Kanye West, Lil Uzi Vert and Steve Lacy Pop Up With Matching Tattoos

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Kanye West, Lil Uzi Vert and Steve Lacy  share a Gemini affection and appear to have gotten  matching tattoos.

Alternative R&B artist Steve Lacey took to social media late Tuesday night to share a photo of the trio posing for a mirror selfie.

 Popular Los Angeles based tattoo artist Mez Afram is holding the camera as Ye, Lil Uzi and Lacy extend their left arms for the flick. A close up of the photo shows off the ink that reads “We Here Forever Technically.”

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This comes after Kanye Ye celebrated the split of his soon-to-be ex wife Kim Kardashian from comedian Pete Davidson.  In a now deleted post, Ye’s IG featured a photoshopped cover of the New York Times that said Davidson is “dead at age 28” seemingly in response to their break up.

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D-Nice Brings ‘Club Quarantine’ to Carnegie Hall

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D-Nice pulled up to Carnegie Hall Thursday night (Aug. 4) to transform his iconic virtual ‘Club Quarantine’ into an in-person experience. He was joined by a number of guests, including Ashanti, Jadakiss & Styles P, Big Daddy Kane, DJ Clark Kent, and more. Queen Latifah made a surprise cameo as well.

While the performances were hefty appetizers for attendees to enjoy, the veteran DJ seamlessly took over the party with a number of classic hits as the main course.

Club Quarantine’ may have begun during the 2020 lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the energy has transcended over the past two years. The initial live stream gained praise and attendance from the likes of Michelle Obama and Oprah in 2020.

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“I’m pretty excited about it because I know that not many people from my kind of Hip hop and R&B world have played Carnegie,” D-Nice told the Daily News. “For me to be able to headline Carnegie, let me not just say play because a lot of musicians play, play Carnegie Hall but being a DJ and being able to bring my vibe to that stage is honestly probably one of the highlights of my career.”

Jay-Z brought Hip-Hop to the historic concert venue back in 2012. D-Nice has graced the Hall with his presence more than a decade later.

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Watch New 6-Part Docu-Series “Funny My Way” with Comedian J.B. Smoove

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Funny My Way is a new original comedy docu-series narrated by comedian J.B. Smoove (Real Husbands of Hollywood, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Almost Christmas). 

The six-part Audible Original pays homage to six iconic Black Comedians who broke barriers in the entertainment industry, talking about the everyday struggles in the Black community, fighting for equality while being their authentic, raw selves. 

Dick Gregory, Redd Foxx, Moms Mabley, Flip Wilson, Rudy Ray Moore, and Paul Mooney, are highlighted on featured episodes.

The new series focuses on breaking boundaries in comedy and honors the Black comedy icons that shattered barriers by boldly defining themselves beyond the limitations of their time.

Smoove dives into the life and career of a different comedy icon each episode, while using interviews and archival clips from TV shows, comedy albums, and talk shows,.  

According to the statement released, the series reframes the comedic greats’ accomplishments in terms of their continued relevance, their essential influence, and the fight for equal rights in the present day.

Funny My Way is executive produced by Team Coco and AYR Media. Available only on Audible premiering on August 4, 2022.

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Comedian J.B. Smoove Hosts New 6-Part Docu-Series “Funny My Way”

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Funny My Way is a new original comedy docu-series narrated by comedian J.B. Smoove (Real Husbands of Hollywood, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Almost Christmas). 

The six-part Audible Original pays homage to six iconic Black Comedians who broke barriers in the entertainment industry, talking about the everyday struggles in the Black community, fighting for equality while being their authentic, raw selves. 

Dick Gregory, Redd Foxx, Moms Mabley, Flip Wilson, Rudy Ray Moore, and Paul Mooney, are highlighted on featured episodes.

The new series focuses on breaking boundaries in comedy and honors the Black comedy icons that shattered barriers by boldly defining themselves beyond the limitations of their time.

