Kanye West Announces Potential Yeezy Season 9 Paris Fashion Show

Kanye West Asks “Can I get uhhhhhhhhh.....” in McDonald's Super Bowl Spot

Whenever Kanye West is actively using social media, it is recommended that followers are tapped in. Over the last month, the billionaire music and fashion mogul has used his Instagram to bring awareness and express his grievances regarding his partnerships with both Adidas and Gap.

Last week he took another step in ending the relationship with Gap after sending a termination letter to the company.

On Sunday he took to his Instagram to post a summary of restrictions draft that was sent to him in response to his termination letter.The restrictions read:

“Neither Yeezy nor Ye may use, wear, sponsor, promote market, advertise, encore, design, manufacture, license sell, or provide consulting services with respect to any of the following products under the Yeezy Trademarks or Ye’s likeness or any other identifiable attribute, feature or indica of Ye.”

“Welp I guess the war’s not over,” said Ye under the post.

He later posted Gap’s list of Board of Directors twice. In the first post, he made followers aware of the lack of support he has gotten for his upcoming fashion show.

“Magically No production companies have been willing to produce my YZYSZN9 fashion show in Paris on October 3rd,” said Ye.

In the second post, he criticized Gap’s Chairman of the Board and Interim CEO, Bobby Martin, for what Ye insinuated hypocrisy.

“Funny that Bob Martin called me and said we are amicably ending our deal But I can’t do a fashion show but they can keep selling my product hmmmmm,” said Ye.

A number of reasons led to the termination of the Yeezy Gap partnership including not opening retail stores. The company was required to open five stores by July 2023.

We’ll continue to monitor Ye’s relationship with both Gap and Adidas.

Ye also recently joined TikTok as well. In his debut to the popular platform, he posted a video listening to his Grammy Award winning Jesus Is King album.

The post Kanye West Announces Potential Yeezy Season 9 Paris Fashion Show appeared first on The Source.

Bad Bunny’s ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ Has Most Weeks at No. 1 Since Drake’s ‘Views’

BadBunny

Bad Bunny reigns supreme. The Latin superstar will notch another week with the No. 1 album in the country. Sitting at the top for the 11th non-consecutive week, Bad Bunny now has the most week at No. 1 in nearly six years, matching Drake’s Views effort of 2016.

According to Billboard, Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti earned 97,000 equivalent album units in the United States last week.

Bad Bunny’s new album held off the new release from Nav, Demons Protected by Angels, which arrived at No. 2.

f Un Verano Sin Ti’s 97,000 equivalent album units earned, SEA units comprise 94,000, album sales comprise 2,000, and TEA units comprise 1,000.

NAV collects his 5th top 10-charting album as Demons Protected by Angels begins lands at No. 2 with 67,000 equal album units earned. Of that sum, SEA units include 40,500 (equaling 60 million on demand streams), album sales comprise 26,000 and TEA units comprise 500

The post Bad Bunny’s ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ Has Most Weeks at No. 1 Since Drake’s ‘Views’ appeared first on The Source.

Rae Sremmurd Holds Water Drive For The Residents Of Jackson, Mississippi

Screen Shot 2022 09 19 at 12.59.19 AM

On September 14, Rae Sremmurd linked with Making Wishes Matter to organize a water drive for their fellow Mississippians, who are currently without potable drinking water. The rap superstars donated more than 2 trucks full with over 100 cases of water, 100 water filters to the elderly and called on fans to pitch in too. Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee then personally delivered the bounty to communities in need. 

The hip-hop duo were greeted by friends and fans, who turned out in droves to help the cause. Jxmmi shared a video from the event on Instagram to spread the news. “We are at the truck,” he said. “We got plenty of water, man! Shoutout to everybody [who] came out, got down. Lots of water. We comin’ to Jackson. Let’s get it.” This crisis is the result of the Pearl River flooding in August — an event that left more than 150,000 residents scrambling for drinking water. 

Rae Sremmurd’s community outreach comes after the pair dropped the singles “Community D***” and “Denial” their first song together in more than four years, earlier this year. Prior to that, the brothers made a name for themselves as the preeminent harmonizers of hip-hop, racking up numerous hits beginning with 2014’s “No Flex Zone.” Their first two albums, 2015’s SremmLife and the following year’s SremmLife 2, were each certified Platinum, and the latter spawned the group’s first No. 1 hit, the Gucci Mane-assisted “Black Beatles.”

The post Rae Sremmurd Holds Water Drive For The Residents Of Jackson, Mississippi appeared first on The Source.

