On Saturday night at Kicksperience, Sprite Way artists and rising hip-hop group Villain Park also performed, and had a meet-and-greet at the Sprite booth immediately after. To top it all off, the brand new spots made their official TV debut during Sunday night’s BET Awards, truly bringing the Thirst For Yours platform to life. Check out photos of guests and more on the flip!
Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari
Back in the day, being gay was a taboo topic within hip hop. Although there is definitely more work to be done, these artists are unapologetically living their authentic lives. For example, back in 2017, Chance The Rapper‘s brother, Taylor Bennett, set his soul free by revealing via Twitter that he identifies as bisexual — just before his 21st birthday. Chance also took to social media to congratulate his little brother on his courage.
From Taylor to Young M.A. these rappers are making the bold move to be who they are, despite haters. In honor of LGBT Pride Month, check out these eight rappers who are openly LGBT and proud.
Source: WENN / gpointstudio/Westend61/Cover Images
It’s no secret that there’s a huge disconnect between 90’s babies and kids born in the 2000’s. Would you believe that the 2019 NBA draft picks (who were born between 1999-2000) had no idea who Outkast and Destiny’s Child were?
If you didn’t think you were getting old, millennials — that video is full proof.
You may think you’re still one of the youngins’, but when a kid asks you what a floppy disk is, it becomes more apparent that they are brand new to the planet and have no idea about the struggle of only being able to save 1.44 megabytes of information.
Technology is moving fast and pretty soon, kids won’t even remember what an iPod is— remember those? Here are 10 struggles that kids today don’t have to deal with at all.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11Next page »
The 2019 BET Awards weekend kicks off yesterday, and it’s crazy to think that the show has been around for nearly 20 years! That means 18 years of the flyest, dopest and wackest fashion moments you’ve ever seen in your life. Fashion trends change every year, but It’s safe to say that this year will be one of the most powerful moments of blackness we’ve seen in a while.
Black awards shows are known for having the boldest, Blackest style moments out of all the red carpets out there. It’s only right to show up in your bestest when you’re celebrating your people. Whether it’s good, bad or indifferent — the style at the black awards shows are usually a fashion force to be reckoned with.
From trashy to wacky — check out some of the wildest fashion moments in BET Awards history.
Source: Cindy Ord / Getty
Last night, LL COOL J, Spike Lee, Rosie Perez, Fisher Stevens, Action Bronson and many legendary artists from the street art and graffiti community showed up to celebrate the NYC VIP Opening Preview of BEYOND the STREETS at 25 Kent Ave. Hosted by LL COOL J and Roger Gastman, the party kicked off the official public opening (Friday, June 21) of the 100,000 sq ft exhibition of graffiti, street art and beyond, including some of the most pervasive artists of the community, including Shepard Fairey, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, Timothy Curtis, Takashi Murakami, TAKI 183, Cleon Peterson, LADY PINK and more.
Source: Cindy Ord / Getty
Bert Krak was in attendance tattooing guests in his Brooklyn-inspired tattoo porch. Legendary DJ Stretch Armstrong spun 90’s hip hop while break dancers moved around the two-floor exhibit.
Source: Cindy Ord / Getty
The exhibition officially opens to the public tomorrow, Friday, June 21. Tickets available here:https://beyondthestreets.com/
Source: Splash News / Splash News
Lil Nas X has struck again, and this time, he’s setting aside his “know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em” boots for a heartfelt relationship song.
Don’t get it twisted, Nas X is still making music in the trap realm, but with “Panini,” he seems to be singing to a lover who’s tune has changed now that he’s gotten big. Check out the CGI-filled visuals for the track below, which sample’s Nirvana‘s “In Bloom,” then be sure to cop Lil Nas X’s new EP called 7, which drops at midnight!
Source: Tony Tran / Tony Tran
On Friday night, Marshmello kicked-off the weekend with an electric set at KAOS Nightclub as part of his exclusive residency. The famously masked DJ kept the party going when he returned to KAOS Dayclub the next day for a packed pool party on Saturday afternoon. Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard (championship MVP), Serge Ibaka, Patrick McCaw, Eric Moreland, OG Anunoby, Chris Boucher, Jordan Loyd and Malcolm Miller celebrated their team’s first NBA championship at KAOS Dayclub while taking in the Marshmello show on Saturday afternoon.
“The Bachelor” stars Amanda Stanton, Alexis Waters, Corinne Olympios and Raven Gates celebrated the grand opening of REVOLVE’s first long-term pop-up retail store, located at the Palms Casino Resort.
