Uncategorized

Teyana Taylor shows off Matching “Mommy and Me” Looks Styled By Junie On Their Newly Designed Tour Bus

by
ttaylor

Multi-hyphenate entertainer Teyana Taylor and six-year-old daughter Iman “Junie” Shumpert are officially a design team.  After recently announcing their partnership on a new fashion line JuJuBeez. The 31-year-old singer gave us a peek inside her tour bus with the interior designed by UK artist Partick Church as she posted a photo on her Instagram page of her and Junie in matching outfits that resembles the artwork on the tour bus with the caption “Road trippin, arm wrestling, thumb wars & impromptu shoots wit my bestie boo @babyjunie4 in our matching @patrickchurchny goodies styled by big JUNIE, this girl loves dressing up 🤣🤣🖤🖤🖤🖤  Btw My babe @patrickchurchny killeddddd it with the art on my bus in just 3 days!!

Just in time for our cool road trips! “    We see that the apple has not fallen far from the tree as Junie clearly understood the assignment, we love that Teyana let Junie style their ensemble. “I’ve always wanted to create a world for Junie that shows there are no limits, fear isn’t real, and you can do whatever you dream to do,” Taylor says in a statement to ‘Women’s Wear Daily regarding their fashion line JuJu Beez who teamed up with the next-gen fashion incubator, Thmble to build the “Mama and Mini” Collection.  Although they are shown on the tour bus in outfits created by Partick Church, we can see that there are no limits to what this mommy-daughter duo can do and we are here and will be watching them every step of the way.  See the process and completed bus HERE  The daughter-mommy brand JuJuBeez is now available. The first collection ranges in price ($20 to $129)

The post Teyana Taylor shows off Matching “Mommy and Me” Looks Styled By Junie On Their Newly Designed Tour Bus appeared first on The Source.

Killer Mike Drops “Run” Featuring Young Thug and Dave Chappelle

by
Killer Mike

It’s been over a decade since Killer Mike released a solo track, but this weekend he came back in a big way, dropping the video for “Run,” a powerful track and video with a political message that featured an intro by Dave Chappelle with a guest verse by Young Thug.

The video, directed by Adrian Villagomez, centers around key American historical battles, but reframing them as key moments in black history and the fight for freedom. The video shows Killer Mike on historical battlefields, but as the leader a battalion of Black and allied people who are fighting enemies including Nazis, secessionists, and confederate soldiers. The intro by Dave Chappelle references his “Normandy” monologue.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Killer Mike described the inspiration for the song and video as such: “If you’re looking at this video, certain things are gonna stand out: Obviously, there’s a war going on for people who want justice and righteousness, and there’s a war that’s symbolized by what you would notice is old Confederate uniforms and Nazi-like uniforms,” adding that he included the Chappelle monologue clip because he was “inspired by the monologue that Dave Chappelle did at the beginning — to be representative that there’s a fight, the spiritual fight, that is going on every single day with us.”

In addition to historical references, the video also calls for the release of Young Thug and Gunna during Young Thug’s verse. In the video, a soldier can be seen waving a white flag with “Free Thug, Protect Black Art, Free Gunna” written on it while another scene shows a soldier wearing a white arm band that says “Free YSL.” (YSL Records rappers Young Thug and Gunna are both currently in jail as part of a 56-count RICO case.)

The post Killer Mike Drops “Run” Featuring Young Thug and Dave Chappelle appeared first on The Source.

Chris Brown Drops “BREEZYVERSE” NFT

by
Chris Brown NFT

Hip-hop artist Chris Brown appears to be the latest celeb hopping on the NFT bandwagon, dropping his own NFT collection this week in conjunction with the release of his latest album, Breezy.

The NFT collection, called “THE BREEZYVERSE,” consists of 10,000 3D animated NFTs with sound and visual effects implemented on the Ethereum blockchain. The public sale went live on Friday. An Instagram post on the NFT’s official channel @thebreezyverse announced: “PUBLIC SALE IS LIVE! Click the link in bio to get your own official @chrisbrownofficial NFT now! Our exclusive utilities are rolling out now and throughout the upcoming tour. The journey has just begun!” Brown also shared an animated clip showcasing some of the NFT’s artwork on his own Instagram page hyping up the release.