Jim Jones, Aisha Hall, Shawana King “GIVE BACK” Phones And Tablets To Their Harlem Hood

Screen Shot 2022 09 16 at 12.06.25 PM

Next week, September 21st, Aisha Hall and Shawana King of PTM Consulting alongside Harlem megastar Jim Jones are giving away phones and tablets that have free internet access to low income families. The giveaway will take place at Momma Zee’s Food & Deli at 2061 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, New York, NY 10027 from 12 pm-4 pm. 

The goal of this event is to provide people who received state or federal benefits or people from low-income areas receive free internet access. In order to qualify for the phone or tablet, you must be currently receiving:

  • Food stamps
  • Social Security Income
  • Medicaid
  • WIC
  • Free School Lunch
  • Come from a low-income background such as public housing

The names are run through a national verification system and if approved, the person will receive their tablet or phone device. There will only be 250-300 phones and tablets at the location, so the devices are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please bring a valid ID or your benefits card to apply. There is a twenty-dollar activation fee for the phone and tablets. PTM Consulting, are also open to hiring people who would want to provide phone and tablet service to the community. 

Jim Jones + Aisha Hall + Shawana King GIVE BACK

WED September 21st 

12 pm-4 pm.

Giving phones and tablets that have free internet access.

Momma Zee’s Food & Deli
2061 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd
New York, NY 10027 

The post Jim Jones, Aisha Hall, Shawana King “GIVE BACK” Phones And Tablets To Their Harlem Hood appeared first on The Source.

Teddy Riley Opens Up About Not Seeing His Son ‘For Three Years’ in Latest ‘Red Table Talk’ Episode

Teddy Riley red table talk 10 19082022 0a3304ab55264bd78814c4ba7df29c0d

Teddy Riley takes to Jada Pinkett-Smith’s “Red Table” to discuss his co-parenting relationship with the mother of his youngest son, Mykal Theo Riley.

The New Jack Swing innovator tells Pinkett-Smith and her co-hosts, daughter Willow Smith and mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, that the two configured a contract that he “lived by.”

Riley claims he “did not read” a portion of the agreement that states who gets physical custody of their son. In addition, he opens up about the child support portion of the agreement that states a specific amount that was expected to be split in “half” once his son started first grade.

“So she doesn’t want you to see Mycal because of child support?” asked Pinkett.

“Exactly,” responded Riley.

Check out the exclusive clip here.

The Grammy-winning producer took to Instagram in July to express initial details of his custody battle.

“It’s my baby son’s birthday today and I haven’t seen him in three years plus,” Riley started. “I’ve done everything that I’m supposed to do as a father financially & mentally but because this woman have process evil way, I have to deal with the corrupted government ATL system just to see my son but that will all change.”

Catch Teddy Riley on the Red Table Talk’s Latest Episode on Wednesday.

The post Teddy Riley Opens Up About Not Seeing His Son ‘For Three Years’ in Latest ‘Red Table Talk’ Episode appeared first on The Source.

Reform Alliance Names Kim Spitaleri as Its First Chief Marketing Officer

Reform Alliance Names Kim Spitaleri as Its First Chief Marketing Officer

Kim Spitaleri has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer by REFORM Alliance, which will oversee the group’s recently established marketing division. Kim will create the long-term marketing plan, activations, and brand innovation for REFORM. Kim will play a crucial part as the organization continues to advance its goal to revolutionize supervision by altering laws, procedures, and culture to offer genuine routes to employment and well-being.

America’s probation and parole system have to be replaced with a restorative strategy that is fair, responsible, and committed to recovery. The organization’s mission is to help people successfully reintegrate into society while enhancing the safety and well-being of families and communities.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kim to our team,” said REFORM CEO Robert Rooks. “As we continue to raise awareness about the need to transform our probation and parole system, innovation will be fundamental to taking our movement to new heights. As Chief Marketing Officer, Kim will lead the strategic direction for our marketing presence, spearheading efforts to bring REFORM’s mission to new audiences by implementing creative campaigns and designing dynamic and impactful events. Her leadership will be key to advancing our growth and impact.” 

Kim has over 20 years of experience in a variety of marketing fields. Kim joins us most recently from Estée Lauder Companies, where she served as Vice President, Global Consumer Marketing, eCommerce & Omnichannel at Tom Ford Beauty, shaping the brand strategy, creating disruptive marketing activations, and driving record-breaking growth. She is uniquely qualified to lead marketing transformation in that role. She led the global opening of the Tom Ford Beauty retail locations during her time there, diversified social media, and opened up e-commerce in China, tripling revenues.