Smoove dives into the life and career of a different comedy icon each episode, while using interviews and archival clips from TV shows, comedy albums, and talk shows,.  

According to the statement released, the series reframes the comedic greats’ accomplishments in terms of their continued relevance, their essential influence, and the fight for equal rights in the present day.

Funny My Way is executive produced by Team Coco and AYR Media. Available only on Audible premiering on August 4, 2022.

If you’re looking for an impactful look at comedic history that goes far beyond their punch lines, check it out here 

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Legendary Producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins Launches Kids Music Writing Camp

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Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, a multi-Grammy Award winning record producer, rapper, and songwriter, is looking to take on 10 music production protégés and spend 2 days in the studio with them. Darkchild is looking to give back and help find and develop amazing, undiscovered, youth talent. 

He is committed to finding and selecting 10 proteges through his campaign and with the output of their work, they will potentially be pitched to top A-list artists to consider for their own recordings. Jerkins’ camp will be covering a $500 subsidy for travel and hotel and participants must be responsible for their own travel and accommodations. Applicants can submit a 60-second audition video through his Protégé page.  Every submission will receive a personalized feedback video from Darkchild.

This will be the first camp he’s hosted with previously undiscovered talent, which he sees as an important access opportunity for young producers and artists.

Darkchild is an award winning producer, having collaborated with a broad range of popular artists including Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Destiny’s Child, Brandy, Michael Jackson, and more.

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Kendrick Lamar Shares 50 Photos of Big Steppers Tour on Instagram

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Kendrick Lamar may be in the middle of his “Big Steppers” tour, but he’s apparently not too busy performing to share his perception of his experience with fans. The artist took to Instagram on Wednesday afternoon where he uploaded 50 artistic photos of his recent tour along with a heartfelt and introspective message to his fans about his artistic struggles and motivation.

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He uploaded the photos in just over an hour with no captions. Most of the photos, which appear to have been shot by a professional photographer, show Lamar performing a variety of his hits, often with dazzling special effects in the background. However, some are close crops of his outfits or props while others are silouhettes and wide panoramic shots that would look almost abstract if viewed too quickly.

While the photos did not have captions, the photo dump was accompanied by a heartfelt message in which he described his artistic struggle to create “Mother I Sober,” a song off his latest album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. The story read:

“ngl jesus jojo and mary. took a n**** 20 years to find mother i sober. rap has truly helped my expansion of self. beyond the perception of who I believe to be. on jojo. music is air to a young n**** at this point. mr. morale. the catalyst of my self expression. ill never forget the process of falling in love with imperfection. the piano. my fans. the stories of reconciliation i hear from penitentiaries to small villages. Some words will find you today. Some will find you in 10. find your children type sh**. sitting in like an old book. im forever underground. infiltrating the mainstream a la carte. these cities still beautiful to watch. on jojo. ily -ok ok!”

Dates for the “Big Steppers” tour can be found here: https://www.livenationentertainment.com/2022/05/kendrick-lamar-announces-the-big-steppers-tour/.

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Kodak Black Shoots His Shot at Brittany Renner During Rolling Loud Interview

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Kodak Black does not need to be on stage in order to create viral moments.

Yak shut down Rolling Loud as one of the weekend’s best and most anticipated performers. The Florida native took to the stage to perform a number of crowd favorites including his double platinum classic hit, “No Flockin.”

When the “Zeze” rapper wrapped up his performance, he joined one of Rolling Loud’s hosts, Brittany Renner, for an interview.

During an interview, Brittany Renner began by asking Kodak about his recent arrest. Yak did not seem bothered by the mishap as he flexed his ankle monitor.

“When they try to feed you sh*t, you make fertilizer out of it,” he said. “I’m swaggin’ this sh*t. I’m matching with it and it looks good on me,” referring to his ankle monitor.

Renner then switches the subject and entices Kodak by mentioned her fondness for dates and how she would the rapper to show her Florida.

He then offered Renner to “hit the Black” & Mild he was smoking during the interview, but she denied.

