50 Cent made a deal in late 2014 for $78 million to promote FRIGO Revolution Wear, an underwear company, and the Queens native rubbed in his wealth on Instagram.
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Nick Young Seen Rolling With Brunette in Car Iggy Bought Him
Nick Young and Iggy Azalea put on a big public display of affection during the USC vs.
Dame Dash Dedicates Emotional Post to Aaliyah on Her Birthday (@dashdamon)
Dame Dash has spoken on his brief but passionate relationship with Aaliyah several times over the years, and expressed his continuing love for her today, as it would've been her 36th birthday.
Blac Chyna Gives Up-Close Look at Her Fresh Tattoos (@blacchyna)
Blac Chyna treated her followers to a very sexy and up-close photo of a collection of tattooed roses going down her side.
Smack/URL SM4 "The Warm Up" Battle: H-A Double vs. Ah Di Boom (@ahdiboom @SMACKWHITE)
The last battle to drop from Smack/URL's Summer Madness 4 "The Warm Up" event is a clash between two of the newer faces of Battle Rap's upcoming prospects: Ah Di Boom vs.
Nick Cannon Files for Divorce from Mariah Carey
One of music’s most successful couples is officially heading toward Splitsville. Nick Cannon has filed for divorce from Mariah Carey.
According to TMZ, Nick quietly filed papers on Dec. 12 to sever ties from his superstar wife. Several days prior, on Dec. 8, the ‘Wild ‘N Out’ host shared that he and the songbird were separated on an appearance on ‘Good Morning America.’
Last month, the singer had a very public snafu when she showed up extremely late to rehearse for NBC’s annual tree lighting ceremony. At the time, TMZ cited that Mariah was busy on the phone with her lawyers discussing her divorce and was unable to make the rehearsal on time. As we all know, her vocal performance of ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ was less than stellar.
Mariah and Nick were married in 2008, and have two young children, twins Monroe and Moroccan, who were born in 2011.
Despite personal troubles, both Nick and Mariah have been enjoying success on the career front. The Grammy award-winning songstress just announced her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace while the entertainment mogul continues to focus on his music and TV career.
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Suspected Drunk Driver Rams Car Into Police Squad Vehicles
Officers in Lewisville, Texas were able to escape with their lives after a suspected drunk driver crashed into their patrol cars earlier this week.
Funkmaster Flex Blasts Jay Z's 'Trash' Life + Times Website
Funkmaster Flex has internet beef — literally. The legendary Hot 97 DJ blasted the people behind Jay Z‘s Life + Times website on the radio yesterday (Jan. 15) for stealing his ideas and referred to it as “trash.”
Flex claims that a writer from Life + Times contacted him in the past to write a story about his digital app, only to give those same ideas to Jay Z for his Samsung app. “First of all, I salute the young man who wrote the story,” Flex prefaces in the rant, which begins around the 10:56-mark in the clip below. “I appreciate the love but brah… I peeped back then when they were using a writer from the outside that did not work for the magazine, excuse me, the website. And that website is trash, by the way.”
Flex claims that he was fine with Jay Z stealing his ideas, chalking it up to the game. “I was good with that. I ate that,” Flex says. “Everybody’s out here hustling.”
Given the shaky past, Flex then says what really burned him is when a writer contacted him to be interviewed for a story about Dipset’s reunion. Flex was shocked because he was apparently expressly told not to play any Dipset records at Jay Z’s 40/40 Club. “I’ve always been super neutral in this situation, super,” said Flex. “But I don’t understand how somebody from that site can ask me about my involvement in the Dipset reunion. But when I used to go to the 40/40, I was told not to play any Dipset records. I’m so confused.”
He then says, “Don’t think I can’t ruin you,” which appears to be a direct diss at Jay. Hear Flex’s rant against the site below.
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Sneaker of the Week: Air Jordan 5 Infrared 23/Poison Green
As much as we hate to play favorites, the Air Jordan 5 holds a very special place deep in our hearts. So finding out we could expect an entirely new colorway before the year is out is reason enough to make the Nike silhouette our Sneaker of the Week.
The Air Jordan 5 kicked off the ’90s in a most incredible way with a silhouette that still feels as futuristic as it did the first time we saw it. This colorway is interesting, to say the least, with a midsole that steals the show by going gradient. Black and infrared 23 transitions to light poison green and grey splattered with black — the effect is echoed on the tongue as well. Black mesh paneling and an ankle eyelet perched in a white leather upper finishes the quizzical look off well.