According to the NFT’s official website, the collection “creates an intimate connection to Chris’s creativity and artistic talents” and is designed to “bridge the gap between the artist and his fans around the world.”

Chris Brown BREEZYVERSE NFT post
Chris Brown BREEZYVERSE NFT post

Some perks (called “exclusive utilities) for NFT holders include VIP concert tickets, exclusive artist meet and greets, music video wardrobe access, video calls with Brown, and some of Brown’s original art on canvas.

Brown is one of many celebrities that has attempted to create their own NFT in recent months. NFT stands for non-fungible token and is defined as a digital asset that represents a real-world object such as art, music, animation, games, or other physical asset. NFTs are bought and sold online on a variety of dedicated NFT marketplaces.

The post Chris Brown Drops “BREEZYVERSE” NFT appeared first on The Source.

HER TRENDS: Keep It Cool This Fourth Of July In Summers Hottest Looks Worn By Our Favorite Celebs

by
Ashanti 4

We spotted some of the hottest summer trends on our favorites. Check out the trends that can take you from the day at the pool to hot summer nights with your friends.

Crochet Cover-Ups

Mary is a golden goddess and summertime fine in her latest video ‘Come See About Me’ and the crochet cover-up styled by her stylist Jason Rembert had us all googling crochet cover-ups for our next beach vacation.  Although Mary’s look was custom we can always count on our girl to give life in the style department, and she never fails us.

Two ponytails

This entire look is going to go on our summer must- list-Ultra cute and extra girly the two ponytails is a great change from your daily pony or top knot.  Created by famed hairstylist Arrogant Tae, who stated on his Instagram that this was his favorite look.  Tae created the look, using hair by Wig Dealer and finished the look using cute little bears for color.

Blond Hair 

Flo Milli, Shenseea, and Kim Kardashian have all been sporting the color Blonde. Lighter colors like blonde and bright shades like adding face framing streaks are a great way to change your look in the summer.

Beach Bag Must-Haves 

To complement the crochet Cover-up, ponies, and blonde wig. Here are a few essentials that should stay in your beach bag, small clutch, or front pocket of those daisy dukes.  

  • Nude Glossed Up Lips Lined at the edges with Liner

Undone Beauty Forever Lip 2-in-1 Stain + Liner, $15

  • Gold Accessories-Gold Door Knockers

18K Gold over Sterling Silver Earrings, Laser and Diamond-Cut Extra Large Hoop Earrings, $144

  • Perfectly Manicured well designed Nail Art

PaintLab Press On Manicure, Gel Nail Kit, Re-Useable False Nails, $15

  • Get Your Summer GLow /Sunscreen

Leave skin luminous with an instant glow and don’t forget to protect yourself, we love Supergoop Glow SunscreenSPF 40.  

  • Keep Hair Fresh 

When the wig comes off and you and your scalp just need a moment to breathe then wear your natural-Flo Milli sports hers in between appearances (see below).The Doux Fresh Leave-In-Conditioner, $13 keeps curls, hydrated, vibrant, and fresh even under the install. 

The post HER TRENDS: Keep It Cool This Fourth Of July In Summers Hottest Looks Worn By Our Favorite Celebs appeared first on The Source.

Kanye West sued over sample on Donda 2 Soundtrack

by
Kanye West

Kanye West‘s Donda 2 might have set records on its exclusive Stem player release back in February, reportedly netting over $2.2 million in revenue within the first day following its release. However, it may appear that Ye may have to share some of that money with another artist who is accusing him of sampling a track without permission.

Marshall Jefferson, a Chicago-based house artist, is accusing Ye of sampling his 1986 dance hit “Move Your Body” at least 22 times on the track “Flowers” on Donda 2.

On Wednesday, Jefferson’s publisher Ultra International Music Publishing filed a formal complaint in New York’s US District Court. The lawsuit asks for profits and damages to be determined at a trial or maximum statutory damages of $150,000 per infringement.

