It's a sad, sad day for the many fans of the once happily married couple, Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa, for news just broke that their union is coming to an end after just one year.
.png)
Friday, September 26, 2014
Wiz Khalifa Fights Amber Rose Over Custody of Son Sebastian
Things are getting complicated in Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose’s divorce. Following word that Rose is seeking full custody of the couple’s 1-year-old son Sebastian, the rapper is now asking for joint custody.
TMZ shares the news, which comes on the heels of other details about the high-profile split. The prenup numbers have been uncovered and the ‘We Dem Boyz’ rapper will provide spousal support for Rose for around $5,000 a month. Plus he’ll give her a one-time payout of more than $1 million.
Sebastian, affectionately called “Bash,” was born in February 2013. “Everyone welcome this perfect young man into the world,” Wiz tweeted at the time.
Rose claims that Wiz’s infidelity broke up their happy home but rumors are circling that she may have stepped out on him with Nick Cannon. The ‘Wild ‘N Out’ host, who’s apparently going through his own marriage drama with wife Mariah Carey, recently inked a deal to manage Amber.
See 10 Hip-Hop Couples That Didn’t Last
Lauryn Hill, Fabolous, Dom Kennedy to Headline Howard University Homecoming
Hip-Hop heavyweights Lauryn Hill and Fabolous will headline the 2014 Howard University Homecoming concerts in Washington, D.C. Also on the bill is California rhyme-spitter Dom Kennedy.
Ms. Hill will headline the R&B show while Fabo and Dom will headline the hip-hop show during the week of festivities. Other performers on the lineup include SZA, Kirk Franklin, Sevyn Streeter, DJ Drama, Biz Markie and more. According to HU reps, more artists are scheduled to be announced in the coming weeks.
The week-long Bison Homecoming begins Oct. 11 and will end Oct. 18 with a football game at Greene Stadium. Tickets will go on sale Oct. 1 at ticketmaster.com. For more information, click here.
Reactions to the first round of performers have been overwhelmingly positive as fans are eager to see Lauryn Hill grace the stage.
Read some of the tweets below.
Slim Thug: Is it Going to Be Lil Wayne Vs Rap-a-Lot in Houston? (@slimthugga)
The Lil Wayne vs Drake tour is rolling through Houston on Friday night, and Texas native Slim Thug questioned whether anything would go down between Wayne and Rap A Lot.
Exclusive! Tray Deee on Chris Brown Gang Affiliation (@bigtraydeee)
Long Beach spitter Tray Deee sat down with VladTV where he shared his thoughts on entertainers who attempt to become gang affiliated or gang members once they're already rich and famous, with Lil Wayne and Chris Brown being the examples in question.
Mila J Answers Fan Questions, See Highlights From Her Twitter Takeover
When Mila J visited The Boombox on Thursday (Sept. 25), she took control of our Twitter account to answer her fans’ burning questions.
Using the hashtag #MilaJBoombox, the singer spent time giving details on everything from the collaborations she has on her forthcoming ‘M.I.L.A.’ EP, due Sept. 30, to a song she has that Prince sampled. Yes, you read that right, Prince. There’s even a mention of “Mr. Steal Your Girl” Trey Songz. The singer has been romantically linked to him. Will she spill the tea on that topic? Find out.
In case you missed the Twitter takeover, we gathered the highlights below. Plus, there’s even a special photo the songstress posed for while getting busy with her tweets. Check out her fan interaction below.
See 20 Singer’s Real Names Revealed
Beyonce's Self-Titled Album Is a Case Study at Harvard Business School
Beyonce caught everyone off guard when she released her self-titled album on Dec. 13, 2013. The collection sold 600,000 copies in three days and made the music industry rethink their business model.
Harvard Business School will publish a case study next week examining how Queen Bey and her management team, Parkwood Entertainment, were able to pull off releasing an album without a marketing campaign or fanfare. With interviews from top executives at Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records, Facebook and Apple, the HBS case study details how all the parties involved were able to carry out such an ambitious and costly task without anyone knowing.
“She’s clearly among the most powerful people in the music industry at the moment… so to understand the operation behind such a powerful figure is always very interesting,” said Anita Elberse, the Lincoln Filene Professor of Business Administration at HBS who co-wrote the case study with a former student, Stacie Smith, M.B.A. ’14.
The case study will also explore what Queen Bey’s trailblazing achievement will mean for the future of marketing in the music industry and if any other artist can successfully employ this business model.
