Kid Cudi has continued to expand his talents in Hollywood by playing a gay character in his latest film, James White.
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Sunday, January 25, 2015
Two People Dead After Shooting at NYC Home Depot (@HomeDepot)
A former Home Depot employee and his supervisor were killed in an apparent murder-suicide at the Chelsea location in New York.
Royce Rizzy Hit With Trademark Infringement Lawsuit from Rolls-Royce
Well, ‘Gah Damn’! So So Def artist Royce Rizzy (formerly Rolls Royce Rizzy) has been slapped with a lawsuit by luxury automaker Rolls-Royce. The car company alleges that the 24-year-old rapper is using their name unlawfully to sell his wares.
According to the lawsuit (courtesy of TMZ), Rolls-Royce alleges that Rizzy promotes and sells his “Team Rolls Royce” T-shirts on his official website. The automaker also claims they have has sent multiple cease-and-desist letters to Rizzy but he kept selling the tees.
In his defense, Rizzy has dropped the “Rolls” from his name about a year ago. The Atlanta-based rhymer also told TMZ that he never received a letter from Rolls-Royce and he no longer sells the tees. Even Jermaine Dupri, his boss, has wisely advised him to drop “Rolls” from his name. “I know how business works,” he said.
Rizzy doesn’t seemed bother by the car maker’s legal threats. On Sunday (Jan. 25), the ‘Not the Same’ rhymer went on Twitter to address the situation. Rizzy believes the car maker should be thanking him for the free promotion he gave them.
We don’t think Rolls-Royce’s attorneys see it that way. Read Rizzy’s tweets below:
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Philly Store Owner Wounded After Shooting Armed Robbers
Police are on the hunt for two suspects who attempted to rob a grocery store in Philadelphia, leaving the store's owner with a gunshot wound to the shoulder.
A$AP Rocky Speaks on the Loss of A$AP Yams (@asvprocky)
A$AP Rocky has spoken out for the first time since the death of friend Steven Rodriguez, better known to many as A$AP Yams.
Folorunsho Alakija Exceeds Oprah as World's Richest Black Woman (@alakijaofficial)
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Dame Dash Presents Kanye West With Visionary Award at BET Honors (@DuskoPoppington @KanyeWest)
The 8th annual BET Honors went off without a hitch but featured an interesting encounter between Dame Dash and Kanye West as the mogul presented Ye with a special award Saturday night.
A$AP Rocky Talks About A$AP Yams' Untimely Death
A week after A$AP Yams untimely passing, A$AP Rocky is, understandably, still in mourning. The Harlem rhymer was at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival over the weekend promoting the much buzzed-about coming-of-age film ‘Dope,’ where he makes his on-screen acting debut. But Rocky’s mind is elsewhere; his thoughts are on Yams, real name Steven Rodriguez, who died on Jan. 18 of an undisclosed illness.
After a performing a two-song set, the ‘Multiply’ rapper talked with Billboard about losing his best friend and the “Spirit Guide” of the A$AP Mob crew.
“That performance — that was just going to stop me from crying,” he said. “I had to address it, because the whole time I was rapping, I wasn’t into it, which is sad, but I just gotta keep it real. I can’t front. It’s even harder knowing that I gotta fly out in less than an hour just to go bury him. That’s the part that eats at me.”
Rocky wouldn’t divulge on how Yams died, but he reiterated what A$AP Ant said that it wasn’t a drug overdose.
“People were saying that Yams overdosed on drugs — he didn’t overdose on any drugs,” he stated. “I feel like people feel that way because that’s all he’s in pictures doing. When you see A$AP Yams you see Hennessey or purple drink, you see some type of controlled substance or illegal narcotic.”
Rocky is grateful of the love and consolation that was sent by his rap peers on social media. It has helped him through his bereavement.
“I’ll be back in my zone in a bit,” he said. “I just got to get it together. This all happened and the timing is so wrong, with me doing Sundance and Mens Fashion Week in Paris.”
“I’ll be fine. God is good and I keep all hope and faith,” he added.
But Yams’ legacy will still live on through the music. Rocky revealed to Billboard that Yams and Grammy-winning producer Dangermouse are the executive producers of his second still-untitled album.
“Dangermouse and Yams — I’m really intrigued for people to hear how that combination sounds. Yams manifested his powers into it,” he attests.
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Kanye West Receives Visionary Award at 2015 BET Honors [PHOTOS]
Had to get this selfie @ava_dash is the coolest #dashfamilylife #royals
A photo posted by @duskopoppington on Jan 24, 2015 at 8:33pm PST
Kanye West was presented with the Visionary Award at the 2015 BET Honors in Washington, D.C, on Saturday (Jan. 24). The rapper-producer, along with his wife, Kim Kardashian, attended the event, which also honored Usher and veteran Phylicia Rashad, among others.
Roc-A-Fella Records founder Damon Dash introduced West before honoring him with the trophy. According to Complex, Dash awkwardly revealed that he still has issues with the rapper but did salute him for his courageous spirit. An honorary video also played featuring Jay Z, Common, Kendrick Lamar and Kim praising West’s creativity.
However, Dash received a ton of slander on Twitter for a selfie photo he took with ‘Ye and his daughter, Ava, which revealed that he has a tooth missing.
Before West accepted his award, he performed a freestyle while longtime friend and collaborator Charlie Wilson sung ‘Outstanding.’