Jefferson, who had just performed in England over the past weekend, explained to the BBC that his issue was not with Ye’s sampling of the track, but with the fact that Ye did not ask permission or request a license (which would have allowed Jefferson to collect royalties, saying: “I’ve been sampled thousands of times. There is a right way and a wrong way to go about it. Getting done by another artist, a black artist, a fellow Chicagoan without acknowledgment is disappointing.”

“Move Your Body”, which was released by Trax Records in 1986, peaked at No. 34 on Billboard’s Dance Singles Sales chart that same year.

According to the lawsuit, Jefferson’s representatives allege that Ye and his team had discussions where they admitted to sampling “Move Your Body” on the “Flowers” track.

As of Thursday morning, neither Ye nor his team at Universal Music Group, which is also named in the suit, had publicly responded to the lawsuit.

This is not Ye’s first dust-up with copyright infringement law. He was also sued in May by David Paul Moten, a Texas pastor, who alleges that Ye sampled parts of one of his spoken sermons without permission.

Lawsuits regarding samples used on Yeezus tracks “New Slaves” and “Bound 2” were both privately settled out of court.

The post Kanye West sued over sample on Donda 2 Soundtrack appeared first on The Source.

Actress Kimberly Elise Comes Out In Support Of Roe V. Wade Being Overturned

by
ABFF Awards Celebration Hollywood Arrivals raDVpVekVx

Moonlight, For Colored Girls, and Set It Off actress, Kimberly Elise, has sparked outrage on social media after coming out in support of the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe V. Wade.

The actress took to her Instagram page where she shared an image of a baby with a passage from Psalm 139:13-14 that read, “For you formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are Your works; my soul knows it very well.”

In the caption of her post, Elise wrote “Millions of babies will be saved from death by abortion due to the overturning of Roe V. Wade. Hallelujah! #allglorybetoGod.”

The actress has since kept the post on her Instagram, but has turned off her comments. Many people took to social media to blast the actress over her views.

You can check out some of the backlash over her tweets, below.


The post Actress Kimberly Elise Comes Out In Support Of Roe V. Wade Being Overturned appeared first on The Source.

Michael Jackson Once Turned Down A 2Pac Collab Because Of Loyalty To Biggie Smalls

by
Michael Jackson

Quincy Jones III, the son of legendary producer Quincy Jones, revealed on BET’s oral history of The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, that Michael Jackson was supposed to feature on the album, but declined due to his relationship with Biggie Smalls.

The oral history was published earlier this month to coincide with what would have been Shakur’s 51st birthday. In the article, Quincy Jones III, also known as QD3, recalled that he had set up a meeting at Neverland Ranch to talk to Michael about featuring on 2Pac’s song, “Thug Passion,” which featured a sample from Jackson’s 1983 song “Human Nature.”

Michael said he couldn’t do the song because he “liked Biggie.”

“So I set up a meeting at Neverland. I go up there and told Michael about it. And do you know what Micheal said? He liked Biggie.”

MJ and Biggie Smalls had collaborated the year before on the song “This Time Around.”

“Thug Passion” ended up not being on The Don Killuminati, but would go on to be released on the 2000 Death Row compilation album, Too Gangsta For Radio.

Elsewhere, QD3 talked about 2Pac’s process when it came to making music.

“‘Pac would take all my beats including the ones I would never play for people,” QD3 said. “I learned a lesson that you gotta be spontaneous more and he taught me how to just think and just do it. ‘Pac would get irritated when you sat there and fiddled with sounds almost like you were disrespecting his time a little bit.”

He added: “I would say he was manic. There would be moments that called for quiet voice and candles and all that and he would be screaming and smoking Newports. He was on fire with this manic push. He was always pushing. You could tell he wasn’t comfortable in some way and there was something that was making him uncomfortable.”

The post Michael Jackson Once Turned Down A 2Pac Collab Because Of Loyalty To Biggie Smalls appeared first on The Source.

