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Before the Mets and Pirates game, 50 Cent threw one memorable first pitch.
The rapper's pitch went completely in the wrong direction as spectators looked on. The rapper blamed himself for the awkward pitch and so did his fans.
Commentators gave the rapper a break claiming that ball went just a little outside.
Check out the pitch along with some fan reactions above.
R&B songstress Jhene Aiko has been generating a lot of buzz for her upcoming debut album, ‘Souled Out.’ From her performance on the Boombox’s Live Bytes to her appearance at Coachella (with friend Drake), the California native is ready to shine.
On Monday (May 26), Aiko performed her ‘Sail Out’ single ‘The Worst’ on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show.’ Despite the song being a few months old, the tune still sounds fresh whenever she performs it live.
The 26-year-old artist was looking very summery in her pink top and flowing dress with a long slit that revealed her slender leg.
Backed by a band that included a section of string players, the barefoot Aiko mesmerized the crowd as she sang her aching lyrics and head-bopped to the soulful groove provided by her musicians.
During Ellen’s introduction of Aiko, she told the crowd that “she loves her so much.”
We love her too here at The Boombox.
Jhene Aiko’s new album, ‘Souled Out,’ is due out this summer.
Next: 10 Hottest Instagram Photos of Jhene Aiko
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Brooklyn representer and legendary filmmaker Spike Lee will be directing music powerhouse Pharrell Williams next month as a part of the "American Express Unstaged" Concert series. The concert is set to take place June 3rd at the world famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY.
Lee has also directed concerts for John Legend, The Roots and also shot the live comedy special "The Kings of Comedy" starring Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer and the late Bernie Mac.
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Music fans will be happy about this. Pharrell Williams will make his first-ever concert debut at the Apollo Theater in New York on June 3.
The 41-year-old hitmaker, whose ubiquitous single ‘Happy’ has spent weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart, will perform a special show at the famed theater. The set will be streamed for viewing via computer, smartphone or tablet and made possible by American Express UNSTAGED.
Skateboard P picked acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee to direct his show. This isn’t the director’s first time helming such an enormous spectacle for AmEX. He directed a concert by John Legend and the Roots back in 2010, when the financial company first launched the series.
“Pharrell and I have been friends for years,” said in a New York Times interview. “And we’ve talked about working together, and now it’s coming to fruition and I’m happy about that — we both are.”
“I think it was a great choice by Pharrell to have his concert there. It’s one of the great places for music in the world, when you think of all the people who’ve come across the stage,” he continued. “And I hope people will watch, because Pharrell is a great, great talent. He’s been making great music for years, and some people know it and some didn’t, but now people can put the music with the face and the hat.”
Lee promised plenty of surprises at Williams’ show but wouldn’t divulge them to the press. So we’ll have to tune in and see what the duo has in store for us.
Pharrell Williams’ Apollo debut will air live on June 3 at 9PM via Amexunstaged.com.
Viewers can unlock backstage material through Twitter (the directions will be provided during the show) and will have a choice of camera angles to view Williams’ concert. Afterward, VEVO will premiere selected clips from the concert on its website and mobile app starting June 6.
CeeLo Green said “forget you” to an audience in Little Rock, Ark., on Saturday (May 24) when he cut a performance incredibly short, angering the promoter and disappointing fans.
According to TMZ, Cheddy Wigginton, who sits on the board of Riverfest — the festival at the center of this whole mess — said the singer was contractually obligated to perform for 75 minutes, but he left the stage just after 40, reneging on the previously agreed upon set time. And on top of that, CeeLo showed up 35 minutes late.
The agreement also stipulated that the Goodie Mob member would get half of the money up front, which was about $50,000, and the rest would be given to him after completing his set. Although he was given a check for the remaining $50,000, Wigginton eventually canceled it.
So far, CeeLo hasn’t responded to the promoter’s claims. Also, Wigginton didn’t say he would pursue the matter further, however, that doesn’t mean he won’t.