Source: Tony Tran / Tony Tran
Later Saturday night, Cardi B returned to KAOS Nightclub for another unforgettable night of her exclusive residency. The rapper took over the club for a completely sold out show and the crowd went wild as she performed chart-topping hits including “Money” and “Bodak Yellow.” Celebs EJ Johnson and Peter Berg both checked out KAOS and the show that night. Peep ore venue photos by hitting the flip!
At just three years old, North West is already a staple in modern-day pop culture. The first heir to the Kardashian-West throne is growing up in a time when social media is a primary source of communication (especially in the family she comes from). Surprisingly, little Northie wasn’t always a fan of social networks.
Kim Kardashian revealed that her little toddler was once afraid of Snapchat and its various features. Kim tried to break her daughter’s paralyzing fear of the app by putting her on there more and more, and surprisingly, it worked.
Check out the birthday girl’s cutest Snapchat moments below
Flower Crown Girl.
Source: Ebet Roberts / Getty
Living in a time of one hit wonders, watered down lyrics and sub-par visuals makes you long for the work of eclectic geniuses like Missy Elliott.
Source: Chris Walter / Getty
Let’s face it — anyone who was popping before the Internet blew up is like ancient history to some of the kids growing up today. It’s almost like the world as a whole started over once Youtube and social media became a thing, making all the artist who put in work before that feel like dinosaurs.
Source: KMazur / Getty
Missy Misdemeanor Elliott was way ahead of her time when it came to production, melodies and spitting bars. She could rap without a ghostwriter, produce without loops, sing an R&B ballad and give you extraterrestrial videos at the same damn time. Miss E. can make an entire song rapping backward and it’ll top the charts. She’s your faves fave.
Source: Todd Williamson / Getty
On Friday, she made history as the the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. And it’s about damn time!
Missy is proof that it’s hard to be a lion amongst sheep. But fortunately for her, there’s a whole generation of young folks who appreciate her contributions to music and will not let the world forget it.
These days, the legend is looking good and living better. But just in case you forgot about her healthy resume, hit the flip to refresh your memory.
Source: D’USSE / D’usse
Thursday night, Van Jones hosted Prince’s “Originals” album release celebration at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles. Dave Chappelle, Van Jones, Quest Love, Demetrius Shipp J, and Kendrick Sampson were among the guests that were seen sipping D’USSE cocktails such as the Purple Rain and the Prince original throughout the night.
Source: D’USSE / D’usse
Check out some photo highlights from the eventful evening below!
Source: Splash News / Splash News
Wu-Tang Clan is continuing to take over all media sites and venues, with appearances in places you might least expect them.
Most recently, they headlined the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, which is usually reserved for more country acts, church revivals and boxing matches, according to NPR.
Ever since they opened in 1892, Ryman has hosted everyone from Johnny Cash to Helen Keller to Harry Houdini.
But never a hip hop act…
Until now.
On June 9, Wu-Tang played a sold-out show at the theater nicknamed “The Mother Church of Country Music.” The performance was apart of their international tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of their Enter the Wu-Tang album.
“This isn’t your grandparents’ Ryman,” says Shannon Sanders, a record producer and Grammy-winning musician. In the 80s, Sanders was apart of one of Nashville’s first hip hop groups, and he says the hip hop scene there has often lived in the shadow of country: “It’s just been hard to be part of the narrative of the city’s musical story.”
Now, Sanders says listeners have diversified their tastes, going from country to rock to hip hop.
“You know, the Ryman has had to grow up too, and had to grow up into what the city is,” Sanders says. “You know, the Wu-Tang is ready for the Ryman, but also the Ryman is ready for the Wu-Tang.”
Based on the crowd, it was definitely a night to remember.
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty
June is the OFFICIAL celebration of black music. Black Music Month was originally founded by music moguls Kenny Gamble and Ed Wright in 1978, and with the help of President Jimmy Carter on June 7, 1979, the month of June was officially declared Black Music Month.
The influence that black artists and black music have on American culture and cultures around the globe is indisputable. From visual influence to sonic influence, generations of African-American recording artists and musicians have inspired some of the most influential artists of all time. With hearing being one of the most importance senses an individual can possess, we decided to round up the 15 most influential black music producers over the past 10 years. The sounds these producers have created over the years transcends the importance of visual impressions.
From creating the sound, to developing the creative direction, and often mixing and mastering their music, the importance of a good producer is irrefutable. So check out the 11 producers who have created the sound of the past decade.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13Next page »