“No I like to drink. I don’t smoke,” responded Renner.

Tequilla is Renner’s drink of choice when Kodak asked her preference.

“My name Yak so you gotta drink cognac,” he suggested. After Renner emphasized her drink of choice, the conversation escalated from there.

“You gon drink me so you drinkin’ yak anyway,” added Kodak.

“You want me to drink you,” said Renner.

“I’d drink you,” said Kodak.

The interesting moment lasted for the duration of the interview which featured an exchange in growls as well.

Kodak Black also joined Kendrick Lamar on stage to perform “Silent Hill” as K Dot closed out the weekend with an unforgettable performance.

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Paige Hurd Celebrates 30 with Enchanted-Themed Birthday

Paige Hurd Celebrates 30 with Enchanted-Themed Birthday

Paige Hurd welcomed in three decades of life with a Cinderella-esque birthday bash in Los Angles last weekend. Hurd was joined by a number of family, friends, colleagues and collaborators for her Enchanted-themed soirée including, Christian “King” Combs, Quincy Brown, Michael Jai and Gillian White, her God-mother, Tashera Simmons and more.

“I had family flying in from all over and same with my friends,.” Hurd said. “We danced, we sang, we drank a lil and it was exactly what I wanted. I am blessed. I’m excited for my dirty thirties!”

Planned and executed by The Meadia Agency, Cairos Custom Events and NMA PR, she was greeted with a video compilation of her life that included a heartfelt video message from friends and collaborators Lorenz Tate, Meagan Good and Ryan Destiny. Hurd was sure to honor her late Godfather, DMX with a tribute.

“It was really important for me to include him because I just wish he was here on such a milestone and because I haven’t even accepted the fact that he’s gone,” she told ESSENCE. “He’s my godfather and I’ll always love him and include him in things that are important to me for the rest of my life.”

The Power Book II actress also celebrated over 20 years within the film and television industry, where she made her debut in her childhood. Her big screen debut came in the 2003 film, Cradle To The Grave, which starred DMX.

As she enters into her next decade, she is ready to embrace it.

“People say as you get older life gets better and I think that’s what I am looking forward to in this next chapter. Growing and experiencing more of life. Never going back to my twenties. I heard the 30’s is where it’s ATTT! Adulting is no joke though lol.”

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Red Bull BC One Announces Winner Of Philadelphia Cypher

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The most prestigious, global breaking competition, Red Bull BC One, kicked off its 2022 US competition in Philadelphia this past weekend. Bringing together the best b-boys and b-girls from the region and beyond, the kick-off cypher celebrated the local Philly break scene, delivering unforgettable battle moments. 

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Following a bracket of 16 one-on-one b-boy battles, a panel of respected breakers announced Ricky Rulez as the reigning champion. Pep C stole the crown amongst the top 14 b-girl competitors. They will both go on to compete at the Red Bull BC One National Final in Los Angeles on September 17. 

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Red Bull BC One is the biggest and most prestigious one-on-one breaking competition in the world. Every year, thousands of breakers compete for a chance to represent at the World Final. With 18 World Finals hosted in major cities around the world since 2004, Red Bull BC One has over 60 events and programs in over 30 markets every year.

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[WATCH] Charleston White Calls For Death To Gangs: May They Die Like King Von, Nipsey Hussle, Drakeo The Ruler

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In his typical non-apologetic fashion, social activist and controversial online personality Charleston White took to social media to disrespect every street organization/gang known in the U.S.. The 52-year-old then went as far as cursing the names of fallen rappers who were associated with the aforementioned street gangs such as Nipsey Hussle, Drakeo The Ruler and King Von.

White, who is a former Crip from Texas, disassociated himself from the California-based gang when the family of the person he killed at age 14 forgave him for taking the life of their relative. In the above video, White holds up an assault rifle magazine while he declares, “Death to all Crips and Bloods. Death to all GDs and BDs. May they all die like King Von. May they al die like Drakeo The Ruler, May they all die like Nipsey Hussle.”

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