Usher Gifts L.A. Reid a New Porsche To Celebrate His 66th Birthday

by
lareidporsche

L.A. Reid hit 66 years old and to celebrate, Usher gifted him a brand new Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet.

According to TMZ, the moment is special as Reid bought Usher the same model in 1997 just after “You Make Me Wanna” was released to the world via LaFace Records.

At the party along with Usher was T.I., Jeezy, Jacquees, and more. YOu can see the surprise below.

The post Usher Gifts L.A. Reid a New Porsche To Celebrate His 66th Birthday appeared first on The Source.

Diddy Opens His LA Home for After Party Celebrating His Lifetime Achievement Award

by
1405410168

Following the BET Awards on Sunday night, Sean “Diddy” Combs had a party at his residence in Los Angeles to celebrate winning the prestigious lifetime achievement award.

A-list performers and producers took over the Reels booth at the afterparty, powered by Meta, where they recorded exclusive Instagram and Facebook Reels all night long.

The music mogul’s hallmark alcoholic beverages, CÎROC Premium Vodka and DeLeón Tequila, which represent his lifetime achievements, were served to guests throughout the evening as they lifted a glass and tribute to the culture. Guests sipped on signature drinks like the “We the Culture,” which featured the new CÎROC Passion, pineapple, mango, and lime juices, as well as pomegranate grenadine; the “Lifetime Achievement,” which featured DeLeón Reposado Tequila, white peach puree, blackberry syrup, and fresh lime and lemon juices; the “Gotta Move On,” which featured CÎROC Summer Citrus, fresh cranberry juice, and lime juice.

In attendance were Justin Combs, Quincy Combs, King Combs, French Montana, Tiffany Haddish, Mary J. Blige, Billy Porter, Shyne, Bobby Brown, Chris Brown, Brandy, Russell Simmons, Teyana Taylor, Offset, Lena Waithe, Busta Rhymes, Charlemagne tha God, Benny the Butcher, the City Girls, Ray J, Ne-Yo, Nick Cannon, Deon Cole and many more. You can see images from the night below.

Visual Portfolio, Posts & Image Gallery for WordPress


1405412201


1405410168


1405409567


1405409552


1405378321


1405365158


1405410983


1405410905


1405410651


1405410467


1405410250


1405411902


1405364371

The post Diddy Opens His LA Home for After Party Celebrating His Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on The Source.

Megan Thee Stallion Shares How Hot Cheetos Played Role in Roc Nation Deal

by
Megan Thee Stallion

In 2019, hot girl summer got even hotter, apparently thanks to Flaming Hot Cheetos, which played a role in the deal between superstar artist Megan Thee Stallion and Roc Nation Records.

While the record deal became official in September of 2019, Megan announced a new detail about the deal earlier this week, sharing that it was result of the typical industry variables that go into record deals as well as an unusual one: Flaming Hot Cheetos.

Megan shared the (literally) spicy details when she was speaking on the “If You’re Not First, You’re Last” panel at Cannes Film Festival in France earlier this week.

Megan noted that she thought she was just coming to meet with Roc Nation execs and get a standard tour. However, she got two surprises during her visit: Jay-Z and Jot Cheetos, saying: “I’m like, ‘I didn’t know JAY-Z was coming to my meeting! But he comes in the room and he has like six platters of Hot Cheetos and he’s like, ‘I heard you like Hot Cheetos!’ And I was sold.”

For those that may have forgotten the 2022 Super Bowl, Megan actually lent her talents for a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and Doritos commercial during the iconic game.

Additionally, Megan will also be the subject of an upcoming Roc Nation documentary produced in  collaboration with Time Studios and directed by  Nneka Onuorahd, the director of “Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrrls,” the competition series that is soon to debut soon on Prime Video. 

According to Variety, the documentary project will “cover personal as well as career milestones, saying it will “touch on how Megan overcame various personal hurdles to thrive in her professional career.”

No release date or platform has been set for the documentary, but it will likely include Hot Cheetos 

The post Megan Thee Stallion Shares How Hot Cheetos Played Role in Roc Nation Deal appeared first on The Source.