“I think most people regard this release as a huge success artistically, and I am among them. But whether it was worth it from a business perspective is for the students to figure out,” said Elberse.
What do you think? Did Beyonce’s surprise release of her self-titled album help her or hinder her business-wise? Tell us in the comments below.
Crushing Again? Drake Wishes Serena Happy Birthday on Instagram (@drake @serenawilliams)
Drake got people talking after dedicating a couple of posts to Serena Williams on his Instagram page.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Booed at Paris Fashion Show [VIDEO]
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have been causing a stir at Paris Fashion week — and we’re not talking about their matching cleavage.
When the two arrived at the Lanvin runway show yesterday (Sept. 25), they were met with a herd of paparazzi and loud boos from the crowd.
According to TMZ, the couple arrived at their front row seats after the show already started, which may have sparked the booing. However, in unsurprising Kanye fashion, he walked through the group of photographers to tell the naysayers off.
“Don’t boo us. We’re not late. We’re not late,” the rapper said then walked back to his seat.
Frequent attendees at Paris Fashion Week, it seems that Kanye and Kim’s trip this season has been a tiresome and unsafe one, especially since someone tried to attack the reality TV star. But it looks like nothing will stop them because it’s all in the name of fashion.
Watch the Ultimate Kanye West Spazzing Supercut
Big Sean Speaks on Ariana Grande Relationship [VIDEO]
Since the video of Ariana Grande and Big Sean holding hands at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards surfaced, the rumor mill has been on full blast about the two dating. Now the rapper is finally addressing the lady he’s been linked to coupling up with.
“I like to keep my personal life personal, you know what I’m saying,” he told Ryan Secrest when he stopped by the radio host’s show earlier today (Sept. 26). “I am going to tell you this that Ariana is very, very special. And she’s very special to me. Everything she has going on is good with her. Everything that I have going on is good with me. Everything between me and her is good, and I’m just gonna leave it at that.”
Now that long yet somewhat vague response still seems to hop around the bush, but it seems like there is something really blossoming between the two artists that goes beyond the studio and stage. So we’re curious to see how much longer these two will be able to keep there romance on the DL.
His remarks are interesting considering he was very public with his engagement to former fiancee Naya Rivera. The two solidified their plans to get married when Sean popped the question in October 2013. However, in April of this year, they called it quits. Three months after their split, she wed actor Ryan Dorsey.
Aside from all the love talk, Sean and Ryan chatted about his career beginnings and the daily trips the rapper took to Hot 107.5 in Detroit. Sean not only reminisced about those days but also gave thanks for the support that he got from the station, especially when Kanye West came calling.
“They are proud,” he said. “They are proud to make that happen. And honestly without that station, not just for doing that every week, but when Kanye called, he called the station. He lost my contact, and the station was like ‘Yeah, we have his number, and I’m grateful for them.”
Big Sean recently released four new songs, ‘Jit/Juke,’ ’4th Quarter,’ ‘Paradise’ and ‘I Don’t F— With You.’ The latter is rumored to be aimed at Rivera, however, the MC shot down those rumors.
Watch Big Sean’s Interview with Ryan Secrest
Coco Rocks Cake-Hugging Dress While Selling New Line of Sex Toys (@cocosworld)
Ice T and wife Coco are currently in South Africa attending Sexpo, South Africa's premier health, lifestyle and sexuality exhibition.
New Balance M998DW 'Horween Leather'
It’s almost leather jacket weather and if you are looking for the perfect pair of shoes to match New Balance is a contender as usual. This time they’ve made a bulletproof pair of sneakers with the help of Horween Leather.
The New Balance 998 ‘Horween Leather’ is crafted of rich tanned leather trimmed in gold golden accents around the cuts of the upper. The debossed branding on the tongue almost feels like the shoes are literally branded in the same way a cow would be.
Something tells us that this pair gets better with each wear much like your favorite leather jacket but don’t take our word for it. Hit up Sneaker Politics today and snag a pair unless you don’t have $400 to spare.
[Via Sneaker Politics]
Maya Angelou's Poetry Gets Hip-Hop Treatment on 'Caged Bird Songs' Album
What happens when you put Maya Angelou‘s poems over a blues beat? How about the sounds of hip-hop? The results are stomping rhythms paired with powerful lyrics. Producers RoccStarr and Shawn Rivera of Az Yet are creating an album doing just with ‘Caged Bird Songs.’
The project, recorded in both Los Angeles and at the late poet’s home in North Carolina, features Angelou’s work set to the tune of contemporary hip-hop.
