Remy Ma and Lil’ Kim release their highly anticipated video for their single, “Wake Me Up.” The video was directed by Eif Rivera, and see’s the two rap Queens trade bars over Lil Kim’s classic song, “Queen Bit$!.”
Check out the clip below:
Nicki Minaj Stirs Up Controversy with New ‘Paper’ Magazine Cover
Nicki Minaj has been known for her colorful antics and sexy image and there’s no slowing her down with the release of the Winter edition of “PAPER” magazine. Inside the issue, she talks about her upcoming album and even stated that if she ever did a joint album with another artist, it would only be with Beyoncé.
Some women have spoken out against the cover stating that it is over sexualized and inappropriate; especially for young girls who look up to Nicki.
For the full interview visit papermag.com
Check out some photos below:
Colin Kaepernick Covers GQ Magazine as “Citizen of the Year”
Via GQ:
Colin Kaepernick is GQ‘s Citizen of the Year. While Kap maintains his silent protest, he collaborated with GQ on a special project: a wide-ranging series of interviews with ten of his closest confidants and supporters—including rapper J. Cole, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, legendary artist Harry Belafonte, and more. Together, they explore Colin Kaepernick’s actions, provide insight into his world right now, and explain why there’s more work to be done.
Check out some dope photos of Kap below:
New Music: Eminem f/ Beyonce – “Walk on Water”
Eminem surprised the world yesterday when he released his first single “Walk on Water,” f/Beyonce. It caused a firestorm on Twitter and was trending for hours. The new song is the long-awaited single from his forthcoming album “Revival.”
The soulful and introspective song see’s Eminem in a different light reflecting over his life and the pressures that sometimes encompass being a successful celebrity. The track has already landed at #1 on itunes.
Take a listen below:
New Music: Remy Ma f/Lil’ Kim – “Wake Me Up”
Have you heard the new Remy Ma f/Lil’ Kim song? Well “Wake Me Up,” premiered earlier today to mixed reviews. The song pays homage to Lil Kim’s classic song “Queen Bi**h,” and made famous again by Mary J Blige when she released “I Can Love You.”
“Wake Me Up,” is the first single from Remy’s long-awaited sophomore album, “7 Winters, 6 Summers.”
Did Remy do her thing? Y’all ready for her new album?
“Underground” Creator Announces that the Groundbreaking Series Will Not Continue…Ever
If you were a fan of the hit series “Underground,” well sad news below. The show creator, Misha Green has confirmed the show still has not been picked up by another network since the WGN network did not renew the period series.
“Underground,” which told the story of the Macon 7, who were runaway slaves on their quest to freedom; was a story of triumph and resilience. A story about slavery that still needs to be told and heard. Of course a network would choose not to pick it back up. Yes, I understand that period pieces are often more expensive to film considering costumes, set design and other expenses to create such a period in time. But there are enough resources out here to pull together and make it happen if people really wanted to.
John Legend, one of the executive producers even sought out Oprah and her OWN network to help fund the continuation. However, they cited not have the funds due to their own big production of “Queen Sugar.”
Hopefully, someone will see the importance of “Underground,” and quickly get it back into production. In the meantime take a look at the message Misha Green posted:
Meek Mill Sentenced to A Minimum of 2-4 Years for Violation of Probation
Meek Mill has been sentenced by a Philadelphia judge to two to four years in state prison for violating probation in a nearly decade old gun and drug case.
People are in an uproar from the announcement of the unseemingly unfair and unjust sentence. Judge Brinkley cited a failed drug test and a failure to comply with a court order restricting his travel. Mill was originally arrested in 2008 and convicted of drug dealing and gun possession. He spent eight months in prison.
Many celebrities have spoken out against the sentence. Jay Z who rarely speaks out made it his business to post something in support of Meek. He posted:
We pray for Meek and his family during this difficult time and hope that justice will prevail. It is clear that this particular judge is trying to make an example out of the situation. However, you have other rats who get off for hanice crimes and don’t even get charged for anything i.e. cops killing black men/women/children….
Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” Hits #1 on Billboard 100
Cardi B made history this week becoming the second female rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100 without any other billed artists, with her summer anthem “Bodak Yellow,” following Lauryn Hill’s first solo Hot 100 entry (apart from the Fugees), “Doo Wop (That Thing),” for two weeks beginning with its Nov. 14, 1998, debut at No. 1. -VIA Billboard.
The song has been burning up the airwaves all summer long and Cardi has been receiving an overwhelming amount of love. After Cardi’s appearance on “the Breakfast Club,” Charlamagne, one of the hosts started a campaign to get Cardi to #1, calling for fans to stream the song, video and download it.
Congrats to Cardi B!!!
Rihanna and other Celebrities Shine Bright at her 3rd annual “Diamond Ball”
Rihanna celebrated her third annual “Diamond Ball,” which benefits the Clara Lionel Foundation. Dave Chapelle hosted the event and Kendric Lamar handled performing duties. Other celebs in attendance included La La Anthony, Lil’ Kim, Beyonce and Jay Z, Future, and Jamie Foxx to name a few. Rihanna launched the Clara Lionel Foundation in 2012 and named it after her grandparents Clara and Lionel Braithwaite.
The foundation said at the event they were among the first responders to assist those affected by Hurricane Harvey, and that they’re currently strategizing how best to support victims of Hurricane Irma. The organization has a scholarship program and an oncology and nuclear medicine center in Barbados.
VLOG: FRESH OFF THE PRESS PREVIEW: MIKE D’ANGELO
Fresh of the Press debuts a new preview video of the upcoming vlog series which is set to cover an array of entertainment/media and community activism/leadership in the DMV area and abroad. First up is Mike D’Angelo, upcoming artist from Edgewood Northeast, DC who has been grinding it out and making a name for himself. He recently signed a deal with MHG/Cash Money and has a real story to tell. Check out the preview below:
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