“I couldn’t be happier to join REFORM given the current state of affairs and the inequities regularly occurring in our criminal justice system,” said Kim Spitaleri. “We want to change the narrative by sharing the facts and creating emotional connections to amplify REFORM’s reach.”

Kim worked for MAC Cosmetics for five years as the company’s vice president of global and North American consumer marketing and artist relations. Before joining the Tom Ford cosmetics line, she helped the renowned VIVA GLAM lipstick become the best-selling item, with all profits going to regional groups that serve those afflicted by or living with HIV/AIDS. Before joining the Tom Ford cosmetics line, she oversaw and coordinated marketing efforts across many divisions.

She worked for Starwood Hotels & Resorts for seven years before Marriott acquired it, spending more than ten years there. She held executive positions inside several organizations in North America, including W Hotels, Starwood Preferred Guest, and the portfolio of brands. Most notably, she encouraged the growth into international markets and helped establish the W Hotels brand in its early years.

One of the essential aspects in determining reentry success, reducing recidivism, and establishing long-term stability for people, families, and communities is employment possibilities. Since the company’s founding in 2019, REFORM has helped more than 650,000 people find options to leave the criminal justice system by passing 16 pieces of bipartisan legislation in 10 states. In addition to working on legislation, REFORM is committed to fostering employment possibilities for long-term success in the labor market.

REFORM launched a series of job fair events in late 2021, and since then, it has staged two sizable gatherings that offered complete one-stop services and community involvement. Nearly 10,000 people had access to career prospects thanks to the two events in New York and Philadelphia, and 25% of registrants received job offers. In 2023, more job fair occasions are anticipated to be declared nationwide.

The post Reform Alliance Names Kim Spitaleri as Its First Chief Marketing Officer appeared first on The Source.

Twitter Stamps Akbar V & JT’s Verses as the best from Nicki Minaj’s ‘Super Freaky Girl (Queen Mix)’

Twitter Stamps Akbar V & JT's Verses as the best from Nicki Minaj's 'Super Freaky Girl (Queen Mix)'

Nicki Minaj surprised fans with a remix to her Hot 100 chart topping singe, “Super Freaky Girl,” on Friday. The Young Money Queen teased the track on Thursday, before its official release, but there was no preview of what was to come from the collaborators. Let’s just say they did not disappoint.

Following Nicki’s original verse, JT set the tone from start to finish with notable bars such as:

Neck frozed all year, cold summer
I'ma bad bitch, get him for his pin numbers

Following JT verse, Bia a.k.a Barbia spits her bars with notable lines such as:

I'm so bad I could touch myself again
Fuck myself like the Clermont twins (Uh)
He wanna fuck on all my friends (Uh)
I'm too rich for an OnlyFans

Katie Got Bandz represents New York with a hard-hitting verse and notable bars:

He like 'em freaky, pussy squeaky
Give me that tongue, make it leaky
I make it wet, nickname Fiji

Akbar V is fourth to take the mic with a number of quotable. She even gets repetition from Nicki herself when she says: “No gag reflex, I ain’t never gonna choke.”

From “I’m cool J take a LL” to “Can’t mention the freak without AK,” Akbar V shows she can captivate listeners with a quick 16.

Malibu Mitch tees up the pitch before Nicki’s verse saying lines such as:

B**ches on my body 'cause it's follow the leader (Uh)
Ni**as on my body 'cause I'm hot like a heater

Nicki Minaj rounds off the Queen Mix in typical Queen fashion.

I ain't talkin' Spanish when I say, "Señorita"
Told that bitch ghost writer, "Yo, send your reader"

While each femcee is impressive with their bars, fans took to Twitter to deem Akbar V and JT’s verses as the top tier amongst the featured guest.

It is Nicki Minaj’s first collaboration with Akbar V, JT, Malibu Mitch and and Katie got Bandsz. It is Bia’s second collaboration in the past year with The Queen after they teamed up for the “Whole Lotta Money” (Remix) back in 2021.

Let us know in the comments if you agree with Twitter’s take on the ranking of the Queen Mix verses.

The post Twitter Stamps Akbar V & JT’s Verses as the best from Nicki Minaj’s ‘Super Freaky Girl (Queen Mix)’ appeared first on The Source.

Twitter Stamps Akbar V & JT’s Verses as the best from Nicki Minaj’s ‘Super Freaky Girl (Queen Mix)’

Twitter Stamps Akbar V & JT's Verses as the best from Nicki Minaj's 'Super Freaky Girl (Queen Mix)'

Nicki Minaj surprised fans with a remix to her Hot 100 chart topping singe, “Super Freaky Girl,” on Friday. The Young Money Queen teased the track on Thursday, before its official release, but there was no preview of what was to come from the collaborators. Let’s just say they did not disappoint.