‘Still I Rise’ is the first single off ‘Caged Bird Songs.’ The effort kicks off with Angelou’s bold words backed by a choir echoing throughout the track. “You may write me down in history / With your butter, twisted lies / You may trod me in the very dirt / But still like dust I rise,” she states over the guitar-riddled track.
This isn’t the first time Angelou has stepped into the music world. The lauded wordsmith has done a calypso album, collaborated with the likes of Roberta Flack and Wynton Marsalis and worked on seven songs with Ashford and Simpson for their ‘Been Found’ album. Angelou has also won three Grammys for her spoken word albums, received a TONY Award and has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.
Fans of hip-hop and poetry alike will quickly be drawn to this record, and you can pre-order it now before it drops on Nov. 4 via Amazon.
Maya Angelou’s ‘Caged Bird Songs’ Tracklist
1. ‘Human Family’
2. ‘Pow Pow’
3. ‘Sepia Fashion Show’
4. ‘Harlem Hopscotch’
5. ‘Pickin’ Em Up’
6. ‘On Aging’
7. ‘Ain’t That Bad’
8. ‘One More Round’
9. ‘Come And Be My Baby’
10. ‘The Thirteens’
11. ‘Africa’
12. ‘Life Doesn’t Frighten Me’
13. ‘Still I Rise’
Listen to Maya Angelou’s ‘Still I Rise’
Exclusive! Bone Crusher: Battle Rappers Can't Tell Me Nothing (@planetcrusher)
In this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV Battle Rap Journalist Michael Hughes, Bone Crusher spoke about his upcoming battle vs.
This or That? Lloyd Banks vs. Robb Bank$
Once upon a time, Lloyd Banks was the hottest young rapper in New York. When G-Unit ran things, the Punchline King was who people waited to hear pop up on a record. Hot 97 freestyles, G-Unit Radio mixtapes, you name it — people just wanted to hear Banks tear s–t to shreds.
The last buzzing record he had was ‘Make It Stack,’ bolstered by a feature from the then-buzzing A$AP Rocky in 2012. Rocky’s verse isn’t even dope; the importance of his presence on the song speaks volumes about the state of New York rap today. Banks starts the song with, “Too much thinking, on top of that I’m gettin’ high and drinking,” digging a little deeper than he usually does. It’s a streak that is perhaps most often inspired by Doe Pesci, the producer behind ‘Make It Stack,’ ‘Failures No Option,’ and ‘You Wish,’ some of the strongest songs Banks has dropped in recent years. But without a rapper who sounds like he’s from the South, Banks no longer gets any love. In a 2006 XXL feature after his ‘Rotten Apple’ LP went triple wood, he even took a shot at the South and claimed NY would be back on top once more. That’s yet to happen.
How quickly us New Yorkers forget. No, the PLK isn’t what he used to be, but he’s still the nicest one in G-Unit, whether or not that means anything. He was even being groomed as a singles artist back in the ‘Hunger For More’ days, but he couldn’t sustain his status after the debut LP. What we’re left with today are solid, non-commercial projects like 2012′s ‘Cold Corner 2′ that leave Lloyd Banks looking just like the cover art.
Fly down the Eastern seaboard to Florida and you’ll find a trendier artist: Robb Bank$. He’s in the same vein as artists like Yung Lean, Main Attrakionz, SpaceGhostPurrp, and A$AP Rocky — guys whose songs are determined more by production and atmosphere than lyrics. His songs, like the above ‘Practice,’ float in a cup of codeine, often thanks to beat wizards like Nuri and Purrp. Robb’s flows tend to oscillate between hyperactive and molasses-like, which is at least more intriguing than some of these other nighty night rappers today. In 2012, I watched Action Bronson walk into an office and tell everyone he thought Bank$’s live show was dope.
That year, Robb broke out with his project ‘Calendars,’ where his somewhat schizophrenic personality was on full display over Aaliyah samples and Clams Casino beats. He parlayed the buzz from that project into a couple singles on iTunes, including ‘Look Like Basquiat’ (groan) and ‘I’m That N–ga,’ but nothing popped., though his fanbase remains as loyal as any. Recently, he’s begun working with Sir Michael Rocks and doing shows with the Cool Kid, but Robb’s core fans still await the much-anticipated ‘Year Of The Savage” LP from the South Florida rapper.
