Stars Welcome Tyson Beckford, Bethann Hardison to Atlanta @ “A Night to Remember”

7 sep 2011, 15:45

[/p]Last night, Judy and Michael Mauldin of R&B Hip Hop 4 Humanity along with Bentley Atlanta and The Atlantan hosted the star-studded “A Night to Remember” fundraiser and tribute to fashion pioneer Bethann Hardison and the late designer Willi Smith at Atlanta’s ever-popular Atlantic Station. Model Tyson Beckford and WSB TV’s Jovita Moore emcee’d the affair, which included a performance by singer Kenny Lattimore, a presentation to Hardison and Smith, and a stunning runway show featuring model and tv personality Cynthia Bailey. Interior designer Michael Habachy of HGTV’s “Design Wars” transformed the vast loft space above Z Gallerie into a chic white wonderland washed in jewel-toned lighting. Attendees included actress Jasmine Guy, former model Gail O’Neill, Anna Maria Horsford, Toya & Memphitz Wright, Trina & Towanda Braxton, Tameka Raymond (one of the show’s stylists), attorney/Real Housewives’ Phaedra Parks, singer/songwriter Crystal Nicole, choreographer Andrea Kelly, singer Dondria, entrepreneur Peter Thomas, Derek Blanks, Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall, Roger Bobb, Kenny Burns (V103) and more.[/p]“A Night to Remember” kicks off Atlanta’s celebration of Fashion’s Night Out which takes place Sept 8. Proceeds from “A Night to Remember” benefit the Mauldin Scholarship Fund at Savannah College of Art & Design and Invisible Beauty, a documentary by Bethann Hardison. For more information, visit www.antrfashion.org.[/p]

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Hip-Hop Photographer Chi Modu Release iconic B.I.G. World Trade Center Memorial Print

7 sep 2011, 15:19

[/p]Hip-Hop photographer Chi Modu, releases a special Memorial Edition of iconic rapper Biggie Smalls with the Twin Towers in the foreground, just in time for the 10th anniversary of 9/11.[/p]Each photograph is hand-signed by the photographer, numbered and titled in the border, and framed to museum quality. Only 110 prints will be made in the edition, signifying the number of floors in each Tower.[/p]“When the idea came to me to represent Notorious B.I.G as the King of New York, I thought what better setting than to have two of the quintessential New York City buildings in the background. In one of Biggie’s earlier songs, he has a line where he refers to the original failed bombing of the World Trade Center with his verse, ‘blow up like the World Trade.’”[/p]“Biggie liked the concept,” he says. “After postponing the shoot a few times because of scheduling conflicts, we finally completed the mission and I was able to capture all three New York icons in the picture.”[/p]via: HipHopWeekly[/p]

New Video: Big Sean – “Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay” f/ Kanye x Roscoe Dash

7 sep 2011, 14:55

 

If Big Sean's aspirations and goals were to become famous, he accomplished his mission. Peep the Detroit native shine in his long awaited video, Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay featuring Kanye West and Roscoe Dash. The stunning visuals were done by Dir. Hype Williams.[/p]

New Music: Female Rapper Dirty Diana – “Club Life”

6 sep 2011, 04:07

[/p]The landscape of hip-hop is forever evolving as male rappers continues to dominate the game. Besides, Nicki Minaj only two other prominent female emcees made an impact i.e. Lil Kim and Foxy Brown respectively. The replacement of Lil Kim by Nicki Minaj ruffled a few feathers, which is oftentimes compared to the historic battle between Roxanne Shante and The Real Roxanne. But, now Dirty Diana is posed to replace Foxy Brown with her melodic club banger, 'Club Life'. With a firm grasp on being the next female rapper to emerge into the national spotlight, fans and high ranking industry executives are breathlessly awaiting her arrival[/p]CLUB LIFE [Download] Link[/b][/p]

DMX Speaks Reality Show, 10 Kids and 6 Baby Mamas

6 sep 2011, 03:32

Fresh out jail and getting back in the game as if he never left, DMX hits 97.9 Fm in Dallas, Texas before gracing the stage of the House of Blues. X talks about his upcoming reality show and fathering 10 kids from 6 baby mamas.[/p]When asked his thoughts on those who feel he is too old and no longer relevant, DMX unleashed his anger and said "They Can Suck My D*ck!"[/p]

Video: Young Jeezy f/ Freddie Gibbs “Rough”

6 sep 2011, 00:51

[/p]Immediately after dropping 'The Real Is Back 2′ mixtape Jizzle waste no time giving us the visual to 'Rough' featuring Freddie Gibbs.[/p]

New Video: Meek Mill ‘Realest u Ever Seen’ f/ NH

5 sep 2011, 21:39

Maybach Music Group artist Meek Mills release another video off his Dream Chaser Mixtape. Labelmate Wale and CEO Rick Ross makes brief appearances in the video.[/p]

Mos Def x Talib Kweli x Raekwon x Ghost & Slaughter House Performs @ Rock The Bells

5 sep 2011, 17:29

Rock The Bells has to be one of the premiere shows illustrating the power of the hip-hop culture. The marquee show brings people from all walks of life together to enjoy real and authentic hip-hop. Hitting the stage was Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Raekwon, Ghostface and the Slaughterhouse crew.[/p]

‘The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975? [Trailer]

5 sep 2011, 17:11

The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 is a candid look at one of the most impactful moments in recent American history- the Black Power movement. Utilizing footage shot by Swedish camera crews during the height of the movement, which was then left unused in a Swedish TV basement for nearly thirty years, BPMT presents the movement, and some of its leaders-Stokely Carmichael, Angela Davies-at their most intimate and candid. With a soundtrack provided by Om’Mas and Philly’s own ?uestlove, and insights from prominent African-American artists such as Erykah Badu and Talib Kweli, BPMT simultaneously portrays a moment in American history while exploring its lasting impact and cultural legacy in our modern times.[/p]

R&B Singer Tases Pastor During Church Knife Fight

5 sep 2011, 16:59

[/p]There are epic Taser incidents and then there's this: An R&B singer and former candidate for one of Alabama's U.S. Senate seats, Simone De Moore, up until last Sunday was the music director at New Welcome Baptist Church in St. Elmo, Alabama. He was fired by Reverend Riley and, according to Moore's mother, Agolia, "They owed him. He asked them for his money."[/p]An argument broke out and, like any God-fearing man inside a house of worship, Simone De Moore pulled out a Taser and fried the pastor. That's when things spiraled out of control: "I said, 'oh my god he done cut me!" Agolia told Local 15 News. A deacon in the room had pulled out a pocket knife and stabbed her. She later got 19 stitches in the hospital. Investigators told the news channel that the deacon started slashing first, and that Moore responded with a Taser. Either way... Jesus Christ![/p]Warrants are out for Moore and the knife-wielding Deacon Harvey Hunt.[/p]via: Gawker[/p]