During his speech, West also threw a couple of barbs at Dash as well. “I understand how it feels to be humbled” he said jabbing back at Dame.
He then went on to talk about his wife, Kim, and explained how their relationship is different compared to the former beaus she has dated in the past. “They say white girls go out and get a rich black dude. But my wife dated broke black dudes,” he said. “So it’s not about the money.”
While West was accepting his honor, his good friend Rihanna released a song that she recorded with him and Paul McCartney called ‘FourFiveSeconds.’ You can listen to the song here.
The 2015 BET Honors will air on BET on Feb. 29 at 8PM ET.
Check out the photos and videos below.
Watch: #KanyeWest and #CharlieWilson performing during the #BETHonors award show. @hustlebunny06
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Kanye & I tonight at the BET Honors! My baby received the visionary award!!!! #BothWearingBalmain
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Exclusive! Konshens: Vybz Kartel is the Most Lyrical Dancehall Artist (@konshenssojah)
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Exclusive! Daniel Gibson on Resisting Bribes From Recruits (@boobygang)
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Five Best Songs From D'Angelo's 'Voodoo' Album
D’Angelo is one of the most mercurial musicians of our time. Supremely talented with a flair for the dramatic, he has built a cult following with his catalog of classic material, but has drawn the ire of fans for his lack of consistency — he’s released three albums in two decades. Consistency aside, the Richmond, Va. native is a legend and a musical treasure.
Crashing the party in 1995, with his smoked-out debut album, ‘Brown Sugar,’ the project spawned multiple singles and was certified platinum by the RIAA within a year of its release. ‘Brown Sugar’ also garnered the crooner a number of Grammy nominations, including nods for the LP’s title track in the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance category, as well as a nomination for Album of the Year.
Then there was his five-year absence from the scene, only popping up for an occasional guest feature or appearance on a soundtrack. However, D’Angelo returned in a big way with his 2000 effort, ‘Voodoo.’ The album was a smash success, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard charts and moving 320,000 units in its first week of release, ultimately selling over two million records in the U.S. The release was a defining one for D’Angelo and hailed as an instant classic and confirmed he was a certified star.
‘Voodoo’ would snag the R&B Album of the Year honor at the 2001 Grammy Awards, but like the enigma that he his, D’Angelo would vanish yet again. The singer didn’t drop another effort until he reappeared out of thin air with a new release nearly 15 years later.
Today marks the 15th anniversary of this album, so we’ve crafted a list of the five best songs that serve as the best representation of its greatness.
One of 'Voodoo's more acclaimed album cuts comes courtesy of the somber selection, 'The Root.' Composed by Luther Archer, Charlie Hunter and D'Angelo, the song features lyrics centered around heartbreak and love lost, which when matched with the live instrumentation, fits with the warmth of a glove. When D'Angelo croons, "She done broke the root, in the name of love and hope she took my shield and sword / From the pit of the bottom that knows no floor / Like the rain to the dirt, from the vine to the wine / From the alpha of creation, to the end of all time," he does so with a certain air of authenticity and truthfulness that captures the listener. His hit singles may get most of the hype from casual fans, but true disciples of the artist appreciate gems like 'The Root' just as much.
D'Angelo gets in touch with the black communities' platter of choice with this aptly titled cut, 'Chicken Grease. Musing over the tried-and-true process of cooking up a serving of fried bird, the crooner does his thing over the jazzy keys and crisp percussion, crooning with delight and vigor. This breezy, up-tempo tune may have you craving a two-piece with a biscuit, but manages to whet any musical appetite.
Originally appearing on the soundtrack to the 1998 Hype Williams flick, 'Belly,' 'Devil's Pie' was ultimately added to D'Angelo's 'Voodoo' album. The effort, which he co-produced with DJ Premier, finds him displaying his hip-hop chops on the sample-heavy record, weaving in and out between the heavy bass strings and drums. Tackling the topic of evil and greed, D'Angelo warns us to be weary of satan's addictive and sweet, yet, deadly baked goods.
The first song officially recorded for 'Voodoo,' 'Send It On' was created following the birth of the child D'Angelo had with ex-girlfriend Angie Stone in 1998. The effort was produced by the singer and co-written by Stone and his brother, Luther Archer. Horns, trumpets and drums are the main ingredients in this musical masterpiece and when matched with D'Angelo's feathery vocals, make for a selection that is simply a taste of heaven.
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'Untitled (How Does It Feel)'
'Voodoo' reaches its sonic climax with 'Untitled.' The third single released from the album, the track is as sensuous as any in the soul man's catalog. Leaning more towards being subtly suggestive than overtly raunchy, 'Untitled' was praised for its lush soundbed -- comprised of wailing guitar riffs, light drums and keys -- and D'Angelo's nuanced vocal performance. While the song was well-received and praised by a majority of critics, the accompanying video caused more than a few waves due to what some deemed sexual objectification and lewdness. The feathers of prudes around the globe may have been ruffled, but a great number of the female population had few qualms, making the visual one of the most popular and highly requested of the year.
Vine Comedian Gifts Beyonce With Tasty Treat at Clippers Game (@s_c_ @Beyonce)
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Ferguson Officials Release Video of Looters Raiding Market
Police in Missouri are searching for at least 180 people who were seen looting a local market after the grand jury decided not to charge Darren Wllison for the murder of Michael Brown.
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