He’s not nicer than Lloyd Banks, though. To reiterate: yes, PLK has lost a step from the days of flaming Funk Flex freestyles, but the market has changed more than he has, and in an industry where nostalgia (instead of futurism) seems to fuel a majority of today’s buzzing NY artists, you can understand why people want to hear G-Unit more than they want to hear about Lloyd Banks’s feelings. It’s a shame, because Banks has done solid work with relatively unknown producers like Tha Jerm and Formula 2, but few people care. You have to sound Southern if you want to be ‘On Fire’ now.
Robb Bank$ has the charisma to go places, though his last mixtape, ‘Tha City,’ was too monochromatic to grab any new fans. Lloyd has seemed disgruntled in the past – he was ready to call it quits after ‘Rotten Apple’ – but perhaps the reunion of G-Unit will light a fire under his ass to take advantage of the spotlight. He can’t let 50 determine his career forever, and if Bank$ wants to reach the next level, he can’t let production steer his path either. Robb needs to show he can dominate a beat instead of the other way around. If he masters that, and tweaks his songwriting towards something catchy, you might see him pop up with a hit soon.
Soulja Boy's DNA Test Shows He Didn't Father Woman's Child
Soulja Boy can breathe a sigh of relief. After a lengthy paternity battle, DNA test results have proved that the rapper is not the father of a 7-year-old child.
If you recall, last year, the ‘Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood’ star was slapped with a paternity lawsuit by Diamond Shantaniece MacKay, who claimed that he was the dad of her son Portlon. Soulja Boy has denied the allegations and took a DNA test to prove it.
Thankfully, Maury didn’t need to be called because the results were in favor of the ‘Crank That’ rapper.
According to TMZ, Miami Mike, a rep for Soulja Boy, says his client is angry because Mackey has been calling him a deadbeat dad. The 24-year-old artist is also sad for the child who doesn’t know his biological father.
Currently, Soulja Boy is dating Teddy Riley’s daughter Nia Riley and their relationship on ‘Love & Hip Hop’ looks like it’s getting serious.
“I really do love my girl and I’m really tryna make this relationship work with her,” he told HipHollywood. “I’ve met her pops, he’s real cool … I’m not sure if he approves or not, but you’ll have to watch and see.”
Next: 'Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood' Season 1 Episode 2 RECAP
Exclusive! Aye Verb on Keith vs. Fredro: "Nobody Gives a F**k!" (@AYEVERB @)
Aye Verb was very vocal when sharing his opinions on the clashes between Fredro Starr vs.
Mayweather Surrounded By Wads of Cash in Bed (@floydmayweather)
Floyd Mayweather got back in touch with one of his favorite pastimes of counting out his massive fortune, and shared a snap of a cash covered bed on Instagram.
Exclusive! Star: Why is C Murder Dissing Master P from Jail? (@STARANDBUCWILD)
The always opinionated Star of "Star: Live & Direct" tackled a number of hot topics during the latest episode, including debate over accused cop-killer Eric Frein who's been on the run in Pennsylvania for 12 days.
John John Da Don Visits Retirement Home For Aye Verb (@JohnJohnDaDon @AYEVERB)
John John Da Don has to be awarded for the creativity he utilized in this blog where he trolled his Summer Madness 4 opponent, Aye Verb, by actually visiting a retirement home for senior citizens.
K. Michelle Admits Memphitz Didn't Punch Her Face in Deposition (@kmichelle)
Producer Mickey "Memphitz" Wright sued both Vh1 and Mona Scott's Monami Ent.
Exclusive! Tray Deee on Celebrity Gang Affiliation (@bigtraydeee)
Long Beach spitter Tray Deee sat down with VladTV where he shared his thoughts on entertainers who attempt to become gang affiliated or gang members once they're already rich and famous, with Lil Wayne and Chris Brown being the examples in question.
Exclusive! Arsonal on SM4: Ill Will is a Nobody, Kick Rocks Bro (@ARSONALDAREBEL @SMACKWHITE)
In this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV, Arsonal spoke with Battle Rap Journalist Michael Hughes about his reasons for pulling out of Summer Madness 4.
Exclusive! Bethany Benz: I Want to See an Amber Rose Sex Tape (@clubbethanybenz)
Bethany Benz sat down with VladTV where she spoke about her career in porn, when she plans to branch out and reveals that she's actually not an avid porn watcher.
A Sneak Peek at One Writer's Experience at 2014 Outlook Festival [EXCLUSIVE]
When the opportunity to visit the coastal city of Pula, Croatia for the seventh annual Outlook Festival was presented, excited is just one word to describe the experience. What’s to come is a diary of select performances and observations from that journey. Before that arrives, here’s a sneak peek of some of the best moments and your chance to watch one of the best rappers perform while on an island adventure.