These are going to be one of those drops that you see everybody with after their June 6 release date. Mark your calendars accordingly so that you don’t miss out.
[Via Nikeblog]
VladTV's Vixen of the Week: Smack/URL's Princess Nunu Nellz (@Nunu_Nellz @SMACKWHITE)
This week's VladTV Vixen of the Week is a special hottie coming from the biggest Battle Rap platform in the world.
VladTV's Vixen of the Week: Smack/URL's Nunu Nellz (@Nunu_Nellz @SMACKWHITE)
This week's VladTV Vixen of the Week is a special hottie coming from the biggest Battle Rap platform in the world.
Sneaker of The Week: Air Jordan 5 – Infrared 23 / Poison Green
As much as we hate to play favorites, the Air Jordan 5 holds a very special place deep in our hearts. So finding out we could expect an entirely new colorway before the year is out is reason enough to make the Nike silhouette our Sneaker of the Week.
The Air Jordan 5 kicked off the ’90s in a most incredible way with a silhouette that still feels as futuristic as it did the first time we saw it. This colorway is interesting, to say the least, with a midsole that steals the show by going gradient. Black and infrared 23 transitions to light poison green and grey splattered with black — the effect is echoed on the tongue as well. Black mesh paneling and an ankle eyelet perched in a white leather upper finishes the quizzical look off well.
These are going to be one of those drops that you see everybody with after their June 6 release date. Mark your calendars accordingly so that you don’t miss out.
[Via Nikeblog]
Compelling Documentary "Light Girls" Explores Issue of Colorism (@OWNTV @DaRealAmberRose)
Oprah Winfrey's OWN Network is continuing its compelling discussion on skin tone with their new documentary "Light Girls," which will be airing on the OWN Network on Monday, January 19th, at 9 p.
Travi$ Scott's 'Rodeo' Album Will Arrive in March
After releasing ‘Days Before Rodeo’ last year, Travi$ Scott is set to drop his new album, ‘Rodeo’ in a matter of months.
In an interview with CR Fashion Book, the 22-year-old rapper-producer revealed that his project will arrive in stores in March. Scott describes the album as a musical carnival about his life.
“It’s like a Beyonce concert,” he states. “The carnival, the livestock, and the show are all parts of the event. I feel like that’s how my life is. The carnival is like my imagination — it’s the drive behind my vision.”
“Even though I don’t feel like I’m at a point where my s— is at an all-time high, we’re working to get there,” he continues. “The livestock show is the road to get to where I’m going. At this point, I’m riding a bull for just eight seconds and it’s hard as f—. But we made it.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Scott talks about his love for fashion.
“My mom worked for Louis Vuitton. She was a retailer. So she always dressed me in s—,” he said. “Raf [Simons] is cool ‘cause it always looked like a street brand. I looked up to [Kid] Cudi a lot and Western movies [as well].”
To check out Travi$ Scott’s ‘Days Before Rodeo,’ which made our Best of 2014 list, click here.
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VladTV App Now Available for iOS and Android!
Keeping up to date on the latest happenings in the world of Hip-Hop and urban culture is now easier than ever! VladTV has officially launched a free app available for iOS and Android, giving you full access to all of our hard-hitting interviews and urban news.
Tyga Drops Nearly Half-a-Mill on Purple Lamborghini Aventador (@tyga)
Tyga's current label situation may be in limbo, as he's proclaimed that he'd like to part ways with Cash Money, but that's clearly not stopping him from earning and spending more than a few racks on the finer things in life.
Reebok Freestyle Hi Horween Leather
The hawk is officially out, meaning that it’s prime leather weather in these streets. For the ladies out there looking to wrap their feet in some premium fabric, Reebok has put together this crazy Horween leather-clad silhouette.
The Reebok Freestyle Hi is given a boost this time and it ends up being a simple yet powerful release. The entire upper is covered in supple tan leather and given a creamy white outsole for the finish. These are pretty strong stand-ins if you want to get out of those boots and into something more comfortable.
It may be hard to find these Freestyles at your local retailer, but Caliroots has them on deck right now. If you are in need of a little retail therapy, these could be just what the doctor ordered.
Beyonce Creeps on Jay Z Texting During Basketball Game (@beyonce)
In the past, Beyonce has been spotted keeping a very watchful eye on her husband Jay Z's phone, and most often her creep activity seems to occur during basketball games.