The day following the show, CeeLo sent out a tweet about Riverfest, revealing he had an “amazing” time.
During a recent tour stop in Detroit, Freddie Gibbs' tour bus was sprayed by CTE's Doughboyz Cashout. The weapons of choice were multiple cans of spray paint.
In the video above the group, with some other people who weren't fond of the rapper, pulled up to the tour bus yelling Gibbs name before tagging the bus.
No arrests were made but Gibbs did speak on the event on Twitter this weekend after fan reactions.
"@FreddieGibbs them n**** said spray the bus & I'm thinking bangaz..them n***** really meant spray paint!!! Got**** new wave thugz.."
He later posted a photo on Instagram with the caption, "Life is good my n****...real good #ESGN"
Check out the incident above and more fan reactions to the tagging.
Thanks to Migos, the name Versace has been etched into the lexicon of hip-hop culture. The Italian fashion house also seen a spike in sales, which could be attributed to the Atlanta trio’s song of the same name. The luxury brand might see more sales this summer with their latest offering dedicated to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
The “Versace Loves Brazil” T-shirt is a vividly gaudy tee that pairs the spirit of Versace with Brazil’s national pastime.
The shirt boasts colorful prints blue and red flowers with a gold chain design around the collar. The iconic Medusa head in the middle and is surrounded by leopard prints. There’s also silhouettes of soccer players to signify the connection of Versace with Brazil’s most beloved sport.
If you think the T-shirt is ridiculous wait to you see the price. Depending on your tax bracket, the item might disintegrate your wallet.
The “Versace Loves Brazil” T-shirt is available at the brand’s online store for $690.
While the price is really expensive, we can see either 2 Chainz or Migos rocking this World Cup-inspired tee during the summer. And Dontella will be happy about that for sure.
What do you think of the Versace Brazil T-shirts? Tell us in the comments below.
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NEXT: Watch Migos' 'Versace' Video
Wiz Khalifa getting arrested for marijuana possession is about as surprising as 50 Cent bating someone over the Internet. However, the Pittsburgh rapper landed himself in a Texas jail cell over the weekend for having the sticky green on him. Now he’s addressing the incident, which doesn’t seem to have fazed him too much.
After being released, Khalifa performed at the Soundset Festival in Minnesota, where he spoke about the arrest for the first time during his performance of the song ‘Young, Wild & Free.’ And if you think about it, it’s the perfect cut to perform after getting arrested, as it completely enhances his rebellious image.
“I’ma ride for y’all,” he says. “The same way y’all ride for me. Same way when y’all heard I was in that cell and y’all went on Twitter and y’all said, ‘Free Chuck-Wiz…’ I wasn’t going to miss out on the people who really care about me, and really wanna see me do well and push me to the top.”
Afterwards, the crowd clapped and cheered, and sang along with Wiz as he rapper the hook to ‘Young, Wild & Free.’ It’s truly one of those hip-hop moments that will be remembered by the show’s attendees for years to come.
The Nike Air Tech Challenge 2 has been a mainstay around these parts and you shouldn’t expect that to change anytime soon, especially with Nike pumping out innovative takes on the model like this.
The Nike Air Tech Challene 2 ‘French Open’ is a shoe that looks distinctly different from side to side and feels like two different colorways all together. The outside features a black and white bottom half with red diagonal stripes splashed across a predominantly white leather upper. When flipped the medial side reveals a black denim upper with hits of transparent rubber on the lace plates.
This is a pretty fascinating take on the model in and we can’t wait to find out more about its pending release. As of right now they are listed for Summer 2014 which could mean this drops any day now, you may wanna stay on your toes with this one!
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With Lil Durk already speaking out against Chief Keef taking Tyga & Game's side over his, it seems that there may be more infighting on the way, as Durk's fellow Coke Boy, The Homie Redd, is coming for his neck and clearly choosing his blood ties over the music industry crew.