Lauryn Hill, Action Bronson, Barrington Levy, DJ Premier and Bishop Nehru were just a few of the stellar performers on the lineup during the five-day Outlook festival. As a hip-hop fan, this was a dream come true to witness. There was one special artist that was missed, but you’ll have to tune in to the complete travel diary next week to find out who it was.
Watching some of hip-hop’s major players take the stage at Outlook was one of the highlights of my 2014 summer. Another exciting moment was witnessing the crowd go insane as a DJ played rapper Kendrick Lamar’s track ‘m.a.a.d. City’ during a set before Action Bronson’s performance. K. Dot didn’t perform there, but you can catch him at the BACARDI Triangle event next month during Halloween weekend.
At the BACARDI Triangle event, Kendrick will likely perform his biggest bangers like ‘Swimming Pools (Drank)’ and ‘Poetic Justice’ live at the musical getaway. The rapper is also on the cusp of releasing new material from his forthcoming sophomore album (heard ‘i’ yet?). So you can win a chance hear his set. To add to the excitement, British singer Ellie Goulding and world-renowned DJ Calvin Harris are also set to play at the three-day music festival on a tropical island.
Check back later this month for my exclusive travel diary documenting my experience at the 2014 Outlook Festival. In the meantime, here’s your chance to indulge in an odyssey where travel meets music. Just like the Outlook Festival, you’ll have the opportunity to travel to see some of your favorite artists like Ellie Goulding, Calvin Harris and Kendrick Lamar perform. That’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that we’re ecstatic about so you should be too.
Enter the BACARDÍ Triangle Sweepstakes to win a trip to an island off the Bermuda Triangle, where you’ll get to experience an epic three-night music event to see these chart-topping entertainers take the stage. You’ll have to enter here to join in on the fun.
Enter the BACARDI Triangle Sweepstakes Here & Win a Trip to a Tropical Island
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star 'Color Weave' Collection
Converse keeps it colorful in spite of the shifting season’s trend towards darker palettes. In addition this time the silhouette gets a cool construction that feels like more of a summer smash than a fall flamer.
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star gets a woven upper that uses wide swaths of multi-colored material to create a sort of rainbow tapestry affect which is countered with the use of white. From the outsole to leather trim white can be found snaking around the seams of both the high and low cut version of the sneaker.
For right now these are set to release at Converse shops in Asia including China, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan as well. Turn on your language translator and get ordering information at Converse China.
[Via Hypebeast]
Atmosphere Goes Retro in 'My Lady Got Two Men' Video
Atmosphere is taking it back to the old school — the very old school. Slug and Ant transport viewers back to the ’70s with this music video for the duo’s standout track ‘My Lady Got Two Men,’ off their latest album ‘Southsiders.’
The visuals have little to do with the actual song as the two simply deliver a funny picture for the audience. The video uses a grainy filter to complete the retro vibe and features a few mannequins serving as Slug’s backup band. Slug is decked out in a polyester disco shirt, rose-colored glasses and a bad wig as he does his best Elton John or Stevie Wonder impression behind the piano. The comical imagery may actually distract from the creativity of the actual song.
“Let me start by telling you I love you / Thank you for making me a part of the puzzle / I imagine it was quite the struggle / But you still found time and taught yourself to juggle / Girl, would you give me a kiss for a fist full of flowers / This could be ours / Girl, could you get rid of that other dude? / Cut him loose and kick him to the multitude / I can’t picture why you would split your time / Between I and an additional guy / Seems like more wear then it’s worth when / You’re the one that’s gotta bear this burden / I give you love and respect / But that other stud got nothing to give but stress / Life as a wifey shouldn’t be so hard / But everybody gotta be who they think they are, listen,” Slug raps.
As the song comes to end, the music abruptly cuts off and the camera pans over to find Ant applauding in approval. It’s a lighthearted video that shows just how much fun Atmosphere’s having, pun intended.
‘Southsiders’ is available now on Rhymesayers Entertianment. And don’t forget to read The Boombox’s exclusive interview with Slug. We spoke to the rapper earlier this year to discusses the album and creative process behind ‘My Lady Got Two Men.’
Soulja Boy is NOT the Father of Ex-Girlfriend's 7-Year-Old Son (@souljaboy @)
Soulja Boy's ex-girlfriend Diamond Shantaniece Mackey has been claiming for the last seven years that the "Kiss Me Thru the Phone" rapper is the biological father of her son, a claim he's denied from the jump.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)