Exclusive! Mook: If Drake Beats Me, He'll Be the Most Respected Rapper Ever (@MurdaMookez @CASSIDY_LARSINY)
Murda Mook shared his thoughts on the Drake vs.
Video Surfaces of Woman Tossing Raw Bacon at 'Pig' Cops
Footage has been released of a Massachusetts woman who threw meat at police officers in an attempt to "feed them.
Beyonce's '7/11′ Receives EDM Remix From DJ Mustard
Following in the footsteps of Diplo and Skrillex and French Montana and Detail, DJ Mustard offers his own remix of Beyonce’s infectious anthem, ‘7/11.’
Mustard’s reworking boasts an EDM beat, hand claps and bouncy synthesizers. It also features Queen Bey’s lyrics in which she boasts, “Mad ’cause I’m so fresh / Fresher than you / I’m fresher than you / Fresher than you, oh.”
Elsewhere, the R&B superstar’s command of “Smack it in the air” also permeates the track.
Overall, DJ Mustard’s remix is tailor-made for turning up in the club.
If you love this club remix, be on the lookout for DJ Mustard’s version of Kanye West’s lullaby ballad ‘Only One.’ That one should be an interesting listen.
Listen to DJ Mustard’s Remix of Beyonce’s ’7/11′
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Exclusive! Lil Herb Reflects on Losing 20 Friends to Chicago Violence (@LilHerbie_Ebk)
In this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV, Lil Herb reflected on losing around 20 friends over the course of his life growing up in the mean streets of Chicago.
Exclusive! Joell Ortiz: Other Projects Have Delayed New Slaughterhouse LP (@joellortiz)
Joell Ortiz explained why he decided to cleanse his body and take on a sober lifestyle in order to work on his new projects in this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV.
Chris Brown Speaks Out After Judge Revokes His Probation
After two recent shootings at Chris Brown shows in California, a judge has decided to revoke the singer's probation in the Rihanna case.
Video Surfaces of Woman Tossing Raw Meat at 'Pig' Cops
Footage has been released of a Massachusetts woman who threw meat at police officers in an attempt to "feed them.
Jason Derulo Puts Jordin Sparks on Blast Over BMW Allegations
Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks have officially done what most celebrity couples dread: put their messy breakup in front of the public eye.
The Great Marijuana Debate: 10 Rappers Who Love to Smoke Weed
For decades, rappers have been in support of recreational pot use. They’ve centered albums, videos, fashion and their downtime around their love for smoking weed. Take Dr. Dre’s 1992 classic ‘The Chronic,’ which was dedicated to the sticky-icky or Method Man and Redman’s 1999 cut ‘How High,’ to name a few.
There was a time when the legalization of marijuana was unimaginable. But that all changed in 2012, when Washington became one of the first states to legalize weed for recreational use.
While 23 states have laws legalizing pot in some way, the debate surrounding legalization continues. 2 Chainz recently chimed in on the issue, appearing on ‘Nancy Grace’ to debate the topic and show his support for making pot legal. But Tity Boi isn’t the only MC who hold weed in high regard. Check out these other artists who stand behind the right to roll up in The Great Marijuana Debate: 10 Rappers Who Love to Smoke Weed.
Stevie J Facing 2 Years in Prison Over $1 Mil Child Support Debt
"Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star Stevie J is currently facing some serious prison time for failing to pay over $1 million in child support since 2001.
Exclusive! Lord Jamar: Daylyt Doing Anything for Attention Is Disturbing (@DAYLYT2K @Lordjamar)
Lord Jamar sat down with VladTV and shared his thoughts on battle rapper Daylyt and his antics and crazy interview quotes, saying he doesn't believe Daylyt is gay at all, but is very calculated in his quest for fame, willing to say or do just about anything for attention.
Exclusive! Sheneka Adams: I Watched Video Vixen Pleasure an Artist on Set (@iamshenekaadams)
Sheneka Adams shares a wild tale about being on a music video set and seeing one of the other vixens perfume oral sex on an artist while his friends watched.
Mike Epps: There Wasn't One Good Comedian in "Top Five"
Mike Epps had no problems unleashing his thoughts about Chris Rock's latest movie "Top Five," and feels there wasn't a single good comedian in the film.
Nancy Grace Challenges 2 Chainz to a Pot Debate Rematch (@NancyGraceHLN @2chainz)
It looks like 2 Chainz left quite an impression on Nancy Grace after their #Pot2Blame debate concluded.