"I take this gang sh*t seriously...ni**as comin' at Game & sh*t, Game already put the green light on him and sh*t, can't take that back...you ni**as get in the industry and get comfortable, you might have came from the streets, but i don't really have nothing to lose. Going to prison, thats something I was probably going to do anyways...I don't f**k with that ni**a, man."
In addition to staying loyal to his gang affiliation, he also goes after Durk because he's not a "Day 1" Coke Boy.
Check out the extensive studio footage above of The Homie Redd crafting his Durk diss record.
This weekend, undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather and ATL rapper T.I. got into an all out brawl at a Fatburger in Las Vegas after words were exchanged and Mayweather told the Rubberband Man to "control your b***h."
After the restaurant melee, Mayweather headed over to Larry Flint's Hustler Club and made it rain on a couple of strippers. When Chris Brown's hit "Loyal" came on, the boxing champ told his friends, "That's what I told T.I., these ho*s ain't loyal!" and proceeded to throw cash in the air.
Since then, all has seemingly been resolved between the boxer and rapper, with Floyd apologizing to Tiny.
Only time will tell if this becomes a big issue again.
Peep the video above.
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Wiz Khalifa spent a little time in police custody this weekend after being arrested for marijuana possession in Texas. Fortunately, the Taylor Gang capo was freed in time to make his appearance at Minnesota's Soundset Festival on Saturday.
While performing his hit "Young, Wild & Free" Khalifa took time to address the crowd and thank them for riding out during his brief stint behind bars.
"I'm gonna ride for y'all. The same way y'all ride for me," said Wiz. "Same way when y'all heard I was in that cell and y'all went on Twitter and y'all said, 'Free Chuck/Wiz'... y'all better believe I snuck my cell phone in there for that s**t. I wasn't going to miss out on the people who really care about me."
Check him out showing love to the crowd above.
Source: AllHipHop
After news broke last week that rapper 50 Cent didn't attend his son's high school graduation, he was immediately slammed by fans for being a no-show. However, he later released a statement explaining he wasn't invited to the graduation and knew nothing about it.
While this may be the case, his son's mother Shaniqua Tompkins is giving another perspective. She recently sat down with Atlanta's V-103 to talk about everything from the missed graduation, to 50 being abusive towards her in front of their kids.
When it came to their son's graduation, Tompkins says as a father, 50 doesn't need an invite:
"I didn't know a parent needed an invitation to a graduation. He is privy to the same information that I am privy to as a parent. You can call the school, you can ask, as a parent of a senior. Or have your assistant call. (And I'm not being condescending) have your assistant call. There were no tickets; it was on the lawn of the school. People that I did invite, they stood on the side to watch the graduation....you [50] could have been there! That is your choice. And being that you say you pay tuition (which he DOESN'T) you should've had a first class ticket then, right? "
Tompkins also claimed 50 was physically abusive to her in front of their son and her daughter:
"Yes. He [Marquise] saw that I left an abusive situation. And my daughter saw it also....that was my breaking point. I'm a person that doesn't go out much, I'm very much a homebody. So, he started seeing my behavior change a little bit [when we were still together] because I did meet someone and he was in Connecticut. I'm usually always with my children, everyone knows that about me, so when I started going out [more often] he was like "where's your mom?" He didn't find out about it but he was away filming and he had come home and I wasn't there. So, when he got in, he called me but I know how he is so I said 'I'm not gonna come home until you calm down." And when I got home, he just lost it completely. And even when my daughter walked in the room, he still was hitting me. He really lost it. And then he just broke down and cried. And that's what was so scary because he's hitting me in one moment but then the next, he's in my lap crying like a baby."
Skip to 8:25 to hear Tompkins discuss the abusive relationship, or listen to the whole interview where she also discusses leaving 50, how long it's been since he's seen their son, why she asked for so much child support, and more.
