice reveals that Los Angeles and Texas are the two places that stick out aside from her hometown of Beaufort, South Carolina.

She also speaks about Christina Aguilera inspiring her to start singing and developing her own sound, and shares who she loved working on her new album with. Speaking about Christina, Candice admits that she thought about trying out for The Voice to get her idol's opinion, but eventually tried out for American Idol.

Kelly Rowland Keeps It Classy In Topless Photo On Instagram (@KellyRowland)

Kelly Rowland's look got a lot hotter after her recent Instagram post.

The "Kisses Down Low" singer posed topless in a photo for her followers last week. Ms. Kelly kept it classy as she had her back turned to the camera. The singer also sported a fedora and flannel around her waist.

The singer likes the blur the lines with her sexy and classic styles. Check out the photo and some more of best looks above.

Source: statigr.am

The Game Accuses Fiancee Of Keeping His Children Away From Him (@thegame)

The Game has maintained his innocence in allegedly abusing his fiance Tiffney Cambridge. Now the rapper claims that Tiffney is keeping the children from him.

The rapper posted a message about how he hasn't seen his son or daughter in over a month.

"But it's funny how someone you've done so much for can be so ugly & cruel as to keep my children away from me vindictively because I've decided to move on with my life." he said. " I love all 3 of my kids more than life itself & it's one thing to keep me away from them.. & them away from me but [Harlem Taylor] hasn't seen his younger brother or sister in a month & just texted me "Dad, how come Justice can't come to my house" & I have to lie to him because he's [too] young to understand the real reason why.

The rapper has his two youngest children with Tiffney and his oldest son with former girlfriend Valeisha Butterfield. He also says that he is unable to see his son Justice on his birthday.

"All of this just so you can keep me away from Justice on his birthday," he said. "What lie y'all gone tell em' when his Daddy ain't there ? Like I have been the past 6 birthdays ? The past 6 Christmas's ? The past 6 years of a sons life whom got his name from a father that patiently awaited his arrival here into this world ???"

The rapper has deleted the post along with many of his previous pics with family and friends.

Web Reacts To Andre Iguodala's Epic Crossover On Quincy Miller (@qmillertime @andre)

NBA fans had plenty of entertainment during last night's game between the Golden State Warriors and The Denver Nuggets.

Andre 'Iggy' Iguodala pulled out a nasty double crossover on Nuggets player Quincy Miller that left Iggy shocked and fans giving a standing ovation. Iggy didn't make the shot and the team went on to lose the the game 99-100.

Fans reacted to the play and have labeled it one of the best crossovers in NBA history. Some others dialed back the intensity and cracked jokes about the move. Even Miller commented on the play via Twitter and claimed to never wear his shoes ever again.

"I ain't never wearing them damn sneakers again #yeet" he tweeted

Check out what else he had to say about the move and ran reactions above.

Amanda Bynes Says She Doesn't Have a Mental Illness (@AmandaBynes)

Since her release from rehab Amanda Bynes has showed improvement in her behavior and well being.

According to TMZ, the actress has released a statement about her mental health after reports say she battled bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in rehab. He lawyer, Tamar Arminak issued a statement to People magazine shooting down the reports.

"There has been much speculation about Amanda's medical condition," she said. "She has remained silent because she believed it was best to keep her mental health diagnosis private."

TMZ is battling the statement with proof that the actress was diagnosed with the illness. They also claim that her mother took her off her medication after Amanda didn't show evidence of psychotic breaks over the past few months.

They also claim that the actress would talk to herself in rehab and was given special medication that is specifically used to treat schizophrenia.

Her lawyer also announced in the statement that Amanda has never used hard drugs or alcohol and hasn't smoked marijuana in nine months.

Source: tmz.com