Plies Asks for Forgiveness in '2 Good 4 Me' Video
Even a self-proclaimed goon has to apologize sometimes. Plies does just that in his new video for ’2 Good 4 Me,’ a rap balled featured on his ‘Da Last Real N—- Left 2′ mixtape.
In the visuals, the Florida rapper is seen shunning his woman’s love, as he constantly ignores her and scrolls through his smartphone behind her back.
Aside from Plies and the female character, the scene is bare. Body language is key here. Plus, the female lead doesn’t disappoint in the looks department.
“You was lookin’ for love / I was lookin’ for licks / You really care about a n— / I was so full of s—,” he raps to his lady.
Watch Plies realize he messed up a good thing above.
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Wiz Khalifa and Fall Out Boy Announce 'Boys of Zummer' Tour
Now that 2015 is underway, the tours and summer concert dates are really starting to roll in. The Bonnaroo Festival lineup was just announced with Kendrick Lamar as a headliner and Drake will take the stage at both Coachella and Governors Ball.
Rap fans can look forward to seeing Wiz Khalifa onstage again for the Boys of Zummer tour, which will also feature Fall Out Boy. They’ll be supporting their respective albums, ‘Blacc Hollywood’ and ‘American Beauty/American Psycho.’ Hoodie Allen will also join them for a few dates.
The trek kicks off in Camden, N.J. on June 10 then the artists will be hitting places like Mansfield, Mass., Darien Center, N.Y., Hartford, Conn., Tulsa, Okla., Auburn, Wash. and Las Vegas. In all, Wiz and Fall Out Boy will be doing more than 40 dates, closing out the final show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Aug. 10.
There’s also a promotional video floating around, where the rapper and the veteran Chicago band discuss what the name of the tour will be.
Check out the short clip above and see all of the Boys of Zummer dates below.
‘Boys of Zummer’ Tour Dates
June 10 – Camden, NJ – Susquehanna Bank Center
June 13 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
June 14 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
June 16 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
June 17 – Toronto, ON – Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
June 18 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
June 20** – Bangor, ME – Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion
June 23 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
June 24 – Wantagh, NY – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
June 26 – Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre
June 27 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
June 28 – Virginia Beach, VA – Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach
June 30 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
July 1 – Noblesville, IN – Klipsch Music Center
July 2 – Burgettstown, PA – First Niagara Pavilion
July 3 – Hershey, PA – Giant Center
July 4 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
July 10 – Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
July 11 – Tinley Park, IL – First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
July 12 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
July 14 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
July 15 – Columbus, OH – LC Pavilion
July 17 – Atlanta, GA – Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood
July 18 – Raleigh, NC – Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
July 19 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
July 21 – Bonner Springs, KS – Cricket Wireless Amphitheater
July 22 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
July 25 – Dallas, TX – Gexa Energy Pavilion
July 26 – Austin, TX – Austin360 Amphitheater
July 28 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
July 29 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
July 30 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
Aug. 1 – Ridgefield, WA – Amphitheater Northwest
Aug. 2 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheater
Aug. 4 – San Francisco Bay Area – Venue TBD
Aug. 5 – Sacramento, CA – Sleep Train Amphitheater
Aug. 7 – Las Vegas, NV – Mandalay Bay Events Center
Aug. 8 – Chula Vista, CA – Sleep Train Amphitheatre
Aug. 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
**Fall Out Boy and Hoodie Allen only
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Ne-Yo Takes the Runway to the Beach in 'Coming With You' Video
Ne-Yo is hardly ever without beautiful women in his music videos. However, in his new visual for ‘Coming With You,’ he’s not only surrounded by them, but also has some fun in the sun at a beach party.
Produced by Andrew Lerios and directed by Collin Tilley, the video kicks off at the pier, where it looks like Ne-Yo is hosting a fashion show with a long catwalk. Dressed in colorful garb, he gets the chance to have a little dance with each of the ladies — in a very playful way. Then midway through the track, the scene transitions to night, where the party continues. They all get down in the sand by showcasing a choreographed number, complete with a costume change.
The singer keeps the soiree going with a ’90s-inspired dance beat — it’ll get you moving instantly.
‘Coming With You’ is the latest song off Ne-Yo’s forthcoming LP, ‘Non-Fiction,’ which is set to release on Jan. 27 in the U.S. and Feb. 16 internationally. But if you can’t wait, you can pre-order it now on iTunes and download four tracks instantly.
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