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Waka Flocka Flame is officially off the market, ladies. The rapper and his fiancee Tammy Rivera reportedly tied the knot a few weeks ago, but word is just getting out now — at least that’s what his mother reveals.
The dreadlock-sporting rhymer initially proposed to Rivera on May 31, 2013. Since then, he’s been speaking a lot about making the transition from a playboy rapper to a committed man.
“Every girl I’m meeting now just want my check,” said Waka in a 2013 interview. “Like they don’t even want to meet you. They don’t care two cents about what you got going on. Plus, I know [Tammy]. That became my best friend, so I called her again like, ‘Yo, man. I want to go all the way.’ She like, ‘Yo, Waka. You still wanna be a boy.’ So I had to play the cat and the mouse game. Then it all worked out. I feel like I’d rather hand her the world than hand her my hand.”
The couple, who are featured on season 3 of ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,’ even surprised Waka’s mom, Debra Antney, with news they eloped. She knew the two would walk the aisle eventually, but didn’t know exactly when.
“I was selfish,” she tells RumorFix. “I wanted to be a part of it [but] they got a marriage license about two weeks ago without me knowing it. He kept his word. He said that he was going to marry her and he did it on his terms. It was very cute to me.”
Will the wedding air on this season of ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’? Looks like that won’t happen since reports emerged that the show’s creator, Mona Scott-Young, had no idea about the pair’s elopement.
Congratulations to Waka and Tammy on their nuptials (and keeping them a secret).
Next: Watch 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' Episode 5
A few weeks ago, the Hip-Hop world was on cloud 9, proud to see one of it's own, Dr. Dre celebrating becoming the culture's first billionaire through his potential Apple/ Beats deal. However, some have been a bit worried since there's been no news of closing the deal since. Unfortunately, it seems that video may have cost Dre the legendary partnership.
According to Billboard.com, while Apple is no doubt a giant in the industry, this is still their biggest deal yet and the tech company is choosing to move cautiously. Another source revealed that while Apple was still in the process of figuring how much they'd make from the deal, Dre jumped the gun and dropped his figures to the public too early.
The company is also debating whether they will make Dre and business partner Jimmy Iovine full-time Apple executives or have them act as specialists to the company. There are also whispers that Apple is more interested in the newly developed Beats Music Streaming app than pushing headphones.
The point here is that there were/are still a lot of details to be hashed out, and Dr. Dre dropping his news before it was all set in stone has Apple worried about the partnership.
Source: Billboard
Prison bars can’t hold Gucci Mane back. The Brick Squad general may be locked up right now (and probably will be until at least 2016), but he keeps the new music flowing with his brand new mixtape, ‘Brick Factory Vol. 1.’
Guwop calls on trusty warehouse workers like Young Thug, Migos, Young Scooter, Rich Homie Quan and Yo Gotti for his second project of the year, which feeds the streets with 15 hard-hitting tracks.
There’s even a few guest appearances from Gucci’s friend-turned-foe Waka Flocka Flame, which suggests some of this material might be old. The former Brick Squad label mates had a very public fall-out last year, which culminated in Gucci suing Waka and his mother, Debra Antney, who once managed him.
Stream ‘Brick Factory Vol. 1′ below and download the mixtape here. Alternatively, if you wish to support, the project is available to purchase on iTunes.
Listen to Gucci Mane’s ‘Brick Factory Vol. 1′
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West helped friends and family have a little fun at the emotional wedding reception with a photo booth.
In the past, the Kardashians have included photos booths with every family function. With Jaden Smith dressing up as "white batman" and others making silly faces for the booth, the newlyweds were able to enjoy the Kodak moment.
Check out some celebs in the photo booth and other moments from the wedding above.
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Soulja Boy released a video for his new track "Shooters."
After chilling with his crew throughout his mansion, the rapper brags about his many luxuries.
Check out the video above.