Following Nicki’s original verse, JT set the tone from start to finish with notable bars such as:

Neck frozed all year, cold summer
I'ma bad bitch, get him for his pin numbers

Following JT verse, Bia a.k.a Barbia spits her bars with notable lines such as:

I'm so bad I could touch myself again
Fuck myself like the Clermont twins (Uh)
He wanna fuck on all my friends (Uh)
I'm too rich for an OnlyFans

Katie Got Bandz represents New York with a hard-hitting verse and notable bars:

He like 'em freaky, pussy squeaky
Give me that tongue, make it leaky
I make it wet, nickname Fiji

Akbar V is fourth to take the mic with a number of quotable. She even gets repetition from Nicki herself when she says: “No gag reflex, I ain’t never gonna choke.”

From “I’m cool J take a LL” to “Can’t mention the freak without AK,” Akbar V shows she can captivate listeners with a quick 16.

Malibu Mitch tees up the pitch before Nicki’s verse saying lines such as:

B**ches on my body 'cause it's follow the leader (Uh)
Ni**as on my body 'cause I'm hot like a heater

Nicki Minaj rounds off the Queen Mix in typical Queen fashion.

I ain't talkin' Spanish when I say, "Señorita"
Told that bitch ghost writer, "Yo, send your reader"

While each femcee is impressive with their bars, fans took to Twitter to deem Akbar V and JT’s verses as the top tier amongst the featured guest.

It is Nicki Minaj’s first collaboration with Akbar V, JT, Malibu Mitch and and Katie got Bandsz. It is Bia’s second collaboration in the past year with The Queen after they teamed up for the “Whole Lotta Money” (Remix) back in 2021.

Let us know in the comments if you agree with Twitter’s take on the ranking of the Queen Mix verses.

The post Twitter Stamps Akbar V & JT’s Verses as the best from Nicki Minaj’s ‘Super Freaky Girl (Queen Mix)’ appeared first on The Source.

Nicki Minaj Co-Signs Song Snippet from Akbar V: ‘This S**t Hard AF’

210320 nicki minaj getty 1200x675 1

Akbar V is grabbing the ears, eyes and attention spans of rap fans since the release of the “Super Freaky Girl” (Queen Mix) on Friday. She certainly has an avid supporter in the Queen, Nicki Minaj, and the feeling is mutual.

The Love & Hip-Hop ATL reality star took to Twitter over the weekend to join #NickisTeaParty and fired off a couple of public service announcements.

“Just so we clear if u a opp of @NICKIMINAJ or foxy brown then u are a opp of mine I’m done being cordial,” she started, follow by multiple exclamation marks for emphasis. “don’t care too much bout any of y’all anyway … i know y’all don’t really like me …. And I’m ok with that just please stop pretending.”

Akbar V posted a 26-second snippet of a potential “SFG” follow-up. On the snippet, she raps:

I know these bi*ches going dutch 
and you could never check me

The bar certainly caught Nicki’s attention as she complemented the song. Then followed up shortly after with a quoted retweet of the aforementioned lyrics.

Akbar V expressed her gratitude after her “idol” admired the track by quoting her lyrics.

Fans filled up her mentions asking Akbar V to drop the track. Now it is only a matter of time before its official release.

Was Nicki’s approval a potential sign for another collaboration? With the underlying mutual support between the two over the weekend, the possibilities are endless.

Minaj also teased her new track with Bleu entitled, “Love In The Way,” which is set to release this upcoming Friday. Nicki hinted at the track last month with an IG story post as well.

The post Nicki Minaj Co-Signs Song Snippet from Akbar V: ‘This S**t Hard AF’ appeared first on The Source.

Two Children Shot At School Bus Stop In Miami By Teen Robbing Them For Their Phones

Screen Shot 2022 09 09 at 5.08.09 AM

According to several reports, two 12-year-old boys were shot by a teenager who was trying to rob the young school children of their cell phones.

As the two 12-year-old boys waited for the school bus in Miami-Dade County, Florida shortly before 8am, a 16-year-old boy with a gun approached the tw oboys and demanded their cell phones. When the boys refused to give up their phones, the teen gunman immediately opened fire, striking both of the boys with bullets before fleeing the scene.

The preteens were treated by the members of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and were transported to a local hospital, where they were listed in stable condition.

The shooter was eventually apprehended and found with two handguns in his possession.

The post Two Children Shot At School Bus Stop In Miami By Teen Robbing Them For Their Phones appeared first on The Source.