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T.I. Appears On The View

10/18/2011  |  No Comments

10/18/2011 T.I. is back on his grind. This morning he hit up The View to chat with the ladies. Tip spoke about his is new book Power & Beauty, family and of course he touched on being released from jail. Video takes a few seconds to start. more

Hova Love The Kids: Jay-Z Gets Animated in New Secret Millionaires Club Series

10/18/2011  |  No Comments

10/18/2011 Jay-Z will lend his voice in the animation “Secret Millionaires Club” as he plays the role of a business professional and mogul who’s promoting financial literacy for the kids. Poppa Jay will be the first guest to appear in one of the four animated kid specials. The series will air this Sunday on Hub TV. Head inside to peep the video clip. more

Super Diddy Saves Boys & Girls Club Of Harlem

10/12/2011  |  No Comments

10/12/2011 Diddy has redeemed himself! After that stunt queen move during BET Hip-Hop awards weekend, he does a wonderful deed for his child-hood community and saves the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem. He came at a time of need due to the lack of funding the club was on it way to being shut down. Board Member and Resource Development Chairman, Willie C. Bentley, Jr. stated: "Mr. Combs’ contribution comes at a time when we were faced with the possibility of eliminating existing programs and/or club sites. 100% of Mr. Combs’ contribution will go directly to the young people, and provide educational, recreational and social enrichment programs allowing us to move forward as a club, uninterrupted.” That's what's up!!!! Now no more stunts! more

Jay-Z Get’s His Own College Course-“Sociology of Hip-Hop: Jay-Z”

10/11/2011  |  No Comments

10/11/2011

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For someone to have never gone to college, let alone never completed high-school. To have a college course solely focusing on you as an entertainer is MAJOR!!! Noted educator and author, Michael Eric Dyson, is now teaching a class at the prominent Georgetown University, based solely on Jay Z. The course, “Sociology of Hip-Hop: Jay-Z” is a 3 credit course offered this semester. The course covers Jay-Z’s book “Decoded,” Adam Bradley’s “Book of Rhymes,” Zack O'Malley Greenburg’s “Empire State of Mind,” as well as other articles and films about hip-hop in general. Regarding the course Dyson states “We look at his incredible body of work, we look at his own understanding of his work, we look at others who reflect upon him, and then we ask the students to engage in critical analysis of Jay-Z himself,” I know that closed quickly. To be able to discuss your favorite rapper for 3 hours and receive college credit is dope! Peep the video above as Dyson speaks on it briefly. more

Jay-Z To Re-Release “Decoded” Book On November 1st

Jay-Z To Re-Release “Decoded” Book On November 1st

10/03/2011  |  No Comments

10/03/2011 Yes!!! Just in time for my birthday 11.12! Jay-z presented the original Decoded last November and now he is set to re-release the book on November 1st with a new cover. The re-release will include; A new chapter, seven additional illustrations, and three songs: “I Know”, Young Gz”, “Lost One” and a new afterword. Thanks in advance for my gift. Head inside to peep what Hova had to say about the re-release. more

Kanye West Debuts ‘Dw’ Womenswear Collection At Paris Fashion Week [PHOTOS]

10/03/2011  |  No Comments

10/03/2011 The wait is over!!! The collection dubbed Dw is in honor of Ye’s late mother Dr. Donde West and was presented during Paris Fashion Week. Although the collection received mixed reviews I was pleased with the collection being that he is a first time designer. But of course the gurus in fashion had much to say. Hey you can’t please everyone and I am sure if Ye wasn’t pleased with the pieces he would not have allowed them to be viewed by the public. Many notable big names were in attendance--Anna Wintour, Alexander Wang, Dean and Dan Caton of Dsquared, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Lindsay Lohan, Jared Leto and Ciara. Head inside to peep the photos. more

Jay-Z : SC Foundation Carnival 9-29-11

09/30/2011  |  No Comments

09/30/2011 Jay-Z hosted his Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation carnival in NYC’s Pier 54. The Making The Ordinary Extraordinary event cost $1,000 a ticket and benefited the organization, which launched in 2002 to help socio-economic hardships further education at institutions of higher learning.See video and pics inside.. more

Clap For Him: Jay Z: NBA Nets Renamed ‘Brooklyn Nets’ [Video]

09/26/2011  |  2 Comments

09/26/2011 So I previously posted that Jay-z would be performing at the Barclays Center, the future home of NBA team “Brooklyn Nets”. No longer just talks! It is now OFFICIAL!!! Jay-z spoke with myfoxny and made the major announcement! Goodbye Jersey Hello BROOKLYN! Jay-z who said he was feeling “giddy right now”, is set to perform more than once he says maybe like eight shows! I am so happy for him. See video of Hov speaking inside... more

Jay-Z To Headline First Concert At Brooklyn’s Barclays Center

09/26/2011  |  No Comments

09/26/2011 Just when I thought hov would relax the first year of his unborn child’s life, I stumble across this! So Next September, the co-owner of the New Jersey Nets will headline the first concert at the Barclays Center located in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York. When the current NBA Lockout is over the venue, which is expected to open September 28, 2012, will serve as the home of the Brooklyn Nets. Can’t stop won’t stop. Congrats again to HOV. more

Fashion Conscious Rapper Kanye West Set To Debut Womenswear Collection In October

09/16/2011  |  No Comments

09/16/2011 KANYE WEST will debut his womenswear collection during Paris Fashion Week this Fall. It’s also being reported that Ye has hired London-based designer Katie Eary as one of the creative leads. Eary, who launched her career in menswear before adding womenswear to her repertoire, is known for her bold, bright, eye-catching designs. Hopefully she’ll be able to execute Mr. West vision. According to harpersbazaar.com.au the S/S 2012 collection will be shown as apart of the official schedule at 9.30pm on October 1, directly after Jean Paul Gauliter and Loewe. Can’t wait to see and share photos of the line